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PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION
RITA NAU’S RESIDENCE
February 12, 2015
5:30 PM
The work session was called to order at 5:44 PM by Rita Nau.
Commission members present – Carrie Magnuson, Rita Nau, Erin Rominger (electronically),
Jennifer Tuder
Commission members absent – Gretchen Nelson
Objective
To discuss applying for the MRAC Arts Activity Support grant to establish funds for an upcoming
event
Calendar
Thursday, February 19 & February 26, 2015: PAC work sessions
Friday, February 27, 2015: Proposal to City Manager (for the match)
Monday, March 2, 2015: City of Columbia Heights work session
Wednesday, March 4, 2015: Public Arts Commission regular meeting
Thursday, March 5, 2015: PAC work session
Monday, March 9, 2015: City of Columbia Heights city council meeting
Thursday, March 12, March 19, March 26, 2015: PAC work sessions
Monday, March 30, 2015: MRAC Arts Activity Support grant first draft sent to Greg Neilson,
Anoka County representative for MRAC
Monday, April 6, 2015: Deadline for MRAC Arts Activity Support grant application
Tuesday, June 16, 2015: MRAC grant decision—marketing can begin after this date
Wednesday, June 24-Sunday, June 28, 2015: City of Columbia Heights Jamboree
Key Points
1.The Commission wants to collaborate with In the Heart of the Beast for a puppet and mask
show, which will be held during the Jamboree.
2.Erin contacted Greg Neilson (Anoka County MRAC Rep) about eligibility for a MRAC Arts
Activities Support grant. We are eligible to apply; the deadline for applying is April 6, 2015.
However, there can be no marketing of the event before June 16, 2015.
3.The Commission would like to have representation at the Jamboree, but nothing can be
scheduled until we know In the Heart of the Beast is indeed performing this year. Rita will
contact Sean Clerkin (Lions) for an update. Carrie will contact Liz Bray about scheduled
events inside Murzyn Hall during the Jamboree.
4.Jen suggested having a back-up plan if In the Heart of the Beast doesn’t perform this year.
5.Erin updated the Commission about the MRAC Community Arts Grant up to $5,000;
submission deadline set in July, likely Oct 2015 submission deadline.
6.Rita and Jen will attend the City of Columbia Heights’ work session on March 2, 2015 to
present the Commission’s MRAC grant proposal request for matching funds.
7.Carrie and Gretchen will attend the City of Columbia Heights’ city council meeting on March
9, 2015.
The work session was adjourned at 6:31 PM.
Respectfully submitted, Carrie Magnuson