Call to Order

Roll Call NOTE: One or more Commission Members may be in attendance telephonically or by other technological means. MICHAEL RULON, CHAIR AUDRA TRAVELBEE, VICE-CHAIR AVIGAIL CALLAN MEREDITH CURLEY CLAIRE EDDLEMAN-HEATH CARLA MCCORD MATT MCGRATH City Staff: Staff Liaison Jana Weldon

OPEN CALL TO THE PUBLIC Public comment can be sent to jana.weldon@flagstaffaz.gov, prior to 3:00 p.m. on the day of this meeting with Public Comment in the email subject and it will be read: Or by indicating with a response during this designated public participation section. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes in length. The Arizona Open Meeting Law prohibits the Commission from discussing or acting on an item which is not listed on the prepared agenda. Commissioners may, however, respond to criticism made by those addressing the Commission, ask staff to review a matter, or ask that a matter be placed on a future agenda.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

July Minutes

UPCOMING ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS

Please look at flagstaff365.com for upcoming events in music, culture, art, and sciences.

Recruitment update.

​​​​​​ KNAU underwriting spots have begun for the program.

​​ BIA grant upcoming deadline is September 15, 2026.

New mugs for commissioners.

ACTION ITEMS

Sculpture Donation: Jana Weldon, Beautification, Arts and Sciences Program Manager; T. Paul Thomas, CEO, Northern Arizona Leadership Alliance; Ed Reilly, Sculptor. Ms. Weldon will present the background of a proposal for a bronze sculpture donation, which was approved as a work of public art acceptable for donation to the City by BPAC on March 11, 2024, and the revised proposal. The updated proposed sculpture subject matter is a bronze elk and flagpole with educational text. The addition of the flagpole and educational text is new. A location at the Visitor’s Center is viable. The artist will be available for questions. The donation is now being made by the Northern Arizona Leadership Alliance rather than the artist. (Presentation 5-10 minutes) Suggested Action: Listen to presentation, ask questions, give comments. Consider motion to approve the revised concept.

​​​​​​ Chair and Vice Chair Nominations : Jana Weldon, Beautification, Arts & Sciences Program Manager Approval of a Chair and Vice Chair occurs at the August meeting. All current members of the Beautification and Public Art Commission are eligible to serve. Nominations received: Michael Rulon for Chair; Audra Travelbee for Vice-Chair. Ms. Weldon will invite the nominees to relay their interest in serving. Suggested Action : Listen to comments, ask questions, and discuss. Consider a a motion to elect Michael Rulon as Chair for August 2026 to July 2026. Consider a second motion to elect Audra Travelbee as Vice Chair for August 2026 to July 2027.

DISCUSSION ITEMS

Vice-Mayor Sweet’s Monthly Report: Miranda Sweet Vice-Mayor Sweet will review notable updates from City Council. Suggested Action: Listen to presentation. Ask questions, give comments and suggestions. Discussion only.

​​​​​​ New Project Potential, Fire Department Capital Projects : David Pedersen, Project Manager Senior Lead; Jana Weldon, Beautification, Arts & Sciences Program Manager; Mark Gaillard, Fire Chief. After a brief introduction by Ms. Weldon, Mr. Pedersen will give a brief overview of upcoming capital projects for the Fire Department. As the projects are scoped, opportunities for collaboration between Beautification, Arts and Sciences and Fire Station aesthetic enhancements will be investigated. Fire Chief Mark Gaillard will be available for questions. (Presentation 5-10 minutes) Suggested Action : Ask questions, give comments. Discussion only.

New Project Potential, Ponderosa Park : Rebecca Sayers, Parks, Recreation, Open Space, Events Director Ms. Sayers will give a brief overview of the opportunities for collaboration between Beautification, Arts and Sciences and PROSE for enhancements to Ponderosa Park now that flood mitigation is completed. (Presentation 5-10 minutes) Suggested Action : Ask questions, give comments. Discussion only.

New Project Potential, Southside Triangle: Jana Weldon, Beautification, Arts and Sciences Program Manager Ms. Weldon will give an overview of project, the Southside Triangle, called for in the Southside Neighborhood Plan. (Presentation 5-10 minutes) Suggested Action : Ask questions, give comments. Discussion only.

New Project Potential, Bison Sculpture, Buffalo Park: Jana Weldon, Beautification, Arts and Sciences Program Manager Ms. Weldon will present the current state and options for the bison sculpture, affectionately called, Ralphie, at the entrance of Buffalo Park. (Presentation 5-10 minutes) Suggested Action : Ask questions, give comments. Discussion only.

​​​​​​ Downtown Matters: Jana Weldon, Beautification, Arts and Sciences Program Manager Ms. Weldon will ask for experience and takeaways from attendees of the Downtown Matters Conference. Suggested Action : Share experiences, give comments. Discussion only.

​​​​​​ Farewell to Commissioner Eddleman-Heath : Jana Weldon, Beautification and Public Art Program Manager Commissioner Eddleman-Heath is moving out of Flagstaff for an exciting opportunity. August is her last meeting as a commissioner. Ms. Weldon will invite Commissioners, Vice Mayor Sweet, and staff to share the contributions that our departing commissioner has made to BPAC. Suggested Action : Share memories, thoughts, Discussion only.

REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS TO/FROM ITEMS: A vote from additional two commissioner required for any request by a commissioner to add an item to a future meeting, which will occur within the upcoming year.

TIME AND DATE FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS BPAC August meeting: Monday, September 14, 2026, 4:00 p.m.

ADJOURNMENT