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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-06-28 ACC MinutesArts and Culture Commission The Edna Art Center Room 14 June 28, 2018 I. Call to order The meeting was called to order at 4:30 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissions Hegley, Isaacs, Klein, Morgan-Nelsen, Rubin, and Suckow Absent were Commissioners Chandler, Gunness, Howe, Miller, and Sheely Community member (guest): Kim Montgomery Staff present were Susan Faus, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation, Bill Neuendorf, and Susan Tarnowski, Staff Liaison Community member present was Kim Montgomery III. Approval of Meeting Agenda Motion made by Rubin to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Hegley. Motion approved. IV. Approval of Minutes Motion made by Suckow to approve the minutes of May 24, 2018. Motion seconded by Hegley. Motion approved. V. Community Comment There were no comments. VI. Reports and Recommendations A. Facility planning update Bill Neuendorf updated the Commission on the design for the mural for the east side of the new parking ramp. Members noted that the artwork needed to be clearly tagged with identifying information. Bill Neuendorf updated the commission on the HRA meeting earlier that day as regards the Grandview site and provided members with copies of the same materials presented to that during the earlier meeting. A brief overview of the viability of previous proposals was shared as well as a preliminary design for the current proposal. This proposal included an art center, an active adult center, a café, and outdoor green space as well as appropriate parking spaces, and a privately owned residential building. The benefits of a shared space were discussed. HGA will complete the design for the current proposal and a pro forma will be developed by July 26, 2018. If approved, robust conversations will be held about such things as programming, timing, and funding over the next six months. . Commission members recognized that while the planning and approval for a new art building has been a long process, members remain very supportive of efforts to move the project forward. Commissioners reinforced the idea that the building should look like and function as a quality art center, with space dedicated to the unique needs of the arts areas. Members shared their past experiences in visiting and reviewing comparable sites and programming options such as centers in Minnetonka, White Bear Lake, and Bloomington. Community member Kim Montgomery noted that a community group continues to meet together on shared goals for a new civic building focused on comprehensive health and wellness. She referenced proposals sent to the city Council in 2010 and 2014. Chair Russ stated that a recommendation has come from the Arts and Culture Commission in October 2017 for the development of a quality art center. Attendees were reminded that previous minutes, actions, and a summary report are available at EdinaMN.gov/Grandview VII. Chair and Member Comments None. IX. Staff Comments None. X. Adjournment Motion made by Isaacs to adjourn. Motion seconded by Suckow. Motion approved.