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Art in Public Places
REGULAR MEETING
February 16, 2022, 3:30 pm
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1. CALL TO ORDER
3:30 pm
2. ROLL CALL
• Board Members Present – Natalie Barnes, Kathy Bauer, Miriam Chase, Sabrina
Davies, and Heidi Shuff
• Board Members Absent – Gwen Hatchette
• Staff Members Present – Ellen Martin, Liz Good, Tricia Canonico, Jim McDonald,
JD McCune
• Cultural Resources Board Liaison – None present
• Guests – Hannah Wittmeyer and Mary Timby from the Bohemian Foundation, and
Patricia Alvarez Harrell from The Family Center/La Familia
3. COUNCIL MEMBER INTRODUCTION
Mr. McDonald introduced Council Member Canonico. She shared that she is in
attendance after the Vine and Lemay Project was put on hold at the January 18
Council Meeting.
4. MS. DAVIES LED INTRODUCTIONS OF THE BOARD
Ms. Barnes asked for a list of the Board Members with photos and their bios. After
introducing himself, Mr. McDonald also shared more about the Cultural Services
Department and the COVID effects on the department. Council Member Canonico
shared her background.
5. AGENDA REVIEW
6. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
7. APROVAL OF MINUTES – December 15, 2021
Ms. Chase moved that we pass the minutes
Ms. Bauer seconded.
Unanimously approved.
8. BUSINESS, PRESENTATION, OR DISCUSSION:
A) PIANOS ABOUT TOWN SUBMISSION REIVEW
Ms. Martin reviewed the process and presented images of the finalist submissions,
there was a 3-way tie for 13th place. The committee voted and those ranked second
and third were chosen as alternates. The committee also voted on the next three
ranked entries to be alternates, if needed.
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Ms. Chase moved that we accept the 13 individuals who got the high scores and
alternates.
Ms. Shuff seconded
Unanimously approved
B) VINE & LEMAY GATEWAY PRESENTATION
Ms. Martin presented a summary of details that were taken to Council on January 18.
Council put the project on hold asking for more community engagement regarding the
project. Staff is working on a follow up memo outlining next steps. Ms. Martin also
shared the details of the upcoming second project at the location. The second art
project will be a gateway on the corner of Lemay and 9th that will be community
focused using a local Fort Collins artist and a project team that includes
representatives from the Tres Colonias neighborhoods. Councilmember Canonico
shared that she heard other Council members felt the art wasn’t representative of the
community that lives nearby. She suggested a tour for Council Members of the
overpass to have a better feel for the site and to be able to articulate what fits there.
Mr. McDonald asked if the direction of the com munity engagement plan seemed
correct and she said “yes.” She liked the outreach plan and the availability of the
information after the planned community outreach meeting.
Ms. Bauer moved approval for a call for a local artist for the Vine and Lemay Gateway
Project.
Ms. Barnes seconded
Unanimously approved
C) TRANSFORT BUS &SHELTER PRESENTATION
Ms. Martin presented this project that would work with Transfort to add artwork in
existing advertising locations on bus shelters and around the ceiling inside buses. Ms.
Martin explained that some locations are managed by City, some by a marketing firm
and Transfort would identify locations. We would start with a call and then limit
number accepted work based on what space is available. Ms. Martin suggested
limiting the call to those living in or attending school in the Fort Collins Growth
Management area. Staff would manage the fabrication of the artwork. Artists would be
paid an honorarium. The board discussed the project and suggested possible themes.
Ms. Barnes moved to put out an RFP for the Growth Management area.
Ms. Chase seconded
Unanimously approved
D) STAFF REPORT
Ms. Martin shared highlights with the APP Board including upcoming artists selection
for calls in March. The report will be emailed to the Board.
9. OTHER BUSINESS
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Ms. Martin shared the request from the City’s Finance Department regarding budget
suggestions for the program. Ms. Chase mentioned increased staffing for APP as the
program and workload has increased with the City’s growth. Ms. Chase encouraged
the new board members not to be afraid to ask questions as they learn the ropes.
10. ADJOURNMENT
5:32 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Liz Good