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Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission Minutes Page 4 <br />April 22, 2024 <br />—�, 1 1.1. Public Art <br />Mr. Mollan presented the staff report. <br />Commissioner Wagner noted the EDA budgets for public art, and theywanted to include the MFAC <br />in the decision <br />Vice Chair Kotzian inquired if the proposed location was the best choice and asked about the <br />artwork's durability. Mr. Mollan noted the proposed location is visible from the entrance. <br />Artist Carey Dean replied the art is very durable, and a similar piece that was installed at MSP airport <br />has a life expectancy of 90 years. She added it will not be affected by direct light (and this would <br />enhance the piece) nor is it effected by temperature. The only maintenance it will require is a periodic <br />light dusting with glass cleaner. <br />Chair Westgaard asked if the piece was moveable and if Ms. Dean had seen the proposed location? <br />Ms. Dean said it could be carried by two adults, and that she works with Museum Services in <br />Minneapolis to install her work and they could move it as well if needed. She added she will be back <br />town Mid -June and is currently doing an installation in Washington state, <br />Commissioner Wagner noted the EDA has allocated $10,000 for the project, they win find out if they <br />will be awarded the grant from the Central MN Arts Board by May 9, and will fundraise for the <br />remainder of the $20,000 needed. If they get the grant, it will require a plaque next to the piece with <br />information on it and noting the artist. <br />Motion by Commissioner Zeman and seconded by Commissioner Hecker to move forward <br />with the project pending a decision on the location to be chosen by public art committee <br />members. Motion carried 6-0. (Commissioner Cunningham absent) <br />12. Motion to adjourn regular meeting <br />Motion by Vice Chair Kotzian and seconded by Commissioner Zeman to adjourn the meeting <br />of the Multipurpose Facility Advisory Commission. Motion carried 6-0. <br />The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. <br />Minutes prepared by Laura Estby. _ <br />[NATURE <br />POIEBED DI <br />