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Cultural Council Meeting Minutes 15 August 2019 Public Library, 951 Spruce St. Louisville, CO First Floor Meeting Room 6:30pm I. Call to Order II. Roll Call — Members present: Kate Ward, Leah Franks, Adam Sloat, Sean Moynihan, Debbie Davies, Mike Crowe, Mark Cathcart, Robby Pitt, Kim Poletti Members absent: Beth McLennan City Representatives present: Jordan Gill, Jeff Lipton III. Attendance and Volunteer Hours Log were circulated IV. Approval of Today's Agenda: Mark moved to approve, Kate seconded, all approved V. Public Comments, Items not on the agenda: none VI. Correction and/or Approval of May Meeting Minutes: none VII. Chair's Report (Adam): Kate volunteered to host Holiday Party. Will determine dates and times/details later VIII. Treasurer's Report (Debbie): Reviewed summer concert costs for main acts, openers and food trucks, $2471 collected in donations. Most of the budget left is for public art. Discussed need to have discussion re: how to spend rest of budget surplus IX. City Council Report (Jeff): Next year, 2020, is a budget year. January budget should be finalized in October or November. The "leveling off" of sales tax will put more pressure on city expenses which will affect the budget. City Council is working on two development proposals: a. Parcel 0: development plan should be finalized soon b. Conoco Phillips Site: plan to have anchor business with retail/hotel sites — Jeff encouraged LCC members to attend public meetings to give input to include arts facilities in new developments. City Council is working on an Economic Development Strategy focusing on smaller scale & neighborhood -based businesses. Stressed importance of cultural activities outside of downtown Louisville district. Should take 6-8 months to develop. X. Staff Report (Jordan): Jordan read an email regarding a party to honor volunteers serving on boards & commissions. LCC may want to discuss alcohol policy in Community Park for summer concerts and bring a proposal to City Council. This topic will be put on the agenda for future discussion. XI. Public Art i. Sculpture Garden unveiling review (Kate): About 50 people attended including community members and government employees. Overall it was successful & well - received. Discussed involving LAA and continue marketing for future unveilings. ii. Next Sculpture installment (Kate): Volunteers have reached out to 6-8 artists for the final piece for the sculpture garden with a $15,000 budget.