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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-04-04 CAC MINUTES• • • I. II . III. City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of April 4, 2007 CALL TO ORDER The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5:46pm by Vice Chairperson Moore at the City Council Conference Room at the Civic Center. Present: Janet Moore, Vice Chairperson Absent: Heather Bartunek, Commission Member Donna Schnitzer, Commission Member Maggie Stewart, Commission Member Olga Wolosyn, City Council Liaison Jerrell Black, ex officio Eric Bertoluzzi , Chairperson Kate Dulaney, Commission Member Amy Laugesen, Commission Member Mary Lynn Baird, Englewood Schools Liaison Michael Keene, Alternate Member Also Present: LeighAnn Hoffhines, Communications Coordinator (left at 5:57pm) Harold Stitt, Community Development Manager (left at 6: 13pm) REVIEW OF AGENDA Signage for Hampden Hall and Alexan Mural Project were added to the agenda . APPROVAL OF MINUTES Moore asked if there were any changes and/or corrections to the minutes of March 7, 2007. In regard to Schnitzer's discussion on the Englewood School District Art Show and the quality of art on display, Schnitzer asked if the word "really" could be changed to "very". The minutes were approved as amended. IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS LeighAnn Hoffhines, Communications Coordinator for the City of Englewood and Harold Stitt, Community Development Manager, were introduced. V. NEW BUSINESS Discussion was turned over to LeighAnn Hoffhines, Communications Coordinator for the City of Englewood. Hoffhines informed the Commission that she is working on a marketing flyer for Hampden Hall and was hoping to put a quote from the Commission into the flyer about the space . Discussion followed. Commission members decided on "built as most versatile art space in the south metro area". Ms Hoffhines thanked the Commission and left. Harold Stitt, Community Development Manager, gave an update on the art shuttle. Stitt distributed a ridership report for the art shuttle from September 2004 through February 2007 that showed the average monthly ridership being 17, 186. Stitt told the Commission that of all the extra services provided by RTD transportation, in the Denver/Boulder area, the art shuttle has the highest ridership. In regard to funding, Stitt explained that the grant that provides eighty percent of the funding for the shuttle will end in September. Stitt explained to commission members that currently, the remaining twenty percent of funding is split ten percent each by the City and RTD. In regard to funding after September, Stitt stated that the City is prepared to continue funding its ten percent and is hoping that RTD will agree to fund the remaining ninety percent. Commission members were told that if RTD agrees to fund the shuttle, there is a chance that the name of the shuttle could change. The question was asked in regard to the buses that are now being used . Stitt replied that they are recyclable with a vinyl stick-on. Stitt reported that RTD did a rider survey which the City expects the results to be out in the next couple of weeks. Stitt noted that the City has heard from riders that they would like to see later evenings and weekends added to the shuttle's schedule. Commission members were told that if RTD agrees to fund the shuttle, there is also a possibility that RTD will implement a full fare of $1.50. Stitt explained that while half of the riders have passes (students and transfers) and seniors have discount coupons, it is the low income riders that will be impacted the greatest by the increased fare. Moore asked what the shuttle costs per year to operate. Stitt replied $300,000. Moore asked ifthere were other grants available. Stitt stated that they are very specific and for small amounts of money. Commission members concurred that it is their concern that if the fare increases, ridership of the shuttle could drop significantly. Stitt told the Commission that the Community Development has discussed subsidizing the fare but the question would be how much and for how long. Stitt noted that when the Boulder shuttle started out the fare was $.25 and is now up to full fare. City Council Liaison Wolosyn told Stitt that the Cultural Arts Commission will be submitting letters to RTD encouraging them to continue to operate the shuttle with a reduced fare. Discussion followed regarding the demographics in Englewood and how it should be noted in the letters to RTD. Stitt thanked the Commission and left. VI. OLD BUSINESS In regard to the Alexan Mural project, Schnitzer reported that she had stopped in at Alexan City Center to find out the status of the mural project. Schnizter stated that there they had some questions in regard to the theme and that she had offered some more suggestions. Schnitzer discussed her concerns that the project may not move forward . It was the consensus of the Commission to table the project unless they are contacted by Alexan. Discussion moved to signage for Hampden Hall. Commission Member Bartunek showed the Commission a small replica of the 20' x 40' Hampden Hall sign. Bartunek explained that her plan is that the sign will be permanent. Discussion followed regarding specifics for the sign. Bartunek stated that the current cost estimate for the sign is $88 for the frame and $30 for labor with additional cost for the molding. Director Black stated that he and Chairperson Bertoluzzi have spoken and that he has confirmed that money can be found in the Commission's budget to pay for the sign. Black noted that it is his understanding that Bertoluzzi will be asking Englewood Arts to pay Baiiunek for her time to make the sign . VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS • • Commission members discussed the Call for Artists for the Art at the Shuttle Stops. Moore • encouraged commission members to post the information on www.Den ve r365.com, noting that the City needs to be listed as a public art site. Moore distributed marketing information for the Juried Art Show. • • • Commission members were reminded of the April 21 st performance of Musical Fairytales that will include a performance by the Denver Young Artists Orchestra. Wolosyn informed the Commission that Englewood Arts has been approached by a development group about acquiring an art center. Wolosyn noted that Englewood Arts is continuing to work with them. Moore gave an update on the March 81h Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Moore reported that the City of Englewood and Englewood Schools had come to an agreement on the purchase of the Duncan property for $1.2 million. Commission members were told that work continues on the Englewood Golf Course for the Sheridan Redevelopment project that includes the shaping of holes and the completion of the temporary Junior Golf area for the summer program. VIII. UPCOMING EVENTS IX. Moore reminded commission members of the Juried Art Show reception on Saturday evening from 6-8pm . Moore distributed postcards for Art Nie with information on upcoming events and classes . DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Black announced with regret that Community Development Director Bob Simpson will be leaving the City. Black added that Simpson has been the most creative Community Development Director that he has ever worked with. Black reported that a sign will be placed at Inca and Dartmouth directing traffic to CityCenter, Hampden Hall, Englewood Public Library and Alexan CityCenter. Black stated that Alexan has agreed to pay the entire cost of the sign and that Community Development will be coordinating the project. X. COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE Moore noted that she is still in need of gallery sitters for the Juried Art Show. Discussion turned to exterior CityCenter signage for Hampden Hall, MOA, the Library and Courts. Wolosyn discussed each entity putting money in for the signs, noting that City Council had paid $1, 150 for the interior Hampden Hall sign . XI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:45pm. ,@/JJYJA ()__ ~UlGJ_) Deborah A . Severa, Recording Secretary