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Home My WebLink About08-08-2019 Approved HCAC Minutes 17;'" 07,it HERITAGE & CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES 19 " '' e ', Thursday, August 8, 2019 A Regular Meeting of the Dublin Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission was held on Thursday, August 8, 2019, in the Council Chamber. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM, by Chairperson Kathy Blackburn. 1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance Attendee Name Title Status Kathy Blackburn Commission Vice Chair Present Robert Bennett Commission Member Late Steve Minniear Commission Member Present Gina Gabriell Commission Member Present Timea Iharosi Commission Member Present Sawsan Wolski Alternate Commissioner Present 2. Oral Communications 2.1. Public Comment Vanessa Thomas of the Dublin Art Collective spoke about the, "Paint on the Patio," event and shared information regarding the Collective's participation in the upcoming Splatter Festival. She also commented on donated art display racks. Cm. Blackburn thanked Ms. Thomas for her time and efforts. 3. Consent Calendar 3.1. Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes of July 11, 2019 Approved the minutes. 3.2. June 2019 Heritage and Cultural Arts Division Monthly Report Received the report. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Steve Minniear, Commissioner SECOND: Timea Iharosi, Commissioner AYES: Blackburn, Bennett, Gabriell, Minniear, Iharosi, Wolski :Ventage sZ Cultural-Arts Commission August 8,2019 lOgularlfeeting Page 11 4. Written Communication - None 5. Public Hearing - None 6. Unfinished Business 6.1. Temporary Art Program La Shawn Butler, Parks and Community Services Director, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the staff report. Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for questions. Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for discussion on the program timeline. The Commissioners discussed the time it would take for potential artists to go through the process and complete the artwork. They also talked about a timeline ending in March before the St. Patrick's Festival so the chairs could be displayed. ACTION: On a motion by Cm. Blackburn, seconded by Cm. Bennett, and by a vote of 6-0-0, with alternate Cm. Wolski voting, the Commission voted to recommend the display timeline to begin with launch date coinciding with the St. Patrick's Festival. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Kathy Blackburn, Commissioner SECOND: Robert Bennett, Commissioner AYES: Blackburn, Bennett, Gabriel', Minniear, lharosi, Wolski Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for discussion on possible locations to display the chairs. ACTION: On a motion by Cm. Blackburn, seconded by alternate Cm. Wolski, and by a vote of 6-0-0, with alternate Cm. Wolski voting, the Commission voted to recommend displaying the chairs in public places, business areas, and surprising/interesting places after the St. Patrick's Festival. 9feritage eZ CulturalArts Commission August 8,2019 Regular94eeting 2'a g e 12 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Kathy Blackburn, Commissioner SECOND: Sawsan Wolski, Alternate Commissioner AYES: Blackburn, Bennett, Gabriell, Minniear, Iharosi, Wolski Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for discussion on stipends. The Commissioners discussed the stipend amount for artists. Cm. Minniear suggested $1,000 which is a similar amount paid for the Utility Box Art Program. ACTION: On a motion by Cm. Minniear, seconded by Cm. Iharosi, and by a vote of 6-0-0, with alternate Cm. Wolski voting, the Commission voted to recommend a stipend amount of$1,000 for artists selected for the Temporary Art Program. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Steve Minniear, Commissioner SECOND: Timea Iharosi, Commissioner AYES: Blackburn, Bennett, Gabriell, Minniear, Iharosi, Wolski 7. New Business 7.1. Sean Diamond Park Art Selection Rich Jochner, Recreation Supervisor, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the staff report and then invited Saori Ide and Jonathan Russell from Ride Art Studio to the podium to present their proposal. Ms. Ide and Mr. Russell presented the specifics of their proposed public artwork for Sean Diamond Park. Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for questions. The Commissioners asked about lighting, the longevity of the colors used on the artwork, potential obstruction from trees overtime, and issue with sound from the wind generated rotating pieces. The artists responded to questions and Cm. Blackburn thanked Ms. Ide and Mr. Russell for their presentation. Mr. Jochner then invited Yoshio Taylor to the podium to present his proposal. Heritage dC CulturaO rts Commission August 8 2019 Regular Meeting TP a g e 13 Mr. Taylor presented the specifics of his proposed public artwork for Sean Diamond Park. Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for questions. The Commissioners asked about the maintenance required, the seating area, and the height of the sculpture's lowest point. Mr. Taylor responded to questions and Cm. Blackburn thanked Mr. Taylor for his presentation and then opened the floor for discussion. The Commissioners discussed the designs of both art pieces. Cm. Bennett stated his concern about the height of Mr. Taylor's proposal. ACTION: On a motion by Cm. Minniear, seconded by Cm. Bennett, and by a vote of 5-1-0 with alternate Cm. Wolski voting, the Commission voted to recommend the public artwork proposed by Saori Ide and Jonathan Russell of Ride Art Studio for City Council approval. RESULT: ADOPTED [5 TO 1] MOVED BY: Steve Minniear, Commissioner SECOND: Robert Bennett, Commissioner AYES: Bennett, Gabriell, Minniear, Iharosi, Wolski NAYS: Kathy Blackburn 7.2. Butterfly Knoll Park Art Selection Rich Jochner, Recreation Supervisor, presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the staff report and then invited Joey Rose to the podium to present his proposal. Mr. Rose presented the specifics of his proposed public artwork for Butterfly Knoll Park. Cm. Blackburn opened the floor for questions. The Commissioners asked about the paint used for the mural, how the artwork connects to the outside wall, painting on the steps, and the detail or crispness of the actual design. Mr. Rose responded to questions and Cm. Blackburn thanked Mr. Rose for his presentation and then opened the floor for public comment. Vanessa Thomas of the Dublin Art Collective commented. .1feritage ee CufturafArts Commission August 8,2019 RegularIleeting P a g e 14 Cm. Blackburn closed the floor for public comment and then opened the floor for discussion. The Commissioners discussed their enthusiasm for the proposal, specifically, the connection to nature, the community involvement component, and the appropriateness of the design. ACTION: On a motion by Cm. Minniear, seconded by Cm. Iharosi, and by vote of 6-0-0 with alternate Cm. Wolski voting, the Commission voted to recommend the public artwork proposed by Joey Rose for City Council approval. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Steve Minniear, Commissioner SECOND: Timea Iharosi, Commissioner AYES: Blackburn, Bennett, Gabriell, Minniear, Iharosi, Wolski 7.3. Election of Chairperson Cm. Blackburn presented the specifics of the item as outlined in the Staff Report. Cm. Blackburn asked for nominations for Chairperson. ACTION: On a motion by alternate Cm. Wolski, seconded by Cm. Minniear, and by a vote of 5-0-1 with alternate Cm. Wolski voting and Cm. Blackburn abstaining, the Commission voted to elect Cm. Blackburn as Chairperson of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission. RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Sawsan Wolski, Alternate Commissioner SECOND: Steve Minniear, Commissioner AYES: Bennett, Gabriell, Minniear, Iharosi, Wolski ABSTAIN: Kathy Blackburn Cm. Blackburn then asked for nominations for Vice Chairperson. ACTION: On a motion by alternate Cm. Wolski, seconded by Cm. Gabriell, and by a vote of 6-0-0 with alternate Cm. Wolski voting, the Commission voted to elect Cm. Minniear Vice Chairperson of the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission. Heritage dL Cultural Arts Commission August 8,2019 44gular Meeting Page 15 RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS] MOVED BY: Sawsan Wolski, Alternate Commissioner SECOND: Gina Gabriell, Commissioner AYES: Blackburn, Bennett, Gabriell, Minniear, Iharosi, Wolski 8. Other Business Commissioner Sawsan provided brief informational reports about a meeting with the Mayor regarding the Cultural Arts Center, the Dublin Art Collective's "Paint on the Patio" fundraising event, and the murals in Athens, Greece. The Commissioners asked questions about the Cultural Arts Center, the community survey regarding the arts center, available space for storing art exhibit materials, a brochure highlighting the utility boxes, the status of the Dubliner art piece. Ms. Butler responded. 9. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by Cm. Blackburn at 9:18 PM. Minutes prepared by Roel Blanco, Recording Secretary. iu C � Heritage and C aural Arts Commission Chairperson ATTEST: haven Butler Parks and Community Services Director 7feritage at Cultural-Arts Commission August 8,2019 Rigufarateeting cP a g e 16