HomeMy WebLinkAboutJan. 12, 2026 Agenda1.Call to Order
2.Citizen Participation
3.Main Agenda
3.1 Approval of Dec. 1, 2025 mins.
3.2 Review of proposed landscape design at 10th Mountain
Division Memorial, Kim White Landscape Architect Town of
Vail. (15 mins)
3.3 19th Annual Winterfest Gnome Home installation, opening and
program activation update. (Note: Installation is postponed
until late January due to unfavorable weather patterns.) (10
mins)
3.4 Dobson Arena remodel public art RFP review process update
and conservator recommendations, Squire Broel. (20 mins)
3.5 Vail Art Studio upcoming event with artist Jen Stark (Jan 29)
and proposed 2026 schedule discussion. (30 mins)
3.6 Gus Gruner Vail Art Studio residency program and potential
acquisition review. (20 mins)
4.Coordinator Updates
5.Adjournment
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES MEETING
Agenda
Vail Town Council Chambers
via zoom webinar: https://vail.zoom.us/j/84342716896
8:30 AM, January 12, 2026
December 1, 2025 Minutes.pdf
AIPP 1-6-2025 presentation-s.pdf
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Art in Public Places Board Meeting Minutes
December 1, 2025
AIPP Board members present: Lindsea Stowe, Susanne Graff, Tracy Gordon, Ramsey Cotter, Kathy
Langenwalter
Others present: Molly Eppard - AIPP Coordinator;
1. Call to Order
2. No Citizen Participation
3. Main Agenda
3.1 Approval of November 3, 2025 AIPP minutes.
Susanne motions to approve minutes, Kathy seconds, all in favor.
November 3, 2025 Minutes.pdf
3.2 Dobson public art timeline update.
RFP finalist artist information sessions scheduled this week with Populous and Black Cube.
Art Conservator Squire Broel will serve to advise the Dobson remodel art selection committee and
Black Cube on material and maintenance concerns and best practices.
RFPs are due Jan 12.
The selection committee will review independently prior to the proposal presentations on Jan. 22
(8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.) at Public Works Administration conference rooms.
3.3 19th Annual Vail Winterfest update – Gnome Home.
Jan. 1 installation begins with a tentative opening date on Jan. 9.
Molly asks for Board assistance with the gnome hat making presently scheduled at the Colorado
Snowsports Museum.
3.4 Yeti Ford Alpine Adventure update.
Yeti painting for AIPP Board on Dec 9 at studio @ 4:30 p.m.
TOV to pick-up Yetis week of Dec 8 week for anti-graffiti coating and installation.
Opening celebration for the participating schools will take place on Dec. 18. @ 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
3.5 Vail Art Studio Winter Programs.
Gus Gruner’s extended residency through Dec 29.
Molly to meet with Finance Dept. to discuss development opportunities and fundraising best
practices.
Artist dialogue with Jen Stark and Ben Belgrad at the Studio - Jan. 29.
Mud Room at the Vail Art Studio – pottery by local artists at the studio and a potential site-specific
installation by Amy Dose and Pamela Olsen as recognized artists at the Art Challenge. Artists will
provide proposal when the space is finalized – potential installation in Feb./March.
3.6 Site visit to Vail Art Studio, Ford Park.
Discussion of adjacent landscaping opportunities to the studio. Gregg Barrie, TOV Landscape
Architect.
Gregg presents interest from the BFAG for a creek overlook north of the Studio.
Board directs Greg to proceed with initial designs for adjacent studio landscape spaces with
considerations of studio activations as discussed.
Board meets with Gus Gruner, Artist in Residence, to discuss his time at the studio.
Board discusses processes for review of potential artwork for public collection.
4. Adjournment
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Slifer Plaza - 10th Mountain Memorial
Landscape Renewal Concept
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
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SOIL COMPACTION
AND EROSION. HEAVY
FOOT TRAFFIC
NARROW PATH
MEMORIAL STONE
FAR OFF PATH
UNEVEN
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PLAQUE
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10TH MTN STATUE
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• Uneven Flagstone
• Narrow walk
• Concentrated access and use area
• Compacted soils
• Erosion
• Limited seating
• 10th Mountain plaque under tree edge
Current Deficiencies:
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• Improve durable surfaces and access
• Enhance vegetation
• Encourage reflection
• Increase visibility and access to plaque
PROJECT GOALS AND PURPOSE
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THE 10TH EMBLEM
Approved on January 7, 1944,
the blue background of the
patch and the crossed bayonets
suggest the infantry. the
bayonets also form a Roman
number “X” (10), representing
the unit’s number. The overall
shape of the patch is of a
powder-keg. suggesting the
Division’s explosive power,
while the red, white and blue
reflect the national colors.
BACKGROUND
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EXTEND PLAZA
PAVERS TO EDGE
OF POWDER-KEG
"BLUE" GREY STONE FOR
POWDER KEG EMBLEM
BACKLESS BENCH TO VIEW
STATUE OR GORE CREEK
CRUSHER FINES WITH
ORGANIC LOCK
"X" IN RED FOR 10TH MOUNTAIN
LIGHT BORDER FOR "WHITE"
MOVE PLAQUE FROM UNDER
TREE AND ONTO PAVER
EXTEND PLAZA
PAVERS TO EDGE
OF FIELDSTONE
COVERED BRIDGE
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PROPOSED LAYOUT A
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PROPOSED MATERIALS
Colorado Buff Dimensional Stone Rosewood Paver
Light Grey Paver Colorado Buff Flagstone-Existing Pavers - ExistingGlacier Grey Dimensional Stone
Blue Flagstone Blue Dimensional Stone
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CONCEPTS
Red “X”, White border, and “Blue” interior to more
accurately depict the 10th Mountain Emblem.
Red “X” and White border to reflect the 10th
Mountain Emblem and continue the flagstone
that is used throughout the Villages.
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Feedback from AIPP:
•Thoughts on the “powder keg” improved durable surface
•Blue, red, and white stone- formal or informal design
•Additional seating opportunities to enjoy creek and memorial
FINAL THOUGHTS?
existing path outlined in pink
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