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Cultural Arts Commission
Minutes of April 2, l997
The regularly scheduled meeting of the Ci ty 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 pre sent:
Spangenberg, Krlleger, Lindsey , Gootee, Peterson, Black, ex officio
Styes, LaPorta Kreiger
Gary Hultberg, Rec r eation Service Manager
Alex Habe nicht , C ity Council L iaison
John Gerlick, farks and Recreation Commission Liaison
Larry Gloss , Gloss & Company
Harold Celva, Englewood Downtown Development Authority
Due to a quorum not being met, the minutes of the January 8, 1997, February 5, 1997 and March
5 , 1997 Cultural Arts Commission will be approved at the next meeting.
Chairman Spangenberg introduced Larry Gloss, Philanthropic Consultant, fr om Gloss and
C ompany . Gloss was referred to Span genberg by Chris Daniels from the Swallow Hill facility .
Gloss distributed e xamples of campaigns/advertising from various organizations .
Gloss des cri be d the proces s o f a nalyz in g need s and goals , and formulating a common mission .
Gloss added that forming a mission could be a long process, possibly taking up to three months.
Commission member Peterson left at 6 :00pm.
Habenicht expressed concern that Gloss ' discussion went a step further than what the
Commission 's ne e ds are , and that there are other facets that the Commission should be looking at other than
just the fundraiser.
Commission member Krueger commented that there are a number of elements that need to be put
into an action plan, all within the next four and a half years.
Gloss stated that a consultant is there to "push" the organization toward an end result. Gloss
explained how an outline would be developed with timelines and tasks. Gloss added that structure would
then follow.
Black agreed with Habenicht that the first step is to find a direction and to develop cohesiveness
among the board . Black commented that the Board needs to feel some success, and to build from there.
Commission member Gerlick commented that he felt the members of the Parks and Recreation
Commission were very close and cohesive. Gerlick explained how the Parks and Recreation Commission
develops a written analysis of goals and objectives each year, and will periodically review those throughout
the year. In order to develop the goals and objectives , the Commission will hold a brainstorm session.
Habenicht commented that the Commission probably did have some form of facilitation in the
beginning.
Gloss left at 6 :45pm.
Regarding Gloss' presentation, Habenicht commented that she felt a facilitator was a good idea.
The Commission discussed the issue of cost and funding for a facilitator.
Black indicated that he would discuss with Spangenberg the need to move forward.
Habenicht expressed a desire to have a full board before proceeding with the process .
Spangenberg introduced Harold Celva from Englewood Downtown Development Authority.
Celva distributed a draft of the 1998 Summer Concert Series . Celva invited the Cultural Arts Commission to
be creative with the venue of the Summer Concert Series.
Celva and the Commission discussed offering a day program for children, with music and art.
Celva indicated the EDDA would support such an event.
Gerlick left at 6:58pm
The Commission also discussed displaying art at the Summer Concert Series.
Habenicht spoke in regards to SCFD funding
Concerning the Statue in the Plaza, Celva explained that a base exists where the Indian Statue
formerly sat for a number of years. Celva asked if the Cultural Arts Commission might consider the
replacement of the public art item . Celva informed Commission that EDDA would help to financially
support the project.
Black spoke of the charge from City Council regarding the Statue in the Park and Arts in the Park.
Celva reported that if the art is in the downtown area, justification exists for funding . The Commission
discussed liability of public art.
Cel va asked if there was interest in doing a children's day . B Jack replied yes . Staff would contact
Celva.
Commission member Lindsey announced she would be volunteering at the VS Summit and
requested anyone else interested in volunteering to contact her.
In regards to Larry Gloss , Spangenberg noted that Gloss had been hired by Englewood Historical
Society to raise $750,000 for the depot remodeling .
Spangenberg announced that a grant was available through the Colorado Council on the Arts. The
Cultural Arts Commission is eligible to apply . Lindsey and Spangenberg would work on the application.
The Commission was apprised of the recent City Council Study Session . Spangenberg reported
that City staff was asked by City Council to draft a letter of intent to the Museum of Outdoor Arts .
Spangenberg informed the Commission of the April 19 , 1997 Goal Setting Session with City
Council. The session is open to the public.
The meeting was adjourned at 7 :30pm ..
Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary