MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AREA DIRECTORS’ MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY March 26, 2024, 6:45 pm Meeting held in person and via Zoom. Present: J. Cardin, B. Roe, J. Walter, K. Walter, C. Gibbons, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, D. Beilke, W. Weber, J. Okech, C. Wacker, G. Fischer, J. Veto, K. Reuter-Krohn, C. Kreimendahl Also present: Bill Tishler, Matt Wise, Cathy Rotter 1. Cardin called the meeting to order at 6:46 p.m. Introductions followed. 2. Minutes: February minutes approval. Motion/2nd. Motion carried. 3. Treasurer’s Report: Rotter reported showing a balance of $47,421.45. T-ball income and expenses are starting up. Pressman said an extra city permit charge is applying to T-ball. 4. Alder Report: Tishler noted that neighbor feedback for the Segoe Rd/Berwyn Dr. intersection redo should instead close off the short block of Laub Ln. He will contact Streets Dept. Also, the Westside plan input date has been extended. Some have expressed speeding concerns especially on main arterial roads. He has asked police to prioritize enforcing limits there. City budget talks are progressing but no referendum decision or cost/details yet. Finally, ADUs are coming to allow for non-owner occupied units on single-family lots. ADU is accessory dwelling unit as a secondary unit of the lot (aka, granny flat). 5. Sidewalk Gaps: Wise discusses resolution for City Council for filling sidewalk gaps. Motion/2nd to approve slightly amended resolution. Motion carried. (Resolution wording below***) 6. Welcome Packet: Committee by Gibbons presented sample welcome bag to include ground coffee, membership form, ice cream coupon, MHCA website magnets/stickers (which have been created) and map. Discussion to allow for new residents up to three months back to receive these. 7. Neighborhood Exchange Website: Pilot program as previously proposed would give us “test run” for $500 (refundable) for them to develop an MHCA page/site. Okech suggests doing a risk/benefit analysis. Board members should visit MHCA and Westmorland sites to get a sense of content and presentation. 8. Green Team: Weber cited successful talk by Susan Carpenter of UW Arboretum about native plants. As a followup, Sarah Savage will discuss restoration of residential native plants on 4/4. Marcel will do another Odana Prairie presentation/tour this summer. Tokay median cleanup is set for the second week of May. 9. Picnic: The permit has been requested and is coming. 10. Good Neighbor Project: Drone demo is on 4/7 at 7 pm. 11. Blood Drive: Set for 4/11; volunteers should contact Red Cross. 12. Segoe Concerts: Bands are all set. 13. Newsletter: Beilke noted deadline for submissions of 4/25. Meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. Submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

Whereas, Children living in Midvale Heights attend Van Hise Elementary, Midvale Elementary, Hamilton Middle, and Our Lady Queen Of Peace Schools and many of them walk to school;

and Whereas, Walking on a sidewalk is safer than walking in the street for kids walking to school and for other pedestrians in the neighborhood;

and Whereas, Hilltop Dr (south of S. Segoe Rd), Ames St, Hillview Terrace, and Tocora Ln are significant sidewalks gaps for safe pedestrian access to the local schools and Sequoya Commons;

and Whereas, The City of Madison no longer assesses homeowners for the cost of infill sidewalk construction;

now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Midvale Heights Community Association supports future construction of infill sidewalks to close the sidewalk gaps in our neighborhood generally, with priority on Hilltop Dr (south of S. Segoe Rd), Ames St, Hillview Terrace, and Tocora Ln.