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Dt�NT N Meeting Agenda
City Council
Monday, October 5, 2015 11:30 AM Work Session Room
After determining that a quorum is present, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas will convene
in a Work Session on Monday, October 5, 2015 at 11:30 a.m. in the Council Work Session Room at
City Hall, 215 E. McKinney Street, Denton, Texas at which the following items will be considered:
NOTE: A Work Session is used to explore matters of interest to one or more City Council Members or
the City Manager for the purpose of giving staff direction into whether or not such matters should be
placed on a future regular or special meeting of the Council for citizen input, City Council deliberation
and formal City action. At a Work Session, the City Council generally receives informal and
preliminary reports and information from City staff, officials, members of City committees, and the
individual or organization proposing council action, if invited by City Council or City Manager to
participate in the session. Participation by individuals and members of organizations invited to speak
ceases when the Mayor announces the session is being closed to public input. Although Work Sessions
are public meetings, and citizens have a legal right to attend, they are not public hearings, so citizens are
not allowed to participate in the session unless invited to do so by the Mayor. Any citizen may supply
to the City Council, prior to the beginning of the session, a written report regarding the citizen's opinion
on the matter being explored. Should the Council direct the matter be placed on a regular meeting
agenda, the staff will generally prepare a final report defining the proposed action, which will be made
available to all citizens prior to the regular meeting at which citizen input is sought. The purpose of this
procedure is to allow citizens attending the regular meeting the opportunity to hear the views of their
fellow citizens without having to attend two meetings.
1. Work Session Reports
A. ID 15 -933 Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the
community assessment study for the Public Art Master Plan.
Attachments: Exhibit 1 Denton Public Art Survey
2. Concluding Items
A. Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the City
Council or the public with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal
to place the matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting AND Under Section 551.0415 of the
Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about items of community interest regarding which no
action will be taken, to include: expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information
regarding holiday schedules; an honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public
employee, or other citizen; a reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the
governing body; information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or
sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be
attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; or an
announcement involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the
municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
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without limitation, Sections 551.071 - 551.086 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.
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File #: ID 15 -933, Version: 1
Legislation Text
Agenda Information Sheet
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
CM /ACM: John Cabrales, Jr.
Date: October 5, 2015
SUBJECT
Receive a report, hold a discussion, and give staff direction regarding the community assessment study for the
Public Art Master Plan.
BACKGROUND
The Public Art Committee was established by City Council in 2006. It is an advisory committee administered
by the Parks and Recreation Department, which consists of seven individual City Council appointees, two
appointees via the Greater Denton Arts Council (GDAC), of which the Executive Director serves as an ex-
officio member. Public Art is funded with Hotel/Motel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds and contributions via
citizen - approved Bond Sales for Capital Improvement Program (excluding Streets and Drainage).
The purpose and benefit of Public Art is to enhance community aesthetics, create opportunities for citizens to
experience public art, showcase economic vitality, celebrate cultural diversity, and create a distinctive City
identity.
The first piece of Public Art was purchased in March 2007. Denton citizens currently enjoy 82 pieces of
purchased and donated Public Art, located throughout the City.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARD OR COMMISSIONS)
In Fiscal Year 2013 -2014, the City Council allocated a total of $80,000 to commission the creation of
Denton's first Public Art Master Plan.
The intent of the Master Plan is to coordinate the selection and guide the placement of Public Art, institute
policies and procedures for the commission and acquisition of Public Art, and establish the overarching vision
to cohesively integrate Public Art into the fabric of the City.
In April 2015, the City Council awarded a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to Margaret Chalfant of
Chalfant Consulting, former Executive Director of the Greater Denton Arts Council (GDAC), to develop a City
of Denton Public Art Master Plan. Ms. Chalfant will provide Council Members with a status update and share a
Public Art Survey crafted to encourage citizen feedback.
EXHIBITS
Exhibit I Public Art Survey
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File #: ID 15 -933, Version: 1
Respectfully submitted:
Emerson Vorel, Director
Parks and Recreation
Prepared by:
Janie McLeod
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` EXHIBIT
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Dear Dentonite,
Public art is important to the vitality of many cities throughout the country, and that
certainly goes for Denton, TX. Whether a mural, a sculpture, an artist- designed
infrastructure, public space, or event, public art in our city speaks volumes about the
people that call Denton home.
You can help shape the future of public art in Denton by answering the 8 questions in
this survey. It should take you less than ten minutes to complete, and your responses
will remain 100% anonymous. (Only one response per computer, please.) By sharing
your thoughts, you will help us to better understand: 1) your general thoughts on
public art, 2) where public art would have the strongest impact on the city, and 3)
how public art projects can-foster a sense of community and pride.
The data from this survey will inform the recommendations made in the Denton Public
Art Master Plan, which is underway and is expected to be completed in 2016. The Plan
will outline the vision and goals for public art in Denton, and will identify key
opportunities for projects and initiatives. (If you would like to receive news about
Denton's public art program and the upcoming Master Plan, you will have the
opportunity to give us your contact information at the end of this survey.)
For more information about Denton's public art program, visit www.cityofdenton.com
and select "Public Art" from the drop -down menu at the top of the page.
Thank your for your time and input,
Chalfant Consulting
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1. Are you aware that the City of Denton has a collection that includes more than 16
public art projects, located in public facilities and city -owned public spaces throughout
the city?
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2. In your opinion, which of the following are the most important goals for the Denton
Public Art Program to focus on? (Please check up to six goals.)
1 Revitalize neighborhoods and engage communities.
_] Elevate the importance of civic facilities.
j 1 Anchor gathering places and, civic spaces
Support the development of local artists and art forms.
Enhance Denton's major roadway corridors.
Provide opportunities for people to connect to art that enriches their lives.
Enhance the appearance of everyday infrastructure.
Give voice to the unique culture, history, and spirit of Denton.
��._..._. support-and encourage pedestrian activity.
Encourage the use of and build the identity of community facilities.
Welcome people to Denton and let them know they have arrived.
Create whimsy and delight in everyday places.
[ ( Create an outlet for community creativity and expression.
Other (please specify)
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3. What are the most important places for public art to be located in Denton? (Please
check up to six locations.)
As part of Denton's growing trail system.
At major civic facilities, such as the airport.
As part of neighborhood transportation projects, such as artist - designed
pedestrian improvements and traffic calming.
At major public buildings, such as City Hall.
1 1 Quakertown Park and the Civic Center.
Benches at transit pickup points.
In community facilities, such as libraries, parks, recreation centers, and senior centers.
The downtown Hickory Street Arts Corridor.
I 1 Along Denton's new highways_
At major gateways to the City.
In new street infrastructure, such as roundabouts and medians (these streets cannot be
state highways).
Other (please specify)
4. 1 would like to see public art DOWNTOWN that... (Please check your top three.)
L Creates a large- scale, iconic, highly recognizable feature
� Beautifies functional elements in the streetscape (artist - designed benches, bike racks,
crosswalks).
Animates public spaces and draws people downtown from all over Denton.
Provides visual surprises for people walking around downtown.
Reflects Denton's history.
Helps attract visitors and tourists to the city.
Functions as a temporary project to focus people's attention for a fixed period of time.
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5. 1 would like to see public art in PARKS AND OPEN SPACES that... (Please check
your top three.)
Fosters awareness of the environment (native habitat and plantings, water issues),.
t Marks and enhances gathering places.
j Provides a playful and interactive experience.
Beautifies functional elements (artist - designed benches, bike racks, crosswalks).
6. 1 would like to see public art in CIVIC AND COMMUNITY BUILDINGS (libraries,
athletic complexes, recreation centers, city government buildings, the landfill, the animal
shelter) that... (Please check your top three.)
Emphasizes the civic importance of these facilities.
Creates a street -level impact.
Enhances the visual appearance of these facilities.
Result from engagement between artists and the communities where the facilities are located.
j Encourages people to spend time and linger.
Embraces artistic approaches, such as murals that build on the community's artistic traditions.
Other (please specify)
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7. 1 would like to see public art at MAJOR GATEWAYS and along MAJOR
CORRIDORS that... (Please check your top three.)
Lets people know that they have arrived in a place that values creative, quality design.
Says something about the personality of Denton.
Creates visual connections to important destinations and adjacent neighborhoods.
Creates visual continuity or a connection between different areas of the city.
Can be enjoyed by drivers, transit riders, cyclists, and pedestrians alike.
Other (please specify)
8. If you could use one word to-describe Denton, what would it be?
9. If you are interested in receiving news about Denton's public art program and
master plan, please share your name and contact information with us. Your information
will not be used for any other purpose, and your answers to this survey will be kept
anonymous.
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