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ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
July 13, 2004
The City of Palm Beach Gardens Art in Public Places Advisory Board met on July 13,
2004. The meeting was called to order at 5 :33 PM.
I. ROLL CALL
Members Present: David Porter, Caren Hackman, Sheryl Wood, Raymond Katz, Garri
Katz, Ted Thobum, Absent: Diane Capella (alternate).
Also present were: Mayor Eric Jablin, Brad Weissman — alternate staff liaison. Lucy
Keshavarz of Art and Culture Group, Paul Morgan of Paul Morgan Lighting Design,
Angela Wong, Kevin Ray and Amy Stepper joined meeting at 6:26 PM
II. WORKSHOP
A. Mirasol
Lucy Keshavarz of Art & Culture Group, Inc. presented proposed art work for
Mirasol. Art will be located in the Mirasol Town Square, just off of Jog Road,
next to the Fire Station. Lucy has chosen Terry Thomas, as the artist. The art
structure will be made of torten steel with other shiny metals. The main
structure will be a light pole about 30 feet tall. The bottom will have wave like
structures in muted colors, such as blues and greens.
Estimated cost will be $70,000. This piece could possibly be tied into another
piece of art that will be in the plaza.
The entrance sign to Mirasol is now approved to go behind the art piece. The
signage was approved before the art piece was developed. Planning and
Zoning might have to go back to City Council to get approval to move the
sign. Lucy will bring this up to the Planning and Zoning department.
A motion to move forward with this project was brought by David Porter. It
was seconded by Garri Katz and all were in favor. The board would like to
see a model to bring to City Council for final approval. In addition, if any
signage changes are made they would like to revisit the issue.
B. North Corp Lots 4 & 5
Lucy Keshavarz also discussed the art pieces being planned for North Corp.
They have not come up with an idea that pleases the client yet. They have also
not decided on the location. The first location discussed was the corner of
Burns Road and Riverside Drive. The board was not sure if this was the right
location. They would like to consider other locations within Lots 4 and 5.
The budget is $27,000. The Builder is asking if they could use money they
are expecting from Lot 5 in advance to do a bigger and better art piece. The
board encouraged this.
The board asked Lucy to come back with a proposal for art pieces, location
and timeline. She will also need to ask City Council for a time extension.
C. Implant Innovations (3 1)
Lucy stated that 3I has raised their art budget. Art piece will be stainless steel
with contrasting metals. The piece is symbolic of the concept of 3I. The piece
will move by pushing it. Lighting will be in the front and the back. Karen
Hackman was concerned because the piece looked like "lipstick tubes ". She
wanted to see what it would look like with color. She was afraid the color
would make it look more like lipstick. David Porter asked Lucy to come back
to the board with color samples, specifics on lighting and landscaping.
D. Borland Center — Proposed under New Business by David Porter.
Lucy discussed the art at the Borland Center on PGA Blvd. Most of the Art
will be along PGA Blvd. It will be monumental in type and size. This will
commissioned work and they will have a Call to Artists for the pieces.
It was suggested that Lucy come back with larger site plans. Completion
should be in December 2005.
Sheryl Wood left meeting at 6: 24 PM
E. City Hall Lighting Workshop — Presented by Paul Morgan of Paul Morgan
Lighting Design.
Paul Morgan was introduced by Angela Wong. Paul Morgan was hired to
design the lighting for the City Hall lobby. Lobby lighting is a difficult project
because electric cannot be brought in from the ceiling. Possible solution will
be to hang fixtures from aircraft cable and feed power from the wall instead of
the ceiling.
Paul Morgan showed samples of different kinds of light fixtures that could be
used. Fixture bulbs can be changed from spot lights to flood lights, depending
on type of art that is being displayed. A dimmer switch can be added to
control the lighting throughout the room.
The board would like to see a mock up of the lighting. Angela Wong will give
Paul Morgan the plans for the lobby that include the fabric that is on the walls
for him to work with. The board would like Paul Morgan to give a high end
quote and a medium quote.
For next meeting Paul Morgan will bring fixture samples in white and
aluminum and the board will go to lobby and hang them from the balcony to
get a better picture of what it will look like. Deadline for lighting to be done is
October 31, 2004.
F. Outside lighting for Varotsos Piece - on Military Trail next to City Hall.
After much discussion on whether to wait on this lighting project until after
daylight savings time, it was decided that Paul Morgan will set up lighting
fixtures at sculpture for 24 hours on July 27, 2004. All board members will
drive by to see what the lighting looks like to discuss at the next board
meeting.
111. OLD BUSINESS
PGA Flyover
Angela Wong stated that Ming Fay, a selection semi - finalist from the Call to Artists for
the PGA flyover is not available on September 11, 2004 when he is supposed to do his
presentation. She wanted to know if the board wanted to reschedule him or disqualify
him. The board asked if he could put it in writing and then it will be presented to the city
attorney to see if according to his contract do they need to reschedule him or can they
replace him.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:24 PM. The next
meeting will be on July 28, 2004 at 5:30 PM.
Approval:
Lee Bickford, Bo rd Member
Diane Cappella, Board Member
Myra Davis, Bo ember
Ellen Du ` , Member
William Leizman, Board Member
Linda Oliver, Boar ember
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ari yn SPu gin , A� i rnate and Member
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Susan Bell,
Public Information/Recording Coordinator