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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.07.22 - Arts & Culture Commission - AgendaPage 1 of 2 Pasco Arts and Culture Commission – Meeting Minutes 7/22/2020 PASCO ARTS & CULTURE COMMISSION – MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING – JULY 22, 20207 LOCATION – HELD VIRTUALLY 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. Page 2 of 2 Pasco Arts and Culture Commission – Meeting Minutes 7/22/2020 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), 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 conduct 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 5:58 p.m.