HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - March 3, 2010 J-01AGENDA ITEM Soot
CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Consider Accepting Gift of the Sculpture `Rite cf Spring" from Artist Scott Wampler
MEETING DATE: March 3,2010
PREPARED BY: James Rodems
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Consider Accepting the Gift of the Sculpture, "Rite of Spring" from Artist
Scott Wampler.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: In November2006, the Art in Public Places Board ("AiPP") was
approached by artist, Scott Wampler. His proposal was for the
Board to purchase his sculpture, "Rite of Spring", for $70,000. No
action was taken. In September 2009, the AiPP Board was again
contacted regarding the sculpture. The artist would now like to donate the piece to the City of Lodi. The
Rite of Spring is a 20 -foot tall, highly polished, stainless steel sculpture depicting two cranes. This
sculpture is a smaller version of one Mr. Wampler had placed in the Beijing International Sculpture Park
in 2002. The sculpture is currently housed at the Frostad Atelier in McClellan, California.
The AiPP Board approved acceptance of the sculpture contingent upon the acceptance of the Recreation
Commission and the City Council. On December 10,2009, the Recreation Commission approved a
proposal to place the piece in a City park. Minutes of the relevant discussion are attached. Two potential
sites being discussed for placement are DeBenedetti and Roget parks. A final decision will be made by
the Recreation Commission as the parks are further developed.
FISCAL IMPACT: The estimated costs are $2,450.00 for transportation, $10,860.00 for installation,
and $14,000.00 for concrete pad installation. This entire amount is proposed to be
paid from AiPP Funds.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Art in Public Places Account No. 01214.
Jord n Ayers, Deputy City Mana r
Attachments
James M. Rodems
Community Center Director
APPROVED:
Blair' , City Manager
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
MINUTE EXE RPT FROM 12/10/09 MEETING
ACTION ITEMS
AGENDA ITEM A -
Approval of Potential Sites for Placement of Donated Art Sculpture
Mr. Rodems introduced this item. Mr. Rodems turned over the discussion to
Commissioner Wardrobe -Fox.
Commissioner Wardrobe -Fox asked for input from other Commissioners as to where
they'd like to see the sculpture placed. She doesn't have a particular bias as to where
the sculpture is placed but she would like some feedback from the other Commissioners.
Commissioner Wall would like to speak with others to obtain ideas of where to place the
sculpture. Commissioner Wall asked if the motion could be broken into two parts with
the idea of accepting the gift and after getting input determine a place to place it.
Commissioner Wardrobe -Fox clarified that it's not the artist whose asking for a place to
put the sculpture but the Council would like a complete packet brought to them including
the location for placement and costs. Mr. Rodems stated it's his understanding this is a
time sensitive issue. Mr. Rodems suggested placement at one of the two parks under
construction, DeBenedetti Park or Roget Park. Mr. Rodems stated that Dave Kirsten
who sits on the Arts in Public Places (AIPP) Committee has offered to house the
sculpture, at no or minimal cost to the City, until such time as it can be installed. Council
has given directive to the Al PP that no art piece can be accepted unless they know
where they're going to be placed and have all costs.
Mr. Dutra made a recommendation to appoint a Parks and Recreation staff person along
with a Commissionerto visit the sites and come up with a list of possible locations for
placement.
Commissioner Sasaki suggested placing the sculpture at DeBenedetti Park because it
could be seen easier by the public.
Commissioner Wall asked if a place is determined to place the sculpture and it can be
accepted, is it possible to change our minds if a better location is determined. Mr.
Rodems feels that if an alternative site were located prior to the installation that would
better fit the piece; reconsideration isn't out of the question. Commissioner Wall feels
the sculpture is a beautiful thing and the Commission needs time to evaluate where it
should be placed.
Commissioner Akin feels as a Commission they have two choices. Option one is to
accept it with a couple of options for placement (i.e. DeBenedetti and Roget). Option
two would be to possibly at the special meeting have information from research as
suggested by Commissioner Wall and Mr. Dutra and then move forward.
Motion by Commissioner Akin to accept the art piece for either DeBenedetti Park or
Roget Park with the caveat that the placement could change if a more suitable location
is determined. Second by Commissioner Wardrobe -Fox.
DISCUSSION:
None
Ayes: Commissioners Sasaki, Wall, Wardrobe -Fox, Akin
Noes: None
Motion carried 4 — 0
301 Stillwater Ct.
Lincoln, Ca 95648
September 15, 2009
125 S. Hutchins St.
Lodi. CA 95240
Dear Ms. Bridewell:
WRI
Frostad Atelier, Inc.
bronze casting
Bid Proposal
Title: "Rite of Spring"
Standard footings for install — (material & labor) $3,400.00
(Includes prep for template)
Dismantle for transport $1,600.00
Flatbed truck and loading $ 850.00
Installation $5,760.00
Crane $1,200.00
Forklift 500.00
TOTAL $13,310.00
Prior to placement, we would need a cement pad poured using template from foundry. Pad should be poured by
a licensed cement contractor.
We would need 2 weeks' notice to schedule the install.
Ronnie Frostad
Ronnie Frostad
Owner
5225 Luce Avenue, Bldg. #243, Bay "C" • McClellan, CA 95652
(916) 929-5225 o Fx: (916) 929-5275 • email: frostadbronze@sbcglobal.net
Stat Wampler checking final placement of his sculpture Rite of Spring
Beijing International Sculpture Park 2002
301 Stillwater Ct.
Lincoln, CA 95648
hjgor@sbcglobal.net
M• O Or.,
Ms Deanie Bridewell
Arts Commission Liason
125 S. Hutchins St.
Lodi. CA 95240
Dear Ms Bridewell:
Phis will confirm our phone conversation this afternoon.
Enclosed is an "information" packet we sent to you some time ago. I'm also enclosing a
brochure my wife and I picked up at the entrance of the Beijing International Sculpture Park a
couple weeks ago. It states Scott Wampler's sculpture Rite of Spring is the theme
sculpture of the park. Unfortunately they forgot to give him credit in the brochure but credit
is given on a stone marker in front of the sculpture. I'm also including several other pictures
we took. No need to return any of the enclosures except please return the brochure. It's
the only one we have.
We offer for sale the original Rite of Spring sculpture to you for $70,000 cash or $16,000
for each of five years,total $80,000. I'm sure you know Ronnie Frostad or someone in your
organization does and am confident she would estimate if she were to fabricate this
sculpture from start it would cost at least twice this amount.
It's truly a beautiful piece of art and would be an ideal addition to the city's "crane" theme.
Sincerely,
Harveyrrell