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RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION
Meetin�Minutes
October 2, 2012 Renton City Hall
4:30 pm Council Conference Room (7th Floor)
Municipal Arts Commissioners Present: Ben Andrews,Jerri Everett, Bill Huls, Britt McKenzie, Doug Kyes,
Natalie Gress, Peter Hartley, Paul Hebron and Ben Andrews
Absent: laris English, Denise Zullig and Evelyn Reingold
City Staff present:Jennifer Davis Hayes, Community& Economic Development,Vincent Orduna,
Community Services—Recreation Division, and Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator
CALL TO ORDER: Commission Chair McKenzie called the meeting to order at 4:35 p.m.
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, shared information regarding the potential
partnership with Puget Sound Access(PSA)to lease Carco Theatre. The contract is under negotiation at
this point but if it moves forward, PSA would take over responsibility of managing Carco Theatre and
renting it to the general public. Since PSA produces many programs for Renton's Channel 21, as well as
other municipalities, it would be great to have them here in Renton. Vincent Orduna's position would
be eliminated if this moves forward, but he is exploring other opportunities within the City. PSA might
also need a theatre manager for that part of the operations. The City staff negotiating the contract with
PSA is aware of the Arts Commission rotating artist display in the Carco Theatre lobby and the City does
not anticipate changes to that use.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: COMMISSIONER BRITT MCKENZIE PRESENTED THE MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER
TO THE GROUP AND ASKED IF ANYONE HAD ANY COMMENTS. PETER HARLEY MOTIONED TO APPROVE
THE MINUTES,SECONDED BY DOUG KYES. COMMISSIONERS CONCURRED, MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC ART PIECE OF THE MONTH: Bill Huls was not prepared to give a report at this time. His report
was moved to November. Doug Kyes is up in December.
CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jennifer Davis Hayes passed around the correspondence
folder for individual review. Other announcements include:
o Artist reception scheduled for October 20, S-7 p.m. at Carco Theatre. Please try to attend.
o Studio East will be presenting"The Three Pigs" at Carco Theatre,October 27 and 28.
o Renton Civic Theatre opens October 19 with "Arsenic and Old Lace" running for three weeks.
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Renton Municipal Arts Commission Minutes
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October 2,2012
For more information see the RCT website.
o The Renton History Museum is offering an Exhibit Thesis Project for museumology students.
The internship will focus on coordinating with the Renton Municipal Arts Commission to curate
a show of City public art. The intern would receive hands on experience in creating and
mounting an exhibit.
OLD BUSINESS:
Committee Report requiring Commission action:
Commission Recruitment: We have received several applications for membership. Commissioners are
requested to serve on a committee to screen and interview candidates. Ben Andrews, Bill Huls and
Doug Kyes volunteered.
SIFF/Renton FilmFrenzy: The Renton FilmFrenzy is starting with filming this week. The Curvee Awards
Gala is scheduled for October 23 at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center and the FilmFrenzy
Screening will be on October 22 at Renton Civic Theatre. Both events begin at 7 pm and are free to
attendees.
In the past,the Arts Commission has contributed $250.00 to the FilmFrenzy. IT WAS SUGGESTED THAT
THIS AMOUNT BE RAISED. MOVED BY BILL HULS AND SECONDED BY BEN ANDREWS TO RAISE THE
AMOUNT TO$400.00. MOTION PASSED.
NEW BUSINESS:
We have two nominations for the Bravo Award. Paul Hebron is working on this project and
recommended to approve all applications received. In addition, discussion occurred about costs for the
Bravo Awards as well as the reception. IT WAS MOVED BY PAUL AND SECONDED BY PETER TO
AUTHORIZE EXPENSES UP TO$300.00 FOR THIS EVENT. MOTION PASSED.
Adiournment: The October 2, 2012 meeting was adjourned at 6:30 pm. The next meeting will be held
on November 6th in the Renton City Hall Conferencing Center(7`h Floor) at 4:30 pm.
Britt McKenzie, Chair
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