Minutes Arts & Cult. Affairs 2 22 05
MINUTES
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY
COMMISSION
REGULAR SESSION
Tuesday, February 22, 2005, 4:30 p.m.
Board Room, Carnegie Stout Public Library
360 W. 11th Street, Dubuque, Iowa
Meeting was called to order at 4:35 p.m. following staff assurance of compliance
with the Iowa Open Meeting Law.
Commissioners Present: Rebecca Fabricius, William Intriligator, Jane
Kenworthy, Paul Kohl, Amy Link, Susan Riedel, Mark Wahlert.
Staff Present: Jerelyn O'Connor, Kevin Firnstahl
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
February 8 Special Session Minutes. Motion to Approve (Intriligator), Second
(Link). Motion passed unanimously.
Approval of Minutes will appear as the first item on subsequent meeting
agendas.
NEW BUSINESS
Downtown Dubuque Cultural Corridor - Dan Lobianco, Dubuque Main Street.,
Ltd.: Dan began his PowerPoint presentation by noting that Dubuque is one of
eight official cultural districts recently designated throughout the state. A Fact
Sheet was distributed that described what a cultural district is and described the
following points: Cultural districts boost revitalization, What kinds of facilities are
located in a cultural and entertainment district? What goals can cultural and
entertainment districts help a community achieve? What activities might be
offered in a Cultural and Entertainment District? What activities might be offered
in a C&E District: Important Considerations for Cultural District Development and
Management. Dan's presentation noted potential advantages to Dubuque's
Cultural Corridor in terms of tax credits, grant opportunities, and enhanced
tourism. Examples were shown of the impact on interior and exterior commercial
restoration, live/work space for artists, outstanding beautification projects, and
the expansion of events. Dan also expressed DMSL's concerns in being the
facilitating agency in terms of budget, staff, compiling and reporting information,
ADA requirements. An organizational chart of the Dubuque Downtown Cultural
Corridor was distributed. Dubuque Main Street, Ltd. will be moving soon into the
1000 block of Main Street. Dan felt that the role of the Commission was one of
staying focused on its cultural role to aid in economic development and cultural
education. DMSL will report to the Commission annually.
Old Business:
In light of some inquiries, the Commission discussed some of the language in the
2005 Arts Grant Application. It was agreed that eligible applicants include those
being a 501 (c)3, showing evidence of application for, or partnering with a
501 (c)3. Eligible applicant organization's mission must be consistent with
furthering the arts and culture goals of the City. It was also suggested that
wording in future application materials be changed to indicate eligible applicant
organizations be from within the City of Dubuque to prevent any confusion with
City of Dubuque government.
The Commission further agreed to recommend partial funding of projects should
negotiations with applicants indicate a project can still take place with reduced
funding.
New Business:
Discussion points for March 22, 2005 meeting:
Special meeting to review applications
Jerelyn O'Connor should distribute applications immediately following the
April 1 deadline and mix the order within the Commissioners' packets.
Items from the Commission
The City Council will vote on final acceptance of the FY 2006 Budget on March 8.
Jane Kenworthy noted that Commissioners should attend, if possible, to show
support. Written correspondence is due to the City Clerk by noon on the
Wednesday prior to the City Council meeting.
Adjournment:
Motion (Wahlert), Second (Riedel), passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at
6:15 p.m.
Next Meeting: 4:30 p.m., March 22, 2005, Library Board Room
These minutes passed, approved and
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City Council:
City Manager:
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CUltural and Entertainment Districts
Fact Sheet
A cultural district is a wef/-recognized, labeled, mixed-use, compact area of a city in which a high concentration
of cultural facHities serves as the anchor and is not larger than one (1) square mile in area. Cultural districts can be
found in communities with small populations or in urban areas with the potential for more than one cultural and
entertainment district.
More than 90 cities in the United States have planned or implemented a cultural district - positioning the arts and
culture as the center of revitalization efforts. The impact of cultural districts is measurable. The arts and ares with
historic structures attract residents and tourists who also support adjacent businesses such as restaurants, lodging,
retail and entertainment. The presence of the arts and cultural. opportunities enhances property values, the
profttabHity of su"ounding businesses and the tax base of the region. These districts attract a diverse and wel/-
educated workforce - a key incentive for new and relocating businesses. And these districts contribute to the
creativity and innovation of a community.
~ ~ultural districts boost revitalization
In many ways:
Beautify and animate cities and Complement adjacent business
towns Enhance property values
Provide employment Expand the tax base
Attract residents and tourists Attract well-educated
to the area employees
rr.:;:jI What kinds of facilities are located
l!:::!U in a cultural and entertainment district?
Music or media production
studios
Dance studios
Learning centers, high schools or
colleges for the arts
Libraries
Arboretums and gardens
rr.:;:jI What goals can cultural and entertainment
l!:::!U districts help a community achieve?
Historic structures
Performance spaces
Museums
Galleries
Artist studios
Arts-related retail shops
Revitalize a particular area of the city.
Offer evening activities, extending hours
during which the area is in use.
Make an area safe and attractive.
Promote and market cultural activities for
residents and tourists.
Attract facilities for arts and cultural
organizations and their activities.
rr.:;:jI What activities might be offered
l!:::!.lI in a Cultural and Entertainment District?
Contribute to a creative,
innovate environment
Stimulate small business
development
Ethnic enterprises
Graphic design studios
Architectural firms
Retail business such as wine
stores, bakeries, gourmet
food stores
Restaurants, clubs
Expand employment opportunities and
housing for artists and cultural workers.
Connect the arts and culture more intimately
with community development.
Increase understanding of different cultures.
Strengthens ties between different cultures
and ethnicities.
Expands and supports small business locations.
Arts classes and educational
offerings.
Arts creation and rehearsal
Arts related street vendors
Art and museum sales
Exhibitions
Festivals and fairs
Film/media screenings
Gallerys hops
How to classes (cooking, stain-
glass making)
Demonstration::; (artists at wort<)
rr,:;]l Important Considerations for Cultural District
I.!::::Y.I Development and Management
Literary readings
Performing arts events
Public art
Each cultural district is unique and should reflect the specific cultural, social, and economic needs of its area.
Planning for a cultural district should be part of wider cultural planning for the community at large.
Activities in Cultural Districts should be comfortably accessible to all people.
Cultural district management requires careful coordination among diverse groups. Cultural districts must be part
of a package of many strategies to revitalize a community.
Must be welcoming to all people.
Must have appropriate signage and marketing.
Must have dedicated management resources (staff, board and budget).
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