HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-07-11 Arts Culture Commission MinutesMINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
EDINA PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE
July 7, 2011
Edina City Hall
I: CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Ring called the meeting to order at 4:04 P.M.
II: ROLL CALL
Answering to roll call were Bernice Amacher, Pat Beaver, Naomi Griffith, Chip Jones, Amy Kerber, Barbara
La Valleur, Bill McCabe, Lois Ring, Ruth Valgemae. Staff present: Anne Spooner. Not present: Mark Lidke
III: MEETING AGENDA APPROVED
MOTION MADE BY Ms. Valgemae and seconded by Ms. Beaver approving the meeting agenda.
Ayes: Amacher, Beaver, Griffith, Jones, Kerber, La Valleur, McCabe, Ring, Valgemae.
Motion carried.
IV: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion made by Mr. McCabe and seconded by Ms. Beaver TO APPROVE THE AMENDED June 2, 2011
minutes as
corrected:
Ayes: Amacher, Beaver, Griffith, Jones, Kerber, La Valleur, McCabe, Ring, Valgemae.
Motion Carried.
V: COMMUNITY COMMENT
No residents were in attendance.
VI: REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Financial Report/New Donations
Motion made by Barbara La Valleur and seconded by Ms. Kerber to accept these donations into the
Edina Community Foundation Account.
Ayes: Amacher, Beaver, Griffith, Jones, Kerber, La Valleur, McCabe, Ring, Valgemae.
Mr. McCabe reported we spent just under $7,000 on artist fees and plaques. $300 in added gifts was also
received with a current balance of $3,700.Ms. Ring reported $139 in button sales, two checks totaling
$150 plus an additional donation of $500 to cover a sculpture loan fee at Grandview.
B. Exhibition Opening Sculpture Reception June 15, 2011
The reception at Pinstripes was very successful and a great group effort. Pinstripes is an excellent venue
for future openings. All agreed having the reception inside is recommended for next year.
C. Mosaic/York Avenue Bridge Installation
The unveiling will be Saturday, September 10. Actual installation time to be determined.
D. Veterans Memorial Entries
The Veterans Committee selected four finalists: Jeff Barber, John Currie, Bob Eccleston and Caprice
Glaser. There will be upcoming interviews with each artist with the Veterans Committee, who will make
the final decision.
E. Map/Sculpture Locations/Promenade
Motion made by Chip Jones and seconded by Barbara La Valleur to design a user friendly map of the
Sculpture Exhibition and parking locations on the Promenade.
Ayes: Amacher, Beaver, Griffith, Jones, Kerber, La Valleur, McCabe, Ring, Valgemae.
Mr. Jones, Mr. Lidke, Ms. La Valleur and Ms. Ring will form a committee and take on this project.
F. Photography In Parks
Mr. Jones spoke to the Edina city clerk who confirmed that photographers do not need a license to
photograph in the parks. If a large commercial set-up for a photo shoot occurs, then a license is required.
Sculptures can be photographed but cannot be sold without the artist's permission.(According to the
contract the artist gives up this right so this is not correct) Diana what should we do about this? Could
we state Ms. Ring will check the contract with the artists?? Publishing and selling does require copyright
permission. More to come.
G. Update on Possible Donors
Deb Zeller may have a possible donor for The Plunge. Sondra Smalley may have donors who can fund an
overhead shade type sculpture at Grandview. La Valleur, McCabe, Ring, Valgemae. What are these
names doing here?
H. Fall into the Arts Festival
Edina Art Center will have a table at the festival and EPAC information and materials will be handed out.
I. Kevin Komadina Signed Gift/Acceptance by City of Edina
Three Trees donation has been accepted with special gratitude. A permanent plaque will be installed by
the City.
J. Team Building Meeting for EPAC
Ms. Ring suggested that EPAC members meet (get together) outside of a regular meeting for team
building. A date and time will be decided at a later date. Didn't we vote on this??
K. Update Public Art Book for City Hall
Motion made by Ruth Valgemae and seconded by Naomi Griffith for Barbara La Valleur to produce a
book featuring EPAC public art.(accomplishments.) Motion carried.
Ayes: Amacher, Beaver, Griffith, Jones, Kerber, La Valleur, McCabe, Ring, Vallgemae.
The purpose of this book is not a fund raiser but an awareness raiser for public art in Edina. Ms. La Valleur
offered to create this book and will to donate her services. (leliminated some copy here) All in agreement.
L. Reception at Grandview
(The) A reception for the Grandview sculptures will take place Sunday, August 17 at 4 p.m. Sondra Smalley
is taking on a leadership role for this event.
M. Lissome Q
Ms. Ring reported that after research and discussion even though it appears different than the maquette,
this sculpture should remain as is. All in agreement to leave as is. Ms. Ring will communicate with Guy
Bellaver the artist of the decision. Was there a motion?
N. Bernice Email
Ms. Amacher will provide her new email to the committee.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business on the EPAC Agenda, Ms. Ring declared the meeting adjourned at 5:35
p.m.
Next meeting will be August 4, 2011