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ALLEN ARTS ALLIANCE BOARD
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
JUNE 9, 1995 - 6:30 P.M.
AAAB MEMBERS PRESENT
Danny McLarty
Barbara Eubanks
Lori Fairchild
Gregg Layton
Tess McKeown
MEMBERS ABSENT
Warren Johnson
Evelyn Dawson
GUESTS PRESENT
Brad Goldberg, Artist
Ron Hobbs, Architect
STAFF PRESENT
Don Horton, Director of Parks and Recreation
Sue Witkowski, Secretary
Tim Dentler, Park Superintendent
Sandy McGowan, Recreation Superintendent
I. CALL TO ORDER
Director of Parks and Recreation, Don Horton called the meeting to
order at 6:30 p.m.
II. ELECTION OF OFFICERS
A. Chairman
B. Vice -Chairman
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C. Secretary
Since there were two Board members absent from tonight's meeting, it
was determined that this item would be tabled until next meeting.
MOTION: Danny McLarty moved to table this item until the next
Regular Meeting of the Allen Arts Alliance Board, to be held on July 7,
1998. Barbara Eubanks seconded, and the Motion carried 5 for, 0
against.
III. CITIZENS COMMENTS
There were no citizens wishing to speak to the Board at this time.
IV. DISCUSSION OF BY-LAWS, DAY, TIME AND LOCATION OF
MEETINGS
During a brief discussion on the by-laws, it was determined that these
had been drafted and presented to City Council earlier this year. Board
member Lori Fairchild indicated she had a copy on her computer and
would forward that to Don Horton through Gregg Layton.
It was also determined that the Board would adopt the first Tuesday of
each month at 5:30 p.m. as their regular meeting day, in either the Joe
Farmer Recreation Center, or the Lakeside Clubhouse at Bethany Lakes
Park. Staff will verify availability of the facilities as well as contact the
two Board members who were absent to verify that this will work for
them.
V. PRESENTATION BY BRAD GOLDBERG — ARTS FOR ALLEN
CITY HALL
Mr Brad Goldberg, an artist from Dallas presented the Board with a
brief personal/professional history as well as a slide presentation of some
of the projects he has been involved in either from a design,
development, or design -development standpoint. Mr Goldberg has been
involved in many international projects as well as in the United States.
j Following his presentation, the Board visited with Mr Goldberg about
his involvement in the Dallas Arboretum and work with Mrs. Margaret
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McDermott. Mr Goldberg also visited with the Board about his work
on several other projects in Dallas.
Don Horton informed the Board that some funding was in place for an
art project from a prior gift by Mrs. Margaret McDermott, interest
earned on that funding, as well as some funding allocated by the
Community Development Corporation Board (4-b). He also indicated
that the Board's decision for tonight would involve whether they would
support Mr. Goldberg as part of the design team to work with Mr Ron
Hobbs, Architect and Mr. Dave Baldwin, Landscape Architect on the
City Hall project.
Mr Ron Hobbs spoke briefly as to the schedule he was on and that there
would not be much time since his master plan was due to City Council at
their meeting next Thursday evening. He also voiced his support of Mr
Goldberg and the work he had done, he felt there was definitely a place
on the team for the talent displayed by Mr Goldberg.
Following a brief discussion on the merits of using Mr Goldberg, some
Board members expressed their willingness to solicit additional funding
C from private sources to assist in the financial support of this endeavor
Lori Fairchild inquired as to the "Percent for Art" program
implementation and if that could be done quickly enough to effect the
funding of this project. Don Horton indicated that he was doubtful,
since groundbreaking of the new City Hall was scheduled for this fall,
with a target completion date of January 1, 2000.
MOTION: Barbara Eubanks moved to support Brad Goldberg in the
planning stage of the new Allen City Hall as soon as possible.
Greg Layton questioned what the City could expect if Mr Goldberg
were brought into the team at this point. He was assured the Board
would be looking at visual plans, planning documents, and progress
information. Don Horton reminded the Board that the plaza design will
undergo several stages of development.
Lori Fairchild seconded the Motion
Concern was expressed that this was the first artist interviewed for the
project, and no others had been invited to present. It was determined
that since time was of the essence in this project, and since Mr Goldberg
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had an established working relationship with both Mr Hobbs and Mr.
Baldwin, he would he the best choice for the project. Concern was also
expressed as to the City being able to afford Mr. Goldberg. Don Horton
indicated that there was sufficient funding in place for at least the design
phase.
The Motion carried 5 for, 0 against.
Don Horton asked Mr Goldberg to prepare a Scope of Services and he
would then begin negotiations with him for the project.
VI. ITEMS OF INTEREST
None were brought forward at this time.
VII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUEST
1. Election of Officers
El 2. Percent for Art
3. Bylaws
4. Fund Raising
5. Goals of Board
VIII. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 7th day of July 1998.
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