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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArts Commission - 11/07/2005 APPROVED MINUTES EDEN PRAIRIE ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2005 7:00 P.M., CITY CENTER 8080 MITCHELL ROAD COLLABORATION ROOM COMMISSION MEMBERS: Steve Mosow, Chair; Lois Larson, Heather Olson, Ann Rorem, Diane Zielke STUDENT MEMBERS: Sarah Erickson, Michael Kientzle, Grace Li COMMISSION STAFF: Sandy Werts, Staff Liaison Peggy Rasmussen, Recording Secretary SUPPORT STAFF: Bob Lambert, Director, Parks & Recreation Services; Laurie Obiazor, Manager of Recreation Services I. ROLL CALL Chair Mosow called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Larson was excused. II. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: Rorem moved, seconded by Olson, to approve the agenda as published. Motion carried 4-0. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 3, 2005 MEETING Rorem corrected the name of Hart Johnson on page 1, under Eagle Sculptures. Rorem said the last sentence on page 2, in the second paragraph, should read, "With Fiberstock, the City would have to provide a prototype of the sculpture." On page 4, in the first sentence in the first paragraph, Olson added "held on Fridays . . ." On page 5, under International Festival, Olson corrected the second sentence to read, "Olson suggested having a parade, instead of the festival . . ." Under Eden Prairie Reads Update, Olson said the art class was to have been on November 1. MOTION: Olson moved, seconded by Zielke, to approve the minutes of the Arts and Culture Commission meeting,held on October 3, 2005, as corrected. Motion carried 4-0. IV. REPORT FROM EDEN PRAIRIE PLAYERS Werts reported that the production "A Collection of One Acts", held at the Riley-Jacques Barn, was attended by 153 people over the three nights, meeting their goal and covering ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION MEETING November 7, 2005 Page 2 all their expenses. She said 35 people signed up for "Cemetery Walk", which was held on October 22. V. OLD BUSINESS A. Eagle Sculptures Rorem reported she had received a Letter of Intent from Hart Johnson of TivoliToo, which was included in the packet mailed to the Commissioners prior to this meeting. There is no monetary obligation at the time the Letter of Intent is signed, but if the City went ahead with the project in the next 24 months, the company would expect the City to use TivoliToo as the supplier of the statues. Included in the information that the company sent Rorem were directions for proceeding with the project and ideas on how to promote it, as well as all the forms, legal and otherwise, that would be needed. Rorem said Johnson would be very willing to come and meet with either the whole Commission or a few of the Commissioners to make sure all questions are answered. Rorem inquired if the Commissioners knew of any other companies she could contact for comparison pricing. Werts asked if she had contacted the City of Red Wing to inquire about their boot sculptures. Rorem said she had not done that, but she would. She did find out that TivoliToo made the sculpture in front of the Hammer Residence. The person she talked to was very enthusiastic about TivoliToo. Werts stated that if the cost for making the sculptures went over $25,000 the City would be required to go to a bid process. She said when the Commissioners meet with the City Council, they should ask if the eagle sculpture project is something they would endorse for the City. Olson recommended giving the Council ballpark figures on the cost. B. Planning for Commission Workshop with City Council The workshop is on November 15, from 5:30-6:30 in the Heritage Rooms. All the Commissioners indicated they could attend. Students were also asked to come. Commissioners reviewed the draft PowerPoint presentation, prepared by Werts. Various changes were made, including the addition of a section to describe the eagle sculpture proposal. Portions of Awaken Your Agency with Art were also added. The Commissioners decided to divide the PowerPoint into three segments for presentation: Mosow would cover the first segment, Rorem the second, and Olson the third. Werts has arranged a meeting on November 10 with Scott Neal to review the PowerPoint, as revised. Mosow and Rorem offered to attend the meeting. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Selection of Vice-Chair for Commission ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION MEETING November 7, 2005 Page 3 Olson was selected to serve as Vice-Chair, succeeding Mosow, who became Chair following the resignation of Commissioner Dickman. B. Selection of Park Sign Desisn Two sign companies provided designs from which to select a sign design to replace existing park signs throughout the City. The companies were requested to provide a sign that would include an address, the name of the park, and to incorporate the Eden Prairie logo, or portions of it. In addition to the Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources Commission, the Arts and Culture Commission were asked to make a selection from the 13 designs submitted. MOTION: Olson moved, seconded by Rorem, to recommend the City Council select park sign design "J", with a study of the color, to replace existing park signs throughout the City. Motion carried 4-0. Commissioner Zielke excused herself from the rest of the meeting. VII. REPORTS OF STAFF AND COMISSIONERS Eden Prairie Reads Update Olson made a final report on Eden Prairie Reads. She said it was not as successful as last year in terms of attendance at events, and suggested there might have been too many of them. No one signed up for the mask-making event. However, it was held on the same day as the speaker who talked about"The Adolescent Brain", which was well attended. Olson said the Commission could get involved in selection of the book for next year. Werts remarked that one question in selecting the book should be what kind of impact do they want the book to have. The first year's book involved cultural diversity and the second year was about mental health. VIII. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Article-Awaken Your A,-ency with Art This was discussed under Item V. B., and portions were included in the PowerPoint presentation. IX. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Olson moved, seconded by Rorem, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 3-0. Chair Mosow adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m.