CEDAR-ISLES-DEAN NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION
(CIDNA)
MINUTES OF CIDNA BOARD MEETING ON
JULY 3, 2001
Pursuant to prior notice the meeting of the board of CIDNA came to order at
7:05 PM on Tuesday July 3, 2001 at Jones-Harrison Residence.
Present were the following directors: Glenna Case, Kathy Hendricks, Judy Berge,
Bob Corrick, Bob Olson and Ken Moritz. There were not enough board members present
to represent a quorum. Also present was Rodge Adams from Lake Point.
Kathy Hendricks began with a discussion on a donation to the Jones Harrison
residence. They have been very accommodating to CIDNA in making space available
for meetings and other special occasions. Ken Moritz offered to speak with John
Diracles, who lives at Lakepoint and whose daughter is the President of Jones
Harrison.
It was announced that CIDNA raised $380.00 through efforts on the wine tasting
affair at the Calhoun Beach Club. CIDNA received 100% of the price of the tickets
sold.
There will be a two-week delay in starting on the improvements to Lake of the
Isles. There was a brief discussion on the Dog Park and although it is well
used there is much room for improvement in the signage and appearance of the
site.
Weisman/AIMCO Parking
Kathy Hendricks announced the results of a meeting held on June 25 between representatives
of AIMCO, Weisman Enterprises, the city, and the neighborhood.
The city at AIMCO’s expense will put a commercial loading zone on Lake
Street from 9 - 3. AIMCO must provide a schedule for moving and delivery trucks
to use the area. The loading dock is legal and meets code but it is minimum
so big trucks don't fit. Parking meters will be installed on Thomas Avenue -
both sides. They will be 2 hour and will be in force from 6 am to midnight.
Cost will be $.75 per hour. There will be 11 meters on the east side and 7 meters
on the west side. No large trucks will be allowed on Thomas. Weisman Enterprises
made a proposal to have no parking on the west side of Thomas in exchange for
renting space in AIMCO’s garage, but AIMCO did not respond to the request.
Subsequent to this meeting, AIMCO has asked for more time to see if they can
strike a deal with Weisman to vacate Thomas Avenue and use that for loading,
etc. instead of the loading on Lake street. AIMCO will get back to Lisa the
week of the July 9.
NRP Implementation Meeting
Glenna Case discussed Phase II of NRP and it seems with the changes in Tax
Increment Funding that the program has been in effect gutted and it is unknown
how to proceed and we should focus on what to do with our existing funds. Bob
Corrick suggested we try to spend all Phase I funds prior to Jan 1, 2001.
The bridge railing meeting with other community partners is going to be held
on Aug. 28, 2001.
Variance Committee Report
The variance committee met on June 28, 2001 at Jones Harrison to review
the variance request for 2706 W. Lake of the Isles Parkway. The owner, Lisa
Denzer, and architect Andrew Porth also attended. The property consists of 4
lots. The house is being completely renovated, and two variances were requested:
increase of allowed area for a detached garage, and increase in allowed height
for the garage. The total allowed space for garages and other outbuilding is
now 676 square feet. Given the size of the property, the committee had no objection
to either request. Accordingly, the Variance and Development Committee voted
unanimously as follows:
The CIDNA Variance and Development Committee recommends no objection to the
proposed variances at 2706 W. Lake of the Isles Parkway.
Since the board could not vote on the motion presented by the Variance and
Development Committee as there was not a quorum present, the following motion
was presented in an e-mail by Kathy Hendricks on July 5, 2001:
The CIDNA Board supports the recommendation of the Variance and Development
Committee of No Opposition to the proposed variances at 2706 W. Lake of the
Isles Parkway.
The motion carried with 8 board members responding yes, 0 board members
responding no, and 5 (Angie Lillehei, Carla Sariin-Egerman, Bengt Sohlen, Laura
Knutsen, and Ken Moritz ) who did not respond to the vote request:
Fall festival
Judy Berge presented and discussed the budget which showed a total cost
of $970. Since a quorum was not present it could not be approved. There was
further discussion of perhaps not having the fire truck at the festival because
of the cost involved and the availability of the truck. Some thought perhaps
a puppet show or another form of entertainment would be better for a change
and probably less expensive. A banner will be obtained which would be placed
near the park two weeks prior to the festival to announce the festival and make
the neighborhood more aware of the event. There was further discussion on perhaps
purchasing a tent for $100.00 or so rather than annually renting a tent. Judy
Berge is going to investigate.
Environment Committee
Kathy Hendricks mentioned a drinking fountain was going to be installed
at South Beach on Cedar Lake.
Adjournment
Meetings of the CIDNA board are generally held in the Lake Room of the Jones-Harrison
Residence on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm. The next meeting will
be held on July 3, 2001, in the Lake View Room.
These minutes were prepared and submitted by Bob Olson, with additional information
provided by Kathy Hendricks.
The minutes were adopted at the board meeting held on_________________, 2001.
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A copy of the NRP Committee Report will be attached to the minutes.