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Civic Cukursl Commission Page 3 Minutes of August 6, 1998 process developed by the Commission and asked the Commissioners to provide her with valid reasons why they were granting funds contrary to their grant policy. Mr. McKenna asked if their event could be sponsored by the Civic Cultural Commission. Commissioner Redington suggested using S 1,000.00 from small grants and 51,500.00 from either Commission-sponsored event fund or the contin�ency fund. M/S Redington/Britschgi: To grant 5999.00 to Vintage Music Theatre from small grant fund. Motion passed unanimously. The Commissioners suggested Mr. McKenna to come back to the September meeting to advise the Commission of their confirmed performance date at Carrington Hall and to possibly consider granting the Vintage Music Theatre additional funds towards their performance. ITEM 2 — DISCUSSION OF MEETING WITH MAYOR HOWARD AND COUNCIL MEMBER IRA REGARDING FOX THEATER Chairperson Ball reported that she and Commissioner Saye attended a meeting with Mayor Howard, CouRCiE Member Ira, and Superintendent Centeno to discuss the Fox Theater funding. She noted that the Mayor had no objections to the Fox productions but stated she would like the Fox to be more available during the days and evenings for use by other groups. Another meeting was also held with Mayor Howard, Council Member Ira, Superintendent Centeno, Peter Bliznick and three members of the PCS Board. Superintendent Centeno reported that Mayor Howard's expressed her concerns wFth the group and asked PCS to send a letter to the Council to provide ideas on ways for them to have a bigger impact on the revitalization of the downtown area. The Commissioners discussed whether the funding decision for PCS should remain with the Commission or go to the Council. Bill McKenRa noted that he was told by PCS several months ago that PCS is not renting to outside groups at all. ITEM 3 — SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS -Publicity Commissioner Distefano reported Commissioner Saye has been doing articles for the Almanac on the concerts in the park series. Chairperson Ball thanked Commissioner Distefano for her publicity on the Commission and its activities. -Tis the Season Chairpersor� Ball reported the Tis the Season Committee will be having a meeting on August 25 at 7:30pm; location to be announced. She said a flyer will be produced before the last summer concert to hand out to people regarding the Tis the Season events. -Public Art CommissioRer Britschgi announced a meeting will be held with the Public Art Sub-Committee, Joan Jordan, and Pat Valentine tomorrow at 10:OOam to