Cultural Council

7887 E. 60th Ave. Commerce City Commerce City, CO 80022 c3gov.com Meeting Minutes - Final Cultural Council Tuesday, April 16, 2024 6:00 PM Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 E. 60th Ave., Commerce City, CO 80022 1. Call To Order/Roll Call, 6pm Meeting was called to order at 6:10pm by Chair Jen Martin. Attendees: Chair Jen Martin, Members Kelly Reyos, Augusta Jonhart, Jan Cruz, Tyler Vitello, Omar Lozano, and Cynthia Montes Absent: Councilmembers Susan Noble and Kristi Douglas, Members Lupita Arce, Jackie Riggs-Gonzales, Nick Gonzalez, Linda Barr, and Ronna Sanchez Guests: Emily Zeek and Jackie Ramirez 2. Sand Creek Regional Greenway Presentation Guest Emily Zeek presented about their upcoming project and shared upcoming dates. Staff will be in touch regarding permitting and finding a permanent home for the artwork. 3. Community Time Member introductions 4. Approval of Minutes Min 24-060 Kelly Reyos motioned to approve minutes from the March meeting. Jan seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. 5. Public Comment None. 6. Subcommittee Reports A. Music in the Park Commerce City Page 1 Cultural Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 16, 2024 i. Food Staff presented food options. Council decided to offer a certain amount of free meals through food trucks (and pay the food truck minimums). Cynthia has connections with food truck vendors, and staff will share information gathered with Cynthia and Ronna to finalize. The group also expressed concerns about food waste in option Summer Shindig events are pursuing. B. Art Exhibitions i. Submission Review Submission deadline extended to May 15 to review submissions in May meeting. Looking into June 4th at Eagle Point Rec Center for reception. Will keep group posted. C. Public Art i. Monaco Park Art Selection Committee Group decided to go with a local wrap company that quoted between $3500-$5000 to remove vinyl wrap and reinstall new artwork. Group created two options to vote on: Option A: $8k to finalist, $4k to runner up, and $2k to semifinalist Option B: $5k to 3 finalists each, feature each artist's work for 1 year on the wall. Choosing to wrap through the local wrap company each time. Jan made a motion to vote, which Kelly seconded. 2 voted for Option A and 5 voted for Option B, which passed by majority. ii. Traffic Control Cabinets Art Selection Committee Jan motioned to offer $800 per artist selected, Tyler seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. iii. Call to Artist Platform & fee (www.callforentry.org) City to fund this platform from their public art operations budget. iv. Public Art Maintenance 1. Kite Sculpture needs $7,350 worth of repairs Jan motioned to do the needed repairs for the kite sculpture. Kelly seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. Commerce City Page 2 Cultural Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 16, 2024 2. Mural touch up complete Moved to next meeting 3. Cockelbur brainstorm Moved to next meeting 7. Monthly Updates A. Grants & Finance i. QCF Grant Award Did not discuss B. Collaboration & Outreach Did not discuss C. Volunteer Hours Did not discuss D. Recruitment & Engagement i. Event Calendar Did not discuss 8. New Business A. Expired Trademark ($30 renewal) Jan motioned to renew the expired trademark and pay the associated fee. Tyler seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. 9. Old Business Commerce City Page 3 Cultural Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 16, 2024 A. Polos & Nametags Moved to next meeting. B. Memorial Day Parade Float (deadline May 3rd) Members plan to attend and walk in parade. 10. Adjourn, 8pm Meeting adjourned at 8:12pm by Chair Jen Martin Commerce City Page 4