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Home My WebLink About02/06/2008 - Minutes . , � � TtENTC1N MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION �:��r�c��"�� February 6, 2008 MINUTES �r�� . �� RE�EIVED �;1't'Y G�ERFCS C}FFfCE Camrnissianers: Dalia Amin, Youth Representative Jerri Everett Doug Kyes Fred Lund Linda Middlebrooks Dawn Murin Mike O'Hallpran Pat Pepper, Chair Britt Peterson Evelyn Reingold Ellie Simpson Absent: Kristi Hand Staff: Suzanne Da1e Estey Gloria Gamba Vincent Qrduna Peter Renner Guests: Lynn Bohard, Executive Director, Renton Commuz�ity Foundatian Marcie Ma�cwell, Board Member, Renton Community Faundation CALL TO ORDER: Pat Pepper, Chair, calied the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. A.NNtJUNCEMENT: Dawn Murin annaunced her resignation fram the Municipal Arts Commission effective February 6, 2008. The Commission will advertise for applicants. INTRODUCTIUN OF SPECIAL GUESTS: Lynn Bohart, Executive Director of the Renton Cammunity Foundation and Marcie Maxweli, Board Member of the Renton Camrnunity Foundation, gave a presentatian on the background of the foundatian. It was � established in 1999 to provide a means for peapie to make charitable contributians ta benefit the greater Renton area. The foundation manages over$3 million for a variety of worthwhile causes. Danors retain the right to activeiy participate in awarding grants and the donor designates a specific charitable organization ar cause ta receive assistance. The foundation is a SO1(C}3 organization allowing donors to receive ta�c advantages. Anyone wishing to donate should phane 425-687-4622. APPRUVAL OF MINUTES: In Diane Wagner's absence, the January minutes were not presented. The Commission requested these rninutes be approved at the Maz'ch 5, 2008,meeting. s � � MASTER PLAN O RMAC: Peter Renner mentioned an�agenda bill and an ordinance will be submitted to Council in March introducing the Municipal Arts Commission(MAC) 5-year Master Plan for Arts and Culture. It will include the City's vision and goals for future works of public art and a strategic plan to implement the goals. A consultant will be hired to complete the Plan. CORRESPONDENCE: Ellie Simpson distributed information from various art commissions in outlying areas. Suzanne Dale Estey, Director of Economic Development, announced that the Facilities Division will no longer be the liaison for the Commission. In the near future, the Department of Community and Economic Development will oversee the Commission. Peter announced the Community Services Division is moving from City Hall on Grady Way to the Liberty Park Building on Bronson Way North. Human Services and Communities In Schools are relocating to the former City Hall at 200 Mill Avenue South. The move was necessitated due to the Benson Hill acquisition and will result in many new employees who will reside at the City Hall on Grady. Vincent Orduna mentioned the walls of Carco Theatre have been bare since November and encouraged the Commissioners to display some artwork. He also announced that Adam Smith will be appearing at Carco in March and artwork is needed prior. Evelyn Reingold indicated Buckley Imports might loan some artwork. She will meet with Vincent to discuss. A local art agency meets once per month and Vincent attends on behalf of the City every other month. Linda Middlebooks, Fred Lund, and Jerri Everett offered to attend. The monthly packets included a letter from ARTECH and a bid, as well as a description of the art pieces requiring annual maintenance. It was questioned if the plaque for Heritage Park has been ordered. Peter Renner will check on this and report back at the March meeting. Peter was presented a window hanging for his office. Mike O'Halloran has updated the Commission's Annual Report. BUDGET REVIEW: Peter Renner explained there is $9,500 in the 2008 budget. ACTION ITEMS: The Municipal Arts Commission website information needs to be updated to include goals, objectives, and accomplishments. The 1% for Art ideas is an on-going project. The Second and Main Development Project will be discussed in April or May. Mike O'Halloran would like Uptown Glassworks reimbursed in the amount of$300 for the materials required to rehabilitate the"Welcome To Renton" sign. Ellie Simpson made a motion to take the$300 out of the 1%for Art budget. Second by Fred. All in favor, motion carried. .+ �� NEW SUSINESS: �,,,�,,�er Renner was asked to get the"litite�'� artwork" from Fire Station#13. It was mentioned that it is now time to soticit applications to apply for the ]°lo far Art grants. The sooner, the better. Unce Diane returns, she will get a capy of iast year's letter and present it ta the Commission. February is Biack History Month. Cards were distributed featuring a performancc at Carco Theatre featuring Choklate on February 23r�at 7:30 p.m. The cast is$10 per person. Vincent 4rduna mentianed Chaklate is the sister of Fire Chief David Daniels. A committee was established ta meet criteria for dispensing funds fram the budget. The volunteer cammittee memhers include Mike O'Halloran, Eveiyn Reingold, Fred Lund, and Doug Kyes. The committee will report back to RMAC at the March meeting. Vincent 4rduna was asked ta provide a letter af intent from the Paul Allen Farnily Faundation as weil as providing capies af ald grants. I}aug Kyes wouid Iike the palicy of giving out bravo awards at City�ouncil meetings reinstated. ADJ4URNMENT: The February 6, 2008, meeting was adjourned at 10.10 a.rn. '�t�ut',c ��, �� ', � 3- � - �`� Patricia Fepper, Ch ir