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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt In Public Places Board - Minutes - 08/15/2001of Fort Collins Culture Library and Recreational Servic Lincoln Center ART IN PUBLIC PLACES MINUTES Regular Meeting — Wednesday, August 15, 2001 Lincoln Center Council Liaison: Marty Tharp Staff Liaison: Ellen Martin CRB Liaison: Ann Wilmsen Chairperson: Ann Carr Vice Chair: Jane Liska-Smith MEMBERS PRESENT: Deanna Gram, Alan Howe, Roger Sherman, Jane Liska-Smith Cori Hixon-Cunningham, Libby Dale MEMBERS ABSENT: Ann Carr STAFF PRESENT: Ellen Martin, Mark Breimhorst, Ilsbeth Kaufman, Marcee Camenson, Kevin McBride I. Call to order 3:25 p.m. - Ms. Liska-Smith Ii. Consideration of the agenda III. Approval of minutes from the meeting of July 18, 2001 Mr. Howe moved to approve the minutes Ms. Dale seconded Approved unanimously IV. Citizen Participation None V. Water Cycle Wall Update Ms. Martin introduced Marcee Camenson and Kevin McBride from the City's Utility Department. They have been collaborating with artist Janet Austin and Poudre School District students on this project. The project will illustrate the connections between water and other living things. Janet Austin has moved out of the state but was here in July and presented drawings of her current ideas. The final design will be created with student drawings as inspiration for the insect & plant designs. The proposed design will include applying mosaic tiles, handmade porcelain tiles and low relief bronze sculptures to the 32-foot long wall. Mr. McBride said the area is currently used twice a year by nearby Blevins Jr. High. The walls' location along the bike trail will hopefully provide an opportunity for adult education as well. Ms. Austin has contacted a tile supplier who believes the file could be installed before our cold weather arrives. Ms. Camenson and Mr. McBride agreed that the phasing of the piece, with the mosaic installation taking place this fall, would work well for them. Ms. Liska-Smith raised concerns about vandalism. Ms. Martin said the artist was researching a protective sealant. Ms. Dale motioned to except the proposal and to proceed with the mosaic installation. Ms. Gram seconded. Unanimously approved 417 West Magnolia • Fort Collins, CO 80521-2646 • (970) 221-6735 • FAX (970) 484-0424 VI. Fossil Creek Community Park Discussion Roger Sherman, of Bha Design, Inc., has been working with design consultant, Andrew Dufford, in the creation of concepts for Fossil Creek Park. The theme of the 100-acre park is time and fossils. Mr. Sherman presented drawings of the current design. There are five areas that the design team feels would be good locations for public art. They include; the walk through time area, wet lands, Adventure Island, Lake Pavilion and in the water. It was suggested that an open competition seeking to commission an artist or artists would allow the selected artist(s) to work with the design team. Mr. Dufford is the design consultant, but is not guaranteed to continue with the next step. The budget will be phased with the possibility for future installments, but Art in Public Places currently holds approximately $51,000 for this project. The park construction is currently scheduled to be completed the end of 2002, with the park open in 2003. Mr. Sherman recommended listing an RFP, with submissions due in October. Ms. Martin stated that it is important the RFP clarify that the full budget may be used for multiple pieces and multiple artists. Mr. Howe motioned to proceed with Requests for Proposals, which would commission an artist or artists to work on the Fossil Creek Project with the design team. Ms. Hixon-Cunningham seconded. Yes — Ms. Gram, Mr. Howe, Ms. Liska-Smith, Ms. Dale, Ms. Hixon-Cunningham Mr. Sherman - Abstain VII. Staff Reports Staff distributed a written report of staff activities since last month's board meeting. VIII. Other business - None IX. Adjournment — 4:49 PM Respectfully submitted, Ilsbeth Kaufman U Art in Public Places Program Assistant