2017-03-02 Minutes 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.
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.
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.