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Home My WebLink About2022-05-26 Arts & Commission Meeting PacketAgenda Arts and Culture Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota Public Works Multipurpose Room Thursday, May 26, 2022 4:30 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes A.Minutes: Arts and Culture Minutes April 28, 2022 V.Special Recognitions And Presentations A.Presentation by Bill Neuendorf 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.2022 Work Plan Updates VIII.Chair And Member Comments IX.Sta- Comments A.Upcoming Meetings and Events 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 ampli1cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: May 26, 2022 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Minutes From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:Minutes: Arts and Culture Minutes April 28, 2022 Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve Meeting minutes from April 28, 2022 Arts and Culture Commission meeting. INTRODUCTION: Attached, please find the meeting minutes from the April 28, 2022 Arts and Culture Commission meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Description Minutes: Arts and Culture Minutes April 28, 2022 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Arts and Culture Commission Public Works Multipurpose Room Thursday, April 28, 2022 I. Call To Order Chair Sorensen called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Amlaw, Johnson, Westlund, Fram, Zbaren, Student Commissioners Anand and Shen; and Chair Sorensen. Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director, Perry Vetter, Parks and Recreation Supervisor, Laura Fulton. Commissioner Chandler arrived at 4:45 III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion made by Amlaw to approve the April 28, 2022 meeting agenda, seconded by Westlund. Motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion made by Fram to approve the February 24, 2022 meeting minutes, seconded by Johnson. Motion carried. V. Reports/Recommendations A. 2022 Work Plan Updates • Initiative #1: Implement Year 2 of the Public Art Plan: Healing Circles • Commissioner Fram reported on initiative #1 and updated commission on tutorial plan that will be created for students and discussion that members had with the director of student services and Edina Public Schools. • Vetter mentioned City and District host leadership meetings periodically and that he would share the initiative with City Manager Scott Neal to add to joint agendas. • Sorensen shared that initiative will culminate during mental health week in October. • Initiative #2: Research and make a recommendation for a microgrant process for community driven Arts & Culture • Commissioner Zbaren introduced herself to the commission and joined initiative #2 as a commissioner who has a background and interest in creative placemaking. • Initiative #3: As a new art space is pursued, the Commission will provide the community perspective to the planning process Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: • Commissioner Westlund reviewed the work session held with the City Council earlier in March. • Discussion was held reviewing the current report from Sara Peterson, as well as previous reports from years past and a request was made to tour the current art center. • Commission requested further clarity and transparency as the process moves forward in discussion of a new art facility. Discussion was also held about funds available to repair current Art Center verses building a new facility. • Vetter discussed with Commission the studies that have happened in the past and options for moving forward. • Initiative #4: Public Art Poetry in the Parks 2022 • Commissioner Johnson presented the Edina parks that were chosen for the Poetry in the Parks etching and shared the success of the Climate summit with commissioners • Student Commissioner Anand presented her poem for the Poetry in the Parks. • Initiative #5: Joint Sponsorship of Performances on the Plaza Summer Concert Series 2022 • Student Commissioner Shen shared her experience participating in the Performance on the Plaza in 2021 and excitement to participate in 2022. • Chair Sorenson discussed the upcoming season. VI. Chair And Member Comments • Chair Sorensen mentioned that 50th and France has offered a table at the Edina Art Festival. Staff and Commission discussed that the Fall into the Arts Festival may be a better fit for the initiatives at this time. • Chair Sorensen invited commissioners to tour the Edina Art Center. VII. Staff Comments • Updated 2022 Meeting dates were presented. • Staff member Fulton presented upcoming City programming. VIII. Adjournment Motion was made by Amlaw to adjourn the April 28, 2022 meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission, seconded by Johnson. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m. Date: May 26, 2022 Agenda Item #: V.A. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Other From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:Presentation by Bill Neuendorf Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Information only INTRODUCTION: Bill Neuendorf will present current Grandview pedestrian bridge project to Arts and Council Commission. Date: May 26, 2022 Agenda Item #: VII.A. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Other From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Item Activity: Subject:2022 Work Plan Updates Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: INTRODUCTION: Attached, please find the Arts and Culture Commission 2022 Work Plan Updates ATTACHMENTS: Description 2022 Work Plan Updates Approved by City Council December 7, 2021 Commission: Arts and Culture Commission 2022 Annual Work Plan Proposal Initiative # 1 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Implement Year 2 of the Public Art Plan: Healing Circles Digital Public Art Project and digital mapping Deliverable Display artwork submissions within public locations throughout Edina. Leads Fram, Stemmler, Sorensen, Shen (s), Anand (s) Target Completion Date: October 3-7, 2022 Progress Q1: ACC has met with Edina Public Schools and established a timeline and project outline. The initiative has been renamed “Healing Circles” by both parties. Progress Q2: Initiative # 2 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Research and make a recommendation for a microgrant process for community driven Arts & Culture Deliverable Report to City Council. Leads Chandler, Amlaw, Zbaren Target Completion Date Progress Q1: Compiling research of other programs throughout the metro Progress Q2: Initiative #3 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☒ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) As a new art space is pursued, the commission will provide the community perspective to the planning process. Deliverable City staff will continue to provide a role for the commission on the pursuit of art space. Leads Chandler, Westlund, Amlaw, Zbaren Target Completion Date Progress Q1: Feedback from initiative leads received in January. Program Study will be discussed at the February 24 ACC meeting. Program summary will then be discussed at the March 22 City Council Work Session. Progress Q2: Initiative # 4 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Approved by City Council December 7, 2021 Climate Change Public Art in the Parks Deliverable Climate change messaging at Edina Parks Leads Sorensen (lead), Anand (s), Johnson Target Completion Date: August 2022 Progress Q1: Representatives from ACC presented project during the EHS Climate Summit. Poetry has been selected; Parks have been selected. Contract is under negotiation. First sandblast will occur by the end of May at the Edina High School. Progress Q2: Initiative # 5 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☒ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Joint Sponsorship of Performances on the Plaza Summer Concert Series 2022 Deliverable Advertise AAC initiatives or table at the concerts. Leads Sorensen (lead), Anand (s), Johnson Target Completion Date Progress Q1: Two new proposals have been submitted from Musikant and are under review by staff. Tabling options will be available. Progress Q2: Initiative # 6 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Review and comment on art and décor elements & programming for the Edina Theatre. Deliverable Provide feedback on art elements using the Art and Décor rubric. Leads Sorensen, Rubin, Westlund Target Completion Date Progress Q1: Theater project has been delayed. ACC has been in contact with owners and will collaborate when opportunities arise. Progress Q2: Parking Lot: (These items have been considered by the BC, but not proposed as part of this year’s work plan. If the BC decides they would like to work on them in the current year, it would need to be approved by Council.) - Implement microgrant process for community driven Arts & Culture if recommendation is approved by Council. - Report and advise on procedures to include art and décor elements when opportunities arise in Edina public and commercial projects. Date: May 26, 2022 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 INTRODUCTION: Please review upcoming 2022 meetings ATTACHMENTS: Description Upcoming Meetings and Events April 26, 2022 Arts and Culture Commission Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Upcoming 2022 Meetings and Events Date 2022 Meetings Time Location Thurs. May 26 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm Public Works Multipurpose Room Thurs. June 23 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm City Hall Community Room Thurs. July 28 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm TBD Thurs. Aug. 25 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm TBD Thurs. Sept. 22 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm TBD Thurs. Oct. 27 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm TBD **Thurs. Nov. 17 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm TBD **Thurs. Dec. 15 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm TBD ** Meetings adjusted due to holiday schedule.