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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugust 3, 2015 Minutes Minutes: Art in Public Places Board Meeting Monday, August 3, 2015, 8:30 a.m.,Town Council Chambers AIPP board members present: Julie Hansen, Michael Kurz, Kathy Langenwalter, Kara Woods, Amanda Zinn AIPP Board members absent: Cookie Flaum, Bill Pierce Others present: Molly Eppard AIPP Coordinator, Margaret Rogers – Town Council Rep 1. Approval of minutes from July 6 meeting. 2. No citizen input. 3. I-70 underpass update – Tom Kassmell, Town Engineer Molly introduces Tom who is present to discuss the timeline for the I-70 underpass project given the recent approval. AIPP will be administering an RFQ for the public art, so Molly asked Tom to show the project images to the board again at this meeting. We will want to determine locations for potential public art which will be necessary in administering the RFQ. Tom updates the board on the approved project with full funding. T he goal is to get the RFQ out quickly, so we can incorporate any changes into the construction documents as soon as possible. The project will start April 2016 and finish in December of 2017. Art installation would not take place until fall of 2017 when the landscaping and stone veneer is being installed. We want to be mindful of the construction and not to interfere in order to protect the art. The reason for having the RFQ now is to have any structural changes required for art installation completed as soon as possible. To have an artist on board in the next few months would be ideal. We do have 3D models, videos and images of the project for artists to access. These links will be included in the RFQ. Margaret asks about the trees and what has been approved. Tom comments that we have $35,000 for the glare screen with an additional $300,000 for public art. Tom shows the board the images of the project. He also shows images he and Molly pulled for a Council presentation to give ideas of potential artistic glare screens. The places we identified previously for art: underneath the underpass, the south side glare headlight screen, the railings, potential mural locations. Kathy asks Tom to clarify heights and dimensions of various elements of the project. With the dimensions he gives, Kathy confirms it is similar to the West Vail underpass. The board looks at the underpass railings and scales of the support for the highway. The board then looks at the south side more closely where the glare screen is required. The height will be about 6 feet above the sidewalk for the screen. He will confirm this dimension. The length of the railing required would be about 160 feet with the glare screen being 80 feet which might be reduced. The board then looks at the north side of the underpass. The roundabout is now 15 feet lower. The tiered wall is landscaped. The bike path runs down, so that it may access the underpass. There is a 15 foot drop so a railing is required up on the second tier. Molly comments that for the purposes of the RFQ we need to identify the most optimal location or multiple locations. The $35,000 needs to specifically be allocated towards the screen. The total amount is $335,000 for public art. Michael comments that from a standpoint of traffic flow, should we look at where it will be enjoyed from most people without distracting traffic flow which would be the north and south areas. Molly comments that the area beneath the bridges will have limited visibility, so we should consider other locations. Kathy comments that the railing will get the most visibility from both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. It would be beneficial to have something unique. Molly agrees that the railing would have great visibility similar to Donovan Park and the pedestrian bridge in Vail Village. Margaret comments that there is more traffic on the North Frontage Road versus the South. She then asks about the cost savings for the stone veneer. Tom believes it is a reasonable request. Tom shows the board one area where there is a lot of stone veneer on the north side. It will be about 20 feet long and 14 feet tall. It would be most visible coming through the underpass and from the west traveling through the roundabout. Molly asks about the eventual growth of the trees in the roundabouts which may block some of the potential art locations. The trees in the planters will eventually cover the railing up on the tiered wall. Julie asks about light beneath the underpass. Michael comments that the north side does have nice layers for potential art, but needs to blend with all of the design and landscaping. Julie remarks we could look at sculpture in the roundabout. Kathy thinks site-integrated art will be unique as we always have the opportunity to place sculptures. Molly remarks that the guests on the art walks truly enjoy the unique site-integrated art throughout the village. Kathy remarks we have identified railings, wall on north side, glare screen, and lighting. Michael compliments the landscape design. Molly comments that the RFQ can be general identifying opportunities. Tom remarks that lighting may potentially be sensitive due to the residents surrounding the project. Julie comments that we should also look at the cost savings for custom railing design. The present railings are $180 per linear foot. The north wall is about $10,000 for the stone on the conservative side. The lights in the underpass are attached. Tom remarks that the CDOT would need to be consulted for adding integrated color in the lighting design. Molly comments that she will draft a more general RFQ for the board to approve. The board thanks Tom and feels comfortable where we are at present with the project and having narrowed down public art opportunities. 4. Vail ART Pass Molly updates the board on the number of members at 45. Molly remarks that this is a manageable number as 20 is ideal for the tours. The feedback on Carbondale has been positive. Kathy remarks that the time at Surls was very cool and Amanda comments that the Powers Art Center was amazing. Molly sent both flor al arrangements as thanks. Tomorrow is the August 4 tour of BFAG & meet VVF artist in residence in Ford Park. We are presently at 8 people for the tour. Molly asks if members should be able to bring guests complimentarily. The VVF said we should cap the tour at 20 people. The board agrees. We will meet at the BFAG Education Center at 10:30 and then tour the gardens, then the amphitheater to meet Andrea Selby the VVF artists in residence for the Dance Festival. Molly can then discuss the Moroles and Ford Family Tribute. Molly will have to gauge the timing as we proceed with the tour. Molly asks the board about future ART Pass programs. Kathy comments that we do not need to have an event every month. Michael agrees. Molly comments about some events in Denver this autumn. 5. Skatepark The Town Council consent agenda to approve Valerie Theberge as the selected skatepark artist is tomorrow Aug 4 at 6:00 p.m. Kathy will be present in case there are any questions regarding the art. The proposal and her website were included with the memo. The art will be unique to Vail’s skatepark in creating the identity for the park. It is unnecessary to brand the art as there are other opportunities to do so within and around the park. Julie comments that anchors may be installed on the spandrel wall for potential placement of banners. Valerie and her partner will be in Vail on Aug 5 to meet with the board and those involved in the project. We will look at height, logistics, areas, etc. Molly asks board members who are able to attend to do so, as it is a public meeting. Molly shows an updated PDF with color from California Skateparks. We have looked at staining some of the flat locations in the park to lighten and enliven the surfaces. Molly shows examples from other skateparks where a copper patina color stain was incorporated into the design. We would have the color along with the gray cement color. We don’t want to have too much color as to lose the rawness of a skatepark, but the color would enhance it. We are also leaning more towards the stain versus the integrated color pigment. The integrated color is more saturated and can be expensive. The board is fine with the stain versus the integrated. 6. Vail Village Welcome Center The review selection for the finalists for the Vail Village Welcome Center public art is Aug 31 at the regular AIPP meeting. Paul Vexler has visited the site and met a couple of board members. Kathy comments that he was very professional and asked all of the right questions. She is anticipating seeing his proposal. Julie also comments that he had some interesting insight in the project. He will be present for the review even though it is a crunch time for him. Michele Gutlove will present on the 31st, but has not yet come to see site. Julie remarks that the prismatic light will be very high and not very visible. The board randomly selects the order for the presentation. Kara pulls Michele Gutlove to go first for the presentations. Molly encourages board members to visit site and see height of ceiling prior to the meeting. We will limit their presentations to 20 minutes each. 10 minute for presentation and 10 minutes for a Q&A. 7. Coordinator updates  Sculpture cleaning by Deb Bakal – August 26  Wall Street Riddles painting hopefully week before Labor Day –– Amy Dose  Ford Park Portals. Andy will be present at the October meeting to present preliminary concepts.  Group Exhibition at the library – September 16 – October 15  Winterfest/Logan Ice Theater. Molly has gotten a lot of feedback to reintroduce the ice theater. Molly will contact Triumph in regards to funding.  Paper Lanterns in conjunction with the tree lighting in December.