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IV.4. Appoint Public Art Committee Members; Elverum CITY OF HOPKINS City Council Report 2023-028 To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members Mike Mornson, City Manager From: Kersten Elverum, Director of Planning & Development Date: March 21, 2023 Subject: Appointments to Hopkins Public Art Advisory Committee _____________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDED ACTION MOTION TO approve the recommended appointments to the Hopkins Public Art Advisory Committee. OVERVIEW The Hopkins Public Art Advisory Committee was formed in 2013 in order to support the implementation of the City of Hopkins Public Art Policies and Procedures. The objectives of the policy are to provide meaningful cultural experiences, attract new people to Hopkins and showcase artwork that reflects creativity, stimulates discussion, honors the City’s history and/or reflects the character and diversity of Hopkins. The policy outlines the structure of a Public Arts Advisory Committee that will review and make recommendations on public art in Hopkins. The following are recommended for appointment to the committee: Hopkins Business Amy Saldanha Term expires:3/31/25 Hopkins Business/Artist Deb Zeller 3/31/25 Artist/Hopkins Resident Prerna Verma 3/31/26 Artist/Hopkins Resident Mandy Pedigo 3/31/26 Planning Kersten Elverum 3/31/25 Public Works Dustin Pavek 3/31/26 Art Center Jim Clark 3/31/25 The Committee has been inactive since 2019 but there is now a need to appointment new members. There are exciting public art opportunities that will benefit from the direction of the Public Art Committee including downtown banners, murals and public art on 325 Blake Road. There were ten applicants for the four community openings; two artists and two business owners. There were two Hopkins business owners that applied so those individuals are being recommended. For the basis of the artist/community recommendations, applicants that were either already on the committee in the past or on another City committee were excused. Beyond that, artist applicants that are current members of the Hopkins Center for the Arts were prioritized. Planning & Development SUPPORTING INFORMATION • City of Hopkins Public Art Policies and Procedures • Applications for Hopkins Public Art Advisory Committee Public Art Committee Applicants 1. Amy Saldanha 2. Prerna Verma 3. James Green 4. Lisa Nelson 5. Matthew Miller 6. Mandy Pedigo 7. Deb Zeller 8. Fawzia Khan 9. Clay Shortall 10. Sandra Seelye From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Kersten Elverum; Jan Youngquist; Courtney Pearsall Subject:[EXTERNAL] Online Form Submittal: City of Hopkins Public Art Committee Application Date:Monday, March 6, 2023 6:46:36 PM City of Hopkins Public Art Committee Application First Name Amy Last Name Saldanha Email amy@kiddywampus.com Address 1023 Mainstreet City Hopkins State MN Zip Code 55343 Please indicate why you want to serve on this committee: I love art! I live and work in Hopkins (owner of kiddywampus on Mainstreet). I am also super interested in public spaces and how art can activate them, and I care deeply about the downtown customer experience. Please describe your interest or connection to the arts: I am an art-appreciator. My business also hosts about 250 kids art parties each year. The following information will help us understand who is applying for this committee. Please check the boxes that apply to you. Do you live or work in Hopkins? Live and Work If neither, what is your connection to Hopkins? Field not completed. If you are affiliated with a business, please list: kiddyampus Sex Female Race/Ethnic Group White Electronic Signature Agreement I agree Electronic Signature Amy Saldanha From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Kersten Elverum; Jan Youngquist; Courtney Pearsall Subject:[EXTERNAL] Online Form Submittal: City of Hopkins Public Art Committee Application Date:Thursday, March 9, 2023 4:46:09 AM City of Hopkins Public Art Committee Application First Name Prerna Last Name Verma Email prernaverma49@gmail.com Address 812 cameron court City Hopkins State MN Zip Code 55343-8187 Please indicate why you want to serve on this committee: I live in Hopkins and would like to attached art community . I am interested to doing volunteering work . Please describe your interest or connection to the arts: Taking Art classes in Hopkins .I am a member of friends of art . The following information will help us understand who is applying for this committee. Please check the boxes that apply to you. Do you live or work in Hopkins? Live If neither, what is your connection to Hopkins? Field not completed. If you are affiliated with a business, please list: Field not completed. Sex Female Race/Ethnic Group Asian or Pacific Islander Electronic Signature Agreement I agree Electronic Signature Prerna verma From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Kersten Elverum; Jan Youngquist; Courtney Pearsall Subject:[EXTERNAL] Online Form Submittal: City of Hopkins Public Art Committee Application Date:Thursday, March 9, 2023 3:53:53 PM City of Hopkins Public Art Committee Application First Name James Last Name Green Email jwgreen47@comcast.net Address 100 8th. Ave. South #622 City Hopkins State MN Zip Code 55343 Please indicate why you want to serve on this committee: As the current chair of the Board for the Friends of the Hopkins Center for the arts I feel I am in a position to contribute to the Public Art Committee's responsibilities and goals. I am also on the City of Hopkins Planning & Zoning Commission which makes recommendations on new developments within Hopkins to the City Council. Those recommendations occasionally include public art installations. Please describe your interest or connection to the arts: I am a practicing Hopkins artist and have had my work displayed in the Center for the Arts on a number of occasions and in the kiosks along the Artery. The following information will help us understand who is applying for this committee. Please check the boxes that apply to you. Do you live or work in Hopkins? Live and Work If neither, what is your connection to Hopkins? Field not completed. If you are affiliated with a business, please list: Field not completed. Sex Male Race/Ethnic Group White Electronic Signature I agree Agreement Electronic Signature James W Green Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Kersten Elverum; Jan Youngquist; Courtney Pearsall Subject:[EXTERNAL] Online Form Submittal: City of Hopkins Public Art Committee Application Date:Thursday, March 9, 2023 5:02:51 PM City of Hopkins Public Art Committee Application First Name Lisa Last Name Nelson Email Clenelson@yahoo.com Address 200 11th Ave North City Hopkins State Minnesota Zip Code 55343 Please indicate why you want to serve on this committee: I am deeply passionate about the arts. I am a Minneapolis College of Art and Design alum, I have studied art personally throughout the world. Art brings joys, welcomes people and can be seen through many lenses. I saw this request for people to serve and it immediately called my name. In my view art are for all people, ages, art is inclusive, educational and on a community level welcoming and accessible. I would be very honored to serve Hopkins in this position. Please describe your interest or connection to the arts: I am a life long artist through visual and live (music and performance) arts creation, participation, viewing. I read about art, I meet with people to talk about it, celebrate it and not only enjoy it but sometimes be challenged by art. I graduated from Hopkins High School in 1987 - that is where my interest and love for the arts began and Hopkins is where it continues to this day. I am close friends with many local artist who are also well known in the art world. The following information will help us understand who is applying for this committee. Please check the boxes that apply to you. Do you live or work in Hopkins? Live and Work If neither, what is your connection to Hopkins? Field not completed. If you are affiliated with a business, please list: United Health Group employee near Hopkins in Opus, 20 years Sex Female Race/Ethnic Group White Electronic Signature Agreement I agree Electronic Signature Lisa nelson Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Kersten Elverum; Jan Youngquist; Courtney Pearsall Subject:[EXTERNAL] Online Form Submittal: City of Hopkins Public Art Committee Application Date:Thursday, March 9, 2023 7:54:30 PM City of Hopkins Public Art Committee Application First Name Matthew Last Name Miller Email Matthew_b_miller@icloud.com Address 202 5th Ave N City Hopkins State MN Zip Code 55343 Please indicate why you want to serve on this committee: I have started a company to provide movies in Hopkins and value focusing Hopkinsarou d the arts Please describe your interest or connection to the arts: I have worked in arts organizations and have a bachelors degree in fine arts The following information will help us understand who is applying for this committee. Please check the boxes that apply to you. Do you live or work in Hopkins? Live If neither, what is your connection to Hopkins? Field not completed. If you are affiliated with a business, please list: Hopkins Community Cinema Sex Male Race/Ethnic Group White Electronic Signature Agreement I agree Electronic Signature Matthew B Miller From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Kersten Elverum; Jan Youngquist; Courtney Pearsall Subject:[EXTERNAL] Online Form Submittal: City of Hopkins Public Art Committee Application Date:Thursday, March 9, 2023 7:59:47 PM City of Hopkins Public Art Committee Application First Name Mandy Last Name Pedigo Email mandy.pedigo@gmail.com Address 1952 Mainstreet City Hopkins State MN Zip Code 55343 Please indicate why you want to serve on this committee: As a new Hopkins resident, I am interested to get to know the community. I have background and skills that will be useful in becoming part the committee and I'm willing to learn new things and meet new people. Please describe your interest or connection to the arts: I hold a MFA in studio arts. In addition to being a working artist, I have experience working in museum collections, curating & planning for art shows and working with artists for exhibitions. My portfolio can be found on my website - www.mandypedigo.com The following information will help us understand who is applying for this committee. Please check the boxes that apply to you. Do you live or work in Hopkins? Live and Work If neither, what is your connection to Hopkins? Field not completed. If you are affiliated with a business, please list: Field not completed. Sex Female Race/Ethnic Group White Electronic Signature Agreement I agree Mandy Pedigo From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Kersten Elverum; Jan Youngquist; Courtney Pearsall Subject:[EXTERNAL] Online Form Submittal: City of Hopkins Public Art Committee Application Date:Friday, March 10, 2023 3:16:59 PM City of Hopkins Public Art Committee Application First Name Deb Last Name Zeller Email deb@parleylake.com Address 1421 Mainstreet City Hopkins State MN Zip Code 55343 Please indicate why you want to serve on this committee: I was on the committee that founded Hopkins ArtStreet quite a few years ago. It was a very rewarding experience. I love Hopkins and it's dedication to the arts. Please describe your interest or connection to the arts: Art is my life. The following information will help us understand who is applying for this committee. Please check the boxes that apply to you. Do you live or work in Hopkins? Work If neither, what is your connection to Hopkins? Field not completed. If you are affiliated with a business, please list: Zeller Studio Sex Female Race/Ethnic Group White Electronic Signature Agreement I agree Electronic Signature Zeller From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Kersten Elverum; Jan Youngquist; Courtney Pearsall Subject:[EXTERNAL] Online Form Submittal: City of Hopkins Public Art Committee Application Date:Friday, March 10, 2023 3:56:15 PM City of Hopkins Public Art Committee Application First Name Fawzia Last Name Khan Email Fawziakhan64@gmail.com Address 428 Cottage Downs City Hopkins State MN Zip Code 55305 Please indicate why you want to serve on this committee: I have served on it before. It is important to me that public art be a part of Hopkins as a resident and as an artist. Please describe your interest or connection to the arts: I am a visual artist and a resident of Hopkins. The following information will help us understand who is applying for this committee. Please check the boxes that apply to you. Do you live or work in Hopkins? Live and Work If neither, what is your connection to Hopkins? Field not completed. If you are affiliated with a business, please list: Field not completed. Sex Female Race/Ethnic Group Asian or Pacific Islander Electronic Signature Agreement I agree Electronic Signature Fawzia Khan From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Kersten Elverum; Jan Youngquist; Courtney Pearsall Subject:[EXTERNAL] Online Form Submittal: City of Hopkins Public Art Committee Application Date:Friday, March 10, 2023 8:41:01 PM City of Hopkins Public Art Committee Application First Name Clay Last Name Shortall Email Cshortall@gmail.com Address 6417 Mendelssohn Ln City Hopkins State MN Zip Code 55343 Please indicate why you want to serve on this committee: I am a practicing architect and artist with decades of experience in public art and cultural buildings. I would like to help advance the connection between community and art while improving Hopkins as a community and a draw for visitors. I have served on many architecture and design review panels and believe in bringing forward new voices and perspectives to enrich community. I also really enjoy public art that engages the whole community, especially kids and families. While living in Austin TX I won a competition to install a whimsical temporary public art display that I designed to draw in kids to play with and take away a piece of the installation. I also won a competition sponsored by General Electric to design and install an interactive robotic display in Manhattan that was designed to move and change based on the movement of passersby. I believe public art should be a community affair and draw in people to be part of it. Please describe your interest or connection to the arts: I am a practicing architect; I’ve worked in the U.S. and globally, including a lead role on the aquatics center for the London 2012 Olympics. I’ve worked on opera houses, performing arts centers, public pavilions, and more, with a strong interest in public usability and design that knits a community together and can stand the test of time. I’m also an artist - painting, sculpture, and 3D printing, including a 3D-printed sculpture that was presented to President Obama during his time in office. The following information will help us understand who is applying for this committee. Please check the boxes that apply to you. Do you live or work in Hopkins? Neither If neither, what is your connection to Hopkins? Our address is technically in Edina, just over the Hopkins border, but we’re in the Hopkins school district and consider Hopkins our home and community. Our daughter attends XinXing Academy and our son attended Eisenhower. Our kids are very involved in Hopkins hockey. Our favorite family activity involves bike rides to downtown Hopkins to antique, go to the farmers’ market, and enjoy all Hopkins has to offer. If you are affiliated with a business, please list: Field not completed. Sex Male Race/Ethnic Group White Electronic Signature Agreement I agree Electronic Signature Thomas C. Shortall Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. From:noreply@civicplus.com To:Kersten Elverum; Jan Youngquist; Courtney Pearsall Subject:[EXTERNAL] Online Form Submittal: City of Hopkins Public Art Committee Application Date:Saturday, March 11, 2023 4:48:57 PM City of Hopkins Public Art Committee Application First Name Sandra Last Name Seelye Email skseelye@gmail.com Address 334 13th Ave N City Hopkins State MN Zip Code 55343 Please indicate why you want to serve on this committee: I am a long time resident of Hopkins and I am interested in the future of public art in changing Hopkins. Please describe your interest or connection to the arts: I was an art teacher for 25 years and am a practicing artist. I have been interested and involved in the arts all my life wherever I have lived. The following information will help us understand who is applying for this committee. Please check the boxes that apply to you. Do you live or work in Hopkins? Live If neither, what is your connection to Hopkins? Field not completed. If you are affiliated with a business, please list: Field not completed. Sex Female Race/Ethnic Group White Electronic Signature Agreement I agree Electronic Signature Sandra K Seelye