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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 – 3:30 PM
The Lincoln Center, Canyon West Room
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1. CALL TO ORDER: 3:42 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 –
c) Staff Members Present – Ellen Martin, Liz Good
d) Cultural Resources Board Liaison – Leslie Walker
e) Guests –
3. AGENDA REVIEW
4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Leslie Walker shared that Travel and Leisure has ranked Fort Collins the most peaceful
place to live in the U.S. She thanked the program for contributing to this.
5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES, NOVEMBER 15
Ms. Zola moved to accept minutes.
Ms. Powers seconded.
Unanimously approved.
6. NEW BUSINESS
a) 2023 ANNUAL REPORT DRAFT
Ms. Martin presented the draft based on last year's version with updates. The
Board shared that they were impressed with the number of projects and asked
how it compared to previous years. There was support for the format and
appreciation of the images. It was suggested to add that the Transformer
Cabinet Mural program was first in the nation. There was a discussion about the
history of the program. It was suggested to add the monetary impact of the
Transformer Cabinet Murals.
b) ANNUAL CALLS TO ARTISTS
Ms. Martin presented the Pedestrian Paver and Pianos About Town Request for
Proposals, and Transformer Cabinet and Design Consultant Request for
Qualifications. The drafts were based on previous calls and updated with current
details. Staff is recommending an additional call for the Design Consultant List
as there were fewer submissions last year. There was a discussion about how
future calls for Design Consultants will be handled. The Board discussed a
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rolling renewal schedule, which might be best to add variety for projects. The
history of the Pedestrian Paver Project was also shared.
Ms. Barnes moved that the board has reviewed the calls and accepts the calls
as is.
Ms. Bauer seconded.
Unanimously approved.
c) 2023 YEAR IN REVIEW PRESENTATION
Ms. Martin shared the projects completed in 2023 and projects in process.
7. STAFF REPORT
Ms. Martin shared highlights, including non-APP projects such as Asphalt Art
and Vinyl Projects with The Lincoln Center. The report will be emailed to the
Board.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
The Board and staff discussed what the Board provides to staff and also what
staff should provide for the Board. Ms. Walker mentioned that the Cultural
Resources Board has been meeting at locations that have received funding. Ms.
Shuff mentioned that she appreciates the organization of materials presented to
the Board. There was a discussion on how materials are shared with the board
and the consensus that more information upfront to new Board members would
be helpful with tips on how to view materials and what is expected at their first
meeting.
9. ADJOURNMENT 5:24 PM
Minutes approved by the chair and a vote of the Board/Commission on 1/24/2024