Public Arts Board Meeting

Public Arts Board * June 15, 2017 * 4:00 pm, City Hall In Attendance: Jonathan Fowler, Cheryl Lockstone, Erinn Gavaghan, Josh Boydston, Douglas Shaw Elder, Jud Foster, Taylor Wagner Guests: N/A Item 1 - Fowler called the meeting to order at 4:00. Item 2 – Welcome Item 3 – Approval of Minutes A motion to approve the minutes from May’s meeting was made by Fowler and seconded by Lockstone; the minutes were accepted. (However, Lockstone did make note of the fact that her name was left off of the PAB report that was presented at the last NAC Board meeting.) Item 4 – Update of Finances Fowler reported a current balance of $47,367.36 (from the City and NAC/Art in Public Places Fund) and $1,922.70 in utility donations…for a total of $47,560.06 in available funds (this total also includes the $10,000 matching grant from Fowler). Meanwhile, $20,000.00 is committed to various upcoming projects (including the general maintenance fund and phase 4 of the bicycle racks), which leaves a total balance of $27,560.06 in net available funds. Expenses since May include $250 each to the three artists whose designs were chosen for the next round of Samo Duckies and $997.39 for the NMFX public art project. Item 5 – Bike Racks “Top picks” were selected by the Board for the next round of racks. Designs (some of which would require minor changes) include: Sciuridae (by Brown), Blacky Blue (by Cardinale), OU SafeRide (by Daves and commissionsed by OU SafeRide), Jackrabbit (by Milia), Carrot (by Nance; assuming the color of the carrot will be orange instead of yellow), Coffee (by Nance), Run Run Run (by Nance), Catfish (by Nance), Bike the Apple (Ryerson-Gonzalez; assuming the design can be somewhat simplified), Three Hearts (Spielman), Action! (by Spivey; but instead of black, add color), Prickly Pear Cactus (Vaughn; but make larger), and Oak Leaf (by Vaughn). These designs will be taken to McPherson so that feasibility (and cost) can be determined and final selections can be made. Item 6 – Ducks The schedule for the next round of ducks will be determined at the next monthly meeting. Item 7 – Social Media Posts had recently included publicity for the new bike rack designs. Item 8 – Percent for Art Projects The design/selection committee for the Central Library project will be formed soon. Item 9 – PAB Four Year Strategic Plan Fowler and Gavaghan reported that although the plan has been submitted to City Council, it has still not shown up on their agenda—thus, it is assumed that the plan has been approved… Item 10 – PAB Annual Report Fowler provided the Board with a draft of the Annual Report. Minor edits included confirmation of/changes to various Board members’ term limits (including Mauldin’s and Elder’s where the discrepancy may simply have been a result of extenuating circumstances due to the passing of Larry Walker). Once the necessary changes have been made, the report will be submitted to City Council for final approval. Item 11 – Robinson Street Underpass Mural Fowler reported that he had recently talked to Public Works Director Shawn O’Leary who can help direct the PAB further on this project. Item 12 – Future Board Member Development City Council will vote on the appointments of Masters and Scaramucci on June 13. Item 13 – Maintenance Checks and Waxing It was determined that dates for maintenance checks and waxing of the statues/public art found throughout Norman would be determined at the next meeting. Fowler mentioned that Sara Kaplan is very familiar with this process and can help guide the Board if needed. Item 14 – New Business Elder informed the Board about a recent incident that took place at one of the children’s parks where he was taking pictures of students interacting with the ducks. He stated that he plans to further research the legality (or “due process”) of taking and publishing pictures of kids in public parks playing on public art. Fowler also submitted his official resignation to the PAB. The Board will continue to remain forever grateful of his service and support. Next Meeting July 10, 2017 Adjournment A motion to adjourn was made by Elder and seconded by Lockstone; motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Taylor Mauldin Wagner