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11-14-2013 PACM MINUTES HUTCHINSON PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION Thursday, November 14, 2013 Main Conference Room 1. CALL TO ORDER 3:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Christensen at 3:30 p.m. with the following members present: Barbara Bowman, Tinea Graham, Jon Otteson, Joshua Schroeder and Chairman Christensen. Absent: Lena Mowlem and Audrey Hollatz, Also present: Dolf Moon and Dan Jochum 2. SWEARING IN OF NEW MEMBERS New members Barbara Bowman, Tinea Graham and Jon Otteson were sworn in. 3. NEW BUSINESS a) INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS The new members introduced themselves with a brief description of their involvement with the arts. b) UPDATE ON WEB PAGE Chairman Christensen commented on the web page and Mr. Schroeder explained he met with Steve Gasser of Vivid Image regarding building and maintaining the site and possibly trading services. It was suggested to invite Mr. Gasser to a meeting to discuss what should be placed on the site. Ms. Bowman volunteered to work with Mr. Gasser to build a site map and discuss what could be placed on the web page. She will also contact Terry Kempfert. There was further discussion on what to place on the site. c) FUNDRAISING FOR SCULPTURE STROLL 2014 Mr. Moon explained there will be initial seed money of $25,000 for the PAC. He stated the first sculpture stroll cost approximately $16,000. There was discussion on the possibility of pad sponsors to help defray some of the costs. There was also discussion on getting grant monies. It was suggested Ms. Mowlem has written grants and Mr. Moon will contact her. Chairman Christensen opened discussion on organizing fund raising teams from this committee. There was discussion on the approach to get sponsors and Mr. Moon will work on who to contact. Mr. Jochum commented on obtaining more interest from artists before adding pads. Discussion followed on the timeline for artists to submit applications and present sculptures to be removed. It was suggested to have a People's Choice in April before the present sculptures are removed. It was decided the artists are to be notified February 1St with applications due by March 1St Artists will be chosen March 15th and the existing sculptures must be removed May 1St with new installations May 29tH There was further discussion on raising funds and the size of donations. Mr. Jochum explained there could be a 3 — 5 year commitment of $1,000 each year. Ms. Graham commented on looking at project grants. Mr. Schroeder noted in-kind donations are helpful and it is always good to get grants. d) CALL FOR ARTISTS 2014 Minutes Public Arts Commission November 14, 2013 Page 2 It was decided to start the call in mid-February. Deb Zeller could be contacted as to the artists to contact. The list from last year will be used and Mr. Jochum will contact Ms. Zeller regarding a network to use for contacts. He will update the letter to the artists. There was also discussion on the size for the sculptures to determine pad sizes. Smaller pieces could be placed inside. There could be smaller pad locations to make smaller pieces work. Mr. Schroeder mentioned there are several web sites to use that artists will look at. Discussion followed on the Gala event and possibly an open house. e) OTHER DISCUSSION There was a brief discussion on the Police Memorial. Fund raising is going well. Officer Nagel and Chief Hatten are spearheading the memorial committee. 4. OLD BUSINESS a) Chairman Christensen reminded the group her term is up as chairman and nominated Mr. Schroeder for chairman. The motion carried unanimously for Mr. Schroeder as chairman for the coming year. b) There was discussion on the type of sculpture for the baby area in the cemetery. Ms. Hollatz is responsible for the cemetery sculpture and will work with City staff member John Olson on the project. 5. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.