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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-03-02 CAC MINUTES• I. CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of March 2, 2005 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 building. Present: Absent: Also Present: Eric Bertoluzzi, Chairperson Janet Moore, Vice Chairperson Heather Bartunek, Commission Member Kate Dulaney, Commission Member (arrived at 5:54pm) Amy Laugesen, Commission Member Donna Schnitzer, Commission Member Maggie Stewart, Commission Member (arrived at 5:48pm) Mary Lynn Baird, Englewood School District Liaison (arrived at 5:54pm) Olga Wolosyn, City Council Liaison Jerrell Black, ex officio Michael Keene, Alternate Member Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager Jim Woodward, City Council Member Meredith Wortzel, Museum of Outdoor Arts (arrived at 5:48pm) • II. REVIEW OF AGENDA Chairperson Bertoluzzi suggested the following items be added to the agenda for discussion: Meeting with David Taylor, Update on PEAK and Art in Library. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked if there were any changes to the minutes of February 2, 2005. There were none. The minutes were approved as presented. IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Bertoluzzi welcomed new Commission Member Heather Bartunek. The Commission was informed that Michael Keene was appointed as an alternate member to the Cultural Arts Commission. City Council Member Wolosyn noted that Mr. Keene had stated that he may not be able to attend all of the meetings but would stay apprised of the Commission by way of the minutes. V. NEW BUSINESS Wolosyn reported that Englewood School District Liaison Baird was not a voting member and asked ifthat could be changed. Director Black explained that Baird is considered a liaison and according to the Ordinance, liaisons are not voting members. Black went on to explain that it would require changing the Ordinance. Discussion followed. • Discussion turned to Election of Officers. Bertoluzzi opened the floor for nominations for Chairperson. Commission Member Dulaney nominated Eric Bertoluzzi. Commission Member Moore seconded the nomination. Bertoluzzi asked if there were any other nominations. There were none. The floor was closed. Bertoluzzi was declared Chairperson of the Cultural Arts Commission. Chairperson Bertoluzzi opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chairperson of the Cultural Arts Commission. Chairperson Bertoluzzi nominated Janet Moore. Bertoluzzi asked if there were any other nominations. There were none. The floor was closed. Moore was declared Vice Chairperson by affirmative vote. Discussion moved on to a meeting with David Taylor. Bertoluzzi explained his suggestion that the Cultural Arts Commission meet with David Taylor per the agreement for the scheduled performances in exchange of money he owes the City. Black told the Board that he thought the agreement required the meetings to be held in the spring and fall. Bertoluzzi suggested having David Taylor attend the April Commission meeting. Moore asked if the ARK and PEAK performances counted towards the performances that he owes the City. Wolosyn replied no. Commission Member Laugesen asked if Taylor was to come to the City with a proposal. Wolosyn replied yes, and then the City would review and approve the proposal. Wolosyn updated commission members in regard to the situation with David Taylor explaining that when David Taylor came to the City, the City put money towards the tenant finish with the agreement that David Taylor would pay the City back. When David Taylor left the City in 2004, he could not afford to pay back the City so the City agreed that he could continue to be active in the community and give performances related to the cost he owed the City. Wolosyn went on to explain that if David Taylor did not perform, the City could recall the entire amount. Black told the Commission that he appreciates them initiating action with David Taylor and that he would get a copy of the agreement from the City Attorney's office and include it in the April packet for their review before the meeting . VI. OLD BUSINESS In regard to the cultural space, Bertoluzzi reported that Howard McGregor's acoustic report has been reviewed and a tour has been scheduled to visit two theaters that Mr. McGregor was involved with that are similar in size, etc. of what is being proposed for the cultural space. Black explained that the key to the cultural space is acoustics, which has to be completed first. Moore asked in regard to the findings on the acoustics for the space. Black reported that there would be a number of things that will have to be done to the floor, walls and ceiling. Discussion followed. VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS Bertoluzzi asked in regard to an update on the art shuttle. Laugesen stated that she has not heard from Lauri Dannemiller but reported that there would not be a call for entries. Bertoluzzi moved discussion on to a request for the purchase of art for the library. Bertoluzzi reported that Gheoerghe Stanescu, an Englewood resident, has given two pieces of his work to the library. A third piece of work by Mr. Stanescu currently resides in the library, which Mr. Stanescu would like to sell. Bertoluzzi recommended that the Public Art Committee convene to make a recommendation to the Commission in regard to purchase of the piece. Moore asked where the piece would be placed. Bertoluzzi replied the library; explaining that per discussion with Hank Long, Library Director, the library likes the piece but does not want to purchase it. Moore asked in regard to the price. Bertoluzzi replied that Mr. Stanescu told him the price was up to the City. The question was asked in regard to how much money was in the Public Art Fund. Black stated that there is approximately $28,000. Black discussed the dilemma of the Pubic Art Committee having to • • • • determine a cost for the piece. Wolosyn stated that she did not feel that this is a Public Art Committee project. Discussion followed. Black told the Commission that they first need to determine whether the piece of art is something the Commission feels is worth bringing forward and discussing. Wolosyn spoke in regard to the appropriateness of the piece for the library. Commission members were encouraged to go see the piece. Discussion followed as to the public art fund and the need for a policy as to how the money is spent. Bertoluzzi stated that he would have another conversation with Mr. Stanescu. Further discussion would be held at the April meeting. There was no update on the Exploratory Committee. Moore gave an update on the February Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Discussion followed in regard to an update on PEAK. Commission Member Schnitzer asked if it is only going to be elementary schools that would participate in the PEAK program next year. Bertoluzzi explained that there is one more year of elementary before 61h grade is added in. vm. EVENTS Commission members were informed as to the success of the February 19th Back to Bach concert. Fliers were distributed for the March 19th matinee "Extasis". In regard to the Juried Art Show, Moore reported that the reception was held on the past Saturday and went well with a lot of good comments on the venue. Commission members thanked and complimented Moore on her work with the show. • IX. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE • Director Black had no items for Director's Choice. X. COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE MOA representative Wortzel told the Commission that she would be in The Denver Post Travel Section, Paper Trails, in regard to her visit to "The Gates" in New York's Central Park. Baird announced the Englewood School District Art Show, March 10-April 1, 2005, in the Library. Commission Member Dulaney distributed fliers for the show. Wolosyn thanked commission members for their help with the events and Commission Member Bartunek for creating the calendar. XI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at. 7:02pm. Deborah A Severa, Recording Secretary