IV.5 Approval of Appointments to the Hopkins Public Art Advisory Committee; Needham
CITY OF HOPKINS
City Council Report 2026-021
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
Mike Mornson, City Manager
From: Revée Needham, Community Development Manager
Date: March 3, 2026
Subject: Appointments to the Hopkins Public Art Advisory Committee
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
MOTION TO approve the re-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 public art are to create 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 of diversity of Hopkins. The policies and
procedures outline the structure of the Public Art Advisory Committee and review
procedures for recommending public art in Hopkins.
Current committee members include:
Name Affiliation Term
Expiration
Megan Kerber Hopkins Business Owner & Resident 3/31/28
Deb Zeller Hopkins Business Owner & Artist 3/31/28
Peter Leih Hopkins Resident & Artist 3/31/28
Many Pedigo Hopkins Resident & Artist 3/31/26
Kersten Elverum Planning & Economic Development 3/31/28
Dustin Pavek Public Works 3/31/26
Jim Clark Hopkins Center for the Arts 3/31/28
Mandy Pedigo and Dustin Pavek have reapplied for another term, which would extend
their terms until March 31, 2029. Staff on the committee may change based on
workload and capacity.
SUPPORTING INFORMATION
• Hyperlink to City of Hopkins Public Art Policies and Procedures
Planning & Economic
Development