Min - Public Art Committee - 2016 - 05/17 - RegularPUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 17, 2016 - 6:00 P.M.
Committee Members:
Present:
Ann Carroll, Chair
Steve Benson
Denise Gilbert
Tod Raines
Sandy Wittsche
Absent:
Jane Bennett
Susan Barry
City Staff:
Tim Dentler, Director, 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 Carroll at 6:03 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 in the
Parks and Recreation Conference Room of Municipal Courts, Parks and Recreation Building at
301 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas.
1. Approve minutes from the April 19, 2016, Regular Meeting
MOTION: Upon a motion made by committee member Raines and seconded by Gilbert
committee member, the committee voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to
accept minutes from the April 19, 2016 regular meeting as presented.
2. Recommend City Council Adopt the Allen Public Art Master Plan Update
MOTION: Upon a motion made by committee member Gilbert and seconded by Benson
committee member, the committee voted five (5) for and none (0) opposed to
recommend City Council adopt the Allen Public Art Master Plan Update
Discussion Items
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3. Review and Discuss Revised Concept Sketches for Ford Pool Public Art Project
PUBLIC ART COMMITTE
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 17, 2016
' The Committee reviewed the six different concept drawings provided by project artist Joshua
Weiner. Overall the drawings were well received, but the Committee did provide feedback on a
couple of the figures represented.
4. Update on Current Projects
The Committee reviewed updated drawings from May and Watkins on the Watters Branch
Community Park restroom building enhancements as well as the added bike racks. The Red Hot
Poker version of the restroom building enhancement seemed to be preferred by the group. The
bike nick design was liked, however for safety reason it was suggested that the design include a
more rounded edge.
Tim Dentler, Director, Parks and Recreation spoke briefly about the impact of the recent bond
election on future project funding, as well as provided an update on the timing and possible
structure of the GCAA project.
Funds previously allocated for golf course signage were also discussed and it was determined that
possible future reallocation of these funds maybe an option based on project timing.
5. Items of Interest
a. Items for Future Agendas
b. Next meeting Tuesday, July 19, 2016
' 6. Adjourn
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
These mina/es read and apprpybd this 19" day of July 2016.
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