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Commission on Cultural Development
February 6, 2026
City Council Chambers, 73 Harlow Street
Meetinq Minutes
Commissioners Present: Sundance Campbell, Kelly Chenot (via Zoom), Mariya Doncheva, Nina Earley, Kal
Elmore, Sara Elizabeth Green-Hamann, Samantha Schipani (via Zoom), Jennifer Snow (via Zoom)
Others: Anne Krieg — Director of Development, David Szewczyk—City Solicitor
1. A quorum being present the February 6, 2026 meeting of the Commission on Cultural Development
was called to order by Chair Earley at 8:30 AM.
2. Meeting Minutes— Postponed.
3. Election of Officers & Sub-Committee Assignments
a. Commissioner Elmore nominated Chair Earley to remain in the position — all in favor, none
opposed.
b. Commissioner Elmore nominated Commissioner Chenot to the position of Vice Chair— all in
favor, none opposed.
c. ARTober—Commissioner Campbell agreed to remain as Committee Chair.
d. Grant— Chair Earley nominated Commissioner Snow to the position of Committee Chair. Snow
accepted.
e. Cultural Asset—Commissioner Elmore asked about the funding and logistics of conducting a
cultural asset survey. Discussed at length with Commissioners and Development Director Anne
Krieg. Elmore volunteered to take on the position of Committee Chair. Chair Earley volunteered
to serve on the Committee.
4. Financial Report— Balance of$9,581 as of today's date, as well as $1,448.30 in the ARTober account
(though there are additional ARTober expenses still pending). Commissioner poncheva asked about
the options and process for applying for grant funding for the Commission —Chair Earley responded
and discussed. Doncheva also asked for clarification regarding the use of Commission funds and the
budget proposal process — Earley responded and clarified.
5. Committee Reports:
a. ARTober—Chair Campbell reported that a meeting will be scheduled in March.
6. Annual Training
a. City Solicitor David Szewczyk presented to the Commission and provided training regarding the
Freedom of Access Act.
b. Commissioners Snow and Campbell asked for clarification regarding quorum for both full
Commission and Sub-Committee meetings —City Solicitor Szewczyk responded and clarified.
c. Chair Earley asked about public access for Sub-Committee meetings —City Solicitor Szewczyk
responded and clarified.
7. Staff Updates
a. Development Director Anne Krieg discussed recommendations for the use of TIF funds in the
upcoming fiscal year. Commissioner Campbell asked for clarification regarding the amount of
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available funds— Krieg responded and clarified. Campbell also asked about the types of
projects that could be funded — Krieg responded and clarified. Discussed budget proposals at
length with Commissioners.
8. Adjourned at 9:37 AM.