Minutes_Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission 01.23.24Copyrighted
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:
ATTACHMENTS:
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City Council Proceedings of February 19, 2024
Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication —February 5, 2024
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec April 2023
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec_May 2023
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec_June 2023
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec August 2023
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec_October 2023
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec_November 2023
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec_December 2023
Supporting Documentation
Park and Rec_January 2024
Supporting Documentation
RCAC_September 2023
Supporting Documentation
RCAC_October 2023
Supporting Documentation
RCAC_November 2023
Supporting Documentation
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
Supporting Documentation
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ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES
DATE: Tuesday, January 23, 2024
TIME: 3:33 PM
LOCATION: Multicultural Family Center, 1157 Central Ave., Dubuque, IA 52001
Regular Meeting
Commissioners Present: Nicholas HALDER (chair); Paula NEUHAUS (recorder); Tom
ROBBINS; Doug DONALD; Shirley DAVIS-ORWOLL; Sue RIEDEL;
Commissioners Absent: ; Noelle CHESNEY (vice -chair);
Staff Present: Bonnie SPURLING (Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager); Mike WILLIAMS (Intern)
Public Present: None
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 was skipped due to only Commissioners and City staff present at the time of roll call.
NEUHAUS moved to approve minutes from December 27, 2023, with corrections provided by
HALDER, seconded by RIEDEL. Vote: Unanimously affirmed. Motion carries.
Status Reports from Staff
SPURLING reports for Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs;
Winter Arts Snow Sculpting Festival still in motion to occur February 8-11, currently have
received applications for six teams, with no teen teams at this time.
AIITogether Dubuque will be launched on the new Creatives Cafe date, March 7, 2024.
Gigantic fulfilling phase two to complete Alltogether website before launch.
Art on the River call for artists and application will open on January 25, 2024.
Creatives Cafe to take place at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium from 6 — 8
p.m on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
Updates From Master Plan Workinq Groups
Old Business — Other
SPURLING reports the Dubuque Museum of Art has returned Special Project grant funding in
the amount of $4,832, requesting to roll this money over to future grant programs.
RIEDEL motions to approve request, seconded by NEUHAUS.
Old Business — Commission Strategic Plan Goals — Reporting ad Discussion
HALDER reports meeting with commissioners NEUHAUS and City staff Spurling to discuss the
status and recommendations for the commission's current strategic priorities.
HALDER reports most progress is currently underway with priorities one and three.
HALDER advises of priority two and four may not be appropriate work for the commission,
rather City staff and recommends commission removes its current second and fourth
priorities.
New Business — Operating Support Grant Updates for Review and Acceptance
NEUHAUS presents a summary of changes made to Operating Support Grant application to
create better understanding for applicants and a more streamlined process. RIEDEL and
SPURLING highlight the leadership and work done by NEUHAUS.
ROBBINS motions to approve changes to Operating Support Grant application, DAVIS-
ORWOLL seconds.
Public Comment/Correspondence
None
Events and Engagement Reporting from Commissioners
DONALD reports for Fly -By -Night Production company will be hosting play "Wishlist" the
weekend of January 26-28 and February 2-3 in the Bijou Room of the Five Flags Center.
Adjournment motioned by DONALD seconded by DAVIS-ORWOLL at 4:48 PM.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 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
Witnessed By
February 27 , 2024
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Nick Halder (printed)
Chair (officer position)