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Home My WebLink About2024-01-18 Public Arts PACKET Public Arts Advisory CommitteeAgenda January 18, 2024 Regular Meeting 4:00pm5:30pm, Siskiyou Conference Room 51 Winburn Way I.CALL TO ORDER: a)Introductions b)Quorum count II.LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT the Ikirakutsum Band of the Shasta Nation, as well as the diverse and vibrant Native communities who make their home here today. We denounce the egregious acts of the colonizers and government and recognize the horrific impacts that still exist today. We honor the first stewards in the Rogue Valley and the lands we live and depend on: Tribes with ancestral lands in and surrounding the geography of the Ashland Watershed include the original past, present and future indigenous inhabitants of the Shasta, Takelma, and Athabaskan people. We also recognize - - that is now the III.APPROVAL OF MINUTES a)November 16, 2023 regular meeting (December 21 meeting canceled) IV.PUBLIC FORUM (for items not on the agenda; up to 3 minutes per speaker) V.LIAISON REPORTS Liaisons: City Council Liaison, Gina DuQuenne; Community Development Liaison, APRC Liaison, Stef Seffinger; and Jennifer Chenoweth VI.DISCUSSION ITEMS and MOTIONS a)KS Wild Street Mural Concept Presentation - Michael Dotson, Executive Director, to present conceptual plan for public mural. a)Heritage Tourism Workshops Chair Engelund has asked that the committee read, prior to this meeting; Chair Engelund has been requested to attend the workshop and seeks a committee vote to approve his attendance. b)PAAC Study Session Planning set date and suggest agenda topics. c)PAAC Volunteer Position Openings total of 9 positions; recruitment and recommendations; can include student (high school/college) representatives. d)Marking Ashland Places (MAP) II update from the task group and proposed motion for presentation with HPAC and APRC meeting in February by Chair Engelund. 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 CommitteeAgenda e)Crosswalk Project Update and motion by Chair Engelund. f)ODOT Controller Boxes Update on selection panel; advertising upcoming projects/ notifications; and how to inform interested artists on future opportunities. g) Chair Engelund was asked to present at the Ashland Public Library on March 5. Discussion of the PAAC/Council (2020 PAC) video The Power of Public Art to make recommendations for use and modifications/edits for upcoming presentation. II.OTHER BUSINESS and UPDATES a)Velocity (bouncing ball sculpture) repairs Update by Mike Morrison b)Public Arts Map Virtual Walking Tour the link is live and updated c)Golden Connections Medallions final four were installed on 12/13/2023 d)M- Crystalizing Our Call - Update e)the Building - Update f)City Council Commissions & Committees Appreciation Event, December 18 Jenn has items to handout to those who were not able to attend. III.ADJOURNMENT - Next Meeting Date: Thursday, February 15 @ 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 Public Arts Advisory CommitteeMinutes -DRAFT November 16, 2023 Regular Meeting 4:00pm5:30pm, Siskiyou Conference Room 51 Winburn Way Minutes I.CALL TO ORDER: a)Introductions and other news Stef Seffinger is now officially the Parks liaison to the PAAC; Beca Blake has been notified by the Mayor that her appointment to PAAC will be on the consent agenda at the next council meeting. b)Quorum count quorum achieved. Committee Members Present: Liaisons & Staff Present: Chair, Ken Engelund Jennifer Chenoweth, Associate Planner Laura Bloom Councilor Gina DuQuenne Tessa Elbettar Stef Seffinger, Parks and Rec Commissioner Cassie Preskenis Stanley Smith Liaisons & Staff Absent: Heather Warden Special Guests: Committee Members Absent: Peter Finkle II.LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT the Ikirakutsum Band of the Shasta Nation, as well as the diverse and vibrant Native communities who make their home here today. We denounce the egregious acts of the colonizers and government and recognize the horrific impacts that still exist today. We honor the first stewards in the Rogue Valley and the lands we live and depend on: Tribes with ancestral lands in and surrounding the geography of the Ashland Watershed include the original past, present, and future indigenous inhabitants of the Shasta, Takelma, Athabaskan - - Read by Chair, Ken Engelund III.APPROVAL OF MINUTES a)October 19, 2023 regular meeting Chair Engelund motioned to approve the draft October 19, 2023 meeting minutes with no corrections. Cassie Preskenis seconded; All approve the October 19 meeting minutes. 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 3 Public Arts Advisory CommitteeMinutes -DRAFT IV.PUBLIC FORUM (for items not on the agenda) Peter Finkle spoke at the City Council meeting on November 7 during the public forum after the PAAC annual presentation. He mentioned to the council his work photographing public art and called on the council to encourage creativity throughout town. V.LIAISON REPORTS Liaisons: City Council Liaison, Gina DuQuenne; Council DuQuenne thanked Chair Engelund for the PAAC presentation update at the City Council meeting on November 7 and thanked Peter Finkle for his contributions to Public Art in Ashland. DuQuenne noted that the Mayor suggested the PAAC consider artworks at the south end of Ashland. Community Development Liaison, Jennifer Chenoweth; Community Development received a call from Art Builds Community - they are researching public art funding through private development support in Oregon cities; and APRC Liaison, Stef Seffinger; Commissioner Seffinger discussed that Parks is working on making up a deficit in capital improvement projects - this may affect future projects outside the budget cycle; also discussed starting potential new uses in the parks such as camping and special events like weddings. VI.DISCUSSION ITEMS a)City Council Annual Committee Update Presentation, November 7 - Ken presented a PowerPoint presentation that was well received by the City Council. The Mayor noted that it would benefit the community to have art in the south end of town. b)PAAC Study Session Planning (potential date January 19, 2024) All agreed that January 19 could work for a Study Session date. Another option is to hold the Study Session on January 18 during the regular meeting and extend the meeting time to end at 6:00. A vote during the December meeting will determine the date. c)Public Arts Map Walking Tour StoryMap final review and comments; the group reviewed the StoryMap and had a few comments to GIS in regard to wording. Jenn will send the comments to the GIS department. d)Marking Ashland Places (MAP) II review of potential site selection and next steps; The Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC) conducted a ranking for the potential location of the downtown historic hub artwork. They voted for the entrance to Lithia Park. Ken is arranging a subcommittee meeting next week (November 21) with the HPAC and Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission (APRC) members. VII.OTHER BUSINESS AND UPDATES a)Velocity (bouncing ball sculpture) repairs no update b)Golden Connections Medallions Installation & Bids no update c)ODOT Controller Boxes call for artists has good interest, but only one submission so far; section panel is coming together- Stan motioned to approve the selection 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 3 Public Arts Advisory CommitteeMinutes -DRAFT panel for the ODOT controller boxes as recommended by the task group. The motion was approved. d)Crosswalk Project Update; bids for the thermoplastic installation at crosswalks range from $7,000 to $18,000 depending on complexity of design and area of coverage; looking at one near SOU and one near Lithia Park Action item: Stef will find out the rules for art in the parks and update the group during the next regular meeting. e)Haines & Friends Grant no update was available during the meeting; however, the following day PAAC task group received a letter that the project was not selected for funding at this time. f)- no new update g) no new update VIII.ADJOURNMENT - Next Meeting Date: Thursday, December 21 @ 4:00pm (discussion regarding date of next meeting) At least four members can attend the meeting in December so the next meeting will be held on December 21. Chair Engelund requested a motion to adjourn the meeting. All AYES to adjourn. 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 3 of 3