bauman spent more than 30 yiers conserving art, first at the art institute of chicago, then at his own company. >> after i sold my company 11 years ago, i said to my wife, "i think i just want to work for museums now, and i'll do it at a reduced cost." but she was the one who said, "barry, why don't you do it for nothing." >> and it was as though i'd flipped a switch, and this little light bulb went off over his head. >> reporter: since 2004, he's refurbished upward of 1500 paintings from close to 300 institutions nationwide, an estimated savings of about $5 million. but his generosity is not for the big-budget institutions. >> these smaller museums without a conservation department, you know, they're lucky if they can pay for the heat and the light. >> looking at the warmth and the depth of this scene ... >> reporter: joe kapler is the museum curator at the wisconsin historical society. >> he has treated about 65 paintings for a marketplace value benefit $270,000. an incredible gift. these paintings will look great and be in proper condition for dwekades and decades. >> reporter: on d

vladimir: bauman's work for the society earned him a certificate -- >> it has been a joy to me to be able to preserve cultural history. vladimir: even after countless hours of work, bauman doesn't seem to mind that no one knows his name. barry: when you go into a, museum, no one knows who did the conservation work, and that the way it should be. it's the artist that's important. vladimir: the work of an unknown master preserving history's masterpieces, for generations to come. vladimir duthiers, cbs news, new york. alyx: news time is 5:53, where waking up to 40 degrees. a chilly start but a beautiful day to calm. -- to come. coming up, back where it all began, the rise of elvis caress presents the world's first body wash with fragrance release pearls. touch your skin to release fragrance new caress love forever. softer, smoother skin after just one shower? dove body wash with a breakthrough formula. just one shower gives you softer, smoother skin. my skin is really silky smooth. dove body wash. alyx: welcome back. elvis costello is a musical pioneer whose path to acclaim has had its

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received a protest and evaluating the bids and staff is ready to recommend award of the contract to bauman construction for $2,482,650. if the commission is prepared to recommend and ready to approve this contract award, we hope to be in construction by the end of november and have the park ready to open next summer approximately july of 2016. >> i did want to note also we have a date confirmed for ground breaking in the park. i'm very excited to see this project move forward. with that i'm going to conclude my words here. i'm available to answer any questions you may have. >> is there any public comment on this item? seeing none, public comment is closed. >> commissioners? entertain a motion. >> so moved. >> second. >> moved and seconded. all in favor say, "aye". >> aye. >> any opposed? thank you very much. >> we are now moving to general public comment. is there anyone who would like to make general public comment? being none, this item is close. next item. 13. commissioner's matters. is there any additional public comment? seeing none, public comment is closed.. item 14. new business ag

received a protest and evaluating the bids and staff is ready to recommend award of the contract to bauman construction for $2,482,650. if the commission is prepared to recommend and ready to approve this contract award, we hope to be in construction by the end of november and have the park ready to open next summer approximately july of 2016. >> i did want to note also we have a date confirmed for ground breaking in the park. i'm very excited to see this project move forward. with that i'm going to conclude my words here. i'm available to answer any questions you may have. >> is there any public comment on this item? seeing none, public comment is closed. >> commissioners? entertain a motion. >> so moved. >> second. >> moved and seconded. all in favor say, "aye". >> aye. >> any opposed? thank you very much. >> we are now moving to general public comment. is there anyone who would like to make general public comment? being none, this item is close. next item. 13. commissioner's matters. is there any additional public comment? seeing none, public comment is closed.. item 14. new business ag