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Cultural Resources Board
MINUTES of November 9, 1983 meeting DEC 28 1,
4:30 p.m. Fort Collins Museum
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CRB Present: Jack Curfman, Pauline Birky-Kreutzer, Michael Griffith, Jim Weitz
CRB Absent: Rosalyn Spencer, Barbara Cain, Alyce Milton
Staff Present: Mark Breimhorst, David Siever, Brian Moroney, Edwina Echevarria
Guests Present: Theresa Doty, John Dewhirst
I The meeting was called to order by Michael Griffith, Chairman.
II Tonight's agenda was approved.
III The minutes of the meeting of September 28, 1983, were approved as written.
IV Staff Reports
A. Lincoln Center, David Siever reporting:
1. Lincoln Center revenues at the end of 1983 are expected to be close to
targeted projections.
2. The LC Performing Arts Series budget will have a deficit at the end of
the year and will need to use its $12,000 reserve fund balance plus request an
additional $2,000 from the Fort Collins Foundation.
3. LC staff is looking into better utilization of space at the Center, i.e.,
creating an additional office in the upstairs administrative office and in the box
office, for community arts groups.
4. Nineteen people are going on the New York Christmas tour/trip, which
entitles LC staff to one free airfare to the annual ACUCAA booking conference going on
at the same time.
5. The J.C. Ways and Means Committee doesn't want to renew its LC Concession-
aire license. The City legal department is looking into alternatives.
6. Mark Breimhorst reporting:
(a)- The miniature art show will be featured. again this holiday season.
(b) The exterior sign at Mulberry & Meldrum has been installed, the
actual work costing less than anticipated. The total cost was under $9,000, $5,000 of
which was donated by Kodak and the remainder from other private donations.
B. Museum, Brian Moroney reporting:
1. The transition connected with converting Avery House usage from commercial
rental space to museum status is being eased by the Museum. The Poudre Landmarks
Foundation is pleased with having the challenge and opportunity to turn Avery House
into an historic structure museum and to furnish and renovate the interior for that
purpose.
2. Carla Smith Heermans, the Museum's registrar, is resigning, as of Dec. 2.
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3. Boxelder Schoolhouse update:
(a) The Museum has received a grant award for $2,300 from the Boettcher
Foundation for the schoolhouse's electrification. A condition of the grant is that we
raise the remaining needed construction funds within one year.
(b) Phase II progress: Windows repaired - cost $1,200. Remaining
Phase II tasks: Re -shingling of gable ends: $900. Chimney work - $650.
4. The Museum will concentrate its efforts on the permanent exhibits in
1984, thus necessitating the curtailment of time spent on temporary exhibits.
5. The Museum is still planning to apply for AAM accreditation this year.
We would have one year from the date of application to prepare for the official AAM
evaluation.
V Historic Landmarks
A. Ms. Echevarria reported on the Certification of Local Government workshop
held recently at the State Preservation Office. The State office is re -writing some
of the regulations concerning certification of local landmark ordinances, based upon
input derived from local government/agency representatives attending that workshop.
B. Brief update on Historic Landmarks publication: There is now $596. in the
budget for that publication. Lincoln Center will encumber that amount plus $1,000
from Ellen Thexton's budget for the publication's printing costs. John Dewhirst,
Alyce Milton and Jack Curfman will meet to discuss expediting the project.
C. Consideration of rescinding the designation of Akin Building on LaPorte Ave.:
Postponed until the next regular meeting.
D. Ms. Echevarria gave a brief update report on the progress of historic
landmarks designations. After a brief discussion, the Board decided to discuss this
subject at the next regular meeting.
E. Report on Old Waterworks - Postponed until the next meeting.
VI Old Business
A. Report on memorial resolution for Ellen Thexton. The resolution has been
prepared and adopted by City Council. Ms. Echevarria will send copies of it to
Mrs. Thexton's son and daughter and to CRB members.
B. Report on CRB work session concerning proposed entertainment tax: Mr. Griffit
reported that he received a letter from Council concerning the Board's request for a
meeting with Council on this subject. Council asked that the Board provide input to the
City's Budget staff, which will in turn bring any recommendations to Council early in
1984. Council would like Board members to be present when it considers those recommend
ations. The Board discussed sending out inquiries (with complete background info. on th
proposed tax) to all non-profit LC -user groups, requesting their input (with a deadline
for a response) on that tax.
C. Discussion of LC League minutes of Sep. 22, 1983: Mrs. Birky-Kreutzer stated
that the LC League is discussing objectives and important topics right now that perhaps
the Board should be aware of. Mr. Siever stated that the League seems to be thinking
about emphasizing more of an advocacy role for Lincoln Center.
NEXT MEETING - Dec. 14, 4:30-6:00 p.m. at the Museum.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:15 p.m.
Respectfully itted,
Edwina Echevarria, Secretary