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Historical Commission Minutes Sept. 21, 2020 Page 2 of 4 community. Also, Sharon serves on a DEI committee for the City of Louisville. Bridget reported that the Museum staff is having regular discussions about how to collect information about aspects of Louisville history that are difficult to find. Also, the Museum staff is working on putting up new text on certain exhibits, such as that relating to the national fraternal organization called the Order of the Red Men that was active in Louisville, as well as looking into stories from the oral histories and other sources for more diverse stories about Louisville. The Museum staff recently developed a page for the Museum website that invites people to fill out a story survey to share their experiences. The Commission suggested trying to collaborate with other boards and organizations on this topic. The attendees also discussed the importance of developing community relationships over time. Vill. Report from Sharon Nemechek, Director of Library & Museum Services: Sharon reported about the budget cuts for the Library and the Museum, the suspension of the Museum expansion project, and the State's new Dial framework on gatherings and the impact it has on the Museum's programs. IX. Report from Bridget Bacon, Museum Coordinator: A. Updates on Museum operations, including reopening for tours by appointment and walking tours: The Museum has started doing tours by appointment for groups of no more than six, with facial coverings and social distancing required. The first actual in -person program since March was the walking tour that happened on Saturday, Sept. 19th and was capped at ten people; the next tour will be on Sept. 27th about WWI. Bridget also mentioned the Daily Camera article about the repair of the Blue Parrot stained glass window, and she said that Dick DelPizzo, who made the replica of downtown Louisville, is working on a replica of Memory Square. Bridget said that she and Gigi Yang are going to review the Collections Management Policy that the Commission approved in 2016 and make recommendations for appropriate revisions and updates. B. Approval of Deeds of Gifts from donors: Commission members approved, 6 to 0, the following donations: 1. Melanie Miller — Abstract of Title for 524 Main St. 2. Museum of Boulder — certificates from the St. Louis Church and School in the early 1900s. 3. Loren Laureti — 1980s digital images showing a Labor Day Parade and a tornado seen from town. 4. Monarch High School — yearbook for 2020-2021. City of Louisville Louisville Historical Museum 749 Main Street Louisville CO 80027 303-335-4850 (phone) 303-335-4550 (fax) www.louisvilleco. pov/museum