Public Art Committee

Minutes Michigan City Public Art Committee Mayors Conference Room, City Hall, 100 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360 September 19, 2019 10:00 am Call to Order: Robin Kohn Attendees: Robin Kohn, Jane Daley, Dale Cooper, Shannon Eason, Matt Kubik, Kathy Dennis, Judy Jacobi, CarolAnn Brown. Guests: Lorry Cates (Michiana Humane Society), Vida Kluko (Art + Science Works) Minutes: Minutes from the August meeting were reviewed. Motion It was moved (Eason) and seconded (Dennis) to accept the minutes. The motion carried unanimously. Financial Report: Ms. Eason presented the financial report for the end of August as follows: The operating fund has a balance of $1,798.68 The non-reverting donation fund has a balance of $9,479.13 Motion It was moved (Kubik) and seconded (Cooper) to accept the financial report as presented. The motion carried unanimously. Ms. Eason reported that it is time to renew our contract with Otocast. Motion It was moved (Cooper) and seconded (Brown) to pay the renewal invoice to Otocast for $1,140. The motion carried unanimously. Public Comment: Lorrie Cates from the Michiana Humane Society presented a proposal and a budget for art banners to be created by students from the Michigan City Area Schools to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Humane Society. She requested $2,000. Motion It was moved (Kubik) and seconded (Eason) to fund the Michiana Humane Society’s grant request for a $2,000. The motion carried unanimously. Vida Kluko from Art + Science Works presented a proposal for a Mermaid Glass Mosaic Mural that would be designed by school children, residents and visitors to be displayed on a place to be determined later. She requested $2.000. Motion It was moved (Kubik) and seconded (Eason) to fund grant request for the Mermaid Glass Mosaic Mural contingent on further research on a purchase agreement for the City to own the art. It was moved (Daley) and seconded (Dennis) to table the Mermaid Glass Mosaic Mural request for $2000 until the October meeting. The motion carried unanimously Old Business:  Kiosk in Westcott Park Mr. Kubik is requesting photos of the Harborside Homes/Patch neighborhood and ideas for a piece of art to commemorate the area. -Subcommittee: Dale Cooper, John Ryszka and Matt Kubik  Add Photos to City Council Chamber Since the Sunset Cruise on the Emita II was cancelled the new date for the unveiling of the historic photos that will be placed in the council chambers is October 17th at the City Council Meeting starting at 6:30 pm. Native American Project - Ms. Dennis reported that the committee along with City Planner, Craig Phillips and his assistant, met with artist Jason Quigno on August 27th at Westcott Park. The purpose of the meeting was to narrow down the optimal site for placement of a 20-foot-high obelisk sculpture. They identified as the favored site, the westernmost triangular area of Westcott Park. The work will be made in stone: granite, limestone, marble, the anticipated weight 12,000 pounds. The symbolic meaning of the piece should suggest the interaction and connectivity of humanity; history and culture. The deadline of our highly motivated group is sometime in 2021 which coincides with the 195th Anniversary of the Treaty between the State of Indiana and the Pottawatomie Tribe. The anticipated expense for the sculpture alone is $100,000+ and does not include the concrete base, lighting, landscaping, etc. Artist Quigno will create a Marquette (scale model) of the piece. The Marquette can be sold or auctioned off as a fund raiser for the finished piece. - Subcommittee Dale Cooper, Jane Daley, CarolAnn Brown, Matt Kubik, Kathy Dennis, Judy Jacobi) Motion It was moved (Jacobi) and seconded (Cooper) to fund the fund the creation of the Marquette by Jason Quigno for $5.000. The motion carried unanimously. New Business:  Grant Writing Ms. Eason will write for a grant from the Indian Office of Tourism Development Destination Development. The deadline is December 6th. Subcommittee – CarolAnn Brown, Kathy Dennis, Jane Daley  Report concerning 2% for art from Redevelopment –No Report - Subcommittee Matt Kubik, Lora Fosberg, Judy Jacobi, Janet Bloch and Don Presbylinsky).  Uptown Plaza Ms. Dennis reported that the Citizens Advisory Committee will continue the discussion concerning the proposed plaza.  Sculptfusion All plaques and signage are in place.  Amend Ordinance and review Master Plan– The ordinance and Master Plan were reviewed on Thursday September 19th. The final report will be presented at the October meeting  Otocast, Facebook, Website - Ongoing  Keeping “Pinky” as a public art piece – Table until fall   Fund Raisers – The fundraiser on September 12th on the Emita II was cancelled due to weather. A new date will be selected for next summer.  Committee Reports:  Special Advisory Committee- No Report Subcommittee Kathy Dennis, Dale Cooper, Judy Jacobi  Art Projects: No projects were submitted.  Children’s Art Scholarship Requests: No requests were received, Motion  PR Committee- Ms. Daley reported that a press release was sent to local media announcing the remaining money for children’s art scholarships. Also, a letter was sent to Michigan City artists asking for their interest in offering children’s art classes. At this date no artist has replied to the letter and we have not received any art scholarship requests. – Subcommittee Janet Bloch, CarolAnn Brown, Jane Daley, Judy Jacobi Reports from Other MC Commissions/Committees:  Michigan City Mainstreet Association No report Michigan City Merchants Association No report  Branding Committee No report Comments: Ms. Daley presented the 2020 Visitors Guide contract for consideration. Motion It was moved (Dennis) and seconded (Eason) to purchase a 1/6-page ad in the 2020 LaPorte County Convention & Visitors Guide and to create a new display ad for $750. The motion carried unanimously. Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned the meeting at 11:50 am. Next meeting: The next Michigan City Public Art Committee meeting will be on Thursday, October 17, 2019 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 E Michigan Blvd, Michigan City, IN 46360 starting at starting at 10 am. Respectfully submitted, Jane Daley - Secretary