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CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION
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October 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 Guinta Civic Center. Chairperson Else Loudon
presided over the meeting. Commissioner Brodsky led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Else Loudon
Commissioner Nicolas Hemes
Commissioner Elaine Reynolds
Commissioner Sheldon Brodsky
Commissioner Linda Young
STAFF PRESENT:
Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
Hally Savio, Community Services Secretary
PUBLIC PRESENT:
Martin Langer
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes of September 11, 2003
B. Financial Reports for August & September 2003
C. Monthly Department Report for August 2003
It was moved by Commissioners Hemes/Reynolds to approve the Consent Calendar
as submitted. Unanimous.
V. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE
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VI. BUSINESS ITEMS
D. Amphitheater Improvements (This item was taken out of order.)
Architects Reuel Young and Michael McAuliffe, of Interactive Design
Corporation were invited by Commissioner Reynolds to give a presentation of
the amphitheater project now underway that they designed for the City of
Palm Desert Civic Center. The presentation included a slideshow of the
$2.2Million project, featuring teflon-coated fabric roof segments.
Following the slideshow, Commissioners discussed with architects the
feasibility of creating a smaller venue for La Guinta's Civic Center and
expanding the project over time as the City's budget allows. Martin Langer,
producer of the City's Fall Concert Series, commented that Commissioners
should first determine what kind of facility is desired, and how it will be
utilized.
A. Veteran's Day Ceremony
Commissioner Hemes reported he was unable to book the Marine Corps Band
for the November 11 th Civic Center Veteran's Ceremony.
Chairperson Loudon will contact and arrange for the La Guinta High School
Marching Band to play for the ceremony on Veteran's Day.
It was moved by Commissioners Hemes/Reynolds that the Commission will
arrange for the marching band and commit to attend and assist with the
Veteran's Day Ceremony on November 11th from 1 :00 to 3:00 PM.
B. Tree Lighting Ceremony
Director Horvitz informed Commissioners that the City Council, at its meeting
of October 9th, considered the Commission's idea for a Holiday Parade to
replace the traditional Tree Lighting Ceremony, and suggested that perhaps a
parade can be added to the Commission's Work Plan for next year, with
planning for the event to begin in July, 2004. For this year, the Council
directed the Commission to assist with the Tree Lighting Ceremony on
Friday, December 5th by arranging for and hosting the entertainment.
After discussion by Commissioners, consensus was not to attend the Special
Joint Meeting with the Community Services Commission scheduled for
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Monday, October 13th, as more time was needed to research and arrange for
entertainment for the Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 5th.
Items of discussion included local theater groups, the Truman Elementary
School Choir and possible donations from local businesses of trees and/or
holiday flowers to decorate the Civic Center.
C. Civic Center Clock Tower
Commissioner Young presented information from her research on the Civic
Center Clock Tower project. She reported the minimum price for this project
would be $70,000, with a six-month delivery time. The Clock Tower would
be 25' to 30' in height, and would support artist wind chimes or sculptures.
Commissioner Young recommended sending the idea to the Council for
consideration.
It was moved by Commissioners Young/Reynolds to present findings to the
Council to see if they want to proceed with the Clock Tower project at this
time. Motion carried, with Commissioner Brodsky dissenting.
E. Soliciting Donations for Special Events
Chairperson Loudon discussed having Commissioner Young compose a letter
of solicitation for use by the Commission to solicit donations for special
events, and suggested this item be added to the November Agenda.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. Joint Meeting with Community Services Commission
Cultural Arts Commissioners will not attend this scheduled special
meeting on Monday, October 13, 2003.
B. Santa Rosa & San Jacinto National Monument Annual Celebration
Commissioners received an invitation to attend the Santa Rosa and San
Jacinto National Monument Visitors Center Open House on Saturday,
October 25, 2003.
C. Building Industry Association Letter
Commissioners received a letter concerning City street obelisks from the
Executive Director of the Building Industry Association's Desert Chapter.
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VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
Chairperson Loudon and Commissioner Hemes discussed plans for Artist
Partnership Day at La Guinta Middle School on Wednesday, October 22nd,
and La Guinta High School on Thursday, October 23rd. Five artists are
scheduled on the program for the Middle School. The High School program
will feature La Guinta artists H. Andre Blanche and John Weidenhamer.
Luncheon following the morning program will be at La Guinta Resort.
In answer to an inquiry from Chairperson Loudon, staff reported that work on
the plans for landscape improvements near LG's Steakhouse is ongoing.
Commissioner Reynolds announced she will be out of the country for the
November 13th Commission meeting.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Young/Brodsky to adjourn the Cultural Arts
Commission meeting. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 9:10PM.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION:
Thursday, November 13, 2003
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
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