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Arts Commission

Monday, May 11, 2026

6:30 PM
Topic tracked across meetings:
Park Bond Renewal Pro and Con Committee Appointments AB 9213 4/6
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2a
Minutes of March 9, 2026
packet pp.3–4
Staff report:
COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PRESENT Commissioners: Administration/Staff: Rachel Brannon Amy Dukes, Cultural Arts Manager John Conlon (excused) Chris Craven Tina Velazquez Hays Guests: Treasure Hinds Laurelle Graves, PTSA Council Kimberly Kapustein Mick Holsbeke, Culture Tug Tracie Mahadeo Tom McDonald Caroline Thienes Albert Wang Rachel Wright (excused) Praya Athi, Youth Rep (excused)
6. REGULAR BUSINESS
6a
Potential Park Bond Renewal
Information · Jeff Watling, Director Parks and Community Services · packet pp.5–22
Topics: Parks
Staff report:
REGULAR BUSINESS a) JEFF WATLING, PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
6b
Arts in the Schools Granting Program Discussion - Part 2 (D)
Amy Dukes, Cultural Arts Manager · packet pp.23–29
Topics: Arts & Culture
Staff report:
Issaquah Art in the Schools Grants (on hiatus, since 2025) •Provide project support to Issaquah School District schools/PTSA’s for arts and culture projects that benefit Issaquah students.
6c
Chair and Vice Chair Elections
Action · Amy Dukes, Arts and Cultural Manager · packet pp.31–32
Staff report:
Parks and Community Services Arts Program P.O. Box 1307 Issaquah, WA 98027 425-837-3024 issaquahwa.gov
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Attendance

Council / Members (9)
Rachel Brannon
Tina Eggers
Randi Evans
Treasure Hinds
Tracie Mahadeo
Tom McDonald
Ojasvi Sinha
Caroline Thienes
Albert Wang
Staff (1)
Amy Dukes, Cultural Arts Manager
Excused
John Conlon
Chris Craven
Praya Athi, Youth Rep
Guests (1)
Serena Narisawa, The Garage Teen Café

Recommendations & actions (2)

Sentences extracted from the narrative containing words like recommended, requested, directed, moved, or approved. Best-effort — verify against the full minutes for context.

  • The minutes were approved as presented by unanimous consent.
  • Treasure Hinds seconded and the motion passed unanimously.