Cultural Council Agenda and Packet 2022 11 17

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the City. Leah says that she does not know the answer and suggests that we talk about it in November or even next year. - Beth asks about the budget increase having been granted as an increase and if we need to do any more advocating at all. Erica says no and that the decision for the increase in budget is pretty official though nothing is in writing. Mark says that he will be at the next meeting of City Council to represent again in case the budget comes up. - Leah also mentions that voting is coming up next month and to be sure to vote in the state election! VII. City Liaison's Report (Erica Schmitt) 15 min up: a. Information Item: Speaking at City Council meetings - Erica commends the involvement of public somment periods. LCC members can speak to the public at these event if an item or topic has been approved by the board. Individual members must say that you are a member fo the LCC but that the item has not been approved or passed. b. Reminder: timeline for LCC and other board applications and resignations is coming - Submit resignations to City Clerk, Meredyth Muth.The City has an annual recruitment process to fill vacancies on all boards and commissions. This year, it opened on October 3, with applications being due by November 10th. Council will review all applications and make appointments in December to start in January. - Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasure all all up for position at the LCC. Lisa is also on a short appointment which there is no clarification. Mark notes that on the chart available to the public of her position's timeline with the LCC she is already expedited. c. Reminder: Open Government Training: No estimated date for this. Sarah is the only one that has attended. Meredith Muth will send an email to remind the remaining LCC members d. Information Item: City Budget process (broad overview) - The City of Louisville follows a two-year budget. Meetings have been happening regularly since March of this year to set the 2023-24 budget. This Monday, City Council had a meeting, which included the public hearing on the Revised Recommended Biennial Budget. In this meeting, we were told that the LCC will receive an additional $20K towards programming, bringing the programming total to $35K. City Council has a final meeting to approve the resolutions to adopt an annual budget, appropriate funds, and levy taxes. This meeting will be in November. The calendar of City Council meetings, as well as recordings of previous meetings, is available on the City Website.