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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt In Public Places Board - Minutes - 06/16/1999MEMBERS PRESENT: Libby Dale, Michael Histand, Susan Sternlieb, Jane Liska- Smith, Jim Lynxwiler MEMBERS ABSENT: Deanna Gram, Roger Sherman STAFF PRESENT: Ellen Martin, Libby McKinney I. Call to order 3:57 p.m. - Ms. Gram ll. Consideration of the agenda - No changes III. Approval of minutes from the meeting of May 19, 1999 Ms. Liska-Smith moved to approve the minutes Mr. Sternlieb seconded Yes — Libby Dale, Michael Histand, Susan Sternlieb, Jane Liska-Smith No - Mr. Lynxwiler abstained IV. Citizen Participation - none V. Horticulture Center Ms Martin reported that Jim Clark from the Forestry Department and his colleagues recommend that the board add an artist to the Horticulture Center Project in its early stages. Ms. Martin reported that the budget to date for this phased project is $19,805. Mr. Histand moved to hire a Design Consultant to this project for up to $5000 Ms. Liska-Smith seconded Yes - Libby Dale, Michael Histand, Susan Sternlieb, Jane Liska-Smith No - Mr. Lynxwiler abstained VII . Civic Center Project Update Ms. Martin reported on the transit center. Jack Gianola, Project Manager, suggested that the Board to add an artist to the design team. There is $7855 remaining in the current project budget. Ms. Sternlieb moved to allocate up to $3000 for the hiring of the Design Consultant Mr. Histand seconded Yes - Libby Dale, Michael Histand, Susan Sternlieb, Jane Liska-Smith No - Mr. Lynxwiler Abstained Ms. Martin reported that the Artist, Andrew Dufford, suggests that the Board have one of the light pole enhancement sculptures fabricated. Ms. Martin said this action would give the board a chance to see a realistic representation of the work and a chance to obtain a more accurate bid. One light pole enhancement sculpture could cost approximately $1,500 to fabricate. Ms. Liska Smith move to spend approximately $1,500 to have one light pole enhancement sculpture fabricated. Mr. Histand Seconded Yes - Libby Dale, Michael Histand, Susan Sternlieb, Jane Liska-Smith No — Mr. Lynxwiler abstained VIII. Commemorative Sculpture/Event Ms. McKinney reported that staff has been working on signage for the Human Spirit Sculpture. Signage text is being coordinated between The Chamber of Commerce, The City of Fort Collins and the artist, Jack Kreutzer. It is possible that three signs will be fabricated to represent each of these groups. Ms. McKinney also reported on plans for a dedication/unveiling event on July 28, 1999, the second anniversary of the flood. Michelle Sullivan, a Fort Collins Girl Scout, will be donating a bench to the park on that day at 9:00 AM. It was discussed that the two events occur in succession. Ms. McKinney reported that she has been coordinating with Kelly DiMartino, Communications & Public Involvement Coordinator for the City, and Denise Perich of The Chamber of Commerce, regarding this event. IX. Staff Reports Ms. Martin gave updates on current projects and distributed a summary of these updates. X. Other business There was discussion about the veteran's group donation proposal and Art in Public Places role in such a donation. Questions were raised about city I E processes for donations like these that are not considered in the jurisdiction of the Art in Public Places program. Staff will alert board if this issue is raised on upcoming council agendas. XI. Ms Sternlieb motioned to adjourn meeting Ms Liska-Smith seconded Adjourned 5:26 pm Respectfully submitted, Libby McKinney Program Assistant