Minutes_Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission 06.24.25Copyrighted
August 18, 2025
City of Dubuque CONSENT ITEMS # 1.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council Proceedings of August 4, 2025; Airport
Commission of April 22, May 27, and June 24, 2025; Arts and
Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission of June 24, 2025; Civil
Service Commisison of June 11, 2025; Housing Commission
of April 1, 2025; Resilient Community Advisory Commission
of June 5, 2025; Zoning Advisory Commission of July 2,
2025; Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of
July 7, July 14, and July 21, 2025.
SUGGUESTED Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 8 4 25 City Council Minutes
2. Airport Commission Minutes of April 22 2025 (1)
3. Airport Commission Minutes of May 27 2025
4. Airport Commission Minutes of June 24 2025 (1)
5. Arts and Cultural Affairs Minutes
6. Civil Service Minutes
7. Resilient Community Advisory Commission Minutes
8. Zoning Advisory Commission Minutes
9. Proof of Publication for 7.14.25 City Council Meeting
10. Proof of Publication for 7.7.25 City Council Meeting
11. Proof of Publication for 7.21.25 City Council Meeting
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THE CITY OF
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2007-2012.2013
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ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES
Tuesday, June 24, 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:
Staff Present: Bonnie SPURLING (Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager)
Public Present: Jenni Peterson -Brant
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 3:43 PM.
2. Roll Call
Roll call was skipped due to no public being present at the start of the meeting.
3. Review and Approve Minutes from May 27, 2025.
DAVIS-ORWOLL motions to accept minutes with corrections, BARBA seconds.
No further discussion. Vote unanimously passed.
4. Status Reports from Staff for Review and Acceptance
SPURLING reported that the proposed Commission ordinance changes are still
with the City's legal department for review.
SPURLING shared that plans for the Art on the River opening reception on
August 1, 2025, are progressing. The committee is continuing to meet to
solidify everything ahead of the reception.
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5. Updates from Master Plan Working Groups
Nothing new to report currently.
6. Old Business
a. Commission Strategic Plan Goals- Reporting and Discussion
Nothing new to report currently.
7. New Business
a. FY'26 Grant Funding Recommendations
SPURLING presented the scoring and funding recommendations for the
Operating Support and Special Projects Grant Programs. The Operating
Support Grant had twenty eligible organizations, with operating expenses
ranging from $20,607 to $1.93 million, applying for this year's funding cycle,
collectively requesting $331,244 in support. The Special Projects Grant
Program received 12 eligible applications collectively requesting $80,050.
Discussion continued between the Commissioners about the two funding
options that were presented for each grant program.
CHAVENELLE motions to recommend Option B for the FY'26 Operating
Support Grant Program and roll over the remaining funds of $122.84 to FY'27,
DAVIS-ORWOLL seconds. No further discussion. Vote unanimously passed.
DONALD motions to recommend Option B for the FY'26 Special Projects Grant
Program, HEFEL seconds. No further discussion. Vote unanimously passed.
The Commissioners express their appreciation to the review panels and staff
members for their work in helping make these recommendations.
8. Events and Engagement Reporting from Commissioners
Commissioners shared upcoming events that they will be participating in,
including Gail CHAVENELLE at the Galena Center for the Arts on June 18, and
events at The Lift and Grand Opera House.
9. Public Comment
Jenni Peterson -Brant shared an update about the Dubuque County Fine Arts
Society and their new partner organizations. She also provided details about
DubuqueFest which will take place August 2 and 3 at Washington Park.
10.Adjourn
Adjournment motioned by DAVIS-ORWOLL seconded by HEFEL at 4:48 PM.
Next meeting(s): Regular Meeting — July 29, 2025.
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Respectfully submitted:
Bonnie Spurling
Arts & Cultural Affairs Manager, City of Dubuque
These minutes were passed and approved on July 29 , 2025
Witnessed By /a&/�) (signature)
Nick Halder (printed)
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