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COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 28, 1990
Regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called
to order at the hour of 7:00 P.M. by Chairwoman Ladner, followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENT: Commissioners Benedict, Franke, Kennedy, Llewellyn,
Molina and Chairwoman Ladner
ABSENT: (One Vacancy)
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
OLD BUSINESS- None
1. COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT
a. Presentation by Michael Dally, Living Desert Reserve
Michael Dally, Director of Corporate and Community
Development with Living Desert Reserve informed the
Commissioners of a project the Living Desert has
proposed to businesses and Agencies in the Coachella
Valley. Corporations and Agencies logos are painted
on tiles made at Living Desert and displayed on the
grounds in exchange for an annual sponsorship. This
annual sponsorship will make it possible for Living
Desert to provide visits for school children through
the School District free of charge. The Valley school
children have first priority. The Living Desert is
asking for a $1,000 annual sponsorship.
Mr. Dally advised that the Living Desert Reserve has
become the largest desert wilderness and wildlife park
in the entire world with 1,200 acres of park.
In response to Commissioner Franke, Mr. Dally informed
that the City of Indian Wells annually gives $10,000.
and the City of Palm Desert sponsors the Living Desert
through the Bob Hope Desert Classic.
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Mr. Dally invited the Commissioners to take a tour of
the Living Desert grounds.
MOTION: It was moved by Commissioners
MOlina/Llewellyn to recommend to the City Council the
Annual Sponsorship of $1,000 to Living Desert Reserve.
b. Update on the Soap Box Derby.
Continued to January, 1991 meeting.
2. CULTURE & FINE ARTS COMMITTEE REPORT - None
3. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE
a. Discussion of Cove Committee
Chairwoman Ladner advised that the Cove Committee
discussed by the Planning Commission is being dropped.
b. Selection of Recipient(s) for "LA QUINTA BEAUTIFUL"
award for the month of November.
MOST BEAUTIFUL - 77-500 Potrero
MOST IMPROVED - 51-286 Velasco
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Chairwoman Ladner displayed a picture of a Silver Bell
from Spiegel that could be given to the recipients of
the Most Beautifully-Decorated Holiday Homes.
MOTION: It was moved by Mrs. Kennedy, seconded by Ms.
Llewellyn to purchase the Silver Bells from Spiegel.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Chairwoman Ladner updated the Commission on the
building that houses Coachella Valley Realty.
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Commissioner Kennedy advised that Mr. Jeff Carlson,
who is a resident of La Quinta is interested in saving
the Hacienda Del Gato Ranch.
Commissioners concurred to obtain more information.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 29, 1990
MOTION: It was moved by Mrs. Kennedy, seconded by Mr. Molina
to approve the Minutes of October 29, 1990 as submitted. Motion
carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
Commissioner Llewellyn suggested that an article be put in the
Newsletter describing the duties of the Commissioners and
inviting them to the meetings. Commissioners concurred.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned upon
motion by Mrs. Kennedy, seconded by Mr. Molina and carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Debbie DeRenard
City of La Quinta