Minutes_Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission 01.21.25Copyrighted
March 17, 2025
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of January 21,
2025; Cable TV Commission of November 20, 2024; City
Council Proceedings from March 3, 2025; Equity and Human
Rights Commission of January 14 and January 20, 2025;
Zoning Advisory Commission Draft Minutes of March 5, 2025;
Zoning Board of Adjustment of January 23, 2025; Proof of
publication for City Council Proceedings of February 17,
2025.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Arts and Cultural Affairs Minutes
2. Cable TV Commission Meeting Minutes
3. 3 3 25 Special Session City Council Minutes
4. 3 3 25 City Council Minutes
5. January 14, 2025 EHRC Minutes
6. January 20, 2025 EHRC Subcommittee Minutes
7. Zoning Advisory Commission Draft Minutes
8. Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes
9. Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings 2.17.25
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THE CITY OF
DUB E
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Dubuque
All -America M4
2007-2012-2013
2017*2019
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Multicultural Family Center, 1157 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
Regular Meeting
Commissioners Present: David BARBA; Gail CHAVENELLE; Doug DONALD; Nick
HALDER (chair); Aaron HEFEL; Shirley DAVIS-ORWOLL
Commissioners Absent: Franco MENCHACA;
Staff Present: Bonnie SPURLING (Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager)
Public Present: Ali Levasseur
1. Call to Order / Assurance of Iowa Open Meeting Compliance
HALDER called the meeting to order following staff assurance of Iowa Open
Meeting compliance at 3:34 PM.
2. Roll Call
Roll call was skipped due to familiarity with commissioners, City staff and public
present.
3. Oath of Office
HALDER administered the oath of office to newly appointed Commissioners
BARBA, CHAVENELLE and HEFEL.
4. Review and Approve Minutes from October 24, 2024.
DONALD motions to accept minutes, DAVIS-ORWOLL seconds.
Vote: 3 Yeas (DONALD; HALDER; DAVIS-ORWOLL) and 3 abstain (BARBA;
CHAVENELLE; HEFEL). Motion passes.
5. Officer and Committee Appointments
Discussion took place about the Commission's committee structure to inform
new Commissioners about how the Commission functions. Committee
appointments for new Commissioners will take place at a future meeting.
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6. Status Reports from Staff for Review and Acceptance
SPURLING shared that the most recent Creative's Cafe took place on January
9 at the Smokestack. Five presentations were given by local creatives and
representatives from arts and cultural organizations. Table discussions followed
with the presenters.
SPURLING presented "Flow of Wellness" as the Art on the River Theme for
2025-2026. The Art on the River planning committee put together
accompanying documents that can be used for marketing purposes. City staff
will finalize details in the coming days and publish a call for artist by the end of
the month.
The Winter Arts -Snow Sculpting Festival will take place February 6 — 9 at
Washington Park. Snow stopping will take place February 4, with activities
taking place Sunday, February 9 from 12-4pm, culminating with an awards
ceremony at the Dubuque Museum of Art.
7. Updates from Master Plan Working Groups
Discussion took place about the City's Arts Master Plan to inform new
Commissioners about how it has been implemented and next steps.
8. Old Business
a. Commission Strategic Plan Goals- Reporting and Discussion
Discussion took place about the Commission's strategic plan to inform new
Commissioners about its development, implementation, process and next
steps. Committee appointments for new Commissioners will take place at a
future meeting.
9. New Business
a. FY26 Grant Modifications
SPURLING and HALDER shared changes that were made to the FY26
Operational Support and Special Projects grants programs. Discussion
took place among the Commissioners.
DONALD motions to approve both grant programs with the proposed
changes, DAVIS-ORWOLL seconds. Vote unanimously passed. No further
discussion.
This recommendation will be added to the upcoming City Council meeting
for their approval. Staff will finalize the information in preparation of
announcing the programs.
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b. Proposed Arts & Culture Advisory Commission Ordinance Changes
DONALD and DAVIS-ORWOLL provided an update about the
discussions taking place about updating the Commission's ordinance.
Discussion followed among the Commissioners. DONALD and DAVIS-
ORWOLL will take information back their committee to continue their
work.
10. Events and Engagement Reporting from Commissioners
11.Adjourn
Adjournment motioned by BARBA seconded by CHAVENELLE at 5:13 PM.
Next meeting(s): Regular Meeting — February 25, 2025.
Respectfully submitted:
Bonnie Spurling
Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager, City of Dubuque
These minutes were passed and approved on February 25 , 2025
Witnessed By.
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Nick Halder (printed)
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