Memorandum 14-107 Placement of Art Donations in Bishops Beach

Memorandum 14-107

TO:                       MAYOR WYTHE AND CITY COUNCIL

FROM:                 PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION

THRU:                  RENEE KRAUSE, CMC, DEPUTY CITY CLERK

DATE:                  JUNE 23, 2014

SUBJECT:           RECOMMENDATION FOR PLACEMENT OF TWO DONATIONS OF ART IN BISHOP’S BEACH PARK

Brianna Allen, Old Town Development Coordinator has requested the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission support a recommendation to City Council to accept the following for placement at Bishop’s Beach Park in the desired locations indicated on the applications.

The Commission reviewed the proposal donations at their regular meeting on June 19, 2014. The following discussions and motions ensued:

Fanciful Loon Sculpture

Chair Steffy requested discussion before making a recommendation. Commissioner Archibald stated he has received several comments from the public regarding the artwork and it was not favorable. Commissioner Lowney offered favorable comments on the previous work of the artist. Ms. Krause provided information on placement next to the boardwalk from the Pubic Arts Committee. It was recommended to place in an area away from the boardwalk.

A discussion ensued surrounding the location and that it should involve more public input on the sculpture.

Chair Steffy requested a motion.

LOWNEY/BRANN - MOVED TO APPROVE AND RECOMMEND PLACEMENT OF THE SCULPTURE IN THE SECOND LOCATION RECOMMENDED BY PUBLIC WORKS.

Further discussion on visiting the park and reviewing the sites suggested. The commission expressed concern with placement in the park due to soil conditions. Commissioners MacCampbell, Archibald and Roedl wanted to visit the site. Commissioner Roedl felt location #3 would be better. Commissioner MacCampbell suggested another park would be appropriate such as Karen Hornaday. He expressed concern regarding the placement of such as heavy piece in that environment.

VOTE. YES. LOWNEY. BRANN.

VOTE. NO. MACCAMPBELL, ARCHIBALD, ROEDL

VOTE. ABSTAIN. STEFFY

Motion failed.

Silver Salmon and Net on Windscreen of Pavilion

Chair Steffy reminded the commissioners of the concern expressed by Ms. Otteson with placement of the art on the windscreen. Some concern for the placement of the net to collect trash was expressed regarding the typical trash that is removed from that beach would not be appropriate for children.

Ms. Krause provided that the discussion and the recommendation from the Public Arts Committee was favorable.

Discussion ensued regarding the permanent attachment to the windscreen and also putting junk from the beach in it.

LOWNEY/BRANN - MOVED TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION TO PLACE THE DONATION OF THE SILVER SALMON ON THE WINDSCREEN AT BISHOPS BEACH AND FURTHER RECOMMENDTHAT TRASH BE REMOVED ONCE EACH WEEK.

There was a brief discussion regarding future removal if they trash removal was not kept up.

VOTE. YES. LOWNEY, ROEDL, ARCHIBALD, MACCAMPBELL, STEFFY, BRANN

Motion carried.