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Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Arts and Culture Commission
Edina City Hall Community Room
February 25, 2016
4:30 p.m.
I. Call To Order
Chair Meifert called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Cheryl Gunness, Dana Lappin, Barbara La Valleur, Ray Meifert, Anne Miller, and
Steve Suckow.
Commissioners Absent: Kandace Ellis, Daniel Li and Kitty O’Dea.
Staff Present: Michael Frey, General Manager, Edina Art Center.
Student Representatives Present: Farhia Osman.
Student Representatives Absent: Olivia Chen.
Guests Present: George Sutton, Sutton & Associates; and Sara Shaylie, Sutton & Associates.
III. Introductions
The members of the Commission and guests introduced themselves.
IV. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Chair Meifert noted the meeting agenda had been circulated and asked if there were requests for
additions or changes. No additions to the agenda voiced.
Motion by Commissioner Suckow and seconded by Commissioner La Valleur that the Arts and
Culture Commission approve the February 25, 2016 Agenda as presented.
Ayes: Cheryl Gunness, Dana Lappin, Barbara La Valleur, Ray Meifert, Anne Miller, and Steve Suckow.
Motion carried.
V. Adoption of Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting of January 28, 2016
Chair Meifert asked if there were changes or corrections to the minutes of the Regular Meeting of
January 28, 2016. No changes voiced.
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Motion by Commissioner Miller and seconded by Commissioner Gunness that the Arts and
Culture Commission approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Ayes: Cheryl Gunness, Dana Lappin, Barbara La Valleur, Ray Meifert, Anne Miller, and Steve Suckow.
Motion carried.
VI. Community Comment
No comments made.
VII. Reports/Recommendations
A. Elections
Chair Meifert stated that he had served his second and final term as Chair. He opened the floor for
nominations.
Motion by Commissioner Suckow and seconded by Commissioner La Valleur that the Arts and
Culture Commission appoint Anne Miller as Chair of the Commission.
Ayes: Cheryl Gunness, Dana Lappin, Barbara La Valleur, Ray Meifert, Anne Miller, and Steve Suckow.
Motion carried.
Motion by Commissioner La Valleur and seconded by Chair Meifert that the Arts and Culture
Commission appoint Cheryl Gunness as Vice Chair of the Commission.
Ayes: Cheryl Gunness, Dana Lappin, Barbara La Valleur, Ray Meifert, Anne Miller, and Steve Suckow.
Motion carried.
B. Grandview
The Arts & Culture Commission discussed the Grandview Community Center project with consultants
George Sutton and Sara Shaylie, both of Sutton + Associates.
C. Donations and Sponsorships
Staff Liaison Frey distributed a draft brochure developed for the Commission. The Commission was
asked to review the document and provide feedback.
VIII. Correspondence And Petitions
A. Volunteer Recognition Packet and Dinner
Staff Liaison Frey distributed the Volunteer Recognition packet and asked nominations to be
returned by March 11th.
B. General Manager’s Report
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The Staff Liaison thanked Kitty O’Dea for her six years of service to the Commission and Art Center
Board. Mr. Frey stated Daniel Li had resigned from the Commission as he has moved outside of
Edina.
The April meeting will be a joint meeting with the Arts and Culture Commission and the Park
Board with members of the Task Force present. The meeting will take place on April 12, 2016.
C. Music in Edina Report
The Music in Edina Report was included in the packet.
D. Public Art Edina Report
The Public Art Edina Report was included in the packet.
E. Ways & Means Report
The Ways & Means Report was included in the packet.
IX. Chair And Member Comments
Chair Meifert stated that he has enjoyed his time as Chair of the Commission and looked forward to
supporting the newly appointed Chair. Commissioner Miller thanked Chair Meifert and for the
contributions he has made, specifically the development of the Ways & Means Committee.
X. Staff Comments
No comments.
XI. Adjournment
Motion by Chair Meifert and seconded by Commissioner Suckow that the Arts and Culture
Commission adjourn the meeting at 5:45 p.m.
Ayes: Cheryl Gunness, Dana Lappin, Barbara La Valleur, Ray Meifert, Anne Miller, and Steve Suckow.
Motion carried.