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2-5-2025 Public Arts Commission February 05, 2025 7:00 PM Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E. Agenda Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Meeting Minutes 1.Approve January 8, 2025, Public Arts Commission Minutes New Business 2.Update from Commissioners Sedzielarz and Collins on research completed since January 8, 2025 3.Isaac Kidder Artist Proposal Discussion 4.Rice Creek Watershed Kendra Sommerfeld offer to Provide Additional Funds For Water Related Art 5.Special Guest Makilyn Koep, Executive Director Rumriver Art Center to Discuss plans for Fridley Location and June 1st Goal to Occupy Center. Old Business 6.BriefDiscussion on Resolution 2025 11, regardin Commission to advance in its efforts to find and select to recommend the right art for Other Items Adjournment Accessibility Notice: If you need free interpretation or translation assistance, please contact City staff. Si necesita ayuda de interpretación o traducción gratis, comuníquese con el personal de la ciudad. 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Hearing impaired persons who need an interpreter or other persons who require auxiliary aids should contact CityClerk@FridleyMN.govor (763) 572-3450. 1 Jufn!2/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:February 5, 2025 Meeting Type:Public ArtsCommission Submitted By:Julianne Beberg, Office Coordinator Title Approve January 8, 2025, Public Arts Commission Minutes Background Approve January 8, 2025, Public Arts Commission Minutes Financial Impact Recommendation ApproveJanuary 8, 2025, Public Arts Commission Minutes Attachments and Other Resources January 8, 2025, Public Arts Commission Minutes Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 2 Jufn!2/ Public Arts Commission January8, 2025 6:00 PM Fridley Civic Campus, 7071 University Ave N.E. Minutes Call to Order 6:00 PM Present Josh Collins Ryan Fugleberg Kara Ruwart Frank Sedzielarz Maija Sedzielarz Gary Swanson Gary Osterbauer Scott Lund, President, Fridley Creative Arts Foundation Mike Maher, Director of Fridley Parks and Recreation Staff Liaison: Scott Hickok Absent Council Member Ann Bolkcom Approve of Meeting Minutesof December11, 2024 Minutes approved with the following modifications identified by FrankSedzielarz. By the Minnesota State Arts Board should be added to the statement by Mayor Lund indicating that a paid staff member would be required to obtain State arts funding for the Foundation. Motion to approve minutes by Maija Sedzielarz, seconded by Ryan Fugleberg. Motion passed 5-0 New Business 1.Commons Park Redevelopment Plan and Discussion of Public Art Placement Location Director of Parks and Recreation Mike Maher attended as a guest to present the plans for the Commons Park Redevelopment Plan. Mr. Maher indicated that the group that he has been working with, which is the Parks Master Plan group including architects, landscape architects, engineers, and other City staff. Mr. Maher indicated that circular sidewalks. Much like a wheel this area acts as the center from which everything else radiates outward. 3 Jufn!2/ Public Arts Commission Minutes Page 2 Meeting 1/30/2025 Mr. Maher presented a history of the Public engagement process that was extensive and defined improvements to be made throughout the park system in Fridley. Mr. Maher indicated the total cost approved for the Parks Mater Plan improvements is $30M dollars and will stretch over the next 8 years. Mr. Maher indicated the parks that have been improved thus far and the positive public input that the City has received as a result. Mr. Maher indicated that there was some discussion generated by the suggestion of moving the ball diamonds, however the plan as it now exists has been accepted by all parties and the negotiations ended successfully. Chair, Josh Collins, asked if there were any plans to put a trail from the parking lot at the north end to the disc golf course north of the Middle School. Mr. Maher described the irregular boundary of Commons Park. He illustrated the boundary through use of a slide in his PowerPoint and indicated that the average person will not step over the line between School District owned property and that owned by the City, however it has been purposely designed to be cohesive and work well together. He indicated that there has been talk of seeking grant funds through the Safe Routes to School Program that may allow that installation to happen, however a trail connection there is not in this plan. Mr. Maher continued his presentation and discussed the distinct areas in the plan that allow the 4-season enjoyment of the space. The awarded to them by the State to help pay $500,000 of that amount due to the inclusive design of the play area. Maher continued by discussing the ball fields, pickleball courts and various other features outside of the new building also planned for the site. As he discussed the building, he discussed the attractive materials chosen for the exterior. Stating that the building is meant to blend in and have a presence both. On the interior, Maher described the various spaces, the event/classrooms that expand house area that can be utilized to warm up or for rest rooms, vending in that area. And the art discussed to create a fun colorful expression. The group purposely did not have a sports theme to the art to keep it as inclusive as possible and to not become dated over time. Gary Swanson asked if rooms will be available for rent. Mr. Maher explained that the current plans for the building are that it would be staff, on weekdays and weekends and that spaces could be rented. He imagines this will be a hit for Birthday parties with the splash pad and other features to enjoy while at a birthday party. Going back to the buil responded no, it would not be, it is an area intended for less structured, or less formal play. Gary Swanson Commented on the more formal yard west of the building and said he can see that being a very popular area to enjoy. He said it reminded him of the Mall at the University of Minnesota and can see people enjoying it in a similar way. Focusing on the Art placement and potential areas, Mr. Marer pointed out the area on the east side of the building. Indicating that the sail shade structure, performance area has been illustrated, but the area between the sail shade area of the building and the building itself has been less defined. Mr. Maher 4 Jufn!2/ Public Arts Commission Minutes Page 3 Meeting 1/30/2025 pointed out the planter was where people could sit and suggested that that may be an area that the group would like to consider. The Commission members began a general discussion of the potential for art in that area A member asked if Mike Maher knew the dimensions (Diameter) of the space, he indicated that he could get back to them and make that available. However, he did not know right off, his best estimate would be Karat Ruwart envisioned a piece of art with movement, like a mobile would be interesting. Chair Collins indicated he too thought a piece of kinetic (moving) art would be appropriate in that location. Collins was involved with the St. Paul Union Depot installation of a Kinetic Art Piece and thought that if that is the direction we were headed as a commission we should begin to talk to artists about what kind of sculpture would fit in that space and how much should a group plan to budget in that instance. Mr. Collins continued by stating that kinetic art can get expensive quickly and that in the Union Depo was well over $100k. Gary Osterbauer mentioned that he had heard from someone who knew he is involved in this Commission and the work it is doing and suggested he look at Noblesville, Indiana. They have a Keep Noblesville Beautiful or similar program, and public art is part of their effort. Scott Lund, President of the Fridley Creative Arts Foundation reminded the group the grant application period for the Regional Arts Council is between now and May. Having a location will help in many ways with fundraising. Scott Hickok thanked Director Maher for his attendance and presentation at the meeting and asked the group if there was a consensus as to the location of the public Art Placement that they would like to focus on. After presentation, the group was ready to vote on the location that all believed would be most appropriate for an art installation at Commons Park, hopefully whose art completion timing would coincide with the ribbon- redevelopment completion. Motion by Gary Swanson, seconded by Maija Sedzielarz to approve the priority Public Art location withing the planted area with a seating wall around it, east of the new planned park building for the park. Two final comments, Kara Ruwart asked that we make sure electrical (at least conduit is run in case the art needs it. Chair Collins and Miaja Sedzielarz would begin discussing with experts in this type of installation in Minneapolis and at Silverwood Park. With no other discussion, the motion Passed unanimously. 2. Commission Member On-Boarding Manual Discussion No discussion or presentation was necessary as the Commission had read the manual cover to cover in the packet and all signature sheets were filled out and handed to Liaison Hickok. Old Business 5 Jufn!2/ Public Arts Commission Minutes Page 4 Meeting 1/30/2025 Liaison Hickok reported that the County HRA approved the CDBG Application as submitted and awarded up to $350,000 with $10,000 going for Bacon oversight. A bid packet will be forthcoming, and the project expenditures can begin once the County contract is signed. That signature is awaiting proof of insurance from The League of Minnesota Cities. The Homeowner of 5809 Arthur Street has been formally notified through a process server of intent to demolish the hazardous structure at his address. The deadline for completion of improvements is Friday January 10, 2025. A motion has been made by the City Attorney, to District Court The Court must respond prior to the City moving forward. That approval is anticipated to arrive very soon. Other Items None reported. Adjournment Motion by Maija Sedzielarz, seconded by Frank Sedzielarz at 7:46 PM Respectfully submitted, Scott Hickok Recording Secretary 6 Jufn!3/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:January 31, 2025 Meeting Type:City Council Submitted By ScottHickok, Community Development Director Title Update from Commissioners Sedzielarzand Collins on research completed since January8, 2025 Background At the January meeting so much progress was made regarding location for a sculpture in the Commons Park. As the meeting concluded and homework was being assigned, Commissioners Sedzielarz and Collins indicated that they would volunteer to seek out information on the ballpark cost possibly and the experiences in other locations in attracting both the art and the artists. Commissioner Sedzielarz stated, I am attaching summaries from two interviews I did regarding outdoor sculptures.I also attach a brochure from the Hutchinson 2024 Sculpture Stroll which highlights artworks installed there for one year, with price tags for each one.Good insights into ballpark $$ we might use for the Commons Park sculpture. In addition, the brochure offers information we could use as we consider sculpture installations at Civic Plaza(our priority #3). I also attach their 2025 application. I ΝğƌƭƚΞ had a phone conversationwith Jim Clark today, Hopkins Visual Arts Manager. My notes are attached. ŷğƓƉǤƚǒ Ʒƚ /ƚƒƒźƭƭźƚƓĻƩ ağźƆğ {ĻķǩźĻƌğƩǩ ŅƚƩ Ʒŷźƭ ƩĻƭĻğƩĭŷͲ źƷ źƭ ĭĻƩƷğźƓ ƷŷğƷ Ʒŷźƭ ƷǤƦĻ ƚŅ źƓŅƚƩƒğƷźƚƓ źƭ ĻǣğĭƷƌǤ ǞŷğƷ ǞĻ ƓĻĻķ Ʒƚ ğķǝğƓĭĻ ƚǒƩ ĭğǒƭĻ͵ tƌĻğƭĻ ƭƦĻƓķ ƭƚƒĻ ƷźƒĻ ǞźƷŷ ƷŷĻ ğƷƷğĭŷƒĻƓƷƭ Ʒƚ ŷĻƌƦ ĬĻƷƷĻƩ ǒƓķĻƩƭƷğƓķ ǞŷğƷ ƷŷĻ /ƚƒƒźƭƭźƚƓĻƩ ŷğƭ ƌĻğƩƓĻķ ğƓķ ŷğƭ ƭŷğƩĻķ͵ Financial Impact None Recommendation Staff recommend the Public Arts Commission review the research and take elements of interest to assist with understanding nextsteps for sculpture installation in Commons Park. 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Cvsjdi!Bsfob!Fbtu 3135!%21-111 312:!%5-531 Ibnnfsfe!'!Gpshfe!Tuffm Tqpotpsfe!cz!Sjehfxbufs!Dpmmfhf 2024 Hutchinson Sculpture Stroll Locations 10 Jufn!3/ 11 Jufn!3/ 12 Jufn!3/ 13 Jufn!3/ 14 Jufn!3/ 15 Jufn!4/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:February 5, 2025 Meeting Type:Public ArtsCommission Submitted By:Scott Hickok, Community Development Director Title Isaac Kidder Artist Proposal Discussion Background While researching, Commissioner Sedzielarz learned that Isaac Kidder had approached the Art Director As part of conversationswith folks regarding costs and details for a possible sculpture for Commons Park, I contacted Eileen Cohen, the Exhibitions Coordinator at Silverwood Park.I had an interview with her last summer, when I was gathering info for artist criteria.I will be forwarding her answers to my questions, along with a phone interview I had with Wendy Depaolis from the Arboretum in a few days. I am also meeting with an artist friend tomorrow who is sure to give me some great insights into costs, etc. Eileen introduced me to a sculptor who had contacted them about a proposal he is preparing to submit.Silverwood is not able to commit to being a site for his project, but thought Fridley might be interested.He sent me the proposal, timeline, and comments below. Please review and let me know what more I should/could do. As you know Commissioner Sedzielarz proceeded in proper fashion by not committing, but instead communicating with the Staff liaison and all you commissioners, to see if we would approve at least a letter of support in the artists grant application to complete his work in this specific Resonance of DNA sculpture. An interactive educational piece. With positive support from the Commission and City Manager, two letters of support were given to the artist, One from the Commission, and one from the th City. Further discussion at our February 5Commission meeting is anticipated. Financial Impact None Recommendation Staff recommends that the Commission read materials and discuss the proposal by the artist Isaac best location for the proposed sculpture if the Commission chooses to recommend approval to the City Council. Attachments and Other Resources Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 16 Jufn!4/ PAC Support Letter for Isaac Kidder Isaac Kidder Letter of Support City Kidder Isaac Pentatonic Kidder Isaac Black Keys Artist Statement Kidder Isaac Black Keys Previous Work Kidder Isaac The Resonance of DNA Artist Statement Kidder Isaac The Resonance of DNA Sculpture Kidder Isaac Sculpture Kidder Isaac Variation Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 17 Jufn!4/ 18 Jufn!4/ Fridley Civic Campus January 23, 2025 Isaac Kidder Isaac Kidder Fine Art RE: Isaac, No surprise that both Biology and Art were your degree areas of studyin college. Your art is very interesting, beautiful, and inspires discussion, in this case,an art mixed with a biology discussion. I live near the Hopkins Art Center and am familiar with your musicalinteractive art hosted on Art Street in that community. It is fun to watch reactions as people approach your Commission and a friend of Commissioner Maija Sedzielarz whom you have met as well. The City is very interested in the opportunity to have an interactive piece of your work in our Community. Commissioner Sedzielarzhas shared your information with theother Public ArtCommissioners, The City Manager has shared your Information with the Fridley Creative Arts Foundation, and we have a City Council Liaison on the Commission who is now informed as well. The full City Council will ultimately need to approve theinstallation, but the Commission will make their recommendation as to where the sculpture would be best suited. As an enthusiastic art municipality with many of us now this opportunity to support you in your efforts to obtaingrant funding for the Resonance of DNA Sculpture, whose concept plans you have provided. We will work with the Public Arts Commission, Fridley Parks Master Plan Group, and the City Council to determine the best location to highlight your work and in the meantime cheer you on as you seek grant funds to make the sculpture for our community a reality. Thanks again for your inquiry and for choosing Fridley to host a piece of your beautiful sculpture partnership. 19 7071 University Ave N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 763-571-3450 FAX: 763-571-1287 FridleyMN.gov Jufn!4/ Sincerely, Scott J. Hickok Community Development Director 20 7071 University Ave N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 763-571-3450 FAX: 763-571-1287 FridleyMN.gov Jufn!4/ 21 Jufn!4/ 22 Jufn!4/ 23 Jufn!4/ 24 Jufn!4/ 25 Jufn!4/ 26 Jufn!4/ 27 Jufn!4/ 28 Jufn!4/ 29 Jufn!4/ 30 Jufn!4/ 31 Jufn!4/ 32 Jufn!4/ 33 Jufn!5/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:February 5, 2025 Meeting Type:Public ArtsCommission Submitted By:Scott Hickok, Community Development Director Title Rice Creek Watershed Kendra Sommerfeld offer to Provide Additional Funds For Water Related Art Background On January 28, 2025, Kendra Sommerfeld of the Rice Creek Watershed District contacted the City indicating the following: I Just wanted to reach out with another art opportunity. I see CommonsPark in Fridley is beginning the new renovations and just got permit approval from us. I'd be open to discussing another art project at that park if you and the art committee are also interested. There are some stormwater features there and native plantings, so there could be a funway of bringing those aspects together. Let me know what you think. The Commission will want to review the proposal and suggest their preference to respond to Ms. Sommerfeld and the Watershed District Financial Impact Dependent on whether additional City or Creative Arts Foundation funds would be used to supplement the grant provided by the Rice Creek Watershed District. 02 The Recommendation Staff recommends the Commission review the proposal and suggest theirpreference to respond to Ms. Sommerfeld and the Watershed District Attachments and Other Resources Rice Creek Watershed Kendra Sommerfeld Email Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 34 Jufn!5/ From:Kendra Sommerfeld To:Hickok, Scott Subject:Art opportunities in Common Park Date:Monday, January 27, 2025 10:31:27 AM Hi Scott! Just wanted to reach out with another art opportunity. I see Common Park in Fridley is beginning the new renovations and just got permit approval from us. I'd be open to discussing another art project at that park if you and the art committee are also interested. There are some stormwater features there and also native plantings, so there could be a really fun way of bringing those aspects together. Let me know what you think. Thanks! Kendra Sommerfeld - Communications & Outreach Manager Phone: 763-398-3073 Visit Our New Website! 35 Jufn!6/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:February 5, 2025 Meeting Type:Public ArtsCommission Submitted By:Scott Hickok Community Development Director Title Special Guest Makilyn Koep, Executive Director Rumriver Art Center to Discuss plans for Fridley Location st and June 1Goal to Occupy Center. Background th Way NE and has indicated that because a major focus in their curriculum is serving special needs artists with classes, the accessibility and other enhancements that North Suburban Center for the Arts described in their wish list, would be required to reoccupy the space. Staff has hired architect Bill Rust, Rust Architect and Engineering to prepare the concept drawings that allowed us to accurately budget for the necessary building improvements, prior to making the request to the County. Estimates show that the project would cost between $325,000 -$340,000. An additional $10,000 would be necessary to monitor Davis Bacon compliance for payment of contractor wages. It is our hope that the project can be complete for a June 1,2025,occupancy and move-in for the Rumriver Art Center. Staff has met several times , Makilyn Koepto make this move-in transition smooth. Director Koepon Wednesday and introduce herself and discuss plans for the Center. Financial Impact Absorbed (Beyond County Awarded CDBG Grant costs of $350,000) Recommendation Staff recommends that the Commission welcome Director Koep, Listen to plan, and ask questions as required. Attachments and Other Resources Civil Engineering Document for Rum River Art Center Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 36 Jufn!7/ AGENDA REPORT Meeting Date:February5, 2025 Meeting Type:Public ArtsCommission Submitted By:Scott Hickok, Community Development Director Title BriefDiscussion on Resolution 2025 11 efforts to find and select to recommend the ri selected. Background th At the December 11, 2024, Public Arts Commission Meeting, Ryan Fugleberg suggested that the Commission members express their top 3 choices in the Public Art Placement suggestions. These top three priorities would give the Fridley Creative Arts Foundation a vision of location at least for their fund- raising efforts. He suggested that his priority locations were: Commons Park Mississippi Street Underpass Civic Campus After a brief discussion, these locations were universally endorsed by the Public Arts Commission and passed in a vote of 7-0. Once the priority for top 3 locations for placement was determined in December. Director of Parks and Recreation Mike Maher attended the January 8, 2025, Public Arts Commission meeting as a guest to present the plans for the Commons Park Redevelopment Plan. Mr. Maher indicated that the group that he has been working with, which is the Parks Master Plan group including architects, landscape for the area defined by the circular sidewalks. Much like a wheel this area acts as the center from which everything else radiates outward. As h Stating that the building is meant to blend in and have a presence both. On the interior, Maher described the various spaces, the event/classrooms that expa house area that can be utilized to warm up or for rest rooms, vending in that area. And the art discussed to create a fun colorful expression. The group purposely did not have a sports theme to the art to keep it as inclusive as possible and to not become dated over time. Focusing on the Art placement and potential areas, Mr. Maher pointed out the area on the east side of the building. Indicating that the sail shade structure, performance area has been illustrated, but the area between the sail shade area of the building and the building itself has been less defined. Mr. Maher Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 40 Jufn!7/ pointed out the planter was where people could sit and suggested that that may be an area that the group would like to consider. The Commission members began a general discussion of the potential for art in that area A member asked if Mike Maher knew the dimensions (Diameter) of the space, he indicated that he could get back to them and make that available. However, he did not know right off, his best estimate would be be interesting. Chair Collins indicated he too thought a piece of kinetic (moving) art would be appropriate in that location. Collins was involved with the St. Paul Union Depot installation of a Kinetic Art Piece and thought that if that is the direction we were headed as a commission we should begin to talk to artists about what kind of sculpture would fit in that space and how much should a group plan to budget in that instance. Mr. Collins continued by stating that kinetic art can get expensive quickly and that in the Union Depo was well over $100k. The exact art that would be appropriate would be recommended in a future Resolution before the City Council. A motion was made and unanimously approved by the Public Arts Commission to approve the Public recommendation that there be a public art installation within the planted area, with a seating wall around it, east of the new planned park building. Exhibit A has been attached to illustrate the location selected. Commissioner Ruwart asked that we make sure electrical (at least conduit is run in case the art needs it). lly approved these recommendations sent forward by you the Commission and approved the items on their Consent Agenda. Financial Impact None Recommendation Staff Recommends the Commission review Resolution #2025-11, Passed by the City Council January 27, 2025, as a way of understanding process once they have made their recommendation. Attachments and Other Resources Resolution #2025-11 Vision Statement We believe Fridley will be a safe, vibrant, friendly and stable home for families and businesses. 41 Jufn!7/ Resolution No. 2025-11 Whereas, The City of Fridley has placed emphasis on the importance of art in the community, both through a Center for the Arts and Formation of both a Public Arts Commission and Public Arts Foundations; and Whereas, The City believes art is an important part in the enrichment of individuals and human spirit through creativity Whereas, The City depends on its Public Arts Commission to advise the City Council on matters of public art, its placement, specific locations for art installation, and art itself; and Whereas, The Commission convened in December and determined its top three priority locations for placement of the next public art installations were: Commons Park, The Mississippi Street Underpass walls for murals, and the Civic Campus plaza ant walking trail area; and Whereas, Additional locations will be recommended in time by the Commission in an overall plan, however identifying the early priority sites allows the Fridley Creative Arts Foundation a vision of what art-type and location they are fundraising for; and Whereas, In their recommendation the Public Arts Commission desired to further specify a location within the Commons Park Plan where they envision a sculpture; and Whereas, The Commission is seeking the expertise of experts in the art community to evaluate pricing to create a budget for a kinetic sculpture (sculpture designed to have movement while being solidly anchored in one location), properly scaled to fill the space identified in the parks plan; and Whereas, Once an approximate price range is known; that information will be shared with the Fridley Creative Arts Foundation for fund raising purposes; and Now, therefore be it resolved, that the Council hereby approves this resolution defining the three top priorities for the next public art placement as recommended by the Public Arts Commission and approves the location selected by the Commission for public art placement in the Commons Park redevelopment plan and authorizes the Public Arts Commission to advance to sculpture are known. 42 Jufn!7/ th Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fridley this 27 day of January 2025. ______________________________ Dave Ostwald Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Melissa Moore City Clerk 43