HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt In Public Places Board - Minutes - 02/20/1997Cultur'Tl,
Lincoln Center
Council Liaison: Will Smith
CRB Liaison: Karen Warren
and Recreational Servit
Staff Liaison: Ellen Martin
Chairperson: Jane Liska-Smith 498-0483 ext. 26 (w)
Vice Chair: William Cordiner 484-1183 (h)
MEMBERS PRESENT: William Cordiner, Jim Lynxwiler, Jane Liska-Smith, Susan
Sternlieb, Joe Vansant
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ABSENT: Deanna Harpham , Libby Dale
STAFF PRESENT: Ellen Martin, Mark Breimhorst, Kevin McBride, Jim O'Neill
I. Call to order 4:06 p.m. - Ms. Liska-Smith
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II. Consideration of the agenda - no changes
III. Approval of minutes from the meeting of January 16, 1997
Ms. Sternlieb moved to approve the minutes as amended
Mr. Lynxwiler seconded
Approved unanimously
IV. Citizen Participation
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V. Fairbrooke Pond
Mr. Breimhorst and Mr. O'Neill explained the process the board had used to select a finalist
and the options they have in making a decision at this meeting. Lynne Hull described her project
and how the works have held up to wear and tear over the years. She explained the materials used
in her sculptures and showed pictures of her past work. The board asked questions about the work
and Ms. Hull told the board of her other projects around the world and how they were funded. The
board and Ms. Hull discussed possible educational opportunities involving students with the work.
Following the period of questions, everyone shared opinions on the artwork proposed.
Mr. Cordiner moved to reject both of Ms. Hull's proposals
Mr. Vansant seconded
Yes - Mr. Vansant, Mr. Cordiner
No - Ms. Liska-Smith, Mr. Lynxwiler, Ms. Sternlieb
Motion failed
Ms. Sternlieb moved to accept concept " W by Ms. Hull
Mr. Lynxwiler seconded
Yes - Ms. Liska-Smith, Mr. Lynxwiler, Ms. Sternlieb
No - Mr. Vansant, Mr. Cordiner
Motion passed
VI. Evaluation process
Ms. Martin distributed a draft of a new evaluation form that incorporated changes suggested
by Mr. Vansant. The board held a lengthy discussion of the merits and importance of the factors
relating to the rating of proposals. Mr. Lynxwiler offered a suggestion to reformat the form which
contained some ideas from the original and some from Mr. Vansant`s suggestions.
Ms. Sternlieb moved to change the project evaluation form to the format proposed by Mr.
Lynxwiler.
Ms. Liska-Smith seconded
Yes - Ms. Liska-Smith, Mr. Lynxwiler, Mr. Vansant, Ms. Sternlieb
No - Mr. Cordiner
Motion passed
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• VII. Senior Center donation
Ms. Martin updated the board on the meeting between the Northern Colorado Intertribal
Pow -wow Association (NCIPA), donating artist Bill Wrage, Ms. Liska-Smith, Ms. Sternlieb, Ms.
Martin, and Mr. Breimhorst. The members representing NCIPA agreed that the proposed sculpture
"First Seniors" would be acceptable to them if. the faces of the sculpture faced different directions,
that the Eagle, not the bear image, would be placed on top of the work, it would not include any
U.S. emblems, that it represent non-specific male and female plains Native Americans, and should
include a plaque with information explaining the piece and how it relates to Native Americans.
After a lengthy discussion on the design submitted and appropriateness of accepting it for the City
of Fort Collins , the board filled out the donation evaluation forms.
Ms. Sternlieb moved not to recommend the City's acceptance of the sculpture "First
Senior"
Ms. Liska-Smith seconded
Approved unanimously
VIL Staff Reports
Tabled until the March meeting.
VHL Other business
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IX. Adjournment 7:45 p.m.
Mr. Cordiner moved
Mr. Vansant seconded
Approved unanimously
Respectfully submitted,
Mark Breimhorst
Associate Director
Cultural Services
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