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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2021.04.26 PAAC Minutes �.� Public Art Advisory Committee i1N � MinutesCit of McCall Monday, April 26, 2021 — 5:30 p.m. COMMUNrTY 216 E. Park Street, McCall IDDEVELOPMENT 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] Dawn moved, Dallas seconded a motion to approve the minutes from the March 29, 2021 as submitted. All members voted"aye"and the motion passed. • MCCALL PUBLIC ART PLANNING AND POLICY • HB 311: Staff reported that this proposed legislation was referred back to committee and likely will not move forward this session. • Annual report to City Council— May 27: Karla will give the report to Council. Other committee members are invited to attend and if there are items that should be highlighted, let Karla know. Cynthia will provide a short report on the Hometown Arts project. • Set time/date for Action Plan work session: The Committee felt that a work session to schedule project sequence would be helpful, that it could be done during a regular committee meeting, and that it can be internally facilitated. • EXISTING COLLECTION AND MAINTENANCE • Spring condition assessment assignments: Committee members were assigned specific pieces from the existing collection to visit and look for any needed repairs or maintenance and note on form provided by staff. Staff requested return of the completed forms by early week following meeting. • "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. • "Going to School": Staff reported that the piece has been put into storage during Brown Park improvements and that a lease agreement update is scheduled for City Council review in June. • 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 visited the site today and has picked up the whistle for repair. A wood fired steam engine manufacturer has been found to build a steam system for the project. Amy will visit the manufacturer in Seattle area soon to work out details. MDSD Hometown Arts Bus Shelters: Student projects are underway. McKenzie Kramer has contacted Cynthia about writing an article for McCall Home Magazine about the project to be in November 2021 issue. Cynthia will arrange photos and interviews for the article. The High School project will include the School Councilor to give info about positive mental health, self-compassion, and interacting on some of the pieces the students are creating. • NEXT PROJECT SELECTION — DOWNTOWN MURAL PROJECT Dallas reported that she and staff met with John, the manager of the Ice and Events Centre. Statistical info was provided demonstrating that murals help reduce vandalism and John stated that he would take the mural project to the property owners for consideration. • NEXT MEETING • Monday, May 24, 2021, 4:30 pm. Early start time to allow for strategic planning. • ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Date: °2 , 2021 Attest: �]- &-M-\Clx�m A, 1-J Karla , P Ch r Delta James, EDQPlann r Page 2