HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt In Public Places Board - Minutes - 04/19/2000Cultui Library and Recreational Serv*
Lincoln Center
City of Fort Collins
Council Liaison: Karen Weitkunat Staff Liaison: Ellen Martin
CRB Liaison: Joan Day
Chairperson: Roger Sherman 223-7577 (w)
Vice Chair: Deanna Gram
MEMBERS PRESENT: Libby Dale, Michael Histand, Alan Howe, Deanna Gram, Jane
Liska-Smith, Roger Sherman, Susan Sternlieb
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Ellen Martin, Libby Colbert, Mike Powers, Matt Day
I. Call to order 3:32 p.m. — Mr. Sherman
11. Consideration of the agenda
111. Approval of minutes from the meeting of March 15, 2000
Mr. Howe moved to approve the minutes
Ms. Dale seconded
Approved unanimously
IV. Citizen Participation
None
V. Cottonwood Glen Park
Mr. Sherman introduced Matt Day of Park Planning and Development. Ms.
Martin gave a history of the project. Mr. Day reported on the 15-acre neighborhood
park. Spring Creek runs through this park, which will include a sports field and a
multi -use sports court. The park also includes a playground and a 2-3 acre lake.
The park is organically designed and maintains the natural character of the
surrounding. Park Planning and Development (PP&D) maintained much of the
original vegetation and Mr. Day mentioned that there are two, debarked,
cottonwood trees available to be used as part of the project. Opportune locations
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for art include the area just east of the shelter, the pond, and the area between the
core area and the pond.
The board discussed options for adding artists to the team. One option
included having a pre -proposal meeting at which the RFP would be available. The
attending artists would have the opportunity to see the park site and project
managers would give a presentation and answer questions about the project.
Ms. Gram moved to mail an announcement for a pre -proposal meeting, distribute
the RFP at the meeting and then begin the regular open competition process.
Ms. Liska Smith Seconded.
Unanimously Approved
VI. Civic Center
Ms. Colbert presented Andrew Dufford's light pole enhancement sculpture
prototype for approval. The board discussed quality, safety, and location issues.
Ms. Dale moved to accept Mr. Dufford's artwork and transfer money from the Civic
Center Parking Structure Project budget to cover the extra cost of the light pole
enhancement sculptures.
Mr. Howe seconded
Yes: Ms. Liska Smith, Ms. Gram, Ms. Sternlieb
No:
Mr. Histand abstained
The Board suggested that staff include a description/explanation of Andrew
Dufford's bronze pavers on the Art in Public Places web page.
VII. Civic Center Office Building
Ms. Martin distributed a draft of the project's Request for Proposals for the
Board's review. Ms. Martin reported that adding an artist to the team is a timely
issue and suggested that the Board hold a Special Meeting in early June to review
artists' proposals. The Board scheduled a Special Meeting for June 7th, 3:30 PM to
review proposals for the Civic Center Office Building project.
Ms. Liska-Smith moved to approve the Request for Proposals as presented.
Ms. Sternlieb Seconded
Unanimously approved
VIII. Retreat
Ms. Martin reintroduced the Design Consultant Process issue that was
raised at an earlier meeting. She suggested that the Board arrange a retreat to
discuss, re-evaluate, and clarify the Design Consultant process. The Board agreed
that a retreat was prudent to the future of the Design Consultant Program and
asked staff to arrange at date.
IX. Other Business
Ms. Martin announced the Arts Dialogue on Art in Public Places to be held at
the Union Colony Civic Center on Friday, May 5th. She asked Board members to
contact her if they are interested in attending.
Mr. Sherman reported on a meeting that Chairs of the various Boards had
with Mayor Martinez and John Fischbach to discuss ways to raise interest in
Boards and Commissions. Mr. Sherman will compose a letter to Fort Collins
Coloradoan to raise the awareness of the APP Board's duties. The Board also
mentioned that it would be helpful to arrange a meeting with APP boards from other
cities to discuss and compare programs.
Ms. Dale announced that she would be absent at the May Board Meeting.
X. Adjournment 5:18
Respectfully submitted,
Libby Colbert
Program Assistant