HomeMy WebLinkAboutCultural Resources Board - Minutes - 08/27/1980CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD
August 27, 1980
Council Information Center
7:30 p.m.
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Cultural Resources Board � Barbara Cain, Randy Brill.hart, Michael Griffith
Colleen Cassell, Pauline Birky/ a-eutzer
Absent: Jim Weitz, Jack Curfman
Staff - Ellen Thextom, Brian Moroney, David Siever, John Dewhirst, Edwina Echevarria
I The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m, by Colleen Cassell
II The minutes of the July 23 meeting were corrected (date of meeting corrected
"to I! ly �23) .
IIIStaff `Reports
A. Museum , Brian Moroney
1. Attendance through July 31, 1979 and July 31, 1980, canpared:
15,250 persons served as of the'end of July, 1979
15,519 persons served as of the end of July, 1980
194 tours conducted as of the end of July, 1979
207 tours conducted as of the end of July, 1980
119 programs and events as of the end of July, 1979
87 programs & events as of the end of July, 1980
2. Storage is a critical problem.
B. Lincoln Coa mnnity Center - David Siever
1. The Docent training program will begin in September (3 sessions).
Alyce Milton is the new coordinator.
2. Foothills Civic Theatre's first production in the Performance Hall
("Oklahoma") was a success. They are looking at doing one production per year
in the main hall.
3. The stage floors have been refinished.
4. Fund raising for needed items at Lincoln Center is progressing well.
5. Space is needed by theatre groups to build sets. If anyone knows of
available space, please contact David Siever at Lincoln Center.
C. Cultural Resources - Ellen Thexton
1. Arts Series season ticket sales will stop September 1, at which time
single tickets will go on sale.
2. A reception for Michio Takayme, artist,,will be on August 28, 5-7 p.m.
in the Lincoln Center gallery.
IV Proposed name changes of Lincoln Cam unity Center and Lincoln Canmmity Center
Colleen Cassell announced the proposed name changes: Lincoln Comamity Center
to Lincoln Center and Lincoln Camwnity Center Guild to Lincoln Center League.
Michael Griffith moved that the Board reconnend that the proposed name changes
be approved. The motion was seconded. Discussion. Ayes: All Board members present.
Nays: Jim Weitz (absent -proxy vote).
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V Policy_ for ackaiowledging gifts to LCC (art works, other items) with pl
The Board discussed this issue as it pertained to Lincoln Cammnity Center
and the Museum and then requested Mr. Siever to ask the Lincoln Cammmty Center
Guild Design Committee to come up with a suggested policy regarding plaques which
acknowledge donors and to bring that recommendation to the Board. Further, the
Board asked that the reasons for reoamieniing any policy change or no policy
change be substantiated by the oamiittee.
VI Design Review - Exterior fire escape plans for La Court Hotel on Pine St.
The Board studied the design plans and discussed them. Pauline Birky-Kreutzer
made a motion that the plans be approved as appropriate. Randy Brillhart seconded
the motion. Ayes: Unanimous.
VII Building Hermit process for landmarks proiect
A copy of the flyer explaining the design review process for designated
landmarks and/or districts, which will be distributed to prospective developers,
property owners and tenants, was handed out'to the Board and then explained by
Ellen Thexton. The Board discussed the flyer and made several suggestions to
improve its workability.
VIII Work session on landmark ordinance changes
Michael Griffith, Chairman of the Board's ccumittee on landmark ordinance
changes, brought up his concerns with the present ordinance and outlined several
suggested changes. John Dewhirst made note of the suggested changes and Mr.
Griffith said he would put those concern§ in written form to give to City
Council at the Sept. 9 work session.
IX Report on Schoolhouse
Pauline Birky-Kreutzer announced that there will be an exploratory meeting
on the Schoolhouse with interested groups on September 9 at 4:30 at the Museum.
The meeting adjourned at 10:25.
Respectfully submitted,
Edwina Echevarria
Secretary