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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Arts Commission - Meeting Date: 5/21/2008 CITY OF GLENDALE,ARIZONA SUMMARY MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING FOR THE ARTS COMMISSION HELD WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2008 THE BEAD ROOM GLENDALE CIVIC CENTER ANNEX 5750 WEST GLEN DRIVE, GLENDALE The meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairperson Kathleen Roe. Commission member Darrell Criswell was in attendance. Commission members Enid Spear, Winona Passmore and Winifred Kultala were absent. Commission members M.B. Finnerty and Manuel Burruel joined the meeting at 4:20 p.m. Representing city staff were Rex Gulbranson, Arts and Culture Administrator, Melinda Bergman, Community Arts Coordinator, Sandra Keely, Public Art Coordinator and J. Gibran Villalobos, Collections and Exhibitions Coordinator. PUBLIC COMMENTS At this time the Commission will hear comments from the public; however, the Commission may not discuss or consider items not appearing on the agenda unless an actual emergency exists. There were no public comments. A MOTION was MADE by Commission member Finnerty to APPROVE the minutes of the April 16, 2008 meeting. The MOTION was SECONDED by Commission member Criswell and carried unanimously. A MOTION was MADE by Commission member Finnerty to APPROVE the minutes of the May 14, 2008 meeting. The MOTION was SECONDED by Commission member Burruel and carried unanimously. GLENDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY YOUTH DEPARTMENT Ms. Melinda Bergman reported on this item. She stated that on May 16, 2008, a meeting was held to recommend a selection of public artists for art and design work for the entryway to the Main Library's Youth Department. She stated that 19 applications were reviewed and two finalists were chosen. She said the total budget for this project is $40,000. The two finalists are Ms. Mary Lucking and Mr. Myk Bates. The next meeting will be held on July 25, 2008 with artists submitting their proposals. DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE Ms. Lynn Basa presented a slide presentation about her design concept for the Downtown Parking Structure, She presented design images as well as provided material samples for the artwork. STAFF REPORTS/UPDATES 2008/09 PERFORMING ARTS GRANTS Mr. Rex Gulbranson reported on the 2008/09 Performing Arts Program. He stated that the grants were reviewed by the Arts Commission on May 14, 2008. They are scheduled to be on the City Council's agenda for the June 10, 2008 evening meeting. He congratulated the Commissioners on doing an amazing job analyzing and reviewing the applications. PUBLIC ART PROJECTS REPORT Public Safety Memorial Mr. Gulbranson reported on the Public Safety Memorial. He stated at the meeting on May 19, 2008, the two finalists had made their hour-long presentations to the committee. After discussion, it was decided that both artists will be invited back to present more fully developed proposals with the committee. Paseo Racquet Center and Park Ms. Sandra Keely presented a PowerPoint update on the Paseo Racquet Center and Park. She said the Public Art Program hosted a pizza party for the Ironwood High School students at the Paseo site. She explained the project was progressing nicely and should be completed within the week. Fire Station 151 Ms. Sandra Keely reported on Fire Station 151. She said they will be breaking ground for the building on May 28, 2008. Staff will be meeting with Fire Department staff in June to discuss the public art feature by the Caricoff-De La Cruz team for the building. 2008 Summer Art Camp, Sahuaro Ranch Ms. Melinda Bergman reported on the 2008 Summer Art Camp at Sahuaro Ranch. She stated that the summer camp classes were full and there is a waiting list. ADULT CENTER EXHIBIT UPDATES Mr. Gibran Villalobos reported on the Arizona Artist Guild's exhibition, scheduled for May 3 - June 6, 2008. ART MAINTENANCE UPDATES Mr. Gibran Villalobos reported on the lighting for the Western Area Public Safety Complex. He stated the project was complete with only minor lighting adjustments to be made. Mr. Villalobos provided a slide presentation on artwork completed around the city. He reported that he had updated the art inventory, which included new artworks from Picture Glendale as well as the Paseo Racquet Center and Park projects. Mr. Villalobos stated that the Glendale Pioneer artwork had been relocated to the Adult Center. Ile added that lighting had been installed for the artwork. Mr. Villalobos reported on repair work on the art piece"Steady on Steadiness" at Sahuaro Park. He stated that the artwork had been damaged by children climbing on it. SUMMER ARTS COMMISSION MEETINGS - JUNE AND JULY Mr. Gulbranson, Arts and Culture Administrator, reported on this item. He stated that last year they had vacated the June and July meetings, however, this year they will be unable to do so. He explained their calendar was full and had agenda items for both months this year. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Burruel reported on Glendale Community College's interest in collaborating with the city in building a museum for their art collection. There were no additional comments from Commission members. ADJOURNMENT A MOTION was MADE by Commission member Burruel to ADJOURN the meeting. The MOTION was SECONDED by Commission member Criswell and carried unanimously. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting will be on Wednesday, June 18, 2008. The meeting will begin at 4 • p.m. and will be held in the 21 Floor Board Conference Room at the Glendale Public Library, 5959 West Brown Street in Glendale. As there were no further comments, the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Respectfully submitted, , ..> Rex iulbranson, Recording Secretary Arts and Culture Administrator