HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-14-2003Auburn Arts Commission
Monday, April 14, 2003
MINUTES
Commissioners present: Chair Anne Baunach, Herman Ansingh, Kristen Brock, Steve
LePenske, Barbie Sharrard, Gertie Sprenger, John Stanphill, Paul Dodsworth, & Lyrm Norman
Commissioners absent: Don Gardner, Pam Smith, Bonnie Egbert (all excused)
Staff present: Susan Gochoel, cultural programs manager; Danielle Lusk, arts assistant
Staff absent: Loft Patrick, cultural programs coordinator (excused)
Chair Ann Baunach called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
I. Introductions and approval of minutes
Commissioner Lynn Norman moved that the minutes be approved as mailed.
Commissioner Paul Dodsworth seconded the motion.
MOTION APPROVED
II. Artspace
A1 Hicks and Paul Krause from the Planning Department attended the meeting informing the
commissioners about their meeting with Artspace representatives. Hicks and Krause explained
the fundamentals of the project including the studies, the need for a building, the need for
community support, and the lack of funding. Hicks and Krause left after answering questions,
and the commissioners discussed the positives and negatives of going forth with this program,
and possible sources of funding. The commissioners then decided to take a vote at the next arts
commission meeting.
III. Operation Cleansweep, June 7, 2003
Cleansweep has been changed to June 7, 2003, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Some ideas for Cleansweep
included: a possible mural on the back of the B St. Plaza bars, the exercise equipment in
Auburn Dale Park needs to be repainted, Cameron Park's play equipment needs to be
repainted. Norman suggested a mural at the intersection of Main and C St., possibly on the
back of one of the auto repair shops.
IV. 2003/2004 BRAVO! season
Gochoel listed the upcoming season's events, which include: Living Legends dance
performance by Brigham Young University, Eastside Musical Theatre's Evita, Shangfi-La
Acrobats, two performances of Auburn Symphony Orchestra, Bobby Medina, Evergreen City
Ballet's Nutcracker, and Seattle Opera. The BRAVO! Kids season includes 5 performances.
V. Sound Equipment
Gochoel said the tOtal cost to replace the stolen sound equipment from the Parks and
Recreation Administrative Building is $7,000. The city's insurance company has a $5,000
deductible. An order has been placed with Commercial Sound and will be ready for the
Shades of Summer concerts.
VI. Restoration of Public Art Work at Roegner Park
Restoration begins April 15, 2003 with ARTECH Services in Renton.
VII. Cultural Development Authority of King County Sustained Support Grant
Thc Cultural Development Authority of King County has granted $10,080, which thc Auburn
Arts Commission will add $1,920, to make a total of $12,000 to bc m-granted to local
community arts organizations. The grant panel review is Wednesday, June 25, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
at City Hall in Room 3.
VIII. Any Other Business
· Gochoel stated an application went to Boeing for printing the next season's
BRAVO! brochure. John Stanphill of the arts commission, and a Boeing manager,
coordinated the application.
There was no other business. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m. The next regular meeting is
Monday, May 12th, 4:30 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room at City Hall, 25 West
Main Street.