2011-10-24 Meeting Report (Arts Master Plan)
SPIN MEETING REPORT
CASE NO.
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PROJECT NAME:
Southlake Arts Master Plan
SPIN DISTRICT:
Citywide
MEETING DATE:
October 24, 2011 6:00 p.m.
MEETING LOCATION:
1400 MAIN STREET, SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
MEETING ROOMS 3C & 3D
TOTAL ATTENDANCE: Five (5)
STAFF PRESENT: Jim Blagg, Assistant City Manager; Kerry McGeath, City
Librarian/Deputy Director of Community Services; Lorrie Fletcher, Planner I
ARTS COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Leslie Bartlett and Jesika Cook
STAFF CONTACT: Kerry McGeath, (817)748-8384; kmcgeath@ci.southlake.tx.us
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Details
Recommendations for artworks that should be commissioned -- both specific
opportunities we see now, and types of projects that should be considered in the long
run.
Research and recommendations for how Southlake should approach the question of
creating a performing arts center.
What has been happening in Southlake that makes made it important to undertake this
plan?
1) quire that a plan be undertaken;
2) As the city has begun to commission its first public art works, it has become clear
that the city should develop a long-term strategy, and to put in place the policy
and procedures necessary to do things correctly;
3) The question of whether and how the city should support the creation of a
performing arts center is still a very important public issue;
4) And, the city is currently revising its comprehensive plan, which provides a good
opportunity to look at how public art relates to the city.
Key Objectives of the plan:
Setting a long-term direction for city art commissions
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Identifying, early on, opportunities in capital projects
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Developing concept / next steps for McPherson Park
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Establishing a timeline for City commissions
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Encouraging art in private development
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Identify staffing needs
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Outline City Council, Arts Council responsibilities
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Provide context for performing arts center
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DISCUSSION
Due to non-attendance from anyone other than city staff and arts council members, there
was no formal presentation or discussion held.
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