HomeMy WebLinkAboutCultural Resources Board - Minutes - 10/25/1995City of Fort Collins
MEMBERS PRESENT:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT:
STAFF LIAISON:
and Recreational
MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING
Cultural Resources Board
Wednesday, October 25, 1995
5:30 p.m.
Lincoln Center
Karen Warren, Jennifer Beccard, Marcella Wells,
Deborah Romero, Robin Goette, Fran Johnson
Ahmed Fallah
David Siever, Joy Poole, Mike Powers,
Evan Hyatt
David Siever
COUNCIL LIAISON: Will Smith
AGENDA
I. Call to order (5:47 p.m.) - Jennifer Beccard
II. Consideration of tonight's Agenda
No changes
III. Consideration of minutes of September 28, 1995
Motion to accept minutes as written -
Marcella Wells
Second - Robin Goette
Passed unanimously
IV. Staff Reports - Written (see attached)
Fort Collins Museum - David Siever
Lincoln Center - David Siever
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V. Senior Center rental rates discussion -
David Siever handed out a written comparison of the
Lincoln Center's and the Senior Center's rental rates (see
attached). The Board discussed the price comparisons and
the usage of both facilities. Some of the concerns that
were raised were in regards to the competitiveness of the
rates at each facility. After comparing the rates of each
facility the Board was satisfied that they were comparable.
VI. Update on the 1996 Budget -
The City Council funded a full-time Exhibits
Administrator for the Museum at the first reading of the
budget on Oct. 3, 1995. Following approval at the second
reading, the Museum can begin the process of hiring for this
position Jan. 1, 1996.
A one time funding of $40,000 remains in the budget to
purchase computer equipment to "network" the Lincoln Center
Administration Office.
Lincoln Center rental rates were approved by City
Council.
VII. Joint City/CSU Architectural Study update -
On Friday, Oct. 20 two members of the staff of Hardy,
Holzman, Pfeiffer Associates met with members of the Lincoln
Center and Cultural Resources boards, local organizations
and CSU staff to begin the process of gathering data for the
feasibility study. Staff members of Hardy, Holzman, Pfeiffer
Associates will return on Friday, Nov. 17 to conduct follow-
up interviews. The study is scheduled to be completed in
January 1996.
VIII. Lodging Tax/Fort Fund discussion -
Mike Powers updated the Board on the status of the
lodging tax revenues and its connection with the Convention
and Visitors Bureau. Members of the Board expressed an
interest in discussing with City Council what options, if
any, may be available for securing additional funds from the
the lodging tax revenues for Fort Fund. It was decided that
staff would draft a letter to City Council expressing the
Board's interest in being a part of discussions involving any
changes in the way that lodging tax revenues are disbursed.
Staff will draft a letter and gather the Board's input on the
letter at the next regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 15.
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IX. Discussion of work plan/goals for 1996 -
The discussion of the Board's work plan/goals for 1996
was postponed until the next meeting of Wednesday, Nov. 15.
X. Review of past Fort Fund events -
None.
XI. Committee Reports -
LC Board (Jennifer Beccard) - At their last meeting,
the LC Board attended a luncheon with staff members of
the architectural firm of Hardy, Holzman, Pfeiffer
Associates to discuss the City/CSU Feasibility Study.
City/CSU Feasibility Study (Karen Warren) - Items
discussed at the last meeting are listed in the minutes above.
Museum (Deborah Romero) - No report.
CVB (Robin Goette) - No report.
Fort Collins Area Arts Council - David Siever updated
the Board on the progress of the Arts Council and its recent
"Awareness Campaign."
XII. Other Business -
A motion was made to hold the Board's next meeting on
Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 5:00 p.m. at the Museum. The majority
of time for the next meeting will be used to discuss and
formulate the Board's work plan and goals for 1996.
Moved - Robin Goette
Second - Jennifer Beccard
Passed unanimously
Karen Warren expressed disappointment over not being
informed of a Colorado Council on the Arts meeting that was
held at Lincoln Center on Tuesday, Oct. 24.
A letter will be sent to Board member Ahmed Falleh
informing him of the Board's attendance policy. Mr. Falleh
has missed (3) Board meetings within the past twelve months
and under the Board's current policy his absence will be
discussed at the next meeting at which time he could be
asked to resign. Staff will send a letter to Mr. Falleh
Moved - Jennifer Beccard
Second - Robin Goette
ftssed unanimously
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XIII.
Adjournment (7:25 p.m.)
Moved - Marcella Wells
Second - Fran Johnson
Passed unanimously
Respectfully submitted,
Evan Hya
Cultu*, Library and Recreational Servo
Lincoln Center
LINCOLN CENTER REPORT
CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD
October 25, 1995
TICKET SALES:
Showstoppers Series - sold out to series subscribers
Lilla B. Morgan Series - 324 series tickets sold for 195-196.
Last year 332 series tickets were sold.
Travelogue Series - 1103 series tickets sold for 195-196.
Last year 1141 series tickets were sold.
Childrens Series - so far this year 3551 series tickets have
been sold.
GREAT CHRISTMAS HALL:
The Hall of Trees - Holiday Table Settings - and Craft Show
sponsored by the Support League will run from November loth -
15th. The Craft Show will be only on the week -end of Nov.
loth - 12th. On Nov. 14th the Support League will host a
Holiday Trees and Treats party for the physically challenged,
seniors, local nursing homes, etc. to view the trees and have
a special party with cookies, punch and Christmas music.
VISUAL ARTS:
Jill Gardner has been hired for the part-time Secretary I
position. This new contractual position will work with the
Visual Arts and Art in Public Places programs.
November 30th opens the Christmas exhibits in the Lincoln
Center galleries. On display will be the sculptures of Philip
Maior and the Paintings of Margaret Tettero in the Lobby
Gallery. Jenny Hubbard will exhibit her quilts in the Walkway
Gallery. "Great Glorious Gifts" will open in the Intimate
Gallery and feature hand crafted items by local artists.
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Fort Cofins Museum
FT. COLLINS MUSEUM REPORT
CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD
OCTOBER 25, 1995
EXHIBITS
TO ARMS! Posters from World War II are featured as part of the Colorado International
Invitational Poster Exhibit. These World War II posters were lent to the museum from the
Colorado Historical Society and Jack Curfman.
PROGRAMS
Phil Risbeck, CSU Art Professor presented a lecture Art for the People on October 11 for 2
dozen attendees.
NEH
The 2 day roundtable with the 12 scholars and consultants was exciting! There was lots of
bountiful ideas and high energy regarding the potential of the museum. (See attached sample
of some of the goals.) Scholars were especially complimentary about including the Germans
from Russia in the planning for the new exhibit.
The next step include further developing themes and storylines based on four broad topics which
include:
Geographical and Cultural Crossroads
Industry, Economy, and Natural Resources
Natural Environment, Tourism and Preservation
Founding and Development of the City
This will be followed by hiring the NEH grant staff and museum staff visits to California
museums in Oakland and Los Angeles.
SHOP
Phil Walker will be autographing copies of his book Visions along the Poudre Valley.
on October 28 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (See attached promotional mailer)
VOLUNTEERS
Museum Volunteers (24) were hosted to a field trip to the Estes Park Museum, MacGregor
Ranch and Enos Mills cabin on October 23rd. The Museum's annual volunteer recognition
breakfast is scheduled for November 27 at the Lincoln Center beginning at 8:15 a.m. in the
Ludlow Room.
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The Goal is:
To excite the unexcitable by:
1. The exhibit's relevance to the future;
1. Make the museum a un, productive
and rewarding experience for all
visitors (local and outside);
aa. Develop interactive exhibits
(games, "touchable exhibits",
computer/ multimedia, etc., to
eiAgage all the senses.
b. Develop interactive exhibits
to provoke thought.
c. Develop content which applies
beyond Fort Collins & engages
non -local visitors.
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