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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCultural Resources Board - Minutes - 01/25/1978CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD MEETING January 25, 1978 Summary Minutes Present: Ross Loomis Guests: Chuck Burchfield Frank Johnson Lila Morgan Martha Trimble Alice Kahler Pauline Birky-Kreutzer Viola Moore Ray Dixon Colleen Castle Jack Curfman Gary Hixon Steve Kossman, staff Absent: Chuck Hagemeister Brian Moroney, staff Ellen Thexton Debbie Dixon, staff The minutes from November 30, 1977 were approved with no corrections or additions. There were no additions to the agenda. Introduction of Steve Kossman, Administrative Assistant: Mr. Kossman is working under a grant as an Administrative Assistant to the City Manager's office. He was given his choice of departments, and has been with Cultural Affairs since mid -December. He handles various items, including fiscal operations, rate structures, public informa- tion, and so forth. Introduction of Brian Moroney, Museum Manager: Mr. Moroney has been orienting himself since he began work January 4. He is working on improving the cataloguing system and plans for some reorganization there. He said the essential ingredients are there, however. His staff includes 1 full-time Utility Worker II with definite capabilities in Museum work, 1 CETA person who is experienced in photography, and one half-time student dealing in particular with costumes and fabrics. In response to a question from Mr. Loomis, Mr. Moroney said he is researching the cataloguing system further, and will be in touch with the Archeological group about the use of the decimal system. Martha Trimble commented that the Historical Society members had met Mr. Moroney and were looking forward to working with him. Reports: Museum. Ben Dixson's final report as Museum Manager was mailed to Board members. Mr. Loomis asked the Board for any comments and suggested that a letter of apprecia- tion be sent to Mr. Dixson. Martha Trimble moved, Ray Dixon seconded, that the Cultural Resources Board send a letter of appreciation to Ben Dixson. Vote: Ayes were unanimous. Report on Museum support groups. Mr. Loomis mentioned that the Archeological Society's question on the cataloguing system was the main item in Chuck Hagemeister's report, and that item had been covered in Brian Moroney's comments. There was no further Museum business. Report on Foothills Civic Theatre. Ray Dixon reported that he has been working with members of that group on a permanent location, and is awaiting communication back from the group as to this situation. Their next production will be in the Overland Trail Room at the Museum in February. Discussion on guidelines for naming City facilities: Mr. Loomis indicated that the City Manager wants guidelines from the Cultural Resources Board only for Cultural facilities. With that clarification, comments were gathered from the Board members. • -2 • Jack Curfman commented there are two categories for naming: purely honorary and purely monetary. Pauline Birky-Kreutzer presented CSU's policy and mentioned the highlights: Dormitories, academic buildings, and individual rooms can be named for individuals (living or deceased). The names originate through the college involved, are then submitted to a campus - wide committee. The committee reviews the suggestions, and makes recommendations to the president, who then makes recommendations to the State Board of Agriculture. The State Board of Agriculture makes the final decision. Most names are not chosen for monetary factors, and if no agreement can be reached, the facility most often is then named something entirely removed from the suggestions. Martha Trimble mentioned the problems Poudre R-1 is currently having in trying to establish a policy. Ross Loomis reported on a conversation Ellen Thexton had with Bill Marshall of the State Historical Society. Mr. Marshall indicated a person must be deceased and have donated a minimum of 1/2 million dollars for naming to be considered. Most agencies resist naming in most historical facilities. Plaques are not recommended, although some buildings have memorial notices on pillars. Steve Kossman commented on the feelings of Rocky Mountain Arts Consortium - they try to avoid naming facilities when possible, and basically have no policy so that the policy itself will not become an issue. Ray Dixon talked to Liston Leyendecker, who felt it would be no problem in regards to the National Registry, but was going to do additional research on the matter. In the absence of Chuck Hagemeister, Ross Loomis commented that the Poudre R-1 process is complex, possibly under review at present because of that. Responses were invited from the audience at this point: Brian Moroney mentioned the Visual Arts Building at CSU having been considered being named after numerous individuals, and finally was named after no one. Gary Hixon commented that he would have reservations about a "home" being sub -divided, and emphasized that historic landmarks were a unique situation. Alice Kahler commented that a person's name attached to a building adds to its stature. Chuck Burchfield commented that appropriateness and appreciation should be the main concerns. Debbie Dixon said the application procedure might be the first consideration regarding the guidelines. Further comments were made about the naming policy. One point discussed was whether to make a statement at all, since Steve Kossman's report indicated that some communities were avoiding name -designation policies. Suggested guidelines: Historical, established designations should not be altered. A working agreement about the terms of use for name -designated facilities should be worked out with name sponsors. Poudre Landmarks Foundation: Chuck Burchfield presented resolution (see attachment), and the Poudre Landmark's Foundation offered to draw up a list of June Bennett's accomplishments for the Board's information. Changes were made to the resolution during discussion including: "many" to "ten" years given generously... "rooms" to "room" and "them" to "it" in the last paragraph of the resolution. (See attachment). . -3- Frank Johnson presented recommendation as follows: "I hereby present a recommendation to the Cultural Resources Board that the Avery House * public reception room be designated the June Newton Bennett Room in accordance with the Resolution presented by the Poudre Landmarks Foundation. I fully understand that both the Resolution and this recommendation are made in the absence of, and prior to, the adoption of a firm city policy on the designation of city facilities in honor of persons who have heretofore given of their money, time, and talent. I further recommend that at the time such policy is finally approved by City Council, ** any subsequent honorary designations will only be made in accordance within the established guidelines. I further recommend that, as a part of such policy, memorial or recognition areas in each of the various cultural facilities be designated by a committee of representatives of the various foundations, boards, and or committees from the Museum, Lincoln Center, and Historic Landmarks. The aforementioned policy has long been discussed in order that we make future determinations without confusion, and in a spirit of cooperation." The following changes were made during discussion of Mr. Johnson's recommendation. * "public reception room" replacing "foyer" ** addition of "any subsequent". No action was taken on Frank Johnson's recommendation. Ray Dixon moved, Martha Trimble seconded, to accept Poudre Landmarks Foundation's resolution, to name the public reception room at Avery House the June Newton Bennett Room, and so mark it with a plaque to commemorate her untiring devotion and determined work in the preservation and restoration of the Avery House. Vote: Ayes were unanimous. Historical Landmarks review and work committee: It was decided to table this item due to the fact that Board members had not completed submitting names. Brian Moroney asked if he could select two individuals to assist him with acceptance of Museum items. Mr. Loomis asked Mr. Moroney to submit the names to him to be approved by the Board. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. Res ectfully submitted, �Di Debbie Dixonz--( Staff C� Attachment • (with changes indicated) DATE: TO: FROM: RE: MEMORANDUM January 25, 1978 Cultural Resources Board Poudre Landmarks Foundation Resolution of November 22, 1977 Charles Burchfield, Vice Chairman On November 22, 1977 the Poudre Landmarks Foundation petitioned the Cultural Resources Board to follow through on this Resolution. We firmly insist this is appropriate and request your O.K. so it can be presented to the City Council so this Resolution can be carried out. /O WHEREAS June Newton Bennett has for r years given generously of her time and talent to establish Avery House as an historic landmark, and WHEREAS this unique remnant of the heritage of Fort Collins almost certainly would not have been preserved and restored for future generations to enjoy without the untiring and effective work of June Newton Bennett, IM WHEREAS the dedicated efforts of this Fort Collins citizen deserve enduring recognition in a manner appropriate to the cause for which she has labored so successfully, Now therefore be it resolved that we,the Poudre Landmarks Foundation hereby petition the City Council of Fort Collins to name the public reception rooms at Avery House the JUNE NLIMN BENNE'IT ROOY4, and so mark them with a plaque. it