Board members present: J. Thoreson (presiding), D. Lamb, C. Bunge, T. Jarvis, F. Stautz, R. Rotter, E. Rogers, J. Chipault

Also present: Cathy Rotter, Paul Mendenwaldt

1. Call to order: J. Thoreson called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
   
   
2. Minutes: The minutes of the May 28, 2013 meeting were approved, with correction of the spelling of J. Chipault’s name.
   
   
3. Treasurer’s report: R. Rotter distributed a report, showing cash and bank account balance of $31,156.62.
   
   
4. Membership: Members of the membership committee reported that a meeting was scheduled for July 2 to finalize plans, including a post-card mailing to residents who haven’t joined. So far, 335 members had signed up. There was an information table at the picnic. Note: At the mention of the picnic, members pointed out that the picnic went well, with some 200 people in attendance.
   
   
5. Bison Prairie/bike path area: D. Lamb reported that several members had met with Arthur Ross for an overview of the amenities to be added at the area. Their location will be south of the bike path, next to Midvale Avenue. Plans do not include a water fountain or spigot to permit watering the plantings in the area. Board members agreed with D. Lamb’s statement that the Association should lobby with alders and others for water access. J. Thoreson and D. Lamb agreed to pursue the matter with alders.
   
   
6. Green Team: J. Thoreson reported that Janice Gary had changed her schedule for working at the Bison Prairie Gateway area to 4:00-7:00 Mondays and 7:00-10:00 Fridays. He also reported that Nan Lager would be meeting with City employees soon concerning the Tokay plantings.
   
   
7. Annual Meeting: Board members agreed that the Annual Meeting should be scheduled for October 22 and that there should be an announcement in the newsletter. There was some discussion of format and program ideas.
   
   
8. Other matters: R. Rotter indicated that he had picked up the broken neighborhood sign and delivered it to the sign company. He agreed to check on getting it repaired and re-installed. He also reported that he was working on replacing the Little Free Library across from Piper Park that was vandalized. J. Thoreson agreed to pursue the matter of MHCA’s offering to assist the Westmorland neighborhood association with their July 4th events. E. Rogers pointed out that Segoe Park seems to be underused, including the playground equipment. Board members expressed various ideas for improving the park. J. Thoreson and E. Rogers agreed to pursue the issue.
   
   
9. Adjournment: Motion was made, seconded, and passed to adjourn the meeting at 7:50.

Charles Bunge, acting secretary