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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 Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at 3:00 pm.
COMMITTEE PRESENT:
Kristin Krimmel, Chair
Craig Redmond
Wayne Bissky
Barbara Duncan
Judy Dueck
REGRETS:
Susan Hayes, Vice-Chair
Gabriella Morrison
Artist
Developer, Norond Group
Architect, Bissky Architecture Inc.
Curator, Maple Ridge Art Gallery
Councillor, District of Maple Ridge Liaison
Artist
Community Member
DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE STAFF PRESENT:
Sue Wheeler
Ingrid Kraus
1. Call to Order
Director of Community Services
Executive Assistant, Administration
Ms. Kristin Krimmel called the meeting to order at 3:10 pm and welcomed the members to the
meeting. Regrets were received from Ms. Susan Hayes and Ms. Gabriella Morrison.
2. Adoption of the Agenda
Add: 4.9 -Five Year Plan Discussion
R13-001 It was moved and seconded
That the Agenda for the February 20, 2013 Maple Ridge Public Art Steering Committee meeting
be adopted as amended.
CARRIED
3. Minutes of the Maple Ridge Public Art Steering Committee
R13-002 It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the November 21, 2013 meeting be approved as circulated.
CARRIED
4 UNFINISHED & NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
Sue Wheeler indicated that the Chair and Vice-Chair are elected at the first meeting of
the new year. Ms. Kristin Krimmel indicated that she would be stepping down as Chair.
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As two committee members were absent, it was agreed to defer this item to the next
meeting.
4.2 Staff Vacancy Update
Sue Wheeler provided an update on the Manager's position which is now posted. It is
hoped that the position will be filled within four-six weeks.
4.3 Project Updates:
4 .3.1 Necklace Project Promotion
Barbara Duncan has provided the information on the material required for the
Necklace marketing project regarding Tendance. This will be included on the
website and provides the historical information on this project.
4.3.2 Balance Project Completion
The sign maker has all the information and the work needs to be finalized.
Suggestions have been received to consider lighting the project in the future.
4.3.3 Tendance Signage
The sign maker also has this information and this work needs to be finalized.
4.3.4 Artist in Residence Program Review Update
Sue Wheeler provided the history of this program. The house occupied by the
Artist in Residence will no longer be available but an alternate location has been
found. The contract also expires in June and it has created an opportunity to
review the program.
-~ A sub-committee is being established to review the criteria and make
recommendations to the Parks Commission. Ms. Gabriella Morrison had
volunteered to participate and there will be a representative from the Arts
Council, Pitt Meadows Public Art Steering Committee and School District No. 42.
Ms. Wheeler will keep the committee updated on a regular basis and it is hoped
to have the new Artist in Residence on contract by September
4.4 Pitt Meadows Public Art Steering Committee Invitation: Educational Session and Creative
Cities Conference Presentation
Sue Wheeler reported that the presentation had to be rescheduled as the Consultant
was not available due to a family matter. As soon as another date can be arranged,
invitations will be extended to the MRPASC.
4.5 PM Volunteers Project Management Workshop: March 15 & 16, 2013
A copy of the invitation was circulated and Sue Wheeler provided more information on
the workshop. The question was asked whether the Municipality provides insurance to
Volunteers who are working on a project and staff will follow up.
The committee members were asked to determine who would be interested in attending
and to consider approval of the registration fees. Members interested are to contact
Ingrid Kraus to register.
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R13-003 It was moved and seconded
That approval is given to register up to four members of the MRPASC for the PM Volunteers
Project Management Workshop to be held in Pitt Meadows on March 15 and 16, 2013.
CARRIED
4.6 Maple Ridge Public Art Inventory Update
Sue Wheeler circulated a copy of the inventory binder and reviewed the history of the
inventory work completed to date. The next steps will be to finish the missing details and
develop criteria of what qualifies as public art.
Sue Wheeler offered information and ideas based on what other communities are doing
for example, bringing in speakers and providing education to staff about public art and
how to engage staff and citizens.
4. 7 Budget Update
Sue Wheeler provided an accounting of funds and a total of $131,368 is available. The
committee discussed the various options of what might be possible and this will partly be
on hold until the Manager is hired.
4.8 Public Art -Research of other Municipal Approaches
This item was already covered under 4.6.
4.9 Five Year Plan
Kristin Krimmel raised this topic to ensure that it would not be overlooked. Following a
discussion, agreed to defer to the next meeting.
5.0 Next Meeting and Adjournment
The 2013 meeting dates were set for April 17, June 19, September 18 and November 20.
R13-004 It was moved and seconded
That the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
The meeting adjourned at 4:20 pm. The next meeting will be on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 in the
Blaney Room, Maple Ridge City Hall.
Chai
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