CACMIN 02 27 1997
CULTURAL COMMISSION
MINUTES
February 27, 1997
I. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Cultural Commission was called to order at 12:00 noon in the Study Session Room of
the La Quinta Civic Center. Chairperson Hull presided over the meeting. Commissioner Atkins led the Pledge
of Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Honey Atkins
Commissioner Susan Benay
Commissioner Kathryn B. Hull (Chairperson)
Commissioner Judy Vossler
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Commissioner Susan Francis
Two Vacancies
STAFF PRESENT:
Mark Weiss, Assistant City Manager
Britt Wilson, Management Assistant
Cristal Spidell, Secretary
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. . CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approval of Minutes of January 23, 1997 and February 12, 1997
It was moved by Commissioner AtkinsNossler to approve the Minutes as submitted. Unanimous.
2. Attendance Report for Month of January 1997 - Received and filed.
V. PUBLIC HEARING
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Election of New Vice. Chairperson
Chairperson Hull opened nominations for Vice Chairperson. Commissioner Atkins nominated
Commissioner Vossler. There being no further nominations, the Commission· unanimously voted
Commissioner Vossler as Vice Chairperson.
B. Appointment of New DEPA Program Chairperson
It was moved by Commissioner Vossler/Atkins to table this item until a later date when there was a full
Commission. Unanimous.
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C. Review Draft Letter to Arts Organizations Regarding Cultural Commission
Staff reviewed the draft letter to arts organizations with the Commission. The Commission made some
changes to the letter which staff will finalize and mail to all La Quinta organizations on the Arts Mailing List.
Commissioner Vossler suggested sending the letter out again in September because this is when most
organizations regroup and open for the season. It was moved by Commissioner BenayNossler to approve
the letter to arts organizations, as corrected, and mail it to La Quinta organizations. Unanimous
D. Cultural Arts Master Plan
1. Community Workshop
Mr. Wilson updated the Commission as to the budget for purchasing items for the Workshop, and he
indicated there was a balance of approximately $20.00. Chairperson Hull distributed her detailed agenda,
and a summary of what a Master Plan is, and the Commissioners concurred that this should be distributed
to those attending the Workshop (copies are on file). The order of the questions, and last minute details
were discussed and finalized.
2. Review Community Cultural Arts Questionnaire
The Commission reviewed a synopsis of responses received so far which were contained in an information
packet compiled by staff.. Additional questionnaires will be available to those attending the Workshop who
have not already responded.
E. Letters of Commendation
The Commission reviewed letters of commendation sent last month. Commissioner Vossler suggested
a letter be sent to the La Quinta Arts Foundation wishing them good luck on their upcoming Arts Festival.
F. Support and Recognition of Art Organizations - None
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. Art in Public Places Commission Minutes for December9, 1996
B. Letter from Mayor Holt to Sherry Wollenberg, La Quinta High School, dated February 12, 1997
C. Memorandum Regarding Appointing New Commissioners
D. Memorandum From Council Member Henderson
Items A-D above were received and filed.
VIII. COMMISSIONÈR ITEMS
Commissioner Benay would like to do letter of support for the Open Air Museum to the City Council if they are
approached for funds. Staff indicated this item will be scheduled for City Council consideration in March.
Chairperson Hull informed the Commission that the Open Air Museum process is going slow, funds are low, and
that grants are being applied for. Chairperson Hull distributed a copy of a letter she sent to Sally Ann Davis in
regards to the panel for the May 15, 1997 conference.
In response to attending an upcoming conference, staff indicated that if it was not previously authorized or
budgeted they could not attend on behalf of the City, however they could attend on their own if they wanted.
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IX. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner Vossler/Atkins to adjourn the Cultural Commission meeting. Motion carried
unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 1: 11 p.m..
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION
Thursday, March 27, 1997 12:00 Noon
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
. Budget Considerations for FY 97-98
. Next Valley Wide Conference - May 15, 1997/Cultural Arts Master Pla~
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