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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-12-1999Auburn Arts Commission Monday, April 12, 1999 MINUTES Commissioners present: Herman Ansingh, Paul Dodsworth, Don Gardner, Cheryl Hosking, Steve Le Penske, Lynn Norman, Gertie Sprenger, John Stanphill. Commissioners absent: Barbie Sharrard, Bonnie Egbert, Bobby Medina (all excused). Other people in attendance: Dick Deal Introduction and approval of minutes. Chair Norman introduced Steve Le Penske, a new appointment to the Arts Commission, and read a statement about his background in the arts. Chair Norman asked the minutes be approved as mailed. It was noted that an amendment should be made to include the information that at the end of last month's commission meeting Commissioner Ron Carson resigned from the commission due to his taking up new residency in Gig Harbor. Commissioner Dodsworth moved the minutes be approved. Motion seconded by Commissioner Gardner. MOTION APPROVED II. Other Business A. Presentation of the Third Street Interchange Project. Dick Deal presented drawings and concepts for the design of the Third Street Interchange. He discussed at length with the commissioners the potential effect of the redesign of the interchange on the city. The Arts Commission is not involved with the project, however, the sight may be a future potential gateway site for a piece of public art. It is estimated that the new interchange will be completed in approximately one year. III. Chair's Report A. Update on RTA Station Lynn Norman reported that Dick Deal, Susan Sagawa, and Carol Valenta had a meeting to discuss the RTA Station project. It was the conclusion of this meeting that there be a follow up meeting to include the artist Vicki Scuri and Sound Transit Manager Val Batey to clarify further art options for the station. The Task Advisory Committee (TAC) has approved a design for the station, but that design does not at this time include any artwork. Sound Transit's budget is $100,000 for art on each of the stations. The Arts Commission may also have additional funds available. After meeting with the artist, the Commission will decide the selection of the artwork within the allocated budget, then will advise TAC of its decision. The Public Art sub-committee of the commission and staff will set up the meeting with the artist and RTA in early May, in order to report back to the full board at the next meeting on May 10. IV. Staff Reports A. Regranting Program Susan Sagawa presented the draft of the 1999 Sustained Support Program grant. The deadline for application has been brought forward by two months to give arts organizations a longer period of time for their projects to take place. The projects supported by the grants can now take place from June 18. through December 15, 1999. The application states clearly that the grants would be entirely dependent on receiving funds from the King County Arts Commission. The Arts Commission expects to receive at least $6000 from King County in this current year. Kids' Banner Project Mayor Charles Booth honored the 14 children who had participated in the Kids' Banner Project at the Council Meeting on April 5. A total of 52 banners were fabricated from the 14 original pieces of artwork. The cost of making the banners was $9000. Prior to the ceremony the banners were hung on the stairs and in the Council Chambers for the public to see. The next day city workers hung them on the lampposts throughout the downtown area of Auburn. BRAVO! 1999/2000 Season Susan Sagawa reported that the schedule for fall 1999 BRAVO! has been finalized. However, the opportunity to book the Peking Acrobats in spring 2000 has been lost. Gertie Sprenger, Paul Dodson, and Lynn Norman offered to write a letter to express their concern and to discuss what necessary steps could be taken in order that the art commission can continue to book performers for its BRAVO! season in 2000. Status of Staff Position Search Susan Sagawa reported that eight people had been interviewed for the Cultural Programs Specialist position. Those people were ranked and the top two had a second interview. An offer of the position will be made in the next few days. Miscellaneous Business Recognition and honor of former Commissioner Ron Carson. The City will present a plaque to honor his 4-year service to the city and its arts commission at the Council Meeting, Monday May 3, 7:30 PM.,.in Council Chambers. The commissioners will also present Ron with a present. Due to upcoming surgery, if Ron is not available on that date, he will be honored at the next council meeting. There was no other business. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM. The next meeting will be Monday, May 10 at 4:30 PM in Conference Room 1.