City Council Study Session Summary 2012 05 22

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City Council Study Session Summary May 22, 2012 Page 3of7 In conclusion: The LCC finds that it competes for space at the Louisville Arts Center, but pointed out that all groups are providing art and theater events to the community. Given the diminishing support from SCFD, should this be a primary focus of the LCC? Is the LCC able to garner more support for their organization? The LCC asked if City Council could give them more money in the upcoming budget cycle. LCC would like to brainstorm to set future goals and mission, should they be doing something different? The LCC would then like to come back at a future Council Study Session and present their recommendations to Council. Comments /Questions: • Mayor Pro Tem Dalton requested the LCC put in writing their specific budget request for 2013. • Mayor Pro Tem Dalton supports the LCC's desire to hold their own study session. • Councilmember Sackett said that he would hate to see a ceiling put on a budget request. "Go for it." • Councilmember Jasiak appreciates events that are geared towards the family, and appreciates the LCC's eye for targeting different age groups. • Mayor Muckle loves everything past and present the LCC has done, and supports their desire to restructure. • Councilmember Yarnell said the LCC is a thoughtful and insightful group and a joy to work with, and appreciates the LCC's willingness to question their identity. • City Manager Fleming extended his thanks for all the events; fantastic job on Friday evening concerts, and extended his appreciation to the members for their volunteer efforts. • Mayor concluded by thanking the LCC for all their work. Update /Discussion — Horticulture and Forestry Advisory Board (HFAB) Mike Frontczak presented on behalf of the Board their 2011 Accomplishments, 2012 Goals and Progress -To -Date. HFAB's basic mission is to be a guardian to the Louisville Arboretum and to fundraise for Friends of the Arboretum, a 501(c) 3 organization. The group would like to raise additional funds and earmark the funds for a specific purpose. HFAB's Responsibilities: • Represent the community on public landscape projects.