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Arts & Culture Commission
Library Community Room
1900 N. Civic Square
Goodyear, AZ 85338

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

5:30 p.m.

Meeting Minutes

CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Paulos called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.

ROLL CALL

Present:

Chairman Lisa Paulos; Commissioner Kyoko Iwasaka; Commissioner Jerry Drake; Commissioner Carole Palmer; Commissioner Nancy Love; Commissioner Roz Robinson; Commissioner Cindy Braun; Commissioner Louise Privette; Alternate Laura Fries; Alternate Kimberly Hill; Youth Commissioner Kiley Colvin

Absent:

Vice Chairman Erin MacFarlane

Staff Present:

Administrative Assistant Susan Watson; Arts & Culture Coordinator Layne Ruiz; Deputy Parks & Recreation Director Guylene Ozlanski; Recreation Programmer Dalton Attig

Attendees:

Robert Panzer, Michelle Meyer, Cynthia Bluford Mejia, Marissa Pellegrini, Anna Johnson, Jerome Fleming, Ashley Macias, Jessi Kerr, Ize (Cesar Alatorre-Mena), Egypt Hagan, Kelsey Phillips, Rebekah Unsworth, Sean Wozney

MOTION BY Commissioner Carole Palmer, SECONDED BY Commissioner Jerry Drake to EXCUSE the absence of Commissioner Erin MacFarlane. The motion carried by the following vote:

AYE:

Chairman Lisa Paulos, Commissioner Kyoko Iwasaka, Commissioner Jerry Drake, Commissioner Carole Palmer, Commissioner Nancy Love, Commissioner Roz Robinson, Commissioner Cindy Braun, Commissioner Louise Privette

Other:

Vice Chairman Erin MacFarlane (Absent)

Passed - Unanimously

PUBLIC COMMENTS

There were no public comments.

BUSINESS

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the draft minutes from the January 7, 2025, Arts & Culture Commission meeting.

MOTION BY Commissioner Cindy Braun, SECONDED BY Commissioner Roz Robinson to APPROVE the draft minutes from the January 7, 2025, Arts & Culture Commission meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

AYE:

Other:

Vice Chairman Erin MacFarlane (Absent)

Passed - Unanimously

CHAIRMAN REMARKS (LISA PAULOS, CHAIRMAN)

Chairman Paulos highlighted the Pebblecreek Singers, directed by Commissioner Jerry Drake, and shared positive feedback about the incredible turnout at Jazz in the Park, which drew an impressive 2,500 attendees. She emphasized the importance of continuing to encourage everyone to attend and support our community events.

WELCOME NEW ALTERNATE KIMBERLY HILL AND APPOINT TO SUBCOMMITTEE (LISA PAULOS, CHAIRMAN)

Chairman Paulos extended her congratulations and warmly welcomed Kimberly Hill as the new Alternate member of the committee. Kimberly expressed her enthusiasm about joining and being part of Goodyear’s exciting journey. She was also appointed to the Programs & Education Subcommittee.

MOTION BY Commissioner Louise Privette, SECONDED BY Commissioner Jerry Drake to APPOINT Kimberly Hill to the Education Subcommittee. The motion carried by the following vote:

AYE:

Other:

Vice Chairman Erin MacFarlane (Absent)

Passed - Unanimously

BULLARD WASH TRAIL ARTIST SELECTION (MARISSA PELLEGRINI, KIMLEY-HORNE, SEAN WOZNY, KIMLE HORNE, AND LAYNE RUIZ, ARTS & CULTURE COORDINATOR)

Marissa Pellegrini and Sean Wozny from Kimley-Horne provided an overview of the project and reviewed potential artists for selection. Marissa highlighted the Bullard Wash trail, spanning from Goodyear Square to the Ballpark pathway, and discussed the integration of public art into elements like bike racks, seating, shade, and standalone art elements that create a unique point of interest. The artists under consideration include Selbert Perkins Design, Creative Machines, Matthew Mazzotta, Theverymany, Julian Opie, Bobby Zokaites, Gordon Huether, Elmendorf/Geurts, Patrick Marold, Donald Lipski, and Blessing Hancock.
Coordinator Ruiz will prepare a presentation for the committee to review and make a decision at the next meeting. Committee members are asked to bring their top three artist selections for discussion.

TRAFFIC CABINET ART APPROVAL (VARIOUS ARTISTS)

The following artists presented their Traffic Cabinet artwork for approval:

Robert Panzer – Traffic Cabinet Art Wrap located at Camelback & 146th Ave.The committee praised Robert for his excellent depiction of Goodyear's past, present, and future, noting how well the artwork told the City's story.
Adrian Ramirez – Traffic Cabinet Art Wrap located at W Wigwam Blvd & Indian School Rd. Adrian will be completing a wrap design. The committee discussed that Coordinator Ruiz would work with Adrian to incorporate a design from the piece onto the top of the cabinet.
Ashley Macias – Traffic Cabinet Art Wrap located at McDowell Rd & Palm Valley Cornerstone. The committee was impressed with this piece.
Ize (Cesar Alatorre-Mena) – A couple of suggestions from the committee: remove the Goodyear logo, and his signature should be placed on the back of the box. The design will need to be reviewed by the baseball teams before final approval.
Cynthia Bluford Mejia – Traffic Cabinet Art Wrap located at S Cotton Ln & W Commerce Dr. The committee suggested removing the Goodyear logo from the blimp, changing the date to 1946, and depicting the pages blowing in the wind to symbolize the City's continued growth.
Egypt Hagan – Traffic Cabinet Art Wrap located at N. Estrella Pkwy & Centerra Dr. Egypt will be completing a wrap design. The committee recommended extending the feathers higher on the box and hand-painting the top of the box. Commissioner Ruiz will connect Egypt with Eli Crane to confirm the design accurately represents the concept.
Jessi Kerr – Traffic Cabinet Art Wrap located at McDowell Rd & Country Club Dr. The committee felt this piece was beautifully presented and well executed.
Jerome Fleming – Traffic Cabinet Art Wrap located at W Goodyear Blvd & Sherman St. The committee suggested increasing the number of butterflies in the design, noting the vibrant colors used.
Kelsey Phillips – Traffic Cabinet Art Wrap located at Estrella and Wolfpack Way. The committee was highly impressed with this design, highlighting the amazing attention to detail.
Rebekah Unsworth – Traffic Cabinet Art Wrap located at Sarival and Harrison. The committee recommended continuing the wrap onto the top of the box and incorporating additional elements beyond just the flower.

MOTION BY Commissioner Jerry Drake, SECONDED BY Commissioner Carole Palmer to APPROVE the Traffic Cabinet Art by the following Artists: Robert Panzer, Adrian Ramirez, Ashley Macias, Ize (Cesar Alatorre-Mena) Cynthia Bluford Mejia, Egypt Hagan, Jessi Kerr, Jerome Fleming, Kelsey Phillips, and Rebekah Unsworth. The motion carried by the following vote:

AYE:

Other:

Vice Chairman Erin MacFarlane (Absent)

Passed - Unanimously

FIRE STATION 184 ARTIST SELECTION (LAYNE RUIZ, ARTS & CULTURE COORDINATOR)

Coordinator Ruiz presented the Fire Station 184 Artist selection, which included Barbara Grygutis, Mary Lucking, and Mary Shindell. After thoughtful discussion and review of each artist's work, the committee unanimously selected Mary Shindell for the project.

MOTION BY Commissioner Kyoko Iwasaka, SECONDED BY Commissioner Louise Privette to APPROVE Mary Shindell as the Artist for the Fire Station 184 art project. The motion carried by the following vote:

AYE:

Other:

Vice Chairman Erin MacFarlane (Absent)

Passed - Unanimously

ARTS UPDATE (LAYNE RUIZ, ARTS & CULTURE COORDINATOR)

Coordinator Ruiz gave a brief update and distributed handouts outlining upcoming Arts & Culture opportunities.

COMMUNICATIONS UPDATE (LISA PAULOS, COMMISSIONER)

Chairman Paulos provided a communications update on promoting upcoming events through social media. She emphasized the importance of engaging with the public at events to help spread excitement about Goodyear. Additionally, she suggested designating individuals to take photos and upload them to a shared Google Drive for easier access. Commissioners Drake and Palmer will look into marketing avenues in their PebbleCreek community to help increase visibility and promote our events.

INFORMATION ITEMS

There were no information items.

NEXT MEETING

Future meetings ar tentatively scheduled as follows:

May 13, 2025
July 8, 2025
September 9, 2025
November 18, 2025

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to discuss, Chairman Paulos adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted by:

_______________________________
Susan Watson, Board Secretary

Date:___________________

Approved at the Arts & Culture Commission Meeting held on_____, 2025.