07/21/2011
PUBLIC ART & DESIGN BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
July 21, 2011
Present: Josh Bomstein Chair
Howard Warshauer Vice-Chair
John P. Timberlake Board Member
Judith B. Powers Board Member
Robert J. Entel Board Member
Absent: Alex Plisko Jr. Board Member
Sultana S. Volaitis Board Member
Also Present: Felicia Leonard Administrative Support Manager
Christopher Hubbard Cultural Affairs Specialist
Amanda Douglas Student Intern
Patricia O. Sullivan Board Reporter
The Chair called the meeting to order at 9:45 a.m. at the Municipal Services Building.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
Surf Style/Britt’s
Cultural Affairs Specialist Christopher Hubbard said the proposed artwork for Surf
Style/Britt’s meets Code requirements and is not a sign. The artwork will be a wrap, affixed to
stainless steel scaffolding. Dolphins have replaced the sharks; the thumbnail also needs to be
updated. The property owner will be responsible for maintenance and is aware future
replacement will be required. Staff is uncertain how color variations will be monitored.
Member Warshauer moved to approve the proposed artwork for Surf Style/Britt’s with a
condition that the artwork will be maintained. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
Veterans’ Request
Mr. Hubbard reported the Clearwater Veterans Alliance and Tampa Bay Veterans Alliance
have joined to form the Tampa Bay Alliance. The group approached the City to construct a
veterans’ memorial near the downtown boat slips. Staff discussed with them alternative sites
including a linear park along the Memorial Causeway. After site analysis, Crest Lake Park seems
to be most appropriate; East Gateway lacks a cultural element. The group also wants to rename
the park after the memorial. PADB (Public Art & Design Board) participation will be necessary to
select the art and accept the donation of artwork.
The group plans to spend $2 million and indicated a preference for a contemporary feel to
the artwork. Before anything is constructed, all necessary funds must be raised. The group has
requested a MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) once a site is identified so they can begin
raising funds.
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In response to a concern that neighbors may object to a name change for Crest Lake
Park, Administrative Support Manager Felicia Leonard said staff advised the group to talk with
park neighbors. Support was expressed for the Crest Lake location and the former causeway
welcome center site, which would enhance the City’s eastern gateway.
Sculpture 360:
Mr. Hubbard said the Sculpture 360: Season 4 panel was assembled: 1) PADB
representative Howard Warshauer; 2) Downtown Development Board representative Dennis Bosi;
3) Downtown Businesses’ representative Paula Cadman (Blue Dahlia Marketplace); 4) Artist
Robert Bruce Epstein; 5) Artist Kevin Brady; 6) Parks & Recreation representative Felicia
Leonard; and 7) Economic Development representative Anne Fogarty-France. Member
Warshauer agreed to chair the panel. Sculptures will be installed between September 19 and 24.
Member Powers moved to approve the Sculpture 360: Season 4 panel. The motion was
duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Sculpture 360: Season 3 artwork needs to be removed by September 16. Artist Ted
Sitting Crow Garner requested that his piece be removed prior to the exhibition’s conclusion.
Consensus was to allow Mr. Garner to remove his artwork early and that the honorarium
awarded be adjusted.
Artist Nicole Beck requested that the City investigate storing her artwork after the Season
3 exhibition. Ms. Beck may participate in another Florida exhibition and would transfer her work
from the City’s storage yard. A proposal to display Ms. Beck’s artwork at an alternate site in the
City was presented.
Discussion ensued with caution expressed that exhibiting the sculpture in another City
location would establish a precedent and provide this artist an additional opportunity for exposure,
which would be unfair to others. It was recommended that the art be stored for a maximum two
months. While concern was expressed that City resources will be used to move the sculpture, it
was suggested the City’s art program needs to cultivate a reputation for working well with artists.
US 19 Overpass at Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard
Mr. Hubbard reported artist Steven Weitzman proposed a deeper blue undercoating for
the US 19 overpass than recommended by FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation). Use
of the FDOT color would make maintenance of the beams easier.
Consensus was for the artist to make the final decision.
Asheville, NC
It was stated in Asheville, five artists had created an incredible mural in an underpass.
Chalk Art and Sculpture 360: on the Beach
Mr. Hubbard said Jennifer Douglas has been appointed Executive Director of Tampa Bay
Businesses for Culture and the Arts. Staff will contact her to determine interest in a Chalk Art
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Beach Walk November 2—4, 2012. Staff will address the August monthly meeting of beach
innkeepers to discuss funding for Sculpture 360: on Clearwater Beach.
Clearwater Business and Development Task Force
Mr. Hubbard reported the Task Force requested that the constitutionality of impact fees be
researched. Ms. Leonard said none of the Task Force's 56 recommendations addresses Public
Art.
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 10:33 a.m.
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