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REGULAR MEETING COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION JULY 19, 2023
Co-Chair Cunniffe called the meeting to order at 8:50 a.m.
Commissioners present: Angi Wang, Terry Butler, Kiki Raj, Charles Cunniffe, Amanda Tanaka, Stephanie
Davis. Absent were Jeb Ball and Noemi Kiss-Baldwin.
Staff present:
Emmy Garrigus, Downtown Services
Nicole Henning, City Clerk
Sarah Roy, Director of the Red Brick
Presentation: Ms. Roy introduced herself and said she will be speaking about city efforts to create a
formal public art plan. She announced that this is the city’s first ever public art plan. She shared some
broad definitions of what public art is.
Mr. Cunniffe entered the meeting and officially called to order and Ms. Henning took roll.
Ms. Tanaka entered the meeting.
Ms. Roy continued and spoke about the vision, policies, and guidelines as well as about the street mural
that was completed with the community which was hugely successful.
She asked the board to put stickers on what they would like to see in the community. She had several
examples of art: sound based, traditional sculpture, functional, contemporary, performance based, etc.
Ms. Davis asked Ms. Roy if this is city funded. Ms. Roy said the city would have to decide where the
funds are coming from. Ms. Davis said she finds city council to be irresponsible with their spending.
Ms. Roy handed out a survey to the board, which she collected at the end of her presentation.
Ms. Wang motioned to approve the minutes of July 5th; Ms. Raj seconded. All in favor, motion carried.
Public Comment:
Josh Moore & Odini Gogo of Res Ipsa said their store front was still blocked off. The placement of tents
was obstructing their storefront this past weekend. The plan that Jeb had suggested to Kathy was
understood but then last weekend, it was back to the same. They said they feel Kathy is picking on them
and treating them unfairly. They suggested having a rule in place, so they don’t have to police this
themselves.
Ms. Butler said it is a very difficult job that Kathy does and it’s not fair to have this conversation without
her. Mr. Cunniffe agreed and said we need to do this with Jeb and Kathy both present. We advise the
market, but don’t control it.
Ms. Henning said that she will call both Jeb and Kathy today to follow up on the issue and will then
follow up with Res Ipsa on the outcome and resolution.
Mr. Moore said they appreciate having this forum to voice their opinions.
Ms. Butler said this is not a good conversation to have behind Kathy’s back.
Mr. Cunniffe agreed and said that Nicole will follow up with everyone and will find a resolution.
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REGULAR MEETING COMMERCIAL CORE & LODGING COMMISSION JULY 19, 2023
Ms. Garrigus said she would be around on Saturday if a meeting needs to happen.
Ms. Garrigus gave a short presentation and overview on what topics CCLC is interested in pursuing. She
said she will get more in depth when Jeb and Bill are back. Some of the topic discussed were events,
membership, budget, local business support, vitality, transportation, building code, and city
communications are the broad topics of interest. She continued to show some of CCLC’s comments on
screen.
She explained next steps and said they will discuss how these areas fit into CCLC’s mission and how they
will focus energy and suggestions for future agenda items.
Ms. Tanaka brought up the email between Kathy and JUS. Ms. Wang said she was upset that she replied
all since Tamara was on the email and she didn’t realize it.
Ms. Henning said she would speak to Kathy and see if she is able to attend the next meeting to address
all of the issues.
Ms. Wang said she is unsure why we are no longer doing the red carpet and flowers for the retail spaces.
Mr. Cunniffe said we need to revisit the market plan and make sure we’re following the same rules for
everyone.
Ms. Butler said she’s been on the board since the beginning, and she also is unclear about what the rules
are.
Mr. Cunniffe said we want to avoid this in the future.
Ms. Henning said she will pull and send the market rules prior to the next meeting if there are any.
Mr. Cunniffe motioned to adjourn; Ms. Raj seconded. All in favor, motion carried at 9:37 a.m.
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Nicole Henning, City Clerk