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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCultural Resources Board - Minutes - 03/25/1999City of Fort Collins Cult, Library and Recreational Servls Lincoln Center CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES Regular Meeting - Thursday, March 25, 1999 7:30 a.m. Lincoln Center Council Liaison: Will Smith Staff Liaison: David Siever Chairperson: Jennifer Beccard Phone: 495-1875(h) Vice -Chair: Fran Johnson Phone: 493-4480(h) A regular meeting of the Cultural Resources Board was held on Thursday, March 25, 1999 at 7:30 a.m., in the Canyon West Room of the Lincoln Center. The following members were present: Jennifer Beccard, Fran Johnson, Joan Day, Corinne Govan, Bruce Hendee and Loren Hooper Board Members Absent: Ayleen Burns Staff Members Present: David Siever, Lincoln Center Jill Stilwell, Fort Collins Museum Evan Hyatt, Lincoln Center Guests: Cameron Cuch, Native American Student Association of Colorado State University Rick DeGeneffe,Fcrt Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau AGENDA I. Call to order (7:34 a.m.) - Jennifer Beccard II. Consideration of tonight's agenda - No changes 417 West Magnolia • Fort Collins, CO 80521-2646 • (970) 221-6735 • FAX (970) 484-0424 III. Consideration of minutes of February 25, 1999 - Changes were made to the minutes of Feb. 25 to clarify how funding from the City will be appropriated to the Arts Alive organization. Motion to accept the minutes of Feb. 25, 1999 as amended: Corinne Govan Second: Loren Hooper Passed unanimously DISCUSSION ITEMS IV. Reconsideration of Fort Fund proposal from Native American Student Association - The Board heard a presentation from the Native American Student Association (NASA) at CSU regarding their request for support from Fort Fund for the 18Ch Annual CSU Pow -wow. The Association was part of a combined request with the Northern Colorado Intertribal Pow -wow Association during the January, 1999 funding session. The two organizations received $4,000 from Fort Fund to host a combined Pow -wow in April of 1999. The combined Pow -wow was cancelled and the two organizations have decided to hold individual Pow -wow events. Through their proposal, representatives from the NASA asked the Board to redirect the funds that were granted to the two organizations to support their Pow -wow that is to be held April, 24. Cameron Cuch, of the NASA, spoke to the Board regarding their application. Following Mr. Cuch's presentation the Board discussed the proposal and considered input from the Convention and Visitors Bureau regarding the event. Bruce Hendee moved that the Native American Student Association receive $2,000 from Fort Fund to present the 18`h Annual CSU Pow -wow. ($1,000 from the Cultural Development and Programming Account and $1,000 from the Tourism Account) Loren Hooper seconded the motion Passed unanimously V. Fort Fund contract changes - Evan Hyatt presented a revised copy of the contract that are used for Fort Fund recipients. This revised contract reflected changes made by the Board at their regular meeting in February. VI. Fort Fund evaluation form - The Board discussed a draft of a Fort Fund Evaluation Form. It was decided that this item would need more attention than time allowed and that it would be an agenda item at a future meeting in order to assign a sub -committee to work on changes to this form. VII. Fort Fund II (Tourism Account) update - Members of the Board, staff members of the Convention and Visitors Bureau, City staff and Councilmember Will Smith, met with Frank Bruno, Assistant City Manager to clarify the guidelines regarding Fort Fund's Tourism Account (Fund 42). This meeting was held to help clarify questions regarding the recommendations of the CVB on how moneys from this account should be spent. As a result of the meeting, it was agreed that the Cultural Resources Board would "take the recommendations of the CVB more to heart" when considering how the Tourism Account dollars would be dispersed. Staff of the CVB will provide more prioritized recommendations for funding (those recommended, next - in -line, or, not recommended) as well as the background, or logic for the recommendations to the Board. If additional input is needed, a member of the CVB may attend future funding sessions and make additional recommendations to the Board. Also, the Board was asked to consider the creation of a "Opportunity Fund" set aside from Tourism Account moneys. Events that fall outside the regular funding cycle would then be able to apply to Fort Fund. This type of funding would be allowed under "special circumstances" only. The Board will discuss the possible creation of an "Opportunity Fund" at a later meeting. VIII. Update on Museum - Jill Stilwell updated the Board on the creation cf new exhibits for the Museum and how their space is currently being utilized. Ms. Stilwell presented several ideas of how the Museum could be used differently to accommodate new exhibits. She also shared drawings with the Board of ideas on how the facility could be re -designed to better accommodate new and current exhibits. Board members asked questions and made suggestions and comments about the new ideas and concepts for changes to the Museum. Costs of the possible renovations is still to be determined. The money needed to make proposed changes could be generated through a combination of fund-raising, City funding and an additional grant from the NEH. • •. IX. Recommendations for 2000-2001 budget - Any recommendations that the Board might have for the City's 2000-2001 budget are due to the City Manager's Office by May 3. The items that the Board may be considering for recommendations to the City Manager include: 1. Ongoing funding of a full-time position for an Accountant at the Museum. 2. One-time support for matching funds for an additional grant from the NEH. 3. Ongoing funding for a 1/2-time custodial position and a 1/2-time Box Office position at Lincoln Center. The Board will make formal recommendations for funding of items at their regular meeting in April. X. Arts Alive update - A fund-raising event was held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 27 at Bas Bleu Theatre to continue the process of gathering financial support for Arts Alive. XI. New Performing Arts Center update - On March 21 & 22, representatives from the architectural firm that is evaluating potential sites for the new Performing Arts Center met with members of the Board, members of the fund-raising committee and City staff to discuss the possible sites. These architects will study each site, consider the input they received and compile a list of pros and cons for each site to be presented to City staff by June. XII. Review of past Fort Fund events - The Board reviewed final reports from the following events/organizations: Lutheran Family Services - Resolution Run Friends of Traditional Dance N. Colorado AIDS Project - "A Warm Winter Evening" XI. Committee Reports - Lincoln Center Board - Held a joint meeting with the Board on March 21. Fort Collins Area Arts Council - No report. • •. Museum - Did not meet. Convention & Visitors Bureau - See above information regarding the discussion of Tourism Account. Art in Public Places - A final decision on the Downtown Art Project was made at the Board's meeting of March 24. More information to come at the Board's meeting in April. New Facilities - See above information regarding the New Performing Arts Center. XIV. Other Business - The Board will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. In addition, the Board will hold a Fort Fund funding session Wednesday, April 28 beginning at 4:00 p.m. at Lincoln Center. Jennifer Beccard asked that an agenda item be placed on the Board's agenda for the April meeting to discuss the memo that was received from the Senior Advisory Board regarding the "International Year of Older Persons". (see attached memo) XV. Adjournment (9:45 a.m.) Moved - Joan Day Second - Loren Hooper Passed unanimously Respectfully submitted, 7 /� Evan Hf�att Publicity Coordinator Cultu*Library, and Recreational Servie Recreation Division i Fort Collins Senior Center City of Fort Collins March 10, 1999 To: All Boards and Commissions From: Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board Marjorie McTaggart, Chair Local communities around the world are tying in with the United Nations' proclaimed "International Year of Older Persons" (IYOP), acknowledging that the senior populations are the fastest growing segments everywhere. Fort Collins is an immensely interesting and diverse society made up of people of all ages whose talents do not necessarily diminish as they grow older. The Fort Collins Senior Advisory Board asks you to watch for local events that celebrate our own senior population, and to not overlook this segment of the community in your planning. Five local organizations have volunteered to concen- trate on one of the five principles which have been highlighted by the UN: Independence - Area Office On Aging; Care - Aspen Club (Poudre Valley Hospital); Self -Fulfillment - Senior Center; Participation - RSVP; and Dignity - Senior Advisory Board. We respectfully suggest that all. city boards and commissions take these principles into consideration and apply them to all ages in plans that head into the new millennium. We also ask you to let the Senior Advisory Board know what those plans are, and if the Board can help put them into practice. Together let's make and keep Fort Collins a true "Society For All Ages." encl. pc: Ann Azari; all City Council members RECREATION-it'sfor life! UWAU4 A sea el f �e4 A AJZ4 '-•'--rttieeai Yea, of Bide, Penat, i999 1200 Raintrce Drive • Fort Collins, CO ttUS_6 • (97(1)=21-bn44 Fort City of Fort Collins PROGRAMS Library and Recreational Serve Museum FORT COLLINS MUSEUM REPORT CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD April 22, 1999 Pinhole Camera Workshop, April 3, involved 19 participants who created their own camera, took pictures, and developed them in our on -site "darkroom". • Keith Miller, grandson of Myra Miller, led 22 visitors through Mama's Camera: The Myra Miller Photo Collection exhibition on Saturday April 10. Boxelder School House Summer School registration began on April 6`h. 169 of 180 possible slots are filled. Norlarco Credit Union again underwrote scholarships and supplies with a $500 donation. The Museum is piloting an afternoon session this summer to see if this time appeals to the public. Next year we hope to begin exploring a new summer school program that would utilize one of the other cabins. • John Carr presented a mount making workshop for 25 CSU graduate students from the Interpretation Program in the Natural Resources department. COLLECTIONS A CSU intern and a Museum volunteer have been diligently working on re -housing the Museum's Folsom collection, which contains lithic materials dating back to 10,800 years ago. The Fort Collins Chapter of the Colorado Archaeological Society wrote and secured grant funds to purchase two state-of-the-art cabinets for housing this important collection. UPCOMING EXHIBIT A Century of Cycling, opening May 20`h — October 31. This in-house exhibit explores the technological and social history of the bicycle. Bicycles from the Museum's collection and from regional private collections will be featured in the exhibition, a fun and interesting bicycle for every generation! Center Printing, Reprographics, Fort Fund, and New Belgium Brewing Company contributed financially to the exhibition. BIKE FEST The Museum staff has been working in concert with the Transportation Demand Management Department to coordinate A Century of Cycling with Bike Month events. The opening celebration for the exhibit and Bike Month kick-off will be Bike Fest on Sunday, June 6th. Rides, games, contests, and safety workshops will fill the day. The annual Ed Kreiser Memorial Metric Century Ride, Read and Ride, and Pedal the Poudre Ride will all be held that day, starting and ending in Library Park. CURRENT EXHIBITS Thanks for the Memories: open through April 17. Mama's Camera: The Myra Miller Photo Collection: February 18 — June 13. 300 :Mathews Street • Fort Collins, CO 30524 • (970) 221-673S City of Fort Collins Cult , Library and Recreational Ser*s Lincoln Center CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD LINCOLN CENTER REPORT APRIL 22, 1999 ADMINISTRATION: Lincoln Center's annual volunteer party will be April 201' from 5 to 7 pm. Approximately 120 volunteers will attend this year. The Art in Public Places Administrative Aide has been hired and will begin work the week of April 19"'. Elizabeth McKinney comes with excellent qualifications and will be a great asset to the APP program. Staff has been working with the design committee and with Facilities to renovate the Columbine Room with new carpet and wall coverings.. We are planning to proceed with this project this summer. The Assembly of God Timberline Church had a very successful week presenting the Passion Play. All seven performances were sold out and they have booked the Performance Hall again next year. Voila, New Wave Circus, the replacement for Cirque Ingenieux was an excellent production, receiving standing ovations each night, and was a wonderful substitution. (sometimes we get lucky!) TICKET SALES UPDATE: Jon Nakamatsu - 632 Vancouver travelogue- 1,020 Robin Hood - 4,287 Smokey Joe's - 4,523 Oregon Ballet - 871 VISUAL ARTS: The Lincoln Center Galleries are hosting the 8" Annual Northern Colorado Artist Association exhibit, April 14-May 21, 1999. This nationally juried exhibit features 150 works of art by 101 artists representing 22 states. This year's juror is Colorado native Mark Thompson who has spent years as a commercial illustrator and teacher. The public is invited to attend the opening reception for this exhibit Saturday, April 17, 5-8 pm in the Canyon West Room. An awards presentation to announce the prize recipients will take place at 6 pm. 417 WestMagnolia • Fort Collins, CO 80521 _646 • (970) 221-6735 • FAX (970) 484-0424