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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 19, 2014 ROLL CALL Chairman Brake called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. in Council's Caucus Room. Present: Bill Brake, JoAnn DePalo, Brad Doane, Lisa Graff, Lauren Suter, Coletta Strippy, David Wahl Absent: Nicole McClain, Arinie Kilbane Staff: Planning & Development Director Kim Wenger REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Minutes were provided with the agenda. Mr. Doane Ynoved, seconded by Ms. Graff, to approve the January 15,1014 minutes, which passed 6-0. OLD BUSINESS The Mavor's Art Show (Student Art Gallery): Apri12 at City Hall JoAnn reported on the Februaxy 3 meeting she had with Coletta; Kim and the high school art teachers. Coletta will handle the refreshments for the event and certificates of recognition for the student artists. Kim will handle invitations to city and school officials, a press release and announcements. She will mail the invitations by the end of the month. JoAnn will produce a postcard with the artist names when they are supplied in March. Tlie artists might provide some biographical information or writings on their art to include by their pieces. The group discussed student music and the intent to make it part of the background of the event rather than a performance. If a high school quartet is not ayailable, cds can be used for music. Bill said the group should work on developing their contacts and competencies for promotion, which can then be used to support other events. City Hall Art Gallery Two applications have been received by artists for exhibition at City Hall. The first received was Paul Collander for a two month show, the second received was Ann Meike for a one month show, both North Olmsted residents. Commission members reviewed the submissions. Kim will determine how these artists heard about the opportunity for future reference. Ms. Graff moved, seconded by Ms. Suter, to approve the applications of Paul Collander and Anne Meike, which was approved 7-0. Summer in the City: June 22, July 20, August 17 at North Olmsted Park David confirmed that Johnny Aces and the Wingmen and Meghan Zurkey are set for the June and July dates, respectively. The Commission needs to decide on th,e band for August. Kim said she has requested the Law Director to assist with a simple performance agreement for the bands. The group discussed the budget for the event in detail, including costs of bands, promotional materials and revenue from sponsorship. JoAnn DePolo Studios & Gallery will be the sole sponsor of Summer in the City. JoAnn requested to have artists from her studio paint at the