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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Arts And Cultural Commission - 02/14/2002 ‘11110 'rI � V3192027 ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMISSION �, R �42 REGULAR MEETING N RECEIVED Thursday, February 14, 2002 —4:30 P.M. " RECE Multicultural Center, Galvan House o A 1581 N. Chaparral St. - Corpus Christi, Texas �'ts, CITY pEF�CE RAS Cfr MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF Cynthia Alcorta Joe Ochoa Sheila Rogers Ronnie Sepulveda Chuck Anastos Elizabeth Reese Anne Stewart Diana Hankins Linda Avila Tracie Rodriguez Danny O'Dowdy George Balli Ricardo Sanchez K Chute Dennis Kemmerer Colin Sykes Deborah Fullerton Frank Trimble, Ill Elia Gutierrez Leticia Mondragon I. CALL TO ORDER — The regular meeting of the Arts and Cultural Commission was called to order at 4:35 p.m. by Chair, Chuck Anastos. II. ROLL CALL —The Recording Secretary called roll, announced quorum. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Corrections: Linda Avila made a motion to accept the minutes of January 10, 2002 and January 24, 2002 as written. George Balli seconded the motion. The motion carried. Leticia Mondragon, Joe Ochoa and Elizabeth Reese abstained. IV. HEARING FROM THE PUBLIC — Norma Urban of the Downtown Management District gave a presentation of their fund-raiser being planned. Statuary of cows, pigs, etc have been displayed and purchased in other cities similar to "Cows on Parade" in Chicago. (Elia Gutierrez arrived at 4:38 p.m.) V. DISCUSSION ITEMS AND POSSIBLE ACTION - A. Artesian Park The funding donation has been withdrawn. Therefore, no discussion was needed. B. Art Center Expansion Chuck Anastos reported that he had received concerns about the project using ready made statuary. Mr. Anastos suggested writing a letter to the donor, Dusty Durrill requesting the consideration of a local artist instead. After discussion, it was decided that it was not within the jurisdiction of the Arts & Cultural Commission and there was no need to address this situation. Joe Ochoa volunteered to speak with Dusty Durrill privately. C. Fountain Gift from Mexico Mexico has given Corpus Christi a Quintera Fountain as a gift. The Development Committee will recommend a location site. VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS — A. Projects Committee Linda Avila stated the sub-committee has three goals they are currently working on. • Colin Sykes is continuing to contact local organization to coordinate their activities with the Festival for the Performing Arts. Proposed dates are March 29, 2003 through April 5, 2003. The funding search for Shakespeare in the Park continues. SCANNED 11100 480' • Commission members are encouraged to make additional suggestions for the Art Calendar • The sub-granting process is being refined and updated. Suggestions are welcome. B. Development Committee • Dennis Kemmerer stated there are seven (7) artist proposals for the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center / Arena project. The sub-committee will make their recommendation at our March meeting. The proposal is scheduled to go before the City Council on March 19`". • Chuck Anastos shared the schedule for the Bayfront project and stated that there would be art in the first section. VII. STAFF REPORT— Ronnie Sepulveda encouraged commission members to continue their efforts in supporting the public art process. VIII. CURRENT CONCERNS— • Dennis Kemmerer suggested the process regarding the Artesian Park project be reviewed. IX. ADJOURNMENT - Elizabeth Reese made a motion to adjourn at 5:35 p.m. Colin Sykes seconded. The motion passed and the meeting was adjourned. onald Sepulve a, Manager Multicultural Services Park & Recreation Department