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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPASC 2017-07-25 Minutes.pdfCity of Maple Ridge PUBLIC ART STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES The Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Public Art Steering Committee, held in the Coho Room , at Maple Ridge City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT Barbara Duncan Donald Luxton Leanne Koehn, Vice-Chair Wan-Yi Lin Wayne Bissky, Chair STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT Sunny Schiller Yvonne Chui REGRETS/ABSENTS Councillor Duncan Arts Council Representative / Curator, ACT Art Gallery Cultural Resource Management Consultant Community at Large Member Artist Architect Committee Clerk Manager, Arts and Community Connections City of Maple Ridge 1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS There being a quorum present the Chair called the meeting to order at 3:07 pm. 2. AGENDA ADOPTION R17-011 It was moved and seconded That the agenda dated July 25, 2017 be amended to add Item 6.6 Subject of Fountains in Memorial Peace Park and be adopted as amended. CARRIED 3. MINUTES APPROVAL R17-012 It was moved and seconded That the minutes dated May 30, 2017 be approved. CARRIED 4. DELEGATIONS -Nil 5. QUESTION PERIOD -Nil ) PASC Minutes July 25, 2017 Page 2 of 3 6. NEW & UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6.1 PASC Appointment Update The Staff Liaison provided an update on the recommendation to appoint a new member to PASC. 6.2 Canada 150 Update The Staff Liaison reported on the installation and unveiling of the public art project at the Thomas Haney Action Park. Photos of the work were reviewed. Barbara Duncan shared details of the First Nations artists who will be participating in the "Modern Legends" exhibit this fall at the ACT. A Modern Legends promotional poster was reviewed. Culture Days will be September 29 and 30 and October 1 this year. Details available at www.mapleridge.ca/1757 6.3 Cultural Plan Update 6.4 The Staff Liaison provided an update on the development of the ten year Cultural Plan. Recent decisions regarding the proposed cultural facilities for Maple Ridge were discussed and ideas for future proposals were shared. BC Public Art Network Joint Initiatives for Metro a. Redball Vancouver 2018/2019 The Staff Liaison shared information on a proposed temporary experiential art project under consideration by the BC Public Art Network. Additional details will be provided to the Committee in the fall for consideration. b. Speaker and panel discussion on public art and urbanization with SFU City Program The Staff Liaison provided an update on a potential educational series. 6.5 Business Plan 2018 The Staff Liaison shared details of the 2018 business planning process including potential public art projects. 6.6 Fountain in Memorial Peace Park Barbara Duncan raised the issue of the life cycle of the fountains installed in Memorial Peace Park. The future of the site was discussed by the Committee. The fountain is considered park infrastructure and is maintained by the Parks Department. The Committee discussed higher level plans for the civic centre and suggested visioning and planning processes. 7. R0UNDTABLE Leanne Koehn reported on plans for next year's Earth Day. The theme is "DIY -Make It, Grow It, Fix it, Share It". Repair Cafes are planned as part of the celebrations and are confirmed for March 24, 2018 at the Maple Ridge Senior's Activity Centre, and April 21, 2018 at the Earth Day celebration. In response to a question from Ms. Koehn the Staff Liaison confirmed the deadline for 2018 Community Public Art grants is October 30, 2017. Don Luxton reported work is starting on the roof and windows at Haney House. Mr. Luxton shared some details of the Haney House Conservation Plan and confirmed the date of the original construction was 1883. ) PASC Minutes July 25, 2017 Page 3 of 3 Wayne Bissky shared details of a recent visit to a London gallery. Yvonne Chui shared details of her recent visit to the Burnaby Art Gallery and encouraged members to visit the current Canada 150 exhibition. Ms. Chui shared plans for the next couple of months. The next Committee meeting will be in September. 8. ADJOURNMENT Chair /ss cl and seconded e meeting be adjourned at 5:03 pm.