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Home My WebLink About09/06/2011 - Minutes ` � • CfTY OF RENTON OCT 21 2011 �`�Y p ��Lerlfon �� RECEIVED E► � unrc.rpczl CiTY CLERK'S OFFICE ��` ,� �1'�S �1�TT� �0122I221SSIOI2 RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION Meetin�Minutes September 6, 2011 Renton City Hall 4:30 pm Conferencing Center(7`h Floor) Municipal Arts Commissioners Present: Patricia Pepper,Jerri Everett, Peter Hartley, Bill Huls, Doug Kyes, Brook Lindquist, Evelyn Reingold and Denise Zullig. Municipal Arts Commissioners Absent: Sarah Eldridge Britt McKenzie,Wesley Van Doren City Staff Present:Jennifer Davis Hayes,Community& Economic Development Vincent Orduna, Cultural Arts Coordinator Vivienne Lietz,Administrative Secretary, Community& Economic Development , Elizabeth Stewart, Renton History Museum CALL TO ORDER: Commission Chair Pepper called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: COMMISSIONER PAT PEPPER PRESENTED THE MINUTES FOR JULY AND AUGUST TO THE GROUP. PETER HARTLEY MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS WRITTEN, SECONDED BY DOUG KYES. COMMISSIONERS CONCURED, MOTION CARRIED. � Guests: Dalia Amin,former Youth Commissioner, introduced herself and she brought along her sister, a potential youth commissioner. Dashni.Amin introduced herself stating she was a freshman at the University of Washington and she is interested in art. PUBLIC ART PIECE OF THE MONTH: Vivienne Lietz gave clues on a public art piece. Doug Kyes guessed it was the stained glass window at the Senior Center. The piece is untitled and was made by Hill and Associates. It was a gift from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rudd in 1979. CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: The items of interest were passed around for review. MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Council Committee This coming Monday at 6:00 p.m.the Arts Commission will present an update to the City Council Community Services Committee. Information will include accomplishments, challenges, new connections made,volunteers recruited and any other noteworthy information. We will invite the Committee to our Fall Equinox meeting being held on September 22. The Commission can discuss in more depth the content of the presentation. We have up to 20 minutes including Q and A. Jennifer Davis Hayes asked if there was anything else to be included in the presentation. Possible topics would Renton Municipal Arts Commissior�ites • Page 2 of 4 September 6,2011 be Logan Avenue Public Art, the Fred Meyer Totem Pole installation and the Legislative Reception for Arts and Culture jointly hosted by the Arts Commission and the Renton History Museum. The presentation will focus around the Master Plan. Action Item:Attend the City Council Community Services Committee and invite members to our Fall Equinox meeting being held on September 22. Fall Equinox Meeting–9/22 6-8 pm The meeting will include break out groups focusing on the master plan groups. Michael Moore, the head of Seattle Opera Scenic Studios, has offered their facility for the meeting. This is where all the props and scenes for the Seattle Opera are made; it is located off Sunset in Renton. Also,the small arts grants applicants will be invited as a way to connect them with what's happening in arts &culture in Renton. Please spread the word. Volunteers are needed for event planning and working the evening of the event. Committee Leads will be responsible for a 2 minute overview of their master plan project. Pat will make an "ask"for those who are interested. All our contacts will be notified of the meeting. Evelyn and Brook will help with set up. We will provide a light, evening meal. Bistro Box,AFBL and Go Deli are local vendors to contact for the food — Evelyn and Jerri will contact them for pricing. Estimate for approximately 50-75 attendees. Denise can put the agenda together; she can't make the actual meeting. Other items include a creative icebreaker, networking time at beginning and end, Exquisite Corpse exercise and break outs. Review the Renton River Days signup sheets for additional volunteers. Pat& Britt will coordinate the event, Peter will assist. Provide good map of location. Send e-vite. Liz can facilitate or note take during the event. Liz& Evelyn will facilitate the Galvanizing Project group. Peter will do Performing Art Group. Britt will do the Communications group. Other items to gather include signage (A-boards),AV, laptop and projector from City Hall. The meeting is for all ages; Dashni feels she can get additional help. Denise noted that a Galvanizing Project has not been decided and this will be a great opportunity to get additional input. It was asked if there will there be an opportunity for a tour of the building and we can include one if there is interesting items to view in the building. Action Items:Send out notification for Fall Equinox Meeting,select vendor for food, review the Renton River Days signup sheets for additional volunteers, and develop materials. , Committee Updates Resource Committee: PAIR group is ready to start exploring fundraising but Peter will need help if we want to coordinate with the Arts Commission Resource committee. Rainier Ave Public Art: Last month it was discussed to add art to the NE corner of Rainier, according to Benson Shaw,would take approximately an additional investment of$30,000. The fund balance for 1% for Art is$77,000 and approximately$15,000 per year is added. Projects for the future are: Galvanizing , Project, NE 4th and Sunset corridors,Arts Center and smaller projects, art shows and cleaning & maintenance of art work. The North Coast Indians art needs to be maintained. On the Rainier Project, Denise felt the rendering of the NW corner(Honda corner)was cluttered and Bill felt both sides were too much. Peter added it's too much money to have both sides. The final design plans for the Rainier Project have been submitted by the consultant. More money needs to be invested in the project now for Benson to move ahead with the NW corner and we don't have a fund raising source at this time where we could raise that kind of money. Peter asked if there was a wall on the NE side. Mosaics are an option for the other side. PETER HARTLEY MADE A MOTION THAT THE ARTS COMMISSION NOT COMMIT TO THIS OPTION AT THIS TIME, SECONDED BY DOUG KYES. COMMISSIONERS CONCURED, MOTION CARRIED. Performin�Art in Renton- Peter Hartley gave a brief update that they need to coordinate resources and referred to the report. Renton Municipal Arts Commissior�ites • Page 3 of 4 September 6,2011 Art Center: Doug Kyes stated the business plan narrative has been drafted. The specific details would be an addendum to the narrative. The committee needs to agree on the philosophy of the arts center. Doug felt the philosophy was to incorporate all arts, cultural arts, and should also include a cafe where you can watch a dance group or view an art show. Jennifer reiterated that there is a process underway for the future use of the library building. September 28 is scheduled first meeting. Galvanizing project—see report. OLD BUSINESS: ACTION ITEM LIST Resource Committee: Denise and Peter will get together and discuss whether the PAIR committee will work on their own or try to coordinate with the Resource Committee. They felt it was better to coordinate so there's not multiple asks. Perhaps create a 501c3 organization to fundraise. Community Foundation or Allied Arts may be a possibility to work with. They will meet with Vicki Navarro and Char Baker to see what can be worked out. Brooke mentioned Federal Way is planning a Performing Arts Center/Civic Center and it may be worth contacting them for fundraising ideas. 1%for Art: 4-cow—trying to get in contact with South Renton Connections neighborhood. A brief history: Mr.Smithers owned the land that the rail road was coming across. They needed to raise it up, so they put a tunnel in and he requested a 4 cow wide tunnel which is how it got its name. Communications/Marketing—no update ADHOC COMMITTEES: Art Equinox Committee: Need volunteers, if you haven't already, please volunteer. "Make Art in Renton" Grant Application Review: Brook, Evelyn, Denise,Jerri, Bill, Doug and Pat volunteered to screen applications to determine if the projects meet the criteria. COMMISSION PROJECTS: Carco Theatre Lobbv Displav: Reception this Saturday. Peter and Bill will be Britt's back up on artwork installation. Sign up for a shift, 5-6 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. Please attend. Librarv Desi�n Committee: KCLS holding public meeting on design of the Downtown Renton Library next Tuesday, 6-8 p.m. at the Renton Pavilion Event Center. Henrv Moses Honorin�Pole: Plaque will be installed this week. Parks. Recreation.Oqen Space and Natural Resources Plan: Jennifer passed around the draft plan. SIFF/Renton FilmFrenzv: Registration is open, please spread the word,they can register until Oct 1. First night screening of all movies:Tuesday is the Awards Gala; Wednesday is the FilmTalk taking place at multiple locations. Nothing firm yet on SIFF Renton for 2012. COMMISSION BUDGET: New items include money received for Combat Paper and paid for Allied Arts membership. Some reports for Arts grants have not yet been received. New Business—WA State Arts Commission Project Grant Renton Municipal Arts Commissio�utes � Page 4 of 4 September 6,2011 We have asked for money to hire an intern to help implement and assist with projects in the Master Plan. We can use this grant application as a template for future grants. Public Art in Renton: Pat explained to new members how this monthly process worked, Brook will take November and Bill December. Natalie Gress introduced herself. She's interested in the youth position once she turns 15 in December. Adiournment: The September 6, 2011, meeting was adjourned at 6:07 p.m. The next meeting will be held on October 4, 2011, in the HR Training Room at 4:30 pm. � �- c. Patricia Pepper, Chair