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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-07-26 ACC MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: 9/27/2018 Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Arts & Culture Commission Edina Art Center, Room 14 July 26, 2018, 4:30 p.m. I. Call To Order Chair Rubin called the meeting to order at 4:33 p.m. II. Roll Call Present: Douglas Hegley, Heather Isaacs, Hannah Klein, Ann Miller, Michelle Morgan-Nelsen, Russell Rubin, Steven Suckow Absent: Susan Chandler, Cheryl Gunness, Jane Howe, Brooke Sheely Staff: Susan Tarnowski, Susan Faus III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion made by Isaacs to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Klein. Motion Carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion made by Isaacs to approve the June 28, 2018 minutes. Motion seconded by Morgan- Nelson. Motion carried. V. Community Comment None VI. Reports/Recommendations A. Update on Commission Work Plan Commission members reviewed the Work Plan to note on-going progress or accomplishments; Members agreed to revise or re-write to align with Comprehensive Plan. B. Update on Public Art Initiatives Members were updated on the student public art initiative; members expressed the need for the Commission to develop a plan for Public Art leadership. C. Update on Grandview Project Members were updated on the Grandview project: HGA Architects had produced basic drawing for a new facility and City staff had developed a pro forma for discussion by the HRA and City Council. The current contract with the developer runs through September, so a decision about the continuing relationship with that developer will be made at that time. VII. Chair And Member Comments • Members asked about any plans for the Valentine’s Day event – not set at this point. • Members asked about the status of the Commission chapter in the Comprehensive Plan – currently in the hands of the consultant. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: 9/27/2018 • Members also asked about the possibility of an on-going film Festival – no decision at this time. • Members volunteered to help asked that a listing of events be sent – Tarnowski will do so. • Members discussed whether more active fundraising should be a role for the Commission and indicated that they were not interested in a 501(c)(3) status for the Art Center. VIII. Staff Comments • Staff Liaison Tarnowski updated Commission members on upcoming Art Center events: gallery exhibits and opening receptions, Author’s Studio sessions, and the Fall into the Arts Festival. • The August Arts & Culture Commission has been canceled. IX. Adjournment Motion made by Isaacs to adjourn the July 26, 2018 meeting at 5:55 p.m. Motion seconded by Klein. Meeting adjourned.