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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 1993s EVANS OUNCIL Nays Culft al Arts Canter 977 Noyes St Ematon.160201 708/491-0266 DRAFT - NOT APPROVED Minutes of the January 19, 1993 meeting of the Evanston Arts Council. MEMBERS PRESENT: Francine Markwell, Chair, Jerry Neighbors, Laurel Burrows, Cris Fulton, Jane Chapman, Ron Isaacson and Gwen Osborne, and Associate member Muriel Chaiem, MEMBERS ABSENT: Araceli :ordan-Di:lon. STAFF: Joseph 0 ndell, Executive Director and Tsehaye Hebert. Program Coordinator. GUESTS: ody Ree _e . League of Women ' s Voters and Tom Poole. The :cnthly meeting of the Evanston Arts Council was called is order by F. Markwell. 7hair. :n stud_: 106 of the Noyes Cultural Arts :enter. Noyes St.. Evanston.. =L 60201 at _.20 pm. APPRC%'AL OF MINUTES FROM !2/15/9;: CHAi: S REPS=:._ L. Burrows moved and J. Neighbors seconded approval :�f the-:nutes . Approved nanimc..=_y. . _ . Markwell _nt_ _ _aced Tom Pool i who explained the pr_posed staff reorganization at Evan==_.. TownsKip High School. Ful __- report:., that she had net watt an ad hoc _:mmittee :onsisting of :znathan ?erman :_:m the :::amber of Commer:e. Terry Jenkins from EVTVRK and Bridget :-TcDonnovgn from L:,n_ opera :corks to discuss the possiF:__tf of esiaolish_ng a near :rgan_t;=:_.. Ar7:wn Evanston) ;tat wou:c 7te pr= tion _f the Evanston arts industry Zhe :...._sated that a._ nough ::ere is a :eel for 5u . promotion. _t is recommended that : new organizat:on not !e establ__-ed. but :hat the Arts •'ouncii :onside= working more oloseiy with the 'hambe_ __ Vommer:e in its eff:._is to Fremote arts an! n lurism ::a Evanston. t. Isaacson :ndica__! that _..:s prcposais st,11 does not address he need for increased fending :or the Ar__ munci_ a grants program. C. Fulton respon.dea that fundraising is really a different issue and that perhaps it could be part of :he goal Df the proposed "Friends F. Markwell reported that the Arts Council had received a $2,500 grant from the Grainger Foundation. She asked that J. Zendell respond with a thank you letter. STAFF REPORT: J. Zendell indicated that he would provide a calendar of upcoming events in the next Council packet. J. Chapman reminded the Council of the need to keep aldermen aware of Arts Council events and that members should contact their aldermen on a regular basis. F. Markwell suggested that J. Chapman, L. Burrows. G. -Osborne and R. Isaacson to develop a series :)f arts related questions for mayoral candidates. She added that this could not be an official action or committee of the Arts ^ouncil. ARTS & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE REPORT: T. Hebert reported that the January meeting had been cancelled because of bad weather. She added that the Playboy Foundation has agreed to donate all Festival printing. PUBLIC ART COM- MITTEE REPORT: R. Isaacson reported on the Jan. 12 Committee meeting at which the proposed Library Public Art Plan was discussed and revised. The Committee has agreed to develop the plan in two phases. one for the exterior and one for the interior. The initial phase. proposing two sculptures on the external west facade of the new building, will be presented to the Planning and Development Committee of the --ity Ccsncil early in February after approval by the Library Board. R. Isaacson also reported that the final iurying of the Viaduct Public Art Project zompetition was completed last Friday and asked that the entries be displayed at the next Council meeting. He added that there is no funding available to implement the project at this lime. J. Chapman asked if the Public Art Committee had dealt with their concerns regarding the Library Public Art Plan's perceived lack of philosophy and vision. R. Isaacson indicated that the new proposed plan will reflect a resolution of those concerns. NOYES CENTER COMMITTEE AND OPEN HOUSE/ARTS MARKET REPORT: J. Neighbors reported on the last meeting of tenants to organize the April 17/18 Open House and Arts Market. He indicated that a small committee is developing a call to Evanston artists and that part of the event will include a juried Art Market for Evanston artists. ARTS COUNCIL COM- MITTEE STRUCTURES: J. Zendell presented a report on current Council committees. R. Isaacson indicated that there is a need for a transition process for the appointment of a new Public Art Committee Chair. Staff will check with City Clerk regarding this issue and report back to Council in February. It was agreed that the Tenant Selection Committee, chaired by J Neighbors, would include J. Chapman and n. Missimi, plus a community representative to be -7elected by J. Neighbors. The ►'.,,yes Center Committee, also chaired by J. Neighbors, woaid include J. Chapman and, as an alternate, D. Missimi, plus a tenant and a community representative to be selected by J. Neighbors. It was agreed that L. Burrows and C. Fulton would co-chair the Arts & Affirmative Action Committee with additional members to be named. F. Markwell asked G. Osborne, A. Jordan - Dillon, L. Burrows and M. Chalem to meet and bring back to the Council a recommendation concerning the structure of the proposed "Friends if the Arts Council." PROPOSED POLICY RE- GARDING ARTS COUNCIL PARTICIPATION: F. Markwell proposed the following as basic responsitilities for all Arts Council members: 1) Arts Council members are expected to attend and participate in all monthly meetings. 2) Arts Council members are expected to chair or serve on at least one standing Council committee; participation includes attending committee meetings and being actively involved in the program/objectives of the committee. 3) Participation in major Arts Council programs, i.e. Ethnic Arts Festival, Noyes Open House, Gallery Exhibition openings and other Council sponsored events. 4) Although not a basic responsibility, members are also asked to represent the Arts Council at other community events whenever possible. J. Neighbors moved and L. Burrows seconded adoption of the proposal. Approved unanimously. R. Isaacson indicated that he would like to develop a similar policy for the Public Art Committee and would do so at the next meeting. OTHER ISSUES: R. Isaacson reported that there will be a "Sunday Afternoon Celebration of Crafts in Evanston" as part of the Year of American Craft in October. co -sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The Mitchell Indian Museum will be sponsoring a major exhibition as part of the event. F. Markwell added that if any Council member is concerned with the proposed ETHS administrative changes, they should contact the Dist. 202 Board directly before the Monday Board meeting. Meeting was adjo ed 8 _0 pm. Submitted by Feb. Feb. H, 1993 J seph Zendel:. Director 00 EVANSTO1$!00UNC1L Noyes Guttural Am Center 927 Noyes St. Evanston, IL 60201 708/491.0266 DRAFT - --NOT APPROVED Minutes of the February 16, 1993 meeting of the Evanston Arts Council. MEMBERS PRESENT: Francine Markwell, Chair, Chris Fulton, Jane Chapman, Ron Isaacson, Jerry Neighbors and Gwen Osborne. 14EMBERS ABSENT: Laurel Burrows, Araceli Jordan -Dillon and Dominic Missimi. STAFF: Joseph Zendell. Zirec,cr. :sehaye Hebert. :rogram Coordinator and Jonathon Glus. Public Art Coordinator. ;UESTS: ?uth Ann Frazier and =etz ^art. The monthly meets. _ cf the Evanston Arts -_until was called to order by _. Markwe__. Chair. in stL^wo 1--, --he :toyes Cultural _enter. z2. _es St.. Zvanstcn. IL -3ZS_ at _5 pm. .%PPRC%'AL CF :41NU':== =ROM :119193: :. Chapman moved and Isaacson seccnded approval of the :zinc=es . Apprcved unanimously. Marxwei_ welcomed .:art _epresent_ng -he =ub: is Art and "loves stud:.o 3ppl_z3nt 'ut!: -an Fra=_er. resented - wr=-=en staff repor_ end _ 1ars f _r --e a=coming _ _rst .sight Evanst_.. _elebra _r.d__att ng =`sat .he r- _ar� !7as =rea: :otenti,._ ==r suFpOLC _::e Cvanstcn zrtG sltan f tL also :7ngrat'__:mod =ere-- _=- her eiect_on as -he-___:an !saer__an Arts ART- �r AFF-__=MA: ANC--_THNI�_ ARTZ Epp=TS.7. Hebert reported 7,n -fie ,sstival :ommittee s vi meet_._ �t_ng the large numAer ,f new roiunteers and the planning for .he annual Pre -Festival Reception. She added that the Festival chair attended the recent 3elize Sister pity Dinner sponsored by the .ity. The Arts & Affirmative Action Committee will be meeting quarterly with V Laurel Burrows and Chris Fulton to co-chair. PUBLIC ART COM- MITTEE REPORT: R. Isaacson reported on the status of the Library Public Art project indicating that two sub -committees have been established, one to deal with exterior art and one to deal with the interior public art plan. B. Hart added that due to serious budget reductions in the Public Art Fund connected to the Library project, much of the Committee's original plans will not be realized in the near future. She indicated that the Arts Council's active support to City Council of the current funding levels is essential if the project is to be successful. R. Isaacson also presented the nine primary entries in the Viaduct Public Art Project competition explaining the selection process and the three final award winning entries. The Public Art Committee is examining the potential for an Associate Membership to increase the committee's volunteer potential. NOYES CENTER COM- MITTEE AND OPEN HOUSE PLANNING: The April 17/18 Noyes Center Open House and Arts Market will be the focus on a tenants' meeting on Monday, March 1, at 2 pm. APPROVAL OF APPLI- CATIONS FOR STUDIO 11: J. Neighbors moved approval of the Noyes Tenant Selection Committee's recommendation to approve the application for Studio =11 from Gail Struve. Seconded by C. Fulton. Approved unanimously with R. Isaacson and J. Chapman abstaining. Approval of Ruth Ann Frazier's application to sublease Studio all was moved by J. Neighbors and seconded by J. Chapman. Approved unanimously. FRIENDS OF THE ARTS COUNCIL REPORT: It was agreed to table discussion to the March 16 meeting of the Arts Council. CALENDAR OF EVENTS: J. Zendell presented a Calendar of Events and Meetings for the next six months. 0 F. Markwell asked for volunteers to chair the upcoming Grant Advisory Panels. Gwen Osborne to chair the Multi -Arts Panel, Jane Chapman to chair the Visual Arts Panel, Chris Fulton to chair the Music Panel and Jerry Neighbors to chair the Theatre/Dance Panel. OTHER ISSUES: R. Isaacson reported on the planning for Year of American Craft indicating that the event would focus on Evanston on Sunday, October 10, Meeting wa adjourned at 8,10 pm Submitted by March 7, 1993 Jo ph Zendell, Director a M EVANS'TO O i CIL 00 Nara DA nl Arts Conur 927 Notes St Eraauan, Il 80201 708/491.0266 DRAE'T - HOT APPROVED Minutes of the March 16, 1993 meeting of the Evanston Arts Council. NIEMEERS PRESENT: Francine Markwell, Chair, Laurel Burrows, Chris Fulton, Araceli Jordan -Dillon, Dominic Missimi. Jerry Neighbors and Gwen Osborne. plus Associate Member Muriel Chalem. '?EMBERS ABSENT: Ron Isaacson and Jane Chapman. STAFF: Joseph Zendell. Executive Director, Tsehaye Hebert, Program Coorcinator, and Jonathon Glus. Public Art Coordinator. ;UEST S: Jody Reeme. League of Women Voters, Robert Lirsenmeaer and Lcri 3reslauer, Evanston Art Center. --he mont::_t :meeting of t::e Evanston Arts Counc_: was called to :rder by F. 'Iar4well. Chair. ;n Studic of :he Noyes .slturai Arts _enter, ?Z7 :byes St.. Evanston, 60Z0. at 5:25 _m. =::A:R'S _,_PORT: F. Xarkwell thanked the Arts Council members for chairing the four grant review advisory panels. and introcuced a memo from t e City Manager _,.dining =::riding available for Board and :omm-ssion training. - --•- _ '�.....: J. Zendel: _a!-' ed -he arts --ouncil = at:e he wr-:ten =_aff repc__ _nc:,:ded :. :he packet. He ::yen exp:ained .hat the Next Theatre had ubmzt_ed a payment plan 'c= :`:e payment 3f =,_,000 in past theatre rent.._ :.vet ':te next - _.- wont s . AR:-_ AFF T—,v A7::'E Lm- F.S :%AL SUB--Z'AMITTEE :Er =RT: L. 3urrows reported, jn the - /Z,' 93 :zeeting of the Fesr:-.al Sub--zmmittee and ind4.,3ted that the Festi,al -hair ".ad attended the :ity- sponsored Sister _--ty/Belize dinner the previous Saturday night. She added that the 1993 Festival will focus on the Year of American Craft with the Craft Demonstration Tent funded by Mindscape Gallery. It was also reported that Pioneer Press, as a corporate sponsor, has agreed to provide more free ad space than in past years. The Festival Kickoff reception is scheduled for June 17 at Cafe Beniette. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM 2/16/93: L. Burrows moved and D. Missimi seconded approval of the minutes. PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE REPORT: J. Glus discussed the Library Public Art Project indicating that a full plan will be presented to the Arts Council at its next meeting. NOYES -ENTER OPEN HOUSE & ARTS MARKET REPORT: 1993RANTS PROGRAM FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS: He also called the _ouncil's attention to the final report on the Leafgate Garden Public Art Project. J. Neighbors reported on the meeting of Noyes Center tenants two weeks previous and the plans for the April 17/18 Open House and Arts Market. J. Zendeil outlined a proposal to establish a small gallery area on the second level to feature :ryes Center artists, with approximately $400 :n electrical services paid through the Noyes Renovation fund. J. Neighbor; moved and L. Burrows seconded approval Df the proposal. Approved unanimously. J. ;ende_i presentei the Advisory Panel recommendations any:: the proposed fending : ian for the :993 Grants Program. J. .neighbors moved and D. Missimi seconded approval of the recommenced funding. Approved unanimously. Approved grants are as follows: Visual arts 93--01 Art Encounter $1.406 93-03 Evanston Art _enter $1,348 93-21 AC\DRN $1.157 93-26 IINEST $1, 138 A-1h .a - Music 93-02 Light Opera Works $1,425 93-30 Bach Week in Evanston $1,391 93--25 Ev. In -School Music Assn. $1,365 93-19 Family Focus $1,355 93-05 Symphony of the Shores $1,333 93-09 Evanston Symphony Orchestra $1,253 93-31 North Shore Choral Society $1,227 93-27 Music Center/North Shore $1,163 93-07 Orchestral Society of Ill. $1,140 Theatre/Dance 93-13 Orrington School $1,505 93-08 Northlight Theatre $1,444 93-12 Lincoln School PTA $1,147 93-23 Gus Giordano Jazz Dance $1,380 93-22 Evanston Council of PTAs $1,290 93-11 Chi -Town Jazz Dance $1,244 93-15 M.L. King Lab School $ 627 93-28 Piven Theatre Workshop $1,200 93-20 Next Theatre Company $1,157 93-17 Chute Middle School $ 634 93--14 Nichols Middle School $ 250 Multi -Arts 93-16 Haven Middle School $1,445 93-04 Custer Street Fair $ 500 93-Z9 ETHS BRAVO ARTS $1,409 93-16 Ridgeville Park Dist. $1,396 93-10 ETHS Freshman School $1,167 93-54 -hild care 'enter cf Ev. S 355 93-34 Women in the Lir. Chair $ 540 93-33 Evanston Community 7J $ 922 93-32 Poetry Forum. =nc. $ 906 93-06 Reid Product;^ns. inc. $ 500 Total Funding: $39•100 REQUES'" FOR EXTENSION ON COMMUNITY SERVICE OBLIGATION: T. Hebert presented 3 request from the Next Theatre Company to extend its 1992-93 Community Service obligation to the new fiscal year, 1992-94, indicating that she feels their new proposal, to work with the Shelter for Battered Women & Childen, should be approved. C. Fulton moved and D. Missimi moved to approve the recommendation. Approved unanimously. f r I FRIENDS OF THE ARTS COUNCIL REPORT AND DISCUSSION: L. Burrows reported that she and Gwen Osborne had met to discuss the possible formation of a committee or new organization to provide support to the Arts Council but were not able to clearly define its purpose. She indicated that in order to move forward and establish a Friends group, the Arts Council needs to discuss how such a groups would operate, its goals and what level of involvement would be expected from the Council members. Issues to be decided also include whether or not the group would raise funds and how those funds would be used, plus ::ow volunteers would be recruited and trained if that is an objective. C. Fulton added that a first step might be to develop a system for the Arts Council to register -iolunteers, plus develop a newsletter for •.o;::nteers. D. Missimi added that in most arts organizations, a Friends group is established primarily to raise additional funds. It was agreed that the issue of establishing a Friends group be a major discussion item on the May lath agenda. SCHEDULE OF ARTS & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE MEETINGS: T. Hebert presented the following schedule for Arts & Affirmative :,_tion Committee meetinas- April 27. August 24 and December NOYES _ENTER COM- MUNITY SERVICE: J. Zendell presented a report on how the anticipated value ,f ,byes Center-ommunity Service :s current_; developed indicating that Ccmmun, Ser•:-e is no longer considered ",n 'lieu : rent." Rat:;er. Communitv service .s Dne of a number of requirements for Noyes Center tenants. NEXT THEATRE COMPANY PROPOSAL: With no representative from the Next Theatre present. J. Zendell asked that the Council table this request o the April meeting. Meeting :was adjourned at 8 pm Submitted by - �? - .--�:,�� April 12, 1993 Joseph Zendell. Director r a EVANSTO1$i00LTNC1L Noyes Cultural Arts Center 927 Noyes St. Evanston. IL 60201 708/491-0286 DRAFT - NOT APPROVED Minutes of the April 20, 1993 meeting of the Evanston Arts council. MEMBERS PRESENT: Francine Markwell, Chair, Ron Isaacson, Laurel Burrows, Jane Chapman, Araceli Jordan -Dillon, Christine Fulton, Dominic Missimi and Jerry Neighbors. MEMBERS ABSENT: Gwen Osborne and Associate Member Muriel Chalem. STAFF: Joseph Zendell, Director, Jonathon Glus, Public Art coordinator. GUESTS: Jody Reeme and Lorna Luebbers (Next Theatre Co.) The monthly meeting of the Evanston Arts Council was called to order by F. Markwell, Chair, in Studio 106 of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL 60201 at 6:35 pm APPROVAJ, OF 3/16/93 MINUTES: D. Missimi moved and L. Burrows seconded approval of the minutes from 3/16193. Approved unanimously. CHAIR'S REPORT: F. Markwell thanked the members of the Arts Council for helping with the Noyes Center Open House; she also reminded members to complete their financial disclosure forms by May 1. She asked D. Missimi and L. Burrows to serve as a Nominating Committee to present the Arts Council a proposed slate for Chair and Vice Chair at the August meeting. She also called the council's attention to a call for action from the Illinois Alliance for Arts Education asking members to contact legislators. STAFF REPORT: J. Zendeil called the Council's attention to the written staff report. NEXT THEATRE PRO- POSAL: Next Theatre Company staff member Lorna Lueb- bers presented a proposal by the company to raise up to $19,000 by asking donors to "buy" theatre seats for $100 each, with half of the proceeds going to the Arts Council. J. Neigh- bors moved and D. Missimi seconded to approve the proposal with an upper time limit included in the initial fundraising letter indicating that the purchase of seats was for a limited period of time, plus that the EAC portion of the proceeds are to be allocated to the Noyes Renovation Fund. In addition, aay costs will I be covered by the Noyes Renovation Fund. Approved unanimously. ARTS & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE: L. Burrows presented the Committee minutes. J. Zendell reported that the new Arts & Affirma- tive Action Committee would have its first quarterly meeting on April 27. A. Jordan - Dillon indicated that she had a conflict and would not be able to attend but would submit a letter regarding the use of the term "people of color." PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE REPORT: J. Glus reported that he is currently putting together the Library Public Art Selection Panels with the prospectus for the exterior art to be mailed within the next week. NOYES CENTER COM- MITTEE REPORT: J. Neighbors reported that he had a great time at the Noyes Open House and Arts Market and that there seemed to be a comfortable number of people attending, with fair to good involvement by the tenants. J. Zendell will do an evalua- tion and meeting with tenants. F. Markwell thanked Jane Chapman and the other jurors for their work with the Arts & Crafts Market. D. Missimi suggested that we need to continue discussion at a later date to determine if we want this to be a major arts event or just an open house, both of which are valid. Staff and J. Neighbors will meet with tenants on Friday, April 30 at 10 am. FIRST NIGHT REPORT: J. Zendell suggested holding this agenda item to next month for a report from M. Chalem. COMMUNITY SERVICE QUARTERLY AND FINAL REPORTS: J. Zendell called the Arts Council members attention to the written reports. A. Jordan - Dillon suggested that we develop a process of acknowledging the extraordinary amount of community service by the Noyes artists and organizations. R. Isaacson agreed to create a Community Service Certificate to be presented at the next tenants meeting. BACK HOME WITH THE FOLKS FESTIVAL: J. Zendell reported on a major African American Folk Arts Festival, featuring music and story- telling, to be held May 16 at the Noyes Center, sponsored by N.U.'s Dept. of Performance Studies. OTHER INFORMATION: J. Zendell will send copies of the Grants Program and Community Service Press releases to the Chamber of Commerce and the tenants. Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 pm Submitted by Jos h Zendell - 5/8/93 1U uyi� d W Wi YuJI a� IIN ■ h a� EV_A_NST0*J$OLNICIL Noyes Cultural Arts Center 927 Nayea St. Evanston. IL 60201 708/491.0266 DRAFT - NOT APPROVED Minutes of the May 18, 1993 meeting of the Evanston Arts Council. MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Isaacson, Vice Chair (presiding), Laurel Bur- rows, Christine Fulton, Dominic Missimi and Jerry Neighbors. MEMBERS ABSENT: Francine Markwell, Gwen Osborne, Araceli Jordan - Dillon and Associate Member Muriel Chaiem. STAFF: Joseph Zendell, Executive Director GUESTS: Nancy Kotler, Jody Reeme and Audrey Neffineger The monthly meeting of the Evanston Arts Council was called to order by R. Isaacson, Vice Chair, in Studio 106 of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL 60201 at 6:40 pm APPROVAL OF 4/20/93 MINUTES: J. Neighbors moved and D. Missimi seconded approval of the minutes of April 20, 1993. Approved un- animously. HAIR'S REPORT: R. Isaacson _ndicated he had no report. STAFF REPORT: J. ",endell called the Arts CouncillIs attention to the written staff report. R. Isaacson reminded staff that the Arts Ccuncil had requested that a sample press release be issued to Noyes Center tenants in an attempt _o encourage tenants to seek greater publicity for themselves and the Noyes Center community service program. REQUEST TO SUB- LET STUDIO =212: J. Zendell =eauested that because this request for sublease was for a short period of time, only three mont.'is and that no rent was involved, that the Council policy, concerning review of appiicatyons by a sub -committee be waived in this instance. _. Neiahbors moved and L. Surrcws secondea staff recommendation. Approved unanimously. L. Burrows moved and 0. `iissimi seconded approval of the request from Audrey Neffineger to sublet studio #212. Approved unanimously. ARTS & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE REPORT: L. Burrows indicated that the Festival Committee information included in the monthly packet was complete. C. Fulton reported that the first quart- erly meeting of the newly constituted Arts & Affir- mative Action Committee was very productive. w . �1� I , u , ,, iu u, 11 Another meeting set for June 4 would be used to develop specific strategies for dealing with the issue of affirmative action language in the grant guidelines and other printed material. PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE REPORT: R. Isaacson reported on the progress of the Commit- tee's proposed Library Public Art Plan. NOYES CENTER COMMITTEE REPORT: J. Neighbors reported that the recent Noyes Center tenants met to discuss the Open House and alterna- tive plans for next year. Staff will present a report on evaluations of the event at the next Council meeting. FIRST NIGHT: D. Missimi reported that all committees with very enthusiastic volunteers are making steady progress, but that the funding is still not secured. He indicated that he is working on the artist selection committee. APPROVED FY93-94 BUDGET: J. Zendell presented the Arts Council current and approved budget, indicating that the Arts Council Budget Committee would be presenting initial recom- mendations for the FY94-95 budget at the June and July meetings. RESIGNATION OF JANE CHAPMAN: R. Isaacson called the Council's attention to the letter of resignation from Jane Chapman. PROGRAM CALENDARS: J. Zendell indicated that the Program Calendars in the Council monthly packet were to provide Council members with important upcoming dates and events. FRIENDS GROUP: It was agreed to table this issue until the June meeting. OTHER IN- FORMATION: J. Zendell called the Arts Council's attention to a series of documents presented for their information. Nancy Kotler asked if there is any effort to secure private funding for the Library Public Art Program. C. Fulton indicated that there is some private funding involved and that the issue of private fundraising is something that the Arts Council continues to discuss. Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm 7, C I Joseph Zendell, Director ENANSTO OLN- C IL Noyes Cultural Arts Center 927 Noyes St. Evanston, It. 60201 708/491.0266 DRAFT - NOT APPROVED Minutes of the June 15, 1993 meeting of the Evanston Arts Council. 14EMBERS PRESENT: Francine Mar:caell, chair, Gwen Osborne, Araceli Jordan -Dillon, Christine Fulton, Dominic Missimi and Jerry Neighbors. MEMBERS ABSENT: Ron Isaacson, 'lice Chair, and Laurel Burrows. STAFF: Josenh Zendeii, Execut'_ve Director, Jonathan Glus, Public Art Coordinator and Tsehaye Hebert, Program Coordinator. GUESTS: Muriei Chalet, Associate Member, and Helene Miller. The montt-7 *i meet_ng of the =•: anston Arts Council was tailed to order by Franc_::e Markwell, -'Nair, Studio _36 o. the Noyes Zulturai arts enter, :27 'loves St.,-vanston. _L 4-02_l at 5:45 pm. APPROVAL _ 13 93 '!I."TUTES : '2. :!:sslorl =. ed and ..ezcni;ors se=nded aDcroval f tte minutas -r-zm = _ , a:. approved inanimcusiy. = LkIR' _ -._PORT. 7. MarYwell = nanked zne _-cur:c:_ `or `:a•. _n4 a successful-eet:ng :tin::e she was on Natation l=st mont and r--^=ted cn tie reception sccnsored :•� - 17MARK at-_r:rr:ngtc,. otel to honor District 4-5 student .:._ _:sts nc -_ sated the new -urals :ana:na :n Librar: =cnst_ sction tar=er. _ e also read a _e==er =_..W '!aycr lorraire ''orlon :no :as aareea __ _resent Vavor's Awaro for =LA Arts _n �ct-ter. TAFr --ART. _ . ;enceil =a_=aa zne :_ =s -zuncii's :-=_nt:..,. =o =:Tie •.r__tar. __a=-=ec^r=. ITS x ._ : _ M _ :' - :=qm1: _ __ ::�EFcz f: 7. :ecert _ -. __ _aa _..a _ -ne -� :o mz : __e ^et =.. . une - zne =asue _zcius:. s lanauaae ,n =he arts Cc-..__='s _ _ntea naterials. !ie C.=It`ee -ow asks t: a= _=taf` snecific rezommendations =a t-e Arts-_;:nc,l --_ rnanaes in lar.=saae that address the ::naerns ex=ressea cv the=.,anston _at_namer:ca.. -ssn. 5_: ; . addit_cn, the ;ammittae -- peel •.: ztn =1-2. r., negin _ _annlna ;ct:._-_es _-elebrate Latino History "onth. -. Hebert also -anor:.ea t::at 2eslan Evanstcn memners ;ave oluntaerea to -eic -aitt the layout and design 2z to Ethnic Arts Festival site. PUBLIC ART COM- MITTEE REPORT: J. Glus reported that the last meeting of the Committee had been cancelled, but that the final Library Public Art Plan will be reviewed by the City Council on June 21. The Selection Panel to review the proposals for the exterior sculpture will meet on June 28. NOYES CENTER COMMITTEE: No report this month. FIRST NIGHT EVANSTON: M. Chalem reported that the Steering Committee and sub -committees are continuing the planning process. Most critical at this point is the search for funding. It was agreed that there would be First Night volunteer sign up sheets at the Ethnic Arts Festival. D. Missimi reported on his review of theatre and dance proposals for First night. FY93-94 PROGRAM- MING BUDGET: C. Fulton and J. Neighbors presented a report on the current budget comparing expenditures and revenues to actual expenditures and revenues in FY92-93. ESTABLISHMENT OF A "FRIENDS OF THE ARTS COUNCIL: F. Markwell outlined a proposal to develop a Friends of the Arts Council as a committee of the agency primarily to develop volunteers for the Council and develop a program of advocacy for arts in education. She further defined the new group as a bank of volunteers organized to support the EAC. As her term ends in August, F. Markwell will establish a membership committee to organize membership and structure as a committee of the EAC. The goals will be to establish an advocacy program for arts in education, provide volunteers for RAC programs and develop fundraising events to support new or expanded programs. She emphasized that any future fundraising activities would not be used to offset or replace city funding. BOARDS AND COM- MISSIONS: J. Zendell called the Arts Council's attention to the updated lists of City Council and Boards and Commissions. PROGRAM CALEN- DARS: J. Zendell called the Arts Council's attention to Program Calendars submitted by 1993 grantees. Id 1 i I. i, OTHER INFORMATION, GUESTS' COMMENTS: T. Hebert announced a series of events throughout the Chicago area celebrating African American Arts Month. Meeting was adjourned at 8:1155.pm Submitted by �� .l�G� July 6, 1993 Jq6eph zendell, Director EVA NSTO OUNCIL Hayes Cultural Arts Center 927 Noyes St. Evanston. IL 80201 708/491.0266 DRAFT - NOT APPROVED Minutes of the July 20, 1993 meeting of the Evanston Arts Council. MEMBERS PRESENT: Francine Markwell, Chair, Laurel Burrows, Christine Fulton, Gwen Osborne and Araceli Jordan -Dillon. MEMBERS ABSENT: Ron Isaacson, Dominic Missirii and Jerry Neighbors. STAFF: Joseph Zendell, Director, and Tsehaye Hebert, Program Coordinator. GUESTS: Nancy Kotler, Barbara Baum, Laura Hirshfield and Leslie Hirshfield. The monthly meeting of the Evanston Arts Council was called to order by Chair Francine Markwell in Studio 106 of the Noyes Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, at 6:55 pm when G. Osborne and A. Jordan -Dillon arrived to complete the quorum. APPROVAL OF 6/15/93 MINUTES: C. Fulton moved and L. Burrows seconded approval of the minutes. Approved unanimously. CHAIR'S REPORT: F. Markwell expressed her deep appreciation to all Council members who helped at the Festival. She made special note of thanks to staff, in particular Tsehaye Hebert, and the volunteer committee for a job well done. STAFF REPORT: J. Zendell presented the written staff report. ARTS & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMMITTEE REPORT: L. Burrows reported that the eighth annual Ethnic Arts Festival was the best organized to date, commenting an the exceptional layout and design of the site. T. Hebert added that those performers that did not perform because of rain on the second day will be rescheduled to perform this fall to raise funds for next year's festival. PUBLIC ART COM- MITTEE REPORT: It was agreed to table this report to the August meeting. 1993 OPEN HOUSE AND ARTS MARKET: J. Zendell presented a report on the evaluations submitted by participating organizations. The general consensus is to have a one day event next year sometime in the fall. It was agreed to let the Budget Committee determine the level of funding that can be allocated to this project. F. Markwell suggested that at next year's event, people attending be asked to gill out evaluations similar to the surveys presented at the Festival. FIRST NIGHT: It was agreed to table this report to the August meeting. REVIEW OF 92-94 STRATEGIC PLAN: J. Zendell called the Council's attention to the written report outlining all of the Plan's strategies and the actions taken to date to meet those strategies. L. Burrows suggested that it would be a good idea to address all of these issues at a new planning retreat. J. Zendell will send a calendar of possible dates to members in the next monthly packet asking for the best dates in October. G. Osborne added that the IllinoiE Arts Council advisory panel does take this plan into consideration when reviewing the Arts Council's Operational Support grant application. A. Jordan - Dillon suggested that 7.b) be a priority, dealing with the need for community education by making Public Art presentations to civic groups. It was agreed to continue this discussion at the August meeting. PROPOSED 94-95 OBJECTIVES: J. Zendell presented the proposed objectives for next fiscal year. C. Fulton moved and L. Burrows seconded approval, noting that the terms "Affirmative Action" would be retained in Objective 6. Approved unanimously. NOYES TENANT RE- QUIREMENTS REGARDING ATTENDING MEETINGS: J. Zendell called the Arts Council's attention to the new policy requiring tenants to attend at least one Council meeting and at least two tenant meetings during the year. He asked what kind of penalty should be imposed if the policy is not adhered to. It was agreed that the issue would be taken to the Noyes Tenants Committee for discussion. J. Zendell to contact Committee Chair Jerry Neighbors to set the meeting date. OTHER INFOR- MATION: J. Zendell called the Council's attention to information provided in the July packet. EXECUTIVE SESSION: F. Markwell asked for a motion to move into Executive Session to deal with salary issues. G. Osborne moved and C. Fulton seconded. Approved unanimously. F. Markwell called the meeting of the Arts Council to order after Executive Session at 8:55 pm. G. Osborne moved and C. Fulton seconded approval of the staff recommendation for wage adjustments to the position of Public Art Coordinator, with funding made available through the Arts Council's Noyes Renovation Fund. Approved unanimously. Meeting was adjourned at 9:10 pm JoqOph ZeTidell, Director A.. - I14VAN S'I'() )15iAl f�A ( ) t 'N :II, Noyes (:01it al Ails Cenlei 927 Noyes 5l Eva isimi. II 60201 708/491.0266 DRAFT - NOT APPROVED Minutes of the August 17, 1993 meeting of the Evanston Arts Council. MEMBERS PRESENT: Francine Markwell, Chair, Ron Isaacson, Gwendolyn Osborne, Laurel Burrows, Jerry Neighbors and Araceii Jordan -Dillon. MEMBERS ABSENT: Christine Fulton. STAFF: Joseph Zendell, Executive Director, Jonathon Glus, Public Art Coordinator and Tsehaye Hebert, Program Coordinator. GUESTS: Nancy Kotler and Erin Hurley. The monthly meeting of the Evanston Arts Council was called to order by Chair Francine Markwell in Studio 106 of the Noyes Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL at 6:30 pm. APPROVAL OF 7/20/93 MINUTES: J. Neighbors moved and L. Burrows seconded approval of the minutes. Approved unanimously. CHAIR'S REPORT: F. Markwell indicated that this would be her final report as Chair and thanked all members for their support and assistance and for the opportunity to work together. She also read the press release announcing the Arts in Education Advocacy meeting set for Sept. 1. STAFF REPORT: J. Zendell distributed a memo to the Human Services Committee from Don Wirth outlining the history of the Ethnic Arts Festival in preparation for the upcoming meeting with the Committee. ART!; 6 AFFI UMATI VE ACTION COMMITTEE AND FESTIVAL COM- MITTEE REPORT: T. Hebert reported that the Arts & Affirmative Action Committee will meet at the end of August or beginning of September. She called the Council's attention to the written Festival Report. J. Neighbors pointed out that the report failed to mention funding from Barnes and Noble. R. Isaacson added that the use of cardboard by vendors to block wind is a possible violation of fire code and needs to be addressed in the Festival rules. A. Jordan -Dillon arrived at 6:55 pm PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE REPORT: R. Isaacson called the Council's attention to the written report. J. Glus added that there Library Public Art Program interior prospectus would be mailed the following week and that the "Adopt -a - Chair Program" was to be implemented soon for the Library. Final review of the exterior sculpture proposals is set for Sept. 14. A. Jordan -Dillon asked how the process will address Evanston's diversity. R. Isaacson responded that the Committee will make sure that the pool of artists includes artists of color. He also indicated that the Committee is attempting to establish an Affiliates membership to provide additional volunteers for various projects. NOYES CENTER COMMITTEE REPORT: No report this period. EVANSTON FIRST NIGHT REPORT: J. Zendell reported that planning continues for the New Year's Eve Arts Festival. The First Night Board has agreed to hire a Festival Coordinator by early September. REVIEW OF 1992-94 STRATEGIC PLAN: It was agreed that staff would develop a calendar of dates for a planning retreat to be held in October or November. PROPOSED FY94-95 BUDGET: J. Zendell presented the proposed FY94--95 budget indicating that figures for health and insurance benefits were not yet available and that it still may be necessary to increase Noyes Center rental rates to provide a balanced budget. L. Burrows moved and J. Neighbors seconded approval. Approved unanimously. USE OF THE TERM PEOPLE OF COLOR: J. Zendell presented a memo outlining the history of the Arts Council's use of the term "people of color" and a recommendation that the Arts Council adopt the following policy: In all Arts Council documents, including Grants program Guidelines and the Affirmative Action Guidelines, brochures, Noyes Center Community Service Guidelines, contracts, etc., the term "people of color" will be changed to "people of color and other racially and culturally diverse communities." Further, Arts Council documents will define "underserved communities" as "people of color and other racially and culturally diverse communities, children, elderly citizens and people with disabilities." However, the Affirmative Action Program information requested from grant applicants will continue to relate primarily to the need to racially diversify audiences, boards, staffs and volunteers. L. Burrows moved and A. Jordan -Dillon seconded adoption of the proposal. R. Isaacson moved to amend the second paragraph to add the phrase "including be not limited to". seconded by G. Osborne. Amendment approved unanimously. Amended motion approved unanimously. ELECTION OF 93-94 OFFICERS: L. Burrows reported that the Nominating Committee recommends election of Ron Isaacson as Chair of the Arts Council for a one year term ending September, 1994. J. Neighbors seconded the nomination. Approved unanimously. R. Isaacson assumed the Chair and immediately appointed L. Burrows and A. Jordan -Dillon to work with staff in the planning of the upcoming Arts Council retreat. J. Neighbors indicated that he would investigate the possibility of a facilitator from Rotary International. OTHER ISSUES: R. Isaacson reported on the upcoming Year of American Craft celebration in Evanston set for Oct. 10. Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm Submitted by 1 Sept. 12, 1993 Joseph Zendell, EXecutive Director ,..,,,u dIlid .1. h�,� IWo,W a ,., WIW „ . Y W ,. IIW,. II 1101 .nu t000 EVANSTO ULTNGIL Noyes Cultural Arts Center 927 Noyes St. Evanston, IL 60201 708/491-0266 DRAFT - NOT APPROVED Minutes of the 9/21/93 meeting of the Evanston Arts Council. MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Isaacson, Chair, Barbara Baum, Christine Fulton, Gwendolyn Osborne and Jerry Neighbors. MEMBERS ABSENT: Araceli Jordan -Dillon, Laurel Burrows and Nancy Kotler. STAFF: Jonathon Glus, Public Art Coordinator and Joseph Zendell, Director. GUESTS: Francine Markwell and Muriel Chalem, Associate Members. The monthly meeting of the Evanston Arts Council was called to order by Chair Ron Isaacson in Studio 106 of the Noyes Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL at 7:10 pm. APPROVAL OF 8/17/93 MINUTES: G. Osborne moved and B. Baum seconded approval of the minutes with a correction on page three, second paragraph replacing the word "bell with "but". Approved unanimously. CHAIR'S REPORT: R. Isaacson introduced new member Barbara Baum who discussed her previous involvement in the arts. R. Isaacson also addressed the need to continue involvement in economic development issues and the use of the arts to promote Evanston. He reminded the Arts Council of the Oct. 10th "Show of Hands" event at a dozen galleries in Evanston. F. Markwell discussed the Sept. 1st Arts in Education Advocacy meeting held at the Noyes Center. More than 50 people attended and a steering committee was formed. F. Markwell requested that the Arts Council waive the policy that states that Committee's must be chaired by an Arts Council member. J. Zendell explained that the Committee had developed and issued a survey to school board candidates. After the survey was mailed, the Legal Department ruled that the survey might be in violation of the City's Ethic Codes. He then called all of the candidates to let them know the survey was cancelled. F. Markwell further reported that the Committee will develop a position paper for the Arts Council, develop = an advocacy telephone tree and attend school board meetings to address arts in education issues. a • r J. Neighbors moved and C. Fulton seconded that Arts Council Affiliates and other non-members be allowed to chair committees. Approved unanimously. F. Markwell asked that a member of the Arts Council be appointed to the new Committee. R. Isaacson asked that staff develop criteria and/or a definition for Arts Council Affiliates. C. Fulton and F. Markwell agreed to work with staff on this issue. STAFF REPORT: J. Zendell indicated that he hopes to have the Program Coordinator position filled by the end of October, but that there was a chance that because of the need for budget reductions, it would not continue as a full time position. The Arts Council agreed to discuss the issue of the Affirmative Action Committee at the Planning Retreat. He also reported on the Sept. 22 meeting with Alderman Newman and Dawes Park neighbors. C. Fulton and J. Neighbors also attended that meeting. ARTS & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/FESTIVAL COMMITTEE: J. Zendell reported that the annual Post -Festival potluck would be at the Noyes Center, Oct. 5. PUBLIC ART COM- HITTEE REPORT: J. Glus discussed the status of the Library Public Art competitions indicating that the Interior proposals would be reviewed on Oct. 20. C. Fulton reported that the Committee's Retreat was very productive and that a mission statement was approved. NOYES CENTER COMMITTEE. REPORT: J. Zendell called the Council's attention to the Community Service Guidelines and the proposed Noyes Center Information Brochure. R. Isaacson indicated that he had hoped we would be able to produce a piece that was a little more oriented toward promotion, but understood the budget limitations. FIRST NIGHT: M. Chalem reported that First Night Evanston has hired Paula Crismond as Coordinator for the New Year's Eve festival. PLaANNING RETREAT: J. Zendell presented the proposed calendar of dates for a Planning Retreat. R. Isaacson indicated that he would like the Retreat to include a discussion of how we can make meetings more productive. J. Neighbors indicated that he has talked to Rick Rosenfeld at Rotary who is interested in facilitating the Retreat. (At this point, Barbara Baum left and there was no longer a quorum) Regarding the Retreat Committee Report, it was agreed that the issue of printing materials in Spanish should be a topic of future discussion. BUDGET HEARING: J. Zendell reminded the Arts Council that the Human Services Committee Budget Hearing was set for 7:30 pm on Oct. 4. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR: R. Isaacson asked C. Fulton if she would serve as Vice Chair indicating it would be confirmed at the next meeting. She accepted. Meeting adjourned at 9 pm Oct. 11, 1993 Jpeeph Zendell, Director EVANSTOI DUNG I L Noyes Cultural Arts Center 927 Noyes St. Evanston, IL 60201 708/491.0286 DRAFT - NOT APPROVED Minutes of the 10/19/93 meeting of the Evanston Arts Council. MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Isaacson, Chair, Barbara Baum, Laurel Burrows, Nancy Kotler, Jerry Neighbors and Gwen Osborne. MEMBERS ASSENT: Araceli Jordan -Dillon and Christine Fulton STAFF: Joseph Zendell, Jonathan Glus and Toni Sinclair. GUESTS: Muriel Chalem, Associate Member, Dave Reem (Evanston Mental Health Assn.) and Bridget McDonough (Light Opera Works) The monthly meeting of the Evanston Arts Council was called to order by Chair Ron Isaacson in Studio 106 of the Noyes Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL at 7:15 pm. APPROVAL OF 9/21/93 MINUTES: N. Kotler moved and J. Neighbors seconded approval of the minutes from 9/12/93. Approved unanimously. CHAIR'S REPORT: R. Isaacson thanked staff for preparation of the Council manual and the frenzy of activities during the past month. He noted the success of "Show of Hands" on Sunday, Oct. 10 indicating that all of the participating galleries reported record numbers of new visitors. He also reported that the budget hearing with the Human Services Committee seemed successful with an enthusiastic response from the Committee. N. Kotler called the Council's attention to the special honor and award given to J. Zendell by Mayor Morton. STAFF REPORT: J. Zendell presented the written staff report. ARTS & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/FESTIVAL COMMITTEE REPORT: L. Burrows reported that the Arts & Affirmative Action Committee has not met since the resignation of the Program Coordinator, but that the Festival Committee held a successful pot -luck in Studio 106 organized by Committee members Jerry Mills, Jane LaRue and Brenda McKinley. 40 people attended. The next meeting of the Festival Committee to evaluate the 1993 Festival will be Nov. 9. Arts Council members are invited to provide input into the evaluation of the 1993 Festival and the planning of the 1994 Festival. PUBLIC ART COM- MITTEE REPORT: R. Isaacson called the Council's attention to the Public Art Committee's recommendation for sculpture at the Library; J. Glus discussed the timetable for approval of all art in the Library with a Selection Panel scheduled to meet Oct. 20, one of three meetings by the Panel to review the 280 proposals for interior art. There was general discussion about the proposed exterior work. J. Neighbors moved that the proposed exterior art work be approved. Seconded by L. Burrows. Motion approved with 3 ayes and 2 nays. USE OF RETURNED GRANT FUNDS: J. Zendell reported that ACORN will be returning $400 of the 1993 grant, and that Women in the Director's Chair will not be accepting the $540 grant awarded by the Arts Council. Two requests for these funds had been solicited by Arts Council staff, one from the Mental Health Assn. and one from Evanston First Night. B. Baum indicated that the Mental Health Assn. request was "fuzzy" and lacked specific budget information. Dave Ream, representing the Association, reported that the project was a conference on violence, and that the art component was children's art that would be used for the conference poster, plus awards for the winning students. B. Baum moved and N. Kotler seconded approval of a $540 grant to the proposal from First Night. Approved unanimously. G. Osborne moved to table the $400 request from the Mental Health Assn. pending budget information. B. Baum seconded. Approved unanimously. ARTS IN EDUCATION ADVOCACY COMMITTEE: J. Zendell called the Council's attention to the proposed Mission and Goals of the Committee. R. Isaacson moved and N. Kotler seconded approval. Approved unanimously. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR: L. Burrows moved and G. Osborne seconded approval of Chris Davis as Vice Chair. Approved unanimously. NOYES CENTER COM- MITTEE REPORT: J. Neighbors reported on the recent Tenants' Committee meeting. He moved that the Noyes Center leases be revised to delete the current attendance requirement concerning Council meetings and Tenants' meetings, but instead by a policy of the Arts Council that each Council meeting should include at least one representative from the Noyes Center. Seconded by B. Baum. Approved unanimously. 0 C FIRST NIGHT REPORT: M. Chalem reported that a fundraising letter was ready to go out to area businesses, and other committees are continuing to work. PLANNING RETREAT: R. Isaacson reported that we were unable to find a suitable date for a Planning Retreat in the Fall and that we will have to schedule it for January or February. It was agreed that the Planning Retreat will be on Saturday, Jan. 6 from noon to 5 pm, site to be determined. Meeting adjourned at 10 pm Jos4h Zendell, Director EVANSTO 0OUNC I L Noyas Cultural Arts Cnnter 927 Noyes St. Evanston, IL 60201 708/+491.0288 DRAFT - N07 VPROVED Minutes of the 11/16/93 meeting of the Evanston Arts Council. MEMBERS PRESENT: Ron Isaacson, Chair, Araceli Jordan -Dillon, Jerry Neighbors, Nicole Perrin and Nancy Kotler. MEMBERS ABSENT: Gwen Osborne, Laurel Burrows and Christine Fulton. MEMBERS TARDY: Barbara Baum. GUESTS: Muriel Chalem and Francine Markwell, Associate Members, Barbara Goldsmith, Sheila Oettinger and N.U. student Chris Borreli. STAFF:: Joseph Zendell, Director, Toni Sinclair, Noyes Center Coordinator. There being a quorum, the monthly meeting of the Evanston Arts Council was called to order by Chair Ron Isaacson in Studio 106 of the Noyes Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston, IL at 6:45 pm. :t was acknowledged that Francine Markwell had presented a report on the Arts in Education Advocacy Committee to Arts Council members before the meeting was called to order. APPRO .-.L OF 10/19/93 MINUTES: J. Neighbors moved and N. Kotler seconded approval of the minutes from Oct. 19, 1993. Approved unanimously. CHAIR'S REPORT: R. Isaacson introduced new member Nicole Perrin. The Chair then presented plaques to Noyes Center Curators Barbara Goldsmith and Chie Curley for their continued hard work in coordinating the Noyes Center Gallery. R. Isaacson then addressed the issue of the evolving =mpact = she arts in Evanston and the retail and business :nallenges facing the city, asking the Council members to begin thinking about priorities for the City and the Arts Council in preparation for the January retreat. STAFF REPORT: J. Zendell called the Council's attention to the written staff report. There were no questions. USE CF RETURNED GRANT FUNDS: J. Zendell presented a staff recommendation to fund a proposal by the Mental Health Assn. up to $400 for a children's art/poster project, using funding returned by 1993 grantees. J. Neighbors moved and N. Kotler seconded approval of the proposal. Approved unanimously. ETHNIC ARTS FESTIVAL COMMITTEE REPORT: J. Zendell reported that the Festival Planning Committee would not be meeting again until the Program Coordinator position was filled sometime in January. NOYES CENTER COM- MITTEE REPORT: J. Neighbors reported that a terrific meeting was held the previous week with more than a dozen tenants to discuss the deletion of the meeting attendance requirements in the lease, the use of Studio 106 and the value of joining the Evanston Chamber of Commerce. PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE REPORT: R. Isaacson explained that the Library Board would be meeting later on tonight to vote on the recommended Library sculpture. PLANNING RETREAT: J. Zendell reported that the Planning Retreat will be held on Jan. 8, 1994 (later changed to Jan. 15). A report on site and agenda will be provided at the December meeting. Barbara Baum arrived at 7:50 pm It was agreed that the Retreat would address the issue of the impact of the arts on the community and how to better position the arts in economic development; it was also agreed that part of the meeting should be for a discussion of members' contributions to the Council. J. Zendell to contact facilitator Rick Rosenberg and find a site; N. Perrin indicated that her home is available if no other site can be secured. FIRST NIGHT REPORT: M. Chalem reported that First Night Evanston admission buttons will be on sale within two weeks and that the Sun -Times is sponsoring the fireworks. Meeting was adjourned at 8 : m . J 05 ,.r p �� i __li7 �• ,.� December 14, 1493 7ph Zendell, Director