09-10-2015 PACMMINUTES
HUTCHINSON PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Main Conference Room
CALL TO ORDER 3:36 P.M.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Schroeder at 3:36 p.m. with the following members
present: Lena Mowlem, Audrey Hollatz, Barbara Bowman, Jon Otteson, and Chairman Schroeder.
Absent: Tinea Graham, Dan Jochum, Dolf Moon. Also present: Mayor Gary Forcier, John Olson,
Deb Zeller.
2. CONSENT AGENDA - None
3. NEW BUSINESS
a) Adding Wally Pikal to the mural on the north side of 140 Main St. N., opposite Girl Scout
Park. Mayor Forcier presented to the commissioners the suggestion that a representation of
Wally Pikal be added to the mural by Lance Albers. Conversation about the suggestion revolved
around whether more could be added to the mural without affecting its composition and whether
the artist would consent. As an alternative, a commissioner suggested sculpture would more
effectively capture the nature of Mr. Pikal's performances.
M/S/P: Otteson, Hollatz to table the item until the October meeting; passed unanimously.
b) New Sculpture Location. Mr. Buzz Burich approached a commissioner to express interest in in
adding a sculpture location to the southwest corner 47 2nd Ave SW, owned by Citizens Bank &
Trust. Discussion followed, but no action was taken.
4. Cemetery Piece for Infant Section of Cemetary. Commissioner Hollatz provided an overview of
the work to date. Mr. Olson provided background for the project and described its location, scale,
and setting, adding that it would be on a granite base. Deb Zeller, the artist, narrated the creative
process for the model that she and the committee produced; the model was displayed on the
conference table throughout.
Mr. Olson estimates $15,000 in total project costs, of which there is already $5,000 in hand from the
grant written by Commissioner Mowlem. She stated that there are additional local grant
opportunities, PAC Budget funds, and likely matching funds from community members.
5. HCVN channel piece for the sculpture stroll. Commissioner Mowlem agreed to narrate the video.
6. Fire Fighter Memorial. Mayor Forcier presented a concept drawing for a memorial to be placed
east of the cupola along the river. The Commissioners expressed the interest in reviewing the
following prior to formal action: a site plan, a formal consensus among the fire department, a
maintenance plan, and a draft budget.
7. 2015 Sculpture Stroll and Reception debrief. The installations of the sculptures were on May
21 st, followed by a reception from 4-6pm. The event was sparsely attended (fewer than 20 including
the artists) by the public. Councilor Christensen paid out of pocket for the supplies she provided for
the event. Chairman Schroeder suggested that the stand-alone public reception has not yet been
successful and that partnering with another event, such as the Jaycees' Water Carnival may be
worth consideration. Alternatively, an intimate reception for the artists and PAC may more
successfully express appreciation to the artists. Commissioner Otteson that the installation went
fine, but that he would have loved the opportunity to take more photos of the process itself. A
discussion of alternatives followed.
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8. Murals in Hwy 7 tunnel. The members discussed the potential for value of expanding and further
developing the murals in the Hwy 7 tunnel. It was suggested they might build public awareness and
foot traffic.
9. New P.A.C. members.
a) Commissioner Hollatz's final year of service is at an end. The chair asked for recommendations
for the position be brought forward at the October meeting. A brief discussion followed.
b) Commissioner Bowman has submitted her letter of resignation. Those commissioners who were
present expressed their thanks for her service.
10. Next meeting and Adjournment.
The next meeting is scheduled for October 8th at 3:30 p.m. in the City Center Main Conference
Room. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
M/S/P: Otteson, Mowlem to adjourn the meeting at 4:47 p.m.; passed unanimously.
Respectfully Submitted
Jeffrey Page
EDA Program Assistant