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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCultural Resources Board - Minutes - 03/26/1986• CITY OF FORT COLLINS CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD Wednesday, March 26, 1986 4:45 pm Historic Preservation Office Present: Alyce Milton, Anne Steely, Michael Griffith,, Christine Jones, Barb Cain Staff: Brian Moroney, David Siever, Mark Breimhorst, Edwina Echevarria Guests: Jay April, Dick Beardmore, Rebecca Uhl Mrs. Milton introduced Mr. April, who is the liaison to Council for the Board. Mr. Moroney introduced Rebecca Uhl, who is a CSU student assigned to the Museum on an internship. I CALL TO ORDER - 4:50 pm II CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA - items added under other business were the Hosack hut, Old Post Office update, mission statement, Museum schedule for May III CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 26 - Mr. Moroney clarified the item concerning the Museum schedule for May. There was no exhibit scheduled due to a cancellation but the time has been filled with another exhibit. IV STAFF REPORTS Lincoln Center - David Siever -Mr. Siever discussed the possibility of changing the starting time on series events from 8:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Members of Board agreed that the time change would be good for families and since most events events are during the week, it would be good for working people. -Mr. Siever reported on the meeting with some of the user groups about rates at Lincoln Center. One idea that was discussed was charging a flat fee and a percentage. This would help groups that are getting smaller crowds. There would be a lot of details to work out is we were to use this system. Mr. Siever will keep the Board up to date after some studies are done as to what effect this change would have on Lincoln Center revenues. Mrs. Milton commented that, the main issue is that Lincoln Center and the City should show support of the local groups and vice versa. The ultimate goal is to make sure that the center remains accessible to the community groups. -Mr. Siever reported that the Colorado Council is considering a grant to the Center for $10,000 for performing arts and $3,500 for visual arts. This is not yet official, but if approved, Lincoln Center will be the only organization submitting a grant, in this category, who will receive an increase in funding over last year. -Members from the Jr. Women's Club did attend a booking conference in Philadelphia and came back with a lot of good ideas for future shows. -Ellen Martin from UNC in Greeley has accepted the position as the Visual Arts Coordinator. She has some committments so will not be assuming her position until July 14th. -Mr. Siever has met with Pete Dallow (representing the City Manager's Office), Jane Davis (Library) and Jean Helburg (Parks & Recreation) concerning the ethnic programming. It was decided that the city will concentrate on Black Awareness Month and Cinco de Mayo. The various departments will also let the other areas know if they are planning any other special events centered around a particular holiday for an ethnic group to see if there can be any ways to tie in and present more ethnic programming. -The bookings for next year's series are almost complete:•. Still working on James Whitmore and Peter, Paul. and Mary. -Mr. Breimhorst reported on the CHAC exhibit. This is an exhibit of Chicano Art and the March 8th events were well attended. The exhibit will be up until April 4th. The next exhibit will be the Poudre Valley Art League's regional show. There will also be a display of Russian photography in the Walkway Gallery. -Showstopper Series will go to two nights next year. !>eason ticket holders will have first choice and then it will be opened to the public. Museum - Brian Moroney -Handicapped access project will be more elaborate than anticipated. It looks like a really good plan. -Roof gutters are up and the roof is finally water tight. There is a lot. better drainage and the whole project looks good. Facilities is also assessing cost of painting the eaves which would complete the roof project. -Mr. Moroney is exploring the replacement of the outside lights. There is a contracted electrician for the city and the plan is to get brighter lights that are made for outdoor installation. This should help with the security problems. -The Boxelder Schoolhouse project is coming along slowly. The power has been installed and is ready to be turned on as soon as the rest of the work is completed. -The exhibit on the Carnegie Libraries is almost installed. It consists of 62 panels and is a very interesting show. This exhibit will be up until April 29th. -The next exhibit, which was scheduled to take the place of the cancelled May exhibit, will be the photography of Robert Adams. This exhibit comes from the Denver Museum and features the eastern Prairie. The exhibit will be put up on May 6 or 7. The next exhibit is called "Artist In The Bucking Horse" and will be up for two months in the summer. -Mr. Moroney reported on a small theft from the Museum collection of a Navajo rug. Fortunately, it was not a very valuable piece. Security is a problem but the staff attempts to be very visible to help cut down on the possibility of theft. They are now asking people to check back packs at front desk as a precaution. Historic Preservation - Edwina Echevarria -Preservation Week is May 11-17. Mrs. Echevarria discussed the preliminary plans. Included are: Council will make a proclamation declaring the week as preservation week; the presentation of a preservation award (she asked Board for recommendations); there will be several presentations to various groups of the new video that has been done on historic preservation; the Museum will host a preservation mixer (party) and invite local historic groups to participate; possibility of hosting groups from other communities; and having a trade fair which would contain renovation materials - and include sessions with experts in this area. The Theme for this year's week long activities is "Remembering the Past for the Future." It was suggested by Mr. April that some kind of artifact from this time be preserved, a time capsule idea. Mr. Moroney explained the Museum policy of collecting contemporary items that will have historical value or will be hard to find in a few years. -Mrs. Echevarria distributed copies of the revised ordinance. -Mrs. Echevarria also distributed copies of the Poudre River Trust land use policy. V YEARLY REPORT Mrs. Milton read a memo from the City Clerk's Office concerning a yearly report to Council on the :activities of the Cultural Resources Board. Mrs. Milton asked Linda Green, Secretary, to put together a rough draft from minutes of me,>ti.ngs in 1985. Mrs. Green will bring to next meeting. VI HISTORIC PRESERVATION -Old Fort Site Update - Mrs. Echevarria and Mrs. Milton will be attending the Parks & Recreation Board meeting tonight to submit proposal for renaming Riverside Park. VII OTHER BUSINESS -Hosack Hut - Board discussed an article that appeared in the previous Sunday's edition of the Coloradoan. Mr. Moroney informed staff that a meeting had been set up for the following Wednesday to take a look at what was left with Roz Spencer. Ms. Spencer has asked the Museum if they would like to accept as part of the collection. Mr. Griffith volunteered to also attend that meeting as a representative of the board. One of the ma -,or concerns with this exhibit is whether there is a clear title to the objects. Details would have to be worked out later if the Museum decided to accept. -Old Post Office Update - Members of the Board expressed concern regarding the legal action by the owner of the Post Office building. It was suggested a meeting be set up with a member of the City Attorney's Office for Wednesday, April 9. Mrs. Green will make arrangements and notify Board. -Mrs. Green passed out the revised mission statement. This will be added to the goals and objectives for the Board. Mr. Griffith moved to accept mission statement and goals and objectives. Mrs. Cain seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. -Mr. Siever reminded Board of the Arts Marathon, April 4 and 5. -Mr. Griffith asked Mr. April if his questions had been answered. Mr. April felt that the issue had been addressed. • Ms. Steely moved to adjourn, seconded by Mrs. Jones, passed 5-0. Meeting adjourned 6:15 pm. ,Respectfully sjubmitted, �Li—C,2L � Linda Green JQ ` Secretary