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Lori is a multicultural woman and she brings a unique perspective that is not always seen in public <br />art projects. In addition, she has a strong focus on public engagement and community involvement in <br />her projects. <br /> <br />Staff relayed that currently there is not a Public Art Master Plan and noted that it may be worthwhile <br />to address this in the future. <br /> <br />Lori was available at the meeting and provided the Commission with pictures of previous public art <br />pieces that she has created. The art medium that she utilizes is mosaic tiles. She shared that her idea <br />for the Harriet Alexander Nature Center would be three sculptural forms. Each form would represent <br />the (past and present) flora and fauna of either the wetlands, forest or prairie. <br /> <br />Commissioner Arneson asked if the tiles are ceramic and where they are made. Lori responded that <br />they are high-fire ceramic tiles made primarily in Italy, Portugal and Germany. <br /> <br />Lori relayed that she anticipates the size of the sculptural forms will be approximately 15 feet high <br />and three feet wide. <br /> <br />Staff added that the original concept for placement of the forms was to have them visible from the <br />parking lot. <br /> <br />Lori discussed possible community outreach options, including; public meetings, surveys, <br />demonstrations, etc. <br /> <br />Commissioner Brown asked the timeline to complete a project like this. Lori relayed she would <br />anticipate it taking 6-12 months. <br /> <br />The Commission discussed how exciting the project is and that they like the concept that Lori <br />presented. <br /> <br />Commissioners Bolton and Ybarra shared that they would like to see the art pieces throughout the <br />Nature Center property and not just near the parking lot. <br /> <br />In addition to the proposed art piece, the city has received another donation related to additional <br />signage at the Harriet Alexander Nature Center. Staff shared that the signs will help direct people to <br />the nature center and will work to remedy any confusion between the nature center and Wildlife <br />Rehabilitation Center. The Commissioner reviewed the potential concept drawings for the signs and <br />discussed how the two proposed projects could interrelate. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hoag relayed that he would include the Parks and Recreation logo to the signage. <br />2 <br /> <br /> <br />