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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Public Art Committee - 2010 - 09/21 - RegularJane Bennett, Chair Ann Carroll David Baldwin Denise Gilbert Kazis Jones City Staff: PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING September 21, 2010.6:30 P.M. Lori Smeby, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Matt McComb, Landscape Architect, Parks and Recreation Members Absent: Emile Carriere Brad Greene 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 Bennett at 6:40 pm on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 in the Parks and Recreation Conference Room at 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas. Action Items Approve minutes from the August 17, 2010 Regular Meeting. MOTION: Upon a motion made by committee member Gilbert and seconded by committee member Baldwin, the committee voted four (4) for and none (0) opposed to accept minutes from the August 17, 2010 regular meeting as presented. Discussion Items 2. Continue discussion on annual work plan Lori Smeby suggested that the next call to artist be around April 2011 due to the existing an projects underway. The prior list of identified projects was briefly discussed. Chair Bennett mentioned that the committee should coordinate the ribbon cuttings for the City hall and fire Station projects so that they do not conflict due to their completion dates being close together. Lori clarified that the Fire Station project would be dedicated at the same time as the building so there would be no conflict. Matt McComb identified the remaining available funds for art projects until the next bond issuance. The exact amount designated for each project will be discussed at a future meeting. Mr. McComb also informed the committee members of a project opportunity. A landscaping an irrigation project is being planned for the medians along Exchange Present: Committee Members: Jane Bennett, Chair Ann Carroll David Baldwin Denise Gilbert Kazis Jones City Staff: PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING September 21, 2010.6:30 P.M. Lori Smeby, Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation Matt McComb, Landscape Architect, Parks and Recreation Members Absent: Emile Carriere Brad Greene 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 Bennett at 6:40 pm on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 in the Parks and Recreation Conference Room at 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas. Action Items Approve minutes from the August 17, 2010 Regular Meeting. MOTION: Upon a motion made by committee member Gilbert and seconded by committee member Baldwin, the committee voted four (4) for and none (0) opposed to accept minutes from the August 17, 2010 regular meeting as presented. Discussion Items 2. Continue discussion on annual work plan Lori Smeby suggested that the next call to artist be around April 2011 due to the existing an projects underway. The prior list of identified projects was briefly discussed. Chair Bennett mentioned that the committee should coordinate the ribbon cuttings for the City hall and fire Station projects so that they do not conflict due to their completion dates being close together. Lori clarified that the Fire Station project would be dedicated at the same time as the building so there would be no conflict. Matt McComb identified the remaining available funds for art projects until the next bond issuance. The exact amount designated for each project will be discussed at a future meeting. Mr. McComb also informed the committee members of a project opportunity. A landscaping an irrigation project is being planned for the medians along Exchange PUBLIC ART COMMITfE REGULAR MEETING September 21, 2010 Parkway between US 75 and Greenville Ave. The members discussed the opportunity and will continue the discuss what to include in the project, how to handle the call to artist, and a budget at the next meeting. Also discussed was the possibility of limiting the call. Mrs. Smeby will contact the purchasing division to ensure that is a possibility with state regulations. 3. Discussion regarding future artist selection panels Mrs. Smeby gave a brief update on the article that will be submitted to the Allen Image as discussed in a previous meeting. Due to deadline changes, the article will most likely be in the December issue. She will email the article to the members for their feedback. 4. Update on availability of existing art for rotating art exhibitions Member Jones went over a list of potential sources for existing art that could be utilized for rotating art exhibits. Potential locations were discussed. S. Updates on Fire Station #5 project and Allen City Hall Project Matt McComb gave a brief update on the status of the ongoing projects. 6. Items of Interest a. Items for Future Agendas 1. Discussion on the Exchange Parkway Project 2. Updates on remaining available funds �! 7. Adjourn ® There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. These minutes read and approved this W day of October 2010. Jane Benh I CI r Brad Greene. Secretary II J P