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Civic Cultural Commission Page 3 Minutes of April 2, 1998 -Publicity Commissioner Distefano announced that the "Day in the Park" program to be held on April 23 was publicized in the Redwood City Almanac. -Summer Concerts Chairperson Ball stated she spoke with Manager Julie Hannon and was advised that the Peninsula Youth Symphony has been contacted to perform at one of our concerts. This group is now based out of McKinley School. The Internationals Group have been approached but have not yet signed on for our concert series. -Tis the Season The next meeting of this sub-committee is scheduled for Wednesday, April 22 at the Peninsula Celebration Association offices at 7:30pm. -Youth and Special Events Commissioner Britschgi asked for Commissioner Distefano's help in working developing an art component for the Make-A-Circus event since Ms. Driscoll of the Art Center will be moving. The meeting was recessed at 7:55pm. The meeting was reconvened at 8:07pm. ITEM 4 — FOCUS 1998-2000 Commissioner Britschgi suggested the Commission think about cultural events to plan for the millennium; this could include events reflecting Redwood City's past and future. Some of the ideas presented by the Commission included: showing of a film of Redwood City in the 1940's and possible joint sponsorship of an evening of special events. With respect to the upcoming meeting with Council, the Commission suggested: considering quarterly or bi-annual meetings with other commissions to look for overlaps in work plans, etc.; setting 2 year terms for commissions/boards; sending representatives from the Commission to meetings of the other groups; hold joint meetings of all Boards and Commissions and establish work plans in break out sessions; have Council delineate what are the expectations to set work plans; not formal or tight; 2 hour maximum; involve Commissioners in budget workshop; helpful to Commission to make presentation on what we would like to do. ITEM 5 — EVALUATION OF CULTURAL EVENTS HELD DURING THE PAST 30 DAYS -Commissioner Distefano reported that donations of musical instruments were coming in to the schools. She knew of one person who donated four instruments. -Commissioner Redington apologized for missing last meeting. -Commissioner Saye spoke on his attendance at Big River at the Fox Theater and II Travatore at Lucie Stern Theater. -Commissioner Britschgi attended the Three Penny Opera at Mt. Carmel Church presented by the Kindergarten class; she also attended the opening of the Blacksmith Shop at the Historic Woodside Tripp Store.