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Thursday, February 8, 2018
A Special Joint Meeting of the Dublin Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission and Dublin
Parks& Community Services Commission was held on Thursday, February 8, 2018, at
the Dublin Civic Center Regional Meeting Room. The meeting was called to order at
7:30 PM, by Heritage and Cultural Arts Vice Chairperson Georgean Vonheeder-
Leopold.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission:
Rita Szollos: Present, Commissioner Kathy Blackburn: Present, Commissioner
Georgean Vonheeder-Leopold: Present, Commissioner Robert Bennett: Absent,
Commissioner Kit Lau: Present, Commissioner S.Tejas Peesapati: Present.
Parks & Community Services Commission:
Commissioner Janine Thalblum: Absent, Commissioner Philip Tucker: Absent,
Commissioner Matthew Giller: Present, Commissioner Michelle Smith McDonald:
Present, Commissioner Tom Madigan: Present, Student Representavie Nicole Butler:
Present.
Vice Chair Vonheeder-Leopold led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Oral Communications
2.1. Public Comment - None
3. Consent Calendar - None
4. Written Communication - None
5. Public Hearing - None
6. Unfinished Business - None
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7. New Business
7.1. Veterans Art Selection
Ms. Tegan McLane, Cultural Arts & Heritage Manager, presented the specifics of
the item as outlined in the Staff Report regarding the Veterans Art Selection.
Ms. McLane invited Steven Whyte, artist for the public art monument honoring
veterans and military personnel, to the podium.
Mr. Whyte, thanked the Commissioners. He introduced his art studio manager,
Ellen Wilson, and presented his Dublin Crossings design concept.
Vice Chair Vonheeder-Leopold thanked Mr. Whyte for his presentation and
opened the floor to Commissioners for questions and/or comments.
The Commissioners provided general comments and questions related to the
design concept, size of structure, durability, and completion timeline.
Vice Chair Vonheeder-Leopold opened the floor for Public Comment.
Mr. Steve Minniear, President of the Dublin Historic Preservation Association
(DHPA), said he was proud that the City of Dublin will have its own Veteran's
Memorial representing all branches of the military.
Dawn Benson of Valley Children's Museum said she is excited to have the
memorial near the future site of the Valley Children's Museum.
Seeing no other comments from the Public, Vice Chair Vonheeder-Leopold
closed the floor for Public Comment.
ACTION:
On a motion by Cm. Blackburn, seconded by Cm. Peesapati, with Cm. Bennett
absent, and by a vote of 5-0-0, the Heritage & Cultural Arts Commission voted to
recommend to City Council artist Steven Whyte's design for a public art piece
honoring veterans and military personnel, to be placed in the future Dublin
Crossing Community Park.
On a motion by Cm. Madigan, seconded by Student Representative Butler, with
Cm. Thalblum and Cm. Tucker absent, and by a vote of 4-0-0, the Parks &
Community Services Commission voted to recommend to City Council artist
Steven Whyte's design for a public art piece honoring veterans and military
personnel, to be placed in the future Dublin Crossing Community Park.
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8. Other Business
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Brief information only reports from Commissioners and/or Staff, including committee
reports and reports by Commissioners related to meetings attended at City expense
(AB1234).
The Commissioners provided brief informational reports on events and meetings
attended.
Ms. Tegan McLane and Ms. Lisa McPherson, Recreation Manager, provided project
and meeting updates.
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9. Adjournment
Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:13 PM.
Minutes prepared by Roel Blanco, Recording Secretary.
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