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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 07/18/2006 - RESOLUTION 2006- APPROVING EXPENDITURES FROM THE ITEM NUMBER: 30 AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: July 18, 2006 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Ellen Martin SUBJECT Resolution 2006-070 Approving Expenditures from the Art in Public Places Reserve Accounts in the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund and the Storm Drainage Fund to Commission an Artist to Create Sculptural Elements for the Spring Canyon Community Park Project. RECOMMENDATION Staff and the Art in Public Places Board recommend adoption of the Resolution. FINANCIAL IMPACT The Spring Canyon Community Park art budget is $92,880 to be used for design, fabrication, installation, and contingency for this project. The funds for this project have been appropriated in the Art in Public Places Reserve Account in the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund($80,880)and the Art in Public Places Reserve Account in the Storm Drainage Fund($12,000). The Art in Public Places program has a maintenance fund for the long-term care of the APP art collection. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Resolution would approve expenditures of$92,000 for design,fabrication,travel,installation, contingency and related project expenses for a project to install multiple art elements by Karl Ciesluk in Spring Canyon Community Park. BACKGROUND Section 23-303 of the City Code,which was added in 1995,established Art in Public Places(APP) Reserve Accounts within the Cultural Services and Facilities fund,and the Light and Power,Water, Wastewater and Storm Drainage Funds, and designated them 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. 20, 1995. The Council permanently adopted the Art in Public Places Program, and reenacted City Code Chapter 23, Article IX, with certain modifications in 1998. July 18, 2006 -2- Item No. 30 Under Section 23-303 of the Code, APP money in a utility account can only be used for works of art that provide betterment to that utility,or that are otherwise determined by the City Council to be for a specific utility purpose that is beneficial to the rate payers. The Art in Public Places Board decided to select an artist for this project using an RFP process through the City's Purchasing Department. The Selection Committee chose artist Karl Ciesluk. Karl Ciesluk worked with the project team to create design concepts appropriate to the site. This design concept was reviewed and recommended by the Project Team and the APP Board. The APP Board reviewed the design for this project at the board's regular meeting on June 21, 2006. The artist alongwith the project team proposes three environmental) themed art elements for the ! J ! ! Y site. The art will consist of hand carved stone seed-pod forms, large carved sprout shaped tree sculptures and a community project that will create animal drawings for tile carvings to be installed on a stormwater diversion structure that will also serve as a pedestrian bridge. The Storm Drainage Fund money will be used for the art elements on the bridge. With the help of local school children, the artist will develop images of local animals that will later be carved into porcelain tiles by the artist. The tiles will cover the Park's pedestrian bridge with animals that depend on water for survival. The piece will be entitled, "Source of Life." A minimum of four hand-carved stone seed-pods entitled"Celebration of Growth" will be placed near the irrigation channel. The seed-pod sculptures will be carved from stone boulders,cut in half to show the interior of the pod and its seed. These sculptural forms will also be suitable for seating. Along with the other elements, two site-specific sculptures titled, "Sprouting" will be made from existing cottonwood tree trunks, approximately 6' to 10' tall. The hand carved sprouts will be carved in different stages of development as they stretch upward. ATTACHMENTS 1. A written description and drawing of the proposed work of art. The final piece may vary from this description. SPRING CANYON .. , COMMUNITY PARK PROJECT BY KARL CIESLC3K'...' - 2006 ,k 5 Y �Y ». i iq{+�a 3 >�of ?•,.. C.`- Y• 1eh4 �",14.". r 4 I The City of Fort Collins Art in Public Places Program is pleased to announce the Spring Canyon Community Park Project, located in s northwest Fort Collins along the Overland Trail. In collaboration with the project team, artist Karl Ciesluk proposes three environmentally themed art elements for the site. The art will consist of a minimum of four stone seed-pods, two large hand-carved sprout-shaped sculptures ; made from existing cottonwood trees, and an installation of approximately 50 hand-carved pp y porcelain tiles. All works are site- specific in relation to the importance of the irrigation channel at the site, demonstrating plants' and animals' precious dependency upon Seed-pod model. water for life. `v 3�°4 Four seed-pods entitled "Celebration of Growth" will be placed near the irrigation 6 t channel. The seed-pod sculptures will be - -- 'S' made from stone boulders cut in half to show r the interior of the pod and its seed. The stones will be at least 3 to 4 feet in diameter. They will be cut in half like a split-open pod Side and top view diagram of seed-pods. approximately 18 inches high, making them suitable for seating. Two of the pods will have the exposed cut surface polished and its outer edge either chiseled or its cut marks left to define the thickness of the outer shell. The other two pods will be the opposite, with their outer edge polished to define the thickness of the shell, and the inner area left with its natural cut surface or chiseled to accent the pulp around the seed. The seed itself will protrude from the surface of the interior split face, and will be cut in half and secured to the pod. Two site-specific sculptures titled "Sprouting" will be made from two existing cottonwood tree trunks, both approximately 2-1/2' in diameter — one 10' high and the other 6' high. These works again emphasize the _ importance of the nearby irrigation - , channel, much like the ones spread thousands of miles throughout Colorado, bringing life to the flora and fauna across the state. The two sprouts are carved in different stages of development, as they reach up to "«4 touch the sun's rays in elongated, rhythmical patterns. At the base of these sprouts, part of the root system will be exposed to reveal a connection to the earth and a natural feeling of growth. Existing"Sprout" sculpture by Karl Ciesluk. 2 An installation of inlaid porcelain tile artwork titled "Source of Life" will be located at the pedestrian bridge. The tiles will cover the bridge with engravings of animals that depend on water for survival. For this element of the project, the 6th grade class at Olander Elementary School will create the drawings of the animals that will later be carved into the porcelain tiles by the artist. The section of tiles running through the middle of the bridge will be done in blue to represent water. The carved ceramic animal tiles will be placed alongside the blue tile. The artist will also offer the students at Olander Elementary a guided tour of where the artwork will be placed at the site. Hand-carved porcelain tile. 24 I Diagram for installation of inlaid porcelain tiles at pedestrian bridge. 3 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES MINUTES Regular Meeting—Wednesday,May 17,2006 Lincoln Center Ludlow Room Council Liaison:Karen Weitkenaut Staff Liaison:Ellen Martin Chairperson:Lee Needham Vice Chair.Craig Russell MEMBERS PRESENT: Ann Carr,Jane Liska-Smith,Lee Needham,Ray Tollison, Ann Wilmsen MEMBERS ABSENT: Alan Howe,Craig Russell,Cori Hrxon-Cunningham STAFF PRESENT: Ellen Martin,CharityKunter,and Jill.Stilwell I. Call to order. 3:33 p.m.—Mr.Needham II. Consideration of the current agenda:Spring Canyon Community Park Design Presentation was added by Ms. Martin. III. Review of Minutes from May 17,2006 Ms.Liska-Smith motioned to approve the minutes Mr.Tollison seconds the motion Unanimously approved IV. Citizen Participation:none V. Tenney Transformer Cabinets Submission Review: The board reviewed the process of selection and reviewed submissions. Ms.Carr motioned that we select artist,Amelia Caruso as our fast choice for the project. Ms.Liska-Smith seconded the motion Unanimously approved VI. Spring Canyon Community Park Design Presentation: A large map of the Spring Canyon Community Park was presented to the board showing the location of the park and the location of the three elements of the artwork design. All elements are designed by Canadian artist Carl Ciesluk who was selected for this project. The proposed artwork includes a the work on a pedestrian bridge,carved wood sprout sculptures,and stone seed pods. The pedestrian bridge tile designs will originate from drawings of animals by the children at Olander Elementary School near Spring Canyon Community Park These designs will be etched into the and placed on the bridge. The second component is near the picnic area The artist will use existing trees stumps in the park that will be carved on site for the artwork The third component is seed pods carved from large rocks that will be placed along the corridor of the park The timeline for the finished work is estimated at fall of 2007. In addition to the APP artwork,artist Carl Ciesluk will also be creating an Eagle shelter that has been contracted by another donor. In addition to the map of the area,Ms.Martin handed out a packet with the project proposal by artist Carl Ciesluk An outline of the budget was presented which includes a contingency. The budget also stated that this project is partially funded by Utility money for the bridge element.If there is remaining contingency money,the project elements could be expanded with input from the Project Manager and team. Mr.Tollison motioned that we go forward with the proposal design as presented Ms.Carr seconded the motion Unanimously approved VIL Staff Reports: Ms.Martin outlined current activity. VII. Other Business: None VIII Adjournment: .m J P Respectfully Submitted, Chan Kunter f RESOLUTION 2006-070 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS APPROVING EXPENDITURES FROM THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES RESERVE ACCOUNTS IN THE CULTURAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES FUND AND THE STORM DRAINAGE FUND TO COMMISSION AN ARTIST TO CREATE SCULPTURAL ELEMENTS FOR THE SPRING CANYON COMMUNITY PARK 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, the City has begun construction on the new Spring Canyon Community Park (the "Park Project"), which will include a new stormwater diversion structure that shall also serve as a pedestrian bridge; and WHEREAS, the City Stormwater Utility has previously constructed capital projects at locations not suitable for public art (the "Stormwater Projects"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 23-303 of the City Code, one percent of the funds appropriated for the Park Project was set aside in the Art in Public Places reserve account in the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund, and one percent of the funds appropriated for the Stormwater Projects was set aside in the Art in Public Places reserve account in the Storm Drainage Fund to be used for public art at more suitable locations; and WHEREAS,the Board decided to use an RFP process with the City Purchasing Department to select an artist who would work with the Park Project Team to create artwork appropriate to the Park Project site; and WHEREAS,the Selection Committee selected Karl Ciesluk(the"Artist")to create a design concept appropriate for the Park Project site; and WHEREAS,the Board evaluated the Artist's final design at its regular meeting on June 21, 2006, pursuant to the Guidelines; and WHEREAS,based on that evaluation,the Board voted to recommend the Artist's proposal for an art project that consists of three environmentally-themed art elements:hand carved stone seed- pod forms entitled "Celebration of Growth"; large carved sprout-shaped tree sculptures entitled "Sprouting"; and a community project that will create animal drawings for tile carvings to be installed on the pedestrian bridge/diversion structure entitled"Source of Life"(collectively,the"Art Project"); and WHEREAS the estimated cost to r, create the Art Proje ct,including commission of the Artist, fabrication, installation, travel, contingency and related project expenses for the Art Project, is $92,880; and WHEREAS, $80,880 of those funds have been appropriated in the Art in Public Places reserve account in the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund and$12,000 in the Art in Public Places reserve account in the Storm Drainage Fund to provide for the artist design fees, 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 a betterment to the Stormwater Utility by enhancing the appearance of a stormwater diversion structure. 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 EIGHTY THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED EIGHTY DOLLARS ($80,880) from the Art in Public Places reserve account in the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund, and up to TWELVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($12,000)from the Art in Public Places reserve account in the Storm Drainage Fund for the Art Project, which consists of three environmentally-themed art elements: hand carved stone seed-pod forms entitled "Celebration of Growth"; large, carved, sprout-shaped tree sculptures entitled"Sprouting"; and a community project that will create animal drawings for tile carvings to be installed on the diversion structure/pedestrian bridge and entitled"Source of Life",which project was proposed by the artist Karl Ciesluk, and the conceptual design of which was reviewed and approved by the Art in Public Places Board on June 21, 2006 2006. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 18th day of July,A.D. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk