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HistoricalCommission Minutes October 20, 2010 Page 3of 3 F.The co-sponsored Library-Museum programWorld War II Scrapbook: Remembering Louisville’s Servicemen and Women,is Wednesday, Nov. 3rd, 7 PM, at the Louisville Public Library Meeting Room. Discussion turned to space to properly curatethe City’s Museum collectionand a desire for more staff time and funding to better interpret and share our City’s history with the public. The Conservation Assessment Program report from 2004 recommended that the Museum havespace for the collection in a building to be constructed between the Jacoeand the Tomeo House. Commission members expressed concern about the City’s ability to properly conserve its collection and to interpret our history for our citizens with the current set up regarding space andstaff hours.Grant funding was discussed as a way to supplement the budget. After further discussion,it was determined to schedule a Commission study session focused on clarifying our priorities, and recommendations for the City, so that we can better recommend action and better fulfill our mission to the City. IX.Museum and Commission Projects A.TheCommission discussed nominations for the2011 Pioneer Award recipient. Several names were mentioned. Dave Ferguson will submit nominations for the next meeting.. B.Membership:The Commission votedto spend up to$300 for refreshments for a Business Sponsor Appreciation event to be held at Creative Framing onNov. 16 from4:30 –6:30. Dan Mellish is coordinatingthe event. C.Given the recent flooding incident in the Museum basement, a dehumidifier purchase for the Museum basementwas discussed.Beth will ask City Building Maintenance to recommend a humidifier option with pricing so that the Commission can make a decision at the next meeting. D.Updates: History Book Club & Summer Walking Tours. The walking tours raised $510 over the course of the summer and were well attended.The Commission recognized Anne Robinson for her time and dedication. E.Update –Oral History Program. The program is going well and volunteer interviewers are continuing to conduct interviews. DVDs of the interviews are being given to the narrators. F.Update –Labor Day Parade. The Commission won a trophy for its parade entry on behalf of the Museum. Lynn Koglin is taking it for now. G.Bridget Bacon reported that the self-guided walking tour brochure supply is lowand she asked for direction on how to proceed. As Avista has sponsored the brochure in the past, it was decided that Avista should be contacted to ask if it would be willing to sponsor it again. H.Local author Anne Dyni offered to sell a few copies of her book on Boulder County schools, Back to Basics, to the Commission at 40% off the retail price for reselling at the Museum. The Commission voted todo so. I.The Commission voted to pay Marion Junior$1,250 for 250 handmadeholiday ornaments. X.Chairperson’s Report: Dan Mellish A. Dan noted that the joint meeting in September with the Library Board of Trusteeswas valuable. The Commission members discussed the joint meeting as being a positive step. They also noted having learned at the meeting that the Library Board of Trustees has a liaison from City Council. Itwas expressed that it would also be helpful if the Historical Commission were to also have a liaison. It was decided that this would be worth pursuing. XI.Commission Comments. There were no additional comments. XII.The next regular meeting is Wednesday, November17at 6:30 p.m. XIII.Adjourn, 8 p.m.