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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-03-07 CAC MINUTES• • I. II. CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION · Minutes of March 7, 2001 The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5 :51 pm 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 Corrine Lindsey, Commission Member (left at 6:45pm) Martha Warner, Commission Member (left at 6:37pm) Olga Wolosyn , City Council Liaison (left at 6 :55pm) Joel Burrage, Youth Commission Member Jerrell Black, ex officio John Gates, Commission Member Rosemary LaPorta, Commission Member Janet Moore , Commission Member Mary Lynn Baird , Englewood School District Liaison Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager Julie Grazulis , City Council Member REVIEW OF AGENDA Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked if there were any changes or additions to the agenda. There were none. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked if there were any corrections or changes to the minutes of February 7, 2001. Bertoluzzi noted that in Section VIII, Director's and Commission Member's Choice , Commission Member LaPorta was incorrectly titled as Vice Chairperson and not Commission Member. A motion was made to accept the minutes as amended. The motion passed unanimously. IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS V. There were no guests. NEW BUSINESS Discussion began on the future of the Civic Center atrium. Chairperson Bertoluzzi told Commission members that following the January performance of "Rhapsody in Blue", the decision was made to develop guidelines for CivicCenter and Outdoor Theater use. Bertoluzzi explained that he had attended a meeting that included Director Black, Assistant City Manager Mike Flaherty , Rodney Lontine with MOA, and Ken Ross , Director of Public Works. Commission members were told that the outcome of the meeting was that use of the atrium would be limited to groups of 200 or less due to it not being designed for large use. Bertoluzzi also explained that eyents would be required to be ticketed in order to control the size of the crowd. Recreation Manager Hultberg moved discussion to the 200 I Summer Concert Series. Hultberg informed the Commission that the concerts would still be held on Thursday evenings starting at • 7:00pm, beginning June 21 st through August 23rd at the Little Dry Creek Plaza. In regards to performers, Hultberg stated that at this time the schedule is tentative but that he would have one for review at the April meeting. Bertoluzzi asked if there would be any returning performers. Hultberg responded that the only band returning would be the Runaway Express. Commission members were told that staff tries to make the Series diverse and non-controversial while keeping it senior friendly. Bertoluzzi asked ifthe Malley Swing Band or Jess Gerardi's band would be performing in 2001. Hultberg replied no and explained that the performers are rotated from year to year due to the number of good performers in the metro area. Bertoluzzi asked if the City of Englewood participated with EDDA when they were responsible for the Summer Concert Series. Hultberg reported that the City of Englewood and EDDA had a collaborative agreement where the City provided the Show Wagon and staff up until last year when the City took over the concerts. Bertoluzzi asked if the City has purchased a new Show Wagon. Hultberg stated no and that due to the condition of the current Show Wagon, usage has been curtailed for 2001. Director Black commented that the Department would re- submit for a new Show Wagon in the next budget process. Bertoluzzi asked if there was an estimate on the number of attendees to the Summer Concert Series. Hultberg estimated that 400-500 attends a concert. An increase in marketing and the quality of performers were attributed to the high attendance. VI. OLD BUSINESS Vice Chairperson Tomasso gave a brief update on the Comprehensive Plan Update, explaining that the proposed plan is being reviewed by various committees and that it would eventually be brought back to the Comprehensive Plan Committee before going to City Council. Tomasso estimated another two months before it would be finalized. Recreation Manager Hultberg turned discussion over to the Cultural Art Commission 2001 Annual Report. Discussion followed regarding changes to the draft. Hultberg told Commission members that any further changes would need to be forwarded to Debby Severa. Commission Members complimented Commission Member Moore on the job she did on the report. Discussion began on the Wal-Mart Art Wall. Director Black informed Commission members that according to the contract, final payment could be made to the artist when the Director of Parks and Recreation, Director of Public Works and a representative from the Cultural Arts Commission accept the work. Black continued, suggesting that Commission Member Warner be selected for the final approval due to her participation on the Wal-Mart Art Wall Committee . Commission members concurred. Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked in regards to ownership of the wall, explaining that according to the contract, the City of Englewood owns the sculpture but that it is on the Wal-Mart building. Black told Commission members that he recalls the item being addressed in the contract and that he would follow up on the issue. Discussion followed regarding the background color of the art piece. Warner commented that she would suggest the original committee reconvene one last time to discuss the approval of the piece. Warner added that she recalls there being a slight visualization of the art piece and does not recall the background being yellow. VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS • Chairperson Bertoluzzi moved discussion on to the Vern Anderson Memorial. Bertoluzzi stated that additional letters for support of the Memorial had been received and included in the packet. Recreation Manager Hultberg reported that a meeting was held with the sub-committee, including • Commission Member Moore in addition to Director Black and himself to discuss the Memorial. Commission Member LaPorta was unable to attend the meeting but was briefed to following the meeting. Director Black explained that the sub-committee supports the project but unanimously • • VIII. • agrees that the problem lies with guidelines that have been established for art in public places and memorials. Black went on to explain that if the memorial was to receive funding through Art in Public Places, the piece would need to be considered public art and therefore be placed in a public park. According to the Department of Parks and Recreation's memorial policy , if something is being placed in a public park and considered a memorial , the item would need to follow guidelines established in the Memorial Policy and be approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission. Black commented that there are other opportunities for funding that the group needs to pursue. City Council Liaison Wolosyn commented on the discussion that took place at the February meeting with the group from Charles Hay concerning the guidelines and the Memoria l being placed on City property. Hultberg told Commission members that if the Board would like to participate and contribute to the project, they could revisit the Art in Public Places policy and change the guidelines. Wolosyn stated that she respects the decision although she feels the project was not inconsistent with the procedure. Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked for the sub-committee 's recommendation in writing along with additional funding opportunities. Bertoluzzi told Commission members that if the decision of the Board were then to continue consideration of the project, a new sub-committee would be formed for a determination on how to proceed. Commission Member Warner stated that she would also bring the item to the attention of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Discussion moved on to the Little Dry Creek Sculpture Garden. Recreation Manager Hultberg indicated that the two year show will end in August, and that the Commission will need to decide on the direction they want to take , including contracting with SPH again or exploring other options such as purchase. Discussion followed regarding possible options . Chairperson Bertoluzzi stated that the item would be placed on the April Agenda for further discussion . Commission members were updated on Entry Port Monumentation. City Council Liaison Wolosyn spoke in regards to a representation for the Committee. Commission members were told that Community Development is currentl y sending letters for requests and that a decision should be made by the end of this year . Discussion followed regarding payment amount for the monumentation . Director Black stated that he would verify. Due to Commission Member Lindsey needing to depart early, Lindsey was given the floor for Commission Member's Choice. Lindsey announced the Denver March PowWow would be starting March 16 , 2001. Discussion moved back to Committee Reports and General Iron Works Photo Grant. Vice Chairperson Tomasso spoke in regards to photographic opportunities that are available at the General Iron site before the building is taken down and proposed a grant opportunity for photographs. Tomasso discussed the benefits to the City by having the historical pictures. Discussion followed regarding the grant process and costs. Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked Tomasso to develop a "framework" for the grant and to have it available at the April meeting. City Council Member Grazulis offered to help Tomasso. DIRECTOR'S AND COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE Youth Commission Member Burrage noted that the Spring High School production , "42"d Street" was very successful. IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7 :09pm. • Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary • •