HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.22.25 ACC MinutesARTS AND CULTURE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 4:00 PM
Parkview Community Room, Prior Lake City Hall
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 4:09 p.m. In attendance were Alejandra Pelinka, Mari e Boucher-
Hoese, Karin Logerquist, Erin Belanger Braid, Patty Dronen and Community Development Director
Casey McCabe.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by PD and seconded by AP to approve the agenda. All in favor.
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
a. February 27, 2025
Motion by MBH and seconded by KL to approve the meeting minutes. All in favor.
4. PRESENTATION / DISCUSSION
None.
5. OLD BUSINESS
a. Downtown Sculpture Update
McCabe provided an update noting the sculpture is in fabrication, the artist has contacted
Vetter Stone for the sculpture base, the stone will be delivered to public works and the city
public works crew will place the stone, and the necessary permits have been secured from
Scott County for placement in the right-of-way.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. State of the City – Current Projects
McCabe provided a brief overview of current commercial and residential projects in the
community.
b. 2025 City of Prior Lake Summer Events
A list of community summer events was distributed and reviewed by ACC members.
c. Patrick Cawley Plaque – Lakefront Park Fields
A copy of a memorial plaque for veteran Patrick Cawley was shared. The plaque will be on
display for Memorial Day events and then will be installed in Lakefront Park honoring Mr.
Cawley’s service.
7. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Staff Updates
McCabe informed the ACC that Park and Recreation Manager, Steve Hart, will be attending
the June 26th meeting to provide an update on the potential parks referendum as well as other
park and recreation activities.
b. Strategic Initiative Updates
i. Sidewalk Stamping/Etching - (Jean, Ale, Crystal, Erin)
The option of ordering a stamp to be used when sidewalks are poured was discussed.
ii. Prior Lake Community Artist Program - (Ale, Cassy, Karin, Allison)
iii. Promotion of Prior Lake Association Photo Contest Winners - (Jean, Patty, Marie, Crystal)
iv. Support Community Arts [ChalkFest, Pleasant St. Art Walk, Civic Groups, Music Events,
Etc.] (Marie, Patty, Karin, Allison)
v. Incorporation of Arts Component in New Construction - (Ale, Marie, Erin)
vi. “Friends of Arts” type Non-Profit Formation - (Erin, Jean, Cassy, Allison, Karin)
c. ACC Member Comments / Ideas
None
8. ADJOURNMENT
Motioned by EB and second by MBH to adjourn the meeting. All in favor. The meeting adjourned at
4:48 pm.
Submitted by: Casey McCabe