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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-04-04 CAC MINUTES• • • I. II . III. CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of April 4, 2001 The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5:46pm by Chairperson Bertoluzzi at the City Manager 's Conference Room at the Civic Center building. Present: Absent: Also Present: Eric Bertoluzzi , Chairperson (left at 6:45pm) Ray Tomasso , Vice Chairperson Corrine Lindsey, Commission Member Martha Warner, Commission Member (left at 6:47pm) Olga Wolosyn , City Council Liaison Jerrell Black, ex officio John Gates , Commission Member Rosemary LaPorta, Commission Member Janet Moore, Commission Member Joel Burrage , Youth Commission Member Mary Ly nn Baird , Englewood School District Liaison Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager Julie Grazulis, City Council Member REVIEW OF AGENDA Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked if there were any change s or additions to the agenda . Under New Business, Bertoluzzi added the discussion of a letter received fr om Assistant City Manager Mike Flaherty and the discussion on the Cultural Space at Civic Center under Old Business . APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked if there were any corrections or changes to the minutes of March 7, 2001. There were none . A motion was made to accept the minutes of March 7, 2001 as presented. The motion passed unanimously. IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS v. There were no guests. NEW BUSINESS Chairperson Bertoluzzi began discussion in regards to a letter he had received from Mike Flaherty , Assistant City Manager. The letter explains that the City of Englewood is in the process of replacing its computerized system and that, as part of the process , the hired co nsultant is exploring opportunities for use of the internet in providing services to its citizens . A meeting with a group of citizens has been requested , and as part of the group, Mr. Flaherty is requesting representation from the Cultural Arts Commission . Commission Member Lindsey volunteered to attend the meeting . VI. OLD BUSINESS Discussion moved on to Old Business and an update on the Comprehensive Plan. Vice Chairperson • Tomasso stated that there has been no change since the last meeting. Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked if the words "cultural arts" would be used in the Plan . Tomasso explained that the recommendation was made but that they would have to wait to see what is written in the goals when the Plan comes back. Director Black suggested that the Commission ask Darren Hollingsworth with Community Development to come to a Board meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Plan and to allow the Commission Members to reiterate the addition of "cultural arts" in the goals. Bertoluzzi asked if the recommendation could be made in writing. Black replied yes. Bertoluzzi stated that the item would be added to the May agenda for discussion. Commission members reviewed the final draft of the 2000 Year-End Report. Discussion followed regarding changes. Commission Member Moore was recognized for her work on the Report. Discussion began on the Cultural Space at Civic Center. Bertoluzzi told Commission members that he felt a recommendation to City Council in regards to proceeding on the cultural space for this year would be beneficial. City Council Liaison Wolosyn noted that the item would be discussed at the budget workshop scheduled for the end of April. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Commission Member Warner and seconded by Commission Member Tomasso recommending that City Council move forward this year with the construction and completion of the cultural space that is to be used for cultural programs. The motion passed unanimously. Discussion followed regarding use of the space. In regards to when the space is scheduled to be • completed, Director Black explained that he was told the space would be completed after the elevator was installed. Black went on to explain that if the funding was not available for completion of this space for this year, a recommendation could be made closer to budget time for completion of the space in 2002 . VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS Due to Commission Member Warner needing to depart early , discussion was turned over to Warner for Commission Member's Choice . Warner told the Commission that the Wal-Mart Art Wall contract had been signed off. Warner reported that discussion had taken place regarding the color of the wall. Warner suggested that the Commission invite the artist, Todd. Siler, to a Cultural Arts Commission meeting to discuss the completed piece. Warner would check to see if Mr. Siler was available to attend the May meeting. In regards to the March Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, Warner explained that Commission members were briefed in regards to the Art Wall. Warner reported that comments in regards to the wall were positive. Warner reported that she had also spoken to the Commission in regards to the Vern Anderson memorial; in which the Commission supported the Cultural Arts Commission in their decision in that it does not fall within the guidelines established in the Memorial Policy. Warner also informed the Cultural Arts Commission members that she had asked the Parks and Recreation Commission for any suggestions or comments in regards to the Little Dry Creek Sculpture Garden. Warner explained that there was very little reservation but that the suggestion was made to look at other locations in addition to Little Dry Creek. • Chairperson Bertoluzzi commented on a letter that was included in the packet from an Englewood citizen in regards to public art. Bertoluzzi stated that Ms. Hoffhines response was well done. • • • Discussion began on Committee reports. City Council Liaison Wolosyn updated Commission members on Entry Port Monumentation. Wolosyn reported that the next meeting would be held on April 12th and that names of artists had been submitted. In regards to the Vern Anderson Memorial, Bertoluzzi stated that a letter had been received by Commission Member Moore concerning the sub-committees feeling that the memorial does not fall within the established Art in Public Places guidelines. Bertoluzzi suggested that a letter be sent to the group explaining why the Commission is unable to financially support the project at this time . Wolosyn requested that the letter include a statement encouraging the group in their endeavor. Vice Chairperson Tomasso began discussion on the GIW Photo Grant. Copies of the proposal were distributed to Commission members. Discussion followed. Recreation Manager Hultberg commented that the project would fall into the Art in Public Places and would need to follow the guidelines. Director Black stated that he felt it would be appropriate to include Community Development with the project and suggested getting together with them to further discuss the grant. VIII. DIRECTOR'S AND COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE Director Black informed Commission members that there would be a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Centennial Park/Colorado Rockies Field on Friday, April 27 at lpm. Black told Commission members that they would be receiving invitations to the event. Commission members were told that at the May meeting, Recreation Manager Hultberg would be giving an update in regards to the bonding project. Recreation Manager Hultberg discussed cultural events for children being sponsored by the Department, including a performance art series in June and "Poetry Past Bedtime" that will be continued through the summer. Commission members were told that the Kids Connections participants would be going to David Taylor's Rainforest on April 13th. Hultberg continued , explaining that the Hispanic Heritage month is September and that the Department would be sponsoring some education and special events during the month. Discussion followed. Vice Chairperson Tomasso commented on a recent newspaper article about a program offered by the City of Aurora consisting of the rental of art studios. The article explains that the program has been very successful and has been part of the revitalizing of Colfax and downtown Aurora. IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:04pm. Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary