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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-02-03 CAC MINUTES• • • I. II. CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of February 3, 1999 The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5:44pm by Chairperson Wolosyn at the Neighborhood and Business Development office at 11 W. Hampden. Present: Absent: Also Present: Olga Wolosyn, Chairperson Martha Warner, Vice Chairperson Janet Spangenberg, Commission Member (left at 6:44pm) Corrine Lindsey, Commission Member (arrived at 5:46pm) Ray Tomasso, Commission Member Rosemary LaPorta, Commission Member None Gary Hultberg, Manager of Recreation Alex Habenicht, City Council Liaison Julie Grazulis, City Council Member (arrived at 6:10pm) Art Scibelli, Neighborhood and Business Development Darren Hollingsworth, Neighborhood and Business Development INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Art Scibelli and Darren Hollingsworth with the City of Englewood, Neighborhood and Business Development were introduced. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Wolosyn asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of January 13, 1999. Vice Chairperson Warner was incorrectly shown as leaving early. A motion was made to accept the minutes as amended. The motion passed unanimously . Chairperson Wolosyn announced that tonight's Commission meeting would divert from the original agenda order. IV. COMMITTEE REPORTS Chairperson Wolosyn updated Commission members on progress with Art at the Station selection process. Wolosyn reported that the selection committee met on January 26, 1999 , and selected four finalists. The finalists have been notified. Letters would be sent to those not selected. The four finalists will be making a presentation to the selection committee on Thursday, February 25 , 1999. Chairperson Wolosyn stated that discussion regarding procedure would be postponed until a later date. Commission members were updated on the Centennial Celebration. City Council member Habenicht discussed plans for Englewood's birthday in 2003. Discussion moved on the Feasibility Study. Chairperson Wolosyn gave an overview of a meeting • held to discuss the new City Hall cultural art space. Those in attendance included Director Black, Recreation Manager Hultberg, Bob Simpson with Neighborhood and Business Development, Maralee Utter with Citiventures, Jane Hansberry with the Scientific Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), Council Member Habenicht, Chairperson Wolosyn and Commission member LaPorta. Wolosyn explained that discussion at the meeting involved the hiring of an arts planner to help in the planning of the cultural art space at the Foley's building. Commission members were informed that Ms. Hansberry with SCFD has offered to include the feasibility study in with their mailing. The SCFD mailing would go to 846 people. Discussion followed . Recreation Manager Hultberg stated that if the Cultural Arts Commission supported the idea of bringing in an arts planner, the Commission may want to consider asking City Council to approve a resolution allowing the Cultural Arts Commission to use a portion of the one percent to hire an arts planner. After considerable discussion, it was the consensus of the Commission not to use the one percent for an arts planner. Chairperson Wolosyn brought up the possibility of using the money received from the feasibility study donations and matching funds from City Council. Discussion followed. Recreation Manager Hultberg spoke in regards to the Cultural Arts Commission asking City Council to approve a resolution recommending that the 15 ,000 square feet of cultural space at the Foley 's building be held for eighteen months in order for the Cultural Arts Commission to determine use of that space . Discussion followed. Commission members requested that the two resolutions be separate and that they review the resolutions prior to going to City Council for its approval. In regards to funding for an arts planner, Council member Habenicht commented that it was her understanding that the financing of an arts planner could possibly be funded through other City funds. Hultberg stated that he would discuss it further with Director Black. More discussion followed regarding the appropriateness of using the one percent for public art planning. Commission member LaPorta suggested that the Commission seek information regarding the cost, etc . of hiring an arts planner. Discussion moved on to the David Taylor Dance Theater. Recreation Manager Hultberg reported that he had met with David Taylor and Linda Diekvoss , Executive Director, earlier that day . Hultberg spoke to Mr. Taylor regarding the City 's and Cultural Arts Commission's plans for the • cultural space at the Foley 's building. Hultberg commented that the meeting was positive. • Commission members discussed use of space by David Tay lor. Council member Habenicht mentioned the possibility of David Taylor and Museum of Outdoor Art collaboration . • • v. • Commission member Spangenberg spoke in regards to recipients of the feasibility study . Commission members commented that additional information regarding an arts planner should be gathered (ie: cost, job description, etc.) prior to making any decision. A motion was made by Commission member Spangenberg and seconded by Commission member LaPorta recommending a resolution to City Council that City Council reserve 15,000 square feet of the Foley's building for eighteen months for cultural uses. The motion passed unanimously. Council member Habenicht asked that a copy of the resolution be sent to Commission members. Commission member Tomasso requested that the Feasibility Study be in the mail by the end February. Council member Habenicht suggested a motion be made in regards to an arts planner. A motion was made by Commission member Spangenberg and seconded by Commission member LaPorta recommending that, as a result of several meetings, staff look into the feasibility of bringing in an arts planner to facilitate the planning of cultural arts space at the Foley's building. The motion passed unanimously. Council member Grazulis suggested that a job description be included in with the recommendation . SOUTH BROADWAY PLAN -ART SCIBELLI Chairperson Wolosyn turned discussion over to Art Scibelli with the City of Englewood, Neighborhood Business and Development office. Scibelli welcomed Commission members to the new NBD office. Scibelli explained that he had invited the Cultural Arts Commission to discuss plans for the South Broadway redevelopment. Scibelli reported that tonight's discussion would focus on areas that had cultural arts appeal. Scibelli explained the different districts along South Broadway. Improvements to the Broadway corridor and buildings were discussed. Discussion included the addition of kiosks along the corridor. In regards to the design of the transit stations, Commission member Spangenberg asked if there was any consideration in coordinating the design of the shelters with the new Light Rail Station at the redeveloped Cinderella City site. Scibelli responded that he has not received a lot of information regarding the Light Rail shelter. Spangenberg felt that including the depot arch design on the transit shelters would help support the goal to develop an identity for Englewood. Discussion moved on to murals. Scibelli explained that there are five districts along the Broadway corridor and that it was NB D's hope to have one mural per district. Habenicht asked Scibelli if the Cultural Arts Commission could be supportive in the designing of the murals, and if it could be interfaced with the Commission. Scibelli replied absolutely. Commission members discussed ideas for murals. Discussion followed regarding Neighborhood Business and Development's plans on renovations to the South Broadway corridor. Council member Habenicht asked if it would be beneficial for the Commission to make a motion or resolution in support of the South Broadway plans. Scibelli replied yes. Scibelli spoke in regards to working in a cooperative effort with the Cultural Arts Commission. Scibelli thanked the Commission members. VI. NEW BUSINESS Chairperson Wolosyn brought discussion back to the mailing of the feasibility study. Commission members discussed the mailing. VII. OLD BUSINESS Recreation Manager Hultberg announced that he had met with Joseph Riche earlier that day to go over the proposal and contract. The Riche Proposal was discussed . Hultberg spoke in regards to the ten pieces of art and that approximately seven pieces of art would be from artists outside of Colorado. The remaining three pieces would be from local artists . • Commission members commented on the $10 ,000 cost to the project. Hultberg stated that his discussion with Riche included Commission 's concerns . Hultberg explained that there is not a lot • of allowance for cost negotiation. The $10 ,000 would be used to cover expenses and each artist would only be receiving $100.00 per piece of art. July or August was given as the expected installation date of the sculpture garden. Hultberg stated that once the Commission gave its approval on the contract, the contract would then be forwarded to the City Attorney for his approval. Hultberg explained that The Society for the Preservation of Humanity would be responsible for the Call for Entries of local artists , shipping and delivery , site preparation , including concrete bases if required , art identification plaques, brochure publication, art show opening and maintenance and repair of the art. Council member Habenicht asked for a recommendation for staff. Hultberg stated that staff supports the project and recommends that Commission move forward with the project. Hultberg ask that the Commission select the art carefully and consider the quality of each piece of artwork. Commission member LaPorta voiced her concerns regarding the cost of the project and that the Commission was not pursuing artwork done exclusively by local artists. Commission members discussed the unique opportunities that will become available to the Commission by the presence of the SPH sculpture garden. • • • • A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Warner and seconded by Commission member Lindsey to move forward with the Joseph Riche proposal. The motion passed 4-0-1. Commission member LaPorta abstained . Commission member Tomasso commented on alternative sources of funding for the project. Council member Habenicht stated the mission is not to always seek funding from our community but to bring opportunities and leverages to the community. Tomasso spoke regarding the Riche piece of artwork at the Plaza and the possibility of Riche handling the Call for Entries for Art at the Plaza. VIII. DIRECTOR'S AND COMMISSION MEMBER'S CHOICE Chairperson Wolosyn discussed information from Director Black regarding a lady who was interested selling a piece of artwork for the new City Hall. Vice Chairperson Warner commented on the Arapahoe County SCFD meeting that she attended in January. Warner spoke in regards to the Awesome Author program at Clayton Elementary School. Council member Habenicht stated that she had spoken to Julie Seko with the Boulder Book Arts League. The organization was not eligible for SCFD status. Habenicht suggested that a meeting with the Cultural Arts Commi ssion and Public Library Board be considered. Habenicht announced upcoming SCFD grant workshops . Habenicht felt that the workshops would be beneficial to Commission members. Chairperson Wolosyn stated that she would attend the February Arapahoe County SCFD meeting. Recreation Manager Hultberg spoke in regards to Commission members touring potential sights for the sculpture garden. A date and time would be discussed at the March Commission meeting. Commission member Tomasso announced that the Loveland Museum would be having a speaker regarding the "Fifteen Art Cities" in May . IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:59pm. @MtJJ_(l. ~ Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary