Parks and Public Landscaping Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2024 07 10

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Parks & Public Landscaping Advisory Board Minutes June 5, 2024 Page 3 of 8 • Subject matter is appropriate for all ages Site selection values: • Geographically dispersed • Supports economic development and revitalization efforts • Encourages exploration and discovery throughout Louisville • Placemaking and opportunities for art to create community • Accessible to all, easy pedestrian access Reference to planned pet memorial for Louisville Conclusion of the formal presentation by staff: No public comments PPLAB questions and comments: Signe Buck: Do we have a lot of artists in Louisville? Sharon: Loveland has a lot of sculptors. Recent pollinator mural was done by Louisville artists. Signe Buck: How do you announce that you are looking for artwork proposals? Sharon Nemechek and Iris Belensky: City announces call for entries and national call, in newsletter and other city comms resources, goal is to have a lot of options Cynthia Corne: Public Art installations are an opportunity to create community - parks are good for mental health, reference storybook display through Community Park. Idea to create many locations throughout the city, places to pause. Iris Belensky described the Selection Process Selection process: • Open invitational call for entry will be issued, this is really a request for proposals • Prior to referring a work to the board, the PM will evaluate works proposed for donation or purchase. • May assemble a jury of community members to evaluate the work. Public notice prior to installation of a work of public art - 15 days of notification required. • Notification and sign with description is posted describing time and place of board meeting how to submit public comments • Generally, few public comments are submitted. • $25,000 a year for public art - generally small pieces Patricia Rogers: What is the lifecycle before starting the process of public notice? Sharon Nemechek : Yes, there would need to be a budget request for something large, 1- or 2-year lead time. Shannon Mihaly: When you have an RFP which you put out, are you handling more than one request at a time? Do you know what the cost will be?