Comments on: Push to Make Art Commission More Accessible

By: Walter Cramer

Walter Cramer — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 11:48:53 +0000

The Art Commission comes across as wrapped up in themselves and closed to either public participation or new ideas here, but it would be nice to get a bit of editorial on the subject from Mary.

Does meeting later, or at various locations, really work? When there’s not much citizen attendance, do public commentary slots provide useful input, or just let a highly motivated micro-minority to re-repeat their message?

To get representative public input, would the best plan be to grab a clipboard, stand near some public art, and just ask people?

And is the City Attorney’s office giving the Art Commission slow or difficult service?

By: Jim Rees

Jim Rees — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:17:20 +0000

How appropriate that the Rotary clubs want to be involved in the roundabout project!

By: Alan Goldsmith

Alan Goldsmith — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:26:26 +0000

“Kotarski proposed moving the meetings to different locations throughout the city, such as schools or other public sites, to make it easier for more people to attend. Commissioners had reservations about that idea too, nor was there much support voiced for a suggestion to record the meetings for broadcast by CTN.”

In a nice snapshot, I’ve think we’ve isolated the problem.