HomeMy WebLinkAboutVIII-12 Approve Arts Event Grant - River Valley Community OrchestraCity Council Memorandum
To:Mayor Fasbender and City Council
From:Alex Menke, Economic Development Coordinator
Date:August 18, 2025
Item:Arts Event Grant Program Application Approval –River Valley Community Orchestra
Council Action(s)Requested:
1)Adopt Resolution approving grant funding for River Valley Band Community Orchestra.
A simple majority is necessary for action.
History
River Valley Community Orchestra has applied for the newly created Arts Event Grant Program,
seeking funding assistance to put on a Halloween-themed concert on October 26th. The funds
will be used to pay for auditorium rental fees, director fees, music scores, and publicity.
Budget
The Applicant estimates that both concerts will cost a total of $2,145. The grant would fund up
to half of that, with a maximum of $1,000.00. These funds would come out of the Arts and
Culture Commission’s budget.
Commission Discussion
At the August 13th meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission, the application was reviewed
and discussed, with the Commission recommending approval by the Council on a 5-0 vote in the
affirmative. Commissioner Kapping abstained from the vote given her being a member of River
Valley Community Orchestra, and Commissioner Read abstained from the vote due to a conflict
of interest with his spouse serving as the Chair of the River Valley Community Orchestra.
Attachments
-Resolution –Arts Event Grant Program –River Valley Community Orchestra
-Arts Event Grant Program Application –River Valley Community Orchestra
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This instrument drafted by:
City of Hastings
101 East 4thStreet
Hastings, MN 55033
HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO.______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HASTINGS APPROVING ARTS EVENT GRANT
PROGRAM GRANT FOR RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA
WHEREAS, On May 5th, 2025 Hastings City Council adopted an Arts Event Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, an application was received from Cheryl Read, representing River Valley Community
Orchestra (“Applicant”)to support one concert event planned for the year 2025; and
WHEREAS, the total eligible expenses for the proposed events have a projected cost of
$2,145.00 (“Expected Cost”); and
WHEREAS, the City recognizes that there may be changes in the Expected Cost and the final cost
(“Final Event Cost”); and
WHEREAS, the Arts Event Grant Program requires a 1:1 match of private dollars to any grant
dollars provided by the City up to the maximum amount allowed by the City; and
WHEREAS, grant dollars shall be disbursed in a reimbursement fashion once the Applicant has
completed each event; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant shall submit receipts for reimbursement within (3) three months of the
latest event dates or face forfeiture of the grant funds in their entirety unless an extension is requested
and approved by the City; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Council of the City of Hastings approves of an
arts event program grant to River Valley Community Orchestra in the amount of one-half of the Final
Event Cost up to a maximum of $1,000.
ADOPTED BY THE HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL THIS 18TH DAY OF AUGUST 2025.
Mary Fasbender, Mayor
Kelly Murtaugh,
City Clerk
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Cultural Event Grant
Program
City of Hastings Arts and Culture
Commission
PROGRAM INFORMATION,GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
City of Hastings
101 4th Street East,Hastings,MN 55033
T:651-480-2350
www.hastingsmn.gov
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HASTINGS ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION CULTURAL EVENT GRANT
PROGRAM
PROGRAM INFORMATION,GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION 1:GENERAL PROVISIONS
A.Purpose
To create a more robust community within the City,the Cultural Event Grant Program (CEGP)
enables cultural groups to be able to host more,or add to existing,events in Hastings.
B.Funding Amount
The Arts and Culture Commission has budgeted $3,000 for this program.This is a matching grant
which requires the Applicant to provide $1.00 of additional funding for every $1.00 of grant
funding.The maximum amount of any singular grant award from this program will be $1,000.
C.Number of Grants
Each Applicant is eligible for one grant per calendar year.An Applicant is defined as each
individual organization.Grants will be awarded on a first come first serve basis.
SECTION 2:ELIGIBILITY CONSIDERATIONS
A.Applicants
Eligibility for the Cultural Event Grant Program shall be limited to non-profit organizations with a
mission of promoting and preserving cultural heritage.
B.Eligible Use of Funds
a.Reserving locations/spaces
b.Paying entertainers/artists
c.Purchasing supplies
d.Purchasing marketing materials
e.Acquiring City permits (if necessary)
C.Timing of Project Expenses
The event must be held in the calendar year when the grant was rewarded,if an event is unable
to be held within the same year the Applicant can request a one-year extension for
consideration/approval by the Arts and Culture Commission and City Council
D.Location of Event
The event must be located within Hastings’city limits and be available to the public to attend.
SECTION 3:APPLICATION PROCEDURES
A.Preliminary Discussion
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Prior to submission of an application,the potential applicant shall discuss with staff the
proposed event and program requirements.
B.Application Format
Applicants shall submit a CEGP application package consisting of the
following:a.Completed CEGP Application form
b.Cost estimates/quotes for expenses for the event
c.Event description including location,dates/times,and ticket costs (if applicable)
d.Completed W9 form (required for fund disbursement)
C.Application Submittal
The completed application and all required attachments shall be submitted to:
Alex Menke,Economic Development Coordinator
101 4th Street East
Hastings,MN 55033
amenke@hastingsmn.gov
Please note,acceptance of applications is subject to the availability of CEGP dollars.
SECTION 4:REVIEW PROCESS
A.Staff Review
Staff shall review the application for completeness and verification that the proposed project
meets the standards and eligibility requirements of the program.Once an application is deemed
complete,Staff will schedule the grant application for review by the Arts and Culture
Commission.The Arts and Culture Commission meets on the second Wednesday of every
month.
B.City Compliance
All projects must follow City codes and obtain city permits as needed.
C.Formal Review
The Arts and Culture Commission will meet to formally review the application with staff
recommendations.Applicants are encouraged to attend the meeting(s)to provide
additional information and/or answer any questions from committee members.The
Commission will vote on whether to recommend approval or denial by the City Council.
D.Notice of Award/Denial of Application
If the application is approved by the Arts and Culture Commission,and the City Council votes to
approve the application,City Staff will notify the Applicant.The Grant Application shall serve as
the grant agreement.
SECTION 5:DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS TO APPROVED APPLICANTS
A.Evidence of Expenditures and Disbursement of Funds
This is a grant program.Applicants that are selected will receive the full amount of their requested
funding.Applicants must provide documentation that the funds are being used for the event
specified in the application.Any unused funds are to be returned to the Arts and Culture
Commission.Applicants shall submit to the Commission the necessary documentation including
but not limited to a copy of the invoices and receipts for the items surrounding the event for which
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the grant was approved.
SECTION 6:PROJECT &GRANT CLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
A.Project Closeout
The Applicant will be required to provide photos of the event directly to the Arts and Culture
Commission and list the City of Hastings Arts and Culture Commission as a financial
contributor.
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HASTINGS ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION CULTURAL EVENT GRANT
PROGRAM APPLICATION
SECTION 1:GROUP CONTACT INFORMATION
Organization Name:River Valley Community Orchestra (RVCO),an ensemble under the fiscal
sponsorship of the Friends of the Hastings Arts Center,a non-profit organization
Organization Description:A community orchestra based in Hastings and composed of musicians
primarily from the MN/WI St.Croix-Mississippi River Valley area
Organization Site Address:Hastings Arts Center,216 4th St.E.,Hastings,MN,55033
Primary Application Contact Person:Cheryl Read,RVCO Chair
Primary Contact Person Phone:763-228-9071
Primary Contact Person Email:rivervalleyco.mn@gmail.com
Secondary Contact Person:Kathy Sommer,RVCO Finance Committee
Secondary Contact Person Email:rivervalleyco.mn@gmail.com
SECTION 2:PROJECT OVERVIEW
Proposed Event Date:Sunday,October 26,2025
Event Site Reservation:$740 Hastings High School Auditorium rental &fees
Rehearsal Site Reservation:$420 Hastings High School Orchestra Room rental,7 rehearsals at $60
each
Insurance:$80
Entertainer/Artist Fees:$500 Conductor
Materials:
$255 Music
$150 Publicity &Programs
Total Costs:$2145
SECTION 3:PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Please provide a brief summary of the proposed event and how it will contribute to creating a more
robust community:
The RVCO will perform the following Halloween-inspired musical selections for a concert in late October:
●Curse of the Rosin Eating Zombies from Outer Space
●March to the Scaffold
●Midnight at the Mausoleum
●In the Hall of the Mountain King
●Highlights from Harry Potter
●Selections from Phantom of the Opera
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●This is Halloween from A Nightmare Before Christmas
The concert will also feature readings and visual elements from artists local to the Hastings area.
The concert will be free,open to the public,and advertised online,in public schools,community meeting
and gathering places,and by word-of-mouth.RVCO’s goal is to attract people of all ages to our concerts
in order to expose them to orchestral music,which many in our area have not had an opportunity to
experience in person.We believe orchestral music has the ability to entertain and inspire people in a
unique way and stir positive emotions,which increase the potential for spreading kindness and joy in the
community.
Please describe how these funds will impact your event.
These funds will be immensely helpful in assisting RVCO,a brand new organization in Hastings,in paying
the increased rental fee for using spaces in the Hastings Public Schools,as our initial funding source will
be musician membership dues.This grant award will also help RVCO in motivating businesses and
community members to donate matching funds,and in supporting our mission to bring the joy of making
and listening to orchestral music to the greater River Valley Community.
SECTION 4:AGREEMENT
I/We certify that all information provided in this application (and its attachments)is true and correct to
the best of my/our knowledge.I/We agree to provide any additional information as may be requested
by the City of Hastings and Arts and Culture Commission.
APPLICATION SIGNATURE:
PRINTED NAME &TITLE:Cheryl Read,RVCO Chair
DATE:31 July 2025
SECTION 6:NOTICES OF DATA PRACTICES
Notice of Data Practices
THE MINNESOTA DATA PRACTICESACT requires that we inform you of your rights about the private data we are requestingon this form.Private data is available to
you,but notto the public.We are requesting this data to determine your eligibility for a permit from the City of Hastings.Providing the data may disclose information
that could cause your application to be denied.You are not legally required to providethe data;however,refusing supply thedata may causeyour permit not to be
processed.Under MS 270.72,the City of Hastings is required to provide the Minnesota Department of Revenue your MN Tax ID Number orSocial Security Number.This information may be used to deny the issuance,renewal or transfer of your license if you owe the Minnesota Department of Revenue delinquent taxes,penalties,
or interest.The Department of Revenue may supply information to the Internal Revenue Service.In addition,this data canbe shared by Hastings CityStaff,the State
of Minnesota Driver License Section,Dakota County Auditor,Bureau of Criminal Apprehension,andDakotaCounty Warrant Office.Your signature on this application
indicates you understandthese rights.Yourresidence address and telephone number will be considered public data unless you request this information to be privateandprovideanalternateaddressandtelephonenumber.Please sign below to indicate you haveread this notice:
Signature _____________________________________________________Date:31 July 2025
I request that my residence address and telephone number be considered private data.My alternative
business address and telephone number are as follows:
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