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January 17, 2006
Minutes
The Art in Public Places Advisory Board met on January 17, 2006. The meeting
was called to order at 5:30 PM, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
I. ROLL CALL
Members Present: Linda Oliver, Myra Davis, William Leizman, Lee Bickford,
Ellen Dukes, Ted Thoburn, Georgia Heard - O'Brien
Members Absent: Marilyn Spungin and Diane Capella
Also Present: Brad Wiseman, Staff Liaison and Senior Planner; Charles Wu,
Growth Management Director and Lucy Keshavarz from the Art and Cutlture
Group.
II. STAFF LIAISON REPORT
Brad went over the recent projects that came before this board and were recently
approved by City Council.
III. OLD BUSINESS
Art in Public Places Postcard Book Series
Dolores Key gave the board a copy of the AIPP Postcard Book Series. She
explained the background of why the postcards were created. She stated that the
postcards reflect the support of art in public places by not only the City, but also
by local businesses.
The Board thanked Dolores for putting together the beautiful book. Dolores is
hoping that she will be able to take donations or sell the postcard books at the
Green Market. In addition, she will be giving them out to businesses that show
an interest possibly opening in the City.
Gardens Station — Workshop with Lucy Keshavarz
Lucy Keshavarz of The Art and Culture Group gave a Power Point Presentation
on Gardens Station. Lucy discussed the background and location of the project,
and went over the site plan. She discussed the timeline of the project including
her last visit to this board on April 19, 2005. She also went over the budget and
showed pictures of the art and an example of the finish and texture. After some
discussion the board agreed that the benches are too small for the size of the
building. They would also like to see the art that is being planed for the
companion building to make sure it is going to work together and would also like
to see what the building is going to look like. Charles also suggested seeing the
colors of the buildings before approving the art to make sure there is a fit.
Additional Old Business
Myra Davis stated that she is not happy with the location of the art at the
Benjamin school. She has driven by several times and cannot see the art from
the road. Linda Oliver stated that the piece is not visible from the road and you
have to turn into the driveway of the Benjamin School in order to see the art.
Myra stated that she feels the art should have been placed in a more visible
location. There was discussion about being more careful about art placement in
the future.
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion of Indoor Public Art
Lucy Keshavz asked for clarification regarding the issue of putting art on the
inside of a building as opposed to the outside. Linda Oliver acknowledged that
there is an ordinance that states that public art needs to be on the outside of a
facility. Linda added that this cannot be changed without a new ordinance.
Additional New Business
There was discussion among the board regarding using the same artist for too
many projects throughout the City. The board would like to see different artists
being used instead of using the same artist for many projects.
Linda Oliver asked Charles for an update on the Ordinance that is being drafted
that will allow the Art in Public Places Board to require developers to bring in
several artists instead of just brining in one for the Board's consideration. Charles
said the attorney is working on the Ordinance, but it will still be a few months
before the draft will be ready for the board to see.
Lee Bickford asked about the Two Marlins art piece that Catalfumo is bringing
before City Council. Brad Weisman stated that the proposed art is going before
City Council at January 19, 2006 meeting and he will bring them an update at
their next meeting.
Charles Wu informed the Board that the Hometown News is doing an article on
the Art in Public Places program in the City.
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V. Adjournment
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 PM.
Approval:
Linda liver, Chairperson
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Bickford, Vice rperson
Diane Cappella, Board
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Myra
Ted Thoburn, Alternate Board Member
Georgia Heard - O'Brien, Alternate Board
Member
Attest:
Susan Bell, Public Information and Recording Coordinator