11-08-2018 PACM Public Arts Commission
November 08, 2018
Minutes
Present: Steve,Jon, Morgan, Kay, Tinea Guest— Kent Exner
1. MINUTES READ. — Morgan move to approve, Kay 2nd motion carried
2. Old Business
a. Main Street 2020
i. Review Citizens Advisory Group Meeting
See email report from Steve. overall comments expressed approval of idea,formal confirmation still
upcoming later meeting, MNDot process to go through,
ii.Top Art- weight concerns—entire pillar versus only the tree—would be safe to say
not over 500 lbs including side panels.
iii. ValuesThemes—Service, Stewardship, Humanity, Education - Morgan made motion
to formally accept the theme for the pillars,Jon second, approved.
iv. Side panels-on non-driving sides (2 panels per pillar) decision for proposal. At later
date decide process to locate artists to create vision of panels.
v. Financing (current balance has room to pay for part of project). Current pillar estimate
2-3,000 for, brick fagade pillar could be up to$4,000. Request to Council will include- pillar
dimensions 2x2x4, art dimensions2x2x2,would prefer brick if not cost prohibitive. Approach council for
entire cost of 4 pillars with PAC splitting art cost 50/50 for art toppers. With additional art panels on 2
sides to be developed at a later date through PAC.
vi. Possible vendors &solicitation process- possibly look at grants available, check with
artists Deb,Jon, Darwin
vii. Council workshop 4:00 Nov 27th - Morgan to give basic presentation with Steve
working on slide set for 5 minute presentation. Steve will get SEH $ on brick pillar,Tinea follow up with
Darwin on tree cost, clarify more.
3. 2019 Sculpture Stroll
A. Call for artists- basic similar to last year, added signature line missing from last year,
highlighted honorarium, and additional $for People's Choice Award.
i. Approved with Minor adjustments to wording and locations proposed by Morgan
then Steve will take call for artists to city to place on website,will send out link to members.
ii. Send Out
1. Website- Steve to get call for artists on website, get link to everyone
2. Facebook page-Jon will get boosts going on Facebook—discussed how to
make boost get most impact. Morgan volunteered to help with how to best use boosts.
3. Instagram -??—no one working in that area.
4. Email blast—Jon to develop and share with all members
5. Press Release- Steve to develop and send, Morgan will share her pottery
contacts list.
6. MN Artists—Jon updating last years,Tinea to look into St.Paul and St. Cloud
7. Others?
Motion to adjourn— Morgan, 2nd Jon approved
4. Next Meeting: December 13th, 4:00
Respectfully submitted
Tinea Graham, PAC Secretary