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January 26, 1983 7:30 p.m.
Lincoln Center
MINUTES
CRB Present: Barbara Cain, Michael Griffith, Rosalyn Spencer, Jim Weitz, Alyce Milton,
Jack Curfman CRB Absent: Pauline Birky-Kreutzer
Staff Present: Ellen Thexton, Brian Moroney, David Siever, Edwina Echevarria
Guest: Museum'intern Nancy Styczynski
I The meeting was called to order by Michael Griffith, Chairperson.
II The minutes of the meeting of December 1 were amended as follows:
III Staff Reports, B. Museum, 1., to read: Goals for 1983 for Museum, as
formulated by the staff and derived from the.3 and 5-year Museum plan.
VII Report on the "Hut": Correct spelling of David Brose (from David Boes)
III Agenda Item 9 (Report on the "hut"), moved up to the #4 position.
Item #10 added: Landmarks Preservation Commission Request
IV Report on the "hut" The disposition of the but is still undecided. Meanwhile,
vandalism and theft have been a problem. Dick Beardmore's (structural engineer
and Chairperson, Landmarks Preservation Commission) memo to Jim Weitz regarding
the feasibility of moving the but was read to the Board. Mr. Beardmore advises
that the but does not have enough structural continuity to move it as a single
unit.
Jack Curfman moved and Jim Weitz seconded the motion that the Board take
the following action regarding the Hut:
1. Send a memo to City Council advising Council of the hut's existence and the
Board's concern.
2. Contact Wyoming Arts Council regarding possible interest in the "HUT".
3. Ask 1st Interstate Bank if Brian Moroney can remove some of the contents of
the hut's interior immediately and store them in the Museum for safekeeping. Michael
Griffith will request a letter of consent regarding the removal of the contents from
the architect/owner of the but.
4. Michael Griffith, Brian Moroney, Roz Spencer and Barb Cain will request a
meeting next week with Tom Gleason of lst Interstate Bank to discuss the disposition
of the hut.
5. Jim Weitz will take photos of the but.
Discussion.
Ayes: Unanimous
V Staff Reports
A. Lincoln Center and Performing and Visual Arts, David Siever
1. Scheduling of, LC for the '83-'84 Season now in progress.
2. New rental rates for '83-'84 are now in effect for those users scheduling
the facility for the '83-'84 Season.
3. The remainder of money needed for the outdoor sign has been secured:
LC League donation: $500.; Capital Needs fund: $900.
4. The Fort Collins Council on the Arts and Humanities Arts Marathon will be
February 11 and 12 at the Foothills Fashion Mall. Lincoln Center and the Museum will
have a booth there as well as Horizons Gallery.
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5. Performing and Visual Arts' "Hats Off" design by Bob Coonts received an
award at the ACUCAA (Assoc. of College, University and Community Arts Administrators)
competition.
6. February 6 reception at LC, 3-6 p.m., in connection with Jewish photo
exhibit: film, panel discussion, Jewish delicacies. The Board is invited.
7. The Governor's Award exhibit will be Feb. 26-Mar. 27
B. Museum, Brian Moroney
1. There were 31,428 visitors to the Museum in 1982, 110% over the goal, and
448 tours, 148% over the goal.
2. Steven Meyers' photos of the Poudre River are :now on display, through
March 20.
3. The Museum is now using a management by objective system, which involves
goal setting, based upon 3-5 year .goals. All of the staff is involved in establishing
and implementing this system.
V Schoolhouse - Brian Moroney
A. Phase I construction is underway.
B. The specs for Phase II are now being prepared, which will cost an estimated
$6,300 - $6,600 for the phase. The existing funds for Phase II are short about $1,200.
Fund-raising projects and grants are the anticipated sources for this $1,200.
C. The projected use of the Schoolhouse will involve Poudre R1, so the Museum
plans to initiate a meeting with Don Webber on this subject.
D. Spring '83 fund-raising event: A raffle of a Barney Jensen painting.
E. A grant application to El Pomar Foundation will be sent soon, now that Phase
II budget figures have been estimated. Teledyne is another possible grant source.
VI Report from Ellen Thexton
A. Peter Nero and "Tintypes" coming up in February.
B.. Children's Series attendance and revenues are down about 30% from last year.
C. Slim Goodbody performance problems caused the curtain to be held for one hour.
(Alyce Milton and Michael Griffith extended encouragement and congratulations at this
point for the Children's Series, saying that its quality has increased over the years
and its importance can't be overemphasized and that we shouldn't dwell on the problems
of the lst Slim Goodbody show) Also, Jim Weitz suggested at this point that the
Thompson Valley School District might be interested in being involved in the Children's
Series workshops.
D. Unaudited figures for the '82 fiscal. year: Expenses: $111,900;
Revenues: $123,450. Carryover reserves from 1982 to 1983: $11,550.(P.& V.Arts budget)
E. Ellen Thexton presented to the Board the plans for the Historic Landmarks
booklet that she is working on.
VII Old Business
A. Report from Alyce Milton, Historic Landmarks Designation Committee: The
last meeting was January 19. 67 properties have been suggested. The committee will
look at this list, priortize them and submit 10 initially for the Board to consider
for designation. The Board then discussed briefly providing incentives for local
designation.
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VIII Report on the Plummer School question: Mr. Griffith reported that the
City Attorney has expressed the opinion that the covenant may be unenforceable by
the CRB and that he had received a copy of a letter from Stephen Roy, former owner
of the property, which expressed his concern abort the fate of the building, and,
as a party to the covenant, was interested in enforcing it if it appears that the
building isindanger of being demolished.
IX Landmarks Preservation Commission request: Dick Beardmore has requested
that a CRB member regularly attend Landmark Preservation Commission meetings (regular
and called meetings). The Board decided that members will attend those meetings on
a rotating basis.
Next Meeting: February 23, 1983, 7:30 p.m., Museum
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Edwina Echevarria
Secretary
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