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CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Thursday, September 25, 2008
12:00 p.m.
Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521
11 Council Liaison: David Roy Staff Liaison: Jill Stilwell 11
Chairperson: Patrick Moran Phone: 207-9888 (h) II
Vice -Chair: Sue Beck-Ferkiss N
A regular meeting of the Cultural Resources Board was held on Thursday, September 25th, 2008 at 12:00 p.m.
The following members were present:
Board Members present: Patrick Moran, Ann Wilmsen, Anne Macdonald
Carol Ann Hixon, Sue Beck-Ferkiss
Board Members absent: Diane Gaede, Susan Marshall
Staff Members present: Jill Stilwell, Gail Budner, Cheryl Donaldson
Guests Present: Eric Larsen, Neenan Company and Jan Giligan, citizen
I. Call to Order - 12:10 p.m. - Mr. Moran
II. Consideration of agenda —No changes
III. Consideration and approval of minutes of August 28, 2008:
Sue Beck-Ferkiss made a motion to accept the minutes as amended.
Carol Ann Hixon seconded the motion..
Passed unanimously.
IV. Public Input —None
V. Hot Topics from Liaisons:
Ms. Stilwell informed the Board that recruitment for new Cultural Resource Board members will end
September 30, 2008.
Ms. Stilwell presented the Colorado Dental Association's request regarding their possible qualification
for Fort Fund granting. Upon discussion, the Board determined that the organization did not meet the
guidelines/criteria.
VI. Arts Alive Business Plan Feedback:
The Board feels that the Business Plan is ambitious and well articulated. They have concerns
regarding sustainable funding and the possible confusion to the public as to their purpose and mission
in creating an official Arts, Culture and Science Alliance Council. Ms. Stilwell documented the
Board's comments and will forward them to Rachael Herrera at Arts Alive. Ms. Stilwell also feels that
there should be a discussion with City Council regarding what role the Cultural Resources Board
could/should have with the new Alliance. Currently, the CRB would like to participate in the
visionary process of the Plan and formally support the creation of the Alliance.
Ann Wilmsen made a motion to accept the following proposal to be presented to the City Council.
Carol Ann Hixon seconded the motion..
Passed unanimnnsly
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"The Cultural Resources Board supports the direction of creating a new Arts, Culture and Science entity
(Alliance/Council) as proposed by Arts Alive with the cooperation of UniverCity. This proposal seems to
be in line with the Board's goals to establish an Arts Council. The Board will provide representatives to
actively participate in the visionary process to move forward with a new entity."
VII. Arts and Humanities Month Update:
Ms. Donaldson reported on the Museum's plan to host the opening event on October 3rd.
A formal proclamation will be made at the City Council meeting on October 21st, with the mayor
proclaiming October as Arts and Humanities Month.
VIII. Consideration of new liaison for DBA:
Ms. Macdonald will now be the liaison in lieu of Ms. Hixon.
IX. Liaison Reports:
Fort Collins Museum — Ms. Donaldson reported on current and upcoming events, new employees, and
the kick-off for the design and new mission statement for the future facility.
ConventionNisitors Bureau - none
Art in Public Places - Ms. Wilmsen reported on the Wayfinding Project. Ms. Stilwell reported on the
painted transformer cabinets. She also presented a review of current and upcoming projects.
DDA "Beet Street" - Mr. Moran reported on the success of the World Music 1000 Drums event, the
Peace Corp Reunion Exhibit, the progress of the amphitheatre plans and Beet Street's projected 2009
programming.
DBA - None
Arts Alive — nothing added to the previous discussion regarding their business plan.
SCFD — Ms. Beck-Ferkiss reported that the members are still meeting and would like to see a proposal
on the ballot in 2009.
X. Review of Past Fort Fund Events:
Mr. Moran reported on the well attended, successful Presto Digitators Magic Show.
Ms. Marshall attended the Peace Corps Photo Exhibit at the Northside Atzlan Center. She felt that the
event was poorly planned, marketed and organized She asked for the Board's comments on her
written review of the event as the CRB's liaison. The Board agreed that Ms. Marshall should provide
formal feedback to Beet Street, the sponsor of the Exhibit.
XI. Staff Reports:
Ms. Stilwell reported on Lincoln Center's new employees, current status regarding the interviews for
the Performing Arts Center Manager, staff offices being relocated in the former Ludlow Room and the
30th Anniversary Gala Event.
Ms. Donaldson reported on the Museum's holiday exhibit and the Festival of Lights.
XII. Other Business:
The Board will review the 2009 Work Plan at the October meeting and finalize it at the November
meeting.
Because of the holidays, the Board was reminded that the November meeting will be on
November 20th and the December meeting will be on December 18th.
The Board would like to pick a date and time at October's meeting for a celebration recognizing the
Board members who will be leaving at the end of the year.
The Board requested that Ms. Stilwell ask a representative from the DDA to attend a future meeting
for an informal discussion.
XIII. Adjournment 2:00 p.m..
Respectfully submitted,
Gtii! Budner
Administrative Clerk II