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Hastings Arts & Culture Commission Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 – 6:00 PM
Hastings City Hall – Volunteer Room
1. Call Meeting to Order
Meeting called to order at 6:03 p.m.
Present: Chair Hollenbeck; Vice Chair Read; Commissioners Maner, Tribe and Wagner; Economic
Development Coordinator Menke, Community Development Director Hinzman
Absent: Commissioners Humphrey and McCoy
2. Approval of Agenda
Vice Chair Read motioned to approve agenda as presented; Commissioner Wagner seconded.
Motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes – November 13, 2024 Regular Meeting
Commissioner Wagner motioned to approve minutes as presented; Commissioner McCoy seconded.
Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS
4. Subcommittee Updates
a) Policy & Procedures
Update on Muralist List for Resource Page
Commissioner Maner created a list of muralists within the greater area. Menke reiterated that
this list cannot be given out to the public and questioned the purpose of the document. A
discussion was had about the desire for a database of artists and who should own that.
b) Finance & Fundraising
Menke provided an update on the budget as it stands and looking forward into 2025. The
largest budget expenditure is projected to be the Civic Arena mural project.
c) Outreach & Communications
No updates
NEW BUSINESS
5. 2025 Work Plan
The Commissioners, with assistance from Staff, discussed the goals for 2025. The projects were
divided into three overarching goals which Menke will put into a document. The next steps will be for
the Commission to review the document and provide edits, feedback, and prioritize the items at the
January meeting so that it can be submitted before the February 1st deadline.
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6. Recap of Action Items
7. Announcements
Menke provided an update on the contract negotiations with Lili Lennox for her work on the Hastings
Civic Arena mural. The contract and proposal are slated to be presented to City Council on January
6th.
Commissioner Tribe was recognized for her service as she steps down from the Commission. Her
service is greatly appreciated.
8. Adjourn
Vice Chair Read motioned to adjourn at 7:30 p.m. Seconded by Commissioner Tribe.
Motion carried.
The next Arts and Culture Commission meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 8, at 6:00 p.m. in
the Volunteer Room at City Hall.