Committee on Hearings and Policy

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 · 1:30 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Committee on Hearings and Policy held a meeting to appoint members to two city commissions: the Historic Review Commission and the Public Art and Civic Design Commission. Seven positions were filled through appointment votes, which help shape decisions on historic preservation and public art projects in the city.

Key Decisions

  • Catherine Blauvelt appointed to Historic Review Commission Passed
  • K. Chase Patterson appointed to Historic Review Commission Passed
  • Luna Fruendsgaard appointed to Historic Review Commission Passed
  • Martha Isler appointed to Historic Review Commission Passed
  • Emily Stedge, James Hill, and Kendall Soler appointed to Public Art and Civic Design Commission committees Passed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Pre-Agenda Interviews
  2. 2026-0131 Resolution appointing Catherine Blauvelt as a Member of the Historic Review Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2029.
    Appointment-Requiring Vote
  3. 2026-0132 Resolution appointing K. Chase Patterson as a Member of the Historic Review Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2027.
    Appointment-Requiring Vote
  4. 2026-0133 Resolution appointing Luna Fruendsgaard as a Member of the Historic Review Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2029.
    Appointment-Requiring Vote
  5. 2026-0134 Resolution appointing Martha Isler as a Member of the Historic Review Commission for a term to expire January 1, 2028.
    Appointment-Requiring Vote
  6. 2026-0147 Resolution appointing Emily Stedge as a Member of the Public Art Committee of the Public Art and Civic Design Commission for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.
    Appointment-Requiring Vote
  7. 2026-0148 Resolution appointing James Hill as a Member of the Civic Design Committee of the Public Art and Civic Design Commission for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.
    Appointment-Requiring Vote
  8. 2026-0150 Resolution appointing Kendall Soler as a Member of the Civic Design Committee of the Public Art and Civic Design Commission for a term concurrent with that of the Mayor.
    Appointment-Requiring Vote