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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-01-20 CAC MINUTES• I. • II. CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of January 20, 1999 The special meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5:44pm by Chairperson Wolosyn at the Englewood Recreation Center, Conference Room. Present: Absent: Also Present: Olga Wolosyn, Chairperson Martha Warner, Vice Chairperson Janet Spangenberg, Commission Member Corrine Lindsey, Commission Member Ray Tomasso, Commission Member Rosemary LaPorta, Commission Member (arrived at 5:55pm) Jerrell Black, ex officio None Gary Hultberg , Manager of Recreation Alex Habenicht, City Council Liaison Julie Seko, Boulder Book Arts League (left at 6:20pm) Earl Noe, Boulder Book Arts League (left at 6 :20pm) Chris Torrance, Boulder Book Arts League (left at 6:20pm) Tom Parson, Boulder Book Arts League (left at 6:20pm) INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Julie Seko, Earl Noe and Chris Torrance with the Boulder Book Arts League were introduced. III. SCHEDULED VISITORS • D is cussion was turned over to Ms. Seko. Ms. Seko stated that the Book Arts League was at tonight's meeting to request space at the Foley's building. The group is requesting approximately 500 square feet for a studio. Ms. Seko explained that the Book Arts League is a non-profit organization with an emphasis in letterpress printing. Discussion ensued regarding the Book Arts League. Seko explained that the Boulder Book Arts League operates on an annual budget of $1, 000- $2,000. Seko noted that the Book Arts League is affiliated with the Friends of the Library in Boulder. Council member Habenicht asked if the Book Arts League is linked with SCFD through the Boulder Council. Seko replied no. Habenicht asked if the Book Arts League had anything to bring to the site financially, or ifthe group was asking for space because it is non-profit. Seko stated that once the League got situated they would be able to discuss funding . Commission member Spangenberg asked if the League had a business plan. Seko responded that they do not have one at this time. In regards to SCFD affiliation , Council member Habenicht suggested that Seko contact SCFD to see if the League is eligible for Tier III funding. Discussion followed regarding tying the Book Arts League in with the Public Library and the Englewood Historical Society . The Boulder Book Arts League members left the meeting. IV. NEW BUSINESS Chairperson Wolosyn be gan discussion on the Joseph Riche proposal. Recreation Manager Hultberg stated that Riche dropped off information including a cover letter earlier that day . After brief discussion concerning cost to the project, commission members directed staff to negotiate cost with Riche . Staff would bring details back to Commission for its approval. Council member Habenicht asked for staff approval. Director Black and Recreation Manager Hultberg stated that the y needed to look at the whole proposal including history , credibility , etc. before making a recommendation. Discussion followed regarding details of the contract. A motion was made by Commission member Spangenberg that, as a member of the Art in Public Places Committee, the Art in Public Places Committee is in favor of the Cultural Arts Commission making a motion to enter into negotiations with The Society for the Preservation of Humanity. Council member Habenicht seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. A motion was made by Commission member Spangenberg, that as a Cultural Arts Commission member, the board asks staff to enter negotiations with the Society for the Preservation of Humanity to open the Colorado door in Englewood. Commission member Warner added that information from the negotiations is brought back to the Cultural Arts Commission. Commission member Tomasso seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Commission member T omasso requested staff to identify other sources of funding for the project. Discussion mo v ed on to the David Taylor Dance Theater proposal. Commission members discussed space requirements. Chairperson Wolosyn suggested that the Commission send out the Feasibility Study and wait for the responses before making a decision or recommendation. Wo los yn spoke in regards to a meeting with Bob Simpson from Neighborhood and Business Development and Maralee Utter with Citiventures. Director Black spoke in re gards to the Museum of Outdoor Arts . Council member Habenicht discussed the relationship between MOA and the David Taylor Dance Theater. • • • • • • Director Black discussed space allocation at the Foley's building. Black asked Commission members if they were willing to give up all the space to one group. Discussion followed regarding a deadline for the Commission to make a decision and/or recommendation. After considerable discussion, it was the consensus of the Cultural Arts Commission to move forward with discussion with David Taylor Dance Theater with the understanding that would be allocation of additional space for cultural diversity. Director Black would contact David Taylor and Joseph Riche. V. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:25pm. Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary