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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - COTA Agenda 04/05/2021AGENDA COMMISSION ON THE ARTS Electronic Meeting Monday, April 5, 2021 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83233228555 Or Telephone: US: 312 626 6799 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) Webinar ID: 832 3322 8555 Call to Order: 5:00 p.m. Selection of COTA Chair for April 2021 – March 2022Public ForumApproval of the February 1, 2021MinutesFall 2021 Special Project Grant WorkshopCity Council Increase in COTA Funding for FY 2021/22 Budget ($30,640 additional for total of $223,733)Potential motion to express acceptance to City Council and approve preparation of contracts with increased amounts, or express concerns and alternatives to City CouncilRequest from Story Theater Company related to Frozen, Jr. Special Project Grant (see email attached to agenda)Request from ACAC to use Annual Grant funds to supplement Spring 2021 Special Project Grant (see email attached to agenda)Small Arts Grant Program in Partnership with Public Art CommissionArts Capital Grant Allocation Update ($200,000)Upcoming Important DatesNext Meeting: May 3,2021Adjourn From: STC Treasurer <treasurer@storytheatercompany.org> Sent: Saturday, March 6, 2021 8:46 PM To: Phillips, Brian <brian.phillips@cityofames.org> Subject: Re: Fall Special Grants  Brian,  Regarding our Fall 2020 Special Grant that we received for $725 to host 67 Cinderellas/Frozen Jr, we have decided to postpone the show dates to Fall 2021 due to logistical constraints on the auditorium's attendance.  We are continuing with a show (Young Sherlock) at the Auditorium in June. Our grant was originally requested to help with the Auditorium fees.    My questions are: Can we use the $725 Fall Special Grant money for the replacement show (Young Sherlock) since it's occuring at the City Auditorium? Or, does the grant need to move with Frozen? If it needs to move with Frozen, can we have an extension on the contract to November 2021?  It is due to expire in July.  Thanks for your help. Sue Ann Peters From: Director ACAC <director@amesart.org> Sent: Friday, March 19, 2021 4:37 PM To: Phillips, Brian <brian.phillips@cityofames.org> Subject: Music on the Move [External Email] Brian, We're working on pulling together our "Music on the Move," program, which received a COTA special project grant. When we did the budget, we didn't realize how much the motorized stage was going to cost, and instead of the $1-3,000 we were thinking, it's closer to $6,500. Our attempts to have it built by volunteers also didn't pan out. So, I'm wondering, may we use our 'regular' COTA money to make this purchase? We're seeking other funding as well, but we won't know the status of that in time to make decisions. Thanks for your insight, Jen Jennifer Brockpahler Director Visit us at www.amesart.org Like us on Facebook