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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-02-21 Public Arts MIN PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING February 21, 2020 MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Sandra Friend called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. in the Siskiyou Room, 51 Winburn Way. Commissioners Present: Staff Present: Sandra Friend Aaron Anderson, Assistant Planner Thomas Fuhrmark Richard Newman APRC Liaison: Jeff Phillips Joel Heller (absent) Allison Renwick Stanley Smith Council Liaison: Andy Stallman Stephen Jensen Absent Members:  Additions to the Agenda under Other Business o Review the release of the RFQ for the Hub sculpture – Stallman o Commissioner Phillips’ website list for RFQ distribution – Friend o Mail Chimp – Friend II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Public Arts Commission regular meeting of November 15, 2019 Commissioner Renwick made a correction to the motion under Liaison Reports changing “whom” to “who.” Commissioner Stallman/Newman m/s to approve the minutes as corrected. Voice Vote: all AYES. Motion passed.  Public Arts Commission regular meeting of December 20, 2019 Commissioner Stallman/Newman m/s to approve the minutes as presented. Voice Vote: all AYES. Motion passed. III. PUBLIC FORUM Jane Kenworthy/Explained she was the business manager of Anima Mundi Productions. She described a three concert series with the final event occurring April 2, 2020. They were asking the Commission to endorse a request to hang a banner over Main Street. Commissioner Renwick/Smith m/s to endorse the concert series and recommend that a banner advertising the series be placed on Main Street. Voice Vote: all AYES. Motion passed. IV. LIAISON REPORTS  Council Liaison - Councilor Jensen Councilor Jensen explained the Commission would now receive 5% of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) funds. Chair Friend spoke to the 2% increase.  Staff Liaison - Staff Liaison Anderson Mr. Anderson explained the RFQ was still in the Legal Department for review. Ashland Public Arts Commission February 21, 2020 Page 1 of 2 V. NEW PROJECTS PROPOSAL - None VI. PROJECT UPDATES  MAP project, Phase 1 - Stallman o The initial meeting occurred January 21, 2019 regarding design. o The narrative on one of the plaques for Haskin’s Garage was revised. o Installation was targeted for Fall 2020. VII. PAC WORKPLAN  Review and adopt 2020 Workplan – Friend The Commission reviewed and updated the document. They discussed the legal review of the RFQ for the Hub sculpture. The “The Power of Public Art” presentation would be ready for review in March. Commissioner Phillips/Smith m/s to approve the 2020 Work Plan as amended. Voice Vote: all AYES. Motion passed.  Calendar items for 2020 Workplan The PAC assigned quarterly goals and completion dates to the document. Chair Friend would contact Assistant City Administrator Adam Hanks on attending the April commission meeting. VIII. OTHER BUSINESS  Review the release of the RFQ for the Hub sculpture – Stallman  Commissioner Phillips’ website list for RFQ distribution – Friend  Mail Chimp – Friend The three items listed above under OTHER BUSINESS were moved to the next meeting in March. IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 10:31 a.m. Calendar next meeting – March 20, 2020 Ashland Public Arts Commission February 21, 2020 Page 2 of 2