HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-150 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2021/12/06Resolution No. 21-150
Resolution authorizing award of St. Louis Park
Arts and Culture Grants to Frank Freedman, the Thai Cultural Council of
Minnesota, Semilla Center for Healing and Arts, Wavelets Creative
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, twenty-nine 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 four (4) grant proposals for
a total of $20,000.
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 organizat ions based
on the review committee’s recommendations and the applicants’ proposals :
1. Frank Freedman is awarded a maximum of $500.
2. Thai Cultural Council of Minnesota is awarded a maximum of $10,000.
3. Semilla Center for Healing and Arts is awarded a maximum of $5,000.
4. Wavelets Creative is awarded a maximum of $4,500.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 6, 2021
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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