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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021.03.29 PAAC Minutes Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes Cit of McCall Monday, March 29, 2021 - 5:30 p.m. Y COMMUNITY 216 E. Park Street, McCall ID DEVELOPMENT Legion Hall / Conference Call - - " COMMITTEE MEETING- Began at 5:30 p.m. • CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Committee members Karla Eitel, Cynthia Dittmer(via video), Craig Vroom (via phone), Dawn Matus (via video), Dallas Young (via phone), Susan Farber (via video) and Nellie Bowman (via video)were present. Also, in attendance was Delta James, Economic Development Planner. • MINUTES APPROVAL [ACTION ITEM] Dallas moved; Cynthia seconded a motion to approve the minutes from the January 25, 2021 as submitted. All members voted"aye"and the motion passed. • MCCALL PUBLIC ART PLANNING AND POLICY • Staff reported that City Council adopted the McCall Public Art Plan on March 11, 2021 and is now posted on the City web site. • HB 311: Staff reported that a letter from City Council opposing HB 311was sent to the full membership of the House of Representatives. HB 311 is slated for second reading in the House on April 6 and will likely move to third reading and deliberation within a day or two later. Staff will keep the committee informed as the bill moves through the process. • EXISTING COLLECTION AND MAINTENANCE • "Wings over McCall": Staff reported that some weathering and damage has occurred to the piece and so staff will ask the artist, Ward Hooper, to visit McCall for an assessment and gain advice on any needed repairs. • Conditions Assessment: Committee members indicated that they are willing to conduct the annual conditions assessment of the existing public artworks again this year. Artwork assignments will be made at the next meeting. • "Going to School": Staff reported that the artist of this public artwork located at Brown Park has passed away and that the family would like to renew the lease agreement but deaccessioning is an option as the management of the piece is an anomaly within the City's collection. The committee asked if the "for sale sign" could be removed. Committee members felt that the piece is nice, but with Brown Park renovations occurring and the family wants to retain ownership so this might be the best time to let the piece go. Other members felt that the piece adds to the public art collection and that the lease should be continued, if management is not too difficult. Staff said this it is not a significant administrative burden. Sue made a motion to reinstate a 5-10 year lease for the piece and remove the "for sale"sign; Craig seconded the motion. Sue-yes, Nellie-no, Cynthia-no, Dallas-yes, Dawn-yes, Craig-yes, Karla-yes. The motion passed. • PUBLIC ART PROJECTS Laidlaw Our Confluence: Staff reported that the project is on track for installation in late summer 2021. Westover Mill Whistle: Staff reported that Amy Westover is working to source the necessary portable steam equipment but that it is proving to be more difficult and expensive than expected. Research continues and the artist is optimistic that the equipment can be found. MDSD Hometown Arts Bus Shelters: Cynthia reported that the project is underway and that project images are being refined, including the mental health imagery will utilize 60-80 puzzle pieces by different students. The project will also include place- oriented student poetry. • NEXT PROJECT SELECTION — DOWNTOWN MURAL PROJECT Dallas provided feedback from her conversation with the manager of the Ice and Events Centre—concerns include graffiti, littering, etc. These issues have been addressed by the Frequently Asked Questions of the project outline provided by staff (attached). The committee reviewed the project outline. Nellie asked about the artwork selection process. Staff reported that artwork selection would follow the same process used as best practice and would involve an artwork selection committee of which the property owner could participate, or designate a participant, but they would be one member of a larger selection committee. Dallas will arrange another meeting with the manager of the Ice and Events Centre and would like staff to attend too. • NEXT MEETING • Monday, April 26, 2021, 5:30 pm • ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Date: 2021 --Attest, j=�—W — Kar it I, air Delta Jame lanner Page 2 McCall Public Art Project Outline: Downtown Mural #1 Project description: Select an Idaho professional muralist to mentor up to five (5) local emerging artists in the design, selection, and implementation of a large-scale colorful mural in McCall's downtown core. Purpose: • Further goals of the McCall Public Art Plan, including: "Create memorable gathering places and generate community economic development" "Expand the range of artworks and participating artists" "Tell the stories of all people who have shaped McCall and the region;" and • Highlight and increase customer circulation to downtown businesses; and • Provide workforce development/training for local aspiring artists in artwork proposal development, design, collaboration with private property owner(s), and technical execution. Budget:$20,000 Lead artist mentor/design fee: $10,000 Wall prep, equipment, paint and supplies: $5,000 Local artist honoraria (5 @ $1000 ea.): $5,000 Mural lifespan: 5 years minimum; 7 years average in communities with similar climate. Timeline: Lead mentor artist selection Winter/Spring 2021/2022 Recruitment of local participating artists Spring 2022 Mural design selection &community outreach Late Spring 2022 Wall prep and mural installation Summer/Fall 2022 Possible locations(by order of preference, pending property owner approval): 1. South wall of Ice and Events Centre at 200 E. Lake St. 2. South wall of Market Square (north edge of 1s'St. Parking Lot) at 136 E. Lake St. 3. West wall of McPaws Thrift Store at 301 E. Lenora St. 4. East wall of McCall Pet Outfitters at 200 E. Lenora St. 5. East wall section of Albertsons (facing 15`St. Parking Lot) at 132 E. Lake St. Responsibility of the City of McCall/McCall Public Art Advisory Committee: • Provide all funding for project implementation including artist fees, design fees,equipment and materials necessary to complete mural; and • Administer artist and design selection processes; and • Advise on any necessary maintenance needed to the artwork; and • Promote mural project and business location via social and print media. Expectations of private property owner: • Allow mural placement on exterior wall via Memo of Understanding with City of McCall: and • Participate (or designate a representative) in artist and mural design selection; and • Assume responsibility for the maintenance/repair of the artwork for a minimum of 5 years;and • Agree to keep artwork visible and accessible to the public during the lifespan of the mural. Frequently asked questions: How will a busines benefit from having a public art mural on an exterior wall? Murals are eye-catching. A large colorful mural will be very visible to passing vehicles and pedestrians and will make the business "pop," no matter the mural subject.Also,the mural location and associated business will be promoted as part of the City of McCall public art collection, including walking tour maps (print and online), social media posts, print media releases, and via partnering agencies like the Chamber of Commerce, Idaho Tourism,etc. Will a mural encourage graffiti"tagging"? No. In fact,graffiti "tagging" is less likely to occur on walls that have public art murals.The Project for Public Spaces (www.pps.org) lists murals as a preventative measure to combat graffiti "tagging" and states, "Research suggests that painting multi-colored designs or murals on surfaces will discourage graffiti, since tagging is more difficult. Such mural projects,especially when they involve local artists and high school students, have solved many graffiti problems." Additionally,The Graffiti Resource Council (www.anti-graffiti.org) lists murals as a recommended tool to reduce unauthorized graffiti "tagging" and provides numerous example programs from towns such as Missoula, MT, Louisville, KY, and other large and small communities. What happens if the mural is damaged or"tagged"? First, every effort will be made to discourage vandalism of the public art mural starting with the design of the mural itself. If the wall height allows,the mural can be designed so that the image is located above pedestrian reach and/or the mural design can include aspects within the pedestrian height that are not intricate and,therefore, easy to repair. If the mural is damaged,the property owner will be responsible for making any necessary repairs as soon as possible.The local artists involved in the project will be a resource to implement any needed repairs/repainting. Cost of any needed repairs is the responsibility of the property owner, but City of McCall staff can help advise and arrange appropriate repairs. What type of paint will be used for the mural? Exterior Latex paint over water-based primer.This paint will provide vibrant colors,easy clean up and can be re-painted easily. Will a graffiti protective coat be used over mural? No. Coatings that allow for graffiti to be scrubbed off murals do exist and can be effective, however these coatings must be removed before the wall can be repainted in the future. Over time, use of the coating is often more costly than just making any needed mural repairs. Example mural programs: Hillsboro, OR(https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/home/showpublisheddocument?id=16790):A mural placed on a private structure becomes the responsibility of the building/property owner, assuming any costs associated with its maintenance, repair and/or removal. City of Amarillo,TX (https://www.amarillo.com/story/news/2021/01/10/city-accepting-mural-grant- program-applications/6616384002/): City offers 50% matching"grants" to commercial property owners up to$6,000.The selected property owner pays for%2 the mural install cost and assumes responsibility for maintenance of the mural for 5 years. Portland, OR(https://racc.org/public-art/public-art-murals-program/) Up to$5,000 in matching (50%) funds for murals by professional artists/$2500 for student artists for murals on commercial private property.The selected property owner assumes responsibility for maintenance of the mural for as long as they want to maintain it. Pueblo, CO(http://www.pueblolevee.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/11.3.20-Revised- Guidelines.pdf)Artists propose images, community committee selects murals, artist assumes maintenance responsibility for the designated lifespan of the mural. Vale,OR(https://traveloregon.com/things-to-do/culture-history/historic-sites-oregon-trail/vale- murals ) Murals are painted and maintained by Vale Mural Society, an independent non-profit organization that raises funds through special events and donations. Do. More.Art.,TN (https://www.dma-events.com/our-murals).This nonprofit coordinates mural programs in urban and rural towns in Tennessee. Murals are placed on private property; property owner pledges to maintain the mural for at least 3 years. Hayward, CA(https://www.cacities.org/Top/Partners/California-City-Solutions/2011/Hayward-Public- Mural-Art-Program)The Hayward Public Mural Art Program was instituted as an anti-graffiti tool to combat ongoing graffiti problems on public and private properties. ;a i. Box hnik A!!ry GdUrrR Boiw.11). Photos of possible locations: 1. South wall of Ice and Events Centre at 200 E. Lake St. 2. South wall of Market Square (north edge of 1s'St. Parking Lot) at 136 E. Lake St. i 48 � �' 3. 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