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Carlsbad Arts Commission
June 1,2006
Carlsbad Council Chambers
Call to Order
Commissioners Present: Gary Hill, Rita Francis, Frances Carrillo, Ron Juncal, Barbara
Iserloth, DeForest Sherman
Chair Hill called the Meeting to Order at 9:00 a.m.
Minutes for Approval
On motion by Commissioner Francis, the Arts Commission approved the revised April 6,
2006 Minutes.
New Business
Review of public comments and recommendation to City Council on public artwork
proposal for Fire Station #6.
Terry Smith, Senior Engineer, gave an overview of the Fire Station #6 project, including
details about the process, the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) approved by the Planning
Commission, and the interaction of the architect and the public artist. Mr. Smith handed
out a set of drawings that contained various elevations of the proposed finished fire
station building, and a panoramic aerial view of the fire station property.
Arts Manager Peter Gordon gave a summary of the comments that were received by the
public, noting that a total of 51 were received. Of that total, 35 (or 69%) were positive,
11 (or 21%) were negative, 5 (or 10%) were split, and 2 were not applicable. Christopher
Lee, the artist, was not able to make the meeting.
Both Mr. Gordon and Mr. Smith then responded to questions from the Arts
Commissioners.
On Motion by Commissioner Iserloth with a second by Commissioner DeForest, the Arts
Commission recommended approval of the proposed artwork for Fire Station #6 to the
City Council. The vote was 6-0.
Commissioners Hill and Juncal then suggested to Mr. Smith that a bench or some type
of seating should be considered for placement somewhere near the Fire Station along
the public trail (Old Santa Fe Road) with an explanatory plaque about the artwork and
with an educational brochure about "fire safety" for the public.
Presentation of 2006 TGIF Jazz in the Parks concert schedule.
Colleen Finnegan, Community Arts Coordinator, presented the 2006 TGIF Jazz in the
Parks Series schedule and gave a summary of the type of bands and activities planned
for this 21st season of the summer concert series.
Public Comment
There were no comments from the public.
Commissioners' Report
Commissioners reported on activities
Peter Gordon, Arts Manager, distributed information regarding the upcoming Folk Life
Day to be held on June 3, 2006 at the William D. Cannon Art Gallery.
Mr. Gordon also introduced the new Administrative Secretary for the Cultural Arts Office,
Isabelle Paulsen.
Adjournment
The Chairman adjourned the meeting at 10:13 a.m.