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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-01-09 CAC MINUTESI. Call to Order City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of January 9, 2013 The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5:45pm by Chairperson Kristy Reed at the City Council Conference Room at the Civic Center building , 1000 Englewood Parkway. Present: Also Present: II. Review of Agenda Kristy Reed, Chairperson Donna Schnitzer, Vice Chairperson Tamara Emmanuel, Commission Member Karen Kenney , Commission Member Kaylene Mccrum, Commission Member Maggie Stewart , Commission Member Amy Martinez, Alternate Commission Member Carly Sellaro, Youth Commission Member Jill Wilson, City Council Liaison Jerrell Black, ex officio Joe Sack, Recreation Manager Tim Vacca, Museum of Outdoor Arts Representative There were no changes or additions to the agenda . Ill. Approval of Minutes Chairperson Reed asked if there were any changes or corrections to the minutes of December 5, 2012. There were none. The minutes were approved as presented. IV. Introduction of Guests There were no guests present. V. New Business Reed turned discussion over to Commission Member Kenney and her New Year Group Project. Kenney told the Commission that as previously discussed, she wants to do a collaborative art project with the Commission and the City. Kenney stated that she has brought items to tonight's meeting for the Board to do an art project. Kenney spoke in regard to the process of a collaborated art project and her idea of doing one with a group in the City. Kenney was informed that there is a time constraint with tonight's meeting due to a site visit that has been scheduled for Hampden Hall at 6: 15pm to look at the new projector. Commission Member Stewart reported that she also has a presentation on art for the community garden that needs to be discussed tonight. Reed suggested that Kenney bring her project back to the February meeting. VI. Old Business There were no items for Old Business . VII. Committee Reports A. Public Art Discussion was turned over to Stewart and artwork for the community garden. Stewart told the Board about Bill Gian , a local artist, and his work that he has done including numerous pieces of public art in the metro area . Stewart discussed consideration for art in the garden and showed Gian 's proposal of colorful metal totems. Stewart told the Board that Gian has agreed to create artwork for the community garden at half of his price and has also volunteered to paint the benches to coincide with the artwork. The Board was told that Gian would like to get started on the project now so it will be in place for the garden 's opening in the spring . Stewart told the members that the cost per totem is $2 ,500 without installation and $3 ,000 with installation . Stewart added that Gian is someone that can help with a piece of art for the Art Bus . Reed asked how the totems look iso lated because they can 't afford purchasing several of them w ithout some sort of fund raising. Reed then asked what the budget is for purchasing the artwork. Board members were told that they had agreed to start with $5,000 and see what that would bring . Stewart told the Board that they cannot get a piece of public art fo r $5 ,000 and suggested that in order to make it look right , they need at least three pieces. Alternate Member Amy Martinez asked in regard to the material of the totems. Stewart explained that the totems are a material that will make it easy to repair. Sack asked Stewart her ideas of where the art could be placed in the garden. Stewart gave several locations that would not interfere with the gardens. Discussion followed. Reed asked if this needs to be decided on tonight. Stewart replied yes , noting that Gian is willing to meet the City's deadline to have the art in place before spring when the garden opens. Black told the Board that there is approximately $42 ,000 in the One Percent Art Fund , explaining that due to the economy there have not been any capital projects in the last few years to bring in additional dollars. Black went on to say that whether the Board decides to purchase more than one piece , he would strongly recommend that the Board approve something with installation. Black explained that in order to get things in place , action needs to take place tonight to give Stewart the go ahead to get things mov ing . Black went on to explain that the timel ine is really , really short and things will need to move forward very quick ly between Publ ic Works , Risk Management and Community Development and still have time to address issues. Black noted that the first step will be to initiate a contract with the artist. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Commission Member Emmanuel and seconded by Vice Chairperson Schnitzer recommending the Cultural Arts Commission use funds from the One Percent Art Fund to purchase three pieces of art from Bill Gian for the community garden at the cost of $3,000 each, including the cost of installation. Ayes: Reed, Schntizer, Emmanuel, Keeney, Mccrum, Stewart Nayes: None Motion passed. B. Parks and Recreation Commission B lack informed the Board that there was not a Parks and Recreation Commission meeting in December. VIII. Upcoming Events There were no upcoming events . IX. Director's Choice Black had no items for Director's Choice. X. Commission Member's Choice There were no items for Commission Members ' Choice . XI. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6 :20pm. Board members proceeded to Hampden Hall for a demonstration of the new projector. D. Severa , Recording Secretary