HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt In Public Places Board - Minutes - 03/31/1996MEMBERS PRESENT: William Cordiner, Libby Dale, Deanna Harpham,
Jane Liska-Smith, Jim Lynxwiler, Susan
Sternleib, Joe Vansant
MEMBERS ABSENT: none
STAFF PRESENT: Ellen Martin, Mark Breimhorst, Tom Chapel
I. Call to order - 4:00 p.m. - Ms. Sternleib
II. Consideration of the agenda - no changes
III. Approval of minutes from the meetings of February 15.
Ms. Liska-Smith moved to approve minutes
Mr. Vansant seconded
Approved unanimously
IV. Pedestrian Access Project
Tom Chapel from the Engineering Department made a
presentation to the Board regarding the scope of the project
and how it relates to Art in Public Places. The project
consists of improving the City's sidewalk system to bring it
up to ADA standards. Construction is scheduled to take place
from April through June. Ideas generated by engineering staff
for incorporating art into the project include: pedestrian
bridge related seating area, architectural concrete
sidewalk/ramp areas, and inlaid designs or patterns adjacent
to sidewalks near or at bus stops. After a question and
answer session, the Board discussed options for placing art.
Ms. Liska-Smith moved to use the 1996 Pedestrian Access
Project funds for artistic design(s) which will be
incorporated into sidewalks to be laid in 1997.
Ms. Harpham seconded .
Passed unanimously
Ms. Martin will bring an RFP for an open competition to
the Board at its next meeting.
V. Drake Road Project
Ms. Martin updated the Board on the progress of the
project and submitted a revised request for proposal to the
Board. Ms. Martin reported that although it is not the
current practice of the City to pay for the expenses of
finalists, it is not outside City Ordinances on charter to do
so. In addition, Ms. Martin reported that setting aside funds
for a project contingency is also within City ordinances.
Mr. Lynxwiler moved to approve the Drake Road Project RFP as
amended.
Ms. Liska-Smith seconded.
Passed unanimously.
VI. Stormwater Depot Project
Ms. Martin reported to the Board that the project is
currently on hold.
VII. RFP for Design Consultants
Ms. Harpham moved to accept the RFP as amended.
Ms. Dale seconded
Passed unanimously
VIII. Staff Reports
Ms. Martin reported the following:
• An inventory of public art the City owns is currently
underway.
• A donation of art to Lincoln Center has been proposed. The
group wanting to make the donation will make a presentation at
the Board's next meeting.
• Ms. Martin passed out several items for the Board's
information.
• A story will be coming out on the APP program in Inside Fort
Collins.
• Ms. Martin relayed a letter from City Council regarding
Budget Requests for 1997.
IX. Other Business
Mr. Cordiner suggested soliciting a temporary sculpture
display as part of APP. The Board discussed setting a three
hour retreat to discuss this option and other ideas. Tuesday,
April 16, 6pm - 9pm, at 623 W. Mountain, was set for the
retreat.
X. Adjournment - 6:36 pm
Ms. Liska-Smith moved to adjourn
Ms. Dale seconded
Passed unanimously
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Breimhorst
Associate Director
Cultural Services