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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Parks Advisory Board 2019-05-16 Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, May 16, 2019 Minutes of a regular meeting of the Parks Advisory Board of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Museum Conference Room of the Estes Park Museum on the 16th day of May, 2019. Present Merle Moore Vicki Papineau Dewain Lockwood Ron Wilcocks Rex Poggenpohl Wade Johnston Also Present: Brian Berg, Parks Supervisor Megan Van Hoozer, Public Works Administrative Assistant Patrick Martchink, Town Board Liaison Absent: Geoffrey Elliot Chair Merle Moore called the meeting to order at 8:36 a.m. PUBLIC COMMENT Member Johnston reported on behalf of the Estes Arts District (EAD). All is on track for the Friends of Folk Festival scheduled for June 25, 2019 and the Lumpy Circus is scheduled for June 28, 2019. GENERAL BUSINESS A motion was made and seconded (Lockwood/Papineau) to approve the April meeting minutes and all were in favor. AIPP FUNDING RESEARCH Member Poggenpohl distributed a listing of Colorado towns with art programs that may be of interest. He is working on getting a bit more information and will present complete data to the PAB for additional discussion at a future meeting. AIPP APPLICATION: Banner Art Parking & Transit Manager, Vanessa Solesbee presented the proposed art selected for the banners at the parking structure to the PAB for approval. Solesbee worked closely with the EAD to solicit proposals from folks of all ages showcasing Colorado’s splendor. Nine artists submitted 19 designs. The top eight designs were selected. Poggenpohl expressed a concern about the art that contains words and the ability to read what’s been incorporated. Solesbee stated this would be take into consideration. It was also suggested that some of the art presented is quite dark and that there was a desire to see more options. Discussions continued about the role of the PAB in selection of public art. Should the PAB be involved at an earlier stage, providing the ability to select from all options for Parks Advisory Board – May 16, 2019 – Page 2 any party submitting their AIPP application prior to that submission? Or do they consider and approve what is presented? A review of the AIPP Guidelines will occur at the next regularly scheduled PAB meeting for clarification. Member Wilcocks made a motion to proceed with approval of the 8 presented designs with the following conditions: 1) modification of font size on wildflower poster (presentation slide #5), 2) when hanging at the parking structure, vary the picture on opposite sides, 3) ensure consistency with signatures on each piece. Member Johnston seconded the motion, and all were in favor with the exception of Member Poggehpohl who opposed. A motion was made and seconded (Moore/Johnston) to recommend the Town Board approve the selection and all were in favor. DUB SUBMITTAL REVIEW/SELECTION Supervisor Berg reviewed with the PAB, the utility box locations available for artist assignment. He informed members that painting of the utility boxes located near the school will be coordinated next year and would be completed by the students and art teacher. Members then began reviewing the art submissions provided through the RFP process. Throughout the review members discussed the locations and sele cted the art felt best suited for each site based on submissions received. Member Papineau made a motion to assign the Bond Park box to Michael Young. Member Poggenpohl seconded the motion and all were in favor. Member Wilcocks made a motion to assign the Community Center utility box to Gray Moreau. Poggenpohl seconded the motion and all were in favor. Papineau made a motion to assign the CenturyLink utility box to Mindy Stephens. Wilcocks seconded the motion and all were in favor. Wilcocks made a motion to assign the Tregent West utility box to Betty Horschler. Poggenpohl seconded the motion and all were in favor. Poggenpohl made a motion to assign the Octagon Stairs utility box to Wade Johnston. Papineau seconded the motion and all were in favor. Wilcocks made a motion to assign the Tregent East utility box to Jen Troutfeather. Poggenpohl seconded the motion and all were in favor. OTHER BUSINESS The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 a.m. Recording Secretary Megan Van Hoozer, Public Works