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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-06-06 CAC MINUTES• • • I. II . III. CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of June 6, 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 Ray Tomasso, Vice Chairperson Janet Moore, Commission Member Olga Wolosyn, City Council Liaison Joel Burrage , Youth Commission Member Rosemary LaPorta, Commission Member John Gates , Commission Member Corrine Lindsey, Commission Member Martha Warner, Commission Member Mary Lynn Baird, Englewood School District Liaison Jerrell Black, ex officio Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager Tom Munds, Englewood Herald (left at 7:20pm) REVIEW OF AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked if there were any corrections or changes to the minutes of May 2, 2001. There were none. A motion was made to accept the minutes of May 2, 2001 as ptesented. The motion passed unanimously. IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Tom Munds with the Englewood Herald was introduced. V. NEW BUSINESS VI . Commission members were informed that due to the regularly scheduled Commission meeting for July falling on July 4th, the July meeting had been changed to the following Wednesday, July 1 lth . Discussion followed. It was decided that the Commission would see how much business was left at the end of the meeting and would then determine if the July 11th meeting needed to be rescheduled or if it could be cancelled. OLD BUSINESS Recreation Manager Hultberg reported that the 2000 Annual Report would be presented to City Council on Monday, June 18. Chairperson Bertoluzzi stated that he would not be able to attend the June 18th Council meeting. Discussion followed regarding another possible date. In the meantime , Bertoluzzi asked that the annual reports be sent to the commission members . VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS Discussion moved on to review of Public Art Policy. City Council Liaison Wolosyn stated that although she had no problem with the policy , she had suggested a review of the policy due to the request from Charles Hay. Recreation Manager Hultberg said that he recalled that the Commission wanted to discuss the I% art fund . Hultberg went on to say that he had compiled some information which would help in the discussion. Chairperson Bertoluzzi suggested the guidelines be broadened since art had not been placed in over a year. Commission Member Warner asked if the funds could be used for non-visual forms of art. Hultberg explained that the guidelines are based off of the resolution by City Council. Hultberg went on to explain that if the Commission determines the intent of the resolution does not include non-visual art. He opined that it may need to go before City Council again for a revision. Discussion followed. The Commission asked Hultberg to explore the possibilities of the Cultural Arts Commission becoming eligible to receive SCFD funding. Hultberg stated that he would contact SCFD for information and an application . A motion was made by Commission Member Moore and seconded by Commission Member Warner that when the 2000 Cultural Arts Commission Year-End report is presented to City Council, Chairperson Bertoluzzi also ask City Council for clarification of the Art in Public Places resolution so that it may be broaden to include further art disciplines other than just visual arts. The Cultural Arts Commission recommends amending the resolution to include non-visual arts, if needed. The motion passed four with one abstention by Commission Member Tomasso. • Discussion moved on to Ron Riffel and sculpture donation. As discussed at the May meeting, • Hultberg reminded commission members that the Department of Parks and Recreation had been approached by Mr. Riffel in regards to the donation of some of his metal artwork. Discussion followed regarding location , approval by the Parks and Recreation Commission and durability of the pieces. A motion was made by Vice Chairperson Tomasso and seconded by Commission Member Moore recommending to accept the artwork by Mr. Ron Riffel and that the Department of Parks and Recreation work out the particulars due to the pieces being placed in the Englewood park system. The motion passed unanimously. Hultberg responded that he would speak to Mr. Riffel and invite him to the next Commission meeting. Commission Member Warner addressed the letter in the packet to Amy Laugesen of MOA regarding "Save the Plains" artwork involved with the Design and Build Project by the Museum of Outdoor Arts. Warner suggested the Commission ask for a response from MOA. Chairperson Bertoluzzi stated that he would speak to Amy Laugesen with MOA. City Council Liaison Wolosyn gave an update on Entry Port Monumentation . Wolosyn reported that a selection has been made but that she was not able to announce the name due to finalists not yet being notified. Wolosyn complimented Lauri Dannemiller with Community Development on her work with the Monumentation and the selection process. Vice Chairperson Tomasso distributed information on the General Iron Works Photo Grant. Tomasso explained that the object of the photographic commission is to produce high color "graphic images" of • the General Iron Works site before it is demolished and converted to other uses. Tomasso went on to explain that the images are to be works of art emphasizing color and composition which would be • • displayed ip the public buildings of the City of Englewood. Discussion followed regarding awards, a timeline and copyrights. A motion was made by Commission Member Moore and seconded by Vice Chairperson Tomasso to approve the General Iron Works Photographic Committee. Recreation Manager Hultberg informed commission members that according to the Art in Public Places guidelines under the acquisition process, the Director of Public Works , the Director of Parks and Recreation and the Director responsible of the facility of where the artwork is to be located shall give final approval on a site selection. Hultberg noted that the process has not been completed. Hultberg told commission members that the sub-committee of the move committee would be meeting tomorrow and that he would mention that there is interest in placing a piece of art in the CityCenter building. Commission Member Moore amended the motion, adding that approval would be contingent upon approval from all three necessary parties, as stated in section 4a of the Art in Public Places Guidelines. The motion passed unanimously. Commission Member Moore noted that she would also like black and white photos to be considered. Hultberg commented that he would have a discussion with Mike Flaherty , Assistant City Manager, and will suggest that a meeting be arranged with Commission Member Tomasso. Discussion followed regarding possible interest from Community Development. In regards to Little Dry Creek and the Society for the Preservation of Humanity's sculpture garden, Hultberg told commission members that there has been no discussion with Joe Riche concerning the two year show that is to end in August. Hultberg told the commission that he was waiting for direction from them before contacting Mr. Riche. Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked in regards to the contract and commitment from the City if the pieces are not removed within the two years. Hultberg replied that the City has the right to remove the artwork if SPH has not. Discussion followed regarding the pieces of art and the possible purchase of particular pieces. A motion was made by Commission Member Moore and seconded by Vice Chairperson Tomasso that at the conclusion of the contract for the sculpture garden at Little Dry Creek, a new contract will not be sought. However, due to an interest in the "His and Her" piece by Rian Kerrane, the Commission asked Recreation Manager Hultberg to pursue possibilities of a purchase of the piece with Joseph Riche. The motion passed unanimously. City Council Liaison Wolosyn informed commission members that the Exploratory Committee would be displaying five design concepts of the envisioned Cultural Arts Center in the CityCenter atrium. Due to Commission Member Warner not being present, Hultberg gave an update in regards to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Hultberg informed commission members of the tragic death of Adam Neyer, son of Steve Neyer, Vice Chairperson of the Parks and Recreation Commission . VIII. DIRECTOR'S AND COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE Recreation Manager Hultberg distributed the 200 I Sounds of Summer concert schedule in addition to the Kid Stage Series information. City Council Liaison Wolosyn reported that the Englewood Education Foundation is having its annual golf tournament. Wolosyn went on to explain that the EEF helps support art projects and grants in tile Englewood Schools. Wolosyn explained that the Cultural Arts Commission could sponsor a hole for $100. Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked for a motion. There was no motion. Chairperson Bertoluzzi informed the commission that Commission Member Warner 's and Lindsey's terms are up and that they would not be reapplying. Discussion followed regarding the vacancies . IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:32pm. Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary • • •