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PublicArtCommission | 2008-01-09 | 2 | departmental imperative, something that was important to her. It prevented the commission from engaging in the appropriate discussion, which is this appropriate for this commission, is the money appropriate based on the ordinance they are serving. Ms. Rosenberg said that if the answer is no and it doesn't follow the guidelines, then it is up to City Council to create a proper grants committee or a set of guidelines. She said that they need guidance from Council to assure that there is enough direction. Mr. Wolfe stated that the mission of the commission is to advise City Council. He moved that their understanding of their mission is that the grants authoring is outside the scope of the public art commission. Ms. Huston added that the use of the PAC funds for grants is in violation of the ordinance. She restated the movement that the Cultural Arts Grants are outside the scope of the Commission and that the use of the funds for these grants is in violation of the uses outlined by the ordinance. Ms. Rosenberg seconded the motion. All were in favor. Ms. Rosenberg said that they would like to continue as an advisory commission and suggested that the City create a separate grants commission. Ms. Huston replied by saying that She would have been willing to pursue the concern of the grants had there not been such a confusion of authority between the commission and staff. If there was a desire to craft a program, they would have been willing to do it. Ms. Rosenberg said that they are there to serve the public and feels that it dishonors what a public commission does and feels that it disrespects their time. Ms. Huston thinks the big issue was not being able to bring a draft to the commission, to be prevented from doing that made it clear that it wasn't their project. Ms. Lee wanted to remind everyone that the commission is there for public art, art in public places, not art for the public. Ms. Huston brought up another topic, which was the public art project. She feels that it isn't thriving. She is confused about their role and feels that it places them between the planning department and City Council. If they don't get applications, they have no business. In four and a half years, they have only had five applicants. Two walked away never to be heard from again. They are finding a way around the commission. The commission has no control over what comes to their table. She wanted Council to know that something is not working. She is concerned with the low number of applicants. She also mentioned Bridgeside. Mr. Wolfe mentioned the developments such as the rental complex on the west end. He was concerned that they have never heard from the applicant. Ms. Huston mentioned the list she requested and how the commission never heard from three of the applicants. They are publicly stating that they have no control. Mr. Wolfe feels that it is up to the planning department to track the permits and make sure they are fulfilling their requirements. 2 | PublicArtCommission/2008-01-09.pdf |