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MINUTES OF MEETING ON TUESDAY JULY 21ST 1 2
PRESENT : SALLY GRUBB, CHAIR; VICTORIA ROMANOFF, V. CHAIR; BILL
BENSON; DENISE RUSOFF; RICHARD DRISCOLL; JOHN JOHNSON;
JEAN DEMING, STAFF.
ABSENT : JILL HARTZ; STEVEN CARVER.
Present for part of meeting : Susan Blumenthal , DRLC; and John
Meigs, City Planning.
Meeting commenced at 7pm on the Commons to look at proposed
improvement sites - Art Underfoot , Home Dairy Alley, Banners and
Planters . 7 . 30pm the meeting continued in City Hall .
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING WERE READ AND APPROVED
D.R. L .C. COMMONS DECORATING SUGGESTIONS
Susan Blumenthal discussed DRLC's request for a Commission to
advise on Art and Design matters relating to the Commons and the
background to the appointment of the Advisory Commission.
The Downtown Taskforce had made a number of recommendations for
improvments to the Commons , and the DRLC has given priority to and
allocated funds for four projects . The Commission is asked to make
recommendations on these Home Dairy Alley $11 ,000 ;
Trash/Recycling Cans $3 ,000; Banners $1 , 500 ; Planters $2 , 500 .
The Commission is also asked to make recommendations for a Logo to
be added to Directional Signage. Signs will be standard white on
a green ground. Initially signs will be produced with space for
Logo to be added. DRLC has suggested using the design of the
Circle and Trolley Tracks as the Logo. Benson said that properly
simplified this could be very effective . It was agreed to look at
this further .
HOME DAIRY ALLEY
Romanoff showed sketches of similar project undertaken in Geneva
where a free standing, cast iron archway, covered with canvas
awning was constructed in a long alleyway. The Alleyway was lit
with lights suspended from the Archway. Romanoff will look further
into possibility of similar scheme here; discuss fire access with
Brian Wilbur; and produce thumbnail skectches . John Meigs agreed
to provide scale plans of alleyway. Concept was approved by
Commission.
BANNERS
Banners are primarly to add color and life to the Commons ,
particularly in winter months, and to promote Downtown events and
institutions such as Hinkley Museum and Dewitt Historical Society.
Blumenthal was infavor of vertical banners suspended from light
poles . Problems arise where trees cover these poles .
Seasonal Banners displayed only on three towers were suggested.
Problems of weathering were cited. Many different views were
expressed. Commission members will come to next meeting with
specific suggestions when this will be discussed in more depth.
PLANTERS
It was agreed that free standing planters might not be a good idea
in view of maintenance, watering etc, required. It was suggested
that we look into idea of adding flowering perennials to existing
planters . Problems of spring planting etc would be borne in mind.
RECYCLING CANS/TRASH CANS
Recycling cans need to be added. Any suggestions as far as design
is concerned will need to be approved by DPW to ensure ease of
maintenance. Suggestion had been made that children should
decorate cans as community project .
These will be discussed in further detail at next meeting.
ART UNDERFOOT
John Meigs presented sketches of proposed markers for Art
Underfoot . Provided markers are ordered immediately, and are
available for setting in concrete in time for complettion by
October 16th, this work can be done as part of Commons Renovation
project at minimal extra cost - where concrete has already been
repaired it will be routed out and marker added, pavers that still
need attention will be left until markers are ready.
It was agreed markers should all be same size and shape. Markers
designed as cut outs would be set in retangular frame. Benson to
do sketches for these. Thumbnail sketches to be sent to potential
manufacturers who will do final artwork. John Meigs will bring
this to Commission for approval . Markers will be made of bronze and
design will be incised.
Question of future markers to be added to 15 presently proposed was
discussed. It was agreed the Commission will make detailed
recommendations on additional markers , including an explanatory one
adjacent to Circle. This will allow continuity should funds for
further markers become available in future .
OTHER BUSINESS
The question of repainting Towers, Lamp Posts , Kiosks and Bus
Shelters raised. Jean will check out situation with Lynn Gifford.
Commission does not wish to choose paint , but any major change in
color comes under the Commission' s terms of reference.
It was agreed Commission should be called in early to advise on
capital projects . A memo will be sent out to City departments
advising them of the Commission's Charge and stating that it is now
meeting regualarly.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Regular meeting time will be 7pm on 4th Tuesday in the month.
Until initial work load is completed the Commission will also meet
on 2nd Tuesday in the Month. Next meeting Tuesday August 11th,
7pm. Agenda items will include update on Art for Transit Facility,
Art Underfoot , Banners, Recycling cans, and update on Home Dairy
Alley .
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ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850
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ADVISORY COMMISSION ON ART AND DESIGN FOR PUBLIC SPACE
MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 21 , 1992
PRESENT: SALLY GRUBB, CHAIR; VICTORIA ROMANOFF, V. CHAIR;
BILL BENSON', DENISE RUSOFF' & JEAN DEMING, STAFF.
ABSENT: STEVEN CARVER, RICHARD DRISCOLL, JOHN JOHNSON, JILL HARTZ.
Commission members introduced themselves and Mayor Nichols stopped` by to welcome
members and instruct them to set a regular meeting time that would be listed with the
City Clerk . Meetings will be advertised and open to the public.
The members discussed how to work out a voting majority on the Commission. Rusoff
and Johnson are liaisons from Board of Public Works and Common Council. Jill Hartz
Driscoll's alternate, is invited to attend all meetings and vote when Driscoll is absent.
Agenda items are: the Art Underfoot Plaque project for the Commons, Art for the
new joint transit facility, and the D. R.L.C. Commons decorating suggestions.
ART UNDERFOOT
This project needs design review and approval immediately to allow it to happen within
the Commons renovations schedule. An anonymous donor has given the City $4,500 to
help make this project, 15 historical bronze plaques and castings for the Commons,
happen. Deming will set up a meeting with Jon Meigs, who proposed the project, and
Benson, Grubb and Romanoff so they can get some preliminary information and view
sketches before the next meeting. Also the color rendering of the Circle design for
the Commons will be available.
TRANSIT FACILITY
The funders for the construction of the facility have budgeted $7,500 for art. Driscoll
is soliciting slides. He suggested that the workers in the building select the work from
submissions. Mayor did not like that idea. It was suggested that reps from the facility
committee, Art & Design Commission and workers groups, both front and back,be included
on the selection committee. More details are needed from Driscoll. The City's former
Centennial Arts Commission has a large piece of wooden sculpture by Jerry Nye and a
framed work by Powers & Miller for the transit facility. The wooden sculpture needs
minor repair and refinishing. Romanoff agreed to look at it and advise.
COMMONS DECORATING
Home Dairy Alley decorating ideas were discussed by Romanoff and Benson, mural is
not acceptable on either Home Dairy or Center Ithaca. Romanoff and Benson will do
some sketches for next meeting. There is an $11 ,000 budget for the alley.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program"
July 21 meeting minutes continued
Banners for the Commons were discussed and, because of the irregular spacing of the
electrical poles, it was suggested that a pair of veritcal banners be used on each of
the three towers. They would add color and announce events or seasonal activities.
Romanoff stressed that the important architectural features of the upper stories of the
Commons' buildings were the most interesting features and should be illuminated. Too
much visual clutter would detract from the overall atmosphere and sense of place.
Additional free standing planters were discussed. It was suggested that monies be
used to enhance the existing planters by using both annuals and perennials to extend
the planting season. Also it would help the city crews who are short staffed and have
less money in their budgets. A study of the flower beds is available from Deming.
Recycling containers are needed and should be selected to reflect the rest of the Commons'
architecture. Romanoff and City Engineering Department have catalogs of street furniture
and accessories.
S. Blumenthal will present the above Downtown Revitalization Leadership Committees'
requests and budget in detail at the next meeting.
A Commons Walkabout is planned before the next meeting. Please meet at the tower at
the west entrance to the Commons on Cayuga St at 7 pm Tuesday July 28.
We will meet at 7 pm on Tuesdays during the Summer and after 3 pm in the Fall. A
more firm meeting schedule will be set up soon. There is alot of work that must be
done in a short time to meet the Commons construction schedule and the opening of the
joint transit facility.
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Respec u y s bmitted,
Jean : De �i• ='
Acti es r0914 '" Itural Coordinator
Anyone who has photos of the towers or the Commons please bring them to meetings.
Charts and diagrams will be available for future meetings.
CHARTER & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE - Agenda Item 15.4
WHEREAS, by resolution adopted February 1, 1989, Common
Council of the City of Ithaca created a Centennial Arts Commission;
and
WHEREAS, by ordinance adopted on this date, the Common Council
of the City of Ithaca has created and established an Advisory
Commission on Art and Design for Public Space the purpose and
duties of which include replacing and taking over the
responsibilities of the Centennial Arts Commission.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Centennial Arts
Commission is hereby abolished and be it further resolved that the
duties, obligations and commitments of the Centennial Arts
Commission are hereby transferred to the Advisory Commission on Art
and Design for Public Space.
OFFICE OF THE
CITY ATTORNEY
Ithaca City Hall -
108 East Green Street
Suite 403
Ithaca,NY 14850
(607)274-6504
FAX(607)272-7348
COMMUNITY
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PARTNERSHIP
July 21, 1992 OF TOMPKINS COUNTY
TO. Sally Grubb
FROM Richard G. Driscol
RE: Art for the Joint Transit Facility
One more memo!
I want to clear up what may be a confusing point regarding art
for the Joint Transit Facility. The Joint Transit Facility is a
venture which involves the City, the County and Cornell . CAP has
been engaged by the Joint Operations Committee of the Transit
Facility to compile a slide presentation of art for purchase.
The Joint Operations Committee has appropriated $7, 500 for this
purpose and the monies are drawn from the Transit Facility
Construction Fund, which is not City money. As such this
specific purchasing activity is separate from any activity the
City may itself be engaged in for providing art; for the transit
facility, such as the sculpture currently residing on the first
floor of the Annex Building and a small painting mentioned to me
by Barbara Blanchard.
The decision to use those pieces in the Transit Facility is not
within the purview of my (CAP) efforts with the Joint Operations
Committee. The sculpture's proposed placement at the Transit
Facility was discussed well before I was approached by the County
to provide art for'purchase. I 've told both Barbara Blanchard
and Jean Deming that- I.: see no problem at all in placing the
sculpture at the Transit Facility if in fact (1) that is a choice
the Joint Operations Committee wants to make and (2) there is
room for it in the building. I don' t know the answers to either
of those questions . I am engaged primarily in facilitating the
purchase and placement of wall art.
In a related matter, the Joint Operations Committee may in fact
wish to use some of the works already in the City 's collection.
I see no problem with that either. Once again, that would be . a
decision to be made by the Joint Operations Committee through
Barbara Blanchard. For your information, I am scheduled to show
works of art on slides (submitted to CAP by local artists) to the
Joint Operations Committee on Monday July 27 .
Finally, the first and third Tuesday evenings are not available
for me to meet as that is the time the DRLC regularly convenes .
I am away _aug. 2 0 t hrough S eo t. 8.
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OF TOMPKINS COUNTY
July 21, 1992
TO: Sally Grubb
FROM: Richard G. Driscol
RE: City Commission on Art and Design
I 'm sorry I cannot attend the inaugural meeting of the
Commission. I thought I would jot down some thoughts about it
and mention some of the work ahead for it as I see it from the
point of view of the DRLC and the Commons.
You may know that the Commission was borne out of a Vision Task
Force recommendation that the DRLC was implementing having to do
with aesthetic improvements on the Commons . We (the DRLC) found
ourselves caught up by major events, such as the Commons
renovations, without having any input as to design and art, the
lack of funds notwithstanding. When, however, funds became
available, design decisions were being made in a manner we felt
was not inclusive. We set out to empanel a group to deal with
these issues as they related specifically to the Collations . While
we were in the process of forming this group and devising its
specific mission the Mayor suggested that he wished to expand the
role of such a group to include the entire City. Hence. . . .the
Commission.
I write this preamble to let you know that the DRLC is mightily
interested in having art and design decisions made regarding the
Commons while the renovations are under so that some design
improvements might be incorporated as part of the current re-
construction. Susan Blumenthal has a list of these items to
consider and I am trying to reach her so that you might have a
look at them tonight . In the meantime, I am adding below a
portion of an April 9 memo I wrote to Susan in which I enumerate
some goals and the like regarding the Commons .
"The mission: To devise a phased plan for the unified, visual
enrichment of the Commons .
I . The group' s work should begin in May and be completed by
end July. Meeting frequency should be twice a month.
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II. Draw together all design and aesthetic recommendations
from the Vision Task Force Report, the DRLC, as well as any other
suggestions and considerations regarding design elements and
decisions from other sources . By design and aesthetic elements I
mean those which have important visual significance to the
Commons and which add visual richness, excitement, motion and
color in order to foster a lively, vibrant, downtown marketplace.
Recommendations should not remain within the realm of fixed
improvements but may also include such considerations as seasonal
plantings.
III . From these recommendations, the group should make
choices regarding design elements within such subjects areas as:
1. Color schemes
2. Specific' art-related (integrated and distinct)
3. Design-related (integrated and distinct)
4. Furniture and the like
These recommendations should take into consideration the
following:
1. Tie-in to other work being considered or undertaken
by the DRLC and Commons-related endeavors
2. Financial considerations"
I know there will be a lot of housekeeping items tonight (by-
laws, mission, timeline, assuming the work of the now defunct
Arts and Culture Committee, and the like) but I wanted you to
have this in hand to give you a sense of where the Commission
came from and what the DRLC is expecting. (short-term) regarding
art and design decisions for the Commons .
I 'm thrilled that the Mayor saw fit to expand what was a narrow
focus (the Commons) to include the entire City. It is especially
fitting that you are Chair given the Conference we attended
together a couple of years ago in Rochester. The future is
promising for art and design throughout the City. (Now, I need
to go to work on the County although, I am helping them to
purchase art work for three County buildings. They are not far
off the track. )
Have a good meeting !
ADVISORY COMMISSION ON ART AND DESIGN FOR PUBLIC SPACE
MINUTES OF MEETING ON TUESDAY AUGUST 12TH
PRESENT : SALLY GRUBB, CHAIR; BILL BENSON (part of meeting) ;
STEVEN CARVER; JILL HARTZ; JOHN JOHNSON (part of
meeting) ; JEAN DEMING, Staff.
SUSAN BLUMENTHAL and JOHN SCHROEDER
ABSENT DENISE RUSOFF; RICHARD DRISCOLL; VICTORIA ROMANOFF.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED.
ITHACA TRANSIT FACILITY
A meeting to select works of Art for the New Transit Facility will
be held on Thursday August 13th at 7 . 30 pm. It had been agreed
with Barbara Blanchard that two Members of the Arts Commission
would help select art for this facility. It was agreed that Sally
Grubb and Steve Carver would attend this meeting.
Jean Deming reported that the wood sculpture donated to the
Centennial Arts Commission, was not now considered suitable for the
transit facility . The Commission will review other possible
locations . Repair work on the piece is likely to cost $500 and it
was agreed not to go ahead with the repair work until a suitable
location wor the work is found.
BANNERS
Jean Deming showed a collection of slides of the outdoor
Pedestrian Mall in Boulder Colorado. This Mall is bigger than the
Commons but similar in character . The slides showed seasonal
banners on lamp posts , kiosks , garbage cans , and several street
traders with permits . The general impression was of a bright ,
lifely much more open Mall that Ithaca. The Mall had many trees ,
colorful annuals , but no large items blocking the central view.
These slides can be seen by arrangement in Jean' s Office.
It was agreed initially to consider seasonal banners on the
four lamp posts in front of Center Ithaca with event banners on
Commons Towers . Jill Hartz will investigate costs of Cornell
Theatre Arts banners and with local banner makers . Jean disucuss
with Trumansburg and Rochester their experiences with costs and
durability of banners . Jean will obtain plans of Commons Towers
from Anton Ebner.
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Jean will also present recommendation to Commons Improvements
meeting on Wednesday August 12 , that when they are repainted, the
color of the Towers and the Lamp Posts should be Teal Blue . Bill
Benson brought a color sample. This is a sufficiently dark color
which will not adversely affect any choiceS made on banners , but
will add color and brightness to the Commons in the winter.
COMMONS RENOVATIONS
The Commission asked what was the status of the "Circle" at
the Commons Crossroads . Final decisions have still to be made but
the latest bid, taking in to consideration the use of curb granite
and not architectural granite, was around $30 ,000 . Jean Deming
will ask that the Commission be briefed on the current status of
this project and will express the Commission's concern on use of
materials .
ART UNDERFOOT
John Meigs is still awaiting bids from two manufacturers .
Design for Native American marker is being finalised.
ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX IN BANK ALLEY
John Shroeder asked that the Commission should make
recommendations on what should be done to reduce the impact of the
New circuit breaker box in bank alley. Removing this large
concrete structure or altering its size or location will cost
around $10 ,000 . The Commission suggested instead making it an
artistic feature. It could be the site for the "Legend" marker for
Art Underfoot which was discussed at the previous meeting. It
could also be the site for the "Ithaca Poem" which John Shroeder
would like to see somewhere on the Commons . It was agreed to
present the attached resolution to BPW meeting on Wednesday August
12th. (Jean Deming subsequently presented this to BPW)
OPERATING FUNDS
It was agreed a budget should be developed for the Commission.
Funds will be required for secretarial assistance through Jean
Deming's Office, and for Mailings , Xeroxing, Telephoning etc.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
Next meeting will take place at 7 pm on Tuesday August 25th.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED
SALLY GRUBB
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Meeting of August 12, 1992
RESOLUTION
Circuit Breaker Box in Bank Alley
WHEREAS, the electrical circuit breaker box recently constructed
in Bank Alley is unsightly and obtrusive , and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has spent approximately $400,000 on
renovations to improve the appearance and quality of the
Commons, and
WHEREAS, demolition and relocation of the circuit box would cost
$7 ,000 to $10 ,000, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED that this structure be made into a feature by designing
the doors to include the legend for the ' Art Underfoot '
historic plaque project and possibly to include the Ithaca
poem by C . P . Cavafy, and be it further
RESOLVED that the necessary design work be approved by the
Advisory Commission on Art and Design for Public Space and
be it further
RESOLVED that $3 ,500 be appropriated to accomplish this work .
Advisory Commission on Art and Design for Public Space
August 12, 1992
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COMMEMORATIVE MARKERS FOR ITHACA COMMONS
(keyed by number to map)
1. Cornell Library, 115 N. Tioga. The library built and given to
the community by Ezra Cornell was a major gift, acknowledged a
few years later by incorporating its design into the new city's
seal, which will be represented on the plaque.
2. Catskill & Owego Turnpikes, at State-Aurora intersection.
These privately-built and -operated toll routes first opened
Ithaca to adventurers, traders and settlers from the more
populous settlements along the coast.
3. Festival site, at Center Ithaca. Recognizing the importance of
this present-day celebration of community. Festival logo on
plaque.
4. Grant's Coffee House, 110 the Commons. The site of Village
meetings for the first decade after incorporation of the
Village in 1821; plaque to be shaped like a cup.
5. Colonial Building. Oldest building on the Commons, a
noteworthy reminder of the era of its construction and of
continuing change and adaptation as the community grew. Plaque
design will incorporate symbols of these stages of activity.
6. Circle Greenway. Markers at both ends of Commons, on route of
an increasingly used tour. Greenway logo.
7. Important community dates, in Bank Alley. Dates of the most
significant events: first settlement, establishment as county
seat, and incorporation as Village and City.
8. Octopus, at Cayuga St. Representing a situation of long
standing, which has potential for becoming part of local
legend. Marker to be shaped like an octopus.
9. Early lake steamer, at Seneca St. This is a tie to early
efforts to make Ithaca a transportation center; the first
Cayuga Lake steamer was launched the same year the Village was
incorporated. Marker shaped like a steamer.
10. Libe tower, at Aurora St. Acknowledgement of the institution
that has played a major role in the life of the City and will
continue to. Shaped like Libe Tower.
11. College towers, at Aurora. Another important institution.
Marker shaped like Ithaca College Tower Dorms.
12. North Star, in Bank Alley. Symbolic of navigational aid that
aided Odysseus in his return to classical Ithaca, and that
guided escaped slaves along the Underground Railroad through
19th c. Ithaca.
13. Child's hand print, at Play Area. Just a little fun, to
intrigue and amuse the kids.
14. Sundae, 215 the Commons. Another fun item, and an item of some
local boasting on the Centennial of invention of the ice cream
sundae. Shaped like a sundae.
15. Native American settlement. Acknowledgement of the occupation of Ithaca
and the surrounding country by the Cayugas, part of the Iroquois Confederacy.
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ADVISORY COMMISSION ON ART AND DESIGN FOR PUBLIC SPACES
MINUTES OF MEETING ON TUESDAY AUGUST 25TH
PRESENT = SALLY GRUBB , CHAIR; VICTORIA ROMANOFF; STEVEN CARVER;
JOHN JOHNSON .
ABSENT = JILL HARTZ; RICHARD DRISCOLL; DENISE RUSOFF; BILL BENSON
JEAN DEMING
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING WERE APPROVED .
ART FOR ITHACATRANSIT FACILITY
Steven Carver reported on the selection process for the Art for the
new Transit Facility . He expressed the concern of some members of
the selection committee over the way art was selected by
individuals for their own offices . It was agreed that this
Commission should draw up a set of guide lines to be followed on
any future occasion when Art is selected for City public buildings .
Steven Carver will write a draft of these guidelines .
ELECTRIC CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX IN BANK ALLEY
Resolution drafted at previous meeting was distributed to the Board
of Public Works . John Johnson will follow up with John Schroeder
and Jean Deming to see how this stands .
ART UNDERFOOT
No further report has been received from John Meigs . He will be
asked for an update at the next meeting .
BANNERS
Jill Hartz and Jean Deming to report on possible costs at next
meeting . Victoria Romanoff also to report on costs of locally made
banners . Sally Grubb to research cost of Sciencenter banners and
possibly to bring one as an example of a locally made product .
Cost of hardware for hanging banners in the region of $84 for pair
of banners per lamp post .
It is not possible for the color of the PAINT_.._ON THE COMMONS TOWERS
A_ND.._LAMPPOSTS_. to be changed to Teal Blue .
OPERATING FUNDS
The Commission 's probable annual operating costs were discussed .
We will need weekly secretarial support , xeroxing and mailings for
each meeting , telephone expenses , possible nominal project research
funds . To meet our present requirements Jean Deming is likely to
need additional staff time either in the form of a work study
student or additional part time help . We discussed budget
requirements in the order of $1 ,000 per year to cover this .
COMMONS PLANTERS.
It had been agreed that additional , possibly moveable planters were
not appropriate on the Commons but improvements to existing ones
would be advantageous . It was agreed to hold a Commission meeting
solely to discuss these with representation from DPW , Shade Tree
and/or Parks Commission , and Ithaca Garden Club who might agree to
take some of the planters on as a Club Project . The planter behind
the Electric Circuit Breaker Box could be one . *
GARBAGE/RECYCLE BINS
Victorie Romanoff discussed the possibility of shapely metal bins
with a design which could be echoed on all street furniture when
this is replaced or added to the Commons . Cost of good quality
bins runs in the range of $300 . The Commission felt that any
change should be for the better , and not just for the sake of
adding recycle bins . VR will bring specific recommendations and
prices to next meeting .
HOME DAIRY ALLEY IMPROVEMENTS
Victoria Romanoff had obtained drawings of Alley from John Meigs
and discussed these with Brian Wilbur of the Ithaca Fire
Department . VR also discussed with him the suggestion for an
archway with a canvas awning and lighting . Brian Wilbur researched
Fire Department requirements which are complex but explained that
if the Department obtains a new piece of equipment with a
telescoping arm designed to reach into such areas , there would be
no problem in erecting such an archway .
BR will keep VR informed on progress regarding the probable
purchase of this piece of equipment and asked to be involved when
we start fine tuning designs .
VR will bring more detailed proposals to the next meeting .
SIGNAGE
When the situation over the Commons Central Circle is clear , the
Commission will review the possibility of using this design as the
Downtown Logo for all directional signage . Susan Blumenthall had
discussed going ahead with production of signs with a space left
for the Logo to be added at a future date . It was agreed Logo
should be designed BEFORE signs are produced . If Circle is not an
appropriate Logo alternative signage might be appropriate such as
special lighting fixtures . Susan Blumenthall will be asked to hold
production of permanent signage until Commission has been able to
produce recommendations for a Logo . Sally Grubb will follow up
situation concerning Commons Circle .
It was agreed that there was a lack of directional signage , not
just leading to the Commons but leading from the Central area to
Cornell and IC in particular .
Additional pedestrian street lighting could also be used to lead
people to the Commons . The addition of arched pedestrian lights to
the Commons lamp posts was discussed .
DATE OF NEXT MEETING Tuesday September 22nd 7 pm .
* Possible meeting date 4th Tuesday in October
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AGENDA
ADVISORY COMMONSSION ON ART AND DESWIGN FOR PUBLIC SPACES
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND AT 7 PM
Art Underfoot - report from John Meigs
Banners - Update from JD , JH , VR , SG
Garbage Bins - recommendation and prices from VR
Home Dairy Alley - VR to bring detailed proposals
SG to report on Central Circle
Any other business
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CITY ADVISORY COMMISSION ON
ART AND DESIGN FOR PUBLIC SPACES
MINUTES- - MEETING OF 9/22/92. 7 :00 P.M.
CITY HALL
Present: William Benson, Vicky Romanoff, Richard Driscoll.
Absent: Sally Grubb, Steve Carver, John Johnson, Denise Rusoff.
Guest: Jon Meigs. Staff: Jean Deming
In the absence of a quorum, no binding decisions were made.
General discussion was held with recommendations made for action
at the next Commission meeting. Opening discussions concerned
the fate of the planters. Those present concurred that the
planters seemed the least popular idea of those proffered and the
monies slated for that expenditure should be re-assigned.
Banners took a greater amount of discussion as the members
decided that
1. An artists competition be undertaken for the design of
the banners with 2 or 4 artists being chosen to design
2. Banners should be located on the four light poles around
the circle and should not be "announcement" in .nature.
Richard mentioned that DII is eager to have a play in the
banners. The point was made that some in DII were thinking of
commercial banners rather than ones more design/arts oriented.
Several times throughout the meeting, the suggestion was made
that merchants could/should be approached to learn whether or not
there is any interest in supporting/sharing part of the costs of
arts and design elements on the Commons Bears further
discussion.
It was suggested that the clock towers might serve as a location
for "announcement" oriented items. For example, magnetic letters
affixed to a filigreed-type backing on the upper most portions of
the clock towers .
An update on the Home Dairy Canopy was provided. Obviously, with
fewer funds, the Canopy may be in question. However, Vicky
pointed out that the Canopy need not extend as fully as
originally described thereby reducing the costs. Fire safety
questions were answered satisfactorily. The existence of the
canopy in the Home Dairy Alley would not impede fire safety
efforts.
We also looked at refuse and recycling containers. Beautiful and
some, pricey. Richard pointed out that it might be wise to
devise a method of affixing these containers to a stationary
point to prevent their being up-ended by late night adventurers.
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On a side issue, the question was raised concerning the ground
level tree grates and the need for gravel bedding- as- support for
the grates . The steel becomes brittle in the cold, cannot
support weight on its own and the result is a cracked tree
grate.A note to Bill Grey was suggested. Who should send?
Jon Meigs presented the renderings for the art-under-foot as well
as examples of metalwork provided by two potential contractors
for the job. Basic design elements were found to be sound but
the finer aspects of some of the renderings left detail to be
desired. Bill Benson agreed to take on the job of cleaning the
designs up. The questions of remuneration for this job was
brought up and. it was felt by members that it would not be -
inappropriate for Bill to be compensated for bringing the designs
up to full potential ._ Type, style of incising as well as timing
and placement in the pavement was also discussed.
The meeting adjourned at about 9 :15 p.m.
Minutes taken and prepared by Richard G Driscoll
THE NEXT MEETING IS ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 6, 1992 AT 7:00 PM IN THE
THIRD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM.
LOOK OVER THE PROPOSED LOGOS, PLEASE DESIGN RECOMMENDATION
TO BE DECIDED ON AT NEXT MEETING AND SENT TO GAIL SCOTT WHITE.
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ART AND DESIGN FOR PUBLIC SPACES
MINUTES - MEETING OF OCTOBER 6TH 1992
Present : R. Driscoll , Sally Grubb, Jean Deming (Staff)
Absent : William Benson, Vicky Romanoff , Steve Carver, John
Johnson, Denise Rusoff
In view of absence of quorum only a brief meeting was held. It was
agreed that subject to telephone agreement from other Commission
members, Richard Driscoll and Sally Grubb would present the
following recommendations to DLRC on October 20th :
1 . subject to available funding the Commission recommends a
canopy be erected in Home Dairy Alley on the basis
of Vicky Romanoff 's designs
2 . we recommend a competition be arranged to select the
artist/s who will be asked to design 4 banners to be
located on the four central lamp posts on the Commons
3 . we recommend the design of the simplified trolley tracks
from the "circle" on the Commons as proposed by Vicky
Romanoff be used as the Downtown Logo and all street
signage. The legend to read "Ithaca Commons" on signs
out of town, "The Commons" once in town, and no legend at
all once on the Commons .
(subsequently approval from all members was received and these
recommendations were presented to DLRC) .
It was agreed that the Commission should consider Durand designed
cast iron containers for new recycle cans .
Bill Benson will be asked to present his estimate for cleaning up
the art work for "Art Underfoot" as soon as possible.
Meeting adjourned.
NEXT MEETING TO TAKE PLACE AT CITY HALL IN CONFERENCE ROOM 207 FROM
3. 30 PM TO 5.00 PM.
(If you are unable to attend for any reason please let me know. )
Submitted by Sally Grubb
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NOTES ON DLRC MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 20TH
Commissions recommendations were presented to the Committee with
background information on our reasons for making them.
(1) After much discussion it was agreed to accept the suggestion of
a design of the trolly tracks from the Commons Brick Circle.
However DLRC was concerned that few people would understand what
the sign was meant to represent, and so would not understand its
relationships with the Commons . They also did not like the wording
of the legend - The Downtown revitalisation area covers a much
wider area than just the Commons and so the sign should reflect
this . The Commission has been asked to work further on the design;
to make the design more obviously represent trolly tracks , possibly
by adding bricks , or by making the lines of the rails much
stronger.
(2) The Committee liked the Commissions' recommendations for a
canopy for Home Dairy Alley. However fear if it is reduced in
scope too much will not be worth doing. Commission is asked to
look into this again in the spring and to make recommendations
then.
(3) Of all projects on the Commons, providing banners is one that
generates most support and enthusiasm. However, committee members
felt Common Council might not be so enthusiastic. Committee think
Banners are one of the best ways of bringing life and color to the
Downtown business district and would like banners at the 3 entrance
points to the Commons . The Commission was asked to look further at
how to do this . Members were concerned that specially commissioned
designs would be too expensive and that banners would not have a
long enough life to justify the cost . We should reserach costs
further - possibly discuss Comings ' experiences . We should also
look further at placement of banners .
Is there anyway business can contribute to cost by sponsorship of
a banner?
It was agreed not to go ahead with additional planters on the
Commons .
Recycle cans will be needed but The Mayor said cost of these should
not have to be covered by DLRC's budget . DPW has been asked to
look at provision of recycle cans in particular for Collegetown.
Commission was asked to liaise with DPW.
BRIEF NOTES ON MEETING WITH RICK FARRELL, DPW, TO DISCUSS RECYCLE
CANS
I met briefly with Rick Farrell to discuss DPW's requirements and
design constraints and to express our feelings over the design.
We will be working closely with DPW to make recommendations on the
design of cans, and Rick Farrell will be present at our next
meeting.
At present there are 10 - 12 trash cans on the Commons which are
emptied daily. There are 29 in Collegetown where they are emptied
4 times a week. Cans in Collegetown should be fixed to prevent
student removal - Commons cans do not normally present a problem.
DPW are considering one trash can and one recycle can at each
location. Sorting will be required anyway to ensure recycles are
clean and recyclable. Having two recyle bins may therefore not be
necessary if sorting takes place anyway. It might be possible to
have a test run with one or two recyle drums , using current drums
clearly labled, before a decision is made on this.
Rick Farrell liked the idea of Cast Iron Containers with removable
insert . This is liable to be expensive, but if they have a longer
life it may make for economies in the long run. He will bring
whatever information he can get to our meeting.
Cans in Collegetown do not have to be the same as on the Commons .
We should consider design and locations and make suggestions as to
where and how they can be fixed.
Agenda
City Advisory Commissin on Art and Design for Public Spaces
Tuesday November 17th 3 . 30 pm to 5 .00 pm
3 . 30 Report on DLRC meeting (Sally Grubb)
3 . 40 Update on Art Underfoot (John Meigs)
3 . 50 Recycling Bins - Rick Farrell from DPW will be present
(please bring detailed ideas , costs , designs etc wherever
possible)
4 . 20 Further discussion on Banners
4 . 40 Logo for street Signage
CITY ADVISORY COMMISSION ON
ART AND DESIGN FOR PUBLIC SPACES
MINUTES - MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17TH 1992
Present : R. Driscoll , S. Grubb, W. Benson, V. Romanoff , Steve
Carver, Jean Deming (Staff) , R. Farrell (DPW) J . Meigs
(Planning)
Absent : J . Johnson, D. Rusoff .
Logo for Downtown Business District
Bill Benson will work with Jim Houghton to tighten up design and
will make recommendations for lettering to be used in conjunction
with logo.
Art Underfoot
John Meigs will take Artwork as far as he can without additional
funding .
S. Grubb suggested asking DRLC for additional funds . We will also
look into Artwork for Bank Alley Circuit Breaker Box to be made
part of this project . (J . Deming subsequently confirmed that the
Resolution proposing an amount not to exceed $3 , 500 by allocated
from Capital Project 248 for artwork for the circuit breaker box
was carried unanimously on August 26th. )
(S. Blumenthall , in a discussion following the meeting, said that
DRLC would probably look favorably at such a request and the
Commission should get a proposal to them. Cost of producing the
Logo and street signs will dictate amount of funds which may be
forthcoming) .
Magnetic Letters for Commons Towers
Bill Benson will investigate costs of providing these letters and
installing the system. Rick Farrell said that it would be
reasonable for DPW to change the letters as required provided these
changes did not take place more than every two weeks .
Recycle Cans
Provision of recycle cans was discussed at length. Bill Benson
will bring design suggestions and estimated prices to next meeting
having spoken to Van Duren first . Rick Farrell will look into
using 30 gallon drums on the Commons as a test run to see how the
community handles sorting recyclables into different bins .
Planters
J. Deming will talk DPW about replanting some of Commons Planters
with perennials instead of just annuals . Vicky Romanoff will ask
H. Lyman for a design layout .
Banners
S. Grubb reported that banners were probably now a-now-goy as
originally envisioned, and suggested we should look at the
possibility of individual merchants providing store banners and
awnings in line with very clear design criteria. Will look further
into this possibility and discuss with Fire Department Fire Access
constraints on sizes and locations etc . ( In subsequent
discussions , S . Blumenthal like the sound of these suggestions and
asked that we look into this further .
Next meeting was set for Tuesday 8th at 3 . 30 but postponed to
Tuesday 15th December at 7 . 30 pm.
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CITY ADVISORY COMMISSION ON
ART AND DESIGN FOR PUBLIC SPACES
MINUTES - MEETING ON DECEMBER 15TH 1992
Present : W. Benson, R. Driscoll , V. Romanoff , J . Johnson,
J . Deming, S. Grubb, S. Blumenthall (briefly)
Absent : D. Rusoff , S. Carver.
LOGO WB brought various LOGO renditions and will work further on
attached design. He will present three alternatives to S.
Blumenthall - one reading Downtown Ithaca Commons , one reading
Downtown Commons , and one with no legend at all . Shape to be a
vertical rectangle with the directional arrow extending from the
trolley tracks .
ART UNDERFOOT
SG will ask John Meigs to give artwork to WB for him to carryout
final drawings and text so the camera ready copy and reversals can
go to the manufactures .
DOORS ON CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX
RD will work on final wording of text for legend for Art Underfoot
and the Circle. John Meigs will be asked to get estimated costs ,
lettering sizes , and design suggestions from manufacturers for
bronze plaques to be attached to these doors . A second estimate
will be requested including the Ithaca Poem.
MAGNETIC LETTERS FOR CLOCK TOWERS JD will contact Bath for the
name of the supplier of the magnetic letters and iron lathe they
use for their message boards . Wheatons Sheet Metal should be able
to produce diamond lathe and metal track for the letters . The
track will be bolted to the lathe . Suggested letter size 3"
overall space is approximately 4ft wide.
PLANTERS VR confirmed that Hitch Lyman would like to make design
recommendations for all the planters in Bank Alley - he feels it
would be better to do all these rather than just one. VR will ask
him formally to do this and JD will approach DPW with the designs
and encourage them to support this project . VR suggested using
painted rebar to make low fences to protect plants from trampling
feet . These should be coordinated with recycle cans .
RECYCLE CANS WB and van Duren are still working on these. Bill
will suggest rebar as a possible material for this purpose.
Next meeting will take place at 8 am Tuesday Jan 12 at the Home
Dairy on the Commons .
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ART AND DESIGN FOR PUBLIC SPACES
MINUTES OF MEETING ON TUESDAY JANUARY 12TH
Present : Sally Grubb, Jean Deming, Vicky Romanoff, Steve Carver,
John Johnson, Richard Driscoll , John Meigs.
Absent : W. Benson, D. Rusoff .
DOORS ON CIRCUIT BREAKER BOX : John Meigs had investigated costs
for plaques to be fixed to circuit breaker box in Bank Alley.
Various finishes are available from photographic (the cheapest) to
cast bronze. Door sizes are 36" wide by 52" high - maximum plaque
size 30" x 48" .
It was agreed that if at all possible plaques should be made of
cast bronze and type face should be Century Old Style. SC will do
a draft layout using draft legend JM provided. Gail will be asked
by JD to write an introductory sentence on the Circle. A diagram
of the circle will be included and each Art Underfoot plaque will
be numbered and numbered in the legend RD will edit whole liaising
with JM as necessary. JM will investigate further manufacture and
detailed costs.
Possibility of lighting doors was raised and VR will investigate
this and make suggestions at next meeting.
MAGNETIC LETTERING FOR CLOCK TOWERS : JD could find no information
on these letters at Bath. RD will follow up with outdoor
advertising companies to see if he can locate a source for these
letters.
Next meeting to take place at 8.00 am Tuesday February 9th in
Center Ithaca.
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ART & DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 9, 1993
PRESENT: B. BENSON, R. DR I SCOLL, J. JOHNSON, J. ME I GS,..
J. DEMING. EXCUSED: S. GRUBB.
TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR THE COMMONS: Benson reported that the cost
of fabrication for the design submitted to D. Van Doren is
$270.00 each. This price is based on some prep or finish work
being done by City workers. Members agreed that this price
was beyond possibility. Benson suggested that the existing
cans be painted the color of the Forest Home Bridge, a deep
teal green.
THE LOGO DESIGN: Benson reported that the art work was done and
he was waiting for Jim Houghton to select the type set.
THE MAGNETIC LETTERS: Driscoll showed the group some clear
plastic rectangles with red letters, that: were held by--clear
plastic track. He was unable to locate any magnetic letters
locally. The group was not in love with the plastic letters;
Benson will look when in New York -City.
THE PLAQUES FOR THE ELECTRICAL BOX- DOORS: Meigs reported that
the bronze plaques: would cost about $2,200 per door and would
be quite heavy. Aluminum would weigh less and cost less.
THE ROUGH DRAWINGS FOR THE ART UNDERFOOT were shown by Benson,
he will work with Meigs to complete the graphics and- type= set.
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY MARCH •9, 1993- AT -SAM
IN THE CENTER ITHACA ATRIUM.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean S. Deming
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF COMMISSION ON ART AND DESIGN
HELD ON TUESDAY MARCH 9TH 1993
Present : Steven Carver
Sally Grubb
Jean Deming
John Meigs
In the absence of other members of the Commission no decisions were
voted on but recommendations were made on a number of items.
John Meigs raised the issue of the possible design of the new
bridges to be built by the State on Rtes 96 and 89 across the
Inlet. It was agreed that SG should talk to John Schroeder Chair
of the Inlet Island Committee, and the Chair of the Parks
Commission about making a joint recommendation to the NYSDOT about
the design of these bridges. We would like it to be as pleasing as
the new bridge across Cascadilla Creek at Cayuga Street.
Trial recycle trash bins are now on the Commons. In view of the
potential cost of purchasing aesthetically pleasing, ready-made
bins that can not be moved, it was decided that we should look
again at Bill Benson's designs for a locally made cast iron holder.
Rick Farrell will be asked to the next meeting to discuss further.
JD had artwork for Logo Design. Concern was expressed about the
balance between the circle design and the lettering. SC suggested
lightening the lettering. Preference was for design with
lettering to the side of the circle rather than around it.
No further progress had been made on Art Underfoot. Final drawings
will be submitted shortly by Bill Benson. Further work is need on
legend for Plaques on Electrical Doors. JM will submit draft
design to manufacturing company for detailed costings and
recommendations on a one or two piece plaque.
Meeting adjourned at 9. 15 am. Next meeting will take place at
Center Ithaca at 8 . am on Tuesday April 13th.
MMNUTES OF MEETING OF COMMISSION ON ART AND DESIGN
TUESDAY APRIL 13TH 1993
Present : Steven Carver
Richard Driscoll
John Johnson
Bill Benson
Sally Grubb
John Meigs, Planning Dept.
Rick Farrell, DPW
Absent Vicky Ramanoff and Denise Rusoff
Absent with notice Jean Deming
Trial Recycle containers are now in two places on the Commons and in two
places in College Town. They are being used. Trial should be complete by
end of May. Bill Benson reported again an designs discussed with Duran. Cost
for unit of three is approx $300 with locking feature and bins included total
cost is in the order of $400. As trial units themselves cost $200 it was
agreed we should persue Duran's designs. Bill Benson will send final designs
and prices to Rick Farrell within two weeks. Rick Farrell will bring these
designs to attention of College Town merchants and discuss with them the use
and maintenance cost of these. Before final decision is made a prototype
should be made to see how DPW handle them.
Unpaid work by Commission members
Steve Carver had expressed concern about Artists an the Commission doing
unpaid work for the Commission because of their personal expertise. Bill
Benson and Steve Carver both agreed they were guilty of doing too much rather
than the Commission asking them to do the work. Steve Carver will draw up
draft guidelines for the Commission to follow when commissioning artwork for
any projects we undertake.
LOGO/Signage
Richard Driscoll will take to the DLRC meeting, the Commission's
recommendation that Design # 3, as amended at the meeting, (Rails blacked out
and Century Old Style typeface used) be used as the logo for all directional
signage.
Art Underfoot
SG reported that Carol Hammen is being asked to edit legend for the plaques to
go an the Electrical Box in Bank Alley. Richard Driscoll said he had already
done this work. He will discuss with Jean Deming and circle copies to the
Commission.
At this point SG left meeting which continued in her absence. Bill Benson's
verbal report is as follows.
Bill Bensen showed final designs to the meeting. These were approved. Final
design for Cayuga Indian Nation plaque has still to be approved. Two designs,
one of Cayuga Headdress and one of Three Sisters, are to be shown to Mr.
Bonnie for his decision. The Committee's preference is for the Three
Sisters. Camera ready copy will be ready by next meeting.
The following meeting of the Arts Commission was set for Tuesday April 27th.
Those present were : Bill Benson, John Johnson, John Meigs and Jean Deming.
Absent with notice were Richard Driscoll and Sally Grubb.
Final drawings and draft text for Art Underfoot and Electrical Box Legend were
approved and assembled. This information has now been sent to Carol Kammen
for final editing. As there was not a quorum at the meeting no final decision
was made an final content of Electrical Box Legend. When Carol Kamen has
finished editing the information she has received and final decision will be
made on exactly what should go an these doors.
Next meeting will take place May 11th at 8.00 am in Center Ithaca. Agenda
Items will included final decisions an Art Underfoot and Electrical Box
Legend, and update on Recycle cans, and further discussion on three Commons
Towers.
CITY ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES OF MEETING ON TUESDAY MAY 11TH I 1 C1Cj
Present : Vicky Romanoff, Sally Grubb, John Johnson, Jean Deming and John
Ishihara (assiting in Jean's Office)
Problem of the best time to meet was discussed. It was agreed to keep to 8 am 2nd
Tuesday in the month. Next meeting will be on Tuesday 5th June.
Susan Blumenthall had reported to SG that there were problems with the State with
the signage design. She will send a written report or attend meeting on June 11th to
discuss this further.
Final legend of Art Underfoot is now with Carol Kammen she will edit this and write
proposed text for Electric Box doors. This will include reference to Ithaca Poem.
It was agreed that Commons Towers were not the best place for the Legend to go.
Final text will be approved at the next meeting. Vicky will ensure with John Meigs
and City Engineer that specs for plaques are 100 % accurate. As side walk
improvements will be done at the same time these plaques are laid, it is unlikely that
one could be laid as a test run before the rest. Vicky pointed out that the Circle is
proving a problem because the bricks are coming up. She agreed to talk to Ray
Benjamin the Engineer responsible for the Circle to check on the method used to lay
them and to ensure the relaying is done correctly. Jean will talk to Angelo Franco of
Anton Egner Architects in charge of the project, to see what can be done.
John Johnson will also talk to Engineering to ensure the work is done speedily.
Vicky will talk to John Meigs about Electrical Box doors. Can new heavy duty hinges
be fixed to allow heavier plaques to be attached? She will talk to John Meigs about
cost, weight etc and best material to use.
No report on recycle-can project but Rick Farrell will be asked to let the Commission
have a report on its success. Jean will follow up with Rick Farrell, and confirm with
Bill Benson state of final design..Jim Kelly who is in charge of recycling and
maintenance will be involved in final design stage.
Downtown Ithaca Business Women's Association may make a financial donation
towards improving planters on the Commons. Bill Benson will be asked to follow up
with Hitch Lyman plans for a perennial planting in one of the beds in Bank Alley as a
trial. Sally Grubb will follow up with Ithaca Garden Club about the possibility of their
taking on the Commons planters as their next project. SG to liaise with Shade Tree
Commission and Parks Commission.
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Minutes of Meeting on Tuesday June 8th 1993
Present : Steve Carver, Vicky Romanoff, John Johnson, Richard
Driscoll, Bill Benson, Sally Grubb,
Jean Deming, John Ishihara
Susan Blumenthall
Logo on Street Signage : Susan Blumenthall reported that the State
will not put any local Logos on State route signs . We are
therefore only able to use the Logo on signage on City Streets . It
was agreed to recommend use of Logo on Street Signage wherever
possible surrounding Downtown. Susan will discuss with Bill Grey.
Color of Logo to be brick red with silver rails and black surround.
Vicky Romanoff will do color mock up.
Commons Towers : SB reported that DRLC are interested in "back-lit"
message signage on the Towers .
New maps for the directory are almost complete. SB raised question
of Commons Rules and Regulations and where they should be posted.
Commission members felt that the Commission should see the maps and
directories before they are finalised and installed. Some Members
felt there were too many different committees involved and that one
person should be responsible for making recommendations for the
complete Towers - regular maintenance and repairs, message board
design, and directories . The Commission should approve these
recommendations before they are implemented. SB will bring-mock up
of map to next meeting and information about the maintenance work
and budget with the intention that the work on the Towers be viewed
as one job and not as several independent unrelated ones .
Meeting adjourned and Members of Commission looked at directories
as they are at present on leaving.
Next meeting will take place Tuesday 22nd at 8 . 00 am. at
Center Ithaca .
Agenda Items : - Set new meeting time. Tuesday am is already
difficult because meetings can not continue after 9. 00 am, and now
conflicts are arising for some members .
- Update on Towers and how we should proceed.
- Update on Art Underfoot
- Update on recycle cans
- Update on Commons Planters .
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION FOR ART & DESIGN
Tuesday June 22nd 8:00am ' qv)
Present: S. Grubb
R. Driscoll
Susan Blumenthall DRLC
Staff : Jon Meigs, John Ishihara
The meeting discussed at some length the nature of the proposed
sign boards to be added to the Commons Towers. The New Directories
designs were reviewed and discussed.
John Ishihara agreed to produce computer renderings of the Towers
with the proposed sign boards. He will also try and get price
estimates for the electronic sign boards.
It was agreed to meet at 12 noon on June 28th to further discuss
current issues.
Tuesday AM is no longer a convenient meeting time. Suggestions are
Tuesday at 3:30pm or Tuesday 7pm. Please confirm most convenient
time.
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MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION FOR ART & DESIGN
June 28th 12 noon
Present: Sally Grub
Carol Terrizi ( Newly appointed member of Commission)
Susan Blumenthall
Staff: Jon Meigs, John Ishihara, Jean Deming
John Ishihara brought computer renderings of the towers with sign
boards represented in several different locations. Susan
Blumenthall presented photos of the existing towers from various
view points as seen by cars approaching the Commons. JI also
brought very rough cost estimates which are extremely high,
somewhere in the region of $15, 000 per tower. The difficulties in
terms of cost and design aesthetics were discussed.
The possibility of using the boards for advertising was suggested.
This could potential be a fund raiser for the City which would
offset the capital cost of the boards. The problem of off premises
advertising was raised. There is currently a City Ordinance against
this. It was suggested that a Private Agency should take over.
Susan and John will work together to see if an alternative solution
is possible and bring proposals back to Commission. Work on the
Directories will go ahead. SB will confirm color of logo with Vicki
Romanoff and the Logo will be added to the top border.
Final designs for Art Walk are almost complete. Work on the Legend
to be placed on the electric doors is being finalized. Jon Meigs
will call an ad hoc meeting when he needs final approval from the
Commission. It is hoped that work on laying the Plaques will start
at the end of July.
Date of new meeting will be set as soon as new meeting time can be
agreed.
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Tuesday September 14th 1993
Present : Richard Driscoll
Bill Benson
Carol Terrizzi
Sally Grubb
Jean Deming.
Art Underfoot : Text for legend to go on Electrical Doors was reviewed and edited.
Final version was approved and JD was asked to send it to John Meigs. Title for
piece will be "History Underfoot". Final version laid out and camera ready will
submitted to Commission before it is sent to manufacturer.
Park Signage : DPW has asked this Commission to work with the Parks Commission
to produce signage for DeWitt Park and for other City Parks. As soon as Parks
Commission has decided on wording, Art and Design Commission will review designs
and make recommendations and where necessary solicit designs.
Design Fees : In view of the above request the overall working of the Commission
was discussed. It was agreed our effectiveness and ability to work speedily was
seriously hampered by lack of any budget. It was agreed that it was unrealistic to
expect members of the Commission to do all the design work required. It was also
unreasonable to expect designers to donate their time to the Commission. It has
taken a year to finalize Downtown Logo Design as all work was donated as and when
members of the Commission had time available - work that would normally have cost
over $1000. Recommendations for Commons Planters have been halted because of
lack of funds to commission designs. Work on recycle cans has progressed very
slowly as we are unable to pay Durand for design work. Sally Grubb will meet with
the Mayor to discuss budget possibilities.
Carol Terrizzi recommended that one Design agency should be commissioned to do
all the design work required for projects submitted to the Art and Design Commission
during the year for a fixed overall fee. The Commission would seek portfolio's from
all Agencies interested in this work before making a decision.
Future Projects : Richard Driscoll hoped all major planning or building projects in the
City which involved an element of design would be brought before the Commission for
review and design recommendations. In this context RD will find out at what stage the
proposed work on the Linn Street Bridge is and will pursue our involvement here.
Future Meetings : It was agreed to continue meeting at 3.30 pm on the 2nd Tuesday
of the month for the foreseeable future. Next meeting will take place on Tuesday
Octobert2th.
DUE TO RENOVATIONS IN CITY HALJ..1THIS. MEETING WILL. BE HELD IN
ME COMMUNITY ARTS PARTNERSHIP OFFICES, 3RD FLOOR OF 120 WEST STATE ST.
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Tuesday August 244th 1993
Present : Vicky Romanoff, Richard Driscoll, Sally Grubb, John Meigs, Jean
Deming, Susan Blumenthal!.
Commons Directories : SB reported that these have been ordered and will be
installed only after Gaskets have been repaired.
Logo for Downtown Signage etc.: VR showed a final drawing of logo using the brick
color chosen. She also outlined the circle in grey and left the space between the
trolley tracks white. The design was approved and passed to SB who will see if it can
be added to directories.
Street Signage: SB showed design which has been approved for Downtown and the
Commons directional signage to be used on State Street, Green Street and Aurora
Street. Downtown Logo will be at bottom of sign and it was agreed that the arrow
would be outlined in grey and the same width as the trolley tracks on the Logo.
Parking Garage Signage : SB showed the Commission the signage proposed for
Downtown Parking. Designs, with amendments to wording, were approved in green
and white. Locations for signs were discussed at length. SB will investigate entrance
to Seneca Street Garage on Seneca Street. If at all possible this entrance should be
opened as an entrance only. If this can not be done much better signage should be
added. Signage for ramp entrance to Woolworth lot to be looked at closely. SB
proposed a sign on slope of ramp itself and will put up a mock up of sign for Cttee to
review.
Clock Towers : DPW has requested funds under Capital Projects for extensive repairs
to Clock Towers on Commons. When SB knows funds available she will ask the
Commission to review this matter. In the mean time the Commission will look at and
discuss the proposal put together by John Ishihara in the Summer.
Art Underfoot : John Meigs asked the Commission to review legend for Electrical Box
doors. All amendments to be sent to JM by Friday September 7
JM showed some samples of the plaques for the Commons Pavement. It was agreed
that rough-cast versions should be selected. JM will go ahead to complete project.
Dade of Next Meefing Tuesday September 14th 3.30 prp
Agenda Items : 1. John Ishihara's proposal for Clock Towers
2. DPW have asked us to work with Parks Commission to produce a sign for DeWitt
Park welcoming park users while informing them of the regulations of the Park. If
possible this sign to be usable in other City Parks.
3. Discuss use of $200 donated by Downtown Business Women for perennials in
Commons Planters. Shade Tree Commission is reviewing Commons Planters at their
next meeting.
MINUTES OF MEETING OF CITY COMMISSION FOR ART & DESIGN
Tuesday October 12 1993
At CAP Offices, 3rd Floor 120 West State Street
Present : Sally Grubb
Richard Driscoll
Vicky Romanoff
Carol Terrizi
John Meigs
Commission Budget : The Commission Members discussed at some length SG's
forthcoming meeting with Mayor Nichols to discuss a budget for the Commission. It
was agreed that ideally all projects brought to us for our design recommendations
would include a built-in budget for any professional design work which might be
needed. However, as has proved the case so far, none of the projects we have been
asked to review, or make recommendations on, have had any funds for design work.
The work we have accomplished to date has been done thru pro bono work by
Commission Members and other generous people. It was agreed that we should work
towards ensuring that all projects on which we work contain adequate funding for all
necessary design work. However it was understood that certain projects would
always require that design work be initiated by the Commission, for example recycle
cans on the Commons. The Commission should have a budget sufficient to do this
work properly to ensure that the design of public spaces be of the very highest quality.
Where the Commission initiates design work, it would be for projects that will result in
local manufacture and local jobs.
Future Projects : The Commission should work with Public Works on the Linn Street
Bridge if this project goes ahead. Jean Deming to be asked to write to Public Works
asking that we be involved at the beginning design stage so that our recommendations
may be taken into account.
Commons Planters : Could become part of a cooperative project with a local agency
such as Cornell Cooperative Extension who might be contracted to plant and maintain
planters using Youth Bureau or GIAC Young Adult Labor. This might require
designing a 5-year or longer term plan using funds normally allocated to Public Works
for this work.
Commons : VR recommended that we should work on one important project where we
can make a noticeable impact on the overall design. She recommended we work on
the overall design of the Commons to ensure there is an overall plan for the cohesive
design of all different elements. In the future all alterations, additions etc. made to the
Commons, from replacement of street furniture to addition of more pedestrian-friendly
lighting, should use this overall design plan for guidance before any work is done. To
this end the Commission will work towards producing photos and scrap books showing
existing design problems and recommending steps to be taken to remove these
problems. Commission will arrange to borrow and view the video "Main Street"
Washington, produced by the National Trust for Preservation. With help from Jean
Deming's Office, VR will create a slide show documenting successful and
unsuccessful town design.
Legend for Bank Alley Electrical Doors : It was agreed that an Artist, Designer,
Landscape Architect or Architect should be commissioned to produce a design for
attaching bronze plaques to the doors and carry our necessary work. Carol Terrizi
agreed to approach three people and to ask them if they would submit preliminary
designs for which they would be paid $100. The person whose design is accepted will
be asked to produce a final design and carry out necessary work. Total budget to
work with is $3,500.
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Minutes of meeting held on Tuesday April 12th at 3:30pm
Present: Carol Terrizzi
Richard Driscoll
John Johnson (Common Council Liaison)
Guy Gerard (DPW Liaison)
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Jon Meigs (City Planning)
John Schroeder
John Schroeder discussed plans for the new Rte 96 bridge, together with the
new bridges to be built over the inlet, the new Buffalo Street bridge and the
replacement State Street bridge. The State has agreed to allow the City to include
abutments in the bridge design to mark the importance of these bridges as
entranceways to the City. The State will provide labor and materials for simple
geometric shapes. Any artwork or complicated sculptural shapes requested by the
City would be at City expense. John Schroeder has asked the Commission to work
with him, DPW, Planning and the State to select the design for these abutments. SG
will approach Vicki Romanoff to ask her to represent the commission at a meeting to
discuss the footprint to these abutments, required by the State by May 1st, while the
Commission as a whole works on selecting the artist/designer who will produce the
final design for the artwork.
John Schroeder regretted that it was not possible for the city to provide the
design of the whole bridge - the State will only use designs that have been tested for
strength and will not accept an original one.
Before leaving the meeting, John Schroeder requested that the Commission
draft a resolution to the effect that ANY City design project, or reconstruction project
such as the recent work in City Hall, which in any way affects the visual
environment, be subject to review by the Art and Design Commission and City
Planning before they are approved.
Jon Meigs presented Paula Horrigan's revised artwork for the Electric Box to
the Commission. Richard Driscoll put the motion that the Commission accept Paula
"An Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Program"
Art and Design Commission Minutes April 12th
Horrigan's revised design subject to the final budget. Passed unanimously. Jon
Meigs gave out copies of a draft revised legend for Art Underfoot which will be
incorporated in the design. Members are asked to review this and send any
suggested amendments to Jon. He will do a draft layout to show how this will look
when induded in Paula's design. He will also ask Paula for final cost estimates.
Richard Driscoll requested that we complete old projects - planters on the
Commons - recyde bins on the Commons - before taking on new work. Bill Benson
will be asked to bring a design report on recyde bins to the next meeting. SG and
Jean Deming will follow up situation with regards to planters.
Presentation of Denise Rusoffs proposals concerning Common Council
Chambers and entrance foyer will be postponed until Commission has decided how
we should handle accepting the donation of artwork by artists. Commission will
discuss John Schroeder's request for a resolution together with DPW's request for
recommendations concerning redecoration of Council Chambers and display of
photographs of City Mayors at the next meeting.
Next meeting of the Commission will take place at 3:30pm on Tuesday May
10th.
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EXTRAORDINARY MEETING FIELD ON TUESDAY MAY 4TH AT 3.30 PM
Present : Bill Benson,
Guy Gerard (briefly)
John Meigs (Planning)
Vicki Romanoff
Richard Driscoll
John Johnson
Jean Deming
Sally Grubb
John Schroeder
This meeting was called to discuss the possibility of retaining Hawke Engineering as Consultants
for the design of the abutments on the Rt 96 and Rt 79 bridges and other design features of the
whole Rt 96 improvements project.
JS outlined the project so far and explained why he had called in the Art&Design Commission to
be involved in the selection of Artwork for the abutments.
SG explained why Hawke Engineering had been approached and why we were considering
retaining them as consultants.
It was agreed that it was essential for someone to have responsibility for overseeing the whole
project for the City and that it was unlikely that someone would be given that responsibility in
either the Planning Department or DPW. While the Arts Commission has design expertise it has
neither the time nor the technical and engineering expertise to oversee the whole project. Hawke
Engineering's quAlifications were discussed but without examples and pictures of work they have
done no one felt confident using their services.
It was agreed John Schroeder would set up an Oversight Committee with representation from Arts
Commission, Shade Tree Commission and Parks Commission, and Bill Grey from DPW. The
Mayor will be asked to make the work of this committee a top priority for all City Employees who
serve on it. Bill Benson will represent Arts Commission.
Bill Benson and John Schroeder will initially work on design brief for artists, metal and concrete
fabricators and others who will be asked to submit portfolios for the design of the end abutments.
Richard Driscoll will make recommendations on who should be asked to submit portfolios.
It was agreed that John Schroeder will ask the Planning Board to approve the setting up of the
Oversight Committee and also to approve the allocation of$20,000 for the design and production
of the abutments. BB and SG will attend the next Planning Board Meeting on Monday May 16th
after 9 pm.
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MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY MAY 10TH AT 3:30PM
Present: Bill Benson, Guy Gerard (BPW), Jon Meigs (Planning), Richard Driscoll, John
Johnson, Jean Deming, Sally Grubb, Carol Terrizi, Denise Rusoff (BPW), Rick
Ferrell (DPW)
Denise Rusoff presented new proposals for the redecoration of Council Chambers. The original
proposal had been for a mural but after further consideration a simpler more effective treatment
was proposed. The walls would be painted white with a color wash. She would use trompe l'oeil
to add pillars to the back wall and again use trompe l'oeil to add decorative molding to all the
pillars. She also recommended laying a carpet and changing the curtains. She will bring a more
specific proposal to the next meeting with costs including the value of the work she will be doing
as a donation to the City.
Rick Ferrel reported on how the new recycling cans on the Commons are working. They are
being used. A lot of Ithaca Times are being stuffed in the newspaper cans which has been
causing some trouble. People are still leaving recyclables on or beside regular garbage cans. RF
will consider putting regular cans alongside recycle cans. recycle cans must have lids to prevent
people from taking out glass for deposit and running the risk of injury on broken glass. Bill
Benson brought rough drawings of the sort of decorative container Durand Van Duren can make.
BB will obtain detailed drawings and costs for Van Duren and discuss these with Rick Ferrel in
time to present them at the next meeting.
Richard Driscoll will draft a Resolution to Common Council that ALL City projects involving
planning, rezoning, or design, which impact on the environment, be reviewed by our Commission
and Planning, FIRST, before they are approved.
Shade Tree Commission is working on improving Commons Planters, in particular on improving
the soil. Work has started on adding plants to Cayuga Street Planters. Commission will look
further into providing layouts and guidelines for planting perennial in Commons Planters.
Date of next meeting Tuesday June 10th at 3:30pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Sally Grubb
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Tuesday June 28th 1994
Present : Jean Deming
David Johnson
Sally Grubb
In view of absence of other Commission members general discussion only took place.
Recommendations for Rt 96 Oversight Committee members-the following names were suggested
Mark Crellier(has expressed an interest depending on time commitment)
Paula Hontigan(will consider and give answer on July 12th)
George Sheldon
George,Rhodes
Tom Nfderkorn
Gail Scott White
Linda Tsang
Grace Chang
Ray Vi Pasquali',
Vicki Romanoff
Final recommendations to be made to the Mayor will depend on whether work of the committee is
just the selection of the abuttment design or is for oversight of whole project.
Richard Driscoll submitted draft resolution for Common Council which is attached. This draft
should be reviewed at next meeting with view to strengthening resolution and including review of
private projects of public concern such as Masonic Temple and development of Dryden Rd,
Collegetown.
David Johnson made a brief presentation concerning Masonic Temple and proposals made by
Jason Fane, recommendations by Planning Board and Jean Demings Office. Commission should
review these proposals and make recommendatins on how to respond to such developments.
Jean Deming again raised the possibility of banners on the Commons.
Date of next meeting Tuesday July 12th 3.30 pm. - Agenda is attached
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Below please find a draft of a resolution for Common Council.
Please feel free to take it apart, re-write. . .whatever! Sorry I
can't make it to the meeting tomorrow.
Whereas Common Council has created the City Advisory Commission on
Art and Design for Public Places to receive for review and-or to
initiate recommendations for art and design for projects having a
bearing on the City's public built environment, and
Whereas City Departments, Boards and Commissions are from time to
time engaged in capitol projects or purchases which may have art
and-or design elements as part of the undertaking,
Now therefore be it resolved that all Departments, Boards and
Commissions shall present to the Commission on Art and Design all
proposals, while in, their planning stage, having art and design
elements or the potential for same to the Commission on Art and
Design for its review and recommendation.
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Agenda
Tuesday July 12th 3.30 pm
1. Approve minutes of June 28th 1994.
2. Make recommendations for recycle containers and garbage cans in light of John
Schroeder's Capital Project request for$20,000 to replace ALL Garbage containers on the
Commons and in Collegetown.
3. Review Paula Horrigan's estimate for fabrication of Electric Box project and make
recommendations on raising any additional funds required.
4. Membership of Rt 96 oversight Committee.
Initial draft of competition guidelines.
5. Discuss Richard Driscoll's resolution to Common Council and how to handle private
projects such as Masonic Temple and devolpment in Collegetown. Should our
Commission be able to review and make recommendations?
6. Proposal by Cornell Student Chapter of American Soc. of Civil Engineers to build a
Bike/Foot-bridge across Cascadilla Creek from Willow Avenue to back of Sciencenter.
How should Commission handle this? •7. . • - . • . ', . . . ... -
8. Discussion on procedures for donation of Artwork.
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MINUTES OF ART AND DESIGN COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday July 12th 1994
Present : Vicki Romanoff Absent : Bill Benson
Carol Terrizi John Johnson
Richard Driscoll
Sally Grubb
Paula Horrigan
John Schroeder-part time
Considerable discussion took place concerning the design competition for the Rte 96 Bridge and
the membership of the oversight committee.
Paula Horrigan,while unwilling to serve on the oversight committee because of the time
commitment involved,had many very constructive suggestions to make concerning the design
competition. Her comments are summed up in the attached memorandum.
The Art and Design Commission agreed unanimously to support Paula's recommendations and to
recommend to John Schroeder that the oversight committee should pursue this course of a design
charette. (We believe this charette would completely fulfil Common Council's request that as
many local artists as possible have an opportunity to participate in the design competition. It
would also allow the bringing together of artistic talent and engineering know-how. If City
Engineering Dept. are unable to provide the necessary documentation as outlined by Paula, it will
be necessary for two members of the charette group to be engineers to provide this expertise.)
John Schroeder attended the meeting briefly and expressed his need for names for the oversight
committee. Paula's comments were repeated briefly and it was agreed to send her memorandum
to him. No further names were suggested to John Schroeder but in subsequent telephone
conversations between John Schroeder and Richard Driscoll and Sally Grubb the names of two
architects were approved for submission to the Mayor.
The Commission then discussed Paula Horrigan's design for the Electric Box doors. Estimated
costs are in the order of$4,100. Jean Deming will be asked what funds are available and
whether we need to seek additional funding. Paula Horrigan is still concerned about the legend
that the Commission wants incorporated in the design. The Commission discussed the possibility
of design changes to accommodate the legend as currently proposed. It was agreed unanimously
to retain the design incorporating the words City Underfoot and the design of the brick circle,but
Paula would rewrite the legend to reflect the impression of City Underfoot rather than the detailed
legend. It was agreed to accept Paula's text in order to maintain the integrity of the overall design.
It was agreed funds would be sought to print brochures which would explain fully City Underfoot
and include the original long legend written with the help of Carol Kanunen.
Richard Driscoll's draft resolution will be discussed at the next meeting when further information is
available about other City Commissions whose terms of reference overlap those of the Design
Commission. Recommendation on recycle containers and garbage containers will be considered
at the next meeting as well.
Date of next meeting Tuesday July 27th 1994.
CORNELL
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Landscape Architecture
July 18, 1994
MEMORANDUM
To: Sally Grubb and Arts Commission Members
From: Paula Horrigan,Landscape Architect
As promised,I've put into writing some of the things we discussed at the Arts
Commission meeting last Tuesday July 12, 1994. I shared several examples of
national and local competitions with you and everyone seemed to agree that both
the organization and expense involved with developing a full fledged competition
for the bridge piers at this point seemed more than your group could handle.
My thought was that, given the time constraints, perhaps a short term community
design charette would be a better model to fulfill the City's design needs. I
envision inviting a selected group of individuals(8 to 12) from the design and art
community to participate in an intensive one or two-day charette with the goal of
developing a scheme or strategy for the bridge piers and adjacent site. Day One
could be a session for program outlining, a presentation meeting with DOT and
the City and a field trip to the site,ending with a schematic design brainstorming
session. Day Two could be spent on intensive design and site work,culminating
in a presentation of the design results. Following the charette, implementation of
the design, including construction documentation,etc.,would become the
responsibility of the City Engineering Department which I assume is already
working closely on the project.
From the larger design charette group,two individuals could be designated to
follow through on the project and sit on the"Oversight Committee"for the duration
of the project's implementation. Advantages to this approach would be 1)a lot
could be accomplished in a short time frame and 2)this could develop a much
larger public conversation regarding Art in the community. Perhaps a larger design
conversation could consider how to give the two bridges "community identity and
presence" beyond just decorating the piers. My feeling is that there may be
opportunities to look at the larger site area around the bridges in an imageable
manner.... the underpasses, the gateway site areas,etc.. There is a tremendous
opportunity to develop visual and physical design elements that register and imprint
the rich historic and cultural significance or"place"quality specific to this part of
the city. I see some wonderful opportunities for developing marks and elements
that recall and recollect the significance of the place while at the same time,clearly
articulating the site as a place constructed now,in 1994!
As per the make-up of the design charette group, I'd suggest 2 landscape architects,
two architects, two artists (sculptors),2 citizens. Mid August is probably the
earliest possible time. Individuals could either donate their time or be given a small
daily honorarium ($75-$100)with lunch included. I'd be happy to discuss this
further and to attend a meeting of the Oversight Committee in order to present the
idea. Let me know your thoughts on the next step.
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MINUTES OF ART AND DESIGN COMIVIISSION MEETING
Tuesday July 26th 1994
Present : Carol Temzi
Sally Grubb
Jean Deming
John Meigs
Paula Horrigan was unable to submit final drawings and coatings for Electric Box Doors but will
be asked to do so without fail before the next meeting on August 9th. If manufacture of these
gates does not proceed soon, the work will not be finished this financial year and the funding will
be lost. Funds available are $3,300(balance of$3,500 voted by Common Council)and$500
which JD has available. Additional funding will have to be sought elsewhere.
It was agreed to postpone making a final recommendation on recycle can holders until a decision is
made on John Schroeder's Capital Projects request for funds to replace ALL Garbage Cans on the
Commons and in Collegetown. It would be inappropriate to make recommendations concerning
recycle cans only if all Garbage cans are to be replaced. If John Schroeder's request is turned
down or given a low priority a recommendation will be made on the basis of the designs we have
received from Durrand Van Duren.
John Meigs submitted a list of City Boards and Agencies exercising some degree of aesthetic
oversight/judgement/control of public places. These are as follows
Board of Planning and Development
B.P.W.
Conservation Advisory Council
Commons Advisory Board
Design Review Board
Parks Commission
Shade Tree Advisory Commission
I.L.P.C.
Board of Zoning Appeals
Advisory Commission on Art&Design
Common Council
It was agreed to review of the mission statements of all these bodies before taking Richard
Driscoll's Resolution any further. Carol Terrizi agreed to do this and report back to the
Commission in September.
Next meeting Tuesday August 9th
Agenda : Review of give final approval to Paula Honigan's designs and costings for Electric Box
doors.
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Notes from January 9, 1995 Meeting
Commission for Art and Design in Public Spaces
Present: S. Grubb, J. Meigs, J. Johnson, B. Former, J. Deming, D. Johnson
This meeting was a special meeting of the Commission called to discuss the Banner project with B.
Fortner, the artist in charge.
The $1200 initial design funding is to come from the Mayor's Budget. Additional funding for the
project will come from individual merchants within the project area. Downtown Ithaca Inc. will
spearhead the fundraising for the project. A way of communicating to merchants needs to be found.
The project should include the potential for the W. State Street business area to be part of the project,
even if this would necessitate that the banners be placed on telephone poles. This type of temporary
and immediate solution would allow the project to extend into the community in its initial phases.
Questions of ownership of the poles within the project area need to be determined, as every pole
should be considered as a potential mounting site.
Important locations may deserve the construction of new, more appropriate, poles.
The project area needs to be defined. This definition may come from the location/presence of decent
poles and underground wires.
A $ figure per block should be determined for expansion of the project area.
Questions as to the structure of the group of interested parties were also raised. Who is the client for
B. Former and who is included in the group that will review the design proposals?
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City Arts& Design Commission _
Wednesday February 8th Sam 9 4
Present : Sally Grubb
Jean Deming
John Meigs
In the absence of a quorum only general discussions took place.
Banner/Flag Project
So many additional changes and constraints have been put on original Banner Design contract with
Bert Fortner that he no longer believes work can be done in time and for money approved. He is
submitting a new and final proposal. If this is not accepted by Ben Nichols project will be back to
"square-one".
Plantings:
J. Deming submitted a detailed update of plans for new Commons Plantings. Orders are now
being place for spring planting.
Interior Design and Redecoration of Common Council Chambers and City Hall
Commission members will walk through City Hall with Denise Rusoff and R. DiGiacinto on
Tuesday February 21st at 3 pm.
Design work for Garbage/recycle cans and Redesign of Commons Fountain
$2000 has been allocated for any design work necessary for provision of new Garbage and
Recycle cans in Collegtown and on Commons and for redesign of Fountain to make it functional.
Dave Johnson(J. Deming's Office), Anton Egner, and Jim Miller are working together to draw up
a proposal for Commission to study-ie does the Fountain need redesign, rebuilding, repair, or
what. Commission will recommend next steps on basis of this report.
J. Deming will obtain catalogs from Public Works Department of ready made Garbage cans.
These will be circulated to Commission Members before next meeting for review. Commission
will decide whether to contract someone to design Ithaca Garbage Cans or recommend purchase
of cans already available.
$2000 will be allocated to work on Garbage cans and fountain on basis of need.