Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department
Public Art Advisory Board

MINUTES

Wednesday, September 8, 2004
6:00 p.m.

 Temporary Council Chambers
Herb Young Community Center
101 Wilkinson Avenue, Cary, NC
Web Site: www.townofcary.org

ATTENDANCE:  Carol Aupperle, Chair; Luan Harmeson; Julia Kunkel Morrison; Barbara Petty; Carl Regutti; Meril Yeske; Marla Dorrel, Council Liaison

STAFF:  Lyman Collins; Nancy Novell; Vicki Hayes

ABSENCES: June Finkbeiner; Rajesh Patel; Ella Williams

GUESTS:  

A.    CALL TO ORDER – Carol Aupperle, Chair

B.    MINUTES OF AUGUST 18, 2004
        Julia Kunkel Morrison made a motion to approve the August 18, 2004 minutes.  Carl Regutti seconded.  The motion         passed unanimously.

C.    TOWN HALL CAMPUS GATEWAY INFORMATIONAL DISPLAY
       Update on display and general comments
       Nancy Novell thanked the Board for everyone’s hard work at Lazy Daze.  She explained the estimated attendance for        this year’s show was around 60,000.  140 comments cards were collected there. Nancy distributed a handout with        charts, graphs and totals of all the comments as to date (see attached).

       Nancy reported the following dates and locations where presentations were made and/or where the model
       and information have been on display:   

            July 24:  Koka Booth Amphitheatre at Regency Park
         July 30 – September 30:  Display at the Herbert C. Young Community Center  
         August 2:  Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Advisory Board
         August 12:  Volunteers manned display in lobby in HYCC during Council Meeting 
         August 16:  Teen Council meeting
         August 26:  Volunteers manned display in lobby in HYCC during Council Meeting
         August 28:  Lazy Daze   
         September 1:  Friends of Page Walker meeting 
         September 2:  The Heart of Cary meeting
         September 7:  Novel Women Book Club meeting
         September 8:  XYZ Club meeting 

The following are upcoming locations and dates for meetings, presentations and the display:

            September 9:  Volunteers man display in lobby in HYCC during Council Meeting
            September 22:  Volunteers man display in lobby in HYCC during Council Meeting
            October 5:  CVA Cary Art Crawl
            October 6:  Downtown Cary Library (all day)
            October 6:  WBON (Women Business Owners Network) meeting
            October 8 – 21:  Display set up at Chamber of Commerce
            October 28:  Presentation to Fine Arts League of Cary  

Nancy distributed the handout with charts and graphs showing the feedback as to date of the surveys.  Carl Regutti explained one of the things he learned from Lazy Daze was that kids were interested in the model.  Carl also discovered people in general are not sure how to view the piece.  Nancy explained Rajash Patel had made the CD for people to get a better understanding of walking through the piece.  Marla Dorrel said the CD was hard to see outside.  Barbara Petty explained people she spoke with asked about a park setting and seating.  Barbara felt these were valid points.  Julia Kunkel Morrison said there should be seating.  Carl felt there should be interactive things at the site since the design reflects on Cary ’s image.  Maril asked if interactive items were discussed with the artist.  Nancy said this had been discussed with the artist, but was not included in the budget.    Nancy explained a list of potential usages for the corner site has been discussed (see below).

Carol Aupperle said some people she has talked with would like to see a fountain.  Marla Dorrel explained people often think government areas need a fountain, but they are also concerned when there are water shortages.  Marla felt that this project evokes feelings and this is good.  Barbara Petty asked Marla if she feels the focus is for people to understand the piece.  Marla said she does not expect everyone to understand the piece.  She feels the corner as it currently looks is lost, but if this piece is added it will bring life to that area. 

Nancy explained all the findings will be presented to Council for their review.  Carl felt things that go before Council are not reported back to the Board.  Nancy said that these are reflected in Council agendas and minutes on the web, but that she will keep the Board abreast of when items like this come before Council.  Julia Kunkel Morrison suggested the Board Members go to Council meetings when there are public art agenda items. Marla reminded Board members that they could contact Council members and offer to meet with them to answer questions they may have.

Sign up for assistance to accompany display and presentations with civic groups

Nancy discussed needing help with tomorrow nights Town Council meeting.  She explained the meeting will be held at the Herbert C. Young Community Center at 6:00 pm .  Marla Dorrel explained there will be four public hearings on the agenda.  Nancy will email everyone with times and dates to sign up.

Nancy explained that feedback from homeowners associations would be good. If any one has knowledge or would like for this to be presented to their homeowners association, please contact Nancy.  Meril Yeske asked that the October 5th sculpture walk be added to this list of meetings. 

D.    POTENTIAL NEW PROJECTS
       Slides of existing pedestrian bridges – Nancy Novell

        Nancy Novell presented a PowerPoint presentation on pedestrian bridges.  She explained to the Board to think of         how art can be integrated into the bridge without changing any of the structural aspects. Below is a list of
        examples shown in the presentation:

 The Cooper Young Trestle Project                 by Jill Turman Brogdon
Crab Carillon                                                by Roman De Salvo and Joseph Waters
Tonalea Rippling Waters                               by Carolyn Law
Visual Puzzles                                            by Erik Gonzales
The Grasshopper Bridge                                by Ed Carpenter
Dreamy Draw Pedestrian Bridge                     by Vicki Scuri
McDowell Gateway                                      by Michele Stuhl
Paradise Lane Pedestrian Bridge                   by Linnea Glatt
Mr. Potato Head Rises Over Phoenix             by Peter Shire
Nisbet Road Pedestrian Bridge                       by Laurie Lundquist
Breezy and Delightful                                   by Paul Tzanetopoulos
Rio Salado Gateway                                    by Thomas Strich
Our Shared Environment                               by Marilyn Zwak
Shelby Street Bridge                                     by Mary Lucking
Cumberland River Project                              by Mary Lucking
 City of Everett , WA                                       by Elizabeth Conner
Light Flight                                                 by Alan Potter

 E.    BOARD MEMBERS - REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVE ORGANIZATIONS
         Cary Visual Art – 
          No report was given.

         Nancy Novell distributed a handout about the Downtown Cary Sculpture Walk scheduled for October 5,
         5:00 – 7:30pm . 
         Nancy explained Laura Coats has requested that the Board consider an extension of the dates for Sky
         Sentinel until August 2005.  Maril Yeske said that the CVA board had not voted on this yet.  Carol Aupperle
         felt that CVA should talk with shop owners in the area of where the sculpture stands.  Carol expressed
         her concerns about extending the stay of the temporary sculpture for another year.  In 2003, PAAB had
         taken action on recommending the sculpture as temporary for one year.  Carol stated that if the Board
         reneges on its action, the public might not trust the Board for going back on their word and agreeing to
         leave the pieces in place for another year.  It would be like breaking a promise.  Carl Regutti brought up
         safety and security issues, citing the structural problems already encountered with the deterioration at
         the base of the sculpture.  

         MOTION:   Barbara Petty recommended declining CVA’s offer to keep Sky Sentinel in place for another year.  Julia          Kunkel Morrison seconded. 

         ACTION:    The motion passed unanimously. 

        Lyman Collins explained staff will report this action to Cary Visual Arts.

        Fine Arts League of Cary
No report was given.

F.    OLD BUSINESS
       
G.    NEW BUSINESS
       
H.    ADJOURN