Minutes_Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission 04.22.25City of Dubuque
City Council
CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
Copyrighted
June 16, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of June 2, 2025; Arts and Cultural
Affairs Advisory Commission of April 22, 2025; Arts and
Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission - Art on the River
Committee of May 15 and June 12, 2025; Community
Development Advisory Commission of April 16, 2025; Zoning
Advisory Commission of May 7, 2025; Proof of Publication for
City Council Proceedings of May 19, 2025.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 6 2 25 City Council Minutes
2. Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Minutes
3. 5.15.25 Art on the River Committee Minutes
4. 6.12.25 Art on the River Committee Minutes
5. Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes
6. Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes
7. Proof of Publication City Council Proceedings 5 19 25
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ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES
DATE: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
TIME: 3:31 PM
LOCATION: Multicultural Family Center, 1157 Central Ave., Dubuque, IA 52001
Regular Meeting
Commissioners Present: David BARBA; Gail CHAVENELLE; Doug DONALD; Nicholas
HALDER (chair);
Commissioners Absent: Aaron HEFEL; Franco MENCHACA; Shirley DAVIS-ORWOLL
Staff Present: Adrienne BREITFELDER; Patricia GLEASON; 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 3:31 PM.
Roll Call & Review of Minutes
Commission took roll call due to City of Dubuque staff present at the meeting.
DONALD moved to approve minutes from March 25, 2025, seconded by CHAVENELLE. Vote:
Unanimously affirmed. Motion carries.
Status Reports from Staff
SPURLING reports for Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs;
Operating Support Grant is in financial / eligibility review stage, 20 applications were
submitted. Special Projects Grant still open until April 25, 2025.
8t" Creatives Cafe was hosted, lower attendance but still successful event.
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Updates From Master Plan Working Groups
NONE
Old Business — Proposed Arts & Culture Advisory Commission Ordinance Changes
BREITFELDER and GLEASON advise on upcoming changes to Advisory Commission
ordinance, group discussion took place.
New Business
SPURLING advises Laura Merrick has temporarily rejoined her City roll assisting with
Operating Support grant review for the City of Dubuque's Office of Arts and Culture.
Public Comment/Correspondence
None
Events and Engagement Reporting from Commissioners
None
Adjournment at 4:46 PM due to CHAVENELLE leaving and no longer having a quorum.
Next Regular Meeting: Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 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 May 27 2025
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Witnessed By
(signature)
Nick Halder (printed)
Chair (officer position)
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