Auburn public meetings in 2022

Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee

The Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee is meeting to review logo samples and discuss updates to kiosk signage and pedestals in Central Square. The body is also managing the engraving process for various commemorative tiles and planning a tentative unveiling ceremony for June 2026.

• Review of SHAAC logo samples
• Discussion of Kiosk signage and pedestals in Central Square
• Treasurer's report showing Fund 56 balance of $12,423.26
• FY 2026-27 budget request process with a $5,000 annual budget
• Engraving updates for tiles including Leadership Auburn, Kee Chin, Charlie Yue, Harriett Crandall, and David Albright

The Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee voted to accept a logo submitted by Stewart Feldman at a cost of $300, with one objection. The committee also discussed tile submissions, including a new nomination for William B. Lardner, and reviewed wording for historical tiles. Future engraving plans were outlined, with a timeline for annual tile installation proposed.

• Approved SHAAC logo motion by Stewart Feldman for $300 (one objection)
• Accepted minutes of January 22, 2026
• Continued work on wording for Crutcher and Crandall historical tiles
• Discussed timeline for annual tile engraving; Bridget to follow up on Resolution change
• Albright family decided to keep existing tile wording to avoid re-queue and higher cost
• Tentatively scheduled tile unveiling ceremony for June, week of Western States Endurance Run

Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee

The Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee will adopt meeting minutes, a treasurer's report, and a budget request for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The committee will also review and approve tile engraving costs and nominations for new tiles.

• Adopt April 23, 2026, SHAAC Meeting Minutes
• Adopt Treasurer’s Report with Fund 56 balance of $12,123.26
• Committee Budget Request for FY 2026-27 submitted ($5,000 requested)
• Ruhkala cost estimate for 5 tiles is $5,248
• Unveiling Ceremony scheduled for June 23, 2026, in Central Square

Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee

The Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee will vote on approving April meeting minutes and the treasurer's report, which shows a Fund 56 balance of $13,021, a pending $5,572 invoice, and a $2,500 budget request for FY 25-26. The committee will also review and approve tile designs for previously approved submissions and discuss the unveiling ceremony and tile nomination criteria. No new tile submissions are on the agenda.

• Fund 56 balance = $13,021 as of 5/16/25
• FY 24-25 budget amount = $2,500; FY 25-26 budget request = $2,500
• Ruhkala pending invoice = $5,572
• Tile review: Leadership Auburn and David Albright projects with liaison Bridget
• Historic tiles: Charlie Yue, Kee Chin, Harriet Crandall

The Committee adopted the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes and reported a balance of $7,449.00. Members discussed expanding tile placement areas beyond Central Square and the Endurance section, which would require a resolution to the City Council. The Committee recommended the removal of a damaged fish sculpture in Central Square due to a lack of response from the artist.

• Adopted May 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Recommended removal of damaged fish sculpture in Central Square
• Requested $5,000 for the current budget period

Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee

The Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee will vote to adopt November meeting minutes, a treasurer’s report showing Fund 56 holds $12,423.26 against a $5,000 budget, and the annual meeting schedule. Members will also hold elections for chairperson, secretary, and treasurer. The committee will review mock-ups of several approved public art tiles and discuss signage updates and future placement near City Hall.

• Vote to adopt November minutes, treasurer’s report (Fund 56 balance $12,423.26), and annual schedule
• Annual elections for chairperson, secretary, and treasurer
• Review mock-ups of approved public art tiles by David Albright, Kee Chin, Charlie Yue, and Harriett Crandall
• Discuss kiosk signage updates and pedestal placement in Central Square
• Evaluate feasibility of placing additional tiles near City Hall and the Auburn Policy Department

The committee adopted the November 2025 minutes, treasurer's report, annual meeting schedule, and retained its existing officers. It approved four new historical tiles (Albright, Kee Chin, Harriet Crandall, and one other) with minor corrections, to be forwarded to the City Council consent calendar. Discussions continued on kiosk signage, SHAAC logo design, and funding for a future Lee Buckingham tile.

• Adopted minutes of November 20, 2025
• Adopted treasurer's report: $12,423.26 balance
• Adopted annual meeting schedule (4th Thursday except Jan, Jul, Aug, Dec; Nov 19th)
• Retained officers: Chair Packard, Secretary McDonald-Loomis, Treasurer Fee
• Approved four historical tiles with minor corrections (Albright badge, Kee Chin 'Boss' size, Harriet Crandall typo)
• Formed subcommittee (Cynthia, Randall, Kim) for Central Square kiosk signage
• Favored Stewart Feldman's SHAAC logo design with minor changes; no final adoption

Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee

The Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee will act on adopting April meeting minutes and the treasurer's report, which shows a $13,021 fund balance and a $2,500 budget request for next year. They will also review and approve two tiles—Leadership Auburn and David Albright—and discuss new tile submissions, an unveiling ceremony, and upcoming tile engraving. The meeting includes informational updates on tile nomination criteria and future agenda items.

• Adopt April 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report: Fund 56 balance $13,021, FY24-25 budget $2,500, Ruhkala pending invoice $5,572, projected balance $7,099, FY25-26 budget request $2,500
• Tile review and approval: Leadership Auburn (approved pending wording) and David Albright (approved by Council 10/24/2016, working on tile mock-up)
• No new tile submissions; review nomination receipt letter and historic tiles (Charlie Yue, Kee Chin, Harriet Crandall)
• Tile engraving scheduled for summer 2025; updates on paid and pending tiles (Dan Olmstead, Tom Johnson, Samuel Wirt Holladay, Auburn Hook & Ladder Company, Jacob Hart Neff)

The committee approved updated wording for the Leadership community leadership program tile and a $300.00 gift certificate for a caterer. Members discussed upcoming budget requests, historic tile bios, and potential future unveiling locations.

• Approved April 22, 2015 minutes by vote
• Approved $300.00 gift certificate for caterer by consent
• Approved new wording for the Leadership community leadership program tile

Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee

The Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee will vote to approve meeting minutes and the treasurer's report, which shows a Fund 56 balance of $7,449 and a $5,000 budget. They will review and approve mock-ups for two previously approved tiles (Leadership Auburn and David Albright). Informational items include planning an unveiling ceremony, tile engraving updates, and exploring new tile placement locations at City Hall and Veterans Memorial Hall.

• Adopt June 18, 2025 SHAAC Regular Meeting Minutes
• Treasurer's report: Fund 56 balance = $7,449, FY 25-26 budget = $5,000, zone map payment = $25.74
• Review and approve tile mock-ups for Leadership Auburn and David Albright (approved by Council 10/24/2016)
• No new tile submissions; review historic tiles for Charlie Yue, Kee Chin, Harriett Crandall
• Discussion of unveiling ceremony and tile engraving schedule (Olmstead, Johnson, Holladay, Hook & Ladder, Neff engraved in September)

The Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee met on October 23, 2025, but took no binding votes or final decisions. Discussions included a possible shift to annual tile engraving and unveiling ceremonies, new tile locations near the Police Department and City Hall, and updates to downtown kiosk signage. The next meeting is scheduled for November 20, 2025.

• Adopted minutes of June 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled tile review pending new wording for Kee Chinn tile
• Discussed but did not vote on changing tile placement to once a year
• Requested Arts Commission liaison contact chair for fundraising plan by November meeting
• Explored options for Lee Buckingham tile if Arts Commission fails to provide $2,500

Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee

The Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee will vote on adopting the March 2026 meeting minutes and the treasurer's report, which shows a Fund 56 balance of $12,423.26 and a requested FY26-27 budget of $5,000. They will also discuss tile review and placement, kiosk signage in Central Square, and plans for an unveiling ceremony.

• Adopt March 26, 2026, meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report: Fund 56 balance $12,423.26
• Committee budget request of $5,000 for FY 2026-27
• Tile review: no current tiles to approve; historic tiles for John Crandall and William & Mary Crutcher
• Kiosk signage and pedestals in Central Square – subcommittee to review design and cost

Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee

The Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee will vote on minutes, a treasurer's report showing a $13,021 balance as of May 16, 2025, and approve tile designs for the streetscape. They will also discuss no new tile submissions, review tile nomination procedures, and plan an unveiling ceremony. Updates on tile engraving for summer 2025 will be provided.

• Treasurer's report: Fund 56 balance = $13,021; FY 24-25 budget = $2,500; Ruhkala pending invoice = $5,572; projected balance = $7,099
• Tile review and approval: Leadership Auburn tile (liaison: Bridget) and David Albright tile (liaison: Bridget)
• No new tile submissions; review of SHAAC tile nomination receipt and approval letter
• Tile engraving for summer 2025: Dan Olmstead (PAID), Tom Johnson (PAID), Samuel Wirt Holladay, Auburn Hook & Ladder Company, Jacob Hart Neff
• Unveiling ceremony planning and public awareness updates

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Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee

The Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting with action items including adopting October meeting minutes, approving the treasurer's report showing a Fund 56 balance of $12,423.26, and reviewing and approving tile designs for Leadership Auburn, David Albright, and historic tiles. The committee will also review a logo sample, discuss possibly using designer Stewart Feldman, and determine a logo budget. Informational discussions include tile engraving frequency, kiosk signage in Central Square, and feasibility of tile placement near City Hall.

• Treasurer's report: Fund 56 balance $12,423.26, FY 25-26 budget $5,000
• Review and approval of tile mock-ups: Leadership Auburn, David Albright (approved 10/24/2016), and historic tiles (Charlie Yue, Kee Chin, Harriett Crandall)
• SHAAC logo review: sample from Amy, discuss using Stewart Feldman, determine budget
• Discussion on changing tile engraving from twice to once per year
• Feasibility of tile placement in sidewalk in front of City Hall and Auburn Police Department

The Committee approved the wording for tiles honoring Charlie Yue and Harriet Crandall, and approved a tile using the term 'graduates'. The group also decided to maintain a twice-yearly schedule for laying tiles.

• Approved tile wording for Charlie Yue with a lowercase 's' after 1900
• Approved tile wording for Harriet Crandall
• Approved tile using the term 'graduates'
• Approved October 23, 2025 minutes with minor corrections
• Decided to continue laying tiles twice per year

Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee

The Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee is meeting to approve tile designs and assign liaisons for new submissions. The body is also coordinating an unveiling ceremony scheduled for April 24, 2025, and discussing tile engraving and placement.

• Review and approval of tiles for Leadership Auburn, Thomas Beattie, and Jennifer Lile
• Treasurer's report showing a separate account balance of $6,521 as of 8/19/24
• Planning for an unveiling ceremony on April 24, 2025
• Discussion of engraving for tiles including Samuel Wirt Holladay and Auburn Hook & Ladder Company
• Review of 6 tiles presented to City Council on 3/24/25

The Streetscape History and Art Advisory Committee rejected two tile nominations (Beattie and Lile) for not meeting criteria, and tabled a proposal to require a five-year waiting period for deceased nominees. Six tiles were approved by City Council on March 24, 2025. The next meeting was rescheduled to April 22, 2025 due to an unveiling ceremony.

• Rejected Beattie tile nomination (motion approved)
• Rejected Lile tile nomination (motion approved)
• Approved minutes of February 27, 2025 meeting
• Approved motion to let April and Chris handle rejection letter with committee approval
• Tabled discussion on time frame for deceased nominees (five-year proposal)
• Noted City Council approval of six tiles on March 24, 2025
• Rescheduled next regular meeting to April 22, 2025
• Noted $500 budgeted for unveiling ceremony on April 24, 2025