Item 4ECITY OF
SOUTHLAKE
MEMORANDUM
October 11, 2011
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Jim C. Blagg, Assistant City Manager /Director of Public Safety
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Subject: Approve selection of an artist and art concept for a Bas Relief at North
Park
Action
Requested: City Council approval of artist and concept Bas Relief at North
Park.
Background The City of Southlake's CIP has funded the construction of North
Park located on Dove Road, east of White Chapel Boulevard.
When completed, the park will feature three lighted multi -use fields
with a concession building, restroom, playground, maintenance
shop and pathways. In addition to these amenities, CIP funds were
approved for an art feature to adorn the park building to add to the
park's aesthetics and beauty.
In August, a Call to Artist was extended to artists for creation of a
Bas Relief for the tower /concession building. The artist provided
proposed concepts that were reviewed and approved September
26, 2011 by the Arts Selection Committee, comprised of City
Council members Al Zito, Pamela A. Muller and Carolyn Morris and
Arts Council members Merlene Ingraham, Terri Messing and Leslie
Bartlett, plus staff members Jim Blagg and Kerry McGeath. At their
October 6, 2011 Southlake Arts Council meeting, the Arts Council
recommended (5 -0) that a contract be pursued with artist Janis Hart
for the Longhorn Landscape concept for the Bas Relief.
Upon City Council approval, the artist contract will be negotiated.
Work on the project is expected to take approximately three to six
months.
Financial
Considerations: FY 2011 -12 CIP funds are allocated for art associated with the
construction of a Bas Relief for the North Park building.
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Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
City Council Meeting Date — November 1, 2011
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Strategic Link: This item meets the Council's Strategic Focus Areas of Quality
Development and Partnerships and Volunteerism by addressing the
corporate objectives of providing attractive and unique spaces for
enjoyment of personal interests and promoting opportunities for
partnerships and volunteer involvement
Citizen Input/
Board Review: Southlake Arts Council recommended approval (5 -0) at October 6,
2011 meeting.
Legal Review: N/A
Alternatives:
• Reject recommendation and direct staff to do another call for
artists
• Approve artist but direct that new concepts be developed
• Determine that no art will be placed on the North Park building
Supporting
Documents: Copy of artist rendering of proposed Bas Relief
Staff
Recommendation: City Council approve selection of artist Janis Hart and the Longhorn
Landscape concept for the Bas Relief for North Park building.
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Integrity ♦ Innovation ♦ Accountability ♦ Commitment to Excellence ♦ Teamwork
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
City Council Meeting Date — November 1, 2011
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Longhorn Landscape by Janis Hart
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