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Minutes
ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS ADVISORY COMMISSION
January 26, 2016
Lacy board Room, Carnegie Stout Public pibrary
The meeting was called to order by Marina O'Rourke at 4:37 p.m. following staff
assurance of compliance with the Iowa Open Meeting Law. j
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Commissioners present: Katherine Kluseman, Marina O'Rourke, Sue Riedel, Ellen
Henkels, Jessica Teckemeyer and Matthew Gregory
Staff present: Debra Alleyne
APPROVAL OF MINUTES of December 15th 2015 Henkels made a motion, second by
Kluseman to receive and file the minutes. Motion carried 5-0. '
NEW BUSINESS
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1. Update on proposed grant changes to City Council
The commission reiterated the date February 1 st as the date the budget would
be proposed at City council and the date in which the recommended changes to
the grants would be presented. Alleyne addressed the commission's changes
and indicated that she hopes to see even more changes in the future
2. Art on the River Update
The commission was curious to learn of the status of the Art on the River
Committee as they have not been convened since preparation for Art on the
River 2015. Alleyne began to recount the developments of the meeting which
included getting to know more about how the committee generally
communicated, met, their perceived duties and ways in which they would
contribute and collaborate to make Art on the River a success. Henkels eagerly
disclosed that the committee was thinking of featuring a famous and famously
contended piece of sculpture in Dubuque called Continuum. Alleyne reiterated to
the commission that the committee will be considerate, cautious and take the
appropriate steps to acquire permission to borrow the piece. The committee
intends only to display the piece for a one year residency as the feature for Art
on the River.
3. Update on Budget for Arts Programs
Kluseman, Riedel, and O'Rourke all recommended that as many commissioners
as were available should attend the Economic Development's budget
presentation on February 17, at 6:30 pm to show support for the budget asks.
Kluseman reminded the commission that with the changes in the City Council j
may affect the acceptance of the budget asks. She viewed it as an opportunity to
inform the council's newest members about the commission's agenda, programs
and the positive outcomes that result. Riedel stressed that we should support
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and follow through with the outcomes of the master plan particularly after the
investment of the Economic Development Department.
4. Non-Agenda items
• Kluseman stressed that the commission must be flexible and prepared to
review and amend its timeline in the months following the release of the
master plan to accommodate for its implementation.
• Teckemeyer indicated that the commission was keen to see the drafts
coming from the consultants and to assist where necessary.
• Newest commissioner, Gregory was curious about the Arts budget and
the allotment for independent projects spearheaded by the commission.
He questioned the extent to which the commission was fulfilling its charter
and passionately requested that we set aside more time per session do
brainstorm new and different ways to increase the reach of arts in all the
communities in Dubuque. O'Rourke recommended including any such
topics on the agenda for discussion in future. Kluseman reminded the
commission of its function as advocates.
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ITEMS FROM COMMISION
Kluseman invited the commission to participate in a Fly by Night event on Feburary1 st
and Riedel informed up of the upcoming premiere of the Bell Towers comedy Sex
please we're 60! Henkels informed the committee about her absence for the next
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT— Kluseman made a motion to adjourn, second by Henkels. Meeting
adjourned at 5:37 p.m.
This notice is given pursuant to Chapter 21, Code of Iowa and applicable local regulations of the City of Dubuque.
Persons with limited English proficiency or vision, hearing or speech impairments needing special assistance should
contact the City Manager's Office at 589-4110 or(563)589-4230 for TDD.
Respectfully submitted:
Debra Alleyne
Arts and Cultural Affairs Coordinator
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