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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt In Public Places Board - Minutes - 11/15/2000Cul!el, Library and Recreational Ser*s Lincoln Center City of Fort Collins MEMBERS PRESENT: Ann Carr, Libby Dale, Deanna Gram, Alan Howe, Jane Liska- Smith, Roger Sherman MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Ellen Martin, Mark Breimhorst, Libby Colbert, John Lang, Dean Klingner I. Call to order 3:10 p.m. — Mr. Sherman II. Consideration of Tonight's Agenda III. Consideration of Minutes Libby moved to approve the minutes Deanna seconded Unanimously approved IV. Citizen Participation - None V. Mason Street Transportation Corridor & Fossil Creek Community Park Mason Street Transportation Corridor: Andrew Dufford described his involvement in the design process to date. He stated that, in the first phase, the project team accomplished a very broad design. Mr. Dufford helped define areas and opportunities for art. These opportunities include: entries and access, paving, signage & wayfinding, walls, bridges & railings, rest areas, seating, site furnishings and utilities, temporary works, signature pieces, and public/private opportunities. These were published in the master plan, a copy of which he distributed for the Board's review. The Design Team is currently in Phase 1 of Design and Mr. Dufford stated that this offers a great opportunity to be involved. He said that his services could be utilized by 1) 417 West Magnolia • Fort Collins, CO 80521-2646 • (970) 221-6735 • FAX (970) 484-0424 continuing to define opportunities as Phase 1 continues and as the team commits to drawings and/or 2) he could design actual elements for the corridor. He needs to know if he should design elements for which there are no dollars. He requested that, whether or not he designs the elements, he would like to be involved in locating the opportunities for art. He reported that in both the Fossil Creek and Mason Street Corridor projects, there are competing interests for the same dollars. He mentioned that it is more difficult to only participate in things that are in the existing budget. One of his intentions is to create an overall theme but also define the neighborhoods. Mr. Dufford suggested that he be hired for Phase 2 to create a rest area and to help further define themes in the different neighborhoods. He would then return to the board for funding or look for money in the private sector. The board asked if there are federal grants for projects that promote mass transportation. Ms. Martin said she would research the possibility of federal funding. It was the consensus of the Board that Andy Dufford remain working as a Design Consultant for the remaining $6000 in his design budget, to continue overall art concept and complete a plan for a rest area (and if funds become available to be the artist on that one rest area). It is a possibility that Mr. Dufford will be the artist on other projects. The Board also directed staff to inform Mr. Dufford of how pleased we are with him and they plan to hold open competitions based on his recommendations. Fossil Creek Community Park: Mr. Dufford reported on his participation in a design charette last January for this 100-acre community park. The purpose of the first phase was to determine the theme and layout. The theme has been determined as "a walk through time' (in prehistory). Mr. Dufford asked the Board whether they would like him to participate only in the areas where there is funding or other opportunities as well. He also reported that there is intense program competition for different park elements and amenities and he doesn't feel he has much clout without a budget for art. Staff reported that there is approximately $16,500 in the budget, but since it is a phased project, there will be more dollars in the future. The Board discussed the project and options for direction. It was consensus of the Board to follow through with Mr. Dufford's Design Consulting up to his $8,000 contract limit. He is to affect the project with elements within the construction budget with the intent that Art in Public Places program goes out for open competition for the opportunities that he outlines. VI. Taft Hill Road Project Presentation John Lang and Dean Klingner of the City's Engineering Dept. and Angie Milewski of Bha Design Inc. presented an overview of the project. This project contains three major elements: Taft Hill Road improvements, a pedestrian trail underpass, and a stormwater detention pond. The Taft Hill Rd. improvements run just north of Drake to just north of Horsetooth. Mr. Klingner outlined opportunities for art. They include: 1) the concrete retaining and wing walls (6-8 ft. tall) west side of Taft Hill Rd. on the bike trail 2) the slopes (3:1) adjacent to the bike trail and near the underpass or the flatter areas away from road for singular art pieces 3) medians (as long as the art does not interfere with driver visibility or serve as a distraction) The project team provided insight about the project site and possible themes. It is a rural area, with farmland and farmhouses. Mr. Lang reported that the pond, just west of the project site, is a detention pond. It will be dry most of the time and the residents view it as a natural area/park. The residents hope that it will remain as is, seeded with a variety of prairie grasses. The team also reported that the neighborhood has been very involved in the project. They suggested doing some outreach into the neighborhood. The Board asked if a decorative bridge railing could be considered. Mr. Klingner reported that a bridge was originally in the plans, but did not make the first bid cut. He stated that if a railing were installed, headwalls would need to be built, which would likely cost more than the art budget. The time line for this project shows the project team currently in the preliminary design phase and will begin final design in December. The project will go out for bids on April 1st and construction will start on June 1st. Ms. Martin reported that the current APP budget is approximately $33,000. The Board discussed the options for adding an artist to the project (e.g. commissioning an artist or holding an open competition). Ms. Gram moved to commission Carolyn Braaksma for the Taft Hill Rd project with the payment of up to $3,000 for design of wall elements and with input from neighbors and city staff. Mr. Howe Seconded Unanimously approved VII. Transit Center Update Ms. Martin reported that the Transit Center Project came back under bid and that all elements to support proposed art were included. Ms. Martin asked the Board for direction, Ms. Dale moved to commission Jim Green to proceed with Option 2A — whirly-gigs on the columns. Ms. Liska-Smith seconded Unanimously approved VIII. Work Plan Ms. Martin distributed a draft of the 2001 Work Plan for the Board's review. The Board requested one addition: add, "support private projects" to the "new projects and programs" section. Ms. Liska Smith made the motion to accept the 2001 Work Plan with the addition Mr. Howe seconded Unanimously Approved IX. Staff Reports X. Other business The Board asked if someone has been assigned to the board. Ms. Martin reported that an applicant had been recommended and the issue will go to council in December. The new Board member would start attendance in January 2001. XI. Adjournment 6:45 Respectfully Submitted, Libby Colbert