Min - Public Art Committee - 2021 - 04/20 - Regular PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 20,2021-6:00 P.M.
Committee Members:
Present:
Sandy Wittsche,Chair
Saundra Midkiff
Jane Bennett •
Ann Carroll
Absent:
Steve Benson
Denise Gilbert
Tod Raines
City Council Liaison:
Chris Schulmeister
City Staff:
Matt McComb,Park Planning,Development&Forestry Manager,Parks and Recreation
Jennifer Robinson, Strategic Projects Manager,Parks and Recreation
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum of the committee members present,the regular meeting of the Public Art Committee was
called to order by Chair Wittsche at 6:02 p.m. on Tuesday,April 20, 2021, in the Multipurpose Room of
the Allen Senior Recreation Center,451 St.Mary Drive,Allen, Texas 75002.
Action Items
• 1. Approve Minutes from the March 16,2021 Regular Meeting
MOTION: Upon a motion made by committee member Bennett and seconded by committee
member Carroll,the committee voted four(4)for and none(0)opposed to accept
minutes from the March 16,2021 regular meeting as presented.
Discussion Items
2. Update on Current Projects
a. Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium
Staff shared that the project was presented at Council Workshop on April 13,2021.
Director Meacham shared with Council the concept presentation. Staff liaisons to the
Public Art Committee, as well as artist Erik Carlson,were present to take questions.The
item is scheduled to go to City Council for formal approval on April 27,2021.Pending
approval,the anticipated installation will occur late 2021.
3. Discussion on Future Projects
PUBLIC ART COMMJTTE
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 20,2021
In following the guidelines of the Allen Public Art Master Plan 2016,the Committee considered
several future opportunities for Public Art projects including the future Stephen G. Terrell
Recreation Center,Rolling Hills Park,Allen Public Library,Roundabouts,Heritage Village,Dog
Park, and Molsen Farm. Staff reviewed project timing of several projects and the Committee will
discuss further at the next meeting.
4. Discuss Board Evaluation
Councilmember Schulmeister briefed the Committee of potential term limits for Committee
members. After consensus from the Committee, Chair Wittsche will collect comments from
Committee regarding the Board Evaluation and will compile for review at the next meeting.
5. Items of Interest(announcements regarding local civic and charitable events,meetings,
fundraisers,and awards)
a. Items for Future Agendas
Appoint Vice Chair,review Board Evaluation and discussion of future projects.
b. Next Meeting: Tuesday,May 18,2021
6. Adjourn
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 18th day of May 2021.
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