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PlanningBoard | 2011-12-12 | 11 | She stated that developers are not contributing to the fund, given the economic climate and the Public Art Commission has not received any funding. So, with the City Manager's urging, staff wants to create an art policy that works. Vice President Autorino asked if the consultant would work with staff to either restructure or eliminate the public arts committee and how funds should be spent going forward. Laura Ajello, replied that the study would allow staff to setup a system to maximize the use of funds and how to generate of funds. Board member Kohlstrand stated that $35,000 isn't a large sum for a large study, and since the City hasn't had public art since 2008, we're not generating enough funds from large developments. She then asked if developments are required to provide art on site and/or pay in-lieu fees. Laura Ajello, stated that there is an option for developers to contribute to the public art fund in-lieu of having a project on their own site. The last contribution was for a Summer House, which contributed $7,500 to the commission's fund last fiscal year. The last public art project was built by Perforce Software on Blanding Avenue. Board member Kohlstrand asked if Perforce Software paid for the art piece directly. Laura Ajello, exclaimed yes they did and the project went to the Public Art Commission for approval. Board member Kohlstrand, asked if Perforce Software paid an in-lieu fee. Laura Ajello, answered no, the policy is either to pay to construct an art piece onsite or pay the amount you would have paid for the art piece to the Public Art Commission. She also noted that if the developer doesn't spend enough money on the public art then they would have to pay the difference in-lieu. In this case, Perforce Software went above the requirement. Board member Kohlstrand questioned the public art program's performance and the Board's position going forward. Laura Ajello, replied that in order to keep the public art program-going staff is looking for feedback from the Board and the public. One suggestion is to buy art from local artists and display them in city buildings. Another option is to lower the cap of $150,000 or lower the threshold from 1/4 million so developers can easily contribute. President Ezzy Ashcraft asked if VF Outdoor, Inc. at Harbor Bay Business Park paid into a public art fund. Laura Ajello, explained that Harbor Bay was developed before 2003 and at that time the public art fund was not created, so they are not accountable. Draft Meeting Minutes Page 11 of 13 December 12, 2011 | PlanningBoard/2011-12-12.pdf |