Arts & Culture Commission - August 21, 2024 Minutes
The Regular Meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission of the City of Fargo, North Dakota, was held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
The Arts and Culture Commissioners present or absent were as follows:
Present: Monika Browne-Ecker, Anna Johnson, Jon Offutt, Tracy Walvatne, Deb Williams, Tori Benders, Joshua Zeis
Absent: Tracy Jordre, Danyel Moe
Member D. Williams called the meeting to order and welcomed Members to the meeting.
Item 1: Welcome and Introductions
a. Recognize outgoing Member Joe Williams
Member D. Williams recognized Joe Williams for his work while on the Arts and Culture Commission.
b. Recognize incoming members
New Members, Tori Benders and Joshua Zeis, were recognized and introductions were made.
Item 2: Approve Agenda and Minutes
Member Johnson moved to approve the Order of Agenda. Second by Member Browne-Ecker. All Members present voted aye and the motion was declared carried. Member Browne-Ecker moved the Minutes of the May 15, 2024 Arts and Culture Commission meeting be approved. Second by Member Johnson. All Members present voted aye and the motion was declared carried.
Item 3: Introduction of Strategic Plan Framework
Members Walvatne and Offutt Present.
Planning and Development Director Nicole Crutchfield introduced the Strategic Plan Framework.
a. 2024 and 2025 Budget Updates
Ms. Crutchfield spoke on the 2024 and 2025 budgets.
b. 2025 Work Plan Priorities (Strategy & Operations)
Discussion was held regarding partners, mission of the Board, and how best to introduce new Members to the Public Art Master Plan.
Ms. Crutchfield presented the Strategic Plan Framework timeline. Further discussion was held regarding funding, types of projects, maintenance of public art, deaccession of public art, and priority on maintaining versus adding new public art.
Item 4: Review of May 2024 work session outcomes and discussion
Discussion was held regarding the May 2024 work session.
Item 5: 2024 Work Plan Updates
a. 2022 Call for Projects completion
Planning Coordinator Maegin Elshaug shared that the Skyway Mosaic piece was finished.
Discussion was held on the finished work of the Skyway Mosaic.
Further discussion was held regarding need for more information for future projects, need for checking artists backgrounds, contract extensions, requesting a materials list from artists, and clarification of roles of the people involved in the public art process.
b. ROI – Data & Assessment
Ms. Crutchfield shared on the work done with the help of Reach Partners on the ROI data collection and compilation.
Item 6: Announcements
Member Offutt shared that there will be two upcoming events: a chance to visit artist’s studios and a reception at Dakota Fine Arts.
Ms. Crutchfield announced she would send out an email to the Board with the date and time for the upcoming budget meeting.
Member Johnson stated starting October 12th there will be an exhibit at the Plains Art Museum featuring her work.
Member Browne-Ecker noted on September 4th at 7:00 p.m., Theatre B will have a season preview at the River Haven Events Center.
Item 7: Adjourn – Next Meeting: November 20, 2024
The time at adjournment was 5:31 p.m.