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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-07-190 0 0 0 CITY OF PALM DESERT ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION MINUTES July 19, 2006 I. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Bussing convened the meeting at 9:00 a.m. II. ROLL CALL Present Absent Chairperson Bussing Kevin Grochau Katherine Hough Kim Snyder Barbara Stenning Maureen Thompson John Weston Also Present Sonia Campbell, Planning Commission Liaison Councilmember Jean Benson Richard Twedt, Public Arts Manager Deborah Schwartz, Public Art Coordinator Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary Phillip Smith, Artist John Branstetter, Artist III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None IV. CONSENT CALENDAR Minutes of the regular meetings held on May 17, and June 21, 2006. Art in Public Places Minutes 0 July 19, 2006 CD Upon Motion by Commissioner Hough and second by Commissioner Grochau, the Minutes of May 17, and June 21, 2006, were approved unanimously. V. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION Mr. Twedt reported that City Council approved the two metal sculptures that were donated by Jim Richardson. Mr. Twedt will place the two sculptures in front of the Visitor Center. It was suggested by Councilmember Benson that the City compensate Mr. Richardson $500.00 for his efforts in retrieving the sculptures. VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER None VII. NEW BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION TO APPROVE DESIGN PROPOSAL, "GROUND SWELL" FOR THE VILLAGE AT UNIVERSITY PARK Mr. Smith described, "Ground Swell", the proposed artwork for the Village at University Park development located on the corner of Gerald Ford and Cook Street. The artwork will consist of two groupings of a series of basalt columns ranging in height from 4.5 feet to 11 feet that will be set in a cobblestone base with water. Some of the columns have been drilled to allow water to gently flow over the columns. Some of the lower columns will have holes drilled on the top where lights will be placed to illuminate the upper portions of the artwork. One set of columns will be placed near the corner of Gerald Ford Drive and Cook Street and the second set of columns will be located in an area set back into the property between the office buildings. It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by Commissioner Stenning to approve the design proposal of "Ground Swell" for the Village at University Park development. Motion carried unanimously. 0 Art in Public Places Minutes July 19, 2006 0 B. CONSIDERATION OF THE SCULPTURE DESIGN, "SPECIAL DELIVERY" FOR THE SIERRA LANDSCAPE COMPANY Mr. Twedt stated that the rendering submitted by Sierra Landscape Company for its art component did not do the artwork justice. Mr. Twedt referred to the agenda packet that included the rendering. Mr. Twedt noted that the art fee is $6,000.00 and the proposed artwork is $12,000.00. It was the concurrence of the Commission to have Sierra Landscape return to a future meeting with more detailed information (artist's resume material board, color rendering, etc.). It was moved by Commissioner Grochau and seconded by Commissioner Stenning to approve the design of "Special Delivery" for the Sierra Landscape Company based on reception and acceptance of a material board, a photograph of the artist's previous work, and a resume. Motion carried unanimously. C. CONSIDERATION OF DISPLAYING RED, WHITE, AND BLUE PAVERS AT CITY HALL Mr. Twedt stated that he sent a letter to the artist declining the work and thanking him for his interest in Palm Desert's public art program, but the work did not fit within the Art in Public Places Guidelines. No action was taken on this item. D. CONSIDERATION OF ARTISTS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE CITY OF PALM DESERT'S ARTIST REGISTRY Artwork by David Huenergardt, Peter Bartczak, Esmoreit Koetsier, and Cameron Van Dyke was reviewed to be considered for the City of Palm Desert's Artist Registry. It was moved by Commissioner Grochau and seconded by Commissioner Westin to include David Huenergardt, Peter Bartczak, Esmoreit Koetsier, and Cameron Van Dyke in the City of Palm Desert's Artist Registry. Motion approved unanimously. Art in Public Places Minutes July 19, 2006 VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS A. CONSIDERATION TO COMMISSION JOHN BRANSTETTER TO CREATE A RECYCLED ART PROJECT USING RECYCLED MATERIALS Mr. Twedt stated that he has spoken to Mr. Branstetter on several occasions about creating an art project using recycled materials. Mr. Branstetter described to the Commission the vertical design he is proposing for the recycled art project. The front of the design is very structural with letters spelling out the word, "RECYCLE". The letters will be placed randomly in various directions throughout the design. The letters will be made out of recycled brass and bronze. The basic structure will be made from recycled irrigation pipe and will be 11 feet high by four feet wide by 15 inches deep. The piece will be unveiled at the Living Desert on Earth Day (April 21, 2007) and then will be placed in front of City Hall for approximately one year. A comment was made about the placement of the letters not clearly spelling out "RECYCLE" and want to ensure the public will be able to read and understand the fact that it does say "recycle". Mr. Branstetter responded that he did not want to make it too obvious — wanted to make it creative. Mr. Branstetter said that the educational part of it would include three workshops including a brainstorming session and discuss what type of items to use to "signature" the piece. The workshops and the piece will be promoted through the Website and the BrightSide. It was moved by Commissioner Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Westin to approve the commission of John Branstetter to create a recycled art project using recycled materials in the amount of $15,000.00. Motion carried unanimously. IX. OLD BUSINESS NONE 4 0 Art in Public Places Minutes July 19, 2006 0 0 X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS 1. Palm Desert Community Gallery The upcoming exhibition is the S.C.R.A.P. Gallery. The reception will be August 1 from 5:30 — 7:00 p.m. The Art of Food and Wine show will follow. 2. Website Ms. Schwartz reported that she updated the Website of the art descriptions from the Art and Architecture Book. She is also updating the artists' bios. She is working with the map designer to put it in a format that can be posted on the Website and printed by the public. 3. Docent Program Ms. Schwartz reported that the Docent Program is on hiatus for the summer. 4. Embracing the Desert Ms. Schwartz reported that two of the Embracing the Desert artworks will arrive next week (Anita Edman and John Seyfried's pieces). Patricia Mitchell and Eugene's piece will go on the pad near Vons on El Paseo. XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS A. STAFF Mr. Twedt mentioned that the artwork by Heath Satow for the Wal-Mart shopping center at Dinah Shore and Monterey has been installed and is very stunning. Commissioner Hough stated that she would like to have the artists include their resumes when submitting artwork to review their backgrounds. Mr. Twedt reported that approximately 300 Art and Arch books have been sent out to art, architectural, travel, and metropolitan newspaper editors. He has received many positive responses. 0 Art in Public Places Minutes July 19, 2006 0 0 B. COMMISSION MEMBERS • COMMISSION REPORTS Commissioner Hough reported that there were three new shows at the Palm Springs Art Museum. They are doing a campaign this summer called "Three for $3.00". One of the shows is a collection of European Modern Masters. • LIAISON REPORTS 1. PLANNING COMMISSION — Sonia Campbell Ms. Campbell reported that the Planning Commission approved two, free standing monument signs for the Palms to Pines West shopping center. Parcels for condominiums and offices were approved on Gateway Drive and Dinah Shore. XI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Vice Chairperson Grochau adjourned the meeting at 10:10 a.m. Respectfully submitted, (CLA, BBIE L. THOMPSON, RECORDING SECRETARY