HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt In Public Places Board - Minutes - 12/12/2007ART INPUBLICPLACES MINUTES
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Lincoln Center Ludlow Room
MEMBERS PRESENT. Craig Russell, Alan Howe, York, RayTollison, Jane Liska-Smith, Lee Needham
MEMBERS ABSENT: Liliane Francuz
STAFF PRESENT: Ellen Martin, CharityFinnigsmier, Jill Stilwell, Karen Mancy, Dean Saye, Brenda Care
CRB LIAISON: Carol Ann Hxon
I. Call to order. 3:40 p.m. - Mr. Russell
II. Consideration of the current agenda
III. Review of Minutes from the meeting on November 14, 2007:
Mr. Howe made a motion to accept the Minutes
Mr. Needham seconded the motion
Unanimously Approved
IV. Citizen Participation: None
V. Red Fox Meadows Natural Area Final Design Review:
Project Team members, Karen Manci, with Natural Areas and Dean Saye, with Utilities, joined the APP
board for the presentation along with artist, Barb McKee. A packet of information on the project and
the design concept was handed out to the board Ms. Martin presented the background information on
the project. Mr. Saye presented information on the concrete structure where the artwork will be placed
and the purpose of the structures along with the goals for the development of the natural area. Ms.
Manci spoke on the site and the details of Red Fox Meadows. Artist, Barb McKee presented conceptual
drawings and a map of the area where artwork will be placed, a clay model and boards depicting images
in the packet handed out to the board The artist spoke about the material that will be used for this
project and her knowledge of how it is best used A discussion with the artist and project team will
continue as the project progresses to decide details of the artwork and use of materials. The artist also
presented images from past public art projects to show her experience and knowledge for the materials
being used at this site. Discussion was had
Mr. York made a motion to approve the design and move it to City Council.
Mr. Needham seconded the motion.
Unanimously Approved
VI. S.E. Branch LibraryFinal Design Review:
Artist Barbara Baer and project team member Brenda Cams joined us to present a model of the design
concept for the S. E. Branch Library. Packets regarding project information, including the budget, were
handed our to the board The artist presented the design concept and a little background information on
the process of the design. She presented the goals of the project team and the meaning behind the design
of the artwork The project team expressed much pleasure in working with the artist and is having a good
experience with the Art in Public Places process. Discussion was had
Mr. York made a motion to accept the design as presented and send it to council.
Mr. Tollison seconded the motion.
Unanimously approved
VII.2007 Project Overview: A power point presentation was given of 2007 finished projects.
VIII. 2007 Annual Report:
Ms. Martin presented a draft of the annual report to the board for review. Ms. Martin explained to the
board that this is an overview of 2007 completed projects and upcoming projects that will be presented
to City Council. Requests or changes are welcomed by email, or at the next meeting. Approval for the
document will occur at the January board meeting. Discussion was had.
IX. Staff Report:
Ms Martin distributed the staff report with updates of the prograrn's art projects.
X. Other Business:
The APP Council liaison, Lisa Poppaw, will tryto attend the January meeting
Ms. Martin informed the board that the regional public art meeting that was scheduled to meet at
Lincoln Center on November 30 will be rescheduled
A reminder was given to the board that the selection of the 2008 Pedestrian Paver designs will take place
at the January meeting.
This was Mr. Howe's last meeting with the Art in Public Places Board. He was thanked for his service
and will be missed by the APP staff and board members.
M. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at 529 p.m. byMr. Russell
Respectfully Submitted,
J\ CharityL. Frigsmier