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Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Online Meeting
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT ATTENDANCE RECORD
Jim Coleman 3 of 4
Natalie Eickhoff 3 of 4
Emily Fretwell 3 of 4
Katy Lacy 3 of 4
Heidi Lucas 3 of 4
Lori Simms 2 of 4
Holly Stitt 4 of 4
Mitchell Woodrum 2 of 4
CITY COUNCIL PRESENT
Ken Hussey
Laura Ward
Mayor Carrie Tergin
STAFF PRESENT
Amy Schroeder, Parks and Recreation
Leann Porrello, Cultural Arts Specialist
Call to Order:
Meeting was called to order at 12:07 pm by Chair Holly Stitt.
Approval of Agenda:
Jim moved and Heidi seconded approval of the agenda. Motion carried on a voice vote, with all
voting in favor.
Approval of Minutes:
Jim moved and Mitchell seconded approval of the May 19 and May 29 minutes as published.
Motion carried on a voice vote with all voting in favor.
Financial Report:
Amy provided an explanation of Cultural Arts Commission funding sources between JC Parks
fund and the City general fund.
New Business:
Commission members discussed the public mural permit application for 619 E. Capitol Ave.
Holly recused herself from the discussion to avoid conflict of interest. The original design
measured approximately 6’ high by 8’ wide. Current City Code requires murals to be at least
500’ from each other, which prevents another work going on the same fence. Ken suggested
exploring an ordinance to change the distance restriction and possibly approaching Board of
Adjustment if needed. Heidi was concerned that putting art on a property owned by a
commission member would be perceived negatively. Mitchell reported that in his experience, it
is a struggle to find a property for a mural. Natalie requested that the mural design be extended
and the commission can vote on it at the next meeting. Commission members also requested
that more aspects of Jefferson City be incorporated in the design. Leann will approach the artist
to request extending the mural wider. If a design is prepared within next two weeks, a special
meeting may be scheduled prior to the regular meeting to vote on the mural design.
Old Business:
Leann provided an update on Sculpture on the Move pieces. “Dissident” was installed on June 4
on Capitol Ave. Several commission members engaged with the community on social media to
promote the piece. The second sculpture, “Soccer Dude”, is scheduled to be installed on June
26 at Ellis-Porter Riverside Park playground.
Other Business:
Leann announced that JC Parks staff may work with Planning and Protective Services
Department on a comprehensive plan public meeting. To get more public involvement, the
meeting will include a local photography exhibit and competition that complements the themes
of the comprehensive plan. The event is tentatively scheduled for October at McClung indoor
pavilion.
Adjourn:
Next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21, at 12:00 pm. Jim moved and Katy
seconded adjournment of the meeting. Motion carried with all voting in favor. Meeting was
adjourned at 12:59 pm.