Minutes_Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission 05.27.25Copyrighted
July 7, 2025
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of June 16, 2025; Arts and Cultural
Affairs Commission of May 27, 2025; Civil Service
Commission of January 17, February 12, March 3, March 12,
March 20, and April 9, 2025; Community Development
Advisory Commission of May 21, 2025; Historic Preservation
Commission of May 15, 2025; Library Board of Trustees
Update from May 22, 2025; Park and Recreation Commission
of May 21, 2025; Resilient Community Advisory Commission
of April 23, 2025; Zoning Advisory Commission of June 4,
2025; Zoning Board of Adjustment from May 22, 2025; Proof
of Publication for City Council Proceedings of June 2, 2025.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 6 16 25 City Council Minutes
2. Arts and Cultural Affairs Minutes
3. 25 01 17 Civil Service Minutes
4. 25 02 12 Civil Service Minutes
5. 25 03 03 Civil Service Minutes
6. 25 03 12 Civil Service Minutes
7. 25 03 20 Civil Service Minutes
8. 25 04 09 Civil Service Minutes
9. Community Development Advisory Commission Minutes
10. Historic Preservation Commission Minutes
11. Library Board of Trustees Update
12. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes
13. Resilient Community Advisory Commission Minutes
14. Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes
15. Zoning Board of Adjustment Minutes
16. Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of June 2, 2025
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THE CITY OF
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ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION MINUTES
DATE: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
TIME: 3:32 PM
LOCATION: Multicultural Family Center, 1157 Central Ave., Dubuque, IA 52001
Regular Meeting
Commissioners Present: David BARBA; Gail CHAVENELLE; Doug DONALD; Nicholas
HALDER (chair); Aaron HEFEL; Shirley DAVIS-ORWOLL
Commissioners Absent:
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 3:32 PM.
Roll Call & Review of Minutes
Commission skipped roll call due to familiarity of all commissioners and no public persons
present.
BARBA motions to approve minutes from April 22, 2025, with revisions, seconded by
DONALD. Vote: Unanimously affirmed. Motion carries.
Officer and Committee Appointments
Commission will wait to appoint roles until the July commission meeting when new
commissioners have been appointed by City Council.
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Status Reports from Staff
SPURLING reports for Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs;
Operating Support Grant is in the final review stage, commission will receive the
recommendations of grant reviewers at next commission meeting.
Art on the River committee has met and began the planning of this years opening ceremony,
hosted August 1st at the Grand River Center.
Updates From Master Plan Working Groups
None
Old Business — Proposed Arts & Culture Advisory Commission Ordinance Changes
Discussion took place regarding the commission's understanding of the newly proposed
ordinance changes for the Arts & Culture Advisory Commission.
CHAVENELLE motions to approve, HEFEL seconds.
Vote: Unanimously affirmed. Motion carries.
Commission Strategic Plan Goals — Reporting and Discussion
None
New Business
None
Public Comment/Correspondence
None
Events and Engagement Reporting from Commissioners
DONALD advised of Fly -By -Night Productions, "The Glass Menagerie". Shows beginning June
6t" at Five Flags Center.
DONALD also advises of recent Twain impersonation at Dubuque Area event.
CHAVENELLE advises of First Fridays occurring next Friday, June 6tn
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HALDER advises of Footloose performances beginning June 20' at Grand Opera House
HEFEL advises of live music at the lift on Wednesday, May 28'
Adjournment motioned by DAVIS-ORWOLL seconded by BARBA at 4:39 PM.
Next Regular Meeting: June 24, 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 June 24, 2025
Witnessed By 11')z'o� r'a'�'4z (signature)
Nick Halder (printed)
Chair (officer position)
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