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City of Auburn Arts Commission, City Hali, Room 3
Tuesday, June 7, 2011. Meeting Minutes
Presenf: Cary Davidson, Linda Elliott, Patricia Judd, DeNae-McGee, Tanya Rottle, David Sader,
Ronie Schwend, Donna Smart, Greg Watson, Councilmember Rich Wagner, Arts Coordinator
Maija McKnight, Arts and Events Manager Julie Brewer Excused: Deborah Deal Unexcused:
Heidi Harris
1. Call to Order, Approval of Minutes, Introductions and Approval of Minutes: Vice Chair
Donna Smart called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm. Tanya Rottle moved to approve the May
2011 meeting minutes and Ronie Schwend seconded the motion. All approved. Motion approved
Vice Chair Smart noted that the order in the agenda.would.be changed from the agenda.
II. Public Art Project Overview Staff and Tanya Rottle, Chair of the Public Art Committee and Public Art Committee Members
provided an overview of current, public art projects including: Clean Sweep - Utility Boxes
(artisf Rachael Dotson), Clean Sweep - Painted Mural (artist Mauricio Robalino), Clean Sweep
- Installation of panel murals that were created by Urban Art Works in 2010 Summer that have
been displayed at Les Gove on construction fencing moved downtown across.the street from
the Sound Transit Plaza, A'uburn Riverside - Artist in Residence/Wall Mural (artist Rachael
Dotson), Metal topographic map by Bruce Myers is in progress and following the construction
schedule for the project.
Maija McKnight noted that an application was submitted to the National Endowment for~the Arts
for a Challenge America Fast Track grant. Notification of funding will occur in January 2012,
and if received a mural project for the railway corridor will commence in early spring 2012.
Staff discussed the possibility of Vacant Storefront Art Displays in Aubum's Downtown area.
Cultural arts staff is working with the Planning division to spearhead this_ project. The project
would potentially be funded by the 4Culture funding received. Discussion continued and
commission expressed support.
Staff presented a model from St. Paul, MN of "Everyday Poems for City Sidewalks" a potential
project for the future, poems that are collected from community members through a poetry
contest are then imprinted into sidewalks as they get replaced throughout the City. This is a
partnership with the Public Wocks Department. Commissioner Greg Watson noted that
potentially also using existing poems would be a link to the rich history of the area. Discussion
continued.
Staff noted that the potential of coordinating Parking Day, a temporary art project that you turn
parking spaces into artist created Parks, may be planned in coordination with the BRAVO
showcase event on Friday, September 16. Discussion of this project will continue with the
Public Art Committee and be reported back to the full commission.
III. Support of Local Arts Efforts and Organizations
Maija McKnight provided a brief oyerview of the re-grant process and distributed the application
paperwork. Seven applications were received, and recommended funding amounts were
discussed. The City of Aubum receives funds from 4Culture, through King County lodging tax revenue, for support of the Arts in Auburn. Aubum International Farmers Market, Pacific
Ballroom Dance, Great Westem Community Concert Association, Uniquely Auburn, White River
Valley Museum, and Good OP Days were recipients of funding. Discussion continued to why
various other arts groups/organizations did not apply. Tanya moved to approve funding level as
proposed; David'Sadec seconded the motion. All approved: Motion Passed. -
IV. Other/New/Upcoming Business Upcoming eyents include:
Farmers Markef Opening, June 12 Promenade G.round Breaking, June 9
White River Trail Mural Dedication, June 14, 3 pm
Mary Olsen Farm Opening, June 18 : •
There being no further business, the meeting adjoumed at 6:05 p.m. .
Pubfic Art Committee Meeting: Cancelled in_June -
Visual Art Committee Meeting: June 15, 4- 5 pm, City Hall Annex, Robm 2 Next Commission Meeting; Tuesday, July 12, 4:30 - 6 pm, City Hall, 25 W: Main, Room 3.
Respectfully submitted;
Maija McKnight - . •
Approved on the f~ day of , 2011 by the City of Aubum Arts Commission : .
Patrica ' udd, Chair M ij McKnigh Art Coordinator