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ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES
November 16, 2016 5:00 p.m. Tukwila Community Center
1.Call to Order: Chairperson Brian Kennedy called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2.Attendance: Commissioners - Brian Kennedy, Sheila Coppola, Steve Mullet, Cynthia Chesak, Trish
Gilmore, Helen Enguerra, Daniel Humkey
Staff - Dave Johnson
Guests – Rose Warren, Olena Perry
3.Approval of Agenda: Steve Mullet moved to approve an amended agenda to include staff Introduction and
presentation on Transportation Grant/Incorporating Art. Cynthia Chesak seconded the motion. Motion
passed unanimously.
4.Introduction: New Recreation Specialist Olena Perry introduced himself to the Commission and fielded
questions from the Commissioners. She is anxious to be a resource and support art in Tukwila.
5.Presentation: Rose Warren presented information to the Commission on a Transportation grant
opportunity that integrates art. Project could include bake racks, pedestrian safety, signage and the like.
Rose fielded questions from the Commission and encouraged them to offer input on areas to focus on.
6.Approval of Minutes: Steve Mullet moved to approve the minutes of October 19,2016 meeting. Trisha
Gilmore seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
7.Unfinished Business:
a.Arts Display Wall – Staff shared that the wall panels have arrived and are scheduled for installation
next week. Staff indicated that they would be preparing some information to promote the display
and how to apply/accept art. Trisha Gilmore volunteered to be the Commission lead for this.
b.Arts Plan – Staff shared that they just received the draft scope of work from 4Culture and will need
to review it and work to fine tune it. Staff asked for 2-3 Commissioners to serve on the review
panel. Commissioners Mullet, Kennedy, and Coppola volunteered.
8.New Business
a.New Commissioner Appointment – Staff provided information on an applicant to fill a vacancy on
the Commission. Commissioners reviewed the material. Trisha Gilmore moved to recommend
Alex Villella for appointment to the Commission. Helen Enguerra seconded the motion. Motion
passed unanimously.
9.Committee Reports
A.Rainier Symphony – The Committee met with the Symphony Director who is trying to meet with the
High School music teacher. They are interested in ways to connect the Symphony with the culture of
Tukwila.
B.Backyard Wildlife Art Show – The Committee is looking forward to meeting early in 2017.
C.Arts Promotion in Community – no report
D.Commissioner Reports – Commissioners discussed assisting Foster High School with the purchase of
Choir Robes. If possible, the Commission would like to contribute towards the cost of this. The
Commissioners also talked about the lack of dedicated space in Tukwila for the arts, and the need for a
facility to serve as an Arts Building.
10.Other
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A.Reminder about the upcoming Holiday Social on December 14.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.