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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-11-12; Arts Commission; MinutesMINUTES Meeting of: Time of Meeting: Date of Meeting: Place of Meeting: ARTS COMMISSION 11:00 a.m. November 12, 1987 City Council Chambers COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER; Chairman Bear called the Meeting to order at 11:06 a.m. ROLL CALL; Present - Chairman Bear, Commissioners Frye, Meilach, Roston and Straub. Absent - Commissioners Bischoff and Brierley. Staff Members Present: Connie Beardsley, Manager, Cultural Arts Program Cliff Lange, Library Director I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES; Minutes of the Meeting held October 1, 1987, were approved as presented. Chairman Bear stated there was a request to move Items 5 and 6 to the front of the Agenda. By consensus, the Commission concurred. NEW BUSINESS; V. Arts Organizations Report - Batiquitos Festival - Information Chairman Bear announced the Commission plans to have a presentation each month from one of the local arts organizations to improve communications between this Commission and the arts community. Chairman Bear introduced Seena Trigas, representing the Batiquitos Festival of Arts. Mrs. Trigas stated the Festival of Arts would start Memorial Day weekend with a jazz festival and would continue until Labor Day weekend. There would be a five- week chamber music festival from Oune 20 through Duly, with 450 students and faculty, with a presentation by the students fellowship orchestra. Mrs. Trigas added there would be over 30 performances with well-known people coming here to perform. It was suggested there be a calendar of events for other groups, so there will be no cross-purpose on any of the planned events. Mrs. Trigas stated they will be asking for sponsors for some of their performances, and other arts groups might wish to sponsor one of those. Connie Beardsley suggested in the advertising for Batiauitos Lagoon that the City of Carlsbad be mentioned. Mrs. Trigas stated that would be done, and also San Diego will be mentioned, as people can identify with that area. Bear Frye Meilach Roston Straub MINUTES November 12, 1987 ARTS COMMISSION Page 2 COMMISSIONERS VI. Acquisition Policy - Approval Connie Beardsley stated there were some changes in the proposed Deaccessloning Policy, as follows: Section F should read: After appropriate discussion, the Arts Commission approves or disapproves the recommendation of the deaccessioning by a majority vote. Section H should read: Staff shall draft an agenda bill for City Council approval. Section I should be deleted and Section D be labeled Section I, etc. There was a typographical error on page 2 of the Acquisitions Policy in Section 2.4. Connie Beardsley stated it is time the City have an Acquisitions Procedure on the books to cover donation of works of art and works of cultural and historical significance. The Commission discussed the possibility of finding the donor when some piece is to be returned by the City. The appraisal price was also discussed by the Commission. After a thorough discussion, the Commission accepted the two policies as presented. Arts Commission accepted the Acquisitions Policy and Deaccessioning Policy as presented, with the changes listed above; subject to review by the City Attorney and acknowledgment by the City Council. OLD BUSINESS; II. Chairman's Report - Information Meeting with Patrons Chairman Bear reported Connie Beardlsey and he had visited the most recent Patrons of the Arts meeting, and the idea was presented to have a representative from the other arts groups appear before this Commission each month. The major concern expressed by the Patrons was the issue of competing for funds. Chairman Bear stated he did not feel this Commission was competing with the Patrons of the Arts for funds. Chairman Bear reiterated it was essential that the different arts groups do communicate with each other. Breakfast Speaker Series Connie Beardsley had spoken with the Chamber of Commerce on this topic. They attended a meeting with a Chamber Board Member, the Carlsbad Economic Enhancement Committee of the Chamber and doe Bear to discuss the series. It is hoped this series can be planned in the spring with a workshop following the breakfasts. The topic will center around Economic Development and the Arts, or the Amenities of a City. It will be important for CEO's, Council, Departments and small business to be involved. Ms. Beardsley has contacted speakers and they are available. Bear Frye Meilach Roston Straub MINUTES November 12, 1987 ARTS COMMISSION Page 3 COMMISSIONERS Sculpture Tour Chairman Bear reported he felt it was one of the best things they have done, and hoped as many people as possible would take a tour and view the sculpture. Connie Beardsley asked the Commission to consider whether they wished to purchase any of the art pieces. III. Discussion on Art in Public Places Funded by Developers - Information Connie Beardsley referred to the report handed to the Commissioners giving information on public art in different cities. Chairman Bear suggested this be studied and placed on a future agenda. IV. Manager's Report - Information Technical Assistance Program Connie Beardsley reported the surveys had been returned and she was awaiting a proposal on a workshop. Carrillo Ranch Committee Report Connie Beardsley gave a copy of the report to the Commissioners. Arts Associates Report Connie Beardlsey reported they have over 4-0 members and coordinated the docent program for the sculpture tours. % for Art - Update Connie Beardsley reported the two art works will go to City Council once funding guestions are settled. The art work approved will be funded by Redevelopment as part of their project. It is possible it could be presented as an add-on. This Commission stated they expect this art work to be included in the first phase and were dismayed that it might not be included as part of the streetscape project. Connie Beardsley reported on the meeting she attended in Michigan and stated she would submit a full report to the Commissioners. ADJOURNMENT; By proper motion, the Meeting of November 12, 1987, was adjourned at 12:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, CONNIE BEARDSLEY Manager of the Cultural Arts Program Harriett Babbitt Minutes Clerk