June 20, 2002

 

Present: R. Linster, S. Keyes-Rybeck, J. Zychowicz, S. Calomino, D. Brusoe, G. Davidson-Zielske, R. Shaw. Also present: S. Ward, P. McDonnell, J. Starkweather, Ald. B. Konkel

 

Meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m. Minutes of meeting of 5/16/02 were approved m/s Davidson-Zielske/Keyes-Rybeck.

 

Report of Housing Subcommittee – Zychowicz & Calomino presented. Handouts were distributed. Discussions with other neighborhood groups indicate it is quite possible to down-zone in TL area. Zoning map will be obtained with the help of Alder Konkel. Motion – Calomino/Brusoe – TLNA supports effort of housing subcommittee to pursue comprehensive down-zoning in TLNA area. Approved.

 

Newsletter – Shaw presented. Newsletter will be assembled this weekend. Sharon Redinger’s art walk with 16 participants scheduled for July 28. Ice Cream Social – August 11.

 

Housing – Davidson-Zielske presented. She reported that the green strip has not been replaced at the project on E. Johnson. George Carren should be consulted.

 

Joe Starkweather came before council with a proposal for a mural on the wall of the laundromat at E. Johnson and N. Blount. After discussion council approved paying $100 for supplies for him to execute this project, m/s Shaw/Davidson-Zielske. Conditions are a courtesy letter to OMPNA, checking with the city, that Joe obtain written permission from the owner and that we check with art supply store for possible donation.

 

Alder’s Report – Konkel presented. Upcoming meetings: Monday, June 24 regarding Yacht club; Tuesday June  Ped/Bike recommendation regarding no parking on Castle Place; 27th – Breese Stevens; July 1 reconsideration of 18 N. Baldwin Street proposal. Capital budgets requests. City undertaking comprehensive planning process. This is a good venue to raise neighborhood issues at either the Olbrich or Civic Center meetings. Update on 728 E. Dayton Street, Habitat for Humanity house.

 

Safety – Zychowicz & Calomino presented. Letter of 6/13/02 from parks superintendent regarding signs for Paterson Street. He wants referral to streets. No current police summaries available. Norris Court Grocery was robbed.

 

Community Service – Brusoe presented. She will include info in article for newsletter and seek volunteers.

 

Membership – Linster presented. Since last meeting 27 members gained and dues collected increased by $105.

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. m/s Calomino/Brusoe.

 

R. Linster, recorder

 

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