HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN 2014 0916 AC REG MINUTES OF THE ARTS COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
Moorpark, California September 16, 2014
1. CALL TO ORDER:
Chair Blaugrund called the meeting to order at 5:14 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Present: Commissioners Chrisanne Eastwood, Rose Hoberg, and Chair
Charles Blaugrund. Commissioners Jean Amador and Mary
Schwabauer were absent.
Staff Present: Assistant City Manager Hugh Riley, Parks and Recreation
Director Jeremy Laurentowski, and Administrative Assistant
Patty Anderson.
3. SPECIAL AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
4. REORDERING OF, AND ADDITIONS TO, THE AGENDA:
None.
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS ON
MEETINGS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED BY COMMISSIONERS:
None.
6. PRESENTATIONS/ACTION/DISCUSSION:
A. Art in Public Places Site Studies. Verbal presentation. No staff report.
Hugh Riley gave an oral report regarding the two sites that were being
considered for a proposed art project. He explained that staff feels the
Post Office site should not be considered since the future ownership of
this property is still unsure at this time. Staff is once again recommending
the Commission consider the site at the Police Services Center, at the
corner of Spring Road and Flinn Avenue.
Jeremy Laurentowski stated that he feels this would be an attractive site
for an art piece because it is so visible to the public. He also informed the
Commission that the Police Department has requested the installation of
an electronic marquee in this area.
Minutes of the Arts Commission
September 16, 2014
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Commissioner Eastwood stated that she has concerns placing an art
project at the Police Services Center, due to current police issues that
have been surfacing in the news.
The Commission and staff discussed different styles of art work that would
best be suited for this site.
MOTION: Chair Blaugrund moved and Commissioner Hoberg seconded a motion
for staff to proceed with Requests for Qualifications from artists for an art piece to
be placed at the Police Services Center, on the corner of Spring Road and Flinn
Avenue. The motion was carried by voice vote 3-0. Commissioners Amador and
Schwabauer were absent.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR:
A. Approval of Minutes for Arts Commission Regular Meeting of August 19
2014. Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
MOTION: Commissioner Eastwood moved and Chair Blaugrund seconded a
motion to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion was carried
by voice vote 3-0. Commissioners Amador and Schwabauer were absent.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m.
APPROVED: .
easiss
CHARLES BLAUGRUND, CHAIR
Respectfully submitted:
Patty Anderson, Administrative Assistant