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City 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
June 26, 2018 at 3:11 pm.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESENT
Leanne Koehn, Vice-Chair
Barbara Duncan
Don Miskiman
Donald Luxton
Wan-Yi Lin
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT
Yvonne Chui
Amanda Allen
ABSENT
Community at Large Member
Arts Council Representative
Community at Large Member
Developer
Artist
Manager, Arts and Community Connections / Staff Liaison
Committee Clerk
Wayne Bissky, Chair Architect
Councillor Kiersten Duncan City of Maple Ridge
Note: Wayne Bissky was not in attendance. Leanne Koehn chaired the meeting as Vice Chair.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2018-010
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda for the June 26, 2018 Public Art Steering Committee be approved as
circulated.
CARRIED
3. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES
R/2018-011
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Maple Ridge Public Art Steering Committee meeting dated April 19,
2018 be adopted.
CARRIED
4. DELEGATIONS-Nil
5. QUESTION PERIOD-Nil
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6. NEW AND UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6.1. Public Art Projects Budget Allocation Forecast 2018-2020
The Staff liaison reviewed the proposed budget forecast for 2018-2020. There was
discussion on future conferences, budget contingencies, and upcoming projects. The life
cycle of Memorial Peace Park and accessibility around the Cenotaph was discussed.
R/2018-012
It was moved and seconded
That the proposed Budget and Project Considerations 2018-2022 be accepted with the
understanding that the Committee may make changes as opportunities arise.
CARRIED
6.2. Public Art Location Recommendations
There was discussion on the locations for new public art commissions. The Staff liaison will
prepare a report to Council outlining the recommended public art opportunities that align
with the budget and project considerations for 2018-2020. The Staff liaison advised that the
annual Public Art Steering Committee update will be presented to Council on July 10 to
coincide with the public art location recommendation report.
R/2018-013
; It was moved and seconded
That the following locations be approved for new public art commissions in 2018-2020:
Albion Community Centre, Telosky Stadium, Hammond Community Centre, Sidewalk
improvements on Lougheed Highway (between 224th Street and 226th Street), and 224th
Street (between Lougheed Highway and Dewdney Trunk Road).
CARRIED
6.3. Developer Public Art Guidelines
The Staff liaison reviewed the Developer Public Art guidelines and there was discussion on
the program. The Staff liaison advised that Developer Public Art Program has received
support from City staff and the Advisory Design Panel.
R/2018-014
It was moved and seconded
That the Public Art Steering Committee endorse the Developer Public Art Program guidelines.
CARRIED
Note: The Vice Chair excused herself from discussion of Item 6.4 due to conflict of interest and
Donald Luxton assumed the Chair.
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~) 6.4. Community Public Art Application
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The Staff liaison reviewed the Community Public Art Application submitted by Geek Crossing
Designs Inc. There was discussion on the application and the outcome of the small pilot
program Geek Crossing launched with select local businesses in the Industrial Park. It was
recommended that Geek Crossing submit a final report evaluating the Industrial Park Art
Project at its completion.
R/2018-015
It was moved and seconded
That the Public Art Steering Committee approve a $1000 grant to Geek Crossing Designs Inc.
for the Industrial Park Art Project through the Community Public Art Program.
CARRIED
Note: The Vice Chair returned to the meeting at 4:01pm and resumed as Chair.
6.5.
The Staff liaison circulated a thank you note received from the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Art
Studio Tour.
Leisure Centre Public Art Call
The Staff liaison reviewed the Art Call and explained project details of the community mosaic
by the artist, Rebecca Bayer and David Gregory, recommended by the Leisure Centre Public
Art Call subcommittee. The Staff liaison outlined the public engagement component of the
piece and advised that a member of the Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and
Inclusiveness will be invited to participate on the project build. It was recommended that the
landscape pictures from residents help determine the unique colours for the community
mosaic. There was discussion on the response to the art call and a recommendation to
break the 2020 Games Art Call into both a concept design call and a fabrication cost call, in
order to engage more submissions and creativity.
R/2018-016
It was moved and seconded
That the Committee accept the Leisure Centre Public Art Selection Panel's recommended
decision to award the Leisure Centre commission to the artist team Rebecca Bayer and
David Gregory of Spacemakeplace.
CARRIED
6.6. Banner Design -Selection Representative
The Staff liaison requested a Public Art Steering Committee representative join the selection
panel for the 2018 street banner design.
R/2018-017
It was moved and seconded
That Don Miskiman represent the Public Art Steering Committee on the Selection Panel for
the 2018 Street Banner Design competition.
CARRIED
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6.7. Utility Box Wrap at Merkley Park/Karina LeBlanc Field
The Staff liaison advised that the Community Heritage Commission has agreed to contribute
$1500.00 towards the utility box wrap.
7. ROUNDTABLE
Barbara Duncan encouraged members to check out the new digital and analogue exhibition
at the ACT and the Artist Talk with Aimee Henny Brown on June 30, 2018. A mixed
media/collage activity on the notions of home and shelter will take place at the ACT on
Canada Day.
Donald Luxton reported that the Haney House Museum is re-opening on July 15, 2018.
Mr. Luxton shared highlights from his travels in Europe and at the James Cook exhibit at the
British Library.
Leanne Koehn reported that Bard on the Bandstand starts in July and that T's Once Upon a
Tea Leaf will be hosting a Tea-Ki party on July 28, 2018 with proceeds going to the Vicuna
Arts Studio for clients of the Ridge Meadows Association for Community Living.
Wan-Yi Lin recommended watching the documentary Cutie and the Boxer which tells the
story of two Japanese born artists living in New York City.
Yvonne Chui advised that planning for the implementation framework of the Cultural Plan will
begin in July. The Cultural Plan Task Group will be reassembled to help develop the public
engagement component. Ms. Chui is seeking a chalk artist for Canada Day festivities and
welcomed any recommendations.
Don Miskiman shared highlights from his recent travels in Vienna and Prague.
8. QUESTION PERIOD-Nil
9. ADJOURNMENT-5:00 pm
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