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04/27/2012 PUBLIC ART & DESIGN BOARD MEETING MINUTES CITY OF CLEARWATER April 27, 2012 Present: Howard Warshauer Chair Judith B. Powers Board Member Sultana S. Volaitis Board Member Roberta S. Klar Board Member Absent: Alex Plisko Jr. Vice-Chair 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 2:00 p.m. at the Long Center. To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily discussed in that order. 3 – Approval of Minutes – January 12, 2012 Member Powers moved to approve the minutes of the regular Public Art & Design Board meeting of January 12, 2012, as recorded and submitted in written summation to each board member. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 3 – Old Business 3.1. Clearwater Harbor Marina & Promenade (AKA Downtown Boatslips & Promenade) Cultural Affairs Specialist Christopher Hubbard said the sculptures of two scallop shells and boating sails, chosen by the selection committee to represent the themes of safe harbor and marine life, will be slightly larger than human size and stand atop a sloping mound, designed in the manner of Tocobaga Indian mounds. He expressed concern that crepe myrtle trees, planted to delineate the nearby emergency pathway, will grow and obscure sight lines to the sculptures. Mr. Hubbard said artist Cliff Garten has proposed to enlarge the sculptures and double the number of lights, which will be programmable LED. The art budget, including expanded engineering, lighting, and materials, would increase from $200,000 to $263,740, requiring additional money from the discretionary fund. Concerns were expressed that while the best sculpture and impact are goals, the artist had details of the site and its size before accepting the commission and great caution should be exercised before setting a bad precedent by increasing funding for a commissioned project. Consensus was that review of a rendering of proposed changes was necessary before a decision to increase the budget could be made. Public Art & Design 2012-04-27 1 Mr. Hubbard said a special meeting will be called when the rendering is available. Members will be provided photographs and a budget breakdown to review. 3.2. Chalk Art at Clearwater Beach Mr. Hubbard said artists are being invited to the Clearwater Beach Chalk Art Festival scheduled for October 26 – 28, 2012. The City is assisting with this Clearwater Beach Chamber of Commerce activity. A steering committee is working on accommodations, marketing, promotions, and sponsorships. The festival will not serve alcohol; it will be available at existing businesses. 3.3. Sculpture360 on Clearwater Beach Mr. Hubbard said the Sculpture360 program on Clearwater Beach is under review. The City will fund the first season; sponsorships are sought. 3.4. Paul Owens Bust Dedication: February 23, 2012 Mr. Hubbard reported the Paul Owens bust dedication on February 23, 2012 at Carpenter Complex was well attended. Many stood in line to pose for photographs next to the bust, which is a realistic rendering of Mr. Owens and evokes emotions in people who knew him. 4 - New Business 4.1. Private Development presentation – Joe Burdette Pier House 60 Hotel Mr. Hubbard reviewed plans for public art at the Pier House 60 Hotel, stating the proposal meets the requirements of Code. Jeff Keierleber, owner and developer of Decade Properties, and Joe Burdette, of Joe Burdette Construction, discussed the proposed exterior mural for the Pier House 60 Hotel, noting they had worked on the mural’s design for the past year. Mr. Keierleber said a design with Pier 60 was rejected due to concerns the sign ordinance would disqualify it because of the hotel’s name. A sea life design was discarded after Surf Style/Britt’s installed a similar mural. The preferred design features dolphins, which reflect local sea life. He hoped the design would not be rejected due to a dolphin in the hotel’s logo. The hotel has sufficient funds to maintain the artwork, which will be affixed to a frame and attached close to the building with heavy duty grommets. A RBS (rolling ball sculpture) will be commissioned for the hotel’s lobby, which will never close. He said artists Silas Beach and Johnny Schunck are designing the exterior and interior murals and 20 styles of room signs depicting beach themes. Mr. Hubbard reported the exterior mural will cost $35,000 and rolling ball sculpture will cost $62,000; the value of art will exceed Code requirements for the property to invest $82,576 in public art. Discussion ensued with comments that dolphins on the mural and logo are not graphically similar and support expressed for the additional artwork in the hotel. Public Art & Design 2012-04-27 2 Member Volaitis moved to approve the public art projects at Pier House 60 Hotel to include the exterior mural of a sunset scene with dolphins, as presented, and rolling ball sculpture in the lobby as they meet the Code’s private development public art requirements. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. Discussion ensued with concerns expressed that exterior murals reflect a simplistic rendition of public art and recommendations that additional exterior murals should be discouraged while art that combines image and materials should be encouraged. Concern was expressed that wayward birds will fly into the exterior mural. 4.2. Private Development update Mr. Hubbard reported the budget has been increased for Lakeside at Park Place, a multi-story condominium project. The developers have decided not to construct an artistic PSTA (Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority) bus shelter and instead selected the in-lieu of artwork option. Mr. Hubbard said the Bay Care facility project is under plans review. He has requested the developer contact him regarding the project’s public art requirement. 4.3. Public Development update Mr. Hubbard reported Fire Station 45 will relocate from downtown to Court Street. A mobile or suspended sculpture in the three-story atrium, illuminated and visible from the street, is being considered. The budget is estimated at $57,000. Stained glass in the atrium was suggested. Mr. Hubbard said staff has not determined an art budget for the new reverse osmosis plant. He suggested a type of glass enhancement that lights up at night could be integrated into the current design that features building cutouts similar to bubbles. Mr. Hubbard said public art projects will be planned in conjunction with the City’s project at Sid Lickton Field, which will feature a three-story press box and concession stand and new Phillies’ batting cages at Carpenter Complex. 4.4. Main Library Fence Administrative Support Manager Felicia Leonard reported the City Council did not approve the proposed fence at the Main Library and directed staff to redesign the entire space to include building design elements, a water feature, reading areas, and changes to outdoor surfaces. A consultant may be hired; a budget has not been determined. A piece of sculpture is still proposed. It was stated the building’s architecture is incredible and if it is fenced, the fence needs to feature artistic design. 4.5. Rules of Procedures A draft of Rules of Procedures for the Public Art & Design Board was presented. Public Art & Design 2012-04-27 3 Member Powers moved to adopt the Rules of Procedures for the Public Art & Design Board, as presented. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. 5—Items not on the Agenda Discretionary Fund Mr. Hubbard reported the Discretionary Fund has a balance of$135,921.48 after costs for the FDOT (Florida Department of Transportation) SR60 project, restoration of Roger Bansemer's "bird murals," and honorarium expenses for Clearwater Harbor and Fire Station 48 projects. A $91,392.22 contribution from the Lakeside at Park Place project is anticipated. 6 -Adjourn The meeting adjourned at 3:17 p.m. Next meeting—Thursday, July 12, 11 /J `Chair Public Art & Design Advisory Board Attest: / :card Reporter Public Art & Design 2012-04-27 4 r . _ .. .... , ,• .....-„,..... _,,-...„.....- I , . ti gm 1 En 0 010 MO 0 II --- 1 , :. -. . - ....••■■• -. . i : ■ ' • 0 0._. * 1. .,. N 4 , ,, (‘\ . •••:-. ,i. t . .1 1 . '1 't.1., 1 , , ——•, . I • , ...., tt• ■...:i z..".^-7-..7,-,„?' ( ' I r 1, _ - . _ ' 1:-.-• i • "4,. ..,' ,' ,. ........ _..... , . .....___. ..._. o 0 ' " ! M 1 . 1::■••.1.1 ...e-....me •27• a'TN , ., , t . "■'I *41 ''A'"Ir - . . ='":"..m...ii. 0 .. 4•1•••••■111,,,1 =ammo,.• • '. , ti 1 ,C,, - •.. • • •.' .......,-.., 1 'T'` v * t7L. •: ." II t ... - ... "Zt::::Z.:::-.1..* •II 1•• i iv .. ,,,, ,... _....._ , ... _ _ , ...._ • .......„,,, ,.. .___. . s , . ..,...... _..., . c., as •111••••••■• i El i . ....,. ' ... ... v... ..........,..,..•• .4,. 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Project Name: Pier House 60 Manna Hotel Public Art Allocation: $82,576x, a Developer: Decade Properties BCP: BCP2011-02294 o Developer Contact Information Name Jeff Kierleber/Joe Bu rdette Address 13555 Bishops Court, Suite 345, Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone/Fax (262)797-9215/(262)797-9216 E-mail jkeier©decadegroup.com Website www.decadegroup.com Artist Information Name Silas"Beach"Clifton Gatewood III&Johnny"Castleseed"Schunck Primary Medium Painting Address N/A Phone/Fax (727)447-3302 E-mail silas @silasbeach.com Website www.silasbeach.com Name Matthew Gaulden or Eddie Boes Primary Medium Kinetic Sculpture Address Phone/Fax E-mail matthew.gauiden@gmail.com Website www.rollingballsculpture.com Name Primary Medium Address Phone/Fax E-mail Website Please attach artist(s)qualifications, resume,or CV in a separate document. Be certain to include, when possible: • Previous public art experience/commissions/installations with budgets: • Exhibition history with locations, addresses,and up-to-date contact information; • Education experience. Artwork Information Artist Name Silas"Beach"Clifton Gatewood Ill &Johnny"Castleseed"Schunck Artist's Primary Medium List primary medium in bold,with secondary and tertiary media following: Murals, painting, logo design, furniture decoration,photography. Artwork Title Title of artwork,if applicable: Untitled Dimensions List dimensions(length,width, and height) 10'x50' General Description Briefly describe the artwork: A large scale vertical fabric or vinyl mural depicting a beach scene specific to Clearwater Beach Location of Artwork Is the artwork in a public location? Yes,the east facade of the building Is it accessible during business hours(9 am—5 pm)? Yes,it is an outdoor location and will be visible 24/7 Where will the artwork be placed? On the east facade of the building Identification Plaque Will there be an identification plaque? Yes What information will be listed on the plaque? Artist name, artwork name,commission date,commissioned as part of the Clearwater Public Art&Design in Private Development Program. Method of Construction Briefly describe the methods of construction (ore-fabrication,on-site construction,etc) The small-scale original of the mural will be produced by Silas Beach and Johnny Schunck and then digitized and produced on a large- format banner. Special Maintenance Will special maintenance be required on this artwork? If yes,please Requirements explain with instructions and a schedule for maintenance: The vinyl banner mural must be kept in a condition suitable for display. Public Art& Design Program staff will conduct routine condition reporting to ensure that the artwork is in an appropriate condition for display. Should the vinyl banner mural become damaged,it will be replaced at the developer's expense,to the same specifications reviewed by the Public Art&Design Board. Please attach renderings,drawings,or photographs of: • Proposed artwork; • Location of artwork; • Location of any electricity,landscaping,parking,plumbing,or other amenities necessary for artwork; • Location of identification plaque for artwork. Artwork Budget Public Art Allocation $82,576 Artwork Budget(please list each artwork as a Artist fees (design and fabrication): separate sheet) $3,5001$12,000 Silas Beach and Johnny Schunck Transportation fees: Large-format outdoor mural Budget: $35,000 Site preparation: $15,000 Pedestals,foundations,or other structures: Installation fees(lighting,electricity, plumbing, etc.): $3,650. $10,650 Insurance: Permits: Taxes: $750 Art Consultant Fees: Identification Plaque: $100 Attach additionalpages or documentation, if necessary Eligible costs that may be charged against the required public art expenditure include: • Artist costs for design and/or fabrication, including materials, insurance,permits, taxes, site preparation; • Pedestals,foundations, or other structures to support the artwork; • Delivery and installation; • Art consultant fees; • Acknowledgement/identification plaque; • Other appropriate costs as approved by the Public Art and Design Board. Vertical Fabric Art: Vertical Fabric art is virtually an exterior building mural;a large scale work of art applied to or mounted on an exterior wall. This is a bold way to make a statement. Murals have become a key element in community-building in most American cities. A mural on Pier House 60 would be viewed by incoming traffic on the 60 Causeway -a way for Clearwater Beach to call attention to their community and say: Welcome to our beautiful city. • I s Q t i ae ANN .5 d fa y9 lllll7 -. U. _ I t. • About the Artists: Silas Beach: For more than 25 years,St. Petersburg native. Silas Clifton Gatewood Ill,better known as Silas"Beach"has been creating artwork that brings to life the awesome beauty of marine life,mammals,reptiles,rainforests and all things tropical. He is internationally recognized. Ile has become a local folk hero thanks to his artwork at Frenchy's four restaurants. Silas' public exposure and accolades has led to numerous commissioned murals and sculptures. If you travel on Gulf Boulevard it would be hard to miss his fishy characters lining the full length of the mute. Johnny Sehunek: JOHNNYCASTLESEEI)or Johnny is what lie is known as. Johnny graduated from Carnegie Mellon where he studied art. He is currently focusing on murals and painted furniture. Landscapes and seascapes in watercolors and acrylics are things he has always done; but now he is doing any project that a client may envision. He is well known for his sand sculptures on Clearwater Beach and other beaches in Pinellas County. Over the years,Johnny Schunck has completed numerous commissioned paintings and sculptures including the artwork at Jimmy's Fish House and Iguana Bar and the(;ultview Hotel in Clearwater Beach. He frequently teams up with Silas Beach in various commissioned art pieces. Vertical Fabric Art at Pier House 60; The building mural at Pier House 60 will create an inviting statement to visitors of Clearwater Beach. It will be approximately I0 ft x 50 ft and will be valued at$35.000. "Only the saw covers more of Clear-water" CLEARWATER GAZETTE Land of't/ie Free, Because of the Brave ►% %w.clear►►atc'rgazeette.cam Since 1950 July 17, 2008 Life is a Silas Beach Photo/Text by Donna Malloy w. Herpetologist and Artist. Local artist Silas Beach holds his 5-foot-long cyclura iguana in front of the original Frenchy's on Clearwa- ter Beach. In background is his"fish" mile marker signage which was commissioned by °° the city Beside Mother Nature, not many artists can 4 claim public exposure to their work on a daily basis. But local artist Silas Clifton Gatewood, "' """'�` 'n""'� sot.1 ,mAR1(4, , alias Silas Beach, can. For twenty-seven miles, from Clearwater Beach to St. Petersburg Beach, re wroo.r,47, motorists cruising down Gulf Boulevard breeze P.-, by Silas'art every day. His colorful"fish" mile r I Mw markers are a true testament to his enduring ar- tistic talent. A Florida cracker, baby boomer Silas was born , in St. Petersburg in 1952.As a child, Silas was enamored with nature. His knowledge and "fas- cination of creatures" influenced his parents to invest in a pet shop when Silas was in high school, stated Silas. Although Silas briefly studied Zoology in college, his free spirit could not be contained for long in- side the four classroom walls. Naturally, his first job was at the former Aquatarium in St. Peters- , , : burg beach,three blocks away from the London Wax Museum. "I'd do anything to work at an animal tourist attraction" stated Silas. True to his word, Silas began working with the maintenance crew at the Aquatarium. Then one day he noticed the artist employed by the underwater aquarium and thought: "I could do better than that!"Working in acrylics, Silas picked up his paint brush and has never put it down. Silas'favorite subject to paint is colorful palm trees, evidenced on his website:www.silasbeach.com. It didn't take long for the owner of the Aquatarium to promote Silas to the care of the dolphins and sharks. But never one to stay in one place too long, Silas was then hired by the famous Sunken Gar- dens tourist attraction in St. Petersburg. Again, he was willing to commence work as a maintenance man with the understanding he would graduate to animal training in the future. Recognizing his natural talents, in no time Silas was "training all the exotic birds" at Sunken Gardens. "I practically ran the place" stated Silas. But after five years at Sunken Gardens, it was time for Silas to set sail for Costa Rica in his Morgan Outland 41. Sailing kept Silas entertained for about a year, but as they say, all good things must come to an end. Silas returned to Florida in the mid-1970's to Pinel- las County. A chance meeting with John Baird, the "epicenter of Ann Arbor, Michigan relocaters" brought Silas face to face with co-owners Mike Preston and the former Peter Lawson of Frenchy's restaurant on Clearwater Beach. From that day forward, Silas has been responsible for all of Frenchy's advertising images, from logos, murals and t-shirts, to table tops. Silas' most recent creation is the children's mural at Sandpearl on Clearwater Beach.Together with partner Johnny Castleseed, the two artists created an underwater paradise complete with a larger than life size Kemp ridley turtle and various sea anemones. In order to achieve the proper fluid effect of the sea, Silas and Castleseed spent two days smoothing out the rough plaster finish on the wall before they started painting. The underwater scene is located on the ground floor at the Camp Ridley day care center at Sandpearl. "When children enter the room, we hear a lot of 'oohhhs and ahhhs'from both the children and their parents" stated Tara Malone, Director of Activities at Sandpearl. "You can just feel the energy" Malone continued. "When I die they're going to name something after me here" Silas stated as we walked down Manda- lay Avenue. "Why would they wait until you die to do that?" I asked. "Because, that's what they do; they wait until you die" answered Silas. But in the meantime, Silas continues to paint and enjoys taking care of his fifteen large iguanas and land tortoises in his jungle paradise he calls home. 'Silas Beach Art Page 1 of 6 0 w r 4' ps y / dIc, Sias '„ , ,t/' ,., ,, ,ftt:., A.dh P/mss ' /` ,ekes drrli^s G1at'o�'4Prv.* ' -.. C/:+.ifs la+a k y j ,mot ; ) lrC�'i t,d"7 ! t".(`C'::faC" t'/f' N T-+ i-es In the last decade,i have been actively participating in community-wide art-in-public .Z.,!'4e 44...5 laces projc •is and have been commissioned to create some of the Tampa Bay area's Car['.sk�! S%as • • recognizable landmarks;from painted turtles and manatees to artistically • signed chairs and dog houses.I have also created several works of art that are permanent fixtures throughout our community.From an ArtPark in Safety Harbor to mile markers that stretch along the 27 miles of Gulf Boulevard. Below,you'll find just a few examples from the projects I have participated in with I he Outdoor Arts Foundation and on my own. Tour of Turtles a . . r ,,,,, Pe., _ ,. ,.,.... . r{ � i' / ,F. , :0,,,,,ti, . XA i Chain for Chairity http://wvvw.silasbeach.com/publicart.html 4/11/2012 `Silas Beach Art Page 2 of 6 . 4 G:. J Art Park lit r 4 ir/111)!//41 rioji - -, ,„fro ' ..- Milo Markers http://www.silasbeach.com/publicart.html 4/11/2012 • .Silas Beach Art Page 3 of 6 rl iLE MAR/( * Aisi -14 Ix 4.. w 4 112 Y Bow Wow Haus Manatee Managerie f Largo Library htt p://www.silasbeach.com/publicart.htm1 4/11/2012 'Silas Beach Art Page 4of6 <\j ( ?\i ) �\� �1 1\ ckage Store \§ \yam " ° „ , ., y?. '' « «w3« 4 � 3 < ° } § � . 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Location of Artwork Is the artwork in a public location? Yes, adjacent to the hotel's Gathering Space Is it accessible during business hours(9 am—5 pm)? Yes,the Gathering Space will be open 24/7 Where will the artwork be placed? Somewhere in the common area of the hotel's Gathering Space Identification Plaque Will there be an identification plaque? Yes What information will be listed on the plaque? Artist name, artwork name,commission die, commissioned as part of the Clearwater Public Art&Design in Private Development Program. Method of Construction Briefly describe the methods of construction (pre-fabrication,on-site construction.etc.) The sculpture will be hand-crafted in which stainless steel 1/8"rods are bent and shaped into the rolling ball track. The kinetic sculpture will be fabricated in the artist's studio and shipped to the display site. Special Maintenance Will special maintenance be required on this artwork? If yes,please Requirements explain with Instructions and a schedule for maintenance: A maintenance schedule will be generated by the artwork sculptors specific to this piece and will include instructions on the preservation of the kinetic structure's rolling ball feature. Please attach renderings,drawings,or photographs of: • Proposed artwork; • Location of artwork; • Location of any electricity,landscaping,parking, plumbing,or other amenities necessary for artwork; • Location of identification plaque for artwork. • Artwork Budget Public Art Allocation $82,576 Artwork Budget(please list each artwork as a Artist fees(design and fabrication): separate sheet) $6,000 I$45,000 Matthew Gaulden or Eddie Boes Transportation fees: $3,000 Kinetic sculpture Budget: $62,000 Site preparation: $800 Pedestals, foundations, or other structures: Installation fees(lighting,electricity, plumbing, etc.): $2,000 Insurance: Permits: Taxes: $5,000 Art Consultant Fees: Identification Plaque: $200 Attach additional pages or documentation, If necessary Eligible costs that may be charged against the required public art expenditure include: • Artist costs for design and/or fabrication,including materials, insurance, permits, taxes, site preparation; • Pedestals, foundations, or other structures to support the artwork; • Delivery and installation; • Art consultant fees; • Acknowledgement/identification plaque; • Other appropriate costs as approved by the Public Art and Design Board.