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CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Thursday, July 31, 2008
12:00 p.m.
Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521
11 Council Liaison: David Roy Staff Liaison: Jill Stilwell II
Chairperson: Patrick Moran Phone: 207-9888 (h)
Vice -Chair: Sue Beck-Ferkiss
A regular meeting of the Cultural Resources Board was held on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 12:00 p.m.
The following members were present:
Board Members present: Patrick Moran, Ann Wilmsen
Carol Ann Hixon, Susan Marshall
Board Members absent: Diane Gaede, Sue Beck-Ferkiss
Staff Members present: Jill Stilwell, Gail Budner, Cheryl Donaldson
Guests Present: None
I. Call to Order - 12:17 p.m. - Mr. Moran
II. Consideration of agenda — No changes
III. Consideration and approval of minutes of June 25, 2008:
Ms. Wilmsen made a motion to accept the minutes as amended.
Ms. Hixon seconded the motion..
Passed unanimously.
IV. Public Input —None
V. Hot Topics from Liaisons:
Ms. Hixon discussed Art 342 /Artists Retreat sponsored by Jim and Wendy Franzen. The Franzen's
wanted the Cultural Resources Board to be aware that all costs of the retreat would be absorbed by the
foundation as long as the artist contributes to the community. They also requested help from the
Board for suggestion of anyone who may like to volunteer at the retreat.
VI. Introduction New Board Member:
Anne Macdonald was selected by the City Council to replace Jack Steele. She will be attending the
September Cultural Resources Board meeting. Ms. Marshall discussed her need to resign from the
Board at the end of the current year.
VII. Tier 4 Deadline:
In order to alleviate limitations for organizations to apply for both Tier 2 or Tier 4 for the same event,
a discussion was led and a motion was made to change the funding date from the April session to the
January and June funding sessions.
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Ms. Hixon made a motion to accept Tier 4 applications at both the January and June Fort Fund funding
sessions.
Ms. Wilmsen seconded the motion.
Passed unanimously.
VIll. Selection of Fort Fund Event Liaisons:
Ms. Wilmsen and Ms. Marshall selected events to attend that will be held prior to their resignation.
The Board agreed to complete the selection of choosing liaisons at the August meeting when
additional members were present.
IX. Liaison Reports:
Fort Collins Museum — It was determined that a liaison is not currently needed. Ms. Donaldson will
report on the Museum/Discovery Center's progress.
Art in Public Places — Ms. Marshall has drafted a letter in support of the APP program to be sent to
City Council. She will bring it to the August meeting to be approved by the Board.
DDA "Beet Street" — Ms. Hixon reported on the success of the Jazz Festival and the upcoming Peace
Corp Photography Exhibit and Reunion.
SCFD Committee — Ms. Stilwell reported to the Board that a petition drive is underway by a citizens
committee, which is due to the Clerk's Office on August 4, 2008.
X. Review of Past Fort Fund Events:
Mr. Moran reported on the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra's concert on the 4th of July in City Park.
It was both well attended and well received by the community.
XI. Staff Reports:
Ms. Stilwell reported on the Cultural Plan. It will go before City Council on August 19th for
consideration of adoption. No commitment will be made regarding the actual funding or
implementation of specific action items of the Plan. The Cultural Resources Board would like to
reaffirm their recommendation for the City Council to adopt the Cultural Plan.
Ms. Hixon made a motion for the Cultural Resources Board to reaffirm their recommendation to City
Council to adopt the Cultural Plan, as outlined in the memo to council dated May 6, 2008.
Mr. Moran seconded the motion..
Passed unanimously.
XII. Other Business:
Whitebird Productions, Inc. requested a date change for their event funded by Fort Fund.
Ms. Hixon Made a motion to accept the amended date.
Ms. Marshall seconded the motion.
Passed unanimously.
Ms. Budner reported on the creation of the new City of Fort Collins / Fort Fund logo, currently
available on the Fort Fund website. New banners will be ordered.
XIV. Adjournment: 1:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
ai Budner
Administrative Clerk II