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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-15 Public Arts MIN Public Arts Advisory Committee Minutes . June 15, 2023 Regular Meeting 4:00pm, Siskiyou Conference Room 51 Winburn Way I. CALL TO ORDER: Chair Ken Engelund called the meeting to order at 4:00 PM. a) Introductions  New Committee Members  Planning Staff, Jennifer Chenoweth Commissioners Present: Council Liaison: Ken Engelund Gina DuQuenne Cassie Preskenis Staff Present: Brandon Goldman; Community Development Laura Bloom Director Stanley Smith Jennifer Chenoweth; Admin Support Heather Warden Tessa Elbatter Snow Panneton Commissioners/Liaisons Absent: Special Guests: Leslie Eldridge Peter Finkle; Walk Ashland Marie Caballero Uhtoff, NW Nature Shop II. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT “We acknowledge and honor the aboriginal people on whose ancestral homelands we live, —the Ikirakutsum Band of the Shasta Nation, including the original past indigenous inhabitants, as well as the diverse Native communities who make their home here today. We also recognize and acknowledge the Shasta village of K’wakhakha — “Where the Crow lights”—that is now the Ashland City Plaza.” Read by Committee member Preskensis. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a) March 17, 2023 regular meeting March 17, 2023 is a typo; the last regular meeting minutes to approve are April 21, 2023. Chair Engeland motioned to approve the April 21, 2023 meeting minutes with no corrections. Motion was seconded. Voice vote: ALL AYES. Motion passed. IV. PUBLIC FORUM (for items not on the agenda) no attendees from the public V. LIAISON REPORTS Liaisons: City Council Liaison, Gina DuQuenne; APRC Liaison, Leslie Eldridge; Community Development Liaison, Brandon Goldman Note: Anyone wishing to speak at any Public Arts Advisory Committee meeting is encouraged to do so. After you have been recognized by the Chair, give your name and City of residence. You will then be allowed to speak. Please note the public testimony may be limited by the Chair Page 1 of 2 Public Arts Advisory Committee Minutes a) Nothing to report from Gina DuQuenne. DuQuenne expressed gratitude for the new Public Arts Map Walking Tour rack cards. b) Nothing to report from Brandon Goldman. c) No report from Leslie Eldridge (not in attendance). VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS a) Proposed Mural at NW Nature Shop The owner of the Northwest Nature Shop presented information on the proposed murals on the shop fence. The committee discussed the proposal and unanimously agreed to move forward with the next steps. The committee discussed that the next step is for the owner to present concept artwork for the committee to review and vote on during the July PAAC meeting. If approved, the concept would then go to City Council for approval during the August 2023 meeting. b) ODOT Controller Boxes Project Status:  Selection panel appointment  Stipend and materials proposed  Signal Boxes under consideration Chair Engelund motioned to approve the formation of a task group for ODOT controller boxes. Motion was seconded. Voice vote: ALL AYES. Motion passed. c) “Ancestors Future - Crystalizing Our Call”  Public Forum task group Task group reported that fundraising is underway. VII. OTHER BUSINESS a) Medallion Installation update – Railroad Park b) Public Arts Collection Rack Cards update c) Say Their Names Updates Picnic - 6/18 from 11:30 to 2:30 at Ashland Community Park d) John Pugh’s Mural Project update e) Haines and Friends Grant update Chair Engelund motioned to approve a task group for working on grant applications to seek funding for painting or vinyl wrapping additional ODOT controller boxes. Motioned seconded. Voice vote: ALL AYES. Motion passed. VIII. ADJOURNMENT Next Meeting Date: Thursday, July 20, 2023 @ 4:00pm Note: Anyone wishing to speak at any Public Arts Advisory Committee meeting is encouraged to do so. After you have been recognized by the Chair, give your name and City of residence. You will then be allowed to speak. Please note the public testimony may be limited by the Chair Page 2 of 2