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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-02-02 CAC MINUTES• • • I. II. III. CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of February 2, 2005 The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5:46pm by Commission Member Dulaney at the City Council Conference Room at the Civic Center building. Present: Absent: Also Present: Amy Laugesen, Commission Member Donna Schnitzer, Commission Member Kate Dulaney, Commission Member Olga Wolosyn, City Council Liaison Jerrell Black, ex officio Eric Bertoluzzi, Chairperson Janet Moore, Vice Chairperson Maggie Stewart, Commission Member Mary Lynn Baird, Commission Member Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager Jim Woodward, City Council Member Meredith Wortzel, Museum of Outdoor Arts Heather Bartunek, Englewood Resident REVIEW OF AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commission Member Dulaney asked ifthere were any changes to the minutes of January 5, 2005. There were none. The minutes were approved as presented. IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Jim Woodward, City Council Member, was introduced. Commission members introduced themselves to Mr. Woodward. V. NEW BUSINESS VI. There were no items for New Business. OLD BUSINESS Discussion moved on to the cultural space. Black reported that the sound analysis report has been received and is currently being reviewed by Public Works. Black told the Commission that staff will be meeting with Chairperson Bertoluzzi and City Council Member Wolosyn next week to go over the report with them. Black discussed the importance in doing the study so that the space is completed right from the beginning. Commission members were informed that the sound engineer would be working with the architect and will be involved in the process from the beginning. Black told the Commission that things are moving forward and that he would be bringing information back to the Board for their review. VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS In regard to an update on the art at the shuttle stops, Black informed the Commission that due to a prior commitment, Ms. Dannemiller was unable to attend tonight's meeting but that he had received information from her for an update. The new art brochures were distributed. Black reported that eight of the ten pieces of art have been installed and that an event is being scheduled for the spring to showcase the art. Commission members were told that although there have been a number of inquiries in regard to the art, no art has been sold. Black told the Commission that Ms. Dannemiller was very excited to hear that the Commission may be interested in placing a piece of art at a shuttle stop and said that they could submit a design to the selection committee. Commission Member Laugesen asked ifthere would not be another call for entries. Black replied that Ms. Dannemiller did not say. Black stated that he would follow-up. It was decided that Ms . Laugesen would be the point of contact. There were no updates for the Exploratory Committee or Parks and Recreation Commission. VIII. EVENTS IX. Wolosyn announced the Young Sinfonia concert on Friday, March 4th and the Back to Bach and National Juried Art Show on Saturday, February 19th. Wolosyn reported that Parks and Recreation has providing some funding to assist in the purchase of panels, lights and pedestals for the art show . Wolosyn noted that Englewood Arts is also providing some funding and that there will be a fundraiser to off-set some of the costs. In regard to the Department providing funding for items, Black explained that the items purchased could be used in the new cultural space. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Black announced that at February 7th City Council meeting, City Council would be finalizing their appointments to Boards and Commissions . In regard to the Cultural Arts Commission, Black told the Commission that City Council has appointed a new commission member in addition to an alternate member. Commission members were informed that Carol McGuigan has accepted the Special Events Program Administrator position that was held by Amy Doe. Black explained that Carol has overseen the cultural arts programs for the Department of Parks and Recreation for more than twenty years. Black went on to explain that Carol would continue to work part-time for the Department of Parks and Recreation overseeing the summer drama program, Sounds of Summer Concert Series, Malley dinners and craft fair/holiday bazaar and part-time for the City Manger's Office overseeing projects that Amy did, eventually scheduling the cultural space when it is completed. Black stated that he would have Ms. McGuigan attend a meeting so that the Board can meet her. X. COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE MOA Representative Wortzel spoke in regard to the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards Show . Black reported that the City of Englewood and the Museum of Outdoor Arts recently took part in the South Metro Chamber of Commerce tour where Rodney Lontine gave a tour and presentation on MOA and the City did a presentation of Pirates Cove . Black commented that it was a great • opportunity to market the sites, adding that a recent Denver Post article on the tour mentioned both • MOA and Pirates Cove. Commission Member Schnitzer distributed cultural arts calendars. Recreation Manger Hultberg informed commission members that the Spring Activity Guides are in the mail. Hultberg pointed out the Englewood Arts information that was published in the guide. • Ms. Bartunek discussed her frustration in trying to locate information on the City website. Black explained that the City is in the process of updating its website that will include more links and information and eventually the capability to register for recreation programs online. Bartunek asked ifthere was a calendar for the Cultural Arts Commission that would show when volunteers were needed for events, shows, etc. Wolosyn commented that there is not one but that she thought it is a good idea. Bartunek responded that she would create a calendar. • • Wolosyn thanked Hultberg for providing space in the Activity Guides for the Englewood Arts information. Wolosyn discussed a recent article in The Denver Business Journal on Englewood. Dulaney announced the upcoming Englewood Schools Student Art Show in March. XI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at. 6 :20pm. Deborah A Severa, Recording Secretary