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Agenda
Public Art Advisory Committee
Thursday, January 5, 2006
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 December 1, 2005 meeting
D. Review proposals for South Sycamore Greenway.
E. Recommendation to Council of Art in Non-Public Spaces
Recognition Program
F. Discussion of any Community Initiated Art Proposals
G. Committee time/Other business
H. Adjournment
MINUTES
IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1,2005,3:30 P.M.
LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
PRELIMINARY
Members Present:
Charles Felling, Rick Fosse, Emily Martin, Terry Trueblood, Emily Carter-Walsh
Members Absent:
Mark Seabold, James Hemsley
Staff Present:
Karin Franklin, Marcia Klingaman
Visitors:
Stephen Grant, UI Graduate Student
Call to Order
Martin called the meeting to order at 3:38 p.m.
RECOMMMENDATION TO CITY COUNCIL:
By a vote of 7-0, the committee recommended the acceptance of the Art in Non-Public Spaces
Recognition Program as proposed.
Public discussion of anv item not on the aaenda
There was no discussion.
Consideration of the Minutes of the November 3. 2005 Meetina
MOTION: Fosse moved to accept the minutes as submitted. Trueblood seconded, and the motion passed
unanimously.
Update on South Svcamore Greenwav and Kickers Soccer Park Art in the Parks proposals
Klingaman said Mitchell was thrilled to be selected for the Kickers project, and submitted a maquette for
display purposes. She added he will need it back in order to construct the piece. Klingaman is working on
his contract, and it will be submitted to council on December 13. Mitchell will be visiting January 17 to visit
the park to discuss the piece location, as well as the design for the cement pad, with Klingaman,
Trueblood, Seabold, and others on the committee who are interested.
Martin asked for clarification of the planned height of the finished piece. Klingaman said Mitchell
estimates it will be 17 feet tall. Felling confirmed that the artist has made kinetic pieces in the past, so has
the mechanism worked out. Klingaman said yes, and added that the actual piece will not spin very
quickly. It will be heavy, and the wind will be hitting it from many angles, but it will move. Martin said it
would be less spin and more about movement. Klingaman said yes.
Klingaman said the original call for Sycamore Greenway was sent to Wiegman, but was returned without
being able to be forwarded. She sent it to the artist again at his new address, and he indicated interest in
participating. He was unable to submit in time for this meeting, and requested his proposal be reviewed at
the January meeting.
Martin asked whether more information was available from the artist with the bird proposal. Klingaman
said yes, she told the artist he was still being considered and requested more information about the scale
of the piece and its stability in time for the January meeting. Martin added there had been discussion
about using long grasses and water under the piece to discourage people from getting too close.
Fosse noted one of the geese from the top of a Goosetown signpost was stolen. Franklin said an attempt
was made on a second goose as well.
Klingaman said the proposals for Sycamore Greenway would be reviewed in January.
Discussion of Art in Non-Public Spaces Recognition Proaram
Martin asked if the proposal was based on any other recognition program models. Felling said no, he
used criteria the committee had used in the past, and also some things he has read on the subject. Martin
said it seems specific enough without being too rigid. Trueblood asked for confirmation that recognition is
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December 1, 2005
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a certificate from city council. Felling said yes, the committee reviews and then makes recommendation to
the council.
Klingaman said part of the process would include press releases and other publicity to let the public know
about the recognized art pieces. Martin suggested also creating a map of the sites once there are enough
approved, so people can find the places. Franklin said recognitions could be put on the public art website,
along with the location.
Trueblood asked if there was any estimate on the number of items around the city. Martin said what turns
up might be surprising, since there likely are many that are not seen because they are not on busier
streets.
Felling suggested asking the Neighborhood Council whether they would like to be involved, or aware of
what is going on. Martin agreed the Neighborhood Council is a good place to start with gathering
nominations. Klingaman asked whether the committee would like to keep the nomination process at the
Neighborhood Council level. Martin said no, the more ways it is publicized to the public, the better. Felling
suggested having the nomination topic on the committee agenda continuously, similar to the
neighborhood art projects.
Klingaman said she added the March 1 deadline to the proposal, and asked whether the committee would
like a deadline or allow continuous nominations. Martin said she likes the deadline option, though a later
date might be better. Fosse agreed with having a later deadline, when the weather is nicer and people
are outside more. Martin suggested May 1.
Carter-Walsh arrived at this point.
Martin said this would be a good way to focus attention on privately owned art. She asked if there were
any other comments or suggestions. Felling asked if more examples of eligible art are needed, or instead
say the options "could include" the ones listed. Martin suggested adding "and others" or an etcetera.
Franklin asked if the criteria in the proposal would provide a basis for denying nominations, if necessary.
Martin said yes. Klingaman said that would involve evaluating the piece's artistic merits. Fosse suggested
editing the procedure statement to say the committee will "pass qualifying nominations on." Carter-Walsh
noted a typographical error. Martin added that the council will make the final decision.
Klingaman asked whether the proposal should be sent to council. Franklin said it is not an expenditure of
public funds, so that is not necessary. The council will see the proposal in the minutes. Klingaman
suggested doing a press release. Martin agreed. Franklin suggested also sending a memo to the council
to call it to their attention.
MOTION: Fosse moved to accept the Art in Non-Public Spaces Recognition Program as proposed.
Trueblood seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Review of Calls for Sculptor Showcases
Klingaman said the call given to the committee members is the one used last year with updated dates.
She also has a draft of the Peninsula Park Sculptor's Showcase call, which was approved by city council.
It was her understanding the committee would like to use that space to promote student artists. The pad
for that will be installed and available this spring.
Martin said she talked with a Willow Creek resident who is very enthusiastic about "Love is Strange."
Klingaman said she also talked with someone who really likes the sculpture, though she has had some
negative feedback from park personnel as well.
Klingaman said she did establish some dates in the peninsula showcase call draft to allow for installation
during late spring or early summer. Franklin asked whether the call should be sent out before or after
winter break, and who to send the information to in the art department. Martin said she would check into it
and let Franklin know. Carter-Walsh suggested also sending it to the Art Library. Martin said she would
like to send it to graduate students as well as the faculty. Klingaman said it would be sent out as soon as
possible.
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Franklin left at this point.
Klingaman said the only difference between the two letters is the opening paragraphs. Martin asked about
the timetable for the Iowa Sculptor Showcase. Klingaman said it is the same as last year. Martin agreed
that was fine. Carter-Walsh asked what happens to the plaques after the year is over. Klingaman said
they are usually not in very good condition at the end of the year. She did state that a new plaque stand
was being installed soon that would protect the plaques so they would be intact enough to salvage.
Trueblood suggested displaying the plaques. Klingaman said what has happened to them has varied.
Klingaman asked if there any other comments on the timetable for the Iowa Sculptor's Showcase. No
other comments were made.
Committee time/Other business
Felling asked if the geese for the Goosetown signs are replaceable. Klingaman said she thought there is
one extra. Potential theft has always been a concern, so there is an ongoing discussion about how to
prevent the geese and the houses in Northside from being stolen.
Felling asked whether any particular tool was used to remove the goose that was stolen. Klingaman said
her understanding is that the culprits twisted it off, though with considerable effort. The sign was very
damaged. They are attached with tamper proof bolts. Fosse agreed a regular screwdriver would not work
on them.
Carter-Walsh asked whether the amount of lighting should be a consideration when placing the houses in
Northside. Fosse said most of the intersections in that area are lit. Klingaman said the Northside project is
more substantial since many of the signs needed relocation. Having the stop sign with the street signs
and the houses all on one post would be too much. The stop signs are staying, but the street signs are
moving. Also, the street signs will be doubled and placed back to back to increase stability.
Adiournment
There being no further business to come before the committee, Carter-Walsh moved to adjourn. Felling
seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
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