01-13-2014 1 ARTS IN PUBLIC PLACES ADVISORY BOARD MEETING
January 13, 2014 — 3 p.m.
't% Government Center
Executive Conference Room
Aventura, Florida 33180
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Mayor Susan
Gottlieb. City Clerk Teresa M. Soroka called the roll.
Members present: Mayor Susan Gottlieb
City Manager Eric M. Soroka
Sandi Jo Gordon
Benjamin Sens
Marina Wecksler
2. Review of City Facilities For Possible Public Art:
The following items were discussed: bike rack, bench and bus shelter art,
museum parks, fundraising, and possible developer donation.
After discussion, motion was offered by Mayor Gottlieb and seconded by Mr.
Sens that recommendation be made to the City Commission to commission a
piece of art, to be selected as an open competition, in the amount of $30,000
(which includes $5,000 for maintenance), to be located at either the Government
Center or Arts and Cultural Center. The motion passed unanimously.
3. Old Business: None.
4. New Business: Ms. Gordon distributed a photograph of a sculpture by Zammy
Migdal, entitled The American Spirit, which the artist would like to donate to the
City. A motion to accept this donation was offered by Mr. Sens, seconded by
Ms. Gordon, and passed 4-1, with Ms. Wecksler voting no.
A motion to approve the December 10, 2013 minutes was offered by Mr. Sens,
seconded by Ms. Gordon and unanimously passed.
The next meeting was scheduled for March 19, 2014 at 3 p.m.
5. Adjournment: There being no further business to come before the Board, after
motion made, seconded and unanimo sly passed, itlle meeting was adjourned at
4:25 p.m.
Ter:sa M. Sorok: M I , City Clerk
Approved by the Board on March 19, 201 .