Parks and Arts Commission

THE CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE PARKS & ARTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 - 4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER: Laina Schutz called the meeting of the Parks and Arts Commission to order at 4 PM on September 14, 2020. ROLL CALL: Commissioner Laina Schutz Commissioner David Himebaugh Commissioner Tom Chamberlain Commissioner Tom Sahlberg Commissioner Tom Stanley -Excused Commissioner Laura Frank - Excused Adjunct Bob Schneidmiller Adjunct Kate Laven - Excused Student Commissioner Srikar Surapaneni Unexcused Maintenance & Operations Director Jen Camp Activities and Events Maintenance Worker Anita Eylar Planning, Building and Engineering Director Lisa Key City Engineer Ben Schmidt Mike Terrell, MTLA Jeff Peters, Lochner APPROVALS: Commissioner Himebaugh motioned for approval of the August 3 minutes, which was seconded and passed unanimously. CITIZENS COMMENTS: No citizen comments were made at this meeting. STAFF REPORT: Henry Bridge Update: Lisa Key, Director of Planning, Building and Engineering introduced Mike Terrell, Jeff Peters and Ben Schmidt to provide information regarding the Henry Bridge update and ask commissioners for their thoughts and ideas with artwork to be included as part of the design of the bridge. Mike provided explanation and 3 options for artwork layouts for the sides of the bridge (attached). Ben provided input about color, options, maintenance expectations by WSDOT and crime intervention with design (graffiti). Cost is still to be determined, no color except for blue line initially, but that option can be suggested for approval by WSDOT when the design is Page 1 of 4 submitted. It was clarified the bridge is a WSDOT project and they will have final approval on the design selected. Commercial advertising is prohibited per Lisa Key. Jeff indicated the timeline for submittal of architectural designs is by the end of 2020. Design concept with commission feedback needs to be submitted by October 27th. The actual design is not required at that time. During discussion Laina asked what the next steps were for the commission to proceed. Laina and David indicated their preference to design 2, no other opinions were noted during meeting. Mike indicated WSDOT has already used both the Striated and River Rock designs previously, so approval is more certain for those. If a logo or “City” name plate was added it would be a 6- foot diameter circle. Mike confirmed 3D is an option, similar to the fish at Post Falls. These could also be added later since they would not have to be part of the concrete work done on the bridge. The design options will be mailed to commissioners. UNFINISHED / NEW BUSINESS: No unfinished or new business was presented at this meeting. ACTION ITEMS/ DISCUSSIONS/ PRESENTATIONS: -Chalk and Walk Recap – Anita and Bob provided commission with how successful the event went, adding the suggestion that the event become annual in September, not on a holiday. -Pavillion Mural – Historical Background – Laina suggests this is pended until Laura was in attendance to explain further. -Budget 2021 – Laina went over the current items in the 2020 budget that were not completed, and the items for 2021 already established. • Story Walk at Orchard Park – Pending to see if Spokane Valley Tech students will be able to assemble in class to complete project. Bob confirmed Kiwanis is still budgeting for their donation to this project. $4500 budget amount • Madson Signal Box – STCU is sponsoring, art has been selected, artist not notified yet waiting confirmation of payment source, Laina will provide Jen name of artist, Jen will follow up with STCU and clarify if City or commission paid artist for other project artists. • COVID-19 art display – memorial piece with call to artist. $7500 budget agreed by commissioners. • Donated utility boxes – mentioned but no decision made during meeting • Symphony – will be included in budget but is part of City budget. • Median sculptures – Laina suggested they be postponed depending on how budget looks. • Beautification - $5 K budget already Page 2 of 4 • Rock Sculptures – Laura suggested these earlier in the year, but no decision made, maybe at Pavillion Park • Pavillion Park Mural Extension – Would have mural wrap around west wall of restrooms. Bob suggested this be about extending the history of Liberty Lake. Bob also noted that Ross is enthusiastic, and the mural is much better than originally thought it would be. OR • Laina mentioned having the concrete in front of the mural fixed to accommodate for chalk art by a professional in the future. Bob noted that Kiwanis would sponsor the artist again for Chalk & Walk if it was to happen again. David suggested and clarified about an interpretative piece vs mural as a suggestion. • $7500 budgeted amount agreed by commissioners for either of these projects. • Jen and Laina will send out budget ideas for 2021 for commission to review. The next meeting will be held on October 5th. ADJOURNMENT There being not further business, the meeting concluded at 5:08 PM. Henry Bridge Design Options (3) Design Examples Page 3 of 4 Page 4 of 4