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City of North St. Paul
Arts & Culture Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda
April 1, 2026
6:30 PM
The Arts & Culture Commission Meeting will be conducted on April 1, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. The
meeting location is the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 2400 Margaret St., North St.
Paul.
You can watch the meeting on our YouTube channel here: https://tinyurl.com/NSPYouTube
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
Tom Sonnek, Chair
Carey Nadeau, Vice-Chair
Ashley Perfect, Commissioner
Sharon Clark-Williams, Commissioner
Raquel Soto, Commissioner
Laura Strang, Commissioner
Aliza Verma, Commissioner
Yued Orozco-Garcia, Student Commissioner
Troy Woods, Council Liaison
STAFF
Jordyn Lehman
III. Adopt Agenda
IV. Approval of Minutes
A. Approval of March 4, 2026 Meeting Minutes
V. Meeting Open to the Public
This Open Forum is an opportunity for persons to address the Arts & Culture
Commission on items not on the agenda. A completed public comment form should be
presented to the staff liaison prior to the meeting. Comments will be limited to 3
minutes per person. While the Commission may ask clarifying questions of the
speaker, no formal action by the Commission or discussion will be held on these items.
VI. Public Hearings
VII. Commission Business, Action Items & Recommendations
A. Sub-Comittee Updates
VIII. Old Business
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IX. Reports from Staff
A. 2026 Budget & Events Calendar
X. Reports from Commissioners
XI. Reports from Council Liaison
XII. Adjournment
The next regularly scheduled Arts & Culture Commission meeting is April 1, 2026 at
6:30 PM.
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Agenda Information Memorandum
To Date
Arts and Culture Commissioners April 1, 2026
Agenda Placement # IV.A
Approval of Minutes
Subject
Approval of March 4, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Background/Facts
Recommended Action
Attachments
1. ACC Minutes 03-04-2026
Respectfully submitted,
Jordyn Lehman, Community Development Administrative Assistant
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Arts & Culture Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
March 4, 2026
6:30 PM
North St. Paul City Hall – Council Chambers
2400 Margaret Street
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Sonnek called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
II. ROLL CALL
COMMISSION
Tom Sonnek, Chair – Present
Carey Nadeau, Vice-Chair - Present
Ashley Perfect, Commissioner – Present
Sharon Clark-Williams, Commissioner – Present
Laura Strang, Commissioner – Present
Raquel Soto, Commissioner – Present
Aliza Verma, Commissioner – Present
Yued Orozco-Garcia, Student Commissioner – Present
Troy Woods, Council Liaison – Present
STAFF/LIAISONS
Jordyn Lehman, Staff Liaison – Present
III. ADOPT AGENDA
Chair Sonnek called for a motion to adopt the February 4, 2026 meeting agenda.
M/Clark-Williams, S/Verma
Motion carried 7-0.
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of February 4, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Chair Sonnek asked for a motion to approve the February 2026 meeting minutes.
M/Nadeau, S/Perfect
Motion carried 7-0.
V. MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
There were no public comments.
VI. PUBLIC HEARINGS
There were no public hearings.
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VII. COMMISSION BUSINESS, ACTION ITEMS & RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Sub-Committee Updates
1- Autumn Arts
Staff liaison Lehman shared that the new location for the Autumn Arts Festival is
expected to be in the City Parking lot along 7th and Margaret. Lehman noted that
Communications and Events Coordinator Ava Greimert requests the Commission determine
their AFF sub-committee as she plans to schedule a meeting sometime that following week.
Commissioner Perfect and Student Commissioner Orozco-Garcia volunteered to join the AFF
sub-committee.
2- Murals
No updates from the Commission.
3- Utility Boxes
Commissioner Clark-Williams shared that Minnesota Photography utility box at Silver
Lake Park is underway and continues to make progress. She also shared that she is working
on the basic outline for the Good Life in Minnesota utility box to be reviewed by staff.
4- Art Night/Art Cart
Vice-Chair Nadeau shared that the Art Night/Art Cart Sub-Committee reached out to
KidsCreate in Woodbury to lead two Art Cart activities at the upcoming music in the parks
events in May and July. Vice-Chair Nadeau recommended that the Commission proceeds
with contracting KidsCreate for these two events at a total cost of $600.
M/Sonnek, S/Nadeau
Motion carried 7-0
Commissioner Soto asked for clarification on why certain events made it onto the event
calendar included in the packet and what the expectations are for the Commission for some
of these events. Staff liaison Lehman and other Commissioners clarified that events that are
managed by the ACC are more mandatory while other events are optional for ACC
participation.
Vice-Chair Nadeau also noted that the sub-committee has agreed to proceed with
purchase of a large box of crayons for the planned Holly Jolly Night coloring activity.
Staff liaison Lehman inquired if the Commission wanted to continue to charge $10 for the
upcoming Art Nights due to their higher costs. The Commission discussed and ultimately
agreed to keep the registration price at $10.
5- Spoken-Word Poetry Slam
Commissioner Clark-Williams shared that the sub-committee is interested in hosting a
poetry slam but in a spoken word format at a City Event, potentially the Big Truck Night.
Participants would submit their work to be reviewed and approved by the City. Currently final
details of the idea are being worked on and then will be submitted to staff for review.
6- Public Art Project
Commissioner Strang noted that she will follow-up regarding the concreate Snowy Stamp
Vice-Chair Nadeau shard that her and Chair Sonnek will be presenting the Coin Press to
the City Council at the City Council Meeting on March 17th.
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The Commission also shared that they are continuing to explore sidewalk poetry as a
future project.
VIII. REPORTS FROM STAFF
Staff liaison Lehman noted that after the direction given by the City Attorney Jack Brooksbank at the
previous ACC meeting that moving forwards purchases over $200 need to be formally voted on by the
Commission. This will aid in transparency and record keeping of spending and purchases in the meeting
minutes. Purchases under $200 do not need to be explicitly voted on but should be noted that those
purchases have been made or are intended to be made during a meeting.
Both the 2026 Event Calendar and 2026 Budget Tracker Sheet were listed on the staff reports.
IX. REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONERS
Vice-Chair Nadeau noted that the Student Commissioner is on his last year and with the Commission
able to have two student commissioners it would be a good time to push advertising and heightening
efforts to promote the other open position.
Commissioner Clark-Williams had no updates related to City business.
Commissioner Perfect had no updates related to City business.
Commissioner Strang had no updates related to City business.
Commissioner Soto had no updates related to City business.
Commissioner Verma had no updates related to City business.
Chair Sonnek had no updates related to City business.
X. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON
Council Liaison Troy Woods gave an update on the prior City Council meeting on March 3rd.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Sonnek asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 PM.
M/Clark-Williams, S/Perfect
Motion carried 7-0.
The next regularly scheduled Arts and Culture Commission Meeting is Wednesday, April 1, 2026
at 6:30 PM
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Agenda Information Memorandum
To Date
Arts and Culture Commissioners April 1, 2026
Agenda Placement # VII.A
Commission Business, Action Items & Recommendations
Subject
Sub-Comittee Updates
Background/Facts
Recommended Action
Attachments
None
Respectfully submitted,
Jordyn Lehman, Community Development Administrative Assistant
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2026 Budget Report
BUDGET JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
$7,000 UTILITY BOX WRAPS
Heart Hands Utilty Box Wrap/Design $3,150.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,150.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Current Total $7,000.00 $7,000.00 $7,000.00 $7,000.00 $7,000.00 $3,850.00 $3,850.00 $3,850.00 $3,850.00 $3,850.00 $3,850.00 $3,850.00
$12,500 MURALS
Budget Reallocatoion - Public Art (Coin Press) $1,778.14
$1,778.14 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Current Total $12,500.00 $12,500.00 $10,721.86 $10,721.86 $10,721.86 $10,721.86 $10,721.86 $10,721.86 $10,721.86 $10,721.86 $10,721.86 $10,721.86
$1,000 BRANDING AND COMMUNICATION
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Current Total $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
$6,778 PUBLIC ART
Coin Press $6,778.14
Snowy Concrete Stamps
$0.00 $6,778.14 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Current Total $6,778.14 $6,778.14 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER
$4,500 ART NIGHT/Art Cart
Mandala on Mugs 2/5/2026 $270.00
Paint on Canvas 3/19/2026 $157.03
Cookie Decorating 4/16/2026 $750.00
Candle Making 5/7/2026 $600.00
Music in the Park Hause (Snowman Slime) 5/22/2026 $150.00
Music in the Park Casey (Snowglobe) 7/9/2026 $300.00
Snowman Pillow 10/15/2025 $900.00
Fall Themed Craft 11/19/2025 $250.00
Crate of Crayons $129.75
Paper Plates $5.58
Tablecloths $9.98
$0.00 $270.00 $302.34 $750.00 $750.00 $0.00 $300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $900.00 $250.00 $0.00
Current Total $4,500.00 $4,230.00 $3,927.66 $3,177.66 $2,427.66 $2,427.66 $2,127.66 $2,127.66 $2,127.66 $1,227.66 $977.66 $977.66
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EV ENT SC HED U L E PL AN NER 2 0 2 6
EVENT DATE TIME LOCATION COMMISSIONERS
ART NIGHT (SWETHA) February 5th 6-8:00 PM CASEY LAKE BUILDING Nadeau
ART NIGHT (LISA RITCHIE) March 19th 6:30-8:30 PM CASEY LAKE BUILDING Nadeau
ART NIGHT (FRENCHIE) April 16th 6-8:00 PM CASEY LAKE BUILDING Nadeau
ART NIGHT (HEIDI) May 7th 6-8:00 PM CASEY LAKE BUILDING Perfect
MUSIC IN THE PARK # 1 (KIDS) May 22nd 4:30-5:30 PM HAUSE PARK
MUSIC IN THE PARK #2 July 9th 5:00-6:30 PM CASEY LAKE
BIG TRUCK NIGHT July 10th 4:30-8:00 PM 7TH AVE All as able
AUTUMN ARTS FESTIVAL September 12th 10 AM-5:00 PM CASEY LAKE All as able
FALL ROUND-UP PARADE September 17th 6-8:00 PM 7TH AVE All as able
ART NIGHT (JEREMY) October 15th 6-8:30 PM CASEY LAKE BUILDING Sonnek
ART NIGHT (FOHRENKAMM) November 19th 6:30-8:30 PM CASEY LAKE BUILDING Perfect
HOLLY JOLLY NIGHT December 4th 6-9:30 PM CASEY LAKE All as able
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