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Cultural Arts Commission
Minutes of March 5, 1997
The regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to
order at 5:55pm by Co-Chairman Spangenberg at the Englewood Recreation Center, Conference Room.
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Also present:
Spangenberg, Knie~er, Styes, Peterson, Black, ex officio
Lindsey, Gootee
Gary Hultberg, Recreation Service Manager
Due to a quorum not being met, the minutes of the January 8, 1997 and February 5, 1997 Cultural
Arts Commission will be approved at the next meeting.
The Commission was infonned that Rosemary LaPorta Kreiger had resigned as co-chair of the
Cultural Arts Commission. Due to business circumstances, it was necessary for LaPorta Kreiger to devote
100% of her time to the gallery. She had requested that she remain as an advisor to the Commission for the
next several months. A copy of her resignation letter was sent out in the packet.
The Commission discussed the Auction on April 26, 1997 and whether it should be postponed
until a later date due to the resignation of C ommission members .
Commission member Krueger stated that the auction 's purpose was to raise money for a feasibility
study. Krueger suggested that the Commission change the purpose of the auction, and piggyback off the
Museum of Outdoor Art's feasibility study . Spangenberg reported that she had seen MOA 's study, and the
study involved the South Metro area, whereas the City of Englewood is looking at Englewood only . She
did not foresee a problem of piggybacking, if it was possible .
Commission member Styes arrived at 6:03pm.
Krueger indicated that the Commission could help in sponsoring for the Concerts in the Plaza, etc.
Black apprised Commission that Harold Celva from EDDA and Steve Neyer had coordinated an event with
the Before and After School program last year where the child ren painted boards. The boards were then
displayed at the Plaza during the Concerts in the Park. Celva was looking at doing a similar event this year,
but making it a full-day event. Spangenberg would talk to Celva.
Spangenberg reported that one of the charges from City Council was to look at Arts in the Park.
Spangenberg commented that the Indian statue has not been looked at yet, and progress needs to be made .
The Commission discussed alternatives that would be available to display .
Bl ack informed the Cultural Arts C ommission that a facilitator could be brought in to help the
Commission define their goals and objectives. The Commission agreed that it needs to be the next step out
to wait until the new members are in place, if possible.
Spangenberg indicated the Commission needs to move forward on a few things in the meantime.
The Commission would focus on the Art in the Plaza, Summer Concert series and special events in
cooperation with other boards and commissions .
Black suggested it would be helpful for the Commission to talk to Harold Celva regarding some of
the events, and work with EDDA in supporting the events. The Commission would invite Harold Celva to a
meeting .
It was asked what would be done with the donated art items for the auction. Spangenberg would
contact LaPorta Kreiger to find out the details, and what was arranged with the artists.
The Commission determined April 26, 1997 was too early to organize for the auction. A motion
was made by Commission member Styes, and seconded by Commission member Krueger, to postpone the .
auction indefinitely until the Commission has more time to study and organize . A quorum was not present
to vote. The executive decision went· to the chair. Spangenberg determined a decision would be made in
the future when to hold the auction.
Styes asked if she could re-examine the ntl,ssion statement and make some grammatical
corrections. The Commission agreed.
Black informed Commission of the Tent Talk meetings being held throughout the year. Black
suggested the Commission set up a table with 1-2 members at future meetings as a way for the Commission
to become visible. Information would be brought back to the board, and a packet would be scheduled.
Spangenberg asked if anything further has been heard in regards to the RTD Light Rail Stations .
Black explained that RTD attended the first Tent Talk meeting and gave a presentation. There was no new
information. Black would forward a contact person's name on to Spangenberg.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:56pm .
Deborah A . Severa, Recording Secretary