Present: G. Poulson, J. Sweet, M. Silbernagel, D. Lamb (presiding), P. Haskew, C. Bunge, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, F. Stautz, C. Robida, J. Gary, M. J. Armstrong, J. Lager

Also present: Carousel Bayrd, Nan Lager, Paula Gobel, Leo Gobel, Julie Furset, Pat Doran

1. Minutes: The minutes of the March 23, 2010 meeting were approved as distributed.

2. Treasurer’s report: R. Rotter distributed a treasurer’s report showing total cash and bank accounts of $22,796.43, along with other financial information. He reported that money from t-ball registrations was coming in. During the discussion of the report, Board members mentioned that Michael Pressman, MHCA T-Ball Commissioner would be honored by MHCA with a plaque in the Sequoya Branch Library, in token of all his hard work with the t-ball program and in connection with MHCA’s contribution to the Sequoya Branch Library endowment fund.

3. Proposed development at Segoe and Odana: D. Lamb reported that she had been in contact with the developers who are proposing development of this site and that the proposal had not changed since the last Board meeting. She urged members of the Board and neighbors near the site to weigh in on the project proposals. Paula and Leo Gobel, Julie Furset, and Pat Doran, residents living near the site, commented to the Board on the proposal. D. Lamb indicated that she would appoint a committee, consisting of members of the neighborhood plan committee and near-by neighbors, to meet with the developers, monitor conformity of proposals to the neighborhood plan, and to report to the Board.

4. Green Team report: J. Sweet showed the Board a t-shirt that the city Parks Department had given to volunteers who worked on the Tokay median on the recent clean-up day. Nan Lager reported that 10 volunteers had participated in clean-up day and had accomplished a lot. She reported that more work was needed. Board members commented positively on the blooms from the bulbs that had been planted last fall. J. Gary reported that work had been done on the Bison Prairie Gateway and that it was in good shape. She reported that she was taking pictures of the Gateway for future display.

5. Babysitting co-op: S. Schmidt was unable to attend the meeting, so there was no report on this project.

6. Annual picnic: D. Lamb reported that planning for the annual picnic was going forward. The date for the event will be June 24, with a July 1 rain date. MHCA will provide brats for the main dish. There will be music. A flier will be sent to all neighborhood residents, along with the garage sale flier. Board members agreed that there should be information available at the picnic on what MHCA does to benefit the neighborhood.

7. Membership committee: D. Lamb announced that she is working on setting up a membership committee to discuss recruiting members, member benefits, and related matters. Shelley Schmidt will chair the committee, and a meeting should be held in the fall.

8. Garage sale: D. Lamb announced that plans were going forward fort the annual neighborhood garage sale on Labor Day weekend. A flier would be sent out, including a registration form, which would also be printed in the Association newsletter.

9. County Board report: Carousel Bayrd made a brief report on the County Board, including her committee activities. She reported that funding had been allocated for the beltline/Verona Rd. intersection project, and she provided some information on the project and its potential impact on the neighborhood. She reported being involved in work on a medication drop program, in which county residents could dispose of medications in a safe fashion.

10. Other business: J. Sweet showed the Board historical display panels that had been used in the past and that had been in her basement. She asked the Board’s advice on how to get them stored safely for future use. R. Rotter offered to store them, after use by the branch library in a display. R. Rotter reported that the Road Home project to collect used furniture, which the Board had voted to support, was a success. Board members pointed out that a movie about the gates at the community garden at Midvale School, which MHCA had supported with funds, was shown in the recent Madison film festival. D. Lamb said that she would arrange for a showing of the film at a Board meeting.

11. Adjournment: Motion made, seconded, and passed to adjourn the meeting.

Charles Bunge, Secretary