Cultural Council Agenda and Packet 2020 01 16

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Cultural Council Meeting Minutes Thursday, November 21st, 2019 City Hall, 749 Main Street, Louisville, CO Council Chambers 6:30pm I. Call to Order II. Roll Call – Members present: Kate Ward, Leah Franks, Adam Sloat, Sean Moynihan, Debbie Davies, Mark Cathcart, Robby Pitt, Kim Poletti Members absent: Beth McLennan, Mike Crowe City Representatives present: Katie Zoss III. Attendance and Volunteer Hours Log were circulated IV. Approval of Today’s Agenda: Debbie moved to approve, Sean seconded, all approved V. Public Comments, Items not on the agenda: Paul Ewing is here to voice support for public art, especially sculptures and statues for the sculpture garden VI. Correction and/or Approval of October Meeting Minutes: none VII. Chair’s Report (Adam): Mayor met with board chairs and City Council recognizes work the LCC has done. There will not be assigned city council liaisons moving forward. Instead, Katie will be bringing updates from council. Economic vitality director was hired, and Caleb Dickinson will head the business vitality committee and will look forward to involving the LCC VIII. Treasurer’s Report (Debbie): Referred to balance sheet. Might have lost check to LAA and is checking on that. Debbie reports we can transfer finances to city whenever we are ready and separate from the 501c3. Discussed separation at this time. Mark moved to transfer funds for LCC business to city by the end of 2019. Kim Seconded and all approved. The remaining balance from the LCC’s 501c3 will be transferred to the city and be used for public art. Katie and Debbie will coordinate on seeing this through. IX. Staff Report (Katie): a. Council is starting budget process in February to discuss 2021 and 2022 budget. LCC should discuss strategic plan and goals in January meeting to bring back to council. b. A council seat is vacant in Ward 3, applications are due December 5th for candidates c. Street Faire committee asked for more funding and have been awarded $25,000 for booking two bigger acts d. Submitted request for funding to raise the stage in Community Park. City approved $24,000 for this project, but only received one bid for more than $100,000. Katie discussed other options such as purchasing a portable stage, mobile platforms, or moving the existing stage to the other side of the park. e. The city will potentially take over the First Friday Art Walk X. LCC Officer Elections a. Discuss updating Bylaws to hold elections in February – all approved XI. Public Art