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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt In Public Places Board - Minutes - 12/16/2020 Art in Public Places REGULAR MEETING December 16, 2020, 3:30 pm Online 1 2 /16/20 20 – MINUTES Page 1 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 Art in Public Places REGULAR MEETING 1 2 /16/20 20 – MINUTES Page 2 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