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Arts Commission Meeting
December 4, 1997 • 4:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
Meeting Called To Order at 4:30 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Wood, Batter, Pynes, Dolnick, Lignante, Kacher/Dolnick, Willis
Absent: Commissioner Chattier
Chair Wood announced the Arts Commission would be meeting at a social event on December 10, 1997.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On Motion by Commissioner Lignante, the Minutes of November 6, 1997 were approved.
AYES: Wood, Pynes, Kacher/Dolnick, Batter, Lignante, Willis
NEW BUSINESS
Carrillo Ranch Master Plan Presentation
Park Planner Mark Steyaert, KTU & A representative Kurt Carlson, and artist Paul Hobson presented the
Commission with an overview of the Carrillo Ranch Master Plan. The community park contains 27 acres, is
a state historic landmark and is on the national register of historic landmarks. The Ranch is currently closed
to the public. The Master Plan process began a year ago with the City hiring KTU & A as the consultants to
help develop the plan. The consultant gathered data and did an analysis of the site. A steering committee was
established and public meetings were held along with a series of public workshops at the ranch to gather
input. An open house was also held to inform the public about Leo Carrillo. The Master Plan is only a draft
plan. The Plan will be presented to City Council in January.
Paul Hobson presented the arts component of the Master Plan which includes recommendations for public
art, artists in residence and ongoing visual and performing arts programming. The park will need fences,
ramps and benches. Public art can be incorporated in these elements. One of the proposed gate designs was
drawn by Leo's friend Ed Borein.
Alan Kindle, representing the Friends of Carrillo Ranch mentioned the Carrillo artifact collection. A
number of items were sold or are missing. However, there are some artifacts that can be loaned to the
park from other museums.
Commissioner Willis asked what is proposed for the existing swimming pool. Mark Steyaert replied with
will be removed and replaced with a replica reflection pond.
Commissioner Batter asked about the traffic flow with regard to bicycle riders and automobiles. Kurt
Carlson stated this issue has been addressed with a citywide and community-wide trail. Commissioner
Kacher/Dolnick asked if bicycles will be stopped at a certain point in the park and not allowed to have access
throughout.
Alan Kindle reminded the Commission there was another venue for performing arts with the conversion of
the barn into a theatre. Commissioner Pynes asked what the main purpose of the park was. Mr. Kindle
replied the Friends see it as an educational park with passive recreation. Commissioner Batter asked how
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the 82 parking spaces compare to other city parks. Mark Steyaert replied that this issue does not relate to
the other community parks. Staff feels that parking is adequate for special events. Commission Batter
replied she did not think parking was adequate. Commissioner Wood asked how many people the
amphitheatre can seat. Kurt Carlson replied the amphitheatre can seat 50. Commissioner Wood stated
the park is going to be controlled by the number of parking spaces.
Commissioner Pynes stated she was impressed with the Master Plan and the fact that it took into
consideration that Mr. Carrillo was a conservationist. She likes connecting public art with Carrillo.
Commissioner Batter asked who decides what kind of creative programming happens. Mark Steyaert stated
this issue has not been determined yet.
Commissioner Pynes asked who will decide how the park will be managed and have the pros and cons been
listed in the Master Plan. Mark Steyaert replied the City Council will make this determination.
Connie Beardsley asked for clarification on what the Commission was approving, the whole plan or the arts
component. Mark Steyaert replied the Arts Commission was being asked to approved the arts component.
On Motion by Commissioner Kacher/Dolnick the Arts Commission approved the arts component of the
Carrillo Ranch Master Plan.
AYES: Wood, Kacher/Dolnick, Lignante, Pynes, Batter, Willis
Approval of 1998 Community/Arts Education Grants
Chair Wood reported the Grants Panel met and reviewed the 1998 grant applications. He encouraged the
Commission to approve the Panel's recommendations with the exception of the grant request from the
Waldorf-Inspired School. Mr. Wood explained that the school is a preschool and does not meet our grant
requirements.
On motion by Commissioner Kacher/Dolnick the Commission approved the 1998 Community/Arts
Education grants.
AYES: Wood, Kacher/Dolnick, Lignante, Batter, Willis, Pynes
Commissioner Willis and Lignante adjourned from the meeting at 5:37 p.m.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chair's Report
Chair Wood reported he attended the Library's public meeting on how to spend the funds earned if the one-
quarter cent tax passes.
Manager's Report
Mrs. Beardsley reported planning for the skateboard park is underway. Studio Two has been selected to
work on the public art element of the park. The 1-5 project will be presented to City Council on December
10.
The meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
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