Agenda Date: 01/07/2020
Subject:
Title
Recommendation of appointments to the Littleton Arts & Culture Commission
Body
Prepared By:
Tim Nimz, Director of Library & Museum Services
PURPOSE:
Does City Council support approval of the appointment of nine (9) members to the Littleton Arts & Culture Commission?
PRESENTATIONS:
Staff Presenter(s): Tim Nimz, Director of Library & Museum Services
Additional Presenter(s): Fabby Hillyard, DJC & Associates, Inc.
SUMMARY:
At the November 19, 2019 regular meeting, City Council approved the creation of the Littleton Arts & Culture Commission and directed staff and consultants to identify and recommend nine (9) members to serve on the commission in 2020.
PRIOR ACTIONS OR DISCUSSIONS:
6/25/2019 - Council Study Session - Included in discussion of potential ballot issues
7/23/2019 - Council Study Session - Included in discussion of potential ballot issues
10/22/2019 - Council Study Session - Discussion of creation of Arts & Culture Commission
11/19/2019 - Council Regular Meeting - Approval of creation of Arts & Culture Commission
ANALYSIS:
Staff Analysis
Staff and consultants compiled a list of approximately 40 potential candidates to serve on the commission, interviewed them to determine interest and willingness to serve, then selected 9 members for recommendation to Council. These members represent the local arts and cultural community, business leaders, and City advisory boards.
* Erin Acheson, Executive Director, representing Arapahoe Philharmonic. 3-year appointment
* Mike Braaten, Deputy Director of South Suburban Parks and Recreation District, representing SSPRD and The Hudson Gardens and Event Center. 2-year appointment
* Kathleen Eckel, Chair of the Fine Arts Board, representing the Fine Arts Board. 1-year appointment
* Michael Hommel, owner and founder of Designs by Sundown and member of Littleton Business Chamber, representing the business community. 1-year appointment
* JD McCrumb, Vice President of To...
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