Arts, Historic Preservation and Philanthropy Committee — Columbia, SC
Date: 2026-04-28
Time: 14:00

Columbia Arts, Historic Preservation and Philanthropy Committee Meeting Agenda
 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
 City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
 1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
 City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov

 The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, At-Large, Chair
The Honorable Edward H. McDowell Jr., District II • The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, District I


Call to Order

Approval of Minutes

1. February 9, 2026 Arts, Historic Preservation, and Philanthropy Committee Meeting
 Minutes

Presentations

2. ColaJazz Update — Mr. Mark Rapp, Executive Director / ColaJazz Foundation

Committee Discussion

3. Congaree Vista Guild Public Art Placement Application — Ms. Abby Anderson,
 Executive Director / Congaree Vista Guild

Adjournment




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Columbia Arts, Historic Preservation and Philanthropy Committee Meeting Agenda
 Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
 City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
 1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
 City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov

 The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey, At-Large, Chair
 The Honorable Edward H. McDowell Jr., District II • The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, District I


 Call to Order

 Approval of Minutes

 1. February 9, 2026 Arts, Historic Preservation, and Philanthropy Committee Meeting
 Minutes

 Presentations

 2. ColaJazz Update — Mr. Mark Rapp, Executive Director / ColaJazz Foundation

 Committee Discussion

 3. Congaree Vista Guild Public Art Placement Application — Ms. Abby Anderson,
 Executive Director / Congaree Vista Guild

 Adjournment




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 Columbia Arts, Historic Preservation and Philanthropy
 Committee Meeting Minutes
 Tuesday, February 10, 2026


 Call to Order
 The Columbia Arts, Historic Preservation and Philanthropy Committee conducted
 a meeting on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room),
 1737 Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey,
 Chair called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. and the following members were
 present: The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr. and the Honorable Tina N. Herbert.

 Approval of Minutes

 1. December 9, 2025 Arts, Historic Preservation and Philanthropy Committee
 Meeting Minutes
 Upon a motion made by Mr. McDowell and seconded by Ms. Herbert, the Committee
 voted unanimously to approve the December 9, 2025 Arts, Historic Preservation, and
 Philanthropy Committee Meeting Minutes.

 Committee Discussion

 2. Vista Neighborhood Association Public Art Placement Project
 Ms. Pamela Zeljak, Public Art Administrator / One Columbia shared that One Columbia
 submitted a letter of endorsement and has been engaged since the beginning of the
 project. The project will be an incredible addition to the emerging public art corridor,
 complementing nearby murals and tunnel lighting. She noted that local artist Clark
 Ellefson had been selected, highlighting the importance of involving hometown artists in
 the project.

 Councilor Herbert asked what the issue was with the gate and how was it resolved.

 Mr. Henry Simons, Assistant City Manager of Operations explained that staff met with
 Chief Holbrook of the Columbia Police Department and his team to assess security
 needs for the Lincoln Tunnel. Based on that assessment, fencing will be installed to
 allow the tunnel to be secured when necessary for public safety, but it will not remain
 closed at all times. The neighborhood association has been informed and understands
 the plan.




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 Mr. Barton Walrath, Vista Neighborhood Association stated that Assistant City Manager
 Simon invited them to meet with Chief Holbrook regarding the Lincoln Tunnel. Due to
 plans to install new fencing at the tunnel entrance, the original location for the public
 art structure was adjusted. The structure will now be placed along the public art walk
 leading to the tunnel.

 Upon a motion made by Mr. McDowell and seconded by Ms. Herbert, there was
 consensus of the committee to endorse the Vista Neighborhood Association Public Art
 Placement Project for City Council’s consideration.

 Adjournment
 The meeting was adjorned at 10:05 a.m.


 Respectfully Submitted:




 Erika D. Moore Hammond, MMC, CPM
 City Clerk




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