NTNA monthly meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016
6:308:30 p.m., 5600 NE Glisan Street
board members present:
Max Goldenkranz
Terry DublinskiMilton
Val Walker
Michael Andersen
Beth Sanders
Keith Mosman, chair
board not present:
Devlyn Keith
Joel Meulemans
others present:
Katy Asher, SEUL
PPD Officer Gilbert
Adam Possehl
Jessica Larson, Welcome Home Coalition
Emma
Introductions / Opening Business
Unanimous vote to approve the January Regular and Emergency Meeting Minutes.
Treasurer (Max)
Keith and Terry will become signatories.
$300 from Communications funds approved for kiosk to be located at New Heights Physical Therapy.
PPD Officer Gilbert
Officer Gilbert reported that things have been mostly quiet in North Tabor. There was a recent shooting at 92nd & Burnside. Continued discussion of motorists making illegal turns at 53rd & Burnside.
Welcome Home Coalition
Presentation from Jessica Larson of Welcome Home Coalition about the group and its goals. The coalition is broad, and already includes several NAs. Their mission is to increase the amount of affordable housing in the metro area. They are still considering the best avenue to pursue for funding.
Unanimous vote to join the coalition.
SEUL Structure
Katy Asher of SEUL explained the role of the neighborhood coalition and its leadership structure. Max expressed interest in becoming the NTNA representative to SEUL. There was further discussion of NTNA’s endorsement of an open letter of concern to the SEUL board, after recent developments, no further action is being pursued.
Deconstruction/Reconstruction Letter
Terry presented a letter that proposes a pilot program to the city. The program would involve using salvaged materials from deconstructed houses to build tiny houses by and for the houseless. Terry explained that the proposal is conceptual and the many details will be dealt with if and when the program goes forward.
Unanimous vote to endorse the proposal.
Landuse/Transportation
Burnside will have its speed limit reduced from 35 to 30 mph.
Fix Our Streets Portland
The Fix Our Streets Portland campaign, which supports a ballot measure that will increase the gas tax to fund street maintenance and safety improvements, asked for the endorsement of NTNA.
5 1 vote in favor of endorsing. Max dissented due to concerns that the tax will be regressive. Next meeting: March 15, 6:308:30 p.m.