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COMMISSION ON THE ARTS
Council Chamber, City Hall
Monday, June 7, 2021
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Tom Lockhart. Members present were Deanne
Brill, Dave Detlefs, and Nancy Gebhart. Steven Kawaler was absent.
Public Forum
Story Theater Company had a representative present to invite Commission members to attend
their performance of Young Sherlock. She also answered questions regarding their request to
make changes to the Annual Grant reporting deadline.
Approval of the May 3, 2021 Minutes
Deanne moved and Nancy seconded to approve the minutes of the May 3, 2021 meeting.
Motion carried unanimously.
Fall 2021 Special Project Grant Recommendation:
1. Story Theater Company – Frozen, Jr. ($1,000):
After a brief discussion, David moved and Nancy seconded to approve the recommendation of
$1,000 be granted to Story Theater Company. Motion carried unanimously.
Request from Story Theater Company pertaining to Annual Grant Final Reports
After discussion, Nancy moved and Deanne seconded to approve Story Theater Company's
request for a delay until July 31, 2021 to submit its final report.
Clarification of Annual Grant Requirements for Ames Chapter of Des Moines Metro Opera
Guild:
After discussion, the Commission felt it would be acceptable for the Des Moines Metro Opera
Guild to use funds drawn down in this fiscal year to pay for the bus services being provided in
July 2021. It was suggested by Deanne to remind the Metro Opera Guild of their promise to
market and promote the bus service to all members of the Ames community, including ISU
students and senior citizens.
Upcoming Important Dates
July 9, 2021: Annual Grant and Spring Special Project Grant Final Reports are Due
August 2, 2021: Next Meeting:
Adjournment
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting adjourned at 5:11 p.m.