03-15-2018 PACMPublic Arts Commission
Minutes - March 15, 2018, 4:00
Present: Jon, Kay, Tinea, Steve. Guest: David Wegschied
1. Minutes from February 8`": Motion by Kay, second by Tinea to approve. Passed
2. David Wegschied Mural Proposition: David presented two ideas for future murals. The first
would be a copy of Les Kouba's "Down by the Station" painting. David was initially approached
by an individual to possibly place this mural on the north side of the old UBC building. After
further discussions other options discussed were adding rails and a box car to the depot site and
painting the mural on that or painting it on the north side of the Schmeling Oil building. The arts
commission suggested that getting permission of the property owner was the first step and that
David should contact the Rail Authority and/or EDA if he is interested in the depot site. This
mural would be privately funded.
The second mural was an idea to honor veterans and two public domain images were provided a
ideas. Both had an eagle and branch of service medallions. Initially David was thinking about
something in front of the knoll behind the pond at the McLeod County Veterans Park or the
north end of the EconoFoods building. It was suggested that perhaps the side of ShopKo might
work better. Steve mentioned that the green space directly south of ShopKo is city owned and
general discussion took place about the options that might provide. Steve will confirm that that
the green space is still city property. This mural would require donations.
David was reminded that by city ordinance any mural needs a conditional use permit so the
process would be similar to what he went through with the Ace Hardware mural.
3. Elect New secretary: Tinea was nominated and she accepted starting with the April meeting.
4. Artist Agreement: Steve provided an update that all artists have acknowledged being accepted.
An agreement was emailed to each artist because the signature requirement on the "Call for
Artists" was inadvertently removed. Three of seven have been received so far.
5. Brochure: Discussion took place on the brochure. Additions of the "Parental Love" sculpture
and the Gateway Park and Les Kouba murals were suggested. Link to PAC website is included,
but it needs to be updated to include artist statement about their piece. Jon will check to see if
the SMAC/Legacy acknowledgement is still needed and he will make up a draft brochure for the
next meeting.
6. Sculpture Lamicoids: Currently the name of the piece, artist, city and sales price are included.
Suggestion was made to add artist website. Steve will order from the donor who has provided
these in the past.
7. Corporate Sponsorship: Discussion took place about seeking $500 sculpture sponsorships for
2019. Sponsors would be noted on brochures and lamicoids. Steve will draft letter for the next
meeting, but plan would be to make personal visits. Please bring suggestions of possible donors
to next meeting.
8. City Council — PAC Planning Workshop: Council set the workshop for 4:00, April 101h, City Hall
9. Haley Going Off Board in May: Steve was nominated to be chair and he accepted. Jon will
continue as Vice Chair. Jon will meet with Haley to understand the social media aspects. Steve
suggested developing a "guidebook" for the commission that would include items like the
founding and funding resolutions, procedure & policy manual, meeting information, contact
information, and sculpture stroll program information. Steve will make contact with Haley
about her thoughts on possible information to include.
10. Commission Candidates: Tinea suggested Morgan Baum. Jon will make contact.
11. Next Meeting: Suggestion was made to hold the next meeting immediately before the April 101h
council workshop. Meeting set for 3:15, April 101H