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CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES
January 9, 2003
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 Reynolds led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Sheldon Brodsky
Commissioner Else Loudon
Commissioner Tom McGraw
Commissioner Elaine Reynolds
STAFF PRESENT:
Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Clair J. Leahr
Carol Brown
Richard Villagas
Marshall Marmolejo
Terry Bennett
Mike Murdock
II. PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Financial Report for December 2002
B. Approval of Minutes of December 1 2, 2002
C. Monthly Department Report for November 2002
It was moved by Commissioners Reynolds/McGraw to approve the Consent
Calendar with minor changes in the minutes. Unanimous.
Commissioner McGraw asked that the information regarding the art piece
purchases be standardized on the Financial Report. Staff will work on this.
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v. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Plein Air Event
Commissioner Brodsky volunteered to serve on this committee. Commissioner
Reynolds suggested that Commissioner Loudon should serve on this commission.
Commissioner Loudon recommended that Commissioner McGraw should attend.
It was motioned by Reynolds/McGraw to have Commissioners Brodsky and McGraw
participate in the Plein Air event on January 25, 2003. Unanimous.
B. Spring Performing Arts Event
Staff reported that the City Council has not considered this event yet, as the pyrotechnic
company has not reviewed the site.
Commissioner Loudon directed staff to take this event to the City Council at the next
meeting.
C. Cove Oasis Trailhead Benches
The Commission reviewed the stone benches provided by Roger Hopkins.
Commissioner McGraw would like to hear from the artist regarding other options.
This item was tabled until the next meeting when Mr. Hopkins can provide more detail.
Commissioner Loudon will contact Mr. Hopkins regarding his attendance at the next
meeting.
D. Possible Art Site Locations
Commissioner Reynolds stated that she was on the Commission when the list was
originally developed. She feels that the sites need to be re-evaluated for priority.
Commissioner Reynolds recommended that the La Quinta Museum be given priority for
artwork. Staff stated that the La Quinta Museum courtyard would contain an element of
artwork, in some form.
This item was tabled for future discussion.
E. Historical Plaque Locations
Commissioner McGraw gave a report regarding this issue: The Historical Preservation
Commission has not identified the plaques or funding for this project.
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F. Public Restroom Tile Program
Commissioner McGraw stated that the coordinator of this program, Rita Bishop is no
longer in this position at the Foundation of the Retarded; therefore working on this
project will require locating her and establishing a program.
This item was tabled until the individual is located and details are arranged.
G. Bear Creek Trail Mileage Marker Program
Commissioner McGraw stated that he had planned to design and install the tiles but due
to his involvement with the Commission. Commissioner Reynolds supports this project.
Staff will provide a draft Call for Artists for the Bear Creek Trail Mileage Markers
program at the next meeting.
VI. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. MTA Metro Art Artist Workshop offered by the Transit Authority. Commissioner
McGraw will provide information when he receives it.
VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Commissioner Reynolds asked about the vacancy on the Commission. The City
Council will appoint a new Commissioner at the February 4, 2003 Commission meeting.
Commissioner McGraw gave an update on the Certificate of Authenticity for the artwork.
Staff has completed the draft of the Certificate and when it is finalized, it will be sent to
the artists that have provided public artwork for the City.
Commissioner McGraw stated that he wants the "Meet the La Quinta Artist" program to
have a photograph of the artist's work in the Chamber Newsletter. Commissioner
McGraw feels that it is hard to promote artists without a picture of their work.
Commissioner McGraw shared that the artist Kamil Zelieik will display his work in
Riverside later this month.
Commissioner McGraw introduced Marshall Marmolejo who, according the
Commissioner McGraw, will repair "Air Motion" when the time comes.
Mike Murdock provided his concept for Shakespeare in the Park. Staff stated that
once Mr. Murdock's proposal has been reviewed, Mr. Murdock will be notified of
the options available to him.
Commissioner McGraw asked that the Commission consider limiting an artist to three
pieces of APP funded artwork in the City. This will be placed on the next agenda.
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Commissioner McGraw suggested the Commission consider offering "Sunday in the
Park" at the Civic Center Campus. There could be bands, strolling performing artists,
and areas for artists to display their artwork. Commissioner McGraw asked that this be
placed on the next agenda for consideration.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Brodsky/Reynolds to adjourn the Cultural Arts
Commission meeting. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 PM.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION
February 13, 2003 7:00 PM
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
Agenda items for next meeting:
. Spring Event
. Public Restroom Tile Program
. Bear Creek Trail Mileage Marker Program
. Cove Oasis Trailhead Benches
. Limiting Art Work by One Artist
. "Sunday in the Park" program
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Dodie Horvitz
Community Services Director
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