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HomeMy WebLinkAboutYouth Advisory Board - Minutes - 11/07/2007YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD MINUTES Regular meeting — November 7, 2007 7:00 p.m. Staff Liaison: Steve Budner, Recreation, 221-6861 Board Members Present: Lee Swanson, Scott Umbreit, Matt Strauch, Joshua Disney, Erin Rooney, Laura Lamb Board Member(s) Absent: Kai Stuckey Staff Members Present: Steve Budner, Administrator — Recreation Department Carol Fahring, Staff Support — Recreation Department Guest(s) Present: Jill Stilwell — Director of Cultural Services & Facilities Call meeting to Order: The regular meeting of the Youth Advisory Board was called to order at 7:08 p.m. by Board chairperson Matt Strauch. Approval of Minutes from October 3, 2007: On a motion by Scott and seconded by Josh, the minutes were approved unanimously. (6-0). Agenda Review: There were no changes to the agenda. Citizen Participation: There was no citizen participation. Agenda: CULTURAL FACILITIES PLAN — Jill Stilwell The cultural facilities plan was begun 3 years ago to determine the future of culture in Fort Collins and the surrounding area. A variety of methods were used including: assessment of need, inventory of current facilities, a survey of artists and citizens, research of other facilities and UniverCity Connections. Research showed that Fort Collins has 40 performing arts groups, 3 museums, many historic properties, 25 galleries, 60 restaurants, bars and nightclubs which have performances, and 32 other performance venues. This is more than either Colorado Springs or Boulder. Fort Collins has consistently been voted as a very attractive and desirable place to live by the media. This is due in a large part to the high quality of life which is at least partially dependent on cultural opportunities. The survey showed that culture was very important to most citizens. 95% said they had seen a live performance in the last year and had been to another type of cultural presentation. 98% said that even though they don't attend any events that culture is very important to them. Youth Advisory Board Minutes November 7, 2007 Page 2 The economic impact of culture goes far beyond the price of admission. It includes dinner, drinks and even hotel accommodations. In 2007 $15.9 million was spent in Fort Collins on entertainment related activites other than the price of admission. The cultural plan was needed to determine the right mix of cultural facilities, the long term demand for new facilities, and the capacity and propensity of existing facilities. 60 interviews were conducted to determine if new facilities were justified. Interviews revealed that Lincoln Center was booked far in advance. There is a need for a larger facility to accommodate higher quality touring groups. A range of facilities is needed to benefit different ages. Some examples are facilities at Spring Canyon and Fossil Creek parks. Studio and exhibition space is needed to provide opportunity for growth and collaboration. A new museum is planned on the Soapstone Natural area. More space is needed for administration and production. Theaters needed: Black box theater Mid -size theater (500-800 seats) Larger theater (1500-1800 seats) Even larger theater (2500+ seats) — Pat Stryker plans to build one which will be an indoor/outdoor theater for music only. Outdoor event venue The Lincoln Center performance hall is too small for large Broadway productions, and the sight line is bad for smaller productions. The plan was initially delivered to city council in August. It will go back to council in April for adoption The plan will benefit youth because we will be able to draw more music acts and they can perform in south side venues. A new museum will benefit youth with more classes. YAB can support the cultural plan by sending a memo to council and Jill will tell them of our support. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT: Matt is not resigning from the board after all. Dinner with City Council co -sponsored by ASCSU will be Tuesday, December 4 from 4:30 — 5:30 in the community room at 215 N. Mason. It was proposed that we have our monthly meeting after the dinner instead of the following night. This was approved by everyone present and Matt is calling Kai to see if it was OK with her. Everyone present was OK with starting the meetings at 6 pm, and Matt is going to check with Kai about it and it will be on the agenda again in December. Matt would like all board members to think of several speakers for the speaker series. Laura had an idea for someone to speak on counseling youth about financial and budget matters. Matt wondered if we could Youth Advisory Board Minutes November 7, 2007 Page 3 advertise the speaker series in the Recreator. Another idea for a speaker is someone to talk about job opportunities and the job fair. Matt would like every board member to go on the City's website and look at the list of boards and find one that discusses things that you are interested in. Then they need to go to a meeting or at least read their minutes and report back to the board. RESTRUCTURING DISCUSSION: Matt handed out a restructuring plan he developed. He would like each board member to read it and reply to him with comments and/or changes by November 21. At the December meeting the board will finalize the plan, approve it and send it to Darin. Steve, Carol and Matt will have the next agenda meeting at 10 am on Monday, November 26 at Steve's office. In addition to mailing the minutes and agenda, Carol will send an e-mail 48 hours before the next meeting as a reminder. OTHER BUSINESS: Unexcused absences were discussed briefly in regard to how many were allowed and what the consequences were. The manual for boards and commissions said that 3 unexcused absences in a row or 4 overall were cause for dismissal from the board. Matt will talk to Kai to determine her status. On a motion by Erin and seconded by Lee, the board voted unanimously (6-0) to adjourn at 8:53 pm. Respectfully submitted, , 6 Carol Fahring, Staff suppl4rt Next meeting Tuesday, December 4 in the 2° floor training room following the dinner with City Council at the community room at 215 N. Mason. The dinner is from 4:30 — 5:30 pm.