Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/09/2025

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4.2 Respondent Background and Definition of Public Art Community A City Administrator/Man This respondent serves as the City Manager in Community A and has been in his position for approximately nine years. He is the chief administrative officer of the city and supervises all city departments, including Planning and Community Development, and a city Arts Center that help coordinate public art projects within the community. He is in the 45-59 age bracket, has a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration with additional coursework, and lives in a neighboring community. His definition of public art includes that it is available for anybody that comes through the community, including residents,business owners, and visitors. It is defined as being available for all to experience, to see it, and touch it. It includes both temporary and permanent installations. Elected official This respondent is an elected official in Community A and is currently in his second year as Mayor. He previously served on the City Council for seven years. In his position, he oversees budgets for the community, that includes his authorizing and promoting public art programs as a member of the Council. He is in the 45-59 age bracket, has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, and has lived in the community since 1996. His definition of public art is that it is accessible to everyone. It can be located on public property of private property. The community doesn't distinguish between multiple categories of the public, however, does prioritize public art for pedestrian and bicycle users. In his opinion, public art can be both sculptural and functional. It provides the feeling that this place is unique. 84