HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/16/2009 10 Donated Public Art Installation Funding - Front Street and "A" Street • .
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. /0
For meeting of: June 16, 2009
ITEM TITLE: A Resolution approving the use of funds from the CBD Business
and Capital Improvement Fund 321 to install a donated public art
piece at the intersection of Front Street and "A" Street.
SUBMITTED BY: William R. Cook,
Director of Community and Economic Development
CONTACT PERSON/TELEPHONE: ' Bill Cook, 575 -6113
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
In Spring 2005, the Artist Trust of Washington State gifted the Yakima art community with a
$5,000 grant that was to be matched locally, and used to support artists. The concept of the
Yakima Arts Giving Circle (YAGC) grew from this grant. The formation of the Giving Circle,
and the financial commitment of its benefactors, has allowed the initial effort to be sustained
and to continue to fund artistic endeavors beyond the original grant.
The YAGC has created the following Mission Statement: In partnership with Artist Trust, the
Yakima Arts Giving Circle will promote an expanded artistic presence in Yakima's urban core
0 by making direct grants to established artists and artisans who make aesthetic contributions to
this area of the City of Yakima. The definition of artists and artisans includes individuals from
all artistic disciplines.
In 2006, Council issued a Proclamation of Appreciation for to the YAGC for their generous
support of the arts in the City of Yakima, and their commitment for the placement of public art
in downtown Yakima. Also in 2006, the Giving Circle generously gifted the City of Yakima
with "Abundance," a piece of art that was designed and constructed by Yakima artist Michael
Gray. Abundance is in place at the northeast corner of the intersection of Yakima Avenue and
Second Street.
YAGC has commissioned a second piece of art that they wish to donate to the City of Yakima.
After a nationwide request for proposals, they have selected Bremerton sculptor Will Robinson
to create a work in granite designed to occupy the bump out at the intersection of Front and
"A" Streets. The sculpture will consist of three intertwined carved granite stones of varying
color and will sit on a granite slab. The structure will be approximately eight feet in height.
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Resolution X Ordinance Other (Specify) Contract
Funding Source CBD Capital Improvement Fund 321
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: �---,,. '.., City Manager
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve Resolution
0 BOARD /COMMISSION /COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Council Ad Hoc Arts
Committee met on June 3, 2009, and was in favor of forwarding a resolution to the full Council
to accept the art piece.
COUNCIL ACTION: .
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The YAGC project proposal requested a piece of 'art that would be compatible with its
environment, but did not require that the piece be historic in style or content., Also, they,
desired a work that will fit with the general theme of Tight, a major component of the artistic
and architectural revitalization of Yakima's'urban core and a natural feature of the Yakima
'environment. Although electricity is not immediately available to the site, the,Council Ad. Hoc
Arts Committee and the YAGC prefer that the sculpture be lit, either upon installation or as
soon after as possible thereafter. The artist will design the base of the piece so that lighting
can be added on site either during or after installation.
The Millennium Arts Foundation has been asked to commit to the long term maintenance and
repair of the sculpture. A letter that details the Millennium Arts Foundation's process to offer
this commitment to the project is attached. Also attached is a letter of support from the North
Front Street Improvement Association (NFSIA), along with meeting minutes from a July 9,
2008, NFSIA meeting approving the placement of a sculpture in this location.
Artist Will Robinson expects the sculpture to be complete and ready to be installed at the
intersection of North Front Street and "A" Street in October 2009. Based on conversations
with area contractors, it is estimated that the total cost to the City to prepare the site for the
sculpture will be approximately $15,000, - including the cost to bring electricity to the site and
connect to the sculpture. ,The funds to cover the cost of the construction and placement of the
sculpture will come from the CBD Business and Capital Improvement Fund 321.
Approval of the attached resolution would authorize and . direct the City Manager to approve •
the disbursement of .funds from the CBD and Capital Improvement Fund 321 to pay for the -
installation of the donated art piece.
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IP RESOLUTION NO. R -2009-
A RESOLUTION approving the use of funds from the CBD Business and Capital Improvement
Fund 321 to install a donated public art piece at the intersection of Front
Street and "A" Street.
WHEREAS, public art is beneficial to the health of individuals and an important element of
our quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Yakima desire the opportunity for additional attractive
amenities in the downtown; and
WHEREAS, in partnership with Artist Trust, the Yakima Arts Giving Circle was formed to
promote an expanded artistic presence in Yakima's urban core by making direct grants to
established artists and artisans who make contributions to this area of the City of Yakima; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima Arts Giving Circle of Yakima has made a commitment for the
commission and placement of public art in the downtown; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima Arts Giving Circle previously donated "Abundance," a piece of art
located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Yakima Avenue and Second Street; and
WHEREAS, the Yakima Arts Giving Circle wishes to donate a work in granite designed to
41) occupy the bump out at the intersection of Front Street and "A: Street; and
WHEREAS, the North Front Street Improvement Association approves of the installation
of the artwork; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City to provide funds
to prepare this site for a donated public art piece at the intersection of Front Street and "A" Street,
now, therefore,
!- E IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
The City Manager is authorized and directed to approve the disbursement of funds from
the CBD Business and Capital Improvement Fund 321 to pay for the installation of the donated
art piece.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 16th day of June, 2009.
DAVID EDLER, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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June 9, 2009
Dear City Council,
Plans have been put in motion to add the Yakima Arts Giving Circle Will Robinson
sculpture to the Millennium Foundation's Public Art Inventory.
Per Foundation by -laws, Allied Arts board will be asked to approve adding the sculpture
to the Inventory at its monthly meeting June 23, and then the Foundation board will
make final approval. We expect these steps to be complete by July 10, 2009.
Please be advised that the Foundation covers regular maintenance, not installation, nor
damages for which a piece would need to be insured.
• I have taken excerpts from our by -laws that are relevant to this installation:
City of Yakima Department of Parks. & Recreation, acting as the city's designee, will
oversee the maintenance of designated public art, alerting Allied Arts of Yakima Valley
(AA YV) to needed repairs /replacements.
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LW ART INVENTORY Public Art pieces maintained by the Foundation will be
determined and managed in the following manner:
a. All art, including the Plaza, that will be maintained by the Foundation must be placed
on the Public Art Inventory (PAI) maintained by Allied Arts of Yakima Valley (AA YV).
Only public art that is listed on the PAI will be eligible for maintenance funds from the
Foundation
b. To be placed on the PAI, the Board of Directors of AA YV must approve the piece of
art. The AA YV Board will then submit PAI additions or changes to the Foundation Board
for final approval of inclusion. That approval will be noted and dated on the PAI.
Respectfully submitted,
s /Jessica Moskwa
Jessica Moskwa
• Executive Director, Allied Arts
Board Member, Millennium Foundation
g allied arts 5000 W. Lincoln Ave., Yakima, WA 98908 • (P) 509.966.0930
OF YAKIMA VALLEY ( W) www.alliedartsyakima.org • (E) info@alliedartsyakima.org
RECEIVED
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North Front Street improvement Association
CITY OEYAKIM
COMMUNITY DEVELOP
7 1/2 N. Front St.
Yakima, WA. 98901
June 4, 2009
Bill Cook
City of Yakima
129 N 2 " Street
Yakima, WA. 98901
Dear Bill,
As you can see by our minutes of July 9, 2008, the membership approved placement of a piece of art at
the bumpout on Front Street and A Street sponsored by The Arts Giving Circle.
On Wednesday June 3, at our regular meeting the membership supported the The Arts Giving Circle in
their choice to commission Will Richardson to do a stone sculpture for the site on Front Street.
We all are grateful for the roll the City is playing to see that this piece of art is displayed in a proper way
and ensures it's longevity.
Sin r y,
Corda E. Trick, Treasure
ECEOVE
JUN 0 9 2009
NFSIA MEETING JULY 9, 2008
CITY OF YAKIMA
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
GEORGE INTRODUCED PEGGY LEWIS REPRESENTING THE YAKIMA ARTS GIVING CIRCLE.
PEGGY JOINED US IN ORDER TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS WE HAD CONCERNING THE
SCULPTURE BY STEVE JENSEN. THE SCULPTURE CAN BE SEEN AT THE SHOPKEEPER AND
IS BEING CONSIDERED FOR THE BUMPOUT LOCATION ON N. FRONT STREET. THERE WAS
MUCH DISCUSSION AND A MOTION WAS MADE AND PASSED TO APPROVE THE
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PLACEMENT OF A SCULPTURE IN THE BUMPOUT. THIS DOES NOT MEAN THAT THIS
PARTICULAR PIECE WILL BE PLACED IN THE BUMPOUT; ONLY THAT THE NORTH FRONT
STREET GROUP APPROVES THE IDEA. WE ALSO DISCUSSED THE POSSIBLILITY OF THEIR
BEING UNDERPASS MONEY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE SCULPTURE.
CARL GAVE US A REPORT OF THE AWC EVENT. GENERALY THE EVENT WENT WELL. THE
GROUP AWC HAD MANY MANY MORE FOLKS WANTING TO GET IN THAN THEY
EXPECTED, THEY WERE TURNED AWAY. WE HAD SOME LICENSING ISSUES AND TEAR
DOWN WASN'T AS GOOD AS EXPECTED. WE FEEL WE SHOULD ESTABLISH SOME
GUIDELINES FOR EVENTS ON THE BLOCK:
1. WE WILL DICTATE WHERE THE ROPES ARE PLACED, WHERE PERIMITERS ARE. B
2. THERE WILL BE A $1000. FEE FOR CLOSING THE BLOCK - ACCESS TO OUR PARKING
LOTS SOON.
3. INSURANCE WILL BE REQUIRED COVERING THE OFFICERS OF NFSIA AND ALL
MEMBERS OF NFSIA.
4. SECURITY IS REQUIRED
THERE WAS DISCUSSION ABOUT THE BERT FEST IDEA BEING THE THIRD WEEKEND IN
JULY.
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MEETING ADJOURNED
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SHARON TRICK
SECRETARY
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Tuesday, June 3, 2009
City Council Members: Kathy Coffey, Bill Lover Absent Sonia Rodriguez
City Staff: Bill Cook, Bruce Benson, Bob Desgrosellier, Tammy Regimbal
Arts Giving Circle: Brooke Creswell, Corday Trick
Public Art Proposal: .
CED received a letter dated May 5, 2009, from the Arts Giving Circle asking to meet with City
representatives regarding a commissioned work in granite designed to occupy the bump out at the
intersection of Front and A Streets. On May 26, Bill Cook, Bruce Benson and Bob Desgrosellier
met with artist Will Robinson and Yakima Arts Giving Circle representatives Brooke Creswell and
Sally Kincaid. The artist showed a DVD of some of his public art and talked about specifics of the
Yakima project. The granite sculpture will be approximately six to seven feet in height and will be
pinned to a granite slab. The slab will have a footprint of approximately six feet by 10 feet and will
be between twelve and twenty -two inches high, and will be stepped on one end. Bricks will be
removed from the bump out to set the sculpture on a sand base. The sculpture itself will be three
intertwined carved granite stones, hopefully in varying colors. The sculpture will be moveable
(although difficult to move because of its weight). Installation on the site should take two to three
hours. The artist estimates two to three months time is needed to create the piece. Bruce Benson
said from a planning perspective a right of way use permit would be required. Bob Desgrosellier
t work with the artist on the engineering requirements, including electricity to light the piece. The
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ist will design the piece with lighting in mind, but it is not a necessity. However, the Arts Giving
Circle would strongly prefer that the piece be lit as soon as possible. A model of the piece is on
display at Gilbert Cellars.
On June 2 the Council Ad Hoc Arts Committee met with Arts Giving Circle representatives Brooke
Creswell and Corday Trick and City representatives Bill Cook, Bruce Benson and Bob
Desgrosellier. Brooke gave the Committee some of the background of the sculpture and the artist.
A request for proposals was circulated nationwide. Twenty proposals were received. The eight
person selection panel included four practicing artists. They recommended three artists to the Arts
Giving Circle. Several members of the Arts Giving Circle were already familiar with Will Robinson's
work and his concept of the three rings of granite was chosen. The final design depends on the
boulders that the artist is able to procure. If the process moves along as hoped, installation could
be in October 2009. The cost of the project to the Arts Giving Circle is $25,000.
Bob Desgrosellier reported that he has been looking at bringing electricity to the site. It appears
that coming from the north may be best. It may be necessary to contact BNSF.
The Millennium foundation will be asked to . send a letter committing to maintenance of the
sculpture. The North Front Street Association was also asked to send a letter of support.
Kathy Coffey and Bill Lover were in favor of forwarding a resolution to the full Council to accept the
art piece. .
Bill Cook has a call in to Michael Sullivan regarding the historic requirements of the area. He hopes
iiip have figures for the placement of the item and the electrical requirements soon. The artist will
ply an estimate of the delivery costs. ef44/ (ar,,,t_ )
Kate Y, Chair
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