HomeMy Public PortalAboutAB 23-102 Artwork Commission Agreement - Jay RasgorshekMcCALL CITY COUNCIL 216 East Park Street
AGENDA BILL McCall, Idaho 83638
Number AB 23-102
Meeting Date May 11, 2023
AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION
SUBJECT:
Request to approve Artwork Commission Agreement with Jay Rasgorshek for the downtown mural project
Department Approvals
Initials
Originator
or
Supporter
Mayor / Council
City Manager
Clerk
Treasurer
Community Development
Police Department
Public Works
Golf Course
COST IMPACT:
$20,000
Parks and Recreation
FUNDING SOURCE:
$7500 McCall Redevelopment Agency
$12500 FY23 LOT
Airport
Library
TIMELINE:
asap
Information Systems
Economic Development
Originator
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
In keeping with the City of McCall Public Art Policies adopted by City Council June 29, 2012, a volunteer selection committee reviewed qualifications from five (5) professional Idaho
muralists for commission of a large-scale mural to be installed on an exterior wall within the Downtown West Urban Renewal Area.
After extensive review and discussion, a five-member volunteer artwork selection committee recommended Jay Rasgorshek for the project based upon his experience in creating large scale
murals, the quality of his work, and his experience in mentoring student artists. This recommendation was then reviewed and unanimously endorsed by the McCall Redevelopment Agency Board
and McCall Public Art Advisory Committee.
Additionally, a “Call for a Wall” was released to determine which property owners within the Downtown West Urban Renewal Area would be interested in having a mural painted on an exterior
wall. Nine (9) walls were identified. These locations were then prioritized by the McCall Public Art Advisory Committee using these criteria; prominence/visibility of wall location,
accessibility of wall for public viewing and project implementation, and the condition of the wall surface. The west facing wall of the McPaws Thrift Store building at 301 E. Lenora
St. was identified as the top priority. An agreement with the property owner will be presented to Council for consideration at a later date.
The attached Artwork Commission Agreement has been reviewed by the artist and the City Attorney. Jay Rasgorshek’s resume and examples of his past work are also attached.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve the Artwork Commission Agreement with Jay Rasgorshek and authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents.
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