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It was agreed that the North Olmsted High School choral group was excellent and should be invited back again. The dance group should reduce the scale of their performance to fit the stage if they are to return in 2019. It was noted by several members that the Cabin was very crowded during the performance and quickly cleared out once it ended, but overall the performance was a welcome addition to the event. For the hot chocolate station Stephanie suggested getting rid of coffee entirely and focusing solely on hot chocolate. Janelle stated that the picnic tables should be staged outside to provide more seating for guests. She also noted that there should be a secure, private area for members to store their belongings during the event. Jackie offered her office as necessary. Keith noted that the Santa and Mrs. Claus performers were a hit, but the line should be moved towards the back wall to allow for better flow off the stage area. He also suggested providing a small giveaway bag for children as they greet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Other suggested event improvements included increasing the number of face painters and balloon artists, adding a new backdrop for the selfie station, adding shifts for hot chocolate volunteers, finding new marketing approaches to share the event to the entire community, more all -ages programming and re-evaluating the campfire setup in 2019. The 2019 event date was confirmed for Sunday, December 8th at the Cabin and Senior Center. NEW BUSINESS 2019 Priorities The group reviewed a draft calendar of 2019 Commission events and determined that a late - February Open Mic Night event should be organized, with Laura agreeing to be the talent coordinator. James will get dates from Springvale so that event planning can begin right away in the new year. It was also agreed that Yoga in the Park dates should run from March through September and utilize the same studio for the same price of eighty dollars per class. Jackie will contact Circle of Life yoga studio to confirm dates and pricing for approval at the January meeting. A culinary event was discussed for late summer or early fall, potentially involving a cooking demonstration at Springvale or the Community Cabin. Further discussion was tabled for a future meeting to allow for more thought on the matter. James shared that Springvale staff is interested in partnering with the Commission to celebrate the tentative opening of their patio in June. James asked members to consider event ideas while he investigates this further. COMMUNICATION Membership Update James shared that Jenny Taylor has resigned from the Commission, with the group thanking her for her service. James reminded the group that the Commission could always use more members with diverse experiences and skillsets who live or work in North Olmsted. ADJOURNMENT th no further bus'ness, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. Jackie Chavez -Anders , Chair James Aspery, Planner Approved: /16 / / q