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Public Notice - Art in Public Places Board Meeting
Monday, May 7th, 2018 - 8:30 a.m.
Please note the next meeting is Wednesday, May 30th at 8:30 a.m.
There will be no June meeting.
AIPP Board members present: Susan Bristol, Patricia Donovan, Julie Hansen, Kathy Langenwalter, Bill
Pierce, Margaret Rogers. Kara Woods
AIPP Board members absent: None
Others present: Molly Eppard, AIPP Coordinator, Chad Salli – TOV engineer, Rachel Hill – project manager,
TAB Associates – architect for RSE garage, presenting finalists artists.
1. Swearing in of AIPP Board member for a two year term: Kara Woods
2. Seibert Memorial location review – Bill Rey, Seibert Committee.
Two locations are presented for the placement of the Pete Seibert Memorial Sculpture. The presented
locations are on TOV property – the Southwest planter on the International Bridge and an open green area
across from the shoe store on the Gore Creek Promenade. Bill Rey clarifies it is not where the ice sculptures
are placed. These locations were sent to the Board for consideration in scaled images, as directed by the AIPP
Board at the April meeting. Bill Rey asks the Board for their thoughts on these proposed locations. Molly
reminds the Board that today’s discussion is only about location. He comments people will want to approach
the sculpture for photos, so ground level is more appealing. He thinks the planter is a bit crowded, but the TOV
can always move the sculpture in the future if they deem it necessary. He thinks the location by Pirate Ship
Park is too busy. He understands as time evolves the TOV may find a more appropriate location in the future.
Julie asks about the backside of the planter and if it is steep. Kara asks the Board if they are ready to make a
motion, as time is limited. Margaret would like to discuss it further. Kathy questions the activities around the
creek and if the sculpture would get in the way. Margaret asks if other sites are available. Bill Rey comments
the TOV presented the Pirate Ship location and the Bridge. He mentions the planter by Squash Blossom as
well. He thinks it should be in a visible location. Molly comments it is TOV property, but Pete would not be
gesturing towards the mountain. Margaret asks about the Roger Staub Park. Bill Rey remarks there is no
public exposure. Molly mentions we looked at the site with the Diana Donovan, but the feedback was it is too
far out of the way. Margaret would like to have further discussion. He mentions Susie Tjossem also suggested
having it in front of the ski museum. Susan moves that the Board more carefully looks at these sites and
discuss at the next meeting. Julie seconds the motion made by Susan. Kathy discusses the past several
weeks of looking at locations and many which have been dismissed as possibilities. Molly asks Bill Rey if he
would be able to attend the May 30th meeting.
3. Approval of minutes from April 2nd meeting. Correction is addressed for attendance.
4. No citizen input.
5. Lawrence Weiner installation review.
Molly informs the Board that we have gone through much iteration, as far as scale, height, and orientation of
the installation. We have looked at the landscape plan as well in relation to the installation. Molly shows the
digital rendering as approved by the studio and the Logan’s. The height of the letters is 18 inches. She also
passes around the color pantone 299 which was selected by the studio. Molly reminds the Board that the scale
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of this wall is very large, so the installation was sited in relation to the scale of the wall. She reminds the Board
that this is also being installed on the curved wall, so the visibility has been taken into consideration with the
curvature of the wall. The text will drop exactly as it is on the Logan’s old home. The landscape plan will hide
some of the imperfections on the wall. Molly informs the Board that Kent Logan is going to pay the costs of
over $28,000 for the installation of the work. AIPP will pay approximately $5,000 in some additional costs. We
would also have a plaque created. We will have ShipArt come to template the wall prior to the installation, so
that is when any tweaking might happen. The next step is for the Board to approve the proposed installation,
enter into a contract with Kent & Vicki Logan, and get an installation time-line. Molly comments we should look
at a dedication ceremony. The Board unanimously approves the installation of the Lawrence Weiner work as
presented.
6. Artist Presentations for Red Sandstone Elementary Garage Project
John Fleming
Writing a collective story inspired by aspen tree carvings of herder Pacomio Chacon.
(18) 20’ tall x 12” wide steel blades – kinetic. ½ plate mild steel which is welded to get the height. The
light color will not be susceptible to fading. He is interested in the way the rust will bleed over time. It is
not corten steel. The white part is an industrial paint.
Marsh Scott
Mountain Markings – Steel wildlife inspired cut-outs to be affixed to exterior wall of structure.
Mario Miguel Echevarria
Ice flowers and snow crystals – three dimensional sculptures or two dimensional murals.
Demiurge
Crystallofolia – an amalgamation of ice flowers in a sculptural installation of three towering ice flowers
blossoms.
The Board discusses the presentations narrows their focus on the art concept presented by John Fleming.
They liked how he wants to engage the students and community in the final design. They also like the kinetic
nature of this installation, so it will not be static and more interactive. Another appealing element was the lack
of necessary maintenance for his proposed work and its visibility. Kara comments that the streaking of the
trees may look unmaintained, so we should discuss his method of application a bit more. Molly comments we
would want an anti-graffiti application, so extra “lines” are not added to the work. Trish asks if we should ask to
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see other options of material application and more variation than the stratified black and white. Margaret
comments that it evokes the concept of an aspen. Susan comments that it is peaceful. Margaret would like to
explore lighting for the installation. Molly will request to see an itemized budget prior to officially accepting the
work. Julie comments that the Board should stay out of directing Fleming with design elements in discussing
materials with him. If benches are to be included we would need to work with the architects and TOV public
works. They would also like to select his proposed location of the path for his aspen inspired installation.
Margaret motions to award the contract to John Fleming for the public art at the RSE Garage project. The
Board unanimously approves the public art as presented by John Fleming.
7. Coordinator Updates
Molly informs the board at this time we are exploring the relocation of the Tobolowsky Chinese Wall from the
International Bridge, as it has always felt unbalanced in the one planter. There is a possibility to relocate it to
the new landscaped area for the bus lanes in front of the Village parking structure. Molly shows the plan
created by Gregg Barrie for the location of the Tobolowsky. The Board unanimously approves the relocation of
the work by Tobolowsky.
Molly reminds the Board of the Patrick Dougherty photography exhibit at the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
Education Center.
Meeting adjourned.