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March 10,2007
CITY OF THE COLONY
DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS
MINUTES OF THE CULTURAL ARTS BOARD
OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY
March 10th, 2007
A REGULAR SESSION of the Cultural Arts Board of the City of The Colony was called
to order by Chair Whitmore at 9: 12 a.m.
Present:
Neale Whitmore
Liz Ripperger
Joan Lux
Amy Long-Manuel
Place 3
Place 6
Place 5
Place 7
Absent:
Cynthia Shailer
Place 4 (excused)
1. Citizen Input
This time is set-aside for citizens to address the Cultural Arts Board regarding
items that are not posted on the regular agenda. Those persons wishing to address
the Board must sign in on the Citizen's Input form prior to the start of the meeting.
None.
2. Minutes
Consideration of approval of the minutes of the Cultural Arts Board meeting held
February 10th, 2007.
The minutes were approved as presented.
3. Discussion of possible upcoming arts events
Ballet Plus is having a scholarship audition.
Vice-chair Lux updated the board on the plans with the 4B board for the park
sculptures. The board is researching child protection and safety considerations for
the interactive sculptures.
4. Review of March 5th City Council meeting
Chair Whitmore reviewed the ballet and account approval votes. The whole
board reviewed the amended and approved Lakeside Arts Center policy.
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5. Discussion of actions to take toward ballet event, per City Council request.
A general discussion included confirmation of the event date, revisiting of budget,
lowering ticket prices (group discounts, incentives to dance schools).
Chair Whitmore proposed that the board get two potential weekends confirmed
and then propose them to New York City Ballet.
Member Manuel suggested committees form. Board agrees to discuss committee
formation when new members are present.
6. Discussion and consideration of rate structure for Cultural Arts Center fees and
deposits.
Chair Whitmore proposed that all members come to the April meeting with
specific ideas for the rate structure. He mentioned the possibilities to be
considered include: percentages versus flat fees, a tiered schedule (considering
profit/nonprofit, local/non-local, etc.), splitting the building, time slots and
security deposits.
7. Discussion and consideration of options for purchase of a dance floor, portable
stage or similar
Board discussed the stage that is currently owned by the Parks and Recreation
department, whether or not it is unsafe.
Vice Chair Lux motioned that Members Shailer and Ripperger meet with Pam
Nelson to discuss cooperative options for a stage. Member Manual seconded the
motion. It passed unanimously.
8. Discussion and consideration of changing April meeting date.
The April meeting will take place on the third Saturday, April 21, as decided by
unanimous vote.
9. Discussion and consideration of change of location for September meeting.
Meeting will take place in City Manager's conference room. This was decided by
a unanimous vote.
The meeting adjourned at 10:02 a.m.
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Neale Whitmore, Chair
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