Auburn Arts Commission Meeting – July 13, 2017

Note: The provided agenda and minutes list the meeting date as March 19, 2026, conflicting with the required date of July 13, 2017. This summary uses the required date but notes the discrepancy.

The Auburn Arts Commission met on July 13, 2017, at 5:34 PM in Room 10 of City Hall. Commissioners present: Mary Pivetti, Brian Fries, Sydney Chavan, Barbara Muskat, Doreen Drake, April Maynard, Dan Araujo. A quorum was declared. The February 2026 minutes were approved without objection.

Public Comments & Testimony

• April Maynard announced that the Carnegie submitted an Impact100 grant application for $100,000 to fund a commercial kitchen.

New Business

• Commissioners were advised to complete mandatory conflict of interest “700” forms by April 1 (date per agenda; note inconsistency with meeting date).
• A Public Art Sculpture Proposal by Katy Fries was presented; no decision recorded.

Ongoing Business & Project Reports

Numerous updates and discussions were held on ongoing projects, including:

• Conversations with the Wind/Windphone – updated project plan considered.
• SPP summer movie series with State Theatre – update given.
• Art Park umbrella design and installation planning.
• City Hall back entrance improvement ideas.
• Public Art proposal for Caltrans Roundabout update.
• OT/High Street underpass path project update.
• Leadership Auburn planning for June.
• City Hall Gallery upcoming shows.
• Arts and Culture focus discussion/grants.
• Art Retreat at the Flower Farm (April 21-23, 2026).
• Art Walk planning.
• A.R.T. Artist Resources and Training Workshops.
• Public Reading of 1984 / “AuburnCA Out Loud Book Club”.
• Discussion on vacant commission seat recruitment.
• Review of AAC responsibilities, budget, and financial process.
• Other projects: School Park Preserve mosaic mural, Lee Buckingham tile status, freestanding 4x8 frames for OT/High St path, native plant garden in School Park Preserve parking area, repair/upgrade of Peter Hazel fish statue in Central Square.

Key Outcomes

• No formal votes were taken on substantive items. The only action was approval of the February 2026 minutes and the agenda.
• Next regular meeting scheduled for April 16, 2026 (per agenda; note date conflict).