NTNA Monthly Meeting Tuesday, April 19, 2016
6:308:30pm, 5600 NE Glisan Street
board members present:
Michael Andersen (via phone for most of meeting)
Terry DublinskiMilton
Max Goldenkranz
Devlyn Keith
Joel Meulemans
Beth Sanders
Val Walker
Keith Mosman, chair
Initial Business
Due to Michael’s physical absence, approval of previous minutes was delayed until the next meeting.
Max was unanimously voted in as NTNA’s SEUL representative
The display board at New Heights Physical Therapy has been installed and we have the opportunity to post NTNA information on it
Treasurer’s Report
The Board voted unanimously to renew our fiscal sponsorship with SEUL
The Board voted to again to spend $300 to sponsor Portland Parks and Recreation’s summer concerts at Mt. Tabor Park in July. There were some concerns expressed about spending funds in light of the cancellation of the CleanUp.
CleanUp Cancellation
The Board discussed the reasons for the CleanUp cancellation, which were new requirements from Metro and liability concerns. Many other neighborhoods have also cancelled their CleanUps as well. SEUL is working with Metro to solve the problems for future years.
Summer Activities
The Promenade Park Charrette will be moved from 5/15 to 5/21 to allow a Better Block representative to attend. Messages will be posted on the NTNA website, Facebook page, via Pocket email list, and Michael and Devlyn will knock on doors to let area neighbors know about the meeting.
The Block Party is tentatively scheduled for 7/9 7/10
We need to touchup the Mandala at 53rd and Everett, MAx would like to do it in midJune
National Night Out is the first Tuesday in August
SE Sunday Parkways is 8/21, NTNA could manage an intersection.
Communications
The issue of the Note explaining details and requirements the CleanUp had been sent to the printers when the cleanup was cancelled. Luckily, the order was cancelled before any costs were incurred. The next issue of the Note should be timed to advertise the block party in July.
Transportation and Land Use
Terry presented a letter encouraging the city to allow a special zoning. R1.5: Seismically Upgraded MultiFamily Dispersed Density. This would increase the amount of earthquake resistant homes and expand the “missing middle” housing.
The Board unanimously supported the letter.
Closing
Due to scheduling conflicts, the May meeting is cancelled. The next meeting will be in June. Next meeting: Tuesday, June 21, 2016, 6:308:15 pm @ 5600 NE Glisan Street