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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMarch 6, 2023 - Minutes 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.