UW Extension, Arts & Culture Committee

Members present:

Judy Ashford, Donna Stehling, Lester Wiese, Marcy Huffaker

Guests Present:

Al Anderson, Marty Krueger, Kathy Schauf, Alene Kleczek, Dick Pederson, Paul Wolter, Dale Loomis

UWEX Staff Present:

Sue Nagelkerk, Jenny Erickson, Sandy Mikowiak-Larsen, Denise Brusveen, Jessica Jens, Angela Zeihen, Phyllis Both, Danielle Varney

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9 AM by Chair Ashford

Certification of Open Meeting Notice

Requirements of the Open Meeting Law were met.

Approval of Agenda Amended

Motion made by Wiese, second by Stehling to approve the agenda. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting

Motion made by Huffaker, second by Wiese to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 18, 2009. Motion carried.

Public Comment

None

Communications

None

SAUK COUNTY UW EXTENSION

Consideration of Recommendation for Sauk County Drainage Board

Recommendation to fill the expired term of Jeff Sprecher, Case #09-GF-13. Committee recommended the names of Jeff Sprecher, Cheryl Albers, and Don Hartung. Motion made by Wiese, second by Stehling to recommend these names to fill the expired term on the Drainage Board.

Monthly Report/Review and Approval of Vouchers (UW Extension)

A motion was made by Stehling, second by Huffaker to approve the vouchers for the month of December in the amount of $2,714.33. Motion carried.

Annual Review of the UW Extension Staff by Dick Pederson

Discussion about why UW Extension is in Sauk County and the funding. A presentation was given by Jessica Jens. Played Jeopardy to give information on what agents have done in 2009. Motion for committee to continue the suppport of UW Extension by Ashford, second by Wiese. Motion carried.

ARTS & CULTURE

Monthly Report/Review and Approval of Vouchers

Motion made by Stehling, second by Huffaker to pay the December vouchers in the amount of $3,243.00. Motion carried.

Discussion and possible action on Good Idea Grants

None

Review of Good Idea Grants Final Report

Erickson discussed the final reports and indicated that all of the grants were used as proposed. Clarified that an organization can get more than one "mini" grant and an organization can get only one "major" grant.

Return of Historical Society Monies

Paul Wolter, SC Historical Society reported that they received more of a donation than expected, so didn’t use all of the grant monies. After discussion it was decided to let the Historical Society keep the grant to use for Hulburt Creek Garden Beds that are incomplete.

Historical Site Proposal for Zion Lutheran "Stone" Church

Lester Wiese proposed making the Zion Lutheran "Stone" Church as a Historical Landmark. It was organized over 150 years ago by German immigrants and was the first church organized in Sauk County. Motion made to recommend as a Historical Landmark by Stehling, second by Huffaker. Motion carried.

Update for Arts, Humanities & Historical Preservation Grants

Erickson reported that the old application has been recreated.

Grants are due February 27, 2010.

Economic Development Committee Report

Discussion was held on ideas for the old Health Care Center property including some historical buildings. Huffaker reported that one suggestion that is being considered is a garden site for jail "huber" inmates. Other ideas for preserving and using the buildings were discussed by Marty Krueger and Kathy Schauf.

Next Meeting - Thursday, February 25, 2010

• 5:30 - 6:30 PM Regular Business
• 6:30 PM "Consideration of programs and priorities. Non-committee County Board Supervisors will be allowed to participate in the discussion."
• ETN Room - 3rd Floor - West Square Building

Adjournment

A motion was made by Stehling, second by Wiese to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.