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CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES
July 11, 2002
I. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Study Session Room
of the La Quinta Civic Center. Commissioner Reynolds led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Elaine Reynolds
Commissioner Tom McGraw
Commissioner Sheldon Brodsky
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Commissioner Dan Baxley
Commissioner Else Loudon
STAFF PRESENT:
Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
JoAnne Barnes, Secretary
II. PUBLIC COMMENT - None
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes of June 13, 2002
B. Financial Report for June 2002
C. Department Report for May 2002
It was moved by Commissioners Reynolds/Brodsky to hold approval of the Consent Calendar until the
next meeting. Unanimous.
V. PUBLIC HEARING - None
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON
Community Services Director Horvitz opened nominations for Chairperson. Commissioner Reynolds
nominated Commissioner Else Loudon, both Commissioner Reynolds and Community Services
Director Horvitz had received notice from Commissioner Loudon that she would accept the position if
nominated. Due to Commissioner Loudon being excused from the meeting, Community Services
Director Horvitz lead the meeting. It was motioned by Commissioners Brodsky/McGraw to nominate
Commissioner Loudon as Chairperson. Unanimous.
B. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRPERSON
Community Services Director Horvitz opened nominations for Vice Chairperson. Commissioner
McGraw motioned to hold nominations until the next meeting. It was moved by McGraw/Brodsky to
continue this item to the next meeting. Unanimous.
C. MADISON DEVELOPMENT RIBBON CUTTING
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Mr. Wilkerson, of Madison Corporation, developer of the Point Happy project, proposed a ribbon
cutting/unveiling/dedication ceremony for the Point Happy art piece. The funding for this event to be
provided by Madison Corporation. Mr. Wilkerson asked for assistance from the Commission in a
number of areas for the event.
1. DATE OF EVENT: Mr. Wilkerson submitted two possible dates, October 29 or 30, and a 4:30 p.m.
time for a reception at The Falls Steak House with Hors d' oeuvres. The Commission agreed on
the October 29th date, due to the artist's schedule.
2. INVITATION LIST: Mr. Wilkerson expects the invitation list to be 250 -300 people and would like
assistance from the Commission in determining the invitees. The Commission has agreed to
address this at their next meeting.
3. PLAQUES FOR THE DEDICATION: The Commission will determine the wording on the plaques at
the next meeting. Wording suggested by Mr. Wilkerson was: "Dedicated to all people who
have come before us." A brief discussion followed regarding the number of plaques. No
decision was reached. Mrs. Horvitz stated the City standard was one plaque. Mr. Wilkerson
stated he would be financially responsible for anything over one.
D. RESIDENCE INN ART PIECE PROPOSAL.
Mrs. Horvitz introduced Mr. Bill Ware to the Commission. Mr. Ware is the artist proposed by the
developer of the Residence Inn for the art piece to be located at the Marriott Residence Inn on
Washington Street and Avenue 48. Mr. Ware presented his concept to the Commission.
Commissioner Brodsky expressed his concern that public funds were being used for art located at
private enterprise locations. Ms. Horvitz explained the Art In Public Places ordinance.
It was moved by Commissioners McGraw/Brodsky to accept Mr. Ware's concept, and budget of
$92,000, as submitted, and to be presented to the City Council at their August 6,2002 meeting. .
Unanimous.
Mr. Ware also asked the Commission to address, "Artist Partnership Day," an artist's apprentice
program, at their next meeting.
E. ANNUAL WORK PLAN.
Mrs. Horvitz explained the individual tasks in the Annual Work Plan to the Commissioners present. It
was moved by Commissioners McGraw /Brodsky to hold the assigning of tasks until the next meeting.
Unanimous.
F. AUGUST MEETING DATE
After a brief discussion about an August meeting date it was moved by Commissioners
Reynolds/McGraw to go dark in August. Unanimous.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
A. Each Commissioner gave a brief biographical history.
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B. Commissioner Reynolds asked for an update of the, "La Quinta on Stage" project. Mrs. Horvitz
reported, that according to Diane Adolph, it's on track and will possibly be held at the McCallum
Theater in Palm Desert.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners McGraw/Brodsky to adjourn the Cultural Arts Commission meeting.
Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION
September 12, 2002 7:00 PM
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
Next agenda:
. Approval of Consent Calendar of July 11, 2002
. Election of Vice Chairperson
. Annual Work Plan - assigning of tasks.
. Point Happy Dedication List of Invitees
. Artist Partnership Day
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