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Minutes of the Civic Cultural Commission Page 3 Thursday, March 5, 1998 are the new �lice officers and paramedic service already approved by Council. Commissioners will need to decide a budget request amount during their April meeting. Commissioner Britschgi asked that consideration be given to setting aside an amount for public art. ITEM 4— SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS Tis the Season Chairperson Ball reported that minutes of the evaluation meeting had been included in the packets. She noted that the greatest need was to find a better means of letting people know about the events. She noted a Saturday evening program at Carrington Hall was outstanding but poorly attended. The parade and fireworks were enthusiastically received. The first organizing meeting for the 1998 season will be held in April 22, 1998. Public Art Commissioner Britschgi asked to be placed on this sub-committee. Chairperson Ball appointed Commissioner Britischgi to the group and asked her to serve as the Chairperson. Summer Concerts Chairperson Ball reviewed the list of summer concerts already contracted. EI Camino Youth Symphony has let us know they will not be able to perform this year. Chairperson Ball said she would be going to the Peninsula Youth Symphony performance on Saturday and would report back to staff if they should be invited to fill-in for EI Camino Youth Symphony. Youth and Special Events Commissioner Britschgi reported that the special event noted in last month's minutes of the Redwood City Art Center and Carrington Hall had been cancelled. Budget Superintendent Centeno reviewed the draft request for proposals and funding process for grants. M/S Saye/Britschgi: To approve the funding guidelines and the request for proposals as submitted. Motion passed unanimously. ITEM 5— FOCUS 1998-2000 Commissioner Britschgi suggested that the Commission begin putting together an event to celebrate the new millennium.