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RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION
Meetin�Minutes
June 5, 2012 Renton City Hall
4:30 pm Council Conference Room (7th Floor)
Municipal Arts Commissioners Present: Ben Andrews,Jerri Everett, Bill Huls, Denise Zullig, Jaris English,
Britt McKenzie, Evelyn Reingold, Doug Kyes, Paul Hebron
Absent: Natalie Gress, Peter Hartley,Jon Schindehette
City Staff present:Jennifer Davis Hayes, Community& Economic Development
CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 4:35 pm.
Guests included Andee Jorgenson from Allied Arts, Liz Stewart from the Renton History Museum,
Marilyn Stone and Muyguek Taing. Marilyn and Muyguek are interested in volunteering with the Arts&
Culture Master Plan committees.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: COMMISSIONER BRITT MCKENZIE PRESENTED THE MINUTES FOR MAY TO THE
GROUP AND ASKED IF ANYONE HAD ANY COMMENTS. PAUL HEBRON MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE
MINUTES,SECONDED BY DOUG KYES.COMMISSIONERS CONCURED, MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC ART PIECE OF THE MONTH: Peter Hartley was scheduled for lune but was unable to attend this
month.
CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jennifer Davis Hayes passed around the folder for people
to review.
OLD BUSINESS
Action Item List
Arts Commission Committees: See reports, no action necessary at this time.
Ad Hoc Committees
Fall Arts Equinox: The event is scheduled for September 20, 6-8 pm. The theme of"Reflection"was
decided. This event will be a showcase of arts and culture, including music performances and
potentially an opportunity to record small video clips about what attendees like about arts and culture
in Renton. There will be 3-4 Pecha Kucha presenters. Suggested locations include Renton History
Museum, Renton Technical College, Renton Community Center, Renton Civic Theatre, Carco Theatre,
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January 3,2012
Renton Chamber of Commerce. The next planning meeting is Thursday,June 28,at 5:30 pm at Luther's
Table.
Renton River Davs Booth: Bill asked for volunteers to help with the Committee. Britt and Evelyn
volunteered. The shift schedule was passed around and Commissioners were encouraged to sign up for
one or two work sessions in the booth.
Commission Projects
Carco Theatre:Current exhibit is Jan Tervonen and is open until June 22.
Librarv Architecture Desi�n Team: Decision on location of the downtown library will be on the August
ballot. No additional information about the Highlands Library design.
SIFF-Renton: Overall attendance was lower than this year but the Opening Night Screening&Gala was
sold out and there was more awareness of SIFF-Renton than last year. The next SIFF/FilmFrenzy
Planning Committee meeting is June 21.
Earthworks Bicvcle Tour.June 2,2012: Ben, Liz and Peter all volunteered at the booth for this event.
They said it was very enjoyable and over 200 people participated. The artist of the Waterworks Gardens
was on hand to provide guided tours and it was very interesting. Many people were not aware ofthe
site and posting on the City's Facebook page resulted in similar responses.
. Retreat Follow Up: The Arts Commissioners further discussed the prioritization of Master Plan efforts
and concluded that the Arts Commission needs to engage artists and art supporters about what they
need and focus all efforts of the committee on building awareness and communication. Commissioners
were asked to review the Master Plan and email Jennifer the committee's efforts and progress to this
point.
Adiournment: The June 5, 2012, meeting was adjourned at 6:35 pm. The next meeting will be held on
July 3 in the Conferencing Center at 4:30 pm.
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Britt McKenzie, Chair