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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-22 Arts & Commission Meeting PacketAgenda Arts and Culture Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota Virtual Meeting This meeting will be held electronically using WebEx software. The meeting will be streamed live on the City's YouTube channel, YouTube.com/EdinaTV or you can listen to the meeting via telephone by calling 1-415-655-0001, access code 133 260 1394 Thursday, April 22, 2021 4:30 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call: Chandler, DiLorenzo, Fram, Johnson, Konkimalla, Piela, Rubin, Shen, Sorensen, Stemmler, Suckow, Westlund III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda: Chandler, DiLorenzo, Fram, Johnson, Rubin, Sorensen, Stemmler, Suckow, Westlund IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes: Chandler, DiLorenzo, Fram, Johnson, Rubin, Sorensen, Stemmler, Suckow, Westlund A.Minutes: Arts and Culture Commission March 25, 2021 V.Special Recognitions And Presentations A.Welcome Commissioner Stemmler to the Arts and Culture Commission VI.Reports/Recommendations A.2021 Work Plan Updates B.Review and consideration of Arts and Culture Commission duties VII.Chair And Member Comments VIII.Sta2 Comments A.Upcoming Meetings and Events IX.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 ampli7cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: April 22, 2021 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Minutes From:Perry Vetter, Parks and Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:Minutes: Arts and Culture Commission March 25, 2021 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve minutes from the March 25, 2021 Arts and Culture Commission meeting. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Minutes: Arts & Culture March 25, 2021 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Edina Arts & Culture Commission VIRTUAL MEETING March 25, 2021 4:30 p.m. I. Call to Order Chair Sorensen called the meeting to order at 4:34 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Chandler, DiLorenzo, Fram, Johnson, Martin, Piela, Sorensen, Shen, Westlund; Commissioner Konkimalla joined the meeting. Absent were Commissioners Rubin and Suckow. Staff present: Parks and Recreation Director Perry Vetter, Assistant Recreation and Facilities Director Tracy Petersen, Art Center Manager, Susan Tarnowski. III. Approval of Meeting Agenda Motion made by Chandler to approve the meeting agenda. Motion seconded by Martin. Roll call vote. Motion carried. IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion made by Martin to approve the corrected Feb. 25, 2021 minutes. Motion seconded by DiLorenzo. Roll call vote. Motion carried. V. Special Recognitions and Presentations New Arts & Culture Commissioners Alyssa Fram, Susan Johnson, and Laura Westlund were welcomed; Commission members shared backgrounds and interests. VI. Reports/Recommendations A. 2021 Work Plan Discussion • Initiative #1. An overview and was given on the Public Art Project “From Struggling to Healing” as a collaborative effort with the Edina H.S. Mosaic organization by project lead Student Commissioner Konkimalla. An update by project lead Commissioner DiLorenzo included the number of submissions, the use of the diversity and equity rubric, and marketing for community awareness and submissions to the gallery, including social media, radio, newspapers, and art organization outreach • Initiative #2. Evaluation of the Public Art Project in Initiative #1 is led by Vice-Chair Rubin; Commissioner Fram was added as a co-lead • Initiative #3. The Study and Report initiative on incentives or procedures to include art & décor elements in public and commercial projects is lead by Chair Sorensen and Vice-Chair Rubin; Commissioner Johnson was added as a co-lead • Initiative #4. Providing community perspective to planning for a new art space is led by Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date Commissioners Chandler and Suckow; Commissioner Westlund was added as a co-lead Commissioner Chandler gave an overview of ACC involvement in this effort. Director Vetter provided a summary of a presentation that was made to City Council for discussion during its recent retreat including art center facility challenges, programming and enrollments, and current art offerings. Council discussed: the essential place of the arts in maintaining quality of life for the community; the importance of diversity and inclusion in the arts; the challenges of the current art facility; various models that might be used to provide services to the community in the future. Direction provided by Council included: strong youth art programming, including STEAM offerings; adult programming; and a pottery center. A short-term direction would be a de-centralized art programming in existing city structures. Director Vetter discussed using a consultant to set scope and role as a way to start planning. VI. Chair and Member Comments Chair Sorensen and Director Vetter met with stakeholders at 50th & France to discuss a Friday night concert series being planned for June – September 2021 and an invitation to have student and non-student performers from the Virtual Gallery as warm-up acts before contracted performers. Commissioners agreed that it was an exciting opportunity to enhance the message in ACC Initiative #1. There are 10 concerts planned. Chair Sorensen asked for additional comments on the Workplan Initiatives; suggested Student Commissioners Piela and Shen assist with outreach to schools as part of Mosaic. This was confirmed. Outreach has also started to Morningside Theater and a spoken word group. VII. Staff Comments A. Upcoming meetings and events. • Director Vetter reminded Commissioners of upcoming dates: Chair/Vice Chair training on April 7, 2021; quarterly progress updates – offered to have staff draft the report; the change of ACC meeting dates to Nov. 18 and Dec. 16, 2021 due to holiday conflicts; joint meeting with Council on May 18, 2021. • Director Vetter also indicated that charge for the Commission will be reviewed at the April meeting: discussion will focus on the role of the Commission as advisory to City Council; materials will be sent to Commissioners prior to the April meeting • Chair Sorensen asked about budget updates and Director Vetter proposed two formal budget updates a year: before Work Plan development and before beginning any initiatives • Director Vetter thanked Commissioners for forwarding job postings • Manager Tarnowski reported on the start of a new video recorded format for the Authors Studio, available on YouTube and scheduled on Edina TV; reported on Spring/Summer art offerings and enrollments • Chair Sorensen again welcomed new Commissioners, thanked outgoing Commissioner Martin for her service and wished her well in her new endeavor Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date VIII. Adjournment Motion made by Westlund to adjourn the March 25, 2021 meeting at 5:47 p.m. Motion seconded by Fram. Roll call vote. Motion carried. Date: April 22, 2021 Agenda Item #: V.A. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Other From:Perry Vetter, Parks and Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:Welcome Commissioner Stemmler to the Arts and Culture Commission Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: No formal action requested. Newly appointed Commissioner Stemmler and existing commissioners are encouraged to introduce themselves. INTRODUCTION: On April 6, 2021 the appointment of Brian Stemmler was approved to the Arts and Culture Commission by the Edina City Council. Date: April 22, 2021 Agenda Item #: VI.A. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Perry Vetter, Parks and Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:2021 Work Plan Updates Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Provide updates to the 2021 Arts and Culture Commission Work Plan. INTRODUCTION: Discuss and provide any updates to the 2021 Work Plan. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2021 ACC Work Plan Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports] Commission: Arts and Culture 2021 Annual Work Plan Initiative #1 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Implement at least one event in Year 1 of the Edina Public Art Plan: Art & Healing Virtual Art Gallery. Deliverable: Implement one event [virtual art gallery]. Leads Lindsay DiLorenzo Shreya Konkimalla (S) Tiffany Shen (S) Lauren Piela (S) Target Completion Date: Dec. 2021 Budget Required: Funding available through the Public Art budget Staff Support Required: Communications & IT Progress Q1: The virtual gallery has launched on Better Together, with submissions received and displayed. Commissioners continue to work with MOSAIC. Leads are reviewing additional digital/social media marketing platforms and community activities to increase exposure to drive greater participation. Commissioner assignments updated. 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) Conduct an evaluation for the public art event [initiative #1]. This evaluation will inform the commission on a possible second public art event. Deliverable: Evaluation report to commission Leads Russ Rubin Alyssa Fram Target Completion Date: Dec. 2021 Budget Required: Funding available through the Public Art budget Staff Support Required: Communications Progress Q1: Evaluation will include a review of the rubric and a gauge on communities reached during the gallery process. Commissioner assignments updated. Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports] Initiative #3 Initiative Type ☒Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☒ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Study and report on potential incentives or procedures to include art and décor elements when opportunities arise in public and commercial projects. Deliverable: Report to City Council Leads Rebecca Sorensen Russ Rubin Susan Johnson Target Completion Date: December 2021 Budget Required: None required Staff Support Required: None. Progress Q1: Initiative group will review other communities that have public art programs to identify how public and private entities work together. This initiative will focus on fact finding, collaborations, and what roles commissions play to increase success. Commissioner assignments updated. Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Initiative #4 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 community perspective to the planning process. Deliverable: City staff will define a role for the commission when the time approaches. Leads Susan Chandler Steve Suckow Laura Westlund Target Completion Date: TBD by Staff Budget Required: None. Staff Support Required: TBD Progress Q1: Staff provided an update on the results of the City Council retreat. Next steps are for staff to establish a scope and roles for the process to provide an alternate space for pottery use and continue to decentralize classes until a long term solution to programming space is found, possibly at the Braemar Park area. Commissioner assignments updated. Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Date: April 22, 2021 Agenda Item #: VI.B. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Perry Vetter, Parks and Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:Review and consideration of Arts and Culture Commission duties Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Discuss the duties and role of the commission in an effort to provide greater clarity and charge to the role of the Arts and Culture Commission. Prepare to provide that advisory feedback to the City Council. INTRODUCTION: The Arts & Culture Commission has communicated a desire for role clarity on their duties and priorities as a Commission. Administration staff is in process of coordinating the commission by-law and city code updates to ensure consistency, accuracy and to avoid duplication. Therefore, this is an opportune time to discuss those duties included in City Code. ATTACHMENTS: Description Staff Report: Discuss ACC Duties April 22, 2021 Arts & Culture Commission Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director Review and consideration of Arts and Culture Commission duties Information / Background: The Arts & Culture Commission has communicated a desire for role clarity on their duties and priorities as a Commission. Administration staff is in process of coordinating the commission by-law and city code updates to ensure consistency, accuracy and to avoid duplication. Therefore, this is an opportune time to discuss those duties included in City Code. Establishment: The establishment of boards, committees and commissions is authorized within Article III of the Edina City Code. That authority allows for the established entities to advise the council on a variety of interests. The City Council has used this authority to establish a variety of commissions to provide them focus in several subject areas in addition to the Arts and Culture Commission, such as: Human Rights and Relations, Energy and the Environment, Community Health, Heritage Preservation, Planning, Parks and Recreation, Transportation, and Board of Appeals for both construction and equalization. Each commission has a unique reason for establishment and advisory duties. Section 2-278 defines the establishment of the Arts and Culture Commission. That is, “The council, finding that the encouragement and enhancement of the arts in the city is vital to the social and cultural well-being of the city and its residents, does hereby establish the arts and culture commission.” Roles: The Arts and Culture Commission has a role in advising the City Council on the community perspective. The City Council then decides the appropriate strategy for the community. This relationship is best defined by these graphics showing the roles of the City Council, Commissions and Staff. STAFF REPORT Page 2 In determining that strategy, the council relies on four goals. Those are a Strong Foundation, Reliable Service, Livable City and Better Together. STAFF REPORT Page 3 The foundation of these goals assist in guiding the development of city priorities. Annually, the commissions develop a work plan which is approved by the City Council. Ensuring a solid foundation of how and why a commission was created and a comfortable role clarity is vitally important for this process. Specifically, Section 2-279 of City Code defines the duties of the Arts and Culture Commission as follows. The commission shall: (1) Strive to build a vibrant community through support of art and culture in the city. (2) Encourage leadership and advocacy in advancing the role and value of art and culture activities in the city, including but not limited to music, dance, theater, decorative arts, painting, culinary arts, ceramics, sculpture, literature, media arts and public art. (3) Facilitate communication and collaboration that promotes participation and enhances the cultural life of the residents of the city. (4) Strengthen partnerships with artistic and cultural organizations based on mutual respect and equal responsibility for advancing the cultural climate in the city. (5) Recommend artistic and cultural initiatives, including a long term plan directed towards fulfilling the needs and desires of city residents with respect to art and culture. Promote artistic and cultural initiatives and make recommendations to the city council and other boards and commissions. (6) Identify existing and potential new venues for artistic and cultural events throughout the city. (7) Recommend and facilitate programs at venues throughout the city that are responsive to community desires. (8) Identify potential sources of funding for artistic and cultural initiatives, including grants, donations, and sponsorships. (9) Represent the city at community functions throughout the city. (10) Continue to develop and implement public visual arts programs in the city. (11) Report to the council periodically on the foregoing, and perform other duties as may be directed by council from time to time. Sec. 2-281. - Committees and working groups. The commission shall establish and appoint members to a public art committee which shall be charged with implementing a public arts program in the city. The commission shall by majority vote approve the chair of the public art committee. The commission may establish other committees and working groups for the purpose of carrying out other commission duties. Discussion At the April 22, 2021 meeting staff requests a discussion around the duties of the commission. This feedback can be relayed to the City Council. The council could take no action, recommend a “review and comment” charge, or suggest this as a future initiative. Staff suggests focusing the discussion of the roles and duties of the commission and not rewording the existing charge. If the timing is appropriate this could be briefed to the City Council during the May 18, 2021 joint commission/council work session meeting. The last update to the Arts & Culture section of city code occurred in 2013. STAFF REPORT Page 4 Discussion questions: • Are the current duties clear to commissioners? • What duties do you feel are not a responsibility of the commission? • What duties do you feel are missing from the responsibilities of the commission? The attached document is an abbreviated portion of the Edina City Code pertaining to Boards, Committees and Commissions. Certain sections have been deleted or edited for clarity of this exercise. The Arts and Culture Commission section (Division 8) is listed in its entirety. The remaining commissions and establishment have been condensed for clarity and informational purposes. The code can be viewed at EdinaMN.Gov in its entirety. Action Requested: Discuss the duties and role of the commission in an effort to provide greater clarity and charge to the role of the Arts and Culture Commission. Prepare to provide that advisory feedback to the City Council. Attachments: • Abbreviated portion of Edina City Code related to Boards, Committees and Commissions • Arts and Culture section of the Comprehensive Guide Plan NOTE: This is an abbreviated portion of Edina City Code. Certain sections and portions that are not pertinent have been deleted for this discussion exercise. The Edina City Code can be viewed in its entirety at EdinaMN.Gov ARTICLE III. - BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY Sec. 2-78. - Establishment. (a) Authority to establish. Pursuant to Minn. Stats. § 412.621, and other such statutes as are specifically cited herein, the council establishes or continues the following boards and commissions to advise the council with respect to municipal functions and activities and to investigate subjects of interest to the city. (d) Purposes and duties generally. All boards and commissions established by the council shall be advisory to the council and shall have the responsibility to: (1) Investigate matters within the scope of the particular board or commission or as specifically directed by the council. (2) Advise the council by communicating the viewpoint or advice of the board or commission. (3) At the direction of the council, hold hearings, receive evidence, conduct investigations, and, on the basis of such hearings, evidence and investigations, make decisions and recommendations to the council. (e) Advisory role. A board or commission established by the council shall not assume the role of an administrative or legislative body. DIVISION 8. - ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION Sec. 2-278. - Establishment. The council, finding that the encouragement and enhancement of the arts in the city is vital to the social and cultural well-being of the city and its residents, does hereby establish the arts and culture commission (the "commission"). Sec. 2-279. - Duties. The commission shall: (1) Strive to build a vibrant community through support of art and culture in the city. (2) Encourage leadership and advocacy in advancing the role and value of art and culture activities in the city, including but not limited to music, dance, theater, decorative arts, painting, culinary arts, ceramics, sculpture, literature, media arts and public art. (3) Facilitate communication and collaboration that promotes participation and enhances the cultural life of the residents of the city. (4) Strengthen partnerships with artistic and cultural organizations based on mutual respect and equal responsibility for advancing the cultural climate in the city. (5) Recommend artistic and cultural initiatives, including a long term plan directed towards fulfilling the needs and desires of city residents with respect to art and culture. Promote artistic and cultural initiatives and make recommendations to the city council and other boards and commissions. NOTE: This is an abbreviated portion of Edina City Code. Certain sections and portions that are not pertinent have been deleted for this discussion exercise. The Edina City Code can be viewed in its entirety at EdinaMN.Gov (6) Identify existing and potential new venues for artistic and cultural events throughout the city. (7) Recommend and facilitate programs at venues throughout the city that are responsive to community desires. (8) Identify potential sources of funding for artistic and cultural initiatives, including grants, donations, and sponsorships. (9) Represent the city at community functions throughout the city. (10) Continue to develop and implement public visual arts programs in the city. (11) Report to the council periodically on the foregoing, and perform other duties as may be directed by council from time to time. (Code 1992, § 1508.02; Ord. No. 2005-08; Ord. No. 2007-11, 6-5-2007; Ord. No. 2011-02; Ord. No. 2013-5, § 1(1508.02), 5-7-2013) Sec. 2-280. - Membership. The commission shall consist of nine regular and two student members. (Code 1992, § 1508.03; Ord. No. 2005-08; Ord. No. 2007-11, 6-5-2007; Ord. No. 2011-02; Ord. No. 2013-5, § 1(1508.03), 5-7-2013) Sec. 2-281. - Committees and working groups. The commission shall establish and appoint members to a public art committee which shall be charged with implementing a public arts program in the city. The commission shall by majority vote approve the chair of the public art committee. The commission may establish other committees and working groups for the purpose of carrying out other commission duties. (Code 1992, § 1508.04; Ord. No. 2005-08; Ord. No. 2007-11, 6-5-2007; Ord. No. 2011-02; Ord. No. 2013-5, § 1(1508.04), 5-7-2013) Secs. 2-282—2-310. - Reserved. NOTE: This is an abbreviated portion of Edina City Code. Certain sections and portions that are not pertinent have been deleted for this discussion exercise. The Edina City Code can be viewed in its entirety at EdinaMN.Gov DIVISION 2. - HUMAN RIGHTS AND RELATIONS COMMISSION Sec. 2-116. - Policy statement. It is the public policy of the city to: (1) Secure for all of the residents of the city freedom from discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, familial status or national origin in connection with employment, housing and real property, public accommodations, public services, credit and education. (2) Support the home, family and human relations in the city. (3) Cooperate with the state department of human rights, and other agencies and commissions in their programs of human rights. Sec. 2-117. - Establishment and purpose. To promote and help implement the above policies, the council hereby establishes the city human rights and relations commission (the "commission"). Sec. 2-118. - Duties. The commission shall: (1) Advise the council on matters relating to discrimination and human relations referred to herein. (2) Implement such programs of education and community action which are designed to effectuate the public policy stated in section 2-116 and which have been approved by the council. (3) Cooperate with the state department of human rights, and other agencies and commissions in their programs of human rights. (4) Investigate, study, report and undertake other functions as are assigned to local commissions under and pursuant to Minn. Stats. ch. 363, and to discharge its duties under Minn. Stats. ch. 363 with regard to specific matters referred to it by the state commissioner of human rights or filed with it by individuals. NOTE: This is an abbreviated portion of Edina City Code. Certain sections and portions that are not pertinent have been deleted for this discussion exercise. The Edina City Code can be viewed in its entirety at EdinaMN.Gov DIVISION 3. - ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMISSION Sec. 2-137. - Policy and establishment. The council, recognizing the need to support and advance environmental protection, conservation efforts including energy conservation, and waste reduction, and to improve thereby the overall welfare of the residents of the city, does hereby establish the energy and environment commission (the "commission"). Sec. 2-138. - Duties. The commission shall: 1. advise the Edina City Council on environmental policy; 2. educate the public and local officials on environmental issues; 3. perform special studies and projects requested by the City on environmental questions; 4. facilitate resident participation in local government's consideration of matters involving the environment; 5. study changes in environmental science, laws, and regulations and advise the City of its findings with respect to such changes; 6. perform such other duties as may be assigned to it from time to time by the City (1) Examine and recommend best practices for energy conservation for the city's residents and businesses. (2) Examine and recommend changes in city government purchasing and operations to conserve energy and transition to renewable energy sources. (3) Evaluate and monitor the provision of a residential recycling and organics program. (4) Evaluate and monitor the provision of a privately provided solid waste program, as well as a reduction in municipal solid waste produced by city residents and businesses. (5) Evaluate and encourage improvements in air and water quality. (6) Promote action to meet targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions produced by city operations and community activities. (7) Educate the public about climate mitigation, adaptation and resilience: energy issues, reduction, conservation, reuse, recycling and environmental protection. (8) Examine and promote renewable energy options for transportation, heating, and cooling, and other energy uses. (9). assess the impacts of the changing climate and potential impacts of adverse weather events, the City’s ability to mitigate and adapt to climate change, and the City’s ability to prepare, plan for, absorb, recover from, and adapt to adverse events NOTE: This is an abbreviated portion of Edina City Code. Certain sections and portions that are not pertinent have been deleted for this discussion exercise. The Edina City Code can be viewed in its entirety at EdinaMN.Gov DIVISION 4. - COMMUNITY HEALTH COMMISSION Sec. 2-162. - Establishment. The council, acting as the community health board pursuant to Minn. Stats. ch. 145A and article II of chapter 20, hereby establishes the community health commission. Sec. 2-163. - Purpose and duties. In determining the mechanisms to address Edina public health priorities, the community health commission shall study and advise the community health board on: (1) Monitoring health status to identify community health problems; (2) Diagnosing and investigating problems and health hazards in the community; (3) Informing, educating, and empowering people about health issues; (4) Mobilizing community partnerships to identify and solve health problems; (5) Developing policies and plans that support individual and community health efforts; (6) Enforcing laws and regulations that protect health and ensure safety; (7) Linking people to needed personal health care services; (8) Ensuring a competent public health and personal health care workforce; (9) Evaluating effectiveness, accessibility, and quality of personal and population-based health services; and (10) New insights and innovative solutions to health problems. NOTE: This is an abbreviated portion of Edina City Code. Certain sections and portions that are not pertinent have been deleted for this discussion exercise. The Edina City Code can be viewed in its entirety at EdinaMN.Gov DIVISION 5. - HERITAGE PRESERVATION COMMISSION Sec. 2-184. - Policy and establishment. The council finds that historically significant buildings, sites, structures, objects and districts represent scarce, nonrenewable heritage resources that are critical assets for community development; that heritage preservation is an important public service and a legitimate responsibility of city government; and that the preservation, protection and enhancement of significant heritage resources for the benefit of present and future citizens is a public necessity. Therefore, pursuant to Minn. Stats. § 471.193, the council continues the heritage preservation board as the city's heritage preservation commission. Sec. 2-185. - Purpose. The commission shall assist and advise the council, manager, and other city commissions on all matters relating to heritage resource preservation, protection and enhancement. The commission shall safeguard the significant heritage resources of the city by identifying significant heritage resources and nominating them for designation by the council as city heritage landmarks; by developing and maintaining a comprehensive preservation plan; by reviewing applications for city permits in relation to properties designated as city heritage landmarks; and by encouraging the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and reconstruction of significant heritage resources through public education. Sec. 2-187. - Duties and responsibilities. The commission shall: (1) Advise the council, manager, and other city commissions and provide leadership for implementing the heritage preservation regulations. (2) Develop and maintain a comprehensive plan for heritage resource preservation to ensure that community development policies and decisions respect the city's heritage and promote stewardship of heritage resources. (3) Conduct an ongoing survey of historic buildings, sites, structures, objects, and districts and maintain an inventory of the heritage resources in the city. (4) Conduct evaluations to determine the eligibility of heritage resources for designation as city heritage landmarks. (5) Nominate heritage resources for designation as city heritage landmarks by the city council. (6) Review city permit applications in relation to city heritage landmarks and make recommendations to the city planner with respect to issuance of certificates of appropriateness. (7) Review and make recommendations to the planning commission on development projects that affect properties designated heritage landmarks or determined eligible for designation as heritage landmarks. (8) Inform and educate citizens about the city's heritage and the benefits of preservation. (9) Develop regulatory and incentive programs that facilitate heritage preservation. (10) Adopt rules of procedure, subject to council approval, to guide the commission's deliberations. (11) Prepare an annual report to the council, describing the commission's accomplishments during the past year and presenting goals and objectives for the coming year. NOTE: This is an abbreviated portion of Edina City Code. Certain sections and portions that are not pertinent have been deleted for this discussion exercise. The Edina City Code can be viewed in its entirety at EdinaMN.Gov DIVISION 6. - PLANNING COMMISSION Sec. 2-219. - Establishment. The planning commission (the "commission") of the city is to continue. It shall serve as the planning agency within the meaning of Minn. Stats. §§ 462.351 through 462.364. In such capacity, the commission shall be advisory to the council. Sec. 2-220. - Powers, duties and responsibilities. The commission shall: (1) Comprehensive plan. Prepare, review, and make recommendations to the council as to the comprehensive plan of the city, as defined in Minn. Stats. § 462.352, subd. 5, or any other sections of this Code, including, but not limited to, a land use plan, a transportation plan, a community facilities plan, a capital improvements program, a parks and open space plan, and a housing plan, with recommendations as to plan execution. (2) Platting. Review and make recommendations to the council as to all proposed plats and subdivisions, as defined in chapter 32, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 32 and state law. (3) Zoning. Review and make recommendations to the council as to all proposed amendments to chapter 36, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 36 and state law. (4) Heritage preservation. Review and make recommendations to the council as to the reports and recommendations of the heritage preservation board regarding preservation of lands and buildings of historical, architectural, cultural, and educational significance pursuant to article IX of chapter 36 and division 5 of this article. (5) Low and moderate cost housing. Review and make recommendations to the council as to matters referred to it by the council relating to the provision of low and moderate cost housing. (6) Commercial, industrial or residential redevelopment. Review and make recommendations to the council on matters the council may request relating to major commercial, industrial or residential redevelopments in the city. NOTE: This is an abbreviated portion of Edina City Code. Certain sections and portions that are not pertinent have been deleted for this discussion exercise. The Edina City Code can be viewed in its entirety at EdinaMN.Gov DIVISION 7. - PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION Sec. 2-255. - Establishment. To provide for a city park and open space system and a city recreation program, a parks and recreation commission is established. Sec. 2-256. - Duties. The parks and recreation commission shall develop and review plans and advise the council on the acquisition and development of parks and recreation facilities, and plan and make recommendations to the council concerning park activities and recreation programs. The parks and recreation commission shall advise the council on natural resource, wildlife management, and natural area preservation issues. The parks and recreation commission shall make and furnish studies, reports and recommendations as the council may request. NOTE: This is an abbreviated portion of Edina City Code. Certain sections and portions that are not pertinent have been deleted for this discussion exercise. The Edina City Code can be viewed in its entirety at EdinaMN.Gov DIVISION 9. - TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Sec. 2-311. - Policy and establishment. The city transportation commission is established to help guide the city in implementing its vision for an integrated, multi-modal local transportation system as stated in the city's comprehensive plan. The system will provide safe and efficient transportation options for all users (motorists, transit riders, bicyclists, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities) in a way that promotes the economic, environmental, social, and personal vitality of the city and its residents. Sec. 2-313. - Purpose and duties. The commission shall: (1) Advise the city council on the operation of the local transportation system (all modes, users, and abilities). (2) Develop strategies, plans and recommendations to implement the city's multi-modal transportation vision. (3) Review neighborhood street capital investment projects for adherence to adopted city policies and planning documents. (4) Review and comment on large development proposals, such as those requiring an alternative urban areawide review, environmental assessment or small area plan. (5) Discuss regional transportation improvements by outside agencies that may affect the local transportation system. (6) Promote the city's transportation vision through education and open forums. (7) Review and comment on citizen transportation concerns, traffic complaint reports, and data. (8) Review and recommend transportation-related funding. (9) Advise the city council on additional matters when directed by the city council. NOTE: This is an abbreviated portion of Edina City Code. Certain sections and portions that are not pertinent have been deleted for this discussion exercise. The Edina City Code can be viewed in its entirety at EdinaMN.Gov DIVISION 10. - SPECIAL BOARD OF APPEAL AND EQUALIZATION Sec. 2-332. - Establishment; powers and duties. The council does hereby establish a special board of appeal and equalization (the "board") and all the powers and duties of the council under Minn. Stats. § 274.01, subd. 1 are hereby delegated to the board. NOTE: This is an abbreviated portion of Edina City Code. Certain sections and portions that are not pertinent have been deleted for this discussion exercise. The Edina City Code can be viewed in its entirety at EdinaMN.Gov DIVISION 11. - CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS Sec. 2-359. - Establishment. The city council does hereby establish the construction board of appeals (the "board") pursuant to Minnesota State Building Code (MSBC), ch. 1300.0230, adopted by article III of chapter 10. Sec. 2-360. - Powers and duties. The board shall: (1) Fulfill the duties imposed upon it by state building code, ch. 1300.0230. (2) Consider appeals from any order, requirement, permit, decision, refusal or determination made by the building official or the sanitarian in the application or interpretation of this Code regulating: a. Construction, alteration, moving or demolition of buildings; b. The construction, installation, alteration or removal of plumbing, gas, piping or equipment, water softening or filtering equipment; c. The installation, alteration or removal of electrical wiring and equipment; or d. Excavations under article XVII of chapter 10. The construction board of appeals shall not hear any appeal from, nor have any jurisdiction over, actions taken by any official of the city or under section 23-45, or any section of this Code enforced by means of the procedures set forth in section 23-45. (3) Study and review new types of materials and methods of construction, and advise the building official and the council as to the suitability of alternate materials and types of construction to assist in progressive development of the provisions of the building, plumbing, heating, gas piping, and electrical codes or sections of this Code, and to make recommendations relative to the codes. (4) Study and review from time to time the building, plumbing, heating, gas, piping and electrical codes or sections of this Code and similar code provisions applicable in communities surrounding the city and such other codes as may come to their attention, and recommend to the council such new legislation as the construction board of appeals may deem desirable. (5) Consider matters referred to the construction board of appeals by the council or by the building official and make recommendations relative to them. 14-1 14. Arts and Culture Chapter Highlights This chapter looks at: 1) arts, creative expression, and culture in the City of Edina and 2) the Arts and Culture Commission’s efforts to tie these to the community in ways that will enrich residents and visitors and contribute to a high quality of living. In this sense, arts and culture are not to be viewed as isolated and abstract things and events but, instead, elements that are woven into the fabric of the community and linked to as many aspects of the community and life as possible. It is these linkages (some obvious, and others not so obvious) that will contribute to a community where arts and culture are always visible and in the consciousnesses of observers. This chapter discusses: • Historical contexts and inventory of the City’s arts and cultural events • Direct benefits of arts and culture to a City’s image and livability • The future vision for arts and culture • The City’s venues for artistic expression • Trends and challenges • Goals and objectives Six goals developed for this chapter are summarized below. Together, with policies developed for this chapter, the six goals will serve to inform the development of the Arts and Culture Commission’s annual work plans for the next ten years. Goal 1: Distribute and promote arts and culture across all of Edina to provide opportunities for people to come together in the creation and celebration of art and culture, building inclusive communities. Goal 2: Leverage the Edina Arts and Culture Commission (ACC) to form strong and enduring collaborative partnerships between the ACC and other Edina commissions and associations to incorporate arts and culture into planning and implementation processes. Goal 3: Improve and maintain dedicated spaces and venues for arts and culture; activate each with dynamic programming that includes a broad array of art forms and expressions accessible to all. Goal 4: Expand and continue to drive awareness of and participation in Edina’s Public Art program and art collection.. Vision and Challenges Vision – Edina will be a community where: • Everyday life is integrated with art, culture, expression, and creativity. • Community growth is coupled with arts and culture. • The number of people who appreciate, engage with and create art is increased. • Arts and culture are accessible and inclusive of all members of the community. • High value is demonstrated on arts and culture. • As a “creative city,” arts and culture positively impact livability, diversity, inclusion, and economic development. Challenges: • Demographic changes within the community. • Capture opportunities to integrate life- long learning and appreciation of the arts. • Demand for arts and culture experiences has currently out-paced the supply. • Need for a new Edina Art Center to accommodate the City’s growing demand for artistic and cultural activities. • Resistance to change. • Funding availability. Edina Comprehensive Plan 14. Arts and Culture Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 14-2 Goal 5: Establish a formal role for artists and other creative thinkers to participate in forward-looking plans for Edina. Goal 6: Research, decide on, and implement the necessary funding and governance plans for supporting arts and culture in Edina. Introduction The City of Edina is well-known for excellence in quality of life, education, and parks and recreational facilities. In Edina and similar communities, there is a growing expectation that arts, culture, and creative expression are equally important to a vibrant and strong community. As highly-valued aspects of everyday life, arts and culture make substantial contributions to livability, the local economy, and cultural industry competitiveness. Toward these ends, the Edina Comprehensive Plan 2018 includes - for the first time - a stated commitment to arts and culture as part of the essential objectives for the City of Edina. As Edina moves into the next ten years, facing myriad changes in demographics and shifts in economic realities, the community can build cohesion and resilience based in part on the positive impact of arts and culture The highest-priority objectives for arts and culture are: 1. Incorporate arts and culture across all of Edina to provide opportunities for people to come together, share experiences, and build an inclusive and cohesive community. 2. Improve and maintain dedicated spaces and venues for arts and culture; activate each with dynamic programming that includes a broad array of art forms and expressions that are accessible to all. Edina Comprehensive Plan 14. Arts and Culture Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 14-3 3. Incorporate arts and culture into Edina’s planning and implementation processes through strong collaborative partnerships. The City of Edina, during the life of this Comprehensive Plan, stands to benefit immensely from an intentional and deliberate approach to weave arts and culture into the very fabric of the community; and thus, engage as many people as possible and help the City reach its overall strategic goals. Current Conditions: Historic Contexts and Inventory The City of Edina’s vision statement (Vision Edina, 2015) describes the community as a “… preeminent place for living, learning, raising families, and doing business.” It also speaks to a “livable environment” as a distinguishing hallmark not only for our residents but also for those who work here and those who choose Edina as an entertainment destination. https://www.edinamn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1629/Strategic- Vision-and-Framework-PDF?bidId= During the past 10 years covered by the most-recent comprehensive plan (2008- 2018), the City of Edina has moved well beyond its basic role of providing residential neighborhoods with high quality and effective urban services. In fact, Edina has steered toward innovative growth enabling the development of: • Commercial areas that offer more dining options • New entertainment venues and unique shopping zones • Places to relax, exercise, and enjoy our best-in-class lifestyle, including excellent parks, trails and green spaces Moving into the next decade, Edina is poised to build on these accomplishments while at the same time continuing to increase the quality of its livable environment. One of the most-impactful ways to do this is to weave arts and culture into the fabric of the community. Interestingly, it’s getting more difficult to define “arts and culture” as we move into the 21st Century. The national strategy firm LaPlaca Cohen conducts an ongoing longitudinal study called Culture Track, which is a national survey of people’s attitudes, motivators, and barriers to taking part in cultural experiences. Over time, respondents have demonstrated a vastly expanded definition of culture, which now includes not only traditional art forms, (e.g., opera, symphony concerts, ballet, and art museums) but also street fairs, food trucks, culinary arts, and popular music festivals. Audiences now describe culture as any activity that “ … questions what you already know; brings people who may not think they have much in common together; and broadens horizons, understanding of life situations and helps me learn about other peoples in the world.” When discussing the value of arts and culture, at both a community-level and to wider society, people typically begin with its intrinsic value: how arts and culture illuminate our inner lives and enrich our emotional world. In addition, it is understood that arts and culture have a wider impact on our economy, education, health and well- being, and community-building. In fact, arts and culture are valuable strategic resources, and Edina has an opportunity to apply those resources in exciting and effective ways. Edina Comprehensive Plan 14. Arts and Culture Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 14-4 In the white paper titled “Creative Placemaking,” commissioned by The Mayors’ Institute on City Design, co-authors Markuson and Gadwa report on the results of extensive research on placemaking that is led by arts and culture. Their findings are outlined below: • Cities and neighborhoods no longer compete for major infrastructure commitments nor aspire to move up an urban hierarchy of look-alikes. Instead, they look beyond physical alterations and pay more attention to the animation of places with cultural and economic activity. • Significant arts and cultural investments revitalize local economies, create and provide jobs, nurture local businesses, and stabilize neighborhoods. • Arts-anchored revitalization encourages families and companies—even those without ties to the arts—to commit to place and to participate actively in remaking where they live and work. • Local arts offerings—public art, murals, art parades, art fairs and crawls, museums, performances, and open studio nights—offer people an opportunity to enjoy and participate. • Federal research shows arts and cultural participants are more likely to be civically engaged in their communities than non-participants, even after controlling for other factors (2006, National Endowment for the Arts). • A culture-based initiative is best when it is appropriate to local circumstances, not simply a replica of what other cities and towns are doing. The best projects nurture distinctive qualities and resources that already exist in a community and can serve community members while also drawing in visitors and new businesses. The role of arts and culture in this broad context is to increase the value of living in, working in, and exploring Edina, from the perspective of personal and communal experiences, as well as economic impact. By taking an informed and strategic approach to incorporating arts and culture even more deeply into the community, Edina has an opportunity to build upon its strengths and achieve its aspirational vision. Edina Comprehensive Plan 14. Arts and Culture Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 14-5 Arts and Culture in the Comprehensive Plan There are two significant reasons for incorporating arts and culture into the City of Edina’s 2018 comprehensive plan: direct benefits to the community and positive economic impact. Arts and Culture Offer Direct Benefits to a Community Research has demonstrated many benefits to a community and its citizens when the arts and art centers are present and readily accessible. Arts and culture can: • Build community identity, pride, and status • Activate a vibrant community, where people of all ages are connected to one another • Increase the sense of welcoming, promote neighborhood cultural diversity, and create inclusive communities • Improve people’s sense of belonging to a community • Bring people together who might not otherwise come into contact with each other, increasing empathy and tolerance of others, and building social networks • Increase livability, which attracts people (especially visitors and highly-skilled workers) • Reduce stress, improve happiness, increase physical health • Attract businesses and increase economic investment Source: Joshua Guetzkow, How the Arts Impact Communities, 2002, Princeton University Center for Arts and Cultural Policy Studies. Edina Comprehensive Plan 14. Arts and Culture Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 14-6 Arts and Culture Drive Positive Economic Impact Arts and culture have been shown to contribute to the economic vitality of a community. Studies have shown the positive impact that a strong portfolio of arts-related activities and destinations has on other businesses, including retail, hospitality and services. For example: • In a 2015 study completed by the Washington, DC organization Americans for the Arts, data demonstrated that the nonprofit arts and culture sector is “... a substantial industry in the State of Minnesota generating $1.2 billion in total economic impact annually.” • Creative MN has reported that the total economic impact of arts and culture on the City of Minneapolis alone totals $541 million, a number which includes both direct expenditures by arts organizations along with spending by audiences. • When a community attracts cultural tourists, it harnesses significant economic rewards. Researchers from Americans for the Arts estimate that 85.6 percent of the City of Minneapolis’ 7.8 million nonprofit arts attendees were residents of the Seven-County Twin Cities Metro Area, with 14.4 percent were non-residents. Non-resident attendees spend an average of 52 percent more per person than local attendees ($39.16 vs. $25.82) as a result of their attendance to cultural events. As would be expected from a traveler, higher spending was typically found in the categories of lodging, meals, and transportation. The data indicate that a vibrant arts community not only keeps residents and their discretionary spending close to home, it also provides jobs and attracts visitors who spend money and help local businesses thrive. Edina Comprehensive Plan 14. Arts and Culture Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 14-7 Vision for Arts and Culture in Edina In taking the long view, the opportunity to deeply embed arts and culture into the Edina community inspires a vision of the future, so that in ten years’ time: Edina will be known as a community that embraces arts and culture, weaving it into all aspects of daily life. • The experience of living in Edina will be integrated with art, culture, expression, and creativity. • As it applies within the community, Edina will have expanded upon the meaning and impact of arts and culture. • Edina will have significantly increased the number of people who appreciate, engage with, and create arts and culture. • Arts and culture in Edina will be accessible accessible and inclusive of all members of the community, playing an important role in building bridges to create stronger, more collaborative, and diverse communities. • Edina will demonstrate that it places a high value on arts and culture through prioritization and provision of sustainable funding streams. • Edina will be seen as a “creative city,” where arts and culture positively impact livability, diversity, inclusion, and economic development. In addition, arts and culture will contribute to increased safety, aesthetics, expressiveness, and environmental stewardship, all to the benefit of the people who live, work, and visit. Edina has a strong history of arts and cultural activities that represent a wide array of experiences, including: • Edina Art Center • Public Art Edina • The annual Edina Art Fair • The John Philip Sousa Memorial Band concerts Edina Comprehensive Plan 14. Arts and Culture Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 14-8 • The annual Edina Fall into the Arts Festival • The Edina Historic Museum in Arneson Acres Park • Edina Reads program • Edina High School plays and concerts (such as the annual Pops concert) • Morningside After Dark poetry and music events • The Edina Theater • Centennial Lakes Park summer concerts • Edina Student Art Show at the Edina Library • The Edina High School Teen Art Salon at the Edina Art Center • Edina’s collection of award-winning artworks Other arts and cultural activities in Edina contribute more subtly, such as: requirements for design elements in new buildings, the historic preservation of the Edina Country Club District, and city-wide signage. Our parks, trails and green spaces also contribute to the beauty and artistic impact the City offers. As a community, we recognize the need to create visual appeal throughout our City’s tangible assets and enliven our public spaces with performances, art installations, and participatory activities for all ages and abilities. Dedicated Venues and Spaces The City of Edina is fortunate to have several venues that currently offer opportunities to experience and participate in arts and culture activities, including: The Edina Promenade, Centennial Lakes Park, Edina Art Center, Braemar Park, and the 50th and France Business District. Moving forward, Edina will benefit from further development and activation at each of these venues as designated and recognized centers of art and culture activities. Edina can also explore the potential of identifying and creating additional venues for arts and culture, particularly alongside real estate development initiatives. In this way, Edina can increase the visibility and participation rate in arts and culture activities by utilizing and re-purposing the significant amount of public and park space already at our disposal. The Edina Art Center Perhaps most-recognizable among the venues dedicated to arts and culture in our community is the Edina Art Center (EAC). The EAC opened in 1976 with classrooms, studios and two small display galleries. The Edina Comprehensive Plan 14. Arts and Culture Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 14-9 EAC is open 52 weeks per year. It currently serves 2,800 people annually with over 230 different class offerings, more than a dozen exhibitions, and nearly 100 different summer camps for children. In addition, 27 events are programmed by the EAC that are held outside the facility draw an estimated 33,000 additional participants per year. The EAC is one of six enterprise facilities owned and operated by the City of Edina within the Parks and Recreation Department, along with the Braemar Golf Course and Dome, Edinborough Park and Aquatic Center, Braemar Ice Arena, Centennial Lakes Park, and the Senior Center. The EAC is considered to be an ‘arts affiliate’, owned by the City of Edina - a municipality that operates under the Plan B form of government. As such, the EAC has benefitted from years of stable financial support and has not had to carry the overhead costs and intensive work effort of independent fund-raising activities. At present, the EAC is not proposing any changes to this arrangement (i.e., no shift to another governance model, such as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization) without first conducting extensive research and planning. For the last 40+ years, the Edina Art Center has served people of all ages and abilities with exhibitions and classes in the fine arts, including pottery and clay sculpture, watercolor, drawing, painting, jewelry, photography, printmaking, and classes for youth. The EAC has an outstanding reputation for arts-making experiences, with the pottery and ceramics classes considered especially top-notch and popular. Available classes and camps are typically sold out rapidly, often with a waiting list of eager prospective participants. Edina Art Center at 4701 W 64th St, Edina, MN 55435 Edina Comprehensive Plan 14. Arts and Culture Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 14-10 Three separate, independent studies conducted within the past six years all concluded that an improved EAC is vital to the City of Edina: • 2012 Sutton Report found that the Edina Art Center was a cherished community asset but had challenges to remain competitive in the market, including building design and size, ADA compliance issues, circulation, and location. Two outcomes of the Sutton Report were the formation of the Arts and Culture Commission and the hiring of a full-time Edina Art Center director. • 2014 Schuler Shook analysis of physical space found that the Edina Art Center lacked sufficient size to meet its needs or allow for growth. • 2016 Grandview Task Force proposed to build a community center on the 3.3 acre Grandview site. That project featured a new and larger art center, along with a senior center, recreation spaces and underground parking. While the final proposed cost was significant, the proposal clearly indicated the viability and potential of a new art center. The current Edina Art Center is facing several challenges, all related to the limitations of the existing facility. 1. The EAC sits within a building that was originally designed as a residential dwelling. Through the years, the EAC has been modified to the extent possible in order to provide the space and facilities required for a functioning art center. Additional modifications are neither prudent financially nor feasible structurally. 2. The size of the facility is small and inflexible. As a result, the class and studio offerings are neither able to meet current demand nor adapt to future growth. 3. The facility is not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Individuals with physical disabilities, whether temporary or permanent, cannot fully navigate the space. 4. The location is secluded, not on or near public transit routes, and can be difficult to find. The surrounding area has very little foot traffic, and no nearby businesses or amenities. 5. Supply of available classes and camps - limited by the constraints listed above - is unable to meet demand, which decreases potential earned revenue. Edina Comprehensive Plan 14. Arts and Culture Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 14-11 More than 2,800 participants use the EAC facilities each year; approximately 65 percent of whom reside outside of Edina. By developing a new EAC, there is an opportunity to grow the number and percentage of Edina residents taking part. With just under 1,000 Edina residents actively using the EAC each year, it currently attracts less than 2 percent of the community. Increasing that percentage is an achievable goal for a new, improved, and more accessible EAC with a greater number of offerings. Art and Artists in Edina The City of Edina owns a collection of original works of art, referred to as the Public Art Edina Permanent Collection. The collection originated in the early 1990s as part of the activities of the Edina Public Art Committee (now called Public Art Edina). With assistance from the Edina Community Foundation and oversight provided by the Edina Arts and Culture Commission, works of art are submitted for review and approval by the Edina City Council for acceptance in the Collection. The Public Art Edina Permanent Collection includes a variety of objects, including: stained glass (2 story window at Edina City Hall), sculpture (glass, steel, bronze, rock, marble and limestone, Black Belgian marble, ceramic), photographs, watercolors, pastels, mixed media, and oil paintings. The Collection is displayed throughout Edina: City Hall, Edina Senior Center, Edina Art Center, Hennepin County Library Edina Branch, Edina Promenade, Centennial Lakes Park, 50th & France Business District, Grandview Square Park, and Southview Middle School gymnasium. Edina Comprehensive Plan 14. Arts and Culture Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 14-12 There are currently 40 works of art in the Public Art Edina Permanent Collection. The Collection is documented at the Edina Art Center (in a binder of information about each work of art in the collection) and information shared with the public on the Edina Art Center portion of the City of Edina website. Future use of this valuable collection will provide for greater exposure and appreciation across Edina. Adding works of art to areas of high traffic in commercial zones can enhance the feel and ambience of these locations. The City of Edina is rich with artistic talent and home to many strong supporters of arts and culture. There are a number of practicing visual artists, musicians, actors and directors, and writers, several of whom have been nationally recognized and award- winning, who reside in Edina. Deeper relationships between these artists and the community can be developed with a program of frequent and welcoming events that connect these individuals with Edina residents. Edina benefits when arts and culture are incorporated into daily life. As part of demonstrating shared values across the community, the City of Edina - in collaboration with artists and other creative thinkers - can develop a set of recommendations as part of the planning process that include spaces and opportunities to display works of art, venues for performances, and other dedicated community spaces where residents and visitors can share experiences of arts and culture that enhance Edina’s quality of life. Edina Comprehensive Plan 14. Arts and Culture Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 14-13 Arts and Culture Commission The Edina Arts and Culture Commission was established in May 2013 to help build a vibrant community through art and culture, as the Edina City Council finds that the encouragement and enhancement of the arts in Edina is vital to the social and cultural well-being of the City and its residents. The Edina Arts and Culture Commission is, by City Ordinance, a formalized independent advisory board of the Edina City Council. Along with the Edina Art Center staff, this working Commission guides and supports general development of artistic initiatives in the City of Edina, including the Edina Art Center. The Commission provides recommendations to the City Council concerning collaboration, communication, facilities, activities and programs in arts and cultural activities. The Edina Arts and Culture Commission works in close collaboration with the City of Edina Government and all other City Commissions to incorporate the perspective and advantages of arts and culture across Edina, using the conceptual framework of “How can we help?” a. Help make Edina an outstanding community in every respect. b. Help sustain excellent quality of life. c. Help drive economic impact. d. Help the community adapt to changes over time. e. Help teach tolerance and empathy through cultural exchange and exposure. f. Help other Edina Commissions complete their assigned tasks, from the perspectives of creative placemaking and community-building. g. Help ensure that any culture-based efforts in Edina are matched to the community’s distinctive qualities and resources. Edina Comprehensive Plan 14. Arts and Culture Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 14-14 Summary of Current Conditions Edina has an opportunity to build on its history of dedicating venues and sponsoring highly-regarded annual activities that provide arts and cultural experiences to thousands of people. Research has demonstrated that these resources and activities provide direct benefits to a community and offer lasting, positive economic impact. A community with vibrant arts and culture keeps residents and their discretionary spending close to home and also provides jobs and attracts visitors who spend money and help local businesses thrive. In addition, the City of Edina is rich with artistic talent and home to many strong supporters of the arts. By taking a coordinated, strategic approach to arts and culture over the next ten years, Edina will continue to utilize existing resources and also develop additional, improved venues and initiatives that will serve to embed arts and culture even more deeply into the community. This will increase the value of living in, working in, and visiting Edina. Edina: A Community of Learning. Edina has a prized education system of high-quality public schools. The Arts and Culture chapter of the Comprehensive Plan recognizes the importance of extending the benefits of education to the entire community, recognizing that art and culture can be vehicles for expanding awareness, increasing exposure, and instilling values. Collaborating with Edina public schools and Edina’s various municipal departments, the Arts and Culture Commission could: involve students and their parents in programs to: • Create and install visual art in parks, along City streets (consistent with the Living Streets Policy), and in commercial nodes. • Develop directional signage for installation along recreational trails • Recognize and honor the contributions of individuals who founded and built the City. Edina Comprehensive Plan 14. Arts and Culture Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 14-15 Trends and Challenges Arts and culture occur within the context of time and place. That context includes a number of relevant trends and challenges that Edina will be facing in the coming years. Each can point the way toward opportunities for the arts to contribute meaningfully and productively to the community. Trends There are numbers of current and near-horizon trends that will have an impact on the way arts and culture are incorporated into daily life in Edina. Chief among these are: 1. Demographic changes: • Trends for Minnesota and Edina point to increased diversity and population density. • As population diversity increases, Edina will face issues of inclusion, equity, and accessibility around characteristics such as race, socioeconomic class, culture, and creed. • Aging, especially aging in place, is a demographic trend that will particularly affect Edina. Ensuring accessibility for all is key. • Opportunities: Plan arts and culture initiatives that are inclusive of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. See Goals 1, 3, and 5 below. 2. Interest in lifelong learning continues to grow, with people seeking experiences that inform and inspire: • Opportunities: Increase offerings for Edina residents to participate in classes and other events that combine arts and culture with learning and education for all ages and abilities. See Goals 1 and 3 below. 3. The definition of “culture” is evolving rapidly and now includes a range of experiences and activities that involve events at which people gather and interact, in what has been termed a “meeting of like-minded strangers”. • Art as activism is increasingly apparent, with artists responding to current events and community changes. • Opportunities: Leverage arts and culture initiatives to bring Edina citizens together as a community. See Goals 1, 2, 3 and 4 below. 4. Technology and social media continue to change rapidly; we can know more and find it fast, but we can also become isolated and be susceptible to phenomena like fake news or scams. • There is also a push back against technology, which recognizes the value of face-to- face contact (examples include local meet up groups or the maker culture). • Opportunities: Utilize technology to inform and invite participation in arts and culture activities. See Goal 1 below. • It is important to take note of trends that may be specific to the Edina community 5. Shifting demographics and politics - Edina is becoming more heterogeneous, with more points of view which can differ significantly on some pertinent issues. 6. Commercial development and changes are taking place and/or are planned for areas such as Southdale, 50th and France, Grandview, and Pentagon Park. Edina Comprehensive Plan 14. Arts and Culture Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 14-16 7. Opportunities: Use arts and culture activities and perspectives to support a resilient and cohesive community in Edina. See Goals 1 through 5 below. Challenges A number of current and near-horizon challenges will have an impact on the way that arts and culture are incorporated into daily life in Edina. Chief among these include: 1. The demand for arts and culture experiences is currently out-paced the supply. • There is an established need for a new Edina Art Center. There is a strong opportunity to increase both the overall customer base and the percentage of Edina residents taking part in the offerings of the Edina Art Center. • Opportunities: Provide additional arts and culture experiences for citizens and visitors of Edina. See Goals 3 and 6 below. 2. There will be a number of changes to the city, including real estate development • There can be tension between property development and maintaining historic continuity. This will have an impact on potential location of a new art center • Resistance to change is common in most communities, including Edina. That requires a thoughtful, creative, and community-engaged planning process. As population density increases, there is a need for an intentional approach to design that allows for necessary change, but respects history and local neighborhood identity. • Development plans for the Southdale area are likely to lead to numerous changes to that part of Edina. • There are risks in the local retail sector: reduction in bricks-and- mortar retail stores, likely increases in experiential customer focus, more restaurants and entertainment venues. • Opportunities: Incorporate arts and culture perspectives to engage the community, add creativity, and augment decision-making. See Goals 2, 5, and 6 below. 3. Funding and organizational structures for arts and culture can be improved • Funding for arts and culture remains a challenge. It is important for arts and culture efforts in Edina to take a strategic and planned approach to fund-raising and sustainable funding models. There are opportunities in Minnesota, such as the Legacy Amendment Funding1, that might be tapped. • Opportunities: Establish sustained funding models for arts and culture in Edina. See Goal 6 below. 4. Transportation undergoing a number of significant changes • The next ten years is likely to see an increase in hybrid and electric cars, light rail lines and services, and the implementation of assisted and/or autonomous vehicles. 1 In 2008, Minnesota passed the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment to the State Constitution. This Amendment increased state sales tax by three-eighths of one percent, from July 1, 2009 through 2034. A portion of the revenue (19.75%) is dedicated to The Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund which is used to support arts, arts education and arts access, and to preserve Minnesota's history and cultural heritage. Based on current sales tax revenue, Minnesotans will invest more than $1.2 billion in arts and cultural heritage fund projects and programs over the 25-year life span of the tax. Edina Comprehensive Plan 14. Arts and Culture Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 14-17 • Edina is also anticipating an increase in walking and bicycling. • Opportunities: Incorporate a creative placemaking perspective to enable Edina to embrace change over time. See Goals 2, 4 and 5 below. Summary of Trends and Challenges Edina is changing, along with the rest of the region and the country. As demographics shift and the community evolves, Edina is becoming more heterogeneous, and the investment in efforts that are inclusive and accessible will provide value. While change can be hard for any community, this can be eased when leaders are aware of the trends and challenges, so that they can anticipate and plan for the impact they will have on the city. Arts and culture initiatives can help enable Edina to take advantage of opportunities and therefore support the city’s overall strategic goals. Those opportunities are reflecting in the Goals and Policies listed below. Goals and Policies As Edina looks forward into the next ten years, there are six major goals for arts and culture that consider the Trends and Challenges listed above along with the unique needs and resources of Edina. The City of Edina, through its Arts and Culture Commission, prepares annual work plans that define how goals will be implemented. The first step in this process is the development of policies that will lead to a list of tactics or implementation steps. The tactics for arts and culture (presented below) are paired with the goals and policy statements. Recognizing that ten years is a long timeframe, the following tactics are listed with an understanding that they may shift and evolve over time and in response to changing conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Edina Comprehensive Plan 14. Arts and Culture Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 14-18 Goal 1: Distribute and promote arts and culture across all of Edina to provide opportunities for people to come together in the creation and celebration of art and culture, building inclusive communities. Policy 1: The City will continue to support and promote arts and culture activities and programs across Edina. Goal 2: Leverage the Edina Arts and Culture Commission (ACC) to form strong and enduring collaborative partnerships between the ACC and other Edina commissions and associations to incorporate arts and culture into planning and implementation processes. Policy: The City will incorporate arts and culture into planning and implementation processes by supporting collaborative partnerships between the ACC and other Edina commissions and associations. Goal 3: Improve and maintain dedicated spaces and venues for arts and culture; activate each with dynamic programming that includes a broad array of art forms and expressions accessible to all. Policy: The City will continue to support dedicated venues for arts and culture, and actively support the construction of a new Edina Art Center. Goal 4: Expand and continue to drive awareness of and participation in Edina’s Public Art program and art collection. Policy: The City will continue to support the Edina Public Art program and art collection, including ongoing financial support. Goal 5: Establish a formal role for artists and other creative thinkers to participate in forward-looking plans for Edina. Policy: The City will actively seek and include the perspective of arts and culture to contribute to decision-making and policy-setting in Edina. Goal 6: Research, decide on, and implement the necessary funding and governance plans for supporting arts and culture in Edina. Policy: The City will work closely with the ACC to plan for sustainable financial support of arts and culture across Edina. Edina Comprehensive Plan 14. Arts and Culture Chapter – Approved 08-18-20 14-19 Taken together, these goals and policies will serve to inform the development of the Arts and Culture Commission’s annual work plans for the next ten years and will enrich community life in Edina, drawing participation from residents and non-residents alike. The result of this is to reinforce the positive image of Edina as a preeminent place to live, work, and visit. The inclusion of a chapter dedicated to arts and culture as part of the 2018 City of Edina Comprehensive Plan is a powerful statement that recognizes the importance of arts, culture, and creative expression - which are as valuable to a vibrant and strong community as are quality of life, education, parks and recreational facilities. By incorporating strategies and objectives for arts and culture that are thoughtfully woven into the fabric of Edina, the plan increases the benefits to residents and visitors, and works in support of achieving the inspirational vision for the city as a “… preeminent place for living, learning, raising families and doing business”. Date: April 22, 2021 Agenda Item #: VIII.A. To:Arts and Culture Commission Item Type: Other From:Perry Vetter, Parks and Recreation Director Item Activity: Subject:Upcoming Meetings and Events Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. Informational only. INTRODUCTION: Upcoming meetings an events. ATTACHMENTS: Description Upcoming 2021 Meetings and Events April 22, 2021 Arts and Culture Commission Perry Vetter, Parks & Recreation Director Upcoming 2021 Meetings and Events Date Meeting Time Location Wed. April 7 Chair and Vice-Chair Training 6:30 pm Virtual Thurs. April 22 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm Virtual Tues. May 18 Commission Work Session w/ City Council 5:30 pm Virtual Thurs. May 27 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm Virtual Thurs. June 24 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm TBD July 1 Quarter 2 Work Plan Progress Due - - Thurs. July 22 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm TBD Thurs. Aug. 26 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm TBD Thurs. Sept. 23 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm TBD Oct. 1 Quarter 3 Work Plan Progress Due - - Tues. Oct. 5 2022 Work Plan Review w/ Council (Chair only) 5:30 pm TBD Thurs. Oct. 28 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm TBD *Thurs. Nov. 18 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm TBD *Thurs. Dec. 16 Regular Meeting 4:30 pm TBD TBD Commission Member Annual Reception - TBD * meetings adjusted due to holiday conflicts