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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES MINUTES
Regular Meeting - Thursday, May 21, 1998
Lincoln Center
Council Liaison: Will Smith
CRB Liaison: Fran Johnson
Chairperson: Libby Dale
Vice Chair: Susan Sternlieb
Staff Liaison: Ellen Martin
MEMBERS PRESENT: Libby Dale, Jim Lynxwiler, Jane Liska-Smith, Susan Sternlieb,
Joe Vansant
MEMBERS ABSENT: Deanna Gram, Roger Sherman
STAFF PRESENT: Ellen Martin, Mark Breimhorst and Mike Powers
Call to order 4:07 p.m. - Ms. Dale
IL Consideration of the agenda
III. Approval of minutes from the meeting of April 15, 1998
Ms. Liska-Smith moved to approve the minutes
Ms. Sternlieb seconded
Approved unanimously
IV. Citizen Participation
None
V. Harmony Library
Ms. Martin updated the board on the process used to bring the recommendation to the
board. The joint subcommittee, which made the recommendation, was comprised of
representatives of the state, Front Range Community College and City programs.
Barbara Neal, a consultant for the State of Colorado, reviewed the process used to select
the work proposed by artist George Peters. Ms. Neal described the proposed work of art
and showed the board a model.
Ms. Sternlieb moved to accept the sculpture.
Ms. Liska-Smith seconded
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Yes - Ms. Dale, Mr. Lynxwiler, Ms. Liska-Smith, Ms. Sternlieb
Abstained - Mr. Vansant
VI. Lincoln Center Donation
Ms. Martin discussed the proposed donation of a work of art to be placed at the Lincoln
Center in the Terrace Sculpture Garden. The artists are Gene and Rebecca Tobey from
Mason, Texas. The bronze sculpture is a memorial to the late Monica Joyce. Ms. Joyce
and her husband Steve were very involved in the Lincoln Center. The Lincoln Center
Design Committee and staff approved the art and are asking that the Art in Public Places
board recommend acceptance by City Council. The board discussed the proposal, asked
questions, and filled out the donation evaluation forms.
Ms. Sternlieb moved to recommend that the City accept the piece
Ms. Liska-Smith seconded
Approved Unanimously
VII. Neighborhood Art Plan
Mr. Powers reported his discussions with council member Smith relating to the downtown
art project and the neighborhood art plan. Mr. Smith is supportive of the board's plans to
present both of these projects to the City Council this year. Ms. Martin distributed a draft
of a process to facilitate the neighborhood art plan. The board discussed the proposal
and recommended that staff work on a draft of the guidelines.
Vill. Downtown Art Project
Ms. Martin distributed a draft of the downtown art plan Request for Proposals. The board
reviewed the draft of the Request for Proposals and made changes.
Ms. Sternlieb moved to approve the Request for Proposals as amended
Mr. Lynxwiler seconded
Approved Unanimously
'IX. Flood Commemorative Sculpture
Mr. Breimhorst reported on the progress of this project including the creation of a
subcommittee and the timeline for completion. The subcommittee includes people
involved in all aspects of the flood. An artist will be selected by August and the piece is to
be installed by July 1, 1999.
X. Staff Reports
Ms. Martin reported on the Art in Public Places conference in Seattle and distributed
materials she acquired. The conference was a great experience and a valuable resource
for the City's program.
The City received a total of six applications for the two available Art in Public Places
board positions.
The Xeriscape Garden and Timberline Road projects are underway.
XI. Other business
None.
XII. Adjournment 6:30 p.m.
Mr. Vansant moved to adjourn
Mr. Sherman seconded
Approved unanimously
Respectfully submitted,
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Mark Breimhorst
Associate Director