Agenda Date: 01/07/2020
Subject:
Title
Recommendation of appointments to the Littleton Arts & Culture Commission
Body
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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 Town Hall Arts Center board of directors, representing Town Hall Arts Center. 3-year appointment
• Katherine McMurray, Member of the Museum Board and former member of the Fine Arts Board and Historic Preservation Board, representing the Museum Board. 1-year appointment
• Greg Reinke, owner of Reinke Brothers, president of Historic Downtown Littleton Merchants Association and representing the greater downtown business community. 2-year appointment
• TBD, representing Arapahoe Community College. 3-year appointment. A request has been made to the ACC President and will respond after the semester break and prior to formal council approval.
• Monika Foley, Specialty Leasing and Common Area Creative Director, representing Aspen Grove. 2-year appointment
Fiscal Impacts
The Year 1 projected budget will include $31,500 for the DJC&A contract and $2,500 for incidentals and supplies for a total or $34,000. In succeeding years, the Commission will have no budget. Projects proposed by the Commission which require funding will come to Council through the annual budget request process.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve these appointments to the Littleton Arts & Culture Commission.