Historical Commission Agenda and Packet 2016 07 06

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Historical Commission Meeting Minutes May 4, 2016 Page 2 of 5 VI. Chairperson's Report: A. Review of April 26th Study Session with City Council: Dan reported he was glad to have the opportunity to present to City Council, but with comments from City Council there are some questions on the Metcalfe $227,000 estimate amount for a building design. The Commission needs to make a plan to move forward. It was discussed to lower the amount for a building plan that will be needed to begin with. The Metcalfe drawing can be used as a starting point as a conceptual drawing to move forward in some respects, but it might not be enough for the Foundation to begin fundraising. The Commission also discussed the desirability of having the Historic Preservation Tax renewal go to voters with the additional language that funds can be spent on Museum operations. VII. Museum Master Plan: A. Discussion/Direction/Action—With Louisville History Foundation directors who are in attendance, review and discuss the Museum Business Plan prepared by ArtsMarket, Inc: i. Commission & Foundation Discussion of Museum Business Plan: The Commission and Foundation discussed the Museum Business Plan and thought that it is a good starting point but not necessarily the final plan for the Museum. The members present appreciated having the Plan's expertise and direction. Bridget pointed out a few discussion items raised by the Business Plan. ArtsMarket's plan is conservative regarding the City's role and calls for a large amount of the operations cost for the foreseeable future to come from the History Foundation, but others think that operations costs should be paid for by the City as it does for other City operations. The Commission members and Foundation directors who were present expressed concern that the Foundation would be expected to raise ongoing operational funds and noted that the timeline in the Business Plan would be affected if the Foundation doesn't raise such funding. Other proposals in the Business Plan are a museum store in the Museum, charging an admission fee and charging for school tours.The Commission recommended that we should not pursue the idea of a store in the Museum because of the lack of space and how other desirable features would have to be sacrificed, and that charging for school tours and admission fees not be pursued at this time. Commission members also brought up that they were 2