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Meeting Minutes
Monday, July 25, 2022, 6:30 p.m.
Rec Center Conference Room
Present: Bosak, Duggan, Gilligan, Kent, Mang, Sercu, Spence,
C. Spurling, D. Spurling, P. Valentine and J. Valentine
Absent: Karczewski, Moore, VanDeven
Staff: Keppen
Guests: No guests
Motion 7-25-1 made by P. Valentine and seconded by Kent to approve the
Minutes of the meeting held on June 26, 2022. Approved. Received and filed.
Treasurer’s Report: Report given by Keppen..
Motion 7-25-2 made by D. Spurling, seconded by J. Valentine to receive and file.
Approved.
Visiting Artist Series in Fine Arts Gallery/City Hall Gallery
Bosak/Moore/Mang – Gallery: Bosak reported July Gallery artist was a no show
and could not be contacted. The Gallery remained empty for the month. The
August artist, Vasu Tolia, has reduced the prices of her paintings since the
Commission suspended commissions for the remainder of the year. Spence,
Karczewski, VanDeven’s son, D. Spurling and Bosak signed up to exhibit in
September. No reception planned at this time. Installation September 1 from 5:00
to 8:00. Petersmark, Perrish and Fisher invited to participate. Bosak to measure
sign stands and Keppen will have the Marketing Department prepare signs each
month for the Gallery and City Hall artist information. Plastic letters will no longer
be used.
P. Valentine - City Hall: John Lange continuing to exhibit in City Hall due to death
of planned artist. Mieriel Ripley to exhibit also.
Fine Arts Exhibition – Karczewski: Absent. Duggan reported Marianne
Wilkenson had sent an email withdrawing as juror for the Exhibition. Robert
Maniscala contacted as replacement. Process discussion followed.
Motion 7-25-3 made by P. Valentine, seconded by J. Valentine to accept Robert
Maniscala as juror. Approved.
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July 25, 2022
MFTH – Duggan: Three concerts held so far. Heat probably caused smaller crowd
at last concert. Medical event occurred. Emergency plan discussed. Kepper will
share concert location and dates with the Fire Department. Pool staff also trained
for emergencies. Commissioners should be identified at each concert to be
responsible for contacting 911, pool staff. Location of the band shell was
discussed. Keppen advised they had looked into it and no change made due to
electricity and other issues.
Scholarships - C. Spurling: One student’s payment still outstanding.
School Incentives - P. Valentine: No activity.
Grants – Mang: Instrument committee to meet and bring back suggestions for
new installations. Quarterly concerts suggested. Need Grant Watch subscription
renewed.
Motion 7-25-4 made by D. Spurling, seconded by Gilligan to renew the Grant
Watch subscription for one year at the current price. Approved.
Facebook - D. Spurling: VanDeven to meet with Spurling and take over
responsibility for social media.
New / Ongoing Business
Musical Instruments – Updated above.
Zonjic Concert – Bosak: Final report shows shortfall of $1245. Zonjic suggested
ticket price of $35.
Kids Concerts – C. Spurling: Spence and C. Spurling managing craft projects.
Face painter popular and does something different each week. C. Spurling
unavailable month of August. Spence will help and Keppen has volunteers lined
up also. Question asked if donations can be asked for at events.
Home School – Duggan will make contact.
Voicemail – Keppen advised the Commissioners need process to answer
voicemails. Parks and Rec would like two people assigned. Keppen sending out
instructions. Davis to discuss further at August meeting.
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Other: Spence reported she had replied to Budzinski email requesting basic
information on the activities of the Arts Commission. Keppen advised the Minutes
are available online.
Motion 7-25-22-5 made by J. Valentine, seconded by Gilligan to adjourn at 8:00.
Approved.
Respectfully submitted
as Secretary,
Virginia Bosak
7-26-22
2022 Meetings and events – General Meetings to be held at the Rec Center at
6:30 p.m. Dates: January 24, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27,
July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24, November 28, December 12. *Due
to Covid-19 meetings may be changed to ZOOM meetings on these dates and
times. Zonjic concert May 7. Children’s Concerts 6:30 Tuesdays July 5-August
16. Music from the Heart 7:00 pm Thursdays July 7 – September 1. Shakespeare
in the Park: July 29, 30 and 31.