CITY OF SARASOA CITY OF SARASOTA MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE NOVEMBER 28, 2017. AT 1:00 P.M. IN THE SARASOTA CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS Note: The City's Website address is sarasotagov.com. Select "Watch Live and Archived Videos" from the Main Web Page to view agendas, videos of past meetings, and minutes. Public Art Committee Norman Schimmel, Chair Members Present: Jeffrey Weisman, Vice Chair Marvin Mills Leslie Butterfield Joanne McCobb Members Absent: None City Staff Present: Steve Cover, Planning Director David Smith, ChiefPlanner Darlene Mayes, Administrative Assistant Nancy Kelly, Neighborhood Coordinator I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Schimmel called the meeting to order at 1:00 pm. Roll call taken by Secretary Steve Cover - 5 present. II. PLEDGE OF CONDUCT III. CHANGES TO THE ORDER OF THE DAY None IV. Approval of Miinutes None V. CITIZEN INPUT None Page 1 of 3 DRAFT VI. PRESENTATIONS BY THE ARTISTS None VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Request to (1) revise developer's proposed public art and (2) time extension for public art installation for the Art Ovation Hotel (formerly Hotel Sarasota), submitted by Angus Rogers, Palm Avenue Hospitality Holdings, LLC. Mr. Angus Rogers presented an overview ofthe challenges that was faced when constructing the art piece realizing it may not hold up as well as planned. He also presented another piece of art piece that would be a suitable replacement. A discussion was held regarding the changing of the original piece and the new proposed budget to fund the proposed art piece to be installed on a water table with up lighting and the maintenance up keep of the proposed art. Motion: Vice-Chair Weisman motioned to accept the new sculpture "Shifting Landscape". Seconded by Member Mills. Vote: Motion passed unanimously (5-0). Motion: Member Butterfield motioned to extend the time for installation to June 30, 2018 or sooner. Seconded by Vice-Chair Weisman. Vote: Motion passed unanimously (5-0). VIII. NEW BUSINESS a. Election of Officers for 2018 Staff presented Board members with the amount of time each had remaining in their terms. Discussion ensued about members interest in holding an office. Motion: Member McCobb motioned to elect Vice-Chair Weisman as Chairman. Seconded by Member Mills. Vote: Motion passed unanimously (5-0). Motion: Vice-Chair Weisman motioned to elect Member Butterfield as Vice-Chair. Seconded by Member McCobb. Vote: Motion passed unanimously (5-0). IX. CITIZEN INPUT None Page 2 of 3 DRAFT X. TOPICS BY BOARD MEMBERS Member Butterfield opened discussion ofreconsideration oft their vote that took place on November gth for the artwork to be installed at N. Palm Avenue/Cocoanut Avenue Round-a-bout. Chief Planner Smith informed the committee that a re-vote could not take place today as the topic did not appear on the agenda. Member Butterfield opened discussion ofround-about art budgets being re-evaluated and she volunteered to research prices for round-a-bout art. Member Butterfield opened discussion on implementing an art portfolio for public art and diverse ways to receive more participation from residents. Citizen Input - Kristina Skepton read a memo emailed to staff regarding marketing public art. A brief discussion was held. Member McCobb stated the lack of understanding what the mission is for Board members. A brief discussion was held. Member Mills stated he is very concerned about the artwork oft the city, which in his opinion is less attractive. A brief discussion was held. Vice-Chair Weisman congratulated Chair Schimmel on his term ending as Chair and for the great service he has done being. XI. TOPICS BY STAFF None XII. ADJOURNMENT AT 2:51 P.M. Page3 of 3