2017-04-04 Agenda with Backup PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
After determining that a quorum is present,the Public Art committee of the City of Denton, Texas
will convene in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at 4 p.m. at City Hall, Conference
Room, 215 E. McKinney St., Denton, Texas, at which the following items will be considered:
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 2, 2017
3. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
a) Art Appraisal of Surls Sculpture
b) Proposed Location of Surls Sculpture
c) Art Acceptance Policy
d) Possible Art at Police Station
e) Relocation of Art Sculpture at Central Fire Station
f) Public Art on City Waste Receptacles
g) Prairie Street
4. ACTION ITEMS:
a) Acquisition of Art by James Surls
b) Art Acceptance Policy
5. STANDING ITEM:
a) Update on 9/11 Fire Memorial Project
b) Status of City Hall West Bell
c) Martin Luther King Recreation Center Art Project
d) Actively Seek Local Artists
e) Strategic Plan/Mission Statement
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS
7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act,
respond to inquiries from the Public Art Committee 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.
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PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
After determining that a quorum is present, the Public Art committee of the City of Denton, Texas
will convene in a Regular Meeting on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at 4 p.m. at Civic Center, 321 E.
McKinney St., Denton, Texas, at which the following items will be considered:
Members present: Guy Bruggeman, Millie Giles, Brian Wheeler, Frank Mayhew, Joe
Duncan, Susan Vaughan, Ed Steele, and Gerri Veeder
Members absent: Erin Clegg
Staff present: Janie McLeod
Guests present: Lauren Barker and Caitlin Griffin, Keep Denton Beautiful
Chairman Bruggeman called the meeting to order at 4:01 p.m.
APPROVAL OF February 2, 2017 MINUTES: The minutes were approved by a motion made
by Duncan and seconded by Wheeler.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Keep Denton Beautiful Murals. Lauren Barker presented an overview of the Keep Denton
Beautiful (KDB)mural projects that involve the Public Art Committee(PAC). Barker shared that
more consultation with the neighborhood representatives is needed before a recommendation can
be made to the PAC.
Art Appraisal of Surls Sculpture. McLeod shared the appraisal amount that Pam Campbell, with
Campbell Fine Art Appraisal and Consulting, in Fort Worth had provided for the James Surls
sculpture. The PAC discussed possible locations for the sculpture. The Patterson Appleton Arts
Center was discussed as a possibility. Members had recalled that the location was not viable but
staff will see if that location can be an option.
Acceptance of Art Policy. The draft policy was shared and input from the PAC was requested.
The item will be discussed at the next meeting.
Actively Seek Local Artists. Steel and Duncan visited with Bays-Booth about engaging local
artists in the bidding process for art projects. The Greater Denton Arts Council (GDAC) will be
hosting events to create art groups and look at how they can be better engaged with art projects.
GDAC is very enthusiastic about partnering with PAC to help engage local artists in matters of
public art.
Strategic Plan/Mission Statement. Staff will continue to work on a draft for the PAC.
ACTION ITEMS:
Keep Denton Beautiful Murals. No action was taken.
Acquisition of Art by James Surls. Wheeler made a motion for staff to offer $100,000 with a
maximum of$150,000, including shipping and installation, to purchase the "Seeing Around the
Thorn Vine" sculpture by James Surls.
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Mayhew seconded the motion and it passed with a vote of 8-0.
Acceptance of Art Policy. No action was taken.
Actively Seek Local Artists. No action was taken.
STANDING ITEM:
Update on Fire Station Project. McLeod reported that the topographical survey has been
completed and permits were being filed. The Request for Proposal (RFP) has been drafted, the
scope of work is completed,the engineered drawings are completed, and the project specifications
are done. The project was advertised in the newspaper, RFP opened on Feb. 24 and the bids close
on March 17. Permits are being pulled and once the contractor is selected, the project will be
presented to City Council for approval, and work may begin.
Since former President George Bush was not able to attend the dedication, it was suggested to
invite former U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson to be the guest of honor.
The artwork purchased for Fire Station #2 has been delivered and suggestions were made as to
where to hang the art. The fire fighters appreciated the art and had several questions regarding the
history. Giles was present during the deliver and saw how excited the fire fighters were and Giles
has offered to donate two more historical pieces of art for Station#2.
Status of City Hall West Bell. McLeod said the contract with Verdin Company has been signed
and arrangements for the transportation of the bell were being discussed. She added that a
representative from Verdin came to Denton to measure the bell tower and will be making the
arrangements for the bell to be taken down.
Martin Luther King Recreation Center Art Project. The PAC discussed the results from the
survey theme for the MLK Jr. Rec Center was unity, diversity, and children.
Giles will share an idea for the project at the next meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:15 p.m.
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DISCUSSION ITEMS
Art Appraisal of Surls Sculpture
James Surls has accepted the offer of$105,000 for the "Seeing Around the Thorn Vine" sculpture.
The price includes installation and staff is confirming if the transportation will be included in the
price.
Proposed Location of Surls Sculpture
The location for the "Seeing Around the Thorn Vine" sculpture needs to be determined. It was
suggested to have the sculpture located at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center but since Parks Bond
funds are being used to purchase the art, then it must be located in a park.
Art Acceptance Policy
The PAC has been asked to review and make recommendations to the Public Art Acceptance
policy. The committee was sent the revised policy for review prior to this meeting.
Possible Art at the Police Station
A representative with the Denton Police Department approached staff regarding the possibility of
commissioning a brick sculpture for the empty spaces that were formerly windows at outside
entrance to the station. The Police Department would like to commission Paula Collins to design
and install a brick sculpture that would compliment the brick sculpture she had done previously at
the inside entranceway to the Police Department. (See Exhibit A.)
The Police Department is discussing options for the funding of the artwork. One option would be
to apply for HOT funds; or possibly use any funds left from the bonds sold for art for Public Safety;
or see if there are remaining funds from the 9/11 Memorial project; or see if the PAC would be
interested in using HOT funds for the project.
Relocation of Art Sculpture at Central Fire Station
The PAC had previously approved the Greater Denton Arts Council (GDAC) request that the
sculpture currently located at Central Fire Station be relocated to the Patterson-Appleton Arts
Center. (See Exhibit B.)
If that is not the desire of the GDAC,then another location will need to be selected for the art soon.
The art will need to be relocated once the 9/11 Fire Memorial project begins construction.
Public Art on City Waste Receptacles
McLeod has followed up with Solid Waste regarding the waste receptacles being decorated with
various artwork. It was recommended that the Solid Waste representative check with the City's
Public Information and the Community Improvement departments to see what might be allowed.
There could be conflicts with what can be on the receptacles and what might be considered signage.
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Steele said he had attended a public meeting and there were citizen interest in pursuing the
possibility of having art on waste receptacles.
Prairie Street
At the public meeting that Steele attended, he said the community had concerns about the Prairie
Street area and inquired if the City could do any improvements. More information can be shared
at the PAC meeting.
ACTION ITEMS
Acquisition of Art by James Surls
The PAC is being asked to take action on the purchase of the James Surls sculpture, "Seeing
Around the Thorn Vine". If approved, staff will present the request to City Council for final
approval.
Art Acceptance Policy
The PAC is being requested to take action on accepting the proposed Art Acceptance Policy. If
approved, staff will prepare the item for City Councils approval.
STANDING ITEM
Update on 9111 Fire Memorial Project
The bids for the general contractor closes on Friday, March 31. On Monday, staff will review the
proposals and make a selection on the contractor. Once a selection has been made, the
recommendation will be presented to City Council, then the purchase order will be opened, and
work should begin soon afterwards.
Recommendations for a guest speaker are being requested for the 9/11 Fire Memorial dedication
on September 11, 2017.
Status of City Hall West Bell. The bell has been picked up and is in the process of being cleaned
and refurbished.
Martin Luther King Recreation Center Art Project. Giles said she would like to bring a proposal
to the PAC at the next meeting.
Actively Seek Local Artists. The PAC asked for this item to be added to the agenda.
Strategic Plan/Mission Statement. The PAC asked for this item to be added to the agenda.
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