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November 17, 2004
Minutes
The Art in Public Places Advisory Board met on November 17, 2004. The meeting was
called to order at 5:37 PM, and opened with the pledge of allegiance.
I. OATH OF OFFICE
Patricia Snider, City Clerk, administered the Oath of Office to all regular
members and all alternate members who were present.
II. ROLL CALL
Members present: Lee Bickford, Ellen Dukes, William Leizman, Linda Oliver,
Audrey Stoller, Garri Katz, and Marilyn Spungin.
Members Absent: Diane Cappella and Myra Davis
Also Present: Kara Irwin, Staff Liaison and Senior Planner, Nina Nikolova,
Alternate Staff Liaison and Planner, Mayor, Eric Jablin, Angela Wong, Project
Manager, Mark Wilson, Superintendent of Facilities Maintenance, Amy Stepper,
Arts and Events Supervisor, Christine Tatum, City Attorney, Patricia Snider, City
Clerk and Susan Bell, Public Information/Recording Coordinator.
III. SELECTION OF INTERIM OFFICERS (to serve until January 2005)
Patricia Snider, City Clerk acting as the temporary chair, opened the floor to
nominations for interim chair and vice chair. The board elected Diane Capella as
Chairperson and Linda Oliver as Vice Chairperson in a 7 -0 vote.
IV. ORIENTATION SESSION
The board was given an orientation session that was led by Christine Tatum, City
Attorney, and Patricia Snider, City Clerk. The orientation included the
background and overview of the City's Boards and Committees, the powers and
duties of the Art in Public Places Advisory Board, the Florida Sunshine Law,
public records requests, ethics and financial disclosure. All board members were
given a Board and Committee notebook that explained in detail, everything that
was discussed in the orientation.
V. APPROVAL OF MINTUES
The board approved the minutes from the July 28, 2004 and August 25, 2004
meetings.
VI. ITEMS BY STAFF LIAISON
Kara Irwin, Staff Liaison gave a presentation about the history of the Art in Public
Places Board. This included: current and past projects, the duties of the board, the
City's current art program, and issues and concerns that occur when choosing art
for the City.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Outside lighting for Varotsos Art Piece and Inside Lighting for City Hall
Art Exhibits. — Presented by Paul Morgan of Paul Morgan Lighting Design
Angela Wong introduced Paul Morgan of Paul Morgan Lighting Design to the
board and gave a brief background of Paul's relationship with the City.
Paul explained to the board that he was commissioned by the outgoing board and
discussed the projects he is currently working on. This includes the outside
lighting for the Varotsos art piece and the inside lighting for City Hall. He showed
the board photos of the outside lighting and showed them samples of fixtures for
the inside lighting. There was discussion about the types of materials, the
placement of the lighting, the durability of the fixtures and access to adjusting the
lights. The board was concerned about lighting the Varotsos art piece without the
artists consent. They would like the artist to be notified prior to the lighting being
installed. Angela assured them that the artist does know about the intent to light
the piece but she will contact him again for clarification.
The board voted in a 7 -0 vote to put the atrium lights out for bid.
B. PGA Flyover
Angela Wong discussed the background of the PGA Flyover with the board. She
explained that after a long process there where three choices that board had as to
how to handle the selection of an artist for the PGA Flyover. The choices were:
• Select an artist from the finalists already chosen by the outgoing
board.
• Ask the outgoing board to be a subcommittee to help choosing the
artists
• Start the process all over again. This could take over a year.
The board agreed unanimously that they should make the selection from the three
remaining finalists. Each board member will make an appointment with the City
Clerk's office to come in and view the files that were submited by the artists that
are finalists. Angela will also provide the board with all the information she has
on the three artists.
Garri Katz, Alternate board member, left the meeting at 6:50 PM.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Gardens Mall Art Recommendation to City Council
Tom Carnes from the Gardens Mall presented to the board with an art piece
called "New Born". They would like to place the art near the future site of
Nordstroms on the west side of the mall. The piece will cost approximately
$255,000.00. The board approved the recommendation of "New Born" to
City Council in a 6 -0 Vote.
B. Downtown at the Gardens Art Recommendation to City Council
Rob Jacoby, the developer for Downtown at the Gardens, along with Ashley
Barton presented the art proposed for Downtown at the Gardens. They
explained the concept of the shopping/entertainment center and the location of
the project. They also showed the board sketches of three art pieces they
would like to put in different locations throughout the project. The three art
pieces are called: Temple, Pool and Water Bridge. After looking at the
sketches and some discussion about the placement of the art, the board voted
6 -0 to recommend the art to City Council.
IX. WORKSHOPS
Lucy Keshavarz of Art and Culture Group worked shopped three different
projects. They were:
A. Mirasol Town Square
Lucy discussed the history of this project. She showed the board the
location and the type of art they would like to put at Mirasol Town Square.
After some discussion the board consented to Lucy moving forward with
the project and asked that she come back with drawings of the proposed
art.
B. The Borland Center
Lucy explained the concept for the Borland Center and what it will consist
of. Kara Irwin gave the board some background on the City's feelings on
beautifying PGA Blvd. Mayor, Eric Jablin, reiterated what Kara said and
stated that PGA Blvd is very special to the City and they would like to see
the area beautified with art. The board would like to see more information
on this project and would like to see drawings before moving forward.
C. Garden Station
Lucy explained to the board that Garden Station is a brand new project
located just north of Hilda Flack and the Hampton Inn on RCA Blvd. She
discussed the proposed location of the art work and said the piece will cost
about $60,000.00. She will come back to the board when she has more
information for them.
Meeting Times
The board would like to hold their meetings on the 2nd Monday of the Month at
5:30 PM.
City Tour
Kara Irwin offered the board the opportunity to take a tour of the City to view all
the art that is located throughout the city. The tour will be conducted by Mark
Hendrickson, the City Forester and Kara Irwin.
X. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:44
PM.
Approval:
Lee Bickford, Boar ember
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Audrey Stoll 4, Board Member
Gam Katz, Alternate Board Member
Marilyn Spungin, Alternate Board Member
Attest:
Susan Bell, Public Information/ Recording Coordinator