The Bellingham Arts Commission held a productive meeting addressing ongoing public art projects, downtown activation initiatives, and commission governance. Key actions included updating a major public art installation material changes, reviewing citywide beautification funding, selecting finalists for park artwork, and electing new leadership for 2025. - Approved Polymetis artist team as finalist for Storybrook Park percent-for-art project with conditions regarding material durability - Elected Patricia McDonnell as 2025 Chair and Eric Shew as 2025 Vice Chair - Requested additional renderings and material information for Pacific Street Operations Building Phase II artwork - Material durability concerns for outdoor sculptures, particularly wood species selection - Need for comprehensive maintenance policies and conservation funding strategies - Coordination with Museum for conservation expertise and resource sharing - $27,000 Storybrook Park art project moving forward with material considerations - $235,080 in lodging tax funds recommended for downtown activation projects - Conservation work contracted for five bronze pieces using 2024 general fund surplus ---