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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-05-02 CAC MINUTES• • • I. CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of May 2, 2001 The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5:45pm by Chairperson Bertoluzzi at the City Manager 's Conference Room at the Civic Center building. Present: Absent: Also Present: . Eric Bertoluzzi , Chairperson Ray Tomasso , Vice Chairperson John Gates , Commission Member Martha Warner, Commission Member (arrived at 5:52pm) Olga Wolosyn, City Council Liaison Jerrell Black, ex officio Rosemary LaPorta, Commission Member Corrine Lindse y , Commission Member Janet Moore , Commission Member Joel Burrage , Yo uth Commission Member Mary Lynn Baird , Englewood School District Liaison Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager Julie Grazuli s, City Council Member John Hofstetter, Barker Rinker and Seacat (left at 6:37pm) Brad Anderson , Program Administrator (left at 6:37pm) Joe Sack, Recreation Facility Supervisor, Malley Senior Center (left at 6:37pm) II. REVIEW OF AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda . III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES IV. Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked if there were any corrections or changes to the minutes of April 4 , 2001. There were none . A motion was made to accept the minutes of April 4, 2001 as presented. The motion passed unanimously. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Discussion was turned over t o Director Black and the Parks and Recre at ion bondin g project. Black told commission members that the Department has been working on the bonding project for a number of years. Black explained that during that time staff has been working with Barker, Rinker and Seacat, the original architects for the Englewood Recreation Center and Malley Senior Recreation Center, in regards to the design of three projects including the expansion of the Englewood Recreation Center, M a lley Senior Recreation Center and the Family Aquatic Center. B lack noted that Water Technologies has also been involved in the design proces s of the Family Aquatic Center. Black informed commission members that staff and a representative from Barker, Rinker and Seacat, were asked to attend tonight 's meeting to present the preliminary design of the three projects and to answer any questions that they may have. Discussion was turned over to Recreation Manager and coordinator of the project, Gary Hultberg. Hultberg introduced John Hofstetter with Barker, Rinker and Seacat, Joe Sack, Facility Supervisor for the Malley Senior Recreation Center and Brad Anderson, Program Administrator for Aquatics. • Discussion began on the Englewood Recreation Center expansion. Commission members were told that although the ERC expansion would be the most modest , it has the greatest need for space. Hultberg explained that the expansion would involve the addition of a weight area east of the existing racquetball courts with a new fitness room upstairs above the addition. Hultberg explained that the existing fitness room has not been conducive due to noise and by moving the room , the old fitness room could be used for a much needed dedicated youth center. Discussion followed regarding other components of the expansion including a family locker room , aquatic staff/training/birthday party room and an aquatic slide . Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked if the expansion would require the Recreation Center to be closed . Hultberg responded that it may require a short duration where the Center will need to be closed but that staff will try to work around the addition so that it would not have to be closed to the public . Bertoluzzi asked in regards to the square footage of the addition. Hultberg reported that it would be approximately 4 ,300 square feet. Commission Member Gates asked how much the project would cost. Hultberg replied that the Englewood Recreation Center project would cost approximately $1.9 million . Hultberg turned discussion over to Joe Sack and the Malley Senior Recreation Center expansion. Sack explained that the Malley Center would double in size due to the expansion. Discussion followed regarding the additions to the Center including a new computer room , office area , changing of classrooms , kiln room , a small gymnasium , weight room and moderate locker rooms. In regards to the weight room and gymnasium , Sack told commission members that the trend is to have more "active space" at senior centers. Bertoluzzi asked in regards to the size of the gymnasium . Sack stated that the gymnasium would be half the size of the E nglewood Recreation Center gy mnasium . Gates asked ifthere would be an y down time at the Senior Center. Sack replied that none is anticipated . Bertoluzzi asked what age people could join the Malley Center. Sack explained that the Center accepts seniors at the age of 55 and that the median age at M a lley is 70. Discussion was moved to Brad Anderson and the Family Aquatic Center. Anderson explained that the Department of Parks and Recreation is looking at an aquatic facility at the former Home Lumber and Arapahoe Rental sites. The facility would include a leisure pool with interactive play structures , a six lane , 25 meter pool for lessons and swim team , diving area , slides , a lazy river and a sand play area. Bertoluzzi asked how many months out of the year the facility would be open. Anderson replied that the pool would be opened Memorial Day through Labor Day. Bertoluzzi asked in regards to projected operating expense for the first year. Anderson explained that estimated operating expenses would be $15 ,000 in the black, not including capital items . Discussion followed regarding admission fees to the facility. In regards to the Malley Senior Recreation Center expansion , Bertoluzzi asked if additional staff would be required. Sack reported that no additional full-time personnel would be required; but noted that there might be a need for additional part-time staff in regards to facility rentals. Sack stated that the additional cost would be recovered in the rental fees. Discussion followed regarding full-time staffing and program responsibilities . • Bertoluzzi asked ifthe Aquatic Facility would require any additional land from Belleview Park. • Director Black stated that the aquatic center would only be using the Home Lumber and Arapahoe Rental sites with no need for additional park property. • Council Member Grazulis discussed the possibility of a winter skate area being set up in the parking lot of the aquatic facility due to it only being opened three months out of the year. Anderson reported that the Department would research the possibility . Commission Member Warner asked of the expected date of the opening. Warner was told that if all goes according to schedule, expected opening would be around 2003. Black spoke in regards to completion of the three projects, explaining that the Malley Center an d Englewood Recreation Center may be done together. If not, the Senior Center would have top priority. Black explained that the factor was bonding. Grazulis asked in regards to Sinclair Pool. Anderson explained that a feasibility study was completed in 1996, which showed a need for youth athletic fields. Anderson continued, stating that the pool is located on school property, and if they agreed, the area would be expanded into more youth athletic fields. Commission members thanked Mr. Hofstetter, Anderson and Sack for the presentation. V. NEW BUSINESS VI . • • VII. Due to Commission Member Warner having to leave early, discussion was moved on to Commission Member's Choice. Warner stated that she had a correction in the April 4, 2001 minutes. In regards to item VII. Committee Reports, paragraph one referring to discussion on the Walmart Art Wall, Warner was quoted in suggesting Mr. Siler attend the June Cultural Arts Commission meeting. Warner stated that she did not say it. No other commission member reported in saying it. OLD BUSINESS Discussion moved back to Old Business and Art in Public Places. As discussed at the May Commission meeti ng, Hultberg distributed a fact sheet related to the Cultural Arts Commission art in public places projects. Bertoluzzi thanked Hultberg for the information. Due to the necessity for the Commission to make a decision pertaining to the Little Dry Creek Sculpture Garden, Bertoluzzi suggested that commission members review the information prior to the July meeting where they will discuss the available options. Hultberg informed commission members that a gentleman named Ron Riffel, a metal sculptor, contacted the Department of Parks and Recreation. Hultberg stated that Mr. Riffel is moving to Florida and would like to donate some of his collection to the City, free of charge. Photos of the artwork were distributed among commission members. Commission Member Warner asked in regards to transporting and placement of the art. Director Black explained that according to the Art in Public Places guidelines, the City is monetarily responsible for the transporting and placement of the artwork. Black noted that there is money in the art in public places fund to help in that. Director Black moved discussion on to Annual Report. Black told commission members that the Cultural Arts Commission 2001 Annual Report would be presented to City Council in June. Chairperson Bertoluzzi updated commission members in regards to General Iron Works. Vice Chairperson Tomasso noted that there are major plans for art, along with the moving of the Englewood Depot to the new development. Discussion followed. COMMITTEE REPORTS Discussion moved on to Committee Reports and Public Art. Chairperson Bertoluzzi reported that a letter had been sent to Kate Morton in regards to funding for the Vern Anderson Memorial. Bertoluzzi discussed the letter. City Council Liaison Wolosyn stated that she had also spoken to Ms. Morton in regards to their project not falling within the guidelines. Wolosyn relayed Ms. Morton's appreciation • for the consideration and the letter. Wolosyn briefed commission members in regards to the Entry Port Monumentation. Wolosyn explained that three finalist have been chosen. Interviews are scheduled for May with an expected decision sometime in June. Wolosyn noted that one artist would be chosen who would do one entry point monumentation per year for the next four years. Vice Chairperson Tomasso discussed the General Iron Works Photo Grant. Photos that Tomasso had taken of the General Iron Works were distributed among the Commission. Discussion followed regarding funding, time line, process, product and make-up of the selection committee. Bertoluzzi asked what the total cost of the grant would be. Tomasso replied $6,000. Commission Member Warner and City Council Member Grazulis spoke in support of the project. Following a brief discussion, Bertoluzzi stated that a decision in regards to the grant would be made at the June 61h Commission meeting. Wolosyn gave a brief update on the Exploratory Committee. Commission members were told that efforts had been put forth on the Request for Proposal for the former City Hall site, which was due today. Wolosyn reported that the design challenge continues with presentation by architects for proposals of a cultural arts center. VIII. DIRECTOR'S AND COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE Director Black announced the Ground Breaking for the Rockies Field/Centennial Park Expansion was a successful event. In regards to the donation of artwork by Mr. Riffel, Recreation Manager Hultberg asked commission members if there was any interest to go and view the artwork. Discussion followed regarding a date and time. Vice Chairperson Tomasso spoke in regards to a recent article concerning the Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver looking for a permanent facility. IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7 :30pm. Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary • •