Minutes_Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission 6.22.21Copyrighted
August 2, 2021
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 1.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Minutes and Reports Submitted
SUMMARY: City Council proceedings of 7/19; Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory
Commission of 6/22 and 7/13; Five Flags Civic Center Advisory
Commission of 5/3; Historic Preservation Commission of 6/17 and 7/15;
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of 7/6.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
City Council Proceedings of 7/19/21 Supporting Documentation
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of 6/22/21 Supporting Documentation
Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission of 7/13/21 Supporting Documentation
Five Flags Civic Center Commission Minutes of 5/3/21 Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 6/17/21 Supporting Documentation
Historic Preservation Commission Minutes of 7/15/21 Supporting Documentation
Proof of Publication for City Council Proceedings of Supporting Documentation
7/6/21
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2007-2012.2013
2017*2019
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION
MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING
DATE: Tuesday, June 22, 2021
TIME: 3:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Majestic Room, Five Flags Civic Center, 450 Main St., Dubuque, IA 52001
(virtual attendance offered via GoToMeeting)
Regular Meeting
Commissioners Present: Nicholas Haider, Ryan Decker, Gina Siegert, Tyler Daugherty
(attending virtually), Paula Neuhaus, Ali Levasseur, Susan Riedel (arrived 3:36 PM)
Staff Present: Jennifer Petersen -Brant, Arts & Cultural Affairs Coordinator
Public Present: Tom Robbins of UD Heritage Center, Jean Tucker of Dubuque Symphony
The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Levasseur at 3:34 PM following staff
assurance of compliance with Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Review of Minutes
Motioned to approve minutes of May 23, 2021 and June 15, 2021 meetings with corrections
by Haider, seconded by Riedel. Commissioners Haider, Decker, Siegert, Daugherty, Neuhaus,
Levasseur, Riedel voted to approve motion; Motion passed.
Reports from Master Plan Working Groups
Updates provided verbally by Staff as follows:
Accessibility, Engagement & Inclusion (AEI) - Jenni and Jason Neises have built out
action plan actively engage volunteers in efforts related to World Cafe events in support of
Dubuque Renaissance Project and monthly DEI training sessions for arts and culture
organizations. Levasseur suggested Jubecks as possible partner in World Cafe events.
Creative Economy: Focused on finalizing WeCreateDBQ logo. Group is reviewing Working
Groups strategies and identifying current community projects that aligns with those
strategies to then offer support to in -progress efforts as opposed to starting something new.
Branding & Communications: Recent meeting focused on debrief from May 27 of large
committee meeting to develop project brief for sector -wide communications campaign. Next
large committee meeting is June 29. Plan to host August in -person meeting to thank
committee members, recap input put forward, and then take next steps in putting out an
RFP.
Public Art and Capacity & Investment: On hold due to staffing capacity and lack of
volunteer leadership.
Discussion followed on how to assist Staff in working group efforts, specifically in moving
draft of Public Art Policy forward. Will be discussed more fully during Commission's
upcoming strategic planning work.
Status Reports from Staff
Creative Resiliency Grant Program: Opportunity is open and currently accepting
applications. Informational webinar held during Friday Arts & Culture check -in on June 11,
2021.
Art on the River: Review of activities planned provided and update that City Council
approved the inclusion of an 11 t" sculpture. Decker volunteered to followup with Heritage
Works on their proposed partnership. One of original recommendations not able and
alternate has been secured. Date for opening reception is Friday, August 6 from 5-7 PM.
Americans for the Arts' Arts & Economic Prosperity Study VI: City Manager concurred
with Commission's recommendation participate and use anticipated FY21 surplus to fund
$3,000 study fee. City Council approved recommendation. Staff to proceed accordingly.
Other / Intern Update: Commissioner Riedel and Staff interviewed candidates and provided
a recommendation to Economic Development Director. Recommendation awaiting Human
Resources and City Manager approval. Start date unknown at this time.
Old Business
Appointments to open Commission seats: The following applicants have been appointed
by City Council to serve on the Arts & Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission through June
30, 2024:
• Noelle Chesney — Business Professional Living or Working Outside Cultural
District
• Tom Robbins - At Large
• Paula Neuhaus (reappointed) — Business Professional Living or Working with
Cultural District.
New Commissioners will be made aware of Art Train training program being offered through
Springboard for the Arts
Strategic planning with Jan Powers: Strategic planning will take place on Tuesday,
September 7 and Monday, September 20 from 3:30-5:30 PM. Location to be determined.
Additional planning from Chair and Co -Chair needed in collaboration with Staff.
Upcoming Special Meeting for review of grant funding recommendations: Staff
requested that special meeting set for Tuesday, July 6 be moved to Tuesday, July 13 to
accommodate recruitment of volunteers for review panel. Motion by Decker, seconded by
Siegert to reschedule Grant Review Special Meeting to Tuesday, July 13, 2021.
Commissioners Halder, Decker, Siegert, Daugherty, Neuhaus, Levasseur, Riedel voted to
approve motion; Motion passed.
Other: Discussion by Commission regarding former MediaCom Arts & Culture Grant
program and prior consideration of ImOn Communications as potential partner for a new
program. ImOn contact has left role with company; new approach and continued follow up
needed.
New Business
None at this time.
Public Comment
Tom Robbins commented that he is looking forward to joining and serving on the Commission.
Current Events Reporting from Commissioners
• Rising Star Auditions for Mini -Musicals which will start second weekend inJuly
• Grand is looking forward for Brigadoon.
• Bell Tower - looking forward to "Hate Mail".
• Decker is reading scripts for Loras Players.
• DBQ Cty Fine Arts Society: Plein Air Brush Strokes on schedule for end of Sept /
beginning of October. DubuqueFest to be held Aug 7 and 8 in Washington Park.
Writers Guild book launch to be held Aug 6; may be held in Alliant Energy
Amphitheater in conjunction with Art on the River reception.
• Travel Dubuque is preparing for Field of Dreams events 2"d weekend of August with
the addition of a nationally televised JR baseball game the Friday before. Riedel was
interviewed for a pregame show documentary to be aired prior to the game Thursday,
August 12. Activities begin Wednesday, August 11 with kids activities for free and
more.
• Jenni on vacation from August 12 — 22na
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Decker, seconded by Commissioner Siegert. Meeting
adjourned at 4:26PM.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 3:30PM
Respectfully submitted:
Jenni Petersen -Brant
Arts & Cultural Affairs Coordinator, City of Dubuque
These minutes were passed and approved on 12021.
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