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HomeMy WebLinkAbout 01-05-2006 Public Art Advisory Committee 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 Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes December 1, 2005 Page 2 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. Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes December 1, 2005 Page 3 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. s:/pcd/minutes/PublicArt/2005/art12-01-05. doc ~ ~ - - ..... 5 5"0 Q J. 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