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Parks Advisory Board Agenda
February 20th, 2015
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Rooms 202 & 203
Estes Park Town Hall
170 MacGregor Ave
Current Members:
Ronna Boles
Celine Lebeau
Dewain Lockwood
Merle Moore
Chris Reed
Terry Rustin
Approval of January Minutes
Intro to Community Garden
Proposal to reconstruct Library’s
Story Time area
2015 Budget
Arbor Day 2015 update
Public Art Policy
Other Business
Adjourn
Chair Celine Lebeau
Floyd Wright
Parks Supervisor Brian Berg
Parks Supervisor Brian Berg
Chair Celine Lebeau
Merle Moore
Terry Rustin
Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, January 15th, 2015
Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Parks Advisory Board of the Town of Estes Park,
Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall Room 100, Engineering
Conference Room, in said Town of Estes Park on the 15th day of January, 2015.
Present: Dewain Lockwood
Merle Moore
Ronna Boles
Celine Lebeau
Terry Rustin (by phone)
Also Present: Greg Muhonen, Public Works Director
Kevin McEachern, Public Works Operations Manager
Russ Franklin, Parks Division
Jen Imber, Public Works Administrative Assistant
Bob Holcomb, Town Board Trustee
Diane Watson, Estes Park Cultural Arts Council
Absent: Chris Reed
Chair Lebeau called the meeting to order at 12:31 p.m.
GENERAL BUSINESS
A few minor amendments were proposed to the December minutes. It was moved and
seconded (Lockwood/Boles) to approve the December 18th meeting minutes as
amended and the motion passed unanimously.
Allocation of 2015 budget funds was designated as an agenda item for the February
meeting.
NEW MEETING TIME
Members expressed an interest in holding future meetings in Rooms 202/203. Several
new meeting times were discussed in conjunction with the availability of that space and
members decided on a new meeting time of 11 am – 12 am on the third Friday of each
month. It was moved and seconded (Lockwood/Boles) to approve the new meeting time
of 11 am – 12 am on the third Friday of each month and the motion passed
unanimously.
ARBOR DAY 2015
Chair Lebeau updated the group on preparations for Arbor Day 2015. Celine will be
meeting soon with principal John Bryant to discuss details and date for Arbor Day at the
elementary school. Celine also provided a rundown of proposed activities and an art
contest, with the suggestion that bookmarks or temporary tattoos be provided for prizes
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this year instead of t-shirts. Celine is working with the art teacher and trying to
incorporate Arbor Day activities in class before the day of the celebration. Ronna Boles
volunteered to help with Arbor Day preparations. In the absence of additional
volunteers, Celine will also contact RMNP to coordinate with representatives from the
park who will present at the celebration. Colorado State Forest Service will also present.
Celine strongly urged PAB to donate more tree books to the library as part of the 2015
celebration.
A meeting will be scheduled with the Eagle Rock school as well; since Eagle Rock
school is not in session in April, their Arbor Day celebration usually takes place in May.
Eagle Rock students will help with a Town project as part of their celebration , with Platte
River donating funds for trees.
PUBLIC ART POLICY AND ORDINANCE
Merle Moore and Terry Rustin distributed copies of the draft ordinance and guidelines
prior to the meeting. Discussion of ordinance was lead by Merle and it was
recommended the draft ordinance be taken to Community Development for comment
and input. Trustee Holcomb advised that a sign code is currently being developed by
the Planning Commission and it may be prudent to wait until it is finalized to be sure
there are no conflicts with the new art policy. PAB should be careful to differentiate
murals from signs so they are not governed by the same regulations, with murals
designated as providing aesthetic pleasure and not for commercial purposes.
Chair Lebeau suggested a few fine-tuning changes, such as consistency in terminology
throughout the document, as well as changes to the policy’s essence and philosophy,
such as including kinetic or interactive art as an art type. Discussion continued on
funding, with the group leaning toward theTown absorbing the cost of installation if an
artist donates a piece. If a patron purchases and donates, they will be responsible for
installation costs as well as the art itself. An appendix of forms within the policy was also
suggested. Currently the Town has a program in place for the care and maintenance of
bronze artwork, but the policy should cover such issues for existing artwork as well as
donations, as well as inventory of indoor art and maintenance. Director Muhonen
advocated donors include maintenance schedule and cost so Trustees would know up
front what kind of obligations are being incurring by accepting artwork.
The board will continue reviewing the art policy at the February meeting.
With no other business to discuss, a motion was made (Lockwood/Boles) to adjourn the
meeting at 1:28 pm, with all voting in favor.
Draft Ordinance Version #5
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TOWN OF ESTES PARK MUNICIPAL CODE
Chapter ______ - Art In Public Places
_____________________________________________________________________________
Section ______#________ - Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to provide a means to fund the acquisition of works of art by the
town, which shall become the Town’s collection, to provide a means to select works of art for
the collection, to provide for the display of the collection and to provide for the maintenance
and repair of the works of art in the collection.
Section ______#________ - Definitions
For the purposes of this chapter ordinance the following words or phrases shall be defined as set
out below:
A. “Art in public places” (AIPP), means any visual work of art displayed for two weeks or
mo re in an open Town-owned area, on the exterior of any town-owned facility, inside
any Town-owned facility in areas designated as public areas, or on non -town property if
the work of art is installed or financed, either wholly or in part, with town funds or grants
procured by the Town.
B. “Parks Advisory Board” (PAB), means the board created and codified in Section
____#____ of this the Municipal Code.
C. “Reserve account” means the Art In Public Places reserve account established by this
chapter. ordinance.
D. “Work Of Art” means all forms of original creations of visual art, including but not be
limited to:
Paintings of all media, including both portable and permanently affixed works
such as frescoes and murals;
Sculpture of any form and in any material or combination of materials. This
includes statues, monuments, fountains, arches, or other structures intended for
ornamentation or commemoration;
Crafts and folk art works in clay, fiber, textiles, glass, wood, metal, mosaics,
plastics, and other materials; or
Kinetic and/or interactive sculptures;
Site-integrated artwork created by landscape designers and artists which
includes landscapes and earth-works, integration of natural and human made
materials, and other functional art pieces. Site-integrated works may include
building features, gates, street furniture, and paving materials.
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E. “Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park” (CACEP) means that publicly supported 501
(c)(3) non-profit organization registered with the State of Colorado as the Cultural
Arts Council of Estes Park.
F. “Guidelines” means that document prepared by, and periodically reviewed and
updated by, The Parks Advisory Board and having the following objectives.
A. To identify suitable art objects works of art for the Town collection.
B. To facilitate the preservation of art objects works of art and artifacts that may
be displayed in public places.
C. To prescribe a method or methods for competitive selection of art objects works
of art for display.
D. To prescribe procedures for the selection, acquisition and display of works of art
in public places.
E. To set forth any other matter appropriate to the administration of this chapter. the
AIPP program.
Section _______________ - Funds for works of art
1. The Town Board shall allocate in its annual General Fund Budget , funds for an Arts
In Public Places program. The funds shall be placed in the reserve account for the AIPP
program and may be expended as defined in Section ________ - Art In Public Places
Reserve Account below.
2. The Town Board shall allocate in its annual General Fund Budget for the Department of
Parks and Recreation, or other appropriate department, funds sufficient to provide the
recommended maintenance of all public artworks in the Town collection.
3. Patrons may donate a piece of art to the Town of Estes Park for the AIPP program. In
accepting a donation, the Town expects that funds for the transport, site preparation and
installation of the piece will accompany the donation. The funds shall be placed in the
reserve account for the AIPP program and may be expended as defined in Section
________ - Art In Public Places Reserve Account below.
4. Patrons may donate funds for the acquisition of a piece of art for the AIPP program In
accepting the donation, the Town will allocate a portion of the donation for the transport,
site preparation and installation of the piece. The funds shall be placed in the reserve
account for the AIPP program and may be expended as defined in Section ________ - Art
In Public Places Reserve Account below.
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3. An artist may donate a piece of art to the Town for the AIPP program. In accepting the
donation, the Town may accept responsibility for funding the transport, site preparation
and installation of the piece.
Section ______________ - Art In Public Places Reserve Account
There is established a reserve account within the general fund to be known as the Art In Public
Places reserve account. Such reserve account shall be credited with such funds as determined
by the Town Board and with all funds received by the Town for visual art in public places,
whether contributed, secured through grants or otherwise obtained. Funds in the AIPP
reserve account may come from the Town’s annual General Fund Budget, grants and
donations. All funds set aside or donated for acquisition of works of art shall be paid into
the reserve account. Any excess or unexpended funds in the AIPP reserve account shall
carry forward in this account at the end of each fiscal year.
Moneys credited to such account shall be expe nded only for acquisition of works of art,
installation, maintenance and repair of works of art, costs associated with de-accessioning
works of art, and expenses of administration of this chapter. Any excess or unexpended funds in
the AIPP reserve account shall carry forward in this account at the end of each fiscal year.
Funds deposited in the reserve account may only be expended for the acquisition,
installation, maintenance and repair of works of art, costs associated with de-accessioning
works of art, and expenses of administration of the AIPP program.
(Ord. #___________, date).
Section _______________ - Administration
Responsibility for administration of the Art In Public Places AIPP program shall rest with the
Parks Advisory Board PAB, with administrative support from The Department of Public Works
Department and curatorial support from Cultural Arts Council of Colorado CACEP. The
Board PAB shall establish and amend, with Town Board approval, criteria and guidelines
governing the selection, acquisition, purchase, commissioning, placement, installation, and
maintenance and de-accessioning of works of art. Selection and placement of works of art
shall be in conjunction with representatives of the Town Board, and the Town department in
which the artwork will be located. Following placement or installation, maintenance and repair
of the artwork shall be the responsibility of the department having possession of the work, with
the advice and guidance of the Parks Advisory Board PAB and the Cultural Arts Council of
Colorado CACEP. Any proposed works of art requiring extraordinary operation or
maintenance expenses shall receive prior approval of the department head responsible for such
operation or maintenance.
Section _______________ - Curatorial Support
The Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park shall maintain a detailed record of all art in public
places, including, but not limited to, site drawings, photographs, designs, names of artists, and
names of architects whenever feasible.
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Section ________________ - Ownership
All permanent works of art acquired pursuant to this chapter this ordinance shall be acquired
in the name of, and title shall be held by, the Town of Estes Park (Ord.#_________________,
date)
Section _________________ - Exemptions
The following are exempt from the provisions of this chapter ordinance:
A. All works of art in the collections of, or on display at, or under the auspices of, the
Estes Valley Public Library and The Estes Park Museum.
B. All works of art that are the private, personal property of any Town employee on
and that are displayed in private Town offices or other areas of Town-owned
facilities which are not generally frequented by the public.
Passed and adopted this ____ day of ___________, 2015.
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COVER PAGE
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
HANDBOOK OF GUIDELINES
TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………………….. Page 4-5
TOWN ORDINANCE …………………………………………………… Page 5
DEFINITIONS …………………………………………………………… Page 5-6
FUNDS FOR WORKS OF ART …………………………………………Page 6-7
Reserve Account Established
ADMINISTRATION AND CURATORIAL SUPPORT ………………. Page 7-8
Parks Advisory Board
Cultural Arts Center of Estes Park
GUIDELINES ……………………………………………………………... Page 8
SELECTING WORKS OF ART …….…………………………………… Page 8-10
Direct Purchase
Open Competitions
DISPLAY OF ART IN PUBLIC SPACES ……………………………… Page 10-11
OWNERSHIP OF WORKS OF ART …………………………………….Page 11
Exemptions To Ownership
ACQUISITION OF WORKS OF ART………………………………….. Page 12
TEMPORARY PUBLIC WORKS OF ART ……………………………..Page 12
ARTIST SELECTION CRITERIA ……………………………………… Page 13
SITE SELECTION FOR WORKS OF ART ……………………………. Page 13-14
Town Department Input
POST SELECTION PROCESS .…………………………………………. Page 14-15
Contracts
Public Disclosure
DONATING OF A WORK OF ART …………………………………….. Page 15-17
Background And Definitions
Process For Consideration
Review Considerations
Public Disclosure
DE-ACCESSIONING A WORK OF ART ………………………………. Page 17-19
Basis For De-Accessioning
Process/Disposition
MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES FOR WORKS OF ART ……………..Page 19-22
Goal
Definitions
Process
Implementation
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PLACEMENT OF WORKS OF ART IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF
WAY (ROW) ……………………………………………………………. Page 23-24
Goal
Installations Adjoining The ROW
Installations In The ROW
APPENDIX ……………………………………………………………… Page 25
ACKNOWLDEGEMENTS …………………………………………….. Page 26
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INTRODUCTION
These Guidelines for an Art In Public Places (AIPP) program of the Town of Estes Park
(Town) were developed by the Estes Park Parks Advisory Board (POB) at the request of
the Town Board. They describe the process and criteria to be used to evaluate potential
public artworks and projects. The guidelines also detail the administration of the Art In
Public Places program.
Following is a definition of public art as it applies to the Estes Park program.
In its broadest sense, public art is any original creation of visual art that is:
Acquired with public monies,
Acquired with a combination of public/private funding,
Acquired by donation or on loan to the Town’s Art In Public Places program or
Privately sponsored artwork that is located on publically owned land.
Examples of public art include, but are not limited to:
Sculpture of any form and in any material or combination of materials to include
statues, monuments, fountains, arches, or other structures intended for
ornamentation or commemoration;
Paintings of all media, including both portable and permanently affixed works such
as frescoes and murals;
Crafts and folk art works in clay, fiber, textiles, glass, wood, metal, mosaics,
plastics and other materials;
Kinetic and/or interactive sculptures;
Site-integrated artwork created by landscape designers and artists which may
include landscapes and earth-works, integration of natural and human-made
materials, and other functional art pieces. Examples of site-integrated works may
include building features, paving materials, gates, and street furniture.
The Art in Public Places AIPP program enriches our community through public
exposure to the arts. The program is achieved through a collaboration of Estes Park
residents, businesses, organizations (Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park, Art Center of
Estes Park), and Estes Park K-12 school programs, to develop a diverse art collection that
creates a sense of place, provides a unique town identity, offers educational opportunities
and serves as an economic driver.
The Art In Public Places AIPP program weaves public art into the everyday experience
of our community and creates lasting impressions on those who experience it. It
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enhances our public spaces, compliments our award winning seasonal floral displa ys, and
makes Estes Park a visitor destination, not only for its natural beauty, but also for its
vibrant arts scene.
TOWN ORDINANCE
Town Ordinance _____(#)________ establishes the Art In Public Places AIPP Program under
the auspices of the Parks Advisory Board of the Town of Estes Park
DEFINITIONS
“Art In Public Places” means any visual work of art displayed for two weeks or more in
an open town-owned area, on the exterior of any Town-owned facility, inside any Town-
owned facility in areas designated as public areas, or on non-Town property if the work
of art is installed or financed, either wholly or in part, with Town funds or grants
procured by the Town.
“Town Board” means those elected officials serving as Trustees of the Town.
“Parks Advisory Board” (PAB), means that Board created and codified in Section
_____#__________ of the Town Municipal Code.
“Reserve account” means the Art In Public Places AIPP reserve account defined by this
chapter. these guidelines. The AIPP reserve account shall not be used for acquiring
or funding: 1) reproductions or unlimited editions of original work; 2) objects that
are mass produced; 3) architectural rehabilitation, or historical preservation; or 4)
other works deemed, by the PAB, to be inappropriate for the Town’s collection.
“Work of art” means all forms of original creations of visual art, including but not be
limited to:
Paintings of all media, including both portable and permanently affixed works such
as frescoes and murals;
Sculpture of any form and in any material or combination of materials. This
includes statues, monuments, fountains, arches, or other structures intended for
ornamentation or commemoration;
Crafts and folk art works in clay, fiber, textiles, glass, wood, metal, mosaics,
plastics, and other materials;
Kinetic and/or interactive sculptures; or
Site-integrated artwork created by landscape designers and artists which includes
landscapes and earth-works, integration of natural and human made materials, and
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other functional art pieces. Site-integrated works may include building features,
gates, street furniture, and paving materials.
“Site” refers to a specific location being considered for or currently displaying
a work of art.
“Project” means an existing plan or proposal where installation of a work of
art may be under consideration.
“Mass Produced” means a work of art that has been reproduced for mass
distribution.
Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park” (CACEP) means that publicly supported
501 (c)(3) non-profit organization registered with the State of Colorado as the
Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park.
“Guidelines” means that document prepared by, and periodically reviewed
and updated by, The Parks Advisory Board.
FUNDS FOR WORKS OF ART
1. The Town Board shall allocate in its annual General Fund Budget, funds for an Arts
In Public Places program. The funds shall be placed in the reserve account for the AIPP
program and may be expended as defined in these guidelines under Art In Public Places
Reserve Account ACCOUNT ESTABLISHED below.
2. The Town Board shall allocate in its annual General Fund Budget for the Department of
Parks and Recreation, or other appropriate department, funds sufficient to provide the
recommended maintenance of all public, permanent artworks works of art in the Town
collection.
3. Patrons may donate a piece of art to the Town of Estes Park for the AIPP program. In
accepting a donation, the Town expects that funds for the transport, site preparation and
installation of the piece will accompany the donation. The funds shall be placed in the
reserve account for the AIPP program and may be expended as defined in Section
________ - Art In Public Places Reserve Account below. these guidelines under
ACCOUNT ESTABLISHED below.
4. Patrons may donate funds for the acquisition of a piece of art for the AIPP program In
accepting the donation, the Town will allocate a portion of the donation for the transport,
site preparation and installation of the piece. The funds shall be placed in the reserve
account for the AIPP program and may be expended as defined in Section ________ - Art
In Public Places Reserve Account below. these guidelines under ACCOUNT
ESTABLISHED below.
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5. An artist may donate a piece of art to the Town for the AIPP program. In accepting the
donation, the Town may, at its discretion, accept responsibility for funding the transport,
site preparation and installation of the piece.
Reserve Account Established
There is established A reserve account for the Art In Public Places program has been
established. Funds deposited in the reserve account may only be expended for the acquisition,
installation, maintenance and repair of works of art, costs associated with de -accessioning
works of art, and expenses of administration of this chapter the AIPP program. Funds in the
AIPP reserve account may come from the Town’s annual General Fund Budget, grants and
donations. All funds set aside or donated for works of art shall be paid into the reserve account.
Any excess or unexpended funds in the AIPP reserve account shall carry forward in this account
at the end of each fiscal year
ADMINISTRATION AND CURATORIAL SUPPORT
Parks Advisory Board (PAB)
Administration of the AIPP program is the responsibility of the Parks Advisory Board with
administrative support from the Public Works Department. It The PAB shall consist of
citizens living in the Estes Valley for at least 2 years and having experience with trees, weeds,
public art, trails or park design. There shall be 7 members, appointed by the Town Board, who
shall serve without compensation. The terms of the members shall be a three year term and
shall be staggered so that the terms of an equal number of
Responsibility for administration of the Art In Public Places program shall rest with the
Parks Advisory Board, with administrative support from The Department of Public
Works. The Board PAB shall establish and amend, with Town Board approval, criteria
and guidelines governing the selection, acquisition, purchase, commissioning, placement,
installation, and maintenance of public works of art. Selection and placement of works of
art shall be in conjunction with representatives of the Town Board and the Town
department in which the artwork will be located. having responsibility for maintenance of
the work of art.
Following placement or installation, maintenance and repair of the artwork work of art
shall be the responsibility of the Town department having possession of the work, with the
advice and
guidance of the Parks Advisory Board PAB. Any proposed works of art requiring
extraordinary operation or maintenance expenses shall receive prior approval of the
department head responsible for such operation or maintenance.
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Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park
The Executive Director of the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park, shall serve as an ex- officio
and nonvoting member of the Board PAB. One function of such board the PAB shall be to
perform the duties set forth in Chapter __________ of this code these guidelines as they
pertain to , pertaining to the town’s Art In Public Places program.
The Executive Director of the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park CACEP, shall maintain
a detailed record of all art in public places, including site drawings, photographs, designs,
names of artists, and names of architects whenever feasible. The Council CACEP shall be
reimbursed for actual expenses incurred as expenses of curatorial support.
GUIDELINES
The Parks Advisory Board shall adopt guidelines:
A. To identify suitable art objects works of art for the Town collection.
B. To facilitate the preservation of art objects works of art and artifacts that may be
displayed in public places.
C. To prescribe a method or methods for competitive selection of art objects works of art
for display.
D. To prescribe procedures for the selection, acquisition and display of works of art in
public places.
E. To set forth any other matter appropriate to the administration of this chapter. the AIPP
program.
SELECTION & DISPLAY STANDARDS SELECTING WORKS OF ART
In performing its duties with respect to AIPP program, the Board PAB will strive to integrate
the creative work of artists into public projects to thereby increase our residents’ and visitors’
experience and improve the economic vitality of the Town through the enhancement of public
spaces in general and the pedestrian landscape in particular. In doing so, special attention will
be given to the following. matters:
A. Conceptual compatibility of the design with the immediate environment of the site.
B. Appropriateness of the design to the function of the site.
C. Compatibility of the design and location with a unified design character or h istorical
character of the site.
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D. Creation of an internal sense of order and desirable environment for the general
community by the design and location of the work of art.
E. Preservation and integration of natural features for the project; of the site.
F. Appropriateness of the materials, textures, colors and design to the expression of the
design concept. ; and
G. Representation of a broad variety of tastes within the community and the provision of a
balanced inventory of art in public places to insure a variety of style, design and media
throughout the community.
Selection of an artwork a work of art may be Parks Advisory Board, PAB or otherwise
initiated. This policy These guidelines apply to both in both instances. An Additional
“Donation Policy Guidelines” apply to donations of works of art and can be found in other
sections of these guidelines.
Direct Purchase: The Parks Advisory Board PAB may purchase existing artwork from an
artist/owner in unique circumstances (e.g. when the price presents an economic advantage) or to
meet one of the AIPP program goals. The Parks Advisory Board PAB may approach an artist
or an artist may approach the PAB.
Artists who have a finished work of art that they wish the PAB to consider for purchase should
submit the following to the PAB:
1. A proposal sheet with the artist’s name, title of the artwork, dimensions, medium, date
produced, price, location, number of reproductions, restrictions on reproduction, and
other information the artist deems pertinent.
2. A resume and references.
3. A maquette and/or images or the actual work for review. (Images can be provided
electronically or by hard copy and should show all sides and provide the proper scale of
the work).
4. A cover letter explaining why the work should be added to the Town’s public art
collection.
5. A conservation assessment describing the artwork’s condition, along with a maintenance
plan. (The plan should include an explanation of the expected life span of the work while
placed in a public environment, specifying the type of environment in which the artwork
may be placed. It should also discuss whether the artwork may be prone to vandalism
and how the effects of any vandalism may be mitigated; it should be authored by a
qualified conservator or the artist.)
6. The PAB may request additional information.
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The PAB typically reviews direct purchases of works of art twice per calendar year; however,
exceptions can may be made if deemed appropriate by a majority of the Board. PAB.
Open Competitions: Competitions are open to artists within the geographic limits and other
specifications set by the PAB (which vary from competition to competition). The PAB strives
to maintain valance between competitions involving local artists only and artists from a larger
area. The PAB process for competitions is typically as follows.
1. The PAB provides a project description, budget, time schedule, and summary of duties
and obligations.
2. The artist shall provide a maquette and site drawing (if appropriate), design, concept
statement, recommended installation and maintenance requirements, budget,
photographs, resume and references.
3. Proposals shall be considered by the jury and a final choice or choices will be presented
to the PAB for acceptance. Jury composition varies and is determined by the PAB, but
juries typically included representative(s) from the designated site and the PAB.
representatives.
4. Entry materials will be returned to th e artist only if requested and appropriate
packaging, postage and insurance are included with the entry by the artist. The names of
selected artists may be obtained from the Chairperson of the Parks Advisory Board. PAB.
The Parks Advisory Board recognizes that works of art often significantly alter public places,
becoming a new, major presence in the environment. In recent decades, visual art has rapidly
evolved and diversified, creating at times a gap between visual art and its appreciation by the
general public. The AIPP program shall endeavor to bridge this gap, by broadening
community awareness of the issues involved in visual art and its historical context, and
encouraging informed debate among all segments of the community.
DISPLAY OF ART IN PUBLIC SPACES
A. Works of art selected and implemented pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may be
1) placed in, on or about any public place or, 2) by agreement with the owner thereof,
placed on any private property with substantial public exposure in and around the town.
Works of art owned by the Town may also be 3) loaned for exhibition elsewhere, upon
such terms and conditions as deemed necessary by the commission PAB. For any
proposed work of art requiring an extraordinary operation or maintenance expense, the
Board shall obtain prior written approval of the department head responsible for such
operation or maintenance before approving the same.
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B. All art in public places shall receive the prior review and approval of the Town Board.
None shall be removed, altered or changed without the prior review and approval of the
Town Board.
C. No work of art financed or installed either wholly or in part with Town funds or with
grants procured by the Town shall be installed on privately owned property unless the
following condition is met. without A written agreement must be prepared and
signed by between the Board the Chairperson of the PAB, acting on behalf of the
Town, and the owner of the property specifying the proprietary interests in the work of
art and specifying other provisions deemed necessary or desirable by the Town attorney.
In addition, such written agreement shall specify that the private property owner shall
assures:
1. That the installation of the work of art will be done in a manner which will protect
the work of art and the public that takes into consideration public safety;
2. That the work of art will be maintained in good condition; and
3. That insurance and indemnification of the Town will be provided as is
appropriate.
D. Installation, maintenance, alteration, refinishing and moving of art in public places shall
be done in consultation with the artist whenever feasible.
E. The CACEP Executive Director of the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park shall
maintain a detailed record of all art in public places, including site drawings,
photographs, designs, names of artist, names of architects and correspondence between
all parties involved in the creation, acquisition, placement, and display of art work
whenever feasible.
OWNERSHIP OF WORKS OF ART
All permanent works of art acquired pursuant to this chapter these guidelines shall be acquired
in the name of, and title shall be held by, the Town of Estes Park.
Exemptions To Ownership Of Works of Art
The following are exempt from the provisions of this chapter:
A. All works of art in the collections of, or on display at, or under the auspices of, the
Estes Valley Public Library and The Estes Park Museum.
B. All works of art that are the private, personal property of any Town employee on
and that are displayed in private Town offices or other areas of Town-owned
facilities which are not generally frequented by the public.
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ACQUISITION POLICY OF WORKS OF ART
Public art may be acquired through commissioning a site-specific work, direct purchase, or
donation of an art object. work of art.
A commissioned work of public art typically involves selecting an established artist to develop
a piece of artwork for an identified location or use. If site specific, the artwork must respond
conform to the AIPP program developed by the Parks Advisory Board PAB regarding the
site’s functional context, its architecture, its location, its relationship to the adjacent terrain, and
its social context. If a work is commissioned for a specific use it must again meet the
requirements set forth by the Board. PAB.
The Board PAB is entrusted to develop criteria for commissioned projects and to site other
acquired works. The Board’s PAB’s administrative policies, and selection and placement
criteria are further detailed in these Guidelines.
Periodically the Town of Estes Park or the Parks Advisory Board may be offered donations of
artwork works of art. Donations are subject to the same policies and criteria of the Art In
Public Places AIPP program as any other work of art being considered by the Town. The
Board PAB has the discretion, subject to the program policies, to recommend to the Town
Board either accepting or rejecting any work of art offered to the Town for public art purposes.
TEMPORARY PUBLIC WORKS OF ART
The Parks Advisory Board PAB may, at its discretion and with approval of the Town Board,
designate sites within the Town of Estes Park as locations for the display of temporary artworks
works of art otherwise meeting the criteria detailed in these guidelines. The Sites will be
selected for their visibility and access to both visitors and residents to the town. The display of
temporary art has several goals. They are: 1) enriching the our community, and 2) providing
exposure to artists working in a variety of media, and 3) allowing for the exhibition of a wide
variety of works of art that may supplement and enhance the permanent Town art
collection.
The A selected artwork must exemplify commitment to quality and innovation. The Temporary
Art Program A temporary art exhibit is designed may be held with the intention of to
createing a mutually beneficial partnership between the Town of Estes Park and artists working
both within and outside of the community.
Selected artists will enter into a standard lease agreement with the Town of Estes Park for each
piece of artwork work of art proposed for a site exhibition. The length of the lease may be for
six months or up to one year. A ten-percent (10%) sales commission is collected for any
artwork sold and the funds deposited into the AIPP reserve account.
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SELECTION OF ARTWORKS NOTE: This entire section was combined with the
section titled “Selection of Works Of Art” on page 8-9
NOTE: This section was moved to the “DEFINITIONS” section on page 4 under
“Reserve Account”. The AIPP reserve fund shall not be used for: 1) Reproductions or
unlimited editions of original work; 2) Objects that are mass produced; 3) Architectural
rehabilitation, or historical preservation; or 4) Other works deemed inappropriate for the
collection.
ARTIST SELECTION CRITERIA
When evaluating the possibility of working with a particular arti st, the PAB generally considers
the following factors.
The artist’s presentation.
The artist’s experience with public art projects.
The ability of the artist to work cooperatively and effectively with stakeholders.
The technical feasibility of a proposed project and the artist’s technical ability. and
Other factors deemed by the PAB to be important.
ARTWORK AND SITE SELECTION FOR WORKS OF ART
The PAB is charged with selecting sites for purchased or donated artwork. The PAB generally
considers the following criteria in matching an artwork with a display site.
Display Standards
1. Conceptual compatibility of the design with the immediate site environment.
2. Appropriateness of the design to the function of the site.
3. Compatibility of the design and location with a unified design character or historical
character of the site.
4. Creation of a desirable environment for the general community by the design and
location of the work or art.
5. Preservation and integration of natural features for the project. of the site.
6. Appropriateness of the materials and design to the exp ression of the artist’s concept.
7. Representation of a broad variety of tastes within the co mmunity and the provisions of a
balanced inventory of art in public places to ensure a variety of style, design, and media
throughout the community.
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8. Visibility and accessibility.
9. Public safety.
10. Car and pedestrian traffic patterns, and other Right of Way considerations.
11. Site design conditions/constraints: existing landscaping, site furnishings, seating,
water for irrigation, drainage, grading, electrical source for lighting, and other utility
considerations such as depth of existing utilities, access to natural gas hook up, etc.
12. Environmental impacts such as noise, sound, light and odors;
13. Impact on operational functions of the Town such as snow removal, mowing
operations, ect.;
14. Compatibility with the site function;
15. Susceptibility to vandalism;
16. Costs of site preparation;
17. Existing artworks works of art in/near the site area;
18. Impact on adjacent property owners; and
19. Any other criteria deemed by the PAB to be important.
Department Input
Whether 1) working to select artwork for a designated site, or 2) selecting a site for an already
acquired artwork, the PAB strives to get input from relevant Town departments. Relevant
departments will typically be either 1) a department receiving artwork in/on its
building/grounds, or 2) a department whose general responsibilities will be materially impacted
by the placement of artwork a work of art at a particular site (visual sightline obstruction,
mowing or snow removal operations, etc.).
The Chairperson of the PAB will contact the director of a the relevant department(s) to discuss
potential sites and will invite the director to serve on any formal selection committee. The PAB
encourages participation by the relevant department director. Selection processes which are
determined by the PAB may vary by project. The Chairperson of the PAB will ask the director
of the relevant department to provide any concerns he or she has about the sites and/or their
impact on department operations before a selection process begins. is concluded/finalized.
POST-SELECTION PROCESS
Once a site has been selected, an installation plan will be developed by the PAB with input from
the artist, donor, and contractor when appropriate. After Following installation, the designated
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representative(s) of the PAB and the relevant department director will meet to inspect the site
and sign off on the finalized project.
At the time of an acquisition, whether by donation or purchase, the proposed budget for an
artwork a work of art should cover all costs of installation, which may include (1) plinths or
other display components; (2) site development, including landscaping and irrigation system
installation or modification; and (3) an identification plaque.
Contracts
Following the final selection of an artwork a work of art or artist, a written contract shall be
prepared by __________(who?)_______________ and approved by the Town Attorney.
Executed contracts shall be filed with the Town Clerk and a copy placed in the artwork
accession file managed by the Executive Director of the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park.
CACEP.
Public Disclosure
Currently, PAB meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month from 12:30 PM to 1:30
PM, in the Engineering Conference Room of the Estes Park Town Hall, unless a Information
about regular PAB meeting dates, rooms and times may be obtained by contacting the
Town Clerk. Special meetings may be called from time-to-time as needed. is called.
Information regarding PAB meetings are is posted in Town Hall and meetings, in
accordance with according to Town regulations, and are open to the public. Notices about
PAB agendas and minutes are provided to the Trail Gazette and Estes Park News newspapers to
facilitate public input. Generally, a legal notice, including a photograph of the a proposed work
of art donation or acquisition is run placed in the newspaper to allow citizen comment.
Feedback received is shall be provided to the PAB prior to the second and final reading at a
Town Board meeting regarding the proposed installation. Under some special circumstances,
the second reading may be waived.
DONATION POLICY DONATING A WORK OF ART
Background And Definitions
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The Town of Estes Park’s collection of more than __(#)___ public works of art (in 2015)
consists in large part of donations from arts organizations and private parties. Needless to say,
donations are an important part of the collection. The Estes Park Art In Public Places AIPP
program has limited funds for administration, protection and maintenance. Likewise, there are
a limited number of suitable municipal sites appropriate for the installation of artwork works of
art. To ensure the quality of the collection, the Town’s Parks Advisory Board PAB uses the
guidance in this policy these guidelines to decide whether a proposed donation is appropriate
for addition to the Town’s collection. The PAB accepts only those works that will, in its
discretion, further the overall goals of the AIPP program.
Process For Consideration
The PAB requests that individuals or entities interested in donating an artwork a work of art
follow these steps.
1. Submit a complete official donation application to the Chairperson of the Parks Advisory
Board. PAB. This form may be obtained from the Town website or from the Town
Clerk.
2. Provide a maquette and/or images or the actual work for review. Images can be provided
electronically or by hard copy and should show all sides and provide the proper scale of
the work.
3. Include a cover letter explaining that you are offering the artwork work of art to the
Town as a gift and explain why the work should be added to the Town’s public art
collection.
4. Provide a copy of the artist’s resume or biography; information about the artist’s
significance; and digital images showing a sampling of the artist’s work.
5. Provide information about the artwork’s provenance, exhibition history, and a current
estimate of value. Include a letter of authenticity from the artist, if possible.
6. Provide a conservation assessment describing the artwork’s condition of the work of art,
along with a maintenance plan. The plan should include an explanation of the expected
life span of the work of art while placed in a public environment, stipulating the type of
environment (interior/exterior) in which the artwork work of art may be placed. The
plan should also discuss whether the artwork work of art may be prone to vandalism and
how the effects of any vandalism may be mitigated; it should be authored by a qualified
conservator or the artist.
7. The PAB may request additional information.
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8. The PAB is unlikely to consider any donation that requires immediate or extensive
maintenance.
The PAB typically reviews gifts potential donations of works of art twice per calendar year
(in January and July); however, exceptions can may be made if deemed appropriate by a
majority of the PAB members. After review, the PAB may choose to accept or decline a gift
donation or to table an offer.
Review Considerations
In reviewing a potential donation, the PAB typically considers the information requested above,
as well as aesthetic quality (including craftsmanship), compatibility with the Town’s existing
public art collection, and budget (i.e. maintenance requirements and installation costs). The
PAB may also consider other factors contained in its Acquisition guidelines.
Public Disclosure
Currently, PAB meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month from 12:30 PM to 1:30
PM, in the Engineering Conference Room of the Estes Park Town Hall, unless a Information
about regular PAB meeting dates, rooms and times may be obtained by contactin g the
Town Clerk. Special meetings may be called from time-to-time as needed. is called.
Information regarding PAB meetings are is posted in Town Hall and meetings, in
accordance with according to Town regulations, and are open to the public. Notices about
PAB agendas and minutes are provided to the Trail Gazette and Estes Park News newspapers to
facilitate public input. Generally, a legal notice, including a photograph of the a proposed work
of art donation or acquisition is run placed in the newspaper to allow citizen comment.
Feedback received is shall be provided to the PAB prior to the second and final reading at a
Town Board meeting regarding the proposed installation. Under some special circumstances,
the second reading may be waived.
DE-ACCESSIONING POLICY A WORK OF ART
INTRODUCTION
De-accessioning is a procedure for withdrawing a work of art from the Town of Estes Park’s
public collection. The PAB is responsible for deciding recommending to the Town Board
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whether any piece(s) should be De-accessioned. De-accessioning occurs only for good reason,
in the PAB’s discretion.
Basis For De-Accessioning
The PAB may de-accession an artwork for one or more or the following reasons.
The artwork endangers public safety.
The artwork work of art has been determined to be in unsatisfactory condition.
The artwork work of art lacks a suitable display site.
The condition or security of the artwork work of art cannot be reasonably guaranteed
where located.
The artwork work of art is attached to a structure slated for destruction, remodeling or
repair (so that it is not practical to keep the artwork it).
The artwork work of art is or has become incompatible with the rest of the collection.
The Town wishes to replace the artwork work of art with a piece of more significance by
the same artist.
The artwork work of art requires excessive maintenance or it has faults of design or
workmanship.
The artwork work of art is fraudulent or not authentic.
The Town cannot properly care for or store the artwork work of art; or
For any other reason articulated by the PAB, in its discretion.
Process/Disposition
The PAB will review the pieces works of art in the Town’s Art In Public Places AIPP
collection at least once every five years to determine whether any piece(s) should be de-
accessioned. In addition, the Town reserves the right to de-accession an artwork a work of art
at any time deemed appropriate by the PAB.
De-accessioning may only be considered during a monthly or a special meeting of the PAB. A
majority of Board PAB members in a quorum must approve de-accessioning for two
consecutive votes. After the first vote, a public announcement of the plan to de-accession must
be made to permit public input prior to the second vote. After Following the second vote, and
upon approval of the Town Board, the artwork work of art shall be officially de-accessioned
from the Town collection.
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The PAB may consider the following options for disposition of a de-accessioned artwork.
1. Return to the artist.
2. Sale or trade.
3. Destruction (which shall be reserved for works deteriorated or damaged beyond
reasonably-priced repair).
4. Donation.
5. Any option deemed appropriate by the PAB.
MAINTENANCE POLICY GUIDELINES FOR WORKS OF ART
Goal
The goal of the AIPP Maintenance Policy is to properly maintain the Town’s collection of
publicly owned artwork works of art to ensure Estes Park citizens’ long-term enjoyment of the
collection. The AIPP Maintenance Policy guidelines spell out the documentation, preservation,
and maintenance processes that will support that goal. The AIPP Maintenance Policy
guidelines will be implemented on a piece-specific basis that recognizes the value of each work
of art in the collection.
Definitions
A. The term “Art In Public Places” refers to any visual work of art displayed for two weeks
or more in an open Town-owned area, on the exterior of any Town-owned facility, inside
and Town-owned facility in areas designated as public areas, or on non-Town property if
the work of art is installed or financed, either wholly or in part, with Town funds or with
grants the Town has procured.
B. The term “work of art” or artwork” refers to, but is not limited to, a sculpture, monument,
mural, fresco, relief, painting, fountain, banner, mosaic, ceramic, weaving, carving, and
work of/piece of stained glass. The term “work of art” would not normally include
landscaping, architectural ornamentation, or signs.
C. “Documentation” includes, but is not limited to, periodic condition reports, records of
actual maintenance performed and an assessment of those efforts, photographs, artist’s
maintenance recommendations, methods and materials, information, potential problems
with the work work of art, finishes information (e.g., painters name; when, where, what,
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and how the piece was finished), quality of materials used, installation information,
warranties and professional and other knowledgeable opinions regarding preservation and
maintenance. The documentation may also include the artist’s resume, artwork history,
where the work has been exhibited, and a personal interview with the artist.
D. “Preservation” includes placement; installation; security; regularly scheduled
maintenance and emergency repairs (with consideration to the natural process of aging).
E. “Maintenance” will be preformed according to a scheduled piece-specific plan to clean,
repair, and preserve each piece work of art in the Town’s public collection. A
maintenance plan for of outdoor artworks works of art placed in landscaped settings
may include regular tree/shrub pruning or, when necessary, re-planting to maintain
desired sight lines for viewing the artwork work of art. This All maintenance plans
plan will include measures a means to assess the ongoing effectiveness of preservation.
Process
1. Documentation. Initial documentation will occur be provided by at the time an
artist/donor submits a work of art for consideration, before prior to a a piece is being
accepted into the Town collection. A standardized form, completed by the artist/donor,
will be used for this purpose. The PAB, appropriate Town departments (Public Works,
Parks & Recreation), Town Commissions, outside contractors, service people and experts
may be asked to review this documentation. Documentation will reside in the records of
the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park CACEP and their Executive Director will be
responsible for creating, keeping and maintaining periodically updating the
documentation. The PAB will use the projected cost of maintenance as one consideration
in its final determination of acceptance and placement. Although documentation and
maintenance recommendations alone will not be used to specifically exclude artwork
from the Town collection, but the recommendation may play a role in that final
determination. (A documentation fund established in the Public Works Department
budget will The AIPP reserve fund may be used to pay for acquiring critical, missing
documentation not obtained at acquisition.)
2. Maintenance documentation. When an artwork a work of art is accepted into the Town
collection, an initial minimum, “benchmark” level of maintenance and a maintenance
schedule will be established for it. The documentation will include a standard for regular
maintenance (e.g. timing, type of maintenance) and identify any maintenance issues that
may require special attention. Each medium will require knowledgeable people to
develop maintenance criteria. In addition, the maintenance criteria may include future
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historic and aesthetic considerations for each piece. The maintenance documentation
may be reviewed and revised as needed.
3. Inspection and Condition Report. In February of each year Upon a schedule
recommended by the PAB, the Executive Director of the Cultural Arts Council of Estes
Park CACEP will initiate and produce an inspection and condition report. Paid
professional condition appraisers/conservators and/or knowledgeable volunteers,
craftspeople or industry experts will may perform the inspection for each piece. The
inspection and condition report will become part of the permanent documentation of for
the specific piece work of art and will reside with the Cultural and Arts Council of Estes
Park CACEP.
4. Regular maintenance. Town Parks & Recreation Department staff, paid professionals
and/or trained and supervised volunteers will perform regular maintenance of works of
art according to based upon the maintenance schedule and condition report for each
specific piece work of art. during the second and third quarters Maintenance will be
performed upon a recommended schedule developed by the PAB in consultation
with the Executive Director of CACEP each year. The Executive Director of the
Cultural Arts Center of Estes Park will initiate and coordinate the regular maintenance
activities. Each exterior piece, not receiving hot wax or special treatment, will receive a
cold wax treatment.
5. Special Maintenance. Paid professionals/craftspeople or knowledgeable volunteers will
perform maintenance that requires specialized tools, equipment, or knowledge on an “as
needed” basis. The Executive Director of the Cultural Arts Center of Estes Park CACEP
in consultation with the PAB will use the condition report and/or site visits to determine
need.
6. Emergency Maintenance or Repair. Paid professionals/craftspeople or knowledgeable
volunteers will perform emergency maintenance/repair on an “as needed,” timely basis as
determined by the Executive Director of the Cultural Arts Center of Estes Park CACEP
in consultation with the PAB.
7. Construction, Remodeling, Painting & Repair. Whenever construction, remodeling,
painting or other maintenance projects undertaken by the Town may adversely
impact any work of art in the Town collection the PAB is to be notified in advance
of the work commencing. A plan to protect and preserve the likely to be impacted
works of art is to be developed, in conjunction with the Executive Director of
CACEP, and approved by the PAB prior to work commencing.
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Implementation
1. Policy Maintenance Plan Implementation. The Department of Public Works staff, Parks
Department staff and Executive Director of the Cultural Arts Center of Estes Park
CACEP will implement and monitor the AIPP maintenance Policy plan and will report
to the PAB each quarter annually, or more often if needed, on the status of art work
maintenance. The Department of Public Works staff and Executive Director of the
Cultural Arts Center of Estes Park CACEP will oversee the monitor and report to the
PAB on quality control, evaluation and corrective maintenance actions carried out by this
policy under the approved plan.
2. Funding. Funding for maintenance will be established through a budget developed by the
Department of Public Works and Parks Department staff and presented to the PAB each
November. Funds for maintenance will may come from the AIPP reserve account or be
a line item in the appropriate Town department’s annual operating budget.
Maintenance funding of works of art in the permanent Town collection will take
precedent over new art purchases.
3. Contract Services. Contracts with paid professionals/craftspeople will follow established
Town guidelines and will be handled through the appropriate Town department.
4. Quality Control. The PAB believes in regulating the quality of maintenance to an
established standard. Therefore the PAB will work over time to collect and assimilate
maintenance data pertinent to the various types of works of art in the Town’s
collection (e.g. Lacquer vs. waxing, annual vs. biannual maintenance, professional vs.
volunteer, etc.) The PAB, Executive Director of the Cultural Arts Center of Estes Park
CACEP and Public Works Department staff will use this data to develop specific quality
standards and devise ways to measure if the standards are met. Once established, the
standards will be used to collect relevant data, analyze that data, and create corrective
action plans as needed. The Public Works Department staff will identify specific areas of
comparison (e.g. using multiple contractors and comparing the results of their work) and
documenting specific maintenance challenges and failures (and their solutions).
5. Policy Review. Annually, in November, PAB members, the and/or the Director of Public
Works will recommend changes to the AIPP Maintenance Policy guidelines to the PAB.
6. Attachments. Samples of forms to be used to implement the policy AIPP program are
attached included in the Appendix section of these guidelines as exhibits to the policy
and will may be modified as needed during the annual policy guidelines review process.
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PLACEMENT OF WORKS OF ART IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY (ROW)
Goal
The goal of this policy is to develop a framework for the consideration of art work works of art
that will enhance the community and the travel corridor of the right-of-way ROW. The policy
does guidelines do not rule out any particular application, as every installati on should be
weighed related to the location, the factors noted below, as well as the other impact values.
Leadership for consideration of all projects and installations rests primarily with the Town of
Estes Park Parks Advisory Board PAB. Staff liaison support is provided through the Public
Works Department and in cases that impact the ROW, Public Works will guide the process of
securing collaborative support from other Town departments as well as from other
governmental agencies (i.e. CDOT, etc.).
Public Works can and will provide support, professional expertise, and advisement as needed
for installations selected by the PAB. Primary contact will be through the Public Works
Director and any staff member who will be supporting the project(s). In instal lations that
involve CDOT ROW Public Works will develop a plan to address the separate contracts,
review, and inspection requirements necessary with these projects; this may include cost
considerations for project management if the size of the installation is large.
The Town of Estes Park utilizes the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
when determining uses, signage, visual sightline requirements, and other issues that impact the
ROW. The MUTCD is nationally accepted as the primary standard for these requirements.
Installations Adjoining The ROW
When considering installations along the ROW the following factors shall be considered by
Public Works in making a determination about a particular installation.
1. ADA requirements.
A. For example: does the installation impact the egress of handicapped individuals?
2. Impact on flow of pedestrians, bicycles, or traffic .
A. For example: does the installation cause undue interruption of the flow of individuals
on a sidewalk or cross walk?
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3. Safety Impacts.
4. Maintenance requirements/modifications that may be created by the installation.
Installations Within The ROW
When considering installations in the ROW the following factors must be considered and
resolved collaboratively with all stakeholders, with Public Works making a final determination
about a particular installation.
1. ADA requirements.
2. Impact on flow of pedestrians, bicycles, or traffic .
3. Maintenance requirements that may be created by the installation.
4. Safety impacts.
A. Does the installation cause undue distraction for drivers, so that vehicles are more
likely to cause accidents from slowing or disorientation?
B. Does the installation cause a blockage of sightlines such that safety for drivers,
pedestrians, or cyclists is compromised?
I. These sightlines will be different in each installation so size may be a factor at
certain locations. For example in an installation at a traditional intersection
location close to the sightlines at the corners may create a significant hazard; or
within roundabout installations that create blind spots for drivers related to
pedestrians will create a significant hazard.
II. Height of installations is not generally an issue except when a foundation structure
is required that may limit visibility for pedestrians in wheelchairs or may cau se
drivers to “rubber neck” for better viewing.
C. In When installations that are within the ROW project planners must be sensitive to
pieces works of art that may draw pedestrians into the traffic flow for viewing. In
roundabout situations this is a critical factor as these traffic designs are developed to
keep speeds relatively high and do not have clear locations for drivers to stop,
generally roundabout islands are not designed in such a manner as to accommodate
pedestrian traffic. If a piece work of art is designed into a roundabout prior to
construction it may be possible to create and place design elements that can
accommodate these issues. It is also recommended that placement of recognition for
pieces works of art (artist signatures, plaques describing the work of art, etc.) are
placed outside of the roundabouts flow of traffic versus on the island itself.
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APPENDIX
This section will contain samples of all forms referenced in the guidelines such as:
Agreement To Place Town-Owned Works Of Art On Private Property
Lease Agreement For Exhibit Of Temporary Works Of Art
Application For Donating A Work Of Art For The Town’s Collection
Etc.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
The Estes Parks Advisory Board would like thank the following and acknowledge their
valuable input to development of these guidelines.
City of Loveland, Colorado, Visual Arts Commission
Town of Vail, Art In Public Places Strategic Plan
Greeley Art Commission and City of Greeley, Colorado, Art Master Plan
City of Grand Junction, Colorado, Art In Public Places Program
Executive Director of the Estes Park Museum
Executive Director of the Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park