HomeMy WebLinkAbout95-99 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 1995/08/07RESOLUTION NO. 95-99
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR "FRIENDS OF THE ARTS"
AND THE FORMATION OF AN INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT
ARTS BOARD IN ST. LOUIS PARK
WHEREAS, as a result of extensive discussions, local individuals collectively referred to as "Friends of the
Arts" have come forward and have expressed an interest in forming an independent non-profit arts board in St.
Louis Park; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park wishes to go on record supporting the formation of an arts board in St.
Louis Park:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park wishes to indicate
its support for Friends of the Arts, and the formation of a local independent non-profit arts group in St. Louis
Park;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council wishes to identify potential activities of an arts board in
St. Louis Park which include:
• Undertake organizational activities such as identifying a mission statement and goals, adopting by-
laws, electing officers, establishing a budget, soliciting operating grants, and developing a work plan;
• Serve as a broad-based arts organization in the community which will foster community appreciation
and involvement in the arts;
• Inventory and assess arts activities, needs and desires in the community;
• Educate the community regarding the arts;
• Facilitate and coordinate arts programming and activities;
• Explore opportunities for future development of arts facilities to accommodate arts needs in the
community and providing input into the planning of any such facilities; and
• Become involved in fund-raising activities for facility or program growth in the future.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park this 7th day of August, 1995.
A est:
City Clerk
Reviewed or Administration:
Approved as to form and execution:
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