HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-155 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2023/12/04
Resolution No. 23-155
Authorizing award of St. Louis Park arts and culture grants to Aquila Elementary
PTO, Community Storytelling Forum, Overdressed Duo, Thai Cultural Council of
MN/Wat Promwachirayan, and WOW Mobil Metal Lab
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 between artists
and communities, engage people in creative learning, and promote artistic production and
cultural experiences in St. Louis Park; and
Whereas, nine 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 five (5) 2024 grant proposals
for a total of $20,000; and
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 recommendation and the applicants’ proposals:
1. Aquila Elementary PTO is awarded a maximum of $3,300.
2. Community Storytelling Forum is awarded a maximum of $500.
3. Overdressed Duo is awarded a maximum of $3,700.
4. Thai Cultural Council of MN/Wat Promwachirayan is awarded a maximum of
$7,500.
5. WOW Mobil Metal Lab is awarded a maximum of $5,000.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council December 4, 2023
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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