Cultural Council Agenda and Packet 2023 02 16

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Cultural Council Agenda DATE Page 6 of 11 Grace notes that the location was discussed in the November meeting when Deb Fahey spoke, and that this is all in the LCC's minutes (which were adjusted after the January 2023 meeting per discussion above). Patricia notes that it is very frustrating to see the "Community Resilience" sculpture tabled. If the public call doesn't go as described (i.e. a change in location or scope), "I could see an artist suing the City." Mark said that Deb Fahey "said all Marshall Fire have been tabled." 12. Staff Report from Erica Schmitt and Sharon Nemechek — overview of Cultural Services: Library, Museum, Arts and Events/LCC all used to be separate. In 2010 combined library services and museum. 1.5 years ago combined LCC with Public Art and Arts and Events. Goal is to bring the community together with fun events. Library served 14,583 people with 494 programs in 2022 (300 story times). Museum did 43 programs, serving 2700 people. This is how we bring joy and do good things for the community. City has a list of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) dates, holidays, and celebrations that it has set as a starting point. The City and LCC are encouraged to find and create ways to recognize and celebrate these dates, and any other dates that they think of. Grace requests this be added to February's agenda as a discussion item. - Erica provides a list of dates for availability for the Center for the Arts. Conversation ensues around changing the way dates are booked. Possible item to discuss in the future. The LCC can do programs anywhere in the City and is encouraged to look at potentially having programs in parks and locations all around the City. City staff will help reserve parks and figure out permits for any of these locations. 13. Public Art: Erica Schmitt and Sharon Nemechek gave an update on pending pieces of public art. The South Street Pedestrian Underpass (connecting Delo and Front Street) has art on the walls, and the artist also designed a pillar sculpture to sit on the west side of the underpass. That sculpture has not gone through Public Notice yet. The proposed location for this sculpture is within BNSF right of way, which has required a lease agreement with BNSF and insurance with the national railroads insurance provider. The railroad company and insurance company have been very slow to respond and to make progress with this project. City staff has gotten to the final steps, and is hopeful that the sculpture could go