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WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET

                                                                Approved on April 30, 2026


           CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES
                          Thursday, April 2, 2026
                 West Chicago City Hall – 475 Main Street
                                   7:00 p.m.


1.  Call to Order, Roll Call, Establishment of a Quorum
Chairman Kuharich called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. Roll call indicated that
Chairman Kuharich and Commissioners Gsedl, Hernandez, Plumlee, and Walsh were
present. Also in attendance were Commission Liaison Alderwoman Alcantar-Garcia
(7:08 p.m.), and Events & Cultural Programs Manager Nicolette Stefan.

2.  Public Participation
None

3. Approval of Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes: March 5, 2026
Commissioner Plumlee made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to
approve the March 5, 2026, meeting minutes. The motion was carried by unanimous
voice vote.

4.  Items for Discussion and Possible Action
None

5. Other Business
         a.  2026 Art Banner Exhibit next steps
                             i. The Commissioners looked at the draft interactive map. The
                   Commissioners discussed next steps and timeline. Staff will put
                      together the banner announcement.
        b.  Initiative 2A: Fountain Basin updates
                             i.  Staff provided an update regarding the fountain basin. The
                   Commissioners would like the artist to sign her artwork, Staff to
                        notify.
         c.  Initiative 5 Chalk the Walk updates
                             i.   Staff provided an update about the number of Chalk the Walk
                           artists. Commissioners discussed possible jurors. Commissioners

                                                    475 Main Street      T 630.293.2200          Daniel Bovey
                                                                                                                      MAYOR
                                                      West Chicago, Illinois    F 630.293.3028
                                                  60185                  westchicago.org          Viviana Ramirez
                                                                                                                                                       CITY ADMINISTRATOR

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discussed the Community Corner artwork and the materials that
                  Commissioner Plumlee will need.
        d.  Loteria updates
                             i.  Chairman Kuharich provided updates regarding Loteria, taking
                     place during 4 Mosaic Market nights. This will be a new spin on
                      the previous Loteria organized by the Commission.
                   Commissioners discussed giveaway options for the winners.
         e.  Other business
                             i.  Commissioner Plumlee discussed the potential of no Arteculture
                         this year, due to a lack of availability to host the event.
   Adjournment
Commissioner Gsedl made a motion to adjourn, which was seconded by Commissioner
Hernandez. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. The meeting adjourned at
7:51 p.m.


Submitted by Nicolette Stefan


                                                    475 Main Street      T 630.293.2200          Daniel Bovey
                                                                                                                      MAYOR
                                                      West Chicago, Illinois    F 630.293.3028
                                                  60185                  westchicago.org          Viviana Ramirez
                                                                                                                                                       CITY ADMINISTRATOR