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Home My WebLink AboutMCC 03/27/2018TOPIC RECEIVED Mansfield Local Cultural Council T O VVIN 4 W` IR K S 0 F F I 6 Park Row Z01q RAR 1 I P 2: 4 Mansfield, MA 02048 Present: if;lp 3, Margo Lemieux Meeting Minutes Brian Quinn March 27, 2018 TOPIC DISCUSSION ACTION Call to order: 7:04 pm Lisa Piscatelli Attendance Present: Margo Lemieux Brian Quinn Nicole Burch, Secretary Lisa Piscatelli, Chair Sally Fehervari Next Meeting April 10th New town manager coming Focus our conversation on Cultural District Treasurer's Report Plan for reception Meeting Minutes From February 27, 2018 Motion to accept minutes as amended by Sally. Brian 2nd. Unanimous vote on 3/27/18 Treasurer's Report Will address on April 10th Cultural Council Update Franklin Cultural Council invited us to an event April 7th 8:00-2:30 Impressions from the Cultural Institute -great - not really anything about Cultural District - worthwhile = creative and interesting - students from ActonBoxboro Council - community input highlight - bring in more diversity into our Council to ensure more diverse events and inclusion in the town. Funding was approved for National Endowment for the Arts Grant opportunities Funding from Commonwealth Places Grant Reception May 23rd available at the Katharine will do the Congregational Church invitations again. 6:30 - 8:30 Sally organizing food $563 allocated donations. Brian, Jean, Nicole Grantee Annette will reach out to the planning committee. band first, and will go down the list of grantees to find We gave grant money to the entertainment. High school band. Gail will reach out to MMAS. Jackie will reach out to elected officials. Lisa will be ordering graphics. Annette will send invite to the press. Foxboro Grantee Reception Absolutely lovely T Lisa printed out pictures of signage. They have a student liaison. Brought in as a sophomore, number of year with them, then they bring in another one. Marketing items Tablecloth Some different prices Postcards Downtown Committee No meeting since last time we Update talked Mr Dumas here April loth at Town Business our next meeting. Cultural District Status Katharine and Gail worked on an updated timeline Katharine spoke with Meri Jenkins and had a great conversation. -interested in the fire station and chocolate factory -has resources for us _Katharine submitted a map of our downtown assets and background and now is trying to reconnect with Meri* Artist inventory spreadsheet has been worked on Katharine and Gail will go to the Historical Committee meeting to present Cultural District information. Createcultural district partnership Jackie motioned to adjourn at lotioncd to Adjournment8:27 =adjo�Zt n pm Sally '2nd Unanimous vote Amended and approved Motion by Brian, 2nd by Katharine, vote unanimous on 6/28/18 Respectfully submitted, Nicole L Burch II t �I II I 1 I S Mansfield Cultural District Timeline Actions taken to date: ✓ Include Cultural District question on MLCC annual survey to gauge community interest (81 percent in favor, 15 percent unsure, 4 percent opposed) - Spring 2016 ✓ Appoint two members to serve as Cultural District Subcommittee chairs (Gail Gilman and Katharine Wroth) - Summer 2016 ✓ Initiate conversations with Mass Cultural Council to learn about process - Summer 2016 ✓ Appoint MLCC member to Downtown Revitalization Committee (Brian Quinn) - Fall 2016 ✓ Meet with/interview reps of other towns that have considered or completed the Cultural District process (Stoughton, Easton, Easthampton, Shelburne Falls, etc.), begin discussions with members of local arts community, began to 'inventory' local artists/assets - 2016-2017 ✓ Meet with Mansfield Planning Board for discussion and approval - Sept 2017 ✓ Meet with Mansfield Planning Department to create map of potential district - Oct 2017 ✓ Meet with Mansfield Board of Selectmen for discussion and approval to proceed - Nov 2017 ✓ Continue outreach to members of Mansfield arts community for discussion and input, with a focus on downtown businesses - Nov/Dec 2017 ✓ Add Cultural District language to MLCC Town Meeting writeup - Dec 2017 ✓ Meet with Mansfield Downtown Revitalization Committee for discussion - Dec 2017 ✓ Introduce CD concept to new Town Manager, invite to upcoming Council meeting - Feb 2018 ✓ Meet with Meri Jenkins of Mass Cultural Council to assess Mansfield CD prospects and positioning, submit background info to her for review - Mar 2018 Planned next steps: _ Follow up conversation with Meri Jenkins of MCC - Mar 2018 _ Continue meeting with key local boards and businesses (e.g. Historical Commission, Chamber of Commerce, DBA, MWOT, political reps) - Ongoing _ Continue meeting with local artists and creating inventory of cultural assets (artists, businesses, landmarks, etc) - Ongoing _ Host Town Manager at MLCC meeting and set up follow-up meeting as necessary - Apr 2018 _ Identify and invite 15-20 potential members of Cultural District Partnership - Mar -May 2018 _ Plan community input meeting - Mar -May 2018 _ Hold community input meeting - May 2018 _ Draft resolution [formal document committing Mansfield to the process] - May 2018 _ Begin formal application process - Jun 2018 — Submit application goal - Sept 2018 From: Ilsa@IlsaplscatellLcom e Subject: MLCC meeting Tuesday 7-gpm Town Hall Room 2A/B Date: March 23, 20188:48.47 AM EDT To: sgfehervarl@gmall.com, nlcale.l.burch@gmail.com, mlemieuz@lasell_edu, kwroth@gmali.com, kaltlynmmacleod@gmail.com, mallonj@verizon.net, jmcurfis3@verizon.nel, gaiLgilman@comoasl.net, Brian.quinni @oomcast.net, seventymill@yahoo,com 1 Allachmenl. 618 KB See you soon. Planning for Grantee Reception Share on Cultural Institute Planning for April Meeting with Town Manager From: "Matt Wilson, MASSCreative" <matt.wllson@mass-creative.org> Subject: Creative Placemaking Grant Deadline Extendedl Date: March 6, 2018 4:48:52 PM EST To: Lisa Piscatelli <lisa@Iisapiscatelli.com> www. mass-creative.o rg Lisa -- Great news: The deadline to apply for the Commonwealth Places matching grant program was just extended to April 1st! Create dynamic and engaging public spaces through local grassroots efforts with Commonwealth Places. Commonwealth Places is a crowdgranring challenge program created by MassDevelopment to activate new or distressed public places and community spaces. The program offers up to $50,000 in matching grant money for fully funded projects. 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