2024-12-02 Arts Commission MinutesCity of Edmonds Community, Culture and Economic Development Department
The City of Edmonds Arts Commission (EAC) is dedicated to the arts as an integral part of community life
MINUTES 5:30 pm Dec. 2, 2024
EAC PRESENT: Richard Chung, Beth Henkes, Harry Kirchner, Katie Leute, Robby London, Tanya Sharp,
Student Rep. Sarah Paust
EXCUSED: Alex Leggett
STAFF: Frances Chapin, Arts & Culture Manager; Laurie Rose, Arts Program Specialist
GUESTS: Mayor Mike Rosen; EAC candidate Megan Joplin; Resident Joe Wack
The meeting was called to order at 5:30pm by Sharp
Leute read the City Council land acknowledgement
MINUTES
Sharp asked for a motion to approve the Nov. 4 minutes as submitted. Chung so MOVED. London
SECONDED. APPROVED. Sharp asked for a motion to approve the Nov. 19 minutes as submitted. London
so MOVED. Henkes SECONDED. APPROVED.
INTRODUCTIONS / PUBLIC COMMENT
Sharp introduced guests. There were no public comments.
REPORTS
Creative Programs:
Commission heard presentations and reports regarding a proposal to a present Shakespeare production
in Mathay-Ballinger Park, the EAC’s kick-off 50th anniversary gathering in January, and Wintergrass Preview
event in February.
Discussion followed regarding updating the EAC Work Plan for 2025.
Capital Projects:
Commission heard an update from Chapin regarding the Int’l District Banners project.
Sharp reported on the Creative District Anway Park Gateway project selection of an artist from the 3
finalists. On behalf of the selection committee, Sharp recommends to the EAC that artist Sean Orlando’s
proposal be considered for the project and asked for a motion. Kirchner MOTIONED to recommend to City
Council at its Dec. 10 Regular Meeting the approval of Sean Orlando of Engineered Artworks LLC be
contracted to finalize his proposed design, fabricate and install. Henkes SECONDED. Discussion followed
regarding the details of the proposal and the process of finalizing the design and the opportunity for the
public to view the concept design at a public hearing before it is approved by City Council. Selection panel
members and staff will review the final design. Motion APPROVED.
Funding and Administration:
Chapin reported there was no additional or updated information regarding the 2025/26 Budget.
Sharp reported the nomination committee for 2025 Chair and Vice Chair recommends Chung for Chair and
Leute for Vice Chair. Sharp asked if anyone would like to self-nominate for a position. There being no further
nominations, London MOTIONED for Chung be selected as 2025 EAC Chair and Leute as 2025 Vice Chair.
Kirchner SECONDED. APPROVED.
STAFF REPORTS
Chapin had no further items to report.
Rose gave updates for Visual Art Program and Write on the Sound planning committee.
NEW BUSINESS
The EAC appointed London to be the regular EAC representative on the Creative District advisory
committee in 2025. Chung will also attend meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Sharp adjourned the meeting at 7:16pm.