HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-02-01 CAC MINUTESCity of Englewood
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
Minutes of February 1, 2006
A tour of the cultural space was held at 5:20pm with the Cultural Arts Commission and the Denver
Commission of Cultural Affairs . A reception followed the tour.
I. CALL TO ORDER
The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at
6: 15pm 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
Amy Laugesen, Commission Member (left at 6: 15pm)
Donna Schnitzer, Commission Member
Olga Wolosyn, City Council Liaison
Jerrell Black, ex officio (left at 6 : l 5pm)
Janet Moore, Vice Chairperson
Maggie Stewart, Commission Member
Mary Lynn Baird, Englewood Schools District Liaison
Michael Keene, Alternate Member
Meredith Wortzel, Museum of Outdoor Arts
Jenna Sutheimer, Department of Parks and Recreation Intern
REVIEW OF AGENDA
There were no changes to the agenda.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked if there were any changes to the minutes of January 4, 2006. There
were none. The minutes were approved as presented.
IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS
Jenna Sutheimer, Intern for the Department of Parks and Recreation, introduced herself and told the
Commission that she comes from the University of Georgia where she is majoring in Recreation
Administration .
V. NEW BUSINESS
There were no items for new business .
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Bertoluzzi turned discussion to the Juried Art Show and Vice Chairperson Moore's concerns from last
month's meeting regarding open times for the gallery. Bertoluzzi stated that they were able to come up with
a tentative schedule . Discussion followed regarding the schedule and volunteers to gallery sit.
Discussion began on the cultural space and the selection of a name. Bertoluzzi told the Commission that
they were encouraged and invited to suggest names they may have in regard to a name for the cultural space.
Bertoluzzi noted that he had not received any suggestions from the Commission. Commission members
were told that two names-" The Spotlight" and "Tulleries" have been suggested in addition to "Hampden
Hall at Englewood Civic Center" that had been chosen by the Englewood Cultural Arts Center Association .
Wolosyn told the Commission that City Council will be discussing and approving a name for the cultural
space at Monday night's Council meeting, therefore, needing a recommendation from the Commission on a e
name for the cultural space .
Following discussion,
A motion was made by Commission Member Schnitzer and seconded by Commission
Member Dulaney recommending Hampden Hall at Englewood Civic Center as the name
for the cultural space.
Ayes:
Nays:
Bertoluzzi, Dulaney, Schnitzer, Bartunek
None
The motion passed unanimously.
Discussion followed in regard to activities scheduled for the grand opening of the cultural space on March 18
and 19, 2006.
VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commission Member Schnitzer gave an update on the Art at the Shuttle Stops, reporting that four sculptures
are in the process of being installed. Schnitzer spoke in regard to having the opportunity to meet the Denver
Commission of Cultural Affairs and getting ideas in regard to the public art walk.
There was no update for the Exploratory Committee.
Recreation Manager Hultberg discussed the Parks Master Plan, informing the Commission that things are
moving forward. Hultberg told the Commission that a presentation was made to City Council and that a
second public meeting has been scheduled. Per request of the Cultural Arts Commission, Hultberg r eported
that a second meeting has been scheduled with the board.
VIII. UPCOMING EVENTS
Bertoluzzi announced the upcoming Englewood Arts concert featuring the Boulder Piano Quartet on
February 18 1h at 3 :30pm in the City Center Atrium.
IX. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE
There were no items for Director 's Choice.
X. COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE
MOA Representative Wortzel spoke in regard to the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, noting that it will
end on Tuesday of next week.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:58pm.
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