November 26, 2013 Board Meeting
Present: C. Kreimendahl, G. Poulson, J. Thoreson, P. Schell, D. Lamb, P. Haskew, S. Graham, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, J. Chipault, M. Armstrong, J. Lager
1. J. Thoreson called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
2. A presentation was made on the new zoning code and its treatment of accessory dwelling units. Amy Klusmeier from the Design Coalition made the presentation outlining the standards and requirements of adding an accessory dwelling on a residential property.
3. The Board was updated on the status of the T-ball program by Commissioner Michael Pressman. The program served @ 240 kids in 2013 from within and outside of the neighborhood. Pressman indicated that Little League is now starting at an earlier age and may have some impact on our program. The Commissioner pointed out that our program has a different emphasis than Little League and that focus on learning skills and having fun will continue to keep our program solid. Registration forms will be available in January with opening day to be June 11th. The Board expressed our appreciation for the great work and leadership by Commissioner Pressman.
4. Minutes of the September and October meetings will be deferred to January.
5. Treasurer Rotter indicated that the financials were about the same as last reported.
6. Charles Bunge asked the Board to find a replacement for him on the Research Park Design Review Board. P. Haskew expressed an interest.
7. Elections for Board Officers took place and elected were the following: President C. Kreimendahl, Vice President E. Rogers, Secretary J. Chipault, Treasurer R. Rotter
8. Kreimendahl reported on the neighborhood watch meeting. The main message by the Police is that a successful program requires strong neighborhood involvement. There was discussion on how to utilize social media to communicate within a neighborhood on issues such as crime incidents.
9. M. Armstrong reported on a very upsetting encounter with City workers removing a tree on the terrace. The required notice seem to be not provided before the removal.
10. Alder Cheeks reported on some issues raised about the Hy-Vee intersection (Odana, Segoe and Whitney Way). A number of residents have complained about traffic and its movement in that area. Issues relating to turn lanes at the Mineral Pt. and Midvale Blvd. have resurfaced and will be explored with the Traffic Engineer.
11. Meeting adjourned at @ 8 p.m.
Minutes by Gary Poulson, Secretary
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