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Arts Commission — Meeting Minutes (Feb 21, 2024): City Square Sculpture RFP, Poet Laureate RFQ, subcommittee appointments

JolietFeb 21, 20242 min read

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The Arts Commission met Feb. 21, 2024. Members approved the Jan. 17 minutes; staff reported the City Square Sculpture RFP and Poet Laureate RFQ are posted on the City's bid site; commissioners were assigned to subcommittees; a WriteOn Joliet presentation led to agreement to pursue future partnership; discussion included IAC/GOS grant impacts, public art policy vs. a master plan, and repair of the Community Policing Sculpture (estimated > $13,000) with funding source yet to be determined. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 PM.

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Approved Meeting Minutes from January 17, 2024 (COUNCIL MEMO #TMP-7036).
Appointed commissioners to subcommittees: Tom Grotovsky to Bylaws and Events; Lori Carmine to Bylaws and Vision; Ellis Wright to Vision.
Moved agenda item to hear WriteOn presentation; Commission agreed to work with WriteOn Joliet to pursue potential partnership opportunities.
Staff will take an administrative lead to complete repair of the Community Policing Sculpture (initial estimate over $13,000); it is unknown whether funds will come from the GOS grant fund or Art Maintenance fund.
Adjourned the meeting at 6:45 P.M.

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Feb 21, 2024, 12:00 AMCity Hall, Council Chambersscheduled

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ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
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ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting Minutes - January 17, 2024
City Square Sculpture RFP
Poet Laureate RFQ
Presentation from WriteOn
Subcommittee Reports
Bylaws
Events
Funding
Public Art and Policy
Vision
Public Art Policy and Public Art Master Plan
Community Policing Sculpture
Poet Laureate Selection Panel
Pop-Up Art Gallery
Appointment of Commissioners to Subcommittees
Update on IAC Changes
Draft Public Art Policy
Public Art Master Plan Report

Arts Commission — Meeting Minutes (Feb 21, 2024): City Square Sculpture RFP, Poet Laureate RFQ, subcommittee appointments

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