HomeMy WebLinkAboutJanuary_7_2013_MinutesMinutes: Art in Public Places Board Meeting
Monday, January 7, 2013, 8:30 a.m.,Town Council Chambers
AIPP Board Members Present: Kaili Chipman, Cookie Flaum, Kathy Langenwalter, Jen Mason, Dan Telleen,
Bill Pierce, Margaret Rogers – Council Rep
AIPP Members absent: Doe Browning, Susan Frampton, Monica Mattingly
Others Present: Molly Eppard AIPP Coordinator
1. Approval of minutes from December 3, 2012 meeting
2. No citizen input
3. Triumph Winterfest Update
Molly updates the Board on the Triumph Winterfest and the first installment of The Logan Ice Theater. She has
received good feedback after a few glitches were worked out with the projector. Warren Miller Entertainment’s
“Vail…Timeless” is featured nightly from 5:00 – 10:00 pm. They were great to work with on the project. She
believes that the Vail 50th content has now been handed over, as there was a bit of a delay in receiving it. The
winter brochures are now printed and distributed. Margaret asks Molly about sending the brochures to the
clubs. She suggests distributing our brochures to them as well. Molly does include them on her concierge
email distribution. Molly updates the Board on her meeting with Paul Wertin for the AlpenGLOW portion of the
Triumph Winterfest. Paul will install 15+ ice sculptures as well as the lighting which he devised for the lantern
theme. He is going to install the sculptures throughout the Gore Creek Promenade and perhaps even in the
creek. He is eager and enthusiastic about completing this project. It will be installed by January 18th. There is
the private reception from 4 -5:00 pm, with the public opening taking place at 5:00 pm. She will have to lean on
the Board to assist and has reached out to the Town Manager to say a few words at the opening. The Library
will also have a lantern making and storytelling event on January 19th at the Library rather than outside along
the creek. We were included in Westword and the Denver Post as well. Margaret questions the use of Verdant
Meadows in an advertisement that she recently saw for an ice sculpture event in Avon. She asks Molly to look
into the contract, as she thought AIPP should receive credit as the commissioning entity. Molly agrees to
review the contract and contact Scott Rella accordingly.
4. Art Sled Exhibition
Molly reviews the 5 artists creating the sleds. Molly asks for the Boards feedback regarding the two previous
sled exhibitions and how we can learn from the two previous years in making this year successful. She asks
the Board about online bidding. She thinks that we need a display location with good public traffic flow like a
hotel lobby. Last year’s exhibition fell on a very sunny and warm day, so we should really have it earlier in the
season when people are ok to be inside for an après event. The Board agrees that a hotel may be a nice
change given the demographic of hotel guests, residents, and restaurant patrons. The Board agrees that The
Four Seasons may be an ideal setting. Molly reviews the dates with the Board. They ask that she looks into the
weekend of Presidents Day. It is decided that Molly should reach out to the galleries in Solaris to each display
a sled the week prior to a sale and to inquire with the Four Seasons as a host for the sled sale party. Mountain
Boy Sledworks is donating a sled as well. The Board does not think that Valentine’s Day is a good day, as
people have plans.
5. Ford Park Meeting
Molly updates the Board on the meeting with TOV and stakeholders on the Lower Bench of Ford Park. In the
meeting, there was interest in relocating and integrating the Ford Family Tribute in the social courtyard
adjacent to the amphitheater. Molly explains the concerns of the Manor Vail location that transpired at the AIPP
December meeting to Margaret. Concern of a 13 foot clearance for trucks, visibility for those who park in lot,
were discussed. Kathy reiterates that it makes most sense to have the tribute in closer proximity to the GFAmp
and the BFAG. Jen confirms that the VVF is in contact with the family and that they are fine with the new
location. Molly discusses the art cottage and how there was interest in repurposing the building. People seem
to have interest in acknowledging the historical significance of the building rather than moving it or leveling it.
Margaret questions whether the museum is involved since there is consideration of it for historical purposes.
She also questions the building in relation to a possible donation from the Logans. Molly discusses the process
that she foresees in working with the Logans on properly placing some of their works within Ford Park. Molly
believes that it will be a gradual process and that he does have interest in placing some of his works within the
BFAG which will be another discussion with them and their Board. Kathy expresses the need to explain these
historical buildings within Ford Park through plaques or signage. Perhaps this building can be utilized for these
purposes and perhaps the display of art. The only true decision made has been that it would be better served
than for Vail Rec. storage. Margaret discusses the art walk area along Betty Ford Way in general. She voices
that the building may be better served to be moved closer to the Nature Center, so that the buildings are in
proximity. She thinks that it would open up this area of the lower bench for art. Molly states that it will ultimately
be a Town Council decision. Kathy said that much will need to be discussed regarding this with Comm Dev,
Council, etc. We also need to look into the East West Resorts donation and how it may be utilized if this is not
an artist in residency building. Kathy thinks that with such little history in Vail we should use the compound of
the picnic shelter, root cellar, and art shack. Dan thinks that we should truly consider using this building in
conjunction with a possible donation. Molly explains that this is what we had originally thought when presenting
this location to Mr. Logan for the sculpture locations. Molly tells the Board that we have a great children’s
program at the new LHWC operated by the Vail Rec, so there really is not an immediate need to have another.
We can get water to the building, so we need to decide if that is what we want. There will be a restroom facility
across the way, so we would not need that facility.
Coordinator Updates:
Kathy wrote a letter to Stan regarding the Lionshead parking structure murals being a part of the AIPP /
TOV collection. It would need to go through the process if anything is to be done with them in the
wayfinding updates.
Molly updates the Board that Chain Gang is presently in storage and it will be displayed on the top level
above an entrance in the Vail transit center. It fits perfectly and will be away from any human
interaction. It is also highly visible. Maraget thinks we should highlight this painting for the Pro Cycling
Challenge this summer.
The Sonnenalp gate by Ben has been installed and all are pleased with the project.
Kathy asks about the Bird of Paradise location for the bus roundabout near the golf course. The Board
agrees it is a good location. Molly informs the Board that we cannot do the install until spring because
of the weather. It is at PW getting to its natural patina
Molly informs the Board that the playground pocket park in Lionshead will begin construction once the
mountain closes. Molly asks the Board about sculpture locations because now we will be limited in our
locations for sculpture placement of the two large steelroots. The Board discusses the location in Ford
Park. The Board asks about the rusted one in the park and to keep the white one behind the Tivoli.
Margaret thinks the white sculpture works better in Ford Park. Jen inquires about our present contract
with Tobin. Molly explains that it is an extended loan through mid-April.
Molly asks if anyone knows if we are required to have an original work of art for the Pro Cycling
Challenge. Jen suggests that Molly call Adam at the VVF.
Margaret inquires about the pricing for the Art Sleds. Molly thinks we may need to see the sleds. The
Board thinks a $200 - $2500, but we may need to revisit the pricing once the sleds are completed.
Dan inquires about the berm on the Village parking structure for sculpture placement. Molly informs him
that we have walked that location and perhaps that might be a location for the Logan works.
A citizen in the meeting asks about the removal of the murals in the LH parking structure. Margaret
explains that a consultant has been hired to design the wayfinding for the town. Molly explains that she
was asked to document the murals because of the potential wayfinding project. Molly expresses that a
thought from the Board was to incorporate the murals into the wayfinding. The citizen asks about
having more signage explaining what these murals represent. Molly explains that it is on the artinvail
website and there is a huge plaque on the eastern wall that explains the project. Margaret suggests
having more signage explaining what it is. Margaret suggests that someone from AIPP Board be on the
wayfinding committee. Margaret expresses that the existing murals being removed is an obvious
conflict. She suggests that an AIPP Board member should be on the committee so that we do not have
issues with the TOVs public art collection that has been integrated into the structures, signage, etc. The
Board selects Kathy to be the AIPP representative if it is possible. Molly mentions enhancing the
stairwell building to the east end of top level of the Vail Village parking structure.