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COMMISSION ON THE ARTS
Council Chambers
City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue
Monday, September 14, 2020
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 5:01 p.m. by Tom Lockhart. Members present were Deanne
Brill, Steven Kawaler, Tom Lockhart, and Troy Rutter. Natalie Robinson was not present. Staff
member Brian Phillips was also present.
Public Forum
There was no one present for Public Forum
Approval of the August 3, 2020 Minutes
Troy moved and Steven seconded to approve the minutes of the August 3, 2020 Meeting. Motion
carried unanimously.
Annual Grant and Spring Special Project Grant Workshop
Brian presented information regarding the Annual Grant and Spring Special Project Grant
application and review processes.
Story Theater Company Fall 2020 Special Project Grant Show Postponements
Brian reviewed the email from Story Theater Company indicating that the two shows that received
funding for Fall 2020 would be postponed to spring and fall 2021.
It was moved by Tom, seconded by Troy, to recommend to the City Council that Story Theater
Company’s contracts be modified to allow the funds to be drawn down in spring 2021 and fall
2021. Motion carried unanimously.
Upcoming Important Dates
Tom suggested that each COTA member identify three questions to be included in a survey. Troy
and Steve agreed this was a good idea. Tom reviewed the upcoming important dates, noting that
the City Council workshop on the arts was scheduled for tomorrow. He encouraged those present
at the COTA meeting to also attend.
Adjournment
Tom moved the meeting be adjourned. The meeting adjourned at 5:37 p.m.