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<br />CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED <br />ARTS COMMISSION <br />MINUTES OF JANUARY 21, 2015 <br />ROLL CALL <br />Vice Chair Suter called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. in Council's Caucus Room. <br />Present: Lauren Suter, Sue Collander, Stephanie Procter, David Wahl, Jeff Campbell, Laura <br />Simna, JoAnn DePolo, Cailey Brake <br />Absent: Bill Brake, Nicole McClain, Annie Kilbane <br />Staff: Planning & Development Director Kim Wenger <br />REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES <br />Minutes were provided with the agenda. <br />Mr. Wahl moved, seconded by Ms. DePolo, to approve the minutes of November 19, 2014 <br />which was approved unanimously. <br />Mr. Campbell moved, seconded by Ms. Suter, to approve the minutes of December 17, 2014 <br />which was approved unanimously. <br />OLD BUSINESS <br />Holidav Market & Tree Lightin? <br />Group consensus was that the 2014 event was vastly improved over past years and offered a <br />much better experience to the community. Suggestions for improvements included nametags for <br />commission members/staff and better communication (verbal, interior and exterior signage) with <br />guests. Corrimunication between commission members and staff regarding tasks and areas of <br />responsibility can also be improved. Both crafts and hot chocolate ran out. Stephanie suggested <br />limiting craft vendors to smaller/less expensive handmade items only to encourage on site sales. <br />In terms of lighting, more midway lighting should be considered and more timers need to be <br />procured so all lights can shine through the season. Possibly a bigger lighting element along <br />Lorain could aitract attention. The wish switch was a highlight, but Santa's entrance was <br />underwhelming, much more fanfare is required. <br />New Year's Eve Bicentennial Bash <br />About 110 people attended the Bicentennial Bash. While it was not a profit maker, the event was <br />well done and enjoyable for all who attended. <br />Financial Reuort <br />Kim said Bill and Finance Director Copfer are assisting with putting together the budget. She <br />needs budget requests for BiKEcentennial, the Arts Showcase, the historical tour and Tree <br />Lighting. Other event budgets should be verified with teams planning the event. Fundraising <br />continues to bring in small donations and offers of donated merchandise for events.