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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCultural Resources Board - Minutes - 10/05/1977o CULTURAL RESOURCES BOAP,n Summary Minutes October 5, 1977 Present: Pauline Birky Guests Jack Curfman Ray Dixon Charles Hagemeister Frank Johnson Ross Loomis Ellen Thexton Martha Trimble The meeting was called to order by Mr. Hagemeister. Charlene'Tresner Larry Webber LIBRARY/MUSEUM Larry Webber said that with Charlene Tresner working with the Historical Society and the photographs at the Library, there needs to be a clear disision of labors on the handling of paper items between the Museum and Library. Mr. Webber suggested that paper items of historical significance, that the public would want copies of or access to, should be housed and catalogued at the Library with the understanding that these are available to the MUseum for display. Mr. Webber does not want the Library to be a collector of old and rare books which cannot be made available to the public because of disin- tegration by use. There is not room available in the Library for a ciosed room for such purposes. He suggested that if a paper item were in such condition that it would disintegrate, it should be microfilmed and the original put into the Museum. Mr. Hagemeister suggested housing items at the Library but also cataloguing them at the Museum. Places like the Smithsonian ask how many items are owned by a Museum and then rate the Museum by this number. It would also be in the Library catalogue for people using the Library reference. Mr. Webber said that related items already owned by the City and catalogued in the Library could also be catalogued in the Museum for such ratings. The Museum is moving toward having a climate control room. Manuscripts and documents from the Library could be housed there. An agreement on policy of handling historic material between the Library and the Museum is to be devel- oped. A meeting will be held after October 20th with some of the Cultural Resources Board, Larry Webber and Charlene Tresner. There was discussion on the photograph project at the Library. It is going well. The possibility of storing some of the framed photographs at the Museum was mentioned and benefits of storing photos in or out of frames. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Mr. Hagemeister nominated Ross Loomis as chairman. Mr. Johnson seconded the nomination and moved that nominations cease. Ayes:Unanimous Nays: None Cultural Resources Bo • October 5, 1977 40 Page 2 Mrs. Birky nominated Mr. Johnson as vice-chairman. Miss Trimble seconded the nomination and moved that nominations cease. Ayes: Unanimous Nays: None Tha chairmanship was turned over to Ross Loomis and thanks was given to Ray Dixon. HISTORIC LANDMARKS ADVISORY PANEL The Consultant position on the panel would be a paid position. Discussion was held on the terms used to name the group. The suggested list is a point of departure. It was suggested to have a real estate person on the panel also. It must be understood that Avery House does not stand separate from historic landmarks division, but is a part of it. A work session will be held to discuss in more detail an advisory panel. Ideas and documents for study will be pulled together and sent out to the members of the Board before the work session. Similar discussion must be had for the other divisions under the Cultural Resources Board. These committees or panels would do the leg work and make recommendations to the Board. The suggestion was made to look at comparable Boards and advisory subcommittees within the City and also a cultural board from another area to see how its committees are set. LINCOLN COMMUNITY CENTER/LIQUOR LICENSE The Cultural Resources Board is to devise a set of guidelines for the regulation of the sale of liquor at Lincoln Community Center. This to be approved by City Council. It was said that if a special election was held in the Liquor issue, the cost to the City would be $11,000. Mrs. Thexton will gather more material for the Board to prepare this policy. The concessionaire's license can be granted through the Arts Complex license to a non-profit organizations. The Fort Collins Arts and Humanities Council has expressed an interest. The Cultural Resources Board was neither registered for nor against the issue of liquor at Lincoln Community Center, but as being in favor of freedom of choice. A special work session will be held to prepare these guidelines. MUSUEM It was said that the written report on Museum progress is information for the Board. It is a sample of what will be presented each month if the Museum sub -committee is developed. The reports would come in time to be sent to members of the Board before each meeting. The temporary position of Ben Dixson ds Interim Classifier was explained. 145 people applied for the new position of Museum Manager. GENERAL Concern was expressed for the Board's goals; the goals must constantly be kept in mind, and it must be remembered that the Boards role is an advisory one. A thorough work session must be held in order to set up committees and reorganize the systems of the Board for better efficiency. The meeting was adjourned.