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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-09-2007ak CITY OF 1~") +\T City of Auburn Arts Commission JC` JL~ Monday, April 9, 2007, 4:30 pm WASHINGTON Meeting Minutes Commissioners present: Herman Ansingh, Lela Brugger, Nancy Colson, Linda Elliott, Amanda Flanery, Pat Gallagher, Steve LePenske, Pam Smith Commissioners absent: Anne Baunach, Kristen Brock, Tanya Rottle, Barbie Sharrard (Excused) Staff present: Laurie Rose, Cultural Arts Manager; Megan Myers, Cultural Arts Specialist Call to order: Commission Chair Pam Smith called the meeting to order at 4:38 p.m. 1. Approval of Minutes, Introductions Ms. Smith called for approval of the March minutes. Commissioner Herman Ansingh moved the March minutes be approved as submitted. Commissioner Linda Elliott seconded the motion. Motion approved. Introductions Ms. Smith introduced Councilmember Sue Singer. II. Arts and Auburn Tourism Board Ms. Singer described strategies for the promotion of tourism in Auburn in a power point presentation, "Auburn Tourism `Making the Connection." Discussion followed regarding attractions Auburn has to offer as they pertain to economic development and the City's cultural arts programs. Ms. Singer said the Tourism Board is working on an event that will highlight arts events in July. III. Chair's Report Monthly Meeting time and date changes Rich Waggoner has been appointed as ex-officio councilmember to the Arts Commission. To accommodate councilmembers' schedules, the monthly arts commission meeting will need to be moved to a more suitable date. Discussion followed. Membership Committee will finalize options for next meeting. IV. Committee/Panel Reports Performing Arts Committee Ms. Smith reported on the Auburn Avenue Theater meeting that took place on April 3, at the Justice Center. 33 community members were present at this informational meeting, including 5 Arts Commissioners. Speakers at this meeting included Theater Consultant Steve Wright, Theater Operations Coordinator Jim Kleinbeck, Cultural Arts Manager Laurie Rose and Mayor Pete Lewis. The meeting served as a public forum to field questions and discuss the community's ideas for theater programs. April 9, 2007, City of Auburn Arts Commission Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 2 Membership /Policy Committee Commissioner Nancy Colson presented a draft of a policy regarding Emeritus and Honorary membership. The committee continues to review other bylaws. V. Visual Arts Committee Commissioner Steve LePenske reviewed the progress of the Visual Arts Committee. The committee intends to have a draft of the vision statement to present at the next Arts Commission meeting. VI. Public Art Committee Commissioner Pat Gallagher reported on the first convening of the Public Art Committee. The committee reviewed the history of Auburn's public art program as well as the current West Main project. The committee is working on a vision and purpose statement. VII. Staff Report BRAVO Ticket sales for the 2006-2007 BRAVO season are on target and meeting goals. The last performance, Cirque Voila, took place on April 6th with a house count of 865. Olympic Sculpture Park Possible dates proposed for the Olympic Sculpture Park trip are May 3, 4, 10, or 11. Commissioners are encouraged to submit questions for the docent guide. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Megan Myers, Cultural Arts Specialist April 9, 2007, City of Auburn Arts Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 2