Auburn Arts Commission Meeting – July 13, 2017

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).