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Cultural Council · January 20, 2026 · 6:30 PM

Cultural Council Cultural Center Subcommittee Meeting

Discussion of a facility update and development of a proposal for usage of the Cultural Center, including goals, definition of “culture,” prioritization, and approval/scheduling processes.

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Key decisions
Facility issues at the Cultural Center will be managed through the See-Click-Fix app with ownership assigned to City Hall / the mayor’s office.
Install locks on both unisex bathroom doors at the Cultural Center by April 1, 2026; the chair will ask the mayor’s assistant to arrange installation.
Request additional quotes for on‑demand cleaning services (AW reported one quote of $300 from Jeff Works).
Place subcommittee membership on the next full Amesbury Cultural Council meeting agenda.
Chair will send the mayor the Cultural Center supply list.
Chair will edit the draft Proposal for the Use of the Cultural Center based on notes taken at the meeting.

Agenda

Minutes
1. Approve minutes
Approve previous meeting minutes.
2. Review of action items
Review action items as outlined in Aimie’s email dated 1/7/26.
3. Facility update
Update on facility status and related matters.
4. Proposal for Cultural Center usage
Establish a proposal for usage of the Cultural Center covering: a) Goal of the Cultural Center; b) Definition of “culture” relating to use of the Center; c) Prioritization for usage; d) Process for approval & scheduling the space, including space use procedure and reservation request form.
6. Unanticipated matters
Matters not reasonably anticipated in advance of the meeting.