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

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projects. She is in the 35-44 age bracket, has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, and has lived in the community since 2005. Her definition of public anyone lives in the city or surrounding township, and other visitors. These individuals can be residents, community members, students, or citizens. She views the citizens of the city as the top priority. Public art is something that does not have an admission cost and is accessible to anyone. It has a connection with and may be sponsored by the government. City Staff/Arts Administrators This City Staff respondent serves as the Community Services Director for Community C. In this position, he is responsible for special projects, the Senior Center, Housing, and working with community organizations. He has been employed by the city for approximately seven years, with the last two years in his current position. Part of his job is to process public art applications. This is the community relations part of his position that deals with various quality- of-life issues, community life issues, and including planning for projects that include public art in city parks and other public land. He is in the 35-44 age bracket, has a Bachelor's degree in Geography, and a Master's degree in Mediation. He lives in a neighboring community approximately 13 miles from the subject community. His definition of public is anyone that comes into `our space' meaning anyone that lives or visits somewhere within the city limits. The public doesn't just include residents, includes those that live on the outskirts of town that have a commitment and passion for community life here. The city itself sees seniors (age 60+) as a priority and dedicates a lot of things to this group. Public art is more specifically defined as art that in a public display and is accessible. It is inclusive and has public support. The city has an established public art policy to guide its work in this area. Citizen Arts Commissioners and Artists 91