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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-11-06 CAC MINUTESCity of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION • Minutes of November 6, 2013 • I. Call to Order II. Ill. The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5:45pm by Chairperson Amy Martinez at the City Council Conference Room at the Civic Center building , 1000 Englewood Parkway. Present: Absent: Also Present: Review of Agenda Amy Martinez, Chairperson Donna Schnitzer, Commission Member Jared Munn , Youth Member Jill Wilson, City Council Liaison Jerrell Black , ex officio Martha Kirkpatrick, Vice Chairperson Tamara Emmanuel , Commission Member Karen Kenney , Commission Member Kaylene Mccrum , Commission Member Maggie Stewart , Commission Member Joe Sack, Recreation Manager Jessica Brack , Museum of Outdoor Arts There were no changes to the agenda . Approval of Minutes Due to there not being a quorum, the September 4, 2013 and October 2, 2013 minutes would be approved at next month's meeting. IV. Scheduled Visitors There were no scheduled visitors V. Unscheduled Visitors There were no unscheduled visitors. Jessica Brack with the Museum of Outdoor Arts introduced herself and informed the Board that she will be replacing Tim Vacca who is no longer with MOA. Ms . Brack stated that she has worked for the Museum for five years and does a lot of social media and event planning for the Museum. • Brack distributed information on the new show at the Museum , Urban Abstract. • VI. New Business VII. There were no items for New Business . Old Business Before discussion turned to templates for the selection of public art, Commission Member Schnitzer asked in regard to the Vision Plan that the Board worked on the beginning of the year. Martinez stated that the Board took a few items from it and suggested that the Board take a look at it the beginning of next year. Board members concurred. In regard to the templates/guidelines, Martinez noted that at the last meeting, the category of timeline was added which referred to whether the art was going to be permanent or on loan. Schnitzer told board members that she wrote down the steps or timeline that the Board would need to follow for a commissioned piece of art. Schnitzer read off the steps to the Board: Proposal, Contract, Risk Management, Community Development , City Council Approval (depending on cost), Final Approval Committee, Final Approval by Board , Having the artist attend the next Board meeting and then the unveiling of the art. Joe Sack, Recreation Manager was asked if Commission Member Emmanuel was able to get some examples of templates that she had spoken of. Sack explained that we have a partial document as well as other information from the City and County of Denver. Sack stated that we would forward the information before the • next meeting. VIII. • Discussion turned to the community garden. Schnitzer spoke in regard to produce that had been stolen at the end of the season and measures that can be taken to prevent it from happening next year. The Board was told that 1,058 lbs. of produce from the community garden was donated to food banks this past season. In regard to the benches at the community garden, Schnitzer reported that she ran into Joe Fleenor who has offered to build a bench for $40. Schnitzer stated that she wouldn't mind painting the bench. Schnitzer told the Board that her term will be up in July and that she will not be doing the community garden next year and suggested that when there are more members present they can discuss the role of the Commission with the community garden. In regard to produce being stolen from the garden, Black said that one major change to occur next year is the operation of the Depot. Board members were told that it has been proven across the nation that when there is more activity, there is less vandalism and with Tom Parson's being present, maybe it will help to discourage some things. Committee Reports With Vice Chairperson Kirkpatrick and Commission Member Stewart absent, discussion on cataloguing of art was postponed to next month's meeting. Schnitzer stated that there is a piece of art by the Simon Center that does not have signage and said that though she is not sure how much signage cost, there should be signage on the pieces of art the City has. • • • Brack told board members that the Museum works with a company to do signage for their sculpture pieces and could get information on it if they want. Brack also told the members that if they want to, they can go out to Sampson Park to look at the signage. Brack explained that there are all different price points that would work for the City's art pieces. Schnitzer gave a report on the October Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. IX. Upcoming Events There were no upcoming events to report on . X. Director's Choice XI. The Board was informed that last Saturday was the dedication of the new playground at the Northwest Greenbelt. Black explained that the project was funded through grant money and Open Space Shareback Funds and no General Fund money was used for the project. Commission Member's Choice Martinez spoke in regard to the "Public Art Blooms on South Havana" Denver Post article that was included in the packet that talked about the City of Aurora 's public art projects . Martinez said that the City of Aurora has an opening every year and the sculptures are getting contracted by people from all over, including out of the country . Schnitzer asked where the sculptures are. Martinez stated that they are in front of the businesses and can be seen by walking or a bus tour. Board members were told that there is a commission to select the pieces of art and there are alternate pieces in case any of the selected pieces do not work out. The Board was also told that the pieces are for sale and it is the goal of the City of Aurora to purchase one piece of art from the program every year. Martinez went on to say that the City of Aurora has been doing the program for four to five years. City Council Liaison Jill Wilson commented that this is what she hopes the Board can do this year. Brack stated that Evergreen does a similar project and Schnitzer added that Colorado Springs does as well. Wilson spoke in regard to the flowers in the pots in downtown Englewood and not being sure what was going to happen with them now that the Business Improvement District (BID) has dissolved. Discussion followed. Wilson commented that doing a project like the City of Aurora would put Englewood on the map. Black reminded the Board that the Department received a grant to redevelop Duncan Park that will be started early next year and in the design will be a specific location for a piece of art. Board members were told that information will be brought to the Board after the first of next year. Sack told that Board that there is also discussion to have art in the River Run Trailhead project that he will also be bringing to the Board . Black noted that the project is a little further out. Wilson asked how much is in the One Percent Art Fund. Sack reported that there is • approximately $40,000, going on to explain that there was no growth in the fund this past year due to expenditures from the community garden art being more than revenues received in 2013. Sack discussed money coming into the fund and there being less money coming in due to the slow economy. Wilson asked in regard to money from the fund that was used to build Hampden Hall and if it was ever reimbursed back to the fund. Black stated that he was not sure and would need to research it. Martinez asked if there was a roster for the Board with contact information. Martinez was told that there is a roster but that it does not have contact information on it. Discussion followed. Wilson spoke in regard to last night's election results in addition to development projects happening in the City. In regard to the 2014 Student Art Calendar, Schnitzer recognized Leigh Ann Hoffhines for doing such a nice job with the calendar and the Top 50 Artist Reception. Schnitzer reminded the board members that lighting of the tree is Monday, December 2nd. Sack announced that the winter Activity Guide is out. The Board was told that are a lot of holiday events coming in December with details to follow next month . Board members were reminded that holiday appetizers will be served at the • December meeting. XII. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:40pm . Recording Secretary •