Cherry Hills Village Art Commission
Regular MeetingCherry Hills Village, CO · June 1, 2020
Minutes
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CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ART COMMISSION
Minutes of the Cherry Hills Village Art Commission
City of Cherry Hills Village, Colorado
Monday, June 1, 2020
Virtual Meeting
9:30 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Polumbus called the meeting to order at 9:36 am.
ROLL CALL
Chair Ann Polumbus, Vice-Chair Dave Schmidt, and Commissioners Alison
Lynch and Kathie Finger were present on roll call. Also present were Director of
Finance Jessica Sager and City Clerk Laura Gillespie.
Commissioners Gay Warren and Pamela Hall joined the meeting at 9:47 a.m.
Absent: None.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Lynch moved, seconded by Commissioner Finger to approve the
Consent Agenda.
The following votes were recorded:
Lynch yes
Polumbus yes
Schmidt yes
Finger yes
The motion passed unanimously.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
City Hall Permanent Sculpture
Chair Polumbus indicated Vice-Chair Schmidt would attend the June 16, 2020
Council meeting for their consideration of Gusto. She asked the Commission to
contact their Council liaisons in support of the sculpture.
Director Sager noted staff had not received any feedback from the article in the
Village Crier about the new sculpture.
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Kendall Peterson, ThereSquared LLC, advised the Commission to include
language in their communications to Council explaining the funding for the
sculpture had been budgeted long before COVID-19.
Chair Polumbus stated she did not foresee a dedication event for the sculpture
occurring this year.
Ms. Peterson suggested the Commission could make a video with statements
from the artist and Commissioners to post on the City’s website and host a Meet
the Artist night when the artist was in town for a show.
John Meade Park Permanent Sculpture
Commissioner Finger reported the Cherry Hills Land Preserve (CHLP) was
interested in donating funds for a permanent sculpture that was interactive and
representational to be placed in John Meade Park.
Chair Polumbus thanked Ms. Peterson for putting together the list of artists
included in the packet. She suggested representatives of the CHLP and the
Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission (PTRC) be invited to the next CHVAC
meeting and all three groups review the artist list together.
Commissioner Finger asked if everyone should review the list in advance of the
meeting.
Chair Polumbus confirmed that was her preference.
Ms. Peterson added she welcomed additional names to be added to the list for
the group to consider. She noted some questions to discuss were local versus
regional artists, animals versus human, and purely realistic versus more playful.
Next Art Show
Commissioner Lynch reported she was working with Susan Cooper to remove
her art show from City Hall and would also coordinate with Duke Beardsley’s
representative to move High Line Regulars back into the main entryway.
Commissioner Finger reported staff had received one submittal from a
photographer for the next art show. She noted the Commission could do a show
with just one artist if they limited it to the hallway between the front doors and
Council Chambers. She indicated the show could begin in late summer or early
fall.
The Commission decided to advertise the call for artists in the Village Crier one
more time before making a final decision.
Susan Cooper Possible Donation
Commissioner Lynch reported she had worked with artist Susan Cooper on a
suggested location for the piece Ms. Cooper wished to donate to the City, and
they had determined the alcove by the bailiff’s desk would be an ideal location
because it would provide a solid background for the piece and be visible to the
public as they entered the building.
The Commission agreed that was a good location for the piece.
Commissioner Lynch indicated Ms. Cooper understood the City would own the
piece and would ultimately make the decision about where to locate it. She
added Ms. Cooper would provide the equipment to clean the piece and agreed to
repair it as long as she was alive at no cost to the City, and that stipulation would
be included in the donation agreement. She indicated she would work with Ms.
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Cooper on the donation application for official consideration by the Commission
at the next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Appointment of Chair and Vice-Chair
Chair Polumbus suggested the new chair and vice-chair be appointed without a
term, and once the Commission had its new members the issue could be
revisited. She proposed Vice-Chair Schmidt be appointed as chair.
Vice-Chair Schmidt proposed Commissioner Lynch.
City Clerk Gillespie suggested the Commission could appoint co-chairs if no one
was comfortable taking on the role of chair.
Commissioner Finger moved, seconded by Commissioner Hall, to appoint Dave
Schmidt and Alison Lynch to the position of co-chairs of the Art Commission.
The following votes were recorded:
Lynch yes
Warren yes
Polumbus yes
Schmidt yes
Finger yes
Hall yes
The motion passed unanimously.
REPORTS
Public Art Commission Chair
Village Crier
The call for artists for the new Art Show would be included in the July issue of the
Crier.
Next Meeting
The next Art Commission meeting was scheduled for Monday, June 29, 2020.
Members of the Public Art Commission
None
City Staff
Financial Report
Chair Polumbus indicated the funds designated for the City Hall sculpture
dedication could be removed from the budget.
Commissioner Finger asked about funds designated for the Cherry Hills Land
Preserve Trail Walk.
Commissioner Lynch reported because of COVI D-19 the CHLP did not know if
they would hold their normal events such as the Barn Party and Trail Walk. She
suggested if the Trail Walk was held the CHVAC do something different than the
past few years and asked the Commissioners to brainstorm new ideas.
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Chair Polumbus suggested mailing letters requesting donations.
Commissioner Lynch noted the CHVAC could include a video about Gusto if the
Trail Walk was done virtually and could fundraise through the City website.
Commissioner Hall suggested if the Trail Walk was in person the video could be
played on loop at the CHVAC table next to fundraising envelopes.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:24 a.m.
Commission Co-Chair
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Laura Gilleie, Cit’ Clerk
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Agenda
2450 East Quincy Avenue Phone: 303-789-2541
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Fax: 303-761-9386
Cherry Hills Village Art Commission Agenda
Monday, June 1, 2020 (Rescheduled from May 25, 2020 due to the holiday)
Virtual Meeting
Meeting Information
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email with further instructions.
Agenda
9:30 a.m.
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call of Members
3. Audience Participation Period (limit 5 minutes per speaker)
4. Consent Agenda
a. Approval of February 24, 2020 Minutes
5. Items Removed From Consent Agenda
6. Unfinished Business
a. City Hall Permanent Sculpture
b. John Meade Park Permanent Sculpture
c. Next Art Show
d. Susan Cooper Possible Donation
***Agenda Continues on Second Page***
2450 East Quincy Avenue Phone: 303-789-2541
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Fax: 303-761-9386
7. New Business
a. Appointment of Chair and Vice Chair
8. Reports
a. Public Art Commission Chair
(i) Village Crier – June 15, 2020 Deadline for July Issue
(ii) Next Meeting – Monday June 29, 2020
b. Public Art Commission Members
c. City Staff
(i) Financial Update
9. Adjournment
ITEM: 4a
Minutes of the Cherry Hills Village Art Commission
City of Cherry Hills Village, Colorado
Monday, February 24, 2020
at City Hall
9:30 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Chair Ann Polumbus and Commissioners Alison Lynch, David Schmidt, Kathie
Finger and Pamela Hall were present on silent roll call. Also present was Public
Works Clerk Pamela Broyles.
Commissioner Gay Warren attended via conference call.
Absent: None.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Polumbus called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
None
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Finger moved, seconded by Commissioner Lynch to approve the
Consent Agenda.
The motion passed unanimously.
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA
None
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ITEM: 4a
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Permanent Sculpture for the New City Hall
Chair Polumbus asked staff to research whether the cost of lighting should come
from the CHVAC account or a different City account. She indicated an article
about Gusto would appear in the April issue of the Crier and be considered by
Council for approval at their April 21, 2020 meeting. She asked which
Commission members could attend.
Vice Chair Schmidt, Commissioners Lynch and Hall indicated they could attend
the April 21st Council meeting.
Special Event Liquor Permits
Chair Polumbus said she was asked by the City Manager to table this topic until
the May meeting. She asked the Commission for any comments.
Commissioner Hall noted it appeared the Commission would need a liquor permit
for any event at a private residence and that liquor could not be donated by an
individual for an event.
The Commission asked staff to clarify if alcohol could be donated from
individuals.
Annual Event
Chair Polumbus suggested holding a dedication at a resident’s home instead of a
fundraising event.
Commissioner Finger expressed concern the Art Donation Account was getting
low.
Chair Polumbus suggested donations could be accepted at the dedication. She
said the Land Preserve did that when they first started.
Commissioner Finger agreed the High Line Canal Conservancy did that as well.
She asked what the timeframe would be for installing Gusto and noted the
Commission also wanted to install a permanent piece in John Meade Park for the
fall.
Chair Polumbus responded if approved by Council in April the piece would
probably be installed at City Hall in June with a possible dedication event in July.
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ITEM: 4a
Possible Art in John Meade Park/Possible 2020 Sculpture-on-Loan
Commissioner Finger reported she met with Susan Maguire from the Cherry Hills
Land Preserve. She explained the Land Preserve had money to contribute for a
permanent art piece in John Meade Park, but they wanted the piece to be
interactive, natural and realistic. She suggested the Land Preserve might be able
to contribute $20,000 and the Art Commission could contribute $10,000 if they
did not do a sculpture-on-loan this year. She noted the grand opening for John
Meade Park was being planned in the fall and the Land Preserve would like the
permanent piece installed for the event. She stated she had not heard back from
Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission (PTRC) Chair Rob Eber.
Commissioner Lynch volunteered to contact PTRC member Stephanie Dahl.
Chair Polumbus suggested the Commission ask Kendall Peterson to bring ideas
for artwork to the next meeting.
Public Works Clerk Broyles noted the grand opening of the Park and the 75th
Anniversary events were being planned together for September 26th.
Commissioner Hall moved, seconded by Commissioner Finger to ask Ms.
Peterson to assist with compiling a list of art that fit the criteria for a piece in John
Meade Park, being representational and interactive.
The motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Finger indicated she would contact Susan Maguire to let her know
the CHVAC was moving forward with this project.
Next Art Show
Chair Polumbus asked the Commission if they wanted to consider extending the
timeline for the Susan Cooper art display at City Hall.
Commissioner Lynch said she would check with Ms. Cooper to see if she was
interested. She asked if the Commission had a preference on how to solicit for
future art shows.
Commissioner Schmidt suggested placing an ad in the Village Crier with a call for
local artists.
Commissioner Warren suggested the next art show could include multiple artists
as it was difficult for one artist to fill the space.
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ITEM: 4a
Commissioner Finger said she liked the idea of multiple artists and suggested the
next show should be a photography art show. She said she knew a curator that
might be able to help. She agreed there was no rush to set up the next show.
Commissioner Lynch expressed concern the Commission was missing a whole
group of people who were interested in art by only advertising in the Village Crier.
She suggested looking into including an article in the Cherry Hills Village Living
Magazine.
Commissioner Hall indicated she knew one of the Cherry Hills Living Magazine
editors and would reach out to her.
Commissioner Finger added the Cherry Hills Living Magazine needed a two-
month lead time for articles.
Commissioner Schmidt suggested having a registration book at City Hall that
people sign and make comments on the art being displayed in order to provide
the Commission with some new contacts.
The Commission agreed the next art show should be hung the last full week of
August so it would be in place in time for the Park grand opening.
Chair Polumbus suggested including photography from high school students.
Commissioner Warren suggested doing an entire show of high school
photography.
Commissioner Finger responded she liked the idea but feels that the first show
should be open to amateur and professional photographers of all ages.
Chair Polumbus asked who would take the lead on the next art show.
Commissioner Finger indicated she would talk with her contact about being a
curator.
Author Event
Commissioner Lynch reported she had reached out to Laura Christman but had
not received a response back.
Chair Polumbus suggested the author event be put on hold until next spring
when the Commission had more time.
The Commission agreed to postpone the event to next spring.
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ITEM: 4a
Lighting for Really
Commissioner Hall noted the cost to install lighting was $500 and indicated she
would support the expense if the Commission agreed the location would be used
for future sculptures.
Commissioner Finger agreed it was a great location and needed lighting.
Donation Application
Commissioner Lynch reported she informed Susan Cooper that the Commission
needed to approve the donation application before accepting an art donation.
She indicated Ms. Cooper would like to have input on where the donated piece
would be located. Ms. Cooper hoped visitors would be able to see the piece
since it was particularly about Cherry Hills Village and City Hall.
Commissioner Schmidt noted the Commission was considering the west wall
near the Community Development desk as a possible location for the piece.
Commissioner Lynch indicated she would discuss that possible location with Ms.
Cooper and have her complete the donation application.
Commissioner Hall suggested after an application was submitted and the
Commission determined they wanted to accept the piece, they could discuss
possible locations with the artist and the artist could decide if they still want to
donate the piece.
Commissioner Finger moved, seconded by Commissioner Lynch to approve the
CHVAC donation application.
The motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
None
REPORTS
Public Art Commission Chair
2020 Budget
Commissioner Hall indicated it was her understanding that the Commission was
not going to do a sculpture-on-loan piece in 2020 but that it still appeared in the
budget. She stated the budget deficit would be helped if the sculpture-on-loan
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ITEM: 4a
expense were removed. She also asked how much the Commission wanted to
contribute to a permanent piece for John Meade Park.
Chair Polumbus noted in the past the Commission had deferred payment until
the following year.
Commissioner Finger agreed the Commission had discussed not doing the
sculpture-on-loan in 2020 and pointed out the Commission could also save
around $5,000 by not doing an annual event.
Chair Polumbus said the dedication of the permanent sculpture for City Hall
would cost the Commission some money. She asked about combining the
dedication with the John Meade Park grand opening event and 75th Anniversary
event.
Public Works Clerk Broyles noted there was a lot planned for the joint Park and
Anniversary event.
The Commission agreed it was better to have their dedication separate but to
have the City Hall sculpture installed and the new art show hung prior to the
Park/Anniversary event.
Commissioner Finger moved, seconded by Commissioner Lynch that the
Commission not have a 2020 sculpture-on-loan piece.
The motion passed unanimously.
Village Crier
Chair Polumbus reported the article soliciting for applications was in the March
issue of the Crier and the Gusto piece would be featured in the April issue. She
encouraged the Commission to invite people to apply to be on the Commission.
Commissioner Finger indicated she would work on an article for the next art
show.
Next Meeting
The Commission requested City Clerk Gillespie email some alternate meeting
dates for the March meeting.
Members of the Public Art Commission
None
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ITEM: 4a
City Staff
Financial Report
None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:24 a.m.
__________________________________
Ann Polumbus, Commission Chairperson
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Jessica Sager, Director of Finance
__________________________________
Laura Gillespie, City Clerk
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CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE
COLORADO
2450 E. Quincy Avenue City Hall
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Telephone 303-789-2541
www.cherryhillsvillage.com FAX 303-761-9386
ITEM: 6a
MEMORANDUM
TO: THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ART COMMISSION
FROM: LAURA GILLESPIE, CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: CITY HALL PERMANENT SCULPTURE
DATE: JUNE 1, 2020
ISSUE
A permanent sculpture for the new City Hall.
DISCUSSION
Public Input & Notification
Chair Polumbus has personally invited various members of the public. In addition, staff has
created a separate email notification list that the public can sign up for on the city website. Staff
will continue to email information about Commission meetings and the selection process through
this notification list. The Commission’s recommendation was included in the April issue of the
Village Crier (see Exhibit A).
Mission Statement
At the October 28, 2019 meeting the Commission approved the following Mission Statement for
the art selection process:
Select a talented regional artist.
The piece should engage and inspire through the transformative power of art.
The piece should be
• Welcoming and reflect the civic nature of the City Hall
• Evoke thoughtfulness, curiosity, and Wow
Selection
After reviewing many artists, at the January 27, 2020 meeting the Commission unanimously
recommended that City Council approve the purchase of Gusto by Gilberto Romero.
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Budget
The purchase price of the piece is $60,000; $45,000 will be paid from the COP Fund and
$15,000, plus the cost of installation, will be paid from the Art Donation Account.
Other costs:
• Engineering – estimated $500 - paid from the Art Donation Account
• Delivery and Installation – estimated $500 - paid from the Art Donation Account
• Plaque - $180 - paid from the Art Donation Account
• Lighting – $500 estimate based on 2 lighting fixtures - paid from the Art Donation
Account
• Annual insurance – approximately $100 per year, will be prorated for 2020 – will be
added to the City’s insurance and paid from the General Fund
• Annual maintenance - estimated $200 per year – will be added to the CHVAC annual
budget
NEXT STEPS
Council Consideration
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak many non-essential issues were postponed until City Council
could meet in-person. This issue will be considered at the June x, 2020 Council meeting.
Delivery/Installation
Staff has been in contact with Mr. Romero and delivery/installation is planned for July pending
Council approval.
Dedication
Chair Polumbus has been in contact with the Diecidues about postponing the dedication until
later in the year.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Village Crier article
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE
COLORADO
2450 E. Quincy Avenue City Hall
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Telephone 303-789-2541
www.cherryhillsvillage.com FAX 303-761-9386
ITEM: 6b
MEMORANDUM
TO: THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ART COMMISSION
FROM: LAURA GILLESPIE, CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: JOHN MEADE PARK PERMANENT SCULPTURE
DATE: JUNE 1, 2020
ISSUE
A permanent sculpture in John Meade Park.
DISCUSSION
At the January and February meetings the Commission discussed the option of working with the
Parks, Trails and Recreation Commission (PTRC) and the Cherry Hills Land Preserve (CHLP)
on a permanent sculpture for John Meade Park. Commissioner Finger has been in contact with
the PTRC Chair and CHLP Director about this issue.
Budget
At the February 24, 2020 meeting the Commission agreed the piece should not cost more than
$30,000 and estimated the Commission would be able to contribute $10,000, including a plaque
and lighting.
Artists
The Commission asked Kendall Peterson to present options for realistic, natural artwork in the
$30,000 price range. See Exhibit A for a list of potential artists from Ms. Peterson as well as
questions for the Commission to answer to inform the selection process.
NEXT STEPS
Would the Commission like to present three options to PTRC?
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Artist Options
EXHIBIT A
Hi Everyone,
Here is a list of potential sculptors who do wildlife artwork and I ordered them in order of my own
preferences. However, you know that this is not my forte, so I am sure there are a lot of sculptors out
there that I am missing. I think the first thing to do is discuss with the Parks folks what type of sculpture
they are looking for. Something life size? Something more family friendly that people can admire like in
a sculpture garden. Realism versus abstracted artwork. I would encourage looking at this as an
investment, something that becomes an asset of the City.
The following list is just to spark discussion and interest and we can go from there. I have not put any
human figural work in there, thinking that we were heading toward nature. Not sure if I got that right. I
also want folks to think if they want to commission something rather than buy off the shelf? Regional
artist versus a wider net?
Tim Cherry, Branson, MO
I like the stylized quality of his work. Pricing could work. Studied with Dan Ostermiller.
https://timcherry.com/portfolio/
Dan Ostermiller, Loveland, CO
Might be able to afford a smaller piece. Definitely collection-worthy.
http://www.danostermiller.com/portfolio_category/large-works/
Daniel Glanz, Loveland, CO
Wolves, birds, horses. Beautiful bronzes, reasonable pricing. Full scale wolf is $32,000.
https://glanzsculptures.com/
TD Kelsey, Guthrie, TX
Very nice work, not sure on pricing. Will inquire if there is interest.
https://www.tdkelsey.com/monuments
Sandy Scott, Lander, WY (and Ontario)
Some beautiful birds of prey and horses and pigs. There might be something in our price range,
we would have to inquire.
http://www.sandyscott.com/sandyscottbronzg.html
Sherry Sander, MT
Terrific sculptor, might be able to afford her, need to inquire. Definitely collection-worthy.
https://wildlifemonuments.com/monuments/wood-ducks-on-still-water/
Mary Zimmerman, Paonia, CO
She and her husband own a foundry and she could maybe be commissioned to do something fun.
I like this bunny. On the cuter side, so very family friendly. I like the idea of supporting local
artists.
https://www.meijergardens.org/explore/bunny-and-cabbage/
Bart Walter, Westminster, MD
Love his style, not sure on pricing.
https://bartwalter.com/portfolio/
Walter Matia, Dickerson, MD
Birds and other animals. Not sure about pricing.
https://matia.com/birds/
https://matia.com/art-and-architecture/
Darrell Davis, ???
Nice deer, contextual animals in nature.
http://davisbronze.com/intheirelement/
Leo Osborne, Ellensberg, WA
Some owls?
https://www.leoosborne.com/bronze-sculptures/
Steve Kestrel, Loveland, CO
Gorgeous work, but not sure if we can afford something large enough for outdoors. But maybe a
smaller piece. Not sure about how his work will work outside.
http://www.stevekestrel.com/stevekestrel-poa.html#
Steve Worthington, Santa Fe, NM
Frogs? Mice? Reasonable pricing.
https://www.steveworthingtonart.com/page11/page11.html
Pat Kennedy, Loveland, CO
Not my favorite, but more affordable?
http://www.patkennedysculpture.com/index.htm
John Parsons, Derby, KS
Sculpts nature, deer, turkey, etc. Commissioned by Cabela’s to make tabletop sculptures so
probably too expensive. Very “hunter” oriented.
https://www.parsonssculpture.com/about
Lisa Gordon, NM
All horses. Interesting presentations. Maybe a commission if you wanted another horse?
http://www.lisagordonsculptures.com/gallery_three.html
--
Kendall Peterson
ThereSquared LLC
Creative Project Management
ThereSquaredDenver.com
kendall.peterson@theresquareddenver.com
303.902.1600
CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE
COLORADO
2450 E. Quincy Avenue City Hall
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Telephone 303-789-2541
www.cherryhillsvillage.com FAX 303-761-9386
ITEM: 6c
MEMORANDUM
TO: THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ART COMMISSION
FROM: LAURA GILLESPIE, CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: NEXT ART SHOW
DATE: JUNE 1, 2020
ISSUE
The next art shows in City Hall.
DISCUSSION
Removal of resident artist Susan Cooper’s art show has been postponed while City Hall has been
closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Now that City Hall is open staff will work with
Commissioner Lynch to schedule removal of Ms. Cooper’s show.
At the February 24, 2020 meeting the Commission agreed to solicit amateur and professional
photographers for a multi-artist show to be hung in the fall prior to the John Meade Park grand
opening event. The Crier article is included as Exhibit A. Commissioner Finger offered to
contact an acquaintance about being a curator for the show.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Village Crier Article
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EXHIBIT A
CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE
COLORADO
2450 E. Quincy Avenue City Hall
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Telephone 303-789-2541
www.cherryhillsvillage.com FAX 303-761-9386
ITEM: 6d
MEMORANDUM
TO: THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ART COMMISSION
FROM: LAURA GILLESPIE, CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: SUSAN COOPER POSSIBLE DONATION
DATE: JUNE 1, 2020
ISSUE
Possible donation by Susan Cooper.
DISCUSSION
Resident artist Susan Cooper has indicated she would like to donate a piece from her art show
currently on display at City Hall to the City. The piece is the neon green map of the City overlaid
with City buildings.
Ms. Cooper has expressed concern that her piece be visible to the public. The Commission
originally considered the location of the west wall by the Community Development desk but
because of the garage doors and bathroom entrance staff believes that may not be the best
location. Commissioner Lynch has been working with Ms. Cooper and they suggest the piece be
located in the bailiff’s desk area by the front door. Staff agrees this is a good location because it
can be clearly seen by the public, it is not currently a space used for art shows, and it is
somewhat protected by the bailiff’s desk. Staff continues to emphasize that while the
Commission makes every effort to work with artists on the location of their art, ultimately the art
is owned by the City and the City makes the final decision on location.
NEXT STEPS
Once the Commission agrees on a location acceptable to Ms. Cooper, she will submit the
donation application form for formal approval at the next Commission meeting. After the
donation is approved by the Commission, staff will work with Ms. Cooper on the Art Donation
Agreement which will go to City Council for final approval.
No motion is needed at this time as a formal application has not been submitted.
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CITY OF CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE
COLORADO
2450 E. Quincy Avenue City Hall
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Telephone 303-789-2541
www.cherryhillsvillage.com FAX 303-761-9386
ITEM: 7a
MEMORANDUM
TO: THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ART COMMISSION
FROM: LAURA GILLESPIE, CITY CLERK
SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
DATE: JUNE 1, 2020
ISSUE
The appointment of a Chair and Vice Chair for the Commission.
DISCUSSION
The Charter states that boards and commissions select their own chair and vice chair. Staff is
proposing that the Art Commission take this opportunity to appoint a new chair and vice chair.
In addition to who to appoint, the Commission should decide the length of term and term limit, if
any. Other City boards and commissions have established one-year terms for chairs and vice
chairs, limited to two terms.
Staff recommends that terms end on the second Tuesday in May in any given year to coincide
with the end of commissioner terms. New appointments would occur at the following meeting.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
“I move to appoint _________ to the position of Art Commission Chair and ________ to the
position of Art Commission Vice Chair for a __ year term beginning June 2, 2020 and ending on
the second Tuesday in May 20__.”
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CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE
COLORADO
2450 E. Quincy Avenue Village Center
Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113 Telephone 303-789-2541
www.cherryhillsvillage.com FAX 303-761-9386
ITEM: 8c(i)
MEMORANDUM
TO: THE CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE ART COMMISSION
FROM: JESSICA SAGER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
SUBJECT: FINANCIAL UPDATE
DATE: JUNE 1, 2020
2020 Budget
Below is the Commission’s budget for 2020. At the October 3, 2019 meeting, the Commission
passed a motion to pay the additional $15,000 for the permanent sculpture in front of City Hall,
beyond the $45,000 budgeted by City Council. This amount has been incorporated into the 2020
CHVAC budget and will be deducted from the Art Commission Donation Account.
Based on feedback provided by the Commission at the January and February 2020 meetings and
other information staff has received since then, staff has made the following changes to the 2020
budget:
• Removed the sculpture on loan project for 2020 and moved the funds that had been
budgeted for a sculpture on loan piece to help fund a permanent piece at John Meade
Park.
• Changed the Annual Event to a Dedication Event for the City Hall permanent sculpture,
to be hosted by the Diecidues and therefore parking can be at City Hall so the valet
expense has been removed.
• Removed the $1,500 budgeted for Community Events since the Commission has decided
to postpone any Author Events until 2021 and any future Art Show receptions will be at
the artists’ expense.
• Gilberto Romero has stated delivery and installation of Gusto will cost $500.
• Staff received a quote of $500 for the annual sculpture maintenance.
2019 2019 2020
Budget Actual Budget
Maintenance for City owned
art:
Charlo $300.00 $300.00 $300.00
Chainsaw $125.00 $125.00 $125.00
Rubric $75.00 $75.00 $75.00
Quincy Farm Mangold $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Dedication Event
Commissioner
Invitations $905.00 $1,000.00
donation
Stamps/Envelopes/Name Tags $0.00 $337.97 $100.00
CHLP
Speaker gift $50.00 $50.00
donation
Art Donation
Host gift $115.00 $115.00
Account
Commissioner
Food & drink $0.00 $3,000.00
donation
City Hall
Valet $0.00 N/A
parking lot
Sculpture-on-loan Program
Surls Loan - paid to artist $7,000.00 $7,000.00 N/A
Installation of Really (plaque,
$180.00 $1,146.96 N/A
platform & engineer expenses)
Really Sculpture-on-loan $4,000.00 $10,000.00 N/A
2020 Sculpture-on-loan
N/A N/A N/A
paid to artist
2020 Sculpture-on-loan
N/A N/A N/A
installation
2020 Sculpture-on-loan
N/A N/A N/A
plaque
2020 Sculpture-on-loan
N/A N/A N/A
video
Art for John Meade Park:
Permanent Sculpture paid to
$10,000.00
artist
Permanent Sculpture installation $1,800.00
Permanent Sculpture plaque $180.00
Other
CHLP Trail Walk kid art
$70.00 $0.00 $70.00
supplies
New Commissioner name plate N/A $14.67 N/A
ThereSquared, LLC $8,000.00 $3,570.00 $8,000.00
Community Events N/A N/A N/A
Total Budget: $21,000.00 $20,000.00 $21,000.00
Less Total Expenses: $21,000.00 $22,569.60 $24,815.00
Remaining Budget Funds: $0.00 ($1,569.60) ($3,815.00)
2020 Expenses
Art Commission Donation Account $42,966.00
Permanent Art for City Hall:
Gusto fee – to be paid to Gilberto Romero $15,000.00
Installation costs for Gusto $500.00
Engineering costs for Gusto $500.00
Plaque for Gusto $180.00
2020 Budget $21,000.00
Expenses:
ThereSquared (January 2020) $170.00
ThereSquared (February 2020) $63.75
ThereSquared (March 2020) $42.50
ThereSquared (April 2020) $42.50
Pending Expenses:
Anticipated Expenses:
Maintenance for City owned art $500.00
Dedication Event $4,265.00
John Meade Park Permanent Sculpture $11,980.00
ThereSquared LLC ($8,000 total for 2020) $7,681.25
Other $70.00
Total expenses: $24,815.00
Ending funds available: ($3,815.00)
Remaining Art Commission donation account funds: $22,971.00
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