Cultural Council Agenda and Packet 2019 09 19

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iii. Subcommittee update (Mark): Mark reports this is still coming together, but the subcommittee has planned for ten projects that will be split into groups of two. The subcommittee will compile a list of project descriptions and budgets. Jeff agreed that getting recommendations in for public art to the City Council in September is appropriate. XII. 2019 Programming a. Summer Concert Series review (Adam): Overall the community loves the summer concerts in Community Park. There was overwhelming positive feedback aside from two noise complaints, and one traffic complaint. It was suggested that we give bands cash instead of vouchers for meals. Kim suggested getting professional photos to use for promoting this event for the City of Louisville. Jeff suggested working on a policy for shade tents and umbrellas, and to work with the city to come up with a drop-off spot in the parking lot. Debbie brought up the possibility of finding sponsors for the summer concerts and what that might mean for the Street Faire sponsorships. Adam mentioned wanting to be involved in stage upgrades and to make sure there are ramps installed to bring in speakers and equipment from the parking lot. Jordan will ask about the process/status with stage upgrades. b. Fall Programming: i. 9/8 — The World Next Door/Louisville World Culture Day (Various): Subcommittee is finalizing details for event with $4500-$5000 budget. Adam reviewed the list of performers and schedule. Jordan and Leah secured three food truck commitments. Blake is commissioned to create a logo. Adam is working on zoning and pora-potties. Kim & Adam went to DBA meeting and discussed having DBA serve alcohol, but they declined. The DBA is lending us the lights and satellite speakers for the stage free of charge. One more subcommittee meeting will be scheduled to finalize set up & details. Leads and volunteers were assigned for the rest of the fall 2019 events ii. 9/13 — Silent Film: The Doll plus Young Mr. Jazz (Adam) iii. 9/21 — Alfredo Muro (Mike) iv. 9/22 — Pollly McLean lecture (Robby) v. 10/2 — Stories on Stage "The Last Cowboys" (Mark) vi. 10/5 — Acoustic Eidolon (Adam) vii. 10/16 — Fiske Planetarium Meteorites lecture (Robby) viii. Review remainder of 2019 programming : Discussed plan to contact Dona Laurita to reschedule her art grant exhibit since the gallery closed XIII. Discuss needs for September agenda (Adam) : Discussed i. Art Grant Application Review ii. Initiate Spring 2020 Programming iii. Public Art Funding Recommendation to Council XIV: Member activities or community culture events/news to share: Jordan said city is looking for volunteers for the Labor Day parade XV: Adjourn: Debbie motioned, Kate seconded, adjourn at 8:07pm