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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt In Public Places Board - Minutes - 06/20/2001Citv of Fort Collins Cultui Library and Recreational Servi Lincoln Center ART IN PUBLIC PLACES MINUTES Regular Meeting — Wednesday, June 20, 2001 Lincoln Center Council Liaison: Marty Tharp Staff Liaison: Ellen Martin CRB Liaison: Ann Wilmsen Chairperson: Ann Carr Vice Chair: Jane Liska-Smith MEMBERS PRESENT: Ann Carr, Roger Sherman, Deanna Gram, Jane Liska-Smith, Alan Howe, Cori Hixon-Cunningham MEMBERS ABSENT: Libby Dale STAFF PRESENT: Ellen Martin, Mark Breimhorst, Ilsbeth Kaufman, Dean Klingner I. Call to order 3:49 p.m. - Ms. Carr II. Consideration of the agenda — Change name of Cultural Resources Board Liaison III. Approval of minutes from the meeting of April 21, 2001 Ms. Alan Howe moved to approve the minutes Mr. Cori Hixon-Cunningham seconded Approved unanimously N. Citizen Participation None V. Taft Hill Road Project Ms. Martin presented an overview of the project. Artist, Carolyn Braaksma, presented some background information on her other projects for members not familiar with her work. Ms. Braaksma has been working with the design team to formulate the proposed designs she presented to the board. Ms. Smith asked about the care of the proposed concrete walls. Ms. Braaksma mentioned that graffiti coating is available. The concrete wall designs included root themes for the retaining walls that could be continued onto the metal railings. The design also includes images of oversized insects. Mr. Sherman brought up the use of the space in the tunnel on either side of the actual bike trail. Mr. Klingner mentioned that the design probably would not continue in the tunnel because of budgetary reasons. Mr. Sherman wondered if the budget would cover the entire proposed project. Ms. Braaksma believed the proposed design could be completed for the budget allocated. The board had some concerns about the project not continuing inside the tunnel. Ms. Martin stated that they would work with the project team on this issue. Ms. Braaksma said she would continue working on her graphics and would get new drawings to Mr. Klingner and the APP staff. Ms. Liska-Smith motioned to proceed with Carolyn's design and take it to council. Ms. Graham seconded Unanimously approved 417 West Magnolia • Fort Collins, CO 80521-2646 • (970) 221-6735 • FAX (970) 484-0424 VI. Andrew Dufford Project Updates Civic Center Transit Center Andrew Dufford updated the Board on the progress of the Transit Center project. The APP staff was contacted by the city's Transfort Department with concerns about the artwork having moving pieces. Her concern was that the motion might startle persons with disabilities. After a discussion with Mr. Dufford, Transfort did not have any further concerns about the current direction of the project. Dufford's assistant Ethan presented the idea of two transportation images cut out of sheet metal that create light patterns when rotated by the wind. Ethan presented computer animation showing the two punched metal pieces rotating and the possible patterns created. Mr. Sherman brought up the placement of the pieces "out of reach" above the heads of the public using the site. He suggested putting the pieces in one spot for accessibility. Mr. Dufford was concerned about the additional cost of another pole on an already restricted budget. Ms. Graham moved to proceed with the project with the stipulation of using car, bike, bus, and pedestrian images on the pieces. Seconded by Ms. Liska-Smith Unanimously approved Fossil Creek Community Park Proiect Dufford also updated the board on the progress of the 100-acre park. Mr. Dufford explained his design of the crater that allows you to stand in the middle of the crater and still see the mountains but not the subdivision around the park. He also shared his idea of sawing a rock in half so you walk through a 'geologic gate' at the entry of the Time Walk. Mr. Dufford suggested the board consider the more subtle areas of the park when sending out the Requests for Proposals because of the already busy park. Mr. Sherman urged that the board proceed with the Requests for Proposals. VU. Staff Reports Staff distributed a written report of staff activities since the last months board meeting. Ms. Liska Smith and Roger Sherman will not be at the next meeting. VIM Other business - None IX. Adjournment — 5:26 PM Respectfully submitted, Ilsbeth Kaufman Art in Public Places Program Assistant