Room Tax Commission

900 Quay Street City of Manitowoc Manitowoc, WI 54220 www.manitowoc.org Meeting Minutes - Final Room Tax Commission Tuesday, June 4, 2019 5:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers Pursuant to Section 19.84(2) and (3) of the Wisconsin Statutes, notice is hereby given to the public, to the Herald-Times-Reporter, the official newspaper of Manitowoc, and to those news media who have filed a written request for this notice that a meeting of the above-referenced will be held at the date, time and location listed above. Notice is hereby given that a majority of the Common Council of the City of Manitowoc, or a standing committee of that body, may be present at this meeting to gather information about the subject matter over which they have decision making responsibility. The above governmental body will meet to discuss and possibly take action on the agenda items set forth below. Call to Order Roll Call Present: 5- Nickels, McMeans, Brey, Reilly and Kroner Excused: 1- Sitkiewitz Approval of Minutes 19-0564 Review and approval of May 7th, 2019 meeting minutes Attachments: 05-07-2019 Minutes Moved by Brey, seconded by Reilly, that these Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Nickels, McMeans, Brey, Reilly and Kroner Excused: 1- Sitkiewitz Discussion and Action Items 19-0565 Discussion and possible action on Discover Manitowoc Grant request for Subfest 2019 Attachments: SubFest Application City of Manitowoc Page 1 Room Tax Commission Meeting Minutes - Final June 4, 2019 ・ Karen Duvalle presented the event details and funding request. She indicated that the funding request for 2019 was lowered from the 2018 request. She added event details, such as in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the museum they would be offering 50 cent admission to all on Sunday of the event. Friday will be opening event for sponsors on the roof deck; Saturday will be the bulk of events and outdoor activities including a kayak and paddle board race, live music and a boat parade; Sunday’s focus will be on the museum itself. They have right-sized the event for the resources they have and learned from prior years. McMeans indicated his support for their past efforts and what the event does. Kroner stated the remaining balance for the Discover Manitowoc Grant Fund after this award would be $13,941. Moved by McMeans, seconded by Reilly, to approve the $8,000 request. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Nickels, McMeans, Brey, Reilly and Kroner Excused: 1- Sitkiewitz 19-0567 Discussion and possible action on request from Erin LaBonte for Public Arts funding Attachments: Request from Erin LaBonte Erin Labonte presented her request for $7,000 in funds to be set aside for public arts projects in 2019. When coupled with other funds and donations received, this award would allow completion of two murals in the City’s downtown. One would be placed on the Vagabond Studios building with the theme of celebrating the Sister City connection. The other will be a tribute to Ron Stokes and will be completed as part of ArtSlam as a community paint by number image of one of Ron Stokes artworks. She is still looking for location for this one. McMeans expressed that approval of location desired should be approved by the Mayor prior to be painted, and that the City would cut the check for that mural once the location is known and approved. Moved by Brey, seconded by McMeans, to approve the request of $2,000 for Sister City mural, and to approve $5,000 for the Ron Stokes Mural subject to approval of location by Mayor Nickels. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Nickels, McMeans, Brey, Reilly and Kroner Excused: 1- Sitkiewitz Ajournment Moved by McMeans, seconded by Brey, that this meeting be adjourned at 5:36 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 5- Nickels, McMeans, Brey, Reilly and Kroner Excused: 1- Sitkiewitz City of Manitowoc Page 2 Room Tax Commission Meeting Minutes - Final June 4, 2019 In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City of Manitowoc will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. If you need assistance or reasonable accommodations in participating in this meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the ADA, please call the City Clerk's office at 920-686-6950 or the City’s ADA Coordinator at (920) 686-6990 or e-mail cityattorney@manitowoc.org at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request an accommodation. For additional assistance, individuals with hearing or speech disabilities can call 711 and be connected to a telephone relay system. City of Manitowoc Page 3