Min - Public Art Committee - 2015 - 05/19 - RegularPUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 19, 2015 - 6:00 P.M.
Present:
Committee Members:
Ann Carroll, Chair
Jane Bennett
Steve Benson
Denise Gilbert
Sandy Wittsche
Absent:
Susan Barry
Tod Raines
City Stab..
Tim Dentler, Director, Parks and Recreation
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 An
Committee was called to order by Chair Carroll at 6:03 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 in the
Parks and Recreation Conference Room at 301 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas.
1. Approve minutes from the April 24, 2015 Regular Meeting
MOTION Upon a motion made by committee member Gilbert and seconded by committee
member Bennett, the committee voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to accept
minutes from the April 24, 2015 regular meeting as presented.
2. Consider Future Project at Ford Pool
Mr. Dentler gave background and an update on the status of the Ford Pool renovation, reporting
that the project is currently in the process of being reviewed by the Technical Review Committee.
He then shared with the committee the design concept plan, including elevations showing the
columns that had previous discussed as a possible future project. A representative from
Brandstetter Carroll, the design consultant for this project, will be invited to present further
details at the next committee meeting.
1 3. Financial Review
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1 Bond funds will likely be available to June, otherwise there were no updates to the committee's
financial position.
4. Ongoing Project Updates
Mr. McComb shared rough drawings of the interior and exterior of the bridge. Member Carroll
inquired about adding metal accents to the bridge approach. After a short discussion, the
committee determined no additional funds could be allocated to the project, so this idea was
dismissed.
Mr. McComb shared color samples and photos of the progress of Wave Machine, the piece being
installed by developer Wynn Jackson.
The contracts with May and Watkins Design, LLC have been finalized for the Watters Branch
Project and insurance details are currently be addressed.
5. Public Art Master Plan Discussion
Prior to the meeting, committee members were asked to continue to review the existing Public
Art Master Plan and bring forward any additional items that may need specific attention during
the update. Several members shared items relating to inflation rate, scale, encouraging public an
to private development.
6. Items of Interest
a. Items for Future Agendas
I. Appointments to Public Art Master Plan Advisory Committee
1 2. Brandstetter Carroll Presentation on Ford Pool
b. Next meeting Tuesday, June 16, 2015 i
7. Adjourn
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p in.
These minutes read and approved this 16" day of June 2015.
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