Historical Commission Agenda and Packet 2023 05 17

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Historical Commission Meeting Minutes March 15, 2023 Page 2of3 planning the restoration of the Cabins' interiors. Also, the application for SCFD funds was submitted for the Museum. B. Museum buildings and campus: The screen door on the Summer Kitchen has been repaired by a conservator. Vill. Introduction of Summer King, Museum Associate — Outreach Services, to talk about her work for the Museum: Summer introduced herself to the Commission, talked about her background, and reported her duties. The focus of Summer's position at the Museum is outreach, which means that she connects with different Louisville community bases such as schools and senior centers for tours of the Museum and presentations of Louisville's history. Also, she works on the monthly E-newsletters and manages the Museum's social network presence IX. Report on the Museum's digital statistics for 2022 and what they show about the Museum's outreach (Summer King): Summer gave a presentation to the Commission about the digital statistics of who is engaging with the Museum's digital content and what they are looking at. X. Report from Sharon Nemechek, Director of Cultural Services: Bridget recently announced her upcoming retirement. The job posting for her position will be posted on Friday. XI. Report from Bridget Bacon, Museum Services Supervisor: A. Museum Services Supervisor's written report: No addition to her written report B. Updates on Museum operations & projects: i. Museum's Work Plan for 2023: Bridget went over the points of the Museum's work plan to the Commission ii. "First Fridays" are continuing at the Museum and Library: The First Friday Art Walks have gone on hiatus, but the Museum and Library have programing planned out and have continued calling them First Fridays and had a good turnout along with participating downtown businesses and the support of the DBA, Chamber, and the City's Economic Vitality program. C. Approval of Deeds of Gifts from donors: The Commission members approved the deeds by vote of 4 to 0, for the following donations: 1. Shirley Elrod —photos and other items relating to her father, John Waschak, who served on the Louisville City Council and as Mayor. 2. Anne Dyni — photos and slides relating to Louisville history, many of which she when she was researching Boulder County history for her books and lectures as a local historian.