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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-03-2008CITY OF AUBuRN WASHINGTON City of Auburn Arts Commission Tuesday, June 3, 2008, 4:30 pm Meeting Minutes Present:, Linda Elliott, Amanda Flanery, Pat Gallagher, Patricia Judd, Leslie Moore, Tanya Rottle, Laurel Siegmund, Councilmember Rich Wagner, Cultural Arts Mgr Laurie Rose Absent: Kristen Brock, Lela Brugger, Nancy Colson (excused) Call to order: President Linda Elliott called the meeting to order at 4:37 p.m. I. Approval of Minutes, Introductions Commissioner Linda Elliott reviewed the minutes for the January, March and April and called for approval, individually. Commissioner Laurel Siegmund moved the January minutes be approved as submitted. Commissioner Pat Gallagher seconded the motion. Motion approved. Ms. Siegmund moved the March minutes be approved as submitted. Commissioner Tanya Rottle seconded the motion. Motion approved. Commissioner Amanda Flanery moved the April minutes be approved as submitted. Mr. Gallagher seconded the motion. Motion approved. IL Committee/Panel Reports Chair Report/Action Items Ms. Elliott called for approval of the addition of a member of the Auburn Youth Council as a non-voting position, appointed annually through approved selection process by the Youth Council. Ms. Siegmund moved the position be added to the Arts Commission. Mr. Gallagher seconded the motion. Motion approved. Cultural Arts Manager Laurie Rose clarified the Youth Council member filling this new position on the commission would not start attending until the regular October meeting. Ms. Elliott called for approval to accept donation of original artwork into the City's Art in Public Places collection by Auburn artist Joyce Crain entitled, "Bicyclist Near Isaac Evans Park," which the artist requested be permanently sited in the lobby at the Auburn Golf Course Clubhouse. Ms. Rottle moved the artwork be accepted as presented. Ms. Siegmund seconded the motion. Motion approved. Discussion followed regarding the policy and procedure of accepting artwork into the Art in Public Place Program versus accepting a gift of art presented directly to the City of Auburn and/or the Mayor of Auburn. Commissioners requested Staff clarify Bylaw language regarding placement of artwork for those works accepted into the Art in Public Places program and add policy language regarding gifts presented directly to the City through the Mayor's Office. Commission wishes to confer with City Attorney's office regarding issues regarding quorum and membership size of the commission. Ms. Rose said she would discuss the issue with City Attorney and have a report for the next regular meeting. June 5, 2008, City of Auburn Arts Commission Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 Membership Committee Report Commissioner Leslie Moore reported that a few names were submitted for consideration of potential new commission members. Ms. Elliott reviewed a past list of names with the commission and assigned members to contact those on the list to see if they would be interested in serving on either the commission or one of its committees. Ms. Rottle and Councilman Rich Wagner requested Staff create a packet of print materials that demonstrate all the programs the commission advises on as a recruiting tool. Ms. Rose requested commission members aggressively recruit new members that could be approved/appointed by Mayor Lewis in July. Public Art Committee Mr. Gallagher asked Ms. Moore, Commissioner Patricia Judd and Ms. Rottle report on the selection panel for the Community Center Public Art project. Ms. Moore reported three artists out of 28 that applied were selected to be interviewed for the project. Discussion followed regarding the panel process. Mr. Gallagher asked the committee convene in two weeks to continue work on the definition of Public Art in Auburn document and to discuss upcoming projects with Planning Staff. Visual Art Committee Ms. Siegmund has assumed the chairmanship of the committee. She reported she met with Staff regarding planning progress on the Auburn Good OI' Days Juried Art Show, upcoming small works show with the White River Valley Museum, and the special exhibit and reception for artist Greg Boudreau at the Auburn Golf Course Clubhouse. Commissioners were asked to invite guests to the reception scheduled for June 20. 25th Anniversary Celebration Ms. Elliott requested the commissioners informally approve event dates for upcoming Arts Commission 25th Anniversary in 2009. January of 2009 will feature the performing arts. The BRAVO show will be on January 24th. The Auburn Ave Theater program will feature a Avenue Kids presentation, as well as other Live at The Ave presentations, to be announced at a later date. Also, Uniquely Auburn will be presented in January. March is the official 25th anniversary month. Emeritus and Honorary Members will be presented to City Council in March. In the summer the commission wants an event that focuses on Visual Art. An "art walk" along Main St. was discussed. Ms. Siegmund was asked to have Visual Art Committee follow through and propose an event. In September the Public Art Committee will present a special reception for all those artists who have artworks in the Public Art Collection. Ms. Rose announced City Communications has approved featuring Art in Auburn as the theme for the 2009 Community Calendar. Staff will work with communications on that project. III. Staff Report Shades of Summer Concerts will be a separate event from the outdoor movies this year and will move to Wed. nights in July. The BRAVO line-up for 08-09 season will be announced in July. The Ave will announce its season later in the summer. There being no other business, Ms. Elliott adjourned the meeting at 6:25pm. Respectfully submitted, Laurie Rose, Cultural Arts Manager June 5, 2008, City of Auburn Arts Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2