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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-12-05 CAC MINUTESCity of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of December 5, 2012 I. Call to Order The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5:50pm by Chairperson Kristy Reed at the City Council Conference Room at the Civic Center building , 1000 Englewood Parkway. Present: Absent: Kristy Reed , Chairperson Donna Schnitzer, Vice Chairperson Tamara Emmanuel , Commission Member Karen Kenney , Commission Member Kaylene Mccrum , Commission Member (arrived at Amy Martinez, Alternate Commission Member Jill Wilson , City Council Liaison (arrived at 6:14pm) Jerrell Black , ex officio Maggie Stewart , Commission Member Carly Sellaro , Youth Commission Member Also Present: Kate Dulaney , Englewood School District Liaison Mary Lynn Baird , Englewood School District Liaison Joe Sack, Recreation Manager II. Review of Agenda 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 October 3, 2012 . There were none. The minutes were approved as presented. Reed asked if there were any changes or corrections to the minutes of November 7, 2012. There were none. The minutes were approved as presented. IV. Introduction of Guests There were no guests present. V. New Business There were no items for New Business. VI. Old Business A. Recreation Manager Joe Sack informed the Board that the Hampden Hall projector has been installed and now through next month will be used for training of staff. Sack told board members that he will try to arrange a time during the February meeting to take them down and show them the projector. B . Discussion turned to an update on cataloguing of art. Sack told board members that he wanted to remind them that it still needs to be done and will be a project for next year. Sack explained that there has been a shortage of staff which has delayed the project getting going . Discussion followed. Sack went on to explain that the cataloguing of art will include the where information such as where it is located, the artist, the purchase cost, a photograph , etc. Sack stated that MOA Representative Tim Vacca has helped with the project. Reed brought up that Youth Member Sellaro has an interest in photography so maybe she would be interested with helping to photograph the art. Reed asked if the information will be on the City's website for the public to view . Sack replied no, that it will be for City use only , as a reference . Reed stated that she would propose that it be made available to the public . Sack told Reed that once all of the information is put together they can decide if it would be beneficial to make it available to the public . Sack noted that if they decide to make it public, then it may need to include artwork across the City. VII. Committee Reports A. There was no update for Public Art. B. Vice Chairperson Schnitzer informed the Board of the December 15th Englewood Arts concert, Baroque Christmas. C. Black gave a brief update on last month's Parks and Recreation Commission meeting . VIII. Upcoming Events There were no upcoming events . Discussion followed in regard to the Denver Art Museum's Van Gogh exhibit. IX. Director's Choice Discussion turned to the two Englewood Schools liaisons, Kate Dulaney and Mary Lynn Baird , who share the position of Englewood Schools Liaison to the Cultural Arts Commission . Black told the Board that as they are aware, both Dulaney and Baird have been unable to attend meetings this past year or more so Chairperson Reed has sent them a letter to see if they are still interested in filling their position as Liaison. Black said that Baird has replied back that due to her schedule she is unable to continue as an Englewood School representative. Black said that they have not heard from Dulaney. Black informed the Board that the January meeting will be on January 2nd and both he, Sack and possibly Recording Secretary Debby Severa will be out of the office and unable to attend the meeting. Black stated that they can see if other staff could fill in for them or suggested postponing the meeting to another date. A motion was made by Commission Member Kenney and seconded by Chairperson Reed to move the January Cultural Arts Commission meeting back a week to Wednesday, January gth_ Ayes: Nayes: Reed, Schnitzer, Emmanuel, Kenney, Mccrum None Motion passed In regard to the situation with the Englewood Schools Liaisons, Reed asked if there is any other reason besides being very busy. Black explained that both Baird and Dulaney have a lot going on and at one point were going to resign but they were able to talk them into sharing the position. Black wished everyone a happy holiday season. X. Commission Member's Choice Alternate Member Amy Martinez reported that she is still working with her friend on the piece of public art and contacting Community Development regarding the Art Shuttle. Sack reminded board members of the upcoming holiday events including Breakfast with Santa on December 81h and Santa Calling on December 1ih. Commission Member Emmanuel informed the Board that her mother has received the ArtReach Award, one of the most prestigious art awards for Colorado. Emmanuel also reported that her father serves on the Council for Greenwood Village Arts who recently did an Art Search/Scavenger Hunt and suggested that it is something the Board could consider. Board members agreed that it is a great idea. Wilson updated board members on new development projects in the City including the Kent Place project, plans for the Flood Middle School property and Craig Hospital. Wilson also told the Board that at next week's City Council meeting , City Council will be discussing the possibility of the City of Englewood 's Fire Department merging with Littleton Fire. Black reported that last night he had attended a community meeting at Englewood Middle School regarding plans for the new Alternative High School at the current Middle School. Reed thanked everyone for their service and wished them a happy holiday. XI. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:24p.m. D. Severa, Recording Secretary