HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - April 3, 2023, COTA Meeting MinutesMinutes
COMMISSION ON THE ARTS
Council Chambers, City Hall
Monday, April 3, 2023
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Nancy Gebhart. Members present
were Dave Detlefs, Jaime Reyes, Sarah Story, and Steve Kawaler.
Introductions
The Commissioners introduced themselves.
Selection of COTA Chair for 2023-2024
It was moved by Jaime, seconded by Steven, for Nancy to continue as chair for the next year.
Motion carried unanimously.
Public Forum
No one was present for public forum.
Approval of the February 6, 2023 Minutes
It was moved by Dave, seconded by Jaime, to approve the minutes of February 6, 2023. Motion
carried unanimously.
Fall 2023 Special Project Grant Workshop
Brian reviewed the special project grant criteria and application process.
Discussion of Not-for-Profit Eligibility for COTA Funding
The Commission discussed the value of diversifying the pool of potential applicants for
COTA funding by reducing barriers to the funding. Nancy moved, Steven seconded to
request that staff modify COTA funding eligibility and application documents to allow the
eligibility to be broadened to include not-for-profit entities, by clarifying that for-profits
are the main entity excluded from funding. Motion carried unanimously.
Adjourn
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 5:35
p.m.