2019-01-22 SLAC PacketCity of Southlake Values:
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M E M O R A N D U M
January 17, 2019
TO: Southlake Arts Council
FROM: Cassie Tucker, Assistant to the Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Agenda Item Comments for the Southlake Arts Council meeting
– Tuesday, January 22, 2019
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 22, at Southlake Town Hall in Room
3A (3rd Floor). If you are not able to attend this meeting, please notify staff at
817.748.8184 or lcarpenter@ci.southlake.tx.us.
Regular Agenda:
1. Agenda Item No. 1. Call To Order
2. Agenda Item No. 2. Public Forum
This is the public's opportunity to address the Arts Council about non-agenda items.
During Public Forum, the Arts Council will not discuss or take action on any item
brought up at this time.
3. Agenda Item No. 3. Consider
A. Approval of the minutes from the December 10, 2018 Southlake Arts Council
meeting – Please make any corrections to the minutes part of the motion for
consideration.
B. Approve art concept and recommend a contract with artist Boris Kramer to
commission the art sculpture, “Be the Bridge,” to be installed in the White
Chapel Boulevard and Highland Street roundabout for an amount not to
exceed $96,500 – The purpose of this item is for Southlake Arts Council to
make a recommendation to City Council on a proposed contract with artist
Boris Kramer for the “Be the Bridge” sculpture to be installed in the
roundabout at White Chapel Boulevard and Highland Street roundabout. Mr.
Kramer was previously identified for a possible art commission. A
presentation will be provided at the meeting.
4. Agenda Item No. 4. Discussion
A. APEX Report – This item allows for an update on APEX events and activities.
No packet document.
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Meeting Date – January 22, 2019
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B. Staff Report – This item is for staff to provide an update about projects within
the City. No packet document.
5. For Your Information – Attendance Report – A copy of the Southlake Arts Council
attendance report is included in your packet.
We appreciate your commitment and service to the City.
CT
STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION:
Telephone – (817) 748-8019
Facsimile – (817) 748-8027
1400 Main Street, Ste. 210, Southlake, Texas 76092
Cassie Tucker, Assistant to the Director; ctucker@ci.southlake.tx.us
Linda Carpenter-Elgin, Secretary, (817) 748-8184; lcarpenter@ci.southlake.tx.us
City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
SOUTHLAKE ARTS COUNCIL
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Location: SouthlakeTown Hall
1400 Main Street – 3rd floor, TH3A
Southlake, Texas
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Regular Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Public Forum
(This is the Public’s opportunity to address Southlake Arts Council about non-agenda items.
During Public Forum, Southlake Arts Council will not discuss, consider or take action on any
items presented. Southlake Arts Council respectfully asks anyone speaking during Public
Forum to limit remarks to three minutes or less.)
3. Consider
A. Approve the minutes from the December 10, 2018 Southlake Arts Council meeting
B. Approve art concept and recommend a contract with artist Boris Kramer to commission
the art sculpture, “Be the Bridge,” to be installed in the White Chapel Boulevard and
Highland Street roundabout for an amount not to exceed $96,500
4. Discussion
A. APEX Report
B. Staff Report and ongoing public art projects discussion
5. Adjournment
CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the official bulletin boards at Town Hall, 1400 Main Street,
Southlake, Texas, on Friday, January 18, 2019 by 6:00 p.m. pursuant to Chapter 551 of the Texas Government
Code.
Amy Shelley
Deputy City Secretary
If you plan to attend this public meeting and have a disability that requires special needs, please advise the City Secretary 48 hours in
advance at 817.748.8016 reasonable accommodations will be made to assist
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SOUTHLAKE ARTS COUNCIL MEETING, DECEMBER 10, 2018
LOCATION: The Marq Southlake
Legends Hall Traditions I & II
285 Shady Oaks Drive
Southlake, Texas
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
SOUTHLAKE ARTS COUNCIL PRESENT: Chair Leslie Bartlett, Vice Chair Miriam
Murray, Secretary Jesika Cook; and Southlake Arts Council members Tamara McMillan,
Terri Messing, Mimi Tran, Beatriz Terrazas (Alternate #1)
SOUTHLAKE ARTS COUNCIL ABSENT: Heather Engelhardt
STAFF PRESENT: Assistant to the Director and board liaison Cassie Tucker
REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
Southlake Arts Council Chairman Leslie Bartlett called the meeting to order at
7:30 p.m.
2. PUBLIC FORUM
Chair Leslie Bartlett opened the Public Forum at 7:30 p.m. There being no one
wishing to address the Arts Council, the Public Forum was closed.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
3A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE OCTOBER 23, 2018 SOUTHLAKE
ARTS COUNCIL MEETING
APPROVED
A motion was made to approve the minutes of the October 23, 2018 Southlake
Arts Council meeting as read.
Motion: McMillan
Second: Murray
Ayes: Bartlett, Cook, McMillan, Messing, Murray, Tran, Terrazas
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Vote: 7-0
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Minutes of the December 10, 2018 Southlake Arts Council Meeting
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4. CONSIDER
4A. ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR SOUTHLAKE ARTS COUNCIL
The Arts Council considered election of officers for 2019 and agreed to keep the
current slate of officers of Leslie Bartlett, Chairman; Jesika Cook, Vice Chairman;
and Miriam Murray as Secretary for the next term.
APPROVED
A motion was made to continue with the current officers – Chairman Leslie
Bartlett, Vice Chairman Jesika Cook and Secretary Miriam Murray.
Motion: McMillan
Second: Tran
Ayes: Bartlett, Cook, McMillan, Messing, Murray, Tran, Terrazas
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Vote: 7-0
4B. APPROVE FINAL CONCEPT OF “MOCKINGBIRD TREE” BY ARTIST
MICHAEL WARRICK FOR PUBLIC ART TO BE INSTALLED AT THE TOWER
ROAD AND ZENA RUCKER BOULEVARD ROUNDABOUT
Assistant to the Director and Arts Council liaison Cassie Tucker presented Item
4B for consideration of artist Michael Warrick’s final concept, “Mockingbird Tree,”
to be installed at the Tower Road and Zena Rucker Boulevard roundabout.
APPROVED
A motion was made to approve the final concept of “Mockingbird Tree” sculpture
by artist Michael Warrick for the Tower Road and Zena Rucker Boulevard
roundabout.
Motion: Messing
Second: Cook
Ayes: Bartlett, Cook, McMillan, Messing, Murray, Tran, Terrazas
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Vote: 7-0
5. DISCUSSION
5A. APEX REPORT
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Minutes of the December 10, 2018 Southlake Arts Council Meeting
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APEX representative Terri Messing provided an update regarding plans for the
“Strokes of Art In the Square” reception to be held Sunday, February 17, 2019,
5:00-6:30 p.m. in Town Hall lobby, and the cinema graphic being designed for
the film day events.
5B. STAFF REPORT
Assistant to the Director and Arts Council liaison Cassie Tucker and Arts Council
members discussed arrangements to hold a special Arts Council meeting
December 18, 2018 to allow the Council to provide formal direction to seek public
art concept(s) from artist Boris Kramer for a commissioned art piece for the White
Chapel Boulevard and Highland Street roundabout. The previously approved
sculpture (“Prairie Winds” by Seth Vandable) for the White Chapel/Highland
roundabout may be relocated pending board/city council consideration.
Staff will alert park maintenance bushes are obstructing the view of the sculpture
in the roundabout at Dove Road and White Chapel Boulevard.
6. ADJOURNMENT
APPROVED
A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Motion: McMillan
Second: Murray
Ayes: Bartlett, Cook, McMillan, Messing, Murray, Tran, Terrazas
Nays: None
Abstain: None
Vote: 7-0
Attest:
Leslie Bartlett, Chair Community Services Department
A digital audio recording of this meeting is available in the Office of the City Secretary.
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City of Southlake Values:
Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
M E M O R A N D U M
January 17, 2019
To: Southlake Arts Council
From: Cassie Tucker, Assistant to the Director of Community Services
Subject: Approve art concept and recommend a contract with artist Boris Kramer to
commission the art sculpture, “Be the Bridge,” to be installed in the White
Chapel Boulevard and Highland Street roundabout for an amount not to
exceed $96,500
Action
Requested: Approve art concept and recommend a contract with artist Boris
Kramer to commission the art sculpture, “Be the Bridge,” to be
installed in the White Chapel Boulevard and Highland Street
roundabout for an amount not to exceed $96,500
Background
Information: The Public Art Master Plan recommends commissioning and
installing public art pieces in the roundabouts throughout the City
for beautification and to build a network of art markers that help
with way finding and place making throughout the city.
At the June 19th, 2018 City Council meeting, City Council approved
Seth Vandable’s sculpture, “Prairie Winds” for installation in the
roundabout at White Chapel Boulevard and Highland Street. Upon
further consideration of the sculpture’s historical context, a more
suitable location for the sculpture is proposed in Bicentennial Park,
near the log cabin. Relocation to the Log House would emphasize
the area’s connection with Southlake early settlers and wagon
trains that were part of the westward migration and settlement of
the West.
During the December 10, 2018 joint City Council and Arts Council
meeting, feedback was provided to seek a proposal for an art piece
that would highlight unity and culture for placement in the Whites
Chapel and Highland Street roundabout. The Arts Council has
partnered with artist Boris Kramer to develop the proposed piece,
“Be the Bridge.”
Financial
Considerations: Funding in the amount of $96,500 for the design and installation of
artwork is provided in the Public Art CIP Budget. Additionally, a
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$1500 stipend was provided to the finalist to provide a complete
proposal for Arts Council recommendation and City Council
consideration.
Strategic Link: Approval of this item is linked to the City’s Strategy Map related to
Quality Development and Performance Management and Service
Delivery and meets the corporate objectives of Collaborate with
Select Partners to Implement Service Solutions and Invest to
Provide and Maintain High Quality Public Assets. It also is
connected to Critical Business Outcome 05, to Improve quality of
life through progressive implementation of Southlake’s
Comprehensive Plan recommendations.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: The commission of a public art piece complies with provisions of
the Public Art Display and/or Performance Policy and the Southlake
2035 Public Arts Master Plan.
Southlake Arts Council will review proposed concept(s) and make a
recommendation to the City Council January 22, 2019.
City Council consideration February 19, 2019
Legal Review: Not Applicable
Alternatives: Approve with recommended edits
Table the item and recommend edits to the artist
Deny approval and explore other options
Supporting
Documents: Artist Boris Kramer proposal and images
Recommendation: Approve art concept and recommend a contract with artist Boris
Kramer to commission the art sculpture, “Be the Bridge,” to be
installed in the White Chapel Boulevard and Highland Street
roundabout for an amount not to exceed $96,500
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Boris Kramer
Kramer Sculptures Inc.
307 Cherrington Dr.
Harrisburg, PA
17110
248 915 8256
bmk402342@gmail.com
Sculpture Proposal for White Chapel and Highland St. Roundabout
Title of the sculpture: Be the Bridge
Concepts behind the piece:
1. Materials:
Each figure would be made from one of 4 different non-ferrous metals.
The first figure on the left would be made from stainless steel with a brushed 24 grit (sanding)
finish. The second would be made from bronze, the forth would be from brass and the farthest
to the right figure would be made from copper. All figures except the central figure would be
finished with a 24 grit sanding technique and then clear coated with museum quality clear coat
that will not peel or discolor with the elements.
The central figure would be made from brass but finished with a patina having 5 colors. The
color at the bottom of the figure would be patinaed with ferric nitrate providing a black finish.
The next color would be brown which would come to the central part of the figure using the
traditional liver of sulfur patina technique. The next part of the figure would be red and then
yellow using cupric nitrate and the final color would be white using aluminum oxide.
All five figures would be standing on a brass bridge form on top of arched legs to provide height
to the sculpture. The bridge would be patinaed from a brownish red at the bottom through the
colors of purple, blue, turquois, and green at the top of the bridge. There will be a modeling
technique used in the patina process that will create the effect that the metal will almost look
like marble. Please see image 1 of the two figures seated on a sculpted pedestal. Please also
see image 2 for the basis concept of the figures from the potential model (still being designed).
2. Three-dimensional aspect to the sculpture
Although the drawing appears as if the sculpture is flat, there will be a curve in space for
each part of the bridge such that one leg will be moving towards the viewer and the other
component of the bridge will be moving away from the viewer. It will create depth throughout
the piece. Figure 2 in the composition would be farther back in space from figures 1,3,4, and 5.
Figure 4 would be closer to the viewer than the other 4 figures.
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If the viewer were looking down on the sculpture, the design would be similar to an “S”.
The figures also are not simply flat but appear as if they are moving and are dancing. The
structural forms of the legs for the bridge also move forward and backwards in space. A model
is in the process of being completed with the basic design components represented in images 3,
4, and 5.
3. Dimensions of the Sculpture
The height of each figure would be approximately 88” (7’ 6”). The height to the top of the
supporting structure for the bridge would be approximately 84” (7’). The height to the top of
the bridge on both sections would be approximately 114” (9’ 6”). The total height of the
sculpture would be 198” (16’ 6”). The width of the sculpture would be approximately the same
and the depth would be approximately 144” (12’).
4. Meaning behind the Sculpture
Everyone has felt left out sometime in his/her life. One of the greatest moments of hurt
can arise simply because of the color of one’s skin or ethnic background which he/she cannot
change. “Be the Bridge” is about acceptance and tolerance through the experiences of play and
dance. Each metal represents a different ethnic/social background. They are all unique and yet
when they play and dance together, they make a beautiful whole.
The bridge is intentionally left with a gap in the middle to represent the challenges that
exist in our society due to our differences. The bridges in our lives do not always connect. The
children dancing on the bridge are able to “jump over” the challenges by working together,
holding hands, and simply playing together.
The central figure will have 5 predominant colors: black, brown, yellow, red, and white.
He/she represents all of us, from whatever background, in the middle of the group making the
connection, making the effort to jump across the divide. The central figure could also be
interpreted as the person who does not fit into simply one ethnic background or social group.
He/she is person who is blended into a number of different groups but can still be a catalyst for
equality.
5. Cost of the Sculpture including install and shipping
$96,500.00
6. Time of completion
End of September, 2019.
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