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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED A12TS COlVIMISSION MINUTES OF OCTOBER 16, 2013 ROLL CALL Chairman Brake called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. in Council's Caucus Room. Present: Bill Brake, JoAnn DePolo, Brad Doane, Lauren Suter, Coletta Strippy, David Wahl, Annie Kilbane, Nicole McClain Absent: Lisa Graff Staff: Planning & Development Director Kim Wenger, Clerk of Commissions Donna Rote REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Mr. Doane moved, seconded by Mr. Wahl, to approve the September 18, 2013 minutes, which passed 7-0. COMMUNITY NETWORKS Members welcomed Executive Director Karen Gahl-Mills of Cuyahoga Arts and Culture. Ms. Gahl-Mills said CAC's mission is to strengthen the cammunity by investing public funds in arts and culture. The cigarette tax passed in 2006 and provides roughly $15 million a year which is dedicated to arts and cultural pursuits throughout the county. CAC has provided funds to over 2,000 arts and cultural grours to date. To be eligible, applicants must be a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and submit an application which demonstrates arts and or cultural enrichment. They encourage groups they meet to spread the word that they are available to assist those seeking assistance in areas including dance, nature and science, visual media, community education, fairs and festivals, music, history and theater. Ms. Wengei asked if the city could sponsor or work with a non-profit group to seek funding and Ms. Gahl-Mills said the non-profit would have to take the lead role and could not simply be a financial sponsor. She asked if the commission was aware of any groups in the area which could benefit from their organization and Ms. Wenger said the commission was working to reach out to groups in the area and the Commission could share the information. OLD BUSINESS Holiday Tree Lightin? Ms. Strippy said the tree lighting event was booked at Springvale for December 2 starting at 6:30pm. Springvale owns tvio 6 foot trees and would welcome any tree donations. Baker's Square will provide desserts for the event. The City will purchase tablecloths, beverages, containers for water, etc. Entertainment will include Santa, Olmsted Performing Arts dance group, the Chestnut Orange and Black music group, North Olmsted Middle School brass group and St. Brendon's sign language group. A child has been chosen to light the trees. Ms. Wenger said she is in contact with the Sears's manager to see if they could donate a 12 foot feature tree. Two community groups were approached about decorating the existing trees in a manner which