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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 2019 ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. in Council's Caucus Room. Present: Stephanie Procter, Sue Collander, Suzie Patton, Laura Simna, Janelle Zauner-Hoffart, Wilma Kepperley, Jackie Chavez -Anderson, Annie Kilbane, Leah Rogalski-Davis, Keith Behrendt Staff. Planning Director Kim Lieber, Administrative Assistant Nicole Rambo -Ackerman REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES Janelle moved, seconded by Stephanie, to approve the meeting minutes of November 20, 2019, motion passed unanimously. REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES North Olmsted Noel Kim mentioned that the NOHS Eaglets are interested in participating in the event next year which may be a good change of pace from the Arlene Cassara Dance Studio performance. Leah thought the dancing was good but is concerned about the event becoming stale if some elements are not changed. More chairs needed to be added before the event started but the dancers and their families did not seem to stay for the event. The face painter brought a friend to help which helped keep the line down. Kim thought the Eagles Nest Theater performance may have been better inside since there weren't many people outside to watch them. The Eagles Nest Theater students made excellent elves to help with the line for Santa and were interacting well with the children. Special Edition did a great job despite the wind blowing the smoke from the bonfire in their direction. Discussion about how to deal with the bonfire in the future, potentially use burn barrels or move Special Edition inside. The face painter should have filled out a vendor application since they were selling merchandise which should be clarified next year. Danimal Clown got great reviews and had seasonal balloon options to choose from. The magician did a great job but needs to wear clothes to stand out from the crowd. Keith helped out greatly by setting the sound equipment up and running the stage in the Cabin. Pierogi Pantry did well and Sauced did slightly better than the year before. Crooked Kettle did not have many sales but they need to stay outside. Homemade by Hannah sold out and Chocolate Harmony and the Athletic Boosters did well. Nicole pointed out that the Pierogi Pantry was very difficult to get paperwork from and showed up three hours before the event since they had the time wrong. Discussion about enforcing the vendor application deadline in the future. Leah wants to make sure the event does not get stale and that elements are changing to keep people interested in coming back. Kim said Parks and Rec will not continue to host Santa Skate and this may be a good opportunity to partner with them for Noel to help rejuvenate events by combining resources. Discussion about changing the event to Saturday instead of Sunday so it does not conflict with the Cleveland Browns games.