HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Public Art Committee - 2008 - 04/15 - Called APRIL 15, 2008 - 6:30 P.M
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE CALLED MEETING
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CONFERENCE ROOM
ALLEN, TEXAS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jane Bennett, Chair
Ann Carroll, Vice-Chair
Brad Greene, Secretary
Dave Baldwin
Denise Gilbert
Emile Carriere
Sharon Lakes
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
GUESTS PRESENT:
None
STAFF PRESENT:
Matt McComb, Landscape Architect
Sue Witkowski, Senior Administrative Assistant
1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
Chair, Jane Bennett, called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm.
2. Approve Minutes from the February 19, 2008 Regular Meeting
MOTION: Denise Gilbert moved to accept the minutes as amended, Emile Carriere
seconded and the Motion carried, 7 for, 0 against.
3. Artist Selection Panels - first meeting Wednesday 16th
EStaff agreed to research and confirm the correct date, time and location of this first
meeting of the Artist Selection Panel.
Public Art Committee
April 15 2008
Minutes-Page 2
4. Fire Station #5
Dave Baldwin indicated that he will be reviewing the landscaping plans for this facility,
and that Jeff Bulla(architect)had indicated an opportunity for public art might be best
suited in an "outdoor" setting. Dave indicated that it might be possible he would have a
site plan to share by the next meeting of this Committee.
5. Other Items for Information or Discussion
Ann Carroll shared her thoughts on a possible new project of public art in pole banners
around Allen. Staff will be getting an inventory of how many poles currently have
brackets attached for hanging banners, as well as the ability of this Committee to solicit
donations from area businesses to support this project. Various Committee members will
be researching data on the banners and reporting back at the next regular meeting.
Denise indicated she'd not seen the public service announcement prepared on public art,
but will let us know if it becomes available.
Jane Bennett indicated a brochure on this Committee and Public Art in Allen might be
timely.
Matt McComb, Landscape Architect for the Parks and Recreation Department presented
a Power Point of the submissions by artists for the Library Donor project.
6. Set Next Regular Meeting of this Committee
May 20th will be the next regular meeting of this Committee.
7. Adjourn
There being no further business,the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 20th day of May, 2008.
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