HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-178 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2022/12/05Resolution No. 22-178
Resolution authorizing award of St. Louis Park
Arts and Culture Grants to Jeremy Breningstall, Overdressed Duo,
and The Park Theater Company
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park created this program in 2006 with the assistance of
Friends of the Arts and the Park Public Schools & Community Foundation to create and support
a grant program to fund art projects and cultural activities that build bridges bet ween artists
and communities, engage people in creative learning, and promote artistic production and
cultural experiences in St. Louis Park; and
Whereas, fifteen applicants responded to the call for proposals and were evaluated by a
committee comprised of representatives of the Park Public Schools & Community Foundation,
Friends of the Arts, city staff, Discover St. Louis Park and community members; and
Whereas, the committee recommends the city council fund three (3) 2023 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 organizations based
on the review committee’s recommendations and the applicants’ proposa ls:
1. Jeremy Breningstall is awarded a maximum of $4,000.
2. Overdressed Duo is awarded a maximum of $10,000.
3. The Park Theater Company is awarded a maximum of $6,000.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 5, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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