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Council Communication

Title:	Adoption of a statement supporting the formation of an informal Public Art Study Group.
Dept:	Administration
Date:	February 5, 2002
Submitted By:	Greg Scoles, City Administrator
Reviewed By:	Paul Nolte, City Attorney

Synopsis:	The "Pre-Public Art Study Group" prepared a policy statement for council consideration, which supports the formation of an informal Public Art Study Group.
Recommendation:	Staff recommends the council adopt the following public art policy statement.
Fiscal Impact:	There is no fiscal impact anticipated with the adoption of the policy. Programs developed subsequent to the policy may have fiscal impacts, which would have to be analyzed after the programs are identified.
Background:	On January 16th the council held a study session where members of the "Pre-Public Art Study Group" made a presentation advocating the development of a public art policy for the City of Ashland. They suggested that an informal study group be formed to help identify the types of issues that would need to be considered in developing a public art policy for the city. Some of the issues to be considered would be the type of committee (non-profit group or city commission), funding sources, relationship to the government and short/long term goals. Councilors Morrison, Hearn and Reid agreed to participate with this informal committee to help develop a formal policy for future consideration by the council. In addition the group requested that the council consider adopting a formal statement expressing support of the study group and the commitment to the development of a public art policy. Public Art Statement: The city council recognizes the value and importance of public art in the community and is committed to the development of a public art policy. To this end, the council agrees to participate with an informal study group to research and develop possible alternatives for such a policy and to collaborate with the study group in the writing and implementation of a final proposed policy.

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