Public Art Commission

Minutes of a Regular Public Art Commission Meeting August 8, 2018 A regular meeting of the Blue Springs Public Art Commission was held on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at the Fieldhouse. The Chairman called the meeting to order. Eleanor Frasier – Present Parks Dept. Staff: Justin Stuart Ramon Magee – Present City Attorney: Jackie Sommer Jeff Carpenter – Present City Council Liaison: Dale Carter- Absent Kathe White – Present Larry Randall - Present Greta Hoener – Present Kerri Cole – Present A motion was made by Ramon Magee and seconded by Kathe White to accept the Minutes of the July meeting; it passed unanimously. Jackie Sommer- Public Officials Liability Training: Jackie Sommer, City Attorney, provided presentation to the Commission regarding Public Officials Liability which covered topics such as Sunshine Law requirements and conflicts of interest. This training is required by the City’s insurance carrier and is presented to all City Boards and Commissions. “Momentum” 2019 Temporary Public Art Exhibit: Review Call To Artist- The Call To Artist to be published on the Café website was reviewed. Ramon motioned to approve the Call To Artist with suggested edits, Jeff seconded and the motion passed unanimously Identify Selection Panelists- Discussion among the Commission regarding potential members of the “Momentum” Jury Panel. Jeff motioned to approve Randy Cooper, Larry Randall, Barbara Landes as Jury Panelists pending availability; Steve Willman as 1st alternate male, Jan Duffendeck as 1st alternate female, Stefon Hodaz as 2nd alternate male, Valerie Phillips as 2nd alternate female; Kathe seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously Meeting Arrangements- Discussion was held regarding the meeting dates & times for the Jury Panel. The Jury Panel and Art Commission will meet on October 3, 2018 at 3pm at the Fieldhouse. Kathe White agreed to arrange for refreshments for the meeting Public Art Task Force: Define & Clarify Task Force and Members- Discussion was held regarding the Taskforce members and voting/non-voting members. Jackie Sommer, City Attorney, advised that there should be no more than 3 Public Art Commission voting members of the Taskforce and that members of the public who attend the meeting should be advisory or non-voting members of the Taskforce. Larry made a motion to amend the members of the Public Art Taskforce to be Ramon, Greta, and Jeff; Kathe seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Art Maintenance Update; Conservation & Restoration Task Policy- Larry made a motion to table the Conservation & Restoration Task policy document; Kerri seconded and the motion passed unanimously Funding/Future Planning Update- There was nothing to report at this time 1 Ramon left the meeting room at 5:10pm, returned at 5:14pm Information/Updates/Status: Informational Flyer on Public Art in ADP Corridor- Kerri agreed to work on a flyer that promotes the Public Art in the ADP Cooridor which includes From East of Here; Tumbleweeds; BlueSpring.Net; Fire, Earth and Water; The Ultimate Truth “The Ultimate Truth” Donation Status- this will be discussed further at an upcoming meeting People’s Choice for “Capricious”- current voting status was discusses; The Chase is currently leading the voting. Voting will be left open for the time being. “Public Art In Blue Springs”- update to be provided at future meeting Maintenance of Public Art Records- Kathe and Eleanor will continue to organize PAC files Partnership in “History of Blue Springs Through Time” Project- update to be provided at future meeting Veterans Way Memorial Bench Project- update to be provided at future meeting 2020 Public Art Commemorative Anniversary Project- to be discussed at a future meeting Other Business: Election of Officers at September meeting- The Public Art Commission will need to vote on election of Chair and Vice Chair for the Commission at the September meeting Quasarc- Justin reported that Parks staff has landscaped around the Quasarc piece. Just also provided a sample of the replacement Lexan material that could replace the missing glass pieces on the art. Greta will contact the artist for approval of repairs and painting to Quasarc. Visitors/Public Comment: None As there was no further business, a motion for adjournment was made by Jeff and seconded by Kathe. Meeting was adjourned at 5:24pm ___________________________________ Eleanor Frasier, Chairman 2