2025-01-06 Arts Commission Minutes
MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING 5:30pm, January 6, 2025
PRESENT: Richard Chung, Beth Henkes, Megan Joplin, Harry Kirchner, Alex Leggett, Katie Leute, Robby
London, Sarah Paust-Student Representative
EXCUSED: (n/a)
STAFF: Frances Chapin, Arts & Culture Manger; Laurie Rose, Arts Program Specialist
GUESTS: (none)
The meeting was called to order at 5:30pm by Chung
MINUTES
December 2, 2024, Minutes: Under Creative Programs regarding the Shakespeare in the park
program, Chung noted the name of the park should be "Mathay Ballinger
Park". Leute MOTIONED to approve the minutes with the correction. Harry Kirchner SECONDED.
APPROVED.
INTRODUCTIONS (none)
REPORTS: PROGRAMS
Topics reviewed and discussed included progress on the Strategic Workplan, Creative District
update, January 23rd arts organizations’ networking event at Cascadia Art Museum, and Write on
the Sound progress report
REPORTS: CAPITAL PROJECTS
Staff presented updates on the Highway 99 Banner and Creative District Anway Park projects
FUNDING/ADMINISTRATION
Staff reviewed impact of City’s budget cuts on arts programs.
STAFF REPORT
Staff presented updates on the Visual Art Program and Public Art Inventory project
There being no further business, Chung adjourned the meeting at 7:18pm.