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Edina Arts and Culture Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Edina Art Center Studio 14
4701 W. 64th Street, Edina, MN 55435
Thursday, January 26, 2017
4:30 PM
I.Call To Order
II.Roll Call
III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda
IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A.Minutes, Arts & Culture Commission November 17, 2016
V.Special Recognitions And Presentations
A.Southdale Library Site and 49 1/2 Edina Collaborative
VI.Community Comment
During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share relevant
issues or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit
the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking,
items that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment.
Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board/Commission Members to respond to their
comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to sta% for
consideration at a future meeting.
VII.Reports/Recommendations
A.2017 Work Plan Updates
VIII.Correspondence And Petitions
A.Report, Public Art Edina January 26, 2017
B.Report, Kristin Cheronis Inc. Public Art Summary Report
C.Report, Kristin Cheronis Inc. Conservator's Priority Codes
D.Report, Kristin Cheronis Inc. Survey
IX.Chair And Member Comments
X.Sta7 Comments
XI.Adjournment
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Date: January 26, 2017 Agenda Item #: IV.A.
To:Edina Arts and Culture Commission Item Type:
Minutes
From:Michael Frey, Art Center General Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:Minutes, Arts & Culture Commission November 17,
2016
Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Please approve minutes from the November 17, 2016 Arts & Culture Commission meeting.
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Minutes, Arts & Culture Commission November 17, 2016
Draft Minutes ☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Arts and Culture Commission
Edina Art Center Studio 14
November 17, 2016
4:30 p.m.
I. Call To Order
Chair Anne Miller called the meeting to order at 4:34 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Stella Chaffee, Kandace Ellis, Cheryl Gunness, Barbara La Valleur, Ray Meifert,
Anne Miller, Russ Rubin, Steve Suckow.
Commissioners Absent: None.
Student Representatives Present: Jane Howe, Mollie Mertes.
Staff Present: Michael Frey, General Manager, Edina Art Center.
III. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Chair Miller asked for a motion to approve the meeting agenda. She noted the Action Item of Approval
by the Commission of the Edina Art Center Fees & Charges.
Motion by Commissioner Meifert with a second by Commissioner Suckow to approve the
meeting agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
IV. Adoption of Consent Agenda
A. Approval of Minutes – Regular Meeting Minutes of October 27, 2016
B. Art on the Move Report
C. Music in Edina Report
D. Public Art Edina Report
Motion by Commissioner Rubin with a second by Commissioner Chaffee to approve the Consent
Agenda for October 27, 2016 as amended with the addition of Public Art Edina Report, Art on the
Move Report to Reports/Recommendations. Motion passed unanimously.
V. Introductions
Commissioner Russ Rubin introduced himself to the Commission as this was his first meeting after
Council approval. Members of the Commission continued introductions.
Draft Minutes ☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
VI. Community Comment
No community members present.
VII. Reports/Recommendations
A. Discussion and Preparation for December 6, 2016 Joint Council Work Session
Commissioners went around the room with issues and concerns for the joint work session. A new arts
facility, fundraising and communication of artistic and cultural activities were the most frequent items
mentioned. Also mentioned was sustainability of volunteer programs such as Music in Edina and the
Edina Film Festival.
B. 2017 Art Center Fees & Charges – Action Item
Liaison Frey spoke to the Commission regarding a requested $0.25 per class hour increase in pricing,
plus a $0.25 class supply fee/studio fee increasing in pricing for 2017. Frey asked for approval of the
increase in Fees & Charges for 2017. Comparable organizations for class pricing would be Minnetonka
Center for the Arts, Artistry in Bloomington, and Northern Clay in Minneapolis, White Bear Lake Arts
Center, and Hopkins Art Center.
Motion by Commissioner La Valleur with a second by Commissioner Meifert to approve the 2017
Art Center Fees and Charges with the recommended increase. Motion passed unanimously.
C. Donations & Sponsorship Brochure
Staff Liaison Frey updated the Commission on the fundraising brochure and asked for one last meeting
in early December to finalize the content. A date would be set by e-mail.
Motion by Commissioner Chafee with a second by Commissioner Suckow to approve the
Donations & Sponsorship Brochure for the Arts & Culture Commission. Motion passed
unanimously.
D. Public Art Edina – Action Item
Commissioner La Valleur asked for approval from the Commission of spending $2,080 of public art
funds at the Edina Community Foundation on a sculpture conservation plan and hire Laura Kubick,
Associate Conservator with Kristin Cheronis, Inc. to create a Survey Spreadsheet Report and a Summary
Report of Sculptures in Edina.
Motion by Commissioner Suckow with a second by Commissioner Ellis to hire Laura Kubick of
Kristin Cheronis, Inc. to perform said services at a cost of $2,080. Motion passed unanimously.
E. Art on the Move
Commissioner Gunness provided a verbal report of the second Art on the Move working group meeting
held November 14 at the Art Center. She stated it was decided to use the plural Arts on the Move for
the new name, and focus on the meaning of ‘public art’ and its relevance to the community.
VIII. Correspondence and Petitions
Draft Minutes ☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
None voiced.
IX. Chair and Member Comments
None voiced.
X. Staff Comments
General Manager Frey thanked the Commission for their review of the 2017 Fees & Charges for the Art
Center.
XI. Adjournment
Motion by Commissioner La Valleur with a second by Commissioner Chaffee to adjourn the
November Arts & Culture Commission meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
Date: January 26, 2017 Agenda Item #: V.A.
To:Edina Arts and Culture Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Michael Frey, Art Center General Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:Southdale Library Site and 49 1/2 Edina Collaborative Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
Ec
Date: January 26, 2017 Agenda Item #: VII.A.
To:Edina Arts and Culture Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Michael Frey, Art Center General Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:2017 Work Plan Updates Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None
INTRODUCTION:
Commissioners will provide updates on 2017 work plan initiatives:
1) Art on the Move - Gunness
2) Public Art Edina - La Valleur and Gunness
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2017 Arts & Culture Commission Work Plan
Board/Commission: Arts and Culture Commission 2017 Annual Work Plan Proposal Initiative #1 Council Charge ☒☒☒☒ 1 ☐☐☐☐ 2 ☐☐☐☐ 3 ☐☐☐☐ 4 Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility December 2017 None Art Center, P&R and City Staff Study feasibility of new Art Center Progress Report: Initiative #2 Council Charge ☐☐☐☐ 1 ☐☐☐☐ 2 ☒☒☒☒ 3 ☐☐☐☐ 4 Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) ☐ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☒ Ongoing Responsibility Ongoing None Art Center Staff Evaluate program and event offerings from the Art Center Progress Report: Initiative #3 Council Charge ☐☐☐☐ 1 ☐☐☐☐ 2 ☐☐☐☐ 3 ☒☒☒☒ 4 Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) ☐ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☒ Ongoing Responsibility Jan – June 2017 $10,000 Art Center & CTS Staff Coordinate Public Art Program and set guidelines for artist stipends within approved budget. Progress Report: Click here to enter text. Approved by Council 12/6/16
Initiative #4 Council Charge ☐☐☐☐ 1 ☐☐☐☐ 2 ☒☒☒☒ 3 ☐☐☐☐ 4 Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility December 2017 None Art Center Staff Explore feasibility of traveling art exhibitions outside of the Edina Art Center. Progress Report: Click here to enter text. Initiative #5 Council Charge ☐☐☐☐ 1 ☐☐☐☐ 2 ☐☐☐☐ 3 ☒☒☒☒ 4 Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) ☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility February 14, 2017 $2,000 Art Center & CTS Staff Rockin’ Hollywoods – Valentine’s Day Event Progress Report: Click here to enter text. Initiative #6 Council Charge ☐☐☐☐ 1 ☐☐☐☐ 2 ☒☒☒☒ 3 ☐☐☐☐ 4 Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility December 2017 None Art Center Staff and CTS Staff Evaluate and make recommendations for the best way to advertise and promote Arts and Culture events in the greater Edina community. Progress Report: Approved by Council 12/6/16
Initiative #7 Council Charge ☐☐☐☐ 1 ☒☒☒☒ 2 ☐☐☐☐ 3 ☐☐☐☐ 4 Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility December 2017 None Art Center Staff Assist as requested with the development of the City’s new Comprehensive Guide Plan. Progress Report: Click here to enter text. Parking Lot: (These items have been considered by the BC, but not proposed as part of this year’s work plan. If the BC decides they would like to work on them in the current year, it would need to be approved by Council.) Commission recommended elimination of dance and theater initiatives from previous year’s work plan. Proposed Month for Joint Work Session (one time per year, up to 60 minutes): October/November Council Comments: Approved by Council 12/6/16
Date: January 26, 2017 Agenda Item #: VIII.A.
To:Edina Arts and Culture Commission Item Type:
Correspondence
From:Michael Frey, Art Center General Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:Report, Public Art Edina January 26, 2017 Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
No action required.
INTRODUCTION:
Please review the Public Art Edina working group report to the Arts & Culture Commission.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Report, Public Art Edina January 26, 2017
Public Art Edina
Report to Arts & Culture Commission
Jan. 26, 2017
• Dick Crockett, Executive Director of the Edina Community Foundation, requested
$2,500 from the Public Art Edina Designated Fund. The donation was part of the
“Save Spaulding” fundraising campaign. The funds were donated by Peregrine
Capital Management at the request of Doug Pugh to be used for a future sculpture
acquisition. Mr. Crockett requested Public Art Edina support the purchase of a
permanent sculpture at the Grandview Square Park location. Egghead, originally
priced at $18,000, is a bronze figure by Kimber Fiebiger and was a beloved piece by
the residents at Grandview who have raised thousands of dollars towards its
purchase. It features one of Fiebiger’s well-known Humpty Dumpty figures sitting with
crossed legs and reading a book. The sculpture was the 2013 People’s Choice
Award second place winner in our rotating exhibit. Egghead will be permanently
place on the same raised pod it was originally located at Grandview. Public Art Edina
voted unanimously to allow $2,500 from our ECF account towards this purchase.
Other individuals and moneys have been raised by the ECF towards the total
purchase. Final purchase price was $16,000 with a discount from the artist.
• A discussion was held about changing the de-installation and installation process in
May to coincide on the same day or perhaps with de-installation of the 10 sculptures
and installation of the new pieces on the following day with the help of city
employees. A small group including Members Komadina, O’Brien, Shubert,
Simonson and Eyngorn was formed to look into new ways of creating a more efficient
way to coordinate this process. A report is expected at a future meeting.
• The conservator report of the status of Public Art Edina’s permanent collection was
received in January. See attached documents. The report was compiled by Laura
Kubick, Associate Conservator with Kristin Cheronis, Inc. and contains a Survey
Spreadsheet Report and Summary Report following a day-long viewing all of PAE’s
permanent collection which took place in November. I drove Ms. Kubick and a
student intern to all the locations of the more than 20 pieces valued at over
$300,000. I am recommending that PAE create a plan to carry out care and upkeep
of our collection.
• As of January 2017, I concluded my final duties of chairing the monthly PAE
meetings. I will be in Cuba for the February meeting and my volunteer resignation is
effective March 1, 2017 to coincide with the completion of my second three-year term
on this commission. I am delighted to turn over the responsibility of PAE Chair to
EACC member Cheryl Gunness who I will continue to support and provide
information as needed. My final meeting on the EACC will be Feb. 23rd.
Respectfully submitted by Barbara La Valleur, Public Art Edina Chair & EACC Liaison
Date: January 26, 2017 Agenda Item #: VIII.B.
To:Edina Arts and Culture Commission Item Type:
Correspondence
From:Michael Frey, Art Center General Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:Report, Kristin Cheronis Inc. Public Art Summary
Report
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
No action required.
INTRODUCTION:
Please review the Summary Report provided by Kristin Cheronis, Inc. as the future upkeep of Public Art Edina's
sculpture collection.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Report, Kristin Cheronis, Inc. Public Art Summary Report
KCI – Collection Survey Report – Page 1 of 4
CONSERVATION SURVEY OF PUBLIC ART EDINA SCULPTURE COLLECTION
Summary Report
A conservation survey was undertaken and completed by Conservator Laura Kubick of Kristin Cheronis,
Inc. in November of 2016. Barbara LaValleur, Chair of Public Art Edina provided access to the
sculpture collection of indoor and outdoor works. The conservator conducted the survey; undertook
condition assessments on each work; compiled condition notes in a Filemaker database;
photodocumented each artwork; and prepared this summary report.
Please refer to the accompanying spreadsheet report created from the Filemaker database. It contains
details on the condition of each artwork and its relative conservation priority in relation to the rest of
the collection. The final page lists the Conservator’s Codes, and will help you understand the
prioritization within the reports. Please also refer to the photographic images of the artworks from the
survey provided via DropBox.
Overall Condition of the Collection:
Overall, the Public Art Edina collection is in good condition. Most of the artworks have been installed
fairly recently and many have been receiving maintenance by the artists. It is also evident that the City
of Edina’s staff who maintain the outdoor sculpture sites are careful about preventing damage.
Currently, there are three (3) artworks in the Immediate Priority category; in need of urgent care, due
to poor and/or unstable, readily worsening condition. There are two (2) artworks that are in the High
Priority category. These artwork have an insecurity or instability or deterioration process underway that
could damage the artwork if left untreated for more than 2 years. There are six (6) artworks in the
Medium Priority category; they have slowly worsening condition problems. They would benefit from
treatment, but could probably wait a short while without any serious consequences. There are seven
(7) sculptures in the Low Priority category. These artworks are fairly stable at this time, with only minor
condition problems or simply a need for maintenance treatment. There are three (3) artworks that are
in very stable condition and do not have any needs at this time (None category). Additionally, there
are two (2) artworks listed in the Undetermined category, because they were not installed at the time
of the survey and they could not be examined.
Moving Forward- How to Use the Survey Spreadsheet:
From a conservation perspective, it is important to try to treat the sculptures in the Immediate and
High Priority categories as soon as possible. Each year, working with the available budget, select and
KCI – Collection Survey Report – Page 2 of 4
approve a few of the highest priority conservation treatments. Also try to approve and undertake the
higher priority Detailed Condition Assessments that have been recommended. The Detailed
Condition Assessments will provide you with accurate recommendations and cost estimates for
conservation work that is needed. If you continue to undertake the few highest priority conservation
treatments each year, and to complete the highest priority Detailed Condition Assessments each year,
within a few years, your collection will be in very good and stable condition. Within about 5 years you
will probably have completed most of the needed conservation treatments. From then on, most of the
collection should only require routine maintenance treatments with very infrequent conservation
treatments. Regular maintenance is the key to protecting outdoor artworks and preventing costly
conservation treatments. Routine maintenance for each artwork is briefly described under the
“Treatment Required by Conservator” field in cases where it is appropriate for a conservator to
undertake maintenance.
We recognize the Public Art Edina may prioritize certain artworks and treatments as more urgent than
the conservator does due to various factors such as visibility of the artwork, notoriety of the artist, or
public preferences. Your organization’s own priorities will be taken into account as we work together
to develop the list of conservation work to be done.
Periodic Surveys: I also recommend that you undertake a conservation survey (like this one that we just
completed) every other year. Now that we have the baseline data and condition information, it will be
easy to quickly survey each artwork, update the condition information and assign the new
prioritization. In this way, you will always know the condition of your collection; know which sculptures
are the highest priority for treatment; have current cost estimates for their care; and be able to plan
and budget for the coming year.
Observations And Recommendations
Recommendations for the Chair of Public Art Edina:
Barbara LaValleur has been serving as the Chair of Public Art Edina and should be given credit for
recognizing the need to monitor the condition of and implement maintenance programs for all the
artworks in the collection. It is our understanding that Barbara plans to step down in 2017 and we
recommend the new Chair follow through on the good work that Barbara has begun. The following
recommendations will help the Chair care for the collection in the long term:
Create organized and accessible files on each artwork: Each work of art in the collection should have a
permanent file with basic information. These should include when the artwork was fabricated, when
and how the artwork was acquired, contact information for the artist, basic material information and
photographs of when it was first made (or as close to that time as possible) and any other information
you may have. The collection files should be kept together and stored somewhere that will be
available even during leadership transitions at Public Art Edina. The Chair, or some other designated
person should be responsible for keeping the files. These files can be physical or electronic or a
combination.
KCI – Collection Survey Report – Page 3 of 4
Interview artists: Current ‘best practices’ for outdoor collections include documentation of artist’s
original intent (regarding materials, methods, siting, thoughts about deterioration and aging of their
artworks and more…) We recommend that you interview all of the artists that are still living and keep
these records in each artwork’s file. There are interview forms available online, or you can work with a
conservator to create your form. Augment this information with original photographs from close to the
time of original installation.
Keep detailed records of history of maintenance and conservation treatments: During the past
decade, current best practices have grown to include detailed documentation of the history of the
artwork. Here are some examples of the kinds of things that should be documented: if an artwork
receives conservation treatment or maintenance; if its location is changed or a base is changed; if
damage occurs; if alterations are made to the artwork, etc. All of these things (along with
photodocumentation) should be entered into each artwork’s permanent file.
Recommendations for Landscaping:
In general, the landscaping around Public Art Edina’s outdoor sculpture is beautiful, and it is evident
that the City of Edina landscaping staff do an excellent job of caring for and protecting the artworks.
The following recommendations may help in improving the long-term preservation of the artworks:
Establish “No Activity Zones”: Remarkably, no damage to sculpture and bases from lawn mowers was
observed on any of Public Art Edina’s outdoor sculpture. This shows how truly caring and detail-
oriented the City’s maintenance staff are. However, we always recommend that a 3 foot “no activity
zone” be established around sculpture so that no mowers, snow removal equipment, fertilizers, or de-
icing salt can be used within this zone. Accidents happen even with very careful staff and building in
these safe zones will prevent damage from new staff or the occasional lapse of attention.
Lawn Equipment and Chemicals: Many artworks are already sited within beds of woodchips with low-
maintenance plantings around, which is ideal for the preventing damage to outdoor sculpture from
lawn equipment. Certain sculptures such as the Minn Echo Turtle and Three Trees have little to no
buffer between them and the grass. If adding a bed of woodchips or enlarging the concrete pads
around them is not feasible, landscaping staff should be made aware that only hand trimming of the
grass should occur within one foot of the sculptures. Additionally, fertilizers should not be used near
artworks as they can cause corrosion of metals and staining and spalling of stone. It is also
recommended that no snowplows, de-icing salt, or fertilizers be used within 3 feet of sculptures. Plows
can scrape sculptures and bases and salt and fertilizers can cause corrosion of metals and efflorescence
and spalling on stone. For example, Spaulding exhibits extensive green corrosion on its legs due to
the use of de-icing salt nearby.
Sprinklers: Sprinklers should never spray artworks directly. This is extremely damaging to many
artworks, as it causes corrosion, lichen and mold growth, wood rot, and many other problems.
Checking with the City about their sprinkler systems and correcting this issue as needed should be
considered a high priority. In most cases, the problem can be corrected by swapping out sprinkler
heads for a different angled head, so that water does not reach the sculpture. Occasionally, the
sprinkler head locations must be changed.
KCI – Collection Survey Report – Page 4 of 4
Additional Recommendations for the Collection:
Weep Holes: Two artworks in your collection have low points that are holding hold water, causing
corrosion and build up of mineral crusts. Our recommendation is to add weep holes where needed to
prevent the deterioration that this causes. Once weepholes have been added, they need to be
cleaned out periodically.
Detailed Condition Assessments: There are 6 artworks that require Detailed Condition Assessments to
determine their condition accurately; to make proposals for treatment; and to provide accurate cost
estimates. Several of the treatments will require structural repairs, and it would be wise to do these
assessments in groups according to material type. For instance, we can do the DCA’s for artworks that
need repairs to metal on the same day so that our metalworker can see them all at the same time.
Two of the above artworks (Time Piece and The Healing) could be repaired by their respective artists
rather than a conservation firm. Regardless of who makes the repairs, a plan to do so should be made
without delay.
One of the artworks (Otter) requires a siting change before it would make sense to undertake a
treatment.
Routine Care and Training: There are some categories of routine care that can be safely done by City
of Edina staff, Public Art Edina staff, or volunteers, once they have been trained by a conservator.
Undertaking maintenance in this way can offer significant cost savings in some situations. If Public Art
Edina is interested in this, the Chair should identify a few likely personnel (observant, careful,
interested), and have them train alongside the conservators to learn how to rinse artworks that require
it; how to safely remove bird-droppings; and undertake basic maintenance. This type of situation does
not work well with a lot of turn-over, because being well-trained is very important.
Additionally, a few of the indoor artworks require routine dusting. This task can easily be taken on by
someone working in the building where the artworks are located. A short, simple training session is all
that is needed for this to be successful.
Design Phase Assessments: Many of the artworks in your collection are made of durable materials that
can be maintained relatively easily. A few others have significant design flaws that cannot allow them
to be considered permanent artworks. In the future, when commissioning artworks meant for public
spaces, especially outdoors, undertaking a Design Phase Assessment before the artwork is made can
identify design problems, allowing the artist to make changes to ensure that once their work is
installed, it will be a maintainable and sustainable work of art. For this type of assessment, a
conservator reviews the artists plans for their artwork, including materials and intended siting and
makes recommendations about their suitability, longevity and maintenance requirements. The small
cost of the assessment up front can prevent costly maintenance and repairs of poorly designed
artworks. For example, Time Piece, has upward facing joints that allow water to enter, which without
modification will expedite wood rot and deterioration of adhesives. A Design Phase Assessment could
have identified this as a problem before fabrication.
Prepared By: Laura Kubick, Conservator Date of Report: January 13, 2017
Date: January 26, 2017 Agenda Item #: VIII.C.
To:Edina Arts and Culture Commission Item Type:
Correspondence
From:Michael Frey, Art Center General Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:Report, Kristin Cheronis Inc. Conservator's Priority
Codes
Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
No action required.
INTRODUCTION:
Please review the Conservator's Priority Codes Report from Kristin Cheronis, Inc. as supporting documentation
for the sculpture conservation plan for Public Art Edina working group.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Report, Kristin Cheronis Inc. Conservator's Priority Codes
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Kristin Cheronis Inc. - Sculpture & Object Conservation
2032 Sheridan Avenue South - Minneapolis, MN 55405 - 612.788.5585
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Conservator’s Priority Codes
1. Immediate Priority
The artwork is in urgent need of treatment or intervention in order to stabilize or arrest active
deterioration or damage. It may have tagging, detaching elements or be very unstable or
unsafe. It should be treatment immediately.
2. High Priority
Artwork has a serious need for treatment. If the treatment or routine care is skipped this year, it
would have deleterious consequences. It may have an insecurity or instability or deterioration
process underway that could damage the artwork. Some sculptures that are in good condition,
but that do not have protective surface coatings may be assigned this category.
3. Medium Priority
The artwork has slowly worsening condition problems. It would benefit from treatment, but
could probably wait a short while without any serious consequences.
4. Low Priority
The artwork has some minor, fairly stable condition problems, or routine maintenance could be
delayed without serious consequences.
5. None (No Need for Treatment)
The artwork is in stable condition with no insecurities present at this time. No treatment is
required.
6. Undetermined Priority
The artwork has not been examined or more information is required before recommendations
for care or treatment can be made.
Date: January 26, 2017 Agenda Item #: VIII.D.
To:Edina Arts and Culture Commission Item Type:
Correspondence
From:Michael Frey, Art Center General Manager
Item Activity:
Subject:Report, Kristin Cheronis Inc. Survey Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
No action required.
INTRODUCTION:
Please review the Survey Report provided by Kristin Cheronis Inc. in regards to the conservation plan by Public
Art Edina working group.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Report, Kristin Cheronis Inc. Survey Report
Artist TitleCondition SummaryConservator's PriorityMaterialsStructural ConditionSurface ConditionSynopsisTreatment Required by Artist Action Required by Arts AdministratorTreatment Required by ConservatorKCI CostsDean HolzmanTime PiecePoor 1 - ImmediateAluminum, painted steel, mild steel, finished wood, rocksjoints open, deterioratedbreaks, splits, crackslandscape concernsrising dampbroken or missing partslosses, holessoil, accretions, debrisguano, nestsstains, streakspaint peeling, lifting, cupping flakingsurface coatings in poor conditionunstable corrosion, pitting, etchingThe sculpture bench is in poor condition due to inherent design flaws. Structure: The bench portion is structurally stable, but the vertical decorative elements have structural problems. There are splits developing in a few wood pieces, running vertically with the grain. This will likely be a continuing problem. There are also several holes in panels where knots in the wood have popped out. The adhesive that holds aluminum panels between the wood elements is failing in a few areas, allowing wood to lift away. The joints are oriented vertically, allowing water to easily enter (a major design flaw). River rocks are intended to fill the space where horizontal steel screens are, but these are 99% gone due to theft. The steel screens are not secured down and are vulnerable to theft/vandalism. The screens are also quite rusty and may eventually break apart. The sides of mild steel structure supporting the bench are in good condition at this time, but there is rising damp due to the fact that debris has collected around the bottom. Debris should be cleared carefully. Surface: The clear coating on the vertical wood elements is lifting and peeling badly in many places, especially near the top causing oval-shaped and circular losses. The painted steel shows many areas of past paint touchups, due to surface losses. The dark finish on wood bench is chipping and peeling, especially at edges. There are guano accretions on the center of one vertical element. Make a proposal to repair this artwork. Ask artist for a proposal to repair or have a conservator do a Detailed Condition Assessment. Needs new plaque. Ask artist what coatings and paint are. Monitor theft of rocks and periodically replace or come up with new approach with artist. Ask city staff that debris be carefully cleared from base weekly.Consult with artist about ongoing repair, or do a Detailed Condition assessment and Treatment proposal; $260.00. Write maintenance plan; $260.00. ($520.00 total)Regular recommended maintenance: Wash annually, or as needed; clear debris from rock bed and around base; $440.00.520Joel CarterThe HealingPoor 1 - ImmediateSouthwestern Boulders and Stones, steel rodsbreaks, splits, cracksbroken or missing partsdamage – vandals, skateboardssoil, accretions, debrisThis artwork is in fair to poor condition. The public is encouraged to interact and add stones. This means the appearance of the artwork may change each year due to this. Structure: The sculpture had previous damage to steel rods which provide support for the stacks of stones. The artist maintains this artwork and it has been modified by the artist to shorten the stacks of stones due to the public repeatedly bending the stacks. Many stones have been broken off. There are 6-8 stones detached and laying on the concrete pad. Most large stones are in good condition. One stone has some natural cracking near top, which does not require treatment now, but may be a problem in the future. Surface: There are large accretions of adhesive visible on all stacks and this is likely the work of the artist attempting to secure stones in place. There is light dirt on the surface overall.Give proposal to repair artwork and modify sculpture to prevent damage from vandalism. Ask artist specifically about what maintenance has been done and will continue to be done. Ask for proposal from artist to repair and modify sculpture to prevent more disfiguring vandalism or have a conservator do a Interim treatment to wash, remove disfiguring adhesive, and readhere detached stones; $1,040.00.OR Prepare a detailed condition assessment to prevent ongoing vandalism, repair broken elements, clean excess adhesive; $260.00. Regular recommended maintenance: Clean annually; $260.00.1040Kathrine NashHeritage of EdinaFair 1 - ImmediateCopper with green patinascratches, scuffs- significantwater collects in recessesspalling, delaminatingdamage – plows, lawn equipmentsoil, accretions, debrisguano, nestsefflorescence, black crusts, white crustsspalling, sloughingsalt accumulation or damagepatina lossmetallic stainingstable corrosion, pitting, etchingBase: The base is in very poor condition and needs to be replaced. It is delaminating and flaking due to galvanic corrosion. Steel and copper should not be in contact with one another in an outdoor environment, because it causes rapid corrosion of the steel. It is unclear how much structural integrity it maintains. There is moss growing around the base on the concrete pad. Sculpture: Structure- The sculpture itself is in fair-to-good condition. Water pools in the center of the sculpture and there is heavy mineral build up in this area as a result. This could be remedied by adding a weephole. The sculpture has dents and scratches on the lowest smooth tube element. There are scratches on the tubes going up to flowers. There is a gouge on front edge. There are white scrapes near the bottom of the sculpture. Surface- There is rusty colored corrosion at tips of stamen of the flowers. Whitish corrosion is present on the lowest legs. There is a wasp nest on the sculpture . There are soil and guano on surface. Find photos of original installation. What did sculpture and site look like before it was moved to current location?Undertake detailed condition assessment and specifically address replacement for base and landscaping changes, and maintenance plan; $520.00. Regular recommended maintenance: Wash annually; $1,320.00520Heidi HoySpauldingFair 2 - High Bronze patina lossmetallic stainingunstable corrosion, pitting, etchingsoil, accretions, debrisstable corrosion, pitting, etchingThe sculpture is in fair condition, but could be returned to good condition with a conservation treatment. Structure: The sculpture is structurally sound. Surface: There are areas of worn patina on the tail, ears, and head from touching and climbing. The sculpture receives a lot of public interaction. There is heavy, blue-green corrosion on the dog's feet and legs from salt. The corrosion is more widespread on the street side, reaching up to the dog's haunches. The patina under corrosion appears to be thin. There is some iron staining on the granite base, probably from anchoring pins. There is light surface dirt. Plaque: The plaque has wear on bright areas, likely from climbing. Needs maintenance treatment urgently.Regular recommended maintenance: Wash the sculpture bi-annually in spring and fall. Reduce green corrosion. Apply hot wax coating; $660.00.660Nick LegerosThe McCurdy BenchFair 2 - High Bronze structural instabilityabrasion, wearlandscape concernslosses, holesstains, streaksguano, nestssoil, accretions, debrispatina losssurface coatings in poor conditionunstable corrosion, pitting, etchingstable corrosion, pitting, etchingThe bench is in fair condition overall. Structure: The bench parts are well attached to each other, but the front proper right (PR) leg is no longer attached to the footing. Three or four corners of the relief panels are bent. There are inherently vulnerable areas where small branches have splits from original fabrication and these should be monitored for cracking/breaking. Surface: The shallow reliefs are quite worn from use of the bench and are no longer legible in some areas. The seat is especially worn at the edges and the patina is very thin. Some high points on the bench are worn through to bright metal. The surface on the back of the bench is quite green, while seat has a brown patina where the patina is still present. There are spots of bright green active corrosion in 5 or 6 local areas. There are white spots of corrosion on the back of the bench on the branches. On the seat back there are some inherent "cracks" in reliefs, with bright corrosion in low points where water collects. There is a great deal of guano with associated corrosion in several areas, due to this sculpture being sited under a tree. Leaf and pine needle debris is caught under the relief panels Ask the artist if the bench is site specific? Find out how the bench is attached to footing. Find someone to clear debris from the bottom of the sculpture monthly.Due for regular maintenance, but should also have a detailed condition assessment and treatment proposal; $130.00.Regular recommended maintenance: Wash annually, apply protective coating; $520.00.650Public Art Edina Survey 2016Kristin Cheronis Inc. - Sculpture & Object Conservation 2032 Sheridan Avenue South - Minneapolis, MN 55405 - 612-788-5585Page 1
Kevin KomadinaThree TreesFair 3 - Medium 3 glazed Ceramic pillarslandscape concernsbreaks, splits, cracksbroken or missing partsdamage – vandals, skateboardsrising dampscratches, scuffs- significantefflorescence, black crusts, white crustsGeneral- The sculptures had previous damage from vandalism that has been inexpertly repaired by the city of Edina. Artist wants to come and deal with disfiguring fills and adhesive. Components are not in danger of structural failure, but do have structural condition issues like cracks and losses that may promote deterioration. Tallest pillar with all brown trees- This component is in the best condition. White construction adhesive is visible between the sections. There are 2 small areas of glaze loss. There are scratches and scuffs in local areas. Middle pillar with multicolored trees- There is a large diagonal crack at one bottom corner, extending up one face to the corner and then down the adjacent face. There is a large, shallow loss at the apex and a significant amount of efflorescence extending from the crack. There are scuffs at the edges of each of the sections, possibly from deinstallation and reinstallation. There are numerous chips at edges of the sections. There are numerous scuffs all around the red tree. There is white adhesive showing between the sections. Smallest pillar- This pillar has sustained the most structural damage. There are large cracks that have been inexpertly repaired with a combination of cementitous fill, construction adhesive, and caulk on each section. The center section has most cracks, which have been repaired, but are not well aligned. There is a new blind crack on top of the bottom section, but this crack does has not been repaired. Site-Artwork was just reinstalled in current location in fall 2016. It appears the sculptures are installed in direct contact with the concrete pads (no spacers). This should be verified. The concrete pads are very small and put the sculptures at risk from mower damage since they sit within a field of grass.Consult with conservator about repair plan. Fund conservation work or ask artist for a repair proposal. Find out if sculptures sit directly on the ground or if they were installed on spacers.Tone losses, cracks and visible adhesive to better blend with surrounding areas; $1,040.00.Regular recommended maintenance: Wash annually; $440.00.1040Kathy GustafsonMinn Echo TurtleGood 3 - Medium Painted steelwater collects in recesseslosses, holeslandscape concernsunstable corrosion, pitting, etchingsoil, accretions, debrisgraffiti incised, scratchedThe sculpture is in good condition overall, but does have one significant structural problem. Structure: The head of the turtle had no weephole, and it has completely rusted out at the bottom, resulting in a large hole on the underside. Surface: There is rusty corrosion at welded joints where water sits on top. There are a few (5-6) small losses in the black and silver paint, with associated corrosion, but this problem is not widespread. There is one instance of subtle scratchiti on the moose design near the head of the turtle, but it is not noticeable from normal viewing distance and does not appear to have been scratched to bare metal. Siting: The sculpture is installed within a grass field, each foot is set onto a small concrete pad. There is not apparent damage from lawnmowers, but this type of siting is not recommended. Grass is very tall under the sculpture, because it can't be mowed. Leaves and organic debris collect on the ledge inside bottom of shell. Ask that grass around the turtle only be hand-trimmed.Prepare a detailed condition assessment and proposal to repair the head of the turtle; $130.00.Regular recommended maintenance:Wash annually; $195.00.130Nick LegerosReflecting on FriendshipGood 3 - Medium Bronze scratches, scuffs- significantrising dampunstable corrosion, pitting, etchingbiological growthsThe sculpture is in good condition overall. Structure: The sculpture is in excellent structural condition. There is an old gouge in proper left side of base. There is one area where water sits on the bright bubble element, which collects water, causing corrosion. This problem could be remedied by adding a weephole. Surface: The sculpture appears to be lacquered. There are tiny bubbles in the lacquer in local areas. There are some brush stroke marks on the self-base, indicating the lacquer coating is beginning to fail. There is moss on the bottom of the stone pedestal from rising damp.Give proposal for removing old lacquer and applying new lacquer. Think about adding a weephole to bubbles, so that water does not Ask artist what lacquer was used on the sculpture and what other maintenance he has been doing. Have sculpture re-lacquered by a conservator or by the artist.Remove coatings, remove coating, and apply new lacquer. Add weephole, if artist consents; $740.00.Regular recommended maintenance: Wash annually. Remove corrosion. Apply cold paste wax because of lacquer; $325.00. 740Jeffrey BirchOtter Fair 3 - Medium Limestone abrasion, wearlosses, holesefflorescence, black crusts, white crustssalt accumulation or damagefood, gum, organic accretionsstains, streaksThe sculpture is in fair condition. It is not recommended that limestone sit directly in water. Structure: There are several 1" losses on the sculpture's back on proper left (PL) side and smaller losses on proper right side. The PL ear tip is missing, the PL front paw has a large loss and loss on paw digit. Surface: There are many horizontal scratches on the back of the sculpture. There are pitting and losses on the face with black biofilm inside. There is a white mineral crust overall, but especially on the legs, and in losses on back of head. The crust is present in drip marks down the sculpture's back back. The sculpture sits directly in water that is treated with sodium hypochlorite (according to maintenance staff) causing the mineral crust. Consider moving the sculpture to a new location where it will not sit directly in water. Mineral build up will continue if it continues to sit in water. De-salination treatment could occur in the event that the siting changes, but a detailed condition assessment would be required; $260.00. Regular recommended maintenance: 260Judd NelsonSlapshotGood 3 - Medium Lacquered steelspalling, delaminatingscratches, scuffs- significantstable corrosion, pitting, etchingsoil, accretions, debrispaint peeling, lifting, cupping flakingThe sculpture is in good condition overall. Structure: The sculpture is structurally sound. Surface: It has an intentionally weathered surface and the induced corrosion has been lacquered over. The metal the sculpture was constructed of is flaking off in a few areas, such as at collarbone, under PL leg/buttock, inside along PL buttock and at PL skate. A lot of flaked steel debris on the base around the feet. This is inherent from when the corrosion was induces and the surface will probably continue to flake a bit. It is not causing a structural problem at this time. Some larger areas where the surface has come off could be locally re-lacquered. There are minor scuffs on face mask. Location and Base: The sculpture is located right next to a change machine and it would be beneficial if the facility could move it. The hockey rink base has scuffs and debris.Locally re-lacquer flaked areas. Ask for proposal from artist to re-lacquer flaked areas. Ask about getting the change machine relocated to discourage interaction with the sculpture. Find someone who will dust the sculpture and base as needed. Someone from arena should sweep away debris periodically. None.Neck LegerosGlamorous Days of FlightExcellent 3 - Medium Bronze, concrete basescratches, scuffs- significantsoil, accretions, debrispatina lossThe sculpture is in excellent condition, but it receives a lot of climbing and touching. Structure: It does not appear to have significant structural problems. There are some scuffs on the man's legs, and on the doorway. Surface: There is worn patina on the doorway and there are footprints on the self-base. There are some whitish accretions which may be a mineral crust or blanched wax or lacquer. There is a surface sheen that implies the sculpture may be lacquered. There is dirt on the surface.Ask artist about lacquer. Is the sculpture lacquered? If so, what lacquer was used.Conservator or artist could undertake maintenance.Regular recommended maintenance: Annually, wash the sculpture overall. Apply appropriate protective wax coatings; $1,240.00.1240Page 2
Marcia McEachronPineconeGood 4 - Low stainless steel, weldedunstable corrosion, pitting, etchingstable corrosion, pitting, etchingThe sculpture is in very good condition overall. Structure: The sculpture is in excellent structural condition with no problems observed. There are weepholes in every member. Surface: There are dark spots on many members from what appears to have been previous corrosion that was removed/reduced. These are not disfiguring from normal viewing distance. There is some rust developing around the welds at the edges of the members and around the base of the central support pole. Barbara La Valleur reports that the artist came once and addressed a "surface issue," which may have been a passivation or corrosion removal treatment. Ask artist if she orginally passivated and what treatment she did after installation. Ask artist about her feelings on light corrosion. None at this time. If artist is bothered by current corrosion, a proposal could be made to repassivate in a year or so. Cost for proposal $260.00.Regular recommended maintenance: Wash annually or biannually using tall ladders and hoses with spray nozzles; $1,760.00. A lift will likely be needed for detailed cleaning (cost not included in estimate)- perhaps the city could provide 260Bryan YoungRaven Good 4 - Low Black Belgian Marblefood, gum, organic accretionsThis indoor sculpture is in good condition. Structure: The sculpture does not have structural concerns, however it is very vulnerable to touching by the public. Surface: The surface is a bit worn, likely less glossy than it originally was, and it has minor surface scratches, likely from the handling it receives in its public and accessible location. There are a few splatter accretions on the surface. The pedestal is dusty.Identify person who can safely dust the pedestal weekly. They should not use cleaning liquids or water. Consider a vitrine to prevent touching and dust accumulation.The sculpture would benefit from maintenance at this time.Regular recommended maintenance: Gently clean the sculpture, annually or as needed; $130.00.130Bill MackSharing Good 4 - Low Bronze soil, accretions, debrisThe sculpture is in good condition. Structure: There are no structural problems, scuffs, or significant scratches. Surface: There are waxy white accretions on the pages of book in low points and white spatter accretions on girl's shoulder. There is significant dust on the surface.Find someone to dust the sculpture weekly and note any problems.Undertake maintenance.Regular recommended maintenance: Surface clean every 2 years; $390.00.390Nick LegerosDreams Take Flight (5-year-old boy with a Corsair 580)Good 4 - Low Bronze guano, nestssoil, accretions, debrispatina lossThe sculpture is in good condition. It receives a lot of touching and climbing. Structure: The sculpture does not have significant structural issues. Surface: There are surface scratches on the boy's chest. There patina is worn through on the airplane tip and very thin patina on the nose, neck arm, and face. There are accretions on one foot and on the back of the hair that may be investment material leaching out. There is a small amount of guano on the surface as well as dirt. Ask artist if the sculpture is lacquered. If so, what is the lacquer and when was it done?Undertake maintenance (conservator or artist).Regular recommended maintenance: Wash annually. Apply protective wax coatings; $390.00.390Nick LegerosUntitled (10-year-old girl with a Boeing 747)Excellent 4 - Low Bronze unstable corrosion, pitting, etchingfood, gum, organic accretionsThe sculpture is in excellent condition overall. Structure: The sculpture is in excellent structural condition. Surface: There are two tiny area of green corrosion on the forehead and proper right sleeve. There are minor dirt and grass debris. There is also mud on the sculpture from climbing. Ask artist if the sculpture is lacquered. If so, what is the lacquer and when was it done?Undertake maintenance (conservator or artist).Regular recommended maintenance: Wash annually. Apply protective wax coatings; $390.00.390unknownVeteran's MemorialExcellent 4 - Low polished granite, bronzewater collects in recesseslandscape concernsguano, nestssoil, accretions, debrisThe memorial is brand new and is in almost pristine condition. Structure: There are no significant structural problems at this time. Water pools on ledge of the main stone memorial, which may cause some mineral build up and deterioration in the future. Surface: A fill that appears to be made of wax is located on underside of the eagle's proper right wing. The eagle appears to be mass produced and is likely lacquered. There is one accretion on the stone monolith which reads "America is a nation of many patriots..." The substance scuffed onto the surface rubs off easily. There are insect webs and plant debris on surfaces. Undertake Maintenance.Regular recommended maintenance: Wash annually, cold wax bronze; $390.00.390unknownThe WaveExcellent 4 - Low Glass soil, accretions, debrisThe sculpture is in excellent condition. Structure: It has no permanent condition problems, cracks or losses. The mirror (not part of the sculpture) on top of the pedestal has small chips at the front edge. Surface: It only has minor surface issues, like dust and fingerprints. Find someone who will dust the sculpture weekly. Adding a vitrine would prevent dust build-up, touching and potential for damage.Undertake maintenance.Regular recommended maintenance: Surface clean carefully; $260.00.260Michael PillaMinnehaha Creek and the MillExcellent 5 - None Stained GlassThe window is in excellent condition. Structure: It is fully encased in panes of clear glass and appears to have no structural problems. Surface: There is some dust accumulation between the panes of glass on the cames. There is a minor scuff on exterior clear window pane. Otherwise, the window appears to be in perfect condition. There is no corrosion of the cames or evidence of moisture entry. Ensure that the city is undertaking maintenance. Maintenance required: City should wash windows annually, or as needed. None. community Collection of Bike MosaicsExcellent 5 - None 10 Broken tile ceramic mosaics in cementitous mortarbreaks, splits, crackssoil, accretions, debrisThe mosaics are in excellent condition overall. Structure: Most have no cracks, lifting, efflorescence or other issues. Mosaic with 2 figures on 1 bike and rainbow flag: two tesserae have cracks, but no associated issues were observed. Many have uneven surfaces, but this appears to be an inherent part of the process. The cementious mortar into which the tesserae are set is slopped on adjacent surfaces sometimes. Surface:There are a few surface accretions, as is expected on an outdoor artwork.Ask artist if the mortar was sealed. Monitor cracked tesserae. No treatment needed now.Regular recommended maintenance: Wash bi-annually; $390.00.Page 3
Jim DehneDancing Sand Hill CranesExcellent 5 - None Iron Rods, paintedstable corrosion, pitting, etchingunstable corrosion, pitting, etchingThe cranes were not examined up close because they are sited on stones inside a body of water which is fed by Centennial lake, but they do not touch the water. Binoculars were used to do the examination. The cranes appear to be in excellent condition. Structure: No structural problems were observed. Surface: No corrosion was seen, except in one local area on the plate the crane stands on, which is bolted to the stone base (crane with closed wings). None needed at this time.Regular recommended maintenance: Wash bi-annually, clear debris; $390. Water must be drained, or use waders. Brandon LeeEclat D'Energie (Burst of Energy)Undetermined6 - UndeterminedMetal and woodIn storage. Not examined.Nick LegerosTreehouseUndetermined6 - UndeterminedBronze Currently deinstalled. Did not examine.Page 4