Public Arts Commission

Public Arts Commission Cravath Lakefront room 2nd floor 312 West Whitewater Str, Whitewater, WI, 53190 * Virtual Only* Thursday, February 06, 2025 - 5:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Meeting called to order at 5:10 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT Board Member Emily Kate Board Member Kim Adams Board Member Katy Wimer Board Member Justin Mane ABSENT Board Member Megan Matthews Council Representative Brienne Brown STAFF Taylor Zeinert, Economic Development Director (EDD) APPROVAL OF AGENDA A committee member can choose to remove an item from the agenda or rearrange its order; however, introducing new items to the agenda is not allowed. Any proposed changes require a motion, a second, and approval from the Committee to be implemented. The agenda shall be approved at each meeting even if no changes are being made at that meeting. Motion made by Board Member Mane, Seconded by Board Member Wimer. Voting Yea: Board Member Kate, Board Member Adams, Board Member Wimer, Board Member Mane CONSENT AGENDA Items on the Consent Agenda will be approved together unless any committee member requests that an item be removed for individual consideration. Motion made by Board Member Mane, Seconded by Board Member Wimer. Voting Yea: Board Member Kate, Board Member Adams, Board Member Wimer, Board Member Mane 1. Approval of January 28, 2025 Minutes Public Arts Commission Minutes February 06, 2025 Page 2 Motion made by Board Member Mane, Seconded by Board Member Wimer. Voting Yea: Board Member Kate, Board Member Adams, Board Member Wimer, Board Member Mane HEARING OF CITIZEN COMMENTS No formal Committee action will be taken during this meeting although issues raised may become a part of a future agenda. Participants are allotted a three minute speaking period. Specific items listed on the agenda may not be discussed at this time; however, citizens are invited to speak to those specific issues at the time the Committee discusses that particular item. To make a comment during this period, or during any agenda item: On a computer or handheld device, locate the controls on your computer to raise your hand. You may need to move your mouse to see these controls. On a traditional telephone, dial *6 to unmute your phone and dial *9 to raise your hand. None. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN Motion to Table until next meeting. Motion made by Board Member Mane, Seconded by Board Member Adams. Voting Yea: Board Member Kate, Board Member Adams, Board Member Wimer, Board Member Mane ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN Motion Tabled until next meeting. Motion made by Board Member Mane, Seconded by Board Member Adams. Voting Yea: Board Member Kate, Board Member Adams, Board Member Wimer, Board Member Mane CONSIDERATIONS / DISCUSSIONS / REPORTS 2. Discussion and possible approval of judging sheet. EDD Zeinert explained that the Judging sheet allows for criteria to be looked at to help the body make a decision. Adams stated that she has looked at the judging sheet and had given feedback prior to the meeting that we need to be cognizant of item number four, artist qualifications and experiences, especially if we're working with groups from the the school district or even the college students. So that we are cognizant on what we are asking them to provide as far as qualifications and things like that. EDD Zeinert stated that she has on that item, is not applicable to Whitewater School District or University of Whitewater. Public Arts Commission Minutes February 06, 2025 Page 3 Adams felt that was reasonable. Wimer stated that she is still mulling over number 4. Not sure how she feels, but it doesn't sit right. Do we want people who have experience painting, do we want that to be a part of the judging. EDD Zeinert we could take away this category entirely or add something to it. Adams stated some of that is spelled out in the guidelines, the judging sheets need to follow the guidelines, that have already been put out and approved. EDD Zeinert confirmed that that would be correct. Wimer stated that she stated that the word "previous", feels like a block to inclusivity. I know it doesn't apply to WUSD and UWW students, but I think you could total remove that entire word. EDD Zeinert stated that is sounds like from group feedback, the consensus is to remove the word "previous" Motion to approve the Judging Criteria, removing the word "previous" from Section 4 Qualifications made by Adams. Adams asked for clarification on the number of judges. EDD Zeinert stated that it would be this board. Once a final decision is made than the matter would go to Common Council for the final decision but they will use this group's recommendations. Motion made by Board Member Adams, Seconded by Board Member Wimer. Voting Yea: Board Member Kate, Board Member Adams, Board Member Wimer, Board Member Mane FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS -Update on outcome of the March Tourism Council Meeting -Discussion regarding how we celebrate the arts and final project in September. NEXT MEETING MARCH 6, 2025 ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 5:22 p.m. Motion made by Board Member Wimer, Seconded by Board Member Mane. Voting Yea: Board Member Kate, Board Member Adams, Board Member Wimer, Board Member Mane Public Arts Commission Minutes February 06, 2025 Page 4