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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-13-2008 Approved HCAC Minutes HERITAGE AND CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes CITY OF DUBLIN November 13, 2008 The November 13, 2008 meeting of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Dublin Civic Center, Dublin, California, by Chair Swalwell. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Swalwell led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Swalwell, Acuff, Halket, Lussie, Mack, Vonheeder-Leopold Commissioners Absent: Carr ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None APPROVAL OF MINUTES On a motion by Cm. Acuff, seconded by Cm. Mack, and by a vote of 6-0-0, with Cm. Carr absent, the Commission voted to approve the minutes of October 9, 2008 as presented. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None PUBLIC HEARING - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None / NEW BUSINESS 8.1 Summer Concert Series Mr. John Hartnett, Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. Cm. Lussie stated that the concerts have been well attended and well varied in music types. She suggested surveying concert attendees to get an idea of the types of concerts they would most like to see in the future. Mr. Hartnett stated that this is a great idea and that Staff would try to survey concert attendees during upcoming concerts in summer 2009. Cm. Vonheeder-Leopold stated that one of the keys to the success of the concert series is the variety of music offered. Mr. Hartnett agreed and stated that the variety of music also brings in a diversity of audiences. He stated that survey results from all five of the concerts should provide a good reading of what audiences would like to hear in future concerts. Cm. Halket stated that she has talked to concert attendees that have attended all of the concerts. She commended Staff on selecting a good variety of groups for the concerts. Cm. Mack suggested also surveying audiences and considering bringing back bands that have received the largest turnouts in previous performances. H&CAC Minutes — November 13, " `O8 Page 2 of 2 Mr. Hartnett asked how the Commission felt about returning bands for subsequent performances. The Commission felt that returning a band is a good idea especially if the band received good reviews. Chair Swalwell asked about the budget for the concert series. Mr. Hartnett stated that the budget is around $8,300 for all of the five bands, and that fees vary based on the popularity and name recognition of each group. Cm. Halket asked about the locality of the bands, and Mr. Hartnett stated that most of the bands are from within the region. Cm. Lussie stated that she likes the idea of working together with different communities to obtain a variety of bands. 9.1 Other Business Cm. Vonheeder-Leopold reported that she attended a Launch Party hosted by the Dublin Heritage Center and Dublin Library to discuss placing local historical data on-line, as part of the California Local History Digital Resources Project. Chair Swalwell stated that this would be the last Commission meeting under the current City Council. He stated that he has enjoyed serving under the current City Council members and looks forward to serving under the newly elected members of the City Council. Cm. Mack reported that she attended the Hometown Heroes event at the Dublin Senior Center. She stated that the event was well received and, as a Veteran, she appreciated the recognition for all local Veterans. Mr. Hartnett reported on the details of the Hometown Heroes event. He informed that the second Winter Concert will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2008 at the Dublin Senior Center, and will feature the Bay Bells group. ADJOURNMENT Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Rhonda Franklin Administrative Technician APPRO D: Chairperson