February 20, 2018 Minutes

Date: February 20, 2018

Called to order: 6:38pm

Presided by: Denis Houle, President

Note taker: Ryan Antkowiak

In attendance: Board Members — Ryan Antkowiak, Kelly Falsani, Jim Hoch, Denis Houle, Bri Keeney, Michael Kootsikas, Stephanie Vigen, Judy Vecere
Other Attendees — Nikki Lindberg, Coordinator; Gary Remafie, resident; various other residents

New Business

Neighborhood Forest Program @ Kenny Elementary
- Board approved up to $1,000 grant to support program
MCN workshop (The Essential Sponsorship Clinic)
- Board approved $125 registration fee so Nikki Lindberg (ANA Coordinator) could attend for educational advancement.

Welcome to the Neighborhood

Introduction to the new tenants of 5400 Penn (the old gas station space)
New Restaurant: Colita’s
- Esteemed chef Daniel Del Prado’s take on BBQ
  - A lighter, herbal experience with Tex Mex and Thai influence
  - Healthier approach to BBQ
  - Locally sourced – MN and Midwest
  - Aiming to open in late June/early July
- Sought community approval to pursue a full bar/liquor license
- Responded to concern about traffic in alleys. Dispelled concern as the restaurant will be closed off to the alley. Entrance/Exits will be directly on Penn and 54th only
Colita’s owner and Chef – Daniel Del Prado
Restaurant Consultant – Geri Wolf
Restaurant Manager – Morgan

Meeting Adjourned at 6:55 to accommodate Palmisano Presents