January 16, 2018 Agenda
Date: January 16, 2018
Called to order: 6:37pm
Presided by: Denis Houle, President
Note taker: Joel Federer
In attendance: Board Members — Ryan Antkowiak, Tara Brown, Kelly Falsani, Joel Federer, Jim Hoch, Denis Houle, Michael Kootsikas, Laurel Luxenberg, Stephanie Vigen, Judy Vecere
Other Attendees — Linea Palmisano, City Council; John Freude (staff member to Linea), Larry Matsumoto, Public Works; Nikki Lindberg, Coordinator; Nikki Friederich, Park Director; Gary Remafie, resident; Ann LaBree, resident; Me’Lea Connelly, resident
Public Works
- 2018 residential streets asphalt resurfacing/overlay
- 4.37 miles planned from 58th to 62nd and Washburn Ave to Queen Ave.
- 60th street is a truck route and not in scope of this project – is part of a different road improvement plan
- Original paving was in 1987
- There will be an assessment component, notices to include meeting invites
- Targeted public hearings/Meetings:
- May 1 at City Council Chambers, and
- April 23rd 6:30pm at Armatage Community Center
- Work target dates: End of May, early June – exact dates TBD
Guest: Diamond BBQ
- Did not attend; will attend February meeting
City Council Update, Linea Palmisano
- John Freude, new staff contact
- Linea ran for Council President, did not get it
- This term Linea is serving on: Public Works, Ways and Means, Chairing new Enterprise Committee, Leads Budget Committee
- Recognized Super Bowl concerns:
- How to maintain residential services during festivities
- Power outage due to ice storm
Park Update, Nikki Friederich
- Fire on Ice 6pm – 8:30pm this Friday Jan. 19
- Ice rinks, fire pits, S’mores, DJ, more
- Ice rinks are now open – closes Feb. 19 12-9pm, possibly longer (or shorter) depending on weather
- Family Yoga at Community Center, starting this Wed 6pm, weekly until March 14th
- Summer sports registration opens Feb. 28th
President’s Report
- Ideas to spend board money
- Micro grants committee is forming for anyone who would like to join
- Community Connections Conference Feb. 10th 8am – 4:30pm
Secretary Report
- December minutes passed, pass along to secretary moving forward for review, not coordinator
Treasurer Report
- Financial reports sent via email
Committee Updates
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- Community Engagement
- Washburn Park (Dec 2)
- Tot Lot design was shared, areas for bigger kids and younger kids
- Images online on ANA website
- Happy Hour (Jan 9)
- Approx. 10 residents attended and 6-8 board
- Ideas to improve attendance are appreciated
- Next HH planned for March 6th, come with any questions or ideas – Red Wagon
- Mobile Menders (Feb 10)
- 1pm – 4pm at Armatage Rec Center
- Bring clean clothes in need of basic repairs
- Will receive a write up in the SW Journal (!)
- Washburn Park (Dec 2)
- Green Team
- Fist meeting of year scheduled for Jan. 22nd
- Discuss events and goals of neighborhood, see where action can be taken
- Summer Fest, Aug. 12th, 4pm – 7pm
- Some vendors already booked, actively looking for musical acts
- Community Engagement
Coordinator Update
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- Business facade grant
- Dental office on 54th/Penn is first recipient
- Neighborhood Forest
- Kenny is interested, $2/kid or about $1k total
- Would occur on Earth Day
- ANA Board will reach out to Kenny Board to inquire about joint partnership
- January newsletter
- Will be mailed out this week
- Business facade grant
Meeting Adjourned at 7:31pm