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Carlsbad Arts Commission
November 3, 2005
Carlsbad City Council Chambers
Commissioners present: Sherman DeForest, Rita Francis, Gary Hill, Barbara
Iserloth, Ron Juncal, Felicia Shaw
Commissioners absent: Fran Carrillo
Chair Hill called the meeting to order at 9:00am.
Minutes
October minutes were delayed and expected at the December meeting.
Presentation on the Chamber of Commerce's Village painted fire hydrant project
Andrea Karogi of the Chamber of Commerce gave a presentation on the Chamber of
Commerce's initiative to have various fire hydrants in the Village painted. She explained
that the City had hired Kennedy Smith to do a study on what types of changes needed to
be made to help make the Village more vital. In the interim though, before that study is
completed, the Chamber wanted to do something that would help generate some energy
and interest in the Village. They felt that a Fire Hydrant Project, which has been done
with great success in a number of Midwestern cities, would be one such solution.
The Chamber is hoping to have 25 - 30 fire hydrants "adopted" by various businesses (at
$300 to $500, depending on location) and then have them painted by artists, students,
friends ~ not necessarily professional artists. The broad general theme is "Reflections of
Carlsbad." The Chamber has a committee that reviews the proposed designs before the
hydrants are actually painted, and Denault Hardware is donating the paint for the project.
Currently the plan is to have them stay painted for one year.
A PR campaign is being mounted to publicize the project and build interest in the Village
and people can vote for their favorites at Starbucks and get a free coffee in return. Income
from the project goes back to the Chamber to cover the costs and to the Injured Marines
Semper Fi Fund.
Commissioner Shaw asked if this were successful, would they do the electrical boxes as
well. Ms. Karogi said that might happen as a "second round."
Commissioner Juncal said his business partner was participating and that he would be
willing to help teach people how to use that type of oil-based paint.
Joe Garuba, a Management Analyst in the City Manager's Office, has been the City's
contact person for this project. He explained his role coordinating the details from the
City's point of view, with the Fire Department, City Attorney, and working with the
Chamber of Commerce to make sure the City's concerns and guidelines were all met. He
explained that the City saw this as a fundraising event, not an art project.
Community Arts Grants assignments
It was clarified that Commissioner Francis and Commissioner Carrillo would be this
year's panelists for the community Arts Grants.
Commissioner Reports
Commissioner DeForest had no report.
Commissioners Iserloth and Francis reported that they went to the "Carlsbad" Day at the
California Center for the Arts, Escondido which was coordinated by the Carlsbad Friends
of the Arts. They had lunch, participated in a brainstorm session about how to build
attendance for the Center, were given a tour of the building and told how the Center was
funded. Both were very impressed with the facility and the programs.
Commissioner Shaw attended two conferences in her role as a staff person for the City of
San Diego's Commission for Arts and Culture. One was "U.S. Cultural Tourism and
Travel Summit" in Washington, D.C. and the other was "Grantmakers in the Arts."
Commissioner Hill reported that he enjoyed the Arts Office's Volunteer Party. He also
gave an overview of the Connecting Community, Place and Spirit II conference. And he
recommended a website called "matchbook.org" to the Arts Office for its "Yellow Pages
Directory" goal.
Manager's Report
Peter Gordon reported on the Volunteer Party, the Jean Lowe exhibition, and the
upcoming 2005 Invitational, which opens with a reception for the artists on Saturday,
December 3, from 5-7 pm.
Meeting adjourned at 10:15am.