Fine & Cultural Arts Commission

February 25, 2020 I. Call to Order President Mike Bock called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. . Those present: Sarah Antas, Tony Asta, Mike Bock, Laurie Swanson Oberhelman, Kathy Young. Absentees: Dee Hicks. II. Agenda Items Mike Bock moved and Sarah Antas seconded the approval of the agenda. Motion carried. Tony Asta moved and Laurie seconded that the April 23 minutes be approved. Motion carried. III. Agenda Item: Yarn Bombing Carole Kohout and Leslie Marsh presented their idea of a yarn bombing day in Wheaton. Discussion on the project and the main work issues. Carol committed to sending the city the park plan for the yarn locations and to provide a formal proposal on the project. General agreement to review the proposal to identify ways the commission can support the project. Agenda Item: Bill Austin Recognition Laurie Swanson moved and Mike Bock seconded that we adjust the amount approved for the Bill Austin recognition from $200 to $234.50. Motion passed. Agenda Item: Franklin Art Walk Tony Asta moved and Sarah Antas seconded that we submit the permit to the city for the Franklin Middle School Art walk so they can use Adams Park. Motion passed. Agenda Item: Music in the Park Tony Asta reported that the Park District is still examining policy on Saturday concerts at the new bandshell. Awaiting more feedback so we can make decisions on the Music in the Park which is traditionally held on Saturday nights. Adjournment Sarah Antas moved and Laurie Swanson seconded that the meeting be adjourned at 7:03. Motion passed. Next meeting scheduled for March 24 at 6:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted Mike Bock