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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCultural Resources Board - Minutes - 10/30/2008Cultural Services Lincoln Center CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES Regular Meeting —Thursday, October 30, 2008 12:00 p.m. Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521 II Council Liaison: David Roy Staff Liaison: Jill Stilwell 11 Chairperson: Patrick Moran Phone: 207-9888 (h) Vice -Chair: Sue Beck-Ferkiss 11 A regular meeting of the Cultural Resources Board was held on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. The following members were present: Board Members present: Patrick Moran, Ann Wilmsen, Anne Macdonald Carol Ann Hixon, Susan Marshall, Diane Gaede Board Members absent: Sue Beck-Ferkiss Staff Members present: Jill Stilwell, Gail Budner, Cheryl Donaldson Guests Present: Katie Perrin, CSU Student Julie Sutter, Interim Executive Director of Arts Alive 1. Call to Order - 12:02 p.m. - Mr. Moran II. Consideration of agenda — No changes III. Consideration and approval of minutes of September 25, 2008: Ms. Wilmsen made a motion to accept the minutes as amended. Ms. Marshall seconded the motion.. Passed unanimously. IV. Public Input —None V. Hot Topics from Liaisons: Ms. Stilwell advised the Board that Art in Public Places will be reviewed by City Council in February, 2009 and that she would like the Cultural Resources Board to formally support the program. VI. Arts Alive Update: Julie Sutter, the Interim Executive Director of Arts Alive, presented a review of their business plan, goals, collaborative efforts amongst the community groups, and the planned transitional and long term funding and support of the new Arts Alliance. She also discussed survey results from many of the local arts organizations and the future need for the creation of an Advisory Board and a Board of Directors. VII. 2009 Work Plan The Board reviewed the 2008 Work Plan and brainstormed a new mission and revised goals for the 2009 Work Plan. Ms. Stilwell informed the Board that they would need to approve the revised Plan at the November meeting and return it to the City Clerk's Office by the end of November. The Board will review the 2008 Work Plan at the December meeting and prepare the annual report on the accomplishments of their goals. 417 West Magnolia • Fort Collins, CO 80521-2646 • (970) 221-6735 • FAX (970) 484-0424 VIII. Liaison Reports: Convention/Visitors Bureau — Dr. Gaede reported that the CVB has concerns about the impact that the poor economy has had on the City but feels that Fort Collins is still faring better than other Colorado communities. Art in Public Places - Ms. Wilmsen reported on the status of the Spring Creek Gardens and the Pickle Plant project. DDA "Beet Street" - None SCFD Committee - None DBA - None Arts Alive - None IX. Review of Past Fort Fund Events: Ms. Wilmsen attended the Eracism Film. She thought the film was very good but that the committee should expand to a larger venue, and that this could be made possible by asking Fort Fund for additional grant money. Ms. Wilmsen also attended the High Performance Dance production of "Life's A Ride." She said is was poorly attended but very well produced. Ms. Hixon attended the CSU Division of Dance and Theatre's production for the UCA's grand opening which showcased the Diavolo Dance Theatre. She thought the event was spectacular. X.. Staff Reports: Ms. Stilwell reported on the APP projects currently under construction throughout the city. She also informed the board that the annual City Showcase held in Orlando, Florida selected the Art In public Places Program as an awardee. Two City employees will have a booth at the event to represent the City of Fort Collins. Ms. Donaldson reported on current developments and events at the Museum. She updated the Board on the Museum/Discovery Center's fund raising and the master plan for the exhibit space. She also discussed the City's Holiday Display, opening on December 4th. XI. Other Business: Ms. Stilwell reminded the Board about the Boards and Commissions Reception on November 5th. She also reported on the Lincoln Center's staff moving to their new office in the former Ludlow Room in mid November, the cancellation of the Lincoln Center's 20th Anniversary Gala and the soft ticket sales that the Lincoln Center has been experiencing this season. XII. Adjournment 2:05 p.m.. Respectfully submitted, Gail Budner Administrative Clerk II