Historical Commission Agenda and Packet 2011 10 19

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Historical Commission Minutes September 21, 2011 Page 3 of 3 reappointment of current members. Due to the upcoming deadline for applications to City th boards for 2012, City Council would need to address this issue at its October 4 meeting. Dan stated that he would like to recommend to City Council that beginning in 2012, the size of the Commission be reset at 10, which is the current number of members. Dan asked for the Commission’s thoughts and the Commission indicated agreement with this approach. F. Commission Comments and Discussion Items for next Meeting : Jennifer mentioned that Camera reporter John Aguilar wanted to schedule an interview quickly to write an th article about the 25 anniversary. Bridget said that she would be available. G. Close Advisory Board Meeting. VI. Meeting as Fundraising Board for the Historical Museum . A. Treasurer’s Budget:Dave Ferguson Dave presented the following report: Previous Balance $7,973.40 Expenses $2,268.32 Receipts $891.00 CD $25,140.63 Savings $13,691.74 Checking $5,826.68 Total $44,659.05 The Commission approved the Treasurer’s report. B. Membership statistics. There were no additional questions. Commission members requested that the new Business Sponsor application be substituted for the old form currently on the Museum website. Bridget stated that she will coordinate this. C. Discussion/Approval of Expenses. None. D. Discussion/Approval or additional Louisville books for resale. Brian will contact Wayne Lee about securing additional copies of his new book for resale at the Museum. E. Fundraising idea related to car stickers. This fundraising suggestion has been pursued by another organization and is therefore closed for discussion and action. F. Possible Future Capital Campaign. At the request of a Commission member, the Commission revisited the need for a Welcome Center and Archive building at the Museum and how it could be funded. In response to a question, Beth noted that there are needs at the Museum for a welcome area with some exhibit space, adequate work space for Museum staff and volunteers, storage space for the collection, an ADA compliant restroom, and a study room for researchers using the archives. Discussion centered around the possibility of a public/private funding partnership. It was requested that this discussion item be continued to the next meeting so that Sally Burlingame, who requested the discussion but had to leave the meeting early, can be present. G. Chairperson’s report . Dan stated that he discussed methods of fundraising with Susan Loo, who shared some of her experiences. He encouraged the Commission to pursue targeted fundraising for the Museum and particularly for the Welcome Center and Archive. H. Commission Comments and Discussion items for next meeting . None. I. Close Fundraising Board Meeting and Adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 8:00.