Arts Commission - Public Arts and Policy

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval Wednesday, October 11, 2023 5:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Arts Commission - Public Arts and Policy Committee Members Quinn Adamowski Lori Carmine John Simpson Peggy Stoiber David Wheeler Committee Volunteer Eric Gorder Ron Romero Arts Commission - Public Arts and Policy Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval October 11, 2023 Page 1 of 1 Arts Commission - Public Arts and Policy Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval October 11, 2023 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. 1. ROLL CALL Commissioner Gorder made a motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Wheeler, to allow Commissioner Adamowski to attend remotely pursuant to the terms of the Illinois Open Meetings act. The motion carried 5-0, with Commissioner Simpson abstaining. Present David Wheeler, Peg (Marguerite) Stoiber, Quinn Adamowski, Lori Carmine, Eric Gorder and Ron Romero Absent John Simpson Jr 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Attachments: Public Art & Policy_Mtg Minutes_09.06.2023 A motion was made by Ron Romero, seconded by Eric Gorder, to approve the September 6, 2023 meeting minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Wheeler, Stoiber, Adamowski, Carmine, Gorder and Romero Absent: Simpson Jr 3. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS No members of the public were in attendance. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. 4. OLD BUSINESS A. Subcommittee Goals Heitner presented several outstanding items from the previously reviewed draft RFP that still need further staff consideration before being revised into the next draft of the RFP . Discussion ensued as to whether a permanent or rotating sculpture would be better for this location. The subcommittee also discussed whether smaller art pieces could be changed out within City Square over time if a permanent piece is located at the signature sculpture location. Heitner also presented a word cloud of themes that were originally discussed during the first several Arts Commission meetings to highlight themes for Joliet art, culture, and heritage. Heitner asked the subcommittee to further analyze what artistic or cultural themes it might want included in the RFP. Commissioner Romero added that the City Center Partnership is currently investigating a rebrand of Downtown Joliet. The subcommittee discussed whether any future themes associated with City Square art could align with future rebranding efforts . Page 1 of 3 Arts Commission - Public Arts and Policy Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval October 11, 2023 Commissioner Simpson asked if multiple pieces could potentially be located on the signature sculpture piece pad. It is believed that multiple pieces would be allowed as long as they fit within the prescribed area dimensions given on the RFP. i. City Square Sculpture RFP Heitner presented several outstanding items from the previously reviewed draft RFP that still need further staff consideration before being revised into the next draft of the RFP . Discussion ensued as to whether a permanent or rotating sculpture would be better for this location. The subcommittee also discussed whether smaller art pieces could be changed out within City Square over time if a permanent piece is located at the signature sculpture location. Heitner also presented a word cloud of themes that were originally discussed during the first several Arts Commission meetings to highlight themes for Joliet art, culture, and heritage. Heitner asked the subcommittee to further analyze what artistic or cultural themes it might want included in the RFP. Commissioner Romero added that the City Center Partnership is currently investigating a rebrand of Downtown Joliet. The subcommittee discussed whether any future themes associated with City Square art could align with future rebranding efforts . Commissioner Simpson asked if multiple pieces could potentially be located on the signature sculpture piece pad. It is believed that multiple pieces would be allowed as long as they fit within the prescribed area dimensions given on the RFP. The subcommittee discussed whether it would be beneficial to conduct a Q & A to answer questions on the RFP from potential applicants after it is released. Attachments: Draft RFP for City Square Signature Sculpture_Oct.05.2023 ii. Joliet Arts Commission - Public Art Policy Update Commissioner Romero provided an overview of the draft Policy. Commissioner Carmine added that there needs to be a simpler way to explain how public art might be installed . Carmine then asked if Zoning regulations need to be incorporated into the Policy. Carmine stated that they Commission should not have to approve every single piece of public art . The subcommittee then discussed if the Policy as written would add a great deal of staff or Commission time to review art proposals as written in the Policy. Commissioner Carmine ultimately called for something that is more simplified than the current draft. Carmine also asked if more language could be added that distinguishes what would or would not require Arts Commission approval as it pertains to proposed public art. Heitner stated he would like more time to review the draft Policy against the zoning ordinance . Page 2 of 3 Arts Commission - Public Arts and Policy Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval October 11, 2023 Attachments: Public Arts Policy draft 1 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Scheduling of Next Meeting The subcommittee agreed to meet next on Wednesday, November 8th at 5:00 p.m. 6. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION 7. PUBLIC COMMENT This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Commission members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. 8. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Lori Carmine, seconded by Ron Romero, to adjourn at 6:17 p.m. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Wheeler, Stoiber, Adamowski, Carmine, Gorder and Romero Absent: Simpson Jr This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M. Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Page 3 of 3