HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 12/05/2006 - RESOLUTION 2006-122 APPROVING EXPENDITURES FROM TH ITEM NUMBER: 19
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY DATE: December5, 2006
FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL STAFF: Ellen Martin
SUBJECT
Resolution 2006-122 Approving Expenditures From the Art in Public Places Reserve Account in
the Cultural Services and Facilities Fund to Commission an Artist to Create Gateway Art Elements
for the East Prospect Road Project.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff and the 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
Cultural Services and Facilities Fund. The Art in Public Places program has a maintenance fund for
the long-term care of the APP art collection.
The East Prospect Road Project art budget is $46,044 to be used for design, materials, travel,
installation, and contingency for this project.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Resolution approves expenditures of$46,044 for design, materials, travel, installation and
contingency for a project with the artist team from May&Watkins Design, LLC,to create multiple
elements for the East Prospect Road Project.
BACKGROUND
Section 23-303 of the City Code, which was added in 1995, 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 moved to select an artist for this project using an RFP process
through the City's Purchasing Department. Artists Carol May and Tim Watkins of May&Watkins
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Design, LLC were selected to work with the project team. The artists worked with the project team
to develop 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 November 15, 2006.
The artists will design,fabricate and install four sculptural elements that will create a gateway into the
city from East Prospect Road. The work, entitled "Pods and Blooms", will include two larger
sculptures,one to be placed at the eastern and one at the western edge of the East Prospect Road bridge.
The smaller two sculptures will be thematically tied to the bridge sculptures and be placed at the River
Bend Ponds and Deer Park parking area.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Written description and drawing of the proposed work of art. The final piece may vary from
this description.
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installed,one at the Eastern edge of the bridge,and a second
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will be sited at the entrance to each of the two nearbyparking
areas,River Bend Ponds and Running Deer natural areas.
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stationary linear forms with kinetic elements.All four sculp-
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include elements that shimmer in
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bridge sculptures.
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-May &Watkins Design
The Project Team has worked to achieve three goals:
• The sculptures must not interfere with the beauty of the natural environment,
but rather reflect and enhance that environment
• The sculptures must work well with the bridge architecture
• The sculptures must be constructed of durable materials
Bloom will be approximately sixteen feet high.This sculpture will
be created using approximately twenty Schedule 40 steel pipes
that taper from 2" to 1" ID.They will be bent to weave and twist
around themselves,uncoil at the top,and spread out into the sky.
A kinetic form at the end of each of the pipes will turn in the wind '
creating an active or dancing form that is casting itself outward.
Pod&Seeds,will stand approximately twelve feet high.The inter- :+
nal seed-like forms will rise on a central
shaft to about fourteen feet(not unlike a
Yucca) and will be fabricated using steel
plate and welded steel pipe.The steel will
be rolled to create a pod shape,on which
the steel piping will create a surface that s
resembles the veins of a plant.The seed
forms in the pod will be stainless steel
kinetic,and will shimmer and dance in the
wind. . .,
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to the nearby parking areas will mirror parking area
the bridge sculptures and will stand
about nv,ie feet high including a three-
foot cement base tinted to correspond ' .
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parking area
Materials:The sculptures Rill be made of Schedule 40 steel pipe, and 3/8d,inch and 1/4 inch steel plate.The base
plates for attachment will be 1 inch steel disks.
Color: The sculptures will be colored using Omni color automotive paints,a two part catalyzed paint for maximum
exterior durability.The colors palette will include rusts and others,and will be related to the natural colors of the area
We will also clear coat the colors for extra durability.
ART IN P UBLIC PLACES MINUTES
Wednesday,November 15,2006
Lincoln Center Canyon West Room
Council 'unc Liaison:Karen Weitkunat Staff Liaison.Ellen Martin
Chairperson:Lee Needham Vice Chair. Russell
MEMBERS PRESENT: Ann Carr,Jane Liska-Smith,Alan Howe,Lee Needham,Cori Cunningham-Nixon,Craig Russell
MEMBERS ABSENT: RayTollison
STAFF PRESENT:Ellen Martin,Charity Kunter,Jill Stilwell
I. Call to order. 3:34 p.m.-Mr.Needham
II. Consideration of the current agenda
III. Review of Minutes from the Meeting on October 11,2006
Ms.Liska-Smith motioned to approve the Minutes
Mr.Howe seconded the motion
Unanimously approved
IV. Citizen Participation:None
V. East Prospect Road Design Presentation:
Ms.Martin introduced the design for the East Prospect Road Project. The artist team,who resides in New York,
created a design proposal packet that was handed out by Ms.Martin. The project entitled,"Pods and Blooms" are
site specific pieces that create a new entryway into Fort Collins. The design includes four sculptures. The design
concept involves an entryway into the city which compliments the natural environment;which was their inspiration
for the design.
Project team member,John Lang,Engineer for the city,commented on the East Prospect project. He gave the
board the history of the site,and the changes in the site resulting from a flood. The site of the artwork will be
located for the public to view and enjoy. Mr.Lang spoke to the team experience and how that experience was
pleasant for him and the team
Discussion was had from the Board about the project.
Ms.Nixon motioned that we accept the design
Ms.Carr seconded the motion
Unanimously approved
Vi. APP Update with Council Liaison Karen Weitkunat:
A power point presentation about the APP program was given by Ms.Stilwell and Ms.Martin.A discussion
between the board and council liaison Karen Weitkunat regarding the Art in Public Places Program was had. APP
staff will follow-up with a memo to Council.
VII. North College Entryway Update:
Ms.Stilwell and Ms.Martin reported to the APP board on their meeting with the DDA board regarding the North
College Entryway Project.They noted that they met with the DDA board and asked that they match money for the
project and do a more substantial entryway piece.The board agreed to support the project financially,with the
agreement that two DDA board members will participate on the project team as well as Marty Heffernan. The
artist for this project has already been selected and is ready to proceed.
VIII. Pickle Plant Site Project Presentation:
The board was joined by project team members Steve White and Brian Janonis. Mr.White explained that the
City would like to beautify this site and commented that this is an opportunity for a gateway piece that the
community can enjoy as they pass by the old plant site. Mr.White also presented the board with images and
background on the site and project.The budget for this project is approximately$120,000 from the APP
Wastewater Utility Fund.The building on site will be removed in the near future.We still need to create a
project team and decide the direction of this project with the selection of an artist. Discussion was had about
the idea for the project as well as the submission process.
Mr.Howe motioned that we generate an RFP for the Pickle Plant site and stipulate that there is a possibility of
using the recycled materials and that the RFP is restricted to Colorado and Wyoming artists.
The motion was amended byMr.Russell to also include that the art work needs to be seen from the road.
Ms.Liska-Smith seconded the motion.
Unanimously approved
IX. Work Plan:
Ms.Martin presented a draft of the Work Plan for the coming year to gather input and revisions from the
board. Discussion was had and some revisions were made from the board.
Ms.Liska-Smith motioned that we accept the amended Work Plan
Mr.Russell seconded the motion
Unanimously approved
X. Staff Reports:
Ms.Martin distributed staff reports with an update on APP projects
M. Other Business:
The board is looking at moving the December meeting up a week to December 13.
Mindy Murphy has updated our APP web site.
mi. Adjournment•.Meeting adjourned at 5:20 p.m.by Mr.Lee Needham
Respectfully Submitted,
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CharityL.Kunter
RESOLUTION 2006-122
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING EXPENDITURES FROM THE ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
RESERVE ACCOUNT IN THE CULTURAL SERVICES AND FACILITIES FUND
TO COMMISSION AN ARTIST TO CREATE GATEWAY ART ELEMENTS
FOR THE EAST PROSPECT ROAD PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City has recently completed the East Prospect Road Improvement Project
(the"Project"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 23-303 and 23-304 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
Cultural Services and Facilities Fund for use in the acquisition or leasing of works of art, the
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. 047, 1998 (the"Guidelines"); and
WHEREAS, the Art in Public Places Board (the `Board"), selected an artist to design
artwork for the Project using an RFP process through the City's Purchasing Department; and
WHEREAS, May & Watkins Design, LLC (the "Artist") was selected to work with the
Project Team to create a design concept appropriate to the Project site; and
WHEREAS,the Board evaluated the Artist's final design at its regular meeting on November
15, 2006, pursuant to the Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, based on that evaluation,the Board voted to recommend the Artist's proposal
for a work entitled "Pods and Blooms" that will consist of four sculptural steel elements derived
from local seed-like forms creating a gateway into the city(the"Art Project"); and
WHEREAS,the Art Project will include two larger sculptures,one to be placed at the eastern
and one at the western edge of the East Prospect Road bridge, along with two smaller sculptures,
thematically tied to the bridge sculptures,that will be placed at the River Bend Ponds and Deer Park
parking areas; and
WHEREAS,the estimated cost to create the Art Project,including commission of the Artist,
fabrication, travel, installation and contingency for the Art Project, is $46,044; and
WHEREAS, those funds are available in the Art in Public Places reserve account in the
Cultural Services and Facilities Fund,and are appropriated as part of the 2006 budget,to provide for
the artist design fees, fabrication, travel, 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the Council hereby authorizes the expenditure of up to FORTY SIX THOUSAND
FORTY FOUR DOLLARS ($46,044) from the Art in Public Places reserve account in the Cultural
Services and Facilities Fund for the Art Project,which will include two steel sculptures to be placed
at the East Prospect Road bridge as a gateway to the City, along with two smaller steel sculptures
to be placed in the parking areas of two nearby natural areas,which project is proposed by the artist
May&Watkins Design, LLC, and the conceptual design of which was reviewed and approved by
the Art in Public Places Board on November 15, 2006.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 5th
day of December, A.D. 2006.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk