Min - Public Art Committee - 2009 - 04/21 - CalledAPRIL 21, 2009 - 6:30 P.M.
PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE CALLED MEETING
PARKS AND RECREATION CONFERENCE ROOM
ALLEN,TEXAS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Jane Bennett, Chair
Ann Carroll, Vice -Chair
Brad Greene, Secretary
David Baldwin
Emile Carriere
Sharon Lakes
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Denise Gilbert
Debbie Stout, Councilmember
STAFF PRESENT:
Lori Smeby, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation
Matt McComb, Landscape Architect, Parks and Recreation
Lydia Nance, Senior Administrative Assistant, Parks and Recreation
1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present
Chairman, Jane Bennett, called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm
2. Approve Minutes from the February 17, 2009 Regular Meeting
MOTION: David Baldwin moved to accept the minutes from February 17, 2009
Regular Meeting as presented, Emile Carriere seconded and the Motion
carried, 5 for, 0 against.
3. Standardized Placement of Public Art Signage — Discuss the possibility of
standardizing the placement of signage and plaques at public art locations.
Matt McComb deferred to Emile Carriere to begin discussion on this item. Member
Carriere presented thoughts on standardizing the look and placement of plaques at public
art pieces. Matt McComb informed the committee of what is currently done in parks
within the City of Allen. Members discussed what form they would like to utilize, and
1 what the plaque should contain. It was decided that more research was needed. Lori
Smeby offered to do this research and the discussion was tabled for the next meeting.
4. Planning for Dedication of Public Art Piece at the Allen Public Library -
Public Art Committee
February 17, 2009
Minutes -Page 2
Discuss recommendations and ideas for holding an event to dedicate the Public Art Piece
at the Allen Public Library.
Lori Smeby reminded the committee of the other entities interested in having an event to
dedicate the piece. Mrs. Smeby asked that the committee designate a member to meet
with these entities for coordination. Chair Bennett informed the members that this will
not involve planning, the member will rather ensure that cross efforts do not occur. Emile
Carriere was selected, and Chair Bennett will act as a backup if necessary.
5. Art Promotion and Recognition - Continue discussion on opportunities of promoting
or ways to encourage developers to include art within their developments in Allen.
Chair Bennett reopened the discussion and asked members for information on their
assignments. Members related information on various developments and how art pieces
were obtained. Members then discussed a recognition method for developers who
integrate public art into their projects and how to create incentive among the development
community to participate. The resulting idea was the creation of a web -based interactive
map. The committee asked staff to research this avenue and the discussion was tabled.
6. Annual Work Plan Update - Update on public art bond sale schedule related to
work plan projects.
Lori Smeby shared information on projects submitted to the City Council and explained
how this affects public art pieces. Members discussed the status of projects where public
art pieces were planned, with the result that Chair Bennett asked Lori to research the
funding for the public art piece at Allen City Hall to determine if the committee wished to
refocus on that piece. A brief discussion on the status of the "Chac" piece also occurred.
7. Set Next Regular Meeting of this Committee.
The next regular meeting of this committee will be held on May 19, 2009 at 6:30 PM.
8. Adjourn
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
These minutes read and approved this 19f° day of May 2009.
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Jane Be ett,� Wair d Greene, Secretary