pages: CityCouncil/2007-11-20.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2007-11-20 | 6 | membership and fundraising goals. Ms. Dileo stated that volunteers spend approximately 150 hours per week at the Museum costs would escalate by approximately $150,000 if the Museum had an Executive Director and Curator. Mayor Johnson stated that other non-profits hire full-time or part- time Executive Directors to make money ; sometimes it is necessary to spend money to make money. Ms. Dileo stated the Museum spent $50,000 to $60,000 on a large Museum study with no results. Mayor Johnson stated volunteers are needed, but money needs to be raised also. Councilmember deHaan stated that interfacing with the schools, Library, and City is valuable; Council is eager to see the Museum succeed; he would not like to see the City lose its history; China has 2000 years of history; the Meyers House is an important segment it is important to make the Museum sustainable for the long run; the Museum will always have a role; Council can discuss the budget and funding allocation. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Johnson announced that the Minutes [paragraph no. 07-543 and Resolution Authorizing Open Market Purchase [paragraph no. 07-549 ] were removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Vice Mayor Tam moved approval of the remainder of the Consent Calendar. Councilmember Gilmore seconded the motion, which carried by unanimous voice vote - 5. [ Items so enacted or adopted are indicated by an asterisk preceding the paragraph number. ] (07-543) Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting, the Special Joint City Council and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Meeting, the Special Joint City Council and Community Improvement Commission Meeting and the Regular City Council Meeting held on November 6, 2007; and Special City Council Meeting held on November 7, 2007. Approved. Councilmember deHaan stated that Council received an Off Agenda Report noting that $1.3 million was put into the parking structure; he would like to have said information added to the November 6, 2007 Regular City Council Meeting minutes. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 November 20, 2007 | CityCouncil/2007-11-20.pdf |