Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on the Appointment of the Throckmorton Statue Ad Hoc Advisory Board and Statement of Purpose
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
MEETING DATE: August 4, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Mark Doty - Assistant Director of Planning
Kimberly Flom - Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Appointment of Advisory Board members and approval of Statement of Purpose.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• Staff requests the appointment of members to the Throckmorton Statue Ad Hoc Advisory Board to oversee staff and expert research related to the context, appropriateness and relevancy of the Throckmorton statue located in front of the McKinney Performing Arts Center (MPAC).
• The Advisory Board will provide review, advice, and oversight of staff research related to the Throckmorton Statue. This research will result in a thorough and balanced report to the city council on the historical context, artistic value, appropriateness, and relevancy of the Throckmorton statue.
• Membership will consist of eleven (11) total members including seven members appointed by City Council (one each for the Mayor and Council members), one from the Arts Commission Board, one from the Historic Preservation Advisory Board (HPAB), one from Main Street Board, and one from the Collin County Historical Commission.
• Staff for the Advisory Board will consist of representatives from Planning, Main Street, Neighborhood Services, Historic Preservation, GIS and other departments as needed.
• Staff is also requesting the approval of the Statement of Purpose. The Statement of Purpose provides a parameter and expectation for the Ad Hoc Advisory Board and a goal for the meetings.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• City Council approved a resolution to create the Throckmorton Statue Ad Hoc Advisory Board on July 28, 2020.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A