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Home My WebLink About12-03-2009 Public Art Advisory Committee Public Art Advisory Committee Thursday, December 3,2009 ****3:30PM**** Lobby Conference Room City Hall 410 E. Washington *****NOTE TIME CHANGE***** A. Call to order B. Public discussion of any item not on the agenda C. Consideration of the minutes of the September 9, 2009 meeting D. Priority Setting - Discussion regarding approved funding for the Public Art Program City Council approved an "abbreviated" public art program at their September 28th Work Session (attached). The PAAC members should review and be prepared to discuss these funded projects as well as broader discussion regarding priorities/direction of the Public Art program. E. Committee time/updates F. Adjournment ~ \I'j 0 0 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 - q- 0 0 0 ll::t .s V)- 6 rl N .. V)- V)- M '- rl ~ go V)- 'if). v 0 In r-.. .. ll::t ~ 'if). ~ ..c ~ u - ro b.O u Q) c 0\ 0 +-' ...J ,c:: 0 c < .t: LI'l 'C 0 .... e V)- a. In 0 - - M .... 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E V) >- C 0.. ..c Q) ~ Q) I ~ 0 0 ~ ro +-' O..c ~ '0' ro ,--- a. u ro c ~ ~ b.O 0 +-' 0 +-' b.O e.. ...J ~ 'C <J: 0.. ,_ ..c ~ c ~ c c :3: 0 +-' >- :c a. Q) a. Q) 0 <( a. Vl ~ u ro ..c E +-' 0 Q) :::> E Q) +-' ~ Q) b.O Q) Q) N b.O ";:; a:: z ~ Q) ..0 ::J +-' 'w C Q) C ~ C Q) Z Q) Q) 0 ::J ~ ro 0 0 ::2 0 ex: e.. <( I- 0.. 0.. 0.. I- Z - UJ - MINUTES PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM - CITY HALL PRELIMINARY Members Present: Jan Finlayson, DaLayne Williamson, Ann Kahn, Rick Fosse, Mark Seabold Members Absent: Terry Robinson, Patrick Carney Staff Present: Jeff Davidson, Marcia Bollinger, Karl Burhop Public Present: Melissa Mitchell, interested party, Alex Solsma, UI Student, Sujin Kim, UI Student RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL Recommend approval of a revised annual cost program for Public Art Program. Moved by Finlayson. Seconded by Fosse. Motion passed 5:0. CALL TO ORDER Seabold called the meeting to order at 3:37 PM. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA None CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 4.2009 MEETING MOTION: Fosse moved to approve the minutes; Williamson seconded. The motion passed 5:0. DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSAL FOR MINIMAL ART PROGRAM CONTINUATION Bollinger started by explaining the City Council's stance towards the Public Art Program; they would like to keep some components of the Public Art Program as well as the Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) if at all possible. Bollinger presented the Committee with a proposal for an "abbreviated Public Art Program. cost sheet. Bollinger said that Dale Helling [Acting City Manager] would discuss the Public Art Program and costs associated with the City Council at a work session on Monday night, September 28. Bollinger commented that most of the costs reflect her and her intern's time. Williamson asked what the Public Art Program has in reserves. Davidson said around $38,000. Bollinger said that funds were needed to cover administrative costs; there are available funds for capital costs. Fosse said that the amount of money spent by PAAC is highly dependent on the type of art project. Davidson said he had talked to City finance director about the City's art assets and it seemed that there is commitment to maintain current art assets. Fosse stated that maintaining a maintenance budget was important as the streets division expenses were starting to exceed its revenue and it would make it more difficult to provide maintenance assistance to the art inventory. Public Art Advisory Committee Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Page 2 of 4 Davidson highlighted discussion he had with Dale, saying that Dale seems to want to continue the Art Program and has great appreciation for the work the PAAC does. Davidson pointed out that the Neighborhood Art Project accounts for roughly 60% of the total costs of the abbreviate Public Art Program as proposed. Davidson said that Dale suggested looking at this expense. Bollinger concurred that Neighborhood Art Project expenses could be reduced. Davidson also said that the Mayor had thought maybe funds could available for Art Program through grants or money from the Iowa Tourism Department. Bollinger reminded everyone that there was still an outstanding obligation to Dale Merrill for $5,000. Seabold commented on the cost list presented by Bollinger, saying that the list looked very good and that most of their projects are relatively low cost and have been successful. Seabold also stated he thought the Lemme Leopard project was very successful and the recent murals have been very popular. Davidson added that the Public Poetry project has been great and Iowa City has been designated a City of Literature by UNESCO; it only makes sense to continue such programs. Seabold asked if upcoming reductions would only last for a year. Davidson wasn't quite sure but speculated that the Mayor might not even bring up the topic of reducing funds to Public Art Program this year. Seabold elaborated further by reminding everyone that Iowa City is a city of culture; he doesn't want PAAC to disappear. Bollinger asked about the letter Seabold drafted to City Council. Seabold explained that the letter drafted to City Council had captured a degree of understanding PAAC has about the uncertain times and limited funds available, however the letter still insisted that some type of art program still continue, even if minimal or reduced from its current state. Williamson asked if administrative costs are an issue. Bollinger said she couldn't speculate. Davidson said that staff time devoted to the Public Art Program and PAAC is essentially shared or subsidized by the Planning Department and/or Neighborhood Services. MOTION: Finlayson moved to approve a revised annual cost program for the Public Art Program and then to recommend that to City Council. Seconded by Fosse. Motion passed 5:0. Bollinger reminded the Committee about the City Council work session on September 28. Davidson added the meeting should start at 6:30pm. Bollinger said she would keep everyone informed on the upcoming meeting/work session. Seabold said it was good to hear there was support from staff, acting city manager, and the City Council. Davidson suggested that the PAAC should consider changing meeting times from monthly to quarterly, or once every two months, or so on. Seabold asked about spending right now. Davidson said that the balance prior to June 30 should be entirely available. Davidson said the political climate makes it difficult for the Public Art funds to be spent on large projects, but the funding is there. Finlayson asked about the $38,000, if that was it and what about next year's budget? Bollinger reiterated that capital funds cannot be used on administrative costs. Williamson asked if there was a Neighborhood Art Project currently underway. Bollinger said that Melrose hadn't started yet but had something in the works. Bollinger also said there was strong interest from Creekside, Friendship, Grant Wood, and Miller Orchard. Public Art Advisory Committee Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Page 3 of 4 COMMITTEE TIME/UPDATES Bollinger informed Committee that Jason Messier's Simple Flight sculpture was installed last Friday [September 4], though unfortunately since then one of the wings had been bent and footprints had been found. There is concern about safety and care for the sculpture. The City Attorney will respond to Messier's concerns. Bollinger pointed out that the sculpture had gone up during Fry Fest and immediately before an Iowa football game so that area was particularly busy over the weekend. ADJOURNMENT Kahn motioned to adjourn; Fosse seconded. 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