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<br /> <br />University Commission for Arts and Letters <br />April Monthly Meeting Minutes <br /> <br /> <br />Date of Meeting: April 12, 2005 <br />Attendees: Robert Bernstein <br /> Jane Brownstone <br /> Jean Markus <br /> Jo Seltzer <br /> Calla Smorodin <br /> Jo Anne Zach <br /> Leland Barber <br /> Lisa Mandel <br /> Francine Brungardt (Council Liaison) <br /> Cheryl Thompson (Staff Liaison) <br /> Barbara Romero (Guest) <br /> <br />Excused: Traci Moore Clay <br /> Phyllis Weber <br /> Kate Stein <br /> <br />Jane Brownstone called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. <br /> <br />The commission welcomed two new commissioners: Lisa Mandel and Leland Barber. <br /> <br />The March minutes were approved as read. <br /> <br />Jean Markus gave the treasurer’s report. Cheryl Thompson reported that today she deposited to the <br />Returning Artist account $5,700 from the City for FY 04-05. <br /> <br />Council member’s report: Francine Brungardt gave her report. The Council will be gearing up for budget <br />sessions in May. Brundardt reported that the Council is considering creating a commission or board to <br />look into infill issues pertaining to residential property. <br /> <br />Art Speaks: Jo Seltzer asked the Board to consider running the Art Speaks project a second time. As an <br />outgoing member, she will not chair the project, but indicated that her husband will construct more easels, <br />if necessary. There was a discussion about several issues: staffing, financial resources, weather. Possible <br />changes to the program were discussed: scheduling the program every other year, locating the program <br />indoors, making an adjustment to the fees charged. <br /> <br />Barbara Romero from the University City Art Association said she is willing to approach the association <br />to help. Their Art show is held in partnership with the Olive Business Association in Heman Park. <br /> <br />It was decided to bring the issue up at the next meeting as old business. <br /> <br />2006 Calendar: Jay Framm was given the contract to take photos for the 2006 calendar. Cheryl asked all <br />Commissioners to e-mail their ideas for the calendar photos to her. Cheryl and Traci Moore Clay and <br />Monica planned to meet to make final suggestions for the photos. Commissioners are invited. <br /> <br /> <br />