Exh 5AAGENDA ITEM #5A
JANUARY 22, 2001
TO: Mayor Meserve, City Manager-Jim Hanson, Commissioners
FR: DeJean Melancon, Chairman Recreation Advisory Board
RE: 2001 Program Recommendations
A special meeting of the Recreation Advisory Board was held on December 12, 2000. The Board
voted to recommend the following. "Programs" be adopted and implemented during the year. All
of the proposed programs are provided from Art Life, Mrs. Karen Sadler. They are as follows:
L .FILM CAFE. An evening program (7-lOpm) of film screenings for adults (40-50). Each
evening would include an hour of lively, post-screening discussion led by a film professional.
Refreshments would be served. Scheduled September through November, this program
creates acommunity-based center for adults to connect with the arts.
• COST-$450-500 per program. Recommend (4) programs for an estimated cost of $2000.
2. GRANDPARTENT' S WALK IN THE PARK. Children bring tfieir grandparents; this
program encourages interaction in a natural setting with emphasis on learning for both age
goups. A city naturalist, artist and musicians can lead guided walks. Child friendly maps
can be developed.
• COST-$300-350 per program. Recommend (3) programs for an estimated cost of
$1,000.
3. JAZZ AT THE GRAGE. This evening program, held at Adele Grage will consist of musical
presentations designed especially for our community. The programs establish a cultural arts
series based on a variety of jazz musical styles and themes, such as Contemporary, Be-Bop,
Classical and others.
• COST-$500 per program. Recommend (4) programs for an estimated cost of $2,000.
4. STORYTELLERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. A multicultural experience for all
ages. Programs could be scheduled to meet the needs of each age group from children to
adults. Visiting and local artists' presentations offer fresh perspectives and an access to
global fellowship through the sharing of stories and culture.
• COST-$450-500 per program. Recommend (4) programs for an estimated cost of
$2,000.
5. SUNNIER ART CAMP. This is a continuation of the program held in the summer of 2000.
An eight-week program of activities for childrea ages 7-12 years. Series of professional
artists provide daily lessons in a variety of art genres.
• COST-$9,000-10,000 for the summer program.
In summary, the above programs will significantly expand the programs offered in Atlantic Beach
and will greatly enrich our community. The total cost for the programs recommended is $17,000.
ACTION: The Board recommends that $17,000 is authorized for expenditure with ArtLife.
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AGENDA ITEM #SA
JANUARY 22, 2001
A special.meeting of the Resrea+.ien P.dviscd~ ward was held on tl"~ecember 1~,
2000 at the Adele C;ae ~vli iiur~ii"ry' Tenter. i~e3ean Ivlelancon called the meeting
to :,rder at 5:^v5 p.m. Present were: Ray Coleman, Phil Tore, T'om Vogle, L~e?ean
ivieiancon, Tim Johnson. Visitor: K~*en Sadler.
DeJean asked yr 3u~iti~n to apprave the minutes from the last regulaz meeting of
tictobex 25, 2000. Itay Coleman motioned to apprave, Phil seconded and the
motion carried.
asked Ti.;i for new information regarding Rose Park or the pi_ay gro~:nd.
lment ideas and cost are stilt at discussion level.
first axser o€business was a discussion concerning a Ietter from Commissioner
~ tviitcheisan. I)eJean brought the letter to the special meeting and also
sed the Board of his conversation with S~'te Cam.'nissioncr. Boazd members
essed *heir thougl'tts regarding the lack of communication between the Teen
acil and the Rzcreation Advisory Board. Ray Coleman questioned the method
by the Veen Council to distance thew organization from the Board. DeJean
d the Board for ideas or_ how to respond to the letter fram Commissioner
:helson. Ray and Phil agrzed that the issue should be left alone and that a
ial response was unnecessary.
Board recessed for frve minutes to allow Katen Sadler time to arrive and
ain the programs in detain. Karen provided Board members with a list of
ntial programs. The first program listed is Film Cafe. This program combines
rtaitxment with a strong emphasis an education. Professionals in the film
stry could provide instruction and information regazding the film making
ess. Karen suggested that snacks should be available to the. participants axed
a reasonable number for attendance is 40 to 50 people. Estimated costs fcr
i Cafe is $450,00,
~zn explained the next program, Grandpazents Walk in the Park. This program
uld encourage interaction between the elderly and yaung children In a
Jrat setting with emphasis on learning far both age groups. Kazen explained
a guided walk could work in a number of ways. Musical entertainment and
,d friendly maps for the parks are some of the options. Allowing artists fram
F to produce the maps might hold the cost dawn and the overall estimated cost
th?s program would be 5350.00.
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JANUARY 22, 2001
Karen explained the Ta2;z Program to the Boazd for their consideration. This
program is really simple in design and would require only a proper venue to
accommodate public artendance. Kazen explained that each event would .offer
two sets. Ray suggested that the Jazz programs should be an outdoor event
and scheduled as weather permits. Concerns regarding noise levels were aired
and all agreed that a band shell might be the solution if the Jazz Program proves
to be popular. Kazen received questions regarding methods for promoting the
Jazz events and she suggested that flyers and the Beaches Leader as well as
the Shorelines could be utilized for promotional efforts. Karen asked the Board
if they wish to seek support for the Jazz Program outside the Atlantic Beach
community. Board members expressed their plans to primarily target the Atlantic '
Beach azea. Creating a series of events and doing a feature story with additional
updates could pare down the cost for promoting. The Board could utilize the City's
web sites as well. Ray Coleman asked the Board to consider road signs as another
method. of reaching the public. He explained that a reader board placed iri high
traffic areas would be highly effective.
Karen provided information regarding the Storytellers From Around the World
Program. This idea would work as a series or as a one-time event. Karen is
usually notified when vazious artists plan to be in the area. Estimated cost for
this program is $450.00.
The Board wanted an update on the Summer Camp Program. Karen indicated
that the Summer program works really well as two sessions running four weeks in
each session. Karen also explained that she must work with ABET with regard to
schedules for the summer sessions. The cost for the camp is $45.00 per child and
should amact repeat enrollment. Kazen would like to start planning sessions for tt
summer as early as March, 200E
Delean thanked Karen Sadler for her presentation and and asked Board members
to address any questions to Ms, Sadler. Delean asked the Board for a motion to
approve the Programs provided in the presentation. Ray motioned to approve the
list, Phil seconded and the motion carried.
Ray asked the Board for more discussion regarding a Reader Board in high traffrc
areas such as Mayport Rd. as well as where the Welcome to Atlantic Beach signs
aze located. This effort would better inform the public of special events &
programs.
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~ JANUARY 22, 2001
ARVLIFE PRODUC110tfi~NC.
Decemtser 12, 2oD9
Cttyy of Aflantic Bec~h
Dept. of Parks and Recreation
K4-en Sadler, Artlife Ptoductkms
Programs
m Cafe" 7-tOpm
evening program of film screenings for adults. Each evening
uld Include an hour of lively, post-screening discussion led by a
professional. Refreshments would be served. Scheduled
>tem!?er through November, thfs program creates a community-
sed center for adults to connect with the arcs. Entertaining and
ucationai.
(parents Walk in the Park" Morning or Weekend
n .bring their grandparents or borrow one, led by visiting
or city naturalist. An interactive arts-based activity could be
gated as waif a5 a performing artist activity
Jazz at The Gfage* 7-lOpm
~ program series of outdoor/Indoor musical presentations designed
~speclaliy for our community. Staged in the Adele Grage interior
venue or, the open-air park space, the programs establish a cultural
arts serleg based on a variety of Jazz musical styles and themes, such
ys Contemporary, Be-Bop, Classical and others.
itoryteilers from Around the Works"
multicultural experience for all ages. Programs could be
;heduled to meet the needs of each age group from children to
duct, Visiting and local artists' presentations offer fresh perspectives
nd an gccess to global fellowship through the sharing of stories
nd culture.
immer Art Camp"
eight .week program of activities for children ages 7-7 2 yrs. Series
professional artists provide daily lessons In a variety of art genres.
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