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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2019.02.27 PAA MinutesCity of McCall - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes Q01. February 27,..2-1-69' 5:00 p.m. Legion Hall 216 E Park Street, McCall, ID 83638 COMMITTEE MEETING— Began at 5:00 p.m. • CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Committee members Claire Remsberg (via phone), Sue Dixon (via phone), and Dave Peugh were present. Also present was Delta James, Economic Development Planner. • MINUTES APPROVAL [ACTION ITEM] Dave motioned, Sue seconded, to approve the November 26, 2018 minutes without revision. All members voted "aye" and the motion passed. • PUBLIC ART PROJECTS • Lardo Bridge o Review of public input: Staff presented the results of the public input online survey, week long display at Barn Owl Books and open house event comments. A total of 166 people completed surveys. 46% preferred the "Seasons" sculpture design and 54% preferred the "Fish" sculpture design option. Many of the open-ended comments noted that both designs were attractive. The volunteer Public Art Selection Committee (Theresa Burkes, Mark Wasdahl, Heather Susemihl, Tom Harris and Sue Dixon) recommends selection of the "Seasons" design option siting that its form better suits the bridge design and is more timeless. o Recommendation to City Council [ACTION ITEM] Dave made a motion, and Sue seconded, to recommend Susan Madacsi's "Seasons" sculpture design option to City Council for approval. All members voted "aye" and the motion passed. • Downtown Core o Review of public input: Staff presented the results of the public input online survey, week long display at Barn Owl Books, and open house event comments. A total of 125 survey responses were received. 62% preferred "Native Grasses" by CJ Rench, 33% preferred Melisa Cole's "Four Seasons — Full Circle" proposal, and 5% preferred Pete Goldlust's "Antler Benches." Letters of opposition for any of the design options were received from three individuals. The Public Art Selection Committee (Karla Eitel, Wayne Ruemmele, Fallon Fereday, Juta Geurtsen, and Thea Belecz) recommends selection of CJ Rench's "Native Grasses" design proposal siting that it would provide a visible and interactive attraction to the center of downtown. o Recommendation to City Council [ACTION ITEM] Claire made a motion, and Dave seconded, to recommend CJ Rench's "Native Grasses" sculpture design to City Council for approval. All members voted "aye" and the motion passed. " NEXT MEETING The committee directed staff to conduct a scheduling poll to identify a next meeting date in May 2019. " ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m. Date: /z�� , 2019 Page 2