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COMMISSION ON CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Friday,April1,2022–8:30am
City Hall Council Chambers and via Zooms
MeetingMinutes
Commissioners Present: Adams, Bragg (Zoom), Filipiak, Greenlaw, McDade, McGill (Zoom),
Malia, Rieley, Smith, K., Smith, S., Stockwell, Yacoubagha
City Staff: Bickford (Zoom), Emery
The minutes of the March 4, 2022 meeting were approved unanimously byroll call vote on a
motion by Commissioner Filipiak with second by Commissioner K. Smith.
Committee Reports
Grant Committee – No grant applications had been received at meeting time (Note: 2 were
received by end of day). Grant meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.. Committee
Chair McGill asked Councilor Yacoubagha if she could attend, as they’d like to know what the
thoughts of the City Council are on priorities and grants.
Cultural Asset Committee – Commissioner Filipiak indicated work continues on photos for story
map, no other report.
ARTober Committee – Subcommittee meeting immediately following CCD Meeting
Davis Brook Tank Project
• Director Emery provided a brief overview of the proposal provided to commissioners. Stan MacMillan
wishes to provide an honorarium of $10,000 for an artist to decorate the approximately 25 foot high
stack. Director Emery noted that there are three ways to commission artwork: open competition,
invitation or limited competition and direct selection. Commissioner Filipiak will schedule an Assets
Committee meeting to address the proposal, establish guidelines and prepare an RFP. The City has not
done this type of commission previously. It would have to quality as public art and must be non-
political. The stack is currently completed, so the process could be started now.
• Commissioners asked about cost of maintenance. Director Emery advised that there were no parameters
currently for maintenance. The intention of this work is to be long term.
• Signage was discussed. Director Emery indicated that Stan MacMillan would probably be willing to
provide signage so as to not cut into the funding for the materials.
Social Media
• Boards and committees do not generally have separate media accounts but work through the City for
control issues. Directory Emery indicated that if a separate account is wanted, there would have to be a
request to City Council. The City is reluctant to do so as it would add another item for someone to
manage.
• CommissionerAdams would like to continuediscussions to capitalize more on social media
for the whole commission, not just ARTober, such as calling for grants and publicizing of
events.
• In the past, items have been sent to the City to post on social media. Downtown Bangor
Partnership (DBP) and other organizations have been asked to share. The City maintains an
Instagram account as well as other forms of social media. Sending a photo attachment with text
to Julia Steer for scheduling is suggested. Controversial items should be checked with the
Director and/or City Manager prior to posting. Standard items can be posted without delay. At
the same time, CCD can send those items to Downtown Business Partnership (DBP), as they
have a stronger reach versus the City of Bangor’s official page.
• Director Emery indicated that the Legal Department’s log is very significant at this time, and it
would possibly be several months before they could look into an item such as establishing a
separate account. There are no procedures in place for volunteers posting. Having the City
maintain accounts ensures longevity of those accounts.
• The Commission discussed other art organizations with existing social media accounts, and
encouraging the use of the hashtag,as well as sharing and posting to other organizations, and
sending to Public Information Coordinator Julia Steer.
Marketing
• The Commission discussedrestartingdiscussion for a comprehensive marketing plan with
publicity calendar and actionable plansin place. Suggestion to name one member from each
subcommittee to form a committee to establish an action plan. Commissioner Adams suggested
maintaining a list of where certain items should go, and having contact information for
individuals/organizations. Commissioner Filipiak will commit the Assets Subcommittee to
getting a person assigned to take on social media, and by the May full CCD meeting, have
names of those willing to take on the efforts.
Director Emery reminded the commission that two people getting together from a subcommittee meets
the definition of a public meeting which needs to be announced in advance and held in a public place.
Commissioner Stockwell made a motion to adjourn meeting, seconded by Commissioner Filipiak.
Meeting adjourned at 8:57am.
Next meetings:May 6, June 3, andJuly 1, 2022
Respectfullysubmitted,
Melissa L. Bickford
DevelopmentAssistant
Community & Economic Development