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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-02-25 Arts Culture Commission MinutesDraft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: May 26, 2016 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. Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: May 26, 2016 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 Draft Minutes☐ Approved Minutes☒ Approved Date: May 26, 2016 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.