2023-01-09 Arts Commission Minutesedmonds
:-A ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES 5:30 pm January 9, 2023 Special Meeting
The Edmonds Arts Commission is dedicated to the arts as an integral part of community life.
City of Edmonds Community, Cultural and Economic Development Department
PRESENT: Richard Chung, Lily Kamila (student rep), Harry Kirchner, Lisa Palmatier, Tanya Sharp,
Rhonda J Soikowski, Ashley Song
STAFF: Laurie Rose, Arts Program Specialist; Todd Tatum, Community Services & Economic Development
Director
AUDIENCE/GUESTS:
Paul Cogley
The meeting was called to order at 5:34pm by Soikowski
Land acknowledgement read by Soikowski:
"We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their
successors the Tulalip Tribes, who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken
care of these lands. We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their
sacred spiritual connection with the land and water."- City Council Land Acknowledgment
MINUTES
Palmatier noted typographical errors and an omitted name under New Business in the December 2022
Minutes. Approval of December 2022 minutes with corrections and omission to be added as noted.
Kirchner Moved, Soikowski Seconded. Approved.
PUBLIC COMMENT/INTRODUCTIONS
Soikowski introduced Tatum and Cogley.
REPORTS
A. Creative Programs
1. On the Fence: Call for a Motion to approve the suggested proposals for the 2023 On the
Fence schedule presented by the On the Fence committee at the December 2022
meeting. Motion to approve. Kirchner Moved, Song Seconded. Approved.
2. EAC 2023 Nominations: Soikowski reviewed nomination process and noted that she and
Sharp met to tally the nominations. The nominated commissioner for 2023 Chair is Song
and the nominated commissioner for 2023 Vice Chair is Palmatier. Soikowski called for
nominations from the floor (none). Motion to approve Song as Chair and Palmatier as
Vice Chair for 2023. Sharp Moved, Kirchner Seconded. Approved.
EAC Minutes Dec 2022 pg. 1 of 3
3. Update by Tatum on Community Cultural Plan, Creative District, 4th Avenue Cultural
Corridor and Economic Development.
- Consultants will be contracted for the Community Cultural Plan update. Initial
meetings are slated to begin in summer, which is still within the City's Comprehensive
Plan schedule. An event similar to the 2013 Art Summit could be held this summer.
- Recertification is required at the end of 2023 for the Creative District. The Creative
District Advisory Committee is meeting March 2nd to discuss updates for the five-year
plan and other elements for the recertification process. Tatum is working with ArtsWA
on ideas regarding joint programs with other state Creative Districts.
- 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor consultant selection for the next phase of design and draft
funding strategy to construct will be first week of February.
- Plans are underway this year to create a marketing "positioning statement" and
branding for all the City of Edmonds marketing and promotion initiatives.
Discussion followed regarding the City's current Economic Development and marketing
program and where the EAC can be involved. Sharp volunteered to be the EAC's
representative on a future marketing advisory committee and on the 2023 Creative
District advisory committee. Discussion also followed on the 4th Avenue Cultural
Corridor project regarding the current elements of the project, WA State grant
requirements for the current phase, and a review of other fund allocations.
4. Poet's Perspective update: Rose reported the 2023 Poet's Perspective Call for Poetry
will be posted the week of January 16. This year's program will include a special call for
poetry from students, ages 8 —17 years. The display of selected poetry posters will be
different from last year as pandemic restrictions no longer apply. Discussion followed
regarding the scope of the program for 2023. Commissioners Kirchner and Sharp,
Student Representative Kamila, and in -coming commissioner Cogley will be the 2023
selection committee, plus an "at large" member to be named at a later date.
STAFF REPORT
Rose reported on the following items:
• Frances Chapin's medical leave update
• Reminder to check City email in -boxes
• Update cell phone number for Rose to department cell number
• Future EAC meetings will return to the Frances Anderson Center
• Edmonds Lunar New Year event is Jan 21" downtown at Winter Market
• Request for the Visual Arts Committee to meet before the Feb. EAC meeting
NEW/OTHER BUSINESS
(none)
Meeting Adjourned 6:44pm
EAC Minutes Dec 2022 pg. 2 of 3