HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt In Public Places Board - Minutes - 08/20/2003ART IN PUBLIC PLACES MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Wednesday, August 20, 2003
Lincoln Center
Council Liaison: David Roy Staff Liaison: Ellen Martin
Ch erson: Cori Hixon-Cunningham Vice Chair: Ann Carr
MEMBERS PRESENT: Cori Hixon-Cunningham, Alan Howe, Ann Carr, Libby Dale, Deanna Gram
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jane Liska-Smith, Roger Sherman
STAFF PRESENT: Ellen Martin, Ilsbeth Kaufman, Craig Foreman, Patty Bigner
I. Call to order 3:35 p.m. — Ms. Hixon-Cunningham
II. Consideration of the agenda
III. Approval of minutes from the meeting of July 16, 2003
Ms. Dale moved to approve the minutes.
Mr. Howe seconded.
Approved unanimously.
IV. Citizen Participation — none
V. Harmony Park Design Presentation
Craig Foreman, from the Park Planning Department, represented the project team for this presentation to the
board. The artist, Jim Lynxwiler, worked with students from Preston Junior High and Traut Elementary
School on the design and creation of art for this site. Tile mosaics have been created and will be installed in the
sidewalks. A 30 foot long wall entryway piece with tile and the name of the park was proposed to the board. It
will include the students handmade tiles and porcelain tiles donated by Daltile. Mr. Forman expressed the
department's support of the APP program and dedication to the project.
Mr. Howe motioned to move ahead with the phase and accept the initial design as shown.
Ms. Gram seconded.
Unanimous.
VI. Utility Projects
Ellen Martin updated the board on the status two RFP's out currently utilizing Utility funds. An additional
project at Sheldon Lake will be released soon. The artist will work with the team on all of these projects to
develop the concept for the site. Patty Bigner from the Utility Department met with the board and discussed
the goals of the utility department. Staff from APP and Utilities have been meeting to discuss how to reach
these goals. Utility Projects are unique in that they have to benefit the rate payer. The City Hall Water Feature
Project is an educational piece demonstrating the water cycle, but has been put on hold due to drought
conditions. Proposed projects brainstormed by the team include art at Electric Disbribution Systems, additions
to the Water Cycle Wall Project, and artistic benches with conservation themes. The utility department is
interested in utilizing the program to beautify and educate the community. Mr. Howe suggested the Sheldon
Lake area as a possible site for benches.
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Ms. Gram motioned to begin the process for these three projects; art at substations, WaterCycle Wall additions,
and artistic benches, using the design consultant list or open competitions.
Mr. Howe seconded.
Unanimous
VII. Staff Reports
Ms. Martin distributed written report of staff activities since last month's board meeting.
VIII. Other business
IX. Adjournment 4:59 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ilsbeth Kaufman
Art in Public Places Program Assistant
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