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COMMISSION ON THE ARTS
Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Monday, April 5, 2021
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Tom Lockhart. Members present were Deanne
Brill, Steven Kawaler, Dave Detlefs, and Nancy Gebhart. Staff member Brian Phillips was also
present.
Selection of Chair
Steven nominated Tom to be chair. Tom accepted nominations. There being no further
nominations, Tom called for a vote. Tom was unanimously selected chair.
Public Forum
Jen Brockpahler announced board membership applications. Reid Miller announced he was in
attendance to obtain information about the grants. Sue Ann Peters expressed appreciation for
COTA support.
Approval of the February 1, 2021 Minutes
Deanne moved and Dave seconded to approve the minutes of the February 1, 2021 meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Fall 2021 Special Project Grant Presentation
Brian provided an overview of the Special Project grant requirements and timelines.
City Council Increase in COTA Funding
Brian provided background information regarding the proposal from the City Council to
increase the funding available for FY 2021/22. Tom proposed delaying a final decision until the
May meeting to evaluate potential options.
Request from Story Theater Company
Moved by Steve, seconded by Dave to recommend an amendment to the contract to allow an
alternative show to take place. Motion carried unanimously.
Request from ACAC
Steven asked whether this project would be considered capital and not permitted by the
contract. Brian suggested that if that was a concern, the City Council could allow the grant
criteria to be waived to allow this project to move forward. Moved by Dave, seconded by Steve,
to recommend that the City Council waive any annual grant and special project grant
requirements to allow ACAC’s request to proceed. Motion carried unanimously.
Small Arts Grant Program
Tom provided an overview of the program.
Arts Capital Funding
Brian provided an overview of the potential arts capital project grant funding.
Adjournment
Tom reviewed the upcoming meeting dates.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.