10/16/2007
PUBLIC ART & DESIGN ADVISORY BOARD MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF CLEARWATER
October 16, 2007
Present: Josh Bomstein Chair
George Ann Bissett Board Member
Mark Flickinger Board Member
Davida Milne Board Member
Absent: Alex Plisko Jr. Board Member
John Timberlake Board Member
Howard Warshauer Vice-Chair
Also Present: Margo Walbolt Cultural Affairs Manager
Christopher Hubbard Public Art Specialist
Marsha Beall Staff Assistant
The Chair called the meeting to order at 2:12 p.m. at the Municipal Services Building. At
2:50 p.m. the Chair turned the meeting over to Member Flickinger.
To provide continuity for research, items are in agenda order although not
necessarily discussed in that order.
2 – Approval of Minutes – July 17, 2007
Member Flickinger moved to approve the minutes of July 17, 2007 as submitted to
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members. The was duly seconded and unanimously.
3 – Old Business
a.) Private development status
Mr. Hubbard discussed a new private development project: Harrison Village/Island View
Condominiums. The developers for this project are working in three phases and want to defer
the art investment to the third phase. This matter was not previously addressed in the current
ordinance guidelines, therefore City Staff are discussing a possible revision to the guidelines
that would allow them to secure a Guarantee of Payment clause with a guaranteed funding
source made payable to the City to draw upon in the case of developer default. This change
would not need to be approved by Council. (see 4d.)
Mr. Hubbard updated members on the renovation of Clearwater Beach Hilton. This case
is currently under review with the City’s Legal Department regarding permitting. Several permits
have been pulled since the project’s inception, the highest being $4.5 million. Cumulatively, this
project has passed the $5 million mark so the question is when to assess the developers based
on the value of the project. Mr. Hubbard will continue to meet with the Legal and Planning
Department.
4 – New Business
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a.) Deaccession of Lizard Man –
Artist Paul Eppling originally created the Lizard Man sculpture. The City acquired the
sculpture through the Artist in Residence Program in 1977. Through the years the sculpture
has deteriorated and been desecrated. It has now become a hazard to public safety and been
temporarily removed from it’s location at on the bluff at Coachman Park. Mr. Hubbard submitted
Deaccession of Artwork form, file number 2007-02-001
a to members and called for a vote.
motion
Member Flickinger moved for the permanent removal of the Lizard Man sculpture. The
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was duly seconded and unanimously.
Mr. Hubbard has been in contact with Mr. Eppling who has offered two similar sculptures
for purchase at $10,000 for the pair. Due to the extended installation period and their popular
appeal, the City may opt to replace Sculpture #1 with Eppling’s existing sculptures once funding
is secured.
b.) Recommendations for FS48 Selection Committee
On August 2, 2007 City Council awarded a contract for the go ahead to renovate the
existing Fire Station Training Center on Belcher Road. This project will fall under the Public Art
Ordinance that directs PADB to establish an Artist Selection Panel. Mr. Hubbard introduced
an outline of potential citizens to serve on the panel. Members discussed the candidates and
were in agreement with the following selection:
Chair: Alex Plisko
Arts Professional: Barbara Hubbard
Arts Professional: Eric Higgs
Advisor (non-voting): Richard Allison
Members were asked to email Mr. Hubbard nominations for the Community
Representative position.
c.) Downtown stakeholders’ public art charette
Ms. Walbolt announced the Downtown stakeholders’ public charette called “Imagine Art
Downtown”is scheduled for November 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Greenwood Recreation and
Aquatic Center. The focus will be on Streetscape Medians/Rotating sculpture proposal and
Downtown Boat slips/Promenade. Participants will have a chance to provide input.
d.) Ordinance revisions
Mr. Hubbard referenced back to 3a. Private Development. The change in the ordinance
would be on page 5 #3. The proposed changes would address the issue of a Guarantee of
Payment to help meet the needs of a developer. Along with that proposal, removing the right of
commission would place the burden on the developer to complete the artwork project before
right of occupancy. This way the ordinance could be met, the developer satisfied and would
result in the City’s best interest.
Discussion ensued. At this point in time this one project is the only one calling up this
scenario. Mr. Hubbard is seeking ways to negotiate an agreement with Island View developers.
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e.) Exhibits/Events in City places
City Hall- Hispanic Alliance of Tampa Bay Cultural Committee Artist exhibit
The Big Read - variety of events throughout the month of October
Clearwater Jazz Holiday - Oct. 18 - Oct. 21 at Coachman Park
Chamber exhibit schedule -
Jazz Holiday Posters Retrospective - ongoing thru November
Davida Milne Photography - December 3,2007- February 22,2008
Upcoming Exhibits - City Hall
Gus Ocamposilva - figurative paintings - January 2008
Anthony Jones - quilts (Black History month) - February-March 2008
f.) 2008 Meeting dates
Members accepted the proposed 2008 PADB meeting dates:
January 15, 2008 - April 15, 2008 - July 15, 2008 - October 21, 2008
Note: July 15 may need to be changed due to lack of meeting room.
5 - Items not on Aaenda
Member Flickinger mentioned Pinellas County is hosting the "Color of Pinellas" art exhibit
of Pinellas County employees, retirees, and their families through October 31, 2007 at the
Pinellas County Court House, 315 Court Street.
Member Bissett spoke about the recent Leadership Pinellas Arts & Culture day tour. The
tour was throughout the county from St. Petersburg to Tarpon Springs. It was a full day visiting
museums, art centers and Christopher Stills' gallery. Over thirty future business leaders
attended the class. The focus was on public art and economic development. This was an
excellent opportunity to learn more about Pinellas County.
On October 4 Ms. Walbolt and Chris Hubbard held a public art presentation at Raymond
James for over one hundred members of the Columbus, Georgia Chamber of Commerce who
were touring the cities they consider to infuse "best practices in public administration".
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The meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 15, 2008, at 2:00 p.m.
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