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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 – 3:30 PM
The Lincoln Center, Columbine Room, 417 W. Magnolia
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1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:39 PM
2. ROLL CALL
a. Board Members Present – Natalie Barnes, Kathy Bauer, Myra Powers, Renee
Sherman, Heidi Shuff, Christopher Staten, and Nancy Zola
b. Board Members Absent – None
c. Staff Members Present – Ellen Martin, Liz Good, Libby Colbert, JD McCune, Mike
Knox, Ray Dilbeck, Tim Sellers
d. Cultural Resources Board Liaison – Leslie Walker
e. Guests – James Lynxwiler
3. AGENDA REVIEW
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Barnes moved we accept the March 22 Minutes.
Ms. Powers seconded.
Unanimously approved.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. PEDESTRIAN PAVER PROJECT REVIEW
Ms. Martin shared the background of the project and went over the selection
process. JD McCune from Purchasing, Mike Knox and Ray Dilbeck from Streets
were in attendance as part of the Selection Committee.
Ms. Bauer moved that we accept 15 pavers as selected and 1 alternate.
Ms. Zola seconded.
Unanimously approved
b. LAPORTE BRIDGES PROJECT
Ms. Martin shared background for the project. Tim Sellers from Engineering,
APP project manager Libby Colbert, and artist Jim Lynxwiler were in attendance
to present the project. Tim Sellers introduced himself and the project that
replaces two historic bridges next to Grandview Cemetery. Jim Lynxwiler
presented the proposed artwork that adds concrete panels to the four columns
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of each bridge. The design includes images from the site’s rich history on the
road facing side. This complements signage that will be added nearby through
the Historical Preservation department. There will also be images of local birds
on the remaining 3 sides of each column relating to Grandview Cemetery’s role
as a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. The Board discussed the project
and how well the artwork complements the design of the bridge and how it
shares the site’s history.
Ms Powers moved approval for the Laporte Bridges Project.
Ms. Zola seconded
Unanimously approved
c. TRANSFORMER CABINET MURAL PROJECT REVIEW
Ms. Martin shared the background for the project and went over the selection
process. This is the most submissions APP has received since 2015. Selection
Committee members submitted evaluation scores prior to the board meeting.
The top finalists were presented at the Board meeting. In addition to the Board,
JD McCune from Purchasing, JC Ward from Neighborhood Services, and
Cheryl Wagner from Light and Power Utility were part of the Selection
Committee. Only JD was in attendance. There was a tie for alternates 2-4 and
the committee members present voted to rank the artists. The Board will
discuss this project before posting the call next year.
Ms. Zola moved we approve the 15 selected artists and 4 alternates
Ms. Sherman seconded
Unanimously approved
7. STAFF REPORTS
Ms. Martin shared highlights from the report. It will be emailed to the Board.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
a. Ms. Good shared about the upcoming exhibit in The Lincoln Center Art Gallery that
features APP artists Joe Motive, Kristen Vohs, Diane Findley, Shawna Turner, and
Chelsea Ermer. Also, Downtown Fort Collins Art Week will be April 29–May 6.
9. ADJOURNMENT 5:33 PM
Minutes approved by the chair and a vote of the Board/Commission on 5/10/2023