Downtown Community Character - August

CITY OF HENDERSONVILLE DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY CHARACTER - AUGUST Downtown Program Office | 125 Fifth Avenue West, Suite 200 | Hendersonville NC 28792 Tuesday, August 03, 2021 – 9:00 AM MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER Present: Linda DiPaola, Caroline Gunther, Patsy DuPre, Matthew Hickman Staff present: Jamie Carpenter 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. June Community Character Minutes Patsy DuPre made a motion to approve. Caroline Gunther seconded. All were in favor. 3. OLD BUSINESS 1. 7th Avenue Branding Update Jamie Carpenter gave an update. The branding process will be on hold with plans to revisit in November. 4. NEW BUSINESS 1. Sidewalk Mural Project J. Carpenter gave an update on the sidewalk mural project. Received a grant for $10,000 for sidewalk mural on 5th Avenue. Received over 20 designs, narrowed to 9 for selection. 2. African American History Project J. Carpenter reported the creation of a group to preserve the African American neighborhoods and their history. Partnership with Hands On/ Peoples Museum, Black History Research Committee, Historic Preservation Commission and other community partners. 5. OTHER BUSINESS Matthew Hickman reported Underground Bakery has completed their facade. 6. ADJOURNMENT DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY CHARACTER - AUGUST – August 03, 2021 Page | 1 The City of Hendersonville is committed to providing accessible facilities, programs and services for all people in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Should you need assistance or an accommodation for this meeting please contact the City Clerk no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting at 697-3005. DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY CHARACTER - AUGUST – August 03, 2021 Page | 2