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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-12-03 CAC MINUTESCity of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission Minutes of December 3, 1997 The regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts<::ommission was called to order at 5:51pm by Chairperson Wolosyn at the Englewood Recreation Center, Conference Room . Members Present: Members Absent: Also present: W olosyn, Krueger, Lindsey, Warner, Peterson, Black ex officio Spangenberg, Tomasso, LaPorta Kreiger, Gootee Alex Habenicht, City Council Liaison Shannon Mary O'Leary, Englewood Public Library Liaison Chairperson Wolosyn asked if there were any changes or additions to the minutes of November 5, 1997. There were none. A motion was made and seconded that the minutes be approved as presented. The motion passed unanimously. Shannon O'Leary, Liaison from the Englewood Public Library Board was introduced. O'Leary would be replacing AmeMarie Leonard . City Council Liaison Habenicht regretfully announced that Commission member LaPorta Kreiger' s husband had passed away. Vice-Chairman Spangenberg had suggested that the Cultural Arts Commission make a donation to the memorial fund set up in his name. A motion was made by Commission member Lindsey and seconded by e ommission member Krueger that the Cultural Arts Commission donate $30.00 to the Bill Kreiger memorial fund. The motion passed 4-0. Per a request made at the November meeting, Youth Commission member Peterson reported she had spoken to the Englewood High School art teacher concerning stu dent s displaying their art at the Englewood Public Library. Peterson stated that the art teacher is willing to do it, but had asked if the students would be paid. Commission member Wolosyn said they would not. Liaison O'Leary responded that she would talk to Hank Long, Director of the Englewood Public Library, concerning the art display. Commission member Lindsey announced that she had been invited to attend a meeting associated with the Englewood American Indian. Lindsey stated she would like to tell them about the Cultural Arts Commission. Council member Habenicht updated Commission members on the progress of Cinderella City. Habenicht indicated that Council is moving forward on the concept of redevelopment of Cinderella City. There has been discussion on keeping the Foley's building to accommodate City facilities (City Hall, Englewood Public Library and Municipal Courts) along with a Cultural Center of approximately 20-25,000 square feet. Habenicht also reported that there is still open discussion with the Museum of Outdoor Arts. Habenicht spoke of the enjoyable reception she had attended that day for the 20th Anniversary Celebration at .e Malley Senior Recreation Center. Habenicht announced that she had been invited to attend a Cultural Tourism seminar. Spangenberg and Tomasso had also been invited. Habenicht explained that the people in the metro area look at Cinderella City to be a cultural piece and that the seminar would give support for economic viability. In regards to Habenicht's announcement of consideration to keep the Foley's building, Commission member Warner asked how serious the City of Englewood is in using the Foley's building. Habenicht replied the City is serious . It was explained that the Englewood City Hall building is difficult to move through and that money is spent every year to maintain it. It was suggested that the existing City Hall building would be used as a commercial retail site. Discussion moved forward to Committee Reports. Director Black informed members that a financial report of the 1998 budget would be available at the next meeting. Council member Habenicht reported that City Council passed a proclamation announcing the 2003 Committee/Celebration. Chairman Wolosyn read a report on the RTD Art at the Station. The committee met on November 20, 1997. Wolosyn stated that it looks as if the Englewood's canopy design will be part of the Hampden station . There will be no more action from RTD regarding the station's design until Spring of '98. The RTD representative stated that it is likely the canopy design will exceed the $34,000 allocated per station , but members of the task force are confident that additional funds will be available from other sources. The committee also wants to move forward with plans for a competition for an artwork incorporated into the station 's_single-wfod screen. The Cultural Arts Commission would be responsible for establishing-this competition. Wolosyn announced e a tentative schedule that would allow the Commission to have the work in hand before the construction of the station is underway . The schedule is as follows: 1. May -call for entries to be published 2. Late August -entry deadline 3. Mid-September -jurying of entries 4. Notification of winner to follow directly The Art at the Station task force will establish dollar figures for the reward at the next meeting in February. Wolosyn stated that in the meantime , she would work on publicity notices. Habenicht asked if it would be helpful if City Council determined the amount for a prize. Wolosyn stated that, although it would be helpful, the Art at the Station Committee would need to know the amount for the February meeting. Discussion moved to the Convening Committee -2003. The announcement was made again regarding the approval and proclamation recognizing the 2003 Committee and project. Commission member Lindsey reported that a mail list has been started and that the Committee would also like to see the Cultural Arts Commission become involved with the project. The next meeting is scheduled for January. Director Black suggested that Recreation e Manager Hultberg or himself be invited to a meeting. Chairman Wolosyn reported that Spangenberg would report on the Feasibility report at the next meeting. Wolosyn asked what the difference was between the Convening Committee 2003 and the Project 2003/5 • ear Plus Plan Committee. Commission member Krueger explained that the Project 2003/5 Year Plus Plan 1s that of a 5-year vision of a cultural corridor extending north and south from the Cinderella City site. In regards to the Cultural Corridor, Habenicht asked if anyone has been in touch with Debra Kolacny, former liaison from the Englewood School Board. Kolacny' s husband agreed to render a drawing of the cultural corridor. Black indicated that Kolacny needed a site plan, of which he will be given the most recent. The other issue was a mapping of Cinderella City. Black explained that there are four large sheets. The sheets will be reduced down. Black stated that he will give Debra Kolacny a call. Chairman Wolosyn informed Commission members on the progress of the Plaza Statue. Wolosyn is hoping to have the art in place in time for the summer concert series . The committee is waiting for information regarding design specifics from the City of Englewood, Department of Engineering. Wolosyn stated that her concern was insurance, and whether the artist would be responsible for damages or if the City of Englewood would be liable. Wolosyn would like to see the City of Englewood accept responsibility. Black spoke in response to Wolosyn' s concerns , stating that he did not want to see a similar situation as in the past. Wolosyn discussed pos sibilities for public art grants and exchanging plaza artwork on a quarterly basis. Council member Habenicht suggested that the Cultural Arts Commission comprise a working calendar for ~e next four years. Habenicht explained that by using the calendar, the Commission could foresee items of ~scu s sion and determine whether the City Attorney , etc. would need to be present. Commission member Krueger agreed , adding the summer concert series and a float in the holiday parade are other examples where the calendar would be helpful. Director Black updated Commission members concerning their request for Art in Public Places Funding. There was s ome confusion regarding specifics concerning whether the one percent was to be based off of City capital projects or new projects. Black has spoken with the City Attorney . The resolution has not been put together yet. The City Attorney will be talking with Habenicht a second time. Black indicated that he would follow up with the City Attorney 's office. Newly appointed Commission member Warner gave a brief introduction of herself. Warner stated that she has been an advocate for the arts , primarily for the younger generation since art is being taken away from the elementary schools. Warner indicated that she would like to see more art in public places. Warner also noted that she was excited to hear that the City of Englewood is considering using the Foley's building. Director Black invited Commission members to the City of Englewood's Employee and Board/Commission holiday reception on Wednesday, December 17th from 1-4pm at the Englewood Golf Course Clubhouse . Black stated that the reception would be a great opportunity to meet City employees and other board/commission 9 embers . Black reported that he had spoken with Habenicht concerning December meetings and the difficulty in getting together around the holiday activities. Black explained that the Parks and Recreation Commission does not meet in December; and that although City Charter states the Commission will meet once a month , a meeting may be canceled if there is no new business. Black will discuss it again with Commission as the December 1998 meeting approaches. Also new to the Commission, Liaison O'Leary gave a brief history of herself. O'Leary said she has lived in the City of Englewood for the last two years and has served on the Englewood Public Library Board for the last year. O'Leary noted that she has always had interest in serving on the Cultural Arts Commission. Habenicht spoke in regards to an opportunity she had to attend a Youth Art Show at Clayton Elementary School. Habenicht suggested inviting the art teachers from the schools to a Cultural Arts Commission meeting. Commission member Lindsey reported that she had received information concerning a volunteer seminar and that she was interested in attending it f Black felt it would benefit the Commission. Habenicht suggested that if the budget allows , two members attend the seminar. Black said he would review the budget to see if funds were available. The meeting was adjourned at 6:51pm . Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary