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Meetin�Minutes
April 3, 2012 Renton City Hall
4:30 p.m. Council Conference Room (7th Floor)
Municipal Arts Commissioners Present: Ben Andrews,Jaris English, Peter Hartley, Paul Hebron, Bill Huls,
Doug Kyes, Britt McKenzie, Evelyn Reingold, Denise Zullig
Municipal Arts Commissioners Absent: Jerri Everett, Natalie Gress,Jon Schindehette
City Staff Present:Jennifer Davis Hayes, Community& Economic Development;
City Staff Absent:Vincent Orduna, Community Services
CALL TO ORDER: Commission Vice Chair Peter Hartley called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
Guests included: Andee Jorgenson from Allied Arts was in attendance.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Vice Chair Peter Hartleyxead the minutes for March to the group and asked if
anyone had any comments. DOUG KEYES MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES, SECONDED BY
DENISE ZULLIG. COMMISSIONERS CONCURED, MOTION CARRIED.
PUBLIC ART PIECE OF THE MONTH: Jaris English distributed a report on Chief Sealth-the bronze
drinking fountain in Renton by artist James A.When and donated to the city by volunteer firefighters in
1910. No indication of needed repairs. Next month's presentation will be about The Coal Miners at the
Highlands Library,to be presented by Natalie Gress.
CORRESPONDENCE AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Jennifer Davis Hayes passed around the folder for people
to review. There will be a City Volunteer Appreciation Banquet at the Renton Pavilion Event Center on
April 19 at 5:30 p.m. Invitations were distributed for the Evergreen City Ballet's 4th Annual Dinner Gala
and Auction on Saturday,April 28 at Emerald Downs.
OLD BUSINESS
Action Item List
Arts Commission Committees
Resource Development: Peter Hartley asked for input from the various committees about anticipated
upcoming projects which will require funding.
1�for the Arts: Denise Zullig reported on the Public Corridor Plan to hire a consultant.The project
scope was discussed as to add the potential of relocating artwork as one of the options to the RFP.
Denise Zullig reported that two bids have been obtained to repair"Emerging"that will be moved with
the Garden Ave N Project. The partial restoration and repair is for$4075.The alternative plan would be
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a complete restoration for$9300. Denise recommended the total fix. Paul Hebron questioned the
potential for future water damage and asked about a warranty for the work.Jennifer Davis Hayes will
check on this and a vote will be taken by email.
lennifer Davis Hayes reported that the tapestry at the Senior Activity Center which has been over-
handled will be moved to a better location,and quotes will be obtained for cleaning and re-framing.
Communications& Marketin�: Jaris English distributed minutes from the first meeting of ACT(Arts
Communications Taskforce)April 12 at Luther's Table at noon.The agenda will include prioritizing based
on objective criteria, and establishing clear goals.
Performin�Arts In Renton (PAIR): No action required.
Art Center: The Liberty Park Building Steering Committee will deliver their recommendation to the City
Council on Monday,April 16. Doug Kyes talked about the progress of the steering committee regarding
the potential location of the Art Center at the old library. Research continues on the Art Center
Committee for the Master Plan.
Galvanizin� Proiect: Denise Zullig announced the results of the voting at the Spring Equinox on the five
proposed Galvanizing Projects.The favorite was the Lighting Project.This is still in a broad conceptual
phase and putting the votes out for the community will most likely wait until there is an artist-created
concept with more details.The next meeting will be April 9 at 3:30 p.m.at the community room at the
Downtown library.
Ad Hoc Committees
Sprin�Arts Equinox: Jennifer Davis Hayes said there would be a de-briefing session on Tuesday about
the Spring Equinox in terms of what worked and what didn't to aid in planning for the Fall Equinox. Most
people feel that the event was more successful than last year's.
Renton River Davs Booth: The Commissioners plann for interactive games, such as Toss Across and
Mask Painting. Plan to collect names and email addresses and hold a raffle.The Key Club and others will
be asked to help with the booth.
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Carco Theatre: Britt McKenzie distributed posters to advertise the Artist s Reception for photographer,
Lesli Cohan—April 14 from 5—7 in the Carco Lobby. There will be a reception on Saturday,April 14.
Librarv Architecture Design Team: Ben Andrews reported on the meeting with architects and talked
, about the goal of incorporating art into the architecture for the Highlands Library. Revisions on the
designs are in process. The Downtown Library design plans are on hold until further notice.
SIFF/Renton FilmFrenzy: Jennifer Davis Hayes distributed some post cards promoting SIFF-Renton from
May 18-24. Ben Andrews requested ideas for marketing the festival.
NEW BUSINESS
2012-2013 Goals and Updated Brochure: Jaris English distributed draft copies of the new brochure and
asked for suggestions and corrections within 2 weeks.
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Commission Retreat: Jennifer Davis Hayes said the retreat would be in May. Discussion involved the
format-what type of activities,etc.;what we want to gain as a group from this event moving forward.
Adiournment: The March 6, 2012, meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. The next meeting will be held
on May 1, 2012, in the Conferencing Center at 4:30 p.m.
Britt McKenzie, Chair