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HERITAGE, CULTURE & THE ARTS COMMISSION MEETING
Wednesday, September 15, 2004
Lakewood Cultural Center
Heritage Room
CALL TO ORDER
Bob Zachman called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Members Present: Joan Howard, Letitia Williams, Jennifer Sylman, David Wiechman,
Donald Tallman, Bob Zachman
Absent: Zach Matyja
HCA Staff: Niña Johnson, Susan Martin, Kim Kritz, Mike Buhler
Council Members: Debbie Koop and Barb Martin
The public comment book was out and made available for public sign in.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes from August 18, 2004 commission meeting were approved by a unanimous
vote.
Public Comment: Johann Cohen asked if the HCA Commission was involved in the stegosaurus project and if not where should he go to find out more information. Niña Johnson referred him to Kathy Berls from the Lakewood Arts Council.
Niña Johnson introduced artist Sara Howell. Sara wants to donate a totem to the City of Lakewood. Sara gave a presentation to the City Council last week and is now presenting to the commission for comment. The totem is 12' and carved out of red cedar. Bill Jewell, Manager of Urban Parks, is interested in placing the totem at the Bear Creek Lake Park Visitor Center. The totem would be used as an educational piece.
Linda Morton, former Mayor of Lakewood, and Sara's mother spoke in support
of accepting the totem.
David Wiechman moved to accept the totem. Letitia Williams seconded the motion.
The motion was accepted by a unanimous yes vote.
SPOTLIGHT - Donald Tallman
Donald gave a brief bio himself. With a general consensus that he sings the
National Anthem that way it should be sung!
GOOD NEWS
· Jennifer stated that this meeting unfortunately is her last. She has
loved serving and working on the commission.
· Bob Zachman passed around "Thank You" cards from outgoing
commissioners.
OLD BUSINESS
· Debbie Koop gave an update on commission openings. The screening committee
will start to interview tomorrow evening. They have scheduled 10 interviews
for this commission.
· Bob Zachman gave a brief update on the HCA Alliance (501c3). The board
is pretty much in place at this point. Tonight after the commission meeting
they will be finalizing the financial reports. Bob still hopes to file the articles
of incorporation within the next 30 days. Bob has finished a rough draft of
the Bylaws.
NEW BUSINESS
· Bob Zachman asked commissioners to contact Mark Smith at 987-7868 to
volunteer at Cider Days.
· Sunday afternoon at 2:00pm is the dedication of the Three Generations
Sculpture at the Visitor Center.
· Bob Zachman stated that the next ALL (Arts Link in Lakewood) breakfast
will be Tuesday, September 21, 7:30am at Red Rocks Community College. They will
be sharing fall programming at this breakfast.
· Bob Zachman stated that he has been working on an introductory packet
fro the new commissioners. The executive committee is also planning a new commissioners
bus tour to the three HCA sites with staff presentations at each facility.
· Bob Zachman passed onto commissioners that Jim Olson at Washington
Heights Arts Center has increased programming 533% since 1998. Congratulations
Jim!
STAFF REPORTS
· Kim Kritz stated that they are having they're first chili cook-off
at Cider Days this year. If you'd like to participate in the cook-off call for
an application. Lisa Jansich has done an amazing job merchandising the Emporium.
Lisa was also able to get six authors for booking signings. White Fence Farm
again is a sponsor for Cider Days. Stop by White Fence Farm for $1 off coupon.
A review from John Moore, The Denver Post, reviewed Colorado Quickies; it was
a good article for the theater. The Fly Dance Company will perform Saturday,
October 9th, at 7:30pm. There will be a hip-hop workshop with the Fly Dance
Company Friday, October 8, 5-6pm, the cost is $5 per student. Kim will be interviewed
October 11, on channel 4 for the upcoming performance of Guys and Dolls.
· Mike Buhler stated that there are a few changes this year at Cider
Days. There will be a pumpkin patch, more kids rides, author book signing and
a petting zoo. Mike and Kim have been working hard this year to advertise the
shuttle service from Belmar to the event. We are expecting between 8-10,000
people to pass through the gates this year.
Meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m. by unanimous vote.
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