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City of Moorhead

Art and Culture Commission Meeting Agenda September 21, 2020

Online Virtual Format via Webex 4:30 PM

1. Call meeting to Order 2. Agenda Amendments 3. Approve Minutes

a. August 17, 2020 4. Citizens to be Heard 5. Reports and Information

a. The Photoville FENCE project - Guest Speaker: Danica McDonald, Special Projects Manager at The Arts Partnership - TAP

b. I-94 Identity Tower Art Update - Guest Speaker: Michelle Churchill,

project artist

c. Consider Public Art Proposal

6. Member Reports and Updates 7. Adjourn

Next Meeting: Monday, October 19, 2020 at 4:30 PM

8. VIRTUAL MEETING PARTICIPATION - Art and Culture Commission

meeting will be held using virtual meeting and conference-calling technology. The meeting will be live-streamed to the City's Homepage. To Participate and/or make a public comment about these items: During the meeting - Call the Public Comment Line at 218.299.5001; you may request to be bridged onto the audio conference. Before the meeting - Written comments to Art and Culture Commission, PO Box 779, Moorhead, MN 56561-0779 or art@cityofmoorhead.com or call staff at 218.299.5333.

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City of Moorhead Art and Culture Commission

Meeting Minutes August 17, 2020

Online Virtual Format via Webex

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the Art and Culture Commission was held virtually with an online meeting using Webex on August 17, 2020 at 4:30 PM.

Commissioner attendance was follows:

Board Member – Ward 1: Dennis Krull Present Board Member – Ward 2: Timothy Wollenzien Present Board Member – Ward 3: Tim Beaton Absent Board Member – Ward 4: Jeremiah Jones Present Board Member – At-Large: Carrie Wintersteen Present Board Member – At-Large: Kenyon Williams Present Board Member – Mayor/Council: Larry Seljevold Present 1. Call to Order

Chair Tim Wollenzien called the meeting of the Art and Culture Commission to order.

2. Agenda Amendments

None.

3. Approval of Minutes – July 20, 2020

Dennis Krull suggested an Amendment to correct the timing for the Fargo Moorhead Visual Artists – FMVA Studio Crawl to read “first weekend,” not “first week” in October.

Motion to Approve, with Amendment, to the July 20, 2020 meeting Minutes by Dennis Krull and seconded by Larry Seljevold.

Motion Passed: For: 6; Against: 0: Abstain: 0; Absent: 1

4. Citizens to be Heard

None.

5. Reports and Information

a. Update on Arts – Guest: Maxine Adams, Executive Director of Lake Region Arts Council

Maxine Adams provided an update regarding Lake Region Arts Council and Minnesota State Arts Board’s grants in response to the pandemic. Discussion outlined many uncertainties regarding gatherings or virtual options for artistic expression and future grant funding.

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b. Consider Public Arts Geocache Project – Guest Gia Rassier

Gia Rassier, Park Advisory Board member and local geocaching guru introduced herself and outlined geocaching projects she has implemented in the metro area. Discussion on logistics and destination options were shared regarding an upcoming geocache Adventure for Greater Moorhead Days.

c. Project Updates

i. I-94 Identity Watertower Art

ii. Art Bench and Box Project

Kim Citrowske provided project updates on current projects currently underway in Moorhead which were outlined in the packet.

6. Member Reports and Updates

• Kenyon Williams stated that the Dragon Drumline will be available for upcoming events in October. Dennis Krull suggested they be present if the Art Bench and Box Project has a ribbon cutting event.

• Jeremiah Jones shared an update regarding Minnesota high school rodeo.

• Larry Seljevold shared his idea to explore adding lighting on the Main Avenue Bridge to celebrate Fargo-Moorhead’s Sesquicentennial in 2025. He suggested including live acts at the Woodlawn Amphitheatre.

7. Adjourn - Meeting adjourned at 5:26 PM

The next meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2020.

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To: Moorhead Subject: Photoville FENCE project Date: September 21Prepared By: Kim Citrowske

PHOTOVILLE FENCE PRO

GUEST SPEAKER: DANICA MCDONALD,

The Arts Partnership’s Special Projects Manager, Danica McDonaldprovide information on a project they will install soon,

Moorhead Art & Culture Commission Photoville FENCE project – The Arts Partnership September 21, 2020 Kim Citrowske, Assistant City Planner

PHOTOVILLE FENCE PROJECT

, THE ARTS PARTNERSHIP

The Arts Partnership’s Special Projects Manager, Danica McDonald will join the virtual conversation provide information on a project they will install soon, Photoville FENCE project.

will join the virtual conversation to

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To: Moorhead Subject: I-94 Identity Tower Art updateDate: SeptemberPrepared By: Kim Citrowske

I-94 IDENTITY TOWER ARHISTORY

The Churchill Group was selected by the Iinterviews and 22 responses to the Call for Artists. The Churchill Group had a complete proposal with robust community engagement outreach which included:

• Launching a Facebook profile: My Moorhead Towersharing!),

• Developing a community survey• Posting of flyers around town• Getting out into neighborhoods with the Sweet Treats ice cream truck

citizens.

SURVEY

Following the initial community engagement efforts, fcomment in an online survey. The artist team will be present to discuss the project developmentand share updates. OPTION 1

OPTION 2

OPTION 3

OPTION 4

Moorhead Art & Culture Commission 94 Identity Tower Art update

September 21, 2020 Kim Citrowske, Assistant City Planner

94 IDENTITY TOWER ART UPDATE

was selected by the I-94 Water Tower Focus Group following two rounds of interviews and 22 responses to the Call for Artists. The Churchill Group had a complete proposal with robust community engagement outreach which included:

Facebook profile: My Moorhead Tower (We hope you are following along and

community survey, flyers around town and

neighborhoods with the Sweet Treats ice cream truck to get ideas from our

Following the initial community engagement efforts, four options were developed for community The artist team will be present to discuss the project development

94 Water Tower Focus Group following two rounds of interviews and 22 responses to the Call for Artists. The Churchill Group had a complete proposal

We hope you are following along and

to get ideas from our

eveloped for community The artist team will be present to discuss the project development

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RESULTS

304 people shared their thoughts, opinions and guidance in the survey.

Here are the final question’s preferences:

As you know if you took the survey, there were lots of detailed questions and opportunity to provide comments and suggestions on typestyles, design elements, etc. The Churchill Group are reviewing the comments and reworking the art to reflect some of the suggestions. The I-94 Water Tower Art group will be reviewing the revised art on Thursday, September 17 and those updates will be presented at the meeting.

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Option 1

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genda Item #5.b.

To: Moorhead Subject: Consider Date: September 21Prepared By: Kim Citrowske

PUBLIC ART PROPOSAL11 4TH STREET S

The residents at Riverside Lofts propose to paint the dumpsters that serve their building and the commercial tenants at that location.are city-owned infrastructure which require public art policy review.

SUGGESTED MOTION:

→ To recommend approval of painting the dumpsters at 11 4

Moorhead Art & Culture Commission Consider Public Art proposal September 21, 2020 Kim Citrowske, Assistant City Planner

PUBLIC ART PROPOSAL

The residents at Riverside Lofts propose to paint the dumpsters that serve their building and the commercial tenants at that location. Although the location is on private property, the dumpsters

owned infrastructure which require public art policy review.

To recommend approval of painting the dumpsters at 11 4th St S to Moorhead City Council.

The residents at Riverside Lofts propose to paint the dumpsters that serve their building and the Although the location is on private property, the dumpsters

St S to Moorhead City Council.

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Public Art Proposal Applicant: Riverside Lofts Homeowners Association; c/o Lisa Bode and Gin Templeton

11 4 St S Apt 303, Moorhead MN Email: lisa.bode@cityofmoorhead.com Phone: 701.219.0095

Education, Experience, Expertise:

• Gin is the “artist in residence” at Riverside Lofts. Gin has worked in the sign business for many years, including logo design and truck lettering. She has extensive experience with design and construction of stained glass windows and mosaics, and has worked out of her studio in Fargo for 15 years creating artworks, paintings, and framing. Her work has been shown in galleries and shows around the area and is included in many collections.

• Lisa is the newest resident at Riverside Lofts and brings city policy knowledge to the table, as well as a desire to work with her neighbors to maintain our wonderful condominiums on the “west coast” of Minnesota. Lisa is also the City’s governmental affairs director and is currently coordinating the City’s Identity Tower project with Kim Citrowske.

Description: Artsy Trash Dumpsters Location: 11 4 St S, Riverside Lofts Artistic Inspiration: The inspiration for this project is a desire to have a more welcoming front door to Riverside Lofts. The main entrance to the building is off of the parking lot on 4th Street and the only practical place for the dumpsters that serve Riverside Lofts and Riverside Market. A local example of dumpster painting can be seen at the Hotel Donaldson:

We propose to paint both the trash and recycling dumpsters at Riverside.

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Technique: The design will be painted on the front of the garbage dumpster with the name “Riverside over a spray painted splash and a background of faux painted bricks to match the building. The overall effect is to be bright and splashy resembling graffiti on the trThe design for the recycling container is differentiate the purposes of the two containerslettered or using spray techniques.

Other: • We will work with the Public Works Director to ensure the dumpsters maintain or

updated safety labels.

The design will be painted on the front of the garbage dumpster with the name “Riverside over a spray painted splash and a background of faux painted bricks to match the building. The overall effect is to be bright and splashy resembling graffiti on the trains that travel near our building each day The design for the recycling container is complimentary to the garbage dumpster designdifferentiate the purposes of the two containers. All painting will be with acrylic paints and hand

or using spray techniques.

We will work with the Public Works Director to ensure the dumpsters maintain or

The design will be painted on the front of the garbage dumpster with the name “Riverside over a spray painted splash and a background of faux painted bricks to match the building. The overall

ains that travel near our building each day the garbage dumpster design but distinct to

. All painting will be with acrylic paints and hand-

We will work with the Public Works Director to ensure the dumpsters maintain or receive

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• We will inform all Riverside Lofts homeowners and the businesses of Riverside Market of the project and ensure there is no objection to the painting.

Timeline: If approval is granted and weather cooperates, we’d like to proceed as soon as approval can be gained. The Public Works Director’s reaction to this concept was “heck yeah.” This is a great start! Funding: The project would be self-funded by the HOA. Permission is needed because the dumpsters are public property. This is a resident-driven, neighborhood-based, downtown public art experiment for Moorhead. Perhaps it may inspire downtown businesses and others to re-envision essential infrastructure to have an artistic element! We’d be happy to serve as a pilot project. Here’s a dumpster in Duluth’s Canal Park.

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To:  Moorhead Art & Culture Commission Subject: Project Updates Date: September 21, 2020 Prepared By: Kim Citrowske, Assistant City Planner

 

PROJECT UPDATES BENCH AND BOX ART 

In July, Moorhead High School student art was reviewed and 

approved for installation.  Custom Graphics began installing 

the art on September 10 and the anticipated completion is 

September 20.   

DISCUSSION: At our August meeting, Dr. Kenyon Williams 

suggested featuring the Dragon Drumline at a ribbon 

cutting.  Are there any suggestions for a celebration of the 

art installation that ensures physical distancing? 

 

GEOCACHE ADVENTURE – MOORHEAD: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE (BUILDINGS) 

At the July Art and Culture Commission, Gia ‘Giacaches’ 

Rassier presented information on a proposed geocache 

adventure featuring public art.  She developed 

‘Moorhead: Past, Present and Future (Buildings)’ 

https://labs.geocaching.com/goto/moorheadbuildings  

There have been 12 

participants in the geocache 

since it was launched on 

Thursday, September 10.   

DISCUSSION: What are ways 

we can promote this 

Downtown art and history 

walking tour? (Gia is 

exploring stickers with the 

QR code.) 

 

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