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Cultural Council Meeting Minutes January 17, 2013 Page 2 of 3 John's goal is to please. Communicating with the needs and wants of the City Council and members of the community is an essential part to the program in order to bring continuity to the city. John will set up the rules for the art acquisition. He will then put together an outline from how to raise money, to what kind of sculptures and how to interface the whole community from the park in the south to Steel Ranch in the north. His theory uses Europe as the model; creating interest by moving people along a route from a gateway art piece to a colorful art to a children's play structure for example. • Lynn Fleming from the Coal Creek Theatre of Louisville was present to explain the program and how they utilize the Art Center. They love the center but one of the challenges they have is that they have is they aren't able to install the sets and leave them for throughout the performance. • Jane Evans from the LAA was present to explain how they utilize the Art Center. She is happy to be a part of the Art Center. The difficulty with using the Art Center is that the calendar creates challenges when the facility is used on days before /after. The LAA program is bringing in bigger, better names to Louisville. • Lori Jones from the Art Underground appreciated the opportunity of being invited to hear from all of the art leaders. She conveyed that there is a lot of talent in Louisville. • There will be a study session with the City Council on March 12th on how the use of the Art Center. • There will be a Special Events study session on Tuesday, January 29th VII. Chair's Report - o Update on consulting for sculpture project. o SCFD training dates in January 23 and February 2 — Blake will attend. VIII. Treasurer's Report / Grant Updates — Tabled due to the change in officers. IX. Election of Officers. > Chair, Susan Honstein was elected for a second term. Danyelle moved to approve the nomination, Denice seconded. The motion was unanimous. > Vice Chair, Brett Nickerson was elected for a second term. Mark moved to approve the nomination, Susan seconded. The motion was unanimous. > Secretary, Blake Welch was elected for a first term. Andy moved to approve the nomination, Mark seconded. The motion was unanimous. ➢ Treasurer, Denice was elected for a first term. Susan moved to approve the nomination, Emma seconded. The motion was unanimous. X. Assignment of Other Duties —