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Renton Municipal Arts Commission Meeting Minutes
November 7, 2007�8:00 am
Carco Theatre
In Attendance: Pat Pepper, Chair. Eleanor Simpson, Secretary, Linda Middlebrooks,
Patricia Riggs, Jerri Everett, Dawn Murin, Mike O'Halloran, Evelyn
Reingold, Kristi Hand, Britt Peterson.
Absent: Patricia Riggs, excused.
Staff Peter Renner, Vincent Orduna, Diane Wagner Jennifer Davis-Hayes,
Community Development Project Manager, Economic Development
Deparhnent.
Chair Pat Pepper called the meeting to order at 8:08 am.
GUESTNISITORS:
Shana Pennington-Baird from Evergreen Grant Services was in attendance to discuss
miscellaneous grant opportunities, including the 4Culture Two-Year Grant. Two years ago,
4Culture granted funds to each company that applied. Shana then explained how interested and
excited she is to work with the Committee and explained her rates. She requested a notification
deadline of November 14 for time constraint purposes. The Committee expressed their thanks
for her attendance and information.
PREVIOUS MEETING MINUTE APPROVAL:
Linda Middlebrooks made a motion to approve minutes as written, second by Michael
O'Halloran. All voted in favor,motion passed.
B UDGET REVIEW.•
Peter Renner advised there is nothing new since last meeting. He explained the 2008 budget is
close to council discussion and he does not anticipate any complications, he believes it will pass
just fine.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Miscellaneous materials from other organizations were mentioned and passed around. Michael
O'Halloran made a motion to join the SKCC membership at a rate of$25.00, second by Evelyn
Reingold. All voted in favor, motion passed.
OLD B USINESS:
Pat Pepper inquired as to how many"hits"the Municipal Art's Commission web page has
received since new format. Diane will check into and respond.
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OLD BUSINESS Continued:
Britt Peterson asked about adding a botanical aspect to the sculpture park. A brief discussion
followed.
Mike O'Halloran gave a brief update on the Chamber artwork project.
Britt brought up the concrete bench located on Forth and Wells. We are not sure who owns the
bench but she thinks adding some art to the area may enhance the bench. Also, maybe the
upcoming possible grants could help accommodate the expenses for this project along with other
areas of downtown.
Pat Pepper needs a systematic plan for art placement and suggested possibly working with the
Neighborhood Association.
ACTION ITEM LIST.•
Please see Action Item List attached and information listed below.
SCULPTURE PARK:
Peter reported nothing new at this time.
COMMISSION APPOINTMENT.•
On approximately November 19, the Commission Appointment will be on the Council Agenda.
There are currently three appointments to fill, one of which is a Youth position.
MAINTENANCE/REPAIR OFART.•
The little boy statue located at the Library is being repaired this weekend, then repositioned to its
original location.
It was noted there are approximately ten pieces of art without name identification.
Kiosk language at the new Heritage Park has no information regarding the art placement by
Dawn Murin/Municipal Arts Commission. Also,the art work/painting on the 7th floor, received
from the Jalisco Sister City, is not identified.
Evelyn Reingold offered to give the Committee a tour of the Seattle Arts Museum,just will need
to pick a date&time and let her know.
The Welcome to Renton Sign art project @ Tiffany Park was discussed. Michael &Britt will
continue working on this project.
The Council wall art project was discussed and the art is ready to be installed. Britt will contact
Dennis Conte for assistance from the Facilities Department to hang art work.
The City Center Parking Garage/on line photo submission project is pending.
Burnett Linear Park: The repairs for this area are proceeding and moving forward.
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MAINTENANCE/REPAIR OFART Continued:
4Culture Urant: Due date is December, 2007. Discussian followed abaut hiring Shana
Pennington-Baird. Michael made a motion to hire Shana Penningtan-Baird for grant assistance
and consultation, second by Ellie Simpson. AII voted in favor, motion passed.
Garments: Peter mentioned the possibilities of ordering vests similar to the new Parks
Commission Member's vests. He will keep the Cammittee informed. Kristi Hand made a
motian for funding vests this year, second by Dawn Murin. All voted in favor, motian passed.
Diane will bring a sample to the next meeting.
It was mentioned that Sierra Heights Elementary received the Doug Kyes grant and they created
sorne great artwark. It was suggested ta possibly hang same of the hand-picked pieces to hang at
Carco, possibly during Renton River Days &Kid's Day.
The Bi-Annual Report was discussed and is in need of updating. Each member will receive a
capy of the last issued report to assist with updating. It was recommended this be updated each
year vs. every two years.
NEW BUSINESS:
The sign outside RCC is scheduled for replacement in early 2p08.
Name tags are needed for each rnember. Diane will order.
Mike advised there is a South King County Coalition tneeting today at 12:30 pm with 4Culture
to discuss grants.
Meeting Adfourned at 10:00 am.
Patricia Pepper
Chair
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