HomeMy WebLinkAbout20251008 - Arts & Culture Commission PacketHastings Arts and Culture Commission Agenda
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
6:00 p.m. – City Hall Volunteer Room
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Agenda
3. Approval of Minutes – September 10, 2025
4. Bills/Budget
5. Business
a. Artist Survey discussion
6. Reports + Information
a. Civic Arena mural update
b. Dakota County Future of Public Arts Meeting
c. Annual Update – October 20
7. Adjourn
Page 1 of 2
Hastings Arts & Culture Commission Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 – 6:00 PM
Hastings City Hall – Volunteer Room
1. Call Meeting to Order
Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Chair Hollenbeck; Vice Chair Read; Commissioners Kapping, McCoy, McNeally;
Economic Development Coordinator Menke
Absent: Maner, Wagner
2. Approval of Agenda
Commissioner McCoy motioned to approve the agenda as presented; Vice Chair Read
seconded.
Motion carried.
3. Approval of Minutes – August 13, 2025 Regular Meeting
Vice Chair Read motioned to approve minutes as presented; Commissioner McNeally
seconded.
Motion carried.
4. Bills/Budget
Menke provided an update on the 2025 budget as it stands along with the projected and
actual spend for the year.
5. BUSINESS
a. Cultural Roundtable Recap
Commissioners reviewed the discussion points from the September 3rd Cultural
Roundtable. It was felt that the conversation was productive and provided different
insights than the Art’s Roundtable. Highlights included discussions about how to better
incorporate the voices and experiences of community members that represent
different groups.
6. Reports + Information
a. Civic Arena mural update
Menke provided an update on the status of the Civic Arena mural project. The plan is
to install it in October or November
7. Adjourn
Commissioner McCoy motioned to adjourn at 6:24 p.m. Seconded by Commissioner Kapping.
Motion carried.
Arts and Culture Commission
Page 2 of 2
The next Arts and Culture Commission meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 8th, at
6:00 p.m. in the Volunteer Room at City Hall.
Budgeted Actual
2024 Budget Remainder 28,698$
2025 Budget 20,000$
Total 48,698$
2025 Projected Spend Actual Spend
Ice Arena Mural 71,810$ Ice Arena Mural 71,810$
Phase 1 28,724$ Phase 1 28,724$ Paid
Phase 2 (ACC)9,474$ ACC Fund Balance Phase 2 (ACC)9,474$ Paid
Phase 2 (GF)12,069$ General Fund Phase 2 (GF)12,069$ Paid
Phase 3 21,543$ General Fund Phase 3 -$
Contingency 4,388$ General Fund Contingency -$
Arts Grant Program 3,000$ Arts Grant Program 3,000$ RVB, RVCO, RVC Committed
Cultural Grant Program 3,000$ Cultural Grant Program -$
Arts Microgrant Program 500$ Arts Microgrant Program -$ tabled to 2026
Dale Lewis Lease 4,000$ Dale Lewis Lease -$ Q4 2025
Classical Actors Ensemble 1,100$ paid
Total Projected ACC Spend 48,698$ Total Actual ACC Spend 54,367$
Total Max GF Loan Request 38,000$ secured 2025 Budget (loan included)86,698$
Total Projected Spend 86,698$ Remainder 32,331$
DRAFT
Hastings Area Artist Survey
Purpose: To gather information from local area artists that produce art as a full-time or part-time
income source. This information will allow the Arts and Culture Commission to better understand
the needs of the arts community.
Name:
Business Name (if any):
Business Address (if any):
What art medium do you work in?
Is your art business a full-time or part-time income source?
Do you own or lease your business space?
Why did you choose to come to Hastings?
As a working artist, do you feel supported by the City and community?
What would help you achieve success in your arts career?