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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-06-04 CAC MINUTES• • • I. CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of June 4, 2008 The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5:47pm by Chairperson Bertoluzzi at the Civic Center City Council Conference Room. Present: Eric Be1toluzzi, Chairperson Janet Moore, Vice Chairperson II . III. Absent: Heather Bartunek, Commission Member Donna Schnitzer, Commission Member Maggie Stewa1t, Commission Member Jill Wilson, City Council Liaison Natasha Fish, Youth Commission Member JetTel! Black, ex officio Kate Dulaney, Commission Member Michael Keene, Commission Member Mary Lynn Baird, Englewood Schools Liaison Jennifer Enger, Alternate Member Also Present: Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager REVIEW OF AGENDA Commission members asked that discussion on temporary art for Hampden Hall be added to the agenda. AP PROV AL OF MINUTES Bertoluzzi asked if there were any changes or corrections to the minutes of May 7, 2008. Commission member Bartunek pointed out that a grammatical error on page two of the minutes The minutes were approved as amended. IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS There were no guests. V. NE\V BUSINESS VI. There were no items for New Business . OLD BUSINESS Bertoluzzi turned discussion over to Director Black and the Cultural Arts Commission meeting with City Council. Black info1med the Commission that a meeting for the Cultural Arts Commission to meet with City Council has been scheduled for the Study Session on Monday, July 14, 2008, in the Community Room. Bertoluzzi encouraged all commission members to try to attend the meeting . Discussion moved to artwork on Broadway. Bartunek reported that she has been trying to get an update but has not been able to get a reply. City Council Liaison Wilson asked Bartunek who she has been trying to get in touch with, BID or the Chamber. Bartunek replied BID . Vice Chairperson Moore noted that it seems odd that they are having planning meetings without a representative from the Cultural Arts Commission. Wilson explained that BID and the Greater • Englewood Chamber of Commerce are separate . Moore noted that the Chamber had come to the Commission asking for its input. Discussion followed as to the role of the Cultural Arts Commission with the artwork on Broadway. Bertoluzzi asked who the contact for the Commission is. Commission members stated that Bartunek is the contact. Bertoluzzi agreed that the Chamber came to the Commission asking for guidance with the project so the Commission should not disappear from the project. Wilson told commission members that there is a BID meeting tomorrow morning. It was decided that Bartunek would attend the BID meeting with Wilson in the morning . In regard to last month 's discussion regarding a plaque for the Red Wedges artwork, Hultberg informed commission members that some of the information that the Commission has been discussing for the new plaque is already on the existing plaque . Hultberg explained that the current plaque states that the artwork is for sale which needs to be changed to say that the artwork has been purchased by the City of Englewood as part of the its permanent art collection. Hultberg went on to explain that the price for the new plaque will be $177 each; noting that a plaque could be done for both the Red Wedges and Cone Flowers that the Commission purchased a couple of years ago . Bertoluzzi stated that the one percent art fund was used to purchase the artwork and asked if that should also be noted on the plaque . Commission members agreed that it should be added in the verbiage of the plaque . A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Moore and seconded by Commission Member Stewart that the Cultural Arts Commission move forward with purchasing new plaques for both the Red Wedges and Cone Flowers artwork upon approval of • wording for the plaques by the Cultural Arts Commission. All were in favor. The motion passed. Discussed turned to the added-on agenda item pertaining to artwork by commission members being placed in Hampden Hall on a temporary basis . Black told commission members that there are details that will need to be worked out and suggested that a meeting be scheduled with Dave Henderson from Public Works and Englewood Environmental Foundation (EEF). Discussion followed . The Commission spoke in regard to the rotation of artwork in the Civic Center building. In regard to the recent purchase of Hope , the best in show artwork from the National Juried Art Show and the Commission's discussion to consider purchasing the best in show piece from the Parks and Recreation 's recent at1 show, Bertoluzzi reported that he has been contacted by the at1ist for the best in show piece Milk Can from the Department of Parks and Ree's art show saying that she is willing to sell the piece for $400 .00 . Commission members agreed that they would like to view the piece of art before making a decision. Be11oluzzi stated that he would contact Carol McGuigan to arrange for the art piece to be brought to the July meeting. Stewat1 suggested to the Commission that with the pieces of artwork that are being purchased, a bio of the artist and information on the at1work be included with the a11work. Stewa11 added that it would help to show that the Commission is supporting the artists . Discussion turned back to the display of a11work by commission members in Hampden Hall. Hultberg told the Commission that there may an issue with only the Cultural At1s Commission • • • • VII. members displaying art. Stewart explained that it could help start the process of making Hampden Hall an art gallery . As discussed in previous meetings, Bartunek stated that it would give the community an idea of who the Cultural Arts Commission members are. Black explained that there may need to be a process that includes some type of review ; also noting that the Commission may not be able to display artwork exclusively. Discussion followed. Moore nominated Stewart to represent the Cultural Arts Commission on the project once it is determined what will work . C O MMIT T EE RE PORTS Be11oluzzi informed the Commission that work is being done on Duo to fix damage that was done by the wind and should be fixed and back up by the end of the month. Be11oluzzi added that Roger Leitner is working on the plaque. Bertoluzzi gave an update on Englewood Arts . Be11oluzzi distributed promotional booklets, telling commission members that they are being used to help promote the Englewood Arts Center and with the capital campaign which has just begun. Bertoluzzi repo11ed that a meeting was held with the Vice President of a bank in Englewood which was very encouraging and promising . Wilson asked Bertoluzzi if Englewood Arts will be making a presentation to City Council. Bertoluzzi stated that they will be meeting with City Council on June 23, 2008. Bertoluzzi discussed the money that had been contributed after the passing of Ol ga Wolosyn which is being held in the General Fund and needs to be transfe1Ted to a separate fund. Bertoluzzi went on to say that it is very important for Englewood Arts to demonstrate the grass roots behind the project; noting that the first entity on board in suppo11 of the Ai1s Center needs to be the City of Englewood. Be11oluzzi discussed the landbank that has been started by City Council specifically for the purpose of the Ai1s Center. Bertoluzzi explained that there was to be three separate contributions of $350,000 each by the City to the landbank. Bertoluzzi went on to explain that the first contribution was made and the second was made but only in the amount of $125,000 of which some ended up being used for Hampden Hall. Moore noted that the money used for Hampden Hall was a loan. Bertoluzzi reported that Englewood Arts will be asking City Council to renew its commitment for the landbank. Commission members were told that the Englewood Urban Renewal Authority is allowing the lease of land for $1.00 /year which is what Englewood Ai1s needed. Bertoluzzi discussed the Englewood Ai1s board needing to be in agreement for retuning donations if the Al1s Center does not go . A report of the May Parks and Recreation Commission meeting followed. Schnitzer reported that the majority of the meeting pertained to updates on Broken Tee Englewood . In regard to the sculpture, Black told commission members that landscaping for the sculpture Impact is scheduled for the end of next week into the following week. Discussion followed regarding holding next month 's meeting at the golf course for a tour of the new course and to view the sculpture and landscaping. Black stated that staff would follow-up with details but to plan on the tour before the meeting at around 4 :30pm. VIII. UPC O MI NG EVENTS IX . Commission members were told that Quinte t for Clarin e t and Strin gs, the last concert in the Englewood Arts 2007-2008 concert series , will be on Saturday, June 7 at 2pm . DI RECT OR'S CHOICE There were no items for Director's Choice . X . CO MM ISSI O N MEMB E RS' CHOICE Commission members were told that the 2008 Englewood Summer Drama production will be Fiddler on the Roof which will also be Bill Ambron 's, the Director, l001h show . Hultberg thanked the Commission for its consideration to purchase a piece of artwork from the Parks and Recreation's recent art show . Hultberg info1med the Commission that there were 55 artists who participated in this year 's show with 89 pieces of art, 120 people who attended the artists' reception and 260 who visited the show . In regard to the golf course sculpture Impact , Hultberg stated that the landscaping around the sculpture will also include a plaque . Schnitzer asked if the golf course has received any comments in regard to the sculpture . Hultberg explained that the sculpture is located in an area that is still closed off to the public . Black noted that he heard fa vorable comments regarding the sculpture. In regard to the Commission 's discussion whether to purchase Milk Can , the best in show piece from the Parks and Recreation a11 show , Stewart told the Commission that she will not be at the July Commission meeting when the Commission will be discussing it but that she has seen the artwork and supports purchasing the artwork. Bartunek repo11ed that Funfest will be coming up soon and told the Commission to start thinking of an idea for the Commission's booth. Discussion followed . XI. AD J O URNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:49pm. tCfJ1 ftrJJt~iu~ {i < (itU-UJJ D~borah A. Severa, Recordingsecretary • • •