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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 – 3:30 PM
Virtual, Zoom
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1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:34 PM
2. ROLL CALL
a. Board Members Present – Natalie Barnes, Kathy Bauer, Myra Powers, Renee
Sherman, Heidi Shuff, Christopher Staten, and Nancy Zola
b. Board Members Absent – None
c. Staff Members Present – Ellen Martin, Liz Good, Dillon Willett
d. Cultural Resources Board Liaison – Not Present
e. Guests –
3. AGENDA REVIEW
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The board discussed Conflict of Interest Disclosure. Ms. Martin will share the
information about Conflict of Interest prepared by the City Clerk’s Office. There
was a question if members should abstain from approving minutes if they didn’t
attend that meeting. Staff needs a quorum to approve minutes.
Ms. Powers moved approval of the January 18, 2023 Minutes
Ms. Bauer seconded.
Unanimously approved
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. BOARD ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Ms. Martin shared the background of the process and thanked Ms. Shuff for filling in
as temporary Chair.
Ms. Sherman moved to nominate Heidi Shuff as Chair.
Ms. Barnes seconded.
Unanimously approved
Ms. Barnes moved to nominate Kathy Bauer as Vice Chair.
Ms. Zola seconded.
Unanimously approved
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b. CARNEGIE PROJECT PRESENTATION
Ms. Martin gave an overview on the options for selecting an artist for the projects.
The option can be different for each project presented. The presented projects all
have 1% APP funding, but many have funding from a other sources that are not
eligible to contribute to APP.
The Carnegie Center for Creativity was built as a Carnegie Library and was then
home to the Fort Collins Museum. The museum moved to its new building on
Cherry Street in 2013. The Carnegie Center for Creativity is being renovated. The
estimated construction completion is early 2024. After discussing with the team,
Ms. Martin suggests directing the project team to the preapproved list of artists.
Ms Powers moved that the Board approve going with the pre-approved list for this
project.
Ms. Zola seconded
Unanimously approved
c. SIPHON OVERPASS PROJECT PRESENTATION
Ms. Martin presented an overview of the project. The project is a partnership
between the City’s Engineering and Park Planning and Development departments.
Construction is scheduled for 2024 and 2025. Working with the team, staff is
suggesting the team select an artist from the pre-approved list.
Ms Barnes moved made a motion to select an artist from the pre-approved list.
Ms. Bauer seconded
Unanimously approved
d. TIMBERLINE & LINCOLN INTERSECTION PRESENTATION
Ms. Martin shared an overview of this project. The goals are to increase safety and
congestion at this site. Additional APP funding was moved from a smaller
intersection project on Timberline to have more impact for the gateway intersection
with Mulberry. With this small budget, staff is suggesting the Board direct the team
to select an artist from the pre-approved list.
Ms Sherman moved that we accept an artist from the pre-approved list for the
Timberline and Lincoln Intersection.
Ms. Barnes seconded
Unanimously approved
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e. COLLEGE AVE. SIGNALS PROJECT PRESENTATION
Ms. Martin and Dillon Willett from Engineering gave an overview of the project.
There are three intersections, College and Pitkin, College and Columbia, and
College and Harvard. This project is in the design phase now with an estimated
construction schedule for 2024. After talking to the team, staff is suggesting that the
team select an artist from the pre-approved list.
Ms. Zola moved that we use the pre-approved list for the College Avenue Signals
Project.
Ms. Bauer seconded
Unanimously approved
f. MIDTOWN IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PRESENTATION
Ms. Martin and Dillon Willett from Engineering gave an overview of this project.
This project is supported by the Midtown in Motion Plan. The project area is
College between Boardwalk and Thunderbird. The project is currently in design
with construction tentatively set for 2025. Currently only the design phase is
funded. Although it isn’t funded yet, this project is estimated to have a larger
budget. After discussing with the team, staff thinks this could be an opportunity for
an open call and would suggest a geographical restriction of 75 miles. This would
allow the artist to see the site and meet with the team in person.
Ms. Barnes moved that we select an open call for artist in a competitive process
within a 75-mile radius.
Ms. Powers seconded
Unanimously approved
7. STAFF REPORTS
Ms. Martin shared highlights from the report. It will be emailed to the Board.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Ms. Good reviewed materials that will be sent to the Board for the Pianos About
Town artist selection in March.
b. Ms. Shuff confirmed the March meeting will be in person .
9. ADJOURNMENT 4:52 PM
Minutes approved by the chair and a vote of the Board/Commission on 3/22/23