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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCultural Resources Board - Minutes - 09/25/1985CITY OF FORT COLLINS CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD Wednesday, September 25, 1985 4:45 pm Lincoln Center Board Present: Barbara Cain, Jim Weitz, Anne Steely, Jack Cur£man, Christine Jones Absent: Alyce Milton, Michael Griffith Staff Present: Sherry Albertson -Clark, Edwina Echevarria, Brian Moroney, Mark Breimhorst, David Siever Guest Present: Dick Beardmore I In the absence of Chairwoman Alyce Milton, Mrs. Cain called the meeting to order - 4:45 pm. II The agenda was approved with the addition of "Grant Application" under Historic' Preservation Staff Report by Edwina Echevarria. III Minutes of September 25th meetings were amended to correct error in Museum Report. Should read, "roof project is being done in such a way as to be weatherized at all times during the project." The minutes were then approved. IV Staff Reports - A. Historic Preservation - Sherry Albertson -Clark -Linden Hotel Update - The Landmark Preservation Commission has had two hearings and has given final approval of most of the exterior work. The roof top additions will be given final approval the following Wednesday (Oct. 2) on current two stories. The design is contemporary in nature to be obvious it was a later addition. Much of the original building has been uncovered. The more interesting finds are the cast iron columns and the mural done by Frank Miller in 1946. Brian Moroney commented that, at one point, it had been looked at to see if it could be moved but this was decided against. Edwina Echevarria - Concerning the Old Fort Site, a memo has been written to H.R. Phillips requesting a meeting with him and the Park and Recreation Board to discuss the possibility of renaming. She will report at next meeting. -Grant application - she it submitting a grant application, CRB Minutes is • 9/25/85 Page 2 due in Denver on Tuesday, for a project concerning education. This project would be to put together a manual for Historic Preservation with direct projects and experiences for school children. Edwina asked the Board for support and submitted a letter for approval. Mrs. Cain read letter and Board approved signing. Mrs. Cain asked when the results will be in on grant. Mrs. Albertson -Clark replied that they will find out in about a month. She also commented that the video will be shown on the city cable channel and will be taken out to conferences, workshops, etc. B. Museum- Brian Moroney -Planning on hiring a part-time researcher to do history wall. All the information needs assembled to get the project going. Money is available because of the length of time it took to fill Lenny's position. -The inventory has been finished due to the fine job done by Karen. There are 35,000 items indexed by location and from this, they will be able to do a complete location file. -New photo exhibit looks good due to the excellent job done by Jack Curfman. -Next exhibit will be put up November 20th. This is a traveling show from the Denver Art Museum. -Next year they are trying to get the Smithsonian exhibition on the Carnegie Library. They plan to include some local items. -Boxelder Schoolhouse - Brian meeting with committee next Tuesday to discuss money available and work that needs to be done. There will be two construction phases: the electrical work which includes the track lighting, plugs, etc. that will be done by electrician on city contract; the second phase will be the insulation, outside building repairs, ceiling, and replacing floor. -Roofing project is moving along. West roof done but they have to replace tile and do gutters. Mrs. Cain made an announcement at this time. The Center Gallery at CSU has been renamed for Jack Curfman for his many years of work. This is quite a tribute for Jack and we wish to congratulate him. David Siever asked if the Board would like to do something for Jack as far as the City Council is concerned. Linda will look into and give information on what might be done at next meeting. There will be a dedication in December of the gallery and at that time Jack will have an exibit of his works. CRB Minutes • • 9/25/85 Page 3 C. Lincoln Center - David Siever -Harry 3elafonte is booked for October 5th and we are looking at making a profit on the show, with the $2500 contribution from Columbia Savings. This is also an opportunity to see how the public reacts to the $16 ticket price. -The Nylons are booked for November 8th. We expect this show to sell out. -Canyon West - still on schedule and will be mostly completed for the Birthday Ball. Mrs. Cain commented that the tickets were going very fast and they would be full. Deanna Harpham will be in charge of the decorations. The construction people have been great to work with and have met every crisis. The Columbine Room will not be done for the Ball because they had to stop for the Antique Show this coming weekend. -Sculpture Garden - this project is moving along. The Design committee has approved the purchase of fencing which has also had the support of the Lincoln Center Board of Directors and the Jr. Women's Club who will be doing the fund raising. The fence will be purchased out of the Foundation funds and replaced after the Jr. Women's Club begins their efforts. We were able to purchase the fence used which will save $7-8,000. The plans for the garden include a small performance area and will have brick pillars. We will be working wLth Parks & Recreation on the upkeep. -WAAA Booking Conference - David discussed possible events for next season including Biloxi Blues, James Whitmore, Peter, Paul and Mary, New Christie Minstrels, Ramsey Lewis Trio and Hungarian Folk Troupe. For the Dance Series, the Toronto Dance Theatre, Ballet West, Hubbard Street, Joffrey II, and the Los Angeles Chamber Ballet. -Showstopper Series - Hal Holbrook has been rescheduled for October 30th. The Smothers Brothers are moving to to two nights, April 25 and 26, 1986. Noises off cancelled and we are trying to replace with Victor Borge. Mr. Weitz asked if the changes would hurt the credibility of the series. David explained that with the bigger names that the Center is trying to bring in, there is always a 30 day out clause and he is hoping the public will accept the situation. Tickets will go out as soon as last show is definite. A letter explaining the changes will also go out. -Fee changes has been submitted to Council for approval with budget. There has been some question on the raised fees for the performance hall. Mr. Weitz commented that with the quality of that space, the new fee is still very reasonable. We are still comparable with similar centers in the state. -Feasibility Study for expanding the performance hall was not approved. We will look at other alternatives for raising the funds. The project will go out for b.id. CRB Minutes 9/25/85 Page 4 Visual Arts - Mark Breimhorst -Bill Amundson will curate the Point of View: New Art in Colorado show which will open in October. The exhibit was underwritten by the Colorado State Council on the Arts & Humanities and with a contribution from the W.W. Reynolds Company, a new developer. -Art In Public Places - W.W. Reynolds has committed to do a sculpture at the 7 Lakes project. This will be the first project for this program. V. Historic Preservation - The hearing on the Old Post Office was discussed. The Council hearing will be October 1st for first reading; October 15th for second reading. Sherry Albertson -Clark will do the staff presentation but the Board may wish to attend for support. Mr. Breimhorst asked if there was anything new on the demolition. Ms. Echevarria replied that nothing has been confirmed and the permit had not as vet been issued. Mr. Weitz commented that nothing could be demolished until after the present contract on the building was up on Nov. 27. Ms. Echevarria stated that October 25th will be the official designation date, 10 days after the second reading of the oruinance. Jim Weitz moved to adjourn the meeting. It was seconded by Jack Curfman. Meeting adjourned at 6:00 pm. Members of the Board who were interested went down to view the Canyon West Room.