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CITY OF 1>10RTH OLMSTED <br />CULTURAI. ACTIVITIES COMMISSION <br />1VIEETING 1VIINUTES OF JULY 1, 2009 <br />ROLL CALL <br />Chair Yustick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. at the North Olmsted Branch Library. <br />Present: Gerald Yustick, Beverle Martindale, David Wahl, John Kepperley, Faye Curry, <br />Barbara Brown <br />REVIEW AND CORRECTION OF MINUTES <br />Commissioner Curry requests to be referred to as Mrs. Curry, as opposed to the standard Ms. <br />Curry, in the meeting minutes. Mrs. Curry said that she arrived at the meeting earlier than <br />indicated in the minutes. Mr. Kepperley moved, seconded by Ms. Martindale, to approve the <br />minutes of June 3, 2009 as corrected, which were approved, 6-0. <br />OLD BUSINESS <br />2009 Juried Arts & Crafts Festival <br />Mr. Kepperley submitted new applicants as follows: Angels in Pastels, Karen Donahue Thomas <br />Pastel Drawings; Byron Leffler, oils/ceramics; Barbara A. Brown, paintings/drawings; Debby's <br />Designs, Debra Romaniw glass and beads; Denise J. Knecht jewelry/gemstones; Denise A. <br />Donaldson, jewelry/gems; Roxy Gems, Lynda. Fisher jewelry and beads; Esperanza Threads <br />Sr., Mary E. Boyle fiber art/clothing. All applications except for Esperanza Threads were <br />unanimously approved. Although approved by majority, Mrs. Curry voted against this display, <br />stating she thought it was a bit too much for this show. This brings the number of entries up to <br />20 as of July 1. Mr. Kepperley read an email from Lisa Nemeth of North Coast Productions <br />stating that she could not attend tonight's meeting and that she had two more artist entries to be <br />juried at a later date. The High School art exhibit will be set up the week of August 3 in the <br />Frostville Barn using the display panels the Kiwanis purchased. Mr. Kepperley shared the new <br />banner locations and plans for the art festival, Frostville, Homecoming, and the Auto Mile <br />banners. <br />Concerning promotions, Mrs. Curry asked if she should continue to submit the art festival <br />information to various community news boards and area art community e-mail distribution lists <br />since Lisa Nemeth of North Coast Promotions is working on advertising. Mr. Kepperley <br />recommended that all commission members continue to do their part concerning promotions. <br />Mr. Kepperley explained sewer drainage challenges for the Stearns Coach House restrooms at <br />Frostville. Although doubtful, he hopes they will be done and open for the festival. Mr. Wah] <br />will help Mr. Kepperley install storm and sanitary drainage lines on Friday, July 3.