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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-11-01 CAC MINUTES• • • I. II . III. CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of November 1, 2006 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. Present: Absent: Also Present: Eric Bertoluzzi, Chairperson Janet Moore, Vice Chairperson Heather Bartunek, Commission Member Donna Schnitzer, Commission Member Amy Laugesen, Commission Member Maggie Stewart, Commission Member (arrived at 5:51pm) Jerrell Black, ex officio · Kate Dulaney, Commission Member Olga Wolosyn, City Council Liaison Mary Lynn Baird, Englewood School District Liaison Michael Keene, Alternate Member Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager Michael Flaherty, Deputy City Manager (left at 6:08pm) Rachel Miller, Museum of Outdoor Arts Liaison REVIEW OF AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Bertoluzzi asked if there were any changes and/or corrections to the minutes of October 4, 2006. There were none. The minutes were approved as presented. IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Deputy City Manager Michael Flaherty was introduced. V. NEW BUSINESS VI. There were no items for New Business. OLD BUSINESS Discussion was turned over to Michael Flaherty and City Center signage. Flaherty displayed drawings of both interior and exterior signage for Hampden Hall. In regard to exterior signage, Flaherty stated that there is an interest from the Museum of Outdoor Arts and Library to also have signage on the exterior of City Center. Flaherty explained that exterior signage would be located on both the southwest wall facing Hampden and Santa Fe and the northeast wall facing the piazza area . Discussion followed in regard to the different sizes of lettering for each wall . Flaherty reported that cost for the exterior signage would be $4,400, or approximately $1 ,450 per user. For interior signage, Flaherty told the Commission that the City is pursuing three locking sign cabinets that will be placed at the two entrances on the first level and the one entrance on the second level. Flaherty stated that the total cost for the three sign cabinets would be $3, 770. Lastly, Flaherty explained to the Commission that there are a couple options for interior signage for Hampden Hall. In regard to a maple panel which the Commission requested a cost for, Flaherty stated that the panel will cost $4,000 which does not include cost for lettering. Flaherty went on to explain that an option for signage is a silver aluminum sign that is currently used throughout the City Center building. Commission members were told that a logo could be put on the sign and cost would be $590 for wall mounted or $625 for suspended or cable-mounted. Flaherty added that the maple paneling could be done with any of the interior signage options. Discussion followed. Flaherty reported that funding is available from '06 funds to do a silver aluminum sign, wall mounted or suspended, but that funding is not available for exterior signage; noting that all money for Hampden Hall had been expended. Flaherty informed commission members that there is not funding available for the sign cabinets at this time but due to City needs, the City will purchase them when funding becomes available. Discussion followed. In regard to interior signage, Flaherty encouraged the Commission to make a decision as soon as possible. Commission members thanked Flaherty. Flaherty left the meeting. Discussion moved to Alexan City Center mural. Those commission members who were absent from last month's meeting were briefed on Ms. Waits discussion pertaining to a mural wall for Alexan City Center and her request for the Commission's help with a theme. Schnitzer reported that "Visual Performing Arts/Interactive Arts" was chosen for the theme. Schnitzer informed the Commission that she also gathered information on the different arts in the City of Englewood and forwarded that on to • Ms. Waits in addition to a letter to the students encouraging them to visit the City of Englewood to • view the art. Black turned discussion to budget for the Cultural Arts Commission. Black explained that the budget for the Cultural Arts Commission is an administrative support budget within the City's general fund budget. Hultberg reminded commission members that the $700 for Artabout has yet to be taken out of the budget. Discussion followed. VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS There was no update for Public Art. Vice Chairperson Moore reported that Englewood Arts will be having a table at the Malley Holiday Bazaar. Commission members were given an update on the Parks and Recreation Commission. VIII. UPCOMING EVENTS Upcoming events were discussed including the "Just Baroque" concert on Saturday, November 4th and the Boulder Piano Quartet on November 26th. Commission members were reminded of the 2007 Calendar Top 50 Artists' Reception on November 81h. IX. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Black informed the Commission that holiday hors' d'oeuvres would be served prior to the December meeting and invited commission members to come early to visit and eat. • x. • • XI. • COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE MOA Representative Rachel Miller distributed fliers on the Sculpture in Clay exhibition and Ice + Snow. Miller spoke in regard to MOA's web-based registration and ticketing system and how it could be something the City and/or Englewood Arts could possibly use for Hampden Hall. Recreation Manager Gary Hultberg announced the Malley Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 41h. Commission Member Laugesen distributed brochures for upcoming exhibitions and events at DIA. Commission Member Stewart distributed information on Art-Nie, the newly opened co-op art gallery that includes art from many of the Cultural Arts Commission members. Bartunek spoke in regard to the PEAK program and her participation in it. Bertoluzzi turned discussion back to Hampden Hall signage. In regard to an interior sign for Hampden Hall, Bertoluzzi recommended that the Commission move forward with a suspended sign to be hung perpendicular to the wall. Following a brief discussion, A motion was made by Commission Member Stewart and seconded by Vice Chairperson Moore to move forward with a cable suspended silver-aluminum sign with logo for Hampden Hall, to be hung perpendicular to the wall. All were in favor. The motion passed. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:45pm . ,/J ! , A dafJ/(i<-lc Cl (Ylj ,LuL'---- Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary