APPMIN 10 05 1992ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
MEETING MINUTES
LA QUINTA CITY HALL -COUNCIL CHAMBERS CONFERENCE ROOM
October 5, 1992
The regular meeting of the La Quinta Art in Public Places Committee (APP) was called to order
at the hour of 3:02 P.M. by Chairman John Walling.
ROLL CALL: Committee Members Kay Wolff, Meg Robertson, Jerry
Herman, Nancy Nard, Chairman Walling.
STAFF PRESENT: Principle Planner Stan Sawa, Department Secretary Betty
Anthony.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Committee Member Wolff asked that the Minutes of August 14, 1992, be
amended to show that Chairman Walling was to contact Mr. Allen. There being
no further correction, it was moved by Committee Member Wolff and seconded
by Committee Member Robertson to approve the Minutes as amended.
Unanimously approved.
Committee Member Jerry Herman moved to remove Temporary Art Projects from fhe~ agenda.
Chairman Walling seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.
H. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Chairman Walling asked the members if they were in support of }caving Mr.
Louis De Martino appear before the Committee to discuss further his proposed
project for the Civic Center. Following discussion, Staff was instructed to
contact Mr. De Martino and invite him to the next Art in Public Places meeting.
B. Chairman Walling informed the members that he had contacted Mr. Jerry Allen
and he had stated he could not reduce his fees. Committee members discussed
the possibility of sharing part of the cost with the La Quinta Arts Foundation.
Discussion followed regarding his itenery. Following the discussion, Committee
Member Herman moved and Committee Member Nard seconded a motion to
invite Mr. Allen to come on December 3, 1992. Staff was to confirm with the
La Quinta Chamber of Commerce his speaking at the Mayor's Breakfast and
arrange a location for the different City Commissions, Boards, Committees and
Council to meet with Mr. Allen. Unanimously approved.
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C. Chairman Walling reviewed with the members the Coachella Valley Water
District Well site and the possibility of a mural for the wall fzicing Calle
Tampico. Members discussed the use of the building and its location. in relation
to the Civic Center. Following the discussion it was moved by Committee
Member Wolff and seconded by Committee Member Robertson to make a
recommendation to T.K.D. Associates, Mr. Tom Doczi, what the Committee
proposes and ask that they provide a copy of the building drawings for the
Committee's review. Unanimously approved.
D. Chairman Walling asked if there had been any further contact with Desert
Hospital regarding their art project. As no one had any knowledge, it was moved
by Committee Member Herman and seconded by Committee Memb~°r Wolff to
continue the matter to November 2, 1992. Unanimously approved.
E. Chairman Walling brought before the Committee the issue of site locations for the
Civic Center and other areas in the City for art work. Some suggestions that
were discussed were:
1. Scattered throughout the Civic Center site.
2. A different location for the Wal-Mart center such as in the azea of the
cinema.
3. The Fritz Bums Park.
4. The proposed Ralph's Shopping Center.
5. Possible locations on the Bike Path.
The Committee discussed the amount of money being contributed by'I'DC for the
111 La Quinta Center site as well as money being contributed by the; individual
pad developers such as Albertsons and Wal-Mart. Committee members discussed
this money being used for additional art at this location or using the money at
different locations throughout the City. It was suggested that a letter he written
to TDC asking them if they would be interested in working with the Committee
utilizing the additional money from the individual pad owners for additional art
in the pedestrian pathways. It was stated this should be done wheni they have
reached their credit limit. Staff was directed to compose the letter.
F. The Committee reviewed applications and slides submitted by new artists.
III. OTHER
A. The Committee discussed future agenda items as follows:
1. Discussion with Mr. DeMartino regarding his project.
2. A list of site locations for possible art work.
3. The Desert Hospital project.
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B. The Committee discussed their current forms for soliting artists as well as other
forms. Staff was asked to review these forms and submit new ones to the
Committee.
IV. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Committee Member Nazd and sE:conded by
Committee Member Wolff to adjourn to a regular meeting of the Art in Public Places Committee
on November 7, 1992 at 3:00 P.M. This meeting of the Art in Public Places Committee was
adjourned at 4:03 P.M., October 5, 1992.
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