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Home My WebLink About2025-09-18 Public Arts MIN Public Arts Advisory CommitteeMeetingMinutes September 18, 2025 RegularMeeting4:00-5:30 PM Siskiyou Conference Room, 51 Winburn Way I.(4:00) PRIOR TO QUORUM: a)No quorum at start of meeting. Meeting start postponed until 4:22. b)Bounce ideas for art locations in town, no motions made or allowed c)Introduction of prospective member Monique Abbonizio d)General announcements Cassie P. shares her background P.W.W. update on artist and quote selection II.(4:22) CALL TO ORDER: a)Welcome b)Quorum count –achievedat 4:22 with arrival of Tish W., Russell C., and Tish W. c)Announcements–meeting start timechange to 4:30PM and run to6:30 as needed. d)Land Acknowledgment–read by: Cassie P. e)Labor Acknowledgement–read by: Susan M. Attendance Present: Chair, Cassie Preskenis Vice Chair, Susan MacCracken Jain Heather Warden 4:22 Arrival: Russell Copley Tish Way(via zoom) Gina Duquenne, City Council Liaison Emily Simon, SERJAC Liaison Absent: Kate Womack, Sue Sears, APRC Liaison, Michael Gardiner Staff Present: Veronica Allen, Staff Liaison; Rachel Dials, APR Staff Liaison(via zoom); Brandon Goldman, Community Development Director III.(4:25) APPROVAL OF MINUTES a)August 21, 2025, regular meeting Discussion:correct spelling of Senora Chela’s namefrom Chella to Chela,correct artist for Where the Crow Lights artistfrom Micah Blacklightto John Pugh, correct the plaque price is the creation price and does not include installation,remove “miscommunication” from budget update,andchangebudget update to “will be provided at next meeting” Motion: Heather W.moved to accept the minutes with Susan M.’s revisions. Second: Second by Susan M. 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 1of 3 Public Arts Advisory CommitteeMeetingMinutes Vote:All ayes -motion passed unanimously (MacCracken Jain, Warden, Way, Preskenis, Copley) IV.(4:27) PUBLIC FORUM a)Caroline Lion, Save the Art Non-profit (advice/direction) V.(4:37) LAISON REPORT a)City Council Liaison, Gina DuQuenne –Council approved the Traffic Signal Box designs via Consent Agenda item b)APR Staff Liaison, Rachel Dials–Butler-PerozziFountain update c)Community Development Liaison, Veronica Allen–SabrinaCotta has directed PAAC to identify possible art project locations and types for a project in South Ashlandthat will utilize T.O.T funds VI.(4:45) DISCUSSION ITEMS-FORMAL ACTIONS& MOTIONS a)Mural Fest & Fringe Fest Task Group Update –Fringe artists (metal fish & flowers) metal fish artist excited to gift art, PAAC requested reaching out to Fringe to identify possibility of receiving both the fish and flower pieces and the possibility of painting them. OHRA is interested in receiving any art from city including the mural from Mural Fest. Motion:Susan M. motion to extend the offer to donate the Mural from Mural fest for placement in an exterior location on the OHRA property.Second:Heather W. Vote:All ayes.Mike Morrison to provide estimated cost of installation, PAAC to clarify who will pay the fee after receiving the estimate. b)Guanajuato Heart Task Group –Heather W. update: possible parks locations & Rachel provided brief overview on process, meeting once Kate returns c)Meeting TimeStart Time & Possible changes –all agree between last month and this month to change start time to 4:30PM and allow for end time buffer of 6-6:30PM as needed d)Pioneer Mike Discussion–identifying the temperature for removal of Pioneer Mike in the plaza, Peter Finkle provide overview of history; consensusof not right now if ever, but need to reorganize Public Arts Story Map so it is not the first art piece listed recommended to use North to South reorganization VII.(5:25) OTHER BUSINESS UPDATES a)Budget Update –remaining rollover dollars of approximately $8,272.17 & FY 26 remaining acquisition $14,365 & $0 for maintenance after proposed/approved projects in progress(without the $2,878 for plaque 2’s labor). Installation costs were estimated at $1,000 per plaque originally but real cost was closer to $2,000 each. Shortfall amount will need to be verified, and a motion made for the difference at next meeting. 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 2of 3 Public Arts Advisory CommitteeMeetingMinutes b)Art Maintenance - Waiting to hear back and provide contract documents for Rio Amistad, Ethel E. Reid, and Inorganic Compound are pieces. c)Traffic Signal Box Selection Panel Update - approved by Council, ODOT to replace 1 or two boxes on our list, one of which is to be painted (Siskiyou & Mountain) and must be put on hold. Previously painted boxes being replaced could potentially be an issue. Start thinking about next box location for this winter. Inquire with Public Works/ODOT about keeping the box art & possibly consider using vinyl wraps moving forward. d)Playwright’s Walk Plaques Update – Asking Ashland Roary club to pay for second plaque, has also approached Amigo Club for funding.Shared the quote chosen by Senora Chela that everyone seemed to like at August meeting & artist choice. Recommended vertical installation. VIII.(5:40) ROUND TABLE/ANNOUNCEMENTS a)Velocity Update – waiting on engineer to provide more information IX.(5:42) ADJOURNMENT - Next Meeting Date: Thursday, October 16 NEW START TIME at 4:30pm 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