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Arts and Culture Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
City Hall - Community Room
Thursday, October 27, 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 Commission, Sept. 22, 2022
V.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.
VI.Reports/Recommendations
A.2022 Arts and Culture Commission Work Plan Update
B.2023 ACC Work Plan Development
VII.Chair And Member Comments
VIII.Sta, Comments
A.Upcoming Meetings and Events
B.Upcoming Art Center Programs
IX.Adjournment
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process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing ampli1cation, an
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Date: October 27, 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 Commission, Sept. 22,
2022
Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve Meeting Minutes from Sept. 22, 2022
INTRODUCTION:
Receive the minutes of the Sept. 22, 2022 meeting of the Edina Arts and Culture Commission.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Arts and Culture Minutes Sept. 22, 2022
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Arts and Culture Commission
Public Works Multipurpose Room
Thursday, September 22, 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, Stemmler, Zbaren, Student
Commissioners Anand and Konkimalla; and Chair Sorensen.
Commissioner Chandler arrived at 4:40
Staff Present: Parks and Recreation Director, Perry Vetter, Parks and Recreation Supervisor, Laura Fulton
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Motion made by Amlaw to approve the September 22, 2022 meeting agenda, seconded by
Westlund. Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
Motion made by Fram to approve the August 25, 2022 meeting minutes, seconded by Johnson.
Motion carried.
V. Special Recognition
a. Commission welcomed and introduced themselves to new Student Commissioner Nikhil
Konkimalla.
VI. Reports/Recommendations
A. 2022 Work Plan Updates
Initiative #1: Implement Year 2 of the Public Art Plan: Healing Circles
Commissioners Fram and Stemmler reported on initiative #1 and updated
commission on curation of Healing Circles initiative. The Better Together
webpage has launched and Artzonia is linked to the site so community members
are able to view the submissions.
Chair Sorensen promoted the culmination of the event at Kuhlman
Field/Community Center on Friday, Oct. 7, as well as a production of the event
that will run on EdinaTV starting Oct. 15.
Initiative #3: As a new art space is pursued, the Commission will provide the community
perspective to the planning process
Commissioner Amlaw presented an article to the Commission that ran in the
Sun Current.
Commissioner Chandler discussed the City Council discussion at the previous
City Council meeting.
Commission discussed how to move forward.
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Approved Minutes☐
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Commissioner Westlund discussed the League of Women’s Voters Forum and a
discussion that happened surrounding the Art Center with candidates running for
City Council.
Director Vetter discussed that staff will be compiling different models for Art
Center options and presenting in 2023. As options become more fleshed out,
Arts and Culture Commission will be invited to give more feedback.
Commission discussed writing a letter to the editor in feedback to the article
written earlier in the week to the Sun Current.
Initiative #4: Public Art Poetry in the Parks 2022
Director Vetter reported that staff will be doing a walkthrough on Friday at all
five etching locations and work will begin next week.
B. 2023 Workplan Development
Chair Sorensen led the continuing brainstorming of the 2023 Workplan
Initiative #1: Review and Recommend on décor elements and programming for
5146 Eden Ave.
Committee will be Commissioners Faeth, Fram, Sorensen, Stemmler and
Student Commissioner Konkimalla.
Commission discussed excitement for this initiative and interest in being
a voice for public art in our community.
Initiative #2: Study and Report on City of Edina Street Art Policy and Practices
Committee will be Commissioners Stemmler, Amlaw, Westlund, Fram
and Student Commissioner Anand.
Stemmler discussed his ideas for how this initiative will benefit the city.
Add a Review and recommend to the Parking lot for this initiative to
discuss as the process moves forward.
Initiative #3: Review and Recommend Adding a Public Art Component to
Planning and Public Development
Committee will be Commissioners Zbaren, Faeth, Chandler and Amlaw.
Staff will bring a parallel Public Arts Master Plan component to this
initiative as we move forward.
Commission discussed working with the Planning Commission to add a
public art component that will benefit the community and ensure the
creation of a defined process for new developments building in the City
of Edina to include art in their projects
Initiative #4: Continue Advocating for a new Art Space (Review and
Recommend) and bring the community perspective to the process.
Committee will be Commissioners Amlaw, Zbaren, Westlund and
Chandler
Commission discussed bringing in a working group as this initiative
moves forward.
Initiative #5: Review and Decide: Add Art Wraps to City owned Utility Boxes
Committee will be Commissioners Westlund, Johnson and Student
Commissioners Anand and Konkimalla.
Commissioners discussed that this initiative will be a project where the
ACC works with staff to complete initiative actions.
Initiative #6: Grow ACC presence at Performances on the Plaza and other City
events.
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Committee will be Faeth, Stemmler, Sorensen, Johnson and Student
Commissioner Anand.
Commission discussed creating opportunities to promote the ACC at
events like the POP series and other events like the Edina Art Fair and
Edina Fall into the Arts Festival.
Commission motioned to accept the 2023 proposed workplan as discussed.
Motion made by Sorensen to approve the 2023 Arts and Culture Workplan, seconded
by Chandler. Motion carried.
VII. Staff Comments
Updated 2022 Meeting dates were presented.
Staff member Fulton presented on First Free Saturday Art programming.
VIII. Adjournment
Motion was made by Chandler to adjourn the September 22, 2022 meeting of the Arts and
Culture Commission, seconded by Amlaw. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
Date: October 27, 2022 Agenda Item #: VI.A.
To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor
Item Activity:
Subject:2022 Arts and Culture Commission Work Plan
Update
Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
discussion, no action needed
INTRODUCTION:
Attached, please find the 2022 ACC Workplan
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2022 Work Plan
Date: October 27, 2022 Agenda Item #: VI.B.
To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor
Item Activity:
Subject:2023 ACC Work Plan Development Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
no action needed
INTRODUCTION:
Attached is the proposed 2023 ACC workplan
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2023 Proposed ACC Workplan
Template Updated 2021.06.08
Commission: Arts and Culture Commission
2023 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)
Initiative Title: Grandview Yard Artwork
Deliverable: Review and Recommend on décor elements and
programming for 5146 Eden Ave.
• As the Grandview site is planned, ACC would participate in
community comment and planning of art in the new park
space.
Leads: Target
Completion Date Sub-Committee or
Working Group
Jennifer Faeth
Rebecca Sorensen
Brian Stemmler
Alyssa Fram
Nikhil Konkimalla*
Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Community Development has indicated that there are funds available for this project.
Staff Support Required (Completed by staff):
• Liaison: 1-2 hours a month
• Comms: Not much ACC assistance needed
Other staff: Community Development would keep ACC appraised of site development as project moves forward
Liaison Comments: Staff is supportive. The ACC is the established community review body for public art.
City Manager Comments:
Progress Q1:
Progress Q2:
Progress Q3:
Progress Q4:
Initiative # 2 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☒ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Initiative Title: City of Edina Street Art
Policy and Practices
Deliverable: Research and review programs currently implemented
in other cities around the metro. Analyze local data and evaluate
how a program can be implemented in the City of Edina. Create a
guide for creative placemaking for street art within Edina.
Leads: Brian Stemmler Target
Completion Date Sub-Committee or
Working Group
Kathy Amlaw
Commented [MJL1]: Is Bill on board for this? @Laura Fulton
Commented [LF2R1]: Yes!
Template Updated 2021.06.08
Laura Westlund
Alyssa Fram
Reeya Anand*
Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Funds are not needed for this project.
Staff Support Required (Completed by staff):
• Liaison: ~1 hours per month
• Comms: Possible press release and social media information once report is written if Council is supportive. Initial stages, very little comms needed.
• Other staff:
Liaison Comments: Staff is supportive. A “study and report” phase is needed to identify options, though ACC may be prepared to make a recommendation to
Council in 2023 as well. Perhaps research first and then create a guide could be a secondary in the “parking lot” as a project to do once the research is complete.
City Manager Comments:
Progress Q1:
Progress Q2:
Progress Q3:
Progress Q4:
Initiative # 3 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Initiative Title: Adding a Public Art
Component to Planning and Public
Development
Deliverable: Update and revise report created by ACC in 2021 to
incorporate City Attorney feedback. ACC will review addition of a
public art notification to planning and public development when
new land use applications are received.
Leads: Alana Zbaren Target
Completion Date Sub-Committee or
Working Group
Jennifer Faeth
Kathy Amlaw
Susan Chandler
Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Funds are not needed for this project.
Staff Support Required (Completed by staff):
• Liaison: ~5 hours per month concurrent with staff work planning Public Art Master Plan
• Comms: not much
• Other staff: Work with Planning Department on regulations and understanding ordinances
Liaison Comments: Staff will create a parallel Public Art Master Plan in 2023.
City Manager Comments:
Progress Q1:
Progress Q2:
Progress Q3:
Commented [MJL3]: Doing the guide should be a separate
phase. Council would need to see the report and information
before deciding to move forward on a guide. @Laura Fulton
Commented [LF4R3]: So, put the second part in the "parking
lot"?
Template Updated 2021.06.08
Progress Q4:
Initiative # 4 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Initiative Title: Pursuit of new Art Center
space
Deliverable: Continue Advocating for a new Art Space and bring the
community perspective to the staff process that will review facility
space needs and projects of probable cost scenarios.
Leads: Target completion
date: ongoing Sub-Committee or
Working Group
Kathy Amlaw
Alana Zbaren
Laura Westlund
Susan Chandler
Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Funds are not needed for this project.
Staff Support Required (Completed by staff):
• Liaison: ~1-2 hours a month
• Comms: If a new Art Center becomes more front and center, community discussion and participation will be paramount. Communcations would be
brought into assist with that to ensure transparency.
• Other staff: Planning, Facilities, other departments who may be affected.
Liaison Comments: Staff will be working with HGA and Sara Peterson to prioritize direction and generate options for a new art space. ACC will assist in giving
community buy in and perspective. Staff is supportive of ongoing discussion with ACC.
City Manager Comments:
Progress Q1:
Progress Q2:
Progress Q3:
Progress Q4:
Initiative # 5 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide)
Initiative Title: Utility Boxes Deliverable: Add Art Wraps to City owned Utility Boxes. ACC
will jury artwork and chose artists to be represented
throughout the City.
Leads: Laura Westlund Target
Completion Date Sub-Committee or
Working Group
Susan Johnson
Template Updated 2021.06.08
Nikhil Konkimalla*
Reeya Anand*
Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Funds are available for this project. Staff in multiple departments have indicated interest in promoting art on boxes.
Staff Support Required (Completed by staff):
• Liaison: Staff will do the call for artwork and coordinate installation. ~1-2 hours per month
• Comms: Promotion during call for artists and possibly during/after installation to celebrate art in Edina
• Other staff: Assistance may be needed for installation
Liaison Comments: This will be a project undertaken jointly with City staff and ACC members.
City Manager Comments:
Progress Q1:
Progress Q2:
Progress Q3:
Progress Q4:
Initiative # 6 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Initiative Title: Performances on the Plaza and
ACC presence at additional City Events
Deliverable: Grow ACC presence at Performances on the
Plaza, Edina Fall into the Arts Festival, Edina Fourth of July
Parade and other events. Promote ACC initiatives and art in
Edina.
Leads: Rebecca
Sorensen
Target
Completion Date
Sub-Committee or
Working Group
Jenn Faeth
Brian Stemmler
Susan Johnson
Reeya Anand*
Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Sweat equity, possible monetary budget required for purchase of give-aways, tent/table setups.
Staff Support Required (Completed by staff):
• Liaison: ~1-2 hours a month
• Comms: ~ assist with design of possible promotions, marketing materials, social media posts
• Other staff:
Liaison Comments:
City Manager Comments:
Commented [MJL5]: This will be paid by Engineering? @Laura
Fulton
Commented [LF6R5]: Grace and Twila have both expressed
interest and mentioned they have possible funding.
Commented [LF7R5]: Art has funding too, though.
Commented [MJL8]: @Lisa Schaefer do they need approval for
this? I know we did it the first year because they worked on the
Performance on the Plaza in a larger role.
Template Updated 2021.06.08
Progress Q1:
Progress Q2:
Progress Q3:
Progress Q4:
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.)
Date: October 27, 2022 Agenda Item #: VIII.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:
Approve 2023 meeting dates
INTRODUCTION:
Attached, please find the upcoming meetings for the remainder of 2023, as well as the proposed schedule of
meetings for 2023.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2022/2023 Upcoming Meetings and Events
October 27, 2022
Arts and Culture Commission
Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor
Upcoming 2022 and 2023 Meetings and Events
Date 2022 Meetings Time Location
**Thurs. Nov. 17 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm Edina City Hall; Community Room
**Thurs. Dec. 15 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm Edina City Hall; Community Room
Thurs. Jan. 26 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm Edina City Hall; Community Room
Thurs. Feb. 23 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm Edina City Hall; Community Room
**Thurs. March 30 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm Edina City Hall; Community Room
Thurs. April 27 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm Edina City Hall; Community Room
Thurs. May 25 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm Edina City Hall; Community Room
Thurs. June 22 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm Edina City Hall; Community Room
Thurs. July 27 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm Edina City Hall; Community Room
Thurs. Aug. 24 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm Edina City Hall; Community Room
Thurs. Sept. 28 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm Edina City Hall; Community Room
Thurs. Oct. 26 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm Edina City Hall; Community Room
**Thurs. Nov. 16 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm Edina City Hall; Community Room
**Thurs. Dec. 14 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm Edina City Hall; Community Room
** Meetings adjusted due to holiday schedule.
Date: October 27, 2022 Agenda Item #: VIII.B.
To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor
Item Activity:
Subject:Upcoming Art Center Programs Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
No action needed
INTRODUCTION:
Attached please find a list of upcoming programs offered at or with the Edina Arts Department in November.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Upcoming Art Center Classes and Events
Oct. 27, 2022
Arts and Culture Commission
Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor
Upcoming Art Center Programming and Events
November Art Programming in Edina
Special Events and Workshops
Free First Saturday Art Lab
All ages welcome
With so many art options, let’s explore them all! Staff will be on hand to assist as families explore
the many different mediums available.
Saturday, Nov. 5
10 a.m. – noon
Youth and Adult classes
Art Fundamentals Series
Ages 12 to adult
Get back to the basics as we explore in-depth art theory and work on our own art skills. In session
2, Illusions in Art, we’ll consider how artists give make flat objects look three-dimensional, and
learn to give volume, light, shadow and movement to your drawings and paintings.
Instructor: Michael Bedard
Wednesdays, Nov 16
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Edina Art Center
Felted Animals for Beginners
Ages 9+
Create a cute and quirky little animal with needle felting. A fun, easy to learn activity that is great for
all ages!
November 8
1 – 4 pm
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Alcohol Ink Coaster Set
Ages 14+
Learn to create a stunning, one-of-a kind coaster set using alcohol inks. Take home a set of 4
coasters. Choose between three themes - Minnesota State Shape, Snowflakes, or Holiday designs.
All supplies included.
November 21
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Creative Cartooning
Ages 9 – 14
How can two-dimensional characters express themselves with feeling? Over this two-session class,
we will learn to draw a head, eyes, eyebrows, mouth, hairstyles and more. Creating a simple
cartoon background, you’ll start developing your own style! Instructor Violet-Conchita Sunde is a
professional illustrator who loves working with young people.
November 7 & 14
5:30 – 7:30
Exploring Abstraction
Ages 16+
Designed for students with some painting experience, we will explore abstract composition in depth
and develop our own personal styles over the course of this 6-week class. Instructor Lockie
Chapman is an abstract artist and art educator. Her work can be found on Instagram
@lockiechapman.
October 26 – December 7
1 – 4 pm
Intermediate Oil Painting from Photos
Ages 16+
6-week class designed for advanced beginners and intermediate painters who are looking to
advance their skill working with a photo reference. We’ll explore: How does the eye see compared
to how the camera sees? How can we take photos that inspire our own creativity and practice on
canvas? Instructor Scott Lloyd Anderson is a nationally known oil landscape painter and teacher.
November 8 – December 13
6:00 – 8:30 pm
Teen Art Escape
Ages 13-18
Come to our open studio, where you can practice your craft in the company of other teen
artists. With a supportive mentor-teacher available for demonstrations, advice and
consultation, you’ll be able to paint, draw, create digital artwork, and more.
Mentor: Michael Bedard
Session 1: Tuesdays, Sept. 13- Nov. 15
Session 2: Tuesdays, Jan. 3- March 14
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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Curated Conversations
All ages welcome
Join us in exploring works of art in the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s collection and beyond. Whether
you’re new to art or have a degree in art history, bring your knowledge and perspective to these
engaging discussions.
Wednesdays, Nov. 16, Family and Friends in Art
1-3 p.m.
Free
Classes that are ongoing that may already be full or are mid-session:
Beginning Watercolors
Painting from Photos
Life Drawing
Paint Pour Night
Open Studio happens every Wednesday and Friday from noon to 4 p.m. at the Edina Art Center.
Join your friends at the Art Center to practice your craft. $5 per person.
Preschool Classes
For children ages 2-5 with a caregiver
Edinborough Park: Messy Munchkins
Start your week off right with ARTrageous Adventures at Edinborough Park for a morning of artistry!
When you’re done creating, continue your fun with a pass to climb, crawl, slide and bounce in the
play park, included in the price. Every Monday, 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Edina Art Center: Preschool Art – Try it out!
Join us for creative learning with instructor Lockie Chapman. Use a variety of materials and
techniques, including drawing painting, sculpture and collage. Every Friday, 10 to 10:45 a.m.
Edina Senior Center: Kid Create
Join us once a month for art fun with KidCreate! Second or third Saturday of the month. Two
sessions per day, 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.