Historical Commission Agenda and Packet 2015 09 02

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Historical Commission Minutes July 1,2015 Page 4 of 5 communicated to and shared with Commission members, Foundation directors, and volunteers. There were no public comments on the policy. ii. Update on process for obtaining a Business Plan: The Museum is waiting to hear back regarding a request for $10,000 to pay for a Business Plan. The intention is for the City to put out a Request for Proposals. iii. Establishment by the Chairperson of a subcommittee to review Master Plan documents and draft specific goals and objectives for the Museum: The Acting Chair asked who would be interested in servicing on a subcommittee to meet in the fall. Commission members Paula Elrod, Julie VanLaanen, and Anne Robinson volunteered for this subcommittee. Bridget stated that she would check with Gladys Levis -Pilz to see if she would also join the subcommittee. VII. Planning for City Council Study Session (Sept. 8, 2015, 7 PM, Library) A. A Study Session planning subcommittee was formed. Paula Elrod and Julie VanLaanen expressed interest in being part of the subcommittee. Chair Dan Mellish, who has made the study session presentation in other years, would also be part of the subcommittee. B. Commission members expressed that the presentation should emphasize the cooperation and working arrangement between the Foundation and the Historical Commission. Anne strongly encouraged all Commission members to attend the Study Session. City Council liaison Chris Leh offered suggestions on how Dan might want to approach the Study Session. VIII. Chairperson's Report: No report given since Commission Chair Dan Mellish was not in attendance. IX. Update on Needs Assessment Process and Efforts to Plan for Museum Improvements & the Construction of a Visitor Center Building at the Museum A. Update on Museum Needs Assessment presentations to other boards and commissions: It was reported that Bridget and Paula talked to the Library Board about the Needs Assessment, and the Library Board was very supportive of the plans and willing to help. Gladys has talked to the Revitalization Commission. Presentations to the Historic Preservation Commission and Cultural Council have so far been postponed, but are being planned to take place soon. Bridget, Gladys, and Paula would like to then make similar presentations to additional City boards and to the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Association. B. Update on process for having Historic Structure Assessments completed for the Tomeo House and Jacoe Store buildings: Bridget and Beth Barrett are working with 4