Cultural Council

7887 E. 60th Ave. Commerce City Commerce City, CO 80022 c3gov.com Meeting Minutes - Final Cultural Council Tuesday, July 15, 2025 6:00 PM Zoom: https://c3gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_21FJgkR1TQSUh7 pNjmeV2A 1. Call To Order/Roll Call Meeting called to order at 6:05pm. Present: Councilmember Kristi Douglas, Jen Martin, Ronna Sanchez, Jackie Riggs-Gonzales, Nick Gonzales, Augusta Jonhart, Tyler Vitello, Jade Humphries, Deana Hall, Emily Perez, Carlos Jimenez Absent: Mayor Pro Tem Noble, Kelly Reyos, Omar Lozano 2. Community Time Group shared what they were looking forward to. 3. Approval of Minutes Min 25-137 May Meeting Minutes Tyler moved to approve the May meeting minutes. Jade seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously. 4. Grants & Finance Monthly Update Ronna provided the account balance. a. Covid overage & Reception budgets The group discussed the long-term vitality of Covid rollover funds, and how it is a hindrance when applying for grants. The group brainstormed solutions on how they could receive more funds long-term to sustain how they have been using the rollover money. Ideas included fundraising efforts, grant writing returning to the city, and asking the city to contribute more money towards Music in the Park. 5. Subcommittee Reports Commerce City Page 1 Cultural Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 15, 2025 a. Music in the Park Group discussed successes and opportunities from the concert series thus far. Suggestions included choosing well known bands as a headliner, and adding a more local opener or other entertainer, having a mascot, more enticing swag, enhanced marketing efforts, and adding more events if budget allows. i. Council attendance for 7/24 Jade, Emily, Tyler, Jackie & Nick, Kristi, and Augusta will all be at the final Music in the Park b. Public Art & Art Exhibitions i. Cocklebur & CALU Park Updates Approval will go to City Council 7/21. Kristi asked the group if they would like it taken off the consent agenda, and the group felt indifferent. ii. Belle Creek Update This project is still in the beginning phases. Staff will continue to provide updates. iii. Eagle Pointe Update Contract will be reviewed by Sand Creek board on 7/17 and installation will happen once contract is finalized. Staff will notify subcommittee to start planning reception once we have more information. c. Community Engagement & Partnerships i. Hispanic Heritage Cultural Council invited into planning conversations to help plan the entertainment. Omar has been in the loop, but group will let staff know if they are interested in joining as well. ii. Car show at Fall Fest Group discussed the upcoming car show sponsored by Cultural Council at Fall Fest. Planning details were discussed, including the flyer promotion, registration process, prizes and prize budget, categories, and more. Staff will continue to work with the subcommittee on execution. 6. New Business Commerce City Page 2 Cultural Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 15, 2025 a. October retreat date Group narrowed the retreat date down to October 18 from 9am-1pm. Group was instructed to let staff know of any conflicts and to hold the date. We will officially vote on this retreat date at the next meeting. 7. Adjourn Meeting was adjourned at 8:13pm. **Subcommittee meetings will take place immediately following the meeting.** Subcommittee meetings did not take place due to the meeting taking the full allotted time. Commerce City Page 3