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Home My Public Portal About3-AB 14-191 Public Art Committee Appointments McCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638 Number AB14-191 Meeting Date October 23, 2014 AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION SUBJECT: McCall Public Art Advisory Committee Member Appointments – Claire Remsberg and Barbara Nokes Kwader Department Approvals Initials Originator or Supporter Mayor / Council City Manager Clerk Treasurer Community Development Originator Police Department Public Works Golf Course COST IMPACT: N/A Parks and Recreation FUNDING SOURCE: N/A Airport Library TIMELINE: ASAP Information Systems Grant Coordinator SUMMARY STATEMENT: The mission of the McCall Public Art Advisory Committee is to make recommendations to City Council regarding public art projects and policies within the City of McCall. The Public Art Advisory Committee consists of five members serving three year terms. Inaugural appointments in 2012 were for three, two and one-year terms to establish staggered term expirations. Claire Remsberg and Barbara Nokes Kwader were appointed to two-year terms in November, 2012, expiring November, 2014. Claire Remsberg and Barbara Nokes-Kwader would like to renew their appointments to the McCall Public Art Advisory Committee for full three-year terms. Letters of interest submitted in 2012 from both members are attached. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint Claire Remsberg and Barbara Nokes Kwader to the McCall Public Art Advisory Committee with terms to expire November, 2017. RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION MEETING DATE ACTION October 25, 2012 Council appointed Robert Youde to the Public Arts Advisory Committee for a three-year term. November 8, 2012 Council appointed Allison Foudy for a three year term, Barbara Nokes Kwader and Claire Remsberg for two-year terms, and Cynthia Dittmer for a one-year term to the Public Art Advisory Committee. November 21, 2013 Council appointed Cynthia Dittmer for a three-year term to the Public Art Advisory Committee. Claire Remsberg        to:   McCall Mayor and City Council  RE: Public Art Advisory Committee      Dear Council Members:    I wish to be considered for committee membership on the City of McCall’s new  Public Art Advisory Committee.    As an active artist, I exhibit my work at Gallery Fifty‐Five in McCall, where I serve as  board president and help to manage revolving art displays at Idaho First Bank,  which showcases local artists.  I am also a member of McCall Artist Connection, a  local art guild.  I am keen to see the advancement of art awareness and opportunity  in the McCall area, to benefit our local artists, as well as the general economy,  community pride and quality of life.    As both volunteer and artist, I have participated in McCall Arts & Humanities events  such as Kaleidoscope and Art Celebration at Charlie’s Garden.    I participated in many of the public sessions lead by Karen Bubb, which preceded  the formation of this Committee.    Now in my fourth year of serving as chair for McCall’s Environmental Advisory  Committee, I have discovered that a group of committed people can have a  meaningful impact on the environmental decisions of the city, as well as the local  community.    I am a practicing architect, specializing in residential projects, with a particular  interest in appropriate scale, energy efficiency and balance within community.    I look forward to learning more about the public art process and connecting with  others who see value in the arts.      Respectfully,     Claire Remsberg  Barbara Nokes Kwader Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Ms. Delta James, Public Art Management Team Leader djames@mccall.id.us Dear Ms. James, I am interested in serving on the Public Art Advisory Committee, and ask that you consider me for one of the current open seats. I have been a resident of Valley County all of my life, and have been closely involved in the music and art scenes in McCall since high school. I am currently serving as VP of the Long Valley Preservation Society, and I spent many years as member, president, and finally organizational memory of the MAHC. I have served on the board of the McCall Music Society, and am currently the Artistic Director/Choir Director of the Community Choir. I have been active in other volunteer organizations including the Alpine Playhouse, and have taught art, history, and drama classes through the MAHC. I am also a pysanky artist. McCall is my home, and I would like to volunteer my time, skills, and talents to help make future public art installments reflect the vision and personality of its residents. My experiences fund raising, serving on juries, and working through early public art projects in this area have given me a taste of what great things are possible in our community. I have attended and followed with interest the informational meetings directed by Ms. Bubb, and I understand that the PAAC will review recommendations, donations or sources of funding, and projects, then forward ideas and thoughts to the McCall City Council. I would be happy to provide my resume or answer any questions you may have, although to save time I could add that I studied music performance for three years at the C of I then received a Bachelor degree in Nursing Science from Idaho State University in 1983. My resume would be a lot like this letter, only in a new format! I respectfully request your support, and thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Barbara Nokes Kwader