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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-09-05; Arts Commission; MinutesMINUTES Meeting of: Time of Meeting: Date of Meeting: Place of Meeting: ARTS COMMISSION 4:00 p.m. September 5, 1991 Council Conference Room COMMISSIONERS CALL TO ORDER; Chairperson Meilach called the Meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. ROLL CALL: Present: Absent: Commissioners Meilach, Kauffman, Ladouceur, Straub, Schilling and Wrench Commissioner Batter Staff Members Present: Connie Beardsley, Arts Manager Clifford Lange, Library Director APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 1, 1991, were approved. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Chairperson's Report; Chairperson Meilach announced that Commissioner Schuling will contact the Human Resources Directors of the large companies in Carlsbad. Once she has a list of names, the Arts Commission will proceed to set up a meeting to discuss ways businesses and arts organizations can work together. An informal evaluation of the Pops concert followed. Various suggestions were as follows: Recognition of those working First Aid kit should be available Serve coffee as a vendor item The Commission discussed fundraising for next year's concert. It was decided that they should start early. Commisisoner Wrench stated that the concert was an opportunity to heighten the awareness of the public of the need for an amphitheatre. The Commission should think about ways to do this next year. Chairperson Meilach asked for an alternate representative to the Arts Associates meeting. Commissioner Kauffman volunteered A long range planning retreat was discussed. The Commission liked the idea. October 22 and November 12 are possible dates. It will be held at the Elmwood House from 5-8 pm. The Arts Manager will check with Commissioners and set a date. Manager's Report; Connie Beardsley announced the Facilities Committee report and the Programming Task Force report will be on the Council agenda in the next few weeks. She will contact the Commissioners when she has a firm date. The Sister City Committee is organizing a fundraiser in con- junction with the Futtsu dancers on October 18. She encouraged Commissioners to attend. The cost is $20 a ticket. OLD BUSINESS: Deloss McGraw presented his artwork. He showed slides of the sculptures which have been cast in bronze. The contract calls for three sculptures. However, Mr. McGraw explained that the Children's Garden is a large space and three sculptures would be Meilach Ladouceur Straub Kauffman Schuling Wrench MINUTES September 5, 1991 ARTS COMMISSION Page 2 COMMISSIONERS lost. He feels it is important to have six and will produce the six works for the same amount of money. The artist showed slides illustrating the patina he will use on the bronze. He also showed the Commission the prototype of the book. It will have a curved top, reminiscent for the mission style. The Commission was very pleased with the progress. Commissioner Wrench mentioned that we should plan to promote the artwork for the library. When the new library is opened, it will be an integral part of the library and the public will overlook the significance of the art. Commissioner Kauffman agreed. It was decided that Commissioners Wrench and Kauffman will work with the Arts Manager to develop a plan or series of programs to inform the public about the library artworks. NEW BUSINESS: Ranch Carrillo Park Robert Ladwig of Rick Engineering presented the proposed plans for Rancho Carrillo Park. He stated he was representing the developers who were interested in donating additional acreage to the already existing Carrillo Ranch. There are opportunities for cultural facilities in this location. The Arts Commission decided to discuss this further at its long range planning session. Symposium Commissioner Straub stated she would like the Arts Commission to consider sponsoring a Symposium on design for Carlsbad. Possible issues to be covered would be the integration of art and architecture, how design decisions are made, creative ideas about development, low cost housing and others. She felt it would be much more effective if the Planning Department would co-sponsor the event with the Arts Commission. Commissioner Meilach asked who the audience would be. Commissioner Straub responded that community members, City staff, City Commissioners developers, architects and artists would all be interested. She distributed a copy of a symposium held in San Diego as an ex- ample. Commissioner Wrench said initially he thought the idea was boring, but as he understood better what she had in mind, he thought the idea was exiciting. Commissioner Ladouceur thought it was a very good idea and thought spring would be a good time. The Commission questioned the budget for the symposium. Con- sensus was it was a very good idea. The Commission requested staff to talk to the Planning Department to see if they were interested and to develop a budget for such a symposium. PUBLIC COMMENT: There was no Public Comment. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, CONNIE BEARDSLEY Manager, Arts Office