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Committee discusses selection of two councilors for Vision Arts independent review panel
Summary
The committee discussed selecting two city councilors to serve on the independent review panel for Vision Arts grant applications; members were invited to volunteer before a scheduled vote next week.
The committee discussed appointment of two city councilors to serve on the independent review panel that evaluates Vision Arts grant applications funded from the 2017 Vision package. Staff explained the program uses an ordinance-created independent review panel to screen applicants before recommendations go to the Arts Commission and the mayor.
Committee members described the time commitment (reading many applications and attending multiple meetings) and named recent participants: Councilor Dutton and Councilor Bellas served on the prior round, and other councilors have served in past cycles. Members encouraged colleagues who are interested to make themselves available for a council vote next week; one councilor indicated a willingness to continue serving to provide continuity, and another expressed concerns about conflicts with existing grant relationships.
No formal selection or vote occurred in committee; the committee chair said the matter will appear on the next council agenda for a formal vote.
