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Eagan honors municipal TV team after national awards and bids farewell to arts leader Julie Anderson
Summary
The Eagan City Council recognized ETV for three national awards, including a National Award of Excellence, and marked the retirement of Julie Anderson after 18 years leading the Eagan Art House and public arts programming.
The Eagan City Council on Oct. 7 recognized Eagan Television (ETV) for winning three awards from the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors and celebrated the retirement of longtime arts staffer Julie Anderson.
The awards include a National Award of Excellence for an ETV video on diversity, equity and inclusion that was included in the city’s most recent State of the City address. "This is the first time ETV has received this top honor," said Sarah Horwath, the city’s communications and direct engagement director. "Their knowledge of filmmaking ... is remarkable." Haley Boston, ETV manager, thanked council members and city leadership for support and singled out the ETV production team by name.
The recognition of Julie Anderson highlighted her 18 years with the city building the Eagan Art House and public arts programs. "Julie has been instrumental in securing hundreds of thousands of dollars in grant funding" and has helped expand arts programming across parks and schools, City staff said. Andrew Pimentel and Tanya Mazingo led tributes describing Anderson’s role in programs such as Art Spark, Eagan Art Block, the Spark Mobile and the expansion of public art throughout Eagan parks. "Creativity takes courage," Pimentel said, quoting Henri Matisse and praising Anderson’s leadership.
Council members and colleagues recalled the development of the new Eagan Art House, which opened earlier in the year, and said Anderson’s work helped build a sustainable arts presence in the city. "That feeling of permanency is a legacy," Mayor [Mr. Mayor] said during remarks about the facility and the city’s arts endowment process. Anderson told the council she began as a pottery instructor and stayed in the role, helping create a hub of classes, exhibits and community events.
Council members and staff encouraged residents to view ETV work on the City of Eagan YouTube channel and thanked Anderson for her service. The council then moved on to other agenda items.
The recognitions were ceremonial; no formal council action was required.
