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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-08-06 CAC MINUTES• I. CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of August 6, 2003 The regular monthly meeting of the C ity 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 Kate Dulaney, Commission Member (arrived at 6 :00pm) Darrell Freeland, Commission Member Janet Moore , Commission Member Donna Schnitzer, Commission Member Maggie Stewart, Commission Member (arrived at 5 :49pm) Olga Wo losyn , City Council Liaison Jerrell Black, ex officio Ray T omasso , Vice Chairperson Mary Lynn Baird, Englewood School District Liaison Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager Julie G razulis , C ity Council Member (arri v ed at 6 : lOpm ) II. REVIEW OF AGENDA There were no changes to the age nda . • III. AP PROV AL OF MINUTES • Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked if there were any changes or additions to the minutes of July 2, 2003. There were none. The minutes were approved as presented. IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS There were no guests . V. NEW BUSINESS Director Black distributed information regarding sponsorships , grants and volunteer savings for the Department of Parks and Recreation for 2002 ; showing a savings of almost $225 ,000 . Black credited parks and recreation staff and explained that if it were not for the cost savings , there would have been additional budget reductions. Black then distributed a memorandum on proposed budget reductions for 2004, noting reductions for all City departments . Black explained that the information has been provided to City Council as part of the budget process but that it is not final and will be discussed further at the budget workshop in August. Black spoke in regard to means of additional revenue for 2004 including an increase in recreation fees, expected re venue from Pirate s Co ve and the closure of Sinclair Pool. Black reviewed the list of proposed budget reductions for parks and recreation , including the elimination of one full-time and two three-quarter part-tim e recreation program administrator positions , two full-time park maintenance positions (currentl y vacant), two seasonal park maintenance positions and the reduction of one full-time Department Assistant to part-time . Additional cuts include the reducing Summer Concert Series in order to keep some KidStage performances, elimination of elementary and middle school classes and events, and freezing the salary schedule of all temporary and seasonal employees. Black noted that the flowerbed and forestry program would still be discontinued for 2004. Black informed the Commission that Public Works has eliminated daytime maintenance at the Englewood Recreation Center and Malley • Senior Recreation Center, which will now be done at night. Black explained that the proposed cuts are based on keeping core programs in place without reducing revenue and impacting customer service. Discussion followed. Recreation Manager Hultberg moved discussion to the Olde Tyme Fair that is scheduled for Saturday, August 23rd. Hultberg passed out a flyer for the Fair in addition to information on an Arapahoe Philharmonic concert on August 9th. Hultberg explained that the Fair has been moved to one day due to budget constraints. Commission Member Moore noted that ECACA would be having a booth at the Fair for children to make gryphons. VI. OLD BUSINESS Discussion began on the National Arts for Education Associatio n . Commission Member Schnitzer stated that she had s poken to Kris Fritzsche with the Museum of Outdoor Arts who said that MOA has already scheduled through NAEA. Discussion followed regarding coordinating the event, publicity, etc. The decision was made to form a subcommittee was with City Council Liaison Wolosyn and Commission Members Moore, Freeland and Schnitzer. VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS City Council Liaison Wolosyn announced that the John Henry piece would not be available for the • placement at the round-a-bout due to Mr. Henry wanting to be indemnified. Wolosyn spoke in regard to a piece of art by Robert Mangold located at Hudson Gardens that is available for placement at the round-a-bout. Commission members discussed the piece. Wolosyn noted that the piece would be installed when the time is appropriate. Commission Member Moore announced the 2nd Annual Englewood Arts Nationa l Juried Art Show and distributed information/entry form. Moore gave an update on the July Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. VIII. DIRECTOR'S AND COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE Director Black had no items for Director's Choice. Chairperson Bertoluzzi spoke in regard to a recent performance by David Taylor Dance Theater and the Museum of Outdoor Arts. City Council Liaison Wolosyn discussed recent National Nite Out neighborhood meetings she had attended and compliments she had received in regard to the Englewood Recreation Center and events at the Piazza. Wolosyn told commission members that LeighAnn Hoffhines will be at the September commission • meeting to discuss the 2004 Student Art Calendar. • • • In regard to the Occupational Privilege Tax, Wolosyn told the Commission that if the tax is placed on the ballot, more than likely it will be in the range of $2.00 to $2.50, bringing in around $1.2 to $1.5 million per year. Wolosyn spoke in regard to her feelings of the tax . Commission members were told that due to budget constraints, there would not be a City Employee Picnic. City Council Member Grazulis spoke in regard to the Student Art Calendar and making sure all schools are represented. Grazulis added her comments to Wolosyn's in regard to the National Nite Out neighborhood meetings . Grazulis said that she had also received compliments in regards to the Englewood Recreation Center and that she had to explain the recent recreation projects were funded by a bond issue and not through the general fund . Grazulis spoke in regard to her feelings of the Occupational Privilege Tax. VIII. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6 :47pm . :;.-Deborah A. Severa, Recordmg Secretary