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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt In Public Places Board - Minutes - 04/17/1997r Lincoln Council Liaison: Will Smith CRB Liaison: Karen Warren and Recreational Ser% Staff Liaison: Ellen Martin IIChairperson: Jane Liska-Smith 498-0483 ext. 26 (w) I Vice Chair: William Cordiner 484-1183 (h) MEMBERS PRESENT: Libby Dale, Jim Lynxwiler, Jane Liska-Smith, Susan Sternlieb, Joe Vansant, William Cordiner, Deanna Gray MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Mark Breimhorst, Mike Powers, Mark Sears, Joy Vernon I. Call to order 4:06 p.m. - Ms. Liska-Smith II. Consideration of the agenda - Switch Timberline Extension Discussion with Westfield Park Discussion III. Approval of minutes from the meeting of March 20, 1997 Mr. Lynxwiler moved to approve the minutes Ms. Dale seconded Approved unanimously IV. Citizen Participation None 417 West Magnolia • Fort Collins, CO 80521-2646 • (970) 221-6735 • FAX (970) 484-0424 V. Timberline Extension Discussion Ms. Liska-Smith reviewed last meeting's discussion. She noted that the draft RFP for the Timberline Project differs from previous RFP's in that finalists would be selected based on consideration of the artist's previous work as shown by slides and only a brief description of a proposed piece, rather than requiring a graphic rendering as we have in the past. The finalists would then be given a $750 stipend to produce a maquette for the project. The budget for art in the Request for Proposals is $60,000 and $4405 is left for finalists and other miscellaneous contingencies. Then Mr. Breimhorst reviewed the details of the Request for Proposals drafted by staff. The board determined that maps of the three potential sites will need to be included with the RFP. Mark Sears from Engineering answered questions about the projected street and surrounding area. The board decided to delete the site of the Timberline and Mulberry intersection.. The bridge, which will be completed by March or April 1998, will have sandstone columns which could be etched or have work attached. The board decided to add the bridge as a site for the RFP. Some rewording of the RFP was suggested. Ms. Gray will rewrite it and staff will send it out. The board requested that staff create a mailing list of artists interested in receiving RFD's, possibly starting with the Colorado Artist Registry. Bulk mailing of postcards or inexpensive "brochures" should be sent out to inform artists of projects. Interested artists could then request an RFP from the Purchasing department. VI. Utility Service Center The board brainstormed locations and ideas for art at the Utility Service Center, and used a multi -voting process to narrow down the list. The board decided to select five ideas: a) Parking lot entrance piece/ gateways/ canopies, b) Water feature at entry/ reflecting pool, c) Kinetic (wind and water powered) sculpture or piece, d) Mural/ relief, e) Sculpture. Mr. Lynxwiler read a section from the Martinez Park Neighborly News stating concerns over increased traffic, less open space, and environmental impact. Ms. Liska-Smith suggested that a representative of the neighborhood serve on the selection committee. Mr. Lynxwiler suggested that the final art piece be highly visible to the surrounding neighborhood. The five suggestions will be given to the utility service directors of Light and Power and Water. The budget for artwork at the Center is approximately $60,000. A decision will be made at the next meeting to ask for designs or to seek finalists in the Request for Proposal. VIL Westfield Park The budget for the Westfield Park art is $8,700. Ms. Gray agreed to rewrite the RFP for this project as well. After the rewrite, staff will send out the Request for Proposals. VIIL Art Donation Review The board did not consider the piece to be within the parameters of the APP ordinance. IX. Staff Reports Mr. Breimhorst reported that the Sidewalk Art project passed City Council. Elections for new liaisons will be held on May 6. Will Smith is the current liaison. r X. Other Business The Harmony Library project has $20,000 in funds from the State of Colorado and $12,000 in funds from the City. There was a discussion on whether to continue to combine the funds and complete the project in conjunction with the State. The project has been delayed because of the resignation of the State's Art in Public Places Coordinator and the low priority of this project for the new coordinator. After discussing the pros and cons, the board decided to continue working with the State on the project. Mr. Powers reported that there is approximately $150,000 in the utility service area budget which is designated for Art in Public Places. Most of these funds are not connected with construction projects that are visible to the public and can be used for other art projects. Ms. Liska- Smith suggested that the board consider the use of these funds (possibly in a brainstorming session) and work on the Art Plan outlined in the Art in Public Places ordinance at the next meeting. Xl. Adjournment Ms. Sternlieb moved to adjourn Ms. Gray seconded Approved unanimously Respectfully submitted, Joy Vernon Secretary