Peter G. Cook Dr. Kent Layton

Hector P. Benitez Lars Nielson, Jr.

Amanda Buscas Rebecca Nolan

Douglas Brimhall Andrea Soto

Kit Filbey Ramona Tecumseh

MUSEUM AND CULTURAL ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

Date: June 10, 2009

Time: 3:30 p.m.

Location: Mesa Arts Center

1 East Main Street

3^rd floor, south Studios building

◊ Results ◊

3:30 1. Approval of Minutes from the April 8 Meeting: Board members present

unanimously approved the minutes of April 8. They have been posted on the

City’s Webpage.

2. Public Comments

3. Introduction of New Board Member, Kit Filbey – Peter Cook

4. Information and Discussion – Consider the Implications of the Proposed Move to Combine some of Mesa Historical Museum with the Arizona Museum for Youth – Johann Zietsman

5. Information and Discussion – Consider the Implications for Arts and Culture on the Decision to use Main Street Alignment for Light Rail.

6. Staff Reports – Arizona Museum of Natural History, Update on Exhibits,

Educational Programs, Collections, and Operations.

Arizona Museum for Youth, Update on Exhibits and

Operations.

Mesa Arts Center, Update on Studio Activities, Volunteer Activities, Gallery Activities, and Performing Live.

7. Director’s Report – Johann Zietsman

Arts and Cultural Department, Update on Arts and Cultural Activities.

8. Report on Conferences and/or Meetings/Performances Attended: Board Members – Information Only

9. Identify Items for Future Agendas

10. Adjourn