Jen Perry, Chair

Katie Gasper, Vice Chair

Dana Frazee

Public Art Commission

Meeting Minutes

Inger Hiller

Kenneth Greenberg

Katie Klossner

Julisa Morris

Monday, November 18, 2024

4:00 PM

Town Hall, Rhyolite Conference Room

100 N. Wilcox St.

Castle Rock, CO 80104

This meeting is open to the public. All times indicated on the agenda are approximate. Three or more Council

members may also attend this meeting, during which the items listed herein will be discussed.

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CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL

Chair Jen Perry called the meeting to ordered at approximately 4:01 p.m. Staff

Liaison Maia Yates was also in attendance.

6 -

Present

Commissioner Katie Gasper, Commissioner Dana Frazee, Commissioner Katie Klossner,

Chair Jen Perry, Commissioner Kenneth Greenberg, and Commissioner Inger Hiller

1 - Commissioner Julisa Morris

Not Present

PUBLIC COMMENT

None.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

PAC 2024-043

Approval of the Minutes

Dana Frazee motioned and Inger Hiller seconded the approval of the minutes; the

motion passed unanimously. Member Katie Klossner was not present during the

approval of the minutes.

"I move to approve the revised minutes of the October 10, 2024 Public Art

Commission meeting."

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Gasper, Commissioner Frazee, Chair Perry, Commissioner Greenberg, and

Commissioner Hiller

2 - Commissioner Morris, and Commissioner Klossner

Not Present:

DISCUSSION ITEMS

PAC 2024-044

Discussion/Direction: Enhancing the Existing Art Installation, And

The Wheels Go Round

Parks Planner Matt Roth of the Parks and Recreation Department met with

commission members to brainstorm potential enhancements for the area

surrounding the sculpture And The Wheels Go Round, located between Festival

Park and Town Hall. This initiative aligns with the Town of Castle Rock’s Public Art

Strategic Plan, which prioritizes enhancing existing art installations with features

like landscaping, seating, lighting, and pathways to create more immersive and

inviting displays. The 2025 budget includes $3,000 from the Lodging Tax Fund to

support this effort. Members discussed options such as adding benches and rock

tables, slightly relocating the sculpture for greater visibility, and using crushed

gravel to align with Encore Plaza aesthetics and Downtown Design Standards.

Matt kindly offered to assist with a few rough designs and obtaining some cost

estimates for materials to begin planning next steps.

PAC 2024-045

Discussion/Direction: Big Drive Location Selection

The subcommittee consisting of Ken Greenberg and Inger Hiller presented their

research on potential locations for the proposed sculpture series Big Drive, initially

planned for the vacant lot at the Wolfensberger and Wilcox intersection. Alternative

sites included the right-of-way east of East Plum Creek Parkway near the I-25 exit,

the right-of-way east of Perry Street across from the library, and the intersection of

Allen Way and Founders Parkway at Metzler Family Open Space. After

discussion, members agreed the preferred location is Metzler Family Open

Space, with Perry Street as a secondary option. Staff were directed to seek

internally staff approval for the chosen location, prior to seeking Town Council

approval.

"I move to select the northeast intersection of Founders Parkway and East Allen

Street in Metzler Family Open Space as the proposed installation location for the

proposed sculpture series, Big Drive."

5 -

Yes:

Commissioner Gasper, Commissioner Frazee, Chair Perry, Commissioner Greenberg, and

Commissioner Hiller

1 - Commissioner Klossner

1 - Commissioner Morris

No:

Not Present:

PAC 2024-046

Discussion/Direction: Temporary Art Installations at Wolfensberger and

Wilcox Intersection

The subcommittee, comprised of Jen Perry and Katie Gasper, presented ideas for

temporary art installations at the vacant lot at the Wolfensberger and Wilcox

intersection. Proposed options included billboards or signs, LED light art, textile

art, and a moveable sculpture garden. The goal is to beautify this key traffic

entrance to Downtown Castle Rock with temporary enhancements that can be

relocated as needed. Jen shared that the subcommittee had consulted with Dave

Corliss for feedback on the options, and following discussion, the group agreed to

proceed with creating banner art. The subcommittee would proceed with

researching banner options, gather pricing, and draft a call for art.

PAC 2024-047

Strategic Initiatives

Staff Liaison Maia Yates provided the following updates for November:

- Holiday Cards: The holiday card featuring artwork by Kate Neville from Colorado

Early Colleges has been designed. Cards will be ordered and sold at the

Recreation Center, Miller Activity Complex, and Cantril School. Members

confirmed an order of 500 cards.

- Grant Opportunities: Member Katie Klossner compiled a list of grant opportunities

with various details in an organized spreadsheet, which the commission reviewed.

No action was required during the meeting.

- Public Art Grants: Chair Jen Perry and Maia presented initial ideas for the Public

Art Grants to be administered by the Public Art Commission, potentially starting in

2025. Proposed grant types could include program grants, project grants, and

educational grants for teachers in local schools. Members discussed eligibility

criteria, including whether schools in unincorporated Castle Rock should qualify,

given the fact that they are eligible for SCFD funding support. Discussions will

continue to solidify the program details, eligibility requirements, and application and

jury processes and procedures.

- Art Encounters Update: Maia shared updates from the Art Encounters Public

Advisory Committee Meeting, including changes to stipend amounts, awards, and

other program ideas. Stipends would be increasing from $1,000 to $1,200 for the

2024-2025 program year. The People's and Kids' Choice Awards will also be

removed since previous public participation was low.

- Conservation and Maintenance: Maia provided updates on the planned

conservation and maintenance of Tree of Wings to address significant paint fading

and chipping. The maintenance will occur in 2025.

COMMISSION COMMENTS

None.

ADJOURN

The meeting adjourned at approximately 5:36 p.m.