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City of Auburn Arts Commission; .
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 Meeting Minutes
Present:. Linda Elliott, Patricia Judd, Deborah Deal Tanya Rottle, Ronie Schwend, Donna Smart, David
Sadec, Greg Watson, Councilmember Rich Wagner, Arts Coordinator Maija McKnight; Arts Assistant
Ashley Schalow Excused: DeNae McGee, Leslie Moore, Cary DaVidson Unexcused: Heidi Harris
1. Call to Order, Approval of Minutes, Introductions and Approval of Minutes: Chairperson Fatricia
Judd called the meeting to order at 4:36 pm. Linda Elliott moved to approve the February 2011 meeting
minutes and David Sader seconded the motion. All approved. Motion apqroved
I1. Lobby Day Report
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Maija McKnight proVided a very basic overview of the variety of arts related bills that are under discussion
as part of the current legislative session.
III. Support of Local Arts Efforts and Organizations
Maija McKnight reported that Aubum as a Local Arts Agency has received $17,000 in support from
4Culture Sustained Support Program. We had anticipated greatly reduced funding and budgeted $5,000
for this upcoming year. CommissionerElliott inquired to how we have previousty directed'thefunds and if
there were any resfrictions on the use. McKnight noted that in 2009 the funds were used to finance the
series of 25'h Anniversary events (Public Art Forum, Reception, and ArtRageous), 2010 funds were use
for ArtRageous. In this upcoming year, because ArtRageous is now part of the arts budget it opens the
opportunity to re-introduce re-granting: Because there are several new arts organizations/initiatives in
Auburn, this would be the opportunity to provide support to young organizations andlor projects. Ms.
McKnight noted that for the April meeting; the commission could review the application, guidelines, and
process that will be distributed to community members for arts support. Commissioner Sader noted
several upcoming event initiatives, and how he would like to see the Commission's efforts tied into these
larger scale events. Commissioner. Sader shared several examples and noted that events that happen in
our community could benefit from funding. McKnight recounted that the commission would like to see a
combination ofsmaller organizational re-grants as well as active participation in larger community
initiative events. Discussion continued.
IV. Committee/Program Area Report Comrnissioners and Staff provided a brief status report of ongoing and upcoming programs and projects.
AH committee meetings will be held in City Hall instead of the Parks, Arts and Recreation Building until
further notice.
V. Other/New/Upcoming Business
The Arts Commission Retreat is scheduled for Saturday; March 19; 10 - 2 pm and planning involving a.
moderatoras well as City Staff is in process. A survey was distributed electronically and the input was
compiled to create the agenda items: Attendees will be.Commissioners and staff members including
Dan Heid; City Attorney, Kevin Snyder, :Director of Planning; Elizabeth Chamberlain, Planning Manager,
Daryl Faber, Director of Parks, Arts and' Recreation, Julie Brewer; Arts and Events Manager; Jim
Kleinbeck, Auburn Avenue Theater; Ashley Schalow, Arts and Events Assistant.
There being no further business, the meeting adjoumed at 6:05 p:m.
Arts Commission Retreat: Saturday, March 19'h, 10 am - 2 pm, Veterans Memorial Building
Next Commission Meeting: Tuesday, April 5, 4:30 - 6 pm, City Hall, 25 W. Main, Room 3
Respectfully submitted,
Maija McKnight
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A ed on the ~ day of 2011 by the City of Auburn Arts Commission
at(icia Judd, Chair . Maija ~ Kn' ht, Arts oor inator