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CONSENT CALENDAR A.
CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
MINUTES
May 8, 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 Nicolas Hemes
Commissioner Else Loudon
Commissioner Elaine Reynolds
Commissioner Linda Young
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Commissioner Sheldon Brodsky (Excused)
STAFF PRESENT:
Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
Hally Savio, Community Services Secretary
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Diane Adolph
Joe Perlow
Bill Loudon
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
Diane Adolph, President of Coachella Valley on Stage, addressed the
Commission about bringing a community theater to La Quinta. Her
organization is planning a production at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in the
fall, and they are interested in working with the Commission to bring the
show to La Quinta.
Joe Perlow discussed the development of the successful Big Bear Performing
Arts Center, noting that the project requires a substantial amount of financial
support from the City.
Commissioners supported the idea of a community theater and agreed that
ideas would be welcome at a future meeting.
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III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes of April 10 and April 14, 2003
B. Financial Report for April, 2003
C. Monthly Department Report for March, 2003
It was moved by Commissioners Hemes/Young to approve the Consent Calendar as
submitted. Unanimous.
V. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
VI. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Annual Work Plan
Staff presented the Annual Work Plan, continued from the May 8, 2003
Commission meeting. Commissioners discussed possible cultural conferences,
workshops and events as outlined on Page 7 of the Work Plan. An Artist
Symposium was suggested by Commissioner Reynolds. Commissioners agreed
the recent Concert Under The Stars and La Quinta Artist Show should become
an annual event. Chairman Loudon recommended Commissioner research
calendars of surrounding cities to prevent scheduling conflicts. Commissioner
Young will check with the Desert Sun and the widely distributed Desert Guide.
Revision was made to Page 8 of the Work Plan as follows: "Meet The La
Quinta Artist" is to be changed to "Meet The La Quinta Artists".
It was moved by Commissioners Reynolds/Hemes to approve the Cultural Arts
Commission 2003-04 Annual Work Plan. Unanimous.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. Spring Performing Arts Event
Chairman Loudon expressed thanks to all Commissioners, staff and volunteers
for their participation in the April 25th Spring Performing Arts Event, which
included the "Concert Under the Stars", "Taste of La Quinta" and "Meet The La
Guinta Artist". She also discussed her surprise at the costs associated with the
event. Commissioner Young commented that the cost was reasonable for such
a successful inaugural event. Commissioner Reynolds commented on the
postcard advertising for the Concert and the Community Picnic. Commissioner
Hemes suggested an earlier start on planning for the event, including publicity.
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Commissioners all received excellent feedback on the food, entertainment and
artists. Commissioner Young expressed special thanks to Chairman Loudon for
all her efforts.
Chairman Loudon requested that staff prepare an "event checklist" to help
determine Commissioner tasks for future events.
B. Community Picnic Survey Results
The results of the Suggestion Card Survey at the Community Picnic on
Saturday, April 26th were presented to the Commission. Commissioners
agreed this was a good way to obtain information on what the public would like
to see in the City. Commissioners also discussed the beautiful art created at
the Commission's Picnic Booth by children with crayons on roll paper. The 60-
foot "mural" will be put on display in the City Hall Lobby for all to enjoy.
C. Update on Desert Dolmen Artpiece
Staff updated Commissioners on the status of the "Desert Dolmen" artpiece at
Washington Street and Lake La Ouinta Drive. The City Council approved
removal of the top piece of the work due to the instability of the artpiece as
originally proposed. The artist is now in the process of modifying the artpiece.
D. Letter from Gail Taylor
Commissioners discussed letter received from artist Gail Taylor, who
participated in the "Meet the La Ouinta Artist" program at the Spring Performing
Arts Event. Ms. Taylor suggested more publicity for the events be provided,
and that the events be held on a Saturday or Sunday rather than Friday
evening. Chairman Loudon will prepare a response to the letter.
VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Commissioner Reynolds expressed interest in having a sculpture by artist Maria
Barera added to the Agenda for consideration at the next Commission Meeting for
placement at the corner of Washington Street and Highway 111 .
Commissioner Young is also interested in discussing a possible art piece for this
location.
Chairman Loudon suggested the landscape architect also be invited to the next
Commission meeting in June, if a firm has been chosen by the City Council at that
time.
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XI. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Young/Hemes to adjourn the Cultural Arts
Commission meeting. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION:
Thursday, June 1 2, 2003
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
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