HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Public Art Committee - 2008 - 07/29 - Called JULY 29,2008-6:30 P.M
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE CALLED MEETING
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
CONFERENCE ROOM
ALLEN,TEXAS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Ann Carroll,Vice-Chair
Dave Baldwin
Denise Gilbert
Emile Carriere
Sharon Lakes
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Jane Bennett, Chair
Brad Greene, Secretary
GUESTS PRESENT:
Jeff Timbs, Library Director
Sarah Floyd
STAFF PRESENT:
Lori Smeby, Assistant Director
1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
Vice Chair, Ann Carroll, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm
2. Approve Minutes from the June 17, 2008 Regular Meeting
MOTION: Dave Baldwin moved to accept the minutes as presented, Emile Carriere
seconded and the Motion carried, 5 for, 0 against.
3. Approve Library Donor Recognition Project Artist Selection
Lori Smeby presented the name of artist Roger Stoller and his design titled"Ocean of
Knowledge" as being recommended by the Artist Selection Panel for the Library donor
recognition project. A brief discussion ensued regarding the location of donor names in
proximity to the proposed location of the piece. Lori reported that it will be a ten month
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project from the time of contract execution to final installation. Ann Carroll asked if the
Library was happy with the selection. Jeff Timbs, Library Director, indicated that they
were.
MOTION: Dave Baldwin moved to recommend Roger Stoller and his design titled
"Ocean of Knowledge"to the Allen City Council for approval for the
Library Donor Recognition Project, Sharon Lakes seconded and the Motion
carried, 5 for, 0 against.
4. Chac Update
Lori Smeby reported that one bid had been received for the footing and installation for
Chac sculpture. The bid came in extremely high and beyond the amount that was
budgeted for the project. Staff will reassess several items, including the base for the
sculpture or seek other potential locations where existing infrastructure could be used to
support the sculpture.
5. Other Items for Information or Discussion
IGuests at the meeting introduced themselves.
Lori Smeby reminded the committee that the Public Art Committee's presentation to the
Allen City Council would be Tuesday,August 12.
Dave Baldwin updated the committee on the Fire Station project and suggested that the
architect be invited to attend the next Public Art Committee meeting. Lori Smeby agreed
to work through the appropriate city department to get approval to extend that invitation.
Lori Smeby suggested that the Committee begin work on its Annual Work Plan at the
August meeting. Emile Carriere suggested that the Committee begin working on an
inventory of public art that exists in the community already.
6. Set Next Regular Meeting of this Committee
August 19, 2008 will be the next regularly scheduled meeting of this Committee.
7. Adjourn
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
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These minutes read and approved this 19th day of August, 2008.
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Jane Benn , C j. ..Greene, Secretary