Parks and Arts Commission

THE CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE PARKS & ARTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 30TH, 2018 - 4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER: Vice Chair David Himebaugh called the meeting of the Parks and Arts Commission to order at 4:00 PM on January 30th, 2018. ROLL CALL: Commissioner David Himebaugh Commissioner Laina Schutz Excused Commissioner Laura Frank Commissioner Bridgette Harris Commissioner Tom Chamberlain Adjunct Anita Eylar Commissioner Tom Sahlberg Adjunct Bob Schneidmiller Excused Commissioner Tom Stanley Maintenance & Operations Director Jennifer Camp Administrative Assistant Tait Hunter Student Commissioner Caleb Betts Unexcused Student Commissioner Katelyn Hansen Unexcused Student Commissioner Natalia Alva Unexcused APPROVALS: The minutes from the December 5th meeting were moved for approval by Commissioner Himebaugh. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Frank and was approved unanimously. STAFF REPORT: Jennifer Camp gave the commission an update regarding the symphony performance. At this time, the commission will tentatively move forward with the understanding the FOPP will fund the event, and the City will reimburse FOPP for the costs. Joe Frank, FOPP, will tentatively be at the February 19th meeting to provide more information and form a more solid agreement. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Commissioner Frank briefly went over the utility box call to artists project. At this time, discussion will continue regarding art selection and placement on corresponding boxes. PRESENTATIONS & ACTION ITEMS: Commissioner Sahlberg updated the commission on the progress of the story walk project. Rocky Hill has so far been selected as the best location for the first walk. Jennifer Camp suggested the commission seek the advice of the maintenance crew as well, as they have are familiar with the park and where to best place the book podiums. Tamara Ferguson, Banner Bank, presented to the commission the involvement level that Banner can currently provide. While their sponsorship funds are limited to certain criteria that Liberty Lake does not immediately meet, the individual branches are given a budget for community specific outreach. Banner employees are also given volunteer hours and could be available for events. PRESENTATIONS & ACTION ITEMS CONTINUED: Katy Allen, City Administrator, presented and discussed the recently updated public art policy with the commission. Changes are still being made, and the commission was encourage to thoroughly go over their own copies of the policy and provide feedback and edits. CITIZEN COMMENTS: No citizen comments were made at this meeting. MEETING ADJOURNMENT: The meeting concluded at 4:50 PM