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Meetin�Minutes
December 6, 2011 Renton City Hall
4:30 pm Conferencing Center(7th Floor)
Municipal Arts Commissioners Present:Jerri Everett, Peter Hartley, Bill Huls, Doug Kyes, Patricia Pepper,
Britt McKenzie, Evelyn Reingold and Denise Zullig
Municipal Arts Commissioners Absent: Brook Lindquist
City Staff Present:Jennifer Davis Hayes,Community& Economic Development;ludith Subia, Community
& Economic Development;Vincent Orduna, Community Services; Elizabeth Stewart, Renton History
Museum
CALL TO ORDER: Commission Chair Pepper called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm.
Pat Pepper welcomed guests, including Jaris English and Jon Schindehette,who has shown interest in
serving on the Commission. Andee lorgenson from Allied Arts was also in attendance. laris English, in
attendance at the meeting,and Ben Andrews, unable to attend the meeting, will both be considered for
appointment on December 12 at the City Council's Community Services Committee.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: COMMISSIONER PAT PEPPER PRESENTED THE MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER TO
THE GROUP AND ASKED IF ANYONE HAD ANY COMMENTS. ON PAGE 3, UNDER COMMISSION BUDGET,
IT SHOULD READ PIAZZA. BRITT MCKENZIE MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS AMENDED,
SECONDED BY BILL HULS. COMMISSIONERS CONCURED, MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC ART PIECE OF THE MONTH: Bill Huls is working on the piece. This item was tabled to the next
meeting.
CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jennifer Davis Hayes passed around the folder for people
to review.
MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Committee Updates
Performin�Arts(PAIR):The Committee met last night. They are working on joint marketing. With new
members in the group,they are also exploring other projects.
Galvanizin� Proiects:The Committee is reviewing project options. The next meeting will be on
December 12 at 3:30 p.m. in the Downtown Library.
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Art Center: The Committee is researching what art opportunities currently exist. The next meeting is
not scheduled at this time.
Sprin�Arts Equinox: The planning meeting will be held on Monday at 6:00 p.m.at Berliner Pub. The
Spring Equinox will be on March 22, 2012,from 6:00 p.m.to 8:00 p.m. The Committee is researching
locations for this event.
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Action Item List
Arts Commission Committees
Resource Develoqment: Peter is working on a spreadsheet that organizes and lines up resources and
needs. He asked if anyone has experience,or know anyone who does, in grant writing. Jenifer gave an
update on the state grant which was denied.The 4Culture email with deadlines for grants was also
discussed. There are other grants to apply for and she asked for project ideas. Evelyn will help research
grants.
1%for Arts:The Rainier Ave project is out for bid.The Transportation Department has also been
awarded a state TIB grant for$1.7M to improve the intersection of Garden Avenue and Park near The
Landing.
4Cow Request:The estimate for this sculpture is$50K to$75K. Denise is working with the South Renton
Connections Neighborhood who will contribute$10K. It was proposed to allocate$20K from the 1%for
Arts fund with the remaining to come from sponsorships from the community and fundraising. The
Committee will do an RFP for an artist fabricator and will include a conceptual design. Commissioners
agreed that the project should be funded at the level of$20K from the Arts Commission and the amount
that can be raised by South Renton Connections. EVELYN REINGOLD MOTIONED TO COMMIT TO$20K
FROM THE 1% FOR ARTS FUND AND THE$10K FROM THE COMMUNITY AS A STARTING POINT,
SECONDED BY PETER HARTLEY. COMMISSIONERS CONCURED, MOTION CARRIED. If no proposals come
in at that budget,this issue will be revisited.
Communications& Marketin�: Brook and Evelyn are working on the Speakers Bureau Power Point
presentation. Britt asked the Commission to think of faith-based groups, neighborhood associations or
service clubs where the Commission can discuss the Master Plan. There has been an invitation to speak
at the next Kennydale Neighborhood Association meeting in January. The calendar and newsletter are
still being worked on. Britt needs help in this group;laris and Jon offered help. It was suggested that
one person from each committee serve on this group.
Ad Hoc Committees
Renton River Davs Booth:VJ and Bill shared their idea to build a large toss across,similar to tic tac toe.
The Commission would choose photos that would be put in the squares. Prizes would be solicited from
the arts community. One idea for a make and take activity is to decorate masks. There was also
discussion about a suggestion from Bonnie Rerecich,which was to have a separate booth with artists
creating art. The Commission would spearhead and create a schedule for the artists.
Commission Recruitment:There are currently 2 open seats, including a youth position.Jennifer
encouraged the Commission to share the media release with others to solicit interest. The deadline for
applications is December 15. Denise, Britt,and Evelyn volunteered to review applications and
participate in the interview process. There was also discussion about a Commission-in-Training position.
This person would attend meetings, but would be unable to vote.
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Commission Projects
Carco Theatre:All artists have been selected and confirmed. Britt and VJ are working on reception
dates. VJ will be moving offices which may possibly affect the way art will be displayed and accessed.
Librarv Architecture Desi�n Team:The next public open house meeting will be on December 14 at the
Renton Pavilion Event Center from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Citv Public Art in the Libraries:The Commission discussed the art pieces that are at the Downtown and
Highlands libraries,which pieces should be kept in the libraries, and which pieces could be moved
elsewhere in the City. The pieces the Commission recommends keeping for the Downtown Library
include: "Untitled Bronzes"and "Homework Comes First." The North Coast Indians and Coal Miners at
the Highlands Library are pieces that the Commission would like to see included in the future library
building. Denise and Brook will represent the Commission on the library design committees and �,
communicate this request. �
FilmFrenzv: SIFF is coming back to Renton in May. Denise asked to be removed from this Committee.
Financial Reports
Commission Bud�et:Jennifer reported that she is still waiting on a few grant reports to come in. We
may have additional resources to carry forward for next year.
Boards&Commission Training
A few Commissioners attended. Good feedback was received. Peter mentioned that one idea from the
training was a suggestion made by Terry Higashiyama to move meetings into the community.
NEW BUSINESS
2012 Officer Elections:The following motions were made for the 2012 Officers:for Britt McKenzie as
Chair,for Peter Hartley as Vice Chair, and forJerri Everett as Secretary. Being no further nominations,
ALL MOTIONS CARRIED.
2012 Art Grants:Jennifer will work with the Executive Committee to draft the applications for next year.
She asked the Commission to send her any input to include in next year's application.
4Culture Site Specific Art:At the November Local Arts Agencies meeting, members looked at current
proposals. Jennifer will share the proposals and offer the resources to the arts community.
Earthworks Bicvcle Tour:The City of Kent has applied for and was awarded a grant from the National
Endowment for the Arts to do a bicycle tour to connect three Earthworks. The tour is scheduled for
June 2, 2012,to guide through the three areas(Kent, Renton,and SeaTac). There are wayfinding and
identifier signs developed for the trail that Jennifer will work with our Transportation Division to ensure
they meet the City's standards.
Adiournment: The December 6,2011, meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m. The next meeting will be
held on January 3, 2012, in the Conferencing Center at 4:30 p.m.
Britt McKenzie,Chair
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