Monthly Meeting, Tuesday, June 16, 2015, 6:30-8:30pm, 5600 NE Glisan Street
board present: Beth Sanders, chair Keith Mosman Val Walker Michael Andersen Terry Dublinski-Milton Max Goldencrantz
board not present: John Savoie Dana Savoie Devlyn Keith
others present: Katy Asher, SEUL staff Casey Nolan – Casey Nolan – cnn_@mns.com – 971-221-9484 Chad Bliss, FoodByDesign
UPDATES CONTACT SouthEast Uplift Board: Discussion continues on Right To Dream Too relocating their overnight outdoor rest station to SE 3rd and Harrison. HAND, the affected neighborhood, has not yet taken a position on the proposal.
Cathy
AGENDA ITEM TIME
(PERSON) 1. Introductions, review agenda, approve May meeting minutes
Keith Mosman moves to approve, Terry seconds. Unanimous.
6:30-6:40pm (Beth)
2. Treasurer Report
Status update on SOS filing, clean up funds reimbursement
nonprofit status renewed for another year. Katy says reimbursement is likely in July or August. this is because Metro, the city and SEUL need to be involved. when doing stuff for newsletter, we should check with Ashe before spending money.
6:40-6:45pm (John)
3. Vice Chair Report
Keith is drafting some new language about the association for the website,
6:45-6:55pm (Keith)
plus a "welcome" pamphlet, planning to run past the communications committee. Keith is also looking at a possible revision to the bylaws, which would be reviewed by board in September or October and then approved during our general meeting the following month. Katy will be interested in helping with this. Terry will work with Keith to identify grants such as Metro Nature in Neighborhoods money to improve connections to Rosemont Bluff.
4. Urban farming demo project This summer, Chad Bliss of FoodbyDesign will set up an urban farming project in the parking lot of Community of Christ Church as a demo site for other places around the city. He will present his idea, ask for neighborhood support, and input on grants/trainers/participants.
The goal is to pool food from backyard farming and rural farms and sell the food to restaurants and at a farmers market.
Max observes that we have a grocery store, so why do we need an urban farm? "The only long-term effect this would have would be a drain on our resources or to drive up values even further in our neighborhood."
The church is providing a 5,000-square-foot lot. Chad says it's possible to get $48,000 revenue from a site that space. He's going to need to find $45,000 in startup cash first.
Beth says that a community visioning meeting in the past that envisioned community gardens.
6:55-7:10pm (Chad)
5. Communications Committee General updates
7:10-7:35pm (Stephanie) 6. Arts Committee Status update on signature packet, block party permit, communications, logistics for mural.
Max has been trying to get signatures but hasn't yet been able to talk to the "big four" – the residents on the adjacent corners.
Max has priced rollers and paintbrushes and tentatively chosen a low bidder.
Beth will email jay@southeastuplift.org to borrow up to 12 traffic barricades. (That's how many we need.)
The party needs events other than painting. Rummage sale? Street sports? Table asking about more ideas for the neighborhood? Potluck?
7:35-7:50pm (Max)
Church has 10 tables that can be used, but need to be hauled.
Do we need to wash the intersection? If so, what equipment do we need and how long does it take?
Max will prepare a planning schedule.
Max will start preparing a weekend itinerary for the party weekend.
Max will write copy for the website and Facebook.
Max will join Terry's July 7 LUT committee meeting to work on painting logistics.
7. Land Use and Transportation General updates, regional bike safety mtg with mayor, Madlandia! Ride in Pedalpalooza.
No updates on 52nd/Burnside parks property.
The city is planning a series of experimental diverters. Various neighborhoods around the city are considering installing them. Terry is planning to propose one on the 50s bikeway at 53rd and Glisan (to reduce speed and volume) and one somewhere on Davis (speed).
7:50-8:10pm (Terry)
8. North Tabor Banners Status update on assessment of banners in need of repair.
Terry checked banners and there's not a ton of damage. He'll re-check in September.
8:10-8:25pm (All)
9. Wrap up Identify future meeting agenda items
Tree inventory meeting is Wednesday 6/24, 4:30-8, at the Community Church of Christ.
8:25-8:30pm (Beth)
Next NTNA Monthly Meeting: Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 6:30-8:30pm @ 5600 NE Glisan