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Festival group to develop Johnson Lot concept; creative-district organizers seek $5,000 for startup tasks
Summary
Cookeville Festival Association will develop a Johnson Lot plan with promised stakeholder outreach; the council also discussed using budgeted funds to pay state-required administrative items for the new Creative District and heard event dates in April.
The council heard presentations from community volunteers about two local placemaking efforts: a volunteer-led plan for the Johnson Lot at the entrance to the historic business district, and administrative needs for Coupeville's newly recognized Creative District.
Johnson Lot Representatives of the Cookeville Festival Association said they have set aside funds for a capital project and would like to develop a design for the Johnson Lot that enhances the gateway to the historic district. Melinda Erickson, identified as president of the festival association, said the group's intention is to involve existing nonprofits, museum staff, business owners and other stakeholders in design discussions and to return to council with a formal plan and any required permits or maintenance agreements. Council indicated support for the group to continue planning and asked that the town be kept informed of membership and meeting times.
Creative District startup and events Council also discussed spending $5,000 already budgeted to cover administrative requirements for the town's Creative District designation (logo, website and a highway sign requirement noted as approximately $4,500 in cost in examples given by staff). Lisa, the creative-district lead, described a kickoff gathering on April 11 (6p.m. at Wharf Coffee Shop) with a state Creative District representative and a family-oriented festival on April 12 (noon'3:00 at the museum site, weather permitting). Council members signaled informal support for using existing budgeted funds to cover the district's administrative start-up costs.
Next steps The festival association and creative-district organizers will continue planning and will present required materials and formal agreements to the town when scopes and designs are ready.
