Homer Public Arts Committee
Thursday, February 19, 2009 11:00 am
Cowles Council Chambers
Meeting Synopsis

Session 09-03 a meeting of the Public Arts Committee was called to order by Chair Newby at 11:15 am on February 19, 2009 in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 491 E. Pioneer Avenue, Homer Alaska.

Present: Angie Newby, Trina Fellows, Marianne Aplin, Gaye Wolfe, David Anderson

Absent: Hope Finkelstein, Karin Marks

Staff: Dru Corbin

APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Approved as presented

APPROVAL OF SYNOPSIS – Approved as presented

VISITORS – none Sheri Hobbs, Airport Manager, was visitor in work session

STAFF & COUNCIL REPORT – None

PENDING BUSINESS

1. Homer News Map: This is due sometime in March. The logo was discussed and decided it needed to be simple as it will be very small. Karin should have more information in March. The suggestion of a little paintbrush icon to represent Public Art.

2. RFP for Poopdeck Sculptures: The RFP has gone out. It was suggested someone go to Parks and Rec Commission and explain what is happening and our mission to revitalize the sculptures. Their next meeting date is 3/19 at 6:30 pm. Dave Anderson and Gaye Wolfe will attend.

3. Airport: Sheri Hobbs, the Airport manager, shared in the worksession about the work being done in the airport. New paint and tile on the floors. A motion was accepted stating the April worksession be held at the airport for the purpose of evaluating possible art projects at the airport. Sheri will let Dru know when work is complete.

4. Reappointments: Dave will not be reapplying; April will be his last meeting. For those who want to continue, please fill out the form and return to Dru. There are 3 – 1 year terms and 4 – 2 year terms. Angie would like 1 year, Hope would like 2 year and the rest to be determined.

5. Jean Kean Memorial: John Faulkner is working on fundraising for a memorial to Jean King. It will be through the Council on the Arts. They hope to raise $15,000. The Public Arts Committee may not be involved unless it would happen to be put on public land.

COMMENTS OF THE CITY STAFF - none

COMMENTS OF THE CHAIR – Dave will be missed. He is a great contribution to the community. Angie will be gone next month in Africa and she appreciates this committee and looks forward to another year and for someone else to chair.

COMMENTS OF THE COMMITTEE –

· Dave – thanks everyone for all the kind words, great meeting, the airport is the gateway to the community and needs to represent us the best way possible.

· Trina – Happy to see someone is working on something for Jean King.

· Marianne- Echoes the same about the airport, as a public area it shows off our community. She will be gone in March.

ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 11:55 am

NEXT REGULAR MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR April 23, 2009 11:00 am

Work Session April 23, 2009, 10:00 am all in Council Chambers