File #: 15-0147    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Agendas Status: Passed
File created: 4/29/2015 In control: Board of Aldermen
On agenda: 5/12/2015 Final action: 5/12/2015
Title: The Bazaar (Crafts Market) Agreement PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is for the Board of Aldermen to consider a monthly craft market at town commons.
Attachments: 1. Attachment A - resolution - the Bazaar, 2. Attachment B - The Bazaar, 3. Attachment C - Town Commons Admin Policy, 4. Attachment D - Market Layout 30 numbered
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The Bazaar (Crafts Market) Agreement
 
PURPOSE:  The purpose of this agenda item is for the Board of Aldermen to consider a monthly craft market at town commons.  
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DEPARTMENT: Recreation and Parks
 
CONTACT INFORMATION: Anita Jones-McNair
 
INFORMATION: Meghan and Duncan Morgan approached staff about the idea of coordinating a monthly arts and crafts market.  A crafts and arts market is encouraged in the Vision 2020 document.  Also, during the Creative Carrboro initiative, the idea was echoed numerous times.  The Creative Carrboro Steering Committee recommended to restore and sustain a monthly artists market in the report to the Board of Aldermen.  
 
 
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: Waive rental fees and a staffing cost for 5 days - $420
 
RECOMMENDATION:r Staff recommends to approve the agreement.