HomeMy WebLinkAboutJPAC May 13, 2024 DATE: 05/13/2024
PUBLIC AR COMMISSION TIME: 5:30 pm
ST CREATING IDEAS LOCATION: Mayor's Conference Room
CALL TO ORDER
• Chairperson Callahan welcomed everyone to the meeting and called the
meeting to order at 5:38 p.m.
• The meeting was held in person at Jeffersonville City Hall, 500
Quartermaster Court, Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130.
ATTENDEES
• Chairperson
o Rosy Callahan
• Commissioners
o Kofi Darku
o John Edwards
o Dr. Allison Miller (Zoom)
o Donna Reed
o Amy Semones
o Monica Uhl (Zoom)
o Teah Williams-Hampton
o Sarah Young
• Secretary
o Joanna Peyron
ABSENT
• Kathleen (Kat) Wang
GUEST ATTENDEE(S)
• Andy Crouch, City Engineer
OLD BUSINESS
• Approve minutes from April 9, 2024 meeting
o Commissioner Young motioned to approve the minutes.
o Commissioner Reed seconded.
o Motion passed unanimously.
• Falls Landing Sculpture Selection Update (Mr. Crouch)
o We have contracts with all artists and have sent base templates
o We're expecting to install all of the sculptures in October.
o All of the glass in the "umbrellas" was installed.
o Electricity pending equipment from Duke.
o We are working on getting temporary lighting.
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DATE: 05/13/2024
10111 PUBLIC AR COMMISSION TIME: 5:30 pm
START CREATING IDEAS LOCATION: Mayor's Conference Room
• Volunteer Sign-up Sheet: Update (Mr. Crouch and Commissioner Young)
We will need heavy support for Pride Fest (June 1)
• There will be 2 shifts available
• We need 4 more volunteers for Art Mobile project support
o Ribbon cutting at the Jellyfish mural (May 25)
• Need 1 person to assist Administrator Wang as needed
• Commissioner Semones may be able to assist
• Commissioner Reed may also be able to assist
• Shift: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Ribbon cutting at 12 p.m.
Heavy support needed for the Holiday Art Market (1st Saturday in
December)
Juneteeth (June 14 - all day)
• This is not our event, but is being held in the Art Center
• Need 1 volunteer to help direct visitors
• Shift: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
• Cultural Pass: Update (Mr. Crouch)
• The Art Center will be open Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - 2
p.m. as part of Greater Louisville Cultural Pass program
• We'll have "make & take" activities (self-led and will include
instructions) available each day
O We will need someone to open and monitor space; direct people
within space and around the Arts District
o Cultural Pass: June 1 through August 4
o Commissioner Young requested assistance putting together make
& take kits. The kits will include:
• A template
• String
• Stickers
• Marketing materials
o Commissioner Young asked any volunteers to connect with her if
available to help
• Nothing new to report on:
• SOIN and partnerships
o Possible Merchant Markets with The Depot
• Upcoming events with the Parks Department at The Depot:
• Wine After Work Networking event is this Wednesday
O 80's Prom Event on Saturday
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\ JEFFERSONVILLE DATE: 05/13/2024
PUBLIC AR COMMISSION TIME: 5:30 pm
ST CREATING IDEAS LOCATION: Mayor's Conference Room
NEW BUSINESS
• REMINDER: Friday, May 17 Shakespeare Event (Midsummer Night's
Dream)
0 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Big 4 Bridge
o Commissioner Williams-Hampton and Chairperson Callahan are
volunteering.
• Aquatic Center Ribbon Cutting (Mr. Crouch)
o Ribbon cutting is scheduled for May 25th (Aquatic Center opening
day)
o The ribbon cutting will start around 12 p.m.
• Riley Carter (the muralist) will be there
o We'll give away goggles, snacks, sunglasses, etc. for 1st 25
attendees
• Budget for 2025 (Mr. Crouch)
o Draft budget process starts June 1
o City Council expects to have budget approved in August
o Administrator Wang will be preparing and planning 2025 events
o Administrator Wang will have updates at our June meeting
• Dogs Days of Summer: Update (Mr. Crouch)
o Scheduled for September 7 at the Aquatic Center
o Artists and other vendors will be there from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
o We expect to have an art activity for the dogs
o More details to come
o Commissioner Young is looking for input on potential vendors and
asked for the Commission to share any suggestions (ideally,
vendors would sell dog-themed items)
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
• Commissioner Edwards: Glad things are moving along
• Commissioner Darku: Happy to have volunteers for upcoming events and
to see the great programming that's been planned for the summer
• Commissioner Miller: Appreciates Sign-up Genius and has signed up to
volunteer when available. Suggested we attempt a "gorilla art" project and
wrap trees with knitted items
• Commissioner Young: Commented on the fantastic group of
Commissioners and noted our job is valued even if we can't volunteer.
• Commissioner Reed: If we need White Castle to support, they are very
interested in participating in community activities.
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JEFFERSONVILLE DATE: 05/13/2024
PUBLIC AR mMMISSION TIME: 5:30 pm
ST RI CREATING IDEAS LOCATION: Mayor's Conference Room
• Chairperson Callahan: Thanked everyone for being here, Commissioner
Young for her organization, and Mr. Crouch for leadership.
• Commissioner Uhl: Has a contact who makes bow ties for dogs and will
share information with Commissioner Young for the Dog Days event
• Commissioner Mille: Shared she has enjoyed her time on the Committee
so far and helping with the GCCS Art Show.
ADJOURNMENT
• Commissioner Edwards motioned to adjourn the meeting.
o Commissioner Semones seconded.
o The motion passed unanimously.
• The meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.
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