03-09-2022 PACM Public Arts Commission Regular Meeting
Mar 09 2022
Hutchinson Center for the Arts
15 Franklin St SW, Hutchinson MN 55350
MINUTES
In Attendance:Jackie Fuchs,Justin Beck,Jeri Jo Redman,Pat May,Patrick Hiltner,Kay Johnson,Lynn
Neumann (ex-officio)
Absent:Morgan Baum,Dan Jochum (ex-officio)
• Justin called the meeting to order at 5:27 PM
• Approve Minutes. Motion by Pat, seconded by Jeri Jo, motion carried.
• Financial Update
o Stipends will go out to exhibiting artists once installation has begun. No
other changes or information to report.
• Sculpture Stroll Updates
o All artists confirmed, Justin will continue working through the logistics of
outgoing/incoming pieces with City staff.
o MITGI has approved installation of a sculpture on the existing pad on their
recently acquired property (old Shopko bldg).
o Replacement brochure boxes were delivered and City staff will install
them. We now have extras and they are being stored at City Hall.
o Judge's Award Discussion
■ Judge Selection -we will reach out to high school art teachers and
local artists for this. Timeline for jury is September/October
■ Steve provided documentation on how he envisioned the process
would go. We will consult that documentation as we develop this
process.
o Signage Discussion
■ Approve design fees for Crow River Press to design new signage
not to exceed $150. Motion by Patrick, seconded by Kay, and
motion carried.
■ New signage will be 6x6" on aluminum. Randy Carter will fabricate
holders for the new signs.
o Brochure Discussion
■ Motion by Kay, seconded by Jackie to approve an initial printing of
2,000 brochures for the 2022 season. Motion carried.
o Darwin Nelson Maintenance Contract
■ Lynn will contact Darwin and set up a time for him to come this
spring. PRCE has secured add'I funding for maintenance on Tall
Friend, Old Friend in AFS Park. Lynn will provide more info at the
next PAC meeting.
• Open Discussion/Other New Business
• "We The People" Sculpture
■ Jackie expressed concerns about some patina on this sculpture.
Justin will reach out to Kimber and inquire about whether or not
patina is expected on the piece.
• Justin is slated to be appointed to the Southwest MN Arts Council board
as the McLeod County Rep. He will look for grant opportunities as needed.
• Gateway Park Mural
■ Panels are rotting. Dave Wegscheid will be contacted about a
potential re-imagining of this mural and what it would take to create
something new that would be in keeping with the tone/idea of the
original project. He will provide costs as well. Pat May has spoken
with Bob Peterson and there is no money set aside for
maintenance.
■ SMAC would be a good source of funding for this.
• Motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:09 PM by Pat May, seconded by Patrick H,
motion carried.