09/15/2010
PUBLIC ART & DESIGN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
September 15, 2010
Present: Josh Bomstein Chair
Howard Warshauer Vice-Chair
Judith B. Powers Board Member
Sultana S. Volaitis Board Member
Absent: Alex Plisko Jr. Board Member
John P. Timberlake Board Member
Robert J. Entel Board Member
Also Present: Felicia Leonard Administrative Support Manager
Christopher Hubbard Cultural Affairs Specialist
Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:07 p.m. at the Long Center.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
2 – Approval of Minutes
– August 23, 2010
Member Powers moved to approve the minutes of the special Public Art & Design Board
meeting of August 23, 2010, as recorded and submitted in written summation to each board
member. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
3 – Old Business
3.1. Downtown Boat Slips & Promenade
Cultural Affairs Specialist Christopher Hubbard said the application process for the
downtown boat slip artwork closes on September 17; 131 applications were received to date.
Discussion ensued regarding the selection panel which will meet in early October.
Member Warshauer moved that Chair Bomstein represent the Public Art & Design Board
on the selection panel, which also will include two artist representatives, Marine & Aviation
Director Bill Morris, a representative of the Chamber of Commerce or Coast Guard, a
representative of the Downtown Partnership or DDB (Downtown Development Board), a
representative of the Neighborhood Coalition group and Environmental Manager Ed Chesney
as a non-voting member. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
3.2. Fire Station 48 progress
Mr. Hubbard said after the retaining wall is completed next month the slab for the
artwork will be poured. Artist Christopher Fennell is aware of this delay.
3.3. FDOT US 19 Overpass
Approval of City recommended artwork is still in process.
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3.4 Clearwater Beach Lifeguard Stations
Mr. Hubbard said Bill Fisher is preparing drawings for the lifeguard stations, which will
feature an assortment of architectural styles. The two stations planned for FY (Fiscal Year)
2010/11 will be located on the north and south sides of Pier 60. Future stations will be rolled out
in pairs. Mr. Fisher met with lifeguards regarding their needs. The structures will feature
windows on three sides, more headroom, etc.
4 - New Business
4.1. Private Development Update
The Public Art Discretionary available balance is $96,272.98 with reserved funds of
$104,404 for the Downtown Boat Sips & Promenade and $8,000 for Scultpure360: Season III.
The total balance of the Discretionary Fund is $208,676.98. In response to a question, Mr.
Hubbard recommended that the Discretionary Fund should retain a $50,000 balance.
4.2. Public Development Update
The Paul Owens Training Facility at Carpenter Complex Call to Artists was released; the
deadline is October 8, 2010. Fourteen applications have been received to date.
4.3. Sculpture360: Season III Council Review
The City Council confirmed the recommended Sculpture360: Season III pieces on
September 9, 2010. Contracts are being executed and a marketing campaign has begun.
Installation will begin next week.
4.4. Paul Owens Training Facility at Carpenter Complex (See Item 4.2)
4.5. Ordinance Update and Discussion
Mr. Hubbard distributed copies of Ordinance 7489-05. Only 4% to 5% of projects in the
City are zoned Institutional. The Clearwater Arts Alliance expressed interest in speaking with
Clearwater Christian College about the school adding public art in the City.
Discussion ensued with comments that there never was intent to exclude Institutional
development from Public Art and Design Program requirements and a recommendation that
Section 3-2405 (1)(a) read “All new construction of, or Renovation Projects related to
commercial, industrial, mixed-use projects and developments, and residential projects and
developments, any of which equal or exceed . . .”
Consensus was to agenda discussion of this issue until March 2011.
5 – Items not on the Agenda
Purchase of Henry
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Mr. Hubbard said the Parks & Recreation Department expressed interest in the City
purchasing "Henry," a sculpture from Scultpure360: Season II, to expand the City's permanent
art collection and display it in a highly visible location at Crest Lake Park.
Concern was expressed that a standard process needs to be developed for the
purchase of art for the City's permanent collection. It was felt that a call for artists needs to
occur to provide fair competition.
In December, staff will provide the board with a list of priority sites for public art. It was
suggested a site could be designated for rotating sculptures.
Chair Bornstein reported he will resign from the board after the sculpture by the
downtown boat slips is chosen.
It was recommended that the board discuss the time of board meetings as it is difficult
for some members to attend in early afternoon.
6 - Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 2:58 p.m.
NEXT MEETING - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2010
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