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Home My WebLink About02/13/2018 - Minutes � • � � � � 1 � � 1 � Retreat Minutes Tuesday, February 13, 2018 Members Present Mitch Shepherd, Mary Clymer, Adrienne La Faye, Samantha Goetz-Granquist, Neil Sheesley, Ben Andrews, Marsha Rollinger, Kim Patterson, Su Gow, Dave Samek and Evelyn Reingold, Bill Huls Staff Present Elizabeth Higgins, RMAC Staff Liaison - City of Renton, CED Jessie Kotarski, RMAC Administrative Assistant, City of Renton, CED Chip Vincent, City of Renton, Administrator, CED Angie Mathias, City of Renton, Long Range Planner, CED Election of Officers • Mitch Shepherd stepped down from the position of Chair, and announced his resignation, effectively immediately, from the Arts Commission. • Mary Clymer stepped down from the position of Vice Chair. • Evelyn Reingold retains her position as Secretary. o A motion was made to transfer the duty of minute taking [at the Commission meetings] to Jessie Kotarski, as a function of the position of the Admin Assistant. Evelyn will serve as the back-up minute-taker. MSC (Mary/Bill) • Bill Huls was nominated to serve as Vice Chair. MSC (Evelyn/Sam) • Bill Huls' appointment as Vice Chair was brought to a vote and his election confirmed by a consensus vote. MSC (Mitch/Evelyn) • Neil Sheesley was nominated to serve as Chair. MSC (Sam/Evelyn) • Neil Sheesley's appointment as Chair was brought to a vote and his election confirmed by a consensus vote. MSC (Mitch/Sam) Reor�anization of the RMAC There was a brief discussion about reorganizing the RMAC, which was initially brought up at the January meeting. The RMAC is more closely aligned with the Economic Development Division of Community and Economic Development and that may instigate some changes. In addition, there is some question about how effective the RMAC at times. A potential new appointment process for Arts Commissioners could be adopted whereby they would be expected to express their interest in continuing to serve and demonstrate their involvement in RMAC events and projects in the community. 2 � � z _, w Summary of Current Resources • The remaining balance of$2,309 in the 2017 budget will be requested to be carried over to 2018. • The 2018 budget includes $2,900 allotted to the administration of the Arts Commission and $50,000 for Arts & Culture Projects. Arts & Culture Master Plan • Chip Vincent addressed the need to replace the City's Arts and Culture Master Plan created in 2010. The recommendation is to create a new plan and not attempt to revise the existing plan. The City [Community & Economic Development Department] has offered to commit funding from their budget for professional services to hire a consultant to work with the public and Arts community in Renton to develop a new plan that encompasses public interest and design guidelines outlined in the City Center and Civic Core plans. Proposed Prolects PROJECT WHO HOW WHEN NOTES MUCH 2019 Cascade Poetry The Director of the Cascade Poetry Festival Festival, Paul Nelson, will be presenting at the March Meeting Murals Faye, Ben $5,000 TBD John Collum and Fay Moss are Boom Boom Kirkman Andrews (2017 currently working to find an artist budget) and confirm a location for this proposed mural of local boxing champion "Boom Boom Kirkman" Renton Civic Theatre Bill Huls Proposed on the West side of the (west wall) Civic Theatre; the funding and concept have not been decided Kennydale Beach Park Sam G. Sam proposed a mural of Clint (Changing room) Eastwood on the wall of the changing rooms that face Lake Washington Railroad Bridge over Vicky Baxter at the Chamber has a Rainier connection at the Railroads who may be approached for more info about painting a mural on the bridge Bridge over Hardie Ave Possible location for a mural near Fred Meyer on Hardie Ave SW Utility box wraps Adrienne $5,000 TBD CED has released an RFQfor La Faye (DTR & artists. Funds from RMAC will be (will serve Benson used for 1 box in Downtown on the $2500 (corner of 2nd and Main) and 1 box selection each) in the Benson Hill neighborhood. May 11, 2017 revision 3 � � � � w commit- (Paul Hintz has requested tee) additional funding for landscaping around and more art on a nearby wall for the Benson Hill location). City�ara�e posters Ben Remain- TBD Location is south side of S 2nd Mounted in display Andrews ing from Street, between Burnett and windows 2017 Logan, on the north wall of the City budget parking garage. Use posters _ $879 representing Renton's diverse (7 wind- communities? Create a template ows) and ask artists to provide work that represents their art or culture. Need to know number of windows available. Adrienne's outdoor Adrienne Est. Adrienne has applied for a grant to al� Iery $500 to install new art in the Outdoor print art Gallery Space; need to put out a for each call for artists frame and $1,200 to install The Turtle Mary & No cost ASAP Add to the City Public Art Elizabeth to RMAC Collection.The turtle is currently in Parks storage. Recommended we reach out to Parks to request possible new locations. Sam recommended "Turtle Island" in Gene Coulon Park Art in the Hi�hlands Marsha 1% Fund TBD Still no update on what art is going In Sunset Park into Sunset Park. At the library, 1%of KCLS wants to wait until abutting Park construction is complete to cost consider art installations. Art in Nei�hborhoods Neil & Requesting ideas for art in other N Renton — Neil Dave neighborhoods (See Paul Hintz NW Renton— Mary & Sam request for more funds in Benson Victoria Park— Kim Hill under"utility wraps." Benson — Paul Hintz Neil will attend a meeting with Public Works about the reservoir in Kennydale Rooftop dra�on Marsha $92,150 Contract Western Neon is now working Western Hotel on S 3rd St +tax states that solely on the project and a new between Wells & Williams (1%for work must design for the dragon. The Art) be building's structural report needs May 11, 2017 revision 4 � � � � w completed to be reviewed for potential weight no later issues now that the dragon will be than Mar constructed of inetal and not 1, 2018 fiberglass. S. 2nd and Main public art 1% Fund Currently on hold. (until construction plans have been determined for the location) Storefronts in DTR Elizabeth The Chamber has sent a list of Art in display windows businesses/property owners in the downtown. A database will be compiled of those who are open to art displays in their storefronts (or murals on walls). It is recommended that access instructions/availability be included to expedite project installation. Neil's GAP music proiects Neil, Dave A year-long music "fest"featuring and Bill different musical guests at events spread throughout the year (and at different venues) has been proposed $1,500 Yappy Hour is under discussion (in (combined Chamber and City 2017) event) ($2,800 The North & South Renton (in neighborhoods have not yet 2017) committed to Summerfest The Owl Proiect Meena $3,700 TBD Needs a location for the 5 mural availabl panels and the Tile project e (from 2017) Has been asked to participate in a Downtown Fall event with a Salmon themed art project Farmers' Market Neil $1,700 June-Sept The Farmers Market has been buskers (in asked to provide an update from 2017) the results of the previous year to justify support in 2018 History Museum 2019 RMAC partners with the museum every other year. This has been tabled until 2019. RenCon Ben $5,000 Sept 15-16 The event is scheduled for 2018. (in More info and a financial ask to 2017) come. May 11, 2017 revision 5 � � z {, : Film Summit Ben $2,500 Oct The event is scheduled for 2018. (in More info and a financial ask to 2017) come. Carco Theatre The theatre would like to connect with RMAC for ideas for future events and artist displays in the theatre; also mural or art Do� Park art On hold Brickvard art proiect On hold Parklets Waiting to hear about the status of the Parklet event Summer Teen Musical Bill $2,500 Civic Theatre presenting "Honk" at (in this year's Teen Musical 2017) Renton Holiday Kim Nov. 24, Kim will meet with the Renton Celebration/Small 2018 Downtown Partnership to Business Saturdav collaborate on the event Renton School District Evelyn, $2,500 Follow up is necessary to collaboration Sam & Su (un- determine a plan moving forward. Renton School District spent in Green River Community College docents program 2017) has resources and admin support available for creating a docent program in the schools. Renton River Days Limited interest and resources to participate in the festival Small grants ($500) Recommended filling small grants with any leftover funds from the budget Large grants (4Culture) Oct October deadline to apply for 4Culture funding Interactive mappin� of Aaron Elizabeth will bring a draft map to the City Art Collection Raymond the March meeting. Inventory is (City GIS available on SharePoint. specialist) Add QR codes & Elizabeth Plaques for artwork Evelyn $1,200 Recommendation to start with (un- plaques on art located at City Hall spent in 2017) GAP proiects GAP projects will be selected based on application/presentation to the Commission GAP: Andrew Abrams Presented to the Commission in January— he is interested in May 11, 2017 revision 6 � Pz, {; : working with RMAC on a the creation/commission of a metal sculpture GAP: Art Instruction Kim Funds Kim proposed hosting two for art programs that introduce kids to mater- the arts by hosting an artist to ials conduct a demonstration and tutorial, followed by hands on experimentation with the medium. MLK Memorial Baptist has offered the free use of their space. Total expenditures approved $52,900 May 11, 2017 revision