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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-04-05 Commission on Cultural Development Minutes � = . .�� � ,. @� - � CITY o� BANGOR Commission on Cultural Development April 5, 2024 Penobscot Room at Penquis CAP, 262 Harlow Street Meetinq Minutes Commissioners Present: Hollie Adams, Kelly Chenot, Nina Earley, Kal Elmore, Tristan Greenlaw, Barbara McDade (via Zoom), Samantha Schipani, Lovern Stockwell Others: Anne Krieg — Director of Development, Sarah Maquillan — Development Assistant 1. A quorum being present the April 5, 2024 meeting of the Commission on Cultural Development was called to order by Chair Earley at 8:30 AM. 2. Meeting Minutes— Motion passed to approve the minutes of the March 1St meeting. 3. Financial Report— No change since last meeting; no questions from Commissioners. 4. Committee Reports: a. Grant— Committee Chair Adams reported that four applications were received for the spring cycle, and the Committee will be meeting before the Commission's May meeting. Confirmed members of the Committee: Commission Chair Earley and Commissioners Stockwell, Clark, and Schipani. Commissioner Schipani asked about conflicts of interest when reviewing applications— Committee Chair Adams and Commission Chair Earley provided clarification. b. Cultural Asset—Committee Chair Greenlaw reported that he still needs to speak with City staff regarding access to GIS system for updating storyboards. Will call Committee meeting within the next few months for the biannual asset review. Commission Chair Earley asked about the status of the plaques for the canoe and Paul Bunyan sculptures. Commissioner Schipani asked for a brief summary of this project—Commission Chair Earley clarified. Commissioner Stockwell also provided some context regarding the canoe sculpture, and Commissioner McDade provided some context regarding the Paul Bunyan sculpture. c. ARTober— No update from Committee Chair Earley; will likely call a Committee meeting after final budget approval. Confirmed members of the Committee: Vice Chair Adams and Commissioners Chenot and Elmore. 5. Report of the Chair -- a. Chair Earley gave overview of requested budget for public art project and meeting with Lisa Sockabasin of WPHW. Earley and Vice Chair Adams researching other funding sources as well, but noted more will be known after final City budget is approved. Discussed Sockabasin's suggestions regarding requests for funding. Commissioner Elmore asked how the artist will be selected — Earley responded that it can be Commission discussion, but does think it should be Native artist. Commissioner Stockwell asked about whether specific tribal membership would be requirement of selected artist and whether they are required to be a Bangor resident -- Earley responded that she will ask City if artist could be based elsewhere if primary project team is part of Bangor community. Commissioners discussed further ideas and timelines for requests for funding. Development Director Anne Krieg reported staff will confirm final Commission budget approved when received. b. Chair Earley also reported on conversation with program director at Maine Arts Commission. � = . .�� � ,. @� - � CITY o� BANGOR 6. Staff Update — Development Director Krieg reported that the base budget has been submitted, as well as the additional requests discussed at previous meeting. The Budget Committee hearing as not been scheduled yet, but will email Commission with dates/times once scheduled. 7. Other Business a. Commissioner Chenot gave overview of last Downtown Bangor Partnership board meeting. b. Chair Earley asked about the possible public restroom art project— Development Director Krieg responded that she will keep Commission updated. c. Commissioner Elmore reported that Bangor Beautiful has proposed a new mural — Earley noted that this is one of the grant applications for the spring cycle. d. Krieg reported that the ground mural project was approved by City Council. 8. Adjourned at 9:02 AM.