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Carlsbad Arts Commission
November 1, 2012
Carlsbad Council Chambers
I. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Commissioner Schmidt, Chair.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: DeForest, Friese, Johnson, Schmidt, and Voll
Commissioners Absent: Aquallo, Markovits
III. Approval of Minutes
Motion by Commissioner DeForest, second by Commissioner Johnson, to approve the Minutes
ofthe Regular Meeting held September 6, 2012.
AYES: Commissioners DeForest, Friese, Johnson, Schmidt, and Voll
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Aquallo, Markovits
IV. New Business
A. General Discussion regarding cultural arts in the communitv (Commission Members)
Selected key points included:
-> Suggestion that Carlsbad's Arts Commissioners attend arts commission meetings in
neighboring cities to become more informed about arts-related issues in the region.
-> Discussion about the current work taking place to create a new General Plan for the city
and the importance of making sure an Arts Element is part of that new General Plan.
Commissioners were encouraged to research other California city general plans to find
examples of arts elements that might be used as models for a revised version of
Carlsbad's Arts Element.
Suggestion that the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts and the Friends of the Carlsbad Library
consider joining forces as one organization.
-> Brief review of the work being done by the Dove Courtyard Enhancement goal team and
promise to include the commissioners in a survey being distributed to gather input for the
project.
Concern voiced about the procedures and timeline followed by the City Clerk's office in
handling applications submitted by Carlsbad residents applying for boards and
commissions.
V. Old Business
A. Update on public art proiects (Peter Gordon, Arts Manager)
Peter Gordon, Arts Manager, spoke about the "fork" installed without city permission at the
intersection of Levante Street and Anillo Way. Mr. Gordon stated that after the piece was
removed from that location for a variety of safety and liability issues, it was then displayed at the
"Halloween on Elm" event, and is now in storage at the Cultural Arts Office. Mr. Gordon stated
that he was charged with contacting Mr. Carroll, the maker ofthe object, to discuss possible
next steps, including the option that Mr. Carroll could formally offer the piece to the city as a
donation.
Mr. Gordon reported that the arts budget for public art at Alga Norte Park would remain at
$280,000, and that a new design contract, which would direct the artist to update his 2007-
approved designs to reflect the changes in the updated park design, was being developed with
the artist.
Mr. Gordon noted that the public art allocation for Fire Station #3 was $48,000, and that Karen
McGuire, who is coordinating the public art component for the Cultural Arts Office, would be
calling a selection committee together soon to choose an artist for the project.
VI. Public Comment
There was no public comment.
VII. Commission Reports
A. Peter Gordon, Arts Manager, commented on the recent activities of the arts office staff.
He also announced that Heath Fox, a former chair of the Arts Commission, was now the
Executive Director ofthe La Jolla Historical Society.
B. Commissioners reported on their recent activities.
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VIII. Announcements
11-1-2012 Carlsbad Friends of the Arts "Meet & Greet" event at the Museum of Making Music
11-8-2012 Alan Aquallo lecture on local native skate culture at the Schulman Auditorium
11 -17-2012 Family Open Studios Plus
No date has been announced yet for the Community Arts Grants peer review panel
11 -27-2012 Council recognition of outgoing Council Member Ann Kulchin for her 32 years of
service on the Council
11-29-2012 Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Sheraton Hotel Carlsbad honoring Ann
Kulchin for her 32 years of service to the City of Carlsbad
IX. Adiournment
Commissioner Schmidt adjourned the regular meeting ofthe Arts Commission at 10:45 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Peter Gordon, Cultural Arts Manager
Isabelle Paulsen, Minutes Clerk
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