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2012-06-26 CITY O F SOUTHLAKE SOUTHLAKE ARTS COUNCIL MEETING: June 26, 2012 LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas Southlake Town Hall — 3A Southlake Arts Council Members Present: Chair Leslie Bartlett, Secretary Leslie Ann Walker and Southlake Arts Council members Jesika Cook, Merlene Ingraham and Terri Messing Southlake Arts Council Members Absent: Vice Chair Carol Knox and Tammy Hashemian Staff Members Present: Deputy Director Community Services- Library Kerry McGeath Others Present: None Agenda Item No. 1 - Call to Order: Chair Bartlett called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Agenda Item No. 2A — Consent: Approval of the minutes from the April 24, 2012 Southlake Arts Council meeting — An extra "was" in Agenda Item #5 of the minutes was noted. A motion was made, seconded and unanimously approved (5 -0) to amend the minutes. Agenda Item No. 3A — Consider: Recommendation on permit to allow an art gallery reception September 9, 2012 and a photography exhibit September 9- October 31, 2012 in Southlake Town Hall lobby — The permit will authorize an art exhibit kick -off reception on September 9 and a photography exhibit September 9 through October 31, in the Town Hall lobby area. Sponsors include Southlake Arts Council, APEX Arts League, the Southlake Public Library and Bob Jones Nature Center organization. The City's funding participation will be for an amount not to exceed $500 for reception expenses (not including music), which is funded in the FY 2012 Arts Council Budget. City Council will consider the permit at their August 7, 2012 meeting. The Southlake Arts Council discussed the item. Plans for both activities were presented by APEX representative and Arts Council member Terri Messing. A local professional photographer and Bob Jones Nature Center teacher, Bruce Rosenfield, is working with Ms. Messing to organize the photography exhibit. Entertainment for the reception will be handled, by APEX. The Woodland Trio will perform. City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork Minutes of the June 26, 2012 Southlake Arts Council Meeting Approved 8/14/12 Page 2 of 3 Members previewed the proposed photography pieces that will be displayed during the exhibition. "Fall through the Lens in Town Hall" was selected as the theme for the exhibit and reception. Options for advertising events and use of signs and e-cards were discussed. Staff will investigate the City's sign ordinance to determine whether temporary advertisement signs, such as the signs posted to advertise SPIN meetings, may be used for special events such as art receptions /exhibits. Generic signs, with the words "Event in Town Hall," followed by the City of Southlake and sponsor's names may be suitable. The Arts Council would like to call a special planning meeting for August 14 to discuss and finalize publicity, entertainment and refreshment issues for the September 9 reception and exhibit. A motion was made to recommend City Council approve the permit to allow an art gallery reception September 9, 2012 and a photography exhibit September 9- October 31, 2012 in Southlake Town Hall lobby. Motion: Cook Second: Ingraham Ayes: Bartlett, Cook, Ingraham, Messing and Walker Nayes: None Vote: 5 -0 Motion carried. Agenda Item No. 3B — Consider: Recommendation on permit to allow an art gallery reception February 17, 2013 and an art exhibit, "Winter Arts in Town Hall," February 17 through the Art In the Square weekend event in April 2013, in Town Hall lobby -- This request is for the second annual `Winter Arts in Town Hall" kick -off reception and art exhibition. The reception will be held Sunday, February 17, 2013, from 3 -5:00 p.m. in the Town Hall lobby. The art exhibit, "Winter Arts in Town Hall," will be held beginning February 17 and will continue through the Art In the Square weekend of April 26 -28, 2013. The art exhibit will feature two pieces of art per artist, selected from Art In the Square "Best Of Show" artwork. Selected art work will be shipped to City at City's expense. The City's participation for the reception will be about $500 and is funded in the FY 2013 Arts Council Budget. City Council will consider the permit at their August 7, 2012 meeting. The Southlake Arts Council discussed the item. A motion was made to recommend City Council approve the permit to allow an art gallery reception February 17, 2013 and an art exhibit, 'Winter Arts in Town Hall," February 17 through the Art In the Square weekend event in April 2013, in Town Hall lobby. Motion: Walker Second: Cook Ayes: Bartlett, Cook, Ingraham, Messing and Walker City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork Minutes of the June 26, 2012 Southlake Arts Council Meeting Approved 8/14/12 Page 3 of 3 Nayes: None Vote: 5 -0 Motion carried. Deputy Director McGeath gave an update on the progress of the bas relief at North Park. Staff will review the day model prior to being cast next week. Photos of the model will be forwarded to Arts Council members. Since the grand opening for North Park is anticipated in September, completion and mounting of the bas relief is expected mid - August. Foundry cost for the art piece may be affected by the earlier deadline. Agenda Item No. 4A. Discussion: Review Sculpture Garden Policies and Procedures — The Southlake Arts Council reviewed the "Vision and Goals for the Development of a Public Sculpture Program for McPherson Park" from John Kinkade. A discussion item will be placed on the August 14 special meeting agenda for the Arts Council to provide their feedback and recommendations on the proposal. More details about Mr. Kinkade's vision for the trail stations were desired. Agenda Item No. 4 — Discussion: Potential Events and Brainstorming a Schedule — Local opportunities for performing arts facilities was briefly discussed. The committee also commented on the decision by Hines Group developer to select an alternative sculpture in place of St. George by Donatello for the public space located in Enclave Park since St. George was a dragon slayer. Agenda Item No. 5 - Public Forum: No one was present to address the Arts Council. Agenda Item No. 6 — Adjournment A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 p.m. Motion: Cook Second: Walker Ayes: Bartlett, Cook, Ingraham, Messing and Walker Nayes: None Vote: 5 -0 Motion ytrried. Leslie Bartlett, Chair Attest: � Ker Mc�De Deputy Director of Community Services p Y A recording of this meeting may be requested in the Office of the City Secretary. City of Southlake Values: Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork Arts Members: Please initial beside your name below so there will be a record of attendance. Guests: Please sign your name below. Southlake Arts Council Meeting — TH 3A Tuesday, June 26 2012 4 Leslie Bartlett Merlene Ingraham .? Jesika Cook Terri Messing Tammy Hashemian Leslie Ann Walker Ala Carol Knox PA Jim Blagg (staff liaison) Kerry McGeath (staff liaison) Guests: