Public Art Advisory Board Meeting

PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Date: January 13, 2026 Time: 8:59 AM – 10:18 AM Location: City Council Chambers Public Art Advisory Board: Lauren Aristizabal, Chair, Kathy Simon-McDonald, Vice Chair, Sarah Colandro, Board Member CRA: Chris Munyon, Assistant Director, Todd Campbell, CRA Coordinator Citizens Present: Robin Singer, Planning Director, Christine Turner 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER The meeting was officially called to order at 8:59 AM. Chair Lauren Aristizabal welcomed everyone and shared New Year's greetings with the committee members. 2. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None 3. APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR The committee conducted its annual reorganization of leadership and reviewed the current board structure: ● Chair/Vice Chair Appointment: A motion was made to nominate Lauren Aristizabal as Chair and Kathy Simon-McDonald as Vice Chair by Sarah Colandro. Motion was seconded by Kathy Simon-McDonald. The board unanimously voted to retain Lauren Aristizabal as Chair and Kathy Simon-McDonald as Vice Chair for the 2026 calendar year. ● Term Extensions: Sarah Colandro requested and was granted a two-year extension. Staff highlighted that her current term was ending in February 2026, and she remains eligible for future extensions under the current bylaws. ● Staggering Discussion: A significant portion of the discussion focused on the necessity of staggering terms. Members noted past issues at the Arts Center where too many members "rolled off" simultaneously, resulting in a loss of institutional knowledge. The board agreed to prioritize staggered terms for new appointees to ensure a balanced mix of veteran and new members. ● Early Start Time: To accommodate members who commute to Tampa for work, the committee reached a consensus to move the official start time to 8:00 AM. ● Contingency: This change is subject to the availability of the City Chambers. Staff will coordinate with the scheduling office to confirm if the 8:00 AM slot is open for the remainder of the year. ● Virtual Meetings: The board discussed using virtual meetings as an "offset" for

time-sensitive votes on grants, making the process more efficient when in-person attendance is not feasible. 4. CONSENT AGENDA a) Minutes from Public Art Advisory Committee meeting held on October 28,2025 Motion was made by Vice Chair Kathy Simon-McDonald to approve the minutes for October 28, 2025 with the request to change paragraph 4 to “Schuessler”. Motion was seconded by Board Member Sarah Colandro. Passed unanimously. 5. PUBLIC ART ADVISORY BOARD BUSINESS a) Public Art Advisory Board: Review of Candidate Applications The board reviewed two strong applications to fill a current vacancy: ● Comparison of Candidates: ○ Christine (Chris) Turner: Identified as a highly suited candidate due to her 32-year career as an art teacher and administrator, as well as her current ownership of a local gallery. Her deep roots in the Village of the Arts were noted as a major asset. ○ Robin Block: A retired pharmacist who emphasized a passion for youth creativity and community inclusivity. ● "Building the Bench": While the board favored Christine Turner for the immediate vacancy, members emphasized the importance of not discouraging new volunteers like Ms. Block. Staff was directed to invite her to attend meetings as a member of the public to "build a bench" of qualified individuals for the two board seats expected to open in February 2027. ● Outcome: The board recommended Christine Turner for a four-year term. 6. DISCUSSION/NEW BUSINESS Todd Campbell provided a detailed status report on the Singing River sculpture: ● Technical Progress: The foundation is complete, gated, and has passed a 6,000 PSI pressure test. Installation is projected for mid-to-late March 2026. ● Acoustic Strategy: The committee discussed the musicality of the piece at length. ○ Chord Selection: The sound will focus on C major chords to ensure a peaceful, ambient sound. A member jokingly noted that minor tones should be avoided so it doesn't sound like "the zombies are coming." ○ Volume Control: The board adopted a "less is more" strategy. Initial installation will use fewer flutes to gauge the neighborhood's reaction, with the ability to add more later. ○ Mechanical Adjustments: Discussion included using silicone or plastic corks (similar to those used for student flutes) to cap pipes if specific pitches become problematic or during storm preparation. ● The "Happy Accident": The sculpture was rotated 90 degrees from its original plan to

avoid the high cost of removing existing sidewalks. The board agreed this was a "happy accident" as the piece now flows more naturally with the river. Love Park Walkthrough Discussion: The board reviewed findings from their recent walkthrough of Love Park and discussed the $85,000 art budget: ● Custom vs. Catalog: Members debated balancing custom pieces (like a monument or bust of Councilman Love) with "off-the-shelf" items. ● Interactive Art: Because Love Park is an active, family-friendly space, the board prioritized durable and touchable art. Suggestions included wildlife sculptures (like alligators) that children can interact with safely. ● Preservation of "Old Growth": A priority was set on preserving the mature pine trees on-site. The board expressed a desire to adjust the park layout to save these trees rather than replacing them with younger oaks. ● Construction Coordination: To maximize the $85,000 budget, the board suggested that decorative elements—like heart-stamped concrete or heart motifs in the fencing—should be funded through the general construction budget rather than the public art fund. Discussion about future Public Art Advisory Board business: ● Entrance Sculpture Garden: The board is eyeing the area near the Green Bridge for a high-profile "entrance to the city" sculpture garden. ● Refurbishment: The Chrysalis Launcher was identified as a priority for potential refurbishment or relocation during the upcoming budget cycle. 8. ADJOURN The meeting was adjourned at 10:18 AM. This is not a verbatim record

AGENDA

BRADENTON PUBLIC ART ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026

101 OLD MAIN-CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS

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Meeting Called to Order

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Citizen Comments on Items Not on the Agenda

Citizen comment will be accepted during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting on any non-agenda item, future agenda item or topic of relevance. An individual appearance for citizen comment will be limited to three (3) minutes unless additional time is permitted by the Chair or consensus of the Public Art Advisory Board.

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Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair

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Consent Agenda

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Community Redevelopment Agency : Minutes from Public Art Advisory Committee meeting held on October 28, 2025

Approve

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Public_Art_Advisory_Board_Meeting_102825_Minutes.pdf

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Public Art Advisory Board Business

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Community Redevelopment Agency : Public Art Advisory Board: Review of Candidate Applications

Select qualified applicant to fill the vacancy on the Public Art Advisory Board

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Robin Block PAAB Application.pdf

Christine Turner PAAB Application.PDF

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Discussion/New Business

Singing River Update

Love Park Walkthrough

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Adjourn

AGENDA BRADENTON PUBLIC ART ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026 101 OLD MAIN-CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. Meeting Called to Order 2. Citizen Comments on Items Not on the Agenda Citizen comment will be accepted during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting on any non-agenda item, future agenda item or topic of relevance. An individual appearance for citizen comment will be limited to three (3) minutes unless additional time is permitted by the Chair or consensus of the Public Art Advisory Board. 3. Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair 4. Consent Agenda a) Community Redevelopment Agency: Minutes from Public Art Advisory Committee meeting held on October 28, 2025 Public_Art_Advisory_Board_Meeting_102825_Minutes.pdf 5. Public Art Advisory Board Business a) Community Redevelopment Agency: Public Art Advisory Board: Review of Candidate Applications Robin Block PAAB Application.pdf Christine Turner PAAB Application.PDF 6. Discussion/New Business Singing River Update Love Park Walkthrough 7. Adjourn 1

AGENDA ITEM NO. 4.a Item Cover Page DATE: January 13, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Todd Campbell, Community Redevelopment Agency ITEM TYPE: Minutes AGENDA SECTION: Consent Agenda SUBJECT: Minutes from Public Art Advisory Committee meeting held on October 28, 2025 SUGGESTED ACTION: Approve PUBLIC ART ADVISORY BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No EXPLANATION: Minutes from Public Art Advisory Committee meeting held on October 28, 2025. SUGGESTED MOTION: Move to approve minutes from October 28, 2025, Public Art Advisory Board meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Public_Art_Advisory_Board_Meeting_102825_Minutes.pdf 2

Public Art Advisory Board Meeting Minutes Oct 28, 2025 Council Chambers – 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34205 In Attendance Public Art Advisory Board: Kathy Simon-McDonald, Vice Chair, Laura Schuessler, Board Member, Sarah Colandro, Board Member CRA: Dr. Jeff Burton, CRA Executive Director, Chris Munyon, CRA Manager, Todd Campbell, CRA Coordinator, Karen Kyser, Program Administrator Citizens Present; Robin Singer, Executive Director Planning City of Bradenton, Dave Washington, Janice Washington, Wes Hopkins, Cece Hopkins, Geoffrey Hopkins, Tony Love 1) Meeting Called to Order Meeting called to order by Vice Chair Kathy Simon-McDonald at 8:30 AM. 2) Pledge of Allegiance 3) Citizen Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None 4) Consent Agenda a) Minutes from Public Art Advisory Committee meeting held on July 22, 2025. Motion was made by Board Member Sarah Colandro to accept minutes from the July 22, 2025, Public Art Advisory Committee meeting, motioned seconded by Board Member Laura McKeithen. Motion was approved 3-0. After the Consent Agenda was approved, Vice Chair Kathy Simon-McDonald opened the floor to Dr. Jeff Burton to introduce the Love family. After introducing the reason for their attendance, the Love family was invited to speak to the Public Art Board. Members of the Love family then discussed their grandfather, the impact he made on the community, their family, and provided insight into interests of Mr. Love. Discussion followed. 5) Public Art Advisory Board Business a) Blue Collar Roofing Public Art Mural Review 3

Mr. Todd Campbell, CRA Coordinator, stated staff received a Public Art Grant in an amount up to $2,500.00 from Blue Collar Roofing for a property located at 305 8th Street East. Continuing, Mr. Campbell provided details of where the mural will be located as well as elements that will be included within the mural. Mr. Campbell showed a conceptual drawing of the mural, as well as a picture of the proposed mural wall. Discussion followed. Board Member Sarah Colandro made a motion to accept the mural design proposed for Blue Collar Roofing. Motion was seconded by Board Member Laura Schuessler. Motion was approved 3-0. 6) Discussion/New Business FRA Conference Public Art Review Board Member Shuessler provided details of her experience at the recent FRA conference that was held in West Palm Beach, FL. Continuing, Ms. Shuessler reviewed a slide show of public art that she found inspiring during her tour throughout the city as well as aspects that the Board should consider for future public art projects. Discussion followed. Love Park Public Art Dr. Jeff Burton reviewed the status of the design phase for Love Park. Continuing, Dr. Burton reviewed elements of the park’s design and how the CRA plans to ensure the design for public art is considered in the design process to avoid potential installation concerns. Discussion followed. Dr. Burton presented an update to the Board regarding future art projects, concepts, and improvement opportunities identified across the three CRA districts. Discussion followed. Singing River Update Mr. Todd Campbell provided a brief update for the Singing River project. Mr. Campbell shared a presentation that was shared with the CRA by the artist of the overall sculpture as well as design schematics. Discussion followed. 2026 Public Art Advisory Board Calendar Mr. Chris Munyon shared the proposed calendar for 2026 Public Art Advisory Board meetings. Continuing, Mr. Munyon explained updates to the calendar and the reason behind the addition of virtual meetings to the calendar. Discussion followed. Mr. Campbell notified the Board of the CRA’s intent to recruit a new Board member and expected to present applicants at the next scheduled meeting. 4

Adjourn Meeting was adjourned by Vice Chair Kathy Simon-McDonald at 9:53 AM. This is not a verbatim record 5

AGENDA ITEM NO. 5.a Item Cover Page DATE: January 13, 2026 SUBMITTED BY: Todd Campbell, Community Redevelopment Agency ITEM TYPE: Miscellaneous AGENDA SECTION: Public Art Advisory Board Business SUBJECT: Public Art Advisory Board: Review of Candidate Applications SUGGESTED ACTION: Select qualified applicant to fill the vacancy on the Public Art Advisory Board PUBLIC ART ADVISORY BOARD MEETING AGENDA ITEM REPORT Is this item Quasi-Judicial? No Does this item require a public hearing? No EXPLANATION: There is currently one open seat on the Public Art Advisory Board. The CRA has received two applications for this position following recent advertisements on the City’s digital platforms. Staff requests that the Advisory Board review the applicants and provide a recommendation to the CRA Board to fill the vacancy. ATTACHMENTS: Robin Block PAAB Application.pdf Christine Turner PAAB Application.PDF 6

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