On the agenda: Edina, MN Arts & Culture Commission — Colocation (Sep 24)
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Arts & Culture Commission Meeting Agenda
September 24, 2026, 4:30 PM
Edina City Hall, Mayors Conference Room, 4801 W.
50th St.
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1.
Call to Order
2.
Roll Call
3.
Approval of Meeting Agenda
4.
Approval of Meeting Minutes
4.1.
Minutes
5.
Special Recognitions and Presentations
6.
Community Comment
During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share issues or concerns that are
not scheduled for a future public hearing. Items that are on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during
Community Comment. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of
speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Individuals should not expect the Chair or
Board/Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer
the matter to staff for consideration at a future meeting.
7.
Reports/Recommendations
7.1.
2025/2026 Workplan Update
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7.2.
8.
Public Art Discussion - City Hall
2027/2028 Arts and Culture Commission Work Plan Development
Chair and Member Comments
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9.
Staff Comments
9.1.
10.
Upcoming Meetings & Events
Adjournment
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Item Report
September 24, 2026
Arts & Culture Commission
Item Number: 4.1
Department: Parks & Recreation
Item Activity: Action
Prepared By: Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Art Center
Item Title: Minutes
Action Requested:
Please approve the meeting minutes from the August 27 meeting of the Edina Arts and Culture
Commission.
Information/Background:
Attached, please find the meeting minutes from the August 27 meeting of the Edina Arts and Culture
Commission.
Supporting Documentation:
Documents marked with "Board Portal" do not meet ADA Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (URL)
and are not included in the public packet. To request a board portal document, please submit a data
request (URL).
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DRAFT ACC 8.27.2026 Meeting Minutes
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Item Report
September 24, 2026
Arts & Culture Commission
Item Number: 7.1
Department: Parks & Recreation
Item Activity: Discussion
Prepared By: Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Art Center
Item Title: 2025/2026 Workplan Update
Action Requested:
Discuss and update 2025/2026 Workplan initiatives.
Information/Background:
2026 Arts and Culture Workplan:
Arts & Culture Commission
The Commission strives to build a vibrant community through support of arts and culture and advises
the City Council on artistic initiatives in Edina, including the Edina Art Center.
Initiative 1.1.1: Art Center Colocation at Southdale Library
The Arts and Culture Commission will continue to bring forward community perspectives for the new
Art Center, collocated at the Hennepin County Southdale Library.
2026 Initiative members: Piacek-Llanes, Scully, Steinberg, Westlund, Peterson (s)
Initiative 1.1.2: Edina Art Grant Program
Arts and Culture Commission members will review, refine and host a third year of the Edina Art Grant
Program.
2026 Initiative members: Curtin, Fram, Pandya, Piacek-Llanes, Peterson (s)
Initiative 1.1.3 Review Public Art Opportunities for New City Facilities and Locations
The Arts and Culture Commission will review public art elements and make recommendations to
public projects, such as Fire Station #2, Fred Richards Park, Braemar Arena and others.
2026 Initiative members: all
Initiative 1.1.4: Commission Participation in Community Events
Commission participation in up to two community events this upcoming year.
2026 Initiative members: Byrd, Scully, Steinberg, Zbaren
Initiative 1.1.5: Utility Box Art Wrap Program
Three of the five boxes were wrapped in 2025. The remaining boxes have been wrapped recently. This
initiative is complete.
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Item Report
September 24, 2026
Arts & Culture Commission
Item Number: 7.1.1
Department: Parks & Recreation
Item Activity: Discussion
Prepared By: Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Art Center
Item Title: Public Art Discussion - City Hall
Action Requested:
No action requested. Discussion only.
Information/Background:
As part of implementing the city’s Equity Strategic Action Plan, a group of staff have been assigned a task
to evaluate and make recommendations for improving public spaces within city owned buildings with
regard to being welcoming and accommodating of different cultures. The main entry reception areas of
City Hall (including Police) and the Public Works and Park Maintenance Facility have been identified as
buildings to focus on first. Staff are seeking feedback from the Arts & Culture Commission on two
options for the entrance to City Hall.
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ESAP-Mural_City-Hall-Front_Mockup_Sept2026_v1
ESAP-Mural_City-Hall-Front_Mockup_Sept2026_v2
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Item Report
September 24, 2026
Arts & Culture Commission
Item Number: 7.2
Department: Parks & Recreation
Item Activity: Discussion
Prepared By: Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Art Center
Item Title: 2027/2028 Arts and Culture Commission Work Plan Development
Action Requested:
The Commission will finalize work plan initiatives at this meeting. Chair Zbaren will present the plan to
the City Council on October 20, 2026.
Information/Background:
Process to Set 2027/2028 Work Plan
• The work plan initiatives are determined and worked on by the commission themselves.
• Each initiative is limited to no more than 4 regular members and up to two student members.
• Each initiative should have a designated lead. The lead’s responsibility is to organize the work
plan members on the deliverable and communicate with the Chair on when the item is ready
for discussion by the full commission for the agenda. Initiative leads do work with staff on
guidance and clarity.
• The initiatives must fall into one of five City Council Charges of 1. Study & Report, 2. Review &
Comment, 3. Review & Recommend, 4. Review & Decide, or 5. Event.
• Typically the July and August meetings the commission will discuss ideas and focus areas for
the work plan. The September meeting is used for finalizing the initiatives and recommending
them by motion for City Council consideration.
Framing the Two-Year Work Plan
As the commission prepares, remember that each commission’s two-year work plan should include
four to five key initiatives that either advance City Council priorities or fulfill mandates defined in city
code or statute (such as reviewing land use applications). Plans should follow a phased approach:
- Year 1: Study or research
- Year 2: Recommendations or implementation, as directed by Council
Work plans should align with the city’s strategic priorities—Strong Foundation, Reliable Service, Livable
City, Better Together—as well as the budget values of sustainability, stewardship, engagement, equity,
and health. It’s essential to be realistic about commissioner capacity and the resources required.
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2027.2028 brainstorming session *Board Packet
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2027.2028 DRAFT ACC workplan blank *Board Packet
DRAFT 2027_2028 ACC Workplan
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Item Report
September 24, 2026
Arts & Culture Commission
Item Number: 9.1
Department: Parks & Recreation
Item Activity: Information
Prepared By: Laura Fulton, Recreation Supervisor Art Center
Item Title: Upcoming Meetings & Events
Action Requested:
No action requested
Information/Background:
Upcoming Meeting Dates
Date
Time
Location
Thursday, September 24
4:30 PM
Edina City Hall, Community Room
Tuesday, October 20 (City
5:30 PM
Edina City Hall, Community Room
Thursday, October 29 *
4:30 PM
Edina City Hall, Community Room
Thursday, November 19**
4:30 PM
Edina City Hall, Community Room
Thursday, December 17**
4:30 PM
Edina City Hall, Community Room
Council Worksession)
*Date adjusted with Commission vote
**Date adjustments due to holidays
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