March 8, 2007

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TITLE="April 10, 2008"><U><B>April 10, 2008</B></U></A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>March 8, 2007</B></div> <div> Attending: 16 signing in (see sign-in sheets)</div> <bR> <div> Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by chair Michael Rainville. Motion was made (Tony Hofstede), seconded (Jerry Evans) and carried to approve agenda. Motion was made (T. Hofstede), seconded (Janet Lenius) and carried to approve February minutes. It was noted that Olga Stanek has said she won't be able to be a team leader at Father's Day fundraiser. Financial report was distributed. Treasurer was not present, so will defer to next month. It was suggested that year-end report reflecting broad expense/revenue categories be presented at next week's annual meeting.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Committees:</U></div> <div> Crime, Safety, Livability - SuperAmerica landscaping plans were discussed. City has been called about SA not shoveling sidewalk. People should call 311 about problem properties, specifically 814 and 818 University, 300 Broadway (SA), 416 and 526 Broadway regarding no shoveling and vacant. Neighbors are concerned about potential copper stripping and explosion hazards from this. STAWNO will draft letter for Tony Hofstede and Rochelle Prondzinski to take to CARE meeting. Second Precinct statue unveiling is May 14. St. Anthony East neighborhood has been notified of STAWNO's new walking group; it is hoped they will join in. Plan is to start in April, picking up litter along Broadway. Should have monthly reports back on these problem properties. Gate in/out of Boom Island into neighborhood is a problem. Will have stations at annual meeting for each committee. </div> <div> Land Use and Planning - Still waiting for letter from Nicollet Island East Bank neighborhood on Superior Plating.</div> <div> B.F. Nelson - Statue funding/repair study is nearly ready.</div> <div> Outreach/Fundraising - Newsletter task force met and has design prototype; volunteers are needed to submit articles. Topic of how to light a fire under people/get them to attend meetings/participate was debated. Will do survey at annual meeting: What drew you to this meeting? STAWNO confirmed with St. Anthony Main that it will have 2 beverage booths at Stone Arch Arts Festival fundraiser. Annual meeting format was discussed.</div> <bR> <div> <U>Other business:</U></div> <div> Dan Brady noted “Rake” article on Minneapolis murders. Northeast had 3 out of 60; 24 under investigation; 23 pending trial; only 13 are solved. This indicates need to know your neighborhood and keep on top of things, he said.</div> <bR> <div> Council Member Diane Hofstede asked if STAWNO still wants SuperAmerica to do landscaping. Yes. She will move this forward. Concrete barriers are not coming in after all because city can't enforce this, but it will enforce the landscaping plans as previously outlined to STAWNO. Question was asked about why SA's business license is not in jeopardy. They can get fined. Question was asked about whether University Avenue could be turned into one-way street. Vision obstructions are a problem. City parking ordinances were noted on handout.</div> <bR> <div> It was suggested STAWNO start using portions of bylaws already revised and approved, but comment was that it would be improper to do this piecemeal.</div> <bR> <div> Will put Open Forum at first part of agenda, two minutes per person, for future meeting agendas.</div> <bR> <div> How are non-attending board members handled? Bylaws state they can be removed, at board's discretion. Alternates then move up.</div> <bR> <div> Motion was made (T. Hofstede), seconded and approved to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.</div> <bR> <div> Submitted by: Janet Lenius, Board Secretary</div> <div> Recorder: Gayle Bonneville, Project Coordinator</div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>