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Pasco Arts and Culture Commission – Meeting Minutes 7/22/2020
MEETING MINUTES
PASCO ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2020
REMOTE MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
5:05 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Rebecca Merkley-Omeje x Ana Armijo x
Calumet Kubalek x Saul Martinez x
Nisha McSwane-Franco x Emma Barnes x
Ellie Neff x
Also Present: Dave Zabell, Angela Pashon, Grace Lieberman
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
N/A
IV. INTRODUCTIONS
Commissioners and staff introduced themselves. Grace Lieberman was introduced as the
commission facilitator.
V. ROLE OF COMMISSION
• Advisory to City Council for matters relating to public art and culture including:
o Code recommendations
o Recommend/advise on acquiring, maintaining and displaying public art
• Central commission for individuals and groups to bring ideas on arts and culture
• Recommend methods of obtaining financial support to promote arts and culture
• Establish standards related to arts and culture programs and serve as review panel
VI. DETERMINING MEETING SCHEDULE
The commission agreed to hold monthly meetings on the 4th Tuesday. A Doodle Poll will be
sent to determine time.
VII. Review of Initial Work Plan
Facilitator Grace Lieberman led the commission through a draft initial work plan. She stated
“the work plan was created by all of you”. Commissioners were requested to review the plan
to ensure everything was captured.
Focus areas for the commission include: beautification of public spaces, celebration of
Pasco’s history and diversity in and through art, enrichment of art education opportunities,
support services for local artists and art organizations, create of an art space(s),
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Pasco Arts and Culture Commission – Meeting Minutes 7/22/2020
establishment of business partnerships to bolster creative enterprise, and enhancement of
the City’s image.
The commission will select a chair and co-chair at the August meeting. Additionally it was
recommended to have a commissioner designated to communications. If interested
commissioners were to contact Facilitator Grace Lieberman.
Staff reviewed initial projects for the commission and will setup sub-committees for each
initiative. Initial projects include:
• Memorial/Tribute to Noburu “Peanuts” Fukuda
• City gateway and park signage
• Kurtzman Park Shelter
• Utility box program
VIII. ACTION ITEMS
a. Doodle Poll to be sent for monthly meeting – facilitator
b. Chair/Vice-Chair description – staff
c. Review draft work plan and provide feedback to facilitator – commissioners
d. Identify timelines for initial projects list – staff
e. Identify funds available for initial projects list – staff
f. Identify sub-committees for initial projects - facilitator
Future meeting items
a. Sign code presentation with Community & Economic Director and City Attorney
IX. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:58 p.m.
Next meeting Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Approved 8/26/2020 at virtual meeting Angela Pashon
Chair Signature Staff Liaison Signature