08-09-2023 PACM Public Arts Commission Meeting
Aug 09 2023, 5.30 PM
Hutchinson Center for the Arts
15 Franklin St SW, Hutchinson MN 55350
MINUTES
Present: Morgan Baum, Justin Beck, Patrick Hiltner, Pat May
Absent: Wanda Lambert, Kay Johnson; Lynn Neumann (ex-officio)
Guests: Kris Haag, Janelle Sorrell, Wade McDonald, Andrew Webster
Meeting was called to order at 5:32pm
I. Introductions and "about the PAC" discussion for guests
A. We're looking to fill 2 or 3 positions
1. This is Morgan Baum's last meeting, she served two 3-year terms
2. Also filling Jeri Jo Redman's position following her passing earlier this year
3. And potentially filling Kay Johnson's position due to scheduling conflicts
II. Sculpture Stroll Updates
A. Website is updated, social media posts have gone out for People's Choice Award
B. Park & Rec will help support social media, send to Leslie and Lynn
C. Reach out to HHS about their idea to make a sculpture in one of their classes
D. Reach out to MITGI about the pad at the corner of Main & 1st NE, we would like them to fully
sponsor the sculpture next year (similar to Citizens Bank and Ridgewater): contacts are Katie
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E. Darwin Wolf update
1. Second year in maintenance contract
2. Comprehensive report to be shared as soon as it arrives
F. Judge ideas for Best in Show Award
1. A few names were suggested
2. Patrick will compile the scores again
III. Recruitment and follow up
A. Three names will be submitted to the Mayor for his appointment
B. Justin will keep all the interested parties informed about the progress
Adjourn 6:30pm