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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 01/15/2008 - RESOLUTION 2008-004 APPROVING EXPENDITURES FROM TH ITEM NUMBER: 20 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: January 15, 2008 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Ellen Martin SUBJECT Resolution 2008-004 Approving Expenditures from the Art in Public Places Reserve Account in the Storm Drainage Fund to Commission an Artist to Create Art Enhancements for the Red Fox Meadows Natural Area Project. RECOMMENDATION Staff and the Art in Public Places (APP) Board recommend adoption of the Resolution. FINANCIAL IMPACT The funds for this item have been appropriated in the Art in Public Places Reserve Account in the Stone Drainage Fund. The Art in Public Places program has a maintenance fund for the long-term care of the APP art collection. The Red Fox Meadows Natural Area Project art budget is$190,000 to be used for design,materials, installation, and contingency for this project. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Resolution would approve expenditures of$190,000 for design, materials, installation and contingency for a project with the artist Barb McKee of Surface Strategy to create artistic enhancements for the stormwater structures at the Red Fox Meadows Natural Area. BACKGROUND Section 23-303 of the City Code established the Art in Public Places Reserve Account, and designated it for use in acquiring or leasing works of art,maintenance,repair or display of works of art, and administrative expenses related to the Art in Public Places Program, in accordance with the Art in Public Places Guidelines adopted by the Council in Ordinance No. 020, 1995. The Council permanently adopted the Art in Public Places Program,and reenacted City Code Chapter 23,Article IX, with certain modifications in 1998. The Art in Public Places Board selected an artist for this project from the APP Design Consultant Resource List. Artist Barb McKee was selected to work with the project team. The artist worked with the project team to develop design concepts appropriate to the site. This design concept was January 15, 2008 -2- Item No. 20 reviewed and recommended by the project team and the APP Board. The APP Board reviewed the design for this project at the Board meeting on December 12,2007. The artist will design, fabricate and prepare the installation of the artwork for the site. The artist will design a series of hand carved panels using patterns of water,wetland plants and birds. Molds will be made from these carvings and be used on the concrete walls of the stormwater structures. By casting multiple molds of these images,they can be used more than once in a variety of compositions and on different concrete structures. The combined imagery will establish a unified,yet diverse collection of art that will serve as landmarks within the natural area site. The molds will also be able to be reused for future projects. ATTACHMENTS 1. A written description and drawing of the proposed work of art. The final piece may vary from this description. 2. Minutes from the December 12, 2007 meeting of the Art in Public Places Board. aac imient 1 Red Fox Meadows Natural Area Barb McKee Surface Strategy, LLC a rf. City of Fort Collins Art in Public Places Program ERJ The Art in Public Places Program is pleased to announce a proposal for artistic enhancements to the Red Fox Meadows Natural Area. Artist, Barb McKee has been working with the project team to develop ideas to be incorporated into the concrete water storm structures on the site. r - � ,rr a.qr f �—i .�.3F ••_ Concept drawing for heiRIIoall structure at Red Fox Meadows Natural Area. Below is a detail of herol. The artist has designed a series of hand carved panels using patterns of water, wetland plants and ` birds. All of these images will be larger than life and cast in concrete, becoming an integral part of the ' hanging baffle and rf / headwall structures. The relationship of these bas-relief murals with the surrounding lush vegetation will be subtle and complementary, causing the viewer to experience a heightened awareness of life within the wetlands. 2 d Details o{ the design concepts for the concrete structures. By casting multiple molds of these images, they can be used more than once, in a varietv of compositions and on different concrete structures. Up to 10 structures have been proposed for this project. The molds can also be used at other city sites in the future. The combined imagery of the panels will establish a unified yet diverse collection of art that will quietly serve �r as landmarks within the natural area. Inuzge of Water Ripple texture to be used as a background pattern throughout the design. 3 ATTACHMENT 2 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES MINUIES Wednesday,December 12,2007 Lincoln Center Ludlow Room Council Liaison:Lisa Poppaw Staff Liaison:Ellen Martin Chairperson:Cxaig Russell Vice Chair:York MEMBERS PRESENT: Craig Russell,Alan Howe,York,Ray Tollison,Jane Liska-Smith,Lee Needham MEMBERS ABSENT: Liliane Francuz STAFF PRESENT.Ellen Martin,CharityFinmgsmier,Jill Stilwell,Karen Mancy,Dean Saye,Brenda Cam C RB LIAISON: Carol Ann Hnton I. Call to order. 3:40 p.m.-Mr.Russell II. Consideration of the current agenda III. Review of Minutes from the meeting on November 14,2007: Mr.Howe made a motion to accept the Minutes Mr.Needham seconded the motion Unanimously Approved IV.Citizen Participation:None V. Red Fox Meadows Natural Area Final Design Review: Project Team members,Karen Manci,with Natural Areas and Dean Saye,with Utilities,joined the APP board for the presentation along with artist, Barb McKee. A packet of information on the project and the design concept was handed out to the board. Ms.Martin presented the background information on the project. Mr. Saye presented information on the concrete structure where the artwork will be placed and the purpose of the structures along with the goals for the development of the natural area. Ms. Manci spoke on the site and the details of Red Fox Meadows. Artist,Barb McKee presented conceptual drawings and a map of the area where artwork will be placed,a clay model and boards depicting images m the packet handed out to the board The artist spoke about the material that will be used for this project and her knowledge of how it is best used A discussion with the artist and project team will continue as the project progresses to decide details of the artwork and use of materials. The artist also presented images from past public art projects to show her experience and knowledge for the materials being used at this site.Discussion was had Mr.York made a motion to approve the design and move it to City Council. Mn Needham seconded the motion. Unarlirnously Approved VI.S.E.Branch LibraryFinal Design Review: Artist Barbara Baer and project team member Brenda Cams joined us to present a model of the design concept for the S.E.Branch Library. Packets regarding project information,including the budget,were handed out to the board The artist presented the design concept and a little background information on the process of the design.She presented the goals of the project team and the meaning behind the design of the artwork The project team expressed much pleasure in working with the artist and is having a good experience with the Art in Public Places process.Discussion was had Mr.York made a motion to accept the design as presented and send it to council. Mr.Tollison seconded the motion. Unanimously approved VII.2007 Project Overview: A power point presentation was given of 2007 finished projects. VIE.2007 Annual Report: Ms.Martin presented a draft of the annual report to the board for review. Ms.Martin explained to the board that this is an overview of 2007 completed projects and upcoming projects that will be presented to City Council. Requests or changes are welcomed by email,or at the next meeting. Approval for the document will occur at the January board meeting.Discussion was had. IX.Staff Report: Ms Martin distributed the staff report with updates of the program's art projects. X.Other Business: The APP Council liaison,Lisa Poppaw,will try to attend the January meeting Ms.Martin informed the board that the regional public art meeting that was scheduled to meet at Lincoln Center on November 30 will be rescheduled. A reminder was given to the board that the selection of the 2008 Pedestrian Paver designs will take place at the January meeting. This was Mr.Howe's last meeting with the Art in Public Places Board.He was thanked for his service and will be missed bythe APP staff and board members. XI.Adjournment:Meeting adjourned at 5:29 p.m.by Mr.Russell Respectfully Submitted, CharityL.Fin gsmier RESOLUTION 2008-004 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING EXPENDITURES FROM THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES RESERVE ACCOUNT IN THE STORM DRAINAGE FUND TO COMMISSION AN ARTIST TO CREATE ART ENHANCEMENTS FOR THE RED FOX MEADOWS NATURAL AREA PROJECT WHEREAS, Section 23-303 of the City Code established the Art in Public Places reserve accounts in the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund and the Light and Power, Water, Wastewater and Storm Drainage Funds for use in the acquisition or leasing of works of art,maintenance,repair or display of works of art, and administrative expenses related to the Art in Public Places Program, in accordance with the Art in Public Places Guidelines adopted by Council in Ordinance No. 020, 1995 (the"Guidelines"); and WHEREAS, in early 2008, the City will begin work on the Canal Importation Ponds and Outfall Drainage Improvement Project in the Red Fox Meadows Natural Area(the"Project"),which work will include restoration of the Natural Area following construction of improvements; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 23-303 of the City Code, one percent of the funds appropriated for the Project was set aside in the Art in Public Places reserve account in the Storm Drainage Fund to be used for public art; and WHEREAS, the Art in Public Places Board (the`Board") selected an artist from the APP Design Consultant Resource List to design artwork for the Project; and WHEREAS, the artist Barbara McKee of Surface Strategy LLC (the"Artist")was selected to work with the Project Team on developing design concepts appropriate for the Project site; and WHEREAS,the Board evaluated the Artist's final design at its regular meeting on December 12, 2007, pursuant to the Guidelines; and WHEREAS,based on that evaluation, the Board voted to recommend the Artist's proposal to create hand carved panels using patterns of water, wetland plants and birds, which will then be used to create molds that will allow the images to be cast in the concrete of various stormwater structures at the Project site (the "Art Project"); and WHEREAS, the estimated cost to create the Art Project, including design, materials, fabrication, installation, contingency and related project expenses for the Art Project, is $190,000; and WHEREAS,the necessary funds are available in the Art in Public Places reserve account in the Storm Drainage Fund,and are appropriated as part of the 2008 budget, to provide for the Artist's design fees, materials, fabrication, installation and contingency for the Art Project; and WHEREAS, Section 23-308 of the City Code requires that the Board's selection of the recommended art be presented for Council review and approval,because the cost of the art exceeds $10,000; and WHEREAS,pursuant to Section 23-303 of the City Code,monies credited to Utility Art in Public Places reserve accounts shall be expended only for the acquisition of works of art that provide a betterment to such utility or that are otherwise determined by the City Council to be for a specific utility purpose that is beneficial to the rate payers of such utility; and WHEREAS,the Art Project will provide abetterment to the Stonmwater Utility by enhancing the appearance of stormwater structures. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS as follows: Section 1. That the Council hereby finds that the Art Project proposed provides a betterment to the Stormwater Utility. Section 2. That the Council hereby authorizes the expenditure of up to ONE HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND DOLLARS($190,000)from the Art in Public Places reserve account in the Storm Drainage Fund for the Art Project proposed by Barbara McKee of Surface Strategy LLC,the conceptual design of which was reviewed and approved by the Art in Public Places Board on December 12, 2007. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 15th day of January, A.D. 2008. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk