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Minutes of the Civic Cultural Commission Page 4 Thursday, February 4, 1999 M/S Britschgi/Saye: To use any funds left over to the Commission to establish a deposit account for the purchase of public art. Motion passed unanimously. Vice Chairperson Britschgi reported on her meeting with Deborah Nelson who will check with the League of Califomia Cities on public art loan programs. She also reported on an offer from Ruth Waters to do a slide show on Public Art for the Commission. Planning Commissioner Pierce reported that she and her committee members will continue to collect information from other cities on their cultural arts programs. Children and Schools Commissioner Schenone reported on the committee meeting where a Spring Art and Poetry Contest was proposed. Three categories were suggested including: Visual arts, Computer Art and Poetry. The Committee will seek a sponsor for the contest. She reported that the theme chosen was "Dreams". They would be seeking outside judges for the event from among art teachers and writers. The plan is to host a reception for the winners in the lobby of City Hall perhaps with the Woodside Jazz Band as entertainment. M/S Schenone/Pierce: To authorize the committee to seek corporate sponsors for the event. Motion passed unanimously. Budget The Commissioners reported on their committee meeting and work to review expenditures in relation to cost per attendee, total cost as it relates to Commission subsidy, etc. CCC Sponsored Events A written report on the Summer Concert Series was distributed to the Commission. Commissioner Del Carlo explained that the lawn area behind Red Morton would be the site for this summer's concerts due to construction at Stafford Park. The Commission would like signage placed at both Stafford and Red Morton Parks. Item 8 - Evaluation of Cultural Events over the Past 30 days The Commissioners commented on various events including: the gala opening of the San Mateo County Historical Museum, the Palo Alto Players Production, the Martin Luther King Jr., Celebration at Mount Carmel Auditorium, and the Council Priority Setting Session.