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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-01 CAC MINUTESCity of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of October 1, 1997 The regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5:45pm by Chairman Spangenberg at the Englewood Recreation Center, Conference Room. Members Present: Members Absent: Also present: Spangenberg, Tomasso, Wolosyn, Krueger Lindsey, Gootee, Peterson Gary Hultberg, Recreation Service Manager Alex Habenicht, Council Liaison Chairman Spangenberg asked if there were any changes or additions to the minutes of September 3 , 1997. There were none . A motion was made and seconded that the minutes be approved as presented . The motion passed unanimously. Commissioner Tomasso reported on the RID station. Tomasso stated that RID is no longer providing an architect in helping to design the stations . Tomasso also indicated that the majority of th e money from RTD will be going towards the alterations to the structure . If money is remaining , a piece of art would possibly be placed in the middle of the windscreen . A contest was suggested in choosing the piece of art. The Cultural Arts Commission was asked to sponsor the contest and to come up with a theme. Commission discussed the piece of art and specifics for the contest. Spangenberg reported on the Convening Committee 2003 . On September 15th , Spangenberg went forth to City Council reque sting a donation of $2,003. Council agreed to the request. Spangenberg announced that the official countdown (2003 days) to the celebration is November 17, 1997, which is also a regular council meeting and the first council meeting with the new members. The Committee is hoping to make a presentation to City Council then. Spangenberg reported the Committee is looking for a chair. In the meantime, the Committee is planning events leading to the celebration . Discussion moved on to the Feasibility Study. Spangenberg asked if anyone was interested in working with her. A newsletter will be sent out to all donors. With all the recent discussion concerning the Foley 's building being used for City Hall and the Englewood Public Library , Commission member Tomasso asked if the Foley's building was part of the feasibility study . Spangenberg replied that the study was never in conjunction with Cinderella City. Commission member Wolosyn asked in regards to the Museum of Outdoor Arts. Spangenberg stated that a meeting has been scheduled to discuss the status; but so far, nothing new . Tomasso suggested the Winslow Crane and General Iron as possible sites . Spangenberg responded that the General Iron site would be considered. Commission moved to the election of Chair and Vice Chair. Spangenberg opened the floor for nominations. A motion was made by Commission member Tomasso and seconded by Commission member Krueger that Commission member Wolosyn fill the position as Chair for the Cultural Arts Commission. The motion passed unanimously . Spangenberg advised Wolosyn that as Chair of the Commission, it is her right to interrupt and keep the meeting on course . Nominations opened for Vice Chair. Spangenberg volunteered herself for the office of Vice Chair. A motion was made by Commission member Krueger and seconded by Commission member Tomasso that Commission member Spangenberg fill the position of Vice Chair for the Cultural Arts Commission. The motion passed unanimously . Commission member Krueger left at 6:29pm. Commission member Spangenberg continued to chair the remainder of this evening's meeting . Wolosyn's position as chairman would be effective at the November meeting. Commission discussed term limits for chair and vice chair coinciding with expiration of term for members . Recreation Manager Hultberg would check with the Ci ty Attorney. In regards to the Cultural Corridor, Spangenberg asked if anyone had heard from Debra Kolacny. They had not. Spangenberg would be in touch with her. A recent Denver Post article concerning the Englewood Depot/Museum and its poor maintenance and landscape was discussed . Spangenberg suggested that with th e Englewood Garden Center going out of business, the leftover plants be donated to the Englewood Depot. Spangenberg asked that the Cultural Arts Commission, Englewood Focusing on Tomorrow (EFOT), and the Cultural Study Group come together by suggesting it happen through the request of the chairs (Wolosyn, Spangenberg and Habenicht). Commission members concurred. Spangenberg announced upcoming meetin gs with CIVITAS , Inc . scheduled for Octobe r 8th and 30th to discuss the General Iron site and plans to move traffi c through the neighborhoods from the north end of town to Cinderella City. Spangenberg noted that it was important to have representatives from the Cultural Arts Commission at these meetings . The meetings have not been well publicized . Commission member Tomasso has attended the meetings . Spangenberg asked for any corrections or updates on the Cultural Arts Commission Annual Report. The Annual Report will be used as a marketing tool, and will be updated as time goes on. The Commission then discussed the Statue in the Plaza. Commission members Tomasso and Wolosyn met with Recreation Manager Hultberg, Manager of Open Space, Dave Lee, and Engineering Special Projects Coordinator, Dave Henderson, to discuss the next steps to be taken . Responsibilities of the City of Englewood and the artist were discussed. It was concluded that the City of Englewood would be responsible for the maintenance landscape while the artist would be responsible for liability and theft. Wolosyn stated she was looking for stand specifications. Wolosyn also reported that she is looking into grants for community art . Spangenberg told Wolosyn to also research other grants besides the ones for community art. The committee was able to review the prior agreement for the previous display . A similar agreement will be put together for loaned art. Funding was discussed . Hultberg had researched other communities with art in public places and found other metro cities have adopted a funding of 1 % of city capital projects. Tomasso suggested rotating the art and using the exhibit space as a means to sell the art. In regards to the artist being responsible for theft and liability , C ouncil Liaison Habenicht reported that the policy can be changed from what was done with the previous display. Habenicht stated that council may be more amenable to accept liability now. Spangenberg asked for a recommendation for City Council to request funding. Due to a quorum not being present, the attending members would vote and a telephone poll would be taken of the absent members. A motion was made by Commission member Tomasso and seconded by Commission member Wolosyn to recommend to City Council to consider an ordinance that would establish annual funding for an Arts in Public Places program. A funding option of one percent of the City's capital construction budget was offered as an example of what other metro cities have adopted . Those present voted in favor 3-0. Wolosyn added that she has started creating an application . Recreation Manager Hultberg announced that he would like to arrange an orientation prior to the next meeting for the new member, Martha Warner. Commission member Tomasso reported that he had been approached to do a Co-op Art Gallery at Melody Music . Tomasso was directed to talk to Art Scibelli with the City of Englewood, Neighborhood and Business Development. Council Liaison Habenicht congratulated the new Chair and Vice-Chair of the Cultural Arts Commission . Habenicht spoke in regards to the development of Cinderella City and CRNA. Habenicht said she was excited to hear discussion take place concerning the Foley 's building. Spangenberg discussed having new letterhead and business cards printed up. Commission members agreed . The meeting was adjourned at 7:39pm . Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary