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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-10-04 CAC MINUTES• • • I. II . CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of October 4, 2000 The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5:51pm by Chairperson Bertoluzzi at the City Manager's Conference Room at the Civic Center building. Present: Absent: Also Present: Eric Bertoluzzi, Chairperson Rosemary LaPorta, Vice Chairperson John Gates, Commission Member Ray Tomasso, Commission Member Olga Wolosyn, City Council Liaison Joel Burrage, Youth Commission Member Jerrell Black, ex officio (arrived at 6:35pm) Corrine Lindsey, Commission Member Janet Moore , Commission Member Martha Warner, Commission Member Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager Julie Grazulis , City Council Member (arrived at 5:55pm) LeighAnn Hoffhines , Communications Specialist for the City of Englewood REVIEW OF AGENDA Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked if there were any changes or additions to the agenda. Bertoluzzi suggested removing "Name for Community Space" from discussion due to the space not being available for some time. ill. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked if there were any corrections or changes to the minutes of September 6, 2000. There were none. A motion was made to accept the minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS v. LeighAnn Hoffhines, Communications Specialist for the City of Englewood, was introduced. Newly appointed Youth Commission Member, Joel Burrage, was introduced. Burrage told the Commission that he was in the 11th grade at Englewood High School. NEW BUSINESS Discussion was turned over to Ms . Hoffhines and 2001 Calendar Art Selection. Commission members were told that 200 entries had been received from all grade levels, preschool through 12th. Ms . Hoffhines explained the judging criteria. Commission members judged the art . Discussion moved on to Old Business while Ms Hoffhines totaled the scores. VI. OLD BUSINESS Council Member Grazulis updated Commission members on David Taylor. Grazulis explained that • City Council has decided to hold off on appropriations for David Taylor until the space is done, but is in agreement to try to figure out a way to give David Taylor a chance to come into the CityCenter site. Grazulis went on to say that the completion of the space for David Taylor would not be completed until 2002. Grazulis commented that the cost is more than David Taylor had expected and that there was some misunderstanding on the conditions. In regards to the cost to finish the space, the question was asked that if someone else could finish the space at less cost, could they do it, or does the contractor need to finish it. City Council Liaison Wolosyn stated that she would ask. Discussion was turned to Director Black and the Cultural/Community Space. Black told Commission members that the item had been discussed at the City Council Budget Workshop on September 30 1h and that City Council had approved the elevator for the 2001 budget. Black reported that the elevator should be completed in March. Black explained that nothing would be done with the cultural space until after that but that money has not been budgeted for the completion of the space from the 2001 budget. City Council Liaison Wolosyn stated that it was her understanding that the space would not be completed until 2002. Wolosyn commented that the budget for 2001 is very tight. Black stated that there would be a better idea of revenues from Wal-Mart and tenants at the CityCenter site for the 2002 budget. Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked if it was possible to have City Council take another look at the proposal for the cultural space. Wolosyn responded that they could after the first of next year. In regards to the • completion of the space, Black told Commission members that City Council did not say not to finish the space, but that the issue was more when to finish it. Chairperson Bertoluzzi suggested that, if the opportunity arises , to take another look at layout for the space . Vice Chairperson LaPorta asked if the Commission could look at the cultural space at the next Commission meeting. Black agreed. Commission member Tomasso asked if the space was usable. Director Black replied no that it is not. Black went on to explain that a certification of occupancy must be issued before the space can be used. Chairperson Bertoluzzi moved discussion on to Wal-Mart grants. Commission members were told that the Cultural Arts Commission did not receive a grant for the Feasibility Study. Bertoluzzi asked Director Black if the Department of Parks and Recreation was successful in receiving any grants. Black responded that the Department received $1,250 for the Halloween Carnival, $1,500 for the Skate Park, and $2,000 for the Malley Computer Lab. In regards to the Malley Computer Lab, Black announced that the Department of Parks and Recreation has also received the Colorado Parks and Recreation Association's Columbine Award for best creative and innovative program for 2000, in relation to fundraising and programming for the Lab. Bertoluzzi congratulated the Department on receiving the grants. • • • • VII . COMMITTEE REPORTS City Council Liaison Wolosyn began discussion on Public Art and the Trammel Crow Art Wall. Wolosyn announced that thirteen entries were received and that the selection has been narrowed down to three. Interviews would be held on October 25, 2000. Discussion followed regarding the art selection process. Director Black reported that he would have Ms. Dannemiller from Community Development attend a Cultural Arts meeting. Due to the absence of Commission member Warner, discussion on Public Art Policy would be deferred until the November meeting. Commission members were updated on the Exploratory Committee. Wolosyn announced that the Committee presented the Business Plan to City Council on September 26th. Wolosyn commented that it was very favorably presented and received. Wolosyn went on to explain that at the Budget Workshop, City Council gave them $47 ,000 to be used for the feasibility study. Director Black spoke in regards to the budget. Director Black gave an update on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Black told Commission members that Safety Services was present at the September meeting to give an update on the 2000 Park Patrol program. Black briefly explained the program to the Commission, reporting that it was extremely successful. VIII. DIRECTOR'S AND COMMISSION MEMBER'S CHOICE Director Black stated that he would not be at the November meeting . Chairperson Bertoluzzi welcomed Youth Commission Member Burrage. Commission Member Tomasso spoke in regards to an article about a program that rents space to artists. With the completion of the meeting, discussion returned to Ms. Hoffhines and the finalists for the 2001 Calendar. Commission members viewed the finalists. IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:25pm Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary