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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCultural Resources Board - Minutes - 06/24/1987CITY OF FORT COLLINS CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD Wednesday, June 24, 1987 4:45 pm Fort Collins Museum Present: Ruth Hornberger, Jim Weitz, Christine Jones, Anne Steely, Michael Griffith, Barbara Cain Staff: David Siever, Mark Breimhorst, Brian Moroney, Edwina Echevarria, Tom Peterson, Karen Eberhart, Agnes Dix Guests: Larry Estrada, Loren Maxey, Donna Beard, Kathleen Holloran, Dean Drury, Michael Houser, Don Hornberger, Linda Hopkins, Skip Noe I Call to order - 4:50 pm - 1,1,001 Chairman Jones welcomed guests and asked them to tour the Museum with staff while the Board attended to some business matters. II Consideration of tonight's agenda-1,1,013 Changes: Under Item IV -Other Business, add item concerning Museum III 'Consideration of Minutes of May 27, 1987-1,1,020 Changes Under Item V; B - change wording from "education" to "educational." Under Item IV - Historic Preservation - change "today" to "to date." Jim Weitz moved to accept minutes with changes, Ruth Hornberger seconded: passed 5-0. IV Nomination Committee Results - Anne Steely - 1,1,036 Ms. Steely announced the unanimous results of the vote: Christine Jones, Chairman; Anne Steely, Vice -Chairman: + V Cultural Development 6 Programming Account - David Siever- 1,1,050 Panel is meeting on Monday, June 29 to review proposals. He also asked Board to consider using some of the funds to produce a brochure to be used to publicize the account. Mr. Breimhorst passed around a sample of what the brochure would look like. -Anne Steely moved to recommend requesting funds to be used from the Cultural Development 6 Programming Account to provide a informational brochure of no less than 1,000 and no more than 1,500 copies, cost not to exceed $400.00; seconded by Ruth Hornberger; motion passed 6-0. ACTION: Staff will proceed with brochure and the final copy will be brought to the Cultural Resources Board at a future meeting. VI Other Business - 1,1,153 -Museum - Issue of using the Museum for wedding reception. Mrs. Jones updated Board on request for use of the Museum courtyard for a reception. - , -Cultural Resources Board has been asked to approve this one time use until written guidelines can be formulated. -Mr. Siever described how this particular event would be handled. -Mayor Estrada felt that since there was not written policy, that use be approved for this event and then CRB could work on guidelines at a future meeting. -Mr. Moroney had some concerns that would be discussed in detail when the issue comes before the Board. Christine Jones moved to approve this one time request for a reception with the understanding that there will be written polity for future requests; Anne Steely seconded, passed 6-0. ACTION: Guidelines for use of Museum for receptions will be an agenda item for the July meeting. A list of rules will be given to the user and two security people will be present. AT THIS POINT GUESTS WERE ASKED TO RETURN VII Staff Reports Brian Moroney - Museum - 1,1,450 Highlights: -Tour of Museum to guests -History wall -Musuem programming -Courtyard buildings -Scope as local history museum -Art gallery -Summer programs -Tours to Poudre R-1 children -Collection - approx. 30,000 registered items -Traveling exhibits , Historic Preservation - Edwina Echevarria/Tom Peterson - 1,1,633 Written report attached - Highlights: -old Town Historic District -Impact on economics of Fort Collins -Tax incentives -Tourism -Report by Sherry Albertson -Clark -Strategic plan -Designation of properties and cooperative effort of CRB and Landmark Preservation Commission -East and West side plans. Lincoln Center/Performing and Visual Arts - David Siever/Mark Breimhorst - 1,2,127 Written report attached - Highlights: -History of Lincoln Center -Economic impact: direct, indirect, induced -Attendance figures -Visual arts program -State Arts Council report -Local Arts Council report -Quality of Life Survey i 0 -Tie to Visitors and Convention Bureau -Future plans -Cultural Development and Programming Account VIII Other Business - Christine Jones - 1,2,319 -Recognition of retiring members; Barb Cain and Michael Griffith -Council recognition of above to be held on July 7, 7:30 pm Jim Weitz moved to adjourn meeting, seconded by Ruth Hornberger, passed 6-0 . Meeting adjourned - 6:05 pm Respectfully submitted, c Linda Green Secretary HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN FORT COLLINS - A BRIEF REVIEW The main areas of impact that historic preservation has on the economic development of Fort Collins are: 1. The rehabilitation of historic structures in Old Town Historic District, which contributes towards the revitalization of downtown, and 2. Tourism REHABILITATION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES/REVITALIZATION OF DOWNTOWN: While there has always been an interest by many local citizens in the preservation of our community's historic resources, the Federal Economic Recovery Act of 1981 spurred renewed interest in and appreciation of these resources plus helped enormously to make rehabilitation and adaptive re -use of historic structures economically feasible. By allowing for a 25% investment tax credit on federally certified rehabilitation projects, the tax act became probably the main incentive for the tremendous increase in the rehabilitation of historic structures in both large and small towns all over the United States. It literally propelled historic preservation into the big business arena all over the country. Our own relatively small town of Fort Collins has taken advantage of the benefits of the Investment Tax Credit. According to an article written in 1985 by Sherry Albertson -Clark of the Fort Collins Historic Preservation Office, "Since 1982, 14 certified rehabilitation projects have been completed in Fort Collins. Public costs for these projects have amounted to about $1 million in foregone taxes, while construction costs were about $4.5 million. Based on material costs equal to 50 percent of construction costs, an estimated $57,000 has already been collected for sales tax on material purchased in the community. Untold construction jobs have resulted in additional expendatures within the community on taxable goods and services, and permanent employment has been created as a result of new uses for the newly rehabilitated buildings. As the value of these rejuvenated properties increases, additional property tax revenues will be generated from the increased value of land and improvements." Since that article was written, there has been a downturn in the economy, which has slowed down and/or delayed some proposed historic rehabilitation projects. Revitalization of the downtown area remains a high priority by the City, however, and there are currently several projects in the planning stages in which historic preservation will play an integral part. One such project is the Downtown Plan, which involves a Land Use and Urban Design Plan for the downtown area. The City's Planning Department and Downtown Development Authority are preparing that plan, with citizen input. The Poudre River Trust Land Use Policy Plan involving the Downtown River Corridor is another such plan. Both are elements of the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Fort Collins. Specific projects which are located within the geographical boundaries of these two plans which are directly related to historic preservation are the rehabilitation of the Opera House block, and the Linden Hotel project. Both projects are on hold at this time. Both are important to downtown revitalization and to the economic vitality of downtown. TOURISM: Fort Collins is an attractive and pleasant city, both to visit and in which to reside. Recreation, the natural environment, cultural resources, hotels, restaurants, Colorado State Unviersity, and the Old Town Historic District are all part of the attractions that draw visitors to our community. Much of Old Town has been revitalized into a focal point of community activity and tourism. The Convention and Visitors Bureau has recently opened its offices in the Old Town Historic District. Out of town visitors are "systematically" taken to Old Town for a visit, and many visitors inquire at the Library, Museum, the Historic Preservation Office and the Chamber of Commerce about local historic buildings that can be toured by the public. These visitors generate business and tax revenues during their visit here. LINCOLN CENTER ECONOMIC IMPACT OVERVIEW Economic development and stability in Fort Collins is fostered in many ways by the Lincoln Center. Evaluations of economic impact focus on three types of effects: direct, indirect, and induced. The direct effect is equal to the local spending on personnel and the purchase of goods and services. In calculating the economic impact of a business, economists establish a "multiplier" that represents the turnover of a single dollar spent within an area. Each round of spending generates further income and tax revenues. Induced effects, on the other hand, result from ancillary spending of audiences, whether local residents or tourists. DIRECTLY Direct effects of Lincoln Center include purchasing goods and services and payroll expenses. Specifically, expenditures by Lincoln Center benefit these local business groups on a regular basis: restaurants, caterers, hardware stores. art suppliers, printers, radio stations, newspapers, maga— zines, sound ce ;ianies, banks, flower shops, telephone companies, refuse collection com, ties, computer stores, electric and plumbing contractors, office supply stores, typesetting and layout businesses, and many more. INDIRECTLY Indirectly, the presence of Lincoln Center makes it possible for local arts organizations and individual artists to flourish. Attached is a report conducted by the local arts council which addresses the impact of the direct economic benefits that result from these activities. INDUCED Another major economic impact is attracting visitors, tourists, and new industry. Every publication produced to attract these groups point out the Center as a salient part of the quality of life in Fort Collins. The Center is constantly providing information to travel agents, realtors, hotels, Chamber of Commerce, Fort Collins Inc., Convention and Visitors Bureau, etc. In addition, major corporations that have located here acknowledge the fact that the Center was an important part of their decision to select Fort Collins. On a state, national and even international level, the Center, through its contractual fees, supports artists and allows arts organizations to grow and expand enriching the quality of life on a major scale. CITY OF FORT COLLINS June 12, 1987 Ms. Roz Spencer Executive Director PowerPlant Visual Arts Center 430 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 Dear Ms. Spencer: RECEIVED JUN 2 2 1987 Ans'd............ At the June 2, 1987, City Council meeting, Lynn Bishop of the Poudre Valley Art League asked the City Council to help find office and display space for their group of local artists. Enclosed you will find a copy of the text that Ms. Bishop spoke from that evening. The Poudre Valley Art League is seeking local acclaim and a place where their work can be displayed for local review. Fort Collins is a very lucky city in that we have a facility such as the PowerPlant where art can be displayed. I am glad that this city can provide such a facility, and encourage you to meet with representatives from the Poudre Valley Art League and I hope that you will find a way to display the work of these local artists at the PowerPlant. Local artists, in their own way, represent and preserve the culture of this city. I hope that the PowerPlant can find room to accommodate the art work of many individuals. Sincere , L Estrada M yor LE/ab Enclosure cc: PowerPlant V al Arts League OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER u cod nv-ning. y nano is Lyntl i'ishcp, an-' sr' I,rn Antir°v, a ,;rn„ ri Art Lrague. First, let mn describ^ tit-. Lr:! . r r i t League is the oldest cultural group in Fort Collins, now 2(i,t charterc(l non-proi'it organization. Fin am oi,nr, to ,,]1 rl ir,,t 5, n', I�naI ur hroYnssional, and we address tho olu ca t. i.onal, pron101.lonal and r.or i•ll nr•r•t• ill' n;r Fie believe art is a vital part of the lives of all our citizens r'or ii. firings t—at,ty ana joy into our work -a -day world and stimulates us to think beyond mornly ^urviving to t'[r challenge of creating a better life. Je also believe art is an economic bnn^fit to t'e community and that the city of Fort Collins has the potential to be a successful art r^a.r`- t, both financially and esthetically. Historically most of the 400-plus artists who live here have be-n forced to soli th.,.r art work outside of Fort Collins. Jot only has the city lost, thr, art !work its-14', zr' r '-F represents the response of local artists to our own culture, tilt the c-ty has llr:o 10­. `as revenues generated by such sales. 4e helinve this leplorarin situation can be chrnee-i, and we recently took a step in the right direction. We made money for the Lincoln Center. Yes, for the first time, an art show held at the Center netted a profit. The Leaque's 26th Ar-nual Regional Show was a success, both in terms of the high quality of art displayed, which was viewed by over 20,000 people in 6 weeks, and in the sale of 46 works of art at a sales volume of $8,200, of which $2,460 goes to Lincoln Center. The Center is very pleased. so are the participating artists, artists from lv&oming, South Dakota and Nebraska as well as olrrzdo, for they received more than $5,000 from the sale of their art as well as .'V2,700 in carp prizes. One exciting factor contributing to the success of the show was the generous support of more than 50 local businesses that provided purchase and merchandise awards. 'ices' businesses enjoyed considerable publicity for their support, and many of them now enjgh a beautiful piece of art which will enhance their office environment for years to come. '.h- show's success is also due to the purchase of many works of art by our community's private citizens. vie will continue to improve our annual show, for we believe it, along with other League shows, can become a tourist event, just as the Loveland Sculpture Show has become, and help make Fort Collins a recognized center for the arts. We believe this goal dovetails nicely with the goals of the city, which has embarked on a program to become a tourist center. The recently -released IUTURF3 STUDY dealing, with "mega -issues" facing Fort Collins, addresses concerns of Cultural Development and recognizes the need to promote the arts and include them in over-all economic development efforts. Mr. Deane Drury of the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau recognizes the importanne of the arts as one means of stimulating our economy. Local business leaders recently joined in an effort to make IJorthern Colorado a "world center of quality excellence." In this reigarr, Mr. Joe Tunner, consultant in quality improvement, commented that if :ior*her" Co]or 'o 1­omer a center of quality excellence, it will stay "a "0.1 Flare to ]s.- �•,� c,. , for yr-ar5 fU rU+t:?." ,;e ?•.),,••, A"?f �r17"7Y th- arts arr 4 Fritts) cart li"c ll=nt , s, i'stricia Ervoks, writes '',irt iAat' fur th• that "investing in art is more than charity, it's good bu�incss.' ?'hp 'ort ,,ollirs Rotary Club would agree with that. At their recent fund raiser, the salmi o` works by to al ar`.ists, many of whom are League member-, helped net over Y4,000 for the Clnb's charitable actin=tips. Leg^,inning this month both the Chamber of Comr­PrrP and roLirhi❑ ,v;nrs an' L,:,r, ;,ill 'vn-, monthly chow of T,,or!cs by a Ls aC,to anti ;t.. 111, .-n! nto-rn .-, ,!lopment ;;nthori t.y liar interest in rrorki.nP with the LnaLue to hold art shows inad :own quarP and Uak 31reet Flaze, and since last Fall the League has held monthly &.splays of memt,Prs' artwork in tla Town. i In short, when our artists, local businesses and the citizenry of Fort Collins get together to promote the arts, everybody benefits. So, what is our proposal? We propose to continue doing what we do best: create fine works of art, create exhibition and educational opportunities for all artists, promote the sale of art in Fort Collins, involve the citizenry and businesses it the arts, and create an environment in which both our community and visitors can appreciate the arts. In exchange, we ask the City to help us rind a home. Yes, a home. iie need onP bPcaus= our records, documenting the history of the visual arts in Fort Collins over the past 1N0 years, are scattered among the homes of our members, as are our exhibition ranks, hanners and supplies. We need a home where we can hold our monthly meetings, board ,reetines and planning meetings. We need a home where our weekly sketch class and portrait, -lass car, r­P`., and where we can have a classroom for use by any artist to teach students of all ages. need a home where we can hold art shows of member and non-member artists' work. dnd we need a home where anyone interested in the arts can come and discuss the place of the arts in the lives of all our citizenry, a place where new _Leas can be born and projects germina+r,,a, Eoudre Valley ,'art League, an organization composed of artists, run hy7 artists, ana serving the needs of artists, with goals that are community-orient,od, with a dediratP'1 membership promoting the arts to the benefit of all, needs a home. And we need ,your hrlp. We understand the City has several buildings standing empty. Help us find one that we ran use as a permanent home. 'Ihile our finances are limited, we are willino to work with you to come to an agreeable solution. Perhaps we can lease a building at a nominal fee. Perhaps we can buy a building for back taxes. We are willing to make any necessary repairs and pay all utilities. Other communities have found some city structure suitable for use by their local art group, and such cooperation has been to their mutual benefit. ilease join with us ir. ovr quest for a home so that Pou-tre 'Jrllcy ,1rt. L^a;ne, r non-prnfii. orgaricatlun furtherance of the arts, can continue its good work and Pxpan.r is o`.'rorts to brine; tL e and beauty of the arts into all our lives. TIank you. Hespoctfully submitted, 1,vnn N -hor ioudre 7011.,r :.r+ iragu, June 2, 1?By CITY OF FORT COLLINS June 12, 1987 Alexander T. Cringan Chairman of the Board Poudre River Trust 102 Remington Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 Dear Mr. Cringan: At the June 2, 1987, City Council meeting, Lynn Bishop of the Poudre Valley Art League (PVAL) asked the City Council to assist them in finding office and display space for the artwork of PVAL members. Fort Collins is lucky to have a facility such as the PowerPlant where art can be displayed that benefits the entire community. Ms. Bishop mentioned that the PVAL had sought display space at the PowerPlant, but had thus far been unsuccessful in their attempts. I would appreciate it if you, as the leasing agent of the PowerPlant, would strongly encourage Ms. Spencer of the PowerPlant Visual Arts Center to work with local artists so that the community can benefit from the display and sale of local art work. Fort Collins is lucky to have a number of local artists, and these local artists seek local acclaim which I hope they can achieve. Local artists represent and preserve the culture of Fort Collins, and I hope that the PowerPlant can find room for the work of local artists. Sincerely, Larry trada Mayor LE/ab cc: Poudre Valley Art League �-.. I--- • • ,- •-•-• •+• • vvv �arwtc .,ve- r.vova vov - run wnuib. WIuFduu ouocc w jaw) 44 1-OWD RECEIVED JUN 16 W7 Ans a............ CITY OF FORT COLLINS MEMORANDUM TO: Cultural Resources Board FM: Steven C. Burkett, City Manager DT: June 19, 1987 RE: Space Needs - Museum Storage RECEIVED JUN 22 687 s'd............ Thank you for your letter reminding us of the Museum's space needs. We are aware of your requirements. Our Facilities Division has investigated the potential leasing of additional space and constructing new space. The financial information will be presented to our Capital Project and Budget Committees for review and recommendation. There is not sufficient room for additional storage at the Museum and expansion of the building is not possible, due to restrictions in Library Park. Staff's investigation looked at off -site facilities. I will advise the Cultural Resources Board on the Budget Committee fundings. SCB/kr cc: City Council Pete Dallow, Director of Administrative Services H.R. Phillips, Cultural, Library and Recreational Services Director OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER 300 1 pon Av. • P.O. 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