Fine & Cultural Arts Commission
Regular MeetingWheaton, IL · January 12, 2023
Minutes
January 12, 2023, Special Meeting Commission Minutes, City Hall
I. Call to Order
President Mike Bock called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Those present: Mike Bock, Dee Hicks, Laurie Swanson, Lewis Achenbach, Randy King and Sarah Antas.
Absent: Dave Duve
III. Agenda:
Mike Bock moved, and Randy King seconded the approval of the agenda. Motion carried.
IV. Approval of Minutes:
Sarah Antas moved to accept November 22, 2022 minutes Laurie Oberhelman seconded. Motion
carried.
V. New Business:
VI. Old Business
Lewis Achenbach presented a report from Dawn Smith, COD Community Engagement & Educational
Coordinator regarding the Andy Warhol event. Lewis suggested our participation could be a gala held
August 5 at The Moment on Main. Cost would be approximately $4500 which includes: food, band,
decorations. Estimate 100 people at $100 per person. Considerable discussion followed. Further
discussion will be on agenda for next meeting, including different venue which could include food trucks
and partnering with DWA.
Fire Hydrant Project: The City has already approved this project which could be adapted to an Andy
Warhol pop art theme. We have the paint which was donated. Mike will check with Rust0leulm to see
if any more donations are forthcoming. Mike will check with Tony Asta for artist contacts. A stipend of
$100 will be paid to participating artists. All artists must sign waver releasing artwork to City. Mike is
creating action’s list which we will discuss at next meeting.
VII. none
VIII. Commissioner comments: none
Adjournment: Laurie Oberhelman moved and Mike Bock seconded. Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Dee Hicks
Next meeting January 24, 2023 at 6:00 pm
Agenda
Thursday January 12, 2023, 6:00 pm
In Person Meeting: Second Floor Conference Room, Wheaton City Hall
The January 12th, 2023, Special meeting of the Fine & Cultural Arts Commission will be held as an
in-person meeting.
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Approval of Agenda
IV. Public Comments
V. Approval of Minutes
VI. New Business
VII. Old Business
• Andy Warhol Day
• Fire Hydrant Painting
VIII. Commissioner Comments
IX. Adjournment
Next regularly scheduled meeting: January 24, 2023 6:00 pm