04-12-2023 PACM Public Arts Commission Regular Meeting
April 12, 2023
Hutchinson Center for the Arts
15 Franklin St SW, Hutchinson MN 55350
Present: Pat May, Justin Beck, Wanda Lambert, Patrick Hiltner, Lynn Neumann (ex-officio)
Absent: Morgan Baum, Kay Johnson, Dan Jochum (ex-officio)
Guests Present: Mary Hodson
Meeting was called to order at 5:38pm.
Patrick motion to approve March 8, 2023 meeting minutes, second by Pat; motion carried -
minutes approved.
pARTicipate Hutchinson Slate Review, Mary Hodson
• Packet of information provided by Mary to the commission. Every building owner has
signed a contract. Contract reviewed by Chris Kleiman; City Attorney could not review.
Legal Attorney has reviewed.
• Cornerstone Project-47 North Main Street.
• Coordinated with each location for options and decisions. People are already asking
about a second round. Second round has not been determined yet.
• 14 murals total -Mural Map provided. Murals have been picked and artists have been
notified. A couple of the murals have been identified as community paint projects.
• Hutchinson Chamber Project- Contract agreement reinforcement will be done by the
Chamber. Community Project no need to bring this project to City Council for approval.
Chamber will be responsible for making sure the murals are completed-contract notes
45 days for completion.
• Morgan provided questions via email in her absence. Clarification was provided.
• Donation and supply list are available for outside donors and sponsors.
Sculpture Stroll Updates
• All materials printed, ready to go out.
• Artists have been contacted to set up deinstall/installs with Randy. Some have already
contacted him.
• Jodie Bliss Discussion-learning opportunity for the commission and a good time to relook
at our materials to make sure it is clearly labeled-Minnesota.
• Justin will reach out to Tim Adams to see if he would be willing to leave his piece
Symmetry at the Depot for one more year, or if he would be willing to bring a backup
piece.
• Patrick Motioned to contact Tim Adams about the open spot at the depot. Existing piece
for an additional year or"Concentric" to be picked. Randy Carter would be another
option for creating a piece for the spot. Second by Pat. Motion carried.
• Brochures are completed. They are located in the PRCE Office. It will be a team effort to
get the brochures out to their locations.
JJ Bench Update
• Fully funded for bench and paver stone for the memorial bench.
• $60.00 left over. Justin proposed to donate the remaining fund in her name to the
Minnesota Master Naturalists Program. Justin is going to look into their donation process.
JJ was very passionate about that program. Another option would be the animal shelter.
• Additional funds were raised for JJ from members of the community. This is not a practice
that needs to be followed by the PAC for other members of the PAC.
• Bench will be at Eheim Park. $750.00 has been given to the City of Hutchinson Parks
Department for the bench.
• Open spot on the Public Arts Commission. Need to look for a member to fill the vacant
spot. Would really like to find someone that would be willing to do social media for the
PAC. Open to any suggestions for filling the vacancies.
Public Arts Commission Bylaws
• Justin will send out the PAC bylaws so that the members can review and update, as
necessary. Would like to review and make suggestions and edits.
• Clarification of roles, mission and vision of the Public Arts Commission.
6:44pm Motion to Adjourn- Pat, Second by Wanda. Motion Carried.