Design Minutes 9-9-20

Design Committee Meeting Minutes Design Committee Noon via Zoom 9-9-20 Attendees: Kristin Pleasanton, Tricia Arndt, Dawn Melson, Elena Stewart, Tina Bradbury, Diane Laird Approval of July 2020 minutes: Elena, Tricia motion to approve; minutes unanimously accepted. Façade survey/outreach: “Fall into Downtown” survey distributed to merchants; about 10 merchants completed the survey. Potential for 2 applications as a result. One from Park Green/Delaware Made for possible signage and other improvements. Tina to coordinate with them to clarify needs and finalize application for façade grant. Diane may reach out again to merchants to assess needs. Façade grant updates: • Caribbean Cuisine- requesting funding to repair recent window damage, 3 windows broken, received estimates for laminated safety glass amounting to $1951.00, Design Committee agreed to fund up to $1400 for glass repair and window decal/logo replacement. • 237 W. Loockerman- 3 tenants under 1 awning canopy. Seeking to replace awning fabric. Dawn suggests neutral fabric without writing or store names on new awning. Possible power washing, painting. Tina and Diane to meet with merchants to discuss issues and continuity between the 3 tenants’ design. • Sold Out Sneaks-interested in new screen door and installation, and signage/window graphics. Tina will work with owner to complete application, and to request 2nd estimate on screen door. Committee will review completed application. AARP grant status: 2700 grant applications submitted for mural; Dover project not selected. But on the positive, the project and narrative description is complete and can be used to submit for future opportunities. New opportunities available from Division of Arts in March. Mural update: First Friday October 2nd for mural unveiling/dedication. Diane to check with Mitten and Winters for availability. Possibly 4pm start time. Press event and invitation to artists/public who participated in the design and painting of mural. Cookies and bird seed packets as giveaways to attendees. Discussion of 18x18 plaque design to be completed and installed prior to unveiling event. New Business: Discussion of online form for facade grant application, or use Google docs. Discussion of streamlining spring cleanup; providing powerwashing/window washing/etc. as a service for merchants to opt in for during clean up events. No public comments. Meeting adjourned 1:25 Next meeting: October 14, 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.