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Cultural Council <br />Meeting Minutes <br />17 September 2015 <br />Page 2of4 <br />The Louisville History Museum, Louisville History Foundation, and <br />Louisville Historical Commission are working to renovate the museum <br />campus to address issues such as ADA compliance, collection storage, <br />climate control, etc. based on the CAP Report from several years ago. <br />In 2014, the city funded a needs assessment by an outside firm, Metcalfe, <br />of Philadelphia. There will be programming space inside, for up to 30 <br />people. Next steps: talking to various groups for awareness, collaborating <br />with the city; and preparing for an architectural design to be completed in <br />2017. The museum staff will be pursuing a capital campaign and other <br />fund raising (i.e., grant) options. <br />Some of the interior walls will be moved /removed to improve accessibility <br />inside. <br />Building would be initiated within a few years of having the design <br />completed and grants awarded. <br />Bridget and Paula will appreciate LCC support whenever that is <br />appropriate. <br />LCC Mission and Program Planning <br />Proposed Mission Statements (a) and (b) in meeting packet were <br />discussed. <br />Final statement, passed by the LCC: We promote arts and culture in <br />Louisville. We program cultural events, advocate for and support artists, <br />and advise City Council. By doing so we engage our diverse social, <br />cultural, and creative community. <br />Proposed Job Description was discussed and approved as amended. Final LCC <br />job description reads as follows: <br />Each member of the Louisville Cultural Council: <br />• Participates in the monthly LCC meeting (2 — 2.5 hours /month) <br />• Plans and executes cultural events (up to 7 hours per event — <br />monthly) <br />• Reads, evaluates and awards grants (up to 2 hours /month) <br />• Activities such as collaborating with other cultural organizations, <br />working group meetings and special projects (up to 1 hour /month) <br />In addition, titled positions carry extra responsibilities: <br />• The Chair creates a monthly meeting agenda, runs the monthly LCC <br />meeting, reviews prepared meeting minutes, serves as primary <br />-- For approval -- <br />