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Art in Public Places
RESCHEDULED MEETING
March 30, 2022, 3:30 pm
Online
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1. CALL TO ORDER
3:31 pm
2. ROLL CALL
• Board Members Present – Natalie Barnes, Kathy Bauer, Miriam Chase, Sabrina
Davies, Gwen Hatchette, and Heidi Shuff
• Board Members Absent – None
• Staff Members Present – Ellen Martin, Liz Good, Charlie Beasley, Shannon
Gallegos, Kathleen Ganzer, Kellie Gorman, JD McCune, Heather McDowell, John
Song, and Cheryl Wagner
• Cultural Resources Board Liaison – Leslie Walker
• Guests –Stephen Shachtman, Ana Maria
• Board members introduced themselves for new members
3. AGENDA REVIEW
4. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
5. APROVAL OF MINUTES – February 16, 2022
Ms. Chase moved that we accept the minutes.
Ms. Bauer seconded.
Unanimously approved.
6. BUSINESS, PRESENTATION, OR DISCUSSION:
A) TRANSFORMER CABINET MURAL SUBMISSION REVIEW
Ms. Martin reviewed the process and presented images of the finalist submissions,
outlining a 2-way tie for the 2nd alternate. Selection Committee members JD McCune
from Purchasing and Cheryl Wagner from Light and Power Utility were present for the
discussion. There was a vote to rank the alternates. Kraig Bader from Light and
Power and JC Ward from Neighborhood Services were on the Selection Committee,
but not able to attend.
Ms. Bauer moved to accept the 13 finalists and 3 alternates in the order decided by
the vote.
Ms. Chase seconded
Unanimously approved
B) PUBLIC ARTIST- IN- RESIDENCE SUBMISSION REVIEW
Ms. Martin presented a summary of the project and presented the five finalists who
will be interviewed by the Utility Selection Committee members to select the finalist.
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JD McCune with Purchasing, Heather McDowell and John Song from Water Systems
Engineering, Cheryl Wagner with Light and Power, and Kellie Gorman from Utilities
Customer Connections participated in the Selection Committee and were present for
the discussion. Theresa Conner, Deputy Director of Utilities and Caitlin May from
Water Production, were also members of the committee but couldn’t attend.
Ms. Barnes moved that these five finalists go to the Utility project team for interviews
to decide the artist to move forward with the project.
Ms. Shuff seconded
Unanimously approved
C) STORM DRAIN MURAL PRESENTATION
Ms. Martin presented the project and asked the Board how to select an artist. It was
recommended there be an open call to artists within the Growth Management Area
with a template for the artists to submit their proposals. There were questions about
past education programs, and how community groups and youth will be recruited for
the project. Board members were excited about the project and opportunities for
educational promotion with stickers showing the murals.
Ms. Shuff moved to move forward with the Storm Drain Mural Project as presented by
Ellen.
Ms. Hatchette seconded
Unanimously approved
D) STAFF REPORT
Ms. Martin shared highlights with the APP Board. The report will be emailed to the
Board.
E) WATER TREATMENT FACILITY SUBMISSION REVIEW
Ms. Martin presented the finalist and two alternates. There was a tie breaking vote for
the alternates. JD McCune with Purchasing; and Charlie Beasley, Shannon Gallegos,
and Kathleen Ganzer with Water Production participated on the Selection Committee
and were present for the discussion.
Ms. Chase moved that we accept the top candidate and the two successive alternates
Ms. Bauer seconded.
Unanimously approved
F) BOARD ELECTIONS
Ms. Martin presented the history of past officers and explained that elections happen
annually based on the City Clerk’s schedule. She asked for members to volunteer for
either Chair or Vice Chair. Ms. Davies volunteered to continue as Chair and Ms.
Chase for Vice Chair.
Ms. Shuff moved for Sabrina as Chair and Miriam as Vice Chair for the coming year
Ms. Barnes seconded.
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Unanimously approved
7. OTHER BUSINESS
There was a discussion about returning to meetings in person. The Board was
supportive of meeting in person and Ms. Martin said staff would confirm options
before the next meeting. There was discussion about Downtown Art Week and if APP
is involved. Ms. Martin said that we haven’t been contacted but can see if there is an
opportunity. Ms. Bauer asked about the pre-approved artist list and Ms. Martin said
we could share that information with the board so the new members can see who is
included. Ms. Bauer also asked if there are ever projects earmarked for fiber artists.
Ms. Martin shared that we haven’t had any specific calls, but usually the calls don’t
limit the media. There was a discussion of art on loan programs. Ms. Good shared
Todd Kundla and Dan Huling are the artists for the 2022 Gardens on Spring Creek
Temporary Art Installation.
8. ADJOURNMENT
4:55 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Liz Good