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Attachment D <br />41Lori is a multicultural woman and she brings a unique perspectivethatis not always seen in public <br />42art projects. In addition, she has a strong focus on public engagement and community involvement in <br />43her projects. <br />44 <br />45Staff relayed that currently there is not a Public Art Master Planand notedthat it may be worthwhile <br />46to address this in the future. <br />47 <br />48Lori was available at the meeting and provided the Commission withpictures ofpreviouspublicart <br />49pieces that she hascreated. The art medium that she utilizes is mosaic tiles. She shared that her idea <br />50for the Harriet AlexanderNature Centerwould be three sculptural forms. Each form would represent <br />51the (past and present) flora and fauna of either the wetlands, forest or prairie. <br />52 <br />53Commissioner Arneson asked if the tiles are ceramic and where they aremade. Lori responded that <br />54they are high-fire ceramic tiles made primarily in Italy, Portugal and Germany. <br />55 <br />56Lori relayed that she anticipates the size of the sculptural forms will be approximately 15 feet high <br />57and three feet wide. <br />58 <br />59Staff added that the original concept for placement of the forms was to have themvisible from the <br />60parking lot. <br />61 <br />62Lori discussed possible community outreach options, including; public meetings, surveys, <br />63demonstrations, etc. <br />64 <br />65Commissioner Brown asked the timeline to complete a project like this. Lori relayed she would <br />66anticipate it taking 6-12 months. <br />67 <br />68The Commission discussed how exciting the project is and that they like the concept that Lori <br />69presented. <br />70 <br />71CommissionersBolton and Ybarra shared that they would like to see the art pieces throughout the <br />72Nature Center property and notjustnear the parking lot. <br />73 <br />74In addition to the proposed art piece, the city has received another donation related to additional <br />75signage atthe Harriet Alexander Nature Center. Staff shared that the signswill help direct people to <br />76the nature center and will work to remedy any confusion between the nature center and Wildlife <br />77Rehabilitation Center. The Commissioner reviewed the potentialconcept drawings for the signsand <br />78discussedhow the two proposed projects could interrelate. <br />79 <br />80Commissioner Hoag relayedthat he would includethe Parks and Recreation logo to the signage. <br />2 <br /> <br />