2019-10-10 Updated AgendaTo develop, advance and nurture all facets of the arts
to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors
Thursday, October 10, 2019 at 3:30 PM
City Council Chambers, City Hall
33 E. Broadway, Meridian, Idaho
1.Roll-Call Attendance
X_ Lynn Smith
X_ Jessica Peters
Maria Tzompa
Jay Wilson
X_ Bonnie Zahn Griffith, Vice Chair Gretchen Caserotti
X_ Leslie Mauldin, Chair Randy-B Funk
X_Ginni Hale X_ Genesis Milam, ex-officio
2.Adoption of the Agenda – Adopted (JP/LS)
3.Approval of Minutes [Action Item] – Approved (JP/GH)
A. September 12, 2019 Meeting Minutes
4.New Business [Action Item]
A. Accession/Deaccession Policy Review and Discussion
Emily gave presentation of policy and answered questions from the commission ; next
step would be to make a motion recommending city council adopt this policy via
resolution.
Jessica: Public art plan will also address wrapping and rewrapping traffic boxes (to
follow up with conversation from last month’s meeting)
Ginny made motion to present to council for acceptance (/)
B. Meridian Symphony 30th Year Anniversary Gala
David Stolhand presentation: Discussion of having event in Initial Point Gallery and new
leadership coming into office. Logistics of the actual event discussed.
Accept if allowed inside IPG (LS/JP)
5.Old Business [Action Item]
A.Traffic Box Art Update: Ian Lawson Sponsorship
Adrienne gave update on Meridian Road/Woodbridge/Blue Heron, suggest that
location and see if he likes this location. Also let Ian know he is welcome to wait
for the expiration of the traffic box but the responsibility would be on him to follow
up with MAC to sponsor. Note that same piece would not be wrapped twice.
Option A: Wait until 2021 for ideal location. Option B: Accept newly proposed
location at Heron. Option C: Choose to wrap available box and come back in
2021 to sponsor preferred box with another piece of art. Option D: Choose to
2/2
have sponsorship refunded.
Adrienne will contact Ian to relay this information and report back to
commissioners via email regarding outcome/Ian’s decision.
6.Reports
A. Strategic Plan Adoption Update
Leslie thanked the commission for their hard work on getting the strategic plan done.
Also noted while in council was the mention of diversity and the importance of diversity
in art. Jessica discussed attending meetings with the city regarding diversity and
encouraged all commissioners to get involved with those meetings.
7.Next Meeting: November 14, 2019
8.Adjournment – Meeting Adjourned at 4:31 p.m. (JP/GH)
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