Cultural Council Agenda and Packet 2018 02 15

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Cultural Council Meeting Minutes 18 January 2018 Page 2of4 vi. Our Summer Concert Series had a much better sound system, several opening acts, and donations were up from last year. vii. Determined a path to separate the LCC's City -appointed Bard function from its 501(c)3. b. 2018 Goals i. Public Art: Install the sculpture purchased in 2017. We have funds for at least one additional sculpture, which we will purchase in the first quarter of 2018. ii. The City Council will adopt the Public Art Policy. iii. Implement a strong and sustainable marketing/communications program to carry on in the future. iv. Build a robust cohort of volunteers, to help set up and tear down events, etc. Katie has a list of 385 volunteers. v. Expand audience reach for Art Center performances as they currently attract an older demographic. vi. Implement electronic ticketing vii. Pass the SCFD Grant application process to the city. The first step is for the city to apply as a municipality by September so that they can be eligible to apply for the SCFD grant. viii. Launch an Art -focused 501(c)3 ix. Complete the separation from the LCC in the March/April time frame. IX. Treasurer's Report: tabled until February meeting X. Staff Update (Katie) a. Distribution of open government pamphlet b. 2018 meeting schedule/holidays & location confirmation: Debbie moved to accept it, Adam seconded, all in favor. c. Public Art Policy update: City Council would like to see two versions of the Public Art Policy: first, the one as written , where the LCC recommends an artwork, and the City Council votes on it, and second, a version where the LCC has the authority to make the decision and City Council would step in at their discretion within 30 days. However, this triggers a change in an ordinance, and Katie has been working with the City Attorney to correct some language. This Public Art Policy goes before the City Council on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at 7:00 pm. d. City Manager update: The new city manager is Heather Balser. e. Katie also reports that the Memory Square Pool House (adjacent to the Louisville Art Center) has been demolished, a door and window were found that could access the Art Center, and there will be a better functioning ramp to service both the Art Center and the new pool house. f. Katie also shared information on potential programs we might fit into our schedule. -- For approval --