HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2007 0515 AC REGMINUTES OF THE ARTS COMMISSION
Moorpark, California May 15, 2007
A Regular Meeting of the Moorpark Arts Commission of the City of Moorpark was held
on May 15, 2007, in the Council Chambers of said City located at 799 Moorpark
Avenue, Moorpark, California.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
6:01 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Pete Duncan with the American Legion Post 502 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Jean Amador, Clint Harper, Rena Petrello
Christieann Rohal, and Dennis Swinburne
Staff Present: Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; Mary Lindley, Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Director; L.J. Stevens,
General Manager, High Street Arts Center
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS:
A. High Street Arts Center Update (L.J. Stevens)
Ms. Stevens reported on the success of "Always... Patsy Cline" and how
easy it was to work with the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center in producing
the show. She reported that preliminary analysis indicates that the show
produced a small profit. Ms. Stevens spoke about the selection of
"Marley's Ghost" for the Christmas Show and commented on the
Moorpark Arts Festival and the successful use of the theater.
Chair Harper complimented Ms. Stevens on the concept of the Arts
Festival and the use of the Theater.
Commissioner Swinburne also complimented Ms. Stevens on the
organization of the Arts Festival
B. Moorpark Mammoth Update (Hugh Riley, Assistant City Manager; Jim
Bouldin, Animal Makers, Inc.)
Staff requested that item 4.6. be considered at the end of the Agenda.
The Commission concurred.
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May 14, 2007
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Mr. Riley updated the Commission on the Moorpark Mammoth including
the status of the fossils and possible donation of the collection to the
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History.
Jim Bouldin of Animal Makers, Inc. in Simi Valley discussed animatronics
and the Mammoth model, as well as the possible creation of a 501(c)(3)
company to raise funds for the model. He also unveiled the clay model of
the Moorpark Mammoth.
In response to Chair Harper's question about the cost to create a full -size
animated replica of the Mammoth, Mr. Riley discussed the costs as well
as the various places where a full -size version of the Mammoth could be
displayed in town.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
None.
6. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
7. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS:
A. Consider a Special Meeting Date to Review the Veteran's Memorial
Conceptual Designs. Staff Recommendation: Select a special meeting date.
Ms. Lindley gave the staff report. She suggested Tuesday, July 17 as the
special meeting date. The Commission tentatively selected the suggested
date. Ms. Lindley asked that the Commission notify staff if there are any
conflicts and a new date will be selected.
Speaker: Pete Duncan, 4327 Clavele Court. Mr. Duncan extended his
appreciation to the Commission and staff for undertaking the Veterans
Memorial project. Chair Harper asked if Mr. Duncan would be available for
the Special Meeting Date. Mr. Duncan said he would be and asked that staff
notify him when the meeting date is confirmed.
B. Consider Fundraising for the Arts in Moorpark. Staff Recommendation:
Discuss various fundraising strategies with staff.
Mr. Riley gave the staff report. The Commission discussed various aspects of
the fundraising for the arts and how to implement it in Moorpark. Mr. Riley
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May 14, 2007
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discussed the various steps to fundraising and what needs to be considered
before funds can be raised, including what the appropriate role of the City
would be.
Ms. Stevens discussed the aspects need to apply for grants for the Arts.
Commissioner Petrello requested information on the High Street Theater
Foundation's role in fundraising for the Theater. Mr. Riley discussed the
foundation and some of the legal issues involved with their fundraising efforts.
Ms. Stevens further discussed different options for fundraising, particularly
regarding community donations.
The Commission asked staff to research fundraising further and report back
to the Commission with an update.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for the Arts Commission Meeting of March 14, 2007.
Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
B. Moorpark Arts Festival Summary Report. Staff Recommendation: Receive
and file report.
Commissioner Petrello moved and Commissioner Amador seconded a
motion to approve the consent calendar. The motion carried by a 5 -0 vote.
9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON CONFERENCES /MEETINGS
ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS:
10. ADJOURNMENT:
8:01 p.m.
nt arper, Chair
Hugh R. ' ey, Assistant City Manager