Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chair Michael Rainville. Following introductions, motion was made (Jerry Evans), seconded (Todd Parker) and carried to accept October minutes as written. Monthly financial report was reviewed. Treasurer Sally Grans reported that meeting to review NRP spreadsheets/finances not yet held; she will schedule this meeting in a couple weeks.

Crime and Safety: Draft graffiti letter was reviewed. Consensus: Send letter as revised. Bob Ludford reported parking/speeding problems on Second Street; council member not responsive. Rainville has asked precinct inspector to put on more speed patrols. Ludford also noted boulevard trees pushing up sidewalks. Comment: This is a safety issue; someone needs to take it up with city.

Jacobs 101: Frank Dunbar presented plans for “Crescent Trace,” the Jacobs 101 site in Sheridan neighborhood. Plans have SNO's support. Property acquisition has been completed; plans have been submitted to city. Two houses would be acquired. Three variances would be needed, including two related to height. No city assistance is sought. Plan is to build 56 market-rate condos ranging from $175,000-$380,000 and three townhomes priced at $420,000-$440,000, along with two commercial condos - one of which Jacobs restaurant would move into, the other available for retail or office. Project would be four stories high on Broadway, five on Main. Will need setback on Main for porches. SNO has requested more parking, city says less parking. Height of 62 feet would be similar to Stone House. Greenspace will be 28 percent, higher than city requirement. Trash will be underground, with parking. Exterior will be block/brick, with concrete fiberboard at top. Planning Commission hearing is Dec. 13, with construction to start in March and lasting one year. Parking access for site will be Second Street. Broadway will feature open pass-through for use only by emergency vehicles. Comments: Too little parking (1:1 resident underground parking, 11 guest slots on surface, 8 commercial spots, 18 restaurant spots). Dunbar said city will not approve more asphalt/parking, and two-level underground is not feasible, so he's being tugged two ways. Extra underground stalls would also boost cost per unit, since each costs $20,000.

Elsie's: Tim Tuttle presented plans for patio/banquet room remodeling. City had parking concerns with original plans. Five-foot greenspace will separate parking lot from residences, and 255 new shrubs and trees will be planted. Four parking spots will be lost, but access to lot will be easier. Comment: Keep picking up trash/bottles on site. Consider a Frank Stone-type fence like Surdyk's. Tuttle added that he plans to approach Graco to negotiate extra parking. Motion was made (Tony Hofstede) to send letter to Graco to support this. Tuttle said he would contact STAWNO if he has problems with this.

MEND: Marshall traffic issues (in particular near 14th) continue to be a problem. County will be asked to remove parking restrictions; city/CM would need to approve. Also trying to get permit for Safety Parade. Developer in Bottineau not fulfilling promises re: bike trail. Cuningham Group has been asked to do pro bono work on design that would connect parks along Marshall.

Fundraising: October event netted $6,485, including anticipated corporate donations on behalf of two employees/residents. Total revenue: $7,440. Library has called about $2,000 donation, so will send ASAP. Diane Hofstede may pick up some of $900 library rental fee. Agreement was to allocate funds as follows: $2,000 for library fountain/bench, $1,000 for general administration/legal fees/seed money for next year, $3,500 dedicated to B.F Nelson site but to be left in STAWNO account for now. STAWNO needs to work towards financial independence, since city will be cutting funds. Fountain will be unveiled May 2005 during Art-A-Whirl.

Announcements: Diane Hofstede, via Tony, was given plaque for 2003 Pioneer Award, with apologies from Rainville on lateness. Voter turnout here was 84 percent. RibFest will be at Harriet Island. Meeting to discuss STAWNO committees/volunteer opportunities is next Thursday, 7 p.m. in MainStreet Lodge basement community room. NEMAA art show is this month at Bottling House. Rainville volunteered to be elector for NRP policy board election. More streetlights are needed near 3rd Ave./University condos - woman was mugged nearby at mailboxes. Rainville will contact city. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.