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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES MINUTES
Regular Meeting Wednesday, September 15, 1999
Lincoln Center
Council Liaison: Karen Weitkunat Staff Liaison: Ellen Martin
CRB Liaison: Joan Day
Chairperson: Roger Sherman
Vice Chair: Deanna Gram
MEMBERS PRESENT: Deanna Gram, Alan Howe, Jane Liska-Smith, Roger
Sherman, Susan Sternlieb,
MEMBERS ABSENT: Libby Dale, Michael Histand
STAFF PRESENT: Ellen Martin, Mark Breimhorst, Libby McKinney
I. Call to order 4:05 p.m. - Ms. Gram
II. Consideration of the agenda - No changes
111. Approval of minutes from the meeting of August 18, 1999
Ms. Liska Smith moved to approve the minutes
Mr. Howe seconded
Approved unanimously
IV. Citizen Participation — none
V. Downtown Renovations
Jennifer Anderson Tory of BHA Designs presented plans for the Downtown
renovations, which include sidewalk maintenance projects on intersections of
Mountain Ave. and College Ave. and also Olive and College Ave. Presently, there
are no city dollars allotted to APP in regard to this project, but Ms. Anderson Tory
presented opportunities for art in some of these locations, particularly the bus
shelter on Oak Street and the median on College Ave. at Oak. It was discussed
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that these could be locations for donated art. Construction will begin in spring,
2000.
VI. Utility Service Center Event
Ms. McKinney reported that the neighborhood representatives from Martinez
and Capital Hill Neighborhoods prefer a late afternoon event. The Board discussed
possibilities for the event and Ms. Gram and Ms. Liska Smith offered their
assistance to staff in planning the event. It was also discussed that it would be
beneficial to have an informational flyer or brochure available to help advertise the
event and explain the sculpture.
VII. Memorials/Monuments
Mr. Breimhorst led this discussion and reported on the recent decision by
City Council accepting the resolution to disapprove the aviation monument. It was
discussed that the City Manager will be involved in assisting the AFA in finding
another location for the monument, and Mr. Breimhorst has encouraged that the
APP program be part of this process. Mr. Breimhorst also reported that the City
Council and City Manager have charged the Board with developing a procedure to
judge monument/memorial proposals. Mr. Breimhorst will work on criteria and
report to the Board during the October meeting. It was also discussed that the
Council needs to be educated on the charge of the APP Board and staff.
Vill. Staff Reports
Ms. McKinney presented updates on current projects and distributed a
summary of these updates.
IX. Other Business
Mr. Breimhorst reported that staff would meet with the City's legal
department on October 13"' to discuss the issue of utilities' funds allocation. The
Board also discussed Mr. Histand's extended leave and whether he should be
replaced. Staff will contact Mr. Histand and request clarification on his plans to
return to Fort Collins.
X. Ms. Sternlieb motioned to adjourn meeting
Ms. Gram seconded
Adjourned 5:45 pm
Respectfully submitted,
K-
Libby cKinney
Program Assistant