Min - Public Art Committee - 2017 - 08/15 - Regular' PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 15, 2017 - 6:00 P.M.
Committee Members:
Present:
Steve Benson, Chair
Susan Barry
Jane Bennett
Denise Gilbert
Sandy Wittsche
Absent:
Arm Carroll
Tod Raines
City Staff:
Matt McComb, Landscape Architect, Parks and Recreation
Jennifer Robinson, Support Specialist, Parks and Recreation
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
' With a quorum of the committee members present, the regular meeting of the Public Art
Committee was called to order by Chair Benson at 6:05 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, in the
Parks and Recreation Conference Room, Municipal Courts, Parks and Recreation Building, 301
Century Parkway, Allen, Texas 75013.
1. Approve Minutes from the July 18, 2017 Regular Meeting
MOTION: Upon a motion made by committee member Barry and seconded by committee
member Bennett, the committee voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to accept
minutes from the July 18, 2017 regular meeting as presented.
2. Make a Recommendation to the Parks and Recreation Director Regarding an Expenditure
for a Space Evaluation at the Allen Event Center Rotunda
The Committee discussed the preference of having the consultant review the final concept
drawings and possibly serve as an advisory member of the selection panel. After discussion, the
following motion was brought forward.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by committee member Bary and seconded by committee
member Bennett, the committee voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to
recommend to the Parks and Recreation Director an expenditure for a space
' evaluation at the Allen Event Center provided that the consult provides further
consultation and also reviews the artist submissions at the time of selection of a
finalist.
PUBLIC ART COMMITTE
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 15, 2017
Discussion Items
3. Review Draft Artist Call for Windridge Seating Wall Project
The Comrtdttee reviewed the Call to Artist for the Windridge Seating Wall Project and made a
few minor updates.
4. Update on Current Projects
The fabrication and installation contract has been executed for the artwork at Spirit Park and a
Notice to Proceed has been issued. Everything is moving forward as it should and the primary
focus of city staff is providing information needed to the artist for the interpretive signs.
Staff is still waiting on TXDot approval to move forward with the GCAA project.
5. Discussion on Future Projects
No additional projects were discussed other than the previous motion to move forward with the
Allen Event Center Space Evaluation.
6. Items of Interest (announcements regarding local civic and charitable events, meetings,
fundraisers, and awards)
a. Items for Future Agendas
b. Next Meeting Tuesday, September 19, 2017
7. Adjourn
' There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 10 day of September 2017.
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Chair L'� Secretary