Parks and Arts Commission

THE CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE PARKS & ARTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES JULY 12TH, 2021 - 4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER: Chair Laina Schutz called the meeting of the Parks and Arts Commission to order at 4:00 PM on July 12th, 2021. ROLL CALL: Commissioner David Himebaugh Commissioner Nancy Hill Commissioner Laura Frank Adjunct Bob Schneidmiller Commissioner Tom Chamberlain Adjunct Noreen Johnson Commissioner Tom Sahlberg Ops. & Maint. Director Jennifer Camp Commissioner Tara Cael Ops. & Maint. Supervisor Trevor Ragan Commissioner Laina Schutz Administrative Assistant Tait Hunter APPROVALS: Commissioner Schutz opened the meeting and began the motion to approve the minutes from the June meeting. Commissioner Hill moved to approve, which was seconded by Commissioner Chamberlain. The motion carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Jennifer Camp briefly spoke on behalf of a few Rocky Hill residents who voiced concern and disapproval of the potential placement of the upcoming statues, as shared by the Splash. STAFF REPORT: Jennifer Camp updated the commission regarding in person meetings, noting that at this time, meetings will re- main remote until further notice. NEW/ UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Commissioner Hill brought to discussion the status of the dog park, to which the commission determined no fur- ther action would take place regarding the project until more was known from Council and the Mayor on the infor- mation already provided. The Story Walk book was updated and will not be changed again until Fall. ACTION ITEMS: Commissioner Schutz reached out to CVSD teachers regarding the Ridgeline Utility Box wrap and they are excit- ed to get student art in the running for the wrap art. The Commission discussed the placement of the Liberty Lake Together statues in Rocky Hill Park, taking into account the concern from citizens in the area. The placement was not determined lightly, it was discussed, and while the image shared does not accurately represent the final product, the statues are in being crafted and the commission feels the final product will be in line with the original vision. ACTION ITEMS: The Commission discussed transitioning into a non-profit within Liberty Lake, versus continuing as a commission under the City to avoid some of the difficulties with budget and approvals. The projects going forward would es- sentially be donations to the City, versus something the City would have to approve, and would thus make it eas- ier to bring the art to the City that the commission would like to see. Jennifer Camp noted that there may be agreements involved depending on the scale of work or the projects being done, but that it could be feasible as the City has worked with non-profits before in this capacity. The commission voted to move the September meeting to the 13th, which was unanimously approved after be- ing motioned for approval by Commissioner Himebaugh and seconded by Commissioner Frank. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:55 PM.