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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-04-05 CAC MINUTESCity of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of April 5, 2000 • I. CALL TO ORDER • • The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5:47pm by Chairperson Bertoluzzi at the Englewood Public Library, Perrin Room. Present: Absent: Also Present: Eric Bertoluzzi, Chairperson Rosemary LaPorta, Vice Chairperson (arrived at 6: 11 pm) John Gates , Commission Member (arrived at 6:10pm) Corrine Lindsey, Commission Member (left at 6:41pm) Ray Tomasso, Commission Member Martha Warner, Commission Member (left at 7:08pm) Olga Wolosyn, City Council Liaison Jerrell Black, ex officio Janet Moore, Commission Member Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager Michael Heberling, Youth Commission Member Julie Grazulis , City Council Member Mary L y nn Baird , Englewood School District Liaison Lauri Dannemiller, Planning Analyst, Community Development (left at 6:16pm) Art Scibelli, Business Development Coordinator, Community Development (left at 6: 16pm) Dave Lee , Manager of Open Space , Department of Parks and Recreation . Bob Gnaegy, TaCito Design Inc . (left at 6 :16pm) David Hemsi, TaCito Design Inc. (left at 6: 16pm) (left at 6:16pm) II. REVIEW OF AGENDA Chairperson Bertoluzzi reviewed the agenda and asked if there were any changes or additions to the agenda. An update in regards to the MOA resident discount and discussion pertaining to an Englewood Herald article about Flood students who had visited the Sculpture Garden would be added to New Business. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES III. Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of March 1, 2000. Director Black had a change pertaining to Committee Reports and the pedestal at the Plaza. Black explained that the second to the last sentence states that the City loaned SPH money for insurance. Black went on to explain that, instead, the City adjusted the SPH contract to reflect the insurance requirement from the City. A motion was made to accept the minutes as amended. The motion passed unanimously. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Due to Mr. Gnaegy and Mr. Hemsi not being present, introduction of guests was postponed until later in the meeting . V. NEW BUSINESS Discussion was turned over to Director Black and the cultural arts space in the Foley 's building. • Commission members received a copy of the floor plan. Black reviewed the plan and discussed the storage, conference/classroom, etc. Chairperson Bertoluzzi commented on the capacity for events, adding that it was his hope to have it closer to 200 people. Black replied that he would talk to Suzette Emerson with David Tryba to see how much storage would need to be cut back on in order to accommodate the additional capacity. Discussion followed. Discussion returned to Ms. Dannemiller and the Entry Port Monument Design presentation. Lauri Dannemiller with the City of Englewood, Community Development introduced the guests. Guests included Art Scibelli with Community Development, Dave Lee with the Department of Parks and Recreation and Mr. Gnaegy and Mr. Hemsi with TaCito Inc. Ms. Dannemiller explained that a projector was not available for tonight 's presentation and asked that the presentation be postponed until next month. Commission members concurred. Ms. Dannemiller and guests left the meeting. Commission member Warner reviewed the MOA resident discount program. Commission members were told that a meeting was held prior to tonight's Cultural Arts meeting to discuss the meeting with Mr. Lontine and MOA representatives scheduled for Tuesday, April 11th . Warner discussed the three options that were suggested. They included : 1) waiving of membership fee , 2) offering a discount on classes or 3) offering of scholarships. Warner noted that the Committee will be asking MOA for a pre-determined amount. Vice Chairperson LaPorta asked if there has been consideration to include City businesses and City of Englewood employees for the discount. Commission member Warner responded that the initial • statement was residents. Director Black explained that for the Department of Parks and Recreation, City employees also get resident rates and that City of Englewood businesses are also allowed resident rates (owner, officer, etc.) through an application process. Recreation Manager Hultberg stated that the contract specifically addressed rates for residents but that the question will be asked. Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked ifthere was a time limit. Director Black replied no. Chairperson Bertoluzzi suggested that since the order was mandated by City Council , a plan be presented to the Cultural Arts Commission to vote on. Bertoluzzi also suggested an annual review for discussion. V. OLD BUSINESS Council Member Grazulis gave an update on David Taylor. Grazulis reported that David Taylor had given a presentation to City Council a couple of weeks ago in regards to his needs and wants for a site at CityCenter. Grazulis went on to explain that the site being pursued by David Tay lor, located under Baily 's, is currently being planned for covered parking spaces unless the money can be put up for finishing and tenant costs . Discussion followed regarding costs for David Taylor. Grazulis noted that City Council invited David Taylor back to the City Council meeting for April 10 , 2000 . Discussion followed regarding giving merit and support for the presence of David Taylor at CityCenter. The question was asked if City Council was looking for input or a motion from the Cultural Arts Commission in regards to David Taylor. Council Member Grazulis replied yes, or at least the • Commission 's presence at the April ioth City Council meeting. Chairperson Bertoluzzi suggested that it might be inappropriate for the Commission to get involved with the discussion regarding David • IV. • v . • Taylor and subsidy since the Commission does not have all the financial information. Bertoluzzi then asked if the City Council Liaison could ask City Council if a written opinion/motion would be appropriate. Vice Chairperson LaPorta commented that there should be both a written and verbal since the Commission has always been a supporter of David Taylor. Commission member Warner stated that although she wants David Taylor at CityCenter, she was not at a point where she could make a recommendation due to not knowing all of the facts. Warner said that she would need to go to City Council to hear the discussion before making a recommendation. Director Black responded that he would get all information that has been published in regards to David Taylor to the Commission at the next meeting. Chairperson Bertoluzzi commented that it is his understanding that there is no problem with David Taylor being present at CityCenter, but that the issue pertains to the cost of bringing David Taylor in. Discussion moved on to the Englewood Herald Editorial and letters from Flood Middle School students who had visited the Sculpture Garden along Little Dry Creek. Commission member Warner said that since the students took the time to write the letters, the Commission needs to respond to them. Council member Grazulis asked that the Editorial be included in with the next City Council packet and also be sent to Joseph Riche with The Society for the Preservation of Humanity. Commission member Tomasso suggested that the students receive an invitation to the Sculpture Garden Celebration. In regards to the response to the students, Commission member Warner would draft a letter. COMMITTEE REPORTS Commission members were given an update in regards to the Art Wall at Walmart. Commission member Warner spoke in regards to the number of calls that have been received. Warner noted though that no entries have been received. The deadline for entries is April 14, 2000. The Art Wall Committee will review the entries on April 29th. Commission member Warner, liaison to the Parks and Recreation Commission, gave a report on the April 13th Parks and Recreation Commission . City Council Liaison Wolosyn spoke in regards to progress made with the Exploratory Committee. Wolosyn announced that the Committee will be doing a tour of Art Centers on Thursday and Friday of next week . Wolosyn went on to report that the Committee is continuing to supply Jim Copenhaver with figures including class projections for the first three years and equipment lists. The Committee will be starting on the researching of grants and funding for the Performing Arts Center. Commission member Gates showed floor plans for the Performing Arts Center. Discussion followed regarding the plans. Council Liaison Wolosyn continued with discussion on the Exploratory Committee. Wolosyn reported that Jim Copenhaver will be making a presentation to the EDDA Board. Preparation for the Summit meeting for April 11th is complete . DIRECTOR'S AND COMMISSION MEMBER'S CHOICE Chairperson Bertoluzzi announced a Benefit Concert for a Colorado Symphony member who had recently died. Information on the concert was distributed . Council Liaison Wolosyn announced that she had been invited to participate in the MOA Museum Design and Build contest. City Council Member Grazulis explained that there is discussion regarding a possible Call for Entries at CityCenter for an area near the parking structure and residential area. Recreation Manager Hultberg reported that he had the last two years' Annual Reports for the Cultural Arts Commission if any of the new members or other members were interested. Hultberg announced that he had discussion with Joseph Riche regarding the date for the Sculpture Garden Celebration. Hultberg explained SPH is prepared to move the date back to the original date of May 13, 2000. Commission members concurred. Discussion followed regarding planning for the event. Youth Commission member Heberling discussed his and Council Member Grazulis's recent trip to Washington D.C. In regards to the EFOT/401c3 status, Director Black reported that the City Attorney will be out of town for the next week but that he will follow up with Mr. Brotzman on his return. VI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:20pm. Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary • • •