HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-01-22 Arts Culture Commission MinutesEdina Art Center Board
January 22, 1998
Edina Art Center, 4:00 p.m.
Members Present: Heather Randall King, Gene Andersen, Dee Dege, George
Kuebler, Jim VanValkenburg, Mike Kelly and Sandra Clark
Members Absent: Art Dickey, Elizabeth Eisenbrey, and Dodie Paul
Staff Present: Diana Hedges, John Keprios, and Phillip Johnson
Guest: Julie Hawes
I. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order at 4:02 p.m.
H. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes for last month's meeting were read and approved.
HI. PRESENTATION ON EDINA FOUNDATION CELESTIAL BALL
Julie Hawes, Executive Director of the Edina Foundation, presented plans for the
Foundation's Celestial Ball to be held April 18th at Edinborough Park from 6:30
p.m. to Midnight. The theme is to be "Stars" . Tickets will be priced at $100 per
person. Featured during the Ball are to be a Celestial Tea and Fashion Show, a
silent auction, and dancing to the Wolverines Band. Formal attire is
recommended. Corporate sponsors are being contacted for purchase of 8 person
tables. The event is being co-sponsored by Edina ABC (A Better Chance). A
press kit will be available soon. The Art Center is asked to assist with decorating
the park.
IV. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A. MEDIA STUDIOS EXPANSION
Phil Johnson gave a progress report on the new media facility. He stated that
electrical wiring had been substantially completed. After a meeting with Lance
Leupold, Manager of the Community Cable Access Studio, he could confirm
that we will receive no video equipment from the consolidation of cable access
studios which occurred two years ago. That will dictate that nearly all of the
equipment for our new facilities must be purchased new or used-like new.
B. STATUS OF TEA ROOM AND KITCHEN
Ms. King gave an update on the status of design specifications for the new
kitchen. Two companies had been contacted. They will receive blueprints and
will return bids. Additional guidance is needed concerning the types and
service levels of equipment and furnishings that should be included.
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Ms. Clark stated that she thought the decision had been made to go with the
high option. She had a question as to whether it was the people operating the
kitchen who had to be licensed or the facility equipped in such a way that it
qualifies as a full-service kitchen. Ms. King responded that it is the facility
which must meet licensing codes.
Ms. Hedges reported that she had recently visited the Minnetonka Art Center
which has operated a catering business from their facility for several years.
Their center is paid commissions of $6,000 per year.
Ms. Clark questioned what is done where the catering firm has exclusive rights
to use of the kitchen and the staff or board has a need for the kitchen. Ms.
Hedges responded that the Minnetonka center has found that their caterer is
very flexible when it comes to internal use. They even set out cookies and
coffee for meetings.
Ms. King suggested that the design firms be provided with high option
specifications which could be modified after further study. Mr. Kuebler
endorsed that as the best action plan. Mr. Kelly agreed, stating that while not
everything on the list might ultimately be needed, every one of the items must
meet codes.
C. BUILDING EXPANSION
Ms. Hedges reported that the roof is done and work is underway on stucco for
the exterior walls. A temporary wall has been erected in the gallery so bricks
can be removed for the entrance to the new facility.
Thanks to a $10,000 donation from Patricia and Stephen Haynes, the pottery
area in the new addition will be equipped with new wheels, shelving and other
necessary equipment.
Another new development is the plan to build a folding door to separate the
two studios in the lower level. This door could have panel frames to
permanently display some of Suzie Kelm's photo's. Her family has offered a
donation which would cover most if not all of the cost of this display wall.
Ms. Hedges reported that a carpet-like material is being considered for the
surface on gallery walls. Mr. Kelly asked what was happening to the ceiling in
the gallery. Ms. Andersen responded that the original surface on the ceiling
was very old and the plaster was falling from time to time.
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Ms. Dege recommended that sheet rock be properly installed over the failed
surface and Ms. Andersen responded that this was the most likely solution to
the problem.
Ms. Clark asked what decor was being considered for the tea room. She
commented that Peggy Kelly had suggested a sun room theme. Ms. King
suggested that this recommendation could be given to Mr. Dickey at the next
meeting.
Ms. Hedges reported that a student of Susan Frame's had offered to donate
some of the tables and chairs for the tea room. Ms. King suggested that an
easel could be placed at the Edina Foundation Ball to solicit purchases of
chairs and tables for the tea room. The purchaser's name could be listed on a
plate on the table or chair.
Ms. Hedges gave an update on the "Phoenix" a sculptural outdoor metal bird
which has been hanging at Public Works. Mr. Rosland has approved of moving
it to the new addition where it will be installed on the outside wall.
D. GALLERY EXHIBIT
Ms. Hedges reported that the Faculty Exhibit had opened January 8th and will
run through February 26th. Thanks were due Heather King for hosting and
Dodie Paul for her computer expertise on the identification labels.
The next Exhibit will be Photography Here and Now '98, which will run
March 5th through April 24th. All area camera clubs have been invited to
submit entries.
Other gallery dates:
April 30-May 14: Bill Dietrichson and Keith Williams
May 21-July 4: Student Exhibit
July 9-August 26: Stonesoup Dollmakers' Exhibit
September 10-October 21: Members' Juried Show
November 1-December 23: Holiday Sale
E. BOARD BYLAWS REVISIONS
Ms. Hedges asked Board Members to review Article 8 of the present Bylaws.
This Powers and Duties section seems not to coincide with present practices
and perhaps should be revised. Ms. King suggested that this matter be held
over to the next meeting.
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V. OTHER
Ms. Hedges asked for nominations for a board member to replace Suzie Kelm.
Board members agreed to submit names for action at the next board meeting.
Brad Benn will give a presentation about the Edina Art Center to the Athena Club
on February 10th.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.