HomeMy WebLinkAbout042215 ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
DATE: April 22, 2015 START TIME: 3:00 p.m. LOCATION: City Hall, Conference Room 3
MEMBERS PRESENT: Dan Groussman, Dominica Lord-Wood, Kris Morris (Chair), Owen Rowe, Lisa Wentworth
MEMBERS EXCUSED: Stan Rubin, Linda Okazaki
STAFF PRESENT: Deputy City Clerk Joshua Stecker
GUESTS: Laureen Martin, George Randels
Topic Motions/Recommendation/Action
Approval of Minutes: March 4 and March 6, 2015 The Minutes were unanimously with typographical
changes.
The Commission reviewed an application from the Port Townsend Summer The application was unanimously approved for funds
Band asking for $570. Kris Morris noted that the Commission had funded $200 up to $400.
in 2014 and $400 in 2013.
Kris Morris updated the Commission on the possibility of locating the recently The Committee agreed that preparing conceptual
donated Russell Jacqua sculpture "For Willene" at the Triangle Park in front of images and seeking out the thoughts of local
the new Visitor Information Center on Sims Way. The installation is awaiting the businesses should be done before moving forward
reallocation of$100,000 from Council. An alternate location at 19th and San with their recommendation.
Juan was discussed.
Kris Morris updated the Committee on the events surrounding the installation Dan Groussman will draft a response for the
and vandalizing of the "Great Blue" sculpture. Dan Groussman expressed Commission to present to City staff regarding
concern that the Artist Selection Panel was not consulted by City Staff in the communication with the Artist Selection Panel.
positioning of the installation. Laureen Martin expressed concern about the
safety of the low-hanging portions of the sculpture.
Next Meeting: May 6, 2015 Kris Morris will look into having Carla Caldwell address
the Commission at a future date.
Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 4:20 p.m.