HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-08-2003Auburn Arts Commission
Monday, Dec. 8, 2003
MINUTES
Commissioners present: Herman Ansingh, Chair Anne Baunach, Paul Dodsworth,
Bonnie Egbert, Don Gardner, Lynn Norman, John Stanphill
Commissioners absent: Kristen Brock, Steve LePenske, Barbie Sharrard, Pam Smith,
Gertie Sprenger (all excused)
Staff present: Susan Gochoel, cultural programs manager, Lori Patrick, cultural
programs coordinator
Commission Chair Anne Banauch called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
I. Introductions and approval of minutes
Due to a lack of a quorum Chair Anne Banauch requested the commission postpone its
vote to approve the November minutes until later in the meeting.
II. Public Art
At a Nov. 14 meeting, a panel of commissioners; Karen Sartell of the Lakeland Hills
Association; and Duanna Richards, executive assistant to the Mayor, reviewed more than
a dozen artist applications in response to the City's call for public art at the junction of
Lakeland Hills Way and Evergreen Way. The panel selected four finalists to return for
interviews on Nov. 25, and at that meeting narrowed the field to two candidates. Cultural
Programs Manager Susan Gochoel said the panel had difficulty choosing between the
two finalists and for a small design fee, invited the candidates to develop modelS to
present to the panel on Jan. 7.
Due to non-compliance with federal ADA requirements, three of the five metal sculptures
of cut-out figures recently installed by artist Paul Sorey will have to be re-sited, Gochoel
reported. The pieces will move to two approved sites in planting beds at the Sound
Transit Station plaza. Sorey is redesigning the base of each piece for ground installation.
Gochoel is working with Sound Transit and the city's public works and engineering
departments to move the pieces. Despite the need for relocation, Gochoel said the
sculptures have been very well received.
Gochoel reported Parks and Recreation Director Daryl Faber has requested the
commission submit a list of prioritized potential public art sites for 2004 in time for the
City Council's Planning and Community Development Committee (PCDC) meeting,
Feb. 9. She also said the Cultural Development Authority of King County will present its
presentation, "Public Art as Infrastructure" at the Feb. 23 PCDC meeting.
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December 2003 minutes, page 2
Commissioner Lynn Norman suggested the arts commission consider a presentation to
the City Council to thank the council for its support and offer an update of commission
projects.
Gochoel said city officials continue to research methods for hanging two large banners
from the five-story Sound Transit parking garage. The banners would face downtown and
Highway 18 and provide a great marketing vehicle.
III. Arts Commission: Resignation of Lynn Norman, application
process for new commissioners and council liaison
Commissioners thanked Norman, who was recently eleCted to the City Council, for her
years of dedicated service. Norman said she has been honored to serve on a commission
considered regionally to be a model for local arts agencies.
Gochoel reported the Mayor's Office is considering appointing City Council members to
serve as liaisons to the City's commissions and committees and is working on guidelines
outlining a liaison's role.
The Mayor's Office is also revamping the application process for open seats on City
commissions and committees. A recent issue of The Auburn Reporter listed vacant seats
on City commissions. Citizens may apply by completing a volunteer application and
submitting to a background check. Gochoel invited arts commissioners to submit names
of potential commissioners for consideration to fill the seat vacated by Norman.
Commissioners discussed candidates and submitted several names. Gochoel agreed to
follow-up with the potential candidates to gauge interest and invite them to submit an
application. While the Mayor makes the final decision on appointment, the commission
may attach recommendations to a candidate's application.
IV. Update on BRAVO! Season
The Nov. 21 performance by the Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats sold out, and staff had to
turn people away at the door, Gochoel said. The morning school performance was a
success. Gochoel passed around thank-you letters from amazed Buena Vista Elementary
students who attended the show.
BRAVO! 2003-2004 Season ticket revenue has exceeded projections at $46,000 three
months into the season. Revenue for the fiscal year is $66,000 and $80,756 including
grant funding, Gochoel reported.
Auburn Rotary recently received a grant to purchase a block of 240 BRAVO! Kids
tickets for distribution in the community, Gochoel said.
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December 2003 minutes, Page 3
Student auditions to perform with the Auburn Symphony at its February concert are
tomorrow, Dec. 9. A dozen student musicians have signed up, said Lori Patrick, cultural
programs coordinator.
Because the commission had reached a quorum, Chair Baunach called for a vote to
approve the November meeting minutes. Commissioner Paul Dodsworth moved the
minutes be approved as submitted. Commissioner Herman Ansingh seconded the motion.
There was no other business. The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m. The next regular
commission meeting is 4:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 12 in the City Council Conference
Room at City Hall, 25 West Main St.