Meeting Synopsis

Session 07-02 a regular meeting of the Public Arts Committee was called to order by Chair Alderfer at 11:07 am on February 15, 2007 in the City Hall Cowles Council Chambers located at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer Alaska.

Present: Connie Alderfer, Chair, Mike Yourkowski, Gaye Wolfe, Dave Anderson, Ron Senungetuk

Absent: Asia Freeman, Angie Newby

Staff: Rachel Livingston

CALL TO ORDER

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – (January 18, 2007) – Minutes corrected to reflect Ron and Angie’s absence.

VISITORS

STAFF & COUNCIL REPORT/COMMITTEE REPORTS/BOROUGH REPORTS a. Capital Improvement Projects – Rachel attached CIP information and spoke about the Town Center Project. Everything points to this project as the next big task before the PAC. Connie spoke about the Town Center Task Force that she was a participant in. In the task force final recommendations to Council the Public Art recommendations were removed. The next step for the PAC is to clear whether or not we are responsible for sidewalks, parks and streets. Discussion on public vs. private and exceptions with Town Center since it is a joint project between the two. Mike mentioned that large projects like Town Center have PUD (Planned Unit Development) or CUP’s (Conditional Use Permit) in place so that the Planning Commission can put in any conditions they want; therefore we should be responsible for the sidewalks, parks and streets. Connie mentioned that we still need to clear this up and that is the next step. Gaye agreed that it is not often that we can be proactive and in this case we should try to do so. Mike stated that the PAC does not have the authority but the planning commission does. Connie encouraged the PAC to form a good relationship with planning and we also need someone on the Council who will work with us in achieving our goals.

b. Reappointment to PAC -Connie and Ron are stepping down from the committee due to schedules and pursuing other interests. There was discussion on staggering terms. This would have to be a change to the ordinance and Mike will work on the language for this.

c. Council approval of Administrative Guidelines; Guidelines are set to go before the City Council on February 26^th. Rachel will attend the meeting in case there are any questions or concerns.

PUBLIC HEARING - none

PENDING BUSINESS Implementation of Administrative Guidelines: Ron would like to see an artist’s statement plaque. Sometimes the artist is responsible for this plaque, sometimes the “user” is. He would like to see an official label for each piece of art and make it either the City or artist responsibility. The committee agreed that the City should be responsible so that there is a uniform, official label. Under 4 put: The City will provide a permanent, official label for each piece of art which will be consistent in style and information.

Gaye would like to see a gathering of artists that were involved in past projects to talk about their experiences, what they liked and did not like, so they can improve their system. Dave asked Ron if he, in his capacity as an artist, ever had such an opportunity. Ron did not. Dave liked the idea and mentioned that we would not have to necessarily meet with the artists but we could have them fill out a questionnaire and ask for any additional comments.

NEW BUSINESS –

INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS – Call for Artists from the Central Peninsula Hospital, Soldotna, Alaska provided by Gaye Wolfe. Gaye will call and find out about how the Central Peninsula secured the funding for art work. She mentioned that we do not want to stop the progress for the current bond issue on South Peninsula Hospital but we should certainly encourage them to include art in their project.

COMMENTS OF THE AUDIENCE

COMMENTS OF THE CITY STAFF Rachel reported on a special event coming up that the PAC committee may want to try to integrate with an art event. The 50^th anniversary of Statehood. Many celebrations are planned for this around the state. Administration was thinking it might be a great goal for showing off a new piece of art in the town center. We should brainstorm in the next several months.

COMMENTS OF THE COUNCILMEMBER (If one is assigned)

COMMENTS OF THE CHAIR – Connie stated that she would no longer be here to carry out the Admin Guidelines but she felt that the committee’s next step should be to determine how to carry out these guidelines and possibly assigning different tasks to different members and she felt that promoting the collection was important.

COMMENTS OF THE Committee

Gaye agreed with Connie and asked how we go about forming a budget for the needs of the art. She asked that we have a discussion on budget at the next meeting.

ADJOURNMENT/NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR

February 15^th, 2007 11:00 am.