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Civic Cultural Commission Page 3 Minutes of March 4, 1999 -Cuitural Commission Sponsored Events Commissioner Pierce announced the Rotary Club is interested in having a concert at the Port of Redwood City in conjunction with their "Rubber Ducky Contest" which will be held on September 25. She will contact Terry Anderlini of the Redwood Shores Homeowners Association to see if they might be interested in participating and will report back to the Commission. -Summer Concerts Superintendent Centeno reported Manager Julie Hannon has secured contracts with the following bands for the Summer Concerts: Expresso 5 (Italian pop), E Ticket (rock and roll), and Backswing (big band). She advised the Commission that we need to select the other bands for the concert series soon in order to confirm their performance and secure contracts. More information will be coming at the April meeting. The Commissioners discussed the Tis the Season Committee and it was decided to agendize this matter for the April meeting. Superintendent Centeno stated the cost for a 3' x 10' banner to advertise the concerts and which will be hung on the Kids Klub fence at Red Morton Center will cost 5250-S300. M/S Schenone/Pierce: To buy one banner at a cost of up to $300.00 for the concert in the park series. Commissioner Pierce was appointed to work with Julie Hannon on the banner purchase. Motion passed. Commissioner Pierce will have a chart at the April meeting containing information from other cities and their cultural programs. -Public Art Commissioner Britschgi commented on the colorful banners placed downtown by the Historical Museum. She stated the Historical Museum has now asked the Commission to sponsor the entire cost of the reception not just the postage costs as previously requested. The reception cost would include food, beverages, invitations, and postage, in addition to the Commission hosting the event. The Commissioners discussed this matter and decided to delay the reception until the fall of this year. Commissioner Britschgi reported on attending the recent ArtShare meeting. She noted she would be unable to attend their March 19 meeting and asked if another Commissioner would like to attend in her place. She also stated that Kollage will be having their 10t'' Anniversary event at Burton Park in San Carlos in the month of June. Commissioner Dale reported he will be meeting with Ruth Waters soon and has already met with the architect of the Historical Museum and Historical Museum Director Mitch Postel. He noted that Supervisor Rose Jacobs- Gibson has asked to be appointed to the committee looking at the use of the Courthouse site.