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1.Call to Order: Vice Chair Cynthia Chesak called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
2.Attendance:
Commissioners Cynthia Chesak, Alex Villella, Helen Enguerra, Brian Kennedy, Daniel Humkey
Absent Trish Gilmore, Sheila Coppola, Yuriko Rollins
Staff Tracy Gallaway
3.Approval of Agenda: Helen moved to accept the agenda. Alex seconded the motion. Motion passed
unanimously.
4.Approval of Minutes: Helen moved to approve the minutes of July 19, 2017 meeting. Brian seconded the
motion. Motion passed unanimously.
5.Unfinished Business:
a.Arts Plan Update Tracy Gallaway relayed that Carolyn Law and Lesley Bain, the consultants hired
to lead the creation of the Municipal Arts Plan, will be presenting the DRAFT plan to the Arts
Commission at the October 18 th meeting.
6.New Business
a.2017 Arts Commission Budget Reviewed the current spending plan and discussed how the funds
are allocated and if the committee should consider reallocating funds for 2018.
b.Commemorative item for Steve Mullet Cynthia suggested that a good way to honor Steve Mullet
would be by completing the sculpture that was designed for Macadam Winter Garden and
dedicating it to Steve. Cynthia noted that Macadam Winter Garden was originally developed
kwila Mayor and dedicating an art piece seemed to be a fitting tribute.
Discussion regarding how previous Arts Commissioners had been honored and it was noted that
Steve Mullet was the only active serving Arts Commissioner that has passed away. That park was
originally developed during his tenure as Mayor. ACTION ITEMS: Tracy will research the artist and
original design and funding options (AC budget or Arts 1%). Tracy will confirm that a plaque was
installed at the maze in Crestview Park recognizing Bil
commissioner.
7.Committee Reports (who is on each of these committees)
a.Rainier Symphony (Cynthia, Alex, Yuriko) No report. New band teach and choir teach at Foster.
Susan Reynolds from Rainier Symphony reached out and will be sending tickets out to Arts
Commissioners and also to Tracy for distribution by staff at the Tukwila Community Center (Tracy
will pass the tickets on to the Recreation Coordinator that works with Tukwila Seniors).
b.Backyard Wildlife Art Show (Sheila, Brian, Trish) No report.
c.Arts Promotion in Community (Sheila, Daniel, Trish, Helen) No additional information.
d.Staff Reports At the July meeting Sheila Coppola asked if it would be possible to make changes to
the Arts Commission page of the City website. Tracy Gallaway spoke with Stephanie Gardner and
the page has had some updates. Tracy asked the commissioners to review the pages and give
additional feedback regarding content. Tracy was asked about the shortened URL for the Art
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Commission page. Here is the URL for the Arts in Tukwila page:
(http://www.tukwilawa.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/art/). You can also find it by going
to the Arts Commission page and clicking on Arts in Tukwila.
8.Other
a.Daniel ning site
. Tracy will inquire with the TIS Director.
b.Brian would like a professional theater in Tukwila (like the Village Theater); Cynthia said that
would come from a professional theater group deciding to relocate to this area.
c.Tracy will check with the Park staff regarding maintenance issues identified at Macadam and
Tukwila Park.
9.Agenda for Upcoming Meetings
a.Arts Master Plan Draft Review
b.Update on the art at the new library recommended art pieces (women water collector)
c.2018 Arts Commission Spending Plan
Adjournment: At 5:45pm Helen moved to close the meeting. Brian seconded the motion. The motion passed
unanimously.
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