HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-146 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2019/11/18Resolution No. 19-146
Resolution authorizing award of St. Louis Park
Arts and Culture Grants to Cindy Jurgensen,
Sabes Jewish Community Center and Kristina Nesse
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park created this program in 2006 with the assistance of
Friends of the Arts and the St. Louis Park Youth Development Fund to create and support a
grant program to fund art projects and cultural activities that build bridges between artists and
communities, engage people in creative learning, and promote artistic production and cultural
experiences in St. Louis Park; and
Whereas, twelve applicants responded to the call for proposals and were evaluated by a
committee comprised of representatives of the St. Louis Park Youth Development Fund, Friends
of the Arts, city staff, Discover St. Louis Park and community members; and
Whereas, the committee recommends the city council fund three (3) grant proposals for
a total of $18,500.
Now therefore be it resolved that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, authorizes execution of grant agreements with the following organizations based
on the review committee’s recommendations and the applicants’ proposals:
1. Cindy Jurgensen is awarded a maximum of $10,000.
2. Sabes Jewish Community Center (JCC) (Robyn Awend) is awarded a maximum of
$3,000.
3. Kristina Nesse is awarded a maximum of $5,500.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council November 18, 2019
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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