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Minutes
Public Art Commission
February 20, 2009
Regular Meeting
Attendance:
Commissioners: Bussell, Longshore, Wilkerson, Pugh, Edson, Seltzer (staff liaison)
Absent: Markell, Wynkoop, Voisin (Council liaison)
None
Guest:
Darrell Boldt, Sue Springer, Jean Bakewell
Vice Chair Bussell called meeting to order at 8:20 a.m.
Citizen Issues:
None
Minutes approved for January 16 M/S Edson/Pugh
Peace Tiles
Sue Springer presented three different concepts of a Peace Banner to run on top of the
retaining wall at the Ashland Public Library. The tile panels will be mounted on a steel
frame supported by metal posts. The posts will be cemented into holes core drilled into
the top of the concrete retaining wall. The back side of the metal framework will be sheet
metal to conceal the backs of the cement board panels and will be painted to blend into
the landscape. The metal frame will be powder-coated for durable protection. The
panels will be bolted to the frame work in such a way that will discourage theft but will
enable the panels to be removed for repair. The metal frame work will be made in 8’
sections with three posts each for ease of installation and once installed; the sections will
create a continuous flowing work of art.
The Commission discussed the various designs and agreed that the “banner” wave was
preferable to the “amoeba” or rectangle shape style. It was suggested that the retaining
wall be stained either a blue, green or earth tone color to blend into the landscape. Some
discussion about the original timeline and it was suggested the timeline be revised with
an installation timed for International Peace Day on September 21. M/S
Wilkerson/Longshore to move forward with the new location.
This item will be on the Council agenda for March 3.
Seltzer will send a letter to the Historic Commission from the PAC thanking them for
their input and to advise them of the new location.
Utility Box Project
Brief discussion about the Utility Box project and the draft Call to Artists. Wilkerson
suggested it should require artist to submit a brief narrative on how their proposal
“reflects Ashland”. Longshore will tweak the Call for Artists and meet with the
subcommittee to determine how many boxes can be accommodated within the constraints
of the budget.
Update on Planning Commission review of PAC memo re: 3-D signs
Bussell advised the group that in the draft new sign code, public art is exempt but 3D
signage is still included. The PAC will send a lietter to the Planning Commission
thanking them for the opportunity to contribute to the discussion.
Review Timeline/assignments
Seltzer reviewed the timeline with the PAC looking forward for five months. The
timeline is fluid and changes depending on how the projects are moving forward.
Calle Update
Seltzer reported she has not received any submissions for the Calle project. Deadline is
February 27. It was decided that if no submissions are received the PAC could invite a
sculpture to display their work.
Next Meeting Date
Friday, March 20, 2009 8:15 a.m.
Meeting adjourned 9:35 a.m.