HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt In Public Places Board - Minutes - 02/16/2005ART IN PUBLIC PLACES MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Wednesday, February 16, 2005
Lincoln Center
Martin
MEMBERS PRESENT: Roger Sherman, Ray Tollison, Libby Dale, Lee Needham, Ann Carr, Jim O'Neill
(Purchasing Dept.)
MEMBERS ABSENT: none
STAFF PRESENT: Jill Stilwell, Ellen Martin, Cory Gundlach
I. Call to order 3:37 p.m. — Mr. Sherman
IL Consideration of the current agenda
III. Approval of minutes from the meeting of January 17, 2005.
Mr. Tollison moved to approve the minutes.
Mr. Needham seconded the motion.
Unanimously approved.
IV. Citizen Participation
V. Downtown Alley Project Review:
Ms Martin gave an overview of the project. It was an open competition where the artist team of Surface Strategy
was selected. Barb McKee is the artist working with the project team which includes, City staff, DDA and EDAW
The money for this project is from the APP Utility funds.
Mr. Sherman states that the general project is located at Trimble Court and Tenney Court, with work resulting in
an Old Town Square "face lift." Tenney Court is the location for the APP artwork. The general project space is
to be turned into a nice amenity for the community; providing a comfortable place to walk through at night.
Ms. Martin stated that the artist has been working with the project team to determine concepts for art at the site.
Ms. McKee proposes custom paving inserts will be used, with imagery/icons that represents the Utility &
agricultural history of Fort Collins. Red and brown pavers will be inserted compatibly with standard construction
installation systems. Larger circular pavers use botanical and Utility imagery —to be placed in the wind patterned
design along the sides of the alley. Ms. Martin stated that this project is moving fast.
Mr. Chip Steiner, from the Downtown Development Authority, stated that the bid for the project should be
posted in the next couple weeks, with construction to be finished this year. Mr. Steiner expressed a strong interest
in having interpretive signage on -site, in an accessible place that easily is maintained.
Ms. Carr motions to accept the project proposal.
Seconded by Mr. Tollison
Unanimously approved.
VI. Pedestrian Paver Project:
Ms. Martin stated that this project is part of the Pedestrian Accessibility Program with the City Engineering
Department. The art pavers are part of the program and are sandblasted in granite and placed in highly visible city
sidewalks. The competition is open to ages: 3-8, 9-12, and 13-18. Winning designs are awarded $50 each. Erika
Keeton and Doug Groves from the City's Engineering Department are part of the selection team. Selections do
not need to be made from each age group.
Ms. Dale motions to accept 15 designs, in addition to 2 alternate images.
Mr. Howe seconds the motion
Unanimously approved.
VII. Board Elections:
Mr. Howe motions to nominate Mr. Tollison as APP Board Chair
Mr. Sherman motions to nominate Mr. Needham as APP Board Vice Chair
Mr. Howe seconds the motion.
Unanimously approved
VIII. Staff Reports:
Staff distributed a written report of staff activities since the last board meeting.
IX. Other business:
APP website is updated with new projects. A general thanks is extended to Roger for his leadership as Chair of the
APP Board.
In upcoming meetings Design TRIA presentation on Mason Street Corridor Project, Design Consultant
submission review, and a special meeting is requested to review Police Facility RFP submissions.
X. Adjourned at 5:07 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Coryach
Art in Public Places Program Assistant