Cultural Council

7887 E. 60th Ave. Commerce City Commerce City, CO 80022 c3gov.com Meeting Minutes Cultural Council Tuesday, March 12, 2019 6:00 PM 1. Call To Order/Roll Call Present 7 - Board Member Abraham Ramirez, Board Member Angela Ramirez, Board Member Debra Bullock, Board Member Ed Hanson, Board Member Gary Kidd, Board Member Jacob Wilson, and Board Member Lucy Molina Excused 4 - Board Member Joel Georgia, Council Regular Jose Guardiola, Board Member Kristi Douglas, and Board Member Kristin Henning Absent 1 - Council Regular Crystal Elliott 2. Welcome/Guest and New Member Introductions City staff members, Jodi Hardee and Cheryl Steinberg were present. 3. Approval of Minutes This was approved Minutes 02/12/2019 Attachments: Minutes 4. Committee Reports and Discussion Public Art/Others o Rotating Art Exhibit Update Bullock reported that the Cultural Council and CCHS will host next exhibit with Commerce City landmarks. Bullock requested members to send available photos for exhibit; “then and now” photos of old buildings. Board members discussed the need to provide the same size and quality of frames for exhibits. o Art Wrap-Leadership Commerce City-Cultural Council Bullock reported that Leadership Commerce City is doing two wraps, one at RMANWR, not sure on other location. Invite Leadership Commerce City to speak at April meeting. Hold off on funding until then. o Public Art Committee Fronterra Bullock reported that a meeting was held at Fronterra Park to select site location; call for artists was posted. o District Art Show Adams 14 Bullock reported that the 27J art show is on April 30; event flier is coming. o Care and Maintenance recommendations for public art No update. Commerce City Page 1 Cultural Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2019 Music in the Park o Band selection is complete and contracts are complete. o Food Trucks: Abe Ramirez had questions about city food truck licensing. o Flyer dates and bands: Board provided feedback to staff member Hardee to update flier. Board requested that fliers rotate on TV screens at recreation centers. Fundraising Hanson presented a Power Point on fundraising. Board reviewed sponsorship letter and list of past donors. Wilson inquired if a list of businesses can be provided by the city. Board discussed a desire to increase individual giving and brainstormed ideas. Board will review sponsorship brochure at April meeting. o SCFD Report was completed o SCFD Grant deadline, March 22. Bullock reported that Villarreal is working on this. • QCF Grant report and application were completed and submitted • Commerce City Eats September 22-30 No update. • Marketing Materials needs: new tent, box for supplies, t-shirts. No update. • Social Media and Calendar for 2020 status - Joel No update • Sponsorships 5. New Business - Miscellaneous Items and Open Discussion Cultural Council Booth presentation for 2019 No update. New possible events: o Movie in the Park o Memorial Day Parade Celebration Band o Taste of Commerce City-Art in the Derby o Colorado Symphony-2020 o July 4 Celebration Band o Adult Art Show and reception o Murals-SCFD funds o Congressional Art Show 6. Training Hanson presented a Power Point on fundraising. 7. Member Comments/Announcements None 8. Other Business None 9. Adjourn Commerce City Page 2 Cultural Council Meeting Minutes March 12, 2019 The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m. Commerce City Page 3