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Home My WebLink About05/03/2011 - Minutes � • CPTY OF RENTON JUN 14 2011 �,�Y p ��Lenfr�n/, � E� � ��CtT11C1. c71 REC�tVEd * � ,--- ,� t�GLERK'��FICE "" �t,�.� '� � �I�TT� �(1I12IIZIS.51(�fl RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION Meetin�Minutes May 3,2011 Renton City Hall cn 4:30 pm Conferencing Center(7 Floor) Municipal Arts Commissioners Present: Patricia Pepper,Sarah Eldridge, Peter Hartley, Doug Kyes, Fred Lund and Evelyn Reingold. Municipal Arts Commissioners Absent:Jerri Everett, Britt McKenzie,Wesley Van Doren and Denise Zu II ig. City Staff Present:Jennifer Davis Hayes,Community&Economic Development Vincent Orduna,Cultural Arts Coordinator Vivienne Lietz,Administrative Secretary,Community& Economic Development CALL TO ORDER: Commission Chair Pepper called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: EVELYN REINGOLD MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE 1ANUARY MINUTES, DOUG KYES SECONDED. COMMISSIONERS CONCURED, MOTION CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Commissioner Lund distributed mail highlighting local art events. He also passed around the Proclamation from the Mayor for Arts Education Month. He all suggested that members go to the new Artist Trust website and check it out. OLD BUSINESS: Local Arts A�encv: 4Culture—May 26 is the next meeting if anyone can attend. ACTION ITEM LIST ADHOC COMMITTEES: Commissioner Recruitment: Five candidates were interviews and the interview committee is recommending Bill Huls. Other candidates are interested in serving on the Master Plan committees. SARAH ELDRIDGE RECOMMENDED THAT WE RECOMMEND BILL HULS TO FILL THE VACANT COMMISSION POSITIION ON THE ARTS COMMISSION. DOUG KYES SECONDED. PAT PEPPER GAVE AN OVERVIEW OF HIS BACKGROUND; BILL WILL BE ASKED TO LEAD THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMITTEE. COMMISSIONERS CONCUR. MOTION CARRIED. We still need to fill the youth position; Doug Kyes will reach out to Renton Technical College and Peter Hartley will reach out to Renton Youth Symphony Orchestra for candidates. � • Renton Municipal Arts Commission�/linutes Page 2 of 3 May 3,2011 Renton River Davs: We have signed up for Saturday and Sunday. Doug and Evelyn have begun working on it and will have something more concrete soon. COMMISSION PROJECTS: Carco Theatre Lobbv Displav: The artist reception was not well attended. The artwork was very good and intriguing. Discussion ensued as to why some receptions are well attended and some not and a ' successful event comes down to marketing by the artist. Pat Pepper suggested we ask future artists to bring a minimum of attendees in order to have a reception. Peter Hartley commented that the artist reception meets our broader goal of creating a vibrant arts and culture environment in Renton and that we work to make these receptions successful. Evelyn requested a Commissioner sign-up sheet for the receptions and she would be more likely to attend. We will create a checklist for the artist to help them through the process. The question was asked about offering wine at the reception. Alcohol is only allowed by the City in designated areas and Carco Theatre is not one of those areas. We could post the event on the City's Facebook page and utilize the RentonPatch. Sarah will take on the responsibility of emailing a blurb to lennifer for each event so they can be posted on Facebook. VJ suggested that we purchase a guest/visitors book so that we can track how many people are coming to view the artwork. Peter Hartley will look into purchasing the book. Librarv Desien Committees: Denise Zullig will represent the Arts Commission for the Downtown library and Fred Lund will sit on the Highlands library board. They were asked to keep in mind art placement in these locations. Fred Mever Honorin�Pole: The re-dedication ceremony is May 7th,9 a.m. and all Commissioners are encouraged to attend. The Mayor, Duwamish Chairwoman Cecile Hanson and Fred Meyer representatives will be there to help rededicate the Honoring Pole. Parks.Recreation.Oaen Space and Natural Resources Plan: All Commissioners were encouraged to view the plan website and put your comments on the interactive map. Combat Paner: Peter Hartley informed the Commission that the first session held at Compass Veterans Center in Downtown Renton was for Veterans and their families. The Friday workshop was not well attended because of school, but the weekend days were better attended. The second session was for individual veterans and was also well attended. The Combat Paper process uses a very cool machine that's a one of a kind that makes pulp from the old military uniforms which is then pressed to make paper. They will have an interadive booth at the Spring Festival. Jennifer connected them with Linda from Merrill Gardens and the first ever women marine lives there and she will connect the two of them. They plan to hang some of their artwork in Luther's Table. SIFF/ Renton FilmFrenzv: Jennifer passed out promotional materials for the Commissioners to pass out. Please go on the Siff.net website to sign up for volunteering and to purchase tickets. The SIFF- Renton Opening Night Screening and Gala is Friday, May 20, 7:30 p.m. and everyone is encouraged to attend. Art Show: Britt will travel to Olympia to remove artwork from the legislator's offices. COMMISSION BUDGET: The budget is presented but does not include the Combat Paper project. The Commission will receive$8,000 from 4Culture's Site Specific program to pay to the Combat Paper organization. The Arts Commission will pay for the$40 booth rental at the Spring Festival and additional money was raised from donors to help pay for the food. � � Renton Municipal Arts CommissionlCAinutes Page 3 of 3 May 3,2011 1°�for Art: The Ribbon Cutting for Logan Avenue will be announced when the date is finalized. Fundraisin�: Peter Hartley noted that it would be good to connect with Friends of Renton Schools,they have a breakfast this coming Thursday,there is a $100 suggested donation. MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION: The committee leads had a good meeting a few weeks ago. Doug has been researching art camps. Peter Hartley has created a spreadsheet of all those who are interested in being on the committee and where they are interested in helping. There was a good discussion regarding the Building Awareness Committee and how each committee has tasks that are part of this committee's responsibilities. The group will also consider the roles that the City staff play and where they can best assist. The committees should look at the master plan tactics and prioritize them--this would help us define where we need help. Jennifer will send Peter's revamped table and asked that commissioners please review and prioritize those. We need help implementing strategies;the question is which specific strategies do we need help with? This information will help us to develop a scope for � the consultant. NEW BUSINESS: None. Public Art Brochure: Commissioners reviewed the new design of the Art Brochure and commented. The light blue headings and the main font could be changed. Overall everybody liked it especially the way the art was grouped together. Commissioners should e-mail any additional comments by Friday. The brochure will help drive people to our website where we can list additional art and more detailed information. 4 Cow Brid�e Art in South Renton: Doug showed sketches of cows. He will show them to the South Renton Connections neighborhood group and he will make a paper mache model. He said they could be made of cement. Adiournment: The May 3, 2011, meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. The next meeting will be held on June 7,2011,at 4:30 pm. �/ i �,` �r� �� , f � Patricia Pepper,Chair