Historical Commission Agenda and Packet 2015 07 01

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Historical Commission Minutes May 6, 2015 Page 2of5 3. From Betty Scarpella, a full -size composite showing senior photos of the 1943 class of Louisville High School from her husband's aunt, Dorothy Scarpella Grieve; 4. From Gordon Blaker, a fuse cutter similar to ones that would have been used in Louisville mines; 5. From local historian Anne Dyni, research files and photos relating to the Louisville area and Louisville families; 6. From Melanie Muckle, scans of four (4) photos showing Colacci's Restaurant in 1985; and 7. From Dick Del Pizzo, the replica that he made of Louisville. Dick recently brought the last 11 buildings to complete the replica. However, the deed of gift that he signed states that changes may continue to be made to the replica. B. Bridget stated that she didn't need to seek advice from the Commission with respect to any donations at this time. C. Museum Coordinator's Report: 1. Megan Huelman is now an official 20 -hour per week Museum Tech. Megan will keep the Museum open two days a week and Bridget Bacon (BB) will keep the Museum open another two days a week. 2. During the Summer Art Walks, the replica will be open to the public with a talk. There were 78 visitors to the Museum for the Art Walk on May 1, 2015. 3. City Council approved a budget amendment that will include the extension of fiber optic cable to the Museum. 4. Suzanne Janssen, the Arts Coordinator for Louisville, is working with others in the County to coordinate programs about immigration in 2016. The Museum may be able to participate in the project through programming on the theme of immigration in Louisville. 5. Students at Monarch High School were looking for a volunteer project. Marilyn Hunt from the Louisville History Foundation (LHF) and Bridget are working with students to have them take photos of Main Street buildings for the Museum and Foundation. 6. Paula Elrod (PE) is arranging to get name tags for new LHC members and Museum volunteers. 7. The City of Louisville would like to install bike racks on the south side of the Museum by the Coca -Cola sign. These racks would be some of the 100 new bike racks being installed around town. (There was not enough advance notice for this to be an agenda item for the Commission to weigh in on.) D. Update on Museum Master Plan: (MMP): The MMP will include (1) the 2014 needs assessment report from Metcalfe, (2) an Interpretive Plan with a draft to be completed by September, (3) an updated collections policy plan with a draft to be completed by July; and (4) a Business Plan. $10,000 is being requested in 2