Public Art Commission

Minutes of a Regular Public Art Commission Meeting November 13, 2019 A regular meeting of the Blue Springs Public Art Commission was held on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the Fieldhouse. The Chairman called the meeting to order. Eleanor Frasier – Present Parks Dept. Staff: Justin Stuart Ramon Magee – Present City Council Liaison: Chris Lievsay- Absent Joy Frazier Boyle – Present Community Member: Tom Beard Larry Randall - Present Greta Hoener – Present Jeff Carpenter – Absent Barbara Landes- Present A motion was made by Greta and seconded by Ramon to accept the Minutes of the October meeting; it passed unanimously. Public Art Commission Financial Report: The financial report was presented for review. “Ascending” Public Art Exhibit 1. Status on CAFÉ. Justin reported that we had 79 applications. 2. Jurors began the process of judging on October 31 and will conclude on November 13 and the top artist finalists will be notified by Justin during the week of November 18. 3. Reviewed the handout on “Selection Panel Procedures” and the dates/times for phone interviews and on-site presentations. The handout will be given to jurors as well. 4. Justin will schedule the artists for the phone interviews on December 11. Each artist will have 30 minutes to discuss their proposed concept which is to be provided to Justin by December 9 and distributed to the Selection Panel prior to the meeting so meaningful questions can be prepared for interview. Updates/Information/Status 1. “Fire, Earth and Water”. Greta and Larry retrieved the fiber artwork from Janet Kummerlein who cleaned and repaired it. After the first of the year, the plan is to re-hang the art in Adams Pointe Conference Center. 2. “Moving the Stars”. Eleanor presented a summary of prior discussions of maintenance problems and the likelihood of continued need to repair the sculpture. She had asked Spencer Schubert to inspect the artwork and give his estimate for care and repair. PAC considered his offer to buy back the original composite artwork and create a new sculpture in bronze. After deliberation of his suggestion, Great made the following motion, seconded by Barbara: “I move that we accept the proposal of E. Spencer Schubert to replace the original composite sculpture of “Moving the Stars” with a bronze replica at a cost of no more than $33,950, using the Walmart Foundation funds of $31,000 and other donor funds as needed, and to continue to place it on the parking area near 12th and Main Streets in Downtown Blue Springs, where it has maximum visibility for the public.” Motion had unanimous approval. Followup on this motion will be made after approvals from City and Walmart Foundation. 3. Veterans Way Memorial. Justin reported that there was vandalism of the lights in the Memorial. Parks staff attended to the vandalism and have ordered new lights to replace. 4. “The Story of Blue Springs, Missouri”. The book has been completed and is ready to print. 1 5. Plans for Special Committees. The three committees are encouraged to meet as needed and then report to the Commission for further review and recommendation. Justin is available to assist. Eleanor stated that attention to completing the special committees are in the following order: (l) Public Art in Private Development (2) “Public Art in Blue Springs” and (3) Fundraising for Public Art. Ramon chairs each of the committees and will call together the additional members for meetings. Other Business- : None Visitors/Public Comment: None As there was no further business, a motion for adjournment was made by Barbara and seconded by Ramon. Meeting was adjourned at 4:22pm ___________________________________ Eleanor Frasier, Chairman 2