DRAFT Minutes Center Neighborhood Association Monthly Meeting
April 15, 2008 7:00 P.M. @ The S.E. Precinct Meeting Adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Notes submitted by DyLynn Robertson, C.N.A. Secretary April 11, 2008
INRODUCTIONS:
Board Members Present: Don McElmurry, Robert Jordan, Sean Besso, DyLynn Robertson, April Burris, John Rusoff, Judy Kennedy, Rey Ko Neighbors & Guests: Joe Recker, Richard Glenn, Tim O’Neil, Louise Shorr, Rob Sackett, Jake Wollner, Lynn Barlow, Mart Hughes, Jackie Dingfelder, Mike Delman
I. Next C.N.A. Semi-Annual Community Meeting will be held on May 20, 2008.
ONGOING REPORTS – COMMITTEES & PROJECTS:
Community Policing Report: No Report
Treasurer: Money Market = $2,099 and Checking = $3,136 with outstanding check for newsletter.
Land Use & Transportation: Hearing was held regarding 52 NE 56th and the change to zoning map was approved with conditions despite neighborhood and C.N.A. protest. Providence, Hollywood, Laurelhurst and Center reps cotninte to discuss Davis Business Center development re: lighting, access for Sullivan’s Gulch Trail. Street car planning around Belmont has been in discussion at recent workshops.
MAX Station Review: Recent open house was attended by Center’s Rep, Richard Glenn as well as many neighbors and board members. Issues shared include: bicycle safety/access; pedestrian safety access; parking; “d” design overlay plan; zoning; green streets; signage…etc. Next opportunity to give feedback is a “Walk & Talk” on May 14 at 60th Street Station. You can also direct comments to Richard to pass along. Idea to change 60th Street Station name to name of neighborhoods it serves was well received at this meeting and will be passed along future in planning sessions.
Providence Good Neighbor Committee: no report
SEUL Liaison: No report.
Connections/Outreach: No report.
Sullivan’s Gulch Trail: Robert continues to meet with this group as well as with Providence & MAX Station review teams with respect to bike/trail access in local commercial/residential corridors.
Rosemont Bluff Natural Area April gave update and reps from City were on hand to discuss neighbor’s concerns with recent plantings. Lynn Barlow referred to the Stewardship Agreement and suggested amending it with commitment to maintain “view corridors/site lines.” Mart Hughes described the existing and recently added trees and shrubs. Lynn asks that the committee develop a site specific plan for what we want to see developed and maintained with respect to community use and safety. April reminded us about the upcoming “Work & Learn” party on April 26.
Communications: Newsletter is mostly delivered – many thanks to volunteers who picked-up extra delivery areas…some areas yet to be delivered will be completed soon.
Annual Clean-Up: Date is set for Saturday May 17, 2008 in the Northeast corner of Fred’s parking lot. Sean reports contact with FreeGeek, ReBuilding Center and Waste Management in forming the plans. Hopes to invite a Master Recycler or at least get literature to share. Mark you calendars to help with set-up and un-loading.
Glisan Area Business Association: No report.
NEW BUSINESS:
I. Rey Ko mentions the need for community decision making to be more open to public input and wants us to keep plans and sites for possible community gardens on our radar (vacated street across from Providence).
II. Neighborhood name change has come up again for discussion and will be proposed as item to vote on at Fall General Membership/Community meeting during the upcoming May 20 General Membership/Community meeting.