06/14/2018 Public Art and Design Board Meeting Minutes June 14, 2018
City of Clearwater
City Hall
112 S. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, June 14, 2018
2:00 PM
Council Chambers
Public Art and Design Board
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Roll Call
Present 4 - Board Member Neale A. Stralow, Vice Chair Jerri Menaul, Board
Member Eric Seiler, Board Member Jennifer Barbaro, and Board
Member Empty Seat
Absent 2 - Board Member Karen Cunningham and Board Member Michael Potts
Also Present: Madai Gutierrez — Special Events & Public Art Specialist, Patricia O.
Sullivan - Board Reporter
1. Call To Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
2. Approval of Minutes
2.1 Approve the minutes of the March 8, 2018 Public Art & Design Board meeting and the
April 5, 2018 Special Public Art & Design Board meeting
Member Stralow moved to approve the minutes of the March 8,
2018 Public Art & Design Board meeting and April 5, 2018 Special
Public Art & Design Board meeting as submitted in written
summation. The motion was duly seconded and carried
unanimously.
3. Citizens to be Heard Regarding Items Not on the Agenda
Clearwater Arts Alliance President Beth Daniels said the Alliance was
reprinting its updated Cultural Map. She said the Alliance supported mural
projects. She said the Alliance marketed and hosted public celebrations
for City public art installation unveilings and may request funds to help
support future efforts. She said the Alliance had planned a steel drum
band for the August 18, 2018 Morningside Center's all day grand
opening event and questioned if funds were available to help pay for the
celebration, the Alliance was supported by donations. She said the
Alliance had provided refreshments for the City's public art unveiling at the
Fire Station with some Alliance members paying out of pocket.
It was requested that staff check with the City Attorney's office to
determine if Public Art funds could be used for this purpose and agenda
a discussion on this topic for the next meeting.
4. New Business Items
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4.1 Review Upcoming Capital Improvement Projects and their current status
Provide information to the board about upcoming projects that have been
delayed, and which ones will contribute to the discretionary fund. Council will
approve in September 2018 a city-wide budget plan that will also encompass
a 6-year CIP Plan with more accurate information and budgets.
Special Events & Public Art Specialist Madai Gutierrez said the
Cleveland Street streetscaping project will have a public art component
but a decision on its location was delayed, the scope was expanded to
include a stormwater sewer project. Public art suggestions included
bases for an expanded Sculpture360 display, street art, festival marketplace
art, sidewalk/bicycle lane lighting, and decorating obelisks at Court Street
with mosaic tiles. Incorporating art at the Seminole Boat Ramp will be
discussed in July. It was too early to plan for Imagine Clearwater public art.
The Lakeview Fire Station project was delayed, it will contribute to the Public
Art fund. The Clearwater Gas System building planned onsite public art,
perhaps murals on rear walls facing the Pinellas Trail. Public Art funds will
not pay for the fountain in front of the building.
More updates will be available once the Council approves the updated CIP
(Capital Improvement Project) plan.
4.2 Nominate a PADB member to be a representative for the upcoming Gas System Building
Project as well as provide the board with information on the project.
Liaison will provide information on the Upcoming Gas System Project and
how 1% of the budget's budget will be used toward artwork on the site. The
board will need to nominate a member to be a representative for the
Selection Panel.
Consensus was to appoint Member Neale Stralow to represent the Public
Art & Design Board on the Selection Committee for the Gas System
Building Project as well as provide the board with project information.
4.3 Nominate a PADB member to be a representative of the board for the Selection Panel
for the upcoming Sculpture360-Season 9, as well as provide information on the upcoming
season.
The Liaison will provide a timeline for the upcoming Sculpture360-Season 9
program.
Ms. Gutierrez said the Call to Artists for Sculpture360 Season 9 will be
released in July. The Selection Panel will choose a finalist at the end of
August, present it to the Board on September 13, 2018 for approval, and
present the board's recommendation to the City Council. The current season
ends in December 2018.
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Consensus was to appoint Member Jennifer Barbaro to represent the Public
Art and Design Board on the Selection Panel for Sculpture360 Season 9,
and provide information to the Board on the upcoming season.
4.4 Appoint Chair
Member Seiler moved to appoint Jerri Menaul as Chair. The motion
was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
Member Barbaro moved to appoint Eric Seiler as Vice Chair. The
motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
5. Old Business Item
5.1 Provide an Update on the SPC project.
A timeline has been attached, showing when the sculpture should be
completed by along with pictures from the now completed site.
Ms. Gutierrez presented grand opening photographs of the East
Community Library. The artist signed the contract, installation of the public
art was anticipated to occur in October.
5.2 Provide an update on the Morningside Project
Attached are updated pictures of the site. The Grand opening date is
Saturday August 18th. The theme will be Hawaiian Luau theme to tie in the
sites history.
Ms. Gutierrez discussed the grand opening of the Morningside Recreation
Center.
5.3 Provide an update on the Garden Ave Mural Project
Amanda Thompson will be addressing the board and providing the attached
timeline and information about the new direction of the project.
CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) Director Amanda Thompson
said the Call to Artists via new system, Typeform, was released last Friday,
applications were due July 9, 2018. To date, staff received 15 applications.
The mural budget was $5,000 to $20,000 for the 5 identified sites. The
budget will be reviewed once applications are received to determine if
funding is sufficient for the size and complexity of proposed murals. A
selection panel will review the applications. Property owners will be able
to select the artists but cannot dictate the art, the murals will be up for at
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least 5 years. Staff will review the applications for noncontroversial design
and compliance with the sign code.
Ms. Thompson reviewed upcoming art shows at 2nd Century Studio. Staff
was looking for an organization to manage the studio beginning in
October. The CRA will pay rent and utilities; the partner would cover other
costs. The space is envisioned to be an engaging, vibrant addition to
downtown activities, open to the public.
Ms. Thompson said Imagine Clearwater was moving forward and will
provide opportunities for large temporary art installations. She wanted to
brainstorm with artists about raising funds and developing packages. As
waterfront buildings are razed, opportunities for large visual and interactive
art will exist. In response to a question, she said the Harborview Center
would be razed within a year.
6. Director's Report: None
7. Board Members to be Heard
Member Stralow said the formalized review of Imagine Clearwater plans
and budgets would occur soon; the plan will provide exciting locations for
public art. He said public interest in the project was high. He said
depending on budgeting for phasing, Phase 1 of the 4 -year project would
begin in early 2019.
8. Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m.
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