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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Arts And Cultural Commission - 05/13/2004 ARTS AND CULTURAL COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING Thursday, May 13, 2004 —4:30 P.M. Council Chambers, City Hall 1201 Leopard - Corpus Christi, Texas MEMBERS MEMBERS STAFF PRESENT ABSENT Chuck Anastos Elia Gutierrez Lynda Jones Gustavo Valadez Ortiz Linda Avila Don Luna Marilyn Daiquiri Richard Diana Hankins Mando Camina Spencer Rose Zuniga Danny O'Dowdy Deborah Fullerton Anne Spencer K Chute DeAnn Gould-Lancaster Colin Sykes I. CALL TO ORDER — The regular meeting was called to order at 4:33 p.m. by Chair, Deborah Fullerton. II. ROLL CALL—The recording secretary called roll, announced quorum. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —Workshop, April 27, 2004 Linda Avila made a motion to approve the minutes. DeAnn Gould-Landcaster seconded. Deborah Fullerton noted in Section IV. C., that Gustavo Valadez Ortiz spoke of the need to continue training the non-profit organizations. The vote was called and the motion passed. Chuck Anastos abstained. IV. HEARING FROM THE PUBLIC - Katherine McCoy of the Asian Cultures Museum came to request funds to assist with the Shinzaburo Takeda Reception, Lecture and Demonstration. Ms. McCoy was informed of the Contingency Fund request process. She then invited the committee to attend the event. (Anne Stewart arrived at 4:37 p.m. Mando Camina arrived at 4:39 p.m.) The committee discussed the Contingency Fund request process. Don Luna suggested the item be on an upcoming agenda for continued discussion. Colin Sykes seconded. The motion passed. Suggestions and comments regarding the Contingency Fund should be sent to Diana Hankins to compile before the next meeting. V. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS - none VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS— CULTURAL ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE Mando Camina stated their committee did not have anything to report at this time. The commission is to forward their comments and suggestions regarding the Contingency Fund request process to Diana Hankins before the next meeting. (Elia Gutierrez arrived at 4:55 p.m.) VISUAL ARTS COMMITTEE Lynda Jones was absent. Chuck Anastos reported that the peer panel for the Baseball Stadium Art project has met at various art displays around the city to view previous works and compile ideas for the upcoming project_ Additionally, Mr. Anastos reported the impending care considerations of the Rush mural. SCANNED Linda Avila said the Baseball Stadium Art Project's RFP is being reviewed. Post card notification had been sent. And the Peer Panel will be meeting after the proposals are received. Some of the old wall structure considered for art use was not retainable, so the RFP is only for 3 dimensional work. Marilyn Spencer requested a meeting of the Visual Arts Committee representative(s) with City Manager, George K. Noe and Assistant City Manager, Margie C. Rose to discuss the Percent for Art Ordinance on upcoming projects. PERFORMING ARTS COMMITTEE Colin Sykes reported their committee's approval of March 4th through March 20th as Festival Of the Arts dates for 2005. DeAnn Gould Lancaster, Ed Grove, Allen Herkimer and Colin Sykes are working on the procedure manual. Mr. Sykes also reported that $5,000 of the TCA grant was not used. Those funds could go into the Permanent Art Trust Fund or be used to notify groups of next year's festival dates. Mr. Sykes has prepared a letter of appreciation for the Mayor and City Council for their support of this year's festival. The survey raffle winners were notified by City Staff and the prizes have been distributed. The names of the winners are posted on the festival website. VII. STAFF REPORT The commission was reminded to attend the Mayor's reception. Additionally, applications are needed for new commission members. The City Secretary's Office processes the applications. Gustavo Valadez Ortiz provided a copy of the April 26th letter from the Texas Commission on the Arts requesting nominations for the positions of state poet laureate, state musician, state two-dimensional artist and state three-dimensional artist. Diana Hankins told of the non-profit organizations concern regarding space to hold their events and the additional costs associated with SMG managing the auditorium. A presentation by a representative of non-profit organizations will be given to the commission requesting support for their rental fee concern. (Don Luna left at 5:25 p.m.) K Chute provided a handout that described the park improvement project to the Dan Whitworth Park. This project is funded by private donations. VIII. Current Concerns - none IX. Adjournment As there was no further business, Anne Stewart made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Colin Sykes seconded. Motion passed. The meeting was adjourned at 5:27 p.m. • -r. Diana Lee Hankins, Program Supervisor Multicultural Services Division Park and Recreation Department � .. .