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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-07-25 ACC MinutesDraft Minutes Approved Minutes ☒ Approved Date: July 25, 2024 Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Arts and Culture Commission City Hall Community Room Thursday, July 25, 2024 I. Call to Order Chair Westlund called the meeting to order at 4:33 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Byrd, Curtin, Faeth, Fram, Scully, Steinberg, Stemmler, Chair Westlund, Vice Chair Zbaren (arrived at 4:35 p.m.), and Student Commissioner Li. Staff Present: Recreation Supervisor Laura Fulton III. Approval of Meeting Agenda Chair Westlund made a change to the agenda to add 2025 Workplan Brainstorm Motion made by Faeth to approve the July 25, 2024, meeting agenda as revised, seconded by Curtin. Motion carried. IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion made by Fram to approve the June 27, 2024, meeting minutes as submitted, seconded by Byrd. Motion carried. V. Community Comment None. VI. Reports/Recommendations A. Work Plan Updates ● Initiative 1.1.1: Art Center i. Fulton presented the updates. They have met with Hennepin County regarding the library site and have plans to start the designs. The Commission discussed the budgeting change for the new art center. ● Initiative 1.1.2: Edina Art Grant Program i. Faeth reported updates on the grant program. She reported that they are wrapping up the program and have received all final reports except from Coachello and the 50th and France Concert Series. She plans on Draft Minutes Approved Minutes ☒ Approved Date: July 25, 2024 putting together a full report on all of the comments received. She discussed the final steps for finishing the program. The Commission discussed the outcome of the Coachello event. ● Initiative 1.1.3: Review Public Art Opportunities for New City Facilities and Locations i. Westlund reported on 50th and France. ii. Stemmler and Commission discussed how these specific public art opportunities will be carried out and look like for the City. ● Initiative 1.1.4: Commissioner Participation in Community Events i. Stemmler reported on the 4th of July parade. He presented the Commission with pictures from the event. ii. Commission discussed the Fall into the Arts Festival. Stemmler shared pictures from last year's event. He discussed his ideas for this year’s event. The Commission discussed a budget for the event and that this should be a low-cost event. They discussed new ideas for this year. B. 2025 Workplan Development ● The Commission discussed what initiatives will roll over to 2025 from the 2024 workplan. They discussed how to use the budget and resources best for the 2025 workplan. ● They discussed plans to further engagement with other commissions and engage with more local artists. ● All four initiatives will roll over to 2025. ● Additional language will be added. ● Commission brainstormed ideas. VII. Chair and Member Comments ● Chair Westlund noted that Rebecca Thornstin is interested in attending a meeting soon and meeting the Commission. ● Faeth reported that 50th and France is having their concert series as a part of the grant program. VIII. Staff Comments ● Liaison Fulton noted the date of the make-up session of the Parks and City Council meeting and the date of the presentation of the workplan updates. ● Liaison Fulton reported the Bloomington Street Arts Festival begins on 7/26. IX. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.