HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Minutes - Arts Commission - Meeting Date: 9/23/1983MINUTES OF MEETING
OF
GLENDALE ARTS COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 23, 1983
MEMBERS PRESENT: Enid Abel
Joseph Atkins
Nelda Crowell
Rosemary Lynch
Robert Page
Marie Sands
Betty Wade
CITY STAFF: Mayor George Renner
Beverley Miller, Staff Coordinator for
the Glendale Arts Commission
The first meeting of the Glendale Arts Commission was called to order
by Mayor George Renner, at 1:00 p.m., on September 23, 1983, in the City
Hall conference room. Mayor Renner opened the meeting by thanking every-
one for coming to this; the first meeting of the Glendale Arts Commission.
He stated, "I realize Friday afternoons are often a difficult time to attend
meetings and I must confess this meeting was called at the convenience of
mine and Beverley's schedules. _From this point on, you as a commission,
will decide when and where you wish to meet. The Arts Commission was first
perceived by me, approximately three years ago, and is patterned after a
similiar ordinance in effect in the City of Seattle, Washington." All members
were given a copy of the City of Glendale Arts Commission Ordinance. The
Mayor asked the members to take a look at the Ordinance and develop methods
that' they, the members want to operate under. He stated that, "This is a
self -creating process. You have been given the opportunity to address and
develop your plan."
The Ordinance refers to a Municipal Arts Plan; a program to expend
money for appropriate works of art. You, the commission, will determine
what the works will be, how many there will be, and where they will be
located. The Mayor also stated, he thought it would be appropriate for
the commission to go to Council and request approval to expend money for
a general work of art. Council approval would then be for an expenditure
and not for a specific work of art.
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The Mayor then asked if anyone had any questions. Enid Abel spoke
first and said she felt that Glendale needs to develop an identity.
Scottsdale has managed to pull this off rather well with their theme as`
being the most western City. Glendale has had many different national-
ities residing here for many generations and perhaps this is not known
and could be brought out.
Nelda Crowell asked if the intent of the Ordinance was for visual
Arts. The Mayor, answered that it was. She said she thought so, and
went on to say that she felt we should encourage private funds. The
Mayor stated that the funds for art are not tied to whence the money
comes from. For example, the development of Saguaro Ranch will create
$1,718,000, but the commission does not have to spend $1,718,000 for art
at Saguaro Ranch. One half (2) of 1% of all Capital improvement projects
in the City of Glendale will be dedicated to the Municipal Arts Fund
(except for street, water, and sewer projects). The estimated amount
available for Municipal Art for 1983/84 is approximately $44,415. Beverley
was directed to get a copy of the budget to all members.
Marie Sands sa'd she felt it would be nice for the commission to
know oj
money was available, and that they, the commission, needed
to have a list of all the projects and where they were being built. Marie
asked if there was currently something being planned for City Hall. The
Mayor explained that at the new Municipal Office Complex the architect is
planning for art at various locations in City Hall and another group is
planning on placing a bust of Stan Van de Putte in the lobby. For this
reason, the Mayor felt the commission should primarily concern itself with
areas outside these offices. There is going to be a gallery in the Council
Chambers and works of art could be displayed there. He felt it may be
appropriate to have the architect come and talk over what has already been
planned for City Hall at a future meeting of the Arts Commission.
Enid Abel asked the question, "What does art consist of?" She went
on to explain that some works of art are functional and/or practical, and
are, not necessarily fine art. Things such as a lamp post can be works of
art, they are nice to look at and yet do something, or have a function.
The Mayor felt this could be defined by the conmission in the development
of the Municipal Arts Plan.
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At this point, Nelda Crowell explained that she hated to come late
and leave early, but she had an appointment. She left a note of the times
she preferred to meet with Beverley. Discussion followed concerning the
future day and time for the commission to meet. After much input from
the members, the next meeting was set for Wednesday, October 12, 1983 at
3:00 p.m. Beverley will find an open meeting room, maybe at the Senior
Citizen Center.
Discussion again resumed. Marie Sands felt we needed an exploration
of Glendale, the major projects going on, and, the actual site of them.
Betty Wade agreed. The group discussed the possibility of a tour of
Glendale. The Mayor injected the idea that possibly the Parks and Recreation
Commission might be asked for recommendations of sights for art to be
displayed in one of the 33 public parks in Glendale. Beverley could obtain
a list of all public parks within the City, and could also arrange for the
tour.
Enid Abel felt maybe we should get the public involved in deciding
the type of art. She also noted, perhaps we need to pay attention to the
Mechanics of Art, such as, pedistals or lighting and such.
The Mayor again felt the Municipal Arts Plan should decribe or define
the works of art. He then directed Beverley to develop a rough draft of
an Arts Plan for the next meeting. Also, anyone else who cared to, could
also rough draft what approach they felt the plan should take. The Mayor
then asked Beverley if there was any other business to be taken care of.
The oathes of office were collected, parlimentary procedures distributed,
as well as brochures outlining the open meeting law.
In summary, before closing, the group restated its desire to meet on
Wednesday, October 12, 1983, at 3:00 p.m., to discuss the Municipal Arts
Plan and to take a tour of buildings and parks, etc., within the City where
art may be appropriately displayed for the following meeting on October 26,
1983.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.
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