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RENTON MUNICIPAL ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Members Present:
Adrienne La Faye, Ben Andrews, Evelyn Reingold, Marsha Rollinger, Mary Clymer, Mitch Shepherd, Neil Sheesley,
Samantha Goetz-Granquist.
Excused Absence: Jerri Everett and Bill Huls
Unexcused Absence: Aaron Blalack
Staff Present: Angie Mathias, Long Range Planning Manager, City of Renton Department Community & Economic
Development; John Collum, Project Manager, Department of Community and Economic Development; and Liz Stewart,
Director, Renton History Museum
Guests Present: Eva Long and Bill Jebson, “Wing Catcher Art” – Renton Municipal Airport
Call to Order: Meeting was called to order by RMAC - Chair, Mitch Shepherd at 6 pm.
* Eva Long and Bill Jebson, gave a presentation on the history and current status of the “Wing Catcher”, art project at the
Renton Municipal Airport (RMA). Bill Jebson was part of a 2013 design team to replace the blast deflector wall at the
RMA, which is the longest jet blast deflector in the world at 264 feet, with art. In 2016 the airport funding declined, but
has since been reinstated to an estimated $178,000 to $250,000. Jebson designed the prototype which is currently on
display on part of the blast deflector. Approximately $89,000 is needed to complete the project made from stainless steel
and anodized aluminum. However, the project has been stalled as more landscaping is being considered. Transportation
has rescinded the funding ($109,000 has been allocated). The Airport Advisory Committee needs a letter to move forward
with the artwork. Mitch and Mary will review the current status of the project and make a recommendation for RMAC
action.
* John Collum thanked the RMAC for participating in the Downtown Civic Core Project last month. The next public
meeting will be June 11th to plan a more “hands on” event with demonstration projects. A community Advisory meeting
will be held in April; Mary Clymer is the RMAC representative. {No meeting was scheduled in April].
Approval of Minutes: Minutes of the January 3, 2017 minutes were read and accepted. MSC (Neil/Samantha)
Correspondence and Announcements:
* Elizabeth Higgins, RMAC Staff Liaison has retired and will be under contract for one day per week (Tuesdays) to support
the RMAC. A new staff person to be hired to handle the RMAC administrative duties (TBD). Elizabeth’s new role is
effective as of March 28, 2017.
* 4Culture 2017-18 Grant – The RMAC has been awarded $10,000.
*Puget Sound Education Services District (PSESD) – Hazen and Lindberg High School are part of the art exhibition to be
held on March 15, 2017 at 6:00 pm, 800 Oakesdale Ave.
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* Partnership with Renton High School and Health Point to develop a rotating art gallery.
* Access for All - (Cultural Access Washington) Ordinance, next meeting, Thursday March 9th, Highlands Historical Society.
* 4culture Outreach is held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Kent King County Library to provide artist resource
and grant information. May suggested this might be an opportunity for the RMAC to spread the word about our grants
and opportunities, especially for diverse cultures.
* Adrienne La Faye is featured in a recent King 5 Evening Magazine episode about her and her art. Take a look the story as
it is very insightful and shows her inspirational art.
Other - Correspondence and event folders were circulated for individual review.
Budget Update:
* Budget Report – Recommendations will be presented at the RMAC Retreat on April 4, 2017.
* 2017 Budget Discussion – Review and priorities will be discussed at RMAC Retreat on April 4, 2017.
New Business:
* The RMAC Retreat will be held on April 3, 2017 at Bristol South Port Complex, 3:30 – 7:30. Elizabeth will send an agenda
and parking instructions.
* South Renton Connection – There is potentially space available to display the Owl Project 5 panels from the Downtown
Pop-Up Event. Mitch will coordinate location with SRC and the Owl Project.
*Galvanizing Art Projects March – June 2017
* The North Renton Neighborhood is planning an Arts and Music Festival for June 9, 2017 at 4:00 at the Piazza.
They will be meeting with the Downtown Core to coordinate details. Neil Sheesley will attend the meetings.
* “Bricks Project” – Neil has been discussing the project with Kelly Beymer and it was suggested that she and Liz
Stewart be invited to the RMAC May meeting for more details.
Old Business:
* Public Art at S 2nd and Main –There has been a significant increase in the estimated cost for the “Loop Project”. The
project is on hold while various options are being investigated by the RMAC.
* 3rd & Wells Dragon Update – The Committee is negotiating with an artist team. Cost estimates for design,
fabrication and installation are pending.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 p.m.
Evelyn Reingold, Mitch Shepherd,
RMAC Secretary Chair