HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt In Public Places Board - Minutes - 07/16/2003ART IN PUBLIC PLACES MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Wednesday, July 16, 2003
Lincoln Center
MEMBERS PRESENT: Cori Hixon-Cunningham, Alan Howe, Roger Sherman, Libby Dale, Deanna Gram
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jane Liska-Smith, Ann Carr
STAFF PRESENT: Ellen Martin, Ilsbeth Kaufman, Mark Briemhorst, Tom Reiff
I. Call to order 3:37 p.m. — Ms. Hixon-Cunningham
II. Consideration of the agenda
III. Approval of minutes from the meeting of June 18, 2003
Mr. Howe moved to approve the minutes
Ms. Dale seconded.
Approved unanimously.
IV. West Elizabeth Street Presentation
Tom Reiff from the Transportation Planning Department presented initial plans for this project to the board.
These improvements will take place on Elizabeth Street, between City Park and Shields, which had been
identified as a high risk area for pedestrian, bicyclist, and automobile accidents. Plans for the area include
widening bike lanes, sidewalks and creating medians. The city is working with business owners on a
collaborative renovation for the area. Construction is planned for the summer of 2004 and will be complete in
September of that year.
Mr. Sherman motioned that the board supports the decision of Mr. Reiff and the design team in their choice of
the Design Consultant or the RFP process.
Ms. Gram Seconded.
Approved unanimously
V. Lincoln Center Entryway Presentation
This donation to the Lincoln Center is funded by the Lincoln Center Support League and ArtWear. Tim
Upham was selected by the team and presented the design to the board. The piece will create a seating area
focal point at the main entrance. The bench would be constructed of stainless steel, glass block and polished
black granite. Mr. Upham recognized the role of the design team in the process and brainstormed with the
board on methods of deterring skateboards. The piece will begin construction this summer so that the main
doors will be open by mid September in time for the Lincoln Center series opening.
Ms. Dale motioned to recommend this donation to the city council.
Ms. Gram seconded.
Unanimous.
VI. Staff Reports
Ms. Martin distributed written report of staff activities since last month's board meeting.
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VII. Other business
The 215 N. Mason sculpture by Rafe Ropek has never rotated as originally planned due to corruption of the
track by construction debris. While an engineering firm has prepared a report of possible solutions, is not clear
what needs to be done to get the piece to quietly rotate. Estimates range from $5,000 — $30,000 to remove &
replace parts and/or the bearing. Staff is asking the board to guide the direction of the repair. It is possible to
put the repair of this piece on the long-range Facilities Maintenance wish list. It will be prioritized by the
building and will not be done anytime soon. The board discussed it and felt that it should be added to the wish
list and revisited again.
VIII. Adjournment 5:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ilsbeth Kaufman
Art in Public Places Program Assistant
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