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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-01-25 ACC MinutesAgenda Arts and Culture Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota Edina City Hall - Community Room Thursday, January 25, 2024 4:30 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes A.Draft Minutes: Arts and Culture Commission December 14, 2023 V.Special Recognitions And Presentations A.Recognize Arts and Culture Commissioner Years of Service VI.Community Comment During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share relevant issues or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board/Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to sta% for consideration at a future meeting. VII.Reports/Recommendations A.2024 ACC Workplan Updates VIII.Chair And Member Comments IX.Sta0 Comments A.Upcoming Meetings and Events B.Upcoming Classes and Events at the Art Center X.Adjournment The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing ampli5cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: January 25, 2024 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Minutes From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:Draft Minutes: Arts and Culture Commission December 14, 2023 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Meeting minutes from December 14, 2023 Arts and Culture Commission meeting. INTRODUCTION: Attached, please find the meeting minutes from the December 14 Arts and Culture Commission meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Description Draft Minutes: Arts and Culture Commission December 14, 2023 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Arts and Culture Commission City Hall Community Room Thursday, December 14, 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, Zbaren; and Chair Westlund. Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director, Perry Vetter, Parks and Recreation Assistant Director, Tracy Petersen, Economic Development Manager, Bill Neuendorf and Recreation Supervisor, Laura Fulton. Commissioner Stemmler entered the meeting at 4:40 p.m. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion made by Fram to approve the December 14, 2023 meeting agenda, seconded by Faeth. Motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion made by Amlaw to approve the October 26, 2023 meeting minutes, seconded by Stemmler. Motion carried. V. Special Recognition and Presentations A. Murals and Wayfinding at 50th and France • Economic Development Manager, Bill Neuendorf presented an opportunity for members of the Arts and Culture Commission to participate in selection of mural artwork for six sites at 50th and France. • Commission members discussed the opportunity and expressed interest in assisting in soliciting art options and working with Neuendorf on the project. • ACC members working on the 2024 Workplan Initiative 1.1.3: Review Public Art Opportunities for New City Facilities and Locations will work with Neuendorf on this project. VI. Reports/Recommendations A. Update on Art Center Colocation with Hennepin County Library Southdale • Assistant Director Tracy Petersen updated the Arts and Culture Commissioners on the progress of new art center project planned for the Southdale Library location. • HGA will represent the City of Edina as the architect consultant for the City on the project. MSR is the architect firm working on the Southdale site for Hennepin County. Webb Management has been brought on as a consultant to assist with business plan development for the art center. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: • The Commission discussed the project and expressed interest in assisting as the project gains momentum. The Initiative group for 2024 Workplan Initiative 1.1.1.: Art Center will work as the ACC contacts as the project moves forward. B. 2023 ACC Workplan Updates • Initiative 1.1.1: Grandview Public Art i. Vetter updated the commission on the progress of the Grandview site. This initiative will be rolled in to Initiative 1.1.3: Review Public Art Opportunities for New City Facilities and Locations in 2024. • Initiative 1.1.2: Street Art Policy and Practices i. Commissioner Stemmler reported that the report has been submitted to City Council as an advisory report and was well received. Going forward, the report may be used to create synergy with future street art opportunities. • Initiative 1.1.5: Utility Boxes i. Staff member Fulton reported that two of the five Utility Box wraps are complete. The remaining three will be wrapped in the spring, once the weather warms up. Commission commented on the positive impact of the program. • Initiative 1.1.7: MicroGrant Phase 2 i. Commissioner Faeth discussed initiative progress. Initiative group will begin drafting application guidelines. Application acceptance will open on Feb. 1, 2024 and the BetterTogetherEdina site will receive applications for microgrant proposals for six weeks. Initiative group has established a timeline for the first round of the year one microgrant opportunity. ii. Commission discussed the microgrant opportunity and are supportive of the initiative group moving forward. C. 2024 Work Plan • Chair Westlund discussed that the workplan has been established for 2024. Commissioners responded favorably and are excited to get going on the workplan in 2024. VII. Chair And Member Comments • Chair Westlund thanked everyone for their hard work in 2023 and expressed excitement for working together in the new year. • Commissioner Amlaw discussed the importance of student commissioner involvement on the Arts and Culture Commission. She encouraged both city staff and commissioners to reach out to ensure they understand the importance of their role as a student commissioner and the expectations we have for them. VIII. Staff Comments • 2024 Meeting dates were presented. • Staff member Fulton presented upcoming art programming and attendance IX. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 6:30p.m. Date: January 25, 2024 Agenda Item #: V.A. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation, Other From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:Recognize Arts and Culture Commissioner Years of Service Action, Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Recognize Commissioner Kathy Amlaw for her years of service to the Edina Arts and Culture Commission and her contributions to the Edina community. INTRODUCTION: Attached, please find a staff report, recognizing Kathy Amlaw for her years of service to the City of Edina as a Commissioner of the Edina Arts and Culture Commission. ATTACHMENTS: Description Recognize Arts and Culture Commissioner Years of Service January 25, 2024 Arts and Culture Commission Members Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Recognize Arts and Culture Commissioner Years of Service Information / Background: Commissioner Kathy Amlaw had her last official meeting with the Arts and Culture Commission on December 14, 2023. Amlaw was appointed to the Arts and Culture Commission for a partial term, beginning July 21, 2021. She was then appointed for a new term on March 1, 2023 and continued on as a valued Commissioner thru the December 14, 2023 meeting, after which she vacated the position. Amlaw was instrumental during her time with the commission through the following workplan items. • Provided community perspective to the planning process of a new art center space • Researched a microgrant process for community drive Arts & Culture • Assisted with the Climate Change Public Art in the Parks, Poetry in the Parks project • Researched and reviewed Street Art Policy and Practices and assisted in developing a report for Council. In addition to these workplan items, there are many other items and countless hours of dedication contributed over the years to the City of Edina, Edina’s art program and Edina’s residents. For that we are grateful for Amlaw’s service. Action Requested: Recognize Commissioner Kathy Amlaw for her years of service to the Edina Arts and Culture Commission and her contributions to the Edina community. Date: January 25, 2024 Agenda Item #: VII.A. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Other From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:2024 ACC Workplan Updates Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: No action required INTRODUCTION: Attached, please find the 2024 Arts and Culture Commission workplan. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2024 Workplan Date: January 25, 2024 Agenda Item #: IX.A. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Other From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:Upcoming Meetings and Events Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: No action requested INTRODUCTION: Attached, please find the upcoming 2024 meeting and event schedule ATTACHMENTS: Description Upcoming ACC meetings and events January 25, 2024 Arts and Culture Commission Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor 2024 Meeting & Event Schedule Information / Background: Historically, the Arts and Culture Commission has held their regular meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the Edina City Hall (4801 West 50th Street, Edina, MN, 55424). February 22 Regular Meeting Community Room; City Hall March 28 Regular Meeting Community Room; City Hall April 25 Regular Meeting Community Room; City Hall May 23 Regular Meeting Community Room; City Hall May 31 – June 2 Edina Art Fair 50th and France June 27 Regular Meeting Community Room; City Hall July 25 Regular Meeting Community Room; City Hall August 22 Regular Meeting Community Room; City Hall September 7 & 8 Fall into the Arts Festival Centennial Lakes Park September 26 Regular Meeting Community Room; City Hall October 24 Regular Meeting Community Room; City Hall ** November 21 Regular Meeting Community Room; City Hall ** December 19 Regular Meeting Community Room; City Hall ** Meetings adjusted due to holiday schedule. Date: January 25, 2024 Agenda Item #: IX.B. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Other From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:Upcoming Classes and Events at the Art Center Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: no action requested INTRODUCTION: Attached, please find the upcoming classes and events being held at and around the Edina Art Center in the coming month. ATTACHMENTS: Description Upcoming Art Center classes and workshops January 25, 2024 Arts and Culture Commission Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Upcoming Art Center Programming and Events Classes at the Edina Art Center unless otherwise indicated. More info & registration at EdinaParks.com/Art Workshops and One-Day Classes First Saturday Art Lab Saturday, Feb 3 10:00 – noon Join us for arty fun on Saturday mornings! Staff will be on hand to assist families with a variety of projects designed to help young people explore art concepts and mediums. This no-cost program is possible thanks in part to a Youth Activities grant from Hennepin County. Free Canvas Fun: Pet Portrait Painting Monday, Feb 5 6:30 – 8:30 pm Dog, cat, hamster or horse - no matter your favorite animal, paint a portrait of your furry friend! Once you sign up, email a photo. We will sketch it on canvas then walk you through the steps to creating your final masterpiece on an 11x14 canvas! For kids 8+, with or without their adult (registration is per person). Instructor: Lisa Van Wyk $45 Family Event: Candy Heart pARTy Saturday, Feb 10 10:00 – 11:30 Celebrate love, kindness and thoughtfulness this month with a special candy heARTs-themed project. Instructor: Kim Lartz $10 Jewelry: Fused Silver Pendant Tuesday, Feb 13 5:30 – 8:30 pm Let's play with fire! Learn to use butane torches to fuse silver and create shapes that can be layered or paired with beads. You will create beautiful, one-of-a-kind jewelry for you to wear or give as a gift. No experience necessary. All materials, tools and supplies included. Instructor: Tai Salisbury $90 STAFF REPORT Page 2 Canvas Fun: Northern Lights Ages 8+ Monday, Feb 26 6:00 – 7:00 pm Spend an evening painting a magical winter night with a sky full of northern lights, mountains, and a polar bear. Everyone will use acrylic paints including fluorescent colors to paint our winter landscape on an 11x14” canvas. Supplies included. For kids, with or without their adult. (Registration is per person.) Instructor: Lisa Van Wyk $25 Adult and Youth Classes Beginning Watercolor Painting – Level 2 Wednesdays, Jan 31 – March 6 6:45 – 8:30 pm If you have tried the six-week Beginning Watercolor Painting class and want to continue to advance your skills, join us for this three-week course to help you advance your watercolor practice. Instructor: Amanda Wirig $135 Acrylic Pour Painting: Basics & Beyond Tuesdays, Feb 13 – 27 Noon – 1:30 pm In this 3-week class, go deeper into the magical world of fluid acrylics. This class will show you different techniques and tools than our one-day workshop. Learn how to create beautiful abstract canvases - no experience required! Instead of paint brushes we will use a variety of tools to create our works of art including sink strainers, plastic bottles, and pull chains. All supplies included. Instructor: Lisa Van Wyk $129 Beginning Drawing Tuesdays, Feb 20 – March 26 5:30 – 7:30 Drawing can be intimidating, but learning a few basic techniques can improve your skills and make drawing much more fun! This no-pressure group setting will present such techniques as portraits, still life, perspective, shading and measuring. Supplies you will need are a sketchbook, and artist-quality pencils and eraser. This class takes place at the Edina Senior Center. Instructor: Amanda Wirig $145 Drawing Action and Adventure Ages 9 – 14 Mondays, Feb 26 – March 4 5:30 – 7:30 Who will save the day? Let your imagination run wild as we create heroes, sidekicks, villains and more! We will learn to draw outfits, superpower effects and action poses to illustrate our characters' adventures. Instructor: Violet-Conchita Sunde $45 More opportunities for ART! Open Studio runs every Wednesday and Friday from noon to 4 pm. $5 drop in sessions available or register online. Space available for those who want to draw, paint and create together.