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CULTURAL AND PUBLIC ART COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 20, 2025
BROOKLYN CENTER CITY HALL, COUNCIL COMMISSION ROOM
Members: Nahid Khan, Chair; Michelle Thayer, Vice Chair; Gail Ebert, Adriana Jeffrey, Kari Kelly, Sabra Love, and Marie
Martin.
Members at Large / Affiliates: Denise Butler, Cyd Haynes, and Sandra Kenyon (1 vacancy)
City Staff: Liaison Raquel Diaz Goutierez and Director LaToya Turk.
Council Liaison: Mayor April Graves.
1. Call to Order by Chair Khan. (1 minute)
2. Roll Call by Liaison Goutierez. (2 minutes)
3. Land Acknowledgment by Vice Chair Thayer. (2 minutes)
4. Adoption of Agenda by Chair Khan. (2 minutes)
5. Approval of Minutes Sept. 18, 2025, meeting, by Chair Khan. (2 minutes)
6. Administrative Matters by Liaison Goutierez. (2 minutes)
7. Old Business by Chair Khan.
a. Opportunity Site Updates by Ian Alexander, Economic Development Manager, and Liaison Goutierez. (30 minutes)
b. Art Scorecard Work Plan, by Liaison Goutierez. (4 minutes)
c. Community Building and Engagement for Arts and Culture, by Chair Khan (9 minutes)
d. Grants Update, by Vice Chair Thayer. (1 minute)
e. Anti-Litter Campaign in partnership with Parks and Recreation Commission, by Chair Khan. (5 minutes)
8. New Business by Chair Khan.
a. Staff and Council Report. (10 minutes)
b. Commissioner Report. (5 minutes)
9. Open Forum by Vice Chair Thayer. (5 minutes)
10. Adjournment by Chair Khan. (1 minute)
RESOURCES:
• Beautify Brooklyn Center (guiding plan for Council, Staff and Commission).
• Commission’s Establishing Resolution (passed by the City Council on April 8, 2024).
Both available at the City website: Government tab / Commissions page / Cultural and Public Arts Commission:
https://www.brooklyncentermn.gov/government/city-advisory-charter-commissions
Brooklyn Center Cultural & Public Arts Commission
A system for decision-making, documentation, and record-keeping.
1. Proposal submission
2. Staff review for completeness
3. Commission discussion
4. Commission scoring
5. Commission vote
6. Documentation filed in shared archive
7. Approved items forwarded to City Council
Required decision thresholds. Projects scoring 36+ must be forwarded to the City Council.
DOCUMENTATION & RECORD-KEEPING SYSTEM
Documentation checklist:
☐ Proposal form
☐ Photos/maps
☐ Budget estimate
☐ Community engagement plan
☐ Pre and post Scorecard
☐ Meeting minutes documenting Commission decision
☐ Final report and evaluation form
Record-keeping instructions:
All documents must be stored in the City’s Public Art Laserfiche under the designated project folder.
Staff are responsible for maintaining the archive.
Retention schedule:
Documents must be retained for a period of 7 years following project completion.
Brooklyn Center Cultural & Public Arts Commission
Art Scorecard
PROJECT EVALUATION SCORECARD
5 – Excellent / High Impact The project demonstrates exceptional alignment with the criterion.
4 – Strong / Above Average
The project meets the criterion at a high level but may lack one or
two elements of excellence.
3 – Adequate / Satisfactory
The project meets the minimum expectation for the criteri
2 – Limited / Needs Development
The project partially meets the criterion but shows noticeable gaps.
1 – Minimal / Not Demonstrated
The project shows very weak alignment and lacks essential
elements.
Criteria Description Score (0–5)
1. Alignment with City Goals Advances the
Beautification & Public Art
Master Plan.
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2
☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
2. Cultural Representation & Inclusion Represents Brooklyn
Center’s diversity through
inclusive, multilingual art.
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2
☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
3. Community Impact & Engagement Involves residents,
schools, and local artists
(builds pride and
belonging).
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2
☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
4. Innovation & Creativity Brings new artistic ideas
and sustainable design
methods.
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2
☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
5. Feasibility & Partnerships Demonstrates clear
implementation plans and
partnerships.
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2
☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
6. Long-Term Value & Sustainability Supports community
identity and
environmental resilience.
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2
☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
7. Connectivity & Accessibility Improves connections
between neighborhoods,
public spaces, and
mobility systems.
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2
☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
8. Private Investment & Partnership
Potential
Encourages private,
nonprofit, or philanthropic
partnerships; aligns with
local business
development.
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2
☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
9 Economic Development & Local Business
Integration
Supports economic vitality
through business
attraction, tourism, or
local engagement.
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2
☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
10 Aligns with other Commission Priorities This includes a long-term
city vision.
☐ 0 ☐ 1 ☐ 2
☐ 3 ☐ 4 ☐ 5
Total Score (out of 50): ____________________
Total Score
Range Priority Level Interpretation & Action
Score Interpretation Guide (out of 45 points)
36–50 points � High Priority Strongly aligned with city vision and the Beautification & Public Art Master Plan. Recommend for City
Council consideration or external grant pursuit.
25–35 points � Moderate
Priority
Promising concept but requires additional development, partnerships, or funding identification before
implementation.
0–24 points � Low Priority Limited alignment or readiness. Revisit in future planning cycles or park for later review.
Primary Focus Area:
ART FOCUS AREAS
Public art is publicly accessible, original creative work that reflects our shared humanity and
strengthens the community’s aesthetic and cultural fabric.
☐ Public Art ☐ Art in Infrastructure ☐ Gateway & Streetscape Art ☐ Youth Collaboration ☐ Cultural Programming
BEAUTIFICATION FOCUS AREAS
Beautification enhances the appearance and character of public spaces through improvements that
make places more welcoming, vibrant, and enjoyable.
☐ Beautification Projects ☐ Landscaping & Green Enhancements ☐ Corridor & Streetscape Beautification ☐ Placemaking & Visual Enhancements
Commission Discussion & Consensus: ☐ Recommend for City Council consideration/grant
☐ Recommend further development
☐ Not recommended at this time
Final Notes / Next Steps: ____________________________________________
Project Proposal Form
BROOKLYN CENTER CULTURAL AND PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
(will be created digitally)
Project Title:
Applicant Name(s):
Organization (if applicable):
Phone Number: _______________________________
Email Address: ________________________________
Social Media:__________________________________
Awards:______________________________________
1. Project Summary
Provide a brief description of your project (1–2 paragraphs):
2. Project Goals
What do you hope to learn or accomplish through this demonstration project?
☐ Community engagement
☐ Test artistic concept
☐ Activate underused space
☐ Reach underserved population
☐ Other: ______________________
Explain:
3. Community Engagement Plan
How will the community be involved in this project?
(e.g., workshops, co-creation, pop-ups, surveys)
4. Proposed Location
(Include address or general description; attach photos or map if possible)
5. Timeline
• Start Date: ______________
• End Date: ______________
• Key Milestones:
o Planning/Design: ______________________
o Community Engagement: ________________
o Installation/Activation: ________________
6. Budget Estimate
Sample Budget Worksheet
Category Item Description Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Artist Fees Lead artist, assistants $ $
Supplies & Materials Paint, lumber, lighting $ $
Printing & Outreach Flyers, signs, translation $ $
Permits & Insurance Temporary use or event fees $ $
Equipment Rental Tools, scaffolding, tents $ $
Stipends for Participants Youth, community members $ $
Documentation Photographer, video editing $ $
Miscellaneous Transportation, snacks, other $ $
TOTAL $ $
Will this project require funding from the City or external sponsors and grants?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, who__________________how much? $__________________
7. Supporting Materials (Optional)
☐ Sketches or renderings ☐ Letters of support ☐ Photos of proposed site ☐ Artist bios or resumes ☐ CV, social media, media mentioned
Project Evaluation Form
BROOKLYN CENTER CULTURAL AND PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
Digital options will be available
Project Name: _________________________
Lead Artist/Partner: ____________________
Date Completed: _______________________
1. Project Summary
Briefly summarize the project, its goals, and timeline.
2. Community Engagement & Participation
How did the community participate? Who was reached?
• Estimated number of participants: ____________
• Target communities reached: ☐ Youth ☐ Seniors ☐ BIPOC residents ☐ Immigrants/New Americans ☐ General public ☐ Other: ______________________
How was feedback collected (e.g., surveys, comment boards, conversations)?
3. Successes
What worked well in this project?
4. Challenges
What were the main obstacles or lessons learned?
5. Recommendations
Would you recommend scaling or repeating this project?
☐ Yes, with no changes
☐ Yes, with some changes (explain below)
☐ No, this approach is not recommended for future use
What changes or improvements would you suggest?
6. Visual Documentation
☐ Photos/videos submitted
☐ Social media/press coverage shared
☐ Quotes or testimonials collected
Budget Worksheet
Category Item Description Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Artist Fees Lead artist, assistants $ $
Supplies & Materials Paint, lumber, lighting $ $
Printing & Outreach Flyers, signs, translation $ $
Category Item Description Estimated Cost Actual Cost
Permits & Insurance Temporary use or event fees $ $
Equipment Rental Tools, scaffolding, tents $ $
Stipends for Participants Youth, community members $ $
Documentation Photographer, video editing $ $
Miscellaneous Transportation, snacks, other $ $
TOTAL $ $
COMMUNITY FEEDBACK TOOL
1. What kind of public art or cultural projects would you like to see?
☐ Murals ☐ Sculptures ☐ Festivals ☐ Youth-led ☐ Artist Studios ☐ Artist Housing ☐
Interactive Installations ☐ Other: ________
2. Where in the city would you like to see more art or beautification efforts?
__________________________________________________
3. How would you like to participate? (Attend, volunteer, co-create, mentor, etc.)
__________________________________________________
4. What does this project mean to you in Brooklyn Center?
__________________________________________________
5. What makes you proud of Brooklyn Center’s culture or community?
__________________________________________________
6. Any other ideas for art reflecting Brooklyn Center’s diversity?
__________________________________________________
Optional Demographic Information (Voluntary; for Equity Reporting)
This section is voluntary and used only to support equitable access and inclusive representation
in Brooklyn Center’s public art initiatives.
1. Age Group (select all that apply):
☐ Under 18
☐ 18–24
☐ 25–34
☐ 35–44
☐ 45–54
☐ 55–64
☐ 65+
☐ Prefer not to say
2. Race/Ethnicity (select all that apply):
☐ African/African American/Black
☐ Asian
☐ Hispanic/Latino/a/x
☐ Middle Eastern/North African
☐ Native American/Indigenous
☐ Pacific Islander
☐ White
☐ Multiracial
☐ Prefer not to say
3. Languages Spoken at Home:
☐ Prefer not to say
4. Relationship to Brooklyn Center:
☐ Resident
☐ Business owner
☐ Student
☐ Worker/commuter
☐ Visitor
☐ Prefer not to say
5. Accessibility or accommodation needs (optional):