Present: C. Kreimendahl, G. Poulson, J. Thoreson (presiding), P. Schell, D. Lamb, P. Haskew, C. Bunge, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, J. Gary, F. Stautz, S. Schmidt, J. Lager
Also present: Nan Lager
1. Call to order and introductions: J. Thoreson opened the meeting, and those present introduced themselves.
2. Minutes: The minutes of the Board meeting of November 22 were approved as distributed.
3. Treasurer’s report: R. Rotter distributed a treasurer’s report showing a cash and bank account balance of $21,985.92, along with other information on the Association’s finances. Questions and discussion regarding balances in various accounts followed.
4. County Supervisor report: Carousel Bayrd was unable to attend the meeting, and there was no county report.
5. Alder Report: Brian Solomon was unable to attend the meeting, and there was no alder report..
6. Recognition award for Jean Sweet: D. Lamb distributed a draft of wording for a Common Council recognition award for Jean Sweet and asked for comments and suggestions. Discussion followed regarding timing of the award and other matters. Nan Lager indicated that she would nominate Jean for a “Spirit of Service†award for volunteers.
7. Newsletter: D. Lamb announced that she had changed printers for the newsletter. She indicated that she needed more copy for newsletter issues. She agreed to notify Board members of copy deadlines, so that they would know when to write and submit items.
8. MHCA website: T. Jarvis asked the Board for advice regarding putting information about lost pets on the MHCA webpage. Board members agreed that he should not establish a general pet registry on the website, but that he should put information regarding lost pets on the webpage. Also, that he should email information regarding lost pets to MHCA members. There was some discussion of other matters concerning the website, including the advisability of buying the domain name for another several years.
9. Other business and announcements: P. Haskew announced that he had checked on having “Yield†signs installed at intersections on Ames St. The City Traffic Engineer will check on the feasibility of doing this. G. Poulson indicated that he would pursue the matter of locations for polling places for neighborhood voters. C. Kreimendahl and others reported on a meeting about lighting on the bike path in the neighborhood and adjacent neighborhoods. While such lighting is called for in the neighborhood plan, Board members felt that the Board should not take a position on the matter at this time.
10. Adjournment: Motion was made, seconded, and passed to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Charles Bunge, Secretary
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