07/15/2008
PUBLIC ART & DESIGN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
July 15, 2008
Present:
Josh Bomstein
George Ann Bissett
Sarah Butz
Mark Flickinger
Alex Plisko Jr.
Howard Warshauer
Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Vice-Chair
Absent:
John Timberlake
Board Member
Also Present:
Margo Walbolt
Christopher Hubbard
Marsha Beall
Cultural Affairs Manager
Public Art Specialist
Staff Assistant
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. at the Municipal Services Building.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
2. Approval of Minutes - April 15. 2008
Vice-Chair Warshauer moved to approve the minutes of April 15, 2008 as submitted to
members. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
3. Old Business
a.) Private development status
Mr. Hubbard discussed private development projects:
Oak Cove - 210 S. Osceola Avenue. Oak Cove's projected budget for this project has
just increased by $300,000, therefore contributing an additional $3,500 to the
discretionary fund. Oak Cove has been granted a temporary seal on the project with a
hold on their final CO.
. Residence Inn - 940 Court Street - project is progressing well. The developer's
commissioned artist Nayer Kazemi to create a "water feature" in the lobby. That artwork
has come in under budget; therefore some of the remaining required funds are being
used to purchase local artist's works for display near the entrance and lobby area. Any
remainder of the dedicated monies may be contributed to the public art fund.
. Island View - Osceola Avenue. This was a proposed multi-residential project that has
been tabled due to current economy issues.
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b.) Clearwater Bayfront Promenade Project
This project is moving along. The plans have been submitted to appropriate departments
for approval. This project's budget along with in-lieu contributions from Oak Cove development
should surpass $200,000. This money will be used for a public art piece to be located below the
bluff near the direct entrance to the boat slips and promenade, which allows for maximum
visibility and accessibility.
An "Artist Selection Panel" will need to be formed. Since the composition of the panel
is dependent on the nature of the project and site, this panel should be comprised of
knowledgeable people in art, marine background or people tied to the Bayfront area. Members
ensued discussion regarding potential advocates. Suggestions included the Coachman family,
Jay Titus, Countryside High School and area design professionals. Members may email Ms.
Walbolt with additional suggestions.
Ms. Walbolt also asked members to consider facilitating another "Imagine Art" forum in
early Fall 2008 at the Main Library.
c.) Fire Station #48
. Artists selection status
The Public Art Selection Committee met and reviewed twenty-five artist proposals for
public art at Fire Station #48. The Committee narrowed the selection down to four (4) artists and
will finalize a selection at a meeting on:
When: August 6, 2008
Location: Main Library, 2nd floor Board Room
Time: 1 :00 - 5:00 p.m.
d.) Cleveland Street Rotating Sculpture360 Exhibition
. Public Celebration - a public celebration for the Sculpture360 exhibition is planned for
July 22, 5:30 p.m. at the Atrium Building lobby, 601 Cleveland St. The festivities will begin with
introductions and thanking partners; C-View will show taped interviews of each one of the artists;
a docent will be at each sculpture with information on the art piece; downtown merchants will be
present; the art pieces will have hotline numbers posted for people to call in and learn more
about the artist and their work. Member Bissett and Butz may be available to volunteer their
time that evening.
Ms. Walbolt reported that under a CRA discussion item at the City Council Work Session
on July 14, Mayor Hibbard expressed concerns regarding the absence of Council approval in the
public art selection process. Currently, the Public Art Ordinance requires the Public Art
Selection Panel to report their selection to the PADB for final approval. Any changes to that
process will mean amending Ordinance NO. 7489-05 through Council action. Further discussion
will ensue.
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4. New Business
a.) Clearwater Beach Recreation Center
Mr. Hubbard advised the cost of the renovations to the Clearwater Beach Recreation
Center surpassed $500,000. This project has now become an eligible city capital improvement
project under the Public Art Ordinance guidelines. Due to the small scope of this project, which
will have an approximate budget of $6000, a "direct artist selection" process seems
appropriate in this case. The desired medium is glass. The committee should include the Library
Director or designee, a Recreation Staff representative, Arts professional and artist.
Suggestions included: Sue Benjamin to fill the Arts professional, and Constance Plisko to serve
on the Selection Committee. Members are encouraged to submit additional nominations and a
vote will be taken via email.
b.) Cleveland Street Banner Opportunity
Ms. Walbolt updated members about the public art "Outdoor Gallery Banner Project".
The initial cost of purchasing each banner is minimal ($110) plus $100 artists' honorariums. No
general funds will pay for this program.
The Cleveland Street District Banner Program was brought before the CRA Council
Session on July 14. The proposal was to display street pole banners bearing artists' work that
would further enhance the image of the Cleveland Street District (CSD) as an "Outdoor Gallery."
Council approved "Clearwater Gets Jazzed" as the theme for the first banners to be displayed
from September through part of December of 2008. The banner artwork will relate to
Clearwater's connection and celebration of jazz music.
A "Call to Artist" will be sent out. The designs will be printed on the banners and the
banners will be displayed in the center blocks of downtown. Sponsorships and partnerships will
finance the program. CRA staff will request that the Downtown Development Board fund the first
run of the banners.
c.) City Building Exhibitions
Public Art Exhibitions -
City Hall Lobby
. June 4 -Aug. 29, Youth Artist Exhibit featuring works from Life Force Cultural
Academy dancers and Morningside Recreation Center Spring Campers.
Clearwater Main Library Galleries
. June 1 - August 28, Youth arts-Children's Banner Exhibit. Area students
created more than 20 unique banners using textile arts. This is in conjunction
with the 2008 National Handweavers Guild Convention in Tampa. Council did
a proclamation declaring June as "Clearwater Celebrates Youth Art".
d.) Pre-approved roster of Art Professionals
Mr. Hubbard asked if the Board would be interested in a pre-approved artist roster to help
expedite forming selection panels. Members were in agreement.
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e.) Meeting time discussion
An additional PADB meeting may be called in August to approve the Public Art Selection
panel's final artist selection for Fire Station #48. Members will be advised.
5. Items not on the Aaenda
Ms. Walbolt and Mr. Hubbard reported on their recent trip to Philadelphia to attend the
American for the Arts Annual Conference. They attended some great public art sessions and
had an opportunity to see many of their public art mural projects.
6. Adiourn
The meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
The next meeting will be in August (date TBA) at Municipal Services Building,
Room 130.
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