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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-04-01 CAC MINUTES• I. II. • Ill. City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of April I, 2009 CALL TO ORDER The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 6:04pm by Vice Chairperson Moore at the Civic Center City Council Conference Room . Present: Absent: Janet Moore, Vice Chairperson Heather Bartunek, Conunission Member Jennifer Enger, Conunission Member (anived at 6 :07pm) Donna Schnitzer, Commission Member Jill Wilson, City Council Liaison Jenell Black, ex ot1icio Eric Bertoluzzi, Chairperson Kate Dulaney , Commission Member Maggie Stewat1, Commission Member Mary Lynn Baird , Englewood Schools Liaison Natasha Fish, Youth Commission Member REVlEW OF AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda . APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moore asked if there were any changes or corrections to the minutes of March 4, 2009. There were none. The minutes were approved as presented. IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS v. • There were no guests present. NEW BUSINESS Discussion began on the Wal-Mart A11 Wall. Commission members were informed that when the City Center Development was formed, it was determined that art would be incorporated throughout the development. Black stated that one of the pieces of artwork is the Wal-Mart Art Wall located on the far west end of the south facing wall on the Wal-Ma11 building. Black told the Commission that the artist, Todd Siler has sent a letter to Community Development and Wal- Mart stating that the Art Wall is in need of restoration. Black explained that Mr. Siler is proposing $14 ,000 to l 6,000 for the restoration work that will include $ l 0,000 for the restoration of five photos, $2,000 for the painting of the leaves, another $2 ,000 for labor and installation costs and an optional $2,000 fpr the installation of solar lights at the end of the leaves. Black went on to explain that he has met with the Directors of Public Works and Community Development and have stated that they do not have monies in the budget for the restoration of the At1 Wall so he is bringing it before the Cultural A11s Commission to see if there is any interest in using the one percent a11 fund for the restoration work. Black told the Commission that there are a couple options available to them: l) fund the restoration project; 2) pat1ially fund the restoration project and see if MOA wants to cover some of the expense or see if Mr. Siler would lower his cost; 3) not fund the project in 2009 and put a request in for the 20 l 0 budget process to request funding for the project; or 4) not fund the project at all. Discussion followed . Moore asked commission members if anyone has looked at the Art Wall. Commission members replied no . Commission members concurred that they thought the $16,000 was high for the restoration work . Commission Member Schnitzer asked in regard to the original cost of the art project. Bl a ck replied that Mr. Siler was paid$ l 00 ,000 for the artwork. Moore asked if Mr. Siler had approached Community Development in regard to work needing to be clone on the ait piece or if the City approached him. Black stated that it is his understanding that Mr. Siler approached the City. Commission Member Bartunek asked how long it's been since the art piece was installed . Black reported six to seven years. Discussion followed . Moore suggested tabling the issue to give commission members time to go look at the art piece. Black told the Commission that there is currently $38 ,000 in the one percent ait fund. Moore asked if the fund can be used for the maintenance of att . Black stated that it is his understanding that it can be used for maintenance work but that he would still verify. Schnitzer asked how much the fund recei v es per year. Black responded that it can range from $12 ,000 to $5,000; noting that this year has been the lowest that it has ever received . City Council Liaison Wilson commented that the budget will only get tighter for 2010 . Bartunek asked what the contract required in regard to maintenance of the ait. Black told the Commission that the contract states the City will maintain the piece if it needs repair. Black told the Commission that the Board could invite Mr. Siler to a meeting to discuss his proposal for the restoration work. Schnitzer asked who purchased the art. Black stated that it is difficult to • cletennine where the money came from for the purchase of the art but that he is pretty sure that • the majority of the money came from the project; noting that Community Development was responsible for the contract. It was decided that commission members would table discussion on the A1t Wall in order to give commission members time to go view the Art Wall at Walma1t for futther discussion at the May meeting. Vl. OLD BUSINESS Discussion turned to the Community Garden. Wilson re ported that she and Commission Member Enger had attended the Denver Urban Garden '"kick-off' event the previous night. Discussion followed regarding the event and possible program and grant oppo1tunities available to the City through DUG . Wilson reported that the next steps will be to form a steering committee and meeting with neighbors to inform them of plans for the community garden. Schnitzer complimented Dave Lee , Parks and Recreation 's Open Space Manager for his assistance and work that he has put into the Community Garden . Moore asked in regard to the condition of the Englewood Depot building that sits on the Depot propetty. Black repo1ted that it is in an unsafe condition and is in need of refurbislunent. Commission members discussed there being more potential for getting the Depot fixed once the Community Garden is up and running and possible uses for the building. Moore asked in regard to the cost to refurbish the building. Black stated that it could be $200 ,000 or more . Discussion followed . Moore asked if anyone has clone a survey in the community to see if there is enough interest to run the Community Garden. Wilson reported that they are starting small with only twenty-two plots. • Vil. COMMITTEE REPORTS • There was no update on Public A11 including the Hampden Hall Art Wall. • • Moore announced the upcoming Englewood A11s concert Courtn ey Hersh ey Bress & Friends on May 241h at 2pm in Hampden Hall. Black gave an update on the March Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Black repo11ed that the Parks and Recreati o n Commission has recommended moving fo1ward with a pilot program for dog wa s te recycling at Canine Corral. Black told commission members that the Parks and Recreation Commission also agreed to continue with the moratorium of limiting field usage to only existing users including Englewood youth sports associations due to the continued lack of moisture . Black reported that the Board agreed to enter into a partnership with Jamba Juice for fundrai s ing . Black explained that Jamba Juice will be allowed to sell its product at the Department 's special events and sports acti v ities and will give twenty-five percent of its revenues from the event back to the City . Vlll. UPCOMING EVENTS IX. Schnitzer reported that an Artabout Englewood meeting was held but that there is no new update. Moore a s ked if there was any update in regard to Englewood Days and plans to include an a1tist event. Commission members were told that there is no new info1mation . Staff would follow-up with Mr. Cohn . In regard to the Farmer 's Market that will be stai1ing in May, Wilson reported that the Chamber of Commerce has reserved several spots for a11ists and fundraising. Discussion followed . DIRECTOR'S CHOICE The re were no items for Director's Choice . X. COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE Discussion followed regarding upcoming shows and events for commission members . XI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6 :5 8pm. "«Jj_/JJ/~li__f__ (l c/wLUCj Deborah A . Severa, Recording Secretary