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HomeMy WebLinkAboutART IN PUBLIC PLACES BOARD - MINUTES - 06/18/2025 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES REGULAR MEETING Wednesday, May 21, 2025 – 3:30 PM The Lincoln Center, Canyon West Room 5/21 /20 2 5 – MINUTES Page 1 1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:37 PM 2. ROLL CALL a) Board Members Present – Natalie Barnes, Kathy Bauer, Myra Powers, Renee Sherman, and Nancy Zola b) Board Members Absent – Heidi Shuff and Christopher Staten c) Staff Members Present – Ellen Martin, Liz Good, Libby Colbert, Peter Ladd, Cheryl Wagner d) Guests – None present 3. AGENDA REVIEW 4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, April 16, 2025 Ms. Barnes moved to accept the minutes. Ms. Sherman seconded. Unanimously approved. 6. NEW BUSINESS a) TRANSFORMER CABINET SUBMISSION REVIEW Ms. Martin introduced the project and thanked the committee for their outside work. Cheryl Wagner and Peter Ladd from Light and Power were part of the committee and in attendance. APP Project Manager Libby Colbert also attended the meeting. Thirteen artists and 4 alternates were selected. The Board voted to break a tie for the rank of alternates. The Board discussed ways to attract new artists. Ms. Powers moved we accept the 13 artist and 4 alternates Ms. Zola seconded. Unanimously approved. b) WILLOW STREET PRESENTATION Ms. Martin presented the project. It is an extension of the previous work on the other side of Linden. This phase extends the Lincoln Corridor to Riverside. The project is currently in design, which will continue throughout 2025. Construction is estimated to begin in late spring/summer 2026. The Board discussed the advantages of an open call to Colorado artists or selecting an artist from the pre- ART IN PUBLIC PLACES REGULAR MEETING 5 /2 1 /20 2 5 – MINUTES Page 2 approved list and favored a call for the possibility of attracting new artists. Ms. Powers moved for this project to go out for a statewide call for potential artists. Ms. Sherman seconded. Unanimously approved. c) SOUTHEAST COMMUNITY CENTER PRESENTATION Ms. Martin presented the project. The community center will feature multi-use spaces for recreation, fitness, creativity, innovation, intergenerational programs, a state-of-the-art public library and both indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities. The design and construction of the facility is a collaborative partnership between the City of Fort Collins and Poudre Libraries. The project is currently in design. Construction is estimated to begin in late 2026 or early 2027. Construction will continue through 2027 and is anticipated to be completed by 2028. The artist will be selected to work with the Project Team and help select locations, possible themes for art, and develop concepts for art. Multiple artists might be involved in this project. Staff recommended a national Request for Qualifications to find an artist. Ms. Zola moved that we have a national call for the Southeast Community Center project. Ms. Powers seconded. Unanimously approved. d) SOUTHRIDGE GREENS NEIGHBORHOOD BRIDGE MURALS Ms. Martin presented the project. Art in Public Places launched a temporary mural program to help mitigate graffiti on concrete bridge walls in 2022. The murals are intended to be repainted in the future when they deteriorate. The first murals are located on Boardwalk Dr. and Landings Dr. The Engineering Department has identified two sets of bridges in the Southridge Greens Neighborhood as the next locations for murals. They are located on Front Nine Drive and Fairway 6 Drive. There will be outreach through the neighborhood HOA to involve the nearby community in the project. Staff recommended selecting artists from the pre-approved list of Artist Consultants. Ms. Barnes moved we select an artist from the pre-approved list. Ms. Sherman seconded. Unanimously approved. e) 30TH ANNIVERSARY DISCUSSION ART IN PUBLIC PLACES REGULAR MEETING 5 /2 1 /20 2 5 – MINUTES Page 3 Ms. Martin shared potential dates and a continuing discussion of current plans. Invite and involve previous Board members. The board suggested including the first Board and Board Chair in the celebration. They also want to recognize Councilmembers that were particularly involved in the founding of the program and the Cultural Resources Board at the time. 7. STAFF REPORT Ms. Martin shared the highlights. The full report will be emailed to the Board. 8. OTHER BUSINESS The Board discussed the potential use of AI in applications. Ms. Powers asked for the handout that was shared about the 30th Anniversary. It will be sent to the Board. Ms. Zola asked about the merging of the Boards and an update. Staff will send the Council materials to the board ahead of time. 9. ADJOURNMENT 4:32 PM Minutes approved by the chair and a vote of the Board/Commission on 6/18/25