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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-11-02 CAC MINUTESI. II. III. CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of November 2, 2005 The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5:45pm by Vice Chairperson Moore at the City Council Conference Room at the Civic Center. Present: Absent: Also Present: Janet Moore, Vice Chairperson Heather Bartunek, Commission Member Kate Dulaney, Commission Member Donna Schnitzer, Commission Member Maggie Stewart, Commission Member (arrived at 5:50pm) Olga Wolosyn, City Council Liaison Mary Lynn Baird, Englewood School District Liaison Jerrell Black, ex officio Eric Bertoluzzi, Chairperson Amy Laugesen, Commission Member Michael Keene, Alternate Member Meredith Wortzel, Museum of Outdoor Arts Nancy Fenton, Executive Assistant, Community Development (left at 6:03pm) REVIEW OF AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice Chairperson Moore asked if there were any changes to the minutes of October 5, 2005. There were none. The minutes were approved as presented. IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Nancy Fenton, Program Coordinator for the Art at the Shuttle Stops, was introduced. V. NEW BUSINESS Discussion was turned over to Ms. Fenton who gave an update on the second call for entries for the Art at the Shuttle Stops. Ms . Fenton informed the Commission that over one hundred Calls for Entries were sent out but only five submittals were received of which four were selected. Ms. Fenton distributed photos of the four pieces of art that were selected. Discussion followed. Moore asked how many of the shuttle stops do not have art. Ms. Fenton explained that there are three not including the stop by the Masonic Lodge which is going to be redeveloped. Moore asked in regard to the future of the art shuttle. Ms . Fenton stated that the shuttle is in its ' second year of a three-year grant. Ms. Fenton explained that Community Development is continuing to search for grants that would allow the City to continue to operate the shuttle after this current grant runs out. Ms. Fenton also noted that Community Development is hopeful that RTD will consider taking over the shuttle. Moore asked ifthere is any chance that the route will be expanded. Ms. Fenton stated not right now due to funding. Before leaving the meeting, Fenton reported that a bus bench (from the Olde Tyme Fair) has been put up at Lincoln and Girard and that the second bus bench is being painted by Maddox Elementary under A the guidance of Maddox's art teacher and Commission Member Dulaney. W VI. OLD BUSINESS Discussion moved on to an update of the cultural space. City Council Liaison Wolosyn reported that construction began on Wednesday. Discussion followed. VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS There was no update for Public Art. Commission Member Bartunek noted that Cow Parade will be at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival in July and more information is available at www.cherryarts.org. Discussion followed in regard to scheduling a time to review slides for the Juried Art Show. It was decided to meet on Thursday, December 8th from 4-9pm in the Community Development Conference Room. In regard to the Parks and Recreation Commission, Moore noted that due to City Council Member Bradshaw's term ending, the Parks and Recreation Commission presented her a pottery dish in recognition of her years of service . Moore noted that the dish was made by Jim Doty, Wolosyn's husband. VIII. UPCOMING EVENTS Moore announced that upcoming concerts sponsored by Englewood Arts including a Young Sinfonia concert on November 5th and the Just Baroque concert on November 26th. Discussion followed regarding the Englewood Arts table at the upcoming Holiday Bazaar at Malley. Recreation Manager Hultberg distributed a flier on the event. IX. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Hultberg informed the Commission that the department recently purchased a new 26-passenger bus and an ADA accessible van. Hultberg explained that the new vehicles will have a wrap, similar to the Art Shuttles, which are actual pictures of the department's facilities and program participants. Hultberg reported that George Stanescu has contacted the City in regard to a piece of art he has that he says would be for a park. Hultberg explained that the Parks and Recreation Department is currently in the process of having a parks master plan done. Hultberg went on to explain that plans are that the Master Plan will include recommendations for public art which would be brought back to the Commission to see if there is any interest. Hultberg noted that Mr. Stanescu would be contacted to let him know that his piece of art would be included in that process but that it would not be at this immediate time. Hultberg notified that Commission that holiday hors' d'oeuvres would be served at the December meeting starting at 5:30pm. X. COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE MOA representative Wortzel spoke in regard to the 2006 Student Art Calendar Artists' Reception held on October 27th. ·· Commission members discussed upcoming shows that they are participating in. XI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:34pm. IJJuvuJca ~ Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary