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FUNDING MEETING
Thursday, November 16, 2023 – 5:30 p.m. The Lincoln Center – Columbine Room
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CALL TO ORDER: 5:32 PM
ROLL CALL
•Board Members Present – Kelly Barber, Jessica MacMillan, Vicki Fogel Mykles (Vice-
Chair), Audra Vaisbort, Leslie Walker (Chair)
•Board Members Remote –
•Board Members Absent –
•Staff Members Present – Solara Clark, Kim Manajek
•Guest(s) –Katy Schneider
AGENDA REVIEW
•Leslie Walker requested the Board discuss Cultural Resources Board applications in New
Business.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
•Mary Elizabeth Lenahan joined the meeting remotely to observe the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
•Approval of October 2023 minutes. Jessica MacMillan made a motion to accept the
minutes. Kelly Barber seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
•Kim Manajek, Director of The Gardens on Spring Creek - Introduction
o Kim Manajek introduced herself to the Board.
o Kim Manajek provided the Board with an overview of The Gardens on Spring
Creek and its programs.
o Kim Manajek answered questions about The Gardens on Spring Creek.
•Katy Schneider, Visit Fort Collins – Presentation
o Katy Schneider presented Visit Fort Collins’ branding initiative for the community
to the Board.
o Katy Schneider answered questions about the branding initiative.
The Board requested the branding initiative presentation be sent to them
via email.
Solara Clark informed the Board that the presentation is too large to email.
The presentation can be found online on the City Clerk’s website. It is
attached to the November Cultural Resources Board Agenda.
o The Board introduced themselves to Katy Schneider and Kim Manajek.
o Katy Schneider informed the Board that lodging tax continues to increase.
Cultural Resources Board
FUNDING MEETING
Thursday, November 16, 2023 – 5:30 p.m. The Lincoln Center – Columbine Room
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•Arts and Economic Prosperity Study Results – Presentation
o Solara Clark reviewed the Arts and Economic Prosperity Study 6 results with the
Board.
Vicki Fogel Mykles requested the report be sent to the Board.
•Cultural Resources Board Applications
o Leslie Walker reminded the Board that because of Jean McGinnis and Timothy
Vavra no longer being on the Board, there are two open seats for the Cultural
Resources Board.
o Leslie Walker informed the Board that applications are now open and requested
it be sent to anyone the Board feels would be a good fit.
Applications must be received by November 28th to be considered for this
special appointment timeline.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
•Kim Manajek updated the Board on department operations:
o Kim Manajek informed the Board that the Cultural Services Director position is
now posted publicly.
o Garden of Lights at The Gardens on Spring Creek will take place from December
8th – 23rd.
o Kim Manajek informed the Board about the Gardens for All admissions program.
This program allows free or greatly reduced admission fees for qualifying
individuals and groups as well as community partners.
BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
•Jessica MacMillan attended a concert by the Northern Colorado New Horizons Band.
•In the interest of time, Leslie Walker suggested we postpone the remaining Board
member reports for December meeting.
o The Board agreed.
OTHER BUSINESS
•Vicki Fogel Mykles expressed her gratitude for the work the Board did to get the
letters of appreciation for Jim McDonald’s gift.
o The Board expressed their gratitude to Vicki for leading the project.
ADJOURNMENT
•Vicki Fogel Mykles made a motion to adjourn at 7:16 p.m. Jessica MacMillan seconded
the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Solara Clark
Business Support III Minutes were approved by a vote of the Board at the December 14, 2023
meeting.