ARTS COMMISSION MEETING
MINUTES
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MEETING DATE:
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Monday, August 4, 2014
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PLACE:
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City Hall – Police Conference Room
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MEETING CALLED TO ORDER:
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7:40 a.m.
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ROLL CALL
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NAME
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PRESENT
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PRESENT
(ARRIVED
LATE)
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ABSENT
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John Ahearn
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X
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Lauren Bakker-Arkema
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X
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Erin Benedict
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X
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Marilynne Bradley
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X
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Kathie Cahoon
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X
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Don Drissell
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X
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Melody Evans-Mess
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X
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Nina Ferrigno
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X
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Judith Mann
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X
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ALSO PRESENT
Mayor Gerry Welch, Council Liaison
Jennifer Conrad, Staff Liaison
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A motion was made by Ms. Bradley, seconded by Ms. Mann, to approve
the minutes of July 1, 2014.
AYES: AHEARN, BAKKER, BENEDICT, BRADLEY, CAHOON, DRISSELL, EVANS,
FERRIGNO, MANN
NOES: NONE
The July 1, 2014 minutes were approved.
LIFETIME
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Ms.
Bradley stated that Peter Sargent is available on October 10. Mayor Welch has
the bio from the Missouri Art Award to use. A subcommittee made up of Mayor
Welch, Ms. Bakker, and Ms. Bradley was assembled. They will look at speakers,
décor, and the menu.
TRAFFIC
SIGNAL/UTILITY BOX PAINTING
Mr.
Drissell brought in an article regarding the painting of traffic signal boxes
in Manchester. The Commission discussed the possibility of doing something
similar in Webster Groves. Discussion included the need for Council approval,
resident discussion if in yards, procedure, guidelines, how many, and a theme.
Ms. Bradley stated that the boxes are currently neutral, if they were painted,
they may stand out like a sore thumb. Ms. Mann stated that she would like to
see this planned out rather than a haphazard selection. Ms. Evans stated that
it may be hard to paint, there may be a lot of upkeep. Other commissioners were
unsure if we are ready to take something like this on. Mr. Drissell will do
some research into background and ideal spots.
UPDATES
Studio
Visit – Postponed
– No date set.
The
Commission discussed various artists who have either been discussed or brought
items to the Commission that need to be decided on. This will be discussed
further at the September meeting.
Ms.
Evans stated that the Commission should look into visiting the Lewis &
Clark Community College sculpture park.
Art
E. Bank – He
is currently at the Library on the way into the Children’s area on the second
floor. Ms. Evans brought in the money collected while he was at the Recreation
Complex. Friday night, the Library is having an art opening, he may be able to
collect more at that time.
Parade – The Commission and
Foundation’s entry won Outstanding Civic Entry in this year’s Community Days
Parade.
Awards
of Excellence
– We are currently accepting applications. Spread the word. This year’s event
is going to be the week after Thanksgiving.
The
next meeting is September 2 at 7:30 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come
before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:52 a.m.