DDP Design Committee Packet 4-8-21

Design Committee \ DOWNTOWN y SDOVER —@N" PARTNERSHIP AGENDA April 14, 2021 12:00 Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91293878563 Meeting ID: 912 9387 8563 e Roll Call e Approval of Minutes (March) e Volunteer to take Minutes | e Fagade Grants Update -Eligibility Policy Discussion e Birds Mural Plaque e Vacancy Window Clings e Former Sears Bldg./Bus Stop Improvements e Wayfinding Signage e New Business e Public Comments Next Meeting Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2021 The Design Committee will work to improve the appearance of the downtown Dover area and to educate the public and private sector about good design principles.

Design Committee Meeting \ DOWNTOWN y SDOVER —@N PARTNERSHIP March 10, 2020 via Zoom DRAFT Attendees: Kristin Pleasanton, Will Grimes, Dawn Melson-Williams, Kim Adams, Rosie Mujica, Tina Bradbury, Diane Laird, and guest Tracey Armstrong. Tricia Arndt has resigned from the Design committee due to being voted to Dover City Council, third district. Congratulation to Tricia! Tracey Armstrong introduced himself: Resident of 2005, DSU graduate around 2012, would like to open a cold press, organic-sourced juicery in downtown Dover. Committee members introduced themselves to Tracey. Tracey will connect with Will Grimes re: The Launcher program. Approval of January minutes: Motion duly made by Will Grimes, Rosie Mujica, and unanimously accepted. Volunteer to take Minutes — Diane happy to do so. Facade Grants Update — Nothing new. Working on one for Pricilla’s building (Tax E) and hope to finalize and make payment. No update from Hassan for his property on State St. Alley and no update from Tom Smith or Park Greene. Dover Art League previously received approval for graffiti removal, check was provided to cover check that was not cashed months ago. Dawn would find it helpful to see a facade grant rundown on Excel; Tina will provide next month. Birds Mural Plaque Update — Elena was unable to join the call. Vacancy Window Clings - Diane has been unable to advance the proposed project since the last meeting but will do so for the April meeting. Parking Committee update — Diane indicated that a survey has been widely dispersed, including to all committee membership and invited members to take the survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RHQT93V Parking committee updates may be found at: Dawn provided input the 50% limitation for a window, may be case by case. Temporary sign permit could possibly be used. Turnaround for less than a week, not a physical sign; possibly waive or lower sign permit for temporary. Annual DDP report — 5.5-minute video was presented on the call. Agreement that it will be a good way to share about the DDP, engage new volunteers, etc. The video may be found on the on the DDP home page under “2020 Annual Report” www.DowntownDover.com and directly at: https://youtu.be/MHqgPjb1uEbA A pdf of the “paper” version is also available. The Design Committee will work to improve the appearance of the downtown Dover area and to educate the public and private sector about good design principles.

Design Committee Meeting Workplan — Begin to consider proposed Design Committee work for FY 2022. May consider additional mural for coming months, perhaps commit funds from this year for production of mural this summer into fall. Consider also decorative LED lighting that will change by remote control. Diane will send out the current workplan to committee members for consideration for next year’s workplan, to be discussed next meeting. New Business/Projects: City Hall is open again, but appointments are requested. Library is limited hours for hours. Same hours as previously limited, but can come inside to browse, use Internet, etc. Will may connect with library and/or Asst. City Mgr. re: cleanin Public Comments: Update on downtown corridor lighting: Strong lights over the street will turn back to green and white (Dover colors and Dover Strong colors) and that will be easier also for holiday to change out just the white to red. Banners will be changed out shortly for the spring. We might also consider remote control change of color lights for next year’s workplan. e Dawn advised that the City is now converting light bulbs in existing fixtures to LED. Be sure to watch for “no-parking” signs as lighting is changed out. Should be complete within about four weeks. e Will indicated that there are no recent updates for the new NCALL building on Division St., though it is in redesign phase to decrease it by a level due to cost. e City of Dover Planning Office is very busy! Getting ready for spring” activities: Pressure- washing of downtown sidewalks toward end of March; new mulch for library and city hall; Public Works spring clean-up (extra pickup of household items) to begin in April; Concerts on the Green anticipated to be reinstated this summer. Several year projects are now underway outside city, and Post Office anticipated to open possibly this summer. Meet adjourned 1:00 p.m. All in agreement. Next Meeting Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 DJL The Design Committee will work to improve the appearance of the downtown Dover area and to educate the public and private sector about good design principles.

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