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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,
November 24, 2015 at 2:30 p.m.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Susan Hayes, Chair
Barbara Duncan
Wayne Bissky
Kristin Krimmel
Leanne Koehn
Councillor Duncan
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Sunny Schiller
Yvonne Chui
REGRETS/ABSENTS
Artist
Curator, Maple Ridge Art Gallery
Architect
Artist
Community at Large Member
City of Maple Ridge
Committee Clerk
Manager, Arts and Community Connections
1. CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS
There being a quorum present, the Chair called the meeting to order at 2:40 pm. Kristin
Krimmel was thanked for her contributions to the Public Art Steering Committee. Ms.
Krimmel was one of the original committee members and has previously served as
Committee Chair.
2. AGENDA ADOPTION
R15-021
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda be amended to add Item 6.5 Cultural Statistic Strategy and be approved as
amended.
CARRIED
3. MINUTE ADOPTION
R15-022
It was moved and seconded
That the Minutes of September 29, 2015 be adopted.
CARRIED
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Councillor Duncan entered the meeting at 2:45 pm.
4. QUESTION PERIOD -Nil
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.
5.1 Business Plan 2016
The Staff Liaison reported the minor corrections previously discussed were made to
the Business Plan and the plan is going forward to Council for deliberation.
5.2 Sidewalk Poetry Phase 2
The Staff Liaison reported that the test installation on Selkirk Avenue will be poured
this week. Two poems will be installed. As part of the existing work happening on
Selkirk Avenue the poems will be installed near a new bench and landscaping. A
press release will be issued.
5.3 Whonnock Lake Public Art Project Update
The Staff Liaison reported that April 2016 is the date agreed to for the opening of
both phases of the Whonnock Lake public art project. The Whonnock Lake park
renovations will be unveiled at the same time.
5.4 Collections Maintenance Update
The Staff Liaison reported that maintenance deferred during the summer as a result
of the drought has been rescheduled for spring 2016. The overall maintenance of
the collection was discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
6.1 Creative Cities Conference -2015 Debrief
The Chair reported that attendees felt grateful for the opportunity to attend the
conference and found it valuable. The City of Maple Ridge Sidewalk Poetry project
was recognized for creativity, good use of resources and community engagement. A
number of other cities have contacted the Staff Liaison expressing interest in the
project.
Attendees shared their thoughts and highlights (including interactive mapping and a
public art app). Future public art projects for Maple Ridge were suggested.
6.2 Community Public Art Grant
The committee reviewed two applications for Community Public Art Grants, from the
Downtown BIA and the CEED Centre. The Downtown BIA proposal is for a wall mural.
The CEED Centre proposal is to provide temporary experiential pieces as part of the
Earth Day celebration.
Feedback on the design of the application form was provided to the Staff Liaison. It
was suggested that the words "Maple Ridge public art" be incorporated into public
art designs to raise the community profile of the Public Art Steering Committee.
Leanne Koehn left the meeting at 3:32 pm due to a conflict of interest. Councillor Duncan left the
meeting at 3:32 pm.
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Councillor Duncan returned to the meeting at 3:35 pm.
Feedback based on the Community Public Art Grant applications will be provided to
the applicants by the Staff Liaison with the Committee's request for additional
information to be submitted in the new year from the applicants,
6.3 Hammond Stadium Public Art -Request for Expression of Interest review
The committee members reviewed and suggested changes to the draft Request for
Expressions of Interest for the Hammond Stadium project. Selection committee
membership was discussed and three Committee members were appointed. A draft
timeline for the project was provided.
6.4 Potential sites/locations for 2017 and Canada 150
The Staff Liaison will provide options for 2017 public art locations by February. Ideas
for a Canada 150 project are being gathered. The Staff Liaison recently met with
Lino Siracusa, Manager of Economic Development, to discuss ideas.
6.5 Cultural Statistic Strategy
R15-023
The Cultural Statistics Strategy is working to collect cultural production and
consumption data in Canada. The Creative Cities network is working with partners to
identify what data should be collected. Maple Ridge has been invited to work on this
initiative. This would involve the Staff Liaison attending meetings of the Cultural
Satellite group to work on identifying what data would be useful to inform policy
decisions. The Staff Liaison will circulate information on the project, which was just
recently received.
It was moved and seconded
That Maple Ridge participate and to allocate $250 towards the Cultural Statistics
Strategy project.
CARRIED
6.6 Website Ideas
Wayne Bissky proposed making use of the banner at the top of the City of Maple
Ridge website to promote public art by inviting artists to submit images to be used.
Changes to the Public Art corporate website were discussed. Mr. Bissky offered to
provide a detailed proposal to the committee.
7. ROUNDTABLE
Kirstin Krimmel reported she had a wonderful time in Europe, viewing public art. The
Burnaby Art Gallery has purchased three of her paintings.
Wayne Bissky reported he won best in show at the recent Stave Falls Art Exhibit.
Barbara Duncan encouraged everyone to visit the ensemble collection at the art gallery and
visit the gift shop for Christmas gifts.
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Leanne Koehn is attending Cirque de Soleil this week. She recently saw a wonderful
acrobatic show by Quebec group Flip Fabrique.
Councillor Duncan touched on the review of advisory committees. There are no major
changes recommended for PASC. Councillor Duncan reported that Council is interested in
the "gateways to the city" idea.
Susan Hayes shared her enjoyment working with the committee members and wished all a
happy holiday season.
The Staff Liaison thanked the committee members on behalf of the City for their work and
shared her optimism for next year.
8. ADJOURNMENT
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