Chapter 4.30 ART AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD

Chapter 4.30
ART AND BEAUTIFICATION BOARD

Sections:

4.30.010 Art and beautification board established.

Legislative history: Ords. 94-321, 97-422, 99-468, and 2000-478.

4.30.010 Art and beautification board established.

There is hereby established an art and beautification board for the city of Mill Creek, which shall consist of such members and perform such functions as set forth below. (Ord. 2017-816 § 1; Ord. 2006-640 § 9. Formerly 2.40.010)

4.30.020 Composition of the board.

The board shall consist of seven members selected by and at the discretion of the Mill Creek city council and shall meet the following minimum qualifications:

A. Each board member shall be a resident of the city of Mill Creek. Any member who ceases to reside within the city limits during the term of his/her office shall thereupon forfeit said office.

B. The term of each member shall be three years and shall expire on October 31st in the final year of each term. (Ord. 2017-816 § 1; Ord. 2008-678 § 1; Ord. 2006-640 § 9. Formerly 2.40.020)

4.30.030 Responsibilities of the board.

A. The board shall serve as an advisory board to the city council and the city’s administrative staff concerning the following matters:

1. Special events and projects to enhance the aesthetics and beauty within the residential and business areas of the city.

2. Utilization of the city’s municipal art fund.

3. Selection, acquisition and placement of artwork for the city.

4. Such other matters as from time to time may be referred to the board by the city council or city manager.

B. To the extent feasible, the board should be consulted during preliminary design and construction phases of municipal projects receiving municipal arts funding. (Ord. 2017-816 § 1; Ord. 2006-640 § 9. Formerly 4.30.040)

4.30.040 Meetings of the board.

The board shall hold regular meetings on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. and shall maintain summary minutes thereof. The board shall adopt such rules of procedure for the election of officers and the transaction of its business and submit them for review and approval by the city council. Public communications and public hearings shall be conducted in substantial conformance with the procedures set forth in city council Resolution 2021-604. (Ord. 2023-894 § 6; Ord. 2023-891 § 1; Ord. 2022-888 § 1; Ord. 2017-816 § 1; Ord. 2006-644 § 1; Ord. 2006-640 § 9; Ord. 2000-497 § 1. Formerly 4.30.050)