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„" Allan Ekberg,•
Parks & RecreationDepartment Director
TUKWILA ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES
November 18, 2020 - 6:15pm
Microsoft Teams Virtual Meeting
1. Call to Order, Roll Call & Introduction of Guests: Chair Sheila Coppola called the meeting to order at
6:201
Attendance -
Commission Members Present: Sheila Coppola, Pinky Estell, Helen Enguerra, Shawn Belyea, Cynthia Chesak
and Dylan Mahler
Commission Members Absent: Trisha Gilmore, Jaleh Sadravi
Staff: Tracy Gallaway
Guests: Meagan McGuire, Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority (RTA). Potential student reps for
2021-2023 - Thanipa Suwanchote (drawing, graphic design), Mariam Khazal (drawing, graphic
design), Dibaggio Ramirez Diaz (instrumental music), Sierra Roberson (choral music), Tien Tran
(instrumental music).
2. Approval of Agenda: Helen Enguerra to accept the agenda. Cynthia Chesak seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
3. Approval of Minutes: Cynthia Chesak moved to accept the minutes for 9.23.20. Shawn Belyea seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
4. Unfinished Business:
a. Ignition NW Art Installations — Pinky Estell has been working with the Ignition i team to
come up with some options for art installations in Tukwila Parks. What are some examples of art
that might be currently available for installation immediately (but would be durable for the
fall/winter weather)? Pinky, Shawn, and Tracy will coordinate a time for a park tour to
determine the best locations for installations (in coordination with the Park maintenance staff).
b. Southcenter District Art, Baker Blvd Sidewalk Art Installation — Tracy Gallaway shared that this
project is complete. Sidewalk art developed by artist Beth Gahan was installed along Baker Blvd
on September 29th & 30th. Tracy Gallaway hired a videographer to document the project,
develop a training video and develop a project video to share the project on the City website
and social media channels. City staff also shot a video using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)
to capture aerial video of the project area.
c. Utility Box Art Program — Beth Gahan has created a design to use on the City owned utility
boxes at Baker Blvd and Andover Park E. This pilot project will be complete before the end of
2020. Beth and Tracy have been working on developing a City policy for this program. There
are plans to roll out the Utility Box Art Program in spring 2021.
d. Park Art Projects — Due to staff capacity, the park art projects have been delayed and will be
reconsidered for 2021. Staff has ordered thermoplastic art to use at various parks — these
include
e. Tukwila Library Advisory Board (TLAB) "Free Little Libraries" — Cynthia Chesak, who serves on
both the Arts Commission and TLAB, shared that TLAB was approved to move ahead with this
project. TLAB purchased 2 boxes. The Arts Commission will commission artists to paint or
decorate the free little libraries. This project will move forward in spring 2021.
5. New Business:
a. Seattle Southside Scene Campaign, Megan McGuire, Seattle Southside RTA
b. Tukwila Pond Master Plan — request for stakeholder representative
6. Commission/Staff Report Outs:
o Tracy Gallaway, Staff Liaison:
■ ArtsCorps —Free Virtual Teen After School Art Program that began on October 201h
concludes on November 19th. The Spoken Word/Poetry class was canceled, but the Hip Hop
Dance class had 4 students.
■ Contract with Joel Lee for Public Art Inventory & Assessment — the inventory and
assessment began earlier this month.
■ Justice Center Plaza — Tracy is working with artist Elizabeth Gahan for an art proposal at the
Justice Center Plaza site. The proposal includes using 3 large lanterns attached to the
current light poles. There are a couple of lighting options. We are still waiting for a design
and cost for the armature to attach the lanterns to the poles.
o Sheila Coppola: Jolene Haas, Duwamish Tribal member, is interested in coming to a future meeting
to get to know the arts commission, projects and have a seat at the table.
o Dylan Mahler:
■ Art at FHS -final design meeting will be in December.
7. Other— Donated art discussion
8. Agenda for Next/Future Meetings: Donated art draft policy; Proposal for Justice Center art purchase —Trish
Kinlow, Tukwila Municipal Court Administrator
9. Adjournment: Cynthia Chesak motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:40 pm Pinky Estell seconded the
motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Next meeting: January 27, 2021
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