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HomeMy WebLinkAboutApril_1_2013_MinutesMinutes: Art in Public Places Board Meeting Monday, April 1, 2013, 8:30 a.m.,Town Council Chambers AIPP Board Members Present: Doe Browning, Cookie Flaum, Kathy Langenwalter, Jen Mason, Dan Telleen, Bill Pierce, Margaret Rogers – Council Rep AIPP Members absent: Kaili Chipman Others Present: Molly Eppard AIPP Coordinator 1. Swearing in of Jennifer Mason to serve a two year term on the AiPP Board. Molly advises the Board that the deadline for the remaining two positions has been extended. She asks the Board to reach out to people who may be interested. Margaret advises the Board that the Council said they did not wish to extend Board positions to Eagle County. It was a 6 to 1 vote. They want to keep the requirements as they are at the present time. 2. Approval of minutes from March 4 meeting. 3. No citizen input. 4. Ryan Iguchi – Artist Presentation to paint transformer boxes Molly introduces Ryan to the Board and informs them of her conversation with him regarding his proposal to help with the “ugly electrical boxes” in Vail. He has talked about the project with Holy Cross to understand the requirements of using paint versus adhesives. He would like to start with 3 boxes. He shows the Board a variety of decorated and painted boxes in his presentation. He reviews concepts of vintage ski posters, landscape, and tales of Vail. He asks the Board for support with the project with $750 per box to cover materials cost and artist ($2,250 total). Molly suggests painting boxes that are already painted and are in poor condition. To update the 2002 transformer box art project, rather than looking at new boxes to paint would be ideal. She advises him that designs would need to be approved by the Board. Doe thinks it is time to update these boxes because they really do not look good now. Molly reviews the inventory of the boxes with the Board. She was able to locate some of the boxes from the original 2002 project, but many were relocated or replaced. Doe suggests that down the road they could reach out to private property owners about the project. Margaret also suggests reaching out to Warren to ask about any boxes that are required for updating. Dan advises that we be mindful of a contract and have a timeline to protect AiPP – 3 or 5 years. Molly agrees and tells the Board that she tried to locate a contract for the previous 2002 box project. She was able to identify some of the artists, but not all. The Board agrees that we should let the artists know that their boxes will be updated. Kathy asks the Board if this is a project that they would like to pursue. She likes the project personally. Bill agrees. Doe asks if anyone is not interested. She says that the consensus is that we are interested. If we go forward, we should repaint the ones that are not in good shape. Molly asks Ryan to put together artistic ideas. Molly shows the Board images of the existing painted boxes. The Board agrees that the box near Starbucks, the Municipal Building box, and the box by the French Café in Lionshead are the best boxes to begin the project. The Board motions to move forward with design work for three chosen boxes for the “ugly electrical boxes” project and to repaint the three boxes. Kathy confirms that the budget includes the preparation for the boxes to be painted. He would come back to the Board for approval of the designs at the May meeting. The Board moves forward with the project dependent on the approval of the design work. Molly asks also for examples of the artists’ previous work as well in the presentation. Bill asks if we want to give him direction. The Board reviews the boxes from his presentation to give Ryan guidance and direction for the designs. They like the camouflage and the variety from his presentation. 5. Summer 2013 Molly asks for suggestions from the Board for summer projects and whether we want a theme for this summer. She asks if we want to have the 50th highlighted this summer. She updates the Board on her conversation with Mr. Logan about having a selection of his sculpures on view on International Bridge. He was not interested in doing that at this time. Molly asks the Board if they would be interested in exhibiting a James Surls work or perhaps Deborah Butterfield. Molly updates the Board on her conversation with the Plein Air Vail organizer. She is interested in erecting a tent at Solaris because she believes the Grand View is too small. Molly directed her to discuss this with Special Events. She mentions that the Lionshead Arts Festival in June would like to collaborate in some manner with AIPP. We can perhaps do something creative for the construction area around Sundial Plaza. Jen informs the Board of John Wenner’s (Time Trial Wheel sculptor) concepts for creating works for the International Bridge. It would have a bicycle theme and be kinetic. The Board is interested to see his concepts. Molly asks Margaret to update the Board on the Ford Park situation and halting of Phase II. Margaret informs the Board of what was discussed regarding the various master/management plans at Council meetings. She informs the Board of the differences between the processes for amendments to Management v. Master Plans. The vote has now been withdrawn to continue with Phase II construction with a 4 to 3 vote by Council. Council is now reviewing the process for making amendments and changes to the Master Plan. Molly informs the Board how this affects AiPP. The RFQ for the portal design has been put on hold, as well as the meetings with the VVF selected artist, Andy Dufford for the design of the Ford Family Tribute. The Board thinks we should not bring temporary sculpture into Ford Park this summer and to seriously look at the International Bridge and other locations. Molly has ordered a hanging system for the Grand View. Margaret discusses the complete set of Vail Symposium posters on view in the Council Chambers. Molly will inform HR about the value of the works and confirm they are on the Town’s insurance policy. Doe asks the Board of their interest in the bicycle sculptures. Molly shows the Board information and images she found on bicycle art. Molly proposes to look into working next year with one of the “harvest dress” artists. It is a performance/interactive art project that would be a great collaboration with the Farmers Market, Taste of Vail, etc. The Board reacts positively to the possibility. Molly also shows images of environmental art projects throughout the world for inspiration. The Board would like Molly to work on concepts of bicycle art for the International Bridge with John Wenner. 6. Coordinator/collection updates  QR codes – Public Art Signage. Molly shows the Board an example of Rhino Panels as a possible material for the public art signage. It is used in the national and Colorado state parks and is very durable. White type on a black background has been recommended as the easiest to read.  Molly would like to have an appraiser come to the town to update the collection’s value.  Holup dedication to Jil Rosentrater – Manager Art in Public Places/Colorado Creative Industries. The Board agrees that it is fine for the artist to dedicate The Phases of the Moons in Jil’s memory. Margaret asks Molly to confirm that this is fine with the town Attorney.  The Deer Fence (11th season) is in need of replacement. It was a public art project and Molly asks how the Board would like to participate in the design of the new fence. Perhaps photo camouflage could be an interesting and artful application to the fence. It is 434 on north fence/300 on south fence. If we do want to proceed, we would need photography done this summer. The Board asks Molly to look into the existing contract with the artist who has her work displayed on the present deer fence.  Bravo! ad – ¼ page – Molly asks if the direction could be 50th oriented or playgrounds.  Molly reviews relocation of art work. She presents a slide show to the Board with sculptures and possible locations for works that are necessary to relocate due to construction in Sundial plaza. Relocate the Tobin Rusted Roots to the area between Dobson and Library. The new island at Lionshead is in associated view corridor and we would need to file an application. Keep the Tobin White Roots in Tivoli location, as we are not placing sculpture in Ford Park this summer. Relocate Ram in Sundial Plaza during construction. Look for possible Lionshead locations. Relocation of Bird of Paradise to bus turnaround by soccer fields. The Board agrees that these locations on TOV property is appropriate for display. Meeting adjourned.