HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020-01-15 minutesCity of Jefferson Cultural Arts Commission Minutes
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
The Linc Room 205
1299 Lafayette Street
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT ATTENDANCE RECORD
Natalie Eickhoff 1 of 1
Emily Fretwell 1 of 1
Katy Lacy 1 of 1
Liz Minton 1 of 1
Holly Stitt 1 of 1
Mitchell Woodrum 1 of 1
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT
Jim Coleman 0 of 1
Heidi Lucas 0 of 1
Lori Simms 0 of 1
CITY COUNCIL PRESENT
Ken Hussey
STAFF PRESENT
Amy Schroeder, Parks and Recreation
Leann Porrello, Cultural Arts Specialist
Call to Order:
Meeting was called to order at 12:16 pm by Chair Katy Lacy.
Approval of Agenda:
Emily moved and Mitchell seconded approval of the agenda. Motion carried on a voice vote,
with all voting in favor.
Approval of Minutes:
Emily moved and Mitchell seconded approval of the September 18 minutes as published.
Motion carried on a voice vote with all voting in favor.
Financial Report:
Amy reported that staff plan to use this year’s $500 budget to purchase mural supplies.
New Business:
Leann provided an update on the Missouri Arts Council grant application for Community Park
sculpture series. Her next steps include inviting selection committee members and sending out
a call to artists.
Old Business:
Portable mural stands have been built and are ready to use. Leann will provide details at the
February meeting.
The next Porchfest is scheduled for May 3 on Capitol Ave. Event organizers will start reaching
out to residents for participation.
Other Business:
Emily moved and Natalie seconded to appoint Holly as the new Cultural Arts Commission Chair.
Holly moved and Emily seconded to appoint Natalie as the new vice-chair. Both motions carried
with all voting in favor. Appointment for secretary will be discussed at the February meeting.
This year’s meeting dates will be scheduled for the third Wednesday of each month. Holly
requested that members submit goals for next year’s budget that can be discussed at the
February meeting.
Councilman Hussey will reach out to the law department to request an amendment to City Code
that changes the composition of the commission from eleven members to nine members.
Adjourn:
Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 19, at 12:00 pm. Katy adjourned the
meeting at 12:58 pm.