DDP Design Committee Revised Packet

Design Committee Meeting February 8th 2023 Zoom: (over) REVISED AGENDA (2/2/23) • Welcome & New Member Introductions • Volunteer to Take Minutes • Approval of Agenda • Minutes (November 2022) • Dover Public Library Update • Biggs Update • Art League Update • Holiday Window Decorating Contest Update • Downtown Banners • New Business-Del Tech Student Design Conceptual Project • Public Comment • Adjourn Next Meeting: March 8th, 2023 (Zoom) The Design Committee encourages and enables improvements to buildings and enhancements to the downtown Dover business district through grant/incentive programs, public art, aesthetic amenities, and education on appropriate design principles to promote value of historic and cultural resources.

Design Committee Meeting February 8th 2023 Zoom: (over) Design Committee Meeting Tina Bradbury is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: DDP Design Committee Meeting Time: Feb 8, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Every month on the Second Wed, until Jan 10, 2024, 12 occurrence(s) Feb 8, 2023 12:00 PM Mar 8, 2023 12:00 PM Apr 12, 2023 12:00 PM May 10, 2023 12:00 PM Jun 14, 2023 12:00 PM Jul 12, 2023 12:00 PM Aug 9, 2023 12:00 PM Sep 13, 2023 12:00 PM Oct 11, 2023 12:00 PM Nov 8, 2023 12:00 PM Dec 13, 2023 12:00 PM Jan 10, 2024 12:00 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZMkd-yprj8oGteTWhtgTYmXIBHTl3KPTKuO/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGvpzsvG9SRshmER- pwEHYigZ-vziClBjbdYqCjtFydnWw7OH8BqBr4sO-jk Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87905104203?pwd=VnNSOVUvYTNpRDE5dVlibDEvM1BiQT09 Meeting ID: 879 0510 4203 Passcode: 503662 One tap mobile +13126266799,,87905104203#,,,,*503662# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,87905104203#,,,,*503662# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver) +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US Meeting ID: 879 0510 4203 Passcode: 503662 Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kbVU9lHSgP The Design Committee encourages and enables improvements to buildings and enhancements to the downtown Dover business district through grant/incentive programs, public art, aesthetic amenities, and education on appropriate design principles to promote value of historic and cultural resources.

Design Committee mtg minutes – 11/9/2022 In Attendance: Kristin, Diane, Tina, Laura, Jennifer, Elena, Carrie, Dawn, Roger Agenda approved Minutes correction presented by Elena - $1,400 raised at DAL reception. Minutes approved with change. Michael Dudich, Director of the Biggs Museum, guest to meeting -Engaging community for future growth and programming; looking at 3-5 year, $15-20 million dollar project with capital campaign in the works; will change the footprint of the building; holding public meetings and focus groups currently; full calendar of events for Nov and Art Deco glass exhibition now on view; rebranding campaign for the museum will begin soon; looking forward to more collaborations and connections with Downtown Dover. Diane suggested someone formally reach out to Michael Dudich and invite him to join the committee. Elena and Carrie can send him an email invite. Dover Welcomes DSU downtown -Tina presented design added to downtown windows that was created by a DSU student, Jeffiah Boardley (sp?). Thanks to Jennifer for connecting with the student. They were created in time for DSU Homecoming weekend. Holiday Window Decorating -There were some really good theme suggestions presented; The word “Christmas” should be replaced by “Holiday(s)”; People’s Choice should be on Facebook; Tina would like to have a decision on theme at this meeting; Thought was that the theme should be as inclusive as possible; Theme chosen was “City of Lights”; Judges were suggested including Kent County Tourism person, Jennifer and DSU students, City Electric Dept.; Dec. 9 was suggested as date for judging (same night as parade); Windows should be decorated by Dec. 1 Holiday Downtown Decorations -Roger reported on timeline for decorating and everything should be completed by Nov. 23 Downtown Banners -Diane had suggestions for banners that included artist produced work as is done in Easton, MD with their Plein Air artists’ work; cost seems very affordable; Elena talked about plan for banners that includes artwork banners and using Laura’s design for holiday banners; Diane will get more information and prices; Diane suggested using the DSU banners hung for Homecoming be used as part of the banners hung downtown on a regular basis Elena – Dover Art League update -Elena was asked to resign by the board president; Her contributions to the DAL included replaced tiles and lights upstairs; heat was restored upstairs; led subcommittee that held grand reopening party; taught a kids art class; hosted a tour of DSU students; secured a treasurer for the board; contributed grant opportunities and promoted community involvement and collaborations; Diane stated that her resignation was disappointing to hear and believes that the entire board was not in agreement with the president’s action. No public comment, meeting was adjourned at 1:00pm