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Board plans arts-in-parks work session for February to lay groundwork for public art
Summary
Board and staff agreed to schedule an arts-in-parks work session likely in February (staff proposed starting at 5 p.m. for about an hour). Discussion emphasized volunteer or private funding and appointing a board champion to shepherd the project.
Board members and staff discussed scheduling a work session to develop an arts-in-parks program and potential legacy installations. Staff said they have collected ideas from board members and staff, and proposed holding the first work session in February (suggested start time 5 p.m., one hour), noting there are typically no December or January meetings due to holidays.
Staff said the intent is not to rush the process and that the work session may require multiple meetings to refine scope and placement of initial artwork. Members discussed funding approaches and said grants or private contributions could offset city costs; a board member asked whether grant funding would be an option and staff responded that grants are available and the goal is not to rely solely on city funds.
Several board members suggested assigning a single board champion to shepherd the project through design and implementation, noting past success with having a point person for similar projects (for example, the Kids Castle effort). One board member indicated Feb. 17 works for them and staff (Chrissy) agreed to confirm the date by email.
No formal action was taken; staff will circulate materials and confirm the February meeting date.
