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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-08-04 CAC MINUTES• • I. CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of August 4, 1999 The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5:45pm by Chairperson Wolosyn at the Englewood Recreation Center, Conference Room. Present: Absent: Also Present: Olga Wolosyn, Chairperson Martha Warner, Vice Chairperson Eric Bertoluzzi, Commission Member Rosemary LaPorta, Commission Member Corrine Lindsey, Commission Member Ray Tomasso, Commission Member Jerrell Black, ex officio Janet Spangenberg, Commission Member Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager Alex Habenicht, City Council Liaison Julie Grazulis, City Council Member (arrived at 6 :00pm) Mike Heberling, Youth Commission Member Joseph Riche, Society for the Preservation of Humanity Mark Guilbeau, Society for the Preservation of Humanity Remy Hanneman, Society for the Preservation of Humanity Rian Kerrane, Society for the Preservation of Humanity Margareta Lahme, Society for the Preservation of Humanity II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Wolosyn asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of July 7, 1999. There were none. A motion was made to accept the minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. III. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Joseph Riche from the Society for the Preservation of Humanity was introduced. IV. OLD BUSINESS Chairperson Wolosyn turned discussion over to Joseph Riche. Information was distributed to Commission members regarding the search for local artists to participate in the show, and pictures of the ten proposed pieces of art to be placed along Little Dry Creek. Riche reviewed the sculptures with Commission members. After considerable discussion, Commission members gave their approval of the selection of art presented for placement along Little Dry Creek. • Discussion followed regarding the opening show for the sculpture garden. Riche and members of the Society for the Preservation of Humanity left at 6: l 4pm. Discussion turned to the Museum of Outdoor Arts and David Taylor. Director Black distributed a fact sheet prepared by Ci ty staff concerning the cultural arts attraction s at the CityCenter Englewood site . Director Black noted that the MOA and David Taylor proposals are tentatively scheduled to be presented to City Council on September 7 , 1999. Council Member Habenicht asked that Commission members be kept apprised of the schedule concerning the MOA and David Taylor proposals. Black concurred. Commission members w ere informed that Bob Simpson and Marilee Utter would be attending the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting on August 12 , 1999, to discuss the presence ofMOA and David Taylor at CityCenter Englewood . Director Black distributed a flyer inviting Commission members to a Tent Talk Ice Cream Social on Monday , August 23 , 1999. Black noted that the event will include highlights from MOA and David Taylor. Council Member Habenicht spoke in regards to the space to be occupied by MOA and David Taylor. Habenicht explained that the reason the space is not being used as office space is that Certificates of Participation could not be acquired for that area which meant that the space needed to go for non- profit usage. Chairperson Wolosyn turned discussion over to Commission member Tomasso and the Book Arts League . Tomasso told Commission members that the Book Arts League would be making a presentation to the Englewood Historical Society and Englewood School Board tomorrow morning, August 5 , 1999 . Tomasso informed Commission members that the Englewood Historical Society did not receive the State Historical Grant that the y had applied for. Discussion followed . Discussion moved on to Annual Report. Director Black suggested that the Cultural Arts Commission meet with City Council to present the Annual Report. Black suggested a tentative date of mid- September for the meeting. A draft of the Annual Report would be brought back to the Commission for its review. Commission member Tomasso asked in regards to the Art at the Plaza. Chairperson Wolosyn reported that Riche had removed his piece of artwork due to the artwork-'going in along Little Dry Creek. Wolosy n stated that the "Chilcf of Peace ", provided by MOA , is still at the Plaza. Recreation Manager Hultberg indicated that the "Child of Peace " will be one of the thirteen pieces of permanent artwork provided by MOA for the Cultural Art s Center. Discussion followed concerning Commission 's request to have the "Child of Peace " moved and replaced by another piece of artwork . Chairperson W o los yn moved discussion to New Business and an Exploratory Committee for the possibility of a performin g arts center. Wolosyn reported that there would be a meeting for the committee immediatel y following tonight 's Commission meeting. • • Chairperson Wolosyn re v iewed the data recei ved from the feasibility stud y . Commission members were informed that Commission member Bertoluzzi is willing to do a year-long study for a performing arts center. Commission member Bertoluzzi discussed forming a committee for the study. • A motion was made by Commission member LaPorta and seconded by Commission member Tomasso to form an exploratory committee to consider the needs of the • V. community and to form a business plan for the creation of a arts center. The motion passed unanimously . Chairperson Wolosyn discussed the 2000 City of Englewood calendar. Wolosyn explained that next year's calendar will focus on children's art. The Cultural Arts Commission will be involved with the selection of art for the calendar, which will take place at the October meeting. COMMITTEE REPORTS Discussion moved on to Public Art and future endeavors. Chairperson Wolosyn commented that she felt it is important for the Commission to develop a procedure for the selection of projects and art. Wolosyn went on to explain the need for accountability now that art is present in Englewood. Vice-Chairperson Warner asked if the money from the one percent capital projects could be used towards advertisement. Black stated no. Comments followed. Commission Member Bertoluzzi suggested that the Commission establish guidelines regarding issues on public art . Discussion followed. Bertoluzzi recommended that the Commission establish those guidelines as soon as possible. Director Black reported that the department has information from other agencies regarding their procedures and guidelines. Black stated that the information would be presented at the next meeting. Vice-Chairperson Warner asked for staff to also include information from the South Suburban Public Art Committee that was recently established. • Council Member Habenicht stated that the City Attorney is currently drafting an ordinance on art in public places . • Discussion turned to the Art Wall. Director Black reported that there has been no progress due to the City still in negotiations with Wal-Mart on other issues. Chairperson Wolosyn stated that the results of the Feasibility Study would be in the Annual Report. Council Member Habenicht gave a brief report on the Cultural Corridor, explaining the initial vision of the cultural corridor and how the temporary art display along Little Dry Creek is helping to expand the corridor. Habenicht went on to explain how the Department of Parks and Recreation 's Funfest Olde Tyme Fair and the City of Englewood's Holiday Parade are preludes to the Centennial Celebration. Chairperson Wolosy n stated that the parade would be discussed at the September meeting. VI. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Commission members were informed of problems that arose with the Before and After School program and the possibility of having to close some sites due to staff shortages. Black discussed all options and added that it is the intent of staff to make the program work . VII. COMMISSION MEMBERS CHOICE Chairperson Wolosyn discussed the desire to have an arts council that would have a non-profit status. Wolosyn reported that there is discussion regarding the possibility of changing the name on the 50lc3 • from EFOT to the Arts Council. Commission member LaPorta spoke in regards to arranging a time to go see the Indian Statue, "Come Back My Brother", that once stood along Broadway . Commission members discussed the new Gothic Theater. Director Black suggested a tour of the new theater. VIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:16pm. Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary • •