2006 12 09 CSC Minutes Special Meeting
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
MINUTES
December 9,2006
I. CAI.L TO ORDER
A special meeting of the Community Services commission was called to order at
9:12 a.m. in the La Ouinta City Hall Lobby.
Chairpers<l>n Weber presided over the meeting.
MEMBER$ PRESENT:
Chairperson Mark Weber
Vice-Chairperson Robert F. Sylk
Commissioner Bob Leidner
Commissioner Andrea Gassman
Commissioner E. Howard Long
STAFF PRESENT:
Edie Hylton, Community Services Director
Steve Howlett, Golf & Parks Manager
I. STUDY SESSION
The following Art in Public Places were toured:
. Civic Center Campus and Senior Center: Spirit of La Ouinta; Bronze Relief
Map; Native American Mosaics; Native Animal Tracks; La Ouinta Mountain
Ranges; Sun & Moonbeam; Solitude; Historical La Ouinta Mural; Dedication
Courage and Honor.
Steve Hqwlett, Golf & Parks Manager stated that the Spirit of La Ouinta recently
had rest~ration work. Chairperson Weber asked about the Rotary sign and Mr.
Howlett indicated that it was being repaired.
Vice-Chairperson Sylk asked about the cost benefit of a security person or security
cameras to keep watch of the campus at night versus the cost of vandalism to the
campus. Mr. Howlett has been keeping record of the vandalism at the campus.
Commissioner Gassman requested that the bolts be cut off on the Artist
Acknowledgement area and that the "figure" that was originally there is replaced to
tie in to ~he artist acknowledgement.
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Vice-Chai~person Sylk suggested that consideration be given to a sidewalk to divert
walking on the Mosaics. Chairperson Weber suggested up-lighting the Sun and
Moonbeam to decrease the vandalism and to better view the piece.
Commissioner Long indicated better lighting is needed in the parking lot.
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. Calle Tampico & Desert Club Drive (Running Free)
The Commissioners indicated that the Running Free art piece at the Embassy Suites
is in great condition.
. Eisenhower Drive & Avenida Bermudas (Obelisks)
Commissioner Gassman asked about the long term commitment to keep the
Obelisks in the Cove. She indicated they are extremely difficult to read at night.
. Calle Tecate & Avenida Madero (Fish Trap with Bear)
Steve Howlett, Golf & Parks Manager indicated that the Fish Trap with Bear will be
repaired this Fiscal Year. The tiles are broken and the rocks around the perimeter of
the art piece need to be removed. Chairperson Weber suggested a small concrete
enclosure. around the perimeter be considered to keep people from walking inside or
throwing rocks at the tiles and breaking them.
. Fritz Burns Park (Dances with the Landscapes Mosaics, Gateway to the
Desert, In Between Earth and Sky Spray Towers, Walk Through Rainbow)
Edie Hyltllln, Community Services Director indicated that the Mosaics at Fritz Burns
Park had been recently repaired. A few pieces need to be re-glued in place.
Maintenance will be completed at the Spray towers in several weeks.
Commissioner Gassman asked about the Arches art piece and Director Hylton
stated thllt the additional pieces are being made and will be added after the first of
the year.
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. Washington Street (between Avenue 50 and Calle Tampico) (Bridge Railings)
Chairperson Weber asked about future locations of the bridge railings. Director
Hylton i~dicated that they would be added at Washington Street and Jefferson
Streets.
. Avenue 48 and Washington Street (Don)
Commissioner Long also commented about the intricacy and quality of the Don Art
piece on 'Washington Street.
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. Lake La Ouinta Drive and Washington Street (Desert Dolmen)
Vice-Chairperson Sylk commented that the Desert Dolman is not easily viewed
from Washington Street and the cars drive past too quickly. Vice-Chairperson Sylk
indicated the current location was not a good place for the art to be placed.
. Norl:hwest Corner Washington Street/Highway 111 (Cahuilla Family)
Chairpers~n Weber indicated that the access needs to be improved at the Cahuilla
Family art piece. A bench and a granite pathway would complete the area.
Commissioner Leidner indicated the lack of access created a potentially safety
issue. Commissioner Gassman indicated that this is a very high quality piece and
that it wOlJld be nice to have another from this artist.
. Northeast Corner Washington Street/Highway 111 (Oasis 111)
Director Hylton stated that the City Council recently approved the relocation of this
piece to Pritz Burns Park. This will be coordinated with the Corporate Yard Master
Plan and reassembled.
. SOliltheast Corner Washington Street/Highway 111 (La Ouinta Court
FOlilntain)
Commissibner Gassman and Commissioner Long agreed that they did not feel that
the La OLjinta Court Fountain was an art piece and felt it was more of a landscape
feature.
. Lowe's Hardware (Eagles)
Commissioners discussed the possibility of relocation of the Eagles at Lowe's
Hardware. Chairperson Weber and Commissioner Leidner indicated that the Eagles
could be placed at the rock formations near the temporary clubhouse at SilverRock
Golf Course. The landscape work at Lowe's Hardware is very extensive and a nice
addition to the front of the Lowe's store.
. La Guinta Car Wash (Desert Scene)
Chairperspn Weber and Vice-Chairperson Sylk remarked that the Desert Scene at
the La Ouinta Car Wash was very nice and in excellent condition.
. LaOuinta High School (Mascot Mural)
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Commiss1ioner Long noted that the La Ouinta High School Mural turned out very
well and \/viii be a nice addition at the school.
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. Hig~way 111 & Jefferson Street (Entrance Monument & Bus Stop)
Chairpersdn Weber asked if the entrance signs would be placed at our northern and
southern l:Iorders as well as the east and west. He also suggested that we consider
making snhaller versions if space is an issue.
XI. AD~OURNMENT
It was mQved by Commissioner Leidner and seconded by Commissioner Gassman
to adjourrtl the Community Services Commission meeting at 1 :00 p.m. Motion
carried unanimously.
NEXT MEETING INFORMATION:
Regular Meeting
Monday, December 11, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.
La Ouinta, Civic Center - Study Session