MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Cywan and seconded by Chairman Moutafis to deny OV510-003, Desco Southwest, request for conceptual approval of a public art proposal for the Miller Ranch development.
MOTION failed, 2-2 with Commissioner Dornberg and Commissioner Hagedorn opposed.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hagedorn to continue OV510-003.
Chairman Moutafis asked what is that going to accomplish for the artist and developer.
Commissioner Hagedorn said the artist and applicant have heard enough discussion and can address our concerns.
Commissioner Cywan said that is denying the package and allowing the artist to return with something else.
Motion failed for lack of a second.
Mr. Ronquillo said either way, the applicant will have the opportunity to come forward with another proposal.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hagedorn and seconded by Vice Chair Cywan to deny OV510-003, Desco Southwest, request for conceptual approval of a public art proposal for the Miller Ranch development and request the applicant to return with a new proposal.
MOTION carried, 4-0
Chairman Moutafis said he is concerned with the deterioration and rust on the "Tree of Knowledge" artwork created by Mr. Tyler. Chairman Moutafis said he had heard at one time that Mr. Tyler had said it could be repaired for $1,000.00.
Commissioner Hagedorn said code requires that artwork be maintained by the owner, in this case the Town, who should take the responsibility. Commissioner Hagedorn said as a committee we should request Town Staff to deal with this.
Vice Chair Cywan said he previously addressed the council and recommended that the $15,000.00 in the maintenance fund be used to fix Mr. Tyler’s tree. Vice Chair Cywan said the OV Planning & Zoning department were asked to look into it and does not know the outcome.
Chairman Moutafis said they are obtaining information so the commission can present a report to the Town Council.
Commissioner Hagedorn said ARC is to review art projects that come forth and staff needs to go to the owner and tell them to fix it. I think this fund should be used for new work and not maintenance.
Chairman Moutafis said since artist is present we have the opportunity to obtain information in maintaining the tree.
Commissioner Hagedorn said the main problem is that I do not think it is the commission’s function to review every piece of artwork when it is in need of repair. We are going above what the commission is supposed to do and staff should talk to the artist.
Mr. Tyler said at a book signing at the OV library, he was asked by the librarian about maintenance on the tree. Mr. Tyler told her the product to use and that it should be applied by someone familiar with automotive painting, and he knew someone in Phoenix who could do it for about $1,000.00. Mr. Tyler said he recommends not getting rid of the rust and suggested power washing it again and sealing it. Mr. Tyler said in his maintenance report it was recommended that the town reseal it every 8 to 10 years.
Chairman Moutafis said we do not want to act on this agenda item until we get directive from Town Council about the maintenance of artwork.
Commissioner Hagedorn said the code already addresses maintenance and asked if he is expecting the code to be modified.
Vice Chair Cywan said council has already taken this under consideration and directed Planning & Zoning staff to see what should be done. To his knowledge no action has been taken.
Mr. Ronquillo said he would verify this with Paul Popelka, OV Acting Planning & Zoning Director.
Commissioner Dornberg said it is her understanding that it is not this commission’s responsibility to worry about maintenance of art and until council makes changes, this should not be discussed.
MOTION: A motion was made by Vice Chair Cywan and seconded by Commissioner Hagedorn to adjourn the ARC meeting at 5:22 p.m.