HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-02-07 Commission on Cultural Development Minutes � = . .�� � ,. @� - � CITY o� BANGOR Commission on Cultural Development February 7, 2025 Penobscot Room at Penquis CAP, 262 Harlow Street Meetinq Minutes Commissioners Present: Hollie Adams, Kelly Chenot, Cody Clark, Nina Earley, Kal Elmore, Rosemary Lausier (via Zoom), Barbara McDade (via Zoom), Samantha Schipani, Jennifer Snow Others: Anne Krieg — Director of Development, Sarah Maquillan — Development Assistant 1. A quorum being present the February 7, 2025 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 January 3�d meeting. 3. Report of Chair— No report from Chair Earley. 4. Financial Report— No questions or discussion. 5. Committee Reports: a. Grant— Committee Chair Adams presented an overview of the Grant Sub-Committee for new Commissioners. Commissioner Clark asked about the potential switch to one grant cycle per year instead of two —discussed with Commissioners and staff. b. Cultural Asset—Committee Chair McDade presented an overview of the Cultural Asset Sub- Committee for new Commissioners. Commissioner Clark asked whether sub-committee members or staff are responsible for GIS story map updates— confirmed that it is responsibility of sub-committee members. Chair Earley asked about getting the Kenduskeag Stream Trail project being completed by University of Maine students on the story maps —discussed with Commissioners and staff. c. ARTober—Chair Earley presented an overview of the ARTober Committee for new Commissioners. d. Chair Earley also presented an overview of the events calendar project and the ad-hoc events calendar sub-committee. Commissioner Snow asked if any sub-committees are more in need of members than others—discussed with Commissioners. e. Betsy Lundy, Downtown Bangor Partnership, presented to the Commission and provided background on the cultural asset project and sub-committee, as well as work that DBP currently conducts to coincide with this— discussed with Commissioners and staff. 6. Staff Updates: a. Development Director Anne Krieg presented an overview of a proposed art installation spelling out"Bangor" in lighted letters. Lundy added that she is working on letters of support due to some concerns voiced by City Council. Commissioner Elmore expressed concerns over possible vandalism. Chair Earley asked about the timeline for the project and discussed the design options with Commissioners and staff. Commissioner Schipani commented on similar projects she has seen in other areas and noted that she feels spending less money on this is better for mitigating concerns. Commissioner McDade moved support for the project, seconded by Commissioner Schipani. All in favor, none opposed — motion passed. � = . .�� � ,. @� - � CITY o� BANGOR b. Development Director Krieg presented a summary of the Maine Arts Commission grant meeting that she attended, and gave an overview of the application timeline for upcoming grant opportunity. Discussed moving forward with Chair Earley. c. Development Assistant Sarah Maquillan provided updates on canoe sculpture plaque, GIS training for Cultural Asset Sub-Committee, Pickering Square art installation, public restroom art RFP, spring 2024 grant award for Merrilee Schoen, and the Commission's page on the City's website. Discussed all with Commissioners— Commissioner Clark stated that he will join the Cultural Assets Sub-Committee, Chair Earley asked additional follow-up questions regarding the Pickering Square art installation, and Commissioners discussed advertising the public restroom art RFP on social media. d. Development Director Krieg discussed the timeline for the FY26 budget proposal. Chair Earley suggested requesting $25,000 for grants, $2,500 for ARTober, and possibly a City match for any grant(s) awarded for the events calendar project. Commissioner McDade asked about requesting additional funds for a cultural assets survey—discussed with staff and Lundy. Earley suggested requesting an additional $2,000 for this. 7. Adjourned at 9:36 AM.