Public Art Committee

Public Art Committee Agenda Merriam Community Center, 6040 Slater July 11, 2024 - 5:30 PM If you require any accommodation (i.e. qualified interpreter, large print, reader, hearing assistance) in order to attend this meeting, please notify the Administrative Office at 913-322-5500 no later than 24 hours prior to the beginning of the meeting. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. ACTION ITEMS 1. Consider approval of the June 13, 2024 Public Art Committee meeting minutes. Public Art Committee - Jun 13 2024 - Minutes IV. PROJECT UPDATES 1. Develop Public Art Project 2. City Updates 3. Other Business from the Floor V. ADJOURNMENT  MINUTES Public Art Committee Meeting City of Merriam, Kansas Merriam Community Center, 6040 Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:30 PM Slater I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Public Art Committee - Jun 13 2024 called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM II. ROLL CALL Committee Members Present: Staff Present: Gerald Becker Lauren Krivoshia, Assistant to the City Administrator Jan Schoonover Jordan Gomez Shawn McConnell Jason Silvers Staci Chivetta Christine Nelson Vanessa Chasm Committee Members Absent: Christopher Leitch Julie Denesha Maggie McConnell 1. Welcome New Committee Members Christine Nelson and Vanessa Chasm were both selected by the Mayor to join the Public Art Committee. Both have lived in Merriam for many years and have connections to the community and art world. III. ACTION ITEMS 1. Consider approval of the May 9, 2024 Public Art Committee meeting minutes. Committee Member Becker made a motion to approve the May 9, 2024 Public Art Committee minutes. Committee Member Gomez seconded and the motion was unanimously APPROVED. Page 1 of 2 Public Art Committee Minutes – June 13, 2024 2. Consider recommending City Council accept the Public Art and Placemaking Master Plan. The committee discussed how this plan will serve as a guidebook for the future of public art it Merriam. Creating it was a long and laborious process, but they all learned a lot about Merriam along the way. Committee Member Schoonover made a motion to move the Public Art and Placemaking Master Plan on to City Council. Committee Member Gomez seconded and the motion was unanimously APPROVED. IV. PROJECT UPDATES 1. Public Art Favorites Committee members shared examples of public artwork around the globe that they enjoy. This exercise helped set the tone for moving forward in a productive, effective way. Common themes included artwork that could be experienced in different ways, and pieces or places that created a memorable impact. They enjoyed pieces that were playful and fun as well as works that are educational and tell a story. The committee noted how Merriam Marketplace and the Turkey Creek Streamway Trail both offer excellent opportunities for placemaking in Merriam, especially by using organic art to compliment the landscape or infrastructure. They particularly enjoyed when the work was aesthetically pleasing, yet had a practical purpose, such as creating shade. 2. Other Business from the Floor Chair Shawn McConnell recommended the City create a short, 1-2 page document with highlights of the Public Art Master Plan that would be helpful for businesses or others interested in the plan. Commissioner S. McConnell made a motion to create a concise Public Art Master Plan highlight document. Committee Member Schoonover seconded and the motion was unanimously APPROVED. V. ADJOURNMENT 1. There being no other items to consider, the meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m. Page 2 of 2