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South Bend Redevelopment Commission <br /> Regular Meeting—November 29, 2012 <br /> 6. NEW BUSINESS <br /> B. South Bend Central Development Area <br /> 4) continued... <br /> Mr. Perri said that DTSB approached Mr. Shakespeare to get a recommendation of someone <br /> in this area to do lighting design. Mr. Shakespeare offered to come to South Bend and take a <br /> look. He was overwhelmed with the possibilities. DTSB has committed $50,000 to the <br /> project and intends to do fundraising for the remainder. They have already written some <br /> grant applications and shopped the concept around among corporate investors. The concept <br /> has generated a lot of enthusiasm. <br /> Mr. Downes asked if DTSB has had any conversations with the members of the board of the <br /> Regional Museum of Art. If so, what was their reaction? Were they supportive of the <br /> concept? Mr. Perri responded that the Regional Museum Art was supportive. He met with <br /> Susan Visser. She had heard of Rob Shakespeare and they've been in correspondence ever <br /> since. One of his most recent projects was down at Indiana University Bloomington Museum <br /> of Art. Ms. Visser certainly wants to be involved in the lighting design for the downtown <br /> and for how it will be maintained. Mr. Perri has also discussed the project with Century <br /> Center. <br /> Mr. Varner has seen the sculpture in front of the art museum in Bloomington. He noted that <br /> art means different things to different people. He suggested soliciting the opinions of those <br /> living or operating businesses nearby who will be looking at it most. He was also concerned <br /> about the long term maintenance costs. <br /> Mr. Perri responded that Dave Matthews, developer of both the East Race Townhomes and <br /> the River Race Townhomes, was among the stakeholders that met with Mr. Shakespeare. As <br /> to the maintenance costs, they do intend to take that into consideration. <br /> Mr. Davis asked where else Mr. Shakespeare has done work. Mr. Perri said he could not <br /> name the places right now, but would be happy to provide Mr. Davis with Mr. Shakespeare's <br /> resume. <br /> Mr. Davis was interested in the approach to fundraising that would be used. Mr. Perri <br /> responded that we won't know the total cost of the project until after this phase II design <br /> work and cost estimating is done, but a very rough estimate is that it would cost between <br /> $300,000 and $500,000. <br /> Ms. Jones and Mr. Alford were also concerned that neighbors of the proposed lighting be <br /> included in the decision making. Mr. Perri responded that they have already been at the <br /> table. <br /> 8 <br />