HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-09 Commission on Cultural Development Minutes
City of Bangor, Commission on Cultural Development
Minutes
May 9th, 2013
8:30 AM
City Council Chambers
Commissioners present: Tim Lo (Chair), Judy Boothby, George Kinghorn (Vice-Chair), Elisabeth
Young and Jason Bird (staff)
Commissioners not in attendance: Josh Plourde and Councilor Blanchette
1. Previous Meeting Minutes
George Kinghorn made a motion, which was seconded by Elisabeth Young, to approve
the minutes as presented. The motion passed by a unanimous vote.
2. Discussion of Comprehensive Arts and Cultural Plan
The group discussed the need to update the plan and what the process would look like.
George suggested that the group hold a working meeting begin the update process. The
group agreed that a focus on the plan, and the actions of the Commission going forward
should be supporting public art, the development of a more comprehensive marketing
effort and the changes recently proposed regarding the grant review and consideration
process.
3. Discussion of Downtown Murals
Jason Bird presented the concept of murals in Downtown on various publicly and
privately owned walls. The group was in support of it and stated that they looked
forward to reviewing the concepts.
4. Discussion of Future Vision and Purpose of the Commission_____________________
The Commission discussed fund raising as well as the future vision and purpose of the
Commission.
5. Update on the City Budget Request
Tim Lo updated the group on the conversation he had with the Business and Economic
Development Committee budget meeting. The item is currently being reviewed by the
Council in light of the entire budget. Jason will inform the group if additional
opportunities come up to discuss the funding for the Commission.