HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-11-03 CAC MINUTESCity of Englewood
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Minutes of November 3, 1999
• I. CALL TO ORDER
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The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order
at 5 :54pm 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 (arrived at 6:47pm)
Rosemary LaPorta, Commission Member (arrived at 6 :07pm)
Corrine Lindsey , Commission Member (left at 6:43pm)
Janet Spangenberg , Commission Member
Ray Tomasso, Commission Member
Jerrell Black, ex officio
Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager
Alex Habenicht, City Council Liaison
Julie Grazulis , City Council Member (arrived at 5:58pm)
Mary Lynn Baird, Liaison, Englewood School District (left at 7:09pm)
Bervette Williams, Liaison, Public Library Board
Mike Heberling, Youth Commission Member
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson Wolosyn asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of October
6, 1999 and October 20, 1999. Bervette Williams was shown as being absent at the October 6,
1999 meeting. A motion was made to accept the minutes as amended. The motion passed
unanimously.
III. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
There were no visitors.
IV. NEW BUSINESS
Chairperson Wolosyn presented a plaque to Alex Habenicht, City Council member and liaison to the
Cultural Arts Commission for her service and dedication to the Cultural Arts Commission .
Habenicht's Council term expired as ofNovember 1, 1999.
V. OLD BUSINESS
Hultberg announced that the the Museum of Outdoor ' s contract went to City Council on November
gth for the first reading. City Council has scheduled a public meeting on November 22nd to give
citizens an opportunity to speak in regards to MOA's presence at CityCenter Englewood.
Discussion turned to the Year End Report that was presented to City Council Monday night. Copies
of the report were distributed to the members that were unable to attend. Discussion followed
regarding the request for the $2 ,500 for the financial plan for a cultural/performing arts center in
Eng lewood and the Exploratory Committee and SMARTS (South Metro Arts Center). Commission
members discussed meeting with City Council to update them on the progress of the Exploratory
Committee.
In regards to the Book Arts League, Commission members were told that Commission member
Tomasso was in Chicago attending the FDH conference .
Chairperson Wolosyn discussed the float for the Holiday Parade. Wolosyn explained that she has
been working on items for the float.
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Recreation Manager Hultberg distributed copies of the Art Selection Procedure. Hultberg reviewed
the information with Commission members. Commission members discussed the composition of the
selection committee. After considerable discussion, it was determined that the selection committee
would consist of seven members, majority being Englewood residents, with the addition of two more
members at the discretion of the Commission.
Discussion on Art Selection Procedure continued. Additional changes to the Procedure included:
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IV. Acquisition Process , Item 4g) Final selection shall be presented to City Council for their iRput, and
VII. Deaccesion of Art, final paragraph, The Commission upon determining by majority vote that a
work of art should be deaccessed shall make a reeommeReatioR to City CouReil for their eoRsieeratioR
make council aware of the intentions.
A motion was made by Commission member LaPorta to accept the Art in Public Places
Art Selection Procedure guidelines. Vice Chairperson Warner asked that the guidelines
be seen in final draft. Commission member LaPorta removed the motion from the table .
In regards to the Art Wall at Wal-Mart, Commission members were told that plans for the Art Wall
are included in Wal-Mart contract.
Recreation Manager Hultberg distributed pamphlets for the Little Dry Creek Sculpture Garden.
Discussion followed regarding dates for an opening reception. It was decided that the tentative date
for an opening ceremony would be Saturday, December 4th or 11th, 1999.
Commission members were updated on progress with the Exploratory Committee. Committee
members had met with SMARTS, which proved to be an informative meeting.
Chairperson Wolosyn stated that a database had been made in regards to the Feasibility Study.
There were no new items for Cultural Corridor and Centennial Celebration.
VII. ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS
Chairperson Wolosyn opened the floor for nominations for Chairperson to the Cultural Arts
Commission
A motion was made by Commission member LaPorta and seconded by Commission
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member Spangenberg to nominate Eric Bertoluzzi as Chairperson to the Cultural Arts •
Commission. The motion passed unanimously.
The floor was opened for nominations for Vice Chairperson to the Cultural Arts Commission.
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A motion was made by Commission member Wolosyn and seconded by Commission
member Spangenberg to nominate Rosemary LaPorta as Vice Chairperson to the
Cultural Arts Commission. The motion passed unanimously .
DIRECTOR'S CHOICE
There were no items for Director's Choice.
V. COMMISSION MEMBERS CHOICE
VI.
Commission member LaPorta spoke in regards to an article from the Canyon Courier about John
Scott, artist for Come Back My Brother. LaPorta explained that one of Mr. Scott's statues had been
sold to the City of Bergan Park for $75,000. Discussion continued regarding the feasibility of
purchasing the last statue for the City of Englewood.
City Council Liaison Habenicht thanked the Cultural Arts Commission. City Council member
Grazulis spoke in regards to Habenicht coming back on the Cultural Arts Commission. Habenicht
explained that she would wait until January to decide if she will apply.
Grazulis asked in regards to the statue, Prometheus, which stands in front of the Englewood Public
Library. Grazulis reported that there is a rumor that the statue may not be relocated to the new Civic
Center site. Council Liaison Habenicht discussed the inventory of art that was conducted a year ago.
Recreation Manager Hultberg indicated that he would inquire into the status of Prometheus. Grazulis
also asked in regards to the stained glass panels that were located at Bank Western. Hultberg replied
that he would follow up on the panels .
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:25pm.
Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary