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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-07-2008 Public Art Advisory CommitteePublic Art Advisory Committee Thursday, August 7, 2008 3: OOPM Lobby Conference Room City Hall 410 E. Washington A. Call to order B. Public discussion of any item not on the agenda C. Consideration of the minutes of the June 5, 2008 meeting D. Robert A Lee Recreation Center Artwork — Update and review of lighting installation estimate. E. Future Waterworks Prairie Park trail artwork discussion - ideas F. Recognition of Art in Non -Public Places — 2008 G. Committee time/updates H. Adjournment MINUTES PRELIMINARY PUBLIC ART ADVISORY COMMITTEE THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 2008 LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM — CITY HALL Members Present: Patrick Carney, DaLayne Williamson, Annadora Khan, Jan Finlayson, Terry Trueblood Members Absent: Mark Seabold, Rick Fosse Staff Present: Marcia Klingaman, Nate Kabat Public Present: Shirley Wyrick, Washington Hills Neighborhood Representative; Jill Harper, Pheasant Hill Park Project Designer RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COUNCIL Recommend approval of the Washington Hills Neighborhood Art Project at a funding level not to exceed $16,600. Moved by Williams. Seconded by Khan. Motion passed 5:0. CALL TO ORDER Finlayson called the meeting to order at 3:03 PM. PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF ANY ITEM NOT ON THE AGENDA Carney shared a cigarette machine art package example with the committee. He told the committee the small packages of art can be dispensed from old cigarette machines and serve as "art to go". Carney said the packets might work to raise money and awareness for public art. Klingaman wondered if purchasers of the packets would know what they are getting. Carney thought the cigarette machines could be made to allow for that. The committee agreed this is a good idea and it should be further explored for next month. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF THE MAY 15, 2008_MEETING MOTION: Williamson moved to approve the minutes; Carney seconded. The motion passed 5:0. COMMITTEE TIME/UPDATES Nothing to Report DISCUSSION OF UPDATED WASHINGTON HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ART PROJECT CONCEPT Jill Harper presented revisions to the Washington Hills Neighborhood art project plans. She explained the animal sculptures were replaced by a mosaic plinth that would hopefully reduce the potential for vandalism. Harper plans to create 10 four-sided plinths leading up to the playground area. This would allow for the artwork of 40 elementary Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes June 5, 2008 Page 2 students from Hoover and Lemme Elementary Schools to be displayed. The plinth would display the child's name and grade with a mosaic creature design on top, with the goal of keeping as close to the original design as possible. Along with the plinths, Harper plans to place a cement bench at the entrance of the park which would be covered in a mosaic design. The bench she proposed could be bought from Kay -Park which is a distribution firm. This design would incorporate the name of the Pheasant Hill Park so the bench would double as an entrance sign to the park as well. On either side of the bench, Harper also plans to place two plinths that would be slightly taller than the other plinths that will be in the park. Klingaman reported the cost estimate of $6100 received from All -American Concrete for manufacturing the cement plinths. Shirley Wyrick asked if that included installation. Kabat explained the cost estimate was vague, but he and Klingaman did not believe the total included installation. Khan asked if a circular post might help to decrease cost. Harper explained a circular post would limit the number of children who could be included in the project. Harper suggested the square plinths could be made narrower to decrease costs. Kahn wondered if a PIN grant could be combined with public art funds, but Klingaman clarified PIN grant monies are already being used for the bench. Kahn asked how much money could be allocated to the project by the committee. Klingaman explained the final total was up to the committee. The committee figured the total cost of the project based on the estimate from All -American Concrete would be $16,590 without installation. Williamson asked if there was any flexibility on the number of plinths to be installed. Harper said the number could be decreased, but 12 is already less than originally planned. Klingaman suggested the estimate may be too expensive and other options should be explored. All agreed. Harper asked the committee if concrete would be needed underneath the bench. Trueblood explained maintenance of the bench would be better with a concrete pad under the bench. He also said it would be the cheapest and most viable option. Trueblood offered to assist with installing a concrete pad and the bench. Harper asked if the bench could be installed in the summer, since it would be easier for her to work on the project at this time. Trueblood explained it would need to be known how much time is needed to get the bench before an installation date could be set. Wyrick asked if there are any placement requirements for the bench. Trueblood said the main concern would be what might be beneath the ground like utilities. Klingaman added access to the park might also be an issue. All agreed the Kay -Park bench would be good. MOTION: Williamson moved to approve an amount for the Washington Hills Neighborhood Art Project up to $16,600; Khan seconded. The motion passed 5:0. Klingaman explained to Harper and Wyrick that a contract would be drawn up and the exact costs would be found. TRAIL ART Klingaman suggested narrowing down a couple of options which the committee would like to consider for a possible trail art project. She further suggested the South Leg of the Iowa River Corridor Trail might not be the best option due to current construction in the area. Trueblood reminded the committee the original waterworks trail plan called for a Iowa City Public Art Advisory Committee Minutes June 5, 2008 Page 3 sculpture garden, however this has not happened. Klingaman added the waterworks trail would be a good location for interpretive signage whereas a neighborhood trail would be a good place for art that would announce the trail to the community. Carney asked about the amphitheater planned for the waterworks park. Trueblood explained the amphitheater will be very simple and geared towards school groups and small gatherings. Finlayson asked if a layout of the park and proposed amphitheater would be available. Klingaman said a map of the park's trail network could be brought to the next meeting. Trueblood added plans have been developed to create a hospice memorial garden in the park around 2012. He explained the project is in the same vein as the Willow Creek Park memorial but it will be about 5 times larger. He suggested this project could present an opportunity for additional public art. He offered to bring a concept map of the project to the next meeting. The committee agreed the Waterworks Park would be the best place for a possible trail art project. UPDATE ON ROBERT A LEE RECREATION CENTER POOL WALL ARTWORK The committee expressed disappointment with the temporary misplacement of the glass panels at the tempering plant. Klingaman informed the committee the panels had been recently found and went through the tempering process. She explained the panels should now be completed and ready for delivery. Klingaman relayed her disappointment that the panels would not be revealed in conjunction with the Artsfest and the delay will make installation more difficult since summer pool lessons are now in session. The art work will now be revealed in August since the artist, BJ Katz, cannot come until August 7'h. The installation contractor is creating fully stainless steel fasteners to hang the piece; this material will be able to resist corrosion from the pool chlorine. Klingaman informed the committee the project was approved not to exceed $15,000 for lighting and installation. However the total cost is now at $17,400 without lighting. Trueblood asked if the lighting contractor is the supplier or the installer. Klingaman explained it is the supplier. ADJOURNMENT Trueblood motioned to adjourn; all seconded. Meeting adjourned at 4:05 pm. Next meeting scheduled for July 3, 2008. Minutes submitted by Nate Kabat N N .r C_ E O U O N .O Q Q U 00 7 a O N U Lo a� o � a M i � O O O O O O W 0 0 0 0 0 0 C O 924 Proposal APEX CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. 4218 Yvette Street SW - Iowa City, IA 52244-2297 Phone (319) 339 -1543 - FAX (319) 339-1562 proposal submitted to: City of Iowa City Parks and Recreation phone: 1-319-356-5237 date: July 1, 2008 street: 410 E. Washington Street project name: Accent Lighting for Art Work city, state and zip code: Iowa City, IA. 52240 project location: I.C. Rec. Center Attn: Marcia Klinaaman architect: VJ Engineering We hereby submit specifications and estimates for: Complete work to install accent lighting for the art display specifically as follows: 1. Provide and install stainless steel U-channel support system for mounting light fixtures. 2. Provide and install conduit and wiring to the new light fixtures. I Provide and install seven 150 watt metal halide fixtures rated for natorium construction WE PROPOSE - hereby to furnish material and labor - complete in accordance with above specifications, for the sum of Fourteen Thousand Six Hundred ---------- 00/100dollars: ( $ 14,600.00 ) Payment to be made as follows: Net 30 days All material is guaranteed to be as specified. All work to be completed in a workmanlike manner according to standard practices. Any alteration or deviation from above specifications involving extra cost will be executed only upon written orders,and will become an extra charge over and above the estimate. All agreements contingent upon strikes,accidents or delays beyond our control. Acceptance of Proposal - The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and hereby accepted. You are authorized to do the work as specified. Payment will be made as outlined above. DATE OF ACCEPTANCE AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Steve Schmidt Note: This proposal may be withdrawn by us if not accepted within 30 days SIGNATURE SIGNATURE Project Nafi Boulder Rwmabon Canter Location: Bwl&k, CO Atchhoa: Bad* Rlnkm Saacat Wchhactwo Conwlting Engirroar: ADS Enpnaainp, Wnw,, CO PheteOraOW:Vladlmh Papery Projoct: Mhelon His Nlph School Lacatrae San Maros. (A AtchitoR: NTD AtdhRa¢, San D1e90, CA Flottrkal Etpi—r:l hm. Consulth g Endneas, San Diepo, (A Electrical Contradat: Mor-Moadov: CoiMstlon San Nego, CA phot.g,aphy: 001 Nlppn. 1 LAM LIGHTING • 2990 SOUTN FAIRVIEW STREET • SANTA ANA • CA 92704-65H • PHONE: 714-S4M76S • FAX: 714-K2-AS15 • WW WLAMLIGNTING COM r Recognition 5Paces : Art Advisory Committee is sponsoring the Program for Recognition of Art in Non -Public Spaces. The program recognizes Iowa City citizens who contribute to the city's visual art environment by displaying artwork on their property. EXAMPLES Sculpture Water art `fend nominations to: ♦ Murals ♦ Garden art ♦ Topiary ♦ other? Iowa City Public Art Program Attn: Marcia Klingaman Submittal Guidelines 41 o E . Washington Street All persons are eligible to nominate art works which they consider Iowa City, JA 52240 reflects the beauty, sense of community and heritage of their neighborhood, or of Iowa City in general. or Persons submitting nominations must provide: Marcia-KI i nga m a n@ j ow a -City . o rgg. I . contact information for you, the owner of the artwork and the artist 519-356-5237 2. digital photo of the artwork 3. location of the artwork (artwork must be visible to passersby) 4. your own perceptions of the strength of the artwork 5. written consent from the artwork owner permitting your nomination Deadline for Nominations: April 30th Nomination submissions are accepted through April 30. Review Process i r 1 The Public Art Advisory Committee will be responsible for reviewing 1► . a% ns!§ the nominations and making recommendations to the Iowa City City Council. Recognition will include a printed certificate signed by the CITY OF IOWA CITY Mayor of Iowa City, and may be presented at a City Council meeting.