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Minutes
March 23, 2017
PRESENT:Kit Pollaski; Leif Larson; Koby Schellenger;Carleen Christianson,Caroline Panske
STAFF:Alexa Naudziunas, Assistant Planner;Darryn Burich, Planning Services Director;Bill
Sturm,Landscape Operations Manager
1.Call to Order
Ms.Pollaski called the meeting to order at 3:01 p.m.
2.Approval of February 23rd 2017 Meeting Minutes
Ms. Pollaski made a motion to approve the February 23rd 2017 meeting minutes and Mr.
Schellenger seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
3.Jambalaya Arts Inc. Presentation –Kit Pollaski
Ms. Pollaski presented the materials she gathered for background and general information about
Jambalaya Arts Inc. Ms. Pollaski explained that the group is organized by volunteers and is an
established 501 c (3). The group has been operating for 17 years as a community meeting place for
local artists. They are involved in a number of events including Gallery Walk. They have a
membership contract and bylaws.
4.Jackson/Oregon Street Bridge Project –Discussion on design and public art
Mr. Schellenger requested that this item be discussed. He explained that it is importation for the
Public Arts and Beautification Committee to review the proposed design of this bridge project. Mr.
Burich explained that this project is still quite a few years away, but would welcome input from this
committee. Ms. Naudziunas agreed to make sure that the committee would have a chance to review
this project once there is more information confirmed.
5.Crosswalk safety improvement possibilities through alternative paint colors –400 Block North
Main Street
Mr. Schellenger presented on the crosswalk painting idea. The focus of his presentation was
intended for the two midblock crossings located on the 400 N Main Street block. The goal would be
to improve visibility of the crosswalks for safety and improve the aesthetics. The group agreed that
this is a project they would like to work on. Potential next steps will be to work with Jim Collins in
the Transportation Department to explore the feasibility of this project. Ms. Naudziunas agreed to
discuss this further with Jim Collins.
6.Vision and Mission Statement –Discussion and begin drafting
Ms. Naudziunas explained that at previous meetings the group thought it would be helpful to
establish a vision and mission statement to help guide their efforts.Ms. Naudziunas presented the
current mission statement and vision statement to the group.
7.Staff Report –Riverwalk Guardrails
Ms. Naudziunas followed up with the group on a question from the last meeting about the
guardrails along the Riverwalk. The Riverwalk was designed without guardrails for financial
reasons.
8.Future Agenda Items
Ms. Pollaski requested the committee discuss the idea of micro parks at the next meeting.Ms.
Naudziunas agreed to keep the crosswalk discussion for the next meeting agenda.Mr. Larson
agreed to invite the muralist Chad Brady to the next meeting.Ms. Naudziunas explained that any
additional agenda items can be added to the list if she is contacted.
9.Adjournment
Ms. Pollaski made a motion to adjourn and Mr. Larson seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously at 4:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Alexa Naudziunas
Assistant Planner