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Auburn Arts Commission Meeting - July 13, 2017\n\nThe Auburn Arts Commission met on July 13, 2017, to discuss new business, ongoing projects, and committee reports. The meeting was called to order at 6:05 PM with all commissioners present. No public comments were made.\n\n Discussion Items\n- City of Auburn Poet Laureate Proposal: The Commission expressed support for the concept but no member volunteered to organize the proposal. It will be revisited at the next meeting, with hopes that Gold Country Writers or the Auburn Civic Poet Laureate Committee may spearhead it.\n- Meeting Date Change: Due to a commissioner’s new job conflicting with Monday meetings, consensus was reached to move regular meetings to Thursdays. The specific Thursday schedule will be determined later.\n- Placer Artists Tour 2025 Debrief: The event was reported as successful.\n- City Hall Gallery: The Shields show will be hung December 2 (reception December 10); information for the juried art show is being distributed.\n- Public Art Proposal for Caltrans Roundabout: The proposal remains under Caltrans review.\n- Art Retreat at the Flower Farm: Planning is underway for April 21-23, 2026.\n- Oak/Acorn Festival Proposal: Discussion deferred to the January meeting.\n- FY25/26 Budget and Work Plan Review: The budget and work plan were reviewed.\n- Other Pending Projects: Updates were provided on the School Park Preserve mosaic mural and native plant garden, fundraising for the SHAAC tile for Lee Buckingham (April will attend the January SHAAC meeting), freestanding frames for the OT/High Street path, Carnegie Library ceramic bookmaking project, repair/upgrade of the Peter Hazel fish statue, and Art Park decorations. No new actions were taken.\n\n Key Outcomes\n- No formal votes were taken; the meeting consisted of discussions and status updates.\n- Meeting date change: The Commission agreed to switch to Thursday meetings, with specifics to be finalized.\n- Poet Laureate proposal: Continued to the next meeting pending a volunteer organizer.\n- Next meeting: Scheduled for a Thursday in January 2018 (exact date TBD).

Note: The provided agenda and minutes are dated January 15, 2026, but the user specifies the meeting occurred on July 13, 2017. This summary reflects the content of those source materials, with the date discrepancy noted. The agenda lists the meeting as a Tuesday, while the minutes record it as a Thursday. The Auburn Arts Commission convened at 5:38 pm in Room 10 of City Hall (1225 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA) with a quorum present. The meeting focused on commissioner reappointments, project updates, and planning for upcoming arts events. Several agenda items were deferred due to the absence of key staff. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm. Roll Call and Agenda Approval - Roll Call: Sydney Chavan, Barbara Muskat, Doreen Drake, Susan Dupre, Brian Fries, Julia Boorinakis-Harper, Dan Araujo, Mary Pivetti (remote). Guest: John Bowman. - Agenda Approval: The commission agreed by consensus to reorder items, moving the Poet Laureate proposal (item 6), Art Walk and A.R.T. events (item 5), and the Art Retreat (item 10) to the top. Discussion Items - Commissioner Reappointments: Sydney Chavan moved, Barbara Muskat seconded a motion to recommend that the City Council reappoint Brian Fries, Doreen Drake, Susan Dupre, and April Maynard to the Arts Commission. The motion was approved without objection. - AAC Responsibilities, Budget, Financial Process: Deferred to a future meeting when Oscar can attend. - Arts and Culture Focus Discussion: Deferred. - City Hall Gallery – Juried Art Show: The intake of art and hanging will take place on January 31, 2026. Volunteers for hanging: Susan Dupre, Sydney Chavan, Brian Fries, Barbara Muskat, and April Maynard. - Art Walk and A.R.T. Events: Art Walk scheduled for Old Town on Sunday, June 7 (11 am–3 pm) and Downtown on August 7 (5–8 pm). A.R.T. Workshops set for August 15, September 12, and October 14 at the Carnegie. - City of Auburn Poet Laureate Proposal: The commission expressed support for the effort but suggested that the Auburn Cultural Planning Council (ACPC) is a more appropriate body to handle it. - Conversations with the Wind/Windphone: No update. - OT/High Street Underpass Path Project: No update. - Public Reading of George Orwell’s 1984: No update. - Art Retreat at the Flower Farm (April 21–23, 2026): Mary Pivetti reported that the ACPC is seeking a grant for scholarships for veterans. - City Hall Back Entrance Improvement: No proposals were offered. - Public Art Proposal for Caltrans Roundabout: The proposal remains under Caltrans review. - Fundraising for SHAAC Tile for Lee Buckingham: April Maynard will attend the SHAAC meeting on January 22. Key Outcomes - Approved: Motion to recommend reappointment of four commissioners passed unanimously. - Deferred: Discussions on AAC responsibilities, budget/financial process, and Arts and Culture focus.</s

The Auburn Arts Commission held a special meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Rose Room of City Hall. The meeting focused on new business, ongoing reports, and several action items, including supporting a local ukulele group, a potential summer movie partnership, and funding for a commemorative sidewalk tile. Consent Calendar - Minutes Approval: The minutes for November, December 2025, and January 2026 were approved unanimously (moved by Brian, seconded by Mary; all voted yes). - Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem: (No action taken; item not on agenda for this meeting.) Public Comments & Testimony - Ken Ludwig expressed interest in the roundabout art proposal during public comment. - A member of the public (Kukuleles) requested support for a St. Patrick's Day performance. New Business - Request from Kukuleles: Susan moved to support the local ukulele group's proposal to perform in Central Square on St. Patrick’s Day; Barbara seconded; all approved. - Partnership with Auburn State Theatre for Summer Movies: The commission considered partnering with the State Theatre to present movies at School Park Preserve during the summer due to the hiatus of summer concerts caused by loss of a volunteer sound technician. Susan moved that April could pursue this project with the State Theatre; Barbara seconded; all approved. Ongoing Business - Committee and Project Reports - Sidewalk Title for Lee Buckingham: Commission considered a request to allocate $500 from revenue funds to contribute to the cost of a sidewalk tile for Lee Buckingham. Brian moved to contribute $500; Barbara seconded; all approved. - Conversations with the Wind/Windphone: Dan will update the project plan and revise the budget. - Public Art Proposal for Caltrans Roundabout: Discussion continued regarding seeking council approval of the Marsh proposal concept so major donors can see the proposal. - OT/High Street Underpass Path Project: update – Leadership Auburn is planning to clear/clean the area, add signage, and make other improvements to launch the project. - Arts and Culture Focus Session/Grants: Mary reported that Placer County may have TOT (Transient Occupancy Tax) grants available. - Art Retreat at the Flower Farm (April 21-23, 2026): Mary reported 11 seats sold; 9 remaining. - Art Walk Planning: Mary reported planning meetings, with one on June 7 (noon to 4pm) and another on August 7 (5-8pm). - City Hall Gallery – juried art show debrief: 28 pieces exhibited generating $560 revenue; prizes were $250, $150, and $75. - Art Park – Umbrella Design and Installation: Brian will schedule umbrella installation and suggest a design; April will order the umbrellas. - A.R.T. Artist Resources and Training Workshops: Mary seeking a grant. - Other Reports: Public Reading 1984/"AuburnCA Out Loud Book Club" and City Hall back entrance improvement (no reports); vacant commission seat (discussed but no action); review of AAC responsibilities, budget, financial process (deferred). Key Outcomes - Kukuleles Performance: Supported; motion passed unanimously. - Summer Movie Partnership: Approved; April authorized to pursue. - Sidewalk Tile Funding: $500 approved for Lee Buckingham tile. - Committee/Project updates: Various items noted with no formal votes. Deferrals for finance review and recruitment.

Note: The provided date for this meeting is July 13, 2017, but the agenda and minutes indicate the meeting occurred on July 7, 2025. This summary uses the provided date but notes the discrepancy. The commission met at 5:30 PM in Room 10 of Auburn City Hall, with a quorum present. Commissioners reviewed several ongoing projects, debriefed recent events, and discussed new business including commissioner applications, the FY25/26 budget, and a California Cultural District application. Consent Calendar - Approval of June 2025 Minutes: Motion by Brian Fries, seconded by Susan Dupre, approved unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - None. Discussion Items - Auburn Art Walk June '25 Debrief: Mary reported strong attendance Downtown but poor attendance in Old Town. The commission decided that the August/September Art Walk will be held Downtown only, and the June–July 2026 Art Walk will be limited to Old Town. - Make Music Day June 21 Debrief: Doreen reported the event went well, with approximately 14 performances at three Downtown locations. - Leadership Auburn June 25 Debrief: The event at the Carnegie Library was successful, featuring a walking tour and hands-on activities. A $1,000 donation from the prior Leadership Auburn class covered rent and supplies. - Artist Resources and Training Workshop June 26 Debrief: Of eight attendees, seven left the workshop with a completed website through the FASO platform. - RFP for Public Art at Caltrans Roundabout: The evaluation panel unanimously selected the proposal by artist Deanna Marsh and her team. Discussions with the artist will occur before a public input hearing. - School Park Preserve Summer Series Concerts: The four-concert series ended July 6 with attendance over 1,300 people, many new to the venue. Concert donations exceeded $4,000, plus $1,700 in sponsorships. - OT/High Street Underpass Path Project: Mary, Oscar Merida, and April will meet to plan before the August meeting. - Conversations with the Wind/Windphone: Dan reported he now wants to install the phone booth in the pergola garden area behind the Police Department and City Hall. Commissioner Brian Fries concurred with the location. Dan will contact the garden manager to confirm no objections, and Steve Lint will help develop a clear proposal and budget for commission approval and City Council recommendation. - City Hall Gallery: A new show by Eric Peach will be installed by August. - State Theatre Wall: Discussion concluded that the location (not visible from the street) would not attract artists; a minimum payment of $500 was suggested, along with printing photos or posters for the plywood. - Mandatory Reporting Forms: Confirmed that overdue mandatory forms have been submitted. - New Business: - Commissioner Applications: Oscar Merida attended; the other two applicants could not attend and will be invited to the August meeting. - FY25/26 Budget Discussion: Ryan provided FY24/25 expenditure and revenue details. Council deferred approval of all commission budgets in June. The commission will discuss the work plan and fund allocation at the August meeting. April emphasized the need to raise funds for each project and reminded that fundraising must be approved by staff or council in advance. - CA Cultural District Application: Julia volunteered to take questions to the Auburn Civic Park Committee (ACPC) and identify grant features to consider. Commissioner Mike Holmes expressed support for applying, and April Maynard offered to seek staff assistance from the City Manager. Key Outcomes - Unanimously approved the June 2025 minutes. - Decided to limit the August/September Art Walk to Downtown and future June/July Art Walk to Old Town. - Selected Deanna Marsh’s proposal for the Caltrans Roundabout public art, pending further discussions and a public hearing. - Determined the Windphone location to be the pergola garden area, contingent on garden manager approval and a formal proposal and budget. - Agreed to invite two absent commissioner applicants to the August meeting. - Postponed FY25/26 work plan and budget decisions to the August meeting. - Initiated exploration of a California Cultural District application with staff support.

Note: The agenda and minutes provided indicate a meeting date of November 3, 2025, but the user-specified date for this summary is July 13, 2017. The content below is derived from those 2025 documents. No transcript was available. The Auburn Arts Commission held a regular meeting starting at 5:35 PM and adjourning at 7:05 PM in Room 10 of City Hall. Commissioners reviewed new business items including commission applicant recruitment, a sponsorship request, a public reading event, and a back entrance improvement request. They also received updates on numerous ongoing projects and committee reports. A motion to sponsor an art retreat passed without objection, and the commission decided to remove Make Music Day from future planning. Public Comments & Testimony - Commissioner Mary distributed Placer Artists Tour directories during the public comment period. No other public comments were recorded. Discussion Items New Business - Consider Arts Commission Applicants/Brainstorm Recruiting: Commissioner Sydney shared she is a graphic designer and could assist with website work. Commissioner April noted the need for someone to track funds and help with Art Park installations, but likely not for concerts in the park. Further discussion was deferred. - Request for Sponsorship of Art Retreat at the Flower Farm (April 21-23, 2026): Commissioner Mary presented a request for sponsorship that did not include any financial commitment. Commissioner Susan moved and Commissioner Barbara seconded a motion for the Auburn Arts Commission to sponsor the retreat. The motion passed without objection. - Public Read Aloud of George Orwell's 1984: No date was set; discussion was continued to a future meeting. - Request Regarding Back Entrance to City Hall: City Historian Carol Kramer requested assistance making the back door more identifiable and inviting. Suggestions included potted plants, a mural, and combining art with an old drinking fountain. Action was deferred. Ongoing Business – Committee and Project Reports - Arts and Culture Focus Discussion: No report. - Social Media/Communications/Calendar: Commissioners Mary and Sydne offered assistance. - AAC/PAT Promotion Table at Wine, Ale and Food Festival (October 11): The event had modest turnout; need for collateral materials was noted. - Conversations with the Wind/Windphone Update: Commissioner Dan was absent; no report. - City Hall Gallery – Report and Plan for Juried Art Show: Patrick Shields is scheduled for December 2; juried show planned for January 31. Assistance was requested. - OT/High Street Underpass Path Project Update: Commissioner Oscar was absent; no report. - Public Art Proposal for Caltrans Roundabout Update: The proposal has been submitted to Caltrans; the commission received a $10,000 donation for this project. - Art Park – Decorations: Commissioners Brian and Ryan changed umbrellas to lights. - Oak/Acorn Festival Proposal: Work in progress; Commissioners Brian and Sydne expressed interest. - Carnegie Library Ceramic 'Bookmaking' Project Proposal: No report. - Repair/Upgrade of Peter Hazel Fish Statue in Central Square: No report. - FY25/26 Budget Review and Work Plan Review: The commission decided to delete Make Music Day from future plans. Other Pending Project Review (no action taken) - School Park Preserve activities – mosaic mural - Fundraising for SHAAC tile for Lee Buckingham - Freestanding 4x8 frames for public art for OT/High St path - Native plant garden in School Park Preserve (parking area) Key Outcomes - Motion passed: Sponsorship of the Art Retreat at the Flower Farm (April 21-23, 2026) was approved without objection. - Decision made: Make Music Day was removed from the commission's future work plan. - Continued items: The public reading of 1984 and back entrance improvements will be discussed further. - Next meeting: Scheduled for December 1, 2025 (per minutes; note date discrepancy).

The Auburn Arts Commission met on July 13, 2017, at 5:35pm in Room 10 of City Hall. The meeting included routine approvals, public comments, consideration of a new commissioner, and updates on numerous ongoing arts projects and community events. Consent Calendar - Minutes for January 2025 and September 2025 were approved without objection. (Motion to approve January minutes by Susan, second by Brian; motion to approve September minutes by Brian, second by Barbara.) Public Comments & Testimony - Doreen shared that the “Walking in our Mocs” youth art show will be at the Maidu Museum through January 2026. - Mary announced that her ART Series has concluded and the grant report is due. She also announced an Art Retreat at the Flower Farm scheduled for April 21–23, 2026 and inquired about possible AAC sponsorship. - Doreen shared that the Auburn Porchfest held on October 5 was a big success. Discussion Items - New Business: - Arts Commission Applicants: Brian moved to recommend Oscar Merida for appointment as a commissioner; seconded by Barbara; passed unanimously. - Table at Auburn Big Time Pow Wow (Oct 18, 10am–9pm): The commission discussed having a promotional table. Mary volunteered to create a trifold leaflet, and April agreed to provide approximately 150 words of text covering each project and the mission. - Ongoing Business – Committee and Project Reports: - Arts and Culture Focus Discussion: To be continued, with Julia leading the discussion. - AAC/PAT Promotion Table at Wine, Ale and Food Festival (Oct 11): Mary will paint; all commissioners invited to participate. - Banned Books Week (Oct 5–11): April wants to read "1984" aloud in front of Winston Books; feasibility of the setup is pending. - Public Art Proposal for Caltrans Roundabout: Doreen reported that the proposal is progressing, with revisions by the artist and preparation for Caltrans review. - Conversations with the Wind/Windphone Update: Dan reported that Heather from the community garden is not responding to calls. He was advised to text her, explain the project will be presented for approval at the October AAC meeting, and invite her to attend if interested. - City Hall Gallery: Barbara reported that PAT Auburn artists’ work has been hung; reception is October 16, 5:30–7:30pm. The next show will feature Patrick Shields with a December 10 reception. A juried show for February/March 2026 will have entries accepted and hung on Saturday, January 31; Juan Pena will judge; theme idea is “Auburn’s Wildlife and Wildlands.” - OT/High Street Underpass Path Project: Oscar presented a photoshopped image showing boulders alongside the creek below the roadway and shared his plan to create an elevation drawing to gain support from volunteers and donors. - Art Park Decorations: Brian reported a plan to take down the umbrellas and install lights on October 19. - Gold Country Writers Nonfiction Short Story Contest Awards Sponsorship: April debriefed the event as successful; the group was grateful; the Auburn Journal will publish prize winners’ stories. - Chamber Celebration of the Community Culture Award: The September 25 event went well for David and Coco Burns. - Oak/Acorn Festival Proposal: April shared that there will be a meeting on October 8 at 6pm at the Carnegie to brainstorm an approach focusing on the land (oaks and acorns) to tell the story that Auburn’s history began long before the Gold Rush. - Carnegie Library Ceramic “Bookmaking” Project Proposal: Susan had no new information. - Native Plant Garden in School Park Preserve (Parking Area): In progress, but planting will occur in fall 2026. - Repair/Upgrade of Peter Hazel Fish Statue in Central Square: No update. - FY24/25 Budget Review and FY25/26 Work Plan Review: Ryan emailed an updated spreadsheet noting that a $1,000 stipend to selected Roundabout proposers was advanced from AAC revenue, to be reimbursed from funds raised for the roundabout project. - Other Pending Project Review (brief mentions): Social media/communications/calendar needs collateral material; School Park Preserve mosaic mural; Carnegie Library; fundraising for SHAAC tile for Lee Buckingham; freestanding 4x8 frames for public art; outdoor City Hall drinking fountain public art opportunity. Key Outcomes - Oscar Merida was recommended for appointment to the Arts Commission by unanimous vote. - January and September 2025 minutes were approved. - Volunteers were assigned for the Auburn Big Time Pow Wow table (Mary for leaflet, April for text). - Continued discussion of the Arts and Culture focus discussion was scheduled. - The Windphone update will be presented at the October meeting for approval. - The next regular meeting is set for November 3, 2025.

This special meeting of the Auburn Arts Commission was scheduled for July 13, 2017, according to the provided date. However, the agenda and minutes supplied are dated September 10, 2025, and no transcript was provided. As a result, no record of actual discussion, public comment, or decisions is available. The following is a list of items that appeared on the agenda. Consent Calendar - No consent calendar actions were recorded; the agenda included approval of minutes from August 2025 (inconsistent with the 2017 date), but no vote or outcome is documented. Public Comments & Testimony - No public comments were recorded due to the absence of a transcript or substantive minutes. Discussion Items - Introduce Arts Commission applicants – Listed on agenda. - Gold Country Writers Nonfiction Short Story Contest Awards Sponsorship – October 4, 2pm – Listed on agenda. - Chamber Celebration of the Community Culture Award (event 9.25.25) – Listed on agenda. - Arts and Culture focus discussion – Listed on agenda. - Banned Books Week – American Library Association Oct 5-11 – Listed on agenda. - Oak/Acorn Festival proposal – Listed on agenda. - Carnegie Library ceramic “bookmaking” project proposal – Listed on agenda. - AAC / PAT promotion proposal at Wine, Ale and Food Festival Oct 11 – Listed on agenda. - Ongoing Business & Committee Reports: Native plant garden, fish statue repair, Caltrans roundabout public art, underpass path, windphone, City Hall Gallery, budget/work plan review, Art Park decorations. - Other Pending Projects: Social media/communications, mosaic mural, Carnegie Library, State Theatre wall, SHAAC tile fundraising, freestanding frames, drinking fountain public art. Key Outcomes - No decisions, votes, directives, or next steps are recorded in the provided materials. The minutes are identical to the agenda and contain no actions taken.

Note: The provided agenda and minutes show the meeting took place on August 4, 2025, from 5:34 PM to 7:33 PM. However, the instruction specifies using the date July 13, 2017. This summary reflects the actual content from the August 4, 2025 meeting. The discrepancy is noted for accuracy. Consent Calendar - Minutes of July 2025: Approved unanimously (motion by Brian Fries, second by Doreen Drake). - Agenda Approval: Approved as presented. Public Comments & Testimony - Barbara Muskat shared that Truckee holds an Art Walk on the first Saturday from June to December, offering a potential model for Auburn. Discussion Items - Proposal for Native Plant Garden at School Park Preserve: Monica Finn (Redbud Chapter, California Native Plant Society) presented a design for a demonstration native plant garden in the mosaic mural/parking lot area, with grant funding from Placer Resource Conservation District (PRCD). The commission voted to recommend city approval (motion by Brian Fries, second by Doreen Drake; all approved). - Repair/Upgrade of Peter Hazel Fish Statue in Central Square: April Maynard reported contacting artist Peter Hazel about repairing the fish sculpture and adding a decorative fence to deter future damage. No vote taken. - Auburn Art Walk August 2025 Debrief: Mary Pivetti reported strong attendance. The commission discussed ideas for next year, including concentrating the first Art Walk in Old Town only (weekend with artists in front of businesses) and the second in Downtown, to improve circulation and attendance. - Artist Resources and Training Workshop July 31 Debrief: The workshop was deemed valuable. - Public Art at Caltrans Roundabout Update: The panel is working with the selected design team; two more workshops via Zoom are planned. - OT/High Street Underpass Path Project Update: Mary, Oscar, and April are developing a proposal. Oscar will create visuals, April will write the narrative. Next meeting last week of August. - Conversations with the Wind/Windphone Update: Daniel Araujo is seeking approval from the upper garden group to locate the phone booth there. - City Hall Gallery: The Paula and Eric Peach show is installed, with additional pieces by Ginger Barrett and Elizabeth Sosner. Reception on August 21, 5:30–7:30 PM. Auburn artists on the Placer Artists Tour will exhibit in October/November. - California Cultural District (CCD) Update: Julia Boorinakis-Harper noted Auburn does not meet CCD guidelines but offered to track CCD goals and values in future planning. April reported a meeting with Jamie Parrelli, Darci Frank, and Jenny Darlington-Person to explore a fall 2026 event on Auburn’s history and culture, starting with pre-Gold Rush land/oaks/river. - FY24/25 Budget Review and FY25/26 Work Plan: Ryan provided budgets. The commission approved the following expenditures: $310 for website, $300 for marketing (metal signs with QR codes), $150 for Art Park umbrellas donation sign, $650 for Art Park umbrellas, $2,000 to seal the SPP mosaic mural, $200 for City Hall Gallery, and $600 for the windphone project (concrete slab). A reminder was given that new programs or fundraising projects require City Manager/Council approval. - Schedule September Meeting: Agreed on September 10, 2025, at 5:30 PM (alternate date September 11). Key Outcomes - Vote on Native Plant Garden: Motion to recommend city approval passed unanimously. - Approved Expenditures: Seven items totaling $4,210 were approved as part of the FY25/26 budget. - Next Meeting: September 10, 2025 (location to be confirmed). - Meeting Adjourned: 7:33 PM.