Signed in: Todd Roeder, Ron Korsh, Ben Grans-Korsh, Joyce Vincent, Tony Hofstede, Diane Hofstede, Ed Brozak, Bonnie Brozak, Pete Gamades, Michael Rainville, Jeff Peterson, Jerry Evans, John Zitur, Randy Kouri, Gayle Bonneville (staff).

Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Michael Rainville Sr. Linda Olson clarified that bylaws task force is seeking additional members. Motion was made, seconded and carried to approve March minutes. Agenda was approved with addition of River Rumble and election of officers.

Financial report was reviewed and discussed. Questions were asked about decision-making process for InfoLine, budgeting, advertising and outreach expenditures. Future of CPED and NRP funding discussed. Outreach Committee and/or treasurer should review budget and make recommendations. Tabled until officers elected.

MNIS resolution was reviewed. Will be good tool for Land Use Committee. Cost is $300 per year. Motion was made (T. Hofstede), seconded (Evans) and carried to approve resolution and rejoin.

Randy Kouri, presented details of River Rumble event in which 80-125 kayakers from across U.S. would like to have overnight stay at Boom Island Aug. 2, 2005, leaving Aug. 3 around 8 a.m. They are professional level, will stay in tents, and are coordinating with Coast Guard, law enforcement and other authorities. This is the event's 11th year. Motion was made (Olson), seconded (Vincent) and carried to approve and send letter of support to Kouri.

Land Use and Planning Committee reported that it had reviewed request for variance (to build new house) at 314 University Ave. NE and supports it. Footprint of old house is not changing. Motion was made (Olson), seconded and carried to accept the committee's recommendation for approval, with notation to be sure all construction debris is picked up daily. Korsh will draft letter. Committee also supports SuperAmerica landscaping plan for Broadway-University site, with one caveat: to have regular maintenance, including weekly deadheading of flowers and directing rain to center. Motion was made (T. Hofstede), seconded (Gamades) and carried to approve.

Outreach/Fundraising Committee has not yet met. Staff will forward notices of meetings to whole neighborhood e-mail list. It is hoped all committees will get notices to office 10-14 days ahead of meeting date.

Crime/Safety/Livability Committee reported (see written report) that rotation at 2PAC meetings will be done, and that problem properties were noted and will be forwarded to police. Traffic calming on all major arteries in neighborhood should also be suggested to police. Issues of Dutch elm disease and tree replacements or inoculations were discussed. Rainville will contact Park Board for update and report back. St. Anthony East and Windom Park neighborhoods have been working on plans. Question was asked about why so long until next meeting; Rainville will review with committee.

Eastside Bike Task Force meeting was recapped by Rainville. Tony Hofstede will get July CLIC meeting date where bike plans will be discussed; Northeasters need to be organized and make statement. Should be on next STAWNO agenda - What is our strategy for bike trails/routes? Also need to address lack of maintenance at Boom Island Park, where dollars generated from park are going and status of new boat docking there. This was referred to Land Use Committee; Korsh will find out contact and get him/her to meeting.

Jeff Peterson discussed illegal sale of cars in neighborhood. It was suggested he attend 5/9 2PAC meeting and tell Inspector firsthand about problems this is causing. Rainville will ask at 2PAC about property in 300 block of 5th St. NE.

Motion was made (T. Hofstede), seconded (D. Hofstede) and carried to make Ben Grans-Korsh a temporary non-voting student representative on the STAWNO board until bylaws are changed accordingly. Grans-Korsh will design a postcard that could be sent to neighborhood; Outreach Committee will review and make recommendation.

Election of officers: Korsh announced his resignation from the board and suggested Grans replace him (moving up from alternate). Concern was raised about process for ranking of alternates; it was suggested board does not act in compliance with its bylaws. Motion was made (T. Hofstede), seconded (D. Hofstede) and carried with one opposed (Olson) to have Grans replace Korsh on the board. Motion was made (Grans), seconded (Vincent) and carried with one opposed (Olson) to rank alternates as follows: T. Hofstede (1), Adson (2), Ludford (3) and Jarvis (4). Olson will get copy of bylaws scanned so it is available electronically. Duties of four officers were discussed/outlined. Nominations were made: Olson (secretary), Gamades (treasurer), D. Hofstede (vice chair) and Rainville (chair). Slate of nominees was approved.