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CITY OF PALM DESERT
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES COMMISSION
MINUTES
April 27, 2005
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Bussing convened the meeting at 8:32 a.m.
II. ROLL CALL
Present: Absent:
Norma Bussing, Chairman
Joe Dickinson
Suzanne Greenberg
Kevin Grochau, Vice Chair
Katherine Hough
Barbara Stenning
John Weston
Also Present:
Richard Twedt, Public Arts Manager
Bob Kohn, Director of Special Programs
Deborah Schwartz, Public Art Coordinator
Debbie Thompson, Recording Secretary
Sonia Campbell, Planning Commission
Richard Begola, Guest
III. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
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IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
Minutes of the regular meeting held on March 16, 2005.
Upon Motion by Commissioner Greenberg and second by
Commissioner Dickinson, the Minutes of March 16, 2005, were
approved unanimously.
V. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. ORAL REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION
No report.
VI. CONSENT ITEMS HELD OVER
None
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. REQUEST FOR FINAL APPROVAL OF ARTWORK AT
VENEZIA DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 41-726 VIA
AREGIO, PALM DESERT, CA FOR ART IN PUBLIC
PLACES COMPLIANCE; AND REFUND OF ART IN
PUBLIC PLACES FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,715.84,
APPLICANT GHA ENTERPRISES, 68-936 ADELINA
ROAD, CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234
It was moved by Commissioner Greenberg and
seconded by Commissioner Hough to accept the final
approval of artwork at the Venezia Development and refund
the art in public places fees in the amount of $56,715.84 to
applicant GHA Enterprises. Motion carried unanimously.
B. CONSIDERATION OF ARTSITS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT'S ARTIST REGISTRY
Works from the following artists were reviewed to be
considered for the City of Palm Desert's Artist Registry.
Michael Morgan, Marialuisa Tadei, Edwin Hamilton, Bill
Drum, Mark Stasz, and Stephan Knapp.
It was moved by Commissioner Hough and seconded by
Commissioner Dickinson to include Marialuisa Tadei, Edwin
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Hamilton, Bill Drum, Mark Stasz, and Stephan Knapp into the
Artist Registry. Motion carried unanimously.
VIII. CONTINUED BUSINESS
NONE
IX. OLD BUSINESS
NONE
X. PROJECT STATUS REPORTS
1. North Wing Gallery
Ms. Schwartz reported that the Award Ceremony for the
Student Art and Essay Contest is Thursday, May 5, at 7:00
p.m. at the amphitheater in the Civic Center Park.
Ms. Schwartz reminded the Commission members that the
dedication for the Recycle Binney Baja Palapa is Friday,
May 6, at 3:30 p.m.
2. Website
No new report.
3. Docent Program
The Docent Program Saturday tours will continue on May 7,
and June 11. Saturday tours will not be held in July and
August.
XI. REPORTS AND REMARKS
A. STAFF
Mr. Twedt circulated the request for preliminary artwork
concepts for the Entrada del Paseo project to the
Commissioners. Mr. Twedt reported that City Manager,
Carlos Ortega is going to disband the Entrada del Paseo
Steering Committee due to the project being near
completion. This item will be on the May 18, Art In Public
Places Commission agenda for discussion.
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Mr. Twedt reported that the potential Art Center has been
denied due to many reasons, one of which is budgetary
restraints.
Mr. Kohn mentioned that he and Mr. Twedt had been
discussing the list of priority projects that the Commission
developed several years ago. They also discussed funding
for the future. Currently the projections for fees collected is
running 287% over projections due to the north sphere which
will eventually be totally developed. The revenues for art are
going to diminish unless they are supplemented by the
general fund. It is something that needs to be reviewed and
the Commission may want to reprioritize the list of future
projects. Mr. Twedt suggested easing up on acquisitions
and expanding on the concept of temporary art and the El
Paseo Exhibition and develop, find, and identify strategic
locations in the City that is City owned property, negotiate
with the property owner for an easement but build pads and
place artwork for two years. That way the City could have
more art but not have to purchase it.
Mr. Twedt stated that he is working with Piper Close to
produce a new brochure of the City's art collection.
Mr. Twedt mentioned that the City dedicated Las Palmas
Villas Park on De Anza Way on April 23. An art feature will
be placed in a circular area of grass that is surrounded by
benches. Originally, the two bronze sculptures in the
Council Chamber (Proceed with Caution and Untitled — Boy
with Frog) were going to be placed at the park, but due to
concern of potential vandalism and water damage they will
not be placed in the park so a new piece will have to be
selected for the location.
B. COMMISSION MEMBERS
• COMMISSION REPORTS
• LIAISON REPORTS
1. PLANNING COMMISSION — Sonia Campbell
No report.
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XII. ADJOURNMENT
April 27, 2005
There being no further business, Chairman Bussing adjourned the
meeting at 9:08 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
DEBBIE L. THOMPSON
RECORDING SECRETARY