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Attachment 1-9 110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030  October 13, 2015 Subject: Town of Los Gatos Veterans Memorial Earlier this year, the Los Gatos Town Council voted to construct a Veterans Memorial that serves to recognize and honor the courage, dedication and sacrifice of those who have defended America’s freedom. This initiative will ultimately result in a Veterans Memorial installation in the heart of Los Gatos at the Town’s Civic Center, where the memorial will receive outstanding exposure to Town residents and Silicon Valley visitors. The Veterans Memorial & Support Foundation of Los Gatos is the sponsor for this exciting endeavor. As you’re already aware from John Lochner’s, Chuck Swan’s or Kent Hillhouse’s prior telephone conversation with you, members of the Foundation committee have seen samples of your work and are impressed with your design capabilities. As a result, the committee would like to formally invite you to compete for this prestigious opportunity. An overview of our preliminary Request for Proposal is enclosed. We encourage you to partake in a two-hour Pre-proposal Conference for Participants to be conducted via online electronic conference on November 18, 2015 at 1:00 PM PT. In advance of the Pre-proposal Conference, by November 16 2015, we will send to you via email, directions for participating in the Pre-proposal Conference in addition to instructions for responding to our Request for Proposal. In the interim, please review the preliminary RFP enclosure in advance of the conference. The Pre-proposal Conference will offer the opportunity to learn more about our Foundation, the project, and how to respond to the RFP in addition to offering participants the freedom to ask questions of the Foundation committee. In advance of that, should you have any questions, please feel free to direct them to one of the three of us in writing at the following email address’: John Lochner - papaloc@gmail.com, Chuck Swan - chucksara@msn.com or Kent Hilhouse - kent.hillhouse@cushwake.com. I know I speak for my Foundation colleagues in encouraging you to participate in this worthwhile opportunity. We hope you will be as excited about this undertaking as we are and choose to compete in our design challenge. Should you choose to engage, I look forward to speaking with you on November 18th. Sincerely, Major General Kent Hillhouse, US-Army (Ret) Foundation President 1 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Los Gatos Veterans Memorial Project KEY DATES: RFP Invitation Release: October 13, 2015 Pre-proposal Conference for Participants: November 18, 2015 1:00 p.m. PT Application Deadline: January 11, 2016 4:00 p.m. PT Construction Commences: TBD, 2016 ELIGIBILITY: This commission is open to invited Artist and/or Architect design teams; all members of the team must be practicing, professionals residing in the United States. PURPOSE: The Los Gatos Veterans Foundation Memorial Project will create a Veterans Memorial at the Town of Los Gatos Civic Center. The Veterans Memorial will honor and recognize the courage, loyalty, dedication, commitment and sacrifice of those who have served to defend America’s freedom and will offer a site of contemplation for reflection and remembrance. The Veterans Memorial and Support Foundation of Los Gatos (hereinafter referred to as the Veterans Foundation) is a nonprofit foundation and the project sponsor. BACKGROUND The Town of Los Gatos is a community of over 30,000 residents nestled against the Santa Cruz Mountains on the edge of Silicon Valley. Situated within the largest metropolitan area of northern California, Los Gatos is closely tied to Silicon Valley and its fast-paced economy. Located at the southern edge of Silicon Valley, Los Gatos harbors more than 3,000 businesses with a full range of services for its residents, and serves as a destination point for visitors who are attracted to its restaurants, hotels, and the variety of high-end specialty shops within the pedestrian-oriented downtown setting. Downtown Los Gatos is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the model of what communities strive to achieve in a downtown. The Veterans Foundation is dedicated to honoring and supporting both currently serving service members and all veterans of all branches of the U.S. military—Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard. The mission of the Veterans Foundation is to:  Build and maintain a tribute to U.S. military service members and veterans;  Honor all U.S. military members and veterans—past, present and future; 2  Educate the community and;  Provide humanitarian support. More information regarding the Veterans Foundation can be found at the Veterans Foundation website: honorAvet.org. With the authorization from the Los Gatos Town Council, the Veterans Foundation has initiated a capital campaign to raise funds to complete this project and has proposed to erect and manage in perpetuity, a memorial at the Los Gatos Civic Center, one that celebrates freedom and gives tribute primarily to service members and Veterans of the United States Military while recognizing also Merchant Marine, Emergency Services personnel and local heroes of 9/11’s Flight 93 - Mark Bingham and Todd Beamer. The Veterans Foundation serves as an advisory body to the Los Gatos Town Council for this endeavor. The Veterans Foundation’s role is to conduct a design selection process with a select group of contributing artists and/or architect teams who in turn develop proposals and renderings for memorial design consideration. In the end, the Veterans Foundation will preview semi-finalist designs in the community and render ultimate recommendations to the Town Council, whose decision is final. VETERANS MEMORIAL ANTICIPATED BUDGET Implementation budget: estimated $700,000 to $1.5 Million. The final budget will be dependent upon two factors: 1) Town Council’s approval of the final plans; 2) And the success of the Foundation’s private fundraising campaign. HONORARIUM The Veterans Foundation Board is prepared to award a financial honorarium to the top artists of choice. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: In accordance with the direction from the Town of Los Gatos Town Council, the Veterans Foundation will conduct a selection process for an artist and/or architect team to develop a proposal for a tribute to the veterans who have served their country. The Town and the Veterans Foundation will enter into a contract with the chosen artist and/or architect team. The artist and/or architect team will work in conjunction with any additional design professional(s) and/or consultants required for engagement in the process. The memorial will be located at the Town of Los Gatos Civic Center, and is proposed to be located in the Redwood Grove located in the southwest corner of the Civic Center lawn fronting Main 3 Street and immediately adjacent to Pageant Way. Photos of the proposed location are attached to this document. The Veterans Foundation has worked with a Los Gatos based architect to develop a draft site plan for recommended placement of the proposed memorial. (Please refer to “Attachment 2, Draft Site Plan” and “Attachment 3, Elevation.”) The draft site plan is presented as an example showing how the memorial area could be utilized and shows the following:  A proposed placement and footprint for a memorial;  The use of a walk-way for pedestrian access, including optional benches for viewing a memorial;  Donor recognition through the use of donor bricks and other potential elements. In addition to the inherent Redwood Trees occupying the space, a Memorial proposal may include and is not limited to the following elements:  A Memorial Wall,  An area for placement of the memorial focal point, which may include statuary or other composition,  Donor pavers,  Path and/or walkway to the Memorial, for visitor access,  Benches to provide seating,  Landscape to enhance the memorial,  And for possible placement near the memorial grounds, a historical Los Gatos fire bell that was used decades ago to summon Los Gatos Fire Fighters. It is important to note that the draft site plan herein is optionally configured with some of the elements as proposed in the RFP. To that end, the Foundation is open to artist recommendations should he/she choose to offer alternatives for consideration for which the artist believes may better serve the overall objectives cited above (e.g. a wall of a different shape, donor recognition through an alternative to bricks and benches, etc.). The Veterans Foundation is looking for interested artists and/or architect teams to design any or all of the elements listed below (artist discretion):  A memorial focal point - one that commemorates freedom, portrays liberty and considers inclusion of iconic American or US military symbols such as the American flag, American Bald Eagle, olive branch, Great Seal of the United States of America, peace dove, Constitution of the U.S., as examples.  A Memorial Wall which is intended to recognize the individual five branches of the military – Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and Coast Guard, the Merchant Marine, First Responders, local 9/11 Flight 93 heroes from Los Gatos – Mark Bingham and Todd Beamer, the military men and women from Los Gatos who were Killed In Action (KIA) and the military men and women declared Missing In Action (MIA) over the course of American history. The Foundation is open ended on form, use of elements (bas reliefs, inscriptions, imagery, other) design and shape for the Wall. The Foundation only requests that artists recommend use of vandal-proof materials, as example: granite, sheet metal, concrete, stone, 4 Starphire Glass (used in the Apache helicopter and B-2 bomber which can withstand hurricane-force winds without bending, breaking or leaning,) or similar substance etc. While it is important to note that the current draft site plan references the use of bricks and black granite, the Foundation leaves the ultimate choice of materials to the artist.  Optional water elements,  Appropriate lighting, and  Artist/architect team recommendations for the walkway, pavers and site itself. It is preferred that artists and/or architect teams establish designs that also support the following characteristics:  Compliance with the American with Disabilities Act,  Design that is complementary to the surrounding existing Civic Center architecture,  Design and construct a “green project,” conserving energy and water, and  Create a serene setting where visitors can pause and reflect. DESIGN TEAM SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS: Please be advised that:  All design professionals must be licensed and carry professional liability insurance. The successful artist(s) whose art is ultimately approved by the Town Council will be required to secure a Town business license. Los Gatos Town business license information can be found on the Town of Los Gatos website: http://www.losgatosca.gov/421/Business-Licenses.  Participating artists and/or architect teams shall provide references for prior commissions/design projects to the Veterans Foundation. This point is elaborated upon later in this section. Following are the artist and/or architect qualifications to be considered to participate in this opportunity. The designer/design team’s: i) Professional experience, anticipated individual roles and the team’s adequacy to meet the demands of the project. ii) Artistic and design excellence, innovation and originality as evidenced by representations of past work and other supporting material. The aesthetic sensibility of both artist and design professional(s) on the team will be considered. iii) Perceived ability for the artist’s work to be capable of being consistent with and enhance the Civic Center’s architectural design and in the end, complement the Town’s community character. iv) Availability to participate in the design, approval and implementation of the project as required and availability to participate in public meetings to present their proposal. v) Ability to meet project deadlines, and to perform work in a timely and professional manner. vi) Results of reference checks for prior commissions/design projects. vii) Ability in the eyes of the Veterans Foundation to create a Veterans Memorial of lasting significance for the Town of Los Gatos. 5 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Application directions along with RFP response instructions will be electronically sent to participating artists and/or architect teams by November 16, 2015 – prior to the Pre-proposal Conference. Application directions and RFP response instructions will also be discussed at the Pre- proposal Conference. These materials may be obtained from Christina Gilmore, Assistant to the Town Manager of Los Gatos at cgilmore@losgatosca.gov or at 408.354.6822 if for any reason a participant has not received their packet by November 16, 2015. Artists and/or architect teams will be expected to provide the following sample information in the response:  Artist Contact, Profile and Examples of Past Works  Team composition and roles of team participants  Resumes of all team members  Images for review (photographs in electronic format - PDF, jpg, GIF, TIFF) of previous works including description, media/materials, dimensions, location, budget, client or commissioning organization.  Three (3) prior references for whom work has been conducted  Artist and/or architect Statement of Interest about participating in this project  Design(s) renderings. Each application can should be accompanied by images that illustrate their design(s) - sketches, drawings, images and/or photographs and are to be submitted in an electronic format (PDF, .jpg, GIF, TIFF). Information on Dropbox to follow.  Memorial design title  A brief description of the vision/description/philosophy or message behind the design.  Suggested dimensions for the finished product – height, length, weight, etc.  Recommended materials used for constructing the memorial  Additional resources required outside of the proposing team at any point from day of proposal through to and including implementation  Financial projection and anticipated budget requirements  Recommended implementation schedule, process and considerations.  Ongoing maintenance considerations  Affirmative representation that the artist owns all copyright rights without restriction or infringement on any third party rights to the artwork submitted for consideration and agreement to terms. SELECTION PROCESS After the application deadline, the Town of Los Gatos staff will receive and screen incoming submissions for completeness to be considered for this commission that will be forwarded to the Foundation for initial review. The Foundation will present its selection of qualified renderings to a stakeholder ad hoc committee consisting of members of the Veterans Foundation, Arts & Culture Commission, Police and Fire First Responders, Library Board, Friends of the Library, Adult Recreation Department, Parks Commission, NUMU, Youth Commission, Los Gatos Music and Arts, Community Groups – Los Gatos Lions, Kiwanis, Rotary Club – Morning, Rotary Club - Afternoon, Town Staff and Families of 911 victims Mark Bingham and Todd Beamer. The 6 Stakeholders will have input to provide advice, counsel and community feedback to the Veterans Foundation to determine the best proposed designs for consideration. The Los Gatos Veterans Foundation will select up to four semi-finalist teams (the ultimate number of semi-finalists is dependent upon the number of qualified submissions). Semi-finalist designs will be shared with the public for comment. The Veterans Foundation will take into consideration the input from the ad hoc committee and public commentary as it establishes its recommendation for the Town Council who will hear the proposal and render final approval on the project. Contract establishment with the artist and/or architect team of choice and construction implementation will follow. Proposed design renderings will be placed on display in the Los Gatos Civic Center for public comment and review prior to being presented to the Town Council. Final approval of the Veterans Memorial rests with the Los Gatos Town Council. Submitted designs will be evaluated in accordance with the Town of Los Gatos Public Art Selection Policy and Procedure in that evaluation criteria will include, but not be limited to, the following:  Aesthetics: deemed to be an artwork of lasting aesthetic value.  Quality: artistic merit as determined by the selection committee.  Style: compatible in scale, materials, form and content with its surroundings.  Permanence: Due consideration given to structural/surface soundness, resistance to theft, vandalism, weathering and maintenance costs.  Public Liability: safety conditions and factors that may bear upon public liability.  Technical Feasibility: Convincing evidence of the artist’s ability to successfully complete the artwork as proposed.  Duplication: Artist shall be asked to warrant that the sculpture is unique to this project, unless stated to the contrary in the contract. The full text of the Public Art Selection Policy which identifies criteria for consideration for public art is available on the Town’s website at www.losgatosca.gov/artselection. PROJECT TIMELINE (Proposed dates are subject to change.)  Invitation letter and RFP overview issued to invited Artists and Architect teams – Oct 13 2015.  Pre-proposal Conference for participating artists and/or architect teams. This WEBEX conference will include an overview of the application process in addition to a project overview – Nov 18 2015, 1:00 PT.  Application Deadline & Design Proposal due in digital format – Jan 11 2016, 4:00 PT.  Veterans Foundation Board preliminary review of proposals and electronic meetings with artists. Jan 12 2016 through Feb 1 2016. 7  Stakeholder Ad Hoc Committee Review Design Selection for up to four Semi-Finalists to include artist and/or architect team individual presentations to the Stakeholder Ad Hoc Committee – Feb 2 2016 through Feb 22 2016.  Review of Semi-Finalists design selections by the Town of Los Gatos Town Council — on or about Mar 15 2016.  Design Proposal due in 3D digital format and delivery of Proposal Boards — Apr 4 2016.  Public Display and Feedback of semi-finalist designs — Apr 18 2016.  Veterans Foundation rank order selection of semi-finalist proposals based on input from ad hoc committee and pubic commentary — Apr 25 2016.  Recommendation for final approval to the Town of Los Gatos Town Council – on or about May 3 2016.  Town of Los Gatos and Veterans Foundation complete contract phase with artist and/or architect team of choice. – Jun 10 2016.  Fundraising Campaign Design Launch – Jun 13 2016  Construction begins – Design and fundraising dependent  Construction complete—Design and fundraising dependent  Formal dedication— TBD FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Please put any questions in writing and contact Kent Hillhouse at kent.hillhouse@cushwake.com who will respond to questions directly or forward inquiries to the appropriate Foundation member as appropriate. Questions and answers will be published to all artists/designers who have received this RFP and have indicated a desire to participate. NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS Participating artists and/or architect teams will be notified by e-mail following the selection of the Semi-Finalists and again following the approval of the final design by the Los Gatos Town Council. RULES, TERMS AND CONDITIONS All artist and/or architect teams submitting a proposal acknowledge and knowingly agree to be bound to the following terms: 8  The Veterans Foundation may require additional drawings and/or a maquette for its review.  The Veterans Foundation and the Town Council reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.  The Veterans Foundation reserves the right to accept any application, to reject any incomplete proposal and to not accept any artist application recommended by the ad hoc committee to initiate an alternate selection process, to terminate the application or selection process or to reissue the RFP for any reason and without prior notice.  Maquette Policy: The Veterans Foundation shall: 1. Reserve the right to use the selected artists’ work in the Town of Los Gatos and for any other Veterans Foundation purpose, to use any image including digital and photographic images of project art or maquette for archival, advertising and promotional purposes. The duration of use will be in perpetuity. 2. Be given credit upon display and/or reproduction of any maquette or proposal. 3. Provide credit to the artist upon display and/or reproduction of any maquette or proposal. 4. Reserve the right to transfer this right to any governmental, commercial, private or public entity or entities, which may in the future, become the rightful owner(s) of the Veterans Memorial.  By submitting the proposal, proposers agree that the Town of Los Gatos and the Veterans Foundation is not responsible for any incorrect information caused by any technical or human error that may occur in the processing of submissions by the Veterans Foundation and/or the Town, including but not limited to any misprints or typographical errors.  The Town of Los Gatos and the Veterans Foundation will not be responsible for incomplete, defective, or unreadable entries or for failure to receive entries due to transmission failures or technical failures of any kind.  Required Contract - The artist/artist team selected for the project shall be asked to enter into contract with the Veterans Foundation for the entire duration of the project.  Artist Teams – If design teams are proposed for commission consideration, it will be expected that the exact individuals proposed will fulfill their roles as submitted in the proposal of the project. This is for the reason that selections will be made based on the design proposed as well as the talent behind the design. Exceptions to this will be made only with the express approval of the Veterans Foundation.  Indemnification - Artists shall indemnify and hold the Veterans Foundation and the Town of Los Gatos harmless from all liability for loss, damage, or injury to person(s) or property 9 resulting from the negligence or misconduct of artist, artist teams, subcontractors and/or consultants.  Environmental Regulation - The selected artist(s) will be required to comply with all applicable local, state and federal regulations. The selected artist(s) will be encouraged to develop artwork(s) sensitive to the unique site elements presented in the detailed memorial site location description in cooperation with the Veterans Foundation.  Force Majeure - Economic and other conditions affecting the livelihood of achieving the stated goals of any non-profit are typically not within the control of the Veterans Foundation. Neither the Veterans Foundation nor the Town of Los Gatos is obligated to erect a Veterans Memorial.  Removal or Repair - Selected artists will be required to waive their rights of integrity to commissioned artwork as pertains to its removal or repair as set forth in the California Art Preservation Act and the Visual Artists Rights Act.  Site Photos - Artists are advised that site photos provided on honorAvet.org are for location reference only and are therefore to be used at their own risk.  Mailed Submissions - Any materials mailed to the Veterans Foundation to be used at any time during the evaluation process will be returned at the artist's expense. While the Veterans Foundation will do everything possible to ensure the safe care of project materials while in the possession of the Veterans Foundation, the artist knowingly ships project materials to the Veterans Foundation c/o Christina Gilmore of the Town of Los Gatos at 110 East Main Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030 his/her/their own risk. The Veterans Foundation is not responsible for the materials themselves or their safe arrival and return to the artist.  Contract - The artist/artist team selected and approved by Los Gatos Town Council shall be required to enter into contract with the Town of Los Gatos and the Veterans Foundation for the duration of the project.  Licensing - Throughout the duration of the contract, the commissioned artist and/or architect team, and the commissioned artist’s/architect’s subcontractors, will be required to maintain a Town of Los Gatos business license per Chapter 14 of the Town of Los Gatos Municipal Code, and may need to obtain various types of insurance, including Automobile Liability insurance, General Liability insurance, Fine Arts insurance (or other insurance against loss), and other insurance, as required by the Town and the Veterans Foundation. Contractors will require a license to operate within the state of California. All information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract and these provisions are subject to change. F r a n k k o c i a n M o r r i s LEAD CREATIVE & PROFESSIONAL ARTIST FOR 30 YEARS Providing Creative Solutions in Diverse Artistic Applications from Design, Public Art, Illustration, Portrait Painting, Artistic Vision and Concepts, Coin & Medal Designs a rt i s t s tat e M e n t F o r "F l a M e o F l i b e rt y " F O R T H E L O S G AT O S V E T E R A N S M E M O R I A L The centerpiece of this memorial would be a sculpture of an eternal flame, which was inspired by the flame in the Statue of Liberty. The shape is essentially a taller, thinner version, and softened to blend well with the surrounding of the Los Gatos park. The Flame Sculture would be 12 feet tall, and made of a thin, steel wire frame. The sections within the wire frame, would be filled with thick, but transparent, champagne-colored, antique glass, similar in style to a stained-glass window structure. This is not a thin and delicate glass. It is a thick, hand-poured glass like an old Coke bottle. Additionally, each section of glass is sandwiched together with a separate, outer layer of tough, poly-carbonate clear plastic, that covers and protects the glass from damage and vandalism. The inside of this flame Sculpture is open, like the inside of a lantern. Nestled inside the flame shape... and not so visible at first... would be a second, smaller bronze sculpture of a “Soldier’s Cross.” This helmet resting on an inverted rifle has come to represent the service and sacrifice of America’s Veterans. The whole flame sculpture would be lit from the inside at the bottom, with ring of softly glowing amber lights at the base that is surrounding the bottom of the soldiers cross. Additionally, it may be possible to have an actual eternal flame at the base of the soldier’s cross. S u m m a r y A Professional Portrait Artist, Illustrator, Designer & Teacher •Fine artist creating professional oil portraits and fine art specializing in realism. •Master Designer at The United States Mint responsible for creating and submitting designs for American circulating coins, including Congressional medals, and Presidential medals. •Illustrator producing paintings for a wide range of assignments that include all major categories of illustration, editorial, book, advertising and institutional. •Designer Experienced in all aspects of graphic design,including advertising, corporate and collateral design with a special emphasis on promotional design. •Teacher at the School of Visual Art & Design, NYC & Memphis College of Art, as well as private instruction. B i o g r a p h yA native of Memphis, Frank Morris began private training at an early age in the atelier of noted painter Paul Penczner. He went on to earn a degree in Communication Design with honors from The University of Memphis. He continued his Post Baccalaureate studies at the prestigious Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles and in New York, at the Art Students League and The New York Academy of Art. The artist has also enjoyed passing on his expertise by teaching at The School of Visual Art & Design in New York City and later at the Memphis College of Art. H is Paintings hang in private collections and corporate board rooms, and his paintings have been repro- duced in magazines such as Newsweek and New York Magazine, where he was asked to paint luminaries such as Presidents Ronald Regan and Jimmy Carter, First Ladies Nancy Regan and Rosalynn Carter, Hamilton Jordan and the Shah of Iran. In Memphis, his official portrait of Former Mayor Dick Hackett hangs in the gallery at City Hall.P lease make note that the portraits shown in his portfolio are oil paintings, created by hand on canvas by the artist. They are not photographs. Mr. Morris has a policy that guarantees the client's satisfaction with all his portraits. P r o f e s s i o n a l E x p e r i e n c e • Partner and Creative Director - Visual Partners - New York City , 1991- 1996 Created promotional design for the publishing industry for Best Selling authors such as: Anne Rice, John Updike, John LeCarre, David Brinkley, Walter Cronkite, Salman Rushie, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, John Berendt, Camille Paglia, P.J. O’Rourke, Peter Mayle, Toni Morrison, Julia Child, Lauren Bacall, Scott Turow, Cormac McCarthy, Elie Wiesel & Michael Crichton. All steps of design taken from client consultation through on-press quality control; over-see three designers; Computer programs include QuarkXpress, Photoshop and Illustrator. Publishing clients include: Knopf Books, Vintage International, Vintage Contemporaries, Pantheon Books, Schocken Books, and New American Library. F r a n k K o c i a n M o r r i s 381 0 Kenwood Ave • Memphis • TN · 38122 · 901 · 454·4646 F r a n k M o r r i s P o r t r a i t s . C o m H e y F r a n k @ B e l l s o u t h .N e t • Freelance Illustrator and Designer - Bethune Street Studio New York City ,1978 - 1995 Created Illustration for every aspect of commercial arts, including Hardback & paperback books, Editorial, Advertising, records, Institutional projects. Clients include Newsweek, New York Magazine, Boy's Life, Reader's Digest, Bantam Books, Dell Books, Simon & Schulster, New American Library, Warner Brothers, Random House, Knopf Books, Vintage Books, ABC, NBC and CBS Television. AAT&T< CBS/FOX, Bill Gold Advertising, B,B,D&O, J.Walter Thompson, Della-Femina-McNamee, Grey Advertising and At&T. • Visual Design Associates Memphis, TN 1976 -1977 Creative design in all aspects of graphic design, including advertising, print ads, corporate identity, collateral, displays and institutional design projects. • Central Advertising Agency, Memphis, TN 1975 - 1976 Creative design in all aspects of graphic design, including advertising, print ads, corporate identity, collateral, displays and institutional design projects. A w a r d s • "Portrait of My Father" selected best in Show at Parkersberg “Realism 94” . “A national art compe- tition which has become an important survey of contemporary realist art in America with entries from 47 states and Canada.” says Editor and Chief of American Artist Magazine , Stephen Doherty. The painting was also featured in The Artist Magazine where it was chosen to appear from over 5000 entries in another national competition. • Eight paintings included in multiple exhibitions at the Society of Illustrators, the corresponding Illustrator Annuals, as well as, being selected to appear in Communication Arts Magazine. Also many of my paintings were chosen to appear in both editions of Outstanding American Illustrators of America. • Print Magazine 1993 Annual Graphic Design Winner for Logo design - chosen from over 35,000 entries. T e a c h i n g E x p e r i e n c e • School of Visual Art And Design - New York City 1992-93 • Illustration Curriculum • Memphis College of Art - Memphis, TN 1997-98 • Illustration Curriculum • Private Atelier Painting Lessons - New York City and Memphis, Tennessee E d u c a t i o n • Art Students League of New York - 1987 - 1988 • Post Baccalaureate studies in Figure Painting • New York Academy of Art - 1984-1985 • Post Baccalaureate studies including Human Dissection • Art Center College of Design, -Pasadena, CA 1977 - 1979 • Advanced Placement Post Baccalaureate Studies • University of Memphis, - 1971 - 1975 • Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design Communication, Graduated Magna Cum Laude W e b S i t e F r a n k M o r r i s P o r t r a i t s . C o m 381 0 Kenwood Ave • Memphis • TN · 38122 · 901 · 454·4646 F r a n k M o r r i s P o r t r a i t s . C o m H e y F r a n k @ B e l l s o u t h .N e t PA R T N E R S & C R E AT I V E T E A M W I ll IAM W ARREN M o RRIS - Project Co-ordinator and local contact in Northern California. Resident of Corte Madera, CA, whose profession includes project estimating and management espe-cially for high end residential and commercial projects in the San Francisco Bay area. Bill's back -ground includes engineering and construction. He also was part of a team the built envionmental environments for the NASA Space Shuttle. Bill is a Veteran who served in the US Navy in Vietnam. T ylu R F RENC h AT y ou N gblood S T ud I o ll C A Fine Arts resource and production company in Memphis, TN providing support services for the southern urban artist community. Their mision is to manage all aspects, production, fabrication and installation of artistic projects. http://www.tylur.comhttp://www.commercialappeal.com/entertainment/lifestyle/328965861.html?d=mobile R AIN bo W S T ud I o One of the premier stained glass studio in America producing and fabricating large scale stained glass projects for clients such as St. Jude Research Hospital and Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN http://rainbowstudio.com S C ul PT o RS l ARRy & A N d REA l ug AR - Principles of Lugar Sculpture Foundry, Eads, TN producing their own bronze sculptures for nation -al projects since 1978 including four, seven-foot military figures for a memorial created for the 101st Airborne Division - U.S. Army, Fort Campbell, KY. They also provides casting and support services for leading sculptors in the Memphis & Mid-South artistic community. We have discussed creating the bronze sculptures from my conceptual drawings. The foundry is located on the outskirts of Memphis, and we have discussed creating the bronze sculptures from my conceptual drawings. The foundry would cast the final bronze figures, fabricate the silver spires, arrange transport to site and install sculpture. http://lugarfoundry.com C o NSTR u CTI o N C o MPANIES I have contacted these two construction companies near Los Gatos. Both have expressed interest in Fabricating and installing my design for memorials structures and co-ordinate landscaping. J ARE d b og AAR d , Executive Vice President Bogard Construction Company General Contractor - www.bogardconstruction.com Santa Cruz, California and built Los Gatos Library l ARRy S TEE l E Siteworks is an Architectural Landscape Contractor - www.siteworkslandscape.com Q1 Which of these concepts do you find most appealing? Please briefly explain why. Answered: 50 Skipped: 0 #Responses Date 1 The eternal flame 6/2/2016 9:01 AM 2 The Flame of Liberty… ..just exemplifies "on-going" action 6/2/2016 8:36 AM 3 "The Flame of Liberty." I was deeply moved by the "Soldiers Cross." I have a son on active duty.6/1/2016 4:32 PM 4 The Flame of Liberty. It better conveyes the concept of military service.6/1/2016 11:23 AM 5 The eagle is more appealing. While I like the flame concept, I don't like that the soldier's cross would essentially be "inside" the flame. That seems like you are burning the soldier's cross. 5/31/2016 4:13 PM 6 Eagle. No guns or instruments of war in sculpture.5/31/2016 11:46 AM 7 Neither 5/31/2016 10:08 AM 8 Neither. They are way too massive and the designs not professionally done. One was done by a coin designer( possibly the one whose designs were rejected previously) and the other, only the flag/eagle done by a professional the rest done by unknown. 5/31/2016 6:29 AM 9 I would prefer a statue of an armed service member standing guard over our freedom and way of life. Ever vigilant.5/30/2016 7:53 PM 10 Eagle 5/30/2016 5:22 PM 11 The Flame of Liberty. It's soft, artistic, eye catching and has an "internal heart" the soldiers cross. As a veteran I love this concept. 5/30/2016 5:13 PM 12 The flame. The soldiers cross inside the flame is a compelling reminder of the ultimate sacrifice so many have made so that we can enjoy the freedoms we have today. 5/30/2016 4:10 PM 13 The Flame of Liberty Unique in design, and with "hidden" soldier cross makes more interesting than just an eagle that you see everywhere else. I also like the tie-in with the statue of liberty which stands for the liberty that the veterans fought for. 5/30/2016 2:53 PM 14 I like the eagle, it represents the spirits of those who have given their all for our country. The eagle soars above continuing its mission to guard these United States. 5/30/2016 2:42 PM 15 I enjoyed both of the final two choices - I would select the flame as my first choice 5/29/2016 9:57 AM 16 The Flame of Liberty is a bit more untraditional and interesting.5/29/2016 8:32 AM 17 Concept 2: "The Flame of Liberty"5/28/2016 5:56 PM 18 I do not like either one! The only thing I do like is the soldiers cross inside of the flame of option #2.5/27/2016 11:39 AM 19 The eagle, only because it rises above the structure that surrounds it and seems to be flying over it.5/20/2016 5:14 PM 20 Eagle is a symbol of freedom, it lifts the eyes up instead of down to a helmet and gun.5/20/2016 4:51 PM 21 The Flame of Liberty because it is less literal and the idea of glass sounds beautiful.5/19/2016 9:48 PM 22 The Eagle would be more durable and require less maintenance.5/17/2016 4:05 PM 23 The Flame of Liberty. Simple, speaks to the meaning of our freedom.5/13/2016 2:19 PM 24 The Eagle and Flag represent the sacrifice of those many Veterans who gave so much for our Freedom 5/11/2016 5:55 PM 25 The Flame of Liberty - very symbolic dedication long overdue to our Veterans.5/11/2016 12:26 PM 26 The Eagle shows strength, courage and great majesty as it surrounds and protects those in its charge....the Home of the Free. 5/11/2016 7:20 AM 27 I find both of the proposals to be overly elaborate and kitschy. The space itself is very prominent and a focal point of an open urban landscape. A simpler memorial would be both more respectful and more impactful. 5/9/2016 9:00 PM 28 The Flame of Liberty serves to honor the sacrifice without being militaristic. It has an appeal beyond the message as well, as an attractive spot to sit, both day and night. 5/8/2016 7:11 PM 1 / 12 Public Comment Form for the Town of Los Gatos Veterans Memorial Project 29 The Flame of Liberty ... I believe the soldiers cross is more traditional and the lighting concept at night will be very pleasing. 5/8/2016 7:06 AM 30 eagle -- i think it will be a more enduring symbol and will look better with age than the flame one.5/7/2016 7:02 PM 31 "The Flame of Liberty." As much as I love Eagles and what they stand for, they have been used very often to express so many things in our country other than the contributions of our veterans. The Flame of Liberty captures the spirit of what has motivated our military for the entire history of our country. In addition, I like the notion of the antique glass with the inner "Soldier's Cross" which would be subtle and contained within the flame. These would be two great symbols encapsulating our veterans' contribution to this nation: liberty, service and sacrifice. 5/7/2016 4:59 PM 32 I like the surroundings for the Eagle but prefer the Flame centerpiece. The entire Flame concept of too massive but would fit nicely into the smaller Eagle setting. 5/7/2016 10:45 AM 33 The Eagle. It's grace and powerful statement is the balance we need to represent our community properly. That it's flying upward and has a world view for reflecting on war and future visions is impressive. It's powerful and elegant at the same time. It's also timeless and this memorial will be here a VERY LONG time. 5/7/2016 10:14 AM 34 The Flame of Liberty 5/6/2016 1:53 PM 35 The "Flame of Liberty" is both inspiring and reflective, not to mention beautiful and fitting for the space.5/6/2016 10:56 AM 36 I prefer the flame. More symbolic of sacrifice. More universal. More visually appealing than a static representation of a bronze flag. Also, the eagle looks a little agitated and cruel. 5/6/2016 10:53 AM 37 The Bald Eagle/Flag - Well-known symbols of the USA. I also like the artist sculpture better. The flame is nice, but big and complex and doesn't really tie to the USA as well. 5/5/2016 5:13 PM 38 Neither. Too large 5/5/2016 12:28 PM 39 The Flame of Liberty. It is a unique design and feels more "special"5/5/2016 12:04 PM 40 "The Eagle". The latter concept for "Flame of liberty" contains a thinly veiled Latin cross, which is not representative of all the veterans who have served our country. The existence of any cross is a religious symbol not fitting for a public monument. 5/4/2016 8:11 PM 41 Neither - both are way out of scale with the current town center architecture. If the flame was scaled back to half it's size it would be better, 5/2/2016 4:15 PM 42 Eternal Flame. I like the color and the soldiers cross 4/30/2016 12:41 PM 43 The flame of Liberty seems for original and meaningful to me 4/27/2016 1:48 PM 44 The eternal flame, because to me it more fully acknowledges those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 4/26/2016 11:49 PM 45 Flame of Liberty. It's the more conceptual and more open to interpretation by visitors. The Eagle is just too literal and common. The design is not strong and not compelling. 4/26/2016 4:56 PM 46 The Flame of Liberty .....it is unusual and visually appealing and I like the "Soldier's Cross" in the middle which symbolizes the Veterans it represents. 4/26/2016 4:53 PM 47 The Flame of Liberty. It is more generic and modern than the eagle, reflecting the town's looking forward 4/25/2016 8:23 AM 48 Neither. Too big.4/23/2016 7:30 AM 49 the eternal flame 4/22/2016 10:11 PM 50 I do not believe the town should fund this activity with tax dollars 4/22/2016 5:23 PM 2 / 12 Public Comment Form for the Town of Los Gatos Veterans Memorial Project Q2 Which of these concepts best fits into the Town of Los Gatos Civic Center environment and surrounding community? Please briefly explain why. Answered: 49 Skipped: 1 #Responses Date 1 While I really like the patriotism, Americanism of the eagle and the flag, I like the soldier's cross and the veteran homage of the flame. Pushed to decide I would have to go with flame idea. 6/2/2016 9:01 AM 2 same as above 6/2/2016 8:36 AM 3 "The Flame of Liberty" I liked its ambience 6/1/2016 4:32 PM 4 Both are good, but I slightly prefer the Flame of Liberty. It captures your attention.6/1/2016 11:23 AM 5 The eagle statue seems like it would be more fitting in the environment with the trees and nature.5/31/2016 4:13 PM 6 Neither. We do not need any glorification or romanticized symbol of war.5/31/2016 11:46 AM 7 Does not belong in the Civic Center but at Los Gatos Oak Meadow Park 5/31/2016 10:08 AM 8 Neither. They are way too massive to fit into the Civic Center environment. The size of our community doesn't warrant the size of either of these proposals. 5/31/2016 6:29 AM 9 I do not think either Design specifically represents veterans and their sacrifices.5/30/2016 7:53 PM 10 Eagle 5/30/2016 5:22 PM 11 Both statues are nice but "The Flame..." is sophisticated, creative, unique just like Los Gatos.5/30/2016 5:13 PM 12 The flame because it combines different media with a background and surrounding area that flows and blends.5/30/2016 4:10 PM 13 The Flame of Liberty. Given that Los Gatos is a multi national community (just listen next time at all the different language spoken at the farmer's market for example), I think the flame-and the association to the status of liberty- is more fitting for our town. 5/30/2016 2:53 PM 14 Again the eagle represents the natural ecology of California and a symbol of freedom.5/30/2016 2:42 PM 15 both are well suited for Los Gatos - they both offer respected patriotic symbolism of our country and our fallen soldiers 5/29/2016 9:57 AM 16 The Flame of Liberty would fit in nicely with the modern nature of the library.5/29/2016 8:32 AM 17 Concept 2: "The Flame of Liberty". This is something that would be an addition to the character of Los Gatos. This concept would be the one that people would take notice of. 5/28/2016 5:56 PM 18 The Flame might be more fitting because it is of a lighter material. It is also nice that it glows after dark.5/20/2016 5:14 PM 19 Some people would be sad to see a gun on a memorial. The Eagle represents hope, the soul rising to God.5/20/2016 4:51 PM 20 The Flame of Liberty because seems to fit the era of the civic center buildings.5/19/2016 9:48 PM 21 We have located here to be in the wildlife environment.5/17/2016 4:05 PM 22 The Flame of Liberty. I think the layers of antique glass would have a nice defining look to the area. I do not understand the "surrounding community" part of the question. 5/13/2016 2:19 PM 23 The Eagle and Flag represent Freedom . The design fits in well with the Civic Center and the Redwood Trees.5/11/2016 5:55 PM 24 Flame of Liberty - big and symbolic by our beloved town 5/11/2016 12:26 PM 25 The Eagle represents Freedom as it flies above the mighty redwoods and mountains living amongst Nature's greatest creatures. 5/11/2016 7:20 AM 26 Neither is worthy of the veterans nor the space.5/9/2016 9:00 PM 27 The Flame of Liberty is a more sophisticated and complex work, much more fitting to Los Gatos than the rather common eagle with flag motif. 5/8/2016 7:11 PM 3 / 12 Public Comment Form for the Town of Los Gatos Veterans Memorial Project 28 Both will fit well...5/8/2016 7:06 AM 29 They both fit in ok.5/7/2016 7:02 PM 30 The Flame of Liberty is a more sophisticated sculpture than the Eagle, more befitting the vibrant and progressive Town of Los Gatos that we have become. 5/7/2016 4:59 PM 31 I like the less traditional and more artistic design of the centerpiece of the Flame.5/7/2016 10:45 AM 32 The Eagle for the reasons I stated in # 1.5/7/2016 10:14 AM 33 The Flame of Liberty 5/6/2016 1:53 PM 34 Flame of Liberty, for the same reasons as above 5/6/2016 10:56 AM 35 I think a flame as it is more alive. Although, I think a garden or grove is even more representative of California 5/6/2016 10:53 AM 36 Bald Eagle - More a symbol of Nature - the Park there is a beautiful outside oasis for LG residents.5/5/2016 5:13 PM 37 Neither. Too big 5/5/2016 12:28 PM 38 The Flame of Liberty. The flame design blends in more in my opinion. The eagle would stand out.5/5/2016 12:04 PM 39 The former, for the reasons previously noted.5/4/2016 8:11 PM 40 see above comment 5/2/2016 4:15 PM 41 I I think the Flame fits well with the other sculpture on the lawn 4/30/2016 12:41 PM 42 The flame because the colors fit in well 4/27/2016 1:48 PM 43 I think both concepts could fit into the area.4/26/2016 11:49 PM 44 The Flame of Liberty includes a number of natural elements that compliment and enhance the natural environment of the site - water, organic winding shapes. 4/26/2016 4:56 PM 45 I think the Eagle design can be seen anywhere....I like the uniqueness of the Flame of Liberty and feel it says more about our town. 4/26/2016 4:53 PM 46 It flows with the vision of the hills surrounding Los Gatos 4/25/2016 8:23 AM 47 Neither. To large and too tall. Seems out of place.4/23/2016 7:30 AM 48 either one equally 4/22/2016 10:11 PM 49 None 4/22/2016 5:23 PM 4 / 12 Public Comment Form for the Town of Los Gatos Veterans Memorial Project Q3 Which of these concepts would likely be enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds? Please briefly explain why. Answered: 46 Skipped: 4 #Responses Date 1 Hard to know the mind of our little community but when faced with the idea of moving forward.... The flame is largest in my mind. It seems it would be the most vulnerable to vandalism but what can one do? I like the general, country wide appeal of the eagle and the flag, but in keeping with the greater theme of a 'veteran's memorial' I would have to vote for the flame. 6/2/2016 9:01 AM 2 same choice….6/2/2016 8:36 AM 3 "The Eagle," because it represented all of the branches of the military 6/1/2016 4:32 PM 4 Again, Flame of Liberty. It is more likely to generate discussions.6/1/2016 11:23 AM 5 I think the eagle is a great symbol of our nation and understood by all ages and backgrounds. The flame is more conceptual and not as obvious of a symbol of the United States. 5/31/2016 4:13 PM 6 The unfortunate truth is that either monument will be ignored by all but the veterans themselves.5/31/2016 11:46 AM 7 The flame is a religio, a reverence piece that memorials are about.5/31/2016 10:08 AM 8 There is nothing particularly military about either an eagle or a flame no matter how eternal it is.5/30/2016 7:53 PM 9 Eagle 5/30/2016 5:22 PM 10 The "Flame" is a teaching tool as well as a Memorial. The heartbeat of a veterans memorial is the veteran/soldiers. All ages will learn from this masterpiece. 5/30/2016 5:13 PM 11 The flame because the fascinating use of different texture and the powerful symbolism of the eternal flame and ultimate sacrifice. 5/30/2016 4:10 PM 12 The Flame of Liberty. See answer to #2.5/30/2016 2:53 PM 13 The eagle is an inherent symbol of our nation's lore.5/30/2016 2:42 PM 14 the flame is more encompassing to all visitors - the eagle and flag is very patriotic and part of our country's core - I think the flame offers the same, however, in addition, since the Statue of Liberty was a gift of gratitude from anither country - it opens the door for more people from everywhere to enjoy to power and mystery of the flame 5/29/2016 9:57 AM 15 While I like the The Flame of Liberty I do think that the more traditional nature of The Eagle would appeal to a more of the Los Gatos community. 5/29/2016 8:32 AM 16 Concept 2: "The Flame of Liberty". It has lighting effects and has a dynamic presentation 5/28/2016 5:56 PM 17 Eagles are always a draw. With it on the U.S. flag, it evokes patriotism. With inscriptions on the base, it could be quite moving. 5/20/2016 5:14 PM 18 I like all the signs on the wall with the names of the people we want to remember and honor.5/20/2016 4:51 PM 19 I think either would, but something more abstract like the Flame of Liberty inspires more emotion, in my opinion.5/19/2016 9:48 PM 20 All ages will appreciate this representation.5/17/2016 4:05 PM 21 The Flame of Liberty. I think it speaks first to military but also families and non military. The flame is part of our country's history but also common in other areas of our lives, example the Olympic Flame. 5/13/2016 2:19 PM 22 They are both worthy of those who have served.5/11/2016 5:55 PM 23 Same - redundant.5/11/2016 12:26 PM 24 The Eagle can be observed by young and old up close to see its tallons holding onto all it is meant to embrace and protect. The determination in the eyes will always fight for freedom and never stray from its course. 5/11/2016 7:20 AM 25 The Flame of Liberty honors the sacrifice and does not present either a dove or hawk stance. The Eagle doesn't say much other than presenting a much used patriotic image. 5/8/2016 7:11 PM 5 / 12 Public Comment Form for the Town of Los Gatos Veterans Memorial Project 26 Both will be enjoyed...5/8/2016 7:06 AM 27 the eagle might be a bit more broadly appreciated 5/7/2016 7:02 PM 28 The champagne-colored glass would reflect different colors for people, depending upon the time of the day and the angle of the sun. Thus it would appeal to many different people depending upon the conditions of the light striking it. The Eagle would be more static and less interesting to various groups of people. 5/7/2016 4:59 PM 29 I think a sculpture created in 2015/6 in the high tech region in which Los Gatos is located should be more modern.5/7/2016 10:45 AM 30 The Eagle as it's peaceful, reflective and doesn't feel evasive but protective and friendly at the same time.5/7/2016 10:14 AM 31 The Flame of Liberty 5/6/2016 1:53 PM 32 Flame of Liberty will be the most universally enjoyed. The Eagle may be perceived by some as over the top, dominating or too strong. 5/6/2016 10:56 AM 33 I think a flame is a more universal representation and speaks across cultures more than an eagle. Many, many cultures use a flame or fire to represent values of the spirit and sacrifice. 5/6/2016 10:53 AM 34 Both are enjoyable - I still prefer the bald eagle 5/5/2016 5:13 PM 35 Neither. The proportions are not suitable for location.5/5/2016 12:28 PM 36 The Flame of Liberty. The eagle is almost fierce enough to scare small children.5/5/2016 12:04 PM 37 The former, for the reasons previously noted.5/4/2016 8:11 PM 38 neither 5/2/2016 4:15 PM 39 The eternal flame harks back to the flame of lady libertys torch, and the soldiers cross represents those who fought for the ideals she symbolizes 4/30/2016 12:41 PM 40 I think the eternal flame with its lighting and multi medium concept would engage people more.4/26/2016 11:49 PM 41 Definitely the Flame concept. It's more conceptual and much more "open" in it's design to encourage a wide variety of people to interpret and reflect on the subject matter in their own personal way. HOWEVER, I the the Soldier's Cross in the center of the Flame has to go! Under no circumstances do I wish to contemplate and honor the lives of veterans by staring at a helmet and cross. Please keep in mind that not all Veterans served/serve with a helmet and gun. Many veterans served and still serve our country through service and humanitarian efforts that did not include the use of weapons and battle fatigues. Enough with the war symbols. It's a veteran's memorial. Not a war memorial. 4/26/2016 4:56 PM 42 Again, I don't see the Eagle offering anything new or vibrant to the people looking at it. The Flame is sombre enough for Veterans to respect whilst being interesting and engaging for younger groups. 4/26/2016 4:53 PM 43 The eagle is a more traditional and static monument 4/25/2016 8:23 AM 44 No idea.4/23/2016 7:30 AM 45 eternal flame 4/22/2016 10:11 PM 46 None 4/22/2016 5:23 PM 6 / 12 Public Comment Form for the Town of Los Gatos Veterans Memorial Project Q4 What ideas, if any, do you have that might enhance the Veterans Memorial? Answered: 39 Skipped: 11 #Responses Date 1 My best suggestion; GET IT DONE!!6/2/2016 9:01 AM 2 Can't think of anything 6/1/2016 4:32 PM 3 No suggestions 6/1/2016 11:23 AM 4 Make it as small and inconspicuous as possible.5/31/2016 11:46 AM 5 A quiet place of reflection not a concept that turns the Civic Center into a Memorial Civic Center.5/31/2016 10:08 AM 6 Scale down drasticaly or place in Oak Meadow Park.5/31/2016 6:29 AM 7 Find another artist that knows something about the military.5/30/2016 7:53 PM 8 The concepts are not detailed enough yet to comment on enhancements.5/30/2016 5:22 PM 9 I love the artistic quality of the walls by "The Flame" . I also liked the Bell from the town's past history included in the Eagle presentation. Wonder if it could be included in the Flames concept. 5/30/2016 5:13 PM 10 Benches for meditation and enjoying it 5/30/2016 4:10 PM 11 Some information about all the veterans that are from Los Gatos. Could the flame be lit at night (maybe via a solar powered cell)? 5/30/2016 2:53 PM 12 Use lighting to increase the dramatic presentation of the eagle.5/30/2016 2:42 PM 13 although the memorial is located in Los Gatos, I would want visitors from everywhere to feel like it is for them as well 5/29/2016 9:57 AM 14 The presentation covered the concept of the memorial well.5/28/2016 5:56 PM 15 I like the idea of the walls surrounding the sculpture, but also the openness of it. Using the wall to include not only the names of those who have served--and fallen--but inspirational and patriotic messages would enhance it greatly, while also messaging the purpose for which our veterans served our great country. 5/20/2016 5:14 PM 16 Could you make the American Flag look a little more attractive under the Eagle? I does not look naturally wind blown.5/20/2016 4:51 PM 17 I can't remember if there is low, backless, bench seating in front of the Flame, but I think it would be a good idea. Something simple to mimic the walls behind it. 5/19/2016 9:48 PM 18 Male and female statues, back to back, with the Soldier's Cross rising above, of Eagle materials.5/17/2016 4:05 PM 19 Not being military myself I do not feel qualified to answer this but have supported this project and followed its progress from the beginning and think everyone who has worked on this has done a great job 5/13/2016 2:19 PM 20 More benches in the trees.....First responder recognition.5/11/2016 5:55 PM 21 Engraved around the base "Freedom is not Free"5/11/2016 12:26 PM 22 The ideas presented are good. It's all moving in the right direction. Thank you for this tribute to Service.5/11/2016 7:20 AM 23 While neither of the two current proposals fits particularly well, there were some elements of the "flame of liberty" design that could form the basis of a more tasteful and impactful design: 1) the "soldiers' cross"immediately conveys the veterans message as well as recalls their sacrifice 2) the wall, if significantly scaled down and curved to fit the plaza, could incorporate a tribute to the general group of veterans as well as contain the names of the individual veterans who have been wounded or give their lives. It would be nice to include some green in that otherwise austere place. 5/9/2016 9:00 PM 24 For The Flame of Liberty, add the traditional boots at the base of the soldiers cross.5/8/2016 7:06 AM 25 pay particular attention to the surrounding walk and seating. The video for the eagle memorial looks pretty good 5/7/2016 7:02 PM 26 I believe the images of the Flame of Liberty include water at the base. If not, that would be a great way to set off the sculpture. Light reflecting from the water would also play off of the glass, further enhancing its interest. 5/7/2016 4:59 PM 27 I am assuming that the names of all Los Gatos veterans who have lost their lives will be inscribed on the wall.5/7/2016 10:45 AM 7 / 12 Public Comment Form for the Town of Los Gatos Veterans Memorial Project 28 Proper lighting throughout the evening hours to honor it and protect it as our Veterans have done for us.5/7/2016 10:14 AM 29 The video of the Eagle is clearly better in terms of context than the Flame, so they should both be the same for a fair comparison. Also, please work in the relocation of the Fire Bell with the Flame proposal as well. 5/6/2016 10:56 AM 30 I think the flame is too large. It should be people sized or less. Not a bonfire but a memorial fire that encourages contemplation. Someplace also to sit and enjoy the visual. Also, some list of our MANY conflicts, maybe a pavement brick for all our wars with the years and all the people died in them. I prefer a peace memorial that commemorates all those who have served to ensure we live in peace in this country. It still needs some water to reflect the light. 5/6/2016 10:53 AM 31 Maybe some way for people to "temporarily honor" someone they know who died serving our country. A screen with names - maybe you can tweet it and it rotates in for an hour or a day? Or something like that.... 5/5/2016 5:13 PM 32 Smaller.. These are "in your face" . The rifle with helmet is particularly male orientated.5/5/2016 12:28 PM 33 A low-profile memorial that would be a quiet statement through it's design and inspire reflection by those who view it.5/2/2016 4:15 PM 34 bronze seals of each branch of service 4/30/2016 12:41 PM 35 My suggestions and questions regarding the proposed Memorial "Flame of Liberty." 1. remove the Soldier's Cross from Center of flame. 2. use more variety of colors in the flame to truly reflect the colors of a natural flame - yellows, reds, blues, etc. 3. I like the idea of a real flame burning in the interior of the glass flame. 4. Simplify the hardscape around the memorial. Integrate the platform and pathways in a simpler and more integrated way. 5. What material is being used for the ribbon walls? They look pretty thick. What about using thinner copper or corten steel, both of which will age with a patina that will nicely blend in with the redwood environment. 4/26/2016 4:56 PM 36 Not sure if there are seats planned to be around it but I would recommend this.....4/26/2016 4:53 PM 37 add some seating -- not clear there is any around the flame 4/25/2016 8:23 AM 38 Reduce the size.4/23/2016 7:30 AM 39 Conduct private fund raising for this effort 4/22/2016 5:23 PM 8 / 12 Public Comment Form for the Town of Los Gatos Veterans Memorial Project 100.00%50 74.00%37 Q5 Please tell us your zip code for where you live; where you work. Answered: 50 Skipped: 0 #Home zip code Date 1 95030 6/2/2016 9:01 AM 2 95203 6/2/2016 8:36 AM 3 95120 6/1/2016 4:32 PM 4 95030 6/1/2016 11:23 AM 5 95120 5/31/2016 4:13 PM 6 95032 5/31/2016 11:46 AM 7 95030 5/31/2016 10:08 AM 8 95030 5/31/2016 6:29 AM 9 95030 5/30/2016 7:53 PM 10 95033 5/30/2016 5:22 PM 11 95124 5/30/2016 5:13 PM 12 95033 5/30/2016 4:10 PM 13 95030 5/30/2016 2:53 PM 14 95126 5/30/2016 2:42 PM 15 95120 5/29/2016 9:57 AM 16 95032 5/29/2016 8:32 AM 17 95124 5/28/2016 5:56 PM 18 95033 5/27/2016 11:39 AM 19 95030 5/20/2016 5:14 PM 20 95032 5/20/2016 4:51 PM 21 95030 5/19/2016 9:48 PM 22 95030 5/17/2016 4:05 PM 23 95030 5/13/2016 2:19 PM 24 95030 5/11/2016 5:55 PM 25 95030 5/11/2016 12:26 PM 26 95032 5/11/2016 7:20 AM 27 95030 5/9/2016 9:00 PM 28 95032 5/8/2016 7:11 PM 29 95030 5/8/2016 7:06 AM 30 95032 5/7/2016 7:02 PM 31 95030 5/7/2016 4:59 PM Answer Choices Responses Home zip code Work zip code 9 / 12 Public Comment Form for the Town of Los Gatos Veterans Memorial Project 32 95032 5/7/2016 10:45 AM 33 95032 5/7/2016 10:14 AM 34 95032 5/6/2016 1:53 PM 35 95030 5/6/2016 10:56 AM 36 95032 5/6/2016 10:53 AM 37 95030 5/5/2016 5:13 PM 38 95030 5/5/2016 12:28 PM 39 95032 5/5/2016 12:04 PM 40 95032 5/4/2016 8:11 PM 41 95030 5/2/2016 4:15 PM 42 95030 4/30/2016 12:41 PM 43 95030 4/27/2016 1:48 PM 44 95030 4/26/2016 11:49 PM 45 95030 4/26/2016 4:56 PM 46 95030 4/26/2016 4:53 PM 47 95032 4/25/2016 8:23 AM 48 95032 4/23/2016 7:30 AM 49 95032 4/22/2016 10:11 PM 50 95030 4/22/2016 5:23 PM #Work zip code Date 1 95030 6/2/2016 9:01 AM 2 95032 6/1/2016 4:32 PM 3 95030 6/1/2016 11:23 AM 4 94305 5/31/2016 4:13 PM 5 retired 5/31/2016 11:46 AM 6 95030 5/31/2016 10:08 AM 7 95033 5/30/2016 5:22 PM 8 95030 5/30/2016 5:13 PM 9 94304 5/30/2016 4:10 PM 10 95030 5/30/2016 2:53 PM 11 95126 5/30/2016 2:42 PM 12 95113 5/29/2016 9:57 AM 13 95032 5/29/2016 8:32 AM 14 95032 5/27/2016 11:39 AM 15 95030 5/20/2016 5:14 PM 16 95032 5/19/2016 9:48 PM 17 95030 5/17/2016 4:05 PM 18 95030 5/13/2016 2:19 PM 19 95032 5/11/2016 12:26 PM 20 94125 5/9/2016 9:00 PM 21 95121 5/8/2016 7:11 PM 10 / 12 Public Comment Form for the Town of Los Gatos Veterans Memorial Project 22 95030 5/8/2016 7:06 AM 23 95032 5/7/2016 7:02 PM 24 95124 5/7/2016 4:59 PM 25 95032 5/7/2016 10:14 AM 26 95030 5/6/2016 10:56 AM 27 95032 5/6/2016 10:53 AM 28 95134 5/5/2016 5:13 PM 29 95032 5/5/2016 12:04 PM 30 94043 5/4/2016 8:11 PM 31 95030 5/2/2016 4:15 PM 32 95030 4/30/2016 12:41 PM 33 95030 4/27/2016 1:48 PM 34 95030 4/26/2016 11:49 PM 35 n/a 4/26/2016 4:53 PM 36 retired 95032 4/25/2016 8:23 AM 37 95030 4/22/2016 10:11 PM 11 / 12 Public Comment Form for the Town of Los Gatos Veterans Memorial Project Q6 Additional comments Answered: 26 Skipped: 24 #Responses Date 1 Time for talking was past two years ago, please get moving on this and bring it to fruition! My thanks to the foundation board for their tireless efforts to hold the town counsel's feet to the fire for this community project, that has been so long in coming. 6/2/2016 9:01 AM 2 my famiy represents both, veterans and first responders…..thank you for the inclusiveness.6/2/2016 8:36 AM 3 I was impressed with both of the sculptures 6/1/2016 4:32 PM 4 Thank you for soliciting the opinions of Town residents.5/31/2016 11:46 AM 5 It would be a major mistake to place either of these massive monuments at the town center. It will set a precedent for future sculpture proposals. 5/31/2016 6:29 AM 6 The two selected choices just do not resonate with me.5/30/2016 7:53 PM 7 Thanks for doing this memorial, I’m totally behind you and will support the effort as much as possible.5/30/2016 5:22 PM 8 I live off Los Gatos Almaden Road in San Jose several blocks from the Los Gatos border. Los Gatos is the town I shop and help my wife who has operated her 7-Eleven store on Santa Cruz Ave for 41 years. For all practical purposes Los Gatos is our town. 5/30/2016 5:13 PM 9 Can't wait to see it completed.5/30/2016 2:53 PM 10 congratulations on the project 5/29/2016 9:57 AM 11 Thanks to both artists for all the work they have put into these designs. However, I would be afraid that vandals could break the glass on the flame design. 5/20/2016 4:51 PM 12 Both are beautiful and excellent choices to represent our respected veteran heroes.5/17/2016 4:05 PM 13 Nice to see the Fire Bell in a decent place. Hope it rings.5/11/2016 5:55 PM 14 Let's get moving on this project. 3+ years is more than enough time in spite of internal opposition by some on the Council. 5/11/2016 12:26 PM 15 Looking forward to seeing its completion!5/11/2016 7:20 AM 16 Glad to see progress on this important monument in a fitting location. These things take time and should not be rushed. 5/9/2016 9:00 PM 17 I eagerly await either of these design's completion! A hearty "well done!" to all involved!5/8/2016 7:06 AM 18 Great tribute to our military heroes and great opportunity for sophisticated Public Art. Excellent work on the part of the Town and the Veterans Foundation. Thanks to you both. 5/7/2016 4:59 PM 19 Thank you for your decision not to do the intrusive first design up on the plaza.5/7/2016 10:14 AM 20 Thank you for the public process 5/6/2016 10:56 AM 21 Keep it low key and tasteful. It should be a thinking place that is inviting contemplation. There is a beautiful chapel ( St. Ignatius) that incorporates light at University of Seattle and is very contemplative and restful. This combination of light, nature and spirit as exemplified in that building translated into a more open air memorial would be beautiful. Strive for excellence and simplicity. 5/6/2016 10:53 AM 22 Please modify these concepts - neither fits our community at large.5/2/2016 4:15 PM 23 I think having a memorial for those who have fought for our country is a great thing for our community.4/26/2016 11:49 PM 24 Good luck!4/26/2016 4:56 PM 25 the eternal flame is more artistic...the eagle is done too often as a theme and doesn't feel like "art"4/22/2016 10:11 PM 26 The town is proposing a hike in taxes. The town need to focus its limited funds on neccessary services. The town needs to reduce spending on non-essential enhancements that require on-going maintenance and cost. 4/22/2016 5:23 PM 12 / 12 Public Comment Form for the Town of Los Gatos Veterans Memorial Project