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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCultural Resources Board - Minutes - 06/25/1986i 0 CITY OF FORT COLLINS CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD Wednesday, June 25, 1986 4:45 pm Historic Preservation Office Present: Anne Steely, Christine Jones, Jim Weitz, Alyce Milton, Barb Cain, . Ruth Hornberger, Michael Griffith Staff: David Siever, Mark Breimhorst, Sherry Albertson -Clark, Brian Moroney' ' I Call to order - 4:45 pm -Introduction of new Board member - Ruth Hornberger -Introduction of interns at Museum - Carrie Tinsler, Sidney Smith II Consideration of tonight's agenda - no additions III Consideration of minutes of May 28, 1986 - accepted as written IV Staff Reports Historic Preservation - Sherry Albertson -Clark -Remington Place project was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board. She read the final draft of the letter sent by the CRB Board to the Planning and Zoning Board. Mrs. Albertson -Clark also commented that, with the letter, the CRB has fulfilled its requirement to review plans in the Eastside neighborhood, a policy that was adopted by Council. She also explained why the building could not be moved South as discussed at a prior meeting. -Mrs. Albertson -Clark passed around a letter from Charlene Tresner regarding the award that was presented to her. -Signage for Old Fort Site - will have something more concrete at the next meeting. Wayne Sundberg will help with the signage project. Fort Collins Museum - Brian Moroney -Collections Committee - will accept the Hossack Box pending clarification of title. Mr. Moroney will be contacting Ttm Gleason from First Interstate, the architect and any Hossack relatives. He also mentioned that there was a letter giving permission to remove items from the house to the so-called artists/ thieves. He will proceed with the project and expects it to take several months. -Traveli#exhibit - the Ute Indian Fire 01 has been on display at the University Park Holiday Inn Lobby and will be moved July 1. -Docent Breakfast was June 5th at the University Park Holiday Inn in appreciation of the many hours put in by volunteers. -Rendezvous - drew about 500 people which is about what happens every year. -The Museum hosted the Leadership Fort Collins meeting this month. -Exhibits - next will be "Artist and the Bucking Horse" and will include equipment from the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. Not finalized but in the works is an exhibit from the George Eastman Haase called Faces, Fabrics, Feathers and Furs which has stills from motion pictures between 1914-1945. Over Veterns Day there will be a display of World War I posters and equipment. -Goals - It is a goal of the Museum to increase attendance to 30,000 people. Another goal is to finish the Boxelder Schoolhouse project by ,the end of year. The final goal is to review and revise the pay plan for the Museum. Mrs. Jones made a favorable comment on the outreach program which included taking the exhibit to the hotel. Lincoln Center - David Siever -Sculpture Garden project is rapidly expanding. Bruce Henhy from EDAW is doing the design. He is working with Russ Butler who is on the design committee. There will be a meeting on July 3rd with various people involved to present the plans. The garden will extend along the North side of the building and will include a performance space as well as several small areas to display the sculpture. Women's League and Birthday Ball funds will be used finance the project. Mr. Siever will bring final design to a future meeting. -Joint meeting with Symphony Board was held in June. An outdoor ampitheatre was discussed and a committee will be formed. Barb Cain will act as a liaison to the Board on this project. Other groups in town will be included on the committee. -Rates - committee needs another meeting. The Council wants Lincoln Center to recover move of its expenses. They may relook revenue recover policy. CRB will be involved in making some contributions to the new policy. -Budget cuts - in 1986, we have been asked to cut 58 which is about $24,000. This will be made up in part by increasing revenues. There will be a cut back in contingency, and hourly salary funds. In 1987, there will also be a 58 reduction in subsidy which may include days off for the staff and affect maintenance projects and contracts. -Film Series - Next spring, Lincoln Center will be doing a travel series that has been done by the Sertooa Club. the first series will include four films and will be self-supporting. Kodak/Triangle will not be doing their show next year. Mrs. Cain suggested doing ethnic food sales in the Lobby along with the shows, possibly as a fund-raiser for the League. -Messing Romans - funds from the Christmas Hall of $8500 are being used. The plumbing is done and our staff will complete the walls. Completion goal is the beginning of this year's season to be usable. CSU may be involved in the guest artist suite's redecoration. -Position changes - Mary Stover resigned as of the end of July. The position announcement closes today. Interviews will be held on July 8th and we plan to have someone stard by July 21st. Interviews will be done by a committee, with Mr. Siever and Mr. Breimhorst as part of the committee. The Visual Arts Coordinator, Ellen Martin, will begin on July 14th. -Swimnioml - a plan has been sutmittimo the Facilities Dept. concerning our ideas for the swimming pool. It will be open as a pool at least through 1987 and then re-evaluated. John Dangler, a local architect, came up with a design for a 600 seat theatre and a Children's Museum. Plan would use existing pool area for stage and seating. Upper level will be the Children's Museum. Cost would be about 2.6 million which is about the same needed to keep it as a pool. This will not be in conflict with the OpenStage project. This is just a suggestion and will not be acted on for several years at least. V Nominations Committee- Anne Steely, Jim Weitz Anne Steely, acting as Chairman of the committee, proposed Alyce Milton for Chairman and Christine Jones for Vice-chairman. Mrs. Milton opened it to the Hoard for futher nominations. There were no further nominations. A vote was taken after comments by Mrs. Milton and Mrs. Jones. The slate was elected unanimously by the Board. Mrs. Milton suggested looking at the goals and objectives to set the course for the next year. VI Other Business- Visual Arts Display Mrs. Jones commented on confusion on what will be included in the program, will it include performing arts. Mrs. Hornberger explained that in order to have it happen this year, it will have to be Sept. 5 & 6. It would take at least a year of planning to do a full blown "arts festival". The idea of doing a visual arts display this year is to act as a first step. Mrs. Hornberger explained that there are several obstacles including lighting which they have asked the city to help with as well as asking help from the Chamber of Commerce. The plan includes the purchase of three paintings by the Chamber to start a collection in the city. Mrs. Jones suggested inviting a member of the committee to present the plan to the CRB. Mrs. Hornberger will supply the plan to be sent to all Board members. The Old Town area will be used, including surrounding streets. Future shows will need to be planned far in advance. Mr. Weitz oc mmented that there needs to be interaction with the Fort Collins Council of the Arts & Humanities. Mrs. Milton commented that it is up to the Board to make contact with these groups to be sure we get the appropriate information. Mrs. Hornberger explained that there have been two proposals; one aimed at Business and one a proposal by the artists. Mr. Weitz oommented that possibly we should be getting more information from the various arts groups in town so that the Board can be more informed to what is happening in the arts community. Discussion will be continued at next meeting after the Board has had time to look at the proposal. Mr. Siever mentioned that there is already some talk in the city about doing a large festival that would include businesses in town. other camments; Mr. Siever said that there are some preliminary meetings going on concerning the Old Post Office. He will give more details as the discussions continue. Mr. SieOalso mentioned that the Centeft Greeley has been approved by their voters. The meeting was adjourned. Re ctfully submitted, Linda Green Secretary