11/12/2024 Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

the community. Once completed, the SBDC will present the survey and run the analytics. b. Organization Hart reported that she is working on creating a Paris Art Movement. An Art Fair, with the goal of bringing local artists, art teachers and lovers of art and culture together. Plans to hold an Ail Mixer at the Art Gallery in January are underway. An artist survey will be submitted, followed by a community- wide art survey, in hopes of generating a Business - Hosted Art Walk. Moore suggested that the first strategy (Photo Op Art Installation) be included in the discussion, which Hart was already considering. Putnam, needing to excuse herself to attend a city council meeting, stood and introduced herself. She expressed that the board feel encouraged to bring ideas and concepts to the city council to be put on the agenda. "Hearing the voices in this room is the most impactful way to get things done and goals met." c. Promotion i. Kalina spoke with Evan G. at The Paris news. The grant program article, which she has written, should run in the paper Thursday, November 14. Emmite and Bedford thanked Kalina very much for hard work on the article. ii. Moore shared about the lack of a "one-stop" calendar for all local events. He has made contact with an app developer, to explore the options of creating such a calendar that organizations, businesses, schools, churches, etc. could feed into and Could be user - control led/fiI tered to meet their interests. Glasscock suggested adding a feature for personal networking and "meet ups". d. Economic Vitality: i. Moore and Bedford did a survey of vacant downtown buildings. The city defines it as a vacant structure for at least 30 days, not a vacant lot. A map showing many vacant structures / lots was shared. If the structure is not being worked on or is not for sale at fair market value, it will be on listed on the vacant registry and pay a fine of $500, accruing additional $500 each year. More discussion will be had on this topic next month. 4. PDA Report: a. Emmite reported that applications are coming for the Downtown Christmas Parade on December 7 at fpm. Three judges are needed. The Judges sight will be in front of Fine & Dandy. The Grand Marshall this year is Becky Semple.