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Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission_Bee Branch Creek ParkwayMasterpiece on the Mississippi Dubuque bititt All- AmedcaClty 11111, 2007 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Arts Commission Recommendation to Incorporate Artistic Elements in the Bee Branch Creek Parkway Project DATE: March 16, 2011 The Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission is recommending that the City explore the incorporation of artistic elements in the Bee Branch Creek Parkway Project. They are also recommending that the role of the Art on the River Committee be expanded to act in an advisory capacity in the Bee Branch Creek Parkway Project. The Commission believes that this major public works projects presents a unique opportunity to utilize a public art process to enhance the linear park and its connection to the surrounding neighborhood. It is important that the artistic enhancements be done with the idea of minimizing the impact on the project budget. This will certainly be helped by the commitment from the Commission to explore other funding sources to fund the incorporation of artistic elements in the project. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. Michael C. Van Milligen MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer Deron Muehring, Civil Engineer Jerelyn O'Connor, Neighborhood Development Specialist City of Dubuque Arts & CuCturaC .Affairs Advisory Commission March 16, 2011 The Honorable Mayor and City Council City of Dubuque 50 W. 13 Street Dubuque, IA 52001 Re: Incorporation of Artistic Elements in the Bee Branch Creek Project Dear Mayor and City Council Members: The Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission believes that the Bee Branch Creek Project will have a transformative impact on the North End neighborhood creating a new linear park that will be an asset to the neighborhood as well as to the entire community. The parkway through the heart of the North End neighborhood will create a space for gathering, interconnectivity, and inspiration. The Commission believes that this major public works project also presents a unique opportunity to utilize a public art process to enhance the linear park and its connection to the surrounding neighborhood. Local Artist John Anderson - Bricker wrote the following after attending one of the public input forums on the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project: "Public art could seamlessly be incorporated into the City's current design. Variations could include relief sculpture installations on the arched facades of the bridges, permanent sculptures above the high water mark, custom designed benches, fountains, mosaic installations and murals. Subject matter could range from the history of the neighborhoods or city, industrial and cultural; environmental, either directly representing riparian ecosystems or conceptual ideas about the environment, or aesthetic, purely decorative. The strength of these types of programs parallels the inclusive model already implemented by the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. These opportunities would continue the growing connection between the community members who live here and the wonderful natural asset that the Bee Branch Creek provides." The Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission is recommending that the City explore the incorporation of artistic elements in the Bee Branch Creek Parkway Project. Possibilities for incorporating functional public artistic elements include decorative paving areas, bridges, gateways, and benches. Further, the Commission is recommending that the role of the Art on the River Committee be expanded to act in an advisory capacity on the Bee Branch Creek Parkway Project. The Art on the River Committee includes city staff representatives from the City Manager's Office, Engineering, and Park Division, Mark Wahlert, M.A., Executive Director of the Dubuque Museum of Art, Geri Shafer, M.A. in Arts Management, Independent Arts Consultant and Chairperson of the Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission, Louise Kames, MFA, Chair of the Clark University Department of Art, Ellen Henkels, artist and arts educator, Gene Tully, local arts advocate and sculptor, Doug Schleiser, MFA, Professor of Art at Clark University and director of the Clark University Quigley Gallery and city staff representing the City Manager's Office, Engineering, and Park Division. The Committee is willing to act in an advisory capacity and is willing to explore best practices and funding possibilities for this endeavor. The Commission is indeed excited about the opportunities provided by the Bee Branch Creek Parkway Project and appreciates the City Council's consideration of this request. Sincerely, Geri Shafer, Chair Arts and Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission Cc: Letter from artist John Anderson - Bricker Examples of functional artistic elements Deron L. Muehring Dubuque Project Manager City of Dubuque 50 West I3 Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001 February 6, 2009 Dear Mr. Muehring, After attending the February 4a public workshop on the Bee trench Creek Restoration Project I am compelled to compliment your department and all the design professionals involved on the project. The presenters along with the supporting design drawings clearly articulated the multi- purpose week basin and public space. It is clear that beyond the hydraulic function of the basin that the he Branch Creek Restoration will also be an impressive addition to the north end neighborhood as a dynamic park space and significant addition to pedestrian non- motorized commuting. Living in this neighborhood, l personally utilize the current heritage trail on a nearly daily basis end look forward to the new options thot this project will provide. As on artist living and working next to Jefferson Junior High, I strongly recommend to the various parties involved that they consider the possibilities of incorporating public ort in the final design. In the past 1 have directed collaborative public art projects as well as individual permanent public ort installations that were very beneficial in opening dialogue within communities. Often public art allows communities to recognize visually their shared histories, aesthetic interests and their future aspirations. With any large scale project that drastically alters neighborhoods both geographically and emotionally, the residual effects can be quite negative as has already been expressed at different times during the residential property acquisition process. The incredibly inclusive and well organized design process has addressed much of this acrimony. However a continued and ongoing involvement with the community should be Included in future planning with the tee Branch Creek Restoration to encourage future dialogue especially as our neighborhoods continue to evolve and become more culturally diverse. Public art provides a very versatile forum to continue this dialogue. Public art could seamlessly be incorporated into the City's current design. Variations could include relief sculpture installations on the arched facades of the bridges, permanent sculptures above the high water mark, custom designed benches, fountains, mosaic installations and murals. Subject matter could range from the history of the neighborhoods or city, industrial and cultural; environmental, either directly representing riparian ecosystems or conceptual ideas about the environment; or aesthetic, purely decorative. The strength of these types of programs parallels the inclusive model already implemented by the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project. These opportunities would con- tinue the growing connection between the community members who live here and the wonderful natural asset that the Bee Branch Creek provides. If these ideas are of interest to the City of Dubuque I am most willing to assist in any way either serving on o committee working on this project or directly with specific art programming or projects. If you have any questions about these issues I em very interested In discussing them with you. If you need any references to my experience feel free to talk with Jerelyn O'Connor with whom 1 have worked and had many discussions with about public art through the Art On The River Exhibitions. Additionally, l have worked with the Dubuque Museum of Art as a past Exhibitions and Collections Manager as well es on collaborative projects with the Education Coordinator, Margaret Buhr. Sincere � C John nderson- Bricker Cc: Jerelyn O'Connor, Neighborhood Development Specialist City of Bellingham Downtown Benches Public Art Collections Benches Ries Niemi and Anthony Cava 2002 Stainless Steel (Railroad & Chestnut) Benches Colin Reedy 2002 Steel / Recycled Plastic (Commercial Street) Bench Jane Burns 2002 Steel /Powder Coat (E. Holly & Commercial) Benches Michael Jacobsen 2002 Columbia Basin Basalt (Cornwall between Magnolia /Champion) Benches Ries Niemi and Anthony Cava 2002 Stainless Steel (Railroad & E. Holly) Bench Philip Baldwin 2002 Steel / Galvanized Finish (E. 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