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CULTURAL RESOURCES BOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Wednesday, June 25, 2008
3:00 p.m.
Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, CO 80521
11 Council Liaison: David Roy Staff Liaison: Jill Stilwell 11
Chairperson: Patrick Moran Phone: 207-9888 (h)
Vice -Chair: Sue Beck-Ferkiss 11
A regular meeting of the Cultural Resources Board was held on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
The following members were present:
Board Members present: Patrick Moran, Carol Ann Hixon,
Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Ann Wilmsen
Board Members absent: Susan Marshall, Diane Gaede
Staff Members present: Jill Stilwell, Gail Budner
Guests Present: Kerry Doyle
I. Call to Order - ( 3:02 p.m.) Mr. Moran
II. Consideration of agenda:
A discussion with Kerry Doyle from the Museum regarding Arts and Humanities Month was added to Hot
Topics From Liaisons.
III. Consideration and approval of minutes of March 27, 2008:
Ms. Beck-Ferkiss 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:
Kerry Doyle from the Museum, discussed ideas for fall programming and special events for Arts and
Humanities Month in October. She requested that the Board members provide suggestions and opinions
on how to increase attendance numbers, how to better promote local celebrations, and their thoughts on
new sponsors and performers. Further ideas and recommendations are to be e-mailed to her.
Mr. Moran led a discussion regarding the sharply reduced funding to local organizations by Colorado
Council on the Arts (CCA) and the possible ramifications to the City of Fort Collins.
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V1. Fort Fund Tiers 2 & 3 Discussion and Funding Recommendations:
The Board discussed Fort Fund application revisions that need to be completed and posted to the website
prior to 2009 funding sessions.
The Board then reviewed 26 grant applications for Tier 2 and 3 and developed their recommendations.
Ms. Beck-Ferkiss made a motion to submit recommendations for Fort Fund disbursements to City
Council as outlined in the attached spreadsheet.
Ms. Hixon seconded the motion.
Passed unanimously.
VIL Review of past Fort Fund Events:
Ms. Beck-Ferkiss reported on the Terrace and Garden Tour presented by the Junior League of Fort
Collins, stating that the event was well organized, well attended and the Junior League did a great job
recognizing Fort Fund..
VIII. Other Business:
Ms. Stilwell presented to the attending members Jack Steele's letter of resignation from the Cultural
Resources Board.
The Board would like to include an item on the July agenda to address the feasibility of moving the
current Tier 4 application deadline and funding session. They would also like to address revising the
guidelines regarding an organization's ability to apply for both Tier 2 or 3 in addition to Tier 4.
IX. Adjournment - 5:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Gail Budner
Administrative Clerk II