Minutes_Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission 02.27.23Copyrighted
March 4, 2024
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Airport Commission of January 16, 2024; Arts and Cultural Affairs
Commission of December 27, 2023 and January 23, 2024; Cable
Television Commission of August 29, 2023; City Council Proceedings of
February 19, 2024; Historic Preservation Commission of February 15,
2024; Park and Recreation Commission of April 11, 2023; May 9, 2023;
June 13, 2023; August 8, 2023; October 10, 2023; November 14, 2023;
December 12, 2023; January 13, 2024; Resilient Community Advisory
Commission of September 7, 2023; October 5, 2023; November 2,
2023; December 7, 2023; Transit Advisory Board of September 14,
2023; Zoning Board of Adjustment of January 25, 2024; Draft Zoning
Board of Adjustment of February 22, 2024; Proof of Publication for City
Council Proceedings of February 5, 2024.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
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City Council Proceedings of February 19, 2024
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Proof of Publication —February 5, 2024
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Park and Rec April 2023
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Park and Rec_May 2023
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Park and Rec_June 2023
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec August 2023
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Park and Rec_October 2023
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Park and Rec_November 2023
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec_December 2023
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec_January 2024
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RCAC_September 2023
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RCAC_October 2023
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RCAC_November 2023
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RCAC_December 2023
Supporting Documentation
Transit September 2023
Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes Jan 2024
Supporting Documentation
Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes Feb 2024
Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
Arts Commission Minutes December
Arts Commission Minutes —January
Cable TV Commission Minutes
Airport Commission Minutes
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Supporting Documentation
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ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES
DATE: Wednesday, December 27, 2023
TIME: 3:33 PM
LOCATION: Multicultural Family Center, 1157 Central Ave., Dubuque, IA 52001
Regular Meeting
Commissioners Present: Nicholas HALDER (chair); Noelle CHESNEY (vice -chair); Tom
Robbins; Doug DONALD; Paula NEUHAUS
Commissioners Absent: Sue RIEDEL; Shirley DAVIS-ORWOLL
Staff Present: Bonnie SPURLING (Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager); Mike WILLIAMS (Intern)
Public Present: Bree Hernandez, Alessandro Barboglio
HALDER called the meeting to order following staff assurance of Iowa Open Meeting
compliance at 3:33 PM.
Roll Call & Review of Minutes
Roll call conducted, followed by approval of November 22, 2023 minutes with no edits.
DONALD moved to approve with corrections seconded by ROBBINS. Vote: Unanimously
affirmed. Motion carries.
Status Reports from Staff
SPURLING reports for Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs;
Winter Arts Snow Sculpting competition will be held February 8-11, 2024 with this year
planning to add a teen sculpting team.
SPURLING reports committee for Art on the River has been meeting and chosen the theme for
Art on the River 2024 —2025 of "Culture Conversation".
Alltogether Dubuque marketing campaign will be completed by Gigantic by January 181", for a
launch at Creatives Cafe scheduled for February 8t" 2024.
Updates From Master Plan Working Groups
No updates to report from Master Plan working groups.
Old Business — Strategic Plan Goals Reporting and Discussion
Discussion took place regarding the strategic priorities and objectives created by the Arts &
Culture Advisory Commission, for the Commission. Priorities will continue to be reviewed by
the Commission.
New Business — Dubuque Museum of Art Special Projects Grant Request
SPURLING reports receiving an inquiry from the Dubuque Museum of Art requesting for a
change in project and use of funds which were awarded from Special Projects Grant.
Commission discussed and agreed to deny this request, with recommendation for the
Dubuque Museum of Art to return grant funds.
DONALD motion to deny this request, NEUHAUS seconds. Vote: Unanimously affirmed.
Motion carries.
Public Comment/Correspondence
None
Events and Engagement Reporting from Commissioners
None Reported.
Adjournment motioned by ROBBINS seconded by NEUHAUS at 4:59 PM.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, January 23, 2023, at 3:30 PM at the Multicultural Family
Center
Respectfully submitted:
Bonnie Spurling
Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager, City of Dubuque
These minutes were passed and approved on January 23 ,2023
Witnessed By �%4 �� (signature)
Nick Haider (printed)
Chair (officer position)