Cultural Council Agenda and Packet 2021 02 18

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X. Economic Recovery (Megan Pierce - Dir of Economic Vitality) LCC can have a role in the economic recovery of Louisville. Programs need to be developed to aid the recovery but also have long term benefits. Impact survey for businesses 1 week after March shutdown, which generated a lot of information. Increased communication with businesses and the community. City have purchased infrastructure, barriers etc to support downtown businesses. The council continues to provide grants to support local businesses. LRC and LCC can work together to use art funds to improve the artistic elements of their projects. Megan encourage the LCC to think about all of Louisville for the mural project location, or several smaller mural projects. Mark concerned that we don't have the budget to take on multiple projects, also can the LCC be more proactive in the development of outdoor dining. Megan, discussions are just starting, with the future of the pandemic still unknown at this point. Outdoor dining will remain until end of March, discussion is about what to do in April. If the LCC can generate artistic ideas if the street closes down in the summer. Megan said the council is working with business to match funds for improvements. Emily, there was a priority to increase art funds, however it may take a few year now due to covid. Leah, guidance as how to move forward to help out all Louisville businesses. Megan, the opportunities need to be open to all businesses, the city is working toward developing a program to support various needs in the business community. Partner with a more narrow focus, such as the Louisville Chamber, to get feedback of how to support businesses. Debbie, if mural are public art do they need to be to signage code, how many businesses have we lost in Louisville. Megan, would need to check if art is exempt from signage code, only aware of 4 closures. XI. Resident requester temporary COVID memorial: Adam, Louisville resident has reached out to the Mayor to request a temporary COVID memorial. Emily, perhaps there are different ways to address it moving forward besides a memorial. LCC has agreed it is not currently a good use of funds. XII. Public Art Update: Public Art Committee Update (Mark) no updates 11. McCaslin and South Street underpass projects: Approved 111. LRC/City Attorney consideration update - No updates XIII. Arts Grant (Adam). Have there been any submissions, Emily, the library staff have been assisting with the process. Adam, we would like an update on submissions, if their haven't been many, we can get the word out and extend the deadline. Emily, Deadline is currently February 12 and she will copy Debbie in on submissions.