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CALL TO ORDER
City of Englewood
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Minutes of July 5, 2006
The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order
at 5:47pm by Chairperson Bertoluzzi at the City Council Conference Room at the Civic Center.
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Eric Bertoluzzi, Chairperson
Heather Bartunek, Commission Member
Kate Dulaney, Commission Member
Donna Schnitzer, Commission Member
Maggie Stewart, Commission Member (arrived at 5:55pm)
Olga Wolosyn, City Council Liaison
Janet Moore, Vice Chairperson
Amy Laugesen, Commission Member
Mary Lynn Baird, Englewood Schools District Liaison
Michael Keene, Alternate Member
Jerrell Black, ex-officio
Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager
Rebecca Bengston, Parks and Recreation Intern
David Taylor, David Taylor Dance Theatre (left at 6: 1 lpm)
REVIEW OF AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked if there were any changes and/or corrections to the
minutes of June 7, 2006. There were none. The minutes were approved as presented.
IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
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David Taylor with David Taylor Dance Theatre and Rebecca Bengston, intern for the Department of
Parks and Recreation, were introduced.
NEW BUSINESS
Bertoluzzi informed the Commission that per agreement between the City of Englewood and David
Taylor Dance Theatre, David Taylor is required to meet with the Cultural Arts Commission semi-
annually to review, schedule and approve the proposed programs to be presented by David Taylor
Dance Theatre. Bertoluzzi noted that he and City Council Liaison Wolosyn had met with Mr. Taylor
awhile ago . Wolosyn commented that she found that meeting to be quite beneficial. Bertoluzzi
referred to David Taylor's schedule of performances for 2006 and asked Mr. Taylor in regard to the
May 12 1h performance that was cancelled . Mr. Taylor explained that he cancelled the performance due
to injuries. Discussion followed regarding the performances for 2006 and venues for them. Bertoluzzi
asked of the six performances, which are considered to be the major ones. Mr. Taylor stated that the
July 11, August 5, and October 27 performances are the major performances. Bartunek asked what
distinguishes a major performance from a minor performance. Mr. Taylor explained that it is
determined by the length of the performance , the number of dancers and cost. Bertoluzzi asked in
regard to the 2007 schedule. Mr. Taylor replied that he has not thought of that yet. Wolosyn stated
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that it is her hope that Mr. Taylor would make use of Hampden Hall, if not for 2006, than in 2007.
Discussion followed. Wolosyn told Mr. Taylor that she is glad he still has a face in the community .
OLD BUSINESS
There was no update on signage at City Center.
VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Discussion turned to Public Art and the Artabout Englewood event on Saturday, August 5th . Posters
for the event were distributed. Commission members were told that there will be fifteen artists
participating in the studio tour and that a sponsor has been found for the closing party. Discussion
followed .
Wolosyn discussed the 2007 Chamber series line up and the possibility of a jazz series in 2007.
Recreation Manager Hultberg reported that at the June Parks and Recreation Commission meeting,
EDA W presented its final recommendations for the parks master plan, which will now be going to
City Council. Commission members were informed that the Parks and Recreation Commission
recommended to City Council "Canine Corral" for the name of the dog park.
VIII. UPCOMING EVENTS
There were no items for upcoming events.
IX. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE
There were no items for Director's Choice.
X. COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE
Commission Member Schnitzer discussed the Cultural Arts Commission's booth at Funfest on August
26th and ideas for a craft project. Discussion followed.
Schnitzer spoke in regard to a recent article in the Rocky Mountain News regarding an echo arts
performance on the South Platte River. Schnitzer also discussed an article on Carlos Vasquez and a
renewal/mural project for Metropolitan State College.
Discussion followed regarding upcoming art shows and other personal items of interest.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:25pm.
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Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary
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