HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt In Public Places Board - Minutes - 11/15/2006ART IN PUBLIC PLACES MINUTES
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Lincoln Center Canyon West Room
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MEMBERS PRESENT: Ann Carr, Jane Liska-Smith, Allan Howe, Lee Needham, Cori Cunningham -Nixon, Craig Russell
MEMBERS ABSENT: RayTollison
STAFF PRESENT. Ellen Martin, Charity Kunter, Jill Stilwell
I. Call to order. 3:34 p.m. — Mr. Needham
II. Consideration of the current agenda
III. Review of Minutes from the Meeting on October 11, 2006
Ms. Liska-Smith motioned to approve the Minutes
Mr. Howe seconded the motion
Unanimously approved
IV. Citizen Participation None
V. East Prospect Road Design Presentation:
Ms. Martin introduced the design for the East Prospect Road Project. The artist team, who resides in New York,
created a design proposal packet that was handed out by Ms. Martin. The project entitled, `Pods and Blooms" are
site specific pieces that create a new entryway into Fort Collins. The design includes four sculptures. The design
concept involves an entryway into the city which compliments the natural environment; which was their inspiration
for the design
Project team member, John Lang, Engineer for the city, commented on the East Prospect project. He gave the
board the history of the site, and the changes in the site resulting from a flood. The site of the artwork will be
located for the public to view and enjoy. Mr. Lang spoke to the team experience and how that experience was
pleasant for him and the team.
Discussion was had from the Board about the project.
Ms. Hxon motioned that we accept the design
Ms. Carr seconded the motion
Unanimously approved
VI. APP Update with Council Liaison Karen Weitkunat:
A power point presentation about the APP program was given by Ms. Stilwell and Ms. Martin. A discussion
between the board and council liaison Karen Weitkunat regarding the Art in Public Places Program was had. APP
staff will follow-up with a memo to CounciL
VII. North College Entryway Update:
Ms. Stilwell and Ms. Martin reported to the APP board on their meeting with the DDA board regarding the North
College Entryway Project. They noted that they met with the DDA board and asked that they match money for the
project and do a more substantial entryway piece. The board agreed to support the project financially, with the
agreement that two DDA board members will participate on the project team as well as Marty Heffernan. The
artist for this project has already been selected and is ready to proceed.
vIII. Pickle Plant Site Project Presentation:
The board was joined by project team members Steve White and Brian Janonis. Mr. White explained that the
City would like to beautify this site and commented that this is an opportunity for a gateway piece that the
community can enjoy as they pass by the old plant site. Mr. White also presented the board with images and
background on the site and project. The budget for this project is approximately $120,000 from the APP
Wastewater Utility Fund. The building on site will be removed in the near future. We still need to create a
project team and decide the direction of this project with the selection of an artist. Discussion was had about
the idea for the project as well as the submission process.
Mr. Howe motioned that we generate an RFP for the Pickle Plant site and stipulate that there is a possibility of
using the recycled materials and that the RFP is restricted to Colorado and Wyoming artists.
The motion was amended by Mr. Russell to also include that the art work needs to be seen from the road.
Ms. Liska-Smith seconded the motion.
Unanimously approved
IX. Work Plan:
Ms. Martin presented a draft of the Work Plan for the coming year to gather input and revisions from the
board Discussion was had and some revisions were made from the board.
Ms. Liska-Smith motioned that we accept the amended Work Plan
Mr. Russell seconded the motion
Unanimously approved
X. Staff Reports:
Ms. Martin distributed staff reports with an update on APP projects
XI. Other Business:
The board is looking at moving the December meeting up a week to December 13.
Mindy Murphy has updated our APP web site.
XII. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m. by Mr. Lee Needham
Respectfully Submitted,
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Charity L. Kui�r