MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AREA DIRECTORS’ MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY February 27, 2024, 6:45 pm Meeting held in person and via Zoom. Present: J. Cardin, B. Roe, J. Walter, K. Walter, J. Thoreson, C. Gibbons, L. Raihala, T. Jarvis, D. Beilke, C. Wacker, G. Fischer, J. Veto, C. Kreimendahl Also present: Bill Tishler, Matt Wise 1. Cardin called the meeting to order at 6:46 p.m. Introductions followed. 2. Minutes: January minutes approval. Motion/2nd. Motion carried. 3. Treasurer’s Report: This was provided in writing only, showing a balance of $47,645.83. 4. Alder Report: Tishler noted that an academic colleague is writing up a history of Madison including Midvale Heights. He’s having a book discussion about “Arbitrary Lines” on 3/20 at 7 pm. Then on 4/11 at 7 m there is a meeting on City Plowing Practices/Salt Use at Sequoya Library. 5/15 is a Sequoya Commons historical condo review. 6/10 at 11 am is the City Parks’ reopening ribbon cutting at Oak Park Heights (Piper) Park. Playground equipment installation is completed. Provided update on Hilldale Post Office, which the developer is not trying to shut down after all. It will remain, though may move into a new building in the future. West Area Plan is posted on District 11 website. Three public hearings happen in March. Plan would split Midvale Heights from Westmorland, so previous joint plan is merely being archived. Budget talks ongoing at City, contemplating perhaps up to 250 staff cuts. Referendum may be necessary about staffing–Library and Parks might be particularly at risk. Road “Diet” (lane reductions) for Mineral Point Rd are likely delayed to 2026. Financial is transferring $2 million to fix sidewalks in District 11. 5. Sidewalk Gaps: Wise discusses missing sidewalks in MH neighborhood. Needs community support, even though funding may be tough for large gaps. He’ll draw up a resolution of support for MHCA to vote on at next meeting. 6. Welcome Packet: Committee met and endorsed a gift bag for new residents which would include ground coffee, membership form, ice cream coupon, MHCA website magnet and map. Motion/2nd to approve $1000 for the gift bags. Motion carried. 5. Upcoming Events: Green Team activities were shared via email/newsletter by W. Weber Picnic: Segoe Park has been reserved for 6/20 (and rain date 6/27). Veto will do the registration form. Segoe Concerts: Raihala has four bands booked. Motion/2nd to raise compensation to $700 per band. Motion carried. Youth Baseball: Registration is ongoing. 6. Announcements: Good Neighbor Project is having a police drone demo 4/7 at 7 pm at Midtown Police Station. Also a fraud specialist program will be scheduled on a different date soon. Cardin referenced Sen. Kelda Roys letter to MHCA requesting joining a listening session. This will not happen because it is election season. Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m. Submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.