06/16/2011
PUBLIC ART & DESIGN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
June 16, 2011
Present: Josh Bomstein Chair
Howard Warshauer Vice-Chair
John P. Timberlake Board Member
Judith B. Powers Board Member
Sultana S. Volaitis Board Member
Absent: Alex Plisko Jr. 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 2:12 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
– April 13 and May 13, 2011
Member Powers moved to approve the minutes of the regular Public Art & Design Board
meetings of April 13 and May 13, 2011, 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 and Promenade
Cultural Affairs Specialist Christopher Hubbard said staff is drafting an agreement with
artist Cliff Garten for the Downtown Boat Slips and Promenade art project. When completed,
the contract will be presented to City Council for approval. Administrative Support Manager
Felicia Leonard said the approval process has been delayed due to the size of the contract.
3.2. Fire Station 48 installation
Mr. Hubbard said finishing site work for the Fire Station 48 artwork is being done in-
house as resources permit. When complete, the site will feature a ceremony area.
3.3. FDOT US 19 Overpass
Mr. Hubbard said staff will speak to FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) via
conference call to solidify details regarding the art installation and appropriation of money for the
US 19 overpass at Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard.
3.3. Chalk Art at Clearwater Beach
Staff has contacted the acting chair of Tampa Bay Businesses for Culture and the Arts to
discuss a Chalk Art Festival on Clearwater Beach in fall 2012. Following future contact with the
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chair, staff will meet with the Chambers of Commerce and beach organizations to plan the
event.
3.4. Paul Owens Training Facility at Carpenter Complex
Mr. Hubbard presented photos of artwork chosen for the Paul Owens Training Facility at
Carpenter Complex. Artist Stephanie Huerta will create a pedestrian-scale bust of Paul Owens
atop a granite pedestal. A bronze plaque on the pedestal will highlight Mr. Owens’ contributions
to the Phillies. The artwork should be completed by December and the unveiling can coincide
with the opening of 2012 Spring Training.
It was recommended that the rear of the sculpture be completed as it will appear
unfinished to those who walk around it.
Member Warshauer moved to approve the concept presented by artist Stephanie Huerta
to create a pedestrian-scale bust of Paul Owens atop a granite pedestal. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
3.5. Sculpture360 on Clearwater Beach
Mr. Hubbard said ideally the Beach Chamber of Commerce and beach businesses will
fund Sculpture360 on Clearwater Beach. Year one is estimated to cost $15,000 for installation
of six pedestals and annual honoraria. As planned, the first one-year display of six pedestrian-
scaled sculptures would be installed in March 2012.
3.6. Restoration of Bansemer “Birds” at MSB Garage
Mr. Hubbard reported artist Roger Bansemer is excited about restoring his “Birds”
artwork at the MSB (Municipal Services Building) garage at a cost of $5,600 for the fronts or
$10,700 for both sides, plus material costs of $400 to $500. The material is UV resistant, used
on billboards, and estimated to add 10 to 15 years of life to the artwork. Mr. Bansemer will be
available in the fall. If restoring both sides of the artwork is approved, the Public Art
Discretionary Fund balance would be reduced to $39,072.98. The balance estimate will be
updated to reflect the cost of materials when secured from Mr. Bansemer.
Discussion ensued with support expressed for restoring both sides of each painting. It
was stated the Public Art Discretionary Fund balance needs additional funding.
Member Warshauer moved to approve the use of Public Art Discretionary Funds to
contract with artist Roger Bansemer to restore both sides of the “Birds” artwork at the MSB
garage for a cost of $10,700 plus material costs of a maximum $500. The motion was duly
seconded and carried unanimously.
4 - New Business
4.1. Private Development update
And
4.2. Public Development update
Mr. Hubbard reviewed estimated values of new projects: 1) $49 million - BayCare
Corporate offices on Drew Street; 2) $8 million – Decade Properties hotel on Coronado Drive;
and 3) $12.5 million – Surf-Style/Britt’s Mixed-Use on Gulfview Boulevard.
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A recent expenditure of$1,500 from the Public Art Discretionary Fund covered artist
honorarium expenses for the Paul Owens project. Reserved funds include $104,404 for the
Downtown Boat Slips art project and $8,000 for Sculpture360: Season III. If the board approves
reserving $45,000 for the FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) US 19 project at Gulf-to-
Bay Boulevard, the balance of the Public Art Discretionary Fund will total $49,772.98 (less
Bansemer restoration funding).
4.3. Clearwater Business and Development Task Force
The City Council's Business and Development Task Force was appointed to identify
ways the City can improve its "user-friendliness" for business and development. In response to
a PADB (Public Art & Design Board) member request, Cultural Affairs staff created and
distributed information to the Task Force regarding the City's Public Art & Design program.
4.4. CAA recommendation of PADB representative
Mr. Hubbard reported that Chair Bomstein is resigning from the PABD; the CAA
(Clearwater Arts Alliance, Inc.) appointed Roberta Klar as the new CM representative to the
board. This recommendation will be presented for City Council approval in July.
4.5. Public Art Plan Review: Surf Stvle/Britt's (311 S. Gulfview Blvd.)
Artist Guy Harvey's proposal for Surf Style/Britt's was distributed. The lighted artwork
will be attached to scaffolding affixed to the building. The property owner is responsible for
maintaining the artwork; an annual condition report will be required. The artwork fits the criteria
of the ordinance. Pedestrians in front of the building will look up and view scaffolding.
Discussion ensued with concerns expressed that the artwork not be printed on cups or t-
shirts, the vinyl reproduction of the artwork will require frequent replacement and therefore is not
permanent, and the artwork could be considered to be an advertisement for Guy Harvey t-shirts
and prohibited by sign code. It was recommended that the permanency issue be considered
and that a ceramic tile mural would be a more appropriate medium. It was suggested a
replacement schedule will be necessary.
Member Warshauer moved to table consideration of the Surf Style/Britt's artwork until
board concerns are addressed and to recommend approval of a temporary CO (Certificate of
Occupancy) until this matter is decided. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
5—Items not on the Agenda: None.
6 -Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 3:12 p.m.
Attest: hair
/ Public Art & Design Advisory Board
:oard Reporter
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