Attending: Board members Meg Beekman, Michael Rainville, Pete Gamades, Bob Margl, Lydia Jarmulowicz, Jerry Evans, Rochelle Prondzinski, Tony Hofstede, Joyce Vincent, Beth Greffin, Janet Lenius.

Others: Mary Broderick, Gayle Bonneville, Doron Clark, Mike Shasky, Pat Greffin, Sheila Biernat, Roger (Howley?), Jude Marget, Livona Butler, Blaine Muyres, Dave Madetzke, David Adson, Diane Hofstede.

Meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by chair Michael Rainville Sr. Motion was made (Evans), seconded (Greffin) and carried to approve agenda. Motion was made (Prondzinski), seconded (Evans) and carried to approve February minutes. Financial report was reviewed by treasurer Pete Gamades.

Framework for the Future of NRP: Doron Clark presented resolution and gave update on pending legislation. Motion was made (Evans), seconded (Vincent) and carried to approve resolution presented that calls for TIF extension and independent governance. (See handout.) Rainville abstained due to employment reasons. Comment: Ward CARE-type committees like CM Hofstede has are good idea and should be set up all over city.

Catholic Eldercare: Presentation was made by Mary Broderick, Mike Shasky and CE's architect regarding development at Second St. NE and Broadway for 66 units of senior living and 61 parking stalls. CE will work with adjacent dental office to accommodate access/trash removal. Project was discussed, including landscaping, variance needed for 74-foot sign, variance for 5 stories vs. 4, lighting and parking. Plan is for Spring 2009 groundbreaking. Project is before Planning Commission April 14. Motion was made (Beekman), seconded (Prondzinski) and carried to send letter of general support but with notation of concerns to be addressed on historic/pedestrian-level lighting, pedestrian-friendly walk area along Broadway, access issues for dental office, signs indicating visitor parking, and support for variances being sought. Tony Hofstede abstained. Beekman will attend Planning Commission hearing for STAWNO.

605 Ramsey St. NE: Proposed new house/demolition of existing house was discussed. On March 17 Planning Commission agenda. No variances appear to be needed, so city can administratively approve. STAWNO will e-mail drawings when received. Individuals can still relay their opinions to city on their own behalf.

Crime, Safety, Livability Committee: Rainville is working on obtaining discounted home energy audits. Prondzinski gave update from Second Precinct. Crime is down, but block leaders still needed. Free self-defense class is offered if 20 people sign up. Walking Club to start again in mid-May. Sheila Biernat via Eastside Neighborhood Service has a 2008 community walking program.

Other business: CM Hofstede provided update. Motion was made (Vincent), seconded (Prondzinski) and carried to send letter to chief of police and fire chief inviting their staff to live here and ask them to distribute to staff; Rainville to draft.