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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda AIPP-RAB Joint 031510AGENDA City of Palm Beach Gardens Art in Public Places Advisory Board — Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Joint Meeting Monday, March 15, 2010 6:OOpm — 8:OOpm Council Chambers Call to Order II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call IV. Approval of Minutes a. December 7, 2009 Joint AIPP /RAB meeting V. Public Workshop — Lake Catherine Historical Art Project a. Presentation by Chairman of Boards — Tory Buckley (RAB) and Cable Neuhaus (AIPP) VI. Comments by the Public VII. Comments by the Board VIII. Adjournment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ADVISORY BOARD AND PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD JOINT MEETING DECEMBER 7, 2009 The joint meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by City Clerk Patricia Snider. L CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Art in Public Places Advisory Board (AIPP) Diane Cappelli (arrived 6:12 p.m.), Vice Chair David Porter, Dianne Sacchetti (arrived 6:02 p.m Tornabene, Meriel Bryan (First Alternate sitting for Chair Cable Neuhaus), Paul Kauxaan( o -ond Alternate sitting for Jennifer O'Brien). Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (RAB) Chair Tory Buclley, Vice im Jim Amsler, Howard Nass, Amie Schneider, Williar�Sounenreich, Ernest Volonte. ABSENT: Chair Cable Neuhaus (AIPP), Mark Grujiani (AIPP), Jennifer O'Br1 ALSO PRESENT: Councilmember, Council 'Liai "4ric kblin; Councilmej Liaison Jody Barnett; Growth Management Administrator, Staff Liaison Kara Irw Director, Staff Liaison Mike Kelly. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES David Porter made a motion to approve the eptelnber 30, 2009 meeting minutes. Ernest Volonte seconded. Motion passed 11 -0. Frohling, r, Council Recreation V. LAKE CATHERINE.P.ARK PROPOSkD.STRUCTURE /HISTORICAL WALK The "Call to Artists" Request for I?joposal (RFP,) content, number of members for the Sele.ction Committee, selection�process and tirpeline were discussed. David Porter made°'a motion for approval to add the historical events list to the RFP. Diane Cappella seconded Motion passedl3 Q VI. COM- MENTS "B' THE PUBLIC 4705 Hg11v;..Drive; l41m Beach Gardens. (The reriiainder of this page intentionally left blank.) ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ADVISORY BOARD AND PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD JOINT MEETING PAGE 1 12.07.09 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 VIII. ADJOURNMENT Ernest Volonte made a motion for adjournment. David Porter seconded. Motion passed 13 -0. The meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m. APPROVED Art in Public Places Advisory Board Cable Neuhaus, Chair David Porter, Vice Chair Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Tory B Diane Cappella Amie ennifer O'Brien Dianne Sacchetti Susan Tornabeli „ rrn Amsler Howard Nass ATTEST Donna M. Cannon Municipal Services Coordinator Vice NOTE: These minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio recording is available from the Office of the City Clerk. All referenced attachments on file in the Office of the City Clerk. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ADVISORY BOARD AND PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD JOINT MEETING PAGE 2 12.07.09 Call to Artists — Lake Catherine Park History Art Project PROJECT SUMMARY Project: LAKE CATHERINE PARK HISTORY ART PROJECT - CALL TO ARTISTS Location: Lake Catherine Park- 9470 MacArthur Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Budget: $45,000 grant from the MacArthur Foundation $150,000 from the Art Impact Fund Total Budget:$195,000 covers all costs associated with the ;project including artist fee, design, fabrication, lighting, construction, installatio , and traVel /transportation. CITY BACKGROUND City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida The City of Palm Beach Gardens has a population of over 49,000 people 'aid is located on the southeast coast of Florida; approximately 10 miles north of West Palm Beach;:'FL. The City was founded in 1959 and therefore, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary as an incorporated City. Lake Catherine Park Lake Catherine Park is located on MacArthur 86u levard east of Lake Catherine (named after the wife of the City's founder, John D. MacArthur). The pa,�s drectlyaross from the Howell Watkins Middle School. This passive park is approximately five O'acres and contains a large expanse of green grass and various flowering trees. The park's amenities1nbl"ude a 1/z mile walking trail, boat launch and on- street parking. The park has been home to the Palm'Beach Gardens Women's Club Honor Park since 2000. Annual Arbor , ay celebrations are conducted in January, which include tree plantings. The park is also a preferred site for=the,,popular Plant -A -Tree Program. These programs have precipitated the planting of a tntide variety of flowering trees in the park. Places Ordinance The City's "Art in Public Places" ordinance was established in 1988. This Ordinance requires that all non - residential developiherits Auer $1- million in total development cost must either expend a percentage of the developmert'cast to purchase public art for installation on -site or pay the same dollar amount into the City's art fund. From the art fund, the Art in Public Places Board makes recommendations to the City Council regarding the purchase of works of art for installation on public property in and around the City. Art in Public Places Board and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Both the Art in Public Places Advisory Board (AIPP) and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (RAB) are comprised of City residents from a variety of professions, all with a strong interest and commitment to serving in the best interest for the public, both in art and in parks. 1 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: TBD (Postmark Date) City of Palm Beach Gardens is issuing an open "Call -to- Artists ". Artists are invited to submit qualifications for competing for a Historical Art Project and Commemorative Piece to honor John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur to be located in the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida at the Lake Catherine Park, 9470 MacArthur Boulevard. PROJECT SCOPE In order to commemorate the 50 years of history, the City of Palm Beach Gardens is in search of an artist to design, fabricate, and install outdoor historical art piece(s), or aesthetic enhancement(s) to be placed as an entrance /signage to Lake Catherine Park on the southeast corner of the park (Exhibit 1) along MacArthur Boulevard as well as adjacent to the lake at the southern portion, located at 9470 MacArthur Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (Exhibit 2). The selected artist will design a work of art which can ;'t The entryway /signage shall be eye- catching and cone.( lake. The exterior art and amenities project si oulc commemorate John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur and City of Palm Beach Gardens. The successful Artist wil proposal materials, the capability to successfully comp the exterior space as well as incorporating the history of viewed from several different vantage points. :t to the historical art element adjacent to the be conceptually unique and shall serve to memorialize important events in history of the Lave- demonstrated through the submission of to the project with an innovative approach to ie 6,of Palm Beach Gardens. Exhibit 3 includes ideas and concepts from the City and the Palm Beach Gardens Historical Society for categories of history, however, i# would be advantageous for the artist(s) to research the history and include their own graphic ian#erpfetatton within the art piece(s). Some "of the City's history can also be found at http://www.pbg.f lcpm /contenf %2 /90 /default.aspx, which is on the City's website. The art piece(s) should be developed as a plate- specific installation which responds to the characteristics of the designated space within the park, tncluding, but not limited to, the history, physical environment and diversity of the people within `the community The project should have a clear benefit to and involvement of the community. The pri sect should upport artistic excellence, and be of high quality. In addition, it could also include a publio outreach or education component. The project location is a passive park across from a middle school, the ideal concept would allow those to use the park as well as draw visitors to the park to learn about the history of the City. Exhibit 4 lists web links to audio files of actual meetings and discussions about the project. PROJECT DESIGN CONCEPT Artistic and Graphic Display of the City's History The art doesn't have to have a relationship to the historical events to be depicted and displayed. The art can be used as an indentifying feature to draw attention to where something is happening along the existing path that will become the "history walk" display. The art shall be distinctive and provide an attentive draw into the park and the history walk when viewed from the street. It will serve as the "calling card" for the history walk. F) The art shall not impede the existing use of the gravel walking path to a height of 12 feet tall. The art should attempt to define a horizontal and vertical space under which the history walk and displays will occur. Any art above the walking path may define an "implied covering" over the path to give a sense of protection and enclosure but should not provide a physical "roof covering" over the history walk area of the path. The "entry feature art" should be designed in context with the art to be installed along the history walk so that it provides an implied link from the entrance to the history walk without there being a physical connection between the two areas. The entry feature art should draw one from the entrance out near the street to the history walk area by the subconscious connection between the two art areas and without the need for directional signage. Provide for artistic, yet noticeable signage, on the entry feature art;that says "Lake Catherine Park — City of Palm Beach Gardens." The history walk, consisting of graphic elements depicting the City's history, hall be placed along the sides of the existing gravel path so that full -use of the path width is unimpeded-::,lt will be acceptable to meander the historical displays out away from the path in a way that provides. ,side paths to view the City's history. Keep in mind that any, -"side paths" will need to be wide enoughto accommodate a classroom of school children who might 'rO,tt p park and history walk to learn about the City's history. One mandatory requirement of the history: MacArthur whereas to describe their role ii starting point along the history walk because The history walk art shall be passive and res the park. BUDGET ARTIST ELIGIBILITY ll ,be to commemorate John D. and Catherine T. ng tl>r City. This commemoration should be the did riot exist before founding by MacArthur. Lake Catherine neighborhood that surrounds for the commission is $195,000 ($45,000 from the MacArthur w City's Art Impact Fund). The budget includes artist fees, gallery iaterials, fabrication, transportation, on -site project management, ications required, installation equipment, engineering fees, insurance from the site, per diem expenses, project documentation, plaques tQ cover unexpected expenses and all fees, including permits, for all IS). Open to all Artists at least 18 years old. An artist, as defined in Section 78 -261 of the City's Land Development Regulations, means a practitioner in the visual arts, generally recognized by critics and peers as a professional of serious intent and ability. Indications of a person's status as a professional artist include, but are not limited to, training in the arts, income realized through the sole commission of artwork, frequent or consistent art exhibitions, placement of artwork in public institutions or museums, and receipt of honors and awards in the art field. Artists must be able to demonstrate through the 3 submission of proposal materials, a proven track record for having successfully integrated artwork and /or amenities into outdoor areas utilizing the materials necessary to meet the project goals and guidelines provided below. PROJECT GOALS The goal of the project is to commission artwork for Lake Catherine Park located at 9470 MacArthur Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida that: (1) Commemorates John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur. (2) Art incorporates the documentation of history of Paly 4ch Gardens. (3) User - friendly - be accessible to everyone in the community including children. (4) May incorporate some type of technology with no maintenance. (5) Unorthodox approach to a history monument in` he City something "Fascinating ". (6) Take into account the environment and green initiatives (7) Art of an original, site - specific design. (8) Provide the opportunity for area residents, visitors and employees to experience the history of the City of Palm Beach Gardens. (9) The art should be innovative and engaging works of public art that also function as public amenities and enhancements; , (10) Incorporate and depict i mportant events /milestones of history for the City of Palm Beach Gardens both horizontally and uer#cali�r. PROJECT GUIDELINES The artwork, amenities and enhancements must; (1) Include shade and seating areas for vi: (2) History to be viewed from off the patkn must not be negatively impacted) (3) Be fabricated in materials that will wit' environmental and climatic conditions ,..to see, the.,art /history. as well as,,along the pathway (uses on the site the heat, humidity, wind, drought and other on to the region as specified by regulatory (4) Have an anticipated, 30 year life span. (5) �W'ive minimal maintenance requirements. (6) Elements along the pathway but not impede those using the path while incorporating shade_ (7) Should nat be an impediment to users of the park. (8) Vertical spatial definition of proposed artwork. (9) The artwork arnenities,and enhancements shall comply with all Federal, State and local rules, regulations, ordinances, guidelines and /or directives. (10) Nothing can be Bung over or attached to the Lake. (11) Not create blind spots where illicit activities may take place. (12) Not impede any pedestrian traffic. (13) Have a graffiti- resistant coating applied by the artist where applicable, PROJECT TIME -LINES (approximate) Deadline for Submissions TBD Selection of Finalists TBD Presentations by Finalists TBD 4 Board Recommendation to City Council TBD City Council Approval and Contract with Artist TBD SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1. One (1) original hardcopy and fifteen (15) compact disc copies in PDF format of the preliminary proposal submissions must be delivered by 2:00 p.m. E.S.T. on TBD. Submissions not delivered by the time and date specified will be returned to Artist unopened. Label the name of the single pdf files as: "artist name_lake_catherine_(insert document title)" Please send proposal materials to: City of Palm Beach Gardens City Clerk 10500 N. Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 2. The artist must complete, sign and date the apple handwritten in ink, in clear legible print. ( Please''i 3. Place hardcopy original application on top of other' 4. Artists who submit incomplete proposals may beel 5. The City of Palm Beach Gardens will make every E City shall not be held responsible for the loss or da SUBMISSION CHECK LIST ition attached. Application should be typed or 3ke sure a copy is on all the discs) proposal materials. iminated from the review process. ffort to protect proposal materials. However, the maae.of anv materials submitted. 1) Artist's Statement of Interest/General Design Concept/Theme°Proposal (one -page maximum) — Describe your overall "the me" and style of artwork for this project. Include artist name, fees, for all service, drawings,_ and any ,additional services provided upon invoice. Please include any background information that highlights the artist's qualifications and ability to complete this project in accordance with the espoused concept. 2) Resume —a current artist's resume,,- placing emphasis on art projects that most relate to this commission. Please include budget amount:: for all projects and indicate team member role, if project is design collaboration , 3) An Annotated Visual Image Identification Sheet- A typewritten visual image identification list that includes: title of work, medium, "djmensions, date completed, project budget and a brief description of the artwork (if necessary). Please use large fonts since these will be referenced while viewing CD images; include artist's name, address and telephone number on this sheet 4) Reference List —Name, address and telephone numbers of three references (do not ask anyone to send a letter of reference). 5) CD images —up to ten (10) digital images. Images must be in jpeg file format not to exceed 1.8 megabyte. Images must be scanned at no less than 300 dpi and no greater than 600 dpi. The files should be named on the disc with name and corresponding number as listed on a separate visual image identification sheet. Discs not meeting these requirements will not be eligible for review. These images should be indicative of the type of work that would be appropriate for this project. SELECTION PROCESS An Artist Selection Panel comprised of three members of the Art in Public Places Board, three members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and at least one City Parks Division staff member, will review all submissions and will select approximately three finalists. 5 Finalists will be invited to make presentations before a joint meeting of the Art in Public Places Board and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Such presentations must include a detailed project budget. Honorariums of $1,000 per artist /artist team will be available to each finalist in order to offset the cost of their presentations as determined by each respective finalist. After finalist presentations the Art in Public Places Board and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board shall make recommendation to the City Council regarding which artist or artists to commission for the project. Following approval by City Council a contract shall be negotiated between the City and the selected artist. City Council approval of the final contract is required. All applicants will be notified about the outcome of their sub rnissicins. Please do not call or e-mail for an update on the status of the submission, after the submission due date. Exhibit 1 Entryway /Signage Location (SE corner of Lake Catherine Park) -� 5 r 'AA � co m IL L IF y IERWE pR r: AERIAL IMAGE OF LAKE CATHERINE PARK! � AF City of Palm Beach Gardens 0 25 50 100 150 200 Yr Pam Beach County, Florida �������� Feet liO4 9cplm40f t, ]401 —.7. .-Nrrd Southern portion of Lake Catherine � . ,� +,. ., �,' i �� � 3 . �. x -� .r.. .r' _ .. ..sa -� _ SA �� ]� 1 41 Highlights of Palm Beach Gardens History March 20, 1959 Notice of intention to apply to State Legislature for creation of municipality by John D. MacArthur. June 20, 1959 Legislature establishes Charter for Palm Beach Gardens. April 26, 1961 Blessing of first banyan tree moved to Palm Beach Gardens. Minister who says blessing is asked to do it again for Miami television crew, and is given directions on how to pray by TV producer. Mr. MacArthur throws in first shovel of dirt to cover tree roots. May 25, 1961 RCA plant dedicated. January 30, 1962 Military Trail from Lake Park Road to Monet Road opens. February, 1962 All metal home built at corner of Riverside Drive and Lighthouse Drive - First one of its kind in the world, built by United States Steel Company. March 21, 1962 Symbolic key to City of Palm Beach Gardens is presented to screen star Zsa Zsa Gabor as she inspects City. Also in town is movie and television cowboy star, Dale Robertson. April 19, 1962 Another banyan planted beside first. Mr. MacArthur's spokesman predicts "marriage of trees ". June, 1962 Parade of homes held in Palm Beach Gardens - 40,000 people attend. Mr. MacArthur predicts 100,000 residents for Palm Beach Gardens. June 25, 1962 Crooks Street residents petition Council to change their street name. Name changed to Arbor Way, December, 1962 Mr. MacArthur answers an eleventh -hour plea to save four more banyans in West Palm Beach. The trees were put together on one barge and floated up the lake. The trees were like giant sales catching the wind, making it difficult to maneuver the barge through three raised drawbridges. September 23, 1963 Volunteer Fire Department organized. March 16, 1965 First City election held. Elected as first City Councilmen: Ted Delacourt and Michael E. Jackson. April 5, 1965 Councilmen term officially begins. August 23, 1965 City Council tries to purchase six sea cows from Miami Seaquarium to clean canals. Later, deal falls through. January 10, 1966 Final reading of ordinance to annex land to be used for Baptist College. Palm Beach Atlantic College, now located in West Palm Beach, has yet to build on this site. March 15, 1966 City election held. Robert Diamond, George Bonner and James Hughes join previously elected Ted Delacourt and Michael Jackson to make up first fully - elected City Council. July 4, 1966 First Fourth of July City- sponsored celebration held. December 4, 1968 The Palm Beach Medical Center opens August, 1969 Palm Beach Gardens High School opens July 4 & 5, 1976 Ten years after the first July Fourth City picnic, Palm Beach Gardens is holding a bicentennial celebration for our Country's 200th birthday. January 6, 1978 John D. MacArthur, founder of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, passes away. June 4, 1982 Palm Beach Community College Eissey Campus opens February 5, 1983 Burns Road Community Center opens. December, 1983 The first Holiday Bazaar takes place at Burns Road Community Center December, 1987 The I -95 connection at PGA is completed. October, 1988 The Gardens Mall opens as the first regional mall in the area August, 1991 William T. Dwyer High School Opens 1999 The MacArthur Foundation sells 5,000 acres of land. The City passes a forbearance agreement to limit the development of the land too quickly. March 6, 1999 Tennis Center grand opening October, 2000 Grand opening of new City Hall June 20, 2009 The City celebrates its 50th Anniversary May I suggest the following? Each of these items in the categories would be placed in chronological order, defining the locations where they occurred and the people that were responsible. • The Birth of Our City • People that shaped the City (Elected Officials, managers, department head, etc.) • Industries and elements (PGA, Hospital, etc.) that shaped our city. • Religions of Our City • Schools of Our City (private - public) • Parks and recreation • Housing Developments of Our City (plats - gated communities) • Commercial Developments of the City (shopping centers - malls) • Transportation elements. (Airport, I -95, etc.) • Athletic Programs in the City (Khory league - PBGYAA) • Special events that occurred in the City (Hetzel Pageant, World Cup, Ryder Cup, Citizens tournament, the one day house, TV programs, etc.) • City Awards • Volunteer Organizations of the City (Firemen - Woman's club) • Service organizations. • Notable residents and athletes of the city. �< � aW >tc.° c. August 13, 2009 To: Art in Public Places and Parks and Recreation Boards From: Don Kiselewski Chairman, Historical Society Re: History Walk at the Woman's Club Honor Park Palm Beach Gardens Historical Society 6231 PGA Blvd. , Suite 104 -181 Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, 33418 First of all let me thank you for your efforts in bringing the history of our city into the open, publicly displaying it in an artful manner and making it available to all current and future residents of the city. We pledge our full support to your efforts. In reflecting on the discussions at your joint meeting, it became apparent to me that there is perhaps a better way to combine history with art forms. By setting up the individual viewing areas that would be embellished in some way by an art form and dividing these into blocks of time would not be as meaningful as establishing themes for each of these areas. In that way the artist / s would have different themes to incorporate in their work, as opposed to trying to capture time or one of the events that occurred during the period. May I suggest the following? Each of these items in the categories would be placed in chronological order, defining the locations where they occurred and the people that were responsible. • The Birth of Our City • People that shaped the City (Elected Officials - Developers, etc.) • Religions of Our City • Schools of Our City (private - public) • Housing Developments of Our City (plats - gated communities) • Commercial Developments of the City (shopping centers - malls) • Athletic Programs in the City (Khory league - PBGYAA) • Special events that occurred in' the City (Hetzel Pageant, World Cup, Ryder Cup, Citizens tournament, the one day house, etc.) The mission of the Palm Beach Gardens Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the rich history of the City of Palm Beach Gardens Florida, for the education and enjoyment of current and future generations. • City Awards • Volunteer Organizations of the City (Firemen - Woman's club) • Notable people and athletes of the city These are a few suggested topics that could be considered. They likewise could be grouped as indicated with several complimentary themes joining them together at the same station. By developing the stations along the walk in this manner, specific items could be added, when appropriate, in the future, as opposed to building entirely new stations. The bottom line is that visitors that view the history of the city while experiencing the walk would have a continuous story of one of the themes idea and not have to carry thoughts from one site to the next. This is the same concept which is used in publishing mathematics books ... each chapter completes a particular concept. pj� UFF j M- http: / /www. pbRf1.com /content /72/84/1525/defa ult.aspx • August 10, 2009 Joint AIPP /RAB meeting • August 18, 2009 AIPP meeting discussion • September 15, 2009 AIPP meeting discussion • September 30, 2009 Joint AIPP /RAB meeting • October 20, 2009 AIPP meeting discussion • November 17, 2009 AIPP meeting discussion • December 7, 2009 Joint AIPP /RAB meeting • March 15, 2010 Public Workshop Lake Catherine Historical Art Project Joint Art in Public Places and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Public Workshop March 15, 2010 } I Advisory Boards • Art in Public Places (AIPP) — Comprised of seven (7) regular members and two (2) alternate members. — Powers and Duties: (1) Review submissions of existing or commissionable works of art and make recommendations to the city council. (2) In the development review process, the board shall review the proposed art in public places location on site and make recommendations to the applicant on the most suitable location for art on site. (3) Make recommendations to the city council on expenditures of art impact fees. 1 • Parks and Recreation Advisory Board (RAB) — The Board is comprised of seven (7) regular members and two (2) alternate members. — Powers and Duties: (1) Investigate matters referred by the city council and submit reports to the council on such matters. (2) Review and make recommendations to the city council concerning parks and recreation issues. (3) Participate in visioning, strategic planning, and development of a capital improvements plan to address the recreational needs of the city. (4) Conduct public participation meetings on issues related to parks and recreation. (5) Survey the community recreational needs and develop recommendations to meet those needs. Background • 7/16/2009 -City Council requested RAB and AIPP meet to discuss how to proceed with the history project with possibly a gazebo or pavilion • 8/10/2009, 9/30/2009 and 12/7/2009 - RAB & AIPP held joint meetings to discuss progression of concept Funds for the Project • MacArthur Foundation Grant — Funds must be used to commemorate John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur ($45,000) • Art in Public Places impact fee fund — Funds may be spent only on any art or art - related costs such as, but not limited to, lighting, consulting, landscaping, aesthetic features, or maintenance. t ' � r Area in Consideration • Lake Catherine Park is located on MacArthur Boulevard east of Lake Catherine (named after the wife of the City's founder, John D. MacArthur). • This passive park is approximately five (5) acres and contains a large expanse of green grass and various flowering trees. • The history walk art shall be passive and respectful of the area and neighborhoods that surround the park. I Southwest area of park • The history walk, consisting of graphic elements depicting the City's history, shall be placed along the sides of the existing gravel path so that full -use of the path width is unimpeded. • Meander the historical displays out away from the path in a way that provides side paths to view the City's history. • "Side paths" will need to be wide enough to accommodate a classroom 1 Southeast area of park • The entry feature art should draw one from the entrance out near the street to the history walk area by the subconscious connection between the two art areas and without the need for directional signage. • Provide for artistic, yet noticeable signage, on the entry feature art that says "Lake Catherine Park — City of Palm Beach Gardens." Goals of the Project 1. Commemorates John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur. 2. Art incorporates the documentation of history of Palm Beach Gardens. 3. User - friendly - be accessible to everyone in the community including children. 4. May incorporate some type of technology with no maintenance. 5. Unorthodox approach to a history monument in the City- something "Fascinating ". 6. Take into account the environment and green initiatives. 0 I Goals of the Project r 7. Incorporate and depict important events /milestones of history for the City of Palm Beach Gardens both horizontally and vertically. 8. Art of an original, site - specific design. 9. Provide the opportunity for area residents, visitors and employees to experience the history of the City of Palm Beach Gardens. 10. The art should be innovative and engaging works of public art that also function as public amenities and enhancements. 1 Project Guidelines • Include shade and seating areas for visitors to see the art /history. • History to be viewed from off the pathway as well as along the pathway (uses on the site must not be negatively impacted). • Be fabricated in materials that will withstand the heat, humidity, wind, drought and other environmental and climatic conditions common to the region as specified by regulatory codes. • Have an anticipated, 30 year life span. • Have minimal maintenance requirements. • Elements along the pathway but not impede those using the path while incorporating shade. • Should not be an impediment to users of the park. 1 Project Guidelines cont. • Vertical spatial definition of proposed artwork. • The artwork amenities and enhancements shall comply with all Federal, State and local rules, regulations, ordinances, guidelines and /or directives. • Nothing can be hung over or attached to the Lake. • Not create blind spots where illicit activities may take place. • Not impede any pedestrian traffic. • Have a graffiti- resistant coating applied by the artist where applicable. 0 I Potential Timeline r • Public Workshop —March 2010 • City Council for approval to move forward with allocation of funds — April /May 2010 • Legal review of documents - May 2010 • Call to Artist is published - June 2010 • Deadline for Submissions - August 2010 • Selection of Finalists - September 2010 • Presentations by Finalists - November 2010 • Board's Recommendation to City Council — November 2010 • City Council Approval and Contract with Artist — December /January 2011 Public comments r Please fill out a public comment card and turn into the Municipal Services Coordinator Dr. Joan Lagoulis 1027 Bedford Avenue Lake Catherine T. MacArthur Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403 March 7, 2010 Growth Management Department Municipal Complex of Palm Beach Gardens 10500 N. Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 RE: PUBLIC WORKSHOP FOR (THE POSSIBILITY OF) A LAKE CATHERINE PARK HISTORY ART PROJECT "CALL TO ARTISTS" To Whom It Concerns: Thank you for the Notice, Advisement, and Invitation to attend and participate in this public workshop. Unfortunately, I shall not be able to attend. However, as an artist, educator, homeowner and resident in the Bedford at Lake Catherine development in Palm Beach Gardens for the past 21 years, I am most interested in any and all aesthetic enhancements in the works for our lovely neighborhood and passive Lake Catherine Park. How pleased I was last year when 1 first received notice that a bronze statue of John D. MacArthur would soon grace either the Lake Catherine Park or the entrance to MacArthur Boulevard. It was announced that it would be erected this winter. In fact I kept looking and looking for it for months. It never appeared ... here as initially planned. How disappointed I was to see the statue of John D. MacArthur has been erected in front of City Hall, no where near MacArthur Blvd. and contrary to the original plan. Shall we assume the same will happen with the Catherine T. MacArthur project? That being said, as a homeowner and resident on this lake, I would like to voice my suggestion for the Lake Catherine Park History Art Project. I would like to suggest a bronze statue of Catherine T. MacArthur be erected in the passive Lake Catherine Park. I have read that she enjoyed boating on this lake and even owned a home on the other side of the lake (where my home is now located). I recall seeing photos of her in a small boat on this lake. In the photo she wore a large hat/bonnet with scarf and she was rowing her boat on this lake. The photos are in the archives. In my opinion a bronze statue of Catherine T. MacArthur (possibly in a small row boat) wearing a large hat/bonnet with scarf as depicted in early photos would be very fitting for our lovely, passive Lake Catherine Park. Please be kind enough to share this letter with others during the Workshop so that my suggestions can also be included and considered. And, please do not disappoint again by announcing one plan and then changing the location as you did with the John D. MacArthur statue. Thank you for the opportunity. Sincerely yours, Jo oulis. r _ c. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Request to Address City Council Please Print / Name: / &vi S 5,4- �R ItoD Address: City: Subject: A LC CA S IA 2 FA2 /` �- ,4-bbl r cy-e S , Members of the public may address the City Council during the "Comments by the Public" portion of the agenda and during "Public Hearings ". This Request to Address the City Council must be delivered to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of the meeting. The time limit for each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. Please Print 1 Name Comments From The Public Request to Address City Council Address: UO L- ' City: `'_t Subject: 2-V n Cl e r I s d ; e h o 111 t I L` , P, j i O-t eJ�/ �Q c4 k e i S Ce.t GL �) C'► Members of the public may address the City Council during the "Comments by the Public" Portion of the agenda and during "Public Hearings ". This Request to Address the City Council must be delivered to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of the meeting. The time limit for each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Request to Address City Council Please Print Name: Address: -3 0 City: -s- �' I Members of the public may address the City Council during the "Comments by the Public" portion of the agenda and during "Public Hearings ". This Request to Address the City Council must be delivered to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of the meeting. The time limit for each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Request to Address City Council Please Print Name:p cal P y� �-Y� ► cz� Address: 1- City: Subject: Members of the public may address the City Council during the "Comments by the Public" portion of the agenda and during "Public Hearings ". This Request to Address the City Council must be delivered to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of the meeting. The time limit for each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.