HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-10-24 Arts Culture Commission MinutesEDINA ART CENTER BOARD
October 24, 1996
4:00 p.m.
Edina Art Center
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim VanValkenburg, Gene Andersen, Sandy Clark, Art Dickey,
Liz Eisenbrey, Heather Randall King, Dodie Paul , George
Kuebler, and Dee Dege
MEMBERS ABSENT: Art Dickey, Susan Kelm and Heather Randall King
STAFF PRESENT: John Keprios, Diana Hedges and Solvei Swenson
I. CALL TO ORDER
Meeting was called to order by Chair Jim VanValkenburg.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Dee Dege corrected the Minutes from the August meeting to reflect a concern for the use
of lead base glaze but not a lack of knowledge for its use. Ms. Dege MOVED TO
APPROVE MINUTES AS CORRECTED. Ms. Clark SECONDED. MINUTES
APPROVED AS CORRECTED.
III. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Dodie Paul NOMINATED JIM VAN VALKENBURG AS CHAIR FOR THE ART
CENTER BOARD. Elizabeth Eisenbrey SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED.
Sandy Clark NOMINATED HEATHER RANDALL KING AS VICE CHAIR. Dodie
Paul SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED.
IV. HEATHER'S REPORT
Ms. Hedges reported for Ms. King that the Minneapolis Club should be reserved for the
art event. Several dates were discussed. Ms. Clark MOVED TO HOLD THE ART
EVENT ON THURSDAY THE 10TH OF APRIL OR AS SECOND CHOICE THE 3RD
OF APRIL. George Kuebler SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED.
V. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The Holiday Sale begins this Sunday, November 3rd, 1996. Ms. King and Ms. Dege will
be assisting with the event.
Ms. Hedges reported that the remodeling of the gift shop and the kitchen will have a
progress report for the next meeting. Ms. Eisenbrey inquired what was being done in the
gift shop. Ms. Hedges stated that there will be new coverings on the chairs, refinish the
table top and add some shelving.
Board members expressed concern in regard to loose carpeting on the basement stair and
heating and air conditioning needing improvement.
Ms. Dege suggested making a coffee shop attached to the kitchen. Ms. Hedges stated
that she is exploring the possibility of having Caribou Coffee coming in.
Ms. Eisenbrey inquired about what will be done to expand the Media Lab. Ms. Hedges
stated that the square footage will be increased and it would
be more accessible by being moved to the main floor. The lab is looking forward to
being able to combine fine art with computer technology.
The date for the Board and Staff Holiday party was set for December 10th at Gene
Andersen's house.
Ms. Hedges stated that the Art Center has an intern. Her name is Hillary Lowell and she
is working on a program with Club Kid.
Ms. Dege suggested sending more Valentine's out this year to new people. Ms. Hedges
stated that the Valentine's ft, just 200 people last year, because all the Valentine's
were hand made. There w
The events that the Art Cf
Fair; the Sever Peterson r
Funds are also received tl
asked board members for
Ms. Hedges will contact
Paul suggested getting the expaubly._
since it has been profitable. Ms. Clark agreed.
;: the root beer stand at the Art
.ried Shows; and the Garage Sale.
id unsolicited gifts. Ms. Hedges
t Foundation was suggested and
e tile wall be promoted again. Ms.
completed as quickly as possible
Ms. Hedges inquired if the board was willing to host Fireside Dinners again. They were
very profitable. Ms. Andersen and Mr. Kuebler stated that would be a good idea.
Ms. Clark MOVED TO HAVE THE FIRESIDE SUPPERS AS A FUND RAISER FOR
1997. Ms. Paul SECONDED. MOTION CARRIED.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 4:50 p.m.