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Home My WebLink About09-07-2006 Public Art Advisory CommitteeAC Agenda Public Art Advisory Committee Thursday, September 7, 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 August 3, 2006 meeting D. Discussion of dedication for Just for Kicks, and the Wetherby shelter. E. Committee time/updates F. 4:00 PM Dedication of Birds in Flight.** G. Adjournment **Group will proceed to sculpture site in Sycamore Greenway. Transportation will be provided. MINUTES IOWA CITY PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2006 LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL Preliminary Members Present: Emily Carter-Walsh, Charles Felling, Rick Fosse (arrived at 3:45), Emily Martin, Mark Seabold, Terry Trueblood, DaLayne Williamson, Members Absent: NONE Staff Present: Karin Franklin, Marcia Klingaman Others Present: NONE CALL TO ORDER Seabold called the meeting to order at 3:35 PM. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA NONE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL That the Call to Artists for the Grand Avenue Roundabout Project be approved; 7-0. To purchase for $3,000 the sculpture Love is Strange; 7-0. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 6.2006 MEETING MOTION: Felling moved to accept the minutes as submitted. Martin seconded the motion. The motion passed 6:0. CONSIDERATION OF A CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR THE GRAND AVENUE ROUNDABOUT PROJECT Franklin said that she made some changes to the call for artist invitation based on the concerns raised at the last meeting. She mentioned that she changed the document to read sculpture or sculptures. Illumination, if proposed, should be shielded or downcast to avoid glare to motorists. Kinetic sculptures and water sculptures will not be accepted. Artist must be able to collaborate with the City's engineering design consultant, City staff, University of Iowa representatives and neighborhood representatives. Materials and design must be durable and vandal resistant. Total budget for the project will be determined by the quality of the proposal. A meritorious and desirable proposal may require fundraising by the City if the total cost of the project exceeds funds available. She noted that the work should be available for installation no later than July 15, 2007. Franklin said that submitted materials will be reviewed by the Public Art Advisory Committee in collaboration with representatives of the Melrose Neighborhood Association, the University of Iowa, and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A recommendation of a selected artist will be made to the City Council. Final selection of the artist is made by the City Council. Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes August 3, 2006 Page 2 Franklin said the City Council had a discussion abound the Roundabout project on Monday during the work session. She noted there was a lot of discussion with regard to pedestrian and bicycle access. In addition, the University of Iowa will present their future goals for the area, and after that the council would have to reach a conclusion of supporting the project or not. Franklin added that the roundabout is 51 feet in diameter with a 28-foot diameter center within which the sculpture would be sited. Encompassing the center is a 10 foot mountable apron of grey stamped Portland cementitous concrete. MOTION: Martin moved to recommend to the City Council approval of the Roundabout project. Seabold seconded the motion. Fosse proposed an addition to the sculpture's parameters saying that the design of the roundabout should discourage the use of the roundabout as a pedestrian refuge. The motion passed 7:0. DISCUSSION OF REQUEST BY ARTIST TO ACQUIRE LOVE IS STRANGE Klingaman presented pictures of the sculpture. Fosse said that the sculpture is not durable long term, but that the deterioration may not be apparent for a few years. Seabold said that once the deterioration starts the water will get in and accelerate the destruction. Seabold said that the artist had added a chemical for concrete protection; however the artist mentioned possible deterioration in time. Martin said that it would be unreasonable to ask for a warranty since the artist noted the possible deterioration of the sculpture. Martin said the artist is asking for $3,000 for the statue which would be a reasonable investment. Franklin said the committee should distinguish why they would advise purchasing this sculpture vs. others in the Sculptors' Showcase program; she indicated her expectation the group will have similar requests with each installation. Seabold said that Love is Strange fits great at its current location. Martin said that a reason for purchasing would be the fact that the sculpture was not installed on one of the Sculptors' Showcase pads as originally planned and therefore will not preclude this program by its purchase. Felling said that it also represents an emphasis of the Art in the Park project, even if it was placed in a park by default. MOTION: Martin moved to purchase the Love ;s Strange sculpture because it suits its location, allows the placement of art in parks, and does not preclude continuance of the Sculptors' Showcase. Trueblood seconded the motion. Motion passed 7:0. DISCUSSION OF DEDICATIONS FOR JUST FOR KICKS. BIRDS IN FLIGHT. AND THE WETHERBY SHELTER Klingaman said that all components for the Wetherby Shelter are completed and the finished product should be installed within a month. Trueblood said the Parks and Recreation Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes August 3, 2006 Page 3 Commission has a park tour scheduled for September 13th. He noted that Just for Kicks, Birds in Flight, and the Wetherby Shelter are possible items on the itinerary. Answering a question posed by Franklin, Trueblood said that it would be logistically hard to have the dedications and the park tour coincide. Seabold would represent the Public Art Advisory Committee on the Park tour. Trueblood said that it would be nice to have the dedication of Just for Kicks when the soccer games begin and hundreds of people are in the soccer park. Klingaman said that the dedication of Wetherby could be during the celebration of diversity neighborhood celebration. Franklin said that Birds in Flight dedication could be made in conjunction with Public Art Advisory Committee meeting on September 7. REPORT ON AMERICA FOR THE ARTS PRE-CONFERENCE Klingaman said she participated at the America for the Arts pre-conference in Milwaukee. She brought informative materials from the conference with regard to public art projects and noted there was a real emphasis on art in architecture. Klingaman said that Elisabeth Diller, a speaker at the conference, designed a very interesting building that could change as years go by. She said they design buildings that allow easy change of electronic components as technology progresses. Klingaman said Diller worked on an ever-changing art project titled The Wall. She noted the wall involved a drill mechanism set up that would move randomly and drill holes; by the end there will be a hole in the wall and a view of the room next door. Klingaman said that in the San-Francisco bay area there is a building that has an outdoor digital screen that shows what's happening inside the building; people working, etc. Klingaman discussed the River Walk in Milwaukee which had a series of sculptures along the walk. She also talked about the Art in transit program and presented pictures of such projects. COMMITTEE TIME/UPDA TES Trueblood said he received information materials regarding the Shakespeare bench sculpture by Gary Lee Price. He presented pictures of the sculpture for the committee's consideration. He noted the price is approximately $49,000 plus $3,000 shipping. He added that there might be additional sources for funding parts of the project if the Committee is interested in going forward with it. Martin said that the group is interested in learning more details about the project. Williamson said the sculpture looks very well done and very detailed. Carter-Walsh said that it is very inviting to sit down and take a picture. Klingaman said that on August 15 at 4pm the Grant Wood new gymnasium is housing the Community Development week celebration. She added that she will make a presentation of public art projects undertaken in the area and invited everyone to attend. 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