Ann Arbor Public Art Commission — October 1, 2025 (Draft) Meeting Minutes

I.) CALL TO ORDER (Mary Thiefels) (1 Minute)

II.) ROLL CALL (Christopher Cespedes) (2 Minutes)

III.) CONSENT AGENDA (Mary Thiefels)(2 Minutes)

III.A.) Approval of Agenda

III.B.) Approval of Minutes

Ann Arbor Public Art Commission Meeting Minutes of September 2025

IV.) PUBLIC COMMENT - 3 MINUTES PER SPEAKER (Christopher Cespedes)

V.) BUSINESS

V.A.) AAPAC Recommendation: Urging City Council to Oppose State Arts and Culture Funding Cuts (Mary Thiefels) (30 minutes)

Ann Arbor Public Arts Commission Recommendation - Opposition to State Arts and Culture Funding Cuts

VI.) INFORMATION OR DISCUSSION

VI.A.) Winter Maintenance and Public Art Installations (Paul Matthews, Public Works Manager) (30 minutes)

VII.) COMMUNICATIONS

VII.A.) Staff Report and Updates (Christopher Cespedes) (10 Minutes)

VII.B.) Commission Member Communications (Mary Thiefels) (10 minutes)

VII.C.) Reports from Working Groups (Mary Thiefels) (15 minutes)

VIII. Next Agenda Items (Mary Thiefels) (3 minutes)

IX. Adjournment (Mary Thiefels) – 2 minutes

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