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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCultural Resources Board - Minutes - 09/25/1997City of Fort Collins Lincoln Center CULTURAL and Recreational Serum BOARD MINUTES Regular Meeting - Thursday, September 25, 1997 5:30 p.m. Lincoln Center Council Liaison: Will Smith Staff Liaison: David Siever Chairperson: Jennifer Beccard Phone: 495-1875(h) Vice -Chair: Fran Johnson Phone: 493-4480(h) A regular meeting of the Cultural Resources Board was held on Thursday, September 25, 5:30 p.m., at the Lincoln Center. The following mambers were present: Jennifer Beccard, Fran Johnson, Joan Day, Marcella Wells, Bruce Hendee, Loren Hooper Board Members Absent: None Staff Members Present: Evan Hyatt, Lincoln Center Jill Gardner, Museum AGENDA I. Call to order (5:35 p.m.) - Jennifer Beccard II. Consideration of tonight's agenda - Item V was moved ahead of Item VI. III. Consideration of minutes of August 28, 1997 - Fran Johnson made a motion to accept the minutes of August 28, 1997 with corrections to items IX and XI. Marcella Wells seconded the motion. Passed unanimously. 417 West Magnolia • Fort Collins, CO 80521-2646 • (970) 221-6735 • FAX (970) 484-0424 V. Museum budget update - Jennifer Beccard discussed with the Board the letter that was sent to the City Manager regarding budget recommendations for the Museum for 1998-1999. (see attached letter) Ms. Beccard, Joan Day and Marcella Wells attended the regular City Council meeting of Sept. 9, 1997 to speak to the issue of supporting funding of a .5 FTE position at the Museum. Those members of the Board also submitted letters of support from interested community members. (see copies of letters attached) In preparation for future City Council meetings, the Board discussed other materials that could possibly help secure funding for a .5 position for the Museum. Marcella Wells has been gathering data that compares museums along the Front Range of Colorado with the Fort Collins Museum in terms of visitations, volunteer time, collection of artifacts, revenue, total budget, and full-time employees. Ms. Wells will put this information into graph form so that it could possibly be presented to the City Council in support of a new position at the Museum. The 1998-1999 budget will be discussed again at the City Council's meeting of Oct. 7, 1997. Board members were encouraged to attend to show support for. the Museum. IV. Discussion of changes to Fort Fund Guidelines - The Board discussed the possibility of making changes if necessary to the Fort Fund Guidelines. Jennifer Beccard clarified the $5,000 limit on events and/or organizations and why it was originally adopted. The discussion about the $5,000 limit was in relation to a request by the Downtown Business Association to forego the limit in certain cases for larger events. After further discussion, Marcella Wells moved that the current Fort Fund Guidelines should remain in place as they are written and the Board will re -look at them following the next funding session. Joan Day seconded the motion Passed unanimously Staff will draft a letter to the Downtown Business Association in response to their request. Jennifer Beccard will review the letter and make changes if necessary before it is sent. • VI. Discussion re: Congress of the Arts - The Board is waiting for further information to come from City Council before discussing at length any ideas relating to a Congress of the Arts. Bruce Hendee expressed interest in discussing where the Board stands on the entire "cultural image" of the community in relation to the idea of a Congress of the Arts. Mr. Hendee suggested that the Board take time to conduct a 1/2 day "retreat" to brainstorm ideas and begin possibly constructing a vision of what the Board feels the "cultural image" of the community should be. Staff will make arrangements for a 1/2 day retreat to be held on Saturday, Nov. 1 to discuss this idea. The retreat will be facilitated by someone who is not a member of the Board and will take place somewhere within Fort Collins. As a member of the Fort Collins Area Arts Council, Loren Hooper offered to have the Arts Council also be involved in discussions relating to a Congress of the Arts and the "cultural image" of the community. VII. Update on a new Performing Art facility - Jennifer Beccard updated the Board on a proposal from the Downtown Development Authority to help fund a study to determine the economic benefits of a new Performing Arts Facility at a downtown location, at old Fort Collins High School and at a possible location on the south part of the city. The DDA is asking the City Manager's Office to fund the remaining amount for the study. The Lincoln Center Board has begun the process of developing criteria other than economic benefits that could possibly be used to determine a site for the new Performing Arts Facility. The members of the Cultural Resources Board have been invited to attend a joint meeting with the Lincoln Center Board on Thursday, Oct. 16 to brainstorm further criteria. VIII. Review of past Fort Fund events - The Board reviewed final reports from the following events/organizations: Crossroads Safehouse - Fabric of Legacies Friends of Traditional Dance Night Walker - Art Exhibition Hospice - Breakfast in the Park The Men's Issues Awareness event did not take place as previously scheduled due to the flood damage at Colorado State University. (see attached letter) The CIIPE was a good event, but the Fort Fund logo was left off of a flyer that was mailed out to advertise the event. IX. Committee Reports - Lincoln Center Board - The Board is beginning to work on a matrix that will help in determining a possible site for the new Performing Arts Center. Arts Council - The Arts Council's next event is scheduled for Oct. 22. Museum - See above discussion regarding Museum budget update. Convention & Visitors Bureau - No report Art in Public Places - Discussed the Timberline Road extension project. City/CSU - No report X. Discussion re: attendance policy - Robin Goette has missed three meetings within the past calendar year and was sent a letter regarding the Board's attendance policy. Due to changes in her schedule, Ms. Goette has resigned from the Board. (see attached resignation) Cl Board members asked how soon a new member could be appointed. Staff will contact the City Clerk's office to find out when a new member could be appointed. Board members divided up the responsibilities left vacant by Ms. Goette in terms of Fort Fund liaison assignments and committee assignments: Liaison assignments: Kids of Today & Tomorrow - Marcella Wells FAST Swim Meets - Joan Day Lambda Community Center - Jennifer Beccard Committee Assignments: Lincoln Center Board - Joan Day (alternate) Art In Public Places - Loren Hooper (alternate) XI. Other Business - The Board approved the proposed changes in the Men's Issues Awareness Days event and voted to allow the group to keep its Fort Fund grant. XII. Adjournment (7:25 p.m.) Moved - Joan Day Second - Fran Johnson passed unanimously Respectfully submitted, Evan att Publicity Coordinator • John Fischbach, City Manager September 8, 1997 City of Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO 80521 Dear Mr. Fischbach: The Cultural Resources Board (CRB) appreciated receiving your recommendations for the 1998-99 budget. In lieu of the recent flood disaster and other needs, the CRB realizes the city may not be able to fund the full request for the Fort Collins Museum and would like to modify our request. Our original funding request was for 1.5 full time employees. We ask your re -consideration for a 1998 appropriation of. 5 FTE to increase the Curator of Collections to full time status. A request of $26,925 per annum in total ongoing funds would provide for the part-time salary and benefits of $20,325 and office lease costs of $6,600. In addition, there is a one time expenditure of $19,200 for tenant finish construction. The Curator of Collections position was supplemented for two years through a $45,000 federal grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant which directly recognized the national significance of our cultural museum and the merit of its collections. The NEH grant expires in 1997. While the Curator of Collections has made progress in documenting both past acquisitions and incoming collections, the increased support from the community in donating historical, business and flood related materials to the city museum has made it clear that this position requires a full-time effort. The museum has undergone a significant tra-.!fb -nation in five years. The Museum building has been renovated and modernized. The museum's valuable collection was rehoused in a new storage facility. This accomplishment was the result of an intergovernmental grant project between the City of Fort Collins and the federal Institute of Museum Services. The Exhibits Designer position was graciously funded by the 1996 City Council. With these two additional museum positions the museum has begun to mount quality exhibits and to adequately manage the collection and therefore increase the assets of the museum. The Fort Collins Museum has fostered tremendous community outreach. Outreach efforts by the museum staff has gained momentum with a variety of audiences including those sectors supportive of our natural environment, the Hispanic and German from Russian communities and those citizens interested in the rich history of the Fort Collins area. To maintain the level of service and trust the Fort Collins Museum has achieved, it must have adequate funding to pry; �e full collections care for those city treasures donated by community residents. Cultural Resources Board Members will be attending the public hearings of the budget to request 1998 funding from the city council to convert this much needed part time Curator of Collections to full time status. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, 04 Jennifer Sterling Beccard Chair, Cultural Resources Board cc: City Council Members I was honored to be chosen as one of the Scholars to work in conjunction with the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Grant. Consequently, during the past few years I have had the,privilege and opportunity to work with the Museum staff, members of our community, and the staffs of other nationally recognized museums in developing long term goals for the Fort Collins Museum: -Critical to the achievement of these goals was the funding of additional positions,,one being the Curator of Collections, Jill Gardner (Stilwell). The success of these positions is ahvious imview of the increased visitorship and interest in the spacial exhibits thatfocus on various'cultures and unique characteristics of the Fort Collins community. Because of the outreach into the community that the NEH grant has allowed, donations to the Museum have greatly increased as the community continues to show a confidence in the proper care and representation of their personal treasurers. It would be a travesty:to those who have placed their trust with the Museum for the City not to continue funding these two positions. As the City of Fort Collins continues to grow at a rapid rate, it is even more critical that the Museum keep pace with this growth as the official receptor of our city's artifacts, past and present. I therefore urge you'to reconsider the funding of the Curator of Collections position so that this most critical work for the community's benefit and that of future generations may continue. 1108 Lynnwood Drive Fort Collins, CO 80521 303-493-3749 303-482-8088 September 16, 1997 Charles Hagemeister 1812 Welch Fort Collins, CO 80525 Dear City Council, As former chair of the Pioneer Museum Board in the days when the Fort Collins Museum was an all volunteer operation, I am keenly aware of the need for a professional curator. Our Fort Collins Museum has grown tremendously over the past several years and the professional staff works hard to keep up with this growth. The City administration and Council have made outreach diversity one of its major focuses. Since the museum is the repository of our cultural heritage, we need to continue to support the museum and its role in the community's heightened cultural awareness. I strongly support the need to maintain a full-time curator of Collections and urge the Council to provide the necessary funding. Thank you for your consideration of this matter and please feel free to contact me at 970-224-5484 if you have any questions. Sincerely, C" Gt/ Charles Hagemeister LISTON E. LEYENDECKER 2718 ABERDEEN COURT FORT COLLINS, COLORADO 80525 (907) 225-0003 14 September 1997 TO: Members of the City Council Fort Collins, Colorado FROM: Liston E. Leyendecker SUBJECT: Funding to maintain the services of a valuable employee at the Fort Collins Museum During last several years our museum has become an institution that is top of the line for a growing city. It is a very pertinent part of Fort Collins' life; not to mention that of Colorado. Under our Director's guidance, our museum has kept the best of its former self--"Skookum Day" is a fine example --and has taken on a new appearance, not to mention artifacts, that will continue to enrich the lives of our citizens for many years. As a member of the Board of the Colorado Historical Society, I can attest to the fine name our museum is achieving beyond the Fort Collins' city limits. At present, whenever a visitor walks into our museum he/she is amazed at the displays which range from the early Native Americans to the post World War II years. Today, our visitors learn about their ancestors whether they be Anglo Americans, Hispanics, Germans from Russia, or Indians. Therefore, our museum appeals to many segments of our city's population. The staff not only works with residents of our community, but it boasts an active volunteer group which renders immeasurable assistance to the institution's operations. Members of the permanent staff have begun working with graduate students in Colorado State University's public history program. Here, they enrich the education of these young people with practical experience they are unable to receive in the hallowed halls of academe. Thanks to a substantial remodeling program, our museum channels viewers of its collections in such a fashion that they receive an idea of the community's rise through its century-and-a- half'of existence. A recent purchase by the museum is an oil by noted nineteenth century artist, Thomas Worthington Whittredge which depicts the Poudre River as it was during the latter nineteenth century. This historic piece provides our citizenry with a glimpse of a part of the river that is long gone, while it portrays the area as part of our country's western tradition. Therefore, the museum is becoming even more of a cultural institution that will aid in attracting people to our City. Now, we now are able to portray our interesting past to both local and domestic audiences. Some of these improvements have come about thanks a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities which enabled us to bring our museum up to par with like institutions. Our present status would not have been possible without the hard work of people, such as our Curator of Collections, hired by because of the grant. Thanks to this person, donations to the museum have doubled if not tripled during the past year. The institution even boasts relics of the destructive flood a little over a month ago. Now, I am told, as the grant comes to an end the City of Fort Collins is not willing to take up where the NEH left off. I urge you reconsider such thinking, and provide the necessary funding to continue employing the Curator of Collections at full time. This position is vital to our museum's future growth. It could become an even greater drawing point to bring more tourists into our community which, in turn, will help fill the coffers of our local commercial enterprises. Can we afford to pass such an opportunity? I think not. u&, 8p536, September 11, 1997 To City Council, I would like to represent the proverbial squeaky wheel. Presently you are considering disbursement of over 300 million dollars and here I am, asking you to consider a measly $26,925. This sum may seem so very small that it is not worth the effort of a second glance but I suggest to you that it is precisely why this small sum deserves your serious consideration and positive action. The Fort Collins museum has the minuscule operating budget of just $265.000 and because it is such a small part of the City as a whole it has been much too easy to overlook its importance. When the Capital Improvement priorities for the City were being considered there was general agreement that there was a need for expanding the museum, but since the request was so small in comparison, like the ugly step -child, its merit and future were given a back seat in deference to its more popular sister. Most recently the museum requested funding for an addition 1 1/2 full time employees, and once again was asked to ride in the back seat. ( Please note that the museum has had the benefit of these positions for the past two years but they were funded by a federal grant). I am here asking, pleading, for a measly half time position. Please, give the museum a front seat! In many ways one could say that the Fort Collins museum is being punished for doing too good of a job. Less than 10 years ago a previous City Manager made the suggestion that the Fort Collins Museum be closed as it was not cost effective. At that particular time he might have been correct. They numbers were just not there. Fortunately this proposal motivated the community to voice their feelings, save their heritage and save the museum. Hence, new leadership was implemented by the City and our museum was saved. As a matter of fact, so many positive changes have occurred since this time, there is danger in assuming that, if left alone, the museum will somehow continue to grow and thrive by its own merit. This thinking must change! Since Joy Poole became the director of the museum five years ago, the numbers have definitely changed. With the guidance of various committees from the community and input from numerous historical and archaeological organizations, a "plan" for the museum was established. The full time Exhibits Designer position which was so graciously funded in 1996 plus the award of the $45,000 non matching federal National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant provided the museum with a tremendous jump start to fulfilling their goal. Now this "plan" has snowballed. Exhibits became more pertinent to the community, thus, an increased visitorship With more community awareness of the museum, there was more of an interest in donating artifacts of local interest. Increased volume of artifacts naturally led to a higher work load for the Curator of Collections. This is definitely NOT the time to cut this position! During the 1998 budget session Council will be paying great heed to the fact that Fort Collins is one of the fastest growing communities in the nation and with this rapid growth, more services will be needed .... more police, more parks, more bike trails, more traffic lights, more of everything. Please consider that our new citizens are also going to need more information about their community. A museum's mission is not only to document a community's history but preserve its present. This recent flood is a point well taken. How this historic occurrence is interpreted and documented today will be of vital importance to future generations. It may only be $26,925 today, but could be worth millions to future generations. I therefore strongly encourage you to fund the half time position for Curator of Collections for the Fort Collins Museum. Thank you for your serious consideration and positive action on this request. Sincerely, V Joan Day 1108 Lynnwood Drive Fort Collins, CO 80521 970-482-8088 • •lb% September 24, 1997 University University Counseling Center Evan Hyatt Fort Collins. Colorado 80523-8010 Fort Collins' Fort Fund FAX: (970) 491-6053 c/o Lincoln Center 2382 417 W. Magnolia Fort Collins, CO 80521 Dear Mr. Hyatt, I am writing to update you and the Cultural Resources Board about some changes we've needed to make in our plans for the 4th Annual Men's Issues Awareness Days program. Most of these changes were necessitated by the July flash floods, which impacted some of the facilities we had reserved, particularly for our proposed keynote event. Let me start by informing you that we have postponed the dates of our program. We needed some extra time to regroup and restrategize. After reviewing the fall semester campus calendar, we decided the best "window of opportunity" that would not conflict with other planned events is Wednesday, October 29th thru Monday, November 3rd. Similar to our original program dates, this will comprise a six -day program. To date, we have confirmed twenty-two workshops and presentations, and may have as many as twenty-five in our final program of events. We have retained the six primary program tracks outlined in our original proposal: Relationship and Intimacy Issues, Men and Work, History of the Men's Movement, Mentoring, Men's Spirituality and Liberation, and Diversity and Multiculturalism. A major decision we reached several weeks ago was to NOT bring in a major keynote speaker from out of state. We had several discussions with Warren Farrell, Ph.D. in Southern California, but we were unable to negotiate a fee for his services, travel, and lodging that we were comfortable with, given our current budget resources. We are quite pleased with the line-up of speakers and presenters we've signed up who hail from various communities across Colorado. The local and regional base of talent we are drawing from is quite impressive, and we would like to pay a small stipend of $50 - $100 to each presenter instead of allocating a large sum of money to one keynote presenter. We continue to anticipate that the primary expenses for our program will revolve around printing posters and brochures, as well as advertising in local newspapers, plus the small stipends we are proposing for presenters. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding these changes from our original proposal. We are deeply appreciative of the interest and support you have expressed for our earlier planning efforts! Sincerely, Jor�-� jG Sam Sappington, Ph.D. Men's Issues Awareness Days Planning Committee Accredited by the International Association 4 Counseling Services Internship Training Program approved by the American Psychological Association SEP-24-97 WED 01:20 PM FIRST NATIONAL BANK FAX NO, 970 482 4738 P.01 qP ROBIN fiOETIM 2601 Treemont Drive Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 September 22, 1997 To: Cultural Resource Board From: Robin Goette RE: Serving as a Board Member Dear Fellow Board Members, In response to the letter seat to me regarding my three (3) absences, I am sorry that illness and circumstances have made it impossible to make those meetings. These absences have caused me to think about my position on the board and how it fits into my life. Because of changes in my schedule and life, I airs rodgaing from the Cultural Resource Board. I have enjoyed working on the board over the last two years. Nor many pcople can keep me awake past 10:00 p.m. Thank you for the opportunity to work together for the common good of our community. Sincerely, Robin Goette JENNIFER STERLING BECCARD 1425 Pikes Peak Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970)495-1875 October 14, 1997 City Council Members Fort Collins, CO Dear City Council Members: The Cultural Resources Board members request that you reconsider funding for the half-time Curator of Collections position for the Museum in the 1998-99 budget. We understand that City Manager John Fischbach has recommended to you that the position not be funded We would like to stress again that the Curator of Collections position is a current full-time position. One half of the position's funding is covered by the City budget. The other''/1 of the funding has been covered by a National Endowment for the Humanities grant that will run out in December 1997. We truly believe that the Museum will suffer a serious set -back should the funding not continue. The Fort Collins Museum is well behind museums of other comparable cities in our region in terms of allocated budget and full-time employees (Fr'Es). The anached graphs list cities that represent similar communities either in our region or with universities and interstate highways nearby. Given Fort Collins' current population, the size of our museum staff and dollars spent per capita are well below the other communities. It is amazing that our Museum's staff has accomplished all that it has on so few resources. On the resources currently allocated, our 55 year old museum cannot keep pace with the growth of our community and the increased demand for services. Our museum has made great strides in the past few years in the areas of programming, grant writing, exhibits, collections, and public outreach. Through the hard work and determination of the Museum staff, we can now add the Museum to the list of assets that makes our community so special. Cultural facilities and services do represent "basic services" to many in our community. Part of the reason that we call Fort Collins home is because of the cultural amenities available here. Quality of life is every bit as important as the streets we drive on, development issues, or the building infrastructures. The citizens of Fort Collins have repeatedly echoed this sentiment by voting in favor of expenditures such as the Horticulture Center, the Senior Center, land purchase for the new performing arts center and library, and many other cultural programs. We truly believe that the citizens have consistently voiced their opinions that quality of life issues are very important to them. We urge you to listen to the voice of your constituency and vote to include funding for the %: time Curator of Collections position in the 1998-99 City budget. Help us move forward in our quest to make Fort Collins a community of which we can be proud Thank you for your continued support and please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have. Sincerely, &66 rt( Jennifer Sterling Beccard Chair, Cultural Resources Board Museum Comparison Total Budgets (in thousands of dollars) (1996 Data) 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 Ft. Collins (103K) Littleton (34K) Grand Jct. (95K) Flagstaff (50K) Longmont (80K) Colo. Spgs (280K) Cheyenne (53K) ■ Budgets City (population in thousands) Museum Comparison Full Time Employees (1996 Data) 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Ft. Collins (103K) Littleton (34K) Grand Jct. (95K) Flagstaff (50K) Longmont (80K) Colo. Spgs (280K) Cheyenne (53K) ■ FTEs City (population in thousands) Cultui*Library and Recreational Servi!* Lincoln Center Citv of Fort Collins CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD LINCOLN CENTER REPORT OCTOBER 23, 1997 ADMINISTRATION: All ninth graders in the Poudre School District attended performances of "West Side Story". Shows were presented on the morning of October 8th and October 10th. These performances are underwritten by the Lincoln Center Birthday Ball and the Lincoln Center Support League. Students pay $3 per person to attend. Initial feedback is that students enjoyed the show. They were attentive and there were very little problems. Letters have been sent to principals in all of the Junior High Schools thanking the principals and teachers for their participation. The Great Christmas Hall and the Hall of Trees will be open the week of November 10th. Christmas decorations purchased by the Support League and installed by the League members with help from Lincoln Center Staff will be installed on the 10th and 11 th. The Hall of trees will begin setting in on Wednesday the 12th and the Great Christmas Hall will be open Friday November 14th through Sunday November 16th. The Great Christmas Hall is the major fund raiser for the Lincoln Center Support League. Eight Japanese Teachers have been spending the past couple of weeks in the Poudre School District. Beginning October 25th through November 15th, they will be "shadowing" and working with employees in the Cultural, Library, and Recreational services area. They will be at the Lincoln Center to work the set-in of "Damn Yankees" and will attend the show on Thursday the 14th. They will also help with the Great Christmas Hall and attend the Warren Miller Ski Film. In addition they will help with the set up of the Symphony Shell on Wednesday the 6th. PROGRAMMING: Ticket Sales update - 1997-98 Momix 906 Laurie Anderson 982 Canada Film 1,231 Metamorphosen 218 Dance Series 533 Anything Goes Series 466 Classical Music Series203 Childrens Series 3,316 417 West Magnolia • Fort Collins, CO 80521-2646 • (970) 221-6735 • FAX (970) 484-0424 City of Fort Collins Cultur&ibrary and Recreational Servi* Fort Collins Museum Cultural Resources Board Port Collins Museum Report October 23, 1997 EXIAWS Potential selections for the 199g Exhibit Calendar are being reviewed and will be considered during the upcoming Exhibits Committee meeting. The Museum will continue to display a couple of full size prototypes exhibits featuringthe Environment, the Germans from Russia and Native Americans to build enthusiasm, stimulate donations to the collections in those particular areas and to increase general museum support. STAFF The Museum will be hosting a Volunteers Recognition Breakfast on October 27th at T-45 in the Ludlow Room of the Lincoln Center. Several individuals and CRB members have expressed their support of the museum's Curator of Collection's position being increased to a full time status over the past couple of weeks. The museum appreciates their support and wise counsel on this recommendation. Approximately 25 applications have been received for the Curator of Interpretation position. Five interviews were conducted during the AARLN conference held In Denver. Additional interviews will be conducted from the local application pool prior to narrowing down the list of potential candidates. We expect to have the position filled by the and of the year. COLLECTIONS NU interns have been working closely with the Curator of Collections to finalize the work accomplished in the NEN grant in the collections area. Preparations are also underway to compile lists of artifacts donated and donors for the annual Thanks for the Memories exhibit which acknowledges the 1997 contributions to the museum from the community. NEN GRANT The final National Endowment for the Humanities Scholars Round table slated for November 10th and 11th has been postponed until the Spring of 1998 since 4 key scholars were unable to attend. The Museum has sent in an interim grant report identifying the areas of progress and achievement for the NEN staff. Final designs and scripts should be ready for comments by the spring of 19919. Educational components will probably not be completed until the fall of 1998 due in part the vacancy in the Curator of interpretation position. 200 Mathews Street • Fort Collins, CO 80524 • (970) 221-6738 AASLH ANNUAL CONFERENCE The Museum staff attended the American Association for State and Local History Annual Meeting in Denver Oct. 1 A, Highlights of the conference included a keynote address by Lucie Amez promoting a CD-ROM highlighting the lives of her parents, a plenary session by Disney Imagjneering that repeatedly mentioned Old Town in Fort Collins as being the model for Main Street in Disneyland.