Min - Public Art Committee - 2011 - 04/19 - Regular11
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
April 19, 2011 -6:30 P.M.
Present:
Committee Members:
Emile Carriere, Chair
Ann Carroll, Vice -Chair
Brad Greene, Secretary
Jane Bennett
Denise Gilbert
City Staff:
Lori Smeby, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation
Matt McComb, Landscape Architect, Parks and Recreation
Lydia Nance, Senior Administrative Assistant, Parks oil Recreation
Members Absent:
KarisJones
Luke
Luke Hollingsworth
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
With a quorum of the committee members present, the regular meeting of the Public An
Committee was called to order by Chair Carnene at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 in the
Parks and Recreation Conference Room at 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas.
Action Items
Approve minutes from the February 15, 2011 Regular Meeting.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by committee member Gilbert and seconded by committee
member Carroll, the committee voted six (5) for and none (0) opposed to accept
minutes from the February 15, 2011 regular meeting as presented.
Discussion Items
Update on Our Town Grant
Lori Smeby updated the members that the City of Allen did not receive the Our Town Grant for
Public Art. A letter of intent was sent, but The City of Allen was not invited to participate in the
application stage.
1 3. Update on Bond Funding for 2011-2012
PUBLIC ART COMMITTE
REGULAR MEETING
April 19.2011
Lori Smeby updated the members on bond funding for the coming year. No Public Art bonds
will be sold for the 2011-2012 Bond Cycle. She further indicated to the members for their
information that other various bond sales have been cut back as well.
4. Updates on Ongoing Projects
Matt McComb updated the members on the status of the three ongoing projects. The foundation
for the piece at Fire Station #4 has been installed and the electrical conduit is run. The artist
intends to use solar lighting, however electricity is being provided as a backup. Anticipation for
completion is in late May, dedication could possibly occur in June. Matt also gave an update on
the status of the piece for Allen City Hall. Staff is currently working on a bid for running the
electrical conduit to the location. The artist is carving the relief aspects of the piece on the
Indiana Limestone and is in production for the stainless steel, glass and brass work elements.
Installation for the piece is anticipated for June. The plaques have been ordered for both projects.
An update was also given on the Exchange Parkway project. Staff is currently working through
the specifics of the contract with the artist and anticipates presenting the contract for award to
City Council at their last meeting in May The landscape architect and staff are attempting to gear
the project for a completion that coincides with the completion of the new Allen High School
Multi -Purpose Stadium in fall of 2012. Chair Carriere requested an update on the "Chac" piece.
Members and staff briefly discussed the piece and the placement issues that continue to inhibit
possible placement.
5. Items of Interest
After noting a few upcoming events of interest and a brief discussion, the members decided to
cancel the May 2011 regular meeting.
a. Items for Future Agendas
L Update on ongoing projects
2 Next meeting June 21, 2011
5. Adjourn
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 21" day of June 2011
Emile Cannere, Chair
jv �� XA
4rJ�4