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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-10-26 Arts Culture Commission MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: December 14, 2023 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Arts and Culture Commission City Hall Community Room Thursday, October 26, 2023 I. Call To Order Chair Westlund called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Amlaw, Curtin, Faeth, Fram, Scully, Student Commissioner Li, Commissioner Zbaren, and Chair Westlund. Commissioner Stemmler arrived at 4:43 Staff Present: Parks Director Perry Vetter, Staff Liaison Laura Fulton III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion made by Faeth to approve the meeting agenda of the October 26, 2023 meeting, seconded by Scully. Motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion made by Curtin to approve the September 14, 2023 meeting minutes, seconded by Zbaren. Motion carried. V. Special Recognition A. Commissioners introduced themselves to our new Student Commissioner, Lexi Li VI. Reports/Recommendations A. 2024 meeting schedule • Commission discussed and agreed upon meeting dates for 2024. B. 2023 ACC Workplan Updates • Initiative 1.1.1: Grandview Public Art i. No update at this time. • Initiative 1.1.2: Street Art Policy and Practices i. Stemmler reported that the report will be presented to the City Council at the November Council meeting. • Initiative 1.1.3: Public Art Incorporated in Planning and Development i. No updates at this time, initiative is on hold. • Initiative 1.1.4: New Art Center i. Fulton reported on the progress of meetings with Hennepin County as related to schematic design. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: December 14, 2023 ii. Vetter reported that Hennepin County will be presenting to the Planning Commission about land use at the Southdale site in November. iii. Commission members discussed how they can be helpful as the process continues. • Initiative 1.1.5: Utility Boxes i. Westlund presented the report on how initiative members choose the artists selected to be made into wraps. ii. Fulton presented that the utility box wrappings have begun and that one is up on Computer Ave. and that the student box at Cornelia will be installed soon. • Initiative 1.1.6: ACC Involvement at Performances on the Plaza and other Community Events i. Initiative is complete for 2024. • Initiative 1.1.7: Micro Grant Phase 2 i. Commissioner Faeth reported on her presentation to City Council. The initiative will be moving forward in 2024 and initiative group will work with city staff to initiate program. ii. Vetter discussed the Artwork and Décor Rubric that was created by the HRRC and ACC and is housed on the ACC webpage. Commission members discussed how to use the rubric in the art grants program as a guiding tool to establish guidelines suitable for the program. VII. Chair and Member Comments A. Westlund reported on her presentation to the City Council about the 2024 workplan. VIII. Staff Comments A. Fulton discussed changes to the 2024 workplan as recommended by staff. Commission discussed changes and opportunities for the upcoming year. City Council will be voting on workplan items at their December meeting. B. Fulton reminded Commissioners to check meeting dates and mentioned upcoming classes at the Art Center. IX. Adjournment Motion was made by Curtin to adjourn the October 26, 2023 meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission, seconded by Amlaw. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m.