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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 04/16/2002 - RESOLUTION 2002-036 APPROVING EXPENDITURES FROM TH AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY ITEM NUMBER: 21 FORT COLLINS CITY COUNCIL DATE: April 16, 2002 STAFF: Ellen Martin SUBJECT: Resolution 2002-036 Approving Expenditures from the Collindale Clubhouse Project in the Golf Fund to Commission an Artist to Create Artistic Elements That Include Mosaics and Carved Inses for the Collindale Club House Chimney and Selected Walkways. RECOMMENDATION: Staff and the Art in Public Places Board recommend adoption of the Resolution. FINANCIAL IMPACT: This project is funded by 1% money. A total of $26,000 of the Collindale Clubhouse Project funds will be used for administration, commission of the artist, contingency, and maintenance of the piece. 110 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This Resolution would approve expenditures of $26,000 for administration, commission of the artist, creation of the artwork, contingency and maintenance of the art. The artist team from Surface Strategy Inc. will integrate the artwork into the design of the building structure and walkways. BACKGROUND: Section 23-303 of the 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. 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. The Art in Public Places Board moved to select an artist to work with the design team to integrate art into the Collindale Clubhouse Project. The project team selected artist Carolyn Braaksma of Surface Strategy, Inc. The design was reviewed and recommended by the Clubhouse Review Committee. The Art in Public Places Board unanimously approved the artist's design concept at the March 20, 2002 board meeting. DATE: April ITEM NUMBER: 21 Ms. Braaksma is a member of the pre-approved APP Design Consultant list that was created by an RFP through the City's Purchasing Department. The artist's vision for the project is to complement the clubhouse design with rock mosaics and pre-cast concrete insets. The topography of the golf course was used as the point of reference in the design of the mosaic pattern. Images of cottonwood trees will be carved into the pre-cast concrete insets. The mosiacs and insets will be installed on the clubhouse chimney and will also border the path and flagpole area in front of the clubhouse. A written description and drawings of the proposed work of art are attached. The final piece may vary from this description. . RESOLUTION 2002-036 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS P,PPROVING EXPENDITURES FROM THE COLLINDALE CLUBHOUSE PROJECT IN THE GOLF FUND TO COMMISSION AN ARTIST TO CREATE ARTISTIC ELEMENTS THAT INCLUDE MOSAICS AND CARVED INSETS FOR THE COLLINDALE CLUBHOUSE CHIMNEY AND SELECTED WALKWAYS WHEREAS, the City will begin work shortly on the new Collindale Clubhouse project (the: "Project"); and WHEREAS,pursuant to Section 23-304 of the City Code, one percent of the funds appropriated for the Project was required to be set aside 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. 47, 1998 (the"Guidelines"); and WHEREAS, the Art in Public Places Board(the`Board") evaluated the design proposal of artist Carolyn Braaksma of Surface Strategy, Inc. (The"Artist"), at its March 20, 2002 board meeting, pursuant to the Guidelines; and WHEREAS,based on that evaluation, the Board voted unanimously to recommend the Artist's proposal to create an art piece consisting of rock mosaics and pre-cast concrete insets . that reflect the topography of the golf course, including images of cottonwood trees, to be installed on the chimney and certain walkways at the new Clubhouse(the"Art Project"); and WHEREAS, the estimated cost to create the Art Project, including commission of the artist, fabrication, installation and contingency for the Art Project, is $26,000; and WHEREAS, those funds are available in the Collindale Clubhouse Project in the Golf Fund, and will be appropriated as part of the 2002 budget, 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. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS that the Council hereby authorizes the expenditure of up to TWENTY SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS ($26,000) from the Collindale Clubhouse Project in the Golf Fund for the Art Project consisting of rock mosaics and pre-cast concrete insets that reflect the topography of the golf course, including images of cottonwood trees, to be installed on the chimney and certain walkways at the new Clubhouse, proposed by artist Carolyn Braaksma of Surface Strategy, Inc., who was selected and approved by the Art in Public Places Board on March 20, 2002. Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 16'day of April, A.D. 2002. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk City of Fort Collins Art in Public Places Program C-ollindale Clukkou5e Fro cct Carolyn Braaksma& Barb McKee -Surface Strategy, LLC. The architecture of the clubhouse utilizes synthetic stone as a predominant feature. We intend to complement the rock texture with synthetic rock mosaics and pre-cast concrete insets. We have chosen the topography of the golf course as a point of reference in the design of the mosaic pattern. The color and texture of the rock mosaic will blend into the • chimney. The stone will be contrasted with hand-carved cottonwood leaves made of pre-cast concrete. These insets recall historic stone or terracotta building ornament. They will stand out in color and texture, demanding a different visual attention. The cottonwood leaf was chosen because it is a tree native to this site. This design will be repeated at ground level by creating a border along the path in front of the clubhouse. It will be a pattern that combines the cottonwood leaf with a rock mosaic. Additionally, we will treat the area of paving under the flagpole with the same pattern in a different configuration. R t I - �• , it �4�, s� 1 �rcau+a sF''� ,;;• nq N � nl 7 : t M ate q"b; p1vyR C� s. a d w$J .4 Ne y - . The gardens and amphitheater will also be used as a meeting area for staff as well as a place to provide educational programs for the community. Mr. Sherman moved to carry the project forward based on what the board saw today and recommend to council for approval. Ms. Gram seconded. Unanimously approved. VI. Collindale Clubhouse Project Design Presentation Barb McKee is part of the Surface Strategy team with Carolyn Braaksma. The design team has chosen to work in three areas; the chimney, walkway and flagpole base. The building will be constructed with fabricated stone. Ms. McKee's design includes a mosaic with precast inserts that will mimic historic terracotta. These inserts will feature native cottonwood leaf designs. The rock mosaics will be intermixed with stamped concrete. Inspiration for the mosaic comes from the topography of the golf greens. The rock mosaic will be used to create a form liner that can be used multiple times. The Art in Public Places budget will fund the chimney, pathways and flagpole area. There is interest from the department to incorporate some of these elements into the rest of the building. The Collindale Clubhouse will start construction this month. Ms. Liska-Smith motioned to accept the proposal as presented and proceed with council approval. Ms. Carr seconded. Unanimously approved. VII. Fossil Creek Community Park Project Design Presentation Andrew Dufford and Ethan Andrews of Artscapes, presented current designs on this park project. Originally hired to work on this project as a design consultant, Mr. Dufford and his team were then chosen to continue with the 1% commission at Fossil Creek Community Park. They have been working closely with Roger Sherman and BHA Design on the"Timewalk" element. Because there is an additional design firm creating amusement elements such as dinosaurs and fossils, Artscapes has decided to approach the design in a less literal way. Mr. Dufford proposed a series of sculptures along that "Timewalk." These pod pieces will be made of a stone that often has fossil inclusions. The pods vary in size ranging from small aquatic forms to a larger one you can sit in. At the edge of the park there is a large body of water that is the site of an additional piece of art. This "Ripple Cove is right at the waters edge and leads to seats that are at water level. Totems coming out of the water will effectively block the view of the houses as visitors look out to Longs Peak. This new perspective allows viewers to get "into" the water without getting wet. The water's edge at the "Ripple Cove" is the same grade as anywhere else along the waters edge and therefore no more dangerous. The ripple is also expressed in the paving, constructed of shotcrete, which will be sandblasted to expose aggregate in patterns. There will be a need for a sump pump due to the unlikely possibility of water collecting the area. Mr. Dufford also updated the board on the progress of the design consultant projects. There are plans to incorporate an orchard in the 60 foot plaza, with benches and vegetation. In a column that is split, there are bronze images that relate to the story in the "Timewalk." The story of the earth is abstracted on metal pieces along the walk. These pieces are lit from within and are at seat height. The crater that will allow visitors to view the mountains without seeing the surrounding houses, is also in progress. Ms. Hixon-Cunningham made a motion that the board accepts Andy Dufford's proposal for council approval. Ms. Liska-Smith seconded. Mr. Sherman abstained. YES—Jane Liska-Smith, Ann Carr, Cori Hixon-Cunningham, Alan Howe, Libby Dale NO— Deanna Gram Motion passed. C:APP'BOdRU.4fLVt7ES'.2002103-10-0°.DOC