01/13/2010 - WorksessionPUBLIC ART & DESIGN ADVISORY BOARD WORK SESSION MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
January 13, 2010
Present: Howard Warshauer
Alex Plisko Jr.
John P. Timberlake
Empty Seat
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Absent: Josh Bornstein
Also Present: Felicia Leonard
Christopher Hubbard
Patricia O. Sullivan
Vice-Chair
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Chair
Administrative Support Manager
Cultural Affairs Specialist
Board Reporter
There was a lack of quorum. The Vice Chair called a work session to order at 2:08 p.m.
at BrightHouse Field.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
2 - Approval of Minutes - October 14, 2009
Approval of the October 14, 2009, minutes was continued to March 18, 2010.
3 - Old Business
3.1. FDOT US 19 Overpass Project
Cultural Affairs Specialist Christopher Hubbard reviewed artwork opportunities for the
new US19 overpass at Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard.
3.2. Sculpture360: Season III
Mr. Hubbard said the Sculpture360: Season III program will begin earlier so that all
pieces are installed by late September 2010; he recommended granting $8,000 in discretionary
funds to Season III, and to seek grants/sponsorships for future exhibits.
3.4. PADB Guidelines Update
Mr. Hubbard reviewed a minor update to PADB (Public Art & Design Board) guidelines.
4 - New Business
4.1. Private Development Update
Staff has determined that the 2165 Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard development consists of two
separate projects, each with a public art fee. The Residence Inn at 940 Court Street has
installed signage for its public art and is addressing corrosion problems with its main fountain.
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4.2. Public Development Update
a) Coast Guard Memorial
Marine & Aviation Department Director Bill Morris and Clearwater Regional Chamber of
Commerce representative Kathleen Peters discussed City efforts to be designated as a Coast
Guard City and requested that the Coast Guard's contribution to Clearwater be recognized
through art.
b) Art Plan - 215 S. Ft. Harrison Ave.
Mr. Hubbard has requested a formal presentation regarding the project's public art.
Downtown Boat Slios & Promenade
d) Fire Station 48 Training Facility
Installation of the artwork has been delayed until late February due to engineering
errors.
e) Clearwater Beach Recreation Center/Library Project
The artwork will be installed as soon as the glass lamination is completed.
f) Membership Vacancy
Seats for the Artist and a Citizen are vacant.
5 - Items not on the Agenda
6 - Facility Tour - Public Art Site
7 - Adjourn
The work session adjourned at 3:30 p.m. followed by a tour of Carpenter Field.
NEXT MEETING - March 18, 2010
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