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Minutes 04-13-17 MINUTES OF THE ARTS COMISSION MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2017, AT 6:30 p.m. FIRE STATION NO. 2, TRAINING ROOM 2615 WEST WOOLBRIGHT ROAD, BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA Present: Kim Weiss, Chair Debby Coles-Dobay, Public Art Manager Cindy Falco-Dicorrado Lauren Huff Robyn. Lorenz Susan Oyer Clovis Moody, Alternate Absent: Golene Louis Anderson Slocombe I. CALL TO ORDER Chair Weiss called the meeting to order at 6:36 p.m. II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Self-introductions were made. III. AGENDA APPROVAL Ms. Coles-Dobay suggested moving Item VII. Kinetic Art Purchase Opportunity to New Business. There was agreement to do so. IV. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES A. February 9, 2017 minutes Motion Ms. Lorenz moved to approve the minutes. Ms. Falco-Dicorrado seconded the motion that unanimously passed. B. March 9, 2017 minutes Ms. Coles-Dobay made the following changes: Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida April 13, 2017 Page 2, last paragraph, " . . .provides seed money which is important to obtain corporate sponsorships." Page 3, "The average high end sale price was $3,700 and the goal was to sell $10,000 to $15,000." Page 4, second paragraph, "Chair Weiss inquired when the Arts Commission would discuss the 2019 budget and learned . . . " Page 7, fourth paragraph, " . . .additional 300 people at the event experienced the Kinetic Intentions." Motion Ms. Lorenz moved to approve the minutes as amended. Ms. Huff seconded the motion that unanimously passed. V. ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS A. KeroWacked Sun., April 16 noon - 10pm, Boynton Beach Art District Chair Weiss announced the event to be held Easter Sunday at the Boynton Beach Art District on Industrial Avenue. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained this is a yearly event. It is an all day festival starting with a morning Easter Egg Hunt and family fun events. There will be music and Shout Out Loud, art exhibits, booths and many other activities. She also shared information about the event on the Arts Commission Facebook Page. B. Sister Cities, Young Authors/Artists Reception and Awards Ceremony, Friday, April 21, 6-7pm Boynton Beach Mall (In front of JC Penny) Chair Weiss announced the event. She commented she, Ms. Lorenz and Ms. Oyer had judged the artwork a few weeks ago. She hoped all would spread the word and attend. It is a nice event. A flyer advertising the event was included. VI. PROJECT UPDATES/APPROVALS A. KLA Day Care final public art review The members viewed visuals of the KLA Day Care which was the former Pete Rose restaurant by the Marriott on Congress Avenue. The concept, called "Friendship Rings" by artist Debbie Marucci had been presented to the Arts Commission previously. This was the final approval of the piece. The art is painted aluminum and is an interactive sculpture. Ms. Coles-Dobay announced the Open House on Saturday and invited all to attend. There are many sensory items that the youth can experience. Ms. Coles-Dobay had inspected the piece, which is 80" by 64" with five rings that have a 30" diameter. 2 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida April 13, 2017 Motion Ms. Lorenz moved to approve the Friendship Rings art. Chair Weiss seconded the motion that unanimously passed. Ms. Moody asked how the City was involved with the artist. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained the Art in Public Places Ordinance requires 1% of the project cost to be used for public art. Seventy percent of the 1% is used for the art and 30% of the 1% goes to fund the Art in Public Places Program. The developer has to use an approved public artist and the proposed art must come before the Arts Commission for approval. Debbie Marucci is an approved artist and has worked in the City in the past. If a developer does not have a public artist, the Arts Commission can publish a call to artists with the criteria for the project for the developer. When the proposal comes before the Arts Commission they want to ensure the artwork is appropriate and safe, low maintenance and is crafted to last because the developer is responsible for the maintenance of the piece. Ms. Coles-Dobay inspects the artwork in the City on a yearly basis and if maintenance is needed, she contacts the developer who contacts the artist to address the piece within a certain time period. B. Sway Fun Wall final public art review Ms. Coles-Dobay presented images of the Sway Fun Wall and explained the wall is at the Barrier Free Park on Congress Avenue. The Park allows anyone with a disability to come to the park to play regardless of age or ability and there are different play areas. A public artist was part of the planning of the park. Several components were built right away and others were planned to be installed later. There was a. list of public art elements that someday will be developed. The wall surrounds the play area. The entire park has a fish camp feel to it, having a babbling brook that is a dry brook and water spitting alligator figures. Hunters Run is a strong supporter of the park and they donate funds for additional park elements. Hunters Run identified they wanted to fund this component of the park and the Arts Commission reviewed what was being proposed before bringing it before the City Commission. The wall was smooth surfaced with polished stainless steel and had textured areas composed of natural rock. A plaque will be applied to the wall after the Arts Commission provides final approval. Ms. Coles-Dobay had already inspected the piece. She noted the City has a dedicated Parks employee who will ensure the parks and the wall are clean and maintained. Motion Ms. Lorenz moved to approve the interactive wall. Ms. Huff seconded the motion that unanimously passed. C. East Water Treatment Plant public art alternate wall treatment 3 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida April 13, 2017 Ms. Coles-Dobay explained this project was presented to the Arts Commission quite some time ago. The members viewed visuals of the project as originally presented. The art would be placed on the southeast corner of Seacrest Boulevard and Woolbright Road. There is a long wall separating the East Water Treatment Plant from a park. The project, called "Water, You and I" is in the process of being constructed. The artist over planned the project and was seeking to make a modification. The project details included a pavilion and a wall treatment. The wall was originally proposed as a glass mosaic. Ms. Coles-Dobay noted the wall is an older wall, but adding extra weight from the tile could compromise the wall's integrity. The artist proposed a materials change to an aluminum panel with imagery. The art has an educational component and will mimic the water percolation process on the way to the aquifer. The water is then treated at the plant to become potable water. There were five panels proposed, each being three feet by five feet, spanning 165 feet of wall space. Ms. Coles-Dobay visited the site to ensure the panels would have the same visual impact and she advised it would with the wall being painted completely blue. The artwork will be illuminated at night. Aluminum has reflective qualities and it was hoped some of the aluminum could be left exposed. The structure will have a fountain for pedestrians passing by and a small fountain for dogs. Public parking was recently expanded and is onsite west of the railroad tracks. VII. INTERNATIONAL KINETIC ART EXHIBIT AND SYMPOSIUM PLANNING A. Kinetic artwork purchase opportunity (This item was moved to New Business.) VIII. New Business A. AIPP ordinance review www.boynton- beach.orq/departments/publicart/developers.php Ms. Lorenz reviewed the Ordinance has a 1% public art budget. Seventy percent is applied towards the art in the project or the developer can contribute the funds for artwork to be placed off site. Ms. Falco-Dicorrado mentioned she had attended a CRA meeting and there was discussion about placing art at the entrance from 1-95 onto Boynton Beach Boulevard. She asked if the Arts Commission would have a say in the piece. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained the Arts Commission has a vision plan; however, the CRA should consult with the Arts Commission. Ms. Coles-Dobay commented she will review the matter. B. Public Art information form http://www.boynton- beach.orq/departments/public art/docs/blankartform2015.pdf Ms. Coles-Dobay reviewed the information and explained the Ordinance applies to any project costing over $250,000. The art fee is applied to the project when the developer submits for site plan review. There are many stages to development and several 4 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida April 13, 2017 departments review the application and make comments. When a developer applies for a permit, the Permit Department calculates the fees and the 30% of the 1% fee is collected to fund the AIPP program, Avenue of the Art and other exhibits: She noted the program budget is not significant. The 70% of the 1% is for the developer to use for art for their project. Ms. Coles-Dobay works with the developer making suggestions where to situate the art, having the Arts Commission review the project for approval and help manage placement through the construction phase. If there are changes, the Arts Commission must approve them. When the developer submits for their certificate of occupancy, if 50% or more of the project is not completed, the Arts Commission collects the 70% of the 1% in escrow. When the project is finished, the funds are released when the Arts Commission approves the project. Some projects have taken over a year. Ms. Coles-Dobay commented there are exemptions which include remodel, repair and construction due to a calamity. Any project that includes a certain percent dedicated to affordable housing is exempt; however, the percent of the project that is not affordable housing is assessed the 1% public art fee. Ms. Coles-Dobay clarified large residential projects renovating or replacing major elements are exempt. Home Depot, Michaels or other big box company renovations for a new tenant would be subject to the public art fee. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained America for the Arts, an international public art network, has about 600 public art programs in the country. Not all of them use a percentage of the project cost for art for development and municipal projects. Often art is included just for City projects. Years ago, the City thought development projects should support public art. Florida has 60 cities with public art programs and ordinances. West Palm Beach included art in development projects, but did not have an ordinance. Art is an attraction. It helps to educate the public and adds to quality of life. Public art and recreation are essential to help develop cities. C. Strategic Plan Document (http://www.bovnton- beach.org/departments/public art/docs/2016 Public Art Master Strategic PI an Update.pdf) Ms. Coles-Dobay explained the members have the Strategic Plan which the Arts Commission had updated. She pointed out the top .three types of art they want to feature in the City is kinetic art, eco-art and glass art also due to Conrad Pickel. Ms. Oyer explained Conrad Pickel is the most famous stained-glass artist in the world and he crafted one of the largest stained glass panels in Florida. Mr. Pickel also was a painter, a sculptor and a visionary. He lived in Boynton Beach for years and was originally from Germany. He envisioned encasing the water tower in stained glass. Mr. Pickel and his work helps make the City unique. Ms. Oyer announced the Historic Resources Preservation Board organized a Conrad Pickel event for Saturday, May 20th. The event starts at 8 a.m. at the Boynton Beach City Library. Attendees should reserve a seat as the Historical Society provided one 5 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida April 13, 2017 tour bus to drive throughout the City to look at several of his pieces. Ms. Coles-Dobay will email the information to the members. Chair Weiss highly recommended attending the event. It was noted an interactive map of the stops made on the tour are on the website. Those interested in attending the event should contact John Durgan, Special Projects Coordinator. Ms. Coles-Dobay provided his phone and email address to the members. She advised the event was a free event. D. Top 7 AIPP program benefits Ms. Coles-Dobay explained the program benefits were taken from the Strategic Plan. She noted the plan applies to the City at large although it appears the art is in the CRA District. She pointed out there are 79 public art projects in the City. Members reviewed the meeting materials listing the top 7 program benefits. Ms. Oyer favored moving the first two bullet items to the end because they were the longest and reordering the bullets would make people want to read to the end. Chair Weiss suggested adding the word unique to "Provides a unique, positive branding identify for the City." Other suggestions were to add "Creates a sense of place in the international art scene." Ms. Moodie noted the phrase "Sense of place" was included in two of the bullet points, and ". . . helping to both express and forge local identity" and "Provides a positive branding identity for the City" was repetitive. Discussion ensued for a word to use in the place of the word unique. Ms. Coles-Dobay suggested the members email their suggestions to her. Ms. Coles-Dobay commented the members are ambassadors for the Public Art Program and noted it was important for the members to be familiar with the AIPP program benefits. It can help recruit support for the program. G. Kinetic artwork purchase opportunity (Heard out of Order) Ms. Coles-Dobay explained some of the art will be returned earlier than usual and the program tries to be flexible. The City includes the return of art at the end of the exhibit in the art agreement and the art is usually returned between April and September. One artist will have his piece Revelation removed the first week in May and shipped back. To be cost effective, when removing art, Ms. Coles-Dobay tries to remove all the art the same day. She explained the Bloomer Tree was supposed to be permanently sited at the roundabout. The piece cannot endure the location even after it was reinforced and the piece would be returned to the side of City Hall. There are other pieces to maneuver around and they have to determine a permanent location for the Moonfish piece. The Arts Commission has to fill vacancies on the Avenue. There was the opportunity to purchase one of four artworks which were the Paradox of Bling, Ying Yang, Jovial, and Gyra. Any of these pieces has an appropriate presence to replace the Bloomer Tree. Ms. Coles-Dobay provided the specifications and the prices of the piece as contained in the meeting materials. Discussion followed about the pieces, the artist and the winner of the People's Choice was a local artist. Further dialogue ensued if local pieces are sold, the mindset is why should out of town, or 6 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida April 13, 2017 international artists participate. A suggestion was made to select a second and third place winner. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained AIPP has a decommissioning process. The idea is to service the piece to maintain its integrity. There is a maintenance program that cleans and polishes the piece, but there will come a time when the piece falls into disrepair and it cannot be restored to its original likeness. After brief discussion, there was consensus to purchase Paradox of Bling. Motion Ms. Moodie moved to purchase Paradox of Bling for the Art in Public Places program. Ms. Oyer seconded the motion that unanimously passed. E. Top three artworks (see Strategic Plan Document above) (This item was not addressed.) F. Exhibit: "Spectrum Showcase" featuring Artists with Autism Chair Weiss announced the reception for this event to be held on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained the display is being held by Artists for Autism. She brought examples of the art to the Arts Commission, which the members viewed. She thought there were amazing pieces. The art work is for sale from $50 to $150. The exhibit will take place in the Civic Center. They will have a reception and at the reception, the artists want to show how they paint, sell, market, exhibit and interact with the public. Tables with additional sale items will be available. Motion Ms. Lorenz moved to approve the Spectrum Showcase. Ms. Oyer seconded the motion that unanimously passed. Ms. Clovis noted the City was providing the venue and the artist tables. There are other artists that will exhibit, but only six artists will be available to make the sales. Ms. Coles- Dobay noted there are different degrees of autism. The AIPP budget will provide refreshments, which usually includes sparkling cider or water and cookies. It would not be a full buffet. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained Artists for Autism strives to promote awareness, create opportunities and independence. Ms. Huff noted Surfers for Autism will be held in two weeks. She commented it is a huge event held in Deerfield every year. This year, the weekend event starts April 21st , 22nd and half a day on the 23rd. There is live music. Ms. Coles-Dobay will try to attend 7 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida April 13, 2017 noting she has a Florida Association of Public Art Professionals conference in Orlando earlier in the week. IX. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Temporary location of donated Moonfish Ms. Coles-Dobay explained Moonfish is currently at the Schoolhouse Children's Museum. Until a location is found, it will remain there. A suggestion had been previously made to locate it at the dog park, but it was not possible. X. FUTURE BUSINESS A. Ocean 500 Albert Paley artwork and GO celebration XI. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Chair Weiss properly adjourned the meeting at 8:24 p.m. Catherine Cherry / Minutes Specialist 8