Art in Public Places

AGENDA Art in Public Places Commission Thursday, June 16, 2022 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Longmont Museum 1. Call Meeting to Order - Cindy 2. Roll Call 3. Public invited to be heard 4. Additions or corrections to May 19 meeting minutes 5. Additions to June 16, 2022 agenda 6. Commissioner Interviews with Council – June 25 (Pamela, Susan, Cindy) a. Michelle Jones resignation 7. The Sister Cities project update a. Save the Dates – see dates in attachment a 8. The Spoke project update a. Save the Dates – see dates in attachment a 9. Shock Art – models and submissions due July 1 a. Sign-up for volunteer shifts to be emailed – see dates in attachment a 10. NIP Community Murals a. Kiteley Court Sept 2-5 i. Task Force Pamela Batchelor & Trisa Baxter Selection Panelist b. Lanyon Park Project Timeline TBD 11. Maintenance update a. 9th and Alpine i. Sign-up for volunteer shifts to be emailed b. Sandstone recommendation 12. New business a. Ursa Major b. Code review i. 14.42 for discussion – Attachment B 13. Commissioner Comments Upcoming monthly 3rd Thursdays NOW IN PERSON: July 21, August 18, Sept 15 350 KIMBARK STREET | LONGMONT, COLORADO 80501 | T 303-774-3504 | www.longmontcolorado.gov  Attachment a Upcoming Dates: • **Monday June 27 5-6pm reception, 6-8pm Sister Cities application review of applications and selection of finalists at Longmont Museum. o I will send you a packet to review the applications in advance. I am happy to print it for you, if preferred. You will want to narrow the list down to your top 5 qualified applicants. o We will review all applicants as a group, discuss and then vote on the top 3 to advance to the project proposal finalist. • **Wednesday June 29 4:30-5:30pm reception, 5:30-8:30pm Spoke application review of applications and selection of finalists at Longmont Museum. o In the meeting the selection panel will review all applicants as a group, and hear public comment. We will discuss and the selection panel will vote on the top 3 to advance to the project proposal finalist. • Friday July 1 – Shock Art models submissions due • Thursday July 9 time TBD – set-up Shock Art • Saturdays July 9, 16, 23 | 4pm-7pm – Shock Art voting volunteers at Old Town Marketplace • Tuesday July 26 time TBD – break-down Shock Art • **Wednesday July 20 4:30-5:30pm reception, 5:30-8:30pm artist Spoke Mural Project presentations and selection of the project finalist (and a back-up) at Longmont Museum. o Each artist will get 30 minutes to present their proposal and q&a. o The selection panel will hear public comment and then vote on a finalist and a back-up. 350 KIMBARK STREET | LONGMONT, COLORADO 80501 | T 303-774-3504 | www.longmontcolorado.gov  • **Wednesday July 27 5-6pm reception, 6-8pm artist Sister Cities Project presentations and selection of finalist (and a back-up) at Longmont Museum. o Each artist will get 30 minutes to present their proposal and q&a. o The selection panel will vote on a finalist and a back-up. • July/August dates tbd – 9th and Alpine Community Paint • July/Aug dates tbd Lanyon Park Community Paint sidewalk mural • September 2-5 - Kiteley Park Community Paint – details forthcoming • ArtWalk booth September 11 **These are open meetings. Public is invited to comment and selection panel will be voting. All meetings are at the Longmont Museum in the Stewart Auditorium** All volunteer shifts will be sent out by project with a digital sign-up sheet. 350 KIMBARK STREET | LONGMONT, COLORADO 80501 | T 303-774-3504 | www.longmontcolorado.gov  Attachment b CHAPTER 14.42. - ART IN PUBLIC PLACES 14.42.010. - Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a means to fund the acquisition of works of art by the city, which shall become the city's collection, to provide a means to select works of art for the collection, to provide for the display of the collection, to provide for the selection, display and funding of temporary art and art on loan, to provide for the maintenance and repair of the works of art in the collection, and to encourage community involvement in the art in public places program. (Code 1993, § 14.42.010; Ord. No. O-87-80, § 1; Ord. No. O-2006-29, § 1) 14.42.020. - Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter the following words or phrases shall be defined as set out below: Art in public places means any visual work of art, including works of art acquired by the city, temporary art and art on loan, displayed in an open city-owned area, on the exterior of any city-owned facility, inside any city-owned facility in areas designated as public areas, or on noncity property if the work of art is installed or financed, either wholly or in part, with city funds or grants procured by the city. Art on loan means any work of art that is not owned by the city, but which is owned by another entity or individual, and is on public display by the city according to the terms of a loan agreement with the owner. Commission means the arts in public places commission composed of 15 qualified Longmont electors appointed by the city council. The term of each commission member shall be three years, unless the council makes appointments for shorter terms to insure that not more than five members' terms expire in the same year. If a member ceases to serve, due to death, resignation, disqualification, removal, or other reasons, the council shall appoint a successor to serve for the remainder of that member's term. Construction cost means actual cost of any construction project with an estimated construction cost of $50,000.00 or more, excluding engineering and administrative costs, costs of fees and permits and indirect costs, such as interest during construction, advertising and legal fees. Construction project means the construction, rehabilitation, renovation, remodeling, equipping or improvement of any building, street, park, utility line or other public improvement by or for the city, including all associated landscaping, parking and the like, but excluding any improvements exempted by the city council from the requirements of section 14.42.030 of this chapter after a public hearing thereon. Special fund means the art in public places special revenue fund established by this chapter. Temporary art means any work of art that has an intended life span of less than one year. Work of art means and includes, but is not limited to, a sculpture, monument, mural, fresco, relief, painting, fountain, banner, mosaic, ceramic, weaving, carving or stained glass. (Code 1993, § 14.42.020; Ord. No. O-87-80, § 1; Ord. No. O-92-54, § 1; Ord. No. O-2000-29, § 1; Ord. No. O-2002-61, § 1; Ord. No. O-2006-29, § 2) 14.42.030. - Funds for works of art. There shall be included in all estimates of necessary expenditures and all requests for authorizations or appropriations for construction projects an amount for works of art equal to at least one percent of the construction cost. If any project is partially funded from any source which precludes art as an object of expenditure of funds, then this section shall apply only to the amount of funds not so restricted. All funds set aside for works of art shall be paid into the special fund. (Code 1993, § 14.42.030; Ord. No. O-87-80, § 1; Ord. No. O-92-54, § 2) 14.42.040. - Fund established. Pursuant to the authority of article 9.9, Municipal Charter of Longmont, there is established a special fund designated as the art in public places special revenue fund. The art in public places special revenue fund shall be under the purview of the Longmont Museum. Said special fund shall be credited with such funds as determined by the city council and with all funds received by the city for visual art in public places, whether contributed, earned, secured through grants or otherwise obtained. Moneys credited to such account shall be expended only for acquisition of works of art, maintenance and repair of works of art owned by the city,  temporary art and art on loan, and expenses of administration of this chapter. Annually budgeted expenditures for temporary art and the display of art on loan shall not exceed 7.5 percent of the amount annually appropriated for the acquisition of art to be owned by the city or $7,500.00, whichever is greater. (Code 1993, § 14.42.040; Ord. No. O-87-80, § 1; Ord. No. O-92-54, § 3; Ord. No. O-2006-29, § 3; Ord. No. O-2018-59 , § 3, 12-11-2018) 14.42.050. - Administration. The commission shall administer the provisions of this chapter relating to the acquisition of works of art, temporary art and art on loan, and their display. The city manager or designee shall provide administrative support and assistance to the commission as necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter. The commission shall submit, not later than July of each year, a report of its activities for the prior year. (Code 1993, § 14.42.050; Ord. No. O-87-80, § 1; Ord. No. O-92- 54, § 4; Ord. No. O-2006-29, § 4) 14.42.060. - Guidelines. The commission shall adopt guidelines: A. To identify suitable works of art for public display in the city whether permanent and owned by the city, temporary art or art on loan; B. To select sites suitable for the display of works of art; C. To facilitate the preservation of works of art that may be displayed in public places; D. To prescribe a method or methods for competitive selection of works of art for display; E. To prescribe procedures for the selection, acquisition or loan and display of art in public places; and F. To set forth any other matter appropriate to the administration of this chapter. (Code 1993, § 14.42.060; Ord. No. O-87-80, § 1; Ord. No. O-2006-29, § 5) 14.42.070. - Selection and display standards. In performing its duties with respect to art in public places, the commission shall give special attention to the following matters: A. Determination of whether works of art for a site should be permanent and owned by the city, temporary art, or art on loan; B. Conceptual compatibility of the design with the immediate environment of the site; C. Appropriateness of the design to the function of the site; D. Compatibility of the design and location with a unified design character or historical character of the site; E. Creation of an internal sense of order and a desirable environment for the general community by the design and location of the work of art; F. Preservation and integration of natural features for the project; G. Appropriateness of the materials, textures, colors and design to the expression of the design concept; and H. Representation of a broad variety of tastes within the community and the provision of a balanced inventory of art in public places to ensure a variety of styles, designs and media throughout the community. (Code 1993, § 14.42.070; Ord. No. O-87-80, § 1; Ord. No. O-2006-29, § 6) 14.42.080. - Display of art in public places. A. Works of art selected and implemented pursuant to the provisions of this chapter may be placed in, on or about any public place or, by agreement with the owner thereof, any private property with substantial public exposure in and around the city. Works of art owned by the city may also be loaned for exhibition elsewhere, upon such terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the commission. Works of art that are privately owned or owned by other public entities may be loaned to the city for display upon such terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the commission. City officials responsible for the design and construction of public improvements in the city shall make appropriate space available for the placement of works of art, in consultation with the commission. The commission shall advise the department responsible for the particular public improvement of the commission's decision regarding the design, execution  and placement of works of art in connection with such project. For any proposed work of art requiring an extraordinary operation or maintenance expense, the commission shall obtain prior written approval of the department head responsible for such operation or maintenance before approving the same. B. All art in public places shall receive the prior review and approval of the commission. None shall be removed, altered or changed without the prior review and approval of the commission, except for works of art on loan to the city, which shall be removed at the end of the loan period and returned to the owner. C. No work of art financed or installed either wholly or in part with city funds or with grants procured by the city shall be installed on privately owned property without a written agreement between the commission acting on behalf of the city, and the owner specifying the proprietary interests in the work of art and specifying other provisions deemed necessary or desirable by the city attorney. In addition, such written agreements shall specify that the private property owner shall assure: 1. That the installation of the work of art will be done in a manner which will protect the work of art and the public; 2. That the work of art will be maintained in good condition; and 3. That insurance and indemnification will be provided as is appropriate. D. Installation, maintenance, alteration, refinishing and moving of art in public places shall be done in consultation with the artist whenever feasible. E. The city manager or designee shall maintain a detailed record of all art in public places, including site drawings, photographs, designs, names of artists, and the names of architects whenever feasible. The city manager or designee shall attempt to give appropriate recognition to the artists and publicity and promotion regarding art in public places. (Code 1993, § 14.42.080; Ord. No. O-87-80, § 1; Ord. No. O-92-54, § 5; Ord. No. O-2006-29, § 7) 14.42.090. - Ownership. All works of art acquired by purchase, commission, donation, or bequest pursuant to this chapter shall be acquired in the name of and title shall be held by the city, and all works of art that are on loan to the city for display pursuant to this chapter shall remain the property of the owner. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, including, without limitation, chapter 4.12 of this Code, the mayor shall, without exercising any discretion, sign any necessary contracts or other documents. (Code 1993, § 14.42.090; Ord. No. O-87-80, § 1; Ord. No. O-90-53, § 1; Ord. No. O-2006-29, § 8) 14.42.100. - Exemptions. The following are exempt from the provisions of this chapter: A. All works of art in the collections of, or on display at, or under the auspices of the Longmont Museum; and B. All works of art in the Longmont Public Library's collection of materials and its displays of a temporary nature; and C. All other works of art on display in private city offices or other area of city-owned facilities which are not generally frequented by the public; and D. All construction projects that remediate damage caused by a federally declared disaster. (Code 1993, § 14.42.100; Ord. No. O-87-80, § 1; Ord. No. O-92-54, § 6; Ord. No. O-2013-68, § 1, 11-26-2013; Ord. No. O-2015-63, § 1, 12-15-2015)