Minutes_Arts Commission 9 22 09MINUTES
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Board Room, Carnegie Stout Public Library
360 W. 11th Street, Dubuque, Iowa
Meeting was called to order at 4:34 p.m. following staff assurance of
compliance with the Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners present: Paul Hemmer, Ellen Henkels, Paul Kohl, Sue Riedel,
Geri Shafer. Julie Steffen was out of town and Louise Kames was unable to
attend. Staff Present: Jerelyn O'Connor.
Approval of Minutes of August 25, 2009. Motion by .Henkels, second by
Hemmer to approve as amended. Motion carried 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Strategic Plan Update
Chair Shafer led the discussion on the Strategic Plan. Goal #1: Advocate for
increased arts funding from the City and other funders. Increasing funding
levels from the City is the commission's top goal. Paul Hemmer indicated that
he's had preliminary discussions with Dubuque 365 about creating an electronic
and print media campaign to showcase the arts but is waiting for a response from
Bryce Parks. Ellen Henkels offered to write a "My View" article on the
importance of the arts for the Telegraph Herald. It was agreed that the action
step of "create aPercent-for-Art program" needs further research before
proceeding.
Goal #2: Provide more ways to bring Dubuque's Arts community together.
One of the action steps was for the commission to present annual or bi-annual
listening sessions with grantees and other constituents. Commission decided to
host a listening session this winter, perhaps in lieu of the January meeting. A
major item for discsusion will be advocacy of the arts and discussion of the roles
for the Commission, Dubuque Arts Council, Dubuque County Fine Arts Society,
Dubuque Cultural Alliance, etc. It was also suggested to invite the Convention
and Visitors Bureau to this session.
2. FY 2011 Operating Budget
At last month's meeting, the commission decided to request increased funding
for the arts and culture operating support program. There was discussion on
whether to request a flat amount, a set percentage increase, or an incremental
increase to be phased in over a number of years. Geri Shafer and Paul Kohl
both favored a more long range approach. Paul Hemmer suggested requesting
a 10% increase this year. Geri Shafer suggested tabling this discussion since
two commissioners are not present at this meeting and she wants their input.
3. Arts and Humanities Month Update
Paul Hemmer played the radio PSAs that have been recorded for arts and
humanities month. Geri updated commission on the articles for Juliens Journal
and 365 INK and the city council proclamation. Paul Kohl assembled statements
from area artists on what inspired them to' become involved in their art and. that
information is now on the city's website. The Dubuque Cultural Alliance
reception is Friday, October 23.
ITEMS FROM THE COMMISSION:
INFORMATION SHARING:
The Public Art Network Meeting is November 12-13 in Des Moines.
Commissioners were provided copies of the agenda.
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC:
ADJOURNMENT
The next Commission meeting is scheduled for October 24 and will begin at 4:30
p.m. Motion by Riedel and second by Hemmer to adjourn the meeting at 5:55
p.m. Motion carried 5-0.
Re ectfully submitted,
J~relyn O'Connor
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