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Agenda
Public Art Advisory Committee
Thursday, July 7, 2005
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 May 5, 2005 meeting
D. Updates
· Benton Hill Entryway
· Iowa Sculptors Showcase
· Peninsula Sculptors Showcase
E. Discussion of Neighborhood art projects
· Melrose NA
· Wetherby Friends & Neighbors NA
F. Review of slides for potential Art in Parks commission
G. Selection of park site for Art in Park project for FY06
· Willow Creek Park
· Hunters Run Park
· Upper City Park
· Iowa City Kickers Soccer Park
· South Sycamore Greenway
H. Committee time/Other business
I. Adjournment
MINUTES
IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, MAY 5, 2005,3:30 P.M.
LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
PRELIMINARY
Members Present:
Rick Fosse, James Hemsley, Emily Martin, Mark Seabold, Terry Trueblood,
Emily Carter Walsh
Members Absent:
Charles Felling
Staff Present:
Karin Franklin, Marcia Klingaman
Call to Order
Seabold called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m.
Public discussion of any item not on the aqenda
No items were presented for discussion by the committee members.
Consideration of the Minutes of April 7. 2005 Meetinq
MOTION: Fosse moved to accept the minutes as submitted. Helmsley seconded, and the motion was
passed unanimously.
Tour of parks for Art in Parks proiect
Upper City Park
Trueblood said that Upper City Park was on the list of suggested parks because Lower City Park is
already busy, and also already has a sculpture. Upper City Park has a lot of green, open space and
mature trees. It is also possible to put a piece close to the street, which would be visible to passing traffic.
Franklin asked if the open space is used as play areas. Trueblood said yes, but no particular area is set
aside or sees heavier play traffic.
Sycamore Greenway
Fosse explained the Greenway is a linear park which is used for regional storm water management. The
focus is on both quantity and quality of the water, which percolates into the ground and eventually feeds
into the nearby wetlands. The Greenway is supported by development fees. Trueblood added that an
additional park might be built as the area becomes more developed.
Klingaman suggested an educational series to explain the water management project.
Kicker's Soccer Park
Fosse said putting a piece on the island at the entrance to the parking lot would be an eye-catching
location.
Trueblood said the park consists currently of five mini soccer fields for younger age groups, five medium
fields, and five full-sized fields. There is also an open area, which accommodates temporary soccer fields
as needed, but there are development ideas for the area, including a pond, extra soccer fields, and a
baseball/softball field. The space beyond the mini fields is also planned for development, with additional
shelters, trees, etc.
Seabold suggested a sculpture that captures the mood of the park and occupies a large space, such as
the one near the entrance to the Eastern Iowa Airport. Franklin and Klingaman said a previous sculpture
proposal for the Pedestrian Mall had a playful feel that might be appropriate to the setting.
The Committee returned to City Hall. Trueblood left at this point.
Benton Hill Park Proiect
Franklin reported issues have developed with the artist regarding performance. The contract deadline for
the project originally was June 1, however it is unlikely that deadline will be met. The artist has been
Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes
May 5, 2005
Page 2
asked to submit a detailed schedule of activities with benchmark dates by May 6. She said it is possible
the project may be pushed back to next fiscal year.
Seabold said that no work has been done on the project since the clay pieces were brought in for the
committee to view. Also, the artist has not addressed some issues of concern regarding the arch. Walsh
asked if the concerns are related to the structure. Seabold said no, they are related to the fabrication of
the pieces.
Franklin said she is working to achieve positive progress on the project. She said Seabold has been
helpful in working with the project. Seabold noted the artist has not been through the fabricating process,
so is not familiar with all that needs to be done.
Rotatinq Sculpture Project for Peninsula Park
Franklin reported that Goddard will be done with the sculpture soon, and the park area is not ready.
Goddard plans to complete the sculpture on site, so Franklin would like to discuss ideas for alternate
locations. She suggested the intersection of the access road and the north-south well access road in the
peninsula area.
Fosse asked if this location would be temporary or permanent. Franklin said Goddard is concerned about
the probable fragility of the completed piece, and the potential of damage if it is moved, so it would be a
permanent location for this piece.
Seabold suggested putting the piece in Willow Creek Park. It is an intimate piece, so having it tucked
away and somewhat secluded among the trees would be fitting.
Fosse asked how long Goddard would be in Iowa City. Klingaman said Goddard plans to leave in August,
and would like to see the installation. Franklin noted that this piece is intended to be a temporary piece in
a rotating series. Seabold asked what would happen to the piece after a year since the artist would be
leaving town. Franklin said the possibility always exists that one of the rotating sculptures could become
part of the permanent collection, if the Committee and the City Council want it to be, If that happened, the
artist would be compensated. She said it would be a good idea to pick a location with that in mind.
Walsh asked if there were any locations comparable to the original. Seabold suggested putting it near the
original location. Franklin said that with all the construction and traffic in the area, the piece might be
damaged. Fosse asked where the original location is. Walsh said it was just off the pedestrian bridge, on
the opposite side of the pathway from the river, by the marshy area.
Klingaman said the artist would like people to see the piece. Franklin asked if the dog park would be built
this summer. Fosse said that is the plan. Franklin said that park might generate traffic and allow more
people to see it.
Franklin asked about the grove of trees in Willow Creek Park, with the figures set in the woods. Seabold
said he believes Goddard would like that location. Fosse asked if that would become the permanent
location of the rotating piece. Some questions of accessibility to place the sculpture were raised. Fosse
said the Willow Creek idea is fine.
Seabold asked about locating it in Hunter's Run. Franklin noted that park is farther out and has much less
traffic. Seabold said he preferred the Willow Creek location. Walsh agreed there are many suitable areas
for the sculpture in Willow Creek.
Seabold asked if the piece would be installed first, and then discuss the option to purchase it later.
Franklin said yes. Walsh said she believed Goddard would like to have it purchased. Hemsley asked how
the piece is constructed. Seabold said rebar is bolted onto the base, and bent into the shapes of the
figures. He said Goddard plans to sculpt and mold the cement onto the rebar on site.
Klingaman suggested asking Goddard which location he would prefer. Franklin agreed. Klingaman noted
that a pad needs to be installed in either location. Franklin said once the location is decided, she would
ask the City Council for approval to change the location. She said she does not anticipate a problem with
that aspect.
Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes
May 5, 2005
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Klingaman said she would talk to Goddard.
Fosse left at this point.
Follow-up Discussion of Parks Tour
Walsh said she suggested a project-based piece on the Hunter's Run shelter because it is very bare and
functional. She said Kicker's needs a piece that speaks to the people who are there for sports. Martin
suggested putting "Ties That Bind" in Kicker's. Franklin said it is currently slated to go into the Pedestrian
Mall, though it could be located anywhere. She noted it is a small piece, however, and suggested that a
more noticeable piece in the same theme might be appropriate. Franklin also suggested looking at the
slide registry to see if any proposals there would be suitable.
Martin said the space across from the pool in on the east side of Upper City Park is a possible location. A
piece there could also be visible from the street. She said there are no impediments to visibility, but it
would have to be sizeable. Franklin said it is possible to commission a piece for a specific site. She said
the budget is currently approximately $30K.
Walsh said it seems like the Greenway does have traffic. Martin said the marsh area was interesting.
Franklin suggested a kinetic piece. Seabold agreed that a piece that moved with the wind or a bird feeder
is a possibility. Martin said the space is very open, but not all pieces need to be visible. Franklin noted
that vandalism is a concern if the piece is not in the open.
Seabold suggested looking at slides at the next meeting.
Walsh asked for clarification why these parks were chosen for art. Franklin said that park staff suggested
them based on the park's usage, and that these parks currently do not have art.
Walsh asked about the status of the other neighborhood projects. Franklin said she expects proposals to
be submitted for the Creekside and Melrose neighborhoods. Klingaman added that a proposal from
Wetherby is also possible. Franklin said one or two of those projects are planned for next year, and there
are additional funds in the allocation to use on the parks.
Franklin announced that the dedication ceremony for "Politically Purple" is scheduled for June 4 at 11 :00
at the showcase site in the Pedestrian Mall.
Adjournment
There being no further business to come before the Committee, Walsh moved to adjourn and Martin
seconded. The meeting adjourned at 5:05 p.m.
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