HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-10-16 Public Arts PACKET
PUBLIC ARTCOMMISSION-REGULAR MEETING
October16, 2020
AGENDA
I.CALL TO ORDER
8:30 a.m.via zoom
II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Public ArtsCommission regular meeting of September18, 2020
III.ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
IV.PUBLIC FORUM
V.LIAISON REPORTS
Council Liaison
Parks & Recreation Liaison
Community Development Liaison
VI.PROJECT UPDATES
Power of Art
o Voice-Over -Fuhrmark / Jensen
MAP Phase 1update–Stallman
o Medallion designs
MAP Phase 2
o Plan for release of RFQ – Friend/ Fuhrmark
VII.PAC WORKPLAN
A. Goal 3: expand the awarenessof public art
o Collaboration with Peter Finkle
B. Selection Panel Criteria
C. Strategic Planning Review
VIII.OTHER BUSINESS
Brochure Reprinting
Commissioner Vacancy
IX.ADJOURNMENT
Next Meeting:November20, 2020
X.ATTACHMENTS
2020-2021 Strategic Planning Goals
Public Art Walking Tour Brochure
Selection Panel Criteria
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ASHLAND PUBLIC ARTSCOMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES -Draft
September18, 2020
I.CALL TO ORDER
Chair Sandra Friend called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.via Zoom.
Commissioners Present:Staff Present:
Sandra FriendAaron Anderson, Assistant Planner
Thomas Fuhrmark
Jennifer LongshoreAPRC Liaison:
Jeff PhillipsJoel Heller (absent)
Stanley Smith
Andy Stallman Council Liaison:
Stephen Jensen
Absent Members:
Chair Friend explained Commissioner Allison Renwick had resigned and was no longer on the Commission. Chair
Friend’s term had been extended to April 30, 2021as a commissioner only.
II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Public ArtsCommission regular meeting of February 21, 2020
Commissioner Fuhrmark/Smith m/sto accept the minutes as written.Voice Vote: all AYES. Motion passed.
III.PUBLIC FORUM
Peter Finkle/Ashland/Explained his plan to write individual articles on every piece of public art in Ashland. It fit the
Commission’s goalof promoting public art. He suggested a brainstorming session. He discussed ideas for his articles
that could tie into the Commission’sstrategy.
The Commission agreed to have Mr. Finkle attend a future Commission meetingfor a brainstorming session.
IV.LIAISON REPORTS
Council Liaison
Councilor Jenson provided an update on discussions regardingthe Black Lives Matter art installation at the Railroad
Parkand the Public Arts Commission’s possible involvement.
Parks & Recreation Liaison-None
Community Development Liaison
Staff Liaison Aaron Anderson clarified the electronic meeting document included in the packet. He welcomed Jennifer
Longshore to the Commission.There were vacancies on the Public Arts Commission and Tree Commission.
V.PROJECT UPDATES
Power of Art
Councilor Jenson provided apresentationcalled “The Power of Public Art.”
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o Voice-Over RFQ–Fuhrmark
The Commission discussed hourly rates for the voice-over. Councilor Jenson was in contact with a local actor who
may do the voice-over for the presentation.
MAP Phase 1 update–Stallman
o Medallion designs
Commissioner Stallman discussed the design processand revisions. The Subcommittee had not met yet but were
reviewing the revisions. The Commission liked thedesigns.
MAP Phase 2
o RFQ for Hub artwork: calendar dates/sign off by PAC –Friend
Chair Friendreported that the RFQ was approved for release.It was scheduled to go out November 9, 2020 with a
four-week response time. The Commission discussed the four-week turnaround.
o Plan for release of RFQ –Fuhrmark/Phillips
Commissioner Fuhrmark explained what Eblastwas and how it worked. It would have a link to the online RFQ.
Commissioner Friend discussed the artist distribution list. Mr. Anderson explained the webpage would be created once
there was materialto post.
The Commission discussed the timeline. Finalistswould be selected January 15, 2021. The contract would be issued
January 22, 2021.The Commission decided to give the finalists six weeks to create their design concepts and submit
them. The selection panel would be determinedearly 2021. Thepanelwould review the three finalists’ concepts. The
Commission would set an installation date later.
VI.PAC WORKPLAN
VII.OTHER BUSINESS
Update on Ashland sign re-location
The Ashland sign at Exit 14 was damaged by a car accident the year before. A replacement sign was madeand would
be installed in another area on Ashland Street.The Commissiondecided to relocateitto the third island on Ashland
Street just after the railroad overpass.
VII. ELECTION OF OFFICERS -
Pursuant to AMC 2.10.050 “At its first meeting following the appointment or reappointment of members each
year, the advisory commission or board shall elect a chair and a vice-chair who shall hold office at the pleasure
of the advisory body.”
The Commission supported Commissioner Stallman as the new Chair. Commissioner Fuhrmark nominated
Commissioner Longshore to serve as Vice Chair. Both voteswere finalized with a show of hands and passed
unanimously.
VIII.ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:43a.m.
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B. Selection Panel. A selection panel, separate from the Public Art Commission, consisting
of art professionals and enthusiasts, residents near the proposed site, community members,
and city administrators will be chosen to evaluate the proposals received from artists. A
different selection panel shall be chosen for each project by the Commission after the
following notifications have been made:
1. An ad is placed in a newspaper of general circulation in the City,
2. Postcards are sent out to all property owners located within 300 feet of the proposed site, and
3.
The Commission shall pick the Selection Panel by examining applications received from
interested parties.