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IV. CONSENT CALEII
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
October 14. 2002
CALL TO ORDER
gular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m
Study Session Room of the La Quinta Civic Center. Chairperson St. Johns presided over
ting. Commissioner Calhoun led the Pledge of Allegiance.
~BERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Victoria St. Johns
Commissioner Deborah Bechard
Commissioner Michele Boudreau (Arrived at 7:07 p.m.)
Commissioner Gary Calhoun
Commissioner Mike Davis
.FF PRESENT:
Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
JoAnne Barnes, Community Services Secretary
L1C PRESENT:
Council Member, Don Adolph
PUBLIC COMMENT
City Council Member Don Adolf asked to address the Commission regarding his comml
on attendance at the City's annual Picnic. He complimented the Commission and staf
the success of the 20th Annual Celebration and picnic. He stated how importanl
believes events of this nature are to the feeling of unity of our citizens. He stated thaI
hope and intent for the next picnic is to reach even more citizens by communicating
event in as many ways possible. He offered his assistance and asked for ideas to help
accomplish this feat. Mr. Adolph suggested mailers to all the homeowner's associ at
as one method. He also offered his support for possible additional financial help.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
CONSENT CALENDAR
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Approval of Minutes of September 9, 2002
Monthly Department Report for July and August, 2002
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It was moved by Commissioners Calhoun/Davis to approve the Consent Cale;r
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PUBLIC HEARING - None.
BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Culturefest Booth
Staff was asked to ensure that sufficient flyers be available at the table for all Commun
Services Events and excursions. Staff suggested support for the booth would also
forthcoming from the Cultural Arts Commission. Commissioners St. Johns and Boudre
will work Friday night and Commissioners Calhoun and Davis on Saturday night. At"
discussion a motion was made by Commissioners Calhoun/Davis to man the CulturefE
Booth on Friday and Saturday, November 7 & 8, 2002. Unanimous.
B. Possible Dog Park Locations
Staff advised the Commission of the possible locations within the City. After discussior
motion was made by Calhoun/Davis to recommend to the City Council the location nE
the Senior Center as the most appropriate choice. Unanimous.
C. Possible Skate Park Locations
A motion was made by Bechard/Calhoun to recommend to the City Council a modu
skate park be developed at Fritz Burns Park. Unanimous.
D. Youth Workshop
The October meeting date will be the 24th and staff will call Mr. O'Grady to confirm.
motion was made by Commissioners Bechard/St. John's to change the meeting date
the 3rd Thursday of the month, beginning November 21. Unanimous.
E. November Meeting Date Change
A motion was made by Boudreau/Bechard to change the November meeting date
November 18. Unanimous.
CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
A. Tiny Tot Halloween Carnival
A discussion resulted in the resolve to check the High School Calendar in future years
avoid conflicting schedules with Homecoming and/or other school ever
Boudreau/Calhoun volunteered their assistance for this year's Halloween Carnival.
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B. Teen Website
The event takes place on Saturday, October 26, at Desert Willow Golf Resort in Pa
Desert. One ticket remains available.
COMMISSIONER ITEMS
. Gary Calhoun voiced his concern over the affordability of teen events. He suggest
that funding could be available from the City of Indian Wells for scholarships.
suggestion was made by staff that this might be an excellent learning opportunity I
the Youth Workshop. The Commissioners agreed to take this as an item of interest
the next Youth Workshop meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioners Boudreau/Calhoun to adjourn the Community Servic
Commission meeting. Unanimous. Meeting adjourned at 8: 15 p.m.
T MEETING INFORMATION
,day, November 18, 2002 @7:00 PM
luinta Civic Center Study Session Room
mitt-ed by:
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nnet Barnes, Community Services Secretary
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