North Tabor Neighborhood Association April 21, 2015 General Meeting Minutes
Board present: Terry Dublinski-Milton, Acting Chair Michael Andersen Devlyn Keith John Savoie Dana Savoie Val Walker
Board not present: Max Goldencrantz Beth Sanders, chair
Others present: Keith Mosman Judy Kennedy, Providence Good Neighbor Agreement Representative Cathy Ridell, SEUL Representative Mary Kinnick, Friends of Mt. Tabor Park Representative Alissa Keny-Guyer Rich Newlands, PBOT Jason Triplett Tom Casey
Rich Newlands from PBOT came to discuss the 50s bikeway project, which included HAWK signal at Burnside/53rd, diverters, bike boulevard upgrades, bike lanes south of Division, etc. Before project was built, city saw pattern of traffic coming down Burnside, then heading to the hospital and freeway crossing. “For months now, I haven’t received a single complaint,” he says of the diverters. Two primary concerns: 52nd and 55th. City hasn’t gotten data about traffic levels on these streets. Terry says he has spoken with several residents. Terry suggested yellow-stripping corners at intersection of 55th/Everett to preserve visibility; crossbike at Hawthorne; sharrows around traffic island on 53rd; and a new bike signal.
Mary Kinnick from Friends of Mt. Tabor Park came to discuss weed cleanups, which now take place on the last Saturday from March through October. Mount Tabor habitat restoration is on June 27th. Her organization is trying to build relationships with neighborhood associations. Mary proposes an official four-neighborhood or two-neighborhood volunteer day at the park, possibly in 2016. Mary also suggested promoting joining the weed warriors on their last saturday pulls. Devlyn will publicize when she receives notices about them. Terry summarized the Shogren House development development using a slideshow from Tom, who arrived mid-presentation. “It’s a little bit too empty,” said Tom, who’s lived and/or worked on site for 30 years. “It needs more people.” He’s looking for something that would be somehow 1
linked to women, makers, etc., in the tradition of the Shogren sisters. Michael moves to write a letter of support of the proposal, Dana seconds. Vote unanimous. Terry will write the letter.
Judy asked if units would be disability-accessible. Tom said yes, as many as he can; he’s aiming for 20%.
Rep. Keny-Guyer invited attendees to come to her constituent coffees and distributed her card.
Cathy discussed the proposal to endorse the city ombudsman’s proposal to require notification of rights to appeal and to standardize appeal fees and processes. Borad unanimously approved Cathy’s draft letter in support of the proposal. Cathy will forward.
No major develops in finance.
John discussed the neighborhood clean up this Saturday. We’re still looking for a few more volunteers.
Terry proposed a $100 one-time contribution to North Star with thanks to them for letting us use their space. John agreed. Unanimous consent.
Devlyn presented the 2014-2015 communication funds proposal to SE Uplift. Unanimous consent.
The April North Tabor Note delivery was short five people. Devlyn says this was in large part because of the short notice; delivery was announced on a Wednesday for a Saturday morning. She aims to offer more notice in advance of next August.
LU/T: Terry will be attending the SEUL workshop on inclusionary zoning. Providence is working on its transportation demand management for the hospital. At its May 5th meeting, the Transportation and Land Use committee will discuss bird-friendly natural play area improvements at the top of Rosemont Bluff. On May 9th, the T/LU will lead a “Bike Safari” (by car) to look at the Klickitat and Holman City Park linear designs that could be used on NE Oregon.
Keith Mosman talked about his desire to join the board. He’s been coming to meetings for a few months. He lives at 65th/Glisan in the Parkhurst Apartments. Dana moves, Michael seconds. Unanimous.
Terry shared his plan to go for an at-large seat on the SEUL board.
Dana will contact Jay about the status of a thank you to the Tabor Tavern. Dana will visit Laurelhurst Cafe to set up a dine-in date.
New Meeting signs Nag business association? What kind of tabling materials for summer concert series?
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Next NTNA monthly meeting: Tuesday, May 18, 2015, 6:30-8:30pm @ 5600 NE Glisan
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