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Monday, April 279 2020
4:00 PM
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1. Call to Order
2. Public Art Advisory Committee By -Laws
Discuss DRAFT" Public Art Advisory Committee By-laws.
3. Adjoum
BY-LAWS
Public Art Advisory Committee
ARTICLE I. AUTHORITY
The Public Art Advisory Committee shall have that authority as established by Resolution
97-326 passed by the City Council of Iowa City, Iowa and through the adoption of
these by-laws stated herein.
ARTICLE II. PURPOSE
The purpose of the by-laws stated herein is to provide for the administration of a public
art program by establishing a Public Art Advisory Committee to develop the Iowa City
Public Art Program and to administer said program.
ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Qualifications. The Public Art Advisory Committee shall consist of -seven 47- ine
L9) members, five(5seven 7) of whom shall be appointed by the City Council. Of the
4veseven appointees, at least wie-41hree 3) shall be art or design professionals. T#e
hg two fTwo 2) members shall be e* -ex officio and shall be one (1) staff
representative from each of the Departments of Public Works and Parks & Recreation.
All appointed members of the Committee shall be qualified electors of the City of Iowa
City, Iowa.
Section 2. Compensation. Members shall serve without compensation.
Section 3. Orientation for New Members. Prior to the first regular meeting following their
appointment, new members shall be given an orientation briefing by the City staff and
the Committee as is deemed appropriate.
Section 4. Absences. Three consecutive unexplained absences of a Committee member
from regular meetings may result in a recommendation to the City Council from the
Committee to discharge said member and appoint a new Committee member.
Section 5. Vacancies. Any vacancy among the appointees on the Committee because
of death, resignation, long-term illness, disqualification or removal shall be filled by the
City Council after at least 30 days public notice of the vacancy. Any vacancy of an ex -
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officio member shall be filled by the appropriate agency within 30 days.
Section 6. Terms. Appointed members shall be appointed for terms of three years, with
five (5)terms expiring on January U. and two (2) terms expiring July 1.. No more than
one-third of the terms may expire in any one year. If a position becomes vacant by
reason of resignation or otherwise, and results in an unexpired term of six months or
less, the City Council may choose to fill the unexpired term in such a manner that the
appointee shall continue in the position not only through the unexpired term, but also
through a subsequent regular term. Ex -officio members shall serve for a term of one
year; such terms shall be renewable, at the discretion of the appropriate agency.
Section 7. Resignation. Resignations shall be submitted in writing to the Mayor with a
copy to the City Man ^o-prtRrRf P,;;"RmR . aAd GG.....,....,.ty P„.•„lepm tManager's Office, and
Chairperson of the Public Art Advisory Committee at least 60 days prior to the date of
intended departure.
ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS
Section 1. Number. The officers of this Committee shall be a Chairperson and a m e -Vice
Chairperson, each of whom shall be elected by a majority vote of all members of the
Committee from those Committee members appointed by the City Council.
Section 2. Election and Term of Office. Officers of the Committee shall be elected
annually at the first regular meeting in February each year; if the election of officers
shall not be held at such meeting, such election shall be held as soon thereafter as is
convenient.
Section 3. Vacancies. A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal,
disqualification, or other cause shall be filled by the Committee for the unexpired portion
of the term, except as provided in Article III, Section 6, above.
Section 4. Chairperson. The Chairperson shall,— when present, preside at all meetings,
appoint committees, call special meetings and in general perform all duties incident to
the office of the Chairperson, and such other duties as may be prescribed by the
members from time to time.
Section 5. Vice -Chairperson. In the absence of the Chairperson, or in the event of death,
inability or refusal to act, the Vice -Chairperson shall perform the duties of the Chairperson
and when so acting, shall have all powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the
Chairperson.
ARTICLE V. MEETINGS
Section 1. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of this Committee shall be held monthly.
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Section 2. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the members may be called by the
Chairperson and shall be called by the Chairperson or Vice -Chairperson at the request of
three or more members of the Committee.
Section 3. Place of Meetings. Regular meetings shall be in a place serviced by public
transportation and accessible to persons with disabilities.
Section 4. Notice of Meetings. Notice of regular and special meetings shall be
required;
_Meetings may be called upon notice not less than twenty-four (24R hours before the
meeting.
Section 5. Quorum. A majority of all the members of the Committee shall constitute a
quorum at any meeting.
Section 6. Proxies. There shall be no vote by proxy.
Section 7. Public Discussion. Time shall be made available during all regular meetings
for open public discussion.
Section 8. Motions. Motions may be made or seconded by any member of the Committee
except the Chairperson.
Section 9. Conflict of Interest. A member who believes they have a conflict of interest on
a matter about to come before the Committee shall state the reason for the conflict of
interest, leave the room before the discussion begins, and return after the vote. If there is
a question of whether or not a conflict exists, the City Attorney or City Attorney's designee
will decide. All questions should be referred to the City Attorney or designee. Decisions of
the City Attorney or designee are binding.
Section 10. Voting. A majority of (but not less than x�five) votes cast at any meeting
at which a quorum is present shall be decisive of any motion or election. Upon request of
any Committee member, voting will be by roll call and will be recorded by "ayes" and "nays".
Every member of the Committee, including the Chairperson, is required to cast a vote
upon each motion. A member who abstains shall state the reason for abstention.
Section 11. Roberts Rules of Order. Except as otherwise provided herein, Roberts Rules
of Order as amended shall be used where applicable.
ARTICLE VI. POWERS AND DUTIES
The Public Art Advisory Committee possesses the following powers, all being subject to
final approval by the City Council:
Section 1. To develop by-laws and procedures for the Iowa City Public Art Program.
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Section 2. To determine the plaee location of public art and the type of art to be used
in a specific project.
Section 3. To review proposals funded with other than Pubic Art Program funds for both
permanent and temporary art installations on/in City owned property.
Section 4. To commission artists or to purchase art works, as appropriate.
Section 45. To accept or reject gifts and loans of art.
Section 6. Se�„T To provide and oversee funding to local artist to host art exhibits or
experiences in Iowa City.
Section 7. To develop policies and procedures for the maintenance and disposition of
public art.
Section 3. & 9 --To determine and oversee expenditures of the Public Art Program
budget.
Section --. To develop a Public Art Plan for the City of Iowa City.
Section 10.. gs=To develop and maintain an inventory of public art.
ARTICLE VII. CONDUCT OF COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Section 1. Agenda. The Chairperson, or a designated representative, together with the
staff assistant, shall prepare an agenda for all regular Committee meetings. Agendas are
to be posted at least 24 hours before the meeting and shall be sent to Committee members
and the media prior to regular meetings. Copies will be available to the public at the meeting.
Section 2. Minutes. Minutes of all meetings are to be prepared, reviewed by the
Chairperson, and distributed to the Committee and City Council Members. Specific
recommendations requiring Council action are to be set off from the main body of the
minutes and appropriately identified.
Section 3. Review Policy. The Committee shall review all policies and programs of the
City, relating to the Committee's duties as stated herein, and makesmake such
recommendations to the City Council as are deemed appropriate.
Section 4. Annual Report. An annual report detailing the activities of the Committee shall
be prepared by the Chairperson, approved by the Committee and submitted to the City
Council at the end of each calendar year.
ARTICLE VIII. SUBCOMMITIEES
The subcommittees of this Committee including composition, duties, and terms shall be
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designated by the Chairperson in consultation with the Committee.
ARTICLE IX. AMENDMENTS
These by-laws may be altered, amended or repealed, and new by-laws adopted by an
affirmative vote of not less than fewfive 5 members of the Committee at any regular
meeting or at any special meeting called for that purpose. Amendments shall be approved
by the City Council to become effective.
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PRELIMINARY
MINUTES
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
APRIL 20, 2020 4:30PM
ZOOM MEETING FORMAT
MEMBERS PRESENT: Steve Miller, Nancy Purington, Andrea Truitt, Eddie Boyken, Juli
Seydell Johnson, Ron Knoche
MEMBERS ABSENT: Vero Rose Smith
STAFF PRESENT: Marcia Bollinger, Wendy Ford
PUBLIC PRESENT: none
Electronic Meeting
(Pursuant to Iowa Code section 21.8)
An electronic meeting was held because a meeting in person was impossible or
impractical due to concerns for the health and safety of Commission members, staff and
the public presented by COVID-19.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
By a vote of 6-0 the Committee recommends approval of the amended By -Laws for the
Public Art Advisory Committee as reflected in the attached red -lined document provided
as part of the agenda.
CALL TO ORDER
Miller called the meeting to order at 4:32 p.m.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA
There was none.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE APRIL 2. 2020 MEETING
Seydell Johnson made a motion to accept the minutes. Truitt seconded the motion. Meeting
minutes were approved by a vote of 6-0.
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE AMENDED BY-LAWS
Bollinger noted that the committee needed to revisit the by-laws to rephrase the approval to
reflect the red -lined version that included all adjustments made to the original by-laws. Knoche
motioned that the committee approve the amended By -Laws for the Public Art Advisory
Committee as reflected in the attached red -lined document provided in the agenda. Purington
seconded. Amended by-laws were approved by a vote of 6-0.
ADJOURNMENT
Knoche made a motion to adjourn. Purington seconded. Meeting was adjourned at 4:38 PM.
Public Art Advisory Committee
Attendance Record
2019-2020
Name
Term
Expires
6/6119
7/11/19
8/1/19
9/5/19
11/7/19
12/5/19
1/16/20
216/20
3/5/20
4/2/20
4/20/20
Nancy
Purin ton
1/1/2021
--
--
--
--
--
--
x
x
x
x
x
Ron
Knoche
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Juli
Seydell-
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Johnson
Vero
Rose
1/1/2021
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
O/E
Smith
Steve
Miller
2/1/2021
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
O/E
x
x
Andrea
Truitt
1/1/2022
x
O/E
x
x
x
x
x
x
O/E
x
x
Eddie
Bo ken
1/1/2022
x
x
x
x
O
x
x
x
x
x
x
Key:
X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
--- = Not a member
FINAL
MINUTES
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
DECEMBER 5, 2019 — 3:30 PM
LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM — CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Vero Rose Smith, Wendy Brown, Juli Seydell Johnson, Ron Knoche,
Andrea Truitt, Eddie Boyken, Steve Miller
STAFF PRESENT: Marcia Bollinger, Camille Soleil, Wendy Ford
CALL TO ORDER
Rose Smith called the meeting to order at 3:33 p.m.
INTRODUCTION OF WENDY FORD, IOWA CITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COORDINATOR
Rose Smith introduced Wendy Ford, City of Iowa City Economic Development Coordinator to
the committee.
Bollinger explained that The Public Art Program will be transitioning from the Neighborhood
Services Department to the City Manager's office over the coming months. During this
transition, Bollinger will be working with Ford, who will attend PAAC meetings and get to know
the committee. Bollinger pointed out that the timing of this process is good considering the long-
range planning now taking place.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA
There was none.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 11, 2019 MEETING
Brown had one change, asking that the first name "Wim" be added before last name "Murray" in
the section Public Discussion. Seydell Johnson motioned to approve the minutes with this one
change. Knoche seconded the motion. Meeting minutes were approved.
DISCUSSION OF DRAFT MANAGEMENT PLAN
Rose Smith asked for discussion on the Management Plan draft.
Bollinger explained that much work had been done on the draft since last meeting, and thanked
Brown and Truitt for their help in going through the documents and their editing expertise.
Rose Smith asked if those who had spent more time with the draft had any sections they would
like to discuss.
Bollinger asked to walk through the draft section by section. She pointed out that the index page
had been updated, and that all the highlighted sections in the index were sections that had been
addressed and were open to review.
Seydell Johnson commented that she appreciated the writing of Section 2, the Mission and
Vision, and thought that Section 3 supported that well.
Bollinger asked to the committee to hold off with review of the Executive Summary at this time,
as it was still coming together. She remarked that Section 4.0, Public Art Policy and Procedures,
needed to be rethought as to how it flows into whole context of the management plan.
There was discussion as to how to place the information defining the Public Art Advisory
Committee, its role and its structure, into an earlier part of the management plan.
Truitt suggested rearranging the sections so that the management plan flowed from the mission
and vision to the various roles of the PAAC and how that plays out, and then into the details of
acquisition policy, and Brown agreed on this general reordering. Bollinger said she would work
with that. Seydell Johnson asked if this was a restating of the public ordinance, and Bollinger
said she would look at that and assure that this was consistent.
Rose Smith asked if the committee could make the review and feedback of this Management
Plan an action item for the January meeting. She asked the committee to thoroughly read
through this draft and make suggestions and recommendations as to the flow and arrangement
of information in this document before the next meeting. Bollinger asked that comments about
the flow of the document overall be submitted to her by January 8.
Truitt asked that the committee makes sure that the management plan be consistent with the
Strategic Plan's goals and objectives, especially around the goals of performance and
temporary art. Rose Smith asked that be the case with commissioning procedures as well,
especially the inclusion of performative -based works.
Rose Smith agreed to send information to Bollinger about public art maintenance policies and
standards.
Bollinger stated that areas that still need to be addressed in the Management Plan include how
to perform the kinds of outreach, and how to reach the goals, stated in the Strategic Plan. She
also noted that since the community -initiated public art process was established 15 or so years
ago, there needed to be some guidelines for funding. Rose Smith shared that during the
discussions around the strategic plan, one of the thoughts was that there would be a set pool of
money in the budget every year dedicated towards these types of adhoc applications, once
these applications were codified a bit more. The committee has quarterly review dates for
handling applications as they come in.
REVIEW OF REVISED PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE BY-LAWS
�J( Rose Smith opened the discussion about a geographic representation system on the Public Art
Committee. She reminded stated that a major goal in the Strategic Plan was moving these
resources for public art to neighborhoods and making sure that there is equitable distribution
across the city.
There was discussion of this concept, and Bollinger suggested a neighborhood representative
on PARC. There was general consensus to make one the "at large" representatives on PAAC a
Neighborhood Council liaison seat, perhaps a member of the Neighborhood Council.
Bollinger suggested a timeline of having the Management Plan go to council for approval in
March or April, so that recruitment for new seats could start in order to have them filled by July.
Such timing, she pointed out, would help balance the vacancies that usually occur in January,
and help the committee to run uninterrupted.
Knoche suggested that in Section 7, resignations be sent to City Manager's office, as the
program would be transitioning from Neighborhood Services. Seydell Johnson suggested that
wording be changed to ask that resignations be sent the City Clerk.
Rose Smith wondered if applications for PAAC candidates could include a section for disclosure
of any conflicts of interest. Bollinger said that question is already included in the application for
boards and commissions.
There was discussion on the issues of quorum in Article V section 10, and Article IX. Bollinger
said she would get clarification from the City Clerk as to what those amended numbers would
need to be based on 9 members rather than 7.
COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS OR COMMITTEE REPORTS
Rose Smith presented Wendy Brown with a certificate of appreciation for her service, as this is
her last PAAC meeting. There were many thanks and much appreciation of her service to the
committee throughout her term.
STAFF REPORTS
Seydell Johnson reported that Snelson relocation was coming along quickly, the concrete had
just been poured and sealed, and it is looking good. Her department has been getting great
feedback on it. Bollinger said she would send a press release to Dick and Joyce Summerwill,
who had pushed to have it relocated.
Bollinger reported that Mutable Sequences, Jason Snell's installation, is still in place. This
motion -activated, sound and light installation is located in the parking stairwell at Capitol and
Burlington. There will be a closing ceremony event on Friday, December 13. Bollinger will send
out an email with details.
Bollinger reported that Soleil was helping to get the 18th Annual Poetry in Public campaign going
and looking for more opportunities for hosting the poetry and getting it out to the public. She
shared that Summer of the Arts has committed to getting some of the poems projected at the
summer movies. There was some discussion of other possible hosts.
ADJOURNMENT
Brown made her final motion to adjourn at 4:25pm. Knoche, second the motion.
The meeting adjourned 4:25pm.
Public Art Advisory Committee
Attendance Record
2018-2019
Key:
X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
--- = Not a member
Term
Name
Expires
12/6/18
1/10/19
3/7/19
4/4/19
5/2/19
6/6/19
7/11/19
8/1/19
9/5/19
11/7/19
12/5/19
Wendy
1/1/2020
O/E
O/E
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Brown
Erin
1/1/2020
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
Fitzgerald
Ron
x
x
x
Knoche
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Jul!
x
x
Seydell-
x
x
O/E
x
x
x
x
x
x
Johnson
Vero
x
x
x
Rose
1/1/2021
x
x
x
O/E
x
x
x
x
Smith
Steve
Miller
2/1/2021
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Andrea
1/1/2022
x
x
x
x
x
x
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x
x
x
x
Truitt
Eddie
1/1/2022
--
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
O
x
Bo ken
Key:
X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
--- = Not a member
APPROVED
MINUTES
PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NOVEMBER 3, 2016 — 3:30 PM
HELLING CONFERENCE ROOM — CITY HALL
MEMBERS PRESENT: Sayuri Sasaki Hemann, John Engelbrecht, Ron Knoche, Juli Seydell-
Johnson, Tam Bryk
NOT PRESENT: Bill Nusser, Brent Westphal
STAFF PRESENT: Marcia Bollinger
PUBLIC PRESENT: Rachael Arnone
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL:
The Committee voted 7-0 to recommend to the City Council that the Public Art Advisory
Committee by-laws be adjusted to increase the number of members by two (from 7 to 9
members).
CALL TO ORDER:
Meeting called to order at 3:30pm.
PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA:
There was no public comment of items not on the agenda.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 15,201
Knoche moved to approve the September 15, 2016 minutes. John Engelbrecht seconded.
Motion passed unanimously.
LONGFELLOW TUNNEL ART PROJECT — DISCUSSION OF PROPOSAL WITH RACHAEL
AYERS, SOUTH EAST JUNIOR HIGH ART TEACHER
Bollinger introduced Rachael Arnone and explained a bit about their previous interactions and
projects. All members introduced themselves. Because of Arnone's previous interest and
enthusiasm in mural type projects, Bollinger stated she contacted Arnone about the project and
possible interest. Arnone enthusiastically expressed interest and developed a proposal for a
mural project for the Longfellow Tunnel to occur in Spring 2017. Bollinger also explained
conversations with Zac Hall, Parks Superintendent and Juli Seydell Johnson, Parks and
Recreation Director related to a future mural in the Longfellow Tunnel. They agreed that it would
be unlikely for a new mural, covering the entire exposed surface of the tunnel to remain
untouched by future graffiti/tagging. It was suggested that a mural by the SE Junior High
Students would best focus on the two exterior ends of the tunnel and possibly a short distance
into the tunnel on both ends. The majority of the interior would not be part of the project.
Bollinger also described the issue with the existing lighting within the tunnel as being
vandalized/broken and/or painted over. The exterior lighting on either end seemed to be intact
and operational.
Arnone explained that she has overseen several murals created by SE students including at
Mercer Park and at the Coralville Dam. She explained that the mural would be spray painted
by the students with stencils. Some students may design and create the stencils while others
would travel to the site and create the painting. Arnone also stated they would be interested in
creating another mural in the fall of 2017 if there was interest. Bryk asked about transportation.
Bollinger stated she offered to check with the transit department to see if they could supply a
smaller bus. Funds are budgeted to pay for transportation in case free service was not
available. Arnone also said they could walk but it would cut into their painting time. Various
members suggested that the project would be of great value to the students — providing a sense
of ownership of the tunnel for them. Bollinger mentioned that the students would include a
painted plague that identifies everyone who has participated. She added that the students
would present the proposed design to the committee at their April 6, 2017 meeting at SE Junior
High. Arnone suggested if the committee could get there earlier about 2:15, the committee
members could also visit her last hour "elective" class to see more of their work. Bollinger said
she would send out a calendar meeting request to all members for the April 6th meeting.
Engelbrecht asked if the estimate for the spray paint would be adequate to cover that surface.
Arnone suggested it would depend on the final design and the colors involved. Bollinger added
that the Parks staff will be priming the walls in the near future and will likely need to go back in
before the mural is started. All members felt it was a great project — both economically and
positive opportunity for the students and was approved unanimously by all attending.
ROBERT A LEE RECREATION CENTER MURAL WALL — REVIEW OF DRAFT REQUEST
FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Bollinger stated the draft was combined effort by Kumi Morris, Facilities Manager, Joyce Carroll,
Arts Supervisor and herself. Bollinger wanted feedback from the committee regarding the
RFQ. She explained that the RFQ may be of interest to more than artists — possibly including
architects, engineers, teams, etc. so distribution of the RFQ would need to be creative.
Knoche asked about the statement referencing related to "ties to Iowa City, University of Iowa
and/or the State of Iowa". Bollinger suggested that it could be removed. It was felt it would be
worthwhile to keep in.
Bryk commented on the scale of the project and adequate compensation. She said she felt the
limitation on noise was disappointing but understandable.
Suggestions were made to the draft schedule and other details. Bollinger stated she would
revise and redistribute to the committee members the next day.
CONTINUED DISCUSSION ON FY17 PUBLIC ART PROJECTS INCLUDING THE MATCHING
FUND GRANT
Bollinger mentioned that the committee asked to wait until a budget was determined for the
Pedestrian Tunnel before funding was committed for the Matching Fund program as well as
other projects.
Hemann asked about using money to fund tours or map sprucing up to help promote the
program to the public. Bollinger stated that there was a map that was created by a previous
intern that needed a bit more professional detail and would send the map to the committee
members.
It was determined that the allocation for FY17 Public Art Funds would be:
$4000 - Robert A Lee STEAM Wall Installation
$1000 - Longfellow Tunnel Mural
$2000 — reserve for maintenance
$8000 - Matching Fund Program — Deadline dates January 20, 2017 and April 2017
$15,000. - Total
INCREASING MEMBERSHIP OF PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE UPDATE
Bollinger stated she explored what would be required to increase the number of members of the
Public Art Advisory Committee from the current 7 to 9. Two positions are held by the Public
Works Director and the Parks and Recreation Director currently leaving 5 seats for public
members. She explained that the by-laws now required that there be at least 2 art/design
professionals be on the committee. Currently, Engelbrecht and Bryk are identified as the
art/design professionals because they applied to fill those positions. Although Sasaki Hemann
and Westphal are also art/design professionals, they are considered to be "at large" members.
As discussed previously, increasing the at -large membership may provide more opportunity to
recruit members that may have more time to invest in Public Art processes and projects.
Bollinger noted that in 2000, the same request was made but the Council Rules Committee
recommended denial. The issue at that time was there were not enough art professionals. The
City Council followed that recommendation and did not approve as they felt that it should be
focused as a "public" art committee rather than art professionals. The current situation is
reversed of that previous issue. Knoche asked about process. Bollinger suggested that the
committee should make a motion to the City Council to change the by-laws to allow up to 9
members on the committee. Seydell Johnson made a motion to "Recommend to the City
Council that the Public Art Advisory Committee by-laws be adjusted to increase the number of
members by two (from 7 to 9 members). Engelbrecht seconded. All approved.
COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENTS OR COMMITTEE REPORTS
Sasaki Hemann mentioned that she will be hosting public workshops over the next few weeks
for her Mind Travelers Aquarium project at University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics. The
workshops will include created barnacles and jellies and there will also be a public lecture
regarding her project on November 17 at the Iowa City Public Library. Bollinger also reminded
the committee about the movie "Trolls" opening on November 5th in which Sasaki Hemann
played an important role of the design of the movie.
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ADJOURNMENT:
Knoche moved to adjourn the meeting. Engelbrecht seconded. Meeting adjourned at 4:23 PM.
Public Art Advisory Committee
Attendance Record
2015-2016
Name
Term
Expires
2/4
3/3
5/5
8/4
9/15
11/3
Bodkin Bryk, Tam
01/01/19
x
O/E
x
x
O/E
x
Engelbrecht, John
01/01/18
x
X
x
O/E
X
X
Westphal, Brent
01/01/17
x
X
x
x
X
O/E
Nusser, Bill
01/01/17
O
O
O
X
O/E
O/E
Hemann, Sayuri Sasaki
01/01/18
x
X
X
X
X
X
Knoche, Ron
x
X
X
X
X
X
Seydell-Johnson, Juli
X
X
X
X
O/E
x
Key:
X = Present
O = Absent
O/E = Absent/Excused
--- = Not a member