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<br />CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED <br />ARTS COMMISSION <br />MINUTES OF MARCH 15, 2017 <br />6:30PM <br />ROLL CALL <br />The meeting was called to order at 6:32 p.m. in Council's Caucus Room. <br />Present: Jackie Anderson, Laura Simna, JoAnn DePolo, Stephanie Procter, Sue Collander, Leah <br />Rogalski Davis, Lauren Suter <br />Absent: Annie Kilbane <br />Staff: Director of Planning and Development Kim Wenger, Planner James Aspery <br />REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES <br />Jackie moved to approve the Arts Commission minutes of January 18, 2017, seconded by Leah. <br />Motion passed unanimously. <br />OLD BUSINESS <br />Partnership Discussion Updates <br />The group discussed their impressions of the guest speakers that attended the February meeting. <br />It was agreed that the NOCS School Garden project is an intriguing idea, but will require more <br />administrative refinement from the organizers before the Arts Commission becomes further <br />involved. It was confirmed that they will still be attending Earth Fair in April. Regarding the <br />West Side Flea partnership discussion, the group expressed excitement at the possibility of <br />hosting a table at their suminer markets. Signage will need to be monitored to ensure it isn't <br />removed. James will get in touch with the organizers to coordinate online promotion ahead of the <br />June 24 market. <br />Frostville Farmers' Market Craft <br />Lauren and Leah shared a summary of the craft event at the March 11 Frostville Farmers' <br />Market. The bookmark craft was a fun, impactful event that appealed mainly to kids. Based on <br />this feedback, the group agreed that the Commission will host an all-ages activity table at more <br />Frostville markets in the summer. <br />NEW BUSINESS <br />2017 Work Plan Discussion <br />Mayor's Art Show -April 4 <br />James informed the group that the event is going ahead according to schedule. Commission help <br />will be needed on Monday, March 27 at 10:00 a.m. to hang artwork. Commission members are <br />encouraged to attend the entire length of the open house from 7:00-8:00 p.m., but attendance is <br />not required for Council recognition afterwards. Kim suggested that as Old Town is renovated in <br />upcoming years, the Commission should look into utilizing that space for a more elaborate <br />opening reception event. <br />Earth Fair - April 23