HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 01 Arts Commission Applicant Interviews AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 1/25/2016
Meeting Type: Work Session
Staff Contact/Dept.: Thea Evenstad, Library Staff Phone No: X2238
Estimated Time: 35 Minutes
S P R I N G F I E L D C I T Y C O U N C I L Council Goals: Mandate
ITEM TITLE: ARTS COMMISSION APPLICANT INTERVIEWS
ACTION
REQUESTED:
Review the applications of three candidates for three vacancies for membership on
the Springfield Arts Commission. Interview candidates per requirement.
ISSUE
STATEMENT:
The Arts Commission has three vacancies on its board of nine commissioners.
Three position openings were advertised. One vacancy was due to a resignation with one year remaining in the term, and two vacancies were for the term
expirations of commissioners, which equate to two full four-year positions. The
terms of commissioners Donald Durland and Kim Lyddane expired and both of these commissioners were eligible to reapply. The Arts Commission received four
applications. All applicants attended the Arts Commission meeting on December 8,
2015 for an interview. Commissioner Donald Durland withdrew his application at the meeting.
ATTACHMENTS: Attachment I: Arts Commission Interviews – Schedule Questions Attachment II: Arts Commission Charge Attachment III: Application of Zach Golik
Attachment IV: Application of Kim Lyddane Attachment V: Application of Summer Young-Jelinek Attachment VI: Arts Commission Member Profiles
DISCUSSION/ FINANCIAL IMPACT:
In response to a press release in October 2015, the Arts Commission received four applications for three vacancies. The Arts Commission interviewed three applicants during
its December 8, 2015 meeting. Commissioner Donald Durland withdrew his application at the meeting.
Council Operating Policies state in Section IX, Subsection 1.3) Springfield's boards,
commissions, committees, and task forces bring together citizen viewpoints which might not otherwise be heard. Persons of wide-ranging interests who want to participate in public
service but not compete for public office may choose to be involved in advisory boards, commissions, committees and task forces instead. They also help fulfill the goals of the
City’s adopted Citizen Involvement Program to have an informed and involved citizenry.
The Arts Commission requests that all candidates be interviewed by the City Council. The Arts Commission recommends that Summer Young-Jelinek be appointed to the Arts
Commission to fill one of the vacancies left by term expirations for a full term that expires December 31, 2019; that Kim Lyddane be re-appointed for a full term that expires
December 31, 2019; that Zach Golik be appointed to the Arts Commission to complete the one year vacancy left by a resignation for a partial term that expires December 31, 2016.
The Arts Commission believes the candidates are eligible and qualified to serve on the commission. Following the interviews, the Council will formally ratify the appointments
during the Regular Meeting on February 1, 2016.
Arts Commission Interview Schedule & Questions
Schedule
5:30pm Council preparation of interview questions
5:35pm Interview of Summer Young-Jelinek
5:45pm Interview of Zach Golik
5:55pm Interview of Kim Lyddane
6:05 pm Council deliberation
Interview Questions for Summer Young Jelinek and Zach Golik
1. Why are you interested in serving on the Arts Commission?
2. Describe your professional and personal experience as it relates to your desire to become an
Arts Commissioner.
3. Describe your familiarity with the Springfield Arts Commission’s past or current community arts
initiatives. What do you see as the Arts Commission’s role in the community?
4. Outside of the monthly Arts Commission meetings, what amount of volunteer time do you have
to offer for work involving the Arts Commission?
5. Which initiatives are you interested in working on if you are appointed as a Commissioner?
6. Have you attended an Arts Commission meeting? If so, what were your impressions? Can you
give us an example of your experience working with a committee?
7. Please name one way you would help inform our community about the Springfield Arts
Commission and/or the Arts Commission’s projects.
Interview Questions for Kim Lyddane
1. Why are you interested in continuing to serve on the Arts Commission?
2. Describe your professional and personal experience as it relates to your desire to continue to be
an Arts Commissioner.
3. What do you see as the Arts Commission’s role in the community? How have you contributed to
the success of the Arts Commission during your tenure?
4. Outside of the monthly Arts Commission meetings, what amount of volunteer time do you have
to offer for work involving the Arts Commission?
5. Which initiatives are you interested in working on or continuing to work on if you are appointed
as a Commissioner? What is your vision for the future of the Arts Commission?
6. What skills do you possess that have especially benefitted the Arts Commission?
7. Please name one way you would help inform our community about the Springfield Arts
Commission and/or the Arts Commission’s projects.
Attachment 1, Page 1 of 1
Arts Commission
CHARGE
The Springfield Arts Commission was created to promote the arts in Springfield.
Assistance is given by the Commission to local artists in the form of grant sponsorship,
networking, education, communication, and, occasionally, funding.
The Commission may co-sponsor art events and exhibits. It works closely with the Lane
Arts Council and the Oregon Arts Commission.
Source of Existence: Council
Bylaws: Yes
Code: No
Sunset Date: Council
Membership
Number: 9
In City: Majority
Out of City: Minimal
Terms (2 max): 4 Years
Ward: No
Qualifier: Area residents with a 97477, 97478 or 97482 zip code only
are eligible. They may reside outside the city limits, but
must have a qualifying zip code.
Appointed By: Council application
Meeting Time: Monthly - Second Tuesday - 6:30 p.m., City Hall
Funding Source: General Fund and Room Tax
Staff Liaison: Thea Evenstad, Adult Services Librarian
541-726-2238
Council Liaison: Mayor Christine Lundberg
Last Revised: 12/1/15
Attachment 2, Page 1 of 1
Springfield Arts Commission (SAC) Membership Profiles
January 2016
Rick Dunaven: Mr. Dunaven has served on the Springfield Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory
Committee and is a founding member of the Main Street Program. He has been involved in
organizing the Downtown Springfield 2nd Friday Art Walks, and has volunteered at countless
events in Springfield. He is an active photographer of public events and the cultural life in
Springfield and is the administrator for Discover Downtown Springfield.
Dr. Gary LeClair: Dr. LeClair has been a member of the SAC since 2009. He is an amateur
photographer and art collector. He is currently on the Board of the Eugene Ballet. He has had a
lifelong interest in art. His other interests include dance from modern to classical ballet, as well
as music of all kinds from heavy metal to opera.
Kimberly Lyddane: Ms. Lyddane has a M.S. in Arts Management from the University of Oregon.
She is the Special Events and Volunteer Coordinator at Willamalane Park and Recreation
District. In addition to her work planning special events, Ms. Lyddane also serves on the board
for the Oregon Festivals and Events Association.
Amy Orre: Ms. Orre has a BA in art and is experienced in teaching elementary school children in
extracurricular activities. She has worked as a youth activity leader at Willamalane. She
currently works at the Springfield Public Library.
Paul Roth: Mr. Roth was born and raised in Springfield and graduated from Thurston High
School. He is co-owner of Roaring Rapids Pizza Company in Springfield. His interest in the
Springfield Arts Commission arises from his participation as a lifelong musician, which started
while attending Briggs Junior High way back when. Currently, he plays trombone for the jazz
band Swing Shift, which is a resident company of the Wildish Community Theater.
Niles Schartz: Mr. Schartz is a long-time resident of Springfield and a self-employed interior
design and remodeling contractor. He is interested in work with the City Hall Gallery, a
supporter of Springfield’s 2nd Friday Downtown Artwalk and bringing art experiences to
Springfield-at-large.
Wanda Seamster: Ms. Seamster is an accomplished studio artist and recently retired from the
University of Alaska as a science illustrator. Before moving to Oregon, she was quite active in
the art and cultural life in Alaska, serving on the Anchorage Museum Collections Committee,
the Alaska State Council on the Arts Grants Committee and many city art programs.
Attachment 6, Page 1 of 1