Parks and Arts Commission

THE CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE PARKS & ARTS COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES MARCH 7TH, 2022 - 4:00 PM CALL TO ORDER: Chair Laina Schutz called the meeting of the Parks and Arts Commission to order at 4:06 PM on March 7th, 2022. ROLL CALL: Commissioner David Himebaugh Commissioner Nancy Hill Commissioner Laura Frank Commissioner Connie Psomas Commissioner Tom Chamberlain Adjunct Bob Schneidmiller Commissioner Tara Cael Ops. & Maint. Director Jennifer Camp Commissioner Laina Schutz Ops. & Maint. Supervisor Trevor Ragan Administrative Assistant Tait Hunter APPROVALS: Commissioner proposed the motion to approve the February 3rd meeting minutes. Commissioner Himebaugh motioned to approve with amendments to attendance, which Commissioner Frank seconded. The motion carried unanimously. It was requested to note that Noreen Johnson’s name appears in the agenda, however she re- signed in January of 2022. CITIZEN COMMENTS: No comments were made at this meeting. STAFF REPORT: Trevor Ragan provided an update on the vacant commissioner position. There have been no applications since the last meeting. The Rocky Hill art project is nearly done, with the exception of one last element. The Hooptown presentation is scheduled for this upcoming council meeting. The Little Library that is scheduled for the ballfields will start installation soon. There is a public art opportunity for the retaining wall that will be part of the Trailhead project. As more infor- mation comes in on that project, the commission may be able to propose art. NEW/ UNFINISHED BUSINESS: The commission debated the usefulness of the Student Commissioner position, as they haven't had much luck with attendance and participation in the past. With Ridgeline opening, they believe they may have a new oppor- tunity for students who may be interested. ACTION ITEMS: The commission began discussion on the newest utility box art installation project. The box nearest the Welcome Center was discussed, specifically the artwork being considered was shared by Commissioner Frank. The com- mission mutually decided to allow Commissioners Frank and Schutz make the decision regarding the artwork selection for the box. Jennifer Camp reiterated the Council proposal process for the donation from STCU that will go towards the wraps. ACTION ITEMS CONTINUED: Commissioner Schutz moved to the Ridgeline box, which will come later than the Welcome Center box as the students will need time to work on and submit artwork. The artwork and proposal for the Welcome Center box will be submitted to council for approval on the 5th of April, tentatively. The Commission briefly discussed the Kramer Parkway art project. Commissioner Hill asked for a timeline on making a decision on the pocket park option, to which Lisa Key answered that there was no timeline outside of letting WSDOT finish the actual overpass before any other work began. Trevor Ragan also noted that there are several projects slated and to keep workload as manageable as possible. Commissioner Frank provided the update regarding the Liberty Lake Together signage. Options and numbers will be available soon. Commissioner Himebaugh inquired on the possibility of meeting again in person as a commission, however Jen- nifer Camp deferred back to the Governor’s ordinance and the Public Meetings Act that requires hybrid allowanc- es at this time. At this time, there are no projections for in person commission meetings. The April 4th meeting was rescheduled to April 11th, as moved by Commissioner Himebaugh and seconded by Commissioner Frank. The motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:55 PM.