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project. Kerr offered that the project had been previously been approved by Council but had been revised and would return to Council at a future date. The revised project had a � lower cost and shorter payback period. 8. STAFF REPORTS 8.1 City Manager None 8.2 City Attorney None 8.3 City Clerk None 9. COUNCIL-INITIATED ITEMS 9.1 Consideration of Request for Sponsorship of 2nd Annual Summer Concert Series at Hidden Villa—Mayor Warshawsky Marc Sidel, Hidden Villa Community Programs Manager, thanked the Council for the opportunity to present Hidden Villa's request for the Town to sponsor their 2nd Annual Summer Concert Series. Last year's series had been deemed a success with over 1500 attendees and the expectation was for an even larger turnout this year. The 2007 series is scheduled for four Sundays during the summer months and free to the public. The Town was lead sponsor for last year's program and Hidden Villa was seeking a commitment from the Town as the "Presenting Sponsor" for the 2007 series. All proceeds from the concerts go directly to camp, education programs, and intern programs that support Hidden Villa. Sidel explained that the Town was their most immediate neighbor and they were looking forward to building a stronger relationship with the community. OPENED PUBLIC Duffy Price, Community Relations Committee member, commented that the committee had worked with Hidden Villa on their inaugural program. The Town's financial participation last year was $5,000 and this year the Committee was recommending a commitment of $2,500 and suggested that Hidden Villa request sponsorship during the grant process. CLOSED PUBLIC COMMENT Council discussion ensued. Council concurred that Hidden Villa was a valuable resource to the community and residents and it was important to strengthen the relationship between the Town and Hidden Villa. It was noted that this was the only Art event in Los 11 City Council Meeting Minutes February 8,2007