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CACMIN 11 14 2002 . e IV. CONSENT CALENDAR B. ~ of .(prJ.wdt CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION MINUTES November 14, 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. Chairperson Else Loudon presided over the meeting. Commissioner McGraw led the Pledge of Allegiance. MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioner Else Loudon Commissioner Elaine Reynolds Commissioner Sheldon Brodsky Commissioner Tom McGraw STAFF PRESENT: Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director PUBLIC PRESENT: David Schroeder Linda Young Bill Hackett Iris Beech Bruce Thomas Roger Hopkins Jeffery Jurasky II. PUBLIC COMMENT - None. III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed. IV. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Financial Report for October. B. Approval of Minutes October 10, 2002. C. Monthly Department Report for September 2002. It was moved by Commissioners McGraw/Brodsky to approve the Consent Calendar with minor changes. Unanimous. 007 Cultural Arts Commission Meet' Minutes e November 11, 2002 Page 2. v. BUSINESS ITEMS Community Services Director Horvitz advised the Commissioners that Mayor Pena has provided a letter of gratitude to the Commissioners. Mayor Pena had wanted to attend the meeting; however, due to an unforeseen schedule change he was unable to attend this evenings meeting. A. Omri and Bony Restaurant Art Piece Staff gave an overview of the Art in Public Places program in regards to the fund balance and the possible upcoming projects that may be coming before the Commission for consideration, such at the artistic bridge railings for improved bridges that are being constructed, the water feature and fencing for the Community Park. Commissioner Reynolds stated that it is important to continue with previously implemented art projects. Roger Hopkins gave an overview of the art piece in which he is proposing for the corner of Washington Street and Lake La Quinta Drive. It consists of four large stones standing upright and one stone providing a roof over the four. The height of the art piece will be six feet. There will also be a bench for people to sit and enjoy the sculpture. Commissioner Loudon asked if the materials being used are tied to the restaurant. Mr. Hopkins stated that the same materials used for the sculpture will be used in the restaurant and one large piece will be visible from the outside through a large window. The cost of the art piece is $32,000, which will include the landscaping, lighting and bench located at the site. Commissioner McGraw proposed that the art piece produced by Bruce Thomas that was removed from Painted Cove be located at the restaurant site, and that the piece suggested by Mr. Hopkins would be better suited for the Civic Center Campus. Commissioner Reynolds stated that the price of the art piece seems a bit high since it's not cast in bronze but made of stone. Commissioner McGraw stated again that the Civic Center Campus would be a better location for the stonework. Commissioner Brodsky asked Mr. Thomas if his art piece needed to be installed in a pond. Mr. Thomas stated that was the vision he had for the art piece, however, now that the City owns it, the City can display it as deemed appropriate. Mr. Thomas stated that the piece is best displayed with a clear glass like substance to reflect the image. If the piece is set in a pond, it should be a black bottom pond. Commissioner McGraw inquired as to the repair of the art piece. Mr. Thomas stated that an auto body repair shop could repair the fiberglass. ~ '-8 u l~ S:\Community Services\CAC\CACMIN.11.14.02.doc e Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes e November 11 , 2002 Page 3. Commissioner Loudon inquired as to the cost to install a pond. Staff will research this and provide that information when available. Mr. Thomas stated that only 3-4 inches of water is needed to reflect the piece. Commissioner Brodsky asked if the Commission is responsible for approving the art piece, as it is the developers' choice. Staff gave an overview of the Art in Public Places program and stated that the Commission is not responsible for approving artwork solely for the continuation of the architectural design of the building. Staff reported that in the past, the Commission has not approved artwork that is an integral part of the architectural design of the development (as in the Sedona Homes proposal). Mr. Hopkins invited the Commissioners to view. the art piece at Desert Rock Supply in Cathedral City. Commissioner Loudon asked that this item be brought back at the December meeting, to give the Commissioners time to view the art piece and the architect to provide a scaled site plan for the proposed art piece. Commissioner Brodsky stated that this decision should not be put off for another month. Staff reminded the Commission that this art piece is a significant contribution to the community, and the recommendation to the City Council must be based upon complete information. Mr. Hopkins stated that waiting a month would not be a problem, as the restaurant is scheduled to open in February. Commissioner McGraw stated that the Commission should view the art piece before a decision is made. The Commission agreed by consensus that this item should be continued to the December meeting in order to allow the Commissioners to visit the site and the art piece. B. Bruce Thomas Art Piece Commissioner Reynolds suggested the Commissioners review the list of possible locations for artwork that past Commissions have worked on for a possible location for Mr. Thomas's piece. Commissioner McGraw suggested the Commissioners drive around town and look for an appropriate location for the Thomas art piece. The Commission agreed by consensus that this item should be continued to the December meeting in order to allow the Commissioners to view possible sites for the art piece. VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS Staff presented a letter from Mayor Pena thanking the Commission for a job well done representing the City. 009 S:\Community Services\CAC\CACMIN.11.14.02.doc e Cultural Arts Commission Meeting Minutes e November 11 , 2002 Page 4. A. Performing Arts Events: Staff gave an overview of the report presented to the City Council for consideration at the November 5,2002 meeting. Commissioner Loudon would like for the Commission to feel that something has been accomplished at the end of the year. Commissioner Loudon would like to see a professional performance presented in the early spring, in addition to the picnic performance and she believes the amphitheater would be a good setting for such a performance. Commissioner Reynolds stated that she would like to see an eve,nt in the amphitheater and wants to work on this event. She believes an evening event would draw the public. Commissioner McGraw asked if the picnic and performing arts event could be offered on the same day. Commissioner Reynolds stated that the advertisement could include both events and would be cost effective. Commissioner Loudon believes the two events should be separate and offered on different days. She made a commitment to work on this event. Commissioners Reynolds and Brodsky also committed to work on this event after the first of the year. B. Point Happy Dedication The Commissioners agreed that it was a very good event and Commissioner Loudon reported that she had written a letter of thanks to Madison Development on behalf of the Commission. C. Artist Partnership Day The Commission reported a good turn out and that the program was excellent. One suggestion was that the theater at the Middle School should be used next year to better accommodate the students and artists. VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS Commissioner Reynolds asked when the City Council was going to fill the Commission's vacancy. Staff reported that item would be on an upcoming agenda. IX. ADJOURNMENT It was moved by Commissioners Brodsky/McGraw to adjourn the Cultural Arts Commission meeting. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM. NEXT MEETING INFORMATION 010 S:\Community Services\CAC\CACMIN.11.14.02.doc Cultural Arts Commission Meet' Minutes e November 11, 2002 Page 5. December 12, 2002 7:00 PM La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room Agenda items for next meeting: . Bruce Thomas art work . Omri and Bony Restaurant Art Piece . Spring Event Dodie Horvi Community Services Director S:\Community Services\CAC\CACMIN.11.14.02.doc 011