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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-01-04 CAC MINUTES• I. II. III. CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of January 4, 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 Amy Laugesen, Commission Member Donna Schnitzer, Commission Member Maggie Stewart, Commission Member Olga Wolosyn, City Council Liaison Mary Lynn Baird, Englewood School District Liaison (arrived at 5:57pm) Jerrell Black, ex officio Kate Dulaney, Commission Member Olga Wolosyn, Council Liaison Michael Keene, Alternate Member Meredith Wo11zel, Museum of Outdoor Arts Michael Flaherty, Deputy City Manager (left at 6: 14pm) Carol McGuigan, Special Events Program Administrator (left at 6: 14pm) REVIEW OF AGENDA Discussion in regard to the Denver Commission of Cultural Affairs was added under New Business. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked if there were any changes to the minutes of December 7, 2005. There were none. The minutes were approved as presented. IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Deputy City Manager Michael Flaherty and Special Events Program Administrator Carol McGuigan were introduced. Both were present to discuss the grand opening ceremony for the cultural space. V. NEW BUSINESS VI. Discussion moved on to the Denver Commission of Cultural Affairs. Commission Member Laugesen, who is also a member of the Denver Commission of Cultural Affairs, informed the Commission that Englewood would be hosting the Denver Commission of Cultural Affairs meeting on February I st at City Center. Laugesen discussed the benefits to Englewood by hosting the meeting. Due to the Cultural Arts Commission's meeting being on the same day, Bertoluzzi asked Laugesen to extend an invitation to the Denver Commission to come say hello and meet the Cultural Aris Commission. OLD BUSINESS Director Black gave an update on the cultural space. Black reported that completion of the space is a couple of weeks behind schedule but that things would be completed for a March opening. Discussion followed. Discussion was turned over to Deputy City Manager Michael Flaherty. Flaherty informed the Commission that Carol McGuigan would be responsible for management of the space. McGuigan told the Commission that March 17-19 has been scheduled for the grand opening. McGuigan went on the say 9 that an organizing committee will be formed to work on the grand opening event and requested that an individual from the Cultural Arts Commission serve on the committee. Discussion followed regarding the event. Commission member Schnitzer asked if a name for the facility has been selected yet. Flaherty replied that it has not. McGuigan explained that the grand opening committee would not be involved with the selection of a name. Flaherty explained that there is a process within the City to name a facility and that City Council would have the final approval. Commission Member Bartunek volunteered to serve on the grand opening committee. Flaherty noted that Bartunek could give an update on the grand opening ceremony at the next Commission meeting. Discussion moved to Parks Master Plan update . Black reminded commission members that at the last meeting, Dave Lee and EDA W consultants gave an update and asked for any comments or suggestions . Black asked commission members ifthere were any that he could take back to the steering committee or consultant group. Discussion followed. Black told the Commission that the issue would be revisited and if they have any comments or suggestions, to forward those to him or Debby Severa. Black noted that it is the Department's intent to be as inclusive in gathering as much input as possible . Commission Member Schnitzer commented that she thinks it would be beneficial for the Commission to have another opportunity at a later time to discuss the parks master plan. Black noted that it could be scheduled . VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS Schnitzer reported that there was no additional information in regard to the new art at the shuttle stops. There was no update for the Exploratory Committee. In regard to the Parks and Recreation Commission, Moore rep01ied that there was not a meeting in December. VIII. UPCOMING EVENTS • Discussion turned to the upcoming Juried Art Show scheduled for April 1 through May 6. Moore told the Commission that thirty pieces were selected, ten of which are 3-dimensional, in addition to there being 26 artists, 17 from Colorado and the remaining representing nine other states. Moore explained that she has requested that all art be delivered by April 1. Moore again noted that her main concern is when the public can view the art. Discussion followed. Bertoluzzi announced the upcoming concert "Homs on Fire" scheduled for January 21 in the Community Room. IX. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Black informed the Commission that Commission Member Dulaney's father had passed away. X. COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE MOA Representative Wortzel announced that the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards are now on display. Wortzel informed commission members of the award and teacher ceremonies. Bartunek distributed examples of donor plaques that she had researched on the internet. In regard to the Scholastic A11 and Writing Awards, Laugesen reported that fifty pieces were selected to be on exhibit at DIA from mid-February to mid-April. Bertoluzzi spoke in regard to his recent trip to Columbia, South America where he had the opportunity to view Fernando Botero artwork at a local museum. In regard to donation plaques for the cultural space, Bartunek asked who had the final decision. Black replied that City Council would . Bartunek asked if the Cultural Arts Commission would be involved in the selection process. Bertoluzzi explained that the Cultural Arts Commission can make a recommendation to City Council. Bertoluzzi went on to explain that Englewood Arts would be discussing the donation plaque at an upcoming meeting. XI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:53pm. Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary