HomeMy WebLinkAboutMin - Public Art Committee - 2008 - 09/16 - Called AUGUST 19, 2008- 6:30 P.M
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE CALLED MEETING
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
COMMUNITY ROOM
ALLEN,TEXAS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jane Bennett, Chair
Ann Carroll, Vice-Chair
Brad Greene, Secretary
Dave Baldwin
Denise Gilbert
Emile Carriere
Sharon Lakes
Debbie Stout, Allen City Councilmember
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
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GUESTS PRESENT:
None
STAFF PRESENT:
Lori Smeby, Assistant Director
Matt McComb, Landscape Architect
Sue Witkowski, Senior Administrative Assistant
1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
Chairman, Jane Bennett, called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm
2. Approve Minutes from the August 19, 2008 Regular Meeting
MOTION: Denise Gilbert moved to accept the minutes from August 19, 2008 Regular
Meeting as presented, Emile Carriere seconded and the Motion carried, 7
for, 0 against.
3. Approve Fire Station#5 Project Budget Adjustment
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A discussion was held regarding the proposed budget for the Fire Station#5 Public Art
Project. The discussion centered around the question if$60,000 would be enough to get
a good artist response and a good project. A phasing plan was briefly discussed to
incorporate more funding when more bonds were sold. It was suggested that the
Committee consider a"design element", rather than a "piece of art". After a review of
the draft for a Call to Artists on this project, it was determined that it was worded
appropriately to solicit the proposed design element.
MOTION: Brad Greene moved to set the budget for the Allen Fire Station#5 Public
Art Project at $60,000. Denise Gilbert seconded, and the Motion carried 7
for, 0 against.
The Honorarium amount called for in the Call to Artists was discussed with the
Committee agreeing to pay within a range of$500 up to $1,000 in addition to travel
expense for one member of an artist team presenting.
Dates and timing were then discussed with the Committee and Staff agreeing a three
week response time would be appropriate. It was discussed that the selection committee
might begin meeting by mid-November. It was also suggested that a construction
timeline for Fire Station#5 be included in the Call to Artists.
4. Approve the Artist Selection Panel for Fire Station#5
The following names were nominated to fill the Artist Selection Panel:
Becky Kennedy
Wilma Smith
Susan Day
City of Allen Fire Department Representative
Sharon Lakes
Jeff Bulla(ex officio representative)
Denise Gilbert(alternative)
The Committee members indicated they'd spoken with the nominated individuals and all
are willing to serve. Jane Bennett indicated she would like to attend these Selection
Panel Meetings just as an observer.
5. Annual Work Plan Discussion
After a brief discussion on dates for bond sales, and monies subsequently available to this
committee for projects, it was determined that approximately$690,000 will become
available after bond sales in 2009, no bonds will be sold in 2010, and approximately
$500,000 will become available from bond sales in 2111. Based on that information, the
following suggestions were discussed for possible inclusion in a project list:
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Dog Park
Round-About(Allen Drive and St Mary's)
Entry Monument
Trail Mileage Markers in Parks
Courtyard at Municipal Courts/Parks and Recreation Building
Sculptures or Art Pieces placed at major public facilities (Natatorium, Joe Farmer
Recreation Center)
Committee members requested staff provide more information at the next meeting
regarding dates,plans(specifically on round-about),possible budget information.
6. Other Items for Information or Discussion
Matt McComb announced that David Baldwin, Jane Bennett and Sharon Lakes have been
reappointed to this Public Art Committee and will be attending training on September 25.
7. Set Next Regular Meeting of this Committee
October 21, 2008 will be the next regularly scheduled meeting of this Committee.
7. Adjourn
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 21st day of October, 2008.
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Jane Be a air Br Greene, Secretary