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Home My WebLink About01-10-2012City of Auburn Arts Commission, City Hall Annex, One Main, Conference Room 1 Tuesday, January 10, 2012 Meeting Minutes Present: Greg Watson, Patricia Judd, Cary Davidson, Colleen Maloney, DeNae McGee, Ronie Schwend, Tanya Rottle, Deborah Deal, Dan Norman, Leslie Moore, Arts Coordinator Maija McKnight, Arts and Events Manager Julie Brewer, Council Liaison Rich Wagner Excused: Heidi Harris I. Call to Order, Approval of Minutes, Introductions and Approval of Minutes: Chair Greg Watson called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm. Ronie Schwend moved to approve the December 2011 meeting minutes and Pat Judd seconded the motion. All approved. Motion approved. Chair Greg Watson noted that there was an agenda modification that will add the discussion of the recent public utility water tank project. II. Auburn School District and PAC Renovation School District Staff Jeff Grose and PAC Manager Pam Smith presented the short film describing the renovation plans for Auburn High School. A bond issue will be submitted to the voters in February 2012 to provide funding for the project. If a bond issue passes in February 2012, construction would start in 2013 and be completed in 2015. A DVD outlining the project was shared and discussion continued. Commissioner Rottle inquired with the new separate entrance and lobby of the PAC would there be a consideration of school district policy allowing alcohol on premises. School district staff assumed that policies regarding alcohol on site would remain the same. Commissioner Watson inquired to the number of historic objects and building importance within the school School District Staff Jeff Grose noted that the legacy objects were being inventoried and either relocated or stored on School District property and if items were do be deaccessioned the White River Valley Museum would be involved in the process. Commissioner Watson inquired if there would be any additional public art planned as part of the renovation. Discussion continued and commissioners were directed to the school district website for additional information and various photos: http:// www .auburn.wednet.edu /ahspromect/. III. Public Utility Project Council member Rich Wagner distributed a handout of a water tower built and had the exterior painted in Francis Court in South Auburn. Councilmember Wagner described the process of how the exterior design was agreed upon and the involvement between the neighborhood and the Public Works Committee. With this large scale water tower in the middle of a residential neighborhood, part of the goal was to lessen the visual impact. The exterior painting of the 80' water tower was completed by a contractor of a template design of trees with the neighborhood residents having input on variations of the design. Commissioner Rottle noted, although not a public art project, that the commission would have valued being part of the conversation, providing potential guidance, and being informed of future projects like this one. Discussion Continued. IV. Arts Project Regrant The subcommittee consisting of seven individuals, as well as arts staff, met to review the grant applications submitted and award re -grant funding for 2012. 15 Agencies /Organizations /Individuals requested funding for art related projects and programs. The amount of funding requested was $28,303 with the total amount available for distribution being $12,000. The criteria, eligibility, and priorities that were applied were reviewed as they were listed on the application materials. The funding for the grant applications is made available through the 4Culture Sustained Support for Local Arts Agency annual funding in which City of Auburn is a recipient. A handout outlining the organizations and the recommended funding amount was distributed to all the commissioners. Award amounts: • Auburn Riverside High School - Student Art Exhibition $800 • Auburn Art Walk $2000 • Empty Bowls - Pottery Classes/Workshops $1000 • Uniquely Auburn $2000 • Auburn Good OI' Days — Main Stage Entertainment $2100 • International Farmers Market for Performers $1500 • White River Valley Museum — Small Works, Big Presents Exhibition $2000 • The Northwest Renaissance - Poetry Workshop $600 Discussion continued. Ronie Schwend moved that the commission approve the committee recommendation for funding for the 2012 Arts Project Support Grant. Leslie seconded the motion. Motion Approved. V. 2012 Planning and Projects Staff Maija McKnight distributed a handout with the 2012 Calendar of Events, Programs and Planning. This two page sheet included a listing of Commission meeting dates and locations as well as large work area programs organized by month throughout the year. McKnight reviewed the handout and encouraged the commission to think about big topic areas that they feel important to include on the work plan and as commission agenda items for the upcoming year. Discussion items included but were not limited to, how best support art in schools and potentially working with the GRCC Interurban Center for the Arts, discussion with council regarding the % for Art Resolution, advocacy and education to elected officials, schedule a Commission retreat for 2012, how best to support the local art community and aspiring artists, cross departmental participation, and involvement with Sister City initiatives. VI. Updates /Upcoming Events • Maija McKnight introduced Dan Norman who has been appointed as the newest Commissioner on January 3, 2012. • Maija McKnight noted that David Sader submitted his resignation and the commission currently has one vacancy • Handout listing of commissioners with contact information and term expiration • Art Walk is scheduled for May 11 & 12 and is being coordinated by a committee of citizens • Uniquely Auburn will be held on January 29 at the Auburn PAC • Arts Lobby Day is Wednesday, February 1 and staff will be attending • SOCO Culture meeting is Wednesday, January 11 at 10am at the Kent Senior Center • 4Culture Local Arts Agency Meeting is being hosted by Auburn and will be on Thursday, January 26 at 9;30 am at the Auburn Avenue Theater • Grant Updates o Received $10,000 from 4Culture Facilities Granting for partiaf support of a stage cover in Les Gove'Park _ _. o Received $5000 frorii Washington State Arts Commission for partial support of the Outdoor Sculpture Park in DowMown Aubum o In Process of Application; NEA Our Town Grant • Upcoming BRAVO Pertormange Rhythmic Circus:'Feet'Don't Fail Me Now on Saturday, —_� Janua,ry;21°`and a tap workshop that is free to the public during the day • Thank you card was circulated from recent commissioner Linda Eliiott VII.Other/New/Upcoming Business Dick Brugger, Aubum Poet Laureate, w'ill be the guest attendee at the February meeting. Matthew RicMer, Storefronts Manager, will be invited to March meeting for an update and overview. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:42 p.m. � Respectfuily submitted, Maija McKnight /� —� ��Z Approved on the�day of_�_4�Y �LQ�2{�y the Aubum Arts Commission �.��"-- �J Greg Watson, Chair Maija M n' ht, Arts Coor in or I