Public Art Commission

Minutes of a Regular Public Art Commission Meeting May 11, 2022 A regular meeting of the Blue Springs Public Art Commission was held on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at 3:30pm at the Fieldhouse. The Chairman called the meeting to order. Eleanor Frasier – Present City Council Liaison: Jerry Kaylor Ramon Magee – Present Parks Dept. Staff: Justin Stuart Taylor Beller - Present City Staff: Shana Kelly Pam Vaughan – Absent City Staff: Adair Bright Jeff Carpenter – Present at 4:45pm City Attorney: Jackie Sommer Kathy Cornelius- Present Visitor: Twyla Greg A motion was made by Ramon and seconded by Pam to accept the Minutes of the April meeting; it passed unanimously. Financial Report. The financial report was available for review. There were no questions Proposed “Diversity Inclusion Mural” Shana Kelly, Associate Planner, presented the proposed “Diversity, Inclusion” mural by Blue Springs Rotary for 11th and Main. Discussion included concerns that there were misrepresentation of the involvement of PAC in the Call to Artist and artist selection. Ramon also asked that a condition be added that the property owner must submit a maintenance plan for the mural. Twyla Greg answered questions on behalf of Rotary. There were 4 votes for recommending the mural to Planning Commission and 1 vote against. Yes votes were Ramon, Taylor, Pam, Kathy; No votes were Eleanor “Regenerate” Thirteenth Public Art Temporary Exhibit --Ramon reported that the four artworks were installed at Colonial Gardens locations. --Discussion of the brochure indicated minor changes needed for approval to print. Ramon indicated that Colonial Gardens requested brochures to be available on-site for customers in addition to those mailed to the mailing list. Justin will discuss decisions with Print Graphics. --The Dedication will be Thursday, June 23 from 6:00 to 7:30 at Colonial Gardens. --The Dedication program concept was reviewed. Colonial Gardens will be providing refreshments and beverages for the reception that begins at 5:00. There will be a cash bar as well. Music during the reception will be provided by Lee’s Summit High School Symphony. Following the reception, the formal dedication begins. Three artists are expected to attend and offer artist responses for their art. Sally Myers cannot attend and Barbara Landes will be asked to read her response. --Ramon and Kathy have been planning an on-line invitation with RSVP to give a better idea of attendance at the Dedication “20 + 1 Public Art in Blue Springs --Kathy presented a sample bookmark to have printed and included in books sent to artists and others --Eleanor reviewed distribution plans to include having books available at the Fieldhouse, Vesper Hall and Chamber of Commerce. PAC would ask for signature and free will donation for each book --In addition to artists, PAC will provide books to former Commissioners and Selection Panelists --Books will be placed at the two BS Libraries. Books have been given to BSSD for art teachers. --If there are others who should have books, bring information to the next meeting --Ramon will check if PAC can have a table at the Regenerate Dedication to distribute books. Information/Status/Updates --Corks and Canvas is June 18. PAC discussed whether to have a tent/table to distribute books. Will decide this at the next meeting. If so, will need volunteers for that day. --“The Visit” at St. Mary’s Health Center has not yet been scheduled. Justin will check. --“Art of the State” . Still looking for a light to place over the mosaic artwork. 1 --Public Art Archive. Ramon took pictures and completed paperwork to place the artwork from the “Regenerate” exhibit by the due date. Unfortunately, there were additional requirements that could not be met in time. PAC will try again next year. --Veterans Way Memorial Flags. Placement of flags along the walkway the weekend of May 26 for Memorial Day. Eleanor encouraged everyone to visit Visitors/Public Comment: -None Other Business- -None As there was no further business, a motion for adjournment was made by Ramon and seconded by Pam. Meeting was adjourned at 5:00pm ___________________________________ Eleanor Frasier, Chairman 2