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Minutes 04-12-18 MINUTES OF THE ARTS COMMISSION MEETING HELD AT FIRE STATION NO. 2, 2615 WEST WOOLBRIGHT ROAD BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ON THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2018, AT 6:30 P.M. PRESENT: Kim Weiss, Chair Debby Coles-Dobay, Public Art Manager Robyn Lorenz, Vice Chair Marcia Levine Golene Louis (arrived 6:35 p.m.) Clovis Moody Jehana Zell ABSENT Lauren Huff I . CALL TO ORDER Chair Weiss called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. II. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS Self-introductions were made. A quorum was present. Ms. Coles-Dobay recognized new member Jehana Zell. Ms. Zell presented herself and her credentials. She is an artist,jeweler, and ceramic artist who was trained in New York. She has been a Boynton Beach resident for 12 years and is a stay-at-home mom. She was happy to be civically active. III. AGENDA APPROVAL Motion Vice Chair Lorenz moved to approve the agenda. Ms. Zell seconded the motion that unanimously passed. IV. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES A. Feb. 8 minutes B. March 8 minutes The minutes were tabled to the next meeting. Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida April 12, 2018 V. INFORMATIONAL ITE S FROM THE BOARD Chair Weiss mentioned the Sister Cities event. There was some confusion for the Sister Cities art project and she thought the Board should pay greater attention to the emails. Vice Chair Lorenz announced her school put on an art show. (Golene Louis arrived at 6:35 p.m.) VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS/REPORTS Sat., March 24, 4 - 6:30pm Ocean Ridge Garden Club, "Art in the Gardens" event featuring kinetics and Plein Air Chair Weiss and Ms. Levin attended the Art in the Gardens event as did Ms. Coles-Dobay and reported it was wildly successful. The activity merged the City's art program with the Garden Club. The event was well attended at the town hall and she praised Ms. Coles- Dobay on a great job. Artist Ralfonso was there as was Artists Ralph Papa and they advised what was occurring in the kinetic and the Plein Air Worlds. Ms. Levine liked that as she was learning more about art, she was learning about bigger name artists such as Ralfonso and Tom Brewitz. The event attracted significant artists and she was very excited to see the art, meet Ralfonso and see the level of international art coming to Boynton Beach. Fri., April 13, 6 - 7pm Sister Cities, Young Artists & Authors Awards Reception at the Boynton Beach Mall - North end, in front of Restore Coffee Roasters Chair Weiss announced the Sister Cities awards reception. Ms. Coles-Dobay and Ms. Levine planned to attend. The art was very nice and the students did a great job. VII. PROJECT UPDATES/APPROVALS A. Riverwalk Public Art concept review (presentation at meeting) Ms. Coles-Dobay introduced the Riverwalk public art concept. Artist Mark Fuller, a public artist and Baruch Cohen, Chief Operating Officer for the Riverwalk project were present. Ms. Coles-Dobay noted the meeting materials contained information about the project and how the art connects to it and the City, which the members should have reviewed. Mr. Fuller has installed many art projects throughout the City, such as the horses at Waterhole #3 and The Last Pasture at Boynton Town Center, the Anticipated Artist at Sunshine Square and several others. He also created the City logo. The project description, budget, criteria and details for all elements was enclosed. A news article was also attached to the meeting materials. Visuals of the conceptual art were 2 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission FloridaBoynton Beach, it 12, 2018 viewed and the Arts Commission needed to approve Mr. Fuller as a qualified public artist for this project. Motion Vice Chair Lorenz moved to approve Mark Fuller as a qualified public artist. Chair Weiss seconded the motion that unanimously passed. Ms. Coles-Dobay reviewed the elements of the plan. The project is on the southeast corner of Federai Highway and Woolbright Road and it incorporates the Waigreens store. Prime Catch was recently upgraded and the Wendy's will remain, but will have its interior and exterior upgraded to be complementary to the project. The bank on the corner will remain the status quo. The actual project will be constructed on the site of the former Winn Dixie on the Intracoastal and consist of 326 units. The project includes an outparcel building and gazebo and a few structures will contain public art. The Mangrove Estuary to the south would remain. Future dockage may occur along the Intracoastal and restaurants and eateries will be on the ground floor of the project along the waterway. It was noted Josie's restaurant will also remain as part of the project. A bus stop will be south of the Walgreen's and there will be a pathway to the plaza. Ms. Moodie asked if a new entrance would be created and learned the entrances would remain, but a more defined roadway would be created. Mr. Fuller explained the public art features will be cohesive, functional and architecturally oriented. There would also be a shelter or access gateway markers. Mr. Fuller commented along the ground level of the main building facing Woolbright Road is a parking garage with three sections of windows. The overall theme for the project uses a translucent/transparent lens/glass, which is a polycarbonate and acrylic product. They wanted to place translucent panes above the pedestrian view so visibility would not be impeded or sunlight obstructed. Structural elements included a trussed roof that lets light through resulting in bands of colors based on the riverfront/water front providing a stained glass type effect. On the Intracoastal side of the garage, the glass is opaque. The public will be able to walk around the garage. The panels will act as visible links of flow through the project, identify different access points into the parking areas from the sidewalk and identify spaces and bus shelters on the perimeter. The back corner to the public area will have a gateway feature to mark it as an entrance to the property and to welcome guests. The theme is waves and color. There are two areas along the waterfront that have a structure on them, that will contain kinetic fish elements that are a foot high and three feet long each. They will function like weather veins that will shift and change direction creating a glimmering/shimmering effect. It is a fun structure and all elements pick-up on America's Gateway to the Gulfstream and City seal theme. 3 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission FloridaBoynton Beach, ril 12, 2018 There will be a panel along the Mangroves to explain what is there that has an educational component. At the traffic circle inside the interior of the project site is a 12-feet in diameter sphere, which also moves. The sphere has arcs of blue glass and the opposite side has green. The sphere rotates 360 degrees globally, propelled by the wind and will have night up-lighting, and a hurricane lock for storms so during storms the piece will rotate on a horizontal access and not vertically. The piece is not lighted, but it is balanced. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained artists used ballast and engineering components to ensure the piece will move in a lighter wind, but not spin out of control on a harder wind. Ms. Coles-Dobay identified the outparcel building with the gazebo next to it. The bus stop was on the corner and all three fronted on Federal highway. There were portals/accessways identifying ways to move from the sidewalk to the parking lot. There would be lighting. There are four portals along a pathway and crosswalks with a paver pattern matching the other elements in the pavers. The roundabout will house the kinetic sphere. There will be a small path on the south side to the mangroves with panels explaining what was there and glass concepts on two sides of the garage facing Federal Highway and the other facing the Intracoastal. Another gateway marker will be by the mangroves on the south side of the garage. The paver pattern was reviewed consisting of gray, blue and white pavers selected by the landscape architect for designated areas. It will bring continuity throughout the development and in total, all the elements define a sense of place. The colored elements on the various markers will be no lower than eight feet and the repetition of colors assists in wayfinding, project circulation and identification. The portals will have well lighting in the ground that illuminates straight up causing the elements to glow. The bus shelter will also have well lights to prevent people from loitering. Ms. Zell asked if there would be multiple lights in the bus shelter floor and learned there would be two or three. The benches are not connected and will be about three or four feet in length to prevent individuals from lying down. Mr. Fuller advised they will further review how to make the benches uncomfortable to sleep on. The lighting will also stop sleeping. Ms. Zell inquired about trash receptacles and learned the architect has specified waste receptacles for the project. Ms. Moodie asked, in relation to the color used in the development, if the developer considered the buildings that are currently on site. Mr. Cohen explained as part of the project, Wendy's will upgrade its building with a more modern look including more glass and aluminum. Prime Catch parking will not impact the project and the developer allocated enough parking for Prime Catch to offer valet parking. The gazebo by Federal Highway was a covered sheltered outdoor area. Mr. Cohen was unsure if it would have a knee wall, but it will have colored panes overhead. The gateway structure will be lit from the interior and has a wave pattern, but the columns are flat and lighting can carry the wave pattern from the top. The waterfront kinetic fish waves will also be illuminated. The fish will be metal and painted or powder coated. 4 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission FloridaBoynton Beach, i 12, 2018 Stainless steel spindles with glides will allow the figures to spin 360 degrees in the wind and the fish will rotate the same way they would as if they were schooling. The Nature Frontage Information Exhibit by the mangroves will have interpretive markers similar to those at Jaycee Park and the person who created them at Jayce Park will assist. The free-standing kinetic sphere sculpture will not be in a pedestrian accessible location as there is landscaping and height. Ms. Zell asked if the City was supplementing the budget. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained how the 1% Public Art Fee worked. Mr. Fuller explained he started on the project two years ago and noted the project was anticipated to be finished in 2021, approximately five years from conception to completion. Ms. Levine asked how many building concepts were developed. Mr. Cohen explained they started working with the CRA in 2015 and it was a difficult project as there were already existing tenants, but it evolved. The design changed three or four times. Each time they changed, they developed a better project. The maintenance fees and oversight of the artwork would be handled by the developer. Mr. Cohen explained Riverwalk is a rental property. Chair Weiss requested a motion to approve the concept for Riverwalk as shown. Motion Ms. Zell so moved. Ms. Louis seconded the motion that unanimously passed. (Ms. Louis left the meeting at 7:29 p.m.) VIII. INTL KINETIC ART EXHIBIT AND SYMPOSIUM PLANNING Kinetic Art Event planning • Call to artists published • Invite to key artists review Ms. Coles-Dobay explained at the last meeting, the Arts Commission members reviewed the two levels for a call to artist, which was an invitation and the call. (Ms. Louis returned to the meeting at 7:30 p.m.) The members had discussed having artists with more notoriety participate in the Kinetic Art event as well as local artists. Part of the conversation was what was the Arts Commission looking for. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained she was scouting out new sites and replacing additional sites for the Town Square/Downtown redevelopment. One location at Pete's Pond involved water and she was looking for an artist for that location. Different 5 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, FloridaApril 12, 2018 concepts of appropriate art in Pete's Pond were reviewed as were examples of kinetic artwork that was appealing during the day and night. Large iconic pieces with a kinetic component by Artist Amos Robinson were viewed. Artist Jeffery Laudenslager participated in the 2013 Kinetic Art exhibit. Ms. Coles-Dobay showed images of some of his work including Running Man. She explained the Arts Commission provides stipends to artists to ship their art to the kinetic event. Pieces by Artists Lin Emory, Anthony Howe, and Jeff Kahn were viewed and it was noted the City purchased one of Jeff Kahn's pieces for permanent installation. There was brief discussion about involving local schools and students. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained schools have been involved with the Symposium since 2012. When a call to artists is issued, it is not sent to the schools, but Artist Mark Fuller spoke to school faculty regarding the educational component and also to students at Boca Bearings at one of their sessions. Ms. Coles-Dobay clarified high school students were involved as were students from Plumosa, Poinciana and Congress Middle Schools. Ms. Zell asked why she did not see any representation in those schools and learned at the last kinetic event, all the schools were invited to showcase their kinetic projects. One problem with the educational component was the students have to have the right teacher. She noted Dreyfoos, Bak, and G-Star schools were invited because they have a robotics program. There was always a door open. Ms. Zell explained her daughter attends Poinciana and she would approach the school about the project as it is a STEM school. Ms. Coles- Dobay announced there is a Makers Fair on April 28th and she had contacted all the aforementioned schools to participate. It was important to have a variety of art. The Arts Commission would also receive funds if pieces exhibited were sold or commissioned. Chair Weiss commented Amos Robinson is active in social media and is very promotional with the event. It was nice when artists take an interest in the Symposium. IX. NEW BUSINESS Donation of painting Ms. Coles-Dobay had sent information about the donation to the members and asked if the painting should be added to the collection and where would it be sited. Discussion followed the Town Square Plan requires removal of all the art in the building and storing it until the project is completed. Then the Arts Commission would have to decide where to relocate it. She asked the artist where he would like to see it placed and he said City Hall as the painting has to be indoors. If the Arts Commission accepts the painting, it will go straight into storage. Ms. Zell asked if Ms. Coles-Dobay could suggest it be donated to a school and learned Ms. Coles-Dobay will bring back whatever recommendation the Arts Commission made. The painting was similar to a Guy Harvey piece. Ms. Levine inquired if the City accepts 6 l Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida Ari 1 12, 2018 donations and learned the Arts Commission has rotating exhibits by local artists, which are displayed in the City. Brief discussion ensued and agreement was reached it was not the right time to acquire new art. A letter would be sent to the artist expressing that due to the construction of the Town Square, the Arts Commission was not accepting donations. • Conrad Pickel Celebration Ms. Coles-Dobay had provided information to the members ai-)out tine Conrad Pickel Celebration event and explained the bus tour will cost a little more this year as the bus quotes were higher than expected. The tickets would cost between $15 and $20. The Arts Commission also wanted to narrate the tour between the different sites. In the past, a member of the Historical Society served as a tour guide, but this year, she had a scheduling conflict. She asked for a volunteer to read from a script during the bus tour. The goal for the celebration had always been to showcase Conrad Pickel and his stained glass, how he was a visionary in art and culture, and he was a catalyst to expand other glass arts. Since the strategic plan focuses on kinetic, eco and glass art, the tour also includes Benzaiten Glass Studios and they have been part of prior tours. Sharon Materio, of Benzaiten Studios studied with Conrad Pickel and Benzaiten will give a live glass blowing demonstration. Ms. Levine agreed to narrate the tour. Chair Weiss thought $15 per ticket would be a problem since the tour was free in the past. The tour took place in the morning when they only visited a few sites. Ms. Coles-Dobay was trying to enlist financial assistance from the Historical Society to supplement the cost of the bus to lower the price. Last year, 30 people took the bus tour and others came for the presentation afterwards for a total of about 40 or 50 participants. The Arts Commission can impose a registration deadline and if they do not get the required number of people, the tour could be cancelled within 24-hours notice. X. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Town Square Plan • RFQ and RFP for projects with budgets Ms. Coles-Dobay reviewed the Town Square plan and explained ways to get artists involved would be via a call to artists and by invitation. A call for qualifications with specific criteria would first be issued with information about the site, what the artist agreement would look like, requesting artists submit their qualifications and past projects. Artists could submit interactive, all ability, all ages, multi-cultural projects. The call to artists might specify a project with interactive public art place-making qualities. Artists would submit their resumes and give examples of past projects. A selection panel composed of some Arts Commission board members and others with disciplines involved with the 7 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida ri 1 12, 2018 public/private partnership would review all qualified applicants, narrow the artists down to two or three artists/artist teams and they would come back and discuss the project with the selection panel. The artists/artist teams would return with a proposal and make a conceptual presentation, similar to Mr. Fuller's presentation to the Arts Commission earlier in the meeting, in a format similar to the Arts Commission meeting, except some of the selection panel would be present and then they would hire one of artists to begin work on the project. Another option is to invite an artist the Arts Commission knows is established that can do the project. It is a quicker process. She noted the Town Square plan is a fast-paced project and it was important not to hold the process up by not having a qualified artist. A third component they are budgeting for is an apprentice program. The program is setting aside funds for a call to local artists. The project is intricate and there is a team working on the project. Whatever public artist is selected to be part of the project will be required to have a lot of expertise and knowledge. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained there are not a lot of artists like Mark Fuller in the City and they want to give other artists an opportunity to participate. Part of the call to artists or in the invitation to an artist will be a requirement to work with an apprentice local artist for two years helping them learn how to create public art. Those are the three ways the Arts Commission could create opportunities to satisfy getting artists on board for the project. Ms. Coles-Dobay reviewed where in the Town Square Plan they were looking to place art. They were looking for an iconic piece for a section that would attract attention day and night and connect people to the next area, which would have a more interactive art piece. Another area was more intimate and for another area, they want something energizing creating a place to share experiences. The third area is the City/Hall Library. Ms. Coles-Dobay explained they have to determine how public art will make people feel like it is their City, building and complex. Ms. Coles-Dobay elaborated after the workshop was held, three spaces were identified to have iconic pieces, which could be small, medium or large. The pieces should produce intrigue and assist with wayfinding. The Old High School has a large second floor, which was a good space for weddings, conferences or exhibit space. There is a great outside area by the Kapok tree the public could use all the time. The area could also be used for wedding pictures. Staff was wanting to brand the City and its location and connection as a coastal community. The call to artists would solicit ideas on how residents would have a voice, be seen and be a part of the project and include the interactive spaces. Ms. Coles-Dobay provided examples of pieces to give ideas of what the art could be like. She inquired if the Arts Commission should invite an artist and then issue a call to artist and have them work as a team with an apprentice. 8 Meeting Minutes Arts Commission Boynton Beach, Florida i , 2018 Motion Ms. Moodie moved to invite an artist, include the apprentice program and issue a request for qualifications. All agreed it would be appropriate to invite artist Ralfonso to work on a piece for the Town Square. Vice Chair Lorenz seconded the motion that unanimously passed. XI. FUTURE BUSINESS Motion Vice Chair Lorenz moved to adjourn. Ms. Levine pointed out the light on the sculpture on Gulfstream Boulevard was out. Ms. Louis seconded the motion that unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 9