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Underground Art seeks permission for quarterly exhibit receptions at county building
Summary
Underground Art requested permission to hold quarterly exhibit receptions with appetizers and nonalcoholic beverages in the county building; board members asked for a facility-use agreement, appropriate insurance limits, and limited hours to avoid disrupting county business.
County staff brought a request from Underground Art for quarterly reception events to coincide with exhibit changes in the county building. The request described late-afternoon gatherings with appetizers and nonalcoholic beverages; staff told the board that after-hours staffing and a facility-use agreement (including insurance limits) would be required.
Chair Commissioner Minty suggested a short window, such as 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., so staff would not need to keep the building open late. Hunter (Contracts and Risk Management) told the board such events might require insurance limits of "1 and 2,000,000," and staff discussed the possibility of granting a low-risk exception if the arts group cannot meet those exact limits.
Board members emphasized limiting disruption to county business and public access while indicating support for the arts program. No formal approval with signed agreements was recorded; the board asked staff to work with Underground Art on a trial arrangement and to confirm insurance and staffing requirements.
The request will proceed to staff follow-up to draft a facility-use agreement or exception as appropriate.
