2019-06-03 Arts Commission Minutesy edmonds
ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES
June 3, 2019
The Edmonds Arts Commission: dedicated to the arts, an integral part of community life.
City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department
PRESENT:
Tanya Sharp
Rhonda Soikowski
Ashley Song
Excused: Pat Oneill; Marni Muir
Lesly Kaplan
Beverly Shaw Starkovich
Isabella Wilhelm, student
representative
STAFF AUDIENCE
Frances Chapin
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM by Tanya Sharp, Chair
INTRODUCTIONS —
MINUTES — Approval of May minutes postponed.
REPORTS -
A. Creative Programs
Concerts / Intro — Commissioners reviewed the sign-up sheet for the Sunday concerts and discussed
the Introduction and process. Commissioners will make a brief introduction at Hazel Miller concerts if
they are attending.
Tourism Promotion Award Recommendations — Soikowski reported on the committee meeting that
included Kaplan and Sharp, facilitated by Chapin. Oneill also reviewed the applications electronically.
Eleven organizations applied for a total of $27,500. The committee recommended allocations
between $2,000 and $2,500 for each applicant. Cascade Symphony - $2,000; Olympic Ballet - $2,500;
EAF Studio Tour - $2,100; Driftwood - $2,500; SnoKing Chorale - $2,000; DeMiero Jazz Fest - $2,500;
ArtWalk — $2,500; Cascadia Art Museum - $2,500; Rotary Jazz Connection - $2,500; Phoenix Theatre -
$2,000; History Museum - $2,000. Recommendations were reviewed and a Motion made to
recommend for award to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC), Shaw Moved approval of
allocations totaling $24,200, Song Seconded, Approved. (Corrected total is $25,100.)
On the Fence — Commissioners reviewed a proposal for paintings of birds by Don Wesley. Kaplan
Moved and Song Seconded Approval for the installation to be scheduled, Approved.
4. Creative District —Song reported on the first meeting of the CD Branding Committee. Chapin and
Song talked about the complexities of branding, establishing talking points and a logo, and the need
to be distinct from other established brands. Next steps include establishing a budget, RFP and
deadline.
Student Representative — Isabella Wilhelm has expressed interest in serving for a second year. After
brief discussion Kaplan Moved and Shaw Seconded that Wilhelm be approved as student
representative for 2019-20, Approved.
B. Capital Projects
C. Funding & Administration
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STAFF REPORT— Sharp reported on the Gateway Sign presentation at City Council in May. Chapin reviewed
next steps in the process for WSDOT approval, fabrication and installation.
NEW/OTHER BUSINESS —There was discussion about next meeting dates with conclusion that the July
meeting will be moved to July 1S, no meeting will be held in August, and the September meeting will be on
September 9, followed by a mini -retreat focused on practical applications of discussion from the previous
retreat, and refining language about how the Commission describes what it does.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS —
Meeting Adjourned at 7:20 PM