MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AREA DIRECTORS’ MEETING MINUTES
- DRAFT*** TUESDAY April 23, 2024, 6:45 pm ***DRAFT***
Meeting held in person and via Zoom.
Present: J. Cardin, B. Roe, J. Walter, K. Walter, J. Thoreson, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, D. Beilke, W. Weber, J. Okech, C. Wacker, G. Fischer, J. Veto, J. Lager, K. Reuter-Krohn, C. Kreimendahl
Also present: Bill Tishler, Cathy Rotter
1. Cardin called the meeting to order at 6:48 p.m. Introductions followed.
2. Minutes: March minutes approval. Motion/2nd. Motion carried.
3. Treasurer’s Report: Rotter distributed report showing a balance of $47,690.49. T-ball participation/income is a bit down due to some competing leagues. Discussion of somehow honoring Pressman’s longtime commitment to T-ball ensued.
4. Alder Report: Tishler cited ongoing Council discussions about the budget. One-half cent sales task is one possibility. Money for the regional transport system would be tied to the tax. The city housing deficit leads to desire to improve mass transit to surrounding communities which are growing and building more housing. Some other Alders are holding Town Hall meetings on the budget. City staff/Mayor are proposing two budgets with or without a referendum.
Southside grocery project needs another $1 million.
West Area Plan has substantial support despite some loud concerns and changes. Many projects may not be able to be funded. Notably, the Segoe/Laub intersection redo previously mentioned was changed per MHCA wishes.
Climbing structure in Piper Park will be done by the dedication date of 6/10 Updated to 6/10 per Bill Tishler.
Meeting will take place on 5/15 about the Sequoya Commons and condominium future development.
On 6/26 at 7 pm, Tishler’s dad will give a talk on Madison parks at Sequoya Library (https://www.cityofmadison.com/council/district11/blog/2024-04-26/district-11-book-club-discussion-on-jens-jensen-and-the).
5. Website - Okech discussed that the joint website proposed by Westmorland is unnecessary for us now given what we can do with our existing website. A consensus followed that we should not participate in their pilot project.
6. Westmorland July 4th - Their president has asked us to again sponsor their big celebration. Much discussion followed, then a motion/2nd to pitch in $1000. Motion carried.
7. T-ball - More comments about honoring Pressman. A park name change is not feasible. Perhaps the ball field itself or at least a bench? Motion/2nd to honor him with some park recognition. Motion carries.
8. Police Event - Roe says police department wants us to participate in their National Night Out event on 8/6.
9. Picnic: The permit has approved. Veto got HyVee quote for less than last year. Motion/2nd to approve up to $4000 costs for picnic food/supplies with just one Porta-Potty. Motion carried.
10. Green Team: Weber noted the planned Save the Songbirds event on 5/30.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
Submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.
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