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Home My WebLink AboutCultural Resources Board - Minutes - 01/26/1994Cultuo Library and Recreational Servo Lincoln Center Citv of Fort Collins MEMBERS PRESENT: MEMBERS ABSENT: STAFF: GUESTS: STAFF LIAISON: COUNCIL LIAISON: MINUTES - REGULAR MEETING Cultural Resources Board Wednesday, January 26, 1994 5:00 P.M. Lincoln Center Jane Nevrivy, Jennifer Beccard, Karen Warren Kathryn Stubler, Deborah Romero, Craig Swing Bill Cordiner Mark Breimhorst, David Siever, Evan Hyatt, Joy Poole David Siever Gerry Horak AGENDA I. Call to order (5:07 P.M.) - Jane Nevrivy II. Consideration of tonight's Agenda No changes III. Consideration of minutes of December 1, 1993 Amended to change dates of minutes from September 29, 1993 to October 27, 1993 Kathryn Stubler moved acceptance as amended Jennifer Beccard seconded Passed unanimously IV. Art -In -Public Places Update A revised Art -In -Public Places proposal was handed out. The revisions reflect additional changes and input from the City Attorney's office. 417 West Magnolia Street • Fort Collins, CO 80521-2646 • (303) 221-6735 • FAX (303) 484-0424 Susan Ison met with the Executive Lead Team and discussed Loveland's Art -In -Public places program. The work session with City Council will be Tuesday April 12th in the evening. Exact time will be determined later. V. Annual Report The Board reviewed the annual report and made the following additions: Statement regarding the Board's activity re: Art -In -Public places. Meeting time change from Thursdays at 5:30 to Thursdays at 5:00. With those changes the annual report will be forwarded to the City Clerk's office. VI. Review of any past Fort Fund events Verbal reports were given re: Skate Fest VIZ. Follow-up discussion following Cultural Resources Board/Lincoln Center Board luncheon The Board discussed the Riverwalk Study and its relation to a new Cultural Center. A letter will be drafted and sent to Mike Powers reflecting the Board's desire that the River study include the feasibility of Cultural components located along the River. VIII. Attendance at Cultural Resources Board Meetings The Board discussed the importance of members making efforts to attend all Board meetings. It is difficult when members miss meetings to bring everyone up to date. IX. Staff Reports (See attached) Fort Collins Museum - Joy Poole Lincoln Center - David Siever X. Committee Reports Convention/Visitors Bureau - Deborah Romero Deborah will be meeting with Karla Niedan to gain a better understanding of the Convention and Visitors Bureau and it's relation to the Cultural Resources Board Lincoln Center Board - Craig Swing Museum Sub -committee - Jennifer Beccard LC/CSU Facilities Committee - Karen Warren This committee is on hold pending further input from Colorado State University Arts Group - Bill Cordiner Riverwalk Task Force - Kathryn Stubler XI. Fort Fund Considerations The Board heard from organizations regarding their Fort Fund application grants. Following that, the Board made recommendations for Fort Fund grants (See attached). The recommendations will be taken to City Council for final approval on February 15th. Jane Nevrivy will be at Council to represent the Board. XII. Other Business No other business. XIII. Adjournment (10:10 PM) Deborah Romero moved Bill Cordiner seconded Passed unanimously Respectfully submitted, David T. Siever 6 � —A6 L�Ei City of Fort Collins and Recreational Si Fort Collins Museum FT. COLLINS MUSEUM REPORT CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD 1993 in REVIEW STAFF Museum staff has been fortunate to attend professional development conferences. Alison White attended the National Society of Fund Raising Executives in Boston, Joy Poole attended the American Association of Museum Annual Meeting in Fort Worth and the Museum Store Association Meeting in Denver. Karin Eberhart attended the Colorado Wyoming Association of Museum conference in Colorado Springs. Agnes Dix and Karin Eberhart attended the Mountain Plains Museum Association annual meeting in Colorado Springs. In addition, numerous staff meetings with held with David Siever and Suzanne Jarboe Simpson this past summer to work on unifying the staff towards common goals. PHYSICAL FACILITY The museum underwent a remodel in 1994 which resulted in centralize administrative services and new professional offices for the staff. A gift shop was constructed and a new combination sales area and receptionist area developed. The eastern portion of the Trolley Car Barn received a $50,000 appropriation for museum storage renovation. PROGRAMS Ten interpretive programs were held. These included the Wednesday Night at the Museum series, summer reading programs and two holiday programs. In addition, three cultural bus tours were taken to AZTEC & VATICAN TREASURES. One hundred school tours were given to 2nd and 4th graders. The grand re -opening was a major reception attracting 400 people. Both the historic preservation week mixer and the Carol Fest were well received by the community. SHOP The Museum Shop opened in April. 1100+ volunteer hours were contributed to the shop. $10,418 was generated our first year. Our merchandise mix continues to be refined and tailored for the Fort Collins community and tourists. EXHIBITS & PROGRAMS Ten exhibits were shown. To name but a few, they ranged from Under the Big Too, to the historic preservation exhibit What So Proudly We Hail, onto the U.S. premiere of 30 posters on Environment and Development, and ending with Elizabeth Stone: Grande Dame of Fort Collins. All in all the Fort Collins Museum has had a very successful year attracting some 20,846 residents, school children and tourists. 200 Mathews Street • Fort Collins, CO 80524 • (303) 221-6738 � and Recreational Ser Center Cultural Resources Board Lincoln Center Report January 26, 1994 ON of Fort Collins OUTREACH Four workshops will be presented in schools during the Minnesota Children's Theatre tour of "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm". Thurs 10 a.m. - Olander Elementary Thurs 10 a.m. - Werner Elementary Fri 10 a.m. - Kruse Elementary Fri 10 a.m. - Garfield Elementary (Loveland) Each workshop consists of three actors from the company, discussing and demonstrating theatre technique. FACILITY A Rosco dance floor has been purchased for use in the Performance Hall and Mini -Theatre. TICKET UPDATE Marvin Hamlisch - sold out 3 performances Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm - sold out 4 performances Doug Varone - 476 tickets Best Little Whorehouse - 2970 tickets PERSONNEL Jennie Baran, who was the Building & Event Supervisor, has been hired to replace Cindy Ryk as the new Scheduling Coordinator. Matt Stilwell has been hired to replace Scott McBride as Set- up Technician. VISUAL ARTS Currently on exhibit in the Intimate Gallery are landscape drawings and paintings of two Boulder artists. The Lobby exhibit features the work of two artists who experiment with the materials they use; printing with colored clay, drawing with a typewriter and an installation of pennies. Doug Fey shows the range of his ceramic work in the showcase in the Walkway Gallery. SPECIAL EVENT Coloradoan and Lincoln Center are co -sponsoring a concert by Air Force Academy Band of the Rockies. Reserved seats, which will be free to the public, will be available February 14th. 417 West Magnolia Street • Fort Collins, CO 80521-2646 • (303) 221-6735 • FAX (303) 484-0424 E Subject: Ordinance 94- adopting the recommendation of the Cultural Resources Board regarding Fort Fund disbursements. Recommendation: Staff recommends adoption of the resolution. Summary: The following disbursements from funds in the City's Cultural Development and Programming Account were recommended by the Cultural Resources Board at their regular meeting of January 26, 1994. Amount Amount Organization Event Requested Recommended Asian/Pacific Student Asian Fest $ 4,000 $ 2,000 Services April 25-29, 1994 Canyon Concert Ballet 15th Anniv. Gala 3,000 1,750 May 20 & 21, 1994 Community Foundation Spring Concert 1,000 1,000 (Rainbow Chorus) May 20 & 21, 1994 Crossroads Safehouse Fabric of Legacies 2,000 1,000 July 23, 1994 Dance Connection "Dance Sampler" 1,800 1,300 March 11 & 12, 1994 Dance Express "Getting Together Again" 2,500 2,000 Feb. 12 & 13, 1994 Debut Theatre Co. Children's Theatre Prod. 500 500 April 29 - May 1, 1994 Discovery Center Family Science Nights 1,000 1,000 Sept. - Nov., 1994 Earthrise, Inc. E-Town Radio Show 2,350 2,000 April 22, 1994 Elderhostel, Inc. Father's Day Concert 3,500 500 June 19, 1994 Ft. Collins Area FAST Long Course Open 2,250 1,000 Swim Team July 8-10, 1994 Ft. Collins Museum Fur Traders' Rendez. 1,000 800 June 11, 1994 Ft. Collins ReLeaf Arbor Week Tree Planting 5,000 2,900 April 10-16, 1994 Ft. Collins Symphony/DBA Brown Bag Concerts 3,000 2,200 June 7 - July 26, 1994 Ft. Collins Waldorf European Cultural Div. 627 500 Education Assoc. April 5, 1994 Front Range Chamber 1994-95 Season 3,000 500 Players Hatton Gallery "The Art of Africa" 2,750 1,750 Oct./Nov., 1994 Inter. Assoc. for Inter. Forum on New 3,000 600 New Science Science 1,400* 1,400* Sept. 14-18, 1994 N. CO Weaver's Guild Fiber Celebration 1994 1,000 1,000 May 6 - May 28, 1994 N. CO Youth Hockey March on Mites Tour. 3,500 1,000 March 3-6, 1994 One West Art Center Art Exhibits 3,000 1,700 March - August, 1994 OpenStage Theatre Summer Performance 3,500 2,000 July, 1994 (TBA) Poudre Valley Art Columbine Art Fest. 1,000 500 League June 18, 1994 Timberline Racing Mike Nields Memorial 5,000 3,000 Bike Race May 19-22, 1994 $ 59,277 $ 32,500 1,400* 1,400* $ 60,677 $ 33,900 * Reimbursable Funding