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<br />ATTACHMENT 2 <br /> <br /> <br />ite the Pleasanton Cultural Arts Foundation to <br />recommendations for each donation level an <br />Firehouse Naming Opportunities and Do <br /> <br /> <br />in the near future with specific monetary <br />od of donor recognition as outlined in the <br />ecognition Policy. <br /> <br /> <br />NOES: <br />ABSENT: <br />ABSTAIN: <br /> <br />ROLL CALL VOTE: <br />A YES: Commissioners Gert <br />Chairperson Nel <br />None <br />Commi <br />No <br /> <br />Ivara, Hedstrom, McLane, Molz, Scotto, See <br /> <br />B. Continuing Discussion Regarding the Proposed VaIlev-wide Public Art Proiect - "Art <br />Takes Place" <br /> <br />Mr. Jorgensen noted that at the May I, 2006 meeting, the Civic Arts Commission had reviewed the <br />proposal for a collaborative Tri-Valley public art project, "Art Takes Place". Lynne Baer, arts consultant <br />and representative of the Dublin Fine Arts Foundation, presented the project, advising that she was hoping <br />to include the cities of Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton. The proposed project would place a series of <br />temporary public art projects in each of the communities. The projects would be chosen through a Public <br />Art Selection Committee and Project Advisory Committee comprised of representatives from each city. <br /> <br />The Commission was advised that the proposed project budget is $250,000, with each ofthe three (3) <br />cities being asked to commit $30,000. Mr. Jorgensen advised that Pleasanton funds could be allocated <br />from the City's Public Art Acquisition Fund. Additional funds for the project would be raised from <br />private and foundation sources through the efforts ofthe Dublin Fine Arts Foundation. <br /> <br />Ms. Baer reviewed with the Commission aspects of the proposal and project fundraising. Ms. Baer <br />introduced Martin Inderbitzen, chairperson, Dublin Fine Arts Foundation. <br /> <br />Commissioner Scotto was excited about the possibility of working with neighboring communities, and <br />likes the idea of doing something showy and temporary. She felt that the $30,000 requested from <br />Pleasanton was a small amount for a project that would offer a big impact. Commissioner Scotto did have <br />concerns, however, because of the many projects that the Commission is already working on. <br /> <br />Commissioner Seebach also liked the project concept and the idea of working with other cities, but had <br />concerns about being asked to donate $30,000 for a project where the artwork was an unknown. He was <br />concerned about Pleasanton's other funding requests and the timing of this project. Commissioner <br />Seebach wondered if this project would be competing with other art interests that the Commission was <br />working on. <br /> <br />Mr. Jorgensen informed Chairperson Nelson that the $30,000 requested could be allocated from the City's <br />Public Art Acquisition Fund, which currently has a balance of approximately $350,000. <br /> <br />Chairperson Nelson expressed concerns about how this project would fit in with Pleasanton's Public Art <br />Master Plan. She also questioned whether the City of Livermore had agreed to participate in the project, <br /> <br />Civic Arts Commission Minutes <br />June 5, 2006 <br />Page 3 <br />