DDP Design Committee Minutes 10-14-20 Final

Design Committee Meeting Minutes Design Committee Noon via Zoom 10-14-20 Attendees: Kristin Pleasanton, Tricia Arndt, Dawn Melson, Elena Stewart, Tina Bradbury, Diane Laird, Rosie, Carrie Hart Approval of September 2020 minutes: Tricia motion to approve, Rosie 2nd ; minutes unanimously accepted. Façade survey/outreach/ updates: • Sold Out Sneaks- complete info not back to Tina as of 10/6 • Payment to Mr. Otis (which business?) is ready • Waiting to hear back from Hassan over State St. Alley proposal. Last Tina heard from him was 10/9. • Parke Green Galleries- Submitted some paperwork, but not all documentation. Tom working with others to get paperwork for application. Tina in contact with him. • That Ish- Diane may reach out again to James Owens, and adjacent merchants to assess needs of awning again. • Nothing to vote on Mural update: First Friday November 6th at 4pm for mural unveiling/dedication. Press event and invitation to artists/public who participated in the design and painting of mural. Cookies and bird seed packets, along with a ¼ page info sheet, as giveaways to attendees on a first come, first served basis. Discussion of 18x21 plaque design to be completed and installed prior to unveiling event by Kent Signs. If not, mural key will be on info sheet. DDP, Mitten and Winters, and Josh will invite people to attend and RSVP through SignUpGenius. Diane, Bill, Mayor, Kristin, Josh to speak. Holiday Window Contest: This year, First Friday and the Chamber events, such as the tree lighting, will be combined. Rosie suggested The Wish Tree children’s book for a story walk around downtown with “Holiday Wishes” as this year’s window theme. All agreed to this idea and theme. Electronic voting will take place for People’s Choice from 12/5-12/19. “Hometown Heroes” will be the judges. The lights are not getting changed out downtown this year for the holidays, due to other needs. No public comments. Meeting adjourned 1:15 Next meeting: November 12, 2020 The Design Committee enhances and improves the appearance of the downtown Dover area and educates the public and private sectors about good design principles and the value of historical and cultural preservation.