03-11-2020 PACA Public Arts Commission Agenda
March 11th,2020
5:30 Hutchinson Library
Agenda:
1. Approve minutes from February 12th:
2. Sculpture Stroll Update:
a. All artists contacted
i. All selected artists confirmed
b. Citizens Bank
i. Artist/piece confirmed
c. Randy Carter provided with artists contact info
d. Brochures
i. Ridgewater interested and will be meeting with on March 191n
ii. Jon Otteson indicated he would be willing to help again this year.
iii. New city marketing could be included in 2021-2022
3. People's Choice
a. This year- Method
b. 2020-2021—do earlier
4. Pillars
a. Bids Open February 28th
i. Cost-$5,812.47/EACH for a total of$23,249.88(4 installations)
ii. Budget$5,000/each for a total of$20,000
b. Options— Any will need council approval
i. Not do the project at all
ii. Construct the pillars and apply for the grant for the art.
1. If grant unsuccessful, pillars could be used for other uses (for example
wayfairing and/or city history). Could add art at a later time
iii. Install the footings and use the locations for additional sculpture stroll installations
1. Footings provide maximum flexibility for future use.
a. Cost of footings will need to be worked out with contractor
2. Sculpture Stroll pedestals would need to be purchased
a. If heavy no securing to sidewalk would be needed.
5. Possible Purchases—ask for contributions/PAC match
a. City(PAC) receives 25%commission on pieces sold.
i. Could be used to reduce cost
b. People's Choice
c. Eggspert: $14,000 (was originally$24,000) 25% reduction $10,500
d. Farmer: $20,000. 25% reduction $15,000.
6. ShopKo Pad—could install in October(possibly sooner) after Main St. concrete poured.
7. Next Meeting: April 8th, 5:30 at Library