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MHCA Area Directors' meeting minutes

Minutes of the monthly Midvale Heights Community Association Area Directors' meeting.

October 2020 MCHA Annual Meeting minutes

C. Kreimendahl, Secy. Friday November 20, 2020

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY October 27, 2020, 6:30 pm
Meeting held via video conference via Zoom due to corona virus epidemic.
Present: E. Mackey, C. Kreimendahl, J. Cardin, J. Thoreson, D. Lamb, L. Raihala, R. Rotter, W. Weber, G. Fischer, J. Lager, K. Reuter-Krohn
Also present: Zach Henak, Carousel Bayrd + about 5 other (Zoom) participants
Mackey called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
1. Minutes: Motion/2nd to approve September minutes. Motion carried.
2. Cardin updated info on voting sites for the general election.
3. Research Park Noise: Paul Haskew, as Research Park Council rep for MHCA, relayed the two neighbor complaints to the Park occupants. One was related to a heating/cooling equipment problem, which the owner is remedying with baffles/fencing by next spring. The two buildings were the Fuji and Ultratech businesses. Motion/2nd for resolution to inform the businesses at Research Park about complaints that noise is not at an acceptable level and we request that the noise problems be fixed. Motion carried. Mackey/Haskew will follow up on this.
4. County update: Bayrd outlined criminal justice progress including mental health first responders for 911 calls (pilot project), opening of Crisis Center for mental health, bail reform and alternatives, and fine/fee review before committee. On CoVid, CARES funding has gone for eviction prevention, food, clothing and PPE. At Westgate, pushing for affordable housing funds for 78-unit apartment building.
5. City update: Henak reported that 2020 golf course revenue was up. Parks is looking at alternatives for the tent camps for homeless in the three parks. Police budget had amendment to retain 4 officers. At Westgate, reiterated effort to obtain affordable housing funds, siting of electric car charging station and curbside pickup at HyVee, details of the mental health pilot commencing 6/2021 and ongoing study of new jail to gauge best size.
6. Area Director Election: Current even-numbered areas’ directors were nominated and reelected by voice vote. Officers will be elected in November.
7. Treasurer’s Report - Rotter said there was no news except that the website domain name was renewed. Balance on hand $34,156.55.
7. Announcements: Cardin asked if the membership drive was postponed until 2021, which it is. Lamb said Nov/Dec newsletter draft was coming next week. Kris Schutte reported that Good Neighbor Project will make available via YouTube the recent CoVid doctor’s talk from October.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.

Submitted respectfully by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

September 2020 MCHA Director's meeting minutes

C. Kreimendahl, Secy. Wednesday October 21, 2020

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY September 22, 2020, 6:45 pm
Meeting held via video conference via Zoom due to corona virus epidemic.
Present: E. Mackey, C. Kreimendahl, J. Thoreson, D. Lamb, T. Jarvis, L. Raihala, R. Rotter, E. Rogers, G. Fischer, K. Reuter-Krohn
Also present: Kris Schutte, Cathy Rotter, John Alliet, Zach Henak
Mackey called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m.
1. Minutes: Motion/2nd to approve August minutes. Motion carried.
2. Mackey reported that the local voting site has been moved for this election to Odana Hills Golf Clubhouse. City is also doing two Saturdays of ballot drop-off in city parks.
3. Good Neighbor Project postcard: Discussion of propriety of postcard language especially as it related to 911 calls. Was it a safety issue or could it be interpreted as exclusive or racist. Dudgeon/Monroe has an anti-racism committee, instead of issuing a proclamation. Our draft proclamation was reviewed, but no action was taken. Suggestion to establish an MHCA anti-racism committee. No action was taken, but may invite D/M representative to November meeting (and publicize that issue for that meeting via newsletter).
4. Annual Meeting - Will be via Zoom on 10/27. Can handle up to 100 participants. Advertise on FB/website/Next Door/email (but keep Zoom password limited to email unless others respond w/request to get entry password). Speakers will be allotted 10 minutes each (Zac, Carousel and Shelia), with main speaker having 25 minutes plus questions. Even-numbered area directors are up for reelection.
5. Legislative Reports - Zach Henak highlighted the Community Safety Committee meeting that Thursday, on which date there was also a scheduled forum for the Public Safety Committee budget. On 10/21 would be a budget meeting for the City Finance Committee. The link to committees is on Zac’s website. The mayor’s chief of staff is leaving.

6. Treasurer’s Report - Rotter reported sale of two history books and expenditure of about $800 for the GNP postcard. Treasury balance is $31,455. Kris noted that the chosen printer was Printed Promotions Inc d/b/a Direct Mail Works on Copps Av. She supplied the text and they sent her a template and they did the final formatting.
6. Lamb will have this month’s newsletter prepared next week, so she welcomes any articles from Board members.
7. Announcements: November meeting includes officer election and there will possibly be a vacancy for President.

Jarvis says we have 468 members, and 514 email addresses, some within the same household.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

Submitted respectfully by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

August 2020 MCHA Director's meeting minutes

C. Kreimendahl, Secy. Wednesday September 9, 2020

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY August 25, 2020, 6:45 pm
Meeting held via video conference via Zoom due to corona virus epidemic.
Present: E. Mackey, C. Kreimendahl, J. Cardin, D. Lamb, C. Wegner, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, E. Rogers, G. Fischer, J. Lager
Also present: Kris Schutte, Nan Lager, Zach Henak
Mackey called the meeting to order at 6:48 p.m.
1. Minutes: Motion/2nd to approve June minutes. Motion carried.
2. Mackey noted that the Madison PD would hold a Crime Meeting via Zoom. She will send out the link information via email.
3. Good Neighbor Project postcard: Cardin offered additions which would publicize voter registration/ballot info and our October annual MHCA meeting. Schutte outlined the draft of the post card she had circulated prior to meeting, and noted costs. She suggested self-delivery by our block captains to avoid postal costs, but Board declined that by consensus. Motion/2nd to increase the post card budget to $800. Motion carried.
4. Annual Meeting - Will be via Zoom on 10/27. Discussion about getting a speaker. Cardin will accept suggestions over the next few days and conduct a straw poll.
5. Treasurer’s Report - Rotter reported recent expenses of Board/liability insurance and tree inoculation. Treasury balance is $34,955.61
6. Lamb will have this month’s newsletter prepared next week, so she welcomes any articles from Board members.
7. Legislative Reports - Zach Henak updated the Westgate Mall development which will have primary access from Whitney Way. Next 9/1 Council meeting will hold vote on this project which the Planning Committee already approved. There is a Summit Woods apartment development in the works for the site of the old Post Office on Hammersley. He said the discussed the City/County health directive especially as it affects schools and day care. The Police Oversight Committee proposal is steaming ahead toward approval. City is approving loans to repair and improve downtown storefronts, especially those recently damaged. Zac gave a golf course recap about closing some of the City courses. There is also a Block Grant initiative to address homelessness.
8. Announcements: Marc Fink holds a virtual classical music concert in his driveway at 529 Edward every Thursday at 5:30 pm.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Submitted respectfully by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

June 2020 MCHA Director's meeting minutes

C. Kreimendahl, Secy. Monday July 6, 2020

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY June 23, 2020, 6:45 pm
Meeting held via video conference via Zoom due to corona virus epidemic.
Present: E. Mackey, C. Kreimendahl, J. Cardin, D. Lamb, T. Jarvis, L. Raihala, R. Rotter, W. Weber, G. Fischer, K. Reuter-Krohn
Also present: Kris Schutte, Zach Henak, Cathy Rotter, Lois Jarvis
Mackey called the meeting to order at 6:48 p.m.
1. Minutes: Motion/2nd to approve March and May minutes. Motion carried.
2. Good Neighbor Project postcard: Schutte reported that the card previously approved was on hold due to racial justice atmosphere. She wants more money to send a bigger postcard. Tabled pending specific text and cost information.
3. Legislative Reports - Zach Henak (congrats to new baby) emphasized that CoVid is constraining constituent feedback on all issues especially racial justice. Westgate Mall development is subject of 7/1 UDC planning meeting. Parks Dept. was unable to hire seasonal worker due to hiring freeze. Police Oversight steps before City Council depend on financing it and identifying duties. In response to shootings, police are being extra cautious about being in sensitive neighborhoods, where residents are concerned about safety. Any residents should telephone him with input on police or any other current issue.
4. Annual Labor Day Weekend Garage Sale is cancelled due to CoVid.
5. Membership: Motion/2nd to postpone membership drive until 2021. Motion carried.
6. State Senate election forum: Cardin suggested we sponsor a forum for the District 26 candidates as Fred Risser is retiring. She will check if others are planning same.
7. Treasurer’s Report - Rotter reported no recent expenses, so finances are as reported last month.
8. Announcements: Lamb will work on next newsletter this month.
Kreimendahl said he would email Area 13 members to recruit an Area Director.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
Submitted respectfully by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

May 2020 MHCA Area Director's meeting

C. Kreimendahl, Secy. Wednesday May 27, 2020

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY May 26, 2020, 6:45 pm
Meeting held via video conference via Zoom due to corona virus epidemic.
Present: E. Mackey, C. Kreimendahl, J. Cardin, D. Lamb, T. Jarvis, L. Raihala, R. Rotter, E. Rogers, W. Weber, K. Reuter-Krohn
Also present: Tim Dirkx, Ken Skog, Kris Schutte, Zach Henak, Bob Park, Carousel Bayrd, Wendy Reichel
Mackey called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
1. Legislative Reports - Zach Henak updated us on the Westgate development meetings. He welcomed comments, which included these issues: multi-parcel development status; parking/traffic; plan “legibility”; park access. Also discussed playground equipment at Odana School Park. Electrical outlet at Segoe Park would need upgrade and metering. MHCA traffic issues were mentioned; other residents may forward concerns and requests to Mackey who will forward to Henak.
Carousel Bayrd reported that Dane County received $95 million from the federal CARES Act to cover specific coronavirus costs such as public health. The HyVee developers are seeking affordable housing money for some of the apartments. She is hoping for additional federal money to replace lost revenue and remedy budget shortfalls.
2. WIDE Radio - Skog/Park/Dirkx outlined $825 neighborhood grant proposal with City of Madison to enhance neighborhood awareness of and participation in WIDE-LP’s programming. City suggested going through MHCA as WIDE/Friends are not a registered organization with the City. MHCA would not receive any of the moneys but would have some oversight and reporting responsibility. Motion/2nd to support grant proposal by Friends of WIDE-LP Radio on behalf of MHCA. Motion carried.
3. Good Neighbor Project (GNP)/MHCA Postcard - Schutte explained her proposal to send a large card to all MHCA residents to keep both of our organizations in the minds of our residents as we are somewhat less visible while we are staying at home, and not going to picnics, concerts, t-ball or GNP meetings , and to publicize property crime wave and precautions. Proposed cost for large card would be about $900. Much discussion followed regarding cost, value, timing, impact, and alternatives. Some question about tie-in to MHCA newsletter temporarily being online only and to other GNP publicity/information. Motion/2nd to authorize MHCA expenditure of up to $500 for smaller 4"x6" card with info about crime/GNP activities, MHCA suspension of summer activities and putting newsletter online temporarily, and WIDE-LP’s programming. Motion carried. Subcommittee of Schutte, Rotter and Lamb will draft it to be printed and sent out in June.
4. Treasurer’s Report - Rotter relayed that we have about $36,000 on hand, with no T-ball income this year, but far fewer expenses.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:44 p.m.
Submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

April 2020 Area Directors' meeting minutes

C. Kreimendahl, Secy. Monday May 4, 2020

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY April 28, 2020, 6:45 pm
Meeting held via video conference via Zoom due to corona virus epidemic.
Present: E. Mackey, C. Kreimendahl, J. Cardin, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, E. Rogers
Also present: Cathy Rotter
Mackey called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m.
NO BUSINESS WAS CONDUCTED DUE TO LACK OF QUORUM.
1. There was a consensus that we suspend MHCA member registration until the epidemic restrictions are loosened so that we can gather as need be to perform registration tasks.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

March 2020 Area Director's Meeting MInutes

C. Kreimendahl, Secy. Monday May 4, 2020

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY March 24, 2020, 6:45 pm

Meeting held via video conference via Zoom due to corona virus epidemic.
Present: E. Mackey, C. Kreimendahl, J. Cardin, T. Jarvis, L. Raihala, R. Rotter, G. Fischer, J. Lager, K. Reuter-Krohn
Also present: Nan Lager, Cathy Rotter
Mackey called the meeting to order at 6:48 p.m.
1. February minutes: motion/2nd to approve as published. Motion carried.
2. Treasurer’s Financial Report. Rotter relayed that there was an approximate cash balance of $38,0000.
3. The 2020 neighborhood picnic and proposed garden walk were both postponed pending easing of epidemic restrictions.
4. Suggestion to post on website and elsewhere that MHCA could match volunteers with needy residents for help with such things as grocery shopping.
Meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Chuck Kreimendahl, Secy.

February 2020 Area Directors' meeting minutes

C. Kreimendahl, Secy. Thursday February 27, 2020

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY February 25, 2020, 6:45 pm
SEQUOYA LIBRARY
(Secretary’s note: no minutes for the January 2020 meeting as the business meeting was postponed to hold the Westgate developer’s presentation.)
Present: E. Mackey, C. Kreimendahl, J. Cardin, D. Lamb, T. Jarvis, L. Raihala, R. Rotter, J. Lager, K. Reuter-Krohn
Also present: Nan Lager, Ken Skog, Bob Park, Erika Throneburg, Jane KellyMackey called the meeting to order at 6:44 p.m. Introductions followed.
1. Lincoln Playground: Kelly and Throneburg presented plan and fundraising effort for playground renovation at Lincoln Elementary School, which many MH students attend for grades 3-5 as it is paired with Midvale Elementary. Hope to complete the project by this fall with a goal of $150,000 funds raised. Is seeking contribution from City as the area would be available as park/recreation space when school not in session. Motion/2nd to donate $5000, in line with past donations to other area schools. Motion carried.
2. WIDE Radio: Skog summarized written report of WIDE mission and activities. Also thanked for the last (2017) donation. Motion/2nd to donate $500 for operating costs. Motion carried.
Park laid out proposal for a media center in the Westgate residential/commercial development that is now before City Planning. Requests that MHCA support space for WIDE-LP to relocate there. Motion/2nd to support space for WIDE radio to broadcast from the new Westgate project buildings, as laid out in the 2/23/20 Bob Park memo.
3. Treasurer’s Financial Report. Rotter presented the January and February financial reports disclosing transactions and balances, with a 2/25/20 balance of $43,372.90. Also included historical list of school donations and charity contributions.
4. Minutes: those from November were approved by motion as submitted.
5. No legislator’s reports.
6. Midvale Heights Prairies Website: Mackey relayed suggestion from Nancy Kieraldo and Marcel Wuethrich that we cancel hosting of the htt ps:// midvaleheights prairies .org/ website, as neither one wants to continue to manage the site. Annual hosting costs borne by MHCA have been $230. Motion/2nd to discontinue website hosting. Motion carried. Note: you can see what it looked like, using the wayback machine.
7. MHCA Website: Jarvis reported some spam/phishing contact due to a resident member’s email being hacked, but no significant impact is expected. He put T-ball on the web page. He recommends keeping the server and website as is for now.

8. Biennial Membership Drive: Kreimendahl proposed returning our membership drive to a biennial term starting this year with membership dues remaining $15 per year, so payable as $30 on registration this year. This would save much effort and some expenses. Discussion of the details followed. Motion/2nd to have biennial 2020-2022 membership drive with $30 dues. Motion carried.
Motion/2nd to issue just one card per household. Motion carried.

9. Segoe Concerts: Lamb and Raihala have commenced plans for this July by seeking bands to book, arrange for food carts (in light of Let’s Eat Out shuttering) and advertising. Concerts will be the last four Fridays of July with no concert on July 3rd.
10. Lamb said she may be away when Membership Messenger is due out in May-June, but will prepare everything for someone else to do final printing.
11. Nan Lager stated that she is resigning from Green Team Chair position, but Deb Lawrence will take over. City will be replanting areas that were torn up during construction. Carissa Wegner is the liaison with the City for information and requests for this project.
Garden Walk proposed for this spring could rely on those residents who had hosted tours a few years ago. Nan will get contact information to Mackey for followup.
12. Mackey reminded all that next Board meeting (3/24) would take place at Midvale Lutheran Church due to Library scheduling difficulties.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Chuck Kreimendahl, Secy.

November 2019 Director Meeting Minutes

C. Kreimendahl, Secy. Wednesday December 18, 2019

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY November 26, 2019, 6:45 pm
SEQUOYA LIBRARY
Present: E. Mackey, J. Cardin, C. Kreimendahl, D. Lamb, T. Jarvis, G. Fischer, R. Rotter, W. Weber, J. Lager
Also present: Carissa Wegner
Mackey called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. Introductions followed.
1. Treasurer’s Financial Report. Rotter presented November financial report disclosing a balance of $43,991.52.
2. No legislator’s reports.
3. Officer Elections: the following slate of nominees were approved by motion
President: Elizabeth Mackey
Vice President: Joy Cardin
Treasurer: Ron Rotter
Secretary: Chuck Kreimendahl

4. Carissa Wegner of Piper Dr. offered to serve as Area 7 Director. Motion/2nd to appoint her. Motion carried.
5. Annual Meeting/Membership/Participation: low attendance at meeting was discussed. Suggestions for sponsoring additional events, especially to promote membership. Trivia Night; Wine Tasting; Block Parties; Monarch Garden event; Children’s art project; School connections/events; home/garden show tour. Also what about additional speaker events aside from annual meeting?
6. Website: Jarvis said that he would keep the website as is for now as he has no time to make the major changes that would be necessary to convert system (per our previous authorization to spend funds to do so). Should advertise in newsletter for computer tech help.
7. Minutes: those from October were approved by motion as submitted.
Meeting adjourned by motion at 7:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

MHCA Annual Meeting Minutes October, 2019

C. Kreimendahl, Secy. Monday October 28, 2019

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY October 22, 2019, 6:30 pm
SEQUOYA LIBRARY
Board Members Present: E. Mackey, G. Poulson, C. Kreimendahl, T. Jarvis, L. Raihala, R. Rotter, S. Rudman, G. Fischer, K. Reuter-Krohn
Also present: about 35 audience membersMackey called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1. Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway appeared as guest speaker, covering city developments regarding budget, transportation, police, affordable housing, employment, growth, traffic and youth services, while also fielding some questions from the audience.
2. It was announced that the City is hiring census workers, with info available at the libraries.
3. Elections: Odd-numbered area directors were nominated and duly elected as follows:
1-Chuck Kreimendahl, 3-Jim Thoreson, 5-Denise Lamb, 7-(vacant-no nominee), 9-Ron Rotter, 11-Ed Rogers, 13-(vacant-no nominee), 15-Kay Reuter-Krohn
4. Alder Zac Henak spoke about proposed budget cuts/savings/amendments, traffic safety, parks improvements, golf course study, housing development, City-County liaison, committee reorganization, Westgate and flood control, some of them in response to audience questions.
5. County Board Supervisor Carousel Bayrd provided detail on county budget, criminal justice, her WORT radio show, youth services, immigration, mental health, lakes and the wheel tax, as well as taking audience inquiries.
Meeting adjourned by motion at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

September 2019 MCHA Director's meeting minutes

C. Kreimendahl, Secy. Wednesday October 16, 2019

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY September 24, 2019, 6:45 pm
SEQUOYA LIBRARY
Present: E. Mackey, G. Poulson, C. Kreimendahl, J. Cardin, T. Jarvis, L. Raihala, S. Rudman, G. Fischer, B. Nyquist
Also present: Cathy Rotter, Zac Henak, Steve Fitzsimmons
Mackey called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. Introductions followed.
1. Treasurer’s Financial Report. Cathy Rotter presented Ron’s September financials displaying a balance of $44,820.22.
2. Motion/2nd to renew our annual $500 donation to Midvale Lutheran Church for room use by Good Neighbor, Board and other. Motion carried. Fitzsimmons will handle the paperwork. Church has a new building use form that may be needed for irregularly scheduled meetings.
3. Alder report: F-35s have been the hot topic at City Council meetings. Edgewood sports field use passed the Planning Commission. Schroeder Rd. Michael’s custard is for sale; City may purchase that land for Beltline exit re-engineering. Press conference about Madison Forward transit plan is contingent upon obtaining lots of funding. Free feminine hygiene products will be available at Madison Library as a pilot program. Electric service will be installed at Segoe Park within 6 months. Benches at Westmorland and Nakoma Parks are being repaired. First meeting of golf committee forum is 9/30. Watershed studies of nearby six District neighborhoods by City Engineering include Odana Pond and Orchard Ridge. Midtown Police meeting will include Zac on 9/26. Stop sign requests must go thru Traffic Engineering. City reps met County Board reps about Dunn’s Marsh recreational path improvements. A new designer has been contracted for Doyle Square. School planning includes a school in Allied Dr. Neighborhood as a long-term goal with City/Schools partnership. Budget amendments are completed (but not detailed here); include Reindal Library and firetower remodel. Mackey raises question of sponsorship of B-cycle depot at Sequoya by area businesses.
4. Annual meeting is set for 10/22 with Mayor Conway-Rhodes as speaker from 6:30 to 7:15 with remainder of meeting to follow. We will use index card questions from audience. Coffee/treats per prior meetings. We may need to recruit a director from Area 7 as odd-numbered areas are subject to this year’s Board elections.
5. Motion/2nd to approve August minutes as submitted. Motion carried.
6. Announcements: Jarvis announced current membership at 444.
MHCA server/tech options: Jarvis and Nyquist reported research about options are not yet complete. However, free non-profits hosting via Dream Host is one option; will probably also need multiple MHCA accounts to accomplish email upgrade. Motion/2nd to authorize use of free hosting and email. Motion carried. They will report back on changes/progress.
Meeting adjourned by motion at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

August 2019 MCHA Director's meeting minutes

C. Kreimendahl, Secy. Tuesday September 24, 2019

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY August 27, 2019, 6:45 pm
SEQUOYA LIBRARY
Present: G. Poulson, C. Kreimendahl, J. Cardin, D. Lamb, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, W. Weber, G. Fischer, B. Nyquist, J. Lager
Also present: Cathy Rotter, Zac HenakPoulson called the meeting to order at 6:47 p.m. Introductions followed.
1. Minutes from 6/25/19 reviewed. Motion/2nd to approve. Motion carried.
2. Treasurer’s Financial Report. Rotter presented July and August financials. Discussion of membership dues totals and newsletter costs. Review of largest expenditure items including picnic and concerts.
3. Alder report: Henak relayed status of Edgewood athletic field dispute that is with Planning Commission but remains very contentious. Questioned about crosswalk beacons near HyVee and Odana Ct.-they will be constructed this fall. In other traffic news, Waite Cir./SW bike path drainage will be redone which will involve repairing and widening the bike path next year. Segoe Park is getting an electrical hookup. There is a referendum pending on city-wide high school stadium lights. Allied Drive School is proposed, which would affect Verona and Madison Schools. Block 88/Judge Doyle Square plans remain uncertain. Air Force F-35s at Truax are being studied by city personnel. Neighborhood Council of District 10 neighborhood associations will meet again sometime this fall. Mendota Mental Health facility is expanding. The Golf Task Force is in the works this fall/winter to review golf course future uses.
4. MHCA server/tech options: Jarvis reported Mail Chimp’s change in policy limiting email users/counts that may affect MHCA. Wants to purchase hosting our website on a commercial server. Would be expensive to have someone recreate our website (without Tom’s TIKI programming system). Nyquist will assist with investigating server/email options.
5. Membership: Jarvis announced current membership at 425 with significant response to our post card reminders. Kreimendahl will organize a directory mailout meeting so that they get sent by 9/3, if possible.
6. Segoe Concerts: Lamb noted slightly decreased attendance but even the rain/indoor crowd was reasonably significant. May not need generator next year if Segoe has electric. Food carts were unreliable, so next year will have to rethink.
7. Announcements: Annual meeting is set for 10/22 with Mayor Conway-Rhodes as speaker.
Meeting adjourned by motion at 8:15p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.