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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-09-04 CAC MINUTESCity of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of September 4, 1996 The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5 :53 pm by Co-Chairman Spangenberg at the Englewood Public Library , E. Anderson Room. Members Present: Spangenberg, LaPorta Kreiger , Donelson , Curley, Black, ex officio Members Absent: Krueger, Styes, Miletto Also Present: Alex Habenicht Chris Wineman, Executive Director of the Denver Center Theater Co. For agenda item one, corrections or ad ditions to the minutes of August 20, 1996 meeting, Spangenberg reported she had so me corrections. Chris Wineman 's name was misspelled . Curley elaborated on_the information referri ng to her receiving a starter kit from the Museum of Loveland. Curley explained the City of Loveland hired Architects One to do the Feasibility Study and Curley would be getting a contact name from Architects One . Spangenberg pointed out on page o ne, paragraph seven (7), market and feasibility should be interchanged , reading the areas of concentration for fundraising include l) need, 2) users , 3) facility and 4) market, all which will be determined by a feasibility study. The statement where Spangenberg asked if the Library was discussed for the Cinderella City site, Spangenberg asked if the Library was discussed as a "shared use " regarding the Cultural Arts Center. Spangenberg also noted that Rebecca Jones from the Colorado Choir contacted her stating they were interested in being the Associated Choir for the Cultural Arts Center, and not just in s upport of the Cultural Arts Center. In reference to the paragraph referring to Diane Wray expressing concern with the political implication of the Cultural Arts Center combining with Cinderella City , Spangenberg requested it read as ... Spangenberg indicated Cinderella City is not looked at as the (o nly ) answer to the Cultural Arts Center. A motion was made to approve the minutes as amended. The motion passed unanimously . Chris Wineman, Executive Director of the Denver Center Theater Co., expressed agreement with Loren Shepherd at the August 20, 1996 meeting in that without success in the fundraising, remaining concern are relatively few. Wineman suggested the main concerns for the Cultural Commission need to be raising 1) the money and 2) support from the community. Discussion was then directed towards the organization of the telemarketing the week of September 16-20, 1996 at the Englewood Recreation Center and Malley Senior Center. Commissioner Curely and Habenicht will coordinate the telemarketing . Commissioner Donelson distributed a copy of a recent press release sent to local newspapers , television stations, etc . Spangenberg asked that all press releases have prior approval from the Commission before being sent out. It was also suggested that Black review the information beforehand. An additional statement would be se nt out. Wineman suggested the press release be sent out weekly. Co-Chairman LaPorta Kreiger asked if the money is not raised for the feasibility s tudy, what happens to the money that has been donated . Spangenberg responded it would be returned to all identified parties. It was pointed out the deadline of September 30, 1996 is an unofficial deadline . Wineman suggested using September 30, 1996 for making a mark. Director Black emphasized that the Commission should not give the perception to the public that September 30th is the final deadline for the fundraising. In reference to a recent article in the Englewood Herald, Spangenberg pointed out the article states the end of September as a deadline. The article also stated the study is based on the redevelopment of Cinderella City. Spangenberg will contact the Englewood Herald for correction. Curley apprised the Commission that the Denver Film Society has agreed to include a small announcement of the fundraiser in their next mailing . Habenicht added the Chamber of Commerce Newsletter will also include an article. Spangenberg informed Commission that Sohne VanSelus was unable to attend tonight's Commission meeting. VanSelus was going to be present to discuss advertising on the Internet. Spangenberg indicated that VanSelus has put a home page on the Internet, but it has not yet been submitted to the search directory. Spangenberg advised Commission that information has been sent through for Channel 8 . Black responded the announcement should be on TV within the next few days. In reference to the press releases discussed, Wineman encouraged the Commission to now enlarge the flyers, announcements, etc. and distribute a.nd post on store fronts, at banks, etc. Discussion followed as to printing the flyers. Black reiterated the budget allows for printing, but once that budget is depleted, there will be no money remaining for printing. Black encouraged Commission members to have as much costs donated as possible. It was announced that $1 ,540 had been received in donations for the feasibility study. Habenicht asked Black if permission was needed to invite liaisons to the Cultural Commission . Black responded no, although, the liaison would not be a voting member. Habenicht requested a motion be made to invite liaisons to the Cultural Arts Commission. A motion was made by Commissioner Curley and seconded by Commissioner Donelson that the Cultural Arts Commission request a liaison to the Cultural Arts Commission from the Parks and Recreation Commission , Englewood School Board, Englewood Library Board , Englewood Historical Society, Englewood City Council, Englewood Chamber of Commerce and EDDA . The motion passed unanimously. Black added he would inform City Council of the request. Regarding agenda item "US West response to funding the study", Spangenberg reported she had tried contacting Gully Sanford, of the Denver Center of Performing Arts . Sanford will follow up with US West. Habenicht briefed Commission of the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). Habenicht was appointed by the Arapahoe County Commissioner and has served for two (2) years . Commission was informed there are three tiers of funding through the SCFD. Tier 1, where the majority of funding goes , includes the Denver Botanical Gardens, Denver Zoo , and Denver Museum of Natural History . Tier 2 (formula groups) are based off of operating budget. Habenicht explained there is not a tier 2 organization in the south metro area. Once the Cultural Center was established, it would qualify for tier 2 funds. Tier 3 involves groups eligible for funding at county level. The City of Englewoodtrheater Englewood! Groups and EDDA Sounds of Summer are both partially funded by SCFD under Tier 3. LaPorta Kreiger asked when groups could apply for funding again. Habenicht replied in January . Black asked Habenicht if the Commission could apply for eligibility through the City of Englewood . Habenicht suggested the co-chairs meet with a representative from SCFD. Black urged the Commission to become eligible as soon as possible . Once the Commission becomes eligible, then they may apply for funding. LaPorta indicated Chris Wineman suggested money was available for the Cultural Arts Feasibility Study. Wineman emphasized if money was still available. Habenicht indicated there is a possibility but she was not able to follow-up and advised some members of the Cultural Arts Commission to do so. LaPorta Kreiger suggested a meeting with local organizations to discuss the feasibility study and join interests and support. Commission members agreed. Spangenberg announced there would be an Arapahoe Philharmonic concert on Saturday, September 7'h at the Englewood High School fieldhouse. The conductor would be making an announcement on the fundraising efforts of the Cultural Arts Commission. Spangenberg emphasized it would be nice to have representatives from the Commission at the concert. Habenicht apprised Commission that the September 16th City Council meeting was a public forum. Habenicht indicated it would be a good time to show support for the feasibility study and to thank city council for the things they do. Habenicht inquired if sub-committees could be appointed. Black stated yes, however, he did not know the particulars. Habenicht suggested the Commission meet with A Call to Arts to discuss how organizations in Arapahoe county could help. LaPorta Kreiger questioned the possibility of donating a piece of artwork from LaPorta Art Galleries towards a drawing for the feasibility study. Habenicht asked Black how it could legally be done. Black would discuss the options with the City Attorney and follow-up with Commission. It was also suggested the commission solicit additional donations from organizations towards a drawing at the end of the fundraiser. Discussion followed whether the commission needed to meet prior to the next regular scheduled meeting. It was agreed to hold a special meeting on Tuesday, September 10th at 5:45pm. Location would depend on availability. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm. Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary