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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt In Public Places Board - Minutes - 11/17/1999Lincoln City of Fort Collins and Recreational MEMBERS PRESENT: Libby Dale, Alan Howe, Jane Liska-Smith, Roger Sherman, Susan Sternlieb MEMBERS ABSENT: Deanna Gram, Michael Histand STAFF PRESENT: Ellen Martin, Mark Breimhorst, Libby Colbert, Mike Powers, Kevin McBride, Marcee Camenson Call to order 4:03 p.m. — Mr. Sherman II. Consideration of the agenda — No Changes III. Approval of minutes from the meeting of January 20, 1999 Ms. Liska Smith moved to approve the minutes Alan Howe seconded Approved unanimously IV. Citizen Participation None V. Stormwater Water Cycle Wall Proposal Kevin McBride and Marcee Camenson of the City's Utility Dept. presented a proposal for a collaborative project with APP and the Utility Department's Watershed Program. The Watershed Program creates quality hands-on activities in the outdoors for schools' science programs. The proposed project site is located near Spring Creek just south of the Drake Pedestrian "Foot Bridge" The Utility Department's intent is to rehabilitate the stream area by building earth works, ponds and an Interpretive Center. The site is generally planned and includes a wall (4 ft. high by 80 ft. long) that will serve as an observational focal point for the area. Utility Department staff proposed that they work with local elementary and junior high school students, as part of the Watershed Program, in order to acquire design ideas to add artistic embellishments to the wall. Utility staff will then work with the selected artist to create and install the art using the students' design ideas. The wall will describe the region's watershed process and various lifecycles. The wall's general design is complete and the wall will be poured as early as this winter. Ms. Martin discussed two approaches to adding an artist to the project. The APP program could either hold an open competition to select an artist or add a Design Consultant to the team. Ms. 417 West Magnolia • Fort Collins, CO 80521-2646 • (970) 221-6735 • FAX (970) 484-0424 Martin reported that the City's legal department has reviewed the project and states that it demonstrates a strong relationship with the water utilities. There was a discussion about the project and Mr. McBride and Ms. Camenson answered questions from the Board. It was emphasized that the project will combine quality artwork with as much student participation as possible. This is a phased project over several years. Ms. Martin reported that the art budget for this project is approximately $25,000. The Board suggested that APP hold an open competition. It was also suggested that the RFP be sent to Poudre R-1 School District and Colorado State University in an effort to get art educators involved. Staff will develop a draft of a Request for Proposals for an open competition and will present it at the next meeting. V. Downtown Art Discussion Mr. Sherman stated that he was in conflict regarding this project and removed himself from the discussion and any future discussions regarding this project. Ms. Martin gave a report about the preliminary plans for improvements to the streetscape area at the intersection of Oak St. and College Ave. BHA Design is developing plans for a bus shelter and median improvements. It was suggested that APP collaborate, as part of the Downtown Art Project, with BHA and the City on this project. It is possible that the selected artist for the Downtown Art Project, Michael Hayden, would be interested in altering his ideas to fit with utility themes. Mr. Howe moved to commit up to $3000 pilot fee to have the artist create a new design for downtown project in collaboration with BHA Design. Ms. Liska Smith seconded. Approved unanimously VI. Work Plan Ms. Martin distributed work plan and asked that the board make suggestions and comments. No changes were suggested for the work plan. Ms. Sternlieb moved to accept Work Plan 2000 Ms. Dale seconded. Approved Unanimously VII. Staff Updates Ms. Martin distributed project summary and reviewed current projects with the Board. VIII. Other business Ms. Dale shared an art catalogue from Madison, WI. IX. Motion to adjourn Ms. Sternlieb moved to adjourn the meeting Alan seconded Adjournment 5:46 Respectfully submitted, Libby Colbert Program Assistant