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Historical Commission Minutes March 7, 2018 Page 4of4 organizing those programs. Another idea is in support of fundraising. The feasibility study concluded that there is potential for the Foundation to raise $2M to $2.5M, and some other city museums have hired development staff, on staff. This could be someone on contract. It would be desirable to continue to have funding in future years for an oral history intern; and at some point, a budget might include an exhibit planner. Polling funds, if not needed, could be considered to be put to a different use such as the funding of an economic impact study, suggested by Nancy Allen, or the 30% design. Nancy also noted that it is important that the Commission show that it supports the concept of having more outreach and events, and showing how critical the Museum is to Louisville, and that the Commission should make requests relating to increased staffing, etc., but how exactly the requests are stated is of less importance then the Commission supporting the concept of increasing and strengthening Museum activity and outreach through the budget requests. Commission members agreed with this approach. IX. Approval of changes to Commission meeting schedule to shift from meeting on first Wednesday to third Wednesday of every odd -numbered month: All were in favor. X. Chairperson's Report: Dan met with Heather Balser earlier this week, following on her invitation to all the commission and board heads. Next steps with respect to planning include the meeting on the 23rd. Dan and Gordon reported on some recent conversations that they have had with City Council members. XI. Pioneer Award A. Update on presentation of award at Chamber of Commerce banquet: Paula reported on the presentation to Don Buffo's family, which went very well. B. Appointment of subcommittee of two Commission members to prepare nominations for next Pioneer Award, per the policy adopted by the Commission: Paula and Betty volunteered for the subcommittee. All voted in favor. XII. Items of common interest with the Historic Preservation Commission: reports from HPC and from HC liaison to HPC: Chuck reported on recent items that have come before the HPC and projects that the HPC is working on. XIII. Louisville History Foundation update: Foundation members recently met with Ray Merenstein, who discussed the timeline and amount to be raised, noting a fundraiser would be helpful. In the meantime, it is recommended to make the Museum as visible as possible. XIV. Commission comments & discussion items for next meeting: None XV. Close meeting & adjourn: Dan closed the meeting and it was adjourned. City of Louisville Louisville Historical Museum 749 Main Street Louisville CO 80027 303-665-9048 (phone) 303-335-4550 (fax) www.louisville-library.org