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PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
June21, 2019
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER:8:30AM, Siskiyou Room,51 Winburn Way
Additions to the Agenda.
II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Public Arts Commission regular meeting ofMay 17, 2018
III.PUBLIC FORUM
Business from the audience not included on the Agenda.
IV.COUNCIL LIAISON REPORTCouncilor Jensen
V. NEW PROJECTS PROPOSAL
NONE
VI.PROJECT UPDATES
MAPprojectupdateAndy Stallman
PAC Approval todirect commission
Masterworks for MAP Project**
VII.PAC WORKPLAN
RFQ and RFP templates Sandy Friend
VIII. OTHER BUSINESS
IX.ADJOURNMENT
**Documents to review: RFP to Masterworks; Rational for Direct Commission
Calendar
next meeting –July19th
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ASHLAND PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES - Draft
May 17, 2019
CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Friend called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m. in the Siskiyou Room, 51 Winburn Way.
Commissioners Present: Staff Present:
Sandra Friend Aaron Anderson, Assistant Planner
Thomas Fuhrmark
Richard Newman
Allison Renwick
Stanley Smith
Andy Stallman
Absent Members: APRC Liaison:
Jeff Phillips Joel Heller
Council Liaison:
Stephen Jensen
Chair OTHER BUSINESS
NOT ON THE AGENDA.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Public Arts Commission regular meeting of April 19, 2018
Chair Friend made three corrections to the minutes. Th, the second noted
Commissioner Newman was absent and the third that Commissioner Smith was in attendance.
Commissioners Smith/Newman m/s to approve the minutes of the meeting April 19, 2019 as corrected.
Voice Vote: AYES. Motion passed.
PUBLIC FORUM
Barry Thalden/Ashland/Spoke on updating the public arts brochure and the QR codes in the brochure. The
Commission discussed QR codes and potentially using it with the MAP project. Mr. Thalden introduced the Sculpture
on Loan Project and how it might work with the City.
NEW PROJECTS PROPOSAL - None
PROJECT UPDATES
MAP project - Andy
Commissioner Stallman provided an update that included the following:
There were now five locations for plaques.
Bids for the concrete work might be under budget.
ere resolved.
The process for direct commission with Master Works.
Ashland Public Arts Commission
May 17, 2019
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Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
Concerns from the Historic Commission that the plaques did not accurately capture the historic
element.
QR codes.
A GIS presentation by staff on walking currently available on the City website.
The Parks Commission approved the location of the Hub Sculpture.
A review of locations.
Materials - buff concrete versus standard concrete.
COUNCIL LIAISON REPORT
Councilor Jensen provided a Council report on the Budget process. The City Council would discuss surveillance
cameras in public areas at their Study Session, June 3, 2019. He commented on the Failure to Provide Name and
Date of Birth ordinance.
PAC WORK PLAN
Update: RFQ and RFP templates templates - Sandy
Both templates would be sent out for feedback prior to the next Commission meeting. Final templates would not be
ready in time for the MAP process.
Update: Goal 3, develop visual presentation -Tom
Concepts for the presentation were shared with the Commission. They were in the process of
getting images that connected to the themes.
New work: Goal 2, formalize final review process for installations
Future public art proposals would include a project review during the process similar to the Mural Guidelines.
New work: Goal 2, define fabrication review process
Commissioner Renwick volunteered to work on the fabrication review process during the summer.
OTHER BUSINESS NOT ON THE AGENDA
The Commission discussed changing the meeting time from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Commissioners Stallman/Newman m/s to change the Public Arts Commission meetings to 8:30 a.m.
Voice Vote: Commissioners Stallman, Newman, Renwick, Fuhrmark, and Friend, YES; Commissioner Smith,
NO. Motion passed 5-1.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
Submitted by,
Aaron Anderson, Assistant Planner
Calendar
Next meeting June 21, 2019
Ashland Public Arts Commission
May 17, 2019
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Request for Proposal
From Masterwork Plaques for
Plaques/Medallions to serve as Historic Markers
Project Background
The City of Ashland has a rich and diverse history which is not easily discernable on the current city
landscape. The Public Arts Commission and the Historic Commission, in partnership (the MAP Project
team), have developed an historic site marker project, Marking Ashland Places (MAP), to provide a
Site markers, in the form of bronze plaques or medallions will focus on the important places, events or
people connected with the development of the four historic districts within the city. These site markers
will contain short narratives, with artistic representation of the historical significance of the site.
Attached to this RFP are the following:
Site Map of the Historic Railroad District identifying the locations of each medallion/plaque site.
Short narratives on the historical significance of each site to be incorporated within the design
of each site-specific medallion/plaque
Additional historic background of each site supplied for additional understanding on the
significance of each site, not plaque content
Historical photos of the original buildings, people, or events to be artistically represented as
images within the medallion/plaque design
A historical story map website
Schematic drawings illustrating the basic concepts for each medallion/plaque are included as a
suggestion
The deadline for receipt of Proposal is (30 days from issue). Project will be awarded (50 days from
issue).
Scope of Work
The MAP Project team is seeking a proposal from Masterwork Plaques to design and fabricate five (5)
original, artistic site markers in the form of cast bronze medallions or plaques to be installed (wet-set
into new concrete sidewalks) at five (5) locations within Historic Railroad District.
The City of Ashland Public Works Department will be responsible for installation of each medallion.
Description of Product
Each medallion or plaque should provide, by use of visual imagery and narrative in sculptural relief, a
visual depiction of the history of each site. Additionally, the medallions or plaques should:
be
utilize common design features
be visually engaging to visitors,
be fabricated of chemically-patinaed bronze,
be considerate of visitor safety, and
ADA compliant.
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Submittal Process
Artists must prepare a complete Project Proposal \[outlined below\] and submit as a single PDF in the
following order:
Letter of Interest \[Required\]: A letter, not to exceed one (1) page in length, outlining your
interest in this project, a description of your experience in comparable projects and a statement
of approach. Letter must include address, email and cell phone number.
Professional Resume \[Required\]: A resume not to exceed two (2) pages.
Images \[Required\]. A maximum of ten (10) images of prior relevant projects. Each image must
be numbered and include title, date and location of installation, dimensions, materials used,
final cost, name of fabricator and the project intent of each piece.
Professional References \[Required\]: a list of three (3) references familiar with your work and
working methods. The list must include email addresses and telephone numbers.
Statement of Proposed Scope of Work to include:
o expectations for MAP Team involvement,
o additional information required from MAP team,
o number of design concepts provided to MAP team,
o number of design revisions available to MAP team,
o product specifications including size, thickness, material and finish of medallions/plaques,
o approximate timeline from date of contract to delivery of product in Ashland, and
o Total budget, not to exceed $ 17,000, for all phases of design, fabrication, shipping and
insurance to the City of Ashland.
As noted above, the entire Proposal must be submitted electronically as a single PDF attachment to
the following email address: Fotini.Kaufman@ashland.or.us. The Proposal deadline is 5 pm (30 days
from date of issue).
For questions, please call Fotini Kaufman, Associate Planner, City of Ashland at 541.552.2044 or email
her at Fotini.Kaufman@ashland.or.us.
The City of Ashland is under no obligation to award a contract for the project described above.
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Direct Commission to Masterwork Plaques
The was first presented to the Public
Arts Commission at their regular meeting on July 20, 2018. The project was initiated by the Historic
Commission in 2013, and examples of Bronze Plaques designed and fabricated by Masterwork Plaques
(MWP) from a 2012 proposal were shown. portfolio was nothing short of impressive in both the
artistic merits and the technical considerations, such as 3 different styles of relief and a real chemical
patina finish (best able to withstand the UV and weather exposure the plaques would need to endure in
the many years ahead).
MWP has a solid track record indicating they can accomplish all phases of the project from conceptual
design and revisions, fabrication, finish, all the way to the guidelines for installation. The owner of the
company (Jennifer Andrews) is responsive to questions, understands the balance the MAP team is trying
to achieve in historical accuracy and artistic representation, and is also willing to engage the MAP team in
conference calls to address any expectations and concerns.
The MAP team is striving to provide a solid start to this multi-phased project, seeking the confidence in
the product and finish that MWP can provide so that a standard of excellence can be established for
future phases to follow.
The MAP team discussed (each)
to three finalists for a conceptual design before proceeding to contract. The MAP t
portfolio and product to be such a strong fit for goals that they confidently decided to offer
MWP a direct invitation as a more stream-lined and economical option for acquiring public art under the
City of Ashland municipal code 2.29.100.
record continued to be what the MAP team considered an excellent choice.
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