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Public Notice - Art in Public Places Board Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 6, 2023
AIPP Board members present: Tracy Gordon, Susanne Graff Kathy Langenwalter, Lindsea Stowe,
Courtney St. John
Others present: Molly Eppard - AIPP Coordinator, Gregg Barrie – TOV Landscape Architect
1. Call to order.
2. No citizen input.
3. Approval of February 6, 2023 meeting minutes.
February 6, 2023 _Minutes.pdf
4. Landscape enhancements for art installations (10th Mountain Division Memorial and Male Baseball Player #1)
• Gregg Barrie, TOV Landscape Architect.
• 10th Mt proposal packet.pdf
• Review of proposed site upgrades around the 10th Mountain Division Memorial
• Improvements include: replacing flagstone which will be set in concrete, landscape improvements and adding
backless benches to optimize views of the creek and memorial.
• The Board compliments the site design and motions to approve the improved landscaping efforts.
• The Board reviews and discusses siting for the Male Baseball Player #1 sculpture to be placed at the upper
playing fields of Ford Park.
• Wolberger Base.pdf
• They would like to see a base reflective of a trophy base to compliment the sculpture.
• It is proposed to have a durable surface like organic lock versus plantings since we anticipate photos being taken
with the sculpture.
• Height is discussed as well as shape of a polished granite bases. If the base/granite is inverted it may deter any
climbing.
5. Summer 2023 public art mural location discussion
Mural locations 2023.pdf
• Molly reviews photos of potential mural sites within the Vail Village Parking Structure since Lionshead was last
summer’s location for murals.
• Lindsea presents a few more locations: retaining wall as you enter Post Office, restroom structure by the soccer
fields, inside of pedestrian bridge over I70.
• Courtney recommends the recycling containers as a possible location, along with exteriors of the municipal
complex.
• Kathy recommends the existing structure at the artist in residency space.
• The Board discusses the work of the artist selected by VVF to create the art/poster for GoPro.
• Molly asks the Board to brainstorm on funding mechanisms for the Artist Studio operations including donors,
grants, in-kind partnerships, and various types of residencies.
6. Artist in Residency summer 2023 update.
• Dates have been discussed with the Amphitheater for display.
• Vail Beaver Creek Magazine is including an article on the residency in this summer’s issue.
• The Board discusses the artist’s sculptures which will be optimal to display.
• Summer activations and partnerships are discussed.
• Pilot program discussion of community engagement and a potential work commissioned for the public art
collection.
7. Coordinator Updates
• PEC meeting is scheduled for March 13
• Ford Park Master Plan review meeting
• Community meeting is March 28
8. Review and edit of policies and guidelines.
• Board reviews, discusses, and edits many aspects of the Policies and Guidelines draft document.
Meeting Adjourned.