MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY October 24, 2023, 7:00 pm Present: J. Cardin, B. Roe, J. Walter, K. Walter, J. Thoreson, C. Gibbons, T. Jarvis, L. Raihala, R. Rotter, D. Beilke, C. Wacker, J. Okech, G. Fischer, , J. Lager, K. Reuter-Krohn, C. Kreimendahl Also present: Bill Tishler, Aaron Collins, Cecely Castillo, Kate Kane, CJ Ryan, about 20 additional attendees 1. Cardin called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 2. Election for Odd-Numbered Areas - Existing directors for odd-numbered areas were nominated. No other nominations. Motion/2nd to elect nominees. Motion carried. 3. Legislators’ Reports - Tishler reported project focuses included traffic safety, green spaces and new housing. Also reminded that neighborhood book club meets 10/25 at 7 pm at Sequoya to discuss “Paved Paradise” book. Parks representatives appeared to explain the Piper (Oak Park Heights) Park mistaken removal of playground equipment. Plan is to continue construction of the new equipment and seek input this winter on alternative new climbing structure to be installed next spring. Collins and Castillo identified features of county pending budget process which includes conservation land purchases and lake dredging. Also discussed building accessibility at parks, Madison Reading Project and upcoming County Executive election in 11/2024 and again in 4/2025. Budget funds are especially tight right now with housing and hunger/food as priorities. 4. Open Forum - Questions from audience followed. There are no resources for the City to expand the volunteer ice programs in the parks. Meeting was adjourned to treats at 8:09 p.m. Submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.