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March 9, 2006
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March 9, 2006
Signed in: Pete Gamades, Ben Grans-Korsh, Diane Hofstede, Gayle Bonneville (staff), Michael Rainville, Tony Hofstede, Marcia Dietz, Ron Korsh, Sally Grans, Linda Olson, Todd Roeder.
Meeting was called to order at 7:40 p.m. by Chair Michael Rainville.
February minutes were distributed for approval. Sally Grans proposed change to the language regarding reasons for serving as fiscal agent for the Northeast Farmer's Market by adding “energizing community participation” which is language used by other neighborhoods serving as fiscal agent for a farmer's market. Also language to be added that serving as the fiscal agent for the market is supports the sustainability effort put forth by Mayor Rybak.
Sally Grans also requested correction to the minutes asking that they reflect that she was officially appointed as STAWNO representative for the 3rd Ward Summit.
Minutes were approved with these corrections/additions.
Agenda
Annual meeting discussion was added to the agenda, as were committee issues and the 3rd Ward Summit. Agenda was approved with these modifications.
Financial Report
Michael questioned when we would be receiving funding for NRP/GAP. Ron Korsh said it could take up to a year. Ron and Gayle will seek more info from CPED. Tony Hofstede moved to approve report, Pete Gamades seconded, motion carried.
Annual meeting was addressed. Postcards went out to every address in the neighborhood. Some discussion ensued as to where the address list came form and how accurate it was. Election at annual meeting will consist of preprinted ballots with names of those who have been nominated with blanks for write-ins from floor nominations. Agenda for annual meeting will be voting, awards 311 presentation, election results, social.
Sally Grans resigned as vice chair. Office will not be filled until new board is elected.
Crime/Safety/Livability Committee: No committee meeting report. Crime safety and livability were issue raised at the Summit. Drive by shooting at SA was reported. Additional SA issues, landscaping they promised last year has never been completed.
Land Use and Planning Committee: Todd Roeder reported on meeting with developer of proposed coffee shop at Broadway and Marshall. Committee was not pleased with new drawings. Issues as to whether STAWNO supports a coffee shop at the location regardless of the design.
B.F Nelson Committee: March meeting was cancelled, next meeting scheduled April 11.
Outreach/Fundraising Committee: Some discussion of second phase NRP. Pete Gamades will schedule meeting of committee.
3rd Ward Summit
Those attending Summit reported it as a success. Follow up meetings have been scheduled in April and September.
Sally Grans raised issue of drafting agreement for Farmer's Market. Draft agreement was prepared.
Sally would like proactive letter sent to Park Board to keep Dyckman Park open and operational. Motion was made by Pete Gamades to send letter to this effect. Motion was seconded and carried.
Bylaws - Extensive discussion of proposed new bylaws bill to be paid or issue for board to address. Articles one through five were passed. Discussion of remaining articles was tabled until next meeting.
Meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted: Linda Bellows Olson, Secretary
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