STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date:
June 9, 2026
INTERVIEWS
4 SUBJECT: INTERVIEWS AND APPOINTMENTS TO THE ARTS COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Interview the six applicants and appoint five residents (one as an alternate) to the Arts Commission for two-year terms, beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028.
SUMMARY OF THE MATTER
The Arts Commission is a seven-member commission with one alternate, appointed by the City Council.
Four of the seven members must be actively participating in the arts. The Arts Commission has the power and duty to act in an advisory capacity to the City Council in all matters pertaining to the artistic aspects of the City. Additionally, commissioners recommend to the City Council the adoption of such ordinances, rules and regulations as they may deem necessary for the administration and preservation of the fine/performing arts of the community. Major projects of the Arts Commission are the implementation of the City’s Cultural Arts Plan and the establishment of the Public Art Ordinance and Policy. Arts Commission meetings are generally held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 5:00 p.m.
DISCUSSION
On June 30, 2026, the terms of five members of the Arts Commission will expire: Michael Ervin, Pat Kollenda, Adam Schwerner, Sindi Schwartz, and Carl Smith. For the five openings, six applications were received before the deadline:
(1) Rosalie Marsh-Boinus
(2) Michael Ervin (incumbent)
(3) Pat Kollenda (incumbent)
(4) Adam Schwerner (incumbent)
(5) Sindi Schwartz (incumbent Alternate)
(6) Carl Smith (incumbent)
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
The recommended action has no financial impact to the budget.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The recommended action has no environmental impact.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Applications (Pgs. 2-15)
Submitted By: Ann Marie McKay Approved: .David A Kiff
Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk Dave Kiff, City Manager
Report Prepared By: Coordinated With:
Ann Marie McKay, City Clerk