04/01/2021 - Special Meeting Public Art and Design Board Meeting Minutes April 1, 2021
City of Clearwater
Main Library- Council Chambers
100 N. Osceola Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, April 1, 2021
2:00 PM
Special Meeting
Main Library - Council Chambers
Public Art and Design Board
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Public Art and Design Board Meeting Minutes April 1, 2021
Roll Call
Present 4 - Chair Neale A. Stralow, Vice Chair Jerri Menaul, Board Member Eric
Seiler and Board Member Jonathan Barnes,
Absent 1 - Board Member Danny Olda
Also Present - Christopher Hubbard - Cultural Affairs Coordinator, Nicole Sprague —
Deputy City Clerk
1. Call To Order
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. at the Main Library.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not necessarily
discussed in that order.
2. Citizens to be Heard Regarding Items Not on the Agenda: None.
3. New Business Items
3.1 Review an update on the Clearwater Police Department District III Substation project.
The Clearwater Police Department District III Substation project is
proceeding. An exterior wall along the main building's west facade has
been identified as a public art site. This wall encloses the building's
equipment yard and faces the public parking area. The wall is adjacent to
the building's public entrance and is one of the first views seen upon
entering the facility. The wall measures 49-feet 5-inches long and 20-feet
10-inches. A sliding gate measuring 12-feet and 9-feet 4-inches is mounted
behind the wall and allows access to a restricted area housing the
equipment yard. The wall area available for public artwork, less the gate, is
approximately 918 square-feet.
Cultural Affairs Coordinator Christopher Hubbard said the exterior
surface will be bolstered so that something can adhere to it. Some of the
89 responses were rejected as they would not function as a wall mounted
piece, remaining applications provide a diverse selection for review.
3.2 Appoint a Public Art & Design Advisory Board member to the Clearwater Police
Department District III Substation Selection Panel.
Appoint a Public Art & Design Advisory Board member to the Clearwater
Police Department District III Substation Selection Panel.
Member Seiler volunteered to represent the Public Art & Design Board
on the Clearwater Police Department District 111 Substation Selection
Panel.
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3.3 Review an update on the Fire Station 46 project.
The Fire Station 46 project is proceeding. An exterior site has been
determined for public art and is suitable for the placement of standalone
public artwork. Artwork such as columns or glass towers would be
appropriate for the site and would add an interesting element for nighttime
viewing.
Mr. Hubbard said Fire Station 46 on Clearwater Beach is the City's most
visited station. The Fire Department is excited for the new station to be lit at
night and attractive to visitors. In response to a question, Mr. Hubbard said
vandalism was not a nuisance issue in this area. The Fire Chief strongly
desired for the station to be more inviting to the public and wanted a
prominent public art installation.
3.4 Appoint a Public Art & Design Advisory Board member to the Fire Station 46 Selection
Panel.
Appoint a Public Art & Design Advisory Board member to the Fire Station 46
Selection Panel.
Member Menaul volunteered to represent the Public Art & Design Board
on the Fire Station 46 Selection Panel.
3.5 Review an update on the Fire Station 47 project.
The new Fire Station 47 is currently under design. The station will be built
across the street from Clearwater High School and will replace the current
station at the corner of Lakeview Road and Highland Avenue. The project's
designers would like to involve Clearwater High School students in the
design process.
Mr. Hubbard said the front of Fire Station 47 will face Hercules. He has
reached out to the fine arts instructors at Clearwater High to involve high
school art students. He encouraged respondents to the Call to Artists to
discuss the project with the art students and gather input. It was
commented that Countryside High School had a good art program.
3.6 Appoint a Public Art & Design Advisory Board member to the Fire Station 47 Selection
Panel.
Appoint a Public Art & Design Advisory Board member to the Fire Station 47
Selection Panel.
Member Barnes volunteered to represent the Public Art & Design Board
on the Fire Station 47 Selection Panel.
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4. Old Business Items
4.1 Review an update on the Crest Lake Park project.
At the February 18, 2021 meeting, the City Council approved the
commission of Donald Gialanella for the Crest Lake Park project. A contract
will be issued and the design/fabrication of the artwork will commence.
Mr. Hubbard said stainless steel art pieces selected for Crest Lake Park
were finished raw and not painted. A children's project during the ribbon
cutting was suggested for children to try and recreate the art pieces with
paper. The art will not be lit as the park closes at dusk.
4.2 Review the current Public Art Fund Balance.
The current Public Art Fund balance is $91,715. An additional $65,000 will
be added to the account at the end of the second quarter budget
amendment process. This amount reflects unallocated funds identified by
the Finance Department. After the budget amendment the Public Art Fund
balance will be $156,715.
Mr. Hubbard reviewed the Public Art Fund's new balance of$156,715 which
can be used for commissions, special initiatives and/or grants.
4.3 Review an update on the Downtown Clearwater Mural Program Phase II.
The project selection panel has identified DAAS, MJ Lindo-Lawyer, and
Cecilia Lueza as artists for the three City-owned sites as part of the
Downtown Clearwater Mural Program Phase II.
Mr. Hubbard said Cecilia Lueza will paint the first Phase 11 mural on the
Garden Avenue and Cleveland Street intersection on April 24, she will hire
local artists for assistance. DAAS will paint a mural on the east side of 701
Franklin Street in mid-May and MJ Lindo-Lawyer will paint a mural on the
west side of the building in June. A mural on the east side of the Station
Square Parking Garage facing the park will be painted this summer.
4.4 Review a mural funding request from the Clearwater Historical Society.
Mr. Hubbard requested continuing this item to the next meeting.
5. Director's Report
Mr. Hubbard reported that Board Member Michael Potts recently passed
away.
Mr. Hubbard said the Memorial Causeway Bridge lighting project was on
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hold until the Imagine Clearwater design is established. He will provide
a presentation to City Council for discussion of a commemorative plaque
for the Imagine Clearwater dedication that recognizes the Coachman
Family, their history with the park, and the City Council.
As part of a free program for World Creativity and Innovation Week, Mr.
Hubbard will give a talk on April 19 on the subject of Ecovention,
sustainable and environmental artwork and its history of growth since the
1970s.
6. Board Members to be Heard
7. Adjourn
Chair Stralow said he would send a card to Member Pott's family expressing
the board's condolences.
Member Menaul said information regarding World Creativity and
Innovation Week could be found on her Facebook page.
Member Barnes said the display cases at the MSB (Municipal Services
Building) parking garage on the corner of East Avenue and Pierce Street
will showcase local artists to increase the visibility of their art.
The meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
City of Clearwater
Chair - Public A & Design Advisory Board
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