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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt In Public Places Board - Minutes - 02/16/2022 Art in Public Places REGULAR MEETING February 16, 2022, 3:30 pm Online 2 /16 /202 2 – MINUTES Page 1 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. Art in Public Places REGULAR MEETING 2 /16/20 2 2 – MINUTES Page 2 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 Art in Public Places REGULAR MEETING 2 /16/20 2 2 – MINUTES Page 3 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