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Jerri Everett, Kristi Hand, Linda Middlebrooks, Dawn Muri�-����E=iv�a
O'Halloran, Pat Pepper, Britt Peterson, Patricia Riggs, Ellie Simpsori K�a�F`CE
Absent:
Evelyn Reingold excused
Staff:
Peter Renner, Vincent Orduna, Diane Wagner
March 7, 2007 � 8:00 am � 7t'' Floor, Council Conference Room, Renton City Hall
The meeting was called to order at 8:12 am by Chair Pat Pepper.
MINUTE APPROVAL
The following corrections/revisions to the February meeting were noted:
1. Pat Riggs was at the last meeting.
2. Jerri Everett was not at the last meeting, excused absence.
3. Page 1, item 3: list Doug "Kyes", full name.
4. Page l, item 1, second line: the Renton resident is a"she"vs. "he".
5. Page 2, item 11: spell out"Michael O'Halloran". For
6. Page 1, item 6: weather"vane" also, was one or two approved? Two, one for Heritage and other for Edlund
park to be.
Ellie Simpson moved to approve minutes with above corrections. Kristi Hand seconded. Minutes approved
with noted changes.
BUDGET REVIEW
Peter Renner advised of ongoing discuss with Finance for funds from Transportation for PBPW reserve and
move to active 125 account. Most likely, this will take another couple months before complete.
The 1°Io for arts from PBPW projects confusion is spelled out in three ordinances that govern the 1°Io for art and
Municipal Arts Commission. There will be an assembly of a 1% for an internal city arts task force with
Finance, Transportation, and Community Services. Discussions with Chair of Transportation and Community
Services Committee about some of these issues and good idea to make recommendations about how ordinances
may be updated and reworded due to limits, etc. There is confusion about sort of transportation grants that are
and art not eligible for 1% . There is a serious time lag for projected project funding for the year. To clarify:
last report from Transportation for qualifying projects was for 2005 and received in October 2006. These
reports are supposed to be received in January when budget is approved by Council and when the Arts
Commission is to be setting project reviews. Department turnover aided in the reporting delay and also
assignment transfers. Need to be real clear on what qualifies. Mike O'Halloran asked if there were restrictions
of 1% for where arts money must be spent. Peter Renner replied there seems to be confusion if funds generated
from bridge project then funds do not necessary go to an art project associated with the bridge but in example of
the pool , fund had to be designated to pool. Ellie Simpson asked if any danger of not receiving funding? Peter
Renner advised no,this will help the Arts Commission quite a bit. Mike O'Halloran asked that if any meetings
get scheduled where they want to take funds away,please let the Committee know so all can attend.
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CORRESPONDENCE
The following funding requests were received:
1. Rainier Chorale is requesting$750. $500 was given in 2006 for their instrumentalists for their June concert
held at Carco Theater.
2. Renton Youth Symphony is requesting$1,500 to pay for their coaches. Same amount as what was
contributed in 2006.
3. Allied Arts of Renton is requesting$750 for their annual Fall Family Concert with the Seattle Philharmonic
Orchestra. RMAC has supported this organization since they began. Ikea is location for performance.
4. Renton River Days is requesting$1,500. Same amount as what was contributed in 2006.
A letter from the King County Metropolitan Council was received regarding the Council coming to Renton for a
town hall meeting re: "Roads and Transit Plan". This letter serves as an invitation to attend the meeting, which
is scheduled as follows:
Roads &Transit Plan
Monday March 12, 2007
6:00 pm Reception � 6:30 pm Program
Spirit of Washington Event Center
233 Burnett Avenue South
Renton,Wa
This plan is a comprehensive set of investments in freeways, light-rail and commuter-rail, HOV lanes,park-
and-ride lots, and express and local bus service that together constitute the single largest investment ever made
to improve our regional transportation system. This town hall meeting is part of the Roads and Transit Plan's
public review process. The Council must decide later this year whether to place the final plan on the November
ballot. Please make an effort to attend this meeting if your schedule allows. Britt Peterson and Linda
Middlebrooks may be able to attend.
A letter was received from 4Culture denying our request for funds for the name plate grant project. 64 requests
were received and$1,052,000 was awarded among 50 organizations. The deadline for the next grant submittal
is June 25. May resubmit for plates but first need to find out the evaluation process. The second grant will be
an "arts equipment proposal grant". Need to look if we dotted our"I's" and crossed our"T's"? Dawn Murin
commented that maybe it was turned down for `name plates' vs. actual `art work'? Mike O'Halloran suggested
we keep our eye on 4Culture website for grant money we can pass along to other arts organizations in the City.
Dawn Murin suggested we propose a grant for our arts maintenance and cleaning project. Pat Pepper
commented that we can always ask.
Correspondence was received from Artist Trust. This press release is looking for nominations for lifetime
artistic achievement with a deadline of submittals of April 16, 2007. This is an annual award of$10,000 given
to a Washington State female visual artists, age 60 or over, who has dedicated 25 years of her life to creating
art.
Miscellaneous flyers were passed around announcing different activities, i.e. Emerald Down's Horse Art Show,
King County Library Program on arts, Kent's spotlight Series for March, and Rainier Chorale Symphony No. 3
"Organ".
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GUESTS
1. Liz Stewart from the Renton Historical Museum passed around the new newsletter and advised of two
women's history events this month. She also mentioned the Council approved Western Neon refurbish the
Roxy sign for gallery display. They plan to start this project in early April and finish sometime in August.
2. Rick Moreno. Rick is an Engineer with Water Department and Project Management but today he is here as
an artist. He distributed reference material regarding his interests today. He recently was commissioned to
do a mural inside the new employee lunchroom/lounge here at City Hall. He is now approaching the idea of
the lobby floors. In his opinion, they are very bland. His idea of each public entry could be a canvas to
express artistically what Renton has to offer. Each floor could have a theme of interest and be a visual
display of a unique theme to welcome the public...i.e. main lobby,relationship with Sister Cities. Fire
Department could possibly have a tribute to 9/11 and/or fire men-women. Police Department could have a
welcoming panoramic view with Coulon, the City, and Mount Rainier. On another floors: Puget Sound
with whales, native Indians, sockeye salmon returning under water, open freedom, outer space, etc. The
ideas are endless.
In his opinion, to enhance the public facility, and with"Staying Ahead of the Curve", he would like to
mention two things: 1) Renton City Hall could be a great canvas for artwork and offered to bring to future
meetings specific art renderings of what he perceives as commission work for City Hall; and 2) In his
opinion, the City has a historical mural worth preserving. The City has approached the idea of restoration of
the mural adjacent to Vet's Park(circa 1920-1930's). He would like to be involved and marry-up at any
capacity for the restoration of the mural. .
Mike O'Halloran asked if the Arts Commission approved the mural, would he lead the project to get money
and Rick said he would volunteer his time to do this as he feels it would be an asset to the City. Mike
O'Halloran asked about Rick's idea of restoring the mural and if he would restore it exactly as it was to
appear or give it a brand new appearance? Rick replied his approach would depend on a study and report on
perimeters. His preconception would be to restore to original conception with touch ups by doing research
on how it originally appeared. Ellie Simpson asked if Rick has spoken with the building owner because in
the past he has been opposed to doing anything and is happy to let the mural fade away. Rick has
approached the owner and met to discuss the project and showed him some of his work.
Rick invited the Committee to visit the some of the local restaurants such as Common Ground Coffee &
Cupcakes as some of his artwork is there. He also did the Welcome Wall in the same building which is a
common ground of 15 different languages. Kristi Hand asked if he did the cupcake art work facing outside
and Rick replied that he did. Mike O'Halloran asked if he does paintings and if he would be interested in
doing a show at Carco? Rick replied that at this moment he has too many things on his interests in murals,
etc but would possibly consider this in the future. Mike O'Halloran thought it would be a great idea to light
up the water tower in the Highlands during the holidays.
In closing Rick commented that the first he notices with City Hall is that all the floors look very similar and
have really no personality. He always envisioned the idea of establishing this as a canvas for art, no
necessary for him only but possibly several different artists. He would be very interested in being
commissioned for this project and hopes this is taken into consideration. (Agenda item next meeting).
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OLD BUSINESS
1. Maintain website information: Dawn Murin mentioned she feels the area where Carco Art Information is
buried and hard to find on the City Website and asked if it can it be moved to Visiting, Arts and
Entertainment vs. government? (Note: Diane checked the web and RMAC is listed under the Arts &
Entertainment Section-please see attached examples of how to get to the RMAC via the Renton website).
2. 1% art ideas for future park projects: It was mentioned the Chastain Trail may be no more- - Peter Renner
advised this has been tabled for the time being. The plan for the trail extension may not be a good site for
future art as there are issues with security/Boeing, there is also an issue ongoing with Muckleshoot tribe as
they retain fishing rights and possibly object to trail. It was also mentioned the Mayor was not excited with
the idea of having art at end of Cedar River Trail.
For future references, it may be good to find out where to place art and discuss with Council and the Mayor.
Our commission is to recommend locations per ordinance. The administration always has a level of input
but is not always available. VJ Orduna asked if there should be a master plan of art in the City and asked
for any suggestions on how to implement long term? Kristi Hand commented that Mike O'Halloran put lot
of work on this trail art project and to avoid something like this in the future maybe the Committee could
pick top ten locations and then present to Administration/CounciUMayor and then narrow down choices
instead of just deny one location then moving on to next. This will give them options and a little control.
Britt Peterson asked if the master plan is just an idea or if this is in the development phase? Peter Renner
advised it is a `need' to have. Britt Peterson commented the Committee should be big part of the process
and not cut out. VJ Orduna asked what is best way to proceed with all the growth going on....they want a
long range art plan...how do we proceed? Peter Renner commented there will be a palette of choices for
Council and let them know where we feel we are heading/what direction.....five-year/ten-year plan is
followed and then wait for comments,then work a few times and proceed. Pat Pepper said to look at larger
pix with the growth and think of ways we can present larger pictures but also allow the City to choose the
range they feel is appropriate to Renton. Peter Renner said the Arts Commission will be represented on this
task force and this will give RMAC the tools to work with. Mike O'Halloran said he would be willing to
work with Pat Pepper to come up with locations, arts, ideas, Commission opinions on 1% for Transportation
projects (i.e. update lights, nicer stripes on roads, etc)....Mike O'Halloran commented that the art fund is
growing so scrutiny is inevitable. Pat Pepper commented successful communication is important for wise
choices for direction of art in Renton. Peter mentioned the intent of task force is to get better definition
from Administration and Council for expectations for the Arts Commission. There is not a problem and
they are not seeking more control but more of a common language. This is still probably about three
months out.
3. Commission appointmenUmembership: Doug Kyes was interviewed after the last meeting. VJ Orduna
asked if there will there be a nomination and vote. Terry Higashiyama suggested appropriate way to be
done would be to advertise the opening and open it up for the public and others to apply, interview other
possible candidates then vote on a new member. Diane will forward appropriate information to Pat Pepper
and assist with advertising the opening.
4. Henry Moses mural placement: Mayor's office gave three dates available on a Saturday and forwarded to
Duwamish Tribe to see if works with their schedule. Would like to have big dedication and picnic on a
Saturday around noon. Some possibilities are the last two Saturday's of May or first Saturday of June. No
reply received yet.
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5. YMS—Teen Talent Show: The All-Teen talent show is the 17`h of March. Nobody has contacted about
judging but it may be a last minute invitation. Ellie Simpson asked if we would offer prize money and Pat
Pepper said they have not asked.
6. 1% for Art: Weather Vanes: one for Heritage Park and one for Edlund's future park. The vanes have yet to
be purchased. Okay to precede Mike O'Halloran will order. Design of vane chosen and they are
approximately$150each.
The panels are done and Western is waiting for funds before proceeding. Dawn Murin asked if the panels
will be delivered. Peter replied they will but are waiting on better weather. Peter Renner suggested having
them contact Greg Stroh to coordinate. Mike O'Halloran requested to be advise when installed so
Committee has opportunity to watch.
7. Carco Theater guest artists: Are there flyer with information on what the Commission does/are we out of
flyers? Diane to check to see if any RMAC flyers around anywhere.
Kristi Hand asked about floral art? There is a local Highlands, the Painted Tulip, store that offers great
displays but this may be too much of a liability at Carco due to the non-secure locations of displays and the
children that run around. Could be possibility for art display at City Hall or Parking Garage.
Mike O'Halloran visited Buckley Imports and asked for lists of African artists for and in turn they asked us
for list of different artists as they are interested in possibly showing art other than African American. Mike
O'Halloran will forward list of those who have shown at Carco.
Dawn Murin asked why there are no prices listed when art is displayed at Carco. The City could be
considered as acting as an agent. Arts Unlimited sent out an invite thru utility billing for a spring art exhibit
and mentioned art was for sale. A Renton resident called the mayor and complained the City was peddling
art. Peter will double check with City attorney.
8. Grants proposal: 4Culture grant: deadline is March 26. Pat Pepper, Mike O'Halloran, Evelyn Reingold,
and VJ Orduna will work on this together. A meeting is scheduled for Wednesday March 14,4:30 pm at
Carco. Everyone is invited to attend. Mike O'Halloran recommended a visit to the 4Culture website for
specific specs for grants. They hold special meetings to help what to look for. Pat Pepper will be attending
a meeting at the Senior Center about grants and will have more information after the meeting. Dawn Murin
recommended requesting lights for Carco as lighting seems to be a concern for past artists.
9. Maintenance/repair of artwork: Mike O'Halloran suggested we start with one picture and possibly have a
city crew gently wash or even form a committee to have the art cleaned. Mike O'Halloran will be in charge
of call to clean artwork near the river by the Senior Center. Peter Renner clarified that according to
ordinances, task of cleaning/art preservation is responsibility of Administration and what is needed is a
priority list of items that needs to be cleaned. Pat Pepper has a list with estimates from two different
companies and will forward to Peter Renner to act upon.
10. Sculpture garden: Patricia Riggs discussed in length her ideas and visions for a potential park and different
activities and items of consideration. She also would like to contact some people to see if they are willing to
donate funds. The committee requested a formal written proposal for review prior to proceeding. Mike
O'Halloran will work with Patricia Riggs on her proposal.
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11. Welcome to Renton Sign: Location: Tiffany Park So far, this is still a go with installation to happen
sometime in June or July . Peter Renner thought it would be a good idea to have the piece brought over and
collectively decide if it is a good fit.
12. Summer Children's Passport for Art: Kristy Hand commented about redeveloping and working with
Renton River Days and it's down to details. Focusing on art for kids, and possibly a walk with parents.
Planning a drawing for door prizes. Decor and design and working out kinks are what is currently being
worked on with ideas such as a map of art, or coloring of a particular piece of art, or a theme such as "we
are al on a boat together". Kristi Hand agreed to be in charge of the booth for RRD. Advised her to contact
Doug Kyes to see if he is interested in assisting with a master.
13. Funding requests: this will be an agenda item for the next meeting as the deadline is March 26. Ellie
Simpson advised the requests for money has already exceeded funds available. To date received$9,250 in
requests.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Peter Renner advised he was requested to collect volunteer hours for 2006. Please send your hours to Diane
as soon as available. Agenda item for next meeting. For future reference, a monthly roster will be passed
around at the next meetings with the sign in sheet so volunteer hours will be easier to track.
Mike O'Halloran noted the wall in the Council Chambers is empty since the room has been redone. Agenda
item for next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:35 am
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