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Art in Public Places
REGULAR MEETING
December 16, 2020, 3:30 pm
Online
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1. CALL TO ORDER
3:34 pm
2. ROLL CALL
• Board Members Present – Miriam Chase, Sabrina Davies Carol Ann Hixon, Kirsten
Savage, Michael Short, and Sara Wade
• Board Members Absent – Gwen Hatchette
• Staff Members Present – Ellen Martin, Liz Good, Jim McDonald, Greg Oakes
• Cultural Resources Board Liaison – None present
• Guests – None present
3. AGENDA REVIEW
4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
5. APROVAL OF MINUTES – NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Ms. Hixon moved they be approved
Ms. Davies seconded
Unanimously approved
6. BUSINESS, PRESENTATION, OR DISCUSSION:
A) TRAIL HEAD PARK DESIGN REVIEW
Greg Oaks with Park Planning and Development was present to share the project
along with artist Joe McGrane. Mr. Oakes gave an overview of the park and the
construction timeline staring in March. The artwork is scheduled to be installed late
summer. Mr. McGrane gave an overview of the art project. There was discussion
about the construction of the piece and safety. The Board was supportive of the of the
project and the access it gives people to nature.
Ms. Wade moved to approve the project
Mr. Short seconded
Unanimously approved
B) PIANOS ABOUT TOWN PROJECT UPDATE
Ms. Martin shared an update about the call for entries, promotion, and details on
translating the call to Spanish for the first time. She also shared details on the Virtual
Workshop coming up in January. Ms. Savage thanked Staff for integrating Board
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suggestions to the call and its promotion.
C) ANNUAL REPORT DRAFT
Ms. Martin shared an initial draft of the Annual Report based on previous years. There
were discussions about adding more statistics and about focusing on sharing
statistics vs. stories. The board suggested collecting more data going forward to see
what we want to present in the future. There was discussion on using other surveys
and data to show support of the program. Ms. Hixon suggested moving forward with
this version, with some updates, and then discussing what to include in next year’s
Mid-Year and Annual Reports in the future. Staff will schedule more time to discuss
future reports.
Ms. Hixon moved to approve the Annual Report Draft with changes as discussed
Mr. Short seconded
Unanimously
D) 2020 YEARN IN REVIEW PRESENTATION
Ms. Martin shared the slide show highlighting the 60 projects completed in 2020. The
Board was excited and discussed the high quality of work and impressed with staff’s
ability to pivot during COVID-19 and shared support of the downtown barrier project
that supported local businesses.
7. STAFF REPORT
The Staff Report will be email to the Board. Ms. Martin shared that the installation of
the project at the Drake of Wastewater Plant has been delayed due to subcontractors.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business. Ms. Martin shared that staff wants to wish the Board
happy holidays and thank the Board for pivoting and being flexible in 2020.
9. ADJOURNMENT
4:46 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Liz Good