HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt In Public Places Board - Minutes - 09/19/2007ART IN PUBLIC PLACES MINUTES
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Lincoln Center Ludlow Room
MEMBERS PRESENT. Lee Needham, Jane Liska Smith, Liliane Francuz, Alan Howe, York, Craig Russell
MEMBERS ABSENT: RayTollison
STAFF PRESENT: Ellen Martin, Charity Finnigsmier, Jill Stilwell, Matt Day, and Jim ONeill
CRB LIAISON: Carol Ann FTixon
I. Call to order. 3:34 p.m. - Mr. Russell
II. Consideration of the current agenda
III. Review of Minutes from the meeting on August 15, 2007
Ms. Liska Smith made a motion to approve the Minutes
Mn Howe seconded the motion
Unanimously Approved
IV. Citizen Participation: Mr. Patrick O'Donnell from the community visited the board.
V. Case Park Project Final Design Review:
Mr. Matt Day from the Park Planning Dept. along with Ms. Martin presented the design concept for artist,
Jim Lynxwiler since he was unable to attend the meeting. The design for Case Park is influenced and integral
to the life and work of Mr. Stuart Case, whom the park is named for. Mr. Day gave the board information
and history on Mr. Case and his life's work at CSU The pond located at Case Park is the specific location of
the piece and the theme of water is a focal point in the design. Ms. Martin reviewed the specifics of the
sculptural pieces and the budget for the project. The estimated completion time for this project is Spring 2008.
Discussion was had
Mr. York made a motion to move to approve the design concept as presented
Ms. Francuz seconded the motion.
Unanimously Approved
VI. Provencetown Park Presentation:
Mr. Matt Day with Parks Planning presented the location of a new park location to be constructed in the new
subdivision of Provencetown. The 9 acre park is estimated to be constructed and open in late 2008. Parks
Department is working with Natural Areas on the park construction and Natural Areas is also working on a
dam project in the same area Whether Natural Areas will be able to contribute to the park art project is still
being determined. The Provenctown Park presentation was to inform the board of a new Art in Public Places
project opportunityin the future. Due to the current budget, Park Planning is considering using the Design
Consultant list for this project but a final decision on the selection of an artist will be made closer to the park's
construction. Discussion was had
VII. Selection Process Discussion:
The Art in Public Places Board reviewed the current selection/voting process used while choosing an artist
for a project. Mr. Jim ONeill from the Purchasing division joined the board for discussion and review. Ms.
Martin handed out a form with the current selection process and possible points for discussion. The board
also referred to a handout given previously by Mr. York The board presented ideas that will clarify the
process of voting in a selection of an artist/artist team for a project and requested that the Art in Public Places
staff present a draft of this newly compiled information at the October meeting.
VIII. Staff Reports:
Ms Martin distributed the staff report with updates of the program's art projects.
IX. Other Business:
None
MI. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 5:24 p.m by Mr. Russell
Respectfully Submitted,
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CharityL. F smier