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CULTURAL RESOURCES HOARD MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Thursday, December 18, 2008
12:00 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 Thursday, December 18, 2008 at 12:00 p.m.
The following members were present:
Board Members present: Ann Wilmsen, Sue Beck-Ferkiss, Diane Gaede
Carol Ann Hixon, Susan Marshall
Board Members absent: Patrick Moran, Anne Macdonald
Staff Members present: Jill Stilwell, Gail Budner, Cheryl Donaldson
Guests Present: Cathy Jones, FCCVB
Call to Order - 12:15 p.m. — Dr. Gaede
11. Consideration of agenda — No changes
Ill. Consideration and approval of minutes of November 20, 2008:
Ms. Wilmsen made a motion to accept the minutes as amended.
Dr. Gaede seconded the motion..
Passed unanimously.
IV. Public Input —None
V. Hot Topics from Liaisons:
Ms. Hixon reported on the approval of ART 352 by the Larimer County Commission.
Ms. Beck-Ferkiss updated the Board on the Bohemian Foundation's Event Fund changes for 2009.
VI. Fort Fund Deadlines for January:
Ms. Budner provided the following information regarding the Fort Fund funding session January 28,
2009:
Applications for Tier 2, 3 and 4 are due by 5:00 pm on Tuesday, January 6th.
The Board will receive an e-mail with the time and date that they will be able to pick up their
notebooks and score sheets.
The time of the funding session has changed from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
The meeting will be in the Columbine Room with snacks and a light dinner provided.
417 West Magnolia • Fort Collins, CO 80521-2646 • (970) 221-6735 • FAX (970) 484-0424
VIL Fort Fund Tier 4 Final Report:
The Board reviewed the documents sent by Horsetooth Productions reporting on the Tri-Media Film
Festival held in September, 2008. This event was the first recipient of Tier 4 funding. The documents
included a final financial report, the tourism account report and a final narrative discussing the
organization's measurable outcomes and the event's impact on the community.
VII1. Art in Public Places Memo:
Ms. Stilwell will meet with Ms. Wilmsen, Ms. Marshall and Ms. Hixon to complete the final draft of
the Board's letter of support to be presented to the City Council in February, when the Art in Public
Places program will be evaluated. The Board will review and approve the letter before the funding
session begins at the January meeting.
IX. Arts Alive Update:
Ms. Stilwell reported on the dissolution of Arts Alive. Julie Sutter will continue on with the
organization in a volunteer capacity and as a resource to help create a new entity. They will keep their
current 501c3 status and investigate a new funding structure as soon as possible. The Board discussed
the possibility of being a formal liaison to the organization if and when their new entity is formed.
X.. Liaison Reports:
Convention/Visitors Bureau - Ms. Jones and Dr. Gaede reported that since tourism is down, available
grant money for Fort Fund may be impacted.
Art in Public Places - Ms. Stilwell reported on the recent donation to the Senior Center and the
progression of 2008 APP projects.
DDA "Beet Street" — Ms. Stilwell reported on the amphitheatre review process.
SCFD Committee - Ms. Beck-Ferkiss reported that the committee is steadily growing and is moving
forward with separate initiatives in Loveland and Fort Collins. They may join forces if both are
approved.
DBA - None
XL Review of Past Fort Fund events:
Ms. Beck-Ferkiss attended Alice in Wonderland, put on by Fort Collins Children's Theatre, and
reported that the production was wonderful and well received by audience members.
XII. Staff Reports:
Ms. Donaldson reported on the Museum and Discovery Science Center partnership and the current
holiday display. The museum has received positive responses and feedback regarding the exhibit.
Ms. Stillwell discussed the status of the Carnegie building.
Ms. Stilwell informed the Board that the two new members that will be replacing the outgoing
members, Ann Wilmsen and Susan Marshall, will be Jan Gilligan and John Hays.
XIII. Other Business: None
XIV. Adjournment 2:00 p.m..
Respectfully submitted,
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Gail Budner
Administrative Clerk II