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Historical Commission Meeting Minutes May 18, 2022 Page 2 of 3 B. Museum buildings and campus: Sharon reported that staff is working on applying for a State Historic Fund Grant for the Trott -Downer Cabins. The funds, if awarded, would be used to pay a consultant to examine the interior space and make recommendations on what work needs to be done before the Cabins can be opened to the public. Also, the shade sail is up in the Museum Courtyard. VII. Report from Sharon Nemechek, Director of Library 8t Museum Services: The City's EDI committee has had their first two meetings. There is going to be a flag -raising for Pride month and Juneteenth. The quiet zones for trains will start in June for Louisville. Also, light pole street banners will be put up for Louisville History Month (among other commemorations) and to publicize the Museum. VIII. Report from Bridget Bacon, Museum Services Supervisor: A. Museum Services Supervisor's written report: No additional information. B. Updates on Museum operations Et projects: Due to the Museum expansion project being put on hold and the need for storage space, the Museum has arranged for a storage unit to move the larger collection items into. Bridget also stated that the position titles for the three part-time Museum Technicians have all been elevated to Museum Associates to reflect the level of their responsibilities. She said that Kaylyn Flowers had just left to take a full-time job elsewhere and the City will soon post the job opening for a new part-time Museum Associate - Outreach Services. C. Approval of Deeds of Gifts from donors: The Commission members approved the acceptance of the following donations by vote 5 to 0: 1. Beverly Stokes Klarich - photo albums, ledgers, and papers that belonged to her husband, Charles Klarich, who was the project manager for the proposed Centennial Valley Mall and the redevelopment on McCaslin in the late 1970s and early 1980s. 2. Diane Marino - 1971 St. Louis Church directory and two cookbooks, one from St. Louis and one put together by "Louisville Senior Citizens"; also, a section of a bannister from the original State Mercantile Building. 3. Stephanie Greenman - digital images from the Moore/Hasson family of Louisville. 4. Dan Ross - LHS letter sweater from his mother, Mary Waschak Ross, who was on the 1942 volleyball team; large framed composite photo of the Class of 1942 at Louisville High School. 5. Charles Kranker - 1950s Polaroid camera, Coleman lantern, and two railroad lamps used in the area. City of Louisville Louisville Historical Museum 749 Main Street Louisville CO 80027 303-335-4850 (phone) 303-335-4550 (fax) www.louisvilleco.gov/museum