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Meeting Minutes - Final  
Cultural Council  
Tuesday, April 16, 2024  
6:00 PM  
Commerce City Civic Center, 7887 E. 60th Ave., Commerce  
City, CO 80022  
Call To Order/Roll Call, 6pm  
1.  
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  
Sand Creek Regional Greenway Presentation  
2.  
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.  
Community Time  
3.  
4.  
Member introductions  
Approval of Minutes  
Min 24-060  
Kelly Reyos motioned to approve minutes from the March meeting. Jan seconded the  
motion, which was approved unanimously.  
Public Comment  
5.  
6.  
None.  
Subcommittee Reports  
A. Music in the Park  
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.  
2. Mural touch up complete  
Moved to next meeting  
3. Cockelbur brainstorm  
Moved to next meeting  
Monthly Updates  
7.  
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  
New Business  
8.  
9.  
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.  
Old Business  
A. Polos & Nametags  
Moved to next meeting.  
B. Memorial Day Parade Float (deadline May 3rd)  
Members plan to attend and walk in parade.  
Adjourn, 8pm  
10.  
Meeting adjourned at 8:12pm by Chair Jen Martin