HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-05-15 Wk Session MINUTES
OF THE JOINT WORK SESSION OF THE
EDINA CITY AND THE ART CENTER BOARD
HELD AT CITY HALL
MAY 15, 2012
5:35 P.M.
Mayor Hovland called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. in the Community Room of City Hall.
Answering rollcall were Members Brindle, Sprague, Swenson and Mayor Hovland. Member Bennett
was absent.
Art Center Board members attending the meeting were: Hafed Bouassida, Barbara La Valleur, Dana
Lappin, Ray Meifert, Colin Nelson, Kitty O'Dea, Thomas Raeuchle, John Swon and Chair William
McCabe.
Staff attending the meeting: Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications and Technology Services Director;
Michael Frey, Interim Art Center Director; Ann Kattreh, Assistant Park and Recreation Director; Debra
Mangen, City Clerk; and Scott Neal, City Manager.
Mayor Hovland noted the purpose of the work session was to discuss issues of mutual interest
between the City Council and the Art Center Board.
EDINA FILM FESTIVAL—OCTOBER 11-13, 2012
Art Center Board Member John Swon gave a recap of the Edina Film Festival, noting that the festival
raised $3,700 in 2011 for the Art Center. Board Member Swon noted that the 2012 festival was
scheduled for October 11-13, 2012. The Council and Board briefly discussed the genre of films and
expressed enthusiasm for the project.
ARTS& CULTURE WORKING GROUP
Chair McCabe explained the Arts & Culture Working Group had been formed to inventory the
community to ascertain exactly what was available in Edina. Members Bouassida, La Valleur and
Raechle commented on the meetings to date, the findings to date, the need for the assistance of an
intern to assist in the inventory and analysis process and the need for financial assistance from the
City to fund an intern and website development. Following discussion with the Council, staff will
investigate possibly funding an intern from the 2012 budget. The working group will have a report by
the end of 2012.
FUND RAISING FOR THE ART CENTER
Fund raising was discussed. Chair McCabe noted the annual Juried Show was the major fund raiser
for the Art Center. It was pointed out that the Edina Community Foundation could be a resource.
Manager Neal noted the Art Center operated with a 60-70% cost recovery, and the deficit has been
covered by the Liquor Enterprise. It was felt the Art Center Study Report was needed before any
further discussion or recommendations for fund raising be held.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
The parking lot project has been postponed pending the completion of the Art Center Study. The
existing Art Center does not meet Code and is not ADA compliant. Manager Neal explained the
Minutes- Work Session/Edina City Council/May-15, 2012
potential space that may become available for use at Southdale Center. The Board and Council
discussed possible uses of such space and its possible impact on art in Edina.
WORK PLAN
Interim Director Frey stated the group will begin working on their 2013 Work Plan to be submitted at
a later date.
Mayor Hovland declared the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
b . Mangen, Cit Cler
Minutes approved by Edina City Council,June 5, 2012.
James B. Hovland, Mayor