UW Extention Arts & Culture Committee



DATE: February 26, 2009
Members present: Judy Ashford, Pete Tollakson, Donna Stehling, Lester Weise
Guests Present: Orris Smith, Alene Kleczak (Corp Counsel), Joe VanBerkl, Marty Krueger
Advisory Committee Members: Al Anderson, Dale Loomis
UWEX Staff Present: Sue Nagelkerk, Jenny Erickson, Jessica Jens and Michael Wickus

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
Motion made by Tollakson, second Wiese to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried.

Approval of Minutes of Last Meeting
Motion made by Tollakson, second by Wiese to approve the minutes of the last meeting . Motion carried.

Public Comment - None

Communications - None
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SAUK COUNTY UW EXTENSION

Community Nominaton of Drainage Board
A discussion was held on the next steps. Judges will make decision on the three suggested names. After some discussion, it was decided that Alene Kleczak will write a response to the court urging them to create a more balanced board.

Monthly Report/Review and Approval of Vouchers (UW Extension)
A motion was made by Tollaksen, second by Stehling to approve the UW Extension vouchers for the month of February. Motion carried.

UW Extension - Department Update
Michael Wickus
- creating 4-H Afterschool program
- Michael started Sept. 1 at NO cost to county
- Americorp (in 2010 we will have another)
- reaching families
- 2nd shift
- single parents
- financial struggles
- there are 3 Afterschool Clubs (East School, South School, GLW School & North Freedom)
- 45 new members
- adults (12 Key Club members, 2 student council members and 3 UW-Baraboo students)

- pending involvements are with Bluffview and Merrimac Charter School

Jenny Erickson
- Drinking Water Program:
- convenient town hall access
- March 26 pickup test results
- Baraboo/Greenfield this year
- close to limit, 150 households every year
- recommend testing every 15 months (changes with the seasons)
- very positive responses!

Monthly report to Kathy Schauf
The report was shared with the committee and members requested that future reports be included in the agenda mailing.

Proposed Family Leave for Sandra Miskowiak-Larsen
Shared with the committee - no action needed.

ARTS & CULTURE

Monthly Report/Review and Approval of Vouchers
None

Approval of mini grants, grants, artist registry and historic registry
None

Good Idea Mini Grants
National Art Honors Society and Advanced Placement Art at Sauk-Prairie High School
Jessica Mohagen, contact, requested funding for a camera
A motion was made by Stehling, second by Wiese to approve $500 by a 3 to 1 vote.
This grant will be used for portfolios and teacher-in-charge. Motion carried.

Char terBeest Kudla - "The Very Merry Holiday Fair"
- Does not initiate (not new)
- Booth fees
- Motion made by Tollakson, second by Stehling to deny the request.
Motion carried.

Sauk-Prairie High School Drama Department
- Jim DeVita - 2 hour workshop
- Don't know his time commitment
- Motion made by Tollakson, second by Stehling to approve $250. Motion carried

River Arts
- Stehling recused
- radio play
- Motion by Wiese, second by Tollakson to approve $500. Motion carried

Sauk County Historical Society - Celebration in honor of Belle Case LaFollette
- April 21, 2009
- Motion made by Tollakson, second by Stehling to approve $322. Motion carried.

Landmark Registry Application
Supervisor Wiese presented the proposal to the Committee, honoring Klondike trucks made in Loganville. Motion by Stehling, second by Tollakson, to approve. Motion carried. A plaque will be presented at a ceremony in August, to be displayed on the original site on South Walnut Street.

Discuss and consider a planning session for establishing arts and culture programming - use of arts and culture budget and how to proceed with the cultural resources assessment.
The plan needed to use/not lose $10,000 budget. There will be a special arts committee meeting on Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 1 PM.

Earth Day Project
Supervisor Stehling and Orris Smith reported.
- Cultural Assets displays collected on an ongoing basis for a variety of events.
- Submit according to standards
- help in your community to encourage display submission
- call museum to express intent

Photo Contest
Orris Smith reported that the form for this contest will be posted on the website @ saukcountyhistory.org.

4-H Performance Arts Festival
A survey to register interest has been issued. The judge or building rental are the only expenses. No action needed.

Next meeting and agenda items: March 26 at 1 PM in the ETN Room of the West Square Building

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

Submitted by,

Sue Nagelkerk
Co-Department Head