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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-11-04 CAC MINUTES• • • I. CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of November 4, 1998 The regularly scheduled meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5:55pm by Chairperson Wolosyn at the Englewood Recreation Center, Conference Room. Present: Also Present: Olga Wolosyn, Chairperson (arrived at 5:55pm) Rosemary LaPorta, Commissioner (arrived at 5:56pm) Corrine Lindsey, Commissioner Ray Tomasso , Commissioner Ed Krueger, Commissioner (left at 6:31pm) Mike Heberling, Youth Commissioner Jerrell Black, ex officio Martha Warner, Vice Chairperson Janet Spangenberg , Commissioner Alex Habenicht, City Council Liaison Bervette Williams , Englewood Public Library Liaison Denise White, Marketing and Public Relations Administrator, Department of Parks and Recreation Gary Hultberg, Manager of Recreation II. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Bervette Williams , newly appointed liaison from the Englewood Public Library, was introduced . III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Wolosyn asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of October 7, 1998. There were none. A motion was made that the minutes be approved as presented. The motion passed unanimously. · IV. NEW BUSINESS v. Chairperson Wolosyn asked if there has been a decision regarding The Museum of Outdoor Arts. Director Black reported that MOA is now reviewing the agreement and will be making a decision by November 13 , 1998. COMMITTEE REPORTS Commission member Tomasso reported on the RTD Station. Tomasso explained that the committee was told by RTD last week that there now has to be two windscreens instead of the one th at has been in the plans for the last year. There was discussion as to who requested the change. Tomasso explained that all other stations have conformed to the two windscreens except Englewood. Tomasso reported that the committee has forcibly stated that they want only one windscreen. Tomasso discussed the repercussions of the request, including the on-going art at the station contest. Director Black reported that he would look into the matter. Black stated that he had a number of concerns regarding this decision. Chairperson Wolosyn asked in regards to applications received for the art at the station. Recreation Manger Hultberg responded that there has been no applications received yet but that he has sent out over three hundred. Hultberg explained that he has received two calls from Channel 4 News requesting to do a story on the piece of art. Discussion moved on to Statue at the Plaza. Chairperson Wolosyn indicated that she had received a proposal from Joe Riche who designed one of the pieces of art currently being displayed at the Plaza. Wolosyn stated that she would like to meet with Riche and discuss his proposal. Hultberg explained that Riche ' s proposal would consist of rotating pieces of art in conjunction with other municipalities. Fifteen new pieces of art would be brought in on an annual basis. It was suggested to hold off until a decision is made by MOA. Wolosyn stated that she was in support of Riche 's proposal ifthere was no cost to the City. Black suggested the Commission invite Mr. Riche to a meeting to hear what he has to offer. • It was decided that a few commission members will meet with Riche in the next couple of weeks • to hear what Riche's proposal includes . Nothing will be initiated until after the first of the year. The Commission will continue to display the MOA piece and Riche's piece until after his presentation. Hultberg announced that the Commission will be receiving $13,000 as of January 1999 due to the 1 % allocation of CTF funds for public art. Commission members discussed what to do with the funds. Black announced that the ordinance relating to the sunset clause would be presented to City Council on November 16. Discussion moved on to Special Committees. Council Member Habenicht and Commission Member Spangenberg are working on the Centennial Celebration. Habenicht spoke in regards to connecting the celebration in with the annual holiday parade. In regards to the Feasibility Study, a special committee meeting will be held on Thursday, November 12, 1998 at 8:15am at the LaPorta Art Gallery to discuss changes to the draft. Habenicht spoke in regards to the Cultural Corridor and the progress that has taken place with the existence of the Foley 's Building and The Museum of Outdoor Arts . • • • • Habenicht discussed the possibility of MOA making a presentation to the Englewood Public Library Board . It was suggested that the Commission invite the people renovating The Gothic Theater to a Commission meeting. It was announced that Commission member LaPorta was now a member on the Englewood Historical Society. Discussion followed regarding an appointee to the South Broadway Merchants Committee. Commission member LaPorta announced that she served on the committee. Commission member Lindsey volunteered. Commission members discussed having staff from Neighborhood and Business Development division attend a commission meeting to discuss on-going projects in the City. Due to the holidays , Commission members agreed to move the January Cultural Arts Commission meeting to January 13 , 1998, a week later. VI. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Recreation Manager Hultberg introduced Denise White, Marketing and Public Relations Administrator for the Department of Parks and Recreation. Discussion followed regarding Denise 's resources to the Cultural Arts Commission . Hultberg informed Commission members that a follow-up meeting was held regarding the Olde Tyme Fair. Commission members were informed of changes considered for next year's event It was announced that the committee is considering changing the location to Belleview Park. Council member Habenicht expressed her concern over the idea. Discussion followed. Hultberg suggested that an arts or crafts component be added to next year 's event. Hultberg asked commission members if there was any interest. Chairperson Wolosyn suggested an interactive art such as pottery . Hultberg stated that the committee was open to any ideas. The Department of Parks and Recreation is considering hosting a performance by a Korean travel arts group in conjunction with Englewood Public Schools. The community event would be free . Hultberg spoke in regards to inventory of art . Results of the survey were minimal. Hultberg suggested touring the parks to determine possible sites for public art. It was announced that the City of Englewood, Department of Parks and Recreation was awarded the Colorado Lottery's Starburst Award. The City of Englewood was honored as state regional winner in August and went on to compete against many other state-wide projects. Council member Habenicht suggested a reception be held in honor of the award. Hultberg would look into it. VII. COMMISSION MEMBER'S CHOICE Commission member Lindsey announced she was on the Colorado Committee of Indian Affairs. Lindsey spoke in regards to an up-coming conference that she was interested in attending. Lindsey asked the Commission if they would sponsor her for the conference. Hultberg stated that he would discuss it with Director Black. VIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:25pm. Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary • • •