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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArt In Public Places Board - Minutes - 02/27/2008ART IN PUBLIC PLACES MINUTES Wednesday, Febmary27, 2008 Lincoln Center Canyon West Room MEMBERS PRESENT: Craig Russell, York, Jane Liska-Smith, Lee Needham, Lilian Francuz, Jane Nevivey MEMBERS ABSENT: Ray Tollison STAFF PRESENT: Ellen Martin, Charity Finnigsmier, Jill Stilwell CRB LIAISON: Carol Ann Hixon 1. Call to order: 3:37 p.m. —Mr. Russell II. Consideration of the current agenda III. Review of Minutes from the meeting on January 16, 2008: Mr. Needham made a motion to accept the Minutes Ms. Francuz seconded the motion Unanimously Approved IV. Citizen Participation: None V. Community Round Up: Katie Hollingsworth with the Qualifier at the Rodeo Organization presented information to the board on an art/fundraising project. Ms. Hollingsworth gave the history of this project, showed examples of 10' tall rearing painted horses, explained the process, time line, and the goal of the event. The purchased horses will arrive in May allowing 60 days for painting and then will be auctioned and installed by July 2008. The goal is to purchase 30 horses at a cost of $3,000 each. This cost will include the horse and the artist fee. Discussion was had. VI. 2008 Transformer Cabinet Mural Presentation: Ms. Martin handed out a packet of information to board members which included possible sites of transformer cabinets that Utilities would like to see painted in 2008. This will be the third phase of Transformer Cabinets Mural project. Ms. Martin gave an overview of the last two phases of this project and a follow-up on a previous discussion to expand the project to include community groups painting murals on cabinets. Ms. Martin stated that staff is still in discussion with Legal about the details of community involvement with electrical cabinets. Discussion was had. A consensus was reached among the board to open the call to non-profit community groups, offering a monetary donation for supplies, and no theme for the color designs submitted. The Request for Proposal would also need to include a letter of intent, the group involved, and have a mentor for children's groups. The Art in Public Places staff will look into all legal aspects of this project expansion and then return to the board with that information, the project outline with the guidelines stated by the board, and the donation amount. Submissions from professional artists will be handled the same as the past two phases. This project can come back to the board within a month. Mr. Needham made a motion to proceed as agreed upon for final review with any final objections brought to the March meeting. Ms. Liska-Smith seconded the motion. Unanimously approved. VIL Old Town Art Location Discussion: Ms. Martin spoke to the history of this discussion and to locations for future Art in Public Places project sites. Maps of city owned areas in Old Town were laid out for the board to review. Selections of "priority sites" were made and the goals for the selected sites were also stated. After this selection Art in Public Places staff will look at details of the sites and the next steps that need to be taken. Goals for selected sites are to have visibility, being able to walk up to the work of art not just drive by it, accessibility, and a representation of the art that Fort Collins represents. Priority sites are Linden Street, Laporte and College, College and Mulberry, and North College and Cherry. The board requested that staff research all four sites. Ideas suggested by the board for art work at these sites included; rotational sculptures, sculptures that can identify with a place and be permanent so that it speaks to the identity of Fort Collins, the idea of renewal through artwork whether the work is rotational, permanent, kinetic, or active; and to have work that is engaging, not static, and iconic. Since any sculpture that is donated to the City must go through the Art in Public Places Program, the Art in Public Places board asked if the staff could look into the white marble sculpture currently placed in Old Town square near Beau Joes and ask where it is going to be permanently placed. Vlll. Board Elections: The Art in Public Places staff explained to board members that City Council has February as the month for our board to hold elections for Chair and Vice Chair. The same board members currently serving in these positions can remain, or new ones can be elected. Anyone can be nominated and you can nominate yourself. Ms. Francuz nominated and made a motion to have Mr. York as the Chair. Ms. Liska-Smith seconded the motion. Unanimously Approved Mr. Russell nominated and made a motion to have Ms. Francuz as the Vice Chair. Ms. Liska-Smith seconded the motion. Unanimously Approved. IX. Staff Report: Ms Martin distributed the staff report with updates of the program's art projects. X. Other Business: Cob Wall: Artist, Lynn Hull has completed the roof addition to the Cob Wall at the Water Reclamation Project Site. Images of the completed roof were presented to the Art in Public Places board in the staff report hand out. Regional Meeting for Public Art: The Regional Gathering for Public Art Coordinators will be held February 29. If board member would like to attend please let the staff know. It was suggestion that the Boards and Commissions video be presented to the participants. The updated Boards and Commissions Manual is now available on line. Ms. Martin notified the board that at a future meeting they will discuss the Art in Public Places notification email list with the Purchasing Department. The board's concerns about the current software used and the registration process have been voiced to the Purchasing Department. Ms. Martin shared that upcoming meetings will include the Transformer Cabinets and Old Town locations. Ms. Martin and the APP staff moved the March meeting to the 26`" since the regularly scheduled meeting will fall during Spring Break. Ms. Stilwell informed the board about the Governor's Award that is presented each year by the Colorado Council on the Arts. This year we are nominating Fort Collins. The application is due by April e. The board was encouraged to share any ideas they may have and to send that information to Ms. Martin or Ms. Stilwell. Mr. York requested that Art in Public Places staff bring a new board roster with contact information for each board member to the next meeting. Mr. York also presented that he is organizing a bike tour in June a part of the City's Bike Month activities. XI. Adjournment: Meeting adjourned at S:36 p.m. by Mr. Russell Respectfully Submitted, Charity L. Finnigsmier