CEDAR-ISLES-DEAN NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION (CIDNA)
MINUTES OF CIDNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
September 4, 2001
Call To Order
Pursuant to prior notice, Kathy Hendricks, Chair, called the CIDNA Board of
Directors meeting to order at 7:05 PM on Tuesday September 4, 2001 at Jones-Harrison
Residence. A quorum was present.
The following directors were present: David Anson, Judy Berge, Glenna Case,
Bob Corrick, Charlie Elowson, Kathy Hendricks, Angie Lillehei, Ken Moritz, Bob
Olson, and Carla Sariin-Egerman. David Shirley and Bengt Sohlen were absent.
Also present were the following officials: Rodge Adams from Lake Point; Lisa
Goodman, City Council; Douglas Gardner, Assistant to Lisa Goodman, City Council;
Amy Klobuchar, Hennepin County Attorney; Vivian Mason 4th District
MPRB Commissioner; and Monty Miller, JD, 5th Precinct Community Prosecutor,
Assistant Hennepin County Attorney.
Additional neighborhood residents present included: Ernst Ibs, CIDNA resident
and Variance and Development Committee member; Richard Johnson; Steve Sefton;
and Billy Weisman, President of Weisman Enterprises.
Council Person Lisa Goodman’s Report
Following the introduction of Board Members and guests, the Board received
the report of City Council member Lisa Goodman. Ms. Goodman announced the next
“Lunch with Lisa” would be Wednesday, September 25, 2001. She reviewed
the graffiti situation in the Seventh Ward noting that graffiti costs the City
$81,000 per year. In the quarter, 97 graffiti cases were reported for the Seventh
Ward, only three of which were gang related. She distributed the report of the
Police Graffiti Task Force Report. Ms. Goodman indicated that videotape had
been made of the trees on Dean Parkway with Don Willeke who had been responsible
for the planting of many of them. Ms. Goodman noted that two residents seeking
the removal of the No Left Turn sign on Burnham Blvd. and the restoration of
the Burnham Bridge to two-way traffic had approached her. She sought CIDNA Board’s
views on these matters. After extensive discussion, the CIDNA Board concluded
that it would be ill advised to make these changes.
Commissioner Vivian Mason’s Report
Commissioner Mason stated that restoration work on Lake of the Isles has
begun. She shared a map of the new wetland, which will be made long and narrow
to save as many trees as possible. More trees will be planted to save those
that must be sacrificed. The wetland will be southwest of the soccer field near
the Midtown Greenway. The land being removed is peat moss and is not suitable
for use in building the soccer field. Phase II will start next spring. There
will be more shoreline on the north side and increased plantings. A complaint
has been received on the furniture accumulating in the dog park suggesting that
it looks like a hobo village. The Park Board is trying to get more picnic tables
and benches in the dog park to obviate the need for other furniture. Ms. Mason
announced that a meeting would be held at Kenwood Isles on September 10th
to discuss Hidden Beach. Brad Johnson of the Park Police will be there and is
looking for community-proposed solutions.
AIMCO/CBC/Krauss-Anderson approached the MPRB in February seeking a permit to
stage its renovation of the vintage Calhoun Beach Apartments from Dean Parkway.
MPRB staff denied the request because ordinance forbids construction staging
from parkways. The request will now be considered by the full MPRB, which is
extraordinary because the decision is within the purview of the MPRB staff.
The developers wish to stage from Dean Parkway because they will be required
to pay the city of Minneapolis $80,000 - $100,000 to stage from Lake Street.
Ms. Mason urged the CIDNA Board to send a letter to the MPRB requesting that
the permit be denied. She also noted that the MPRB will conduct the Second Quarterly
review of the temporary permit given to AIMCO/CBC for their valet parking for
Dixies Restaurant. The staging and curb cut issues will come to the full MPRB
on September 19th as its first two items of business on the agenda.
Commissioner Mason indicated that she would be attending the Fall Festival.
Hennepin County Attorney Amy Klobuchar/County Prosecutor Monty Miller
Hennepin County Attorney Amy Klobuchar described Hennepin County’s
Community Prosecutor program. She explained that each precinct in the city has
been assigned a Community Prosecutor. The Community Prosecutors will handle
property crimes, burglary, theft, credit card fraud, vandalism, graffiti, stolen
property, and nuisance cases. They will also serve as liaisons with the neighborhood
for other kinds of crime. She introduced Monty Miller, JD, the County Prosecutor
assigned to the 5th Precinct, which is CIDNA’s precinct. Mr.
Miller indicated that it is his objective to give neighborhoods a voice in the
criminal justice system. He has a lot of victim experience and prepares statements
of victim and community impact, which can affect sentences. He has been successful
in getting restitution on every case. He encouraged members of the Board to
call him with any questions. He noted that 5th Precinct crimes are
on the Court’s docket at 10:59 am on Mondays.
Review/Approve Minutes of June 5, 2001 Meeting
Kathy Hendricks noted that a quorum was not present at the July 3rd
meeting so the June 5th Minutes could not be approved. She requested
a motion to approve the June 5th Minutes. Glenna Case so moved and
was seconded by Ken Moritz.
ACTION: The Minutes of the June 5, 2001 Meeting of the CIDNA Board of
Directors were approved unanimously.
Review/Approve Minutes of July 3, 2001 Meeting
Kathy Hendricks requested a motion to approve the July 3rd meeting
Minutes. She noted that only those members who were present should vote on the
Minutes. Bob Corrick so moved and was seconded by Ken Moritz.
ACTION: The Minutes of the July 3,1001 Meeting of the CIDNA Board of
Directors were approved unanimously.
Financial Report
David Anson, Treasurer, presented the Quarterly Financial Report (attached).
He noted that MCDA money has been received as well as $380 from the wine tasting.
The $1300 draw down from the NRP has also been received. Ken Moritz moved approval
of the Quarterly Report and was seconded by Judy Berge.
ACTION: The Quarterly Financial Report was approved unanimously.
Judy Berge, Chair of the Fall Festival Subcommittee, presented the budget for
the Fall Festival Budget to be held September 16, 2001 from 1:00 –
4:00 pm. She noted that the Park Board put up the banner. There will be no fire
engine for the children to ride this year. The Fire Department will be coming
by. Crystal Clear, Billy Bass, McGruff, the Moon Walk, and the Mounted Police
will be there. Glenna Case moved approval of the budget and was seconded by
Angie Lillehei.
ACTION: The Fall Festival Budget was approved unanimously.
New Business
Board of Directors Election
Kathy Hendricks introduced Billy Weisman, CEO of Weisman Enterprises. Mr.
Weisman has agreed to serve on the CIDNA Board of Directors representing the
business community. Ms. Hendricks noted that Mr. Weisman has been a long-standing
corporate good citizen and had supported CIDNA in many ways. Ms. Hendricks requested
a motion to elect Mr. Weisman to the CIDNA Board of Directors. Judy Berge so
moved and was seconded by Bob Corrick.
ACTION: The CIDNA Board of Directors unanimously elected Billy Weisman
to serve as a member of the Board of Directors representing the corporate community
of CIDNA.
Calhoun Beach Apartments Construction
Glenna Case introduced a motion expressing the Board’s support for the
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board staff’s decision to deny Krauss Anderson
and AIMCO permission to stage construction from Dean Parkway. Carla Sariin-Egerman
seconded the motion.
ACTION: The CIDNA Board of Directors unanimously passed the following
motion:
The Cedar Isles Dean Neighborhood Association (CIDNA) Board of Directors supports
the recommendation of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board staff that Krauss
Anderson and AIMCO comply with current ordinance and city permission to stage
their construction on the Calhoun Beach Apartments from Lake Street. CIDNA Board
believes that staging said construction from Dean Parkway will create unsafe
conditions.
Lake of the Isles Restoration
In follow-up to Ms. Mason’s reports on the planned restoration of Lake
of the Isles, Glenna Case proposed a motion supporting the restoration plan
currently adopted by the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board. Bob Olson seconded
the motion.
ACTION: The CIDNA Board of Directors approved the following motion:
The CIDNA Board of Directors support the renovation of the Lake of the Isles
as proposed by the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board and believe that the
project should be fully funded and promptly implemented.
Kathy Hendricks raised the issue, previously discussed, but not resolved, of
making a contribution to Jones Harrison Residence in recognition of their support
of CIDNA over many years. Ms. Hendricks pointed out that we have money raised
from the Wine Tasting that would not take restricted revenue or money people
contributed directly to CIDNA. Some Board members thought it was a good idea;
others felt that it might be perceived as inappropriate for CIDNA to give money
to Jones Harrison that was raised for CIDNA. Carla Sariin-Egerman moved that
we purchase a nice plaque for Jones Harrison that would reflect our gratitude
for their support of our organization. Ken Moritz seconded her motion.
ACTION: The CIDNA Board of Directors approved the purchase of a nice plaque
to honor the Jones Harrison Residence for its long-standing support of CIDNA.
Glenna Case and David Anson abstained from the voting. Carla Sariin-Egerman
agreed to purchase the plaque.
Committee Reports - 8:45
NRP: Reporting for the Neighborhood Revitalization Program Implementation
Committee (NRP Committee), Kathy Hendricks stated that she has accepted Glenna
Case’s resignation as Chair of the NRP Committee. She noted that Ms. Case
had agreed to remain on the NRP Committee but felt that the demands of starting
her own business had made her unable to devote the time to leading the NRP Committee
that the position required. Ms. Hendricks noted that Ms. Case had agreed to
serve as Secretary of the Board of CIDNA instead and expressed her gratitude
for the many hours of service Ms. Case had given to the NRP Committee.
Glenna Case stated that the NRP had voted unanimously to proceed with Strategy
18 of the CIDNA NRP Action Plan and to install parking stripes and a bike path
that will run the full length of Sunset Blvd. She noted that a letter to put
this plan in motion had been sent to Donald Pflaum of Streets and Sanitation
and Bob Cooper of the NRP.
Kathy Hendricks and Bob Corrick reported on the progress of the Lake Street
bridge/gateway project. The meeting was held on August 28th with the neighborhood
stakeholders and representatives from the city and the county. Two individuals
have been interviewed for internships on the project. Mary Altman of the Minneapolis
Office of Cultural Affairs and formerly of the Arts Commission made a presentation
of all of the city’s current and planned gateway projects. She also described
a process for developing a project and applying for funding from the City. Several
other individuals presented on strategies and obstacles. One suggestion that
CIDNA and West Calhoun Neighborhood Council seek collaboration with the City
and the Center for Urban and Regional Affairs at the University of Minnesota
to do a small area plan struck a responsive cord with the group. There was considerable
interest in and enthusiasm for the project.
Environment: Reporting for the Environment Committee, Kathy Hendricks
stated that 15 volunteers had participated in the Adopt A Greenway clean up
day for the Midtown Greenway. She expressed some frustration that no work had
been accomplished on restoring South Cedar Beach despite repeated calls to the
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board offices.
Variance and Development: Judy Berge, Chair, stated that no further business
had come before the Variance and Development Committee since the June meeting.
Some discussion occurred regarding what to do when residents misrepresented
the views of neighbors when requesting CIDNA support for a variance. No conclusion
was reached and it was agreed that the Variance and Development Committee would
pursue this concern further in its meetings.
Communications Committee: It was noted that everything is in order for
the Fall Festival to be held on September 16, 2001 at Park Siding Park and that
the newsletter had gone out.
Adjournment
There being no further business before the Board, Ken Moritz moved for adjournment.
The meeting was concluded at approximately 9:10 pm.
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 October 2, 2001, in the Lake View Room.
These minutes were prepared and submitted by Glenna Case.
The minutes were adopted at the board meeting held on_________________, 2001.
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