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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCultural Resources Board - Minutes - 09/28/1995and Recreational Seri Lincoln Center MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING Cultural Resources Board Thursday, September 28, 1995 4:00 p.m. Fort Collins Museum MEMBERS PRESENT: Karen Warren, Jennifer Beccard, Marcella Wells, Deborah Romero, Robin Goette, Fran Johnson MEMBERS ABSENT: Ahmed Fallah STAFF PRESENT: David Siever, Jennie Baran, Evan Hyatt STAFF LIAISON: David Siever COUNCIL LIAISON: Will Smith AGENDA I. Call to order (4:06 p.m.) - Karen Warren II. Consideration of tonight's Agenda No changes III. Consideration of minutes of August 23, 1995 Motion to accept minutes as written - Jennifer Beccard Second - Fran Johnson Passed unanimously IV. Staff Reports - Written (see attached) Fort Collins Museum - David Siever Lincoln Center - David Siever 417 West Magnolia • Fort Collins, CO 80521-2646 • (970) 221-6735 • FAX (970) 484-0424 V. Lincoln Center Rental Rate Schedule - David Siever and Jennie Baran (Lincoln Center Scheduling Coordinator) discussed the Lincoln Center rate schedule for 1996. Proposed changes in the Lincoln Center rate schedule for 1996 include: 1. The Ludlow Room would no longer be rented as four separate spaces but instead as three - a north, south or combined. 2. The Balcony Lobby will be rented by the hour rather than by the number of people in attendance. 3. The addition of a fee for the use of the Performance Hall and Mini Theatre lobbies for receptions following performances. The Board discussed the rental facilities now being provided by the Fort Collins Senior Center. Jennie Baran will obtain a copy of the Senior Center's rental rates to bring to the Board's October, 1995 meeting. Whenever possible, Ms. Baran is documenting the impact of the Senior Center on Lincoln Center rentals. Marcella Wells moved for the acceptance of the Lincoln Center rental rates as submitted. Second - Robin Goette Passed unanimously VI. Update on the 1996 Budget - David Siever updated the Board on the status of the 1996 City budget. Everything relating to the Lincoln Center and the Museum has remained in the budget for now including a one- time, $40,000 fund for a Local Area Network in the Center's Administration Office. A request for a full-time Exhibits Administrator at the Museum was not funded. Marcella Wells will attend the City Council meeting on Oct. 3, 1995 to speak to the Council about funding this position. Board members will invite interested members of the community to also attend the Council meeting and speak to the need for this position. Ms. Wells will also put together an informational packet relating to the position to give to Council members. VII. Work Plan/Goals for 1996 - Karen Warren explained for the new members what the Board's Work Plan/Goals entail by citing examples of what has been included in the past. Ms. Warren asked Board members to brainstorm some ideas for possible projects/goals and to bring those ideas to the Oct., 1995 meeting. Marcella Wells suggested that after the 1996 Work Plan/Goals are established, the Board could perhaps conduct a "mini -retreat" away from the regular meeting to brainstorm ideas for 1997. This session would take place sometime after the first of the year. Examples of previous work plans along with the City's Cultural Policy/Work Plan will be mailed to Board members prior to the Oct., 1995 meeting. VIII. Joint City/CSU Architectural Study Update - David Siever updated the Board on the progress of the feasibility study on a combined facility. A news release was sent out Sept. 20 inviting local organizations to call the Lincoln Center and set up appointments with the architectural firm conducting the study to discuss their needs in a new facility. Organizations who wish to be involved in the study will meet with the architectural firm on Friday, Oct. 20 for a 20 minute interview. Mr. Siever is going to try and schedule a luncheon with the architectural firm, the Cultural Resources Board and the Lincoln Center Board on Oct. 20 so that the Board has the opportunity to express their ideas about a new facility. Prior to Oct. 20, Mr. Siever will put together a list of what City staff needs in a new facility and what he sees are the needs of the community. Board members were asked to contact as many interested individuals/organizations as possible and let them know of the interviews that will be taking place on Oct. 20. Meetings with the City/CSU project team are ongoing. IX. Review of past Fort Fund events - Board members discussed Fort Fund events that have taken place since the last meeting. Those events include: 1. Health Choices '95 2. Fort Collins Balloon Fest 3. "Invitation to the Dance" - Canyon Concert Ballet 4. Crossroads Safehouse Golf Tournament 5. Historic Homes Tour The Fort Collins Area Arts Council has canceled "Celebration of the Arts" and will be returning the funds granted to them. X. Committee Reports - LC Board (Jennifer Beccard) - The first meeting of the season was spent orienting new members of the Board and assigning members to committees as liaisons. City/CSU Feasibility Study (Karen Warren) - Items discussed at the last meeting are listed in the minutes above. Museum (Deborah Romero) - No report. CVB (Robin Goette) - No report. Fort Collins Area Arts Council - No report. X. Other Business - None. XI. Adjournment (5:40 p.m.) Moved - Marcella Wells Second - Robin Goette Passed unanimously Respectfully submitted, G Evan Hya� City of Fort Collins � and Recreational Serd Lincoln Center CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD LINCOLN CENTER REPORT SEPTEMBER 28, 1995 FACILITIES: Water Sculpture - The excavation for the water sculpture has been dug in the sculpture garden. The excavation is for the steel I beams. Completion is scheduled for the end of November. The water sculpture is being funded by the Lincoln Center Support League, cost is $25,000. "Dialogue" sculpture - This will be permanently placed on Friday. "Dialogue" is being funded by the Lincoln Center Birthday Ball committee. Box Office computers - The computer upgrades for the box office have been ordered and will be installed during the Christmas/New Year's break. MARKETING: The first issue of Marquee produced by the Coloradoan was distributed the first week of September. The Coloradoan sold the advertising space, with the Lincoln Center providing copy. This issue included two pages for information on productions of local arts groups who present here at the Center. VISUAL ARTS: The Poster show will be in the Lincoln Center galleries through the month of October. Artwear was a success again this year. It was attended by 550 people and sold approximately $15,000 in garments (highest ever). Although all expenses aren't in, we are estimating about $12,000 in profit. Proceeds are used to provide workshops/seminars in the community and schools, special exhibits, and display materials for the gallery. BIRTHDAY BALL: The theme for the Birthday Ball this year is "Hollywood". The Ball will be Saturday October 14th and the cost of $97.50 per person. WAAA CONFERENCE: David Siever and Mark Breimhorst have returned from the conference in Albuquerque. There are good touring shows which will be available. 417 West Magnolia • Fort Collins, CO 80521-2646 • (970) 221-6735 • FAX (970) 484-0424 Citv of Fort Collins Cul*, Library and Recreational Ser*s Fort Collins Museum FT. COLLINS MUSEUM REPORT CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD SEPTEMBER 28, 1995 EXHIBITS Nature Photography closes this week and has received a noteworthy response from the public. Numerous visitors wanted to purchase copies of the photographs which were printed by Fine Print here in Fort Collins. It will be on display through September 30th. PROGRAMS Michael Madrid presented "Nature Photography: But is it Natural?" on September 20th at 1:30 p.m. to an audience of 7. In addition, the American Association of University Women (43 members met at the museum) and the Nature Photography exhibit was the featured program on September 6th. NEH Invitations (see enclosed sample) have been sent to various boards, community groups. The Cultural Resources Board will host a community reception in the Museum courtyard on September 28th from 5:15 -6:30 p.m. Subway will donate a party sub for the event. Approximately 12 scholars/consultants and 12 people including museum staff, city employees and volunteers staff will be attending and participating in the 2 day NEH exhibit planning Roundtable which will be facilitated by Bobbie Gallup, a doctoral student in the Natural Resources Department at CSU. COLLECTIONS The collections committee met September I Ith to review the 1995 donations. Objects and artifacts from approximately 30 donors were reviewed. DEVELOPMENT Proposals are being sent to numerous Colorado foundations and granting agencies for the 1996 Exhibits and Programs to supplement the rental, shipping, invitations, postage and receptions for next years exhibits. SHOP The Museum Shop participated in the Riverfest held September 9th. Approximately, $100 of merchandise was sold (mostly salmon squirters and the Poudre River Fine Art poster). The publicity for both the shop and the museum was the greatest benefit. Upcoming Exhibit for the Colorado International Invitational Poster Exhibition beginning October 3, 1995 will be To Arms- Posters from World War II. Phil Risbeck, CSU Art Professor will speak on "Art for the People" on October 11, 1995. 200 Mathews Street • Fort Collins, CO 80524 • (303) 221-6738