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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes AIPP 071806ART IN PUBLIC PLACES ADVISORY BOARD July 18, 2006 Minutes The Art in Public Places Advisory Board met on July 18, 2006 at the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex, located at 10500 North Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The meeting was called to order by the Chairperson, Linda Oliver at 5:31 PM, and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. I. Roll Call Members Present Linda Oliver Lee Bickford Myra Davis Ellen Dukes Marilyn Spungin William Leizman Diane Cappella Ted Thoburn Members Absent Georgia Heard O'Brien Chairperson Vice Chairperson (Arrived at 5:40 p.m.) 1 S` Alternate 2nd Alternate Liaisons Present Brad Wiseman — Planning Manager and Staff Liaison Liaisons Absent Eric Jablin — Councilmember and Council Liaison Also Present Lucy Keshavarz - Art and Culture Group II. Approval of the Minutes The Board approved the minutes from the June 22, 2006 meeting in a 7 -0 Vote Linda Oliver Yes Lee Bickford Yes Myra Davis Yes Ellen Dukes Yes Marilyn Spungin Yes William Leizman Yes Ted Thorbum Yes 1 111. Old Business Linda Oliver asked Brad Wiseman for an update on the Elephant sculpture that is on Hood Road and is facing the wrong direction. Brad stated that he reviewed the approved site plan and there was no stipulation as to the orientation of the elephant relative to the project entrance . Diane Cappella arrived at 5:40 p.m. Myra Davis inquired about the placement of the art at the Bascomki* Palmer Eye Institute because she feels the location is not appropriate. Brad stated he will review the file to determine if it was installed in the approved location. There was discussion among the Board regarding future recommendations and determination prior to approval of the exact location, the direction the art will be placed, the amount of landscaping and if the art should be placed on a pedestal. IV. Art in Public Places Ordinance - Recommendation to City Council Brad Wiseman presented the revisions to the Art in Public Places Ordinance that was suggested at the last Board meeting. Linda Oliver spoke about the difference between limited editions, unlimited editions, and mass -- produced art. - Marilyn Spungin made a motion to recommend the proposed amendment to the Art in Public Places Ordinance and Lee Bickford seconded the motion which passed in a 7 -0 vote. Linda Oliver Yes Lee Bickford Yes Myra Davis Yes Ellen Dukes Yes Marilyn Spungin Yes William Leizman Yes Diane Cappella Yes V. Gardens Station Lucy Keshavarz provided a PowerPoint presentation to the Board. She talked about the location of the project and the art and went over the site plan -. She discussed the timeline of the art process and the escrow amounts. Lucy showed a sketch of the "Flagbench" and answered questions about the dimensions and materials. The Board requested a sample of the material and an accurate drawing of the bench in front of the buildings. Linda Oliver spoke about whether this art would be construed as being unpatriotic because the bench will be shaped like an American Flag. - Discussion ensued regarding the flag and the Board agreed that they would like the opinion of a veteran's group. Linda Oliver stated that she likes the art but is concerned over causing controversy by using the American Flag. The Board also discussed the possibility of using another patriotic 2 symbol other than the flag. Linda Oliver suggested that Lucy go back to the developer to discuss the Board's feelings about using the American Flag. VI. Adjournment There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m. Approval: Linda Oliver, Chairperson Lee Bickford, Vice Diane Capella, Board Member Ellen Dukes, Board Member Myra is, Board ember William Leizman, Board Member Marilyn Spifngin, B rd Member Ted Thob lternate Board Member — 0&=—� eorgia eard- O'Brien, Alternate Board Member Attes Debbie Andrea, Recording Coordinator Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio record is available from the Office of the City Clerk.