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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Wednesday, February 19, 2003
Lincoln Center
Martin
MEMBERS PRESENT: Cori Hixon-Cunningham, Jane Liska-Smith, Alan Howe, Roger Sherman,
Libby Dale, Deanna Gram
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ann Carr
STAFF PRESENT: Ellen Martin, Ilsbeth Kaufman, Mark Breimhorst, Hetty Bixby, Craig Kisling,
Jason Smtzman, Link Mueller
Call to order 3:35 p.m. — Mr. Howe
II. Consideration of the agenda
III. Approval of minutes from the meeting of January 15, 2003
Ms. Hixon-Cunningham moved to approve the minutes.
Mr. Sherman seconded.
Approved unanimously.
I V. Citizen participation — None
V. Soft Gold Park Design Presentation
Park Planning staff, Hetty Bixby, Craig Kisling and Jason Stutzman, attended the meeting with the artist Robert
Tully to present designs for the Soft Gold Park project. The Park Planning Department has been working with
the artist on the design of the park, which is beyond the APP budget. Robert Tully has worked with the team
to develop a river bed theme in the core area which incorporates boulders, river like walkways and an adobe
style restroom. The artist has created two design concepts for the APP project. The first, "Trappers Weave" is
based on weavings of native Americans and trappers. It is an earthwork made of stone and earth used to create
three strands that appear to be braided. This project is preferred by the design team but does exceed the APP
budget. Additional funding may be available from the department. The second design, "Earth Beads" features
cobbles strung together with a stainless steel cord. Two strands of beads, 20 feet long, would be anchored in
the ground at several points with one end buried so the piece appeared to be a found object. There is enough
in the existing APP budget for this piece.
Ms. Dale motioned to go with the cobble stone "Earth Beads" for this project.
Motion died for lack of second.
Ms. Liska-Snrith motioned to accept the "Trappers Weave' if the funds are found and if not, then to
proceed with the "Earth Beads."
Mr. Sherman Seconded.
Yes - Ms. Hixon-Cunningham, Mr. Howe, Ms. Gram
No - Ms. Dale
Motion carries.
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VI. Sheldon Lake Project Presentation
Link Mueller is the project engineer at Sheldon Lake and introduced the project to the board. The project
seeks to divert stormwater out of the irrigation ditches and retain it so it can be let out slowly. The work
currently being done at Sheldon Lake includes dredging layers of silt deposited over many years and lowering
the lake 16 inches. This change will allow the lake to retain more water in the event of heavy rainfall. Grading
in the surrounding areas, including the golf course, will be evaluated also to increase water capacity in case of a
flood.
VI. North College Entryway Project
The board addressed this project again and discussed the mixed results of their search for additional private
funding for an entryway feature. Staff will pull together a process to formalize the solicitation of donations.
The selection committee would include board members and representatives from city departments as well as
the donors.
VII. Board Elections
Ms. Liska-Smith motioned to nominate Cori Hixon-Cunningham as Chairperson for 03/04.
Mr. Howe Seconded.
Approved unanimously.
Mr. Sherman motioned to nominate Ann Carr for Vice -Chairperson.
Mr. Howe Seconded.
Approved unanimously.
VI. Staff Reports
Ms. Martin distributed written report of staff activities since last month's board meeting
VII. Other business
Staff met with members of the Utility Department today and is working on developing a team to work with on
APP projects using Utility funds. Interest was also expressed in an additional piece for the front of the Utility
Service Center.
Nis. Liska-Smith motioned to issue an RFP to select an artist to create a signature piece, up to $60,000, to be
placed at the Utility Service Center.
Mr. Howe Seconded.
Approved unanimously.
VIII. Adjournment 5:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ilsbeth Kaufman
Art in Public Places Program Assistant
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