· Particular focus on East Lawrence Artists

· Not just an arts district—a cultural district—don’t forget history

· Concern about development in future related to project

· Utilize ELNA for communications, meeting locations, etc.

· Area artists assist with data collection, etc.

· Concern about potential bias with paid person

· Future proposals – paid representation initially

· Josh Shelton from El Dorado: Typo in RFQ response: Parks & Rec mentioned, should be Public Works

· Neighbor survey after RFQ provides feedback

· Artist Participation model – desired focus on local artists

· City/East Lawrence + Arts Center determine, stakeholders jointly

· Involvement means existing stakeholders driving process

· Paid East Lawrence outreach

· 9^th and New Jersey information box in progress

· Mail communication

· Use existing city-wide communications

· Engage people/residents who don’t typically attend meetings – wider group

· Be realistic about outreach / budget impacts impacts ($300 each ELNA mailing)

· Explore use of art as communication

· Define how success is measured – possible early discussion in project (some included in grant such as walkers, etc)

· Open communication

· Goal of recommendation by ELNA, downtown

· Dedicated effort to reach out and engage local artists

· Define full partner and expectations

· Consultation vs empowerment

· Different modes of communication beyond newspaper and internet

· Agenda creation part of full partner role