Tangletown Neighborhood

Tangletown Neighborhood Association

Regular Board Meeting

Monday, February 15, 2010

Minutes (DRAFT)

Board members present: Mary Jane Mitchell – Vice President (and meeting chair), Bruce Bruemmer – Secretary, Chris Burns, Dick Fiala, Lynell Voigt, Steve Bieringer, Tony Proell, Jane Elias, Tom Steichen

1. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 by Mary Jane Mitchell.

2. The agenda was approved as amended.

3. Bruce asked that members check the January meeting minutes on line and requested that approval be delayed until the March meeting.

4. Larry Matsumoto from the Dept. of Public Works addressed the meeting about street resurfacing in Tangletown scheduled for this year. The department refers to this area at the Oak Hill East and he distributed a map of the 2010 Street Resurfacing Program as well as a 2010 Street Resurfacing Program Fact Sheet.  He described three types of road treatments and noted that the project in this area would include street resurfacing.  The city charges a standard 19 cents/sq. foot assessment to residences, which amounts to about $1064 per residence.  That assessment can be spread over a 5 year period.  Businesses are assessed a higher rate.  By March 23 the official design of the project is due.  An informational meeting for affected residents is planned for April 12 at 6:30pm at Richfield Lutheran Church.  On April 20 there will be a formal public hearing.  Mr. Matsumoto was asked about Stevens Avenue, and he replied Stevens was not included in the project, it would likely be reconstructed rather than resurfaced.  When asked about Nicollet Ave., he noted that Nicollet is tentatively scheduled for work in 2014.  He described the Department’s 5-year plan and the pavement management system that prioritized the repairs.

5. Mary Jane reported that another business, Central Auto Body, would receive funding under the NRP business façade improvement program.  So far two businesses in the Tangletown area have signed on to the program, and Mary Jane continues to meet with business owners in the area.

6. Tom Bolcom was not at the meeting so there was no update to other NRP Phase 2 projects.

7. Jane and Mary Jane reported on progress over the Tangletown brochure and were looking for input from other board members.

8. Bruce reported on a note from Mary Davidson, who noted that TNA is receiving some funds by direct deposit.  She asked that Ryan be diligent about noting when those transactions occur and the amount.  She will pursue an audit of the books when she returns.

9. Mary Jane reported on a request from Tobacco Free Youth Education for TNA to endorse a policy supporting a Tobacco-free Minneapolis Park.  Bruce wanted to know if the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board had been asked about this policy prior to soliciting support from Minneapolis neighborhood associations.  The board decided to delay action on the request until the next meeting.  Mary Jane asked for a Board member to contact MPRB.

10. Mary Jane reported that the renovations requested for the Fuller Park building were approved at the February 3 meeting of the Park Board.

11. Bruce reported on the Lakes District Council Meeting on January 28.  There were three items of note.  A Sustainability Assessment Report was described (the “Green Mark” report can be found here ), a report from the Lake Harriet Citizen’s Advisory Committee covering recommendations over the concession stand (the large, 342-page report can be found here), and an effort to develop a 5-year plan relating to Lake Calhoun.  Tangletown was invited to submit a vision statement about the lake but declined because of time.  The opportunity to submit a TNA vision appears to be open if anyone on the Board wishes to formulate a statement.

12. Announcements: Mary Jane reported on a request for 3 to 10 volunteers to attend the 5th annual Neighborhood Sustainability Conference, Saturday March 13, 8:30 to 4:30 at Central Lutheran Church.  She will circulate this further to find interested volunteers.

13. The meeting adjourned at 8:12 pm.

Tangletown Neighborhood Association

Regular Board Meeting, Monday, January 18, 2010

7:00 P.M.

Fuller Park

Minutes

1. The meeting was called to order at 7:05pm
2. The agenda was approved without additions.
3. The November and December meeting minutes were approved.
4. Jean White discussed the request for self-defense for women workshops. They will be held 4/19 and 4/26. She proposed another two. Ryan moved to fund $250 per class (2) held at Washburn High School. The motion passed. These are open to everyone in the city. The Board requested that Jean communicate TNA’s sponsorship of the workshops. There was response to workshops already held. Each workshop has a capacity of about 35.
5. Roger Worm (Nicollet-East Harriet Business Association) and Mary Jane gave an update NRP business façade improvement program update. Roger said that the city has adjusted the process to make it more business friendly. One business has been granted funds. There was a common request for more bike racks and benches. A committee of Ryan, Mary Jane, and Tony agreed to pursue the issue. We can amend TNA’s guidelines as to what is included in the program (racks are not allowed under the city guidelines). Ryan noted that there was a need for people to be part of the review process.
6. Ryan gave an update on the other NRP Phase 2 projects update. Haven’t heard from CEE. The city approved plan for railing at the water tower – we are waiting for winter to end. Also, we are waiting to hear updated numbers from NRP.
7. Treasurer update and getting TNA books in order – Ryan gave an update for Mary, who is out of town. We should be getting $2000 for communications. No checks will be written until Mary returns.
8. Carole Anderson gave an update on Fuller Park updates. The Park is taking bids to get spring trees from the NRP tree trust. Fuller will get 5 new trees. A big elm that will come down at some point; there is no need to deal with ash trees at this time. Wheels are in motion for the new kitchen improvements.
9. Announcements: Jane was thanked for opening her business for a Board party. John Quincy, new city council member for the Ward 11, spoke to the group. He emphasized open communications with neighborhoods.
10. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.

Tangletown Neighborhood Association

Special Board Meeting

Minutes

Friday, December 4, 2009

7:00 P.M.

Simply Jane Studio

Board members present: Steve Bieringer, Bruce Bruemmer (secretary), Sarah Cortwright, Mary Davidson (treasurer), Tjody de Vaal (editor), Jane Elias, Dick Fiala, Ryan Fisher (president), Mary Jane Mitchell (vice-president), Tony Proell, Tom Stiechen, Lynell Voigt

1. Ryan called the meeting to order at 7:50 pm.

2. There was one agenda item scheduled during the Board Holiday Party: to consider the Business Façade Improvement Program Business Guidelines that were distributed during the November TNA meeting. Ryan reviewed the proposal. Bruce moved its adoption. Mary Davidson seconded. The motion passed.

3. Three announcements. The Tangletown Garage sale is scheduled for May 7/8, 2010. Ryan is looking for someone to coordinate the 4^th of July event. Ryan will not be in town that day. Finally, the TNA January meeting will meet at Simply Jane Studios (4801 Nicollet Ave. S.) because of a conflict at Fuller Park.

4. Ryan moved the meeting adjournment. Mary seconded. The Board adjourned at 8:00 pm.