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/ ,&J/0 �Gl �! ARTS COMMISSION -i�� MINUTES V I� a < . � u�,L�.w,�� �i March 3, 2015 5:00 p.m. Tukwila Community Center Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Commission Chair, Steve Mullet at 5:05 pm Attendance: Commissioners — Cynthia Chesak, Steve Mullet, Trisha Gilmore, Adrienne Banks Student Representative — Staff — Stephanie Gardner - Brown, Parks and Recreation Guests: Shawn Roberts, STG Theatre Group: 2016 Ailey Camp, Daniel Humke (potential new student representative in 2016) Presentation: Shawn Roberts from STG Theatre Group attended the meeting to share information about the 2016 Alvin Ailey Camp that will be coming to the Seattle area. She described the mission of the camp is to work with 60 underserved youth ages 11 — 14 to expose them to dance, personal development, and other lifelong skills. She explained that the program is fully funded through fundraising efforts led by STG. Currently, STG is searching for a site to host the camp, the Community Center may be a potential site. The Commission appreciated the information and presentation and offered encouraging words for the program. Approval of Minutes: Minutes from the January 6, 2015 meeting were unanimously approved. Citizen Comment: There were no Citizen Comments Business Items: Other: a. Municipal Arts Fund: Stephanie Gardner -Brown provided a brief status update regarding the development of guidelines and procedures for the 1 % of Capital Project Funding for Public Art. She explained City staff have met to discuss a first draft and will be meeting again in the near future. More information will be provided at the April meeting for discussion and Arts Commissioner input. b. c. Duwamish Hill Preserve Phase II Update and Art incorporation: Stephanie Gardner -Brown informed the Commission that Phase II for Duwamish Hill Preserve is underway, 50% drawings were reviewed by staff and the Hill management team in February. As part of Phase II, an Outdoor Classroom will be developed with unique art components. The "floor" of the classroom will be constructed of sandblasted granite and granite inlay, a unique concept has been developed by Mette Hansen (who created the bench backs). The classroom depicts a journey through the seasonal rounds of the Puget Sound Salish. Each month is depicted and demonstrates seasonal information pertinent to a time when the Hill was utilized for gathering, harvesting, and living. The arts commission reviewed the drawings and offered positive feedback. a. Cynthia Chesak informed the Commission that there will be no CASTT production this summer, after 34 years of working for Tukwila School District she will be retiring and will not have access to the facilities.