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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD - MINUTES - 02/27/2025 Cultural Resources Board REGULAR MEETING Thursday, February 27, 2025 – 5:30 PM Center for Creativity – White Pine Room CALL TO ORDER: 5:31 PM ROLL CALL • Board Members Present –Sheri Emerick, Conner Horak -Flood, Jessica MacMillan, Kelly Mosher, Vicki Fogel Mykles (Vice -Chair) • Board Members Remote – Leslie Walker (Chair) • Board Members Absent – • Staff Members Present – Solara Clark, Eileen May • Guest(s) – AGENDA REVIEW CITIZEN PARTICIPATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES • Approval of January 2025 minutes. Jessica MacMillan made a motion to accept the minutes. Conner Horak-Flood seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Approved by roll call, Ayes: Sheri Emerick, Conner Horak-Flood, Jessica MacMillan, Kelly Mosher, Vicki Fogel Mykles, Leslie Walker. UNFINISHED BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS • Chair & Vice-Chair Elections  Sheri Emerick was nominated for Chair. Sheri accepted the nomination.  Conner Horak-Flood was nominated for Vice-Chair. Conner accepted the nomination.  Sheri Emerick spoke about her experience and interest in being Chair for the Board.  Conner Horak-Flood spoke about his experience and interest in being Vice-Chair for the Board.  The Board voted anonymously via handwritten ballets and email submission (for online participants). Based on the anonymous ballets, Sheri Emerick was elected for Chair and Conne r Horak-Flood was elected for Vice-Chair. The new terms will start April 1, 2025.  The Board expressed gratitude for Leslie Walker and Vicki Fogel Mykles for their service as Chair and Vice -Chair. • Cultural Resources Board/Art in Public Places Board Merge – Eileen May  Eileen May discussed the Plans to merge the Cultural Resources Board and Art and Public Places Board, including new Board responsibilities and the timeline for implementation.  Eileen May answered questions from the Board about the upcoming changes. • Arts Survey Results  Solara Clark shared the results from the arts survey.  The Board discussed how the survey results can influence future Board endeavors such as capacity building workshops and networking events.  Eileen May informed the Board that Peggy Lyle with the Creative District has been hired to create a workshop model series, with six workshops focusing on networking and capacity building. Peggy Lyle will be invited to a future meeting to present the series to the Board. • Public Safety at Events in City Facilities  Vicki Fogel Mykles shared the concerns about grantee personal safety and event security, especially for the upcoming powwow, and brought up discussion on City responsibilities for security in City facilities.  Eileen May reviewed the recent efforts of the City in regard to the security of the powwow. A security assessment will be conducted for the Northside Aztlan Community Center for the Northern Colorado Intertribal Powwow Association.  The Board will be updated on security efforts as progress is made. DIRECTOR’S REPORT • Eileen May updated the Board on department and City operations:  A new development officer, Elizabeth Messerli, has been hired. She comes from the Northern Colorado Community Foundation and will be working closely with CityGive and our Cultural facilities and prog rams.  The senior manager position at the Lincoln Center is expected to be posted soon. The position will be shared with the Board when posted.  The Lincoln Center brochure is being rebranded to be more inclusive and visually appealing, aiming to highlight various arts and culture areas. The brochure will include features on resident art organizations and is expected to be released by June 30th.  Three performances are planned for the summer under the temporary name 'Arts in the Parks' and will replace the Lincoln Center children’s lawn series.  The department is working to address the noise ordinance and infrastructure challenges for the summer Gardens on Spring Creek concerts. The current limitations impact revenue and event feasibility. BOARD MEMBER REPORTS • Kelly Mosher attended Poudre Library’s BookFest. • Sheri Emerick attended a performance by Centennial Children’s Choir and a Chinese New Year Celebration. • Jessica MacMillan attended performances by the Larimer Choral Association (Larimer Chorale), Fort Collins Wind Symphony and Opera Fort Collins. • Conner Horak-Flood attended performances by BodySpeak (CSU Dance) and High Performance Dance Company. • Vicki Fogel Mykles attended an event by Soda Shop Movement Company. OTHER BUSINESS •Audra Vaisbort has resigned from the Cultural Resources Board. Vicki Fogel Mykles and the Board expressed gratitude for the work Audra invested into the Board. •Leslie Walker expressed gratitude for Sheri Emerick and Conner Horak -Flood for stepping up for Chair and Vice -Chair. ADJOURNMENT: •Sheri Emerick made a motion to adjourn at 6:59 PM. Jessica MacMillan seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Approved by roll call, Ayes: Sheri Emerick, Conner Horak-Flood, Jessica MacMillan, Kelly Mosher, Vicki Fogel Mykles, Leslie Walker. Respectfully submitted, Solara Clark Project Coordinator Min utes approved by the Chair and a vote of the Board/Commission on 04/24/2025 02/27/25 – MINUTES