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v? CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED A2TS COMIVIISSION 1VIINUTES OF FEBIZUAR4' 17, 2016 ROLL CALL The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. in Council's Caucus Room. Present: Bill Brake, Jeff Campbell, JoAnn DePolo, Stephanie Procter, Laura Simna, Lauren Suter, Sue Collander, Jackie Anderson Absent: Annie Kilbane, Cailey Bement Staff: Planning & Development Director Kim Wenger, Planner James Aspery REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MIloTUTES Jeff movecl, seconded by Jackie, to approve the Arts Commission minutes of Januaa-y 20, 2015 which passed unaniuYOUSIy. OLD BUSINESS Mayor's Art Show,lVIarch 30 JoAnn led discussion of updates, suggesting that background music is not as important as visual arts after Laura said she has been unable to reach NOHS staff to book a student ensemble. Kim confirmed that Polaris Pastry Arts Program will provide pastries, and stated that the Commission is responsible for providing beverages, cheese and crackers. It was decided that James and Kim will act as the points of contact to gather artist info (nametags, cards, etc.). Lauren agreed to design graphics. Members were reminded that the next Commission meeting date will be the show. JoAnn suggested that the cut-off date for artist info should be Wed. March 16, and that the artwork should also be dropped off before Spring Break. Kim and JoAnn suggested that further clarification of hanging equipment might be needed, to avoid issues when they are hung. Jackie, Lauren, JoAnn, Stephanie, Kim and James agreed to help hang artwork on Thursday the 24ffi- James or Kim will send email reminder with the start time. It was also recommended that there should be a"welcoming group" to greet guests as they enter the show. Kim stated that floral arrangements can be purchased by the Commission this year. Invitations to Council and school officials will be mailed by James, he will explore ways to make them more visually-appealing than City stationery. Spring Art Gallery, May 2-27 James informed the group that he has received 1 submission so far. JoAnn said she has approximately 3 artists lined up for the March 11 deadline, and that they always come in last- minute. Sue said she has approximately 10 artists lined up to submit before deadline. Earth Fair, Anri124 The event date will be Apri124"' from 1:00-4:OOPM at the cabin, senior center and park. Next committee meeting is February 22nd at 11:OOAM at the cabin. Jackie has tentatively booked Island Jeff Cavallo as a steel drum entertainer, James will handle invoicing. Oxcart Food Pantry confirmed their attendance, and advised Jackie that a paper goods donation drive would be more useful than a typical canned good drive. Bill mentioned that everyone should think "outside of