MHCA Area Directors' meeting minutes

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY May 28, 2019, 6:45 pm
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Present: J. Chipault, C. Kreimendahl, J. Cardin, D. Lamb., E. Mackey, T. Jarvis, L. Raihala, R. Rotter, S. Rudman, W. Weber, E. Rogers, B. Nyquist, J. Lager, K. Reuter-Krohn
Also present: Cathy Rotter, Zachary Henak
1. Chipault called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
2. Minutes amended with typo corrections. Motion/2nd to approve. Motion carried.
3. Treasurer’s Financial Report. Ron reviewed treasurer’s report which divulged that funds/assets on hand were $48,760.97. He announced that T-ball money was rolling in from the record number of kids participating over 200.
4. Legislative reports: Henak covered his ongoing meetings with Westgate developers now that TJMaxx is moving across Whitney Way. He also attended the Orchard Ridge meeting regarding the proposed apartment complex at the Babe’s property. Some residents fears/concerns were allayed. He said he would check on the Segoe Park improvements to see if they were done by 7/1, or at least would not interfere with the Segoe Park Concerts. Recent city project accomplishments affecting the area include the Beltline pedestrian bridge repair, Allied Dr., dissolution of the Allied Dr. Task Force, Dunn’s Marsh development and creation of Opportunity Zones.
Reminded folks that road improvements roll on a 2-4 year planning to fruition calendar. See tips on the city streets website. There is ongoing Wingra watershed/recreation path planning.
Henak will convene a joint neighborhood meeting with representatives from all 6 neighborhoods in his alder district on 6/29, to facilitate communication among the groups. Also, a golf course committee is in the works at the order of the mayor to deal with long-range golf course use/planning.
His office hours are 45 minutes prior to each MCHA meeting at the Sequoya Library.
5. Membership: Newsletter and membership form are getting finalized soon. Tom will seek website volunteers who know the PHP program to assist him with membership duties/tracking. He would like Board members to respond to his upcoming online registration test request.
6. Picnic: Set for 6/20 with rain date on 6/27 (and in Midvale Lutheran Church if rain on 6/27). Cardin reminded folks to volunteer to set up picnic and scoop ice cream. Raihala/Henak will check availability of mounted police or firefighters at picnic.
7. Announcements: Suggestion to invite mayor to speak at October meeting.
Lamb reviewed the final setup for the Segoe Concerts in July with bands, vendors, permits, ads/notices, porta-potty, signs and rain location.
Lamb said May/June newsletter was at the printer. Membership Messenger will be coming in June. Will again need volunteers later to stuff envelopes with directories and discount cards.
Meeting adjourned by motion at 7:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
BOARD MEETING MINUTES

From April 23 Sequoya Library

Present:
Jonn Lager, Ron Rotter, Elizabeth Mackey, Gary Poulson, Gregory Fischer, Kay Reuter-Krohn, Tom Jarvis, Denise Lamb, Lorie Raihala, Sherwin Rudman, Ed Rogers.

Also Present: Nan Lager, Cathy Rotter, Cami Martin (Westmorland Neighborhood), Zachary Henak (District 10 Alder)

1. Poulson called the meeting to order 6:45pm. Introductions followed.

2. Treasurer’s Report. Ron Rotter reported T-Ball revenue was beginning to come in. Total Cash and Bank Account Balance: $46,140.29

3. Minutes from March meeting approved.

4. Cami Martin from Westmorland Neighborhood Association asked the MHCA to again co-sponsor the annual 4th of July Celebration with a $500.00 contribution. Motion carried.

5. Legislative Report: Newly elected 10th District Alder Zachary Henak didn’t have a report, but wanted board members to tell him what issues are important to the MHCA. The following issues were mentioned:

a. The latest plans regarding Westgate Mall. There have been rumblings of more stores moving out in the near future.
a. The “Stonehouse Development” that is planned for the property currently occupied by Babe’s restaurant.
c. Faster bus transportation to the neighborhood
d. Unsafe intersections including Segoe and Mineral Point and Whitney Way and Schroeder
e. Bad communication from Parks Department to neighborhood

6. Elizabeth Mackey reported that the Fit to Go program was scheduled for June 21 from 9am-12pm and July 26 from 12pm-3pm.

7. The Make Music Madison date is June 21. Ed Rogers wants someone else to coordinate/find performers for Segoe Park. There is an online system to do this. Elizabeth will ask her husband Andy if he is interested.

8. Denise Lamb and Lorie Raihala reported that the schedule is set for Summer Nights at Segoe. 7/5: All That Jazz jenn7/12: Cajun Strangers 7/19: Honey Pies 7/26: Breezy Hill Bluegrass

Motion to pay the bands $600.00 (an increase of $100.00) passed.

9. Announcements:
City contacted Nan Lager about the Tokay medians - from Midvale to Segoe. She was told it was too difficult to mow around multiple flowers beds. So there will be only one flower bed per median. Volunteers who help to dig up the surplus beds will be given first
choice to have any of the plants.

Denise Lamb reported the costs for printing the newsletter are going up (longtime printer went out of business and other options are more expensive). There was some discussion of putting the newsletter completely online. However, because they could impact advertising
and membership revenue this will not happen immediately.

Gary Poulson reported the Sequoya Library had the highest number of ballots processed in the city during the most recent election. (This includes in-person absentee ballots).

Joy Cardin reported the MHCA picnic is scheduled as usual on third Thursday in June (6/20). However, unlike the last couple of years, the picnic will not be moved into the Midvale Heights Church if it rains on that day. Instead, the rain date will be the following
Thursday 6/27. If it also rains on 6/27, organizers will move it into the church. This is because attendance is down considerably when it is moved indoors.

10. Meeting adjourned at 8:23pm

(prepared by Joy Cardin)

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
From April 23
Sequoya Library

Present: John Lager, Ron Rotter, Elizabeth Mackey, Gary Poulson, Gregory Fischer, Kay Reuter-Krohn, Tom Jarvis, Denise Lamb, Lorie Raihala, Sherwin Rudman, Ed Rogers.

Also Present: Nan Lager, Cathy Rotter, Cami Martin (Westmoreland Neighborhood), Zachary Henak (District 10 Alder)

1. Poulson called the meeting to order 6:45pm. Introductions followed.
   
   
2. Treasurer’s Report. Ron Rotter reported T-Ball revenue was beginning to come in. Total Cash and Bank Account Balance: $46, 140.29
   
   
3. Minutes from March meeting approved.
   
   
4. Cami Martin from Westmoreland Neighborhood Association asked the MHCA to again co-sponsor the annual 4th of July Celebration with a $500.00 contribution. Motion carried.
   
   
5. Legislative Report: Newly elected 10th District Alder Zachary Henak didn’t have a report, but wanted board members to tell him what issues are important to the MHCA. The following issues were mentioned:
   1. The latest plans regarding Westgate Mall. There have been rumblings of more stores moving out in the near future.
   2. The “Stonehouse Development” that is planned for the property currently occupied by Babe’s restaurant.
   3. Faster bus transportation to the neighborhood
   4. Unsafe intersections including Segoe and Mineral Point and Whitney Way and Schroeder
   5. Bad communication from Parks Department to neighborhood
   
   
   
6. Elizabeth Mackey reported that the Fit to Go program was scheduled for June 21 from 9am-12pm and July 26 from 12pm-3pm.
   
   
7. The Make Music Madison date is June 21. Ed Rogers wants someone else to coordinate/find performers for Segoe Park. There is an online system to do this. Elizabeth will ask her husband Andy if he is interested.
   
   
8. Denise Lamb and Lorie Raihala reported that the schedule is set for Summer Nights at Segoe. 7/5: All the Jazz. 7/12: Cajun Strangers 7/19: Honey Pies 7/26: Breezy Hill Bluegrass
   Motion to pay the bands $600.00 (an increase of $100.00) passed.
   
   
9. Announcements:
   1. City contacted Nan Lager about the Tokay medians - from Midvale to Segoe. She was told it was too difficult to mow around multiple flowers beds. So there will be only one flower bed per median. Volunteers who help to dig up the surplus beds will be given first choice to have any of the planting.
   2. Denise Lamb reported the costs for printing the newsletter are going up (longtime printer went out of business and other options are more expensive). There was some discussion of putting the newsletter completely online. However, because they could impact advertising and membership revenue this will not happen immediately.
   3. Gary Poulson reported the Sequoya Library had the highest number of ballots processed in the city during the most recent election. (This includes in-person absentee ballots).
   4. Joy Cardin reported the MHCA picnic is scheduled as usual on third Thursday in June (6/20). However, unlike the last couple of years, the picnic will not be moved into the Midvale Heights Church if it rains on that day. Instead, the rain date will be the following Thursday 6/27. If it also rains on 6/27, organizers will move it into the church. This is because attendance is down considerable when it is moved indoors.
   
   
   
10. Meeting adjourned at 8:23pm

Minutes by Joy Cardin

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY March 26, 2019, 6:45 pm
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Present: J. Chipault, C. Kreimendahl, J. Cardin, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, W. Weber, G. Fischer, J. Lager
Also present: Cathy Rotter
1. Chipault called the meeting to order at 6:49 p.m. Introductions followed.
2. Treasurer’s Financial Report. Ron summarized past month’s expenses and reported funds/assets on hand were $43,045.29. He also reviewed last year’s picnic budget of $2900.
3. No legislative reports.
4. Alder Candidate Forum: Cardin reported that about 60 people attended the forum we hosted at Sequoya Library on March 18. The League of Women Voters moderator fielded numerous questions from the audience for the candidates to address.
5. Picnic Planning: Set for 6/20/19 at Piper Park (Oak Park Heights Park). Jolynne and Kristin are coordinating again and need 2-3 volunteers (Cardin and C. Rotter agreed to). The rain location is again Midvale Lutheran Church.
6. Announcements: Chipault heard from Shelia Stubbs about upcoming constituent sessions where residents could learn about the State budget and relate legislative concerns
Jarvis got a recent membership dues payment, which should be put into next year’s drive. He talked to Michelle about her coordinating the garage sale again and they are working on a map. Steve Fitzsimmons said they will be requesting funds for the new signs for the MHCA Good Neighbor Project. Steve was bestowed a WKOW-TV Jefferson award for his spearheading the WI Law Enforcement Memorial License Plate project (see https://wkow.com/news/2019/01/27/jefferson-award-winner-january-2019-steve-fitzsimmons/).
Kreimendahl is repairing the Mineral Point Rd neighborhood sign to be reinstalled this spring.
Chipault cited new businesses that wished to be part of our Discount Card program: Hilldale Fitness and Madison Chocolate.
Meeting adjourned by motion at 7:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY February 26, 2019, 6:45 pm
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Present: J. Chipault, C. Kreimendahl, D. Lamb, E. Mackey, T. Jarvis, L. Raihala, R. Rotter, S. Rudman, E. Rogers, J. Lager, K. Reuter-Krohn
Also present: Zach Henak
1. Chipault called the meeting to order at 6:48 p.m. Introductions followed.
2. January minutes: Motion/2nd to approve with amendments to add alder candidate websites addresses and correct a misspelling. Motion carried.
3. Treasurer’s Financial Report. Ron outlined past month’s expenses and reported funds/assets on hand were $42,116.90.
4. No legislative reports.
5. Alder Candidate Forums: There will be three District 10 Alder forums, one hosted by us at Sequoya Library on Monday, March 18, 7pm — 8pm. We will email a notice to members. Directors and others should email questions to Cardin, who will forward them to the League of Women Voters moderator. Chipault will contact Cardin/Raihala about any logistical arrangements.
6. Odana School Park: Chipault announced that the Parks Dept. is accepting comments on Odana School Park modifications including enlarging the dog run area (because attendance at their January meeting was low).
7. Membership: Westmorland wants to do a joint member discount card. Much discussion about assigning work, maintaining our member database and coordinating the two membership drives which are in different months. Kreimendahl will assist Jarvis by contacting businesses about renewing participation as vendors on the discount card. Chipault will report to Westmorland that we cannot commit to a joint card due to logistic concerns and lack of volunteers to accomplish it.
8. Storage Unit: Chipault relayed Westmorland’s offer to split costs for a storage unit to keep records, equipment and the like, which is currently spread among Board directors. Consensus that we do not need this and the expense would be unnecessary. Instead, we should develop a listing of who has what in MHCA.
9. Segoe Concerts: Lamb is contacting bands to confirm contracts for the four July Friday concerts.
10. Fraudulent Yard Cleanup Letter: Chipault revisited the issue about the one-time letter purporting to be from MHCA, which one resident received about not maintaining their yard/property. It was reported to the police as not being from MHCA, but the police identified it as a low priority matter.
11. Announcements: Lamb said she seeking a new print shop, which may be Kinko’s at a higher cost. She will request fewer extra copies because the many extras at the library are rarely touched. Jarvis said 264 members get a printed copy; others get it electronically.
Meeting adjourned by motion at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY January 22, 2019, 6:45 pm
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Present: G. Poulson, C. Kreimendahl, J. Cardin, D. Lamb, L. Raihala, R. Rotter, W. Weber, E. Rogers, G. Fischer, K. Reuter-Krohn
Also present: Zach Henak, Krista McElray
1. Poulson called the meeting to order at 6:47 p.m. Introductions followed.
2. Treasurer’s Financial Report. Ron reported funds on hand were $43,343.43.
3. October minutes: Motion/2nd to approve. Motion carried. November minutes: Motion/2nd to approve. Motion carried.
4. No legislative reports.
5. Alder Candidate Forum: Zach Henak, candidate for District 10 Alder, reported that the Crawford-Marlboro-Nakoma Neighborhood Association is hosting a forum, possibly on March 4, for the two Alder candidates for District 10. Cardin and Raihala offered to assist them, and possibly contact Orchard Ridge about co-hosting a second forum. Motion/2nd to authorize such co-hosting. Motion carries.
Henak offered his background info and campaign vision. See Alder websites for details: https://www.zacharyhenakmadisonalder.com/ and https://www.kristinforalder.com/.
6. Inclusivity Forum: Apparently some informal contacts were made in follow-up to the discussion from the November meeting, but no contact happened to/from the putative coordinator, Colleen Butler of Inclusive Foundations. Some Board members expressed concern about trying to have just a one-time meeting/forum, and about the cost and effectiveness. No action taken.
7. Ash Trees: Rogers reviewed past efforts to inoculate four trees in Slater Park. They are due again. McElray volunteered to spearhead an effort to re-inoculate them by contacting City Parks Dept. Motion/2nd to authorize $1000 for this tree project. Motion carried.
8. Park Renovations: McElray presented the City Parks plan for replacing/moving playground equipment at Segoe and Slater Parks. Additional funds are needed for extra swings and a riding vehicle item, for which the local neighbors have launched a fund-raising effort. Although initial goal was $2500, they need $3035 for all the desired equipment. Motion/2nd to supplement any donations obtained independently to bring up the total to $3035. Motion carried.
9. Announcements: Lamb said there will be no Jan/Feb newsletter as no new editor has been found. Further, the longtime printer she used is out of business. She will aim toward finding a new printer and doing a Mar/Apr newsletter.
Fischer had attended the City Neighborhood Conference, which included a tour of the newly renovated Municipal Building.
Lamb will cover early planning for Segoe Concerts at next meeting.
Meeting adjourned by motion at 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY October 23, 2018, 6:45 pm
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1. Minutes taken from Midvale Heights Messenger newsletter write-up, with additions at the end:
   1. MHCA hosted its annual membership meeting at Sequoya Library on October 23, with MHCA board vice-president Gary Poulson emceeing the event. In our annual “state of the neighborhood” summary, he highlighted successful MHCA activities, but acknowledged some issues as well. Successes included repairing the Bison Prairie statues, funding playground equipment at Van Hise Elementary, prairie restoration work at multiple spots around the neighborhood, and the continuation of our Summer Nights at Segoe concert series. Poulson also noted a recent incident in which presumptive state representative Shelia Stubbs was approached by police while canvassing in Midvale Heights due to someone calling in her parked car as suspicious. The car was parked near a suspected drug house, precipitating the call. The incident received national media coverage and caused a lot of hurt and fear locally. We hope that a facilitated community discussion where all feel included, safe, and heard in the future will help us come to a more common understanding of each other’s lived experience in our neighborhood.
   2. We held elections for Area Directors of even-numbered areas this year, with most current board members on the ballot to continue for another two-year term. Gary Poulson is stepping down after over 20 years on the board, and Joy Cardin was elected to replace him for Area 2.
   3. Ron Rotter, another longtime board member, presented a thank you gift to Mike Pressman, who coordinates the successful youth baseball league that also helps fund MHCA activities. Mike noted that a past player was just signed to the Tampa Bay Rays.
   4. We heard from Carousel Bayrd and Mo Cheeks on topics at the county and city levels, including flooding, immigration, bail reform, city budgets, police and fire departments, and evictions. Our representatives were kind enough to linger and answer questions from the audience until the library shut down.
   5. But folks, if you weren’t at the annual meeting this year, you missed the chocolate! Sandwiched (nougated?) in between all the neighborhood news was our main speaker, Midvale Heights resident Megan Hile, chocolatier and owner of Madison Chocolate Company, located on Monroe and Glenway Sts., who brought freshly made chocolates along for the audience to sample. She told an engaging story about her journey integrating her background as a Spanish teacher into sourcing cocoa and coffee from Central and South America, then embracing the science of chocolate making as a “language arts person,” finding financing, and being her own general contractor for the shop when money ran short. In addition to serving and selling chocolate at the shop, there is a menu that includes quiche, gluten free waffles, other items, coffee, and, of course, chocolate. Megan told the crowd that the space is designed to encourage people to linger and connect. She welcomes neighbors to hang out at Madison Chocolate Company and “enjoy something to put a smile on your face.”
2. Additions that were not in the newsletter write-up:
   1. Jean Sweet passed away about a month ago. She served on the Midvale Heights Community Association board for a long time.
   2. Gary Poulson thanks Terese Berceau for her service as Alder and in the State Assembly. The Midvale Heights Community Association will be making a donation to the Sequoya library in her honor.

Newsletter write-up written by Jenny Chipault and edited by Denise Lamb. Additions submitted by Jenny Chipault

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY November 27, 2018, 6:45 pm
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Present: J. Chipault, C. Kreimendahl, G. Poulson, J. Cardin, D. Lamb, E. Mackey, T. Jarvis, L. Raihala, R. Rotter, E. Rogers, G. Fischer
Also present: Steve Fitzsimmons, Cathy Rotter, Colleen Butler, Gwyn Schell
1. Chipault called the meeting to order at 6:48 p.m.
2. Santa Visits: Gwyn needs extra volunteers for 12/20 due to higher demand for visits. Ed will post on NextDoor, Steve in Nwatch and Gwyn via MHCA email.
3. Introductions followed.
4. Inclusive Foundations: Colleen Butler developed a proposal based on talking to Carousel Bayrd about the neighborhood 911 report incident. We would host a forum/discussion session about inclusivity for our and Madison neighborhoods. The cost would be $500 for a half-day event. Goal is to make people more comfortable with hearing conversations on inclusivity, race and culture. Query whether to invite Midvale Hts residents only or surrounding neighbors also. Could use GoogleForm for registering participants. She needs at least two months lead time to prepare. After discussion, Board tabled it to think about and revisit at January Board meeting.
5. September minutes, as amended regarding Paul Haskew’s details: Motion/2nd to approve. Motion carried.
6. Treasurer’s Financial Report. Ron reported funds on hand were $44,559.94. He may start to show donations made to specific projects in the accounting. As to neighborhood sign funds, Jenny noted that the Mineral Point Rd sign had been knocked down and damaged. She kept the pieces and we will revisit this in the spring.
7. No legislative reports available.
8. Terese Berceau Thank-You: Gary suggested a donation to Sequoya Library in her name in thanks for her service as our state legislator and prior Board member. Motion/amendment/2nd to make $500 donation. Motion carried.
9. Board Officer Election: Nominations for President-Jenny Chipault
Vice President-Gary Poulson
Treasurer-Ron Rotter
Secretary-Chuck Kreimendahl
Motion/2nd to close nominations and approve slate of nominees. Motion carried.

10. Good Neighbor Project: Steve confirmed that Neighborhood Watch was converted to the Midvale Heights Good Neighbor Project by action of their Steering Committee on 11/26/18. The Project will continue much as the prior program, but with additional input from the City/Police about how best to enhance safety and our sense of community. Motion/2nd to support the new project branding and provision of services and sponsor the group via MHCA as we did with the prior project. Motion carried
11. Madison School and Community Recreation (MSCR): Their Fit2Go free recreation program will visit one of the Midvale Hts parks this summer. Elizabeth will be the point person to coordinate this. Board consensus welcome it to MH.
12. Midtown Police Dept Garden: Sunset Village is soliciting donations for this. Motion/2nd to approve $100. Motion carried.
13. Announcements: Jenny heard from a non-resident who wanted to join MHCA in order to get a Discount Card. This will not be allowed.
Jenny noted that Jim Riffle who started our MHCA Facebook page still does lots of helpful posts such as City policies, events, etc.
Denise announced that newsletter volunteers are meeting soon.
Ed relayed Van Hise PTO’s decision not to include plaque recognizing T-ball funds as they want to use all of the donated funds for playground equipment for the children.
Ed (on a related note) said Segoe/Slater Parks are getting new playground equipment this year. There is a second Parks Dept meeting planned for public input on which equipment is desirable; at Van Hise School 12/6 at 6 p.m.
Meeting adjourned by motion at 8:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY September 25, 2018, 6:45 pm
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Present: J. Chipault, C. Kreimendahl, G. Poulson, E. Mackey, T. Jarvis, L. Raihala, S. Rudman, E. Rogers, J. Lager
Also present: Steve Fitzsimmons, Ben Nyquist
1. Chipault called the meeting to order at 6:47 p.m. Introductions followed.
2. August minutes: Motion/2nd to approve. Motion carried.
3. Chipault presented Treasurer Rotter’s Financial Report. Funds on hand were $42,996.61. Garage sale coordinators reported 37 sales and almost broke even for our budget. Reviewed Segoe Concerts outlays.
4. No legislative reports available.
5. The October Annual Meeting will start at 6:30 on 10/23. Volunteers are welcome to set up chairs at 5:30 and clean up afterwards. Poulson will get coffee, Lamb cider and Board members treats. Rogers will send out post card invitations. Raihala will introduce guest speaker, Megan Hile, Madison Chocolate Company owner. Chipault may prepare a slide show of MHCA projects/accomplishments. Rogers will check on T-ball plaque with PTO. Rotter/Mackey will present gift to Mike Pressman. Poulson will thank Terese Berceau. Elections are for even-numbered area directors.
6. Neighborhood Watch needs to donate to Midvale Lutheran for meeting room use. Motion/second to donate $500. Motion carried.
7. Santa Visits-skipped/tabled.
8. Membership-Paul Haskew is retiring from membership committee duties. Jarvis counted 444 members this year, and will be setting aside new directories for late registrants, to be delivered by Kreimendahl. Westmorland has expressed interest in partnering with MHCA on the local business Discount Cards, for which we should form a committee come winter/spring.
8a. Appointment of Ben Nyquist, Area 13 resident to the Board. Motion/second; motion carries.
8b. Detailed discussion of 911 call by resident on Shelia Stubbs during election campaign. Noted extensive publicity about the drug house/racial bias issue. Do we need an action plan? What response? Will aim toward contacting stakeholders about setting up a meeting or forum to discuss inclusion/safety issues.

Announcements:
Lamb will continue search for newsletter editor. Announced that Sept/Oct newsletter is a bit late this month, but is at the printer.
Meeting adjourned by motion at 8:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY August 28, 2018, 6:45 pm
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Present: J. Chipault, C. Kreimendahl, G. Poulson, D. Lamb, T. Jarvis, L. Raihala, R. Rotter, W. Weber, E. Rogers, G. Fischer, J. Lager
1. Chipault called the meeting to order at 6:48 p.m. Introductions followed.
2. June minutes as redrafted: Motion/2nd to approve. Motion carried.
October, 2017 Annual Meeting minutes were prepared from Rogers’ notes: motion/second to approve. Motion carried.
3. Treasurer Rotter distributed Financial Report. Funds on hand were $45,281.21, less $260 for postcard membership charges. Chipault sent a special thank you to the neighbor member who donated $500. Marcel Wuethrich had received a separate $200 donation for the Odana Hills Prairie. Poulson requests that we thank Mike Pressman for his years of TBall efforts. Perhaps by a recognition plaque for the MHCA contribution to the Van Hise playground. Rogers will contact VH PTO. Also discussion of gift certificate or enlarged photo of Tball field. Motion/2nd to provide a thank you gift certificate of $100 for Food Fight restaurants to Pressman. Motion carried.
4. No legislative reports available.
5. New newsletter editor trainee has backed out/resigned. Lamb will remind members in September newsletter that we need a replacement now. She will reach out to the others who had tentatively volunteered for that.
6. For the October Annual Meeting guest speaker, Poulson will contact news reporter Tony Galli. As a backup, Raihala will contact Megan Hile, Madison Chocolate Company owner. Chipault will invite legislators Stubbs, Cheeks and Bayrd. Rogers will handle Annual Meeting postcard notices to members.
7. Membership: Jarvis explained minor problems with updating the member email lists in Mail Chimp. May need to have Neighborhood Watch establish separate Mail Chimp account. Will cut off this year’s registration soon and print/send membership discount cards with directories.
8. Chipault reported being contacted by West Side Pool staff about their hosting the 2019 All-City Swim Meet to inquire about parking issues/problems then in the SW corner of MH neighborhood.
Announcements:
Lamb recapped Concert series: good attendance except for the rain/moved-inside show. Food carts were poor this year with long lines and running out of food, which we will ask them to correct next year. She requests better visibility of MHCA as sponsor such as in the advertising and banner sign for the events.
Chipault relayed that Steve Fitzsimmons obtained a city traffic engineering update with planned 2019 improvements for MH. Check out their web site.
Chipault extended invitation to Madison Mayor’s Conference on 11/17/18. We could send a rep, so she will forward the email invitation.
Rogers brought and distributed some extra I♥MHCA bumper stickers.
Meeting adjourned by motion at 8:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES

• DRAFT*** TUESDAY June 26, 2018, 6:45 pm ***DRAFT***

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Present: J. Chipault, C. Kreimendahl, G. Paulson, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, S. Rudman, W. Weber, G. Fischer, J. Lager, K. Reuter-Krohn
Also present: Casey Hanson, Randy Peterson, Ben Nyquist
1. Chipault called the meeting to order at 6:49 p.m. Introductions followed.
2. April minutes: Motion/2nd to approve as supplemented by Mackey. Motion carried.
May minutes: motion/second to approve. Motion carried.
3. Treasurer Rotter distributed Financial Report. Funds on hand were $46,965.97. He also summarized picnic funding going back to 2005 and included a separate budget line showing school project funding.
4. Hanson from Friends of Lake Wingra explained their focus group process which commenced two years ago. Part of MH is in the Wingra watershed. City adopted the watershed plan which was prepared with contractor Strand Associates. Friends want feedback on neighborhood concerns. A leaf study to determine phosphorus (and chloride?) contribution is over, and Board asked for results and updates from that. City has a snow plowing business certification program to limit amount of salt used on pavements. Board suggestions included a Friends article in our newsletter and Website and annual meeting presentation.
5. Odana Prairie: Marcel Wuethrich reported prairie plating progress of over 1000 plants (plugs) installed. See mhprairie.org website. Some weeds will remain until better established. Needs a string trimmer and mower repair to help control them. Suggested an evening open house/tour at prairie this summer. Motion/2nd to fund $400 for above equipment. Motion carried.
Ron will help with informational signs to be set out at the site.
6. Membership: Jarvis/Kreimendahl said that while registration numbers are a bit down so far, there are still some received that are yet to be entered into database. Multiple year registration was (again) discussed and dismissed for this year. To revisit next year. Joy Cardin may volunteer on membership efforts.
7. Additional sign plantings: Randy Peterson presented bills for $164 that his spouse Diana had incurred for replacing some of the lost plants (to rodents?) at the Odana/Segoe MHCA sign. Motion/2nd to approve. Motion carried.
Announcements:
Kreimendahl reported that the Bison Prairie bison statue repairman still intends to do the promised repairs.
Chipault announced that there are likely replacements for newsletter editor, which Lamb will train. Also detailed for the Segoe Concerts that MHCA should appear conspicuously as sponsor on the flyers, and that Lamb was commencing advertising, with first concert set for 7/6.
Annual meeting speaker suggestions were welcomed and a few given.
Chipault noted that i9Sports had contacted her about recruiting at our picnic for their private kids’ sports league business. Some concern about endorsing that, especially in light of our support for T-ball league. Lager mentioned that a former T-ball participant is now in th major baseball leagues.
Rotter announced receiving a citation/warning from City about sidewalk shrub/tree overgrowth.
Meeting adjourned by motion at 8:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY May 22, 2018, 6:45 pm
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Present: C. Kreimendahl, P. Schell, D. Lamb, E. Mackey, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, W. Weber, E. Rogers, G. Fischer, J. Lager, K. Reuter-Krohn
Also present: Cammie Martin, Kris Schutte
1. Kreimendahl called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. Introductions followed.
2. Cammie Martin with Westmorland Neighborhood Association described their Fourth of July celebration for which they are again requesting our support. This year there will be the usual kids’ and other activities. They are also hosting music in conjunction with Make Music Madison on 6/21. Motion/second to contribute $500 as sponsorship of the 7/4 event. Motion carried.
3. Kris Schutte announced a 5/30 meeting regarding the 4/27 fatal Midvale Blvd accident. The meeting will feature the MPD Crime Response Mgr to address trauma and emotional reactions to the accident.Motion/second to authorize blast email to our membership to publicize the meeting. Discussion resulted in consensus that the email (which Jarvis will assist with) can happen without special authorization. No action taken. Additional discussion about traffic safety. Mackey was drafting a letter to our Alder to request safety measures on streets near her house. Invited other Board members to contribute comments about other areas in Midvale Hts with similar concerns to include in the letter. This topic should be placed on next month’s agenda.
4. April minutes: Schell questioned why no detail about the discussion that led to the large donation to Van Hise for the playground equipment. Mackey offered to summarize the various factors considered. Minutes approval tabled to next meeting.
February minutes: motion/second to approve. Motion carried.
5. Treasurer Rotter distributed Financial Report. Funds on hand were $48,077.97. He also recounted the schools’ projects funding going back to 1995. Lamb requested that the Segoe Concert money already budgeted be moved into that account line.
6. Kreimendahl mentioned Lake Wingra Task Force request for MHCA member to attend meetings starting 6/11.
7. Jarvis said online membership registration site is about ready. Lamb reported that Membership Messenger would be available for block captains to deliver after Memorial Day. Discussion that donation lines on membership form, especially the tree fund, should remain.

8. Announcements:
Jarvis identified 1643 separate addresses for MHCA for membership counting purposes.
Lamb reiterated the Summer Segoe Concert lineup with 4 bands contracted and 3 food carts per night arranged. Rotter will make yard signs for the concert site.
Jarvis mentioned email seemingly from GoDaddy that is actually a phishing scam.
Jarvis noted a thank you from RSVP of Dane Co. to which we had made a $50 donation in Rita Meisner’s memory.
Rogers forwarded a request from Nancy Kieraldo to advance $500 of her already budgeted Bison Prairie funds to this year so they can get a jump on weed removal. Motion/second to allow. Motion carried.
Weber suggested possible project to assist postal carriers in their annual food drive. She’ll check with postmaster and report back.
Meeting adjourned by motion at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy./Chair pro tem

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY April 24, 2018, 6:45 pm
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Present: J. Chipault, C. Kreimendahl, G. Poulson, D. Lamb, E. Mackey, T. Jarvis, L. Raihala, R. Rotter, S. Rudman, W. Weber, E. Rogers, G. Fischer, J. Lager
Also present: Jodie Thill, Gretchen Bourg, Carousel Bayrd
1. Chipault called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m.
2. March minutes; motion/second to approve. Motion carried.
3. Treasurer Rotter distributed Financial Report. Funds on hand were $50,862.97. Picnic prices will be about the same as last year per coordinators. Motion/second to allocate $3000 for 2018 picnic budget. Motion carried.
4. Membership drive discussed. Jarvis will get online registration site ready. Lamb will send out last year’s registration form to Board for suggested changes. The Membership Messenger should be done by late May.
5. Some Board members requested new member packets from Chuck for some of their new neighbors. Agreed that the packet would include a coupon for a free MHCA history book given our large book inventory.
6. Van Hise Playground Fund: Thill and Bourg from Van Hise Elementary PTO and Bayrd presented request for $5000 to aid their playground renovation project. Phase Two involves purchase and installation of playground equipment to serve both the elementary and middle schools. So far they have relied mainly on parent donations toward their $50,000 goal. Hill Farms neighborhood association is expected to make a donation. Phase One was labor-intensive layout, access improvement and old equipment removal. Motion/second to donate $2000. Amended motion/second to donate $5000. Discussion followed. Roll call vote: 7 for, 2 against. Motion carried.
7. Legislative reports. Bayrd outlined Dane Co. Board Public Protection/Judiciary Committee activities. Working on criminal justice issues including bail reform guidelines and restorative justice.
8. Announcements:
Lamb updated the Summer Segoe Concert lineup. May possibly secure a Port-a-Potty for $500.
Kreimendahl suggested we request the City to install flashing light beacon for the SW Bike Path-Midvale Blvd crossing. Motion/second to approve request. Motion carried.

Question raised about extra/temporary parking for voting site as the Sequoya lot is often overflowing. Poulson says the City might further encourage early or absentee voting to lessen such problem.
Meeting adjourned by motion at 8:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.
MINUTES SUPPLEMENT, AS APPROVED BY BOARD ON 6/26/18:
Second, these are the points I recall being made during the course of the discussion on whether, and how much, to give to Van Hise elementary for their playground project:

First: Carousel Bayrd and two other members of the PTO requested $5000. They supported their request with the following arguments:

1) Van Hise needs a new playground. There is a section of this playground where a slide used to be that is currently covered over with a piece of plywood because the slide broke, and the plywood has been there for months. Earlier this year a suspension bridge broke and was covered in yellow tape for some period of time.

2) The Van Hise playground is in such poor condition that the older students and Hamilton students have been requested not to play on it anymore.

3) Van Hise asked the school district for money, but Van Hise is ranked a G school, which means it is one of the lowest-ranked in terms of priority for receiving money from the school district.

4) Van Hise has had fundraisers and has raised significant funds but has been unable to meet its fundraising goal of (I believe?) $100,000.

5) Because Van Hise draws from a pool that has relatively fewer free and reduced lunch/higher income students, it is not eligible for some of the grants that other schools might receive. Midvale, for example, received a $5000 grant from the Rotary Club, and Van Hise wasn't eligible for that grant, or for other similar grants.

6) Van Hise has cut internal programs such as teacher grants,which are funds teachers apply for in order to do specific projects in their classrooms. This past year Van Hise did not give any teacher grants in order to conserve money for the play ground project.

During the discussion, arguments included:

1) Against: We shouldn't give $5000 because we only gave a certain sum ($1000?) to Midvale when it asked for money for a new playground.

Counter: Some of us who were not on the board when we gave Midvale only $1000 didn't know why we gave only $1000 to Midvale when we have over $40,000 in our account and we are a non-profit neighborhood association; the fact that we gave only $1000 to Midvale shouldn't be a reason now for giving only $1000 to Van Hise now.

2) For: The Van Hise playground is located in the Hill Farms neighborhood.

Counter: Half of the Midvale Heights neighborhood children attend Van Hise, and half attend Midvale. Both elementary schools (which are the only two in our neighborhood) have students from outside the neighborhood.

3) Against: The Hill Farms neighborhood association isn't giving $5000.

Counter: The Midvale Heights NA has more money than Hill Farms because Midvale Heights organizes t-ball and that raises a lot of money. The Hill Farms kids play on the Midvale Heights t-ball team because it is the closest t-ball league around. So, the Hill Farm families have contributed to the $20,000 sum raised from t-ball.

4) For: The line item for t-ball (i.e., the money raised by t-ball that was sitting in the Midvale Heights neighborhood association account) was approximately $20,000. That money came from families with kids in elementary school. We are a non-profit organization with the purpose of enriching the neighborhood. We are not a for-profit organization. We raise money to enrich our community. It seems fitting to use the money raised from families with school-aged children to help build a playground for one of the neighborhood's schools.

5) For: We can't spend the money in our neighborhood association on new trees or equipment for city parks. This city has a plan with respect to all of its parks, and the city does not want some parks to be better than others just because some parks happen to be located in neighborhoods that have the ability to make them nicer. The city wants all the city parks to be equally nice. Or nice-ish. Meaning we can't use our money on city parks. So we should spend some of it to help replace the broken and outdated equipment at one of the schools the neighborhood children attend.

I am probably forgetting some arguments for or against. This is what I remember.

-Elizabeth
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Elizabeth Mackey

Midvale Heights Community Association
February 27, 2018 meeting
Members Present: Poulson, Schell, Lamb, Mackey, Jarvis, Raihala, Rotter, Rudman, Rogers, Chipault, Fischer, Lager and K. Reuter-Krohn

1. Meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m. by President Chipault.
2. Prior Meeting Minutes
   1. Minutes of the January meeting were approved by voice vote.
3. Treasurer's Report
   1. Treasurer’s report was presented Treasurer Rotter. He noted that he moved some funds from our Paypal account to our checking account. Rotter also provide checkbook activity for the last month and activity since 2017.
4. Legislative Reports
   1. There were no legislative reports.
5. Odana Golf Course Prairies
   1. A presentation was made by Marcel Wuethrich relating to the restoration project at Odana Golf Course. This project has had previous MCHA funding support. This year’s work effort will be focused on introducing native wild flowers and milkweed to attract butterflies. There have been issues with previous plantings and the difficulty of doing a Spring burn. Marcel would like to introduce started plants rather than seeds. Has a source through the City for plants at $ 1.25 a plant. The goal would be showcase native flowers and foster a thriving habitat. Marcel has some money left in a city account he could access for part of implementing his plan. He would like to plant 400 plants.
   2. After proving a slide show and responding to questions, a motion was made and seconded to provide $ 800 for this restoration project.
      1. This motion was passed by unanimous voice vote.
6. Announcements
   1. Announcement was made by Lamb regarding the Summer music series in July. Several groups are under consideration but the Cajun Strangers will kick off the series. The remainder of the slots should be filled by March. She is working on food trucks to be at the series.
   2. Poulson announced that Midvale Heights voters came out strongly for the February primary which continues the tradition of being one of the City’s busiest polling places.
   3. Paul Haskew sent out to Board members a Research Park update. Questions were raised concerning several street issues.
7. Meeting adjourned by 8 pm.

Notes taken by G Poulson

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY March 27, 2018, 6:45 pm
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Present: J. Chipault, C. Kreimendahl, G. Poulson, T. Jarvis, L. Raihala, R. Rotter, S. Rudman, J. Lager
Also present: Nan Lager, Steve Fitzsimmons
1. Chipault called the meeting to order at 6:48 p.m.
2. Treasurer Rotter distributed Financial Report. Funds on hand were $50,425.72. Fitzsimmons outlined expenditures by Neighborhood Watch under their budget allocation for some of their projects. Question/discussion about Tree Fund line item and necessity of future fund transfers to cover treatment of ash trees in parks.
3. No legislative reports.
4. Nan Lager reported city plan to rejuvenate Tokay median perennial beds (as detailed in her recent email to Board). They are decreasing the beds to one per median block, removing tree stumps and seeding some grass in bare spots. They will eliminate 12 beds and redo others at their cost. Then we will replant with low-height perennials for which they will reimburse us.
5. Announcements:
Kreimendahl distributed a Midvale Heights bumper sticker to each Board member.
Chipault said Picnic Committee is in planning stage and wanted to confirm the date as Thursday, June 21.
Meeting adjourned by motion at 7:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY January 23, 2018, 6:45 pm
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Present: J. Chipault, C. Kreimendahl, G. Poulson, P. Schell, D. Lamb, T. Jarvis, L. Raihala, R. Rotter, S. Rudman, E. Rogers, G. Fischer, J. Lager, K. Reuter-Krohn
Also present: Susan Crawford and Eric (asst.)
1. Chipault called the meeting to order at 6:47 p.m.
2. Motion/second to approve 11/17 minutes. Motion carried.
3. Treasurer Rotter distributed Financial Report. Funds on hand were $44,487.09. He suggested allocation of funds among budget categories. Rudman raised possibility of offering one year free membership to new members to get membership increased, hoping they would stay and pay dues next year. Alternate proposal was to have block captains or others engage in recruitment efforts. Questions of whether Next Door service competes for members.
4. No legislative reports available.
5. Board introductions followed. Susan Crawford, candidate for Branch 1 (Criminal case rotation), Dane Co. Circuit Court spoke about her qualifications for the 4/3 election.
6. Lamb updated on Segoe Summer Concert Series. Her committee will confirm/contract with 4 bands and arrange food carts for the 7/6, 7/13, 7/20 and 7/27 concerts with rain location as last year.
7. Announcements:
Chipault will send out an email request to reestablish Board committees.
Lamb said nobody has yet volunteered to take over as newsletter editor in mid-2018.
Jarvis detailed that the Mail Chimp email free service that we now use has some limits on number of addressees but should be okay for now. He’ll monitor the use for future problems or expansions.

Meeting adjourned by motion at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES

TUESDAY August 22, 2017, 6:45 pm
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Present: E. Rogers, J. Thoreson, P. Schell, D. Lamb, E. Mackey, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, J. Chipault, S. Fitzsimmons, J. Lager, N. Lager,

1. E. Rogers called the meeting to order at 6:50pm
2. Minutes of the previous meeting. Motion to approve; motion seconded. Minutes approved.
3. Treasurer's Report
   1. Total Assets: $52,541.19. Total Liabilities: $0.00
4. Insurance proof for use of Midvale Lutheran Community Center
   1. E. Mackey suggests we show the form to our insurance agent
   2. R. Rotter suggests we check "no insurance" for the box, though we should be, in fact, insured.
5. Neighborhood Liaison Group:
   1. Wendy Reichel of the MH Neighborhood Watch would like to join other representatives of other NWs in the area as part of a Liaison Group
      1. Group would communicate via Google Groups
      2. Group would receive communications directly from the MPD
      3. Group is not an organization to voice political views
   2. E. Rogers asks board if there are any objections or concerns to the idea. None voiced.
6. Annual Meeting:
   1. Speaker Ideas:
      1. D. Lamb suggests some ideas related to the 100th anniv of the state capitol
         1. Charlie Qualiana
         2. Someone from the WI Historical Society
      2. D. Lamb also suggests Jennifer Cheatham (Superintendent of MMSD)
      3. R. Rotter suggests Phil Pelliteri, a local entomologist
      4. P. Schell suggests a panel of long-time Midvale Heights residents
      5. D. Lamb suggests someone from City Forestry Department
      6. E. Mackey suggests some ideas related to conserving our environment
         1. Sustain Dane representative
         2. A panel of environmental groups
      7. J. Chipault suggests a wildlife ecology professor who lives on Keating Ave.
      8. E. Rogers suggests a representative of R.H.Johnson Co., the developer group in charge of Westgate Mall
      9. J. Thoreson suggests someone from the Hilldale Mall Development
      10. Board agrees to pursue a number of these suggestions and discuss what's feasible at the September meeting
   2. Legislators:
      1. Board agrees to invite all 4 state & local legislators to speak
   3. Postcards:
      1. D. Lamb will design and prep once a speaker is selected
7. Concert Recap
   1. Attendance was 200+ for non-rainy dates
      1. Better advertising
      2. Better known bands
      3. Food carts present
   2. In the future, we'll ask food carts for approx. $20/cart/event
   3. Total costs: approx. $2,800
      1. Contributing: City Permit + Payment to Bands + Advertising + Rain Date Payment to Covenant Presbyterian
   4. Should get a new banner to advertise
   5. Considering getting port-a-potties
   6. Board thanks D. Lamb for her hard work
8. N. Lager discusses new city median plans
   1. City wants to reduce the number of median flower beds on Tokay from 30 to 10.
   2. N. Lager is okay with this idea, as it can focus Green Team resources
   3. Carissa Wegner is our contact at the city
   4. City wants lower plantings (< 24 inches)
9. T. Jarvis discusses the 2017 membership drive
   1. Only 440 members so far, a lower number than usual
      1. S. Fitzsimmons suggests a post on NextDoor.com
   2. T. Jarvis notes that lots of people have recently switched to hand-delivery
      1. He questions whether people might need a reminder of the e-delivery option
   3. T. Jarvis asks, who will update the city phone numbers in our directory
      1. D. Lamb volunteers
10. Meeting adjourned at 8:30pm

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY June 27, 2017, 6:45 pm
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Present: E. Rogers, C. Kreimendahl, D. Lamb, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, W. Weber, J. Chipault, G. Fischer, J. Lager, K. Reuter-Krohn
1. Rogers called the meeting to order at 6:49 p.m.
2. Minutes of the May, 2017 meetings reviewed. Motion/second to approve, as amended. Motion carried.
3. Treasurer Rotter distributed the Account Balance/Transaction Reports showing account/asset balance of $51,159.44. Notice the new format for the Transaction Report.
4. Summer Concert Series updated by Lamb who announced varying food carts would be available. Advertising of concerts on band websites, Next Door, Facebook, MHCA, email list, table at Westmorland 4th. Covenant Presbyterian Church on Segoe Rd is available for rain location for 3 of the dates for $50/day; still seeking rain site for 7/14 concert. Will send flyer file to Board members for printing and distribution.
5. For Bison statue repair, Kreimendahl provided estimate from Bill Grover for repair work of $300-400. Motion/second to authorize $500. Motion carried.
6. Membership drive: Rogers emphasizes large amount of work Jarvis does for this. Jarvis gives running total of about 50 members entered with another about 80 to be entered on Website membership roster. Some donations were already received. The new server is working well for registration. Will need postcards to recent members who have not registered this year by August. Jarvis will get directory prepped for printing then. Discount cards need to get done also. Since there is no standing Membership Committee, suggested that someone document the detailed procedures for Board members to use for future membership drives. Rogers will check with Haskew about this.
7. Announcements: Some discussion of Odana Park playground damage, which Alder Cheeks said would get replacement/upgrade moved up to 2018 Parks expenditures discussion. Rogers will contact Parks Dept. to offer our input/support.
Rogers announces his new job is taking away from presidential duties, so he will step down as President at the end of his term this fall. Fitzsimmons has communicated that he is not available to be President. We should be thinking of a speaker for the October annual meeting.
Report that picnic went well inside despite rain outside. Cleanup volunteers were lacking.
Jarvis said that garage sale will be $5 to register as seller participant for Sept 1 & 2. Michelle Kempf-Weibel & John Weibel are coordinators this year. See Messenger for sign-up sheet.
Meeting adjourned by motion at @ 8:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY May 23, 2017, 6:45 pm
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Present: S. Fitzsimmons, C. Kreimendahl, G. Poulson, J. Thoreson, P. Schell, D. Lamb, T. Jarvis, L. Raihala, R. Rotter
1. Fitzsimmons called the meeting to order at 6:46 p.m.
2. Treasurer Rotter distributed the Account Balance/Transaction Reports showing account/asset balance of $51,592.33.
3. Summer Concert Series updated by Lamb who confirmed 4 bands under contract for July dates. Covenant Presbyterian Church on Segoe Rd is available for rain location for 3 of the dates for $50/day. Food cart permitting is underway. Committee will handle advertising including flyer with Membership Messenger.
4. For Bison statue repair, Kreimendahl contacted Bill Grover who agreed to perform repairs at a $25/hour rate. Estimate coming later for specific Board authorization.
5. Membership drive will be 6/1-7/31. Jarvis said he’s switching MHCA website to new server, but it will be ready for the membership sign-up. Lamb will advise Board if she needs extra help with the newsletters.
6. Minutes of the April, 2017 meetings reviewed. Motion/second to approve. Motion carried.
7. Announcements: Poulson announces Rita Meissner, former Board member, passed away. Memorial service 6/6/17. Motion/2nd for $50 donation to non-profit in her name per obituary. Motion carried.
Raihala forwarded member’s request that all residents get a paper copy of Messenger newsletter. Consensus that it’s too expensive, especially in light of availability online and at Sequoya Library.
Fitzsimmons announced that some yard signs were stolen, so continue with Neighborhood Watch safety/anti-crime precautions.
Reminder that MHCA Picnic is 6/22, the week before the next Board meeting on 6/27.
Jarvis says that new server may allow emailing announcements to non-members who request them directly online.
Meeting adjourned by motion at @ 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY April 25, 2017, 6:45 pm
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Present: E. Rogers, C. Kreimendahl, P. Schell, D. Lamb, T. Trapp, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, S. Fitzsimmons, K. Reuter-Krohn
Also present: Dave Blouin (partial)

1. Rogers called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m.

2. Minutes of the March, 2017 meetings reviewed. Motion/second to approve. Motion carried.

3. Treasurer Rotter detailed the Account Balance/Transaction Reports reflecting account/asset balance of $49,762.27.
Rogers announced that Nancy has MHCA-supported web page about Bison Prairie/Pollinators projects. Link will be made available on the MHCA website.

4. Summer Concert Series discussed by Lamb who again confirmed 3 of the 4 bands for July dates. Food cart permit will be half price. Requesting 4 carts and donation from vendors toward permit fee. Committee met to work out logistics and advertising.

5. Membership Messenger newsletter/member recruitment will be published by Lamb, but she needs help in May stuffing and distributing. Possible theme for this year’s member drive discussed. Membership will be further publicized at Neighborhood Watch meetings/events.

6. Discount cards inquiry came from Paul Haskew about new initiatives from Board members such as expanding the business listings. Consensus that current program works. Rogers will contact Paul who offered to update the discount card for this year. Suggestions of additional member benefits such as wine tasting or some partnering with UW/Research Park raised.

7. Rogers outlined the request from Westmorland Neighborhood Association for us to donate to their Fourth of July celebration. Motion/second to table request in the absence of Dave Blouin. Motion failed. Motion/second to donate $500 to Westmorland. Motion carries.

Blouin later arrived to describe Fourth event, thank MHCA, and promise to cross-promote WNA and MHCA summer events such as the Segoe Concert series.

8. Rogers identified Metcalfe’s Sentry charitable arm “Second Helping” which contacted him about making MHCA the charity of the month for May, 2017, whereby all residents/shoppers showing the special barcode will receive a 5% discount on purchases. Metcalfe’s will donate to MHCA an amount equal to all such customers’ savings. A newsletter article and blast email to all members will encourage them to take advantage of this program.

Lamb asks about picnic. Rogers reports that it is on schedule, with postcard invitations to all residents coming soon.

Rogers touts his property sales reports as a means to identify and welcome new neighbors in MHCA.

Jarvis reports that some scammer/hacker harvested website email addresses. He may need to dispose of Board members forwarding addresses and just use standard MHCA Board addresses.

Meeting adjourned at @ 8:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.