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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-03-06 CAC MINUTESI. CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of March 6, 2002 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 Council Conference Room at the Civic Center building. Present: Absent: Also Present: Eric Bertoluzzi , Chairperson Ray Tomasso , Vice Chairperson Kate Dulaney, Commission Member Janet Moore , Commission Member Olga Wolosyn, City Council L iaison Mary Lynn Baird, Englewood School District Liaison · Gary Gartner, Commission Member Jerrell Black, ex officio Gary Hultberg Julie Grazulis (arrived at 5:5lpm, left at 6:34pm Rodne y Lontine, Director of the Museum of Outdoor Arts (arrived at 6:04pm left at 6 :40pm) Hank Long, Director of Englewood Public Library (left at 5:49pm) • II. REVIEW OF AGENDA • Chairperson Bertoluzzi noted that Rodney Lontine with the Museum of Outdoor Arts would be arriving at 6:00pm to discuss a proposal on the Cultural Space. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked if there were any corrections or changes to the minutes of February 6, 2002. Vice Chairperson Tomasso stated that under Director's and Commission Member's Choice, first paragraph, the last sentence should read "Tomasso discussed a cultural presence for the June gth Sidewalk Sale". The minutes were approved as amended. IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS V. Chairperson Bertoluzzi introduced Hank Long, Director of the Englewood Public Library, and Lauri Dannemiller, Planning Analyst for Community Development. OLD BUSINESS Discussion moved to Hank Long and Prometheus Statue . Chairperson Bertoluzzi noted that included in the packet was a memorandum from Mr. Long regarding the Englewood Library Board's position in regards to the placement of Prometheus. Mr. Long told the Commi ss ion that following last month 's discussion with the Commission , he presented to the Library Board three options in regard to the placement of Prometheus , those options being 1) Request that the Cultural Arts Commission place the statue in the raised flowerbed on the east side of the south entrance of the Library, as earlier suggested, 2) Let the Cultural Arts Commission decide the best location of the statue as long as it is located within the Civic Center site, or 3) Let the Cultural Arts Commission decide the best location to place Prometheus within the community. The Commission was told that the Library Board unanimously voted for the third option. Mr. Long thanked the Commission for their time and reminded them of the • Englewood School District Art Show that is now on display in the Library. VI. NEW BUSINESS Recreation Manager Hultberg distributed a tentative Summer 2002 Special Event listing. Discussion followed regarding events for the upcoming summer, including the Sounds of Summer concert series , events for children, 4th of July and the Olde Tyme Fair. Hultberg distributed a flyer for the "Back to Bach" concert to be held on Friday, March 22"d. City Council Member Wolosyn asked ifthe Sounds of Summer concerts would still be at the Dry Creek Plaza. Director Black replied yes. Recreation Manager Hultberg reported that the Department has purchased a new Show Wagon , which should be available for the 2002 concert series. Discussion followed regarding the participation of the Cultural Arts Commission in the planning of special events. Discussion turned to Tufts Flyover Public Art . Lauri Dannemiller, Planning Analyst for Community Development, informed the Commission that Community Development had been contacted by RTD in regards to a public art project on the Southwest Line at the Tufts Flyover. Ms. Dannemiller ex plained that after the Southwest Line went in , some maintenance work was required that left some unattracti ve posts. The art project would cover the posts. Ms. Dannemiller stated that RTD went through a selection process for the art project. Susan Cooper, the selected artist, was introduced . Ms. Cooper discussed her project, explaining that the panels would be approximately 30 ' wide x 35 ' high and made of enameled steel. Commission members were told that Ms . Cooper was here to give a presentation and that the Commission has no authority to approve the artwork due to RTD funding the project. Discussion was turned over to Rodney Lentine with the Museum of Outdoo r Arts and the unfinished Cultural Space at the Civic Center. Mr. Lentine discussed the original proposal for the cultural space located on the second floor of the Civic Center building ; which consisted of the City of Englewood finishing the space and allocating ninety uses to MOA . Commission members were told that the City has no plans to finish the space and that no money has been allocated in the budget for completion of the space. Mr. Lentine reported that the Museum of Outdoor Arts is considering finishing the space . Discussion followed regarding MOA's plans for the space as a performing area. MOA 's proposal for the space was distributed to commission members . Director Black spoke in regard to Mr. Lontine 's proposal , explaining that by MOA finishing the space , the City would still benefit due to MOA allocating ninety uses to the City. Vice Chairperson Tomasso asked Mr. Lentine in regard to the cost to finish the space . Mr. Lentine replied that they have not gone into cost yet due to wanting to hear comments first. Mr. Lentine added that after cost is put together, the information would be taken back to the City Manger 's Office for further discussion. A brief discussion followed regarding uses of the proposed space and stage area. A motion was made by Commission Member Moore and seconded by Vice Chairperson Tomasso that City Council give favorable consideration to approve the Museum of Outdoor Arts concept to finish the cultural space. The motion passed unanimously. • Chairperson Bertoluzzi moved discussion to Prometheus. Bertoluzzi asked the Commission if there was any interest to take action regarding Prometheus. Commission Member Moore spoke in regards to the sites available to place the statue . Recreation Manager Hultberg stated that there is a pedestal • from the Society for the Preservation of Humanity that would be available . Director Black suggested putting the item on hold until staff has had an opportunity to seek possible locations for Prometheus; at • • • Vil which time, it would be brought back to the Commission for further discussion. Commission members concurred with Black's suggestion. COMMITTEE REPORTS Due to Commission Member LaPorta's resignation from the Commission, it was decided that Commission Member Dulaney would fill LaPorta's position on the Entry Port Monument Committee. In regards to the General Iron Photo Project, a presentation was made to City Council in which they were in support of the project. Discussion moved on to the Public Art Committee and how to proceed now that Committee Chairperson Gates had resigned from the Cultural Arts Commission. City Council Member Wolosyn suggested that a letter be sent to the committee members informing them of the status of the committee and the vacancies on the Commission. Wolosyn commented that once the three vacancies have been filled on the Commission, then a Chairperson to the Public Art Commission can be appointed. Wolosyn also commented in regard to the functions of the Public Art Committee and taking the opportunity to re-evaluate those functions before a chairperson is appointed. Wolosyn spoke in regards to the vacancies on the Commission and waiting until June to fill them. Chairperson Bertoluzzi discussed notification to Commission Member Gartner that the Commission has requested that he be removed from the Commission due to his lack of attendance. Director Black reported that he would write a letter to Mr. Gartner. City Council Member Wolosyn gave an update on the Exploratory Committee. Recreation Manager Hultberg updated commission members on the Parks and Recreation Commission. In regards to the Department using the cultural space for its supplies until a permanent storage facility is built, Hultberg informed the Commission that the Department is looking into combining funds with the golf course to build a storage facility and additional office space either on to the existing old clubhouse or a new facility. Hultberg stated that there is some concern whether there is any historical value to the old clubhouse building. VIII. DIRECTOR'S AND COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE There were no items for Director 's Choice. Chairperson Bertoluzzi discussed having an evening campfire/concert at Belleview #3. Commission Member Dulaney reminded commission members of the Englewood School District Art Show at the Library throughout the month of March. City Council Member Wolosyn spoke in regards to the Comprehensive Plan being updated by Community Development. Wolosyn commented that she is coordinating with Community Development about having a cultural element included in the Plan. Director Black responded that Harold Stitt with Community Development would be attending the April meeting to discuss the Comprehensive Plan . In regard to the Back to Bach concert, Bertoluzzi complimented the work done on the poster by Denise White, Marketing and Public Relations Administrator for the Department of Parks and Recreation. IX. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:15pm. • Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary • •