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District of Maple Ridge
MAPLE RIDGE PUBLIC ART STEERING COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Maple Ridge Public Art Steering Committee (MRPASC),
held in the Blaney Room, Maple Ridge City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia,
on Thursday April 16, 2014 at 3:00 pm.
COMMITTEE PRESENT:
Susan Hayes, Chair Artist
Wayne Bissky Architect, Bissky Architecture Inc.
Kristin Krimmel Artist
Barbara Duncan Curator, Maple Ridge Art Gallery
Gabriella Morrison Community Member
Judy Dueck Councillor, District of Maple Ridge Liaison
DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE STAFF PRESENT:
Yvonne Chui Manager, Arts & Community Connections
Joanne Georgelin Committee Clerk
REGRETS:
Craig Redmond Developer, Norond Group
GUEST:
Lynne Werker Facilitator/consultant
1. Call to Order
There being quorum present, Susan Hayes called the meeting to order at 3:05 pm and
introductions were made.
2. Approval of April 16, 2014 Agenda
R14-005 It was moved and seconded.
That the Agenda dated April 16, 2014 be adopted.
CARRIED
Please note: Barbara Duncan entered the meeting at 3:08 pm.
3. Approval of the March 19, 2014 Meeting Minutes
R14-006 It was moved and seconded.
That the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2014 be adopted.
CARRIED
Please note: Lynne Werker entered the meeting at 3:12 pm.
4. Unfinished & New Business
4.1 Committee Roles and Terms
Maple Ridge Public Art Steering Committee
Regular Meeting Minutes – March 19, 2014
Maple Ridge Public Art Steering Committee Minutes Page 2 of 3
Susan Hayes explained that she is going to look into other committees of council and
determine what committee roles comprise each of the committees. Ms. Hayes will have
an update ready for May. Ms. Hayes further stated that Craig Redmond has taken a
leave of absence from this committee and his position will need to be filled.
4.2 Intersections Meeting April 9 Update
Yvonne Chui reported on attending the Intersections Meeting for committees of council
on April 9. Ms. Chui explained this event was well received and is anticipated to become
an annual event.
4.3 Community Art Grant: Update on Ridge Meadows Recycling Society’s Earth Day Project
Yvonne Chui gave an update regarding the Celebrate Earth Day in Maple Ridge
Community Art Grant. This is coming together well Ridge Meadows Recycling looks
forward to working with the committee again next year.
4.4 Discussion on Public Art Commission 2014
Susan Hayes explained that this committee has a large chuck of money set aside for
public art commission pieces and asked the opinion of the committee where they felt
good locations for future public art installations would be.
R14-007 It was moved and seconded.
That the Public Art Steering Committee proposes to Council for the 2014/2015 budget the
following sites be investigated for public art locations. The round-about at Fern Crescent, then
Albion Fairgrounds or a downtown site at 226th street and Lougheed Hwy as potential sites for
the following budget year.
CARRIED
Please note: Barbara left the meeting at 4:00 pm.
Please note: Judy Dueck entered the meeting at 4:00 pm.
4.5 Work Plan Development – Plan for Public Art 2014-2018
Lynne Werker shared with committee members the first draft of the Public Art Plan. Ms.
Werker explained this document provides a snapshot of the research done. Committee
members reviewed the draft work plan and suggested recommendations for the next
draft.
Committee members identified four areas of strategic focus and chose the following:
1. Education and awareness of the public art program.
2. Civic interdepartmental collaborations.
3. Collections maintenance and management.
4. Strategic planning cycle.
Committee members further reviewed the budget for 2014 with recommendation
directed to Ms. Werker.
Please note: Gabriella Morrison left the meeting at 4:57 pm.
5. Roundtable
Yvonne Chui circulated date suggestions for the May meeting. Committee members chose May
13 as the next meeting date. Ms. Chui further stated she recently attended the Janet Evelyn’s
installation of art at the Convention Centre in Vancouver.
Maple Ridge Public Art Steering Committee
Regular Meeting Minutes – March 19, 2014
Maple Ridge Public Art Steering Committee Minutes Page 3 of 3
Kristin Krimmel informed members of 2 exhibitions in May, one at the Fort Gallery and one in
Abbotsford opening May 4. Ms. Krimmel stated she would enjoy seeing a chandelier installed
somewhere in Maple Ridge, much like the art piece recently installed on the Burrard bridge.
6. Council Liaison Update
Councillor Judy Dueck stated she recently raised the question at Council regarding the
boulevard beautification stanchions and asked why these hadn’t gone through the public art
process.
5. Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Agenda Deadline: Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Location: Blaney Room
6. Adjournment: 5:14 pm
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Chairperson
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