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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-11-03 CAC MINUTESCALL TO ORDER City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of November 3, 2004 The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5:46pm by Chairperson Bertoluzzi at the City Council Conference Room at the Civic Center building. Present: Also Present: Eric Bertoluzzi, Chairperson Janet Moore, Vice Chairperson Kate Dulaney, Commission Member (arrived at 5:51pm) Amy Laugesen, Commission Member Donna Schnitzer, Commission Member Maggie Stewart, Commission Member Mary Lynn Baird, Commission Member Olga Wolosyn, City Council Liaison Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager Jim Woodward, City Council Member Meredith Wortzel, Museum of Outdoor Arts II. REVIEW OF AGENDA There were no changes to the agenda . • Ill. APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Chairperson Bertoluzzi asked ifthere were any changes to the minutes of October 6, 2004 . There were none. The minutes were approved as presented. IV. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS Jim Woodward, City Council Member, was introduced. Mr. Woodward stated that he was at tonight's meeting to observe and to offer any help where he could. V. NEW BUSINESS VI. Recreation Manager, Gary Hultberg, informed the Commission that every other year in November, the Cultural Arts Commission holds election of officers. Hultberg went on to explain that the last election of officers was postponed until March of 2003 due to an ordinance change. Hultberg gave the Commission the option to hold elections now or to wait until March. The Commission agreed to postpone election of officers until March of 2005. OLD BUSINESS In regard to the CityCenter cultural space, Bertoluzzi announced that a meeting was held on November 15 1h with city staff to begin the conceptual drawings. Wolosyn explained that it will be a fairly plain, flexible space that will be good for many different uses. Wolosyn told the Commission that when the conceptual drawings are complete, they would be brought back to the Commission for its approval. Bertoluzzi extended his thanks to Council Member Woodward and the other Council members for their approval of funds to complete the space. Woodward stated that he had looked at the space with Council Member Wolosyn and that he will do whatever he can to support the completion of it. VII. COMMITTEE REPORTS Wolosyn gave an update on public art, informing them that kids have damaged the piece of art at the shuttle stop in front of the Thai restaurant. Wolosyn reported that the artwork has been taken down and staff is working with the artist to get another piece in its place. Discussion followed regarding insurance. Wolosyn spoke in regard to the success of the shuttle. Commission Member Stewart asked in regard to placing art at the remaining shuttle stops. Wolosyn replied that she would follow- up with more information . There was no new update on the Exploratory Committee . Vice Chairperson Moore announced that the Parks and Recreation Commission made a recommendation to give each of the fifty finalists for the Student Art Calendar a pass to Pirates Cove. Bertoluzzi spoke in regard to the Artists' Reception for the calendar that was held on October 28 1h. Meredith Wortzel with the Museum of Outdoor Arts reported that there were approximately 175 people at the event with over half of the artists there. Wortzel spoke in regard to the great job by Ms. Hoffhines. Commission members were told that the chosen artists will be recognized at the City Council meeting on November 15th and that the calendars would be available to the public the following day. Commission Member Dulaney announced that Maddox Elementary students who 's artwork was selected as a finalist was recognized today at school. Dulaney spoke in regard to the reaction of the students and the popularity of the calendar. VIII. EVENTS Bertoluzzi announced the Musica Viva Trio concert on November 20th at 2pm in the Civic Center Atrium. IX. DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Hultberg announced the annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 6th at the Malley Senior Recreation Center. Hultberg stated that due to the recent expansion, there will be double the vendors . . as m preVIous years. X. COMMISSION MEMBERS' CHOICE Moore asked commission members for contributions of art for the Englewood Arts table at the Englewood Recreation Center's Holiday Bazaar on December 4th and 5th. In regard to the Englewood Arts National Juried Art Show, Moore reported that the deadline for submitting entries is November 15th . Moore also announced that the Englewood Arts website will be operational the beginning of December. Bertoluzzi discussed a recent meeting with Rosanne Sterne with The Denver Foundation and Ms. Sterne's excitement in regard to the events that are being offered. Bertoluzzi explained that such events are exactly what The Denver Foundation is all about. Discussion followed. Wolosyn congratulated the Englewood School District on the bond passing in the recent election. • • • XI. ADJOURNMENT • The meeting was adjourned at 6: 15pm . Deborah A Severa, Recording Secretary • •