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Civic Cultural Commission Page 2 <br /> Minutes of Thursday, Aprii 6, 2000 <br /> She noted that the Optimist Club will no longer be handling the parade <br /> but will provide their hot dog cart and handle pictures with Santa this <br /> year. The Downtown Business Group has met with Tis the Season and <br /> has agreed to handle this year's parade. Ms. Ball said Tis the Season <br /> committee is interested in having a float in the San Carlos Hometown <br /> Days Parade and the 4th of ]uly Parade to promote the event. <br /> M/S Saye/Britschgi: To give Tis the Season their remaining <br /> balance of $2,315.00. <br /> Motion passed unanimously. <br /> CORRESPONDENCE <br /> The following correspondence was received: <br /> -4th of July Parade application from PCA <br /> -Art Gallery opening at 480 East 4th Avenue, San Mateo <br /> -Entry form from California State Fair for western art competition <br /> -Newsletters from Kollage, Sequoia Alumni Association, Veterans <br /> Memorial Senior Center, Fun After Fifty <br /> The Commissioners discussed interest in riding in a car at the 4th of <br /> )uly Parade; Superintendent Centeno will check on this matter. <br /> YTEM 1 — PROPOSAL FOR DIGITAL ART IN PUBLIC PLACES <br /> Professor Greg Lam Niemeyer explained he is the director of Stanford <br /> University's digital art center and is interested in the working with the <br /> Commission on developing temporary digital art in public places. He <br /> explained this project is part of his students' class work, and they <br /> would produce large art posters on computer which would be on <br /> display for one year or less. Professor Niemeyer explained that his <br /> students have worked with CalTrain and have had several pieces of art <br /> on display in various train stations and have found that is a reduction <br /> in graffiti when there is public art in place. <br /> Professor Niemeyer, a three year Redwood City resident, feels <br /> Redwood City has a great history which could be incorporated into <br /> public art and spoke about several places in Redwood City that would <br /> benefit from digital public art. He proposed that if the Commission <br /> was interested in the concept, he would bring his students to the next <br /> Commission meeting with a proposal for Commission approval and <br /> support. If approved, the art would be produced and installed at no <br /> cost to the City and there would be no liability on the City's part. <br /> Professor Niemeyer and the Commissioners discussed various locations <br />