HomeMy WebLinkAboutCultural Resources Board - Minutes - 11/19/1980Summary Minutes
Novenber 19, 1981D
Present: Cultural Resources Board: Jim Weitz, Michael Griffith, Barbara Cain,
Colleen Cassell, Pauline Birky-Kreutzer,
Jails (turfman
Staff: Ellen lbmd n, Brian Moro:ey, Paul Eckman, Edwina Echevarria
David Siever, John Dewhirst
I The meeting was called to order by colleen Cassell, Chairperson.
II The minutes of the October 22, 1980 meetircl were approved as written.
III The agenda was approved.
IV Staff Reports
A. Museum - Brian Morcney:
f: Requested the Board's approval on setting up an exhibit review
committee, for the purpose of reviewing the works of artists & exhibitors who
would like to have an exhibit at the Museum. The Board expressed approval.
2. Reported that he is in the process of getting the Museum's security
system upgraded.
3. Reported that 90% of the Museum's attendance (visitors, etc.) goal
has been reached.
B. Cultural Resources - Ellen Thextcn•
1. Reported on the status of single ticket sales of upcoming Arts
Series programs.
2. Reported on the Western States Arts Foundation conference in Reno,
Nevada, Nov. 5-10, at which she and other arts administrators in the west were
consultants. Some highlights of that conference:
(a) The Rocky Mountain Arts Consortium is now perceived as a model
arts consortium.
(b) Our arts series is seen as a most -successful operating series.
3. Ohio Ballet is our most financially -successful arts series program
so far this season.
C. Lincoln Center - David Siever:
1. Gave an update on the planning for the acoustical wall in the Exhibit
Hall, plus on the improvements in light and sound in the Mini -theatre area.
2. Reported that the proposed 10% rate increase fek' 1981 for Lincoln
Center users were approved at last night's Council meeting.
D. Planning Department - John Dewhirst:
1. Announced the National Register's historic designation of the Laurel
School District (October 3, 1980 ) Be brought up the possible desirability of
designating the district locally by sections, rather than as a whole.
V Design Reviews
A. 'Black's Glass r model.ings Jim Weitz moved that the remodeling plans be
approved as appLTgwisbe. Barba a Cain se=zW the motion. %bbes Ayes: UrAnAmous.
Summary minutes of Cultural Resources Board, Nov. 19, 1980, Page 2
B. Colleen Cassell announced that Jim Reidhead's renovation plans of his
property on Linden Street in Old Town were approved at the Board's work session
on November 12.
C. 622 Remington- This property, which is in the newly -designated Laurel School District,
is being proposed for exterior rehabilitation by the City's Housing Rehabilitation
Office. Mrs. Thexton requested that the CIO review the project as to its Design
Guidelines appropriateness. After looking over the proposed renovation plans,
the Board made the following recommendation:
Even though the house is not, as yet, in a locally -designated district,
but potentially could be because it is maw on the National Register, the
Board recamrends that the City proceed with any rehabilitation project on
the house with the Historic landmark Design Guidelines in mind.
IV New Landmarks Ordinance
First, Michael Griffith complimented the City Staff on its prompt and efficient
response in preparing the much -needed new ordinance. He then presented the Board's
feelings on the new proposed landmarks ordinance and reported that he has been in
contact with Ass't. City Att'y. E. Paul Eckman on this.
Mr. Eckman and the Board then went over the ordinance, discussing and refining
it, and caning together on the Board's suggested changes for it. Michael Griffith
moved that the Landmark Ordinance as amended be approved and sent on to City Council
with the recommendation that it be approved. Jack Curfman seconded the motion.
Vote: Ayes: Unanimous.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:16 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, o
Edwina Echevarria
Secretary