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adding more substance to complete the event. JoAnn gave an example of adding a classic car <br />display to pair with an oldies band. <br />All agreed that good bands with followings would increase attendance. Kim suggested partnering <br />with other community groups and organizations, allowing them to provide food and beverage at <br />the concerts as a fundraiser. She felt they would promote the event to their membership to <br />support the event. Bill cautioned that food sales are unpredictable and might not be a great <br />benefit to the groups. Kim suggested they could have donation baslcets, run 50150 raffles, and <br />perhaps donate a percentage of proceeds to the Commission to help offset expenses. The group <br />also discussed whether alcohol could be consumed or sold at the event. A wine tasting on the <br />patio could be an attraction and would be in a contained area. A non-profit could possibly run the <br />tasting. Kim will look into rules regarding alcohol in the park. 2015 dates were discussed. The <br />group felt moving the concert time a little later in the day could improve the event. <br />Lauren moved, seconded by David, to schedule the 2015 Summer in the City concert series <br />for the following Sundays: June 21, July 19 and August 16 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. <br />City Bicentennial <br />Kim shared progress regarding events planning, bicentennial website, merchandise, launch event, <br />and the North Olmsted magazine. Landmarks Commission is gathering history facts for the <br />Faceboolc page. The website is hoped to be up and running in September and the City is trying to <br />secure celebratenortholmsted.com. It will be used for registering for the New Year's Eve party at <br />Springvale. Sponsorships are being sought, the most urgent is currently for_the launch event as it <br />is approaching in October. The group discussed the numerous ideas for arts type projects using <br />contests and the challenges associated with contest based design. Kim created a water tower <br />photo contest to gather images for the magazine. Other contests should be vetted through the <br />executive committee, which should meet prior to the Arts Commission meeting of September 17. <br />NEW BUSINESS <br />City Hall Art Gallery <br />Milce Rozack, Sr. application <br />Stefanie Verish application <br />Applications and representative samples were reviewed by Commission members. Both <br />candidates were known to JoAnn through her studio. <br />David moved, seconded by Lauren, to approve Milce Rozack, Sr.'s application for a three <br />month exhibit, which was approved unanimously. <br />Lauren moved, seconded by David, to approve Stefanie Verish's applieation for a two <br />month exhibit, which was approved unanimously. <br />Tree Lightin? <br />As the next two Arts Commission meetings are dedicated to bicentennial planning, the group felt <br />a special meeting was warranted to begin discussion of the December lst event. The Arts