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ASHLAND PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES
October 19, 2018
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Friend called the meeting to order at 8:02 a.m. in the Siskiyou Room, 51 Winburn Way.
Commissioners Present: Staff Present:
Dana Bussell Fotini Kaufman, Assistant Planner
Sandra Friend
Thomas Fuhrmark
Richard Newman
Allison Renwick
Andy Stallman
Absent Members: Council Liaison:
Stanley Smith Stephen Jensen
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Public Arts Commission regular meeting of September 21, 2018
Commissioners Stallman/Newman m/s to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting September 21, 2018.
Voice Vote: all AYES. Motion passed.
INTRODUCTIONS
Mike Morrison – Lighting settings for Velocity
Public Works Superintendent Mike Morrison presented a video of the lighting settings for Velocity. The sculpture was
sturdy and would withstand vandalism. The Commission opted for a smooth transition when the lights changed. They
would leave the lighting on 24-hours a day for six months then reevaluate timing.
PUBLIC FORUM - None
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Councilor Jensen reported on the “Walkabout” the City Council and staff took to gather feedback on the City by visiting
various households. He went on to provide an overview of the recent City Council Meeting.
PROJECT UPDATES
Allison – Historic Markers Project
Commissioner Renwick updated the Commission on potential funding options. She spoke to the Andrew-Lefevre
design firm who may create the markers. There was potential to utilize local artists and foundries. She clarified the
hub sculpture would be contemporary, site specific and historically themed. The plaques would represent the location
where they were installed.
Sandy - Financial commitment for HM project
The Beautification project allocated $11,000 to the Historic Commission that possibly was no longer available. Chair
Friend intended to get the full Commission’s opinion on whether Public Arts Commission funds could be used to match
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funds from the Historic Commission. The City Council would have to approve utilizing the funds for the Historic Markers
Project. She thought the funds from both Commissions should cover the markers and the hub sculpture for more
flexibility.
Commissioners Friend/Stallman m/s to agree to partner with the Historic Commission on the Historic
Markers Project and to recommend matching Public Arts Commission funds this year not more than $15,000
contingent on Historic Commission matching that amount. Voice Vote: all AYES. Motion passed.
PAC WORK PLAN
New date for Strategic Planning meeting
The Commission agreed to meet November 30, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. the Siskiyou Room.
DISCUSSION ITEMS - None
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:52 a.m.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:
Velocity Dedication: November 7, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
Next meeting: November 16, 2018, at 8:00 a.m.
Strategic Planning Meeting: November 30, 2018 at 8:00 a.m.
Submitted by,
Fotini Kaufman
Assistant Planner
Ashland Public Arts Commission
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