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Estacada Arts Commission outlines plan for "Poetry and Public Places" signs; public works to install posts
Summary
The commission discussed the Poetry and Public Places sign project, including a meeting with Public Works director Don DeRosa, a March deadline for sign delivery to ensure installation before summer events, and constraints to city-owned properties only for the first year.
The Estacada Arts Commission reviewed plans for the Poetry and Public Places project and confirmed that the city's Public Works department will install signposts if the commission delivers finished signs in time for the spring installation window.
A commission member who met with Elena and Don DeRosa, the city's director of public works, reported that Public Works "can and will install the signs when we have them prepared," and that the city will pay for posts and installation time; the Arts Commission's cash outlay will be for the signs themselves and any art-prize or judge fees.
Commissioners discussed constraints on where signs can be mounted in the first year. The group agreed to limit placements to city-owned public properties to avoid licensing and code complications; Timber Park was cited as an example of a site the city cannot place signs on because Pacific Gas and Electric owns it. The commission has a working list of about 20 potential locations compiled by a member and will refine public-site choices.
Timing was a central concern. Public Works advised that if signs are delivered by March the department could install several in that month, but the department becomes very busy with lawn mowing and other seasonal work in April. Commissioners discussed taking more time on design and promotion to attract more contest submissions and avoid a rushed process; suggestions included running the competition through the spring and summer or staging two rounds in the first year.
The commission discussed next steps: drafting a call for graphic artists or a design contest, obtaining written estimates for sign fabrication from two vendors, and having a subcommittee finalize a timeline and promotion strategy. Members also noted the need to coordinate with Parks & Recreation and to avoid placing signs in areas likely to be vandalized (the skate park was specifically discouraged).
