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Agenda
Public Art Advisory Committee
Thursday, July 29, 2004
3:30PM
Lobby Conference Room
A. Call to order
B. Public discussion of any item not on the agenda
C. Consideration of the minutes of the July 1, 2004 meeting
D. Presentation of proposals for the Benton Hill Park entryway
project (times are approximate).
· 3:35 John Coyne
· 4:05 Steve Maxon & Doris Parks (MaxCast)
· 4:35 Joseph Prescher
· Review of MacQueen slides
E. Discussion of preferred artist for Benton Hill Park entryway
project
F. Committee time/Other business
G. Adjournment**
**NOTE FOR PAAC MEMBERS: please anticipate the meeting
extending beyond the usual adjournment time of 5:00 p.m.
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MINUTES
IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, JULY 1,2004,3:30 P.M.
LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
PRELIMINARY
Members Present:
Barbara Camillo, Charles Felling, Rick Fosse, Mark Seabold, Emily Walsh
Terry Robinson, Superintendent of Parks and Forestry, present in Terry
Trueblood's stead for the Benton Hill Park Project
Absent:
Terry Trueblood, James Hemsley
Staff Present:
Karin Franklin
Visitors Present:
Ruth Baker, Helen Jahnke, Mary Knudson (Benton Hill Park Residents)
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by Charles Felling at 3:35 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION TO COUNCIL
To approve an addendum to the Agreement between Dahlquist Clayworks and the City addressing
changes in the time schedule, shifting the public participation component from the fence to the way-
finding, and increasing the cost of the project to $55,000. Motion passed unanimously.
Public discussion of anv item not on the aaenda
There was no discussion.
Consideration of the Minutes of June 3. 2004 Meetina
Motion:
A motion was made by Rick Fosse, seconded by Emily Walsh, to approve the Minutes.
The motion carried.
Review and recommendation on amendments to contract with
David Dahlauist for the Court Street Transoortation Center art comoonents
Karin Franklin distributed a revised memorandum concerning the Dahlquist contract. Franklin clarified that
the project was a part of a Livable Cities grant but is now an FTA grant. The schedule for completion will
be revised and the community participation component has shifted from the fence to tile work around the
elevator vestibules for the various leveis of the ramp.
Cost of the project has increased from $40,000 to $55,000. The increase is attributed in part to the
addition of two more parking levels and the additional tile work. A significant increase relates to the
evident necessity for two gates in the fence. This is a requirement of either the Childcare Center, or the
code that controls them. The fence will meet ADA requirements.
Cost for the Transportation Center is based on an 80/20 split. The FT A grant pays for 80% and local
funds pay 20%. The actual Increase to the Public Art budget is $3,000.
Motion:
A motion was made by Terry Robinson, seconded by Mark Seabold, to recommend that
the Council approve amendments to the Dahlquist contract, reflecting various changes
and the increased cost of $15,000.
The motion carried.
Review and recommendation on submittals for the Benton Hill Park entrvwav oroiect
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Benton Hili residents, Ruth Baker, Helen Jahnke and Mary Knudson, were invited to be a part of the entry
review process. They have worked many years on this project and have worked with Terry and others on
the actual design of the park. The residents favor a neighborhood-friendly entryway that will benefit
children, families and the eiderly and prefer a natural setting.
Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes
July 1, 2004
Page 2
Six submittals were reviewed via slides, sketches and written description:
John Covne - Iowa City
Provided sketches of an arch made from cast aluminum with a steel-supported Infrastructure. The arch
has a Doctor Seuss-like quality.
JC MacQueen - Iowa City
Provided slides of work unrelated to this project. Referred the committee to his website and view other
pubiic art projects.
Max-Cast Inc. - Kalona
Described a structure built of two 10-foot square, tapered columns, using rocks and bricks from an old
brick house that once stood in Benton Hill Park. The foundation is heavy steel pipe around concrete
footing.
Dale Merrill - Mount Vernon
Submitted a sketch of a spider made of stainless steei rods accompanied by a Benton Hill Park spider-
web sign. The committee was concerned about the stability and safety of the piece.
Rod Minter - Oskaloosa
Builds metal structures for home and garden. Currently working on his 1 st public piece, to be located in
Oskaloosa.
Joseoh Prescher - Iowa City
Provided slides of recent sculptures and a number of images.
Included a sketch for the Benton Hill Park project. Eiements include two 12-feet high posts made of cast
concrete or carved limestone. Between the posts is a cast piece holding name of the park and a central
plaque with a Smiling Sun on front and Smiling Moon on reverse side. There are three variations of the
arch: 1) with birdcage; 2) with wildflowers and water; 3) instead of stylized pillars, the pillars would be in
the form of trees, with natural elements and wildlife throughout.
The committee would like John Coyne, Max-Cast, Inc. and Joseph Prescher to make a presentation with
proposals. The committee will meet with each artist, one at a time, and talk through any issues. The
meeting is scheduled for July 29 at 3:30 p.m. The committee wants a chance to look at JC MacQueen's
website.
There will be a regularly scheduled meeting on August 5.
Other business
Update on other current projects: The Northside Neighborhood concept is on the Council's agenda next
Tuesday; the Goosetown geese will be poured this week, then next week they'll be cast in bronze; the
Longfellow project is working on the sites for the historic markers.
Adiournment
There being no further business to come before the Committee, the meeting adjourned at approximately
4:35 p.m.
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