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Home My WebLink AboutPACKET Parks Advisory Board 2022-11-1711/14/2022 PARKS ADVISORY BOARD November 17, 2022 8:30 a.m. REGULAR MEETING Town Hall | Room 202 AGENDA In-Person Meeting | Board, Staff, and Public 1. Public Comment 2. Trustee Liaison Updates Trustee Younglund 3. Approval of Minutes dated October 20, 2022 (packet) 4. Review of Estes Valley Open Space Plan Chair Elliot 5. Review of Environmental Sustainability Task Force Final Report Chair Elliot 6. Art in Public Places Annual Review (brochure & guidelines; packet) Chair Elliot 7. Parks Update Supervisor Berg a. Mrs. Walsh’s Garden Advisory Committee Minutes (May/Jul/Sep) 8. PAB Membership & Meeting Frequency (bylaws; packet) Chair Elliot 9. Other Business Adjourn 1 2 Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, October 20, 2022 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the PARKS ADVISORY BOARD of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Municipal Building in said Town of Estes Park on the 20th day of October, 2022. Board: Chair Geoff Elliot; Members Christian Berry, Donovan Colegrove, Elizabeth Kostiuk, Vicki Papineau, and Ron Wilcocks; Trustee Cindy Younglund, Staff Liaison Greg Muhonen Attending: Chair Elliot; Members Berry, Colegrove, Kostiuk, Papineau, and Wilcocks; Trustee Younglund; Supervisor Berg; Recording Secretary McDonald; and Laura Blevins, Public Works Grants Specialist Absent: Member Colegrove; Staff Liaison Greg Muhonen Chair Elliot called the meeting to order at 8:38 a.m. Prior to commencing the official agenda, he welcomed Laura Blevins as the Public Works Department’s new Grants Specialist, and all were invited to briefly introduce themselves. PUBLIC COMMENT None. TRUSTEE LIAISON UPDATES Trustee Younglund encouraged PAB members to attend the October 25 Estes Arts District (EAD) event at Avant Garde, where guests are invited to share their insights about the future of art in Estes Park. The EAD has been asked to create an Arts Master Plan for the community. The new police chief, David Hayes, begins service on November 28. The Town’s budget process continues; public hearings take place at the October 25 and November 8 Town Board meetings. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 It was moved and seconded (Berry/Wilcocks) to approve the September 15, 2022, meeting minutes, and the motion passed unanimously. Chair Elliot abstained from voting due to absence from the September 15 meeting. PAB PRIORITIES REVIEW Chair Elliot reviewed progress on the PAB 2022 Priorities Matrix items. With the PAB’s ongoing activities and outreach, Estes Park achieved its 25th anniversary of Tree City USA designation. Community engagement for Arbor Day included the April blue spruce giveaway; Supervisor Berg advised that, for the 2023 tree giveaway, he would order the trees early from Colorado State University. The possibility of an Arts 3 Parks Advisory Board – October 20, 2022 – Page 2 Master Plan was discussed at length by the PAB and has been entrusted to the EAD. Support was provided to the Parks Division for the implementation, opening, and monitoring of the Thumb Open Space; advice was provided for the finalizing and opening of the Big Thompson Recreational Area. The Parks Master Plan funding will be delayed by the Town until 2024, when it is hoped a consultant can be secured for its development. The PAB continues to support the educational efforts of Estes Land Stewardship Association’s (ELSA) invasive plant management, and the work of the Estes Valley Watershed Coalition. Since the PAB has not yet reviewed the Environmental Sustainability Task Force (ESTF) recommendations, Chair Elliot asked Recording Secretary McDonald to send a meeting follow-up email directing members to the ESTF report and to the Estes Valley Open Space Plan. Discussion points included encouraging PAB members to attend the October 25 EAD event; efforts to manage noxious weeds and pests in the parks and on the trails; the study and benefits of pocket parks; and recycling options for yard and landscape debris for the Parks Division and greater community. PARKS UPDATE Supervisor Berg’s budget requests for the Parks Division include a greenhouse, reservoir pots, native and annual planting supplies, Toolcat utility work machine, compost sifter, lawnmower, and paver work. Discussion topics included the potential cost savings of building a new greenhouse; status of the Downtown Estes Loop project after the bids came in over budget; the Space Force Rock signage, which will be placed after landscaping is put down for the winter; and the Big Kahuna Memorial (BKM) project, which remains in the location planning stage. The BKM group will eventually present to the PAB for a vote of support before proposing its final project plans to the Town Board. UPCOMING PAB MEMBER TERMS Chair Elliot advised that he would not be renewing his PAB membership, which ends December 31. Member Kostiuk intends to apply to renew her term, which also ends December 31. OTHER BUSINESS Member Papineau asked that the PAB either begin discussing new projects for 2023 or consider meeting less frequently. Since the current PAB bylaws state that meetings must be held at least monthly, they would need to be officially revised. Project discussion points included working with Estes Park Elementary School to revive the Estes Park Mountain Festival in 2023; developing more pocket parks; landscaping possibilities at the roundabouts; expanding efforts to mitigate noxious trees and plants, and to educate the community; and the need to review the Art in Public Places guidelines and current PAB bylaws at the November meeting. There being no further business, Chair Elliot adjourned the meeting at 9:42 a.m. 4 Parks Advisory Board – October 20, 2022 – Page 3 Lani McDonald, Recording Secretary 5 6  Acquired with public monies  Acquired with a combination of public/private funding  Acquired by donation or on tem- porary loan to the AIPP program  Privately sponsored artwork that is located on publically owned land As it applies to our Estes Park program, public art is considered any original creation of visual art that is: Estes Park, Colorado “Wishful Thinking” by Shalah Perkins “Longs Peak From Flattop Trail” by Greig Steiner “Community Unity – The Mural Project, 2005-2006” In May 2015, the Estes Park Town Trustees approved an Ordinance cre- ating an Art in Public Places (AIPP) program. Also approved was a de- tailed set of guidelines developed by the Parks Advisory Board. These guidelines describe the process and criteria to be used when evaluating potential public works of art and art projects. Lakota Sioux Star Quilt 7 The Art in Public Places Guidelines give information about funding art acquisi- tions, selecting art, acquiring art, se- lecting sites for art, donating art, loan- ing art, and maintaining art in the Town collection. All required forms relative to the AIPP program are included in the Appendix section at the end of the guide- lines. “Winged Rapture” by Dan Ostermiller “Misch Bench” - Polished granite For more detailed information about our program and the complete set of guidelines governing the AIPP program, please visit www.colorado.gov/pacific/ townofestespark/ParksAdvisoryBoard Photo credit: Terry A. Rustin, MD, and Merle M. Moore By weaving public art into the everyday experi- ence of our community, we will enhance our public spaces, compliment our award winning seasonal floral displays, and make Estes Park a visitor destination, not only for our incompara- ble natural beauty, but also for our vibrant arts scene. Examples of public art include, but are not limited to:  Sculpture of any form and in any material or combination of mate- rials to include statues, monu- ments, fountains, arches, or other structures intended for ornamentation or commemora- tion  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 ma- terials  Kinetic and/or interactive sculp- tures  Site-integrated artwork created by landscape designers and art- ists which may include land- scaped and earth-works, inte- gration of natural and human- made materials, and other func- tional art pieces. Examples of site-integrated works may in- clude building features, paving materials, gates, and street fur- niture. 8 Page 1 ART IN PUBLIC PLACES GUIDELINES TOWN OF ESTES PARK, COLORADO Revised on March 8, 2022 9 Page 2 Table of Contents ACKNOWLEDGMENTS .................................................................................................................................... 4 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................. 5 TOWN ORDINANCE .......................................................................................................................................... 6 DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................................................................................... 6 FUNDS FOR WORKS OF ART ......................................................................................................................... 8 Reserve Account Established .............................................................................................................................. 8 ADMINISTRATION AND CURATORIAL SUPPORT .................................................................................. 9 Parks Advisory Board (PAB) .............................................................................................................................. 9 Curatorial Support Services Provider .................................................................................................................. 9 GUIDELINES ....................................................................................................................................................... 9 SELECTING WORKS OF ART ......................................................................................................................... 9 Direct Purchase ................................................................................................................................................. 10 Open Competitions ............................................................................................................................................ 11 DISPLAY OF ART IN PUBLIC SPACES ....................................................................................................... 12 OWNERSHIP OF WORKS OF ART ............................................................................................................... 13 Exemptions of Ownership of Works of Art ...................................................................................................... 13 ACQUISITION OF WORKS OF ART ............................................................................................................ 13 TEMPORARY PUBLIC WORKS OF ART .................................................................................................... 14 ARTIST SELECTION CRITERIA .................................................................................................................. 14 SITE SELECTION FOR WORKS OF ART ................................................................................................... 15 Display Standards .............................................................................................................................................. 15 Town Department Input .................................................................................................................................... 16 POST-SELECTION PROCESS ........................................................................................................................ 16 Contracts ............................................................................................................................................................ 16 Public Disclosure ............................................................................................................................................... 16 DONATING A WORK OF ART....................................................................................................................... 17 Background and Definitions .............................................................................................................................. 17 Process for Consideration .................................................................................................................................. 17 Review Considerations ...................................................................................................................................... 18 DE-ACCESSIONING A WORK OF ART ....................................................................................................... 18 Basis for De-Accessioning ................................................................................................................................ 19 Process/Disposition ........................................................................................................................................... 19 MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES FOR WORKS OF ART ............................................................................ 20 Goal ................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Process ............................................................................................................................................................... 20 10 Page 3 Implementation .................................................................................................................................................. 21 PLACEMENT OF WORKS OF ART IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY (ROW) .................................. 22 Goal ................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Installations Adjoining the ROW ...................................................................................................................... 23 Installations within the ROW ............................................................................................................................ 23 APPENDIX ........................................................................................................................................................... 25 CONTRACT FOR COMMISSION OF ARTWORK ....................................................................................... 25 ARTWORK DONATION FORM .................................................................................................................... 31 ARTWORK LOAN AGREEMENT ................................................................................................................. 33 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ........................................................................................................................ 34 UTILITY BOX ART ......................................................................................................................................... 36 11 Page 4 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The Estes Park 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 City of Fort Collins, Art In Public Places Program 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 12 Page 5 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 (PAB) at the request of the Town Board. They describe the process and criteria to be used when evaluating potential public works of art 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 publicly owned land, easements, or on publicly owned equipment. 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.  Painted or wrapped utility equipment boxes (e.g., transformers, switches) The AIPP program enriches our community through public exposure to the arts. The program is achieved through a collaboration of Estes Park residents, businesses, 13 Page 6 organizations, art community, 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 AIPP program weaves public art into the everyday experience of our community and creates lasting impressions on those who experience it. It enhances our public spaces, compliments our award winning seasonal floral displays, and makes Estes Park a visitor destination, not only for its natural beauty, but also for its vibrant arts scene. TOWN ORDINANCE Town Ordinance No. 08-15 establishes the Art In Public Places program under the auspices of the Parks Advisory Board of the Town of Estes Park. DEFINITIONS A. 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. B. Curatorial Support Services Provider means the individual, entity or organization if selected by the PAB to provide recommendations for installation and maintenance of the various types of art in the collection. 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 of art, finishes information (e.g., painters name; when, where, what, 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. Guidelines means this document prepared, and annually reviewed and updated by the Parks Advisory Board. E. Maintenance will be performed according to a scheduled piece-specific plan to clean, repair, and preserve each work of art in the Town’s public collection. A maintenance plan for outdoor 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 14 Page 7 work of art. All maintenance plans will include a means to assess the ongoing effectiveness of preservation. F. Mass Produced means a work of art that has been reproduced for mass distribution. G. Mural means any work of visual art painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling or other large permanent surface. Murals include no picture, symbol or device of any kind that relates to a commercial business, product or service offered on the premises where the mural is located. H. Parks Advisory Board (PAB) refers to the Board created in Resolution No. 12-14 of the Municipal Code. I. Patron means a person who gives financial or other support to an organization, cause or activity. J. Preservation includes placement; installation; security; regularly scheduled maintenance and emergency repairs (with consideration to the natural process of aging). K. Project means an existing plan or proposal where installation of a work of art may be under consideration. L. Reserve account means the AIPP reserve account defined by 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. M. Site refers to a specific location being considered for or currently displaying a work of art. N. Town Board refers to the elected officials serving as Trustees of the Town. O. Work of art means all forms of original creations of visual art, including but not limited to: ✓ Paintings of all media, including both portable and permanently affixed works such as frescoes and murals; ✓ Sculptures 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; ✓ Site-integrated artwork created by landscape designers and artists to include 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. 15 Page 8 FUNDS FOR WORKS OF ART A. The Town Board may allocate in its annual General Fund Budget, funds for an Art 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 “Reserve Account Established” below. B. 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 these guidelines under “Reserve Account Established” below. C. 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 transport, site preparation and installation of the piece. The fund shall be placed in the reserve account for the AIPP program and may be expended as defined in these guidelines under “Reserve Account Established” below. D. 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. E. Patrons may sponsor the decoration of utility boxes as a donation to the Town. These projects will be fully funded by the patron with no funds other than the base fee going to the Town. These projects will meet established guidelines and be subject to approval by the Parks Advisory Board and Town Board before acceptance. Reserve Account Established A reserve account for the Art In Public Places program may be 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 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. Funds in the AIPP reserve account shall not be used for: 1) purchasing reproductions or unlimited editions of original work; 2) purchasing objects that are mass produced; 3) architectural rehabilitation or historical preservation; or 4) other works deemed inappropriate for the collection. 16 Page 9 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. The PAB shall consist of members living in the Estes Valley School District as set forth in the PAB bylaws. The 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 having responsibility for maintenance of the work of art. Following placement or installation, maintenance and repair of works of art shall be the responsibility of the Town department having possession of the work(s), with the advice and guidance of the PAB. Any proposed works of art requiring extraordinary operation or maintenance expenses shall require prior approval of the department head responsible for such operation or maintenance. Curatorial Support Services Provider A representative of the curatorial support services provider may serve as an ex- officio and nonvoting member of the PAB. The role of the curatorial support services provider shall be to perform such duties as set forth in these guidelines as they pertain to the Town’s Art In Public Places program. The curatorial support services provider may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred for curatorial support. The Town Clerk shall maintain a detailed record of all art in public places, including but not limited to accession numbers, site drawings, photographs, designs, names of artists, and names of architects whenever feasible. GUIDELINES The Parks Advisory Board shall adopt guidelines: A. To identify suitable works of art for the Town collection; B. To facilitate the preservation of works of art that may be displayed in public places; C. To prescribe a method or methods for competitive selection of works of art for display; 17 Page 10 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 the AIPP program; F. To recommend approval of patron commissioned art on utility boxes to the Town Board SELECTING WORKS OF ART In performing its duties with respect to AIPP program, the 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 shall be given to the following: 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 historical character of the site; 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 of the site; F. Appropriateness of the materials, textures, colors and design to the expression of the design concept; 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 a work of art may be PAB or otherwise initiated. These guidelines apply in both instances. Additional guidelines apply to donations of works of art and they may be found in other sections of this document. Direct Purchase The 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 PAB may approach an artist or an artist may approach the PAB. 18 Page 11 Artists who have a finished work of art that they wish the PAB to consider for purchase should submit the following to the PAB: A. 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; B. A resume and references; C. A maquette and/or images or the actual work for review. (Images may be provided electronically or by hard copy and should show all sides, providing the proper scale of the work); D. A cover letter explaining why the work should be added to the Town’s public art collection; E. 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.); F. The PAB may request additional information. 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 balance between competitions involving local artists only and artists from a larger area. The PAB process for typical competitions is as follows. A. The PAB provides a project description, budget, time schedule, and summary of duties and obligations; B. The artist shall provide a maquette and site drawing (if appropriate), design, concept statement, recommended installation and maintenance requirements, budget, photographs, resume and references. C. Proposals shall be considered by the jury, and a final choice or choices will be presented to the PAB for recommendation to the Town Board. Jury composition varies and is determined by the PAB, but juries typically include representative(s) from the designated site and the PAB. Acceptance of art will be the responsibility of the Town Board. 19 Page 12 D. Entry materials will be returned to the 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 PAB or Public Works staff. 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 PAB. 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 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. a. A written agreement must be prepared and signed by 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 assures: 1. The installation of the work of art will be done in a manner which will protect the work of art and that takes into consideration public safety; 2. The work of art will be maintained in good condition; and 3. 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 Town Clerk shall maintain a detailed record of all art in public places, including accession numbers, site drawings, photographs, designs, names of artist, names of 20 Page 13 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 these guidelines shall be acquired in the name of, and title shall be held by, the Town of Estes Park. Exemptions of Ownership of Works of Art The following are exempt from the provisions of these guidelines: A. All works of art in the collections of, and having been purchased or acquired as a donation by the Estes Valley Public Library and The Estes Park Museum are exempted from these guidelines; B. All works of art that are the private, personal property of any Town employee and that are displayed in Town offices or other areas of Town-owned facilities that are not generally frequented by the public. The Parks Advisory Board recognizes the fact that these exempted organizations acquire artwork donated by patrons or purchased and donated by their supporting/friends organizations. In acquiring new artworks for their collections, we respectfully request the governing boards and staff of the exempted organizations be cognizant of and embrace the spirit of the AIPP Guidelines as they continue adding to their art collections. ACQUISITION OF WORKS OF ART Public art may be acquired through commissioning a site-specific work, direct purchase, or donation of a 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 conform to the AIPP program developed by the PAB regarding the site’s functional context, its architecture, its location, its relationship to the adjacent terrain, and its social context. If a work of art is commissioned for a specific use it must meet the requirements set forth by the PAB. The PAB is entrusted to develop criteria for commissioned projects and to site other acquired 21 Page 14 works. The PAB’s administrative policies, selection and placement criteria are detailed in these Guidelines. Periodically the Town of Estes Park or the Parks Advisory Board may be offered donations of works of art. Donations are subject to the same policies and criteria of the AIPP program as any other work of art being considered by the Town. The PAB has the discretion, subject to 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 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 works of art otherwise meeting the criteria detailed in these guidelines. 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 our community; 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. A selected artwork must exemplify commitment to quality and innovation. A temporary art exhibit may be held with the intention of creating 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 work of art proposed for exhibition. The length of the lease may be for up to one year. A ten- percent (10%) sales commission is collected by the Town for any temporary work of art that is sold during the exhibition and the funds deposited into the AIPP reserve account. ARTIST SELECTION CRITERIA When evaluating the possibility of working with a particular artist, the PAB generally considers the following factors. A. The artist’s presentation. B. The ability of the artist to work cooperatively and effectively with stakeholders. C. The technical feasibility of a proposed project and the artist’s technical ability. D. Other factors deemed by the PAB to be important. 22 Page 15 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 A. Conceptual compatibility of the design with the immediate site environment; B. Appropriateness of the design to the function of the site; C. Compatibility of the design and location with a unified design character or historical character of the site; D. Creation of a desirable environment for the general community by the design and location of the work or art; E. Preservation and integration of natural features of the site; F. Appropriateness of the materials and design to the expression of the artist’s concept; G. Representation of a broad variety of tastes within the community and the provisions of a balanced inventory of art in public places to ensure a variety of style, design, and media throughout the community; H. Visibility and accessibility; I. Public safety; J. Car and pedestrian traffic patterns, and other Right of Way considerations; K. Site conditions/constraints: existing landscaping, site furnishings, 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.; L. Environmental impacts such as noise, sound, light and odors; M. Impact on operational functions of the Town such as snow removal, mowing operations, etc.; N. Compatibility with the site function; O. Susceptibility to vandalism; P. Costs of site preparation; Q. Existing works of art in/near the site area; R. Impact on adjacent property owners; S. Any other criteria deemed by the PAB to be important. 23 Page 16 Town 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 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 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 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. Following installation, the designated 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, by donation or purchase, the proposed budget for a work of art should include 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 final selection of a work of art or artist, a written contract shall be prepared 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 curatorial support services provider. 24 Page 17 Public Disclosure 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. Information regarding PAB meetings is posted in Town Hall and meetings, in accordance with Town regulations, 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 a proposed work of art donation or acquisition is placed in the newspaper to allow citizen comment. Feedback received shall be provided to the PAB prior to the second and final reading at a Town Board meeting regarding the proposed installation. Under special circumstances, the second reading may be waived. DONATING A WORK OF ART Background and Definitions The Town of Estes Park’s collection of public art consisting, in large part, of donations from arts organizations and private parties. Needless to say, donations are an important part of the collection. The AIPP program has limited funds for administration, preservation and maintenance of works of art. Likewise, there are a limited number of suitable municipal sites appropriate for the installation of works of art. To ensure the quality of the collection, the PAB uses 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 a work of art follow these steps: A. Submit a complete official donation application to the Chairperson of the PAB. This form may be obtained from the Town website or from the Town Clerk. B. Provide a maquette and/or images or the actual work for review. Images may be provided electronically or by hard copy and should show all sides and the proper scale of the work. C. Include a cover letter explaining that you are offering the work of art to the Town as a gift and explain why the work should be added to the Town’s public art collection. 25 Page 18 D. 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. E. 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. F. Provide a conservation assessment describing the 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 work of art may be placed. The plan should also discuss whether the 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. G. The PAB may request additional information. H. The PAB is unlikely to consider any donation that requires immediate or extensive maintenance. 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 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. Information regarding PAB meetings is posted in Town Hall and meetings, in accordance with Town regulations, 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 a proposed work of art donation or acquisition is placed in the newspaper to allow citizen comment. Feedback received shall be provided to the PAB prior to the second and final reading at a Town Board meeting regarding the proposed installation. Under special circumstances, the second reading may be waived. DE-ACCESSIONING A WORK OF ART 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 recommending to the Town Board whether any 26 Page 19 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. A. The work of art endangers public safety. B. The work of art has been determined to be in unsatisfactory condition. C. The work of art lacks a suitable display site. D. The condition or security of the work of art cannot be reasonably guaranteed where located. E. The work of art is attached to a structure slated for destruction, remodeling or repair (so that it is not practical to keep it). F. The work of art is or has become incompatible with the rest of the collection. G. The Town wishes to replace the work of art with a piece of more significance by the same artist. H. The work of art requires excessive maintenance or it has faults of design or workmanship. I. The work of art is found to be fraudulent or not authentic. J. The Town cannot properly care for or store the work of art. K. For any other reason articulated by the PAB, in its discretion. Process/Disposition The PAB will review the works of art in the Town’s 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 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 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. Following the second vote, and upon approval of the Town Board, the work of art shall be officially de-accessioned from the Town collection. The PAB may consider the following options for disposition of a de-accessioned artwork. 27 Page 20 A. Return to the artist; B. Sale or trade; C. Destruction (which shall be reserved for works deteriorated or damaged beyond reasonably-priced repair); D. Donation; or E. Any option deemed appropriate by the PAB. MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES FOR WORKS OF ART Goal The goal of the AIPP Maintenance Policy is to properly maintain the Town’s collection of publicly owned works of art to ensure Estes Park citizens’ long-term enjoyment of the collection. The AIPP Maintenance guidelines spell out the documentation, preservation, and maintenance processes that will support that goal. The AIPP Maintenance guidelines will be implemented on a piece-specific basis that recognizes the value of each work of art in the collection. Process A. Documentation. Initial documentation will be provided at the time an artist/donor submits a work of art for consideration, prior to a piece 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 Division and/or Light & Power Division), outside contractors, service people and experts may be asked to review this documentation. Documentation will reside in the records of the curatorial support services provider and their representative to the PAB will be responsible for creating, keeping and 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, the recommendation may play a role in that final determination. The AIPP reserve fund may be used to pay for acquiring critical, missing documentation not obtained at the time of acquisition of a work of art. B. Maintenance documentation. When a work of art is accepted into the Town collection, minimum, “benchmark” level maintenance and a maintenance schedule will be established for it. The documentation will include a standard for regular maintenance 28 Page 21 (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 historic and aesthetic considerations for each piece. The maintenance documentation may be reviewed and revised as needed. C. Inspection and Condition Report. Upon a schedule recommended by the PAB, the curatorial support services provider will initiate and produce an inspection and condition report. Paid professional condition appraisers/conservators and/or knowledgeable volunteers, craftspeople or industry experts may perform the inspection for each piece. The inspection and condition report will become part of the permanent documentation for the specific work of art and will reside with the curatorial support services provider. D. Regular Maintenance. Town staff from department in possession of work(s) (i.e., Parks Division, Power and Communications, Facilities Division, etc.), paid professionals and/or trained and supervised volunteers will perform regular maintenance of works of art based upon the maintenance schedule and condition report for each specific work of art. Maintenance will be performed upon a recommended schedule developed by the PAB in consultation with the representative of the curatorial support services provider (if available) each year. E. Special Maintenance. Paid professionals/craftspeople or knowledgeable/trained volunteers will perform maintenance that requires specialized tools, equipment, or knowledge on an “as needed” basis. The representative of the curatorial support services provider, in consultation with the PAB will use the condition report and/or site visits to determine need. F. Emergency Maintenance or Repair. Paid professionals/craftspeople or knowledgeable/trained volunteers will perform emergency maintenance/repair on an “as needed,” timely basis as determined by the representative of the curatorial support services provider in consultation with the PAB. G. Construction, Remodeling, Painting & Repair. Whenever construction, remodeling, painting or other maintenance projects undertaken by the Town 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 works of art likely to be impacted is to be developed, in conjunction with the representative of the curatorial support services provider, and approved by the PAB prior to work commencing. Implementation A. Maintenance Plan Implementation. The Department of Public Works staff, Parks Division staff and the representative of the curatorial support services provider will 29 Page 22 monitor the AIPP maintenance plan and will report to the PAB annually, or more often if needed, on the status of art work maintenance. The Department of Public Works staff and the representative of the curatorial support services provider will monitor and report to the PAB on quality control, evaluation, and corrective maintenance actions carried out under the approved plan. B. Funding. Funding for maintenance will be established through a budget developed annually by the Department of Public Works and Parks Division staff and presented to the PAB in November. Funds for maintenance 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. C. Contract Services. Contracts with paid professionals/craftspeople will follow established Town guidelines and will be handled through the appropriate Town department. D. 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. trained volunteer, etc.) The PAB, the representative of the curatorial support services provider, 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). E. Policy Review. Annually, in November, PAB members, and/or the Director of Public Works will recommend changes to the AIPP Maintenance guidelines to the PAB. F. Attachments. Samples of forms to be used to implement the AIPP program are to be found in the Appendix section of these guidelines and may be modified by the PAB as needed during the annual guidelines review process. 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 works of art that will enhance the community and the travel corridor of the road/utility ROW. The guidelines do not rule out any particular application, as every installation should be weighed in relation to the location, the factors noted below, as well as the other impact values. 30 Page 23 Leadership for consideration of all projects and installations rests primarily with the Town of Estes Park 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, Town of Estes Park Light & Power, 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 installations 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 on 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. A. ADA requirements. 1. For example: Does the installation impact the egress of handicapped individuals? B. Impact on flow of pedestrians, bicycles, or traffic. 1. For example: Does the installation cause undue interruption of the flow of individuals on a sidewalk or cross walk? C. Safety Impacts. D. 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. 31 Page 24 A. ADA requirements. B. Impact on flow of pedestrians, bicycles, or traffic. C. Maintenance requirements that may be created by the installation. D. Safety impacts. 1. Does the installation cause undue distraction for drivers, so that vehicles are more likely to cause accidents from slowing or disorientation? 2. Does the installation cause a blockage of sightlines such that safety for drivers, pedestrians, or cyclists is compromised? a) 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. b) 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 cause drivers to “rubber neck” for better viewing. 3. When installations are within the ROW project planners must be sensitive to works of art that may draw pedestrians into the traffic flow for viewing. In roundabout situations this is a critical factor as these traffic devices do not have designated locations for drivers to stop. Roundabout islands are not intended to accommodate pedestrian traffic. A work of art designed for a roundabout, must be designed to be viewed from a distance. It is also recommended that recognition for works of art (artist signatures, plaques describing the work of art, etc.) be placed outside of the roundabout’s flow of traffic versus on the island itself. E. When installations are proposed within the ROW, project planners should check to see if the art would interfere with future road expansions or sidewalk/multiuse path installations. 32 Page 25 APPENDIX CONTRACT FOR COMMISSION OF ARTWORK ESTES PARK, COLORADO This Agreement is entered into this (day, month, year) by and between the Town of Estes Park, Colorado (herein after called “the Town”) and (artist’s full name) (hereinafter called “the Artist”). Recitals In conjunction with (project name), the Town has allocated funding from the Art In Public Places program reserve fund in the amount of $ to acquire artwork which will be created and installed in (location). 33 Page 26 This agreement is for artwork to be installed (location description). The Artist was selected through a competitive process by the Parks Advisory Board. Based on these foregoing recitals and the terms and conditions set forth herein, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS: ARTICLE 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES 1.1 Artist’s Responsibility A. The Artist shall perform all services and be responsible for all expenses, materials, supplies, and D equipment necessary to design, fabricate, deliver, and install Artwork consisting of B. (description of the artwork) . C. The Artist’s services shall be performed in a professional, timely, and workmanlike manner, and D. in strict compliance with all terms and conditions in this Agreement. The Artist is responsible for all costs, expenses, and fees associated with the design, engineering, fabrication, installation, lighting, site visits, and insurance of the Artwork. E. The Artist shall coordinate the installation of the Artwork with the Town. The Artist agrees to F. repair and/or replace any damage caused by the Artwork installation at his expense, whether caused by the Artist or by anyone the Artist engages to assist him, to the satisfaction of the Town’s designated representative (“Town Representative”), as set forth in this Agreement. The person designated as “Town Representative” is the Chairperson of the Parks Advisory Board. G. The Artist is an independent contractor and not an agent or employee of the Town. H. The Artist shall secure any necessary engineering work and is responsible for all site preparation. I. The Artist will provide the concrete foundation on which the sculpture will sit. J. In performance of the work described herein, the Artist shall comply with all applicable federal, State and Town laws, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to, applicable copyright, building and life, health and safety codes. K. The Artist shall indemnify and hold the Town harmless from any damage or injury claims made L. by a third party(ies) arising during the installation process and caused, or claimed to be caused by such process, including harm to himself, to others including the public, or to the Artwork. M. The Artist shall provide the Town with written instructions for the maintenance, care, and upkeep of the Artwork, with a description of all materials used, and a Certificate of Authenticity for the Artwork. N. The Artist is solely responsible for the compensation and for the work of every contractor and other person he engages to assist him in discharging the duties under this Agreement. The Artist agrees to engage no person without providing adequate worker’s compensation insurance, in amounts required by Colorado law. O. The Artist shall secure and provide insurance for the on-site installation period in amounts and limits specified in this section. The Artist shall provide the Town Risk Manager with a certificate of liability 34 Page 27 insurance which addresses the period of on-site installation, and includes the following: a. The policy must be an occurrence form; the coverage amount shall be $1,000,000 for products/completed operations hazard(s); the Comprehensive General Liability insurance shall have combined single limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence; and the policy shall not be cancelled, terminated nor not renewed without first giving 30 days advance written notice to the Town Risk Manager; b. Neither this Agreement nor an insurance policy issued as required by this Agreement shall be understood to waive or diminish the effect of the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act protections enjoyed by the Town. 1.2 Town’s Responsibility A. The Town will provide the Artist access to the site for installation of the Artwork. B. The Town will provide payment to the Artist in a timely fashion as outlines in the Payment Schedule in Article 6 of the Agreement. C. The Town will secure any and all required licenses, permits, and similar legal authorizations, at no expense to the Artist, as may be necessary for the installation. D. The Town will designate a representative (see Article 1, Section 1.1 C above) with whom the Artist should communicate and coordinate when necessary, and the Town Representative has the authority to make decisions for the Town with regard to the matters described herein, including, but not limited to inspection of any work in progress at the Artist’s studio or fabrication location, determining substantial and final completion of the Artwork, approving payments to the Artist, approving and coordinating installation. E. The Town will provide, at no charge to Artist, a plaque on or near the Artwork identifying the Artist and Title of the Artwork. ARTICLE 2. DESIGN CHANGES A. Final Design Proposal – Following execution of this contract, the Artist will, in consultation with Town staff when necessary, develop his original proposal into a Final Design Proposal which includes: 1.) A working drawing or rendition of the proposed Artwork and the site, and a description of the materials to be used in the artwork; and 2.) Cost estimates for the design, fabrication, engineering, transportation, installation, and insurance. The Parks Advisory Board, or a committee thereof, shall review and approve the final design prior to execution. B. Any significant change to the design of the Artwork, as approved pursuant to Article 2, Section 2.1 above, must be approved in writing by the Town. The Artist shall provide proposed changes in writing or graphic communication to the Town for review and approval. A significant change is considered to be any alteration which materially affects the approved design or installation. Minor changes do not require written approval. ARTICLE 3. COMPLETION DATE The Artist agrees to complete, deliver, and install the Artwork no later than (month, day, year). 35 Page 28 Liquidated Damages: If the Artist fails to complete the on-site installation of the Artwork by (month, day, year), a late fee of $100 per day will be levied, beginning on (month, day, year), and continuing at $100 per day for every day until the day the Artwork is successfully installed. This late fee will be deducted from the final payment due to the Artist. This late fee shall not apply to delays caused by the Town or acts of God. ARTICLE 4. ACCEPTANCE OF THE ARTWORK The Artwork will be deemed to be accepted by the Town after the following requirements have been satisfied: A. The Artwork is completed, delivered, and installed in accordance with this Agreement and the approved design, and the Town has verified this; and B. The Artist has delivered to the Parks Advisory Board the following: a. An executed bill of sale; b. Written maintenance and care instructions; and c. An original signed Certificate of Authenticity. ARTICLE 5. PAYMENT SCHEDULE The Town shall pay the Artist a fixed fee of $ that will constitute full and complete compensation for all services performed, materials furnished, and for the artistic value provided by the Artist under this Agreement. If the Artist is in compliance with the terms of this Agreement, then the Town will pay the Artist as follows: A. First payment of $ (30% of the total cost of the Artwork) shall be made when this Agreement is signed by both parties, recognizing that the Artist will invest time and incur expenses in preparing the designs and purchasing materials as set forth in Article 1, Section 1.1(A). No invoice from the Artist is required. B. Second payment of $ (30% of the total cost) shall be made to the Artist when the Artwork is 50% completed and reasonable proof of this, such as digital photographs, has been provided. The Artist will provide a written invoice for this payment. C. Third payment of $ (30% of the total cost) when the sculpture is completed (but prior to transport) and reasonable proof of this has been provided. The Artist will provide a written invoice for this payment and digital photographs. D. Fourth and final payment of $ (10% of the total cost) following installation and acceptance of the Artwork by the Town, as described in Article 4. The Town agrees to mail each payment described above within two (2) weeks of receiving an invoice from the Artist. ARTICLE 6. WARRANTY A. The Artist represents and warrants that the design of the Artwork is unique and solely the result of the creative efforts of the Artist, and is wholly original with the Artist and does not infringe upon or violate the rights of any third party. B. The Artist warrants that the Artwork is and shall remain free and clear of all liens, including mechanics liens and encumbrances of the Artist. C. The Artist shall not duplicate or offer the same or materially similar Artwork for sale elsewhere within a 200-mile radius of Estes Park. 36 Page 29 D. The Artist warrants that all work is performed in accordance with professional “workmanlike” standards, and fully guarantees the Artwork to be free from defective materials, products, and workmanship, for one year following the date of the Town’s final acceptance of the Artwork, as described above. During this period the Artist agrees to make necessary repairs to the Artwork, in a manner satisfactory to the Town, of any defect which is the result of faulty workmanship or materials. If within one year following the date of final acceptance, the Artist is unable or unwilling to make any necessary repairs, the Artist is responsible for reimbursing the Town for damages, expenses, or loss incurred by the Town as a result of having to complete such repairs. The Artist is not responsible for damage to the Artwork caused by vandalism, acts of God, Town employees or contractors. ARTICLE 7. COPYRIGHT A. The Artist expressly reserves the rights under common law or under the federal Copyright Act to control the making and dissemination of copies and reproductions of the Work that the court(s) in the venue of this Agreement afford to him, except as specified in Article 6 Section C. The Artist specifically agrees that the Town, and its commissions, agents, divisions, employees and officials may, without further approval from or compensation to the Artist, reproduce the Artwork graphically, in photographs, drawings, or computer-generated images for any Town business, including advertising, promotions, visitor and convention activities, and economic development activities. The Town agrees that whenever appropriate such graphic reproductions of the Artwork will include the Artist’s name, in such a manner and location as will comply with U. S. copyright law. B. The Town acknowledges the existence of a 1990 federal law regarding Artist’s rights which limits the Town’s unilateral ability to modify the Artwork without advance notice to the Artist; however, the Artist agrees that the Artwork, and all components and elements thereof, are the property of the Town. The Artist agrees that after the warranty period described in 7.D. expires, the Town has the right to unilaterally, without Artist’s knowledge or consent, repair, remove, relocate, replace, sell, or store the Artwork. While it is the Town’s intent to permanently retain and maintain the Artwork as described herein, over time future citizens and Town Boards may determine that the Town should remove it or otherwise dispose of the Artwork, and the Town reserves that right. If the Town alters, modifies, or changes the Artwork, it will not thereafter represent the altered work as that of the Artist without his consent. C. The Artist agrees to indemnify and hold the Town harmless from any and all liability arising out of the Artist’s violation or claim of violation by any person of any copyright or trademark infringement whether or not such claim(s) or suit(s) is(are) frivolous. ARTICLE 8. INDEMNIFICATION The Artist will indemnify and hold the Town harmless from all loss and liability (including attorney’s fees, court costs, and all other litigation expenses) for any infringement of the patent rights, copyright, trademark, and all intellectual property claims of any person or persons in consequence of the Town’s acceptance of the Artists work or the use by the Town, or any of its officers or agents, of articles or services supplied in the performance of the Agreement, whether or not such claim (s) is (are) frivolous. ARTICLE 9. DEATH OR INCAPACITY If the Artist becomes unable to complete the terms of this Agreement due to death or incapacitation, such death or incapacitation will not be considered a default of this Agreement on the part of the Artist; however, upon the happening of death or incapacity of the Artist, the Town is not obligated to proceed with this Agreement. 37 Page 30 In the event of incapacity, the Artist may assign the Artist’s obligations and services under this Agreement to another artist of his choosing, but only with written approval of the Town. Alternatively, the Town may terminate this Agreement. In the event of the death of the Artist, this Agreement may terminate. The Artist’s executor shall deliver the Artwork, in whatever form and degree of completion it may be at the time, to the Town, along with all materials and supplies purchased for the Artwork’ fabrication, if not yet completed. The Town has the right to have the Artwork completed, fabricated, delivered, and installed by another artist or fabricator of their choosing; however, the Artist’s heirs shall retain the copyright to the Artwork and all rights under Article 8. ARTICLE 10. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT The Town may terminate this Agreement if the Artist fails without cause to complete, deliver, and install the Artwork as stipulated in this Agreement. The exercise of a right to termination under this section shall be in writing and set forth the grounds for termination. If this Agreement is terminated under this section, the Artist is entitled to retain the 10% fee paid to him when the Agreement was executed, but shall return to the Town all other compensation paid to him under the terms of this Agreement within 30 days of the date of termination. If the Artist fails to return said Town funds, the Town shall have the right to take possession of the Artwork, in whatever form and degree of completion it may be at the time, and all materials and supplies purchased and obtained by the Artist for the Artwork, and the Town has the right to have the Artwork completed, fabricated, delivered, and installed by another artist or fabricator of their choosing. However, the Artist shall retain the copyright to the Artwork and all rights under Article 7. ARTICLE 11. WRITTEN NOTICE The parties agree that any notice required by this Agreement shall be given as follows, including notice of a change of address or change in the Town Representative: Town: Artist: ARTICLE 12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT The terms and provisions of this Agreement, including attachments and any amendments, represent the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this contract. No representations or warranties are made by the Artist or the Town except as herein set forth. The terms of this Agreement may only be altered or modified in writing and signed by both parties. ARTICLE 13. LAW AND VENUE The laws of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, shall govern this Agreement. Any action arising out of or under this Agreement shall be brought in Larimer County, Colorado. 38 Page 30 Signed: ______________________________________ Mayor, Town of Estes Park ____________________ Date ______________________________________ Artist ____________________ Date ATTEST: ________________________________________ Town Clerk 39 Page 31 TOWN OF ESTES PARK PARKS ADVISORY BOARD ARTWORK DONATION FORM Thank you for your interest in donating a work of art to the Town of Estes Park. Art In Public Places is a vital component to the beauty and quality of life in our community. Please complete the information below to facilitate a thorough review of the proposed donation. In order to assure the highest standards, aesthetic consistency, and proper maintenance, the decision to accept the donation rests with the Parks Advisory Board (PAB), and the PAB reserves the right to move or remove the piece from the permanent collection if that becomes necessary in the future. Please attach photographs or detailed drawings of the artwork to this form. Please also attach documentation authenticating the purchase price or appraised value. General Information Donor name (Individual/Organization/Business): _ Contact person (If different from above): Mailing Address: Phone number & e-mail address: Information About the Artwork Title of the artwork: Name of the artist: Mailing address of artist: Media or materials used or to be used in artwork: Proposed Location of Artwork: Special Instructions (if any): When is the artwork available for installation? Year completed: Purchase price: $ Current value: Dimensions: Weight: Long-term maintenance required: Does donation include the cost of site preparation, installation costs, concrete pad or pedestal (if necessary), or does it include money for these costs? YES NO If yes, please provide proposed budget amount: The undersigned is the owner of the artwork, free of all liens and encumbrances, and has the right to make this agreement. 40 Page 32 The undersigned herby agrees to donate the above described art work, with the following additional conditions (if any): Donor Signature & Date (Please print name after signature) Return to: Town of Estes Park Attn: Parks Advisory Board 170 MacGregor Ave. P.O. Box 1200 Estes Park, CO 80517 41 Page 33 TOWN OF ESTES PARK PARKS ADVISORY BOARD ARTWORK LOAN AGREEMENT Please return to: Town of Estes Park, Parks Advisory Board, 170 MacGregor Ave., P.O. Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517 Artist name: Mailing address: Phone number & e-mail address: Description of Artwork Artwork #1 - Title: Medium: Price or Estimated Value: $ Dimensions (h-w-d): Weight: lbs. Artwork #2 - Title: Medium: Price or Estimated Value: $ Dimensions (h-w-d): Weight: lbs. Artwork #3 - Title: Medium: Price or Estimated Value: $ Dimensions (h-w-d): Weight: lbs. I give the Town permission to photograph my art for temporary display on the Town’s website: Yes No Will hanging art require special installation or equipment other than regular wall hooks? Yes No Dates of the loan are: The artist understands and agrees to the terms and conditions contained in the Art In Public Places Guidelines for Temporary Public Works of Art. Exhibits attached to or printed on the opposite side of this agreement. The artist understands that any insurance payment that might be made will be based upon an appraised value rather than a declared value. This constitutes the entire agreement between the parties. Artist’s Signature & Date (Please print name after signature) ------ FOR PARKS ADVISORY BOARD USE ONLY ----- Document and Procedures: Location: Signed Agreement Town Hall Other Location Photograph of each piece for insurance (PAB) Insurance information to Risk Management 42 Page 34 TOWN OF ESTES PARK ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (_ project name ) The Town of Estes Park Art In Public Places program enriches our community through public exposure to the arts. The AIPP program weaves public art into the everyday experience of our community and creates lasting impressions on those who experience it. It enhances our public spaces, compliments our award winning seasonal floral displays, and makes Estes Park a visitor destination, not only for its natural beauty, but also for its vibrant arts scene. Project Description and Scope ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Eligibility The project is open to any professional artist with demonstrated experience in creating signature artwork. Selection Process From this Call, an Artist may be selected directly from the initial applications or the artwork selection panel may elect to interview a limited number of finalists from among the initial applications based upon their conceptual drawings.  If multiple semi-finalists are selected, each semi-finalist will present a scaled maquette (sculpture pieces), or scale rendering (non-sculpture pieces), for the panel’s review. Semi-finalists may be required to develop more specific preliminary proposals prior to final selections. If so, a stipend will be paid.  A detailed budget will be required of artists selected as semi-finalists. The detailed budget must include all expenditures in connection with the execution of the project. (Prior to submitting a proposal, it is recommended that artists prepare such a budget to ensure the project can be executed as presented.)  One artist will ultimately be selected to develop their design, fabricate and install the artwork.  The artist will be required to carry general liability insurance in the amount of $ (amount).  Town staff will oversee operations and administer the decisions of the jury panel. ARTIST’ S RENDE RING OF PRO JECT 43 Page 35 Submission Requirements All applications must be submitted through the Town website to publicworks@estes.org and must include:  A preliminary statement of approach for the project which communicates scope and scale  Previous accomplishment(s) with public art pieces of similar appropriate scale as shown in five-ten images of artwork completed within the past five years.  The Artist’s conceptual image for the site, which must communicate the scope and scale of the submitted project: Maximum number of conceptual images: 3  3 professional references Selection Criteria The primary criteria for selection:  Scope of Proposal: Does the proposal show an understanding of the project objective, appropriate scale and desired results? Does the artwork represent history/spirit of the Town?  Assigned Personnel: Do the person(s) working on the project have the necessary skills? Are sufficient people of the requisite skills assigned to the project?  Availability: Can the work be completed in the contracted time and on-budget? Timeline All applications must be submitted through the Town website by (month, day, year). Final completion date will be determined jointly by the Artist and the Parks Advisory Board; however, the project must be started shortly after the contract has been awarded. Budget A maximum of $ (amount) has been allocated for the artwork to include all design, fabrication, insurance, installation, travel, contingency and incidental costs. The Town of Estes Park reserves the right to withdraw from the project prior to such time as a contract is formally entered into with the Artist. Contract provisions will apply subsequent to the agreement to such by both parties. Submission and Contact Information Public Works Department 170 MacGregor Ave. P.O. Box 1200 Estes Park, CO 80517 (970) 577-3587 publicworks@estes.org 44 Page 36 UTILITY BOX ART The goal of this project is to beautify the Town using necessary utility boxes to become works of art instead of solid utilitarian blocks of color. Town Commissioned Utility Box Art PAB will oversee the commissioning of art for eligible utility equipment, including but not limited to painting and vinyl wraps. Eligibility will be determined by the relevant Town Department. Artists are required to follow the guidelines for utility box art. A. Designs should be original to the artist or of the artist’s original style, and should be picture-based, not word-based. Any wording in the design should not be the focal point of the design and letters should not be any larger than two inches in height. Designs must be appropriate for all ages and the Town will not accept any designs that include logos, copyrighted or trademarked images, advertisements, political, commercial, religious, sexual symbols, themes or messages. B. Utility boxes are functioning pieces of equipment and should be treated as such. Designs and color schemes should not interfere with signage on the box, the ability to open the box, or interfere with any function of the utility box itself. C. Location and selection of utility boxes to be painted are subject to approval by the PAB and the relevant Town Departments. D. Artists will be required to submit a detailed design proposal to the PAB and the relevant Town Department for review and approval by the Town of Estes Park Board of Trustees. If the design proposal is approved by the Town Board, artists will coordinate with the Town Department representative for box priming, sealing, and final inspection. Patron-Commissioned Utility Box Art PAB will oversee patron commissioning of art for eligible utility equipment, including but not limited to painting and wraps. Eligibility will be determined by the relevant Town Department. Patrons and artists are required to follow the guidelines for utility box art. A. Designs should be original to the artist or of the artist’s original style and designs should be picture- based, not word-based. Any wording in the design should not be the focal point of the design and letters should not be any larger than two inches in height. Designs must be appropriate for all ages and the Town will not accept any designs that include logos, copyrighted or trademarked images, advertisements, political, commercial, religious, sexual symbols, themes or messages. Acknowledgement or recognition of the 45 Page 37 sponsor in the design (including logos) is acceptable as long as the design, as a whole, remains non- commercial. B. Utility boxes are functioning pieces of equipment and should be treated as such. Designs and color schemes should not interfere with signage on the box, the ability to open the box, or interfere with any function of the utility box itself. C. Location and selection of utility boxes to be painted are subject to approval by the PAB and the relevant Town Department. Patrons and artists will be required to submit a detailed design proposal to the PAB and the relevant Town Department for review and approval the Town of Estes Park Board of Trustees. If the design proposal is approved by the Town Board, patrons and artists will coordinate with the Town Department representative for box priming, sealing, and final inspection. 46 47 48 49 50 Minutes for Mrs. Walsh’s Garden Advisory Committee (MWGAC) Tuesday, May 10, 2022 in Wasson Room Present: Jim Conley, Jane Bush, Brian Berg, Eli Ertl, Cathay Alper, Mary Ann Franke, Kathy Long, Merle Moore Mission Statement:The Mission of Mrs. Walsh’s Garden is to be a Source of Education, Inspiration, and Pleasure to Residents and Visitors by displaying Native Plants of Estes Park and the surrounding Rocky Mountain Region. A.Old Business: a.Approved April 2022 minutes. i.Jim moved. Jane seconded. All approved. B.Reports: a.Brian Berg i.Master Plan Discussion for construction in 2023 1.Our goal is to build consensus within the committee over the next 2-3 months before we meet with a design consultant. 2.Wall & waterfall feature at the southwest wall will be a dramatic invitation to visitors to come into the garden. 3.The large spruce in the SW corner of the garden will stay there for now. Brian is watching the spruces in the Fish hatchery area for signs of spruce beetle kill. The tree is doing well and is quite healthy now. We must ensure that there is no construction close to the tree. 4.Group agrees that the metal front gate is iconic and we want it to remain as it is. We are aware that we have a mix of fencing types including split rail and chicken wire. They each serve a purpose and no changes are planned for now. 5.This project could be designed for the whole area at the west end of the garden and then constructed in either one or two phases. This decision will be dependent on the cost of design and the balance in our garden fund. 51 6.The back wall will be stabilized according to the designer ’s plan. The water feature will be angled and fall into a shallow pond into the current patio area. The pond will take up about half of the patio. 7.By adding moss rock and other rock similar to what was used in the pool area, the new water feature area will be more blended to create a natural look. 8.Crevice gardens with tundra plants require sunlight. By positioning such a garden along the SW corner and taking up about 5 feet of pavers we could have a crevice garden that is 6 - 12 ft. long and 4 - 5 ft. high. It will be more of a demonstration garden. 9.The shallow pond will have rocks to sit on so people can enjoy the moving water. There will be smooth river rocks on the bottom. 10.The water will recirculate from the pond to the waterfall. There will be no seep garden at this end of the garden. It is already in place by the pool. 11.We will keep the remaining pavers on the patio. 12.Pollinator pots were discussed. Since they require water and are inviting to ungulates, we are looking at other possibilities such as an art installation outside the gate or a very attractive kiosk. We need to look at the new curb area before deciding about this. 13.With increased foot traffic on W. Elkhorn we want to attract people into the garden before they cross the street. The new water feature, crevice garden, caterpillar hopscotch, and attractive entrance should all make the garden inviting. b.Merle Moore i.Advertise about Open Garden Day in NoCo Bloom? The group decided not to advertise in the Front Range since that is not really our target audience. c.Jane Bush & Mary Ann Franke i.Jane showed the interpretive panel that her friend designed for our kiosk. The panel shows the interaction of butterflies, caterpillars and baby birds. It will be printed by Hobart’s. The size is 18” X 24”. There will also be the 3 QR codes to take 52 viewers to the Audubon and the National Wildlife Federation videos. ii.Mary Ann designed 6 pavers to highlight 4 keystone plants and two butterfly species: the Colorado hairstreak and the Blue Copper. The designs are attractive and informative. The pavers will be placed in appropriate places around the garden. iii.The caterpillar hopscotch stencils and paint have been purchased. They will be added to the patio and lead to the kiosk. iv.Brian asked Jane and Mary Ann to make a brochure describing these elements for the Visitor Center and our kiosk. v.Brian ordered 25 Grandma Lisa’s books to be distributed at the Library’s program for children in the garden on July 26. d.Robin Howard i.Open Garden Day, July 28, Robin has received positive responses from the Land Trust, ELSA, CSU Extension Master Gardeners, Estes Valley Watershed Coalition, Larimer County Extension Service, High Plains (Jim Tolstrup) and CONPS. ii.Merle will call the Audubon contact to see if they can send someone to promote the Audubon Habitat Hero program. iii.Robin will compile a list of the respondents and send it to Brian and Merle. e.Jim Conley i.Garden Clean-Up Day will be Monday, May 23 from 8:00 am to Noon. Eli will bring a crew of 6 - 8. All are welcome to stop by and help clean-up the garden. f.Mary Ann Franke i.Mary Lamy was contacted by Kathy Long to get the story about the sculpture of the boy reading. This is the information that Mary Ann used for the sign text. g.Cathy Alper i.Estes Park Garden Club is in restart mode. There will be a program in the Hondius Room of the Library on Monday, April 13 at 10:30 am. Marlene Borneman will speak about wildflowers. C.New Business a.The June meeting was canceled. The next meeting will be in the garden on Wednesday, July 13 at 10:30 am 53 2022 MWGAC Calendar of Meetings & Events ●National Garden Week (June 5-11, 2022) gardenclub.org/national-garden-week) ●Wednesday, June 8 at MW Garden, 10:30 am.Canceled. ●Wednesday, July 13 at MW Garden, 10:30 am ●Thursday, July 28 4:30 - 7:30 pm,Garden Day ●Wednesday, September 14* at 10:30 am ●No October meeting ●Wednesday, November 9* at 10:30 am ●No December meeting For the * meetings we will use the Wasson Room at the library. Our next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, July 13 at MW Garden at 10:30 am 54 Minutes for Mrs. Walsh’s Garden Advisory Committee (MWGAC) Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at MWG Present: All Mission Statement:The Mission of Mrs. Walsh’s Garden is to be a Source of Education, Inspiration, and Pleasure to Residents and Visitors by displaying Native Plants of Estes Park and the surrounding Rocky Mountain Region. A.Old Business: a.Approved May 2022 minutes. i.Jane moved and Jim seconded. All approved. B.Reports: a.Brian Berg i.He has a supply and shopping list for Open Garden Day. ii.His crew will set up the tables on Thursday morning. iii.Brian asked for help with clean-up. iv.The press release will go out July 22. v.Eli has the giveaway natives ready to go. b.Merle Moore i.Merle had three walks with a total of 42 participants. ii.If he repeats these walks, he will advertise at least monthly. The July 12 walk had nobody show up. iii.Merle requested a “Lift Here” plaque be added to the lid that protects the handouts under the kiosk display from the weather. c.Robin Howard i.Everything is ready for Open Garden Day, July 28. ii.She handed out a list of nine attendees. iii.Board members are asked to arrive by 3:30 pm. iv.Kathy will assist with balloons on 7/28. v.Pink sign on gates to advertise. vi.Robin will send out the invitation for us to invite others. d.Jane Bush i.Jane & Mary Ann completed the Hop-scotch Caterpillar in the plaza. It is attracting families into MWG. ii.Melanie Kozlowski from Estes Valley Library will have a children’s book talk in MWG on July 27. Jane has the 55 Grandma Lisa’s books for the event. She will get them to Melanie. iii.Jane recommended interpretive signs from the USFS on the role of native plants, what grows in riparian areas, etc. e.Jim Conley i.He’s using red flags to alert visitors to the small plants on the edge of the pond. ii.Short discussion on the use of nativars. One suggestion is to use them in the pots outside the garden. f.Mary Ann Franke i.She worked on Hopscotch Caterpillar & the new brochure. The brochures are available at the Visitor Center and in the MWG kiosk. g.Cathy Alper i.Cathy shared the upcoming events for the Estes Park Garden Club in July & August. C.New Business a.Next steps for Phase II garden restoration. No August meeting. Kathy will request extended time for our September meeting in the Wasson Room. b.Consider adding an 8 ½” X 11” sign box on both gates especially when there are more activities held in the garden. 2022 MWGAC Calendar of Meetings & Events ●Thursday, July 28 4:30 - 7:30 pm,Open Garden Day,MWG ●No August meeting ●Wednesday, September 14* at 10:30 am ●No October meeting ●Wednesday, November 9* at 10:30 am ●No December meeting For the * meetings we will use the Wasson Room at the library. Our next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, September 14, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Wasson Room at Estes Valley Library 56 Minutes for Mrs. Walsh’s Garden Advisory Committee (MWGAC) Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at Wasson Room EVPL Present: Merle Moore, Brian Berg, Eli Ertl, Jane Bush, Jim Conley, Kathy Long, Cathy Alper Absent: Mary Ann Franke, Robin Howard Mission Statement:The Mission of Mrs. Walsh’s Garden is to be a Source of Education, Inspiration, and Pleasure to Residents and Visitors by displaying Native Plants of Estes Park and the surrounding Rocky Mountain Region. A.Old Business: a.Approved July 2022 minutes. i.Cathy Alper moved and Jim seconded. All approved B.Reports: a.Brian Berg i.Ron Wilcox, Arts Advisory Board member has offered to donate a red sandstone bench in memory of his son. This bench would take the place of the green metal bench. ii.Merle requested trying to find a bench with arms to assist those with mobility issues. iii.Motion: We support the donation of a red sandstone bench by Ron Wilcox to MWG. Jane made the motion, Jim seconded. All approved. b.Merle Moore i.Garden Update after July 27 hailstorm 1.Pathways were impacted with debris. 2.Pond needs to be drained 3.Seep area was most affected. 4.Need to add rock to terrace area to build up plant pockets. 5.Brian suggested using the Parks Dept to work on seep area instead of a contractor. 6.Merle is keeping the kiosk updated with seasonal info. c.Eli Ertl i.Give-away plants are not in the best shape. If you’d like some, go to the Parks Dept. Greenhouse east of the EP Visitor Center. d.Jane Bush i.Library event in MWG on July 26 was well-attended and quite successful. ii.Suggestion: At future library events offer giveaway plants. iii.Jane will be in touch with Maren & Isla at EPHS. e.Jim Conley 57 i.Jim presented a list of Plants Added 2022 . ii.He is working with High Plains Environmental Center and Harlequin’s Gardens to have them start desired plants from seed this winter. f.Cathy Alper i.Next meeting for Estes Park Garden Club is October 10. ii.We had a request for reliable sources of native plants. 1.Ft. Collins Nursery, fortcollinsnursery.com 2.High Plains Environmental Center, suburbitat.org 3.Plants of the Southwest, plantsofthesouthwest.com 4.Harlequin’s, harlequinsgardens.com 5.Western Native Seed, westernnativeseed.com 6.Join CONPS (Colorado Native Plant Society), conps.org C.New Business a.Main purpose of this meeting was to develop plans for phase II of garden restoration. West end of the garden is our area of focus. b.General comments i.Using a 30% design/build contract is a good way to proceed as long as there is a good working relationship with the contractor. ii.A 100% plan would be too inflexible for the setting since there are unknowns and often surprises with a restoration. c.Plan Concepts for Phase 2 i.Pond & Waterfall 1.Extend a pond ¼ to ⅓ of the way from the cliff into the patio. 2.Have a zero entry pond-shallow pond with a wide spread 3.Have a wide waterfall with different streams from the cliff. 4.This will not be a seep cliff. 5.Use large boulders to secure cliff face. 6.Discourage rock climbing with the design. 7.Add plant pockets on the cliff side of the new pond. ii.Bristlecone Pine Forest 1.Remove wall on the west side of the patio. Slope to patio. 2.Extend the forest planting to the pavers. See pg. 10 of the Master Plan for planting options. 3.Add to or replace soil. 4.Add boulders and make plant pockets in this area. iii.Crevice Garden 1.The area labeled, “Foothills Grassland” on pg 2 of Master Plan will be reconstructed to create a crevice garden. 2.Merle has photos with several design ideas he’s collected from recent garden visits. 3.Kenton Seth and his book, “The Crevice Garden,” will be utilized for this part of the restoration. 4.The crevice garden will be contracted separately from the pond and waterfall. iv.Kiosk 58 1.Move the kiosk outside the main gate. There will be hardscape next to the sidewalk around the base of the kiosk. 2.With increased sidewalk traffic due to the Elkhorn Lodge renovation, the kiosk will invite visitors into the garden. 3.The Parks Dept. will handle this part of the project. v.Pollinator Gardens 1.The new garden will be outside the main entrance bordered by the sidewalk. There will be water from the hillside tunneled under the sidewalk to reach the garden. vi.General comments and suggestions 1.Work more closely with the contractor to make plant pockets more acceptable. 2.Widen the path through the Aspen Grove with safety issues in mind. It’s too narrow a path now. 3.Keep the patio pavers. Could be used as the edge of the pool. 4.Main gate will stay the same. May reposition the history sign. vii.Timetable 1.Brian already has a RFP template so it will be easier to start the process. 2.We want to salvage plants ourselves instead of having this done by a contractor. 3.Put removed plants around the garden, if possible. 4.Start seedlings of desired native plants this winter at host nurseries. 5.Lighting is up for discussion. There are pros and cons to night lighting. 2022 MWGAC Calendar of Meetings & Events ●No October meeting ●Wednesday, November 9 at 10:30 am in the Wasson Room. ●No December meeting 59