Minutes
CIDNA Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, February 5, 2002
Jones-Harrison Residence
Call to Order
Pursuant to prior notice, Kathy Hendricks, Chair, called the CIDNA Board of
Directors meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at the
Jones-Harrison Residence. A quorum was present.
Introduction of Guests and Board
The following directors were present: David Anson, Bob Corrick, Kathy Hendricks,
Peter Pampalone, Carla Sarin-Egerman, David Shirley, Ken Moritz.
Excused absences: Charlie Elowson, Billy Weisman, Judy Berge, Glenna Case, and
Bob Olson.
Unexcused absence: Bengt Sohlen.
Also present were the following officials: Lisa Goodman, City Council Member,
and her assistant Douglas Gardner, and Jennifer Nesemier, a representative from
the Minneapolis Police Department. Michael McLaughlin, a neighborhood resident,
was also present.
Council Member Lisa Goodman's Report
Council Members Goodman handed out three city publications, two about neighborhood
noise, and one about a citizens' environmental handbook. The next Lunch with
Lisa with be held on February 27, 2002 at La Toscana Restaurant at noon.
The first Lunch With Lisa at this restaurant, which was held in January,
was very successful. The topic at the February lunch will be The City's Loss
of Local Government Aid. Based on the proposed state budget, the City may
loose $15 million, which is a significant portion of its budget. Such a cut,
if it were to occur, would result in substantial loss of services because 78%
of the City's budget is staff. The public works department will repair sewer
at W. 28th St. and Drew Ave. S. The City is currently pumping sewer
at this location until repair is complete. Repair will begin this week, and
will result in disrupted traffic. Residents should call Council Member Goodman's
office with questions. Council Member Goodman and Mr. Gardner will not attend
the March CIDNA board meeting. Instead, they will be attending precinct caucuses,
which also will be held the first Tuesday of March. Ms. Hendricks inquired whether
Council Member Goodman received many calls regarding the Kenilworth corridor
rail meeting. Council Member Goodman replied that she received few, if any.
Ms. Sarin-Egerman thanked Council Member Goodman for her work on the construction
noise related to the Calhoun Beach Club Apartment. Work was beginning at 6:30
a.m. in violation of a 7:00 a.m. starting requirement. A new regulation has
been promulgated to require construction to begin at 8:00 a.m. Council Member
Goodman stated that AIMCO, owner of the Calhoun Beach Club Apartments had decided
to cancel their contract with Section 8 tenants. These renters would have the
option to stay in the renovated apartments when completed, but at more than
three times the rental rate, which probably could not be afforded by any of
these tenants. Council Member Goodman noted that this was unfortunate because
CIDNA presently offers few other, if any, low income housing opportunities.
Council Member Goodman will be writing in the Hill and Lakes Press and
Bryn Mwar Bugle about this unfortunate development.
Minneapolis Police Department Presentation
Ms. Nesemier presented the crime report for the period from January 7 to February
4, 2002. Robbery and automobile theft increased during this period. Auto theft
often occurred at gas stations where cars where stolen when keys were left in
the ignition. Ms. Nesemier announced that Block Leader training will occur on
February 6, 2002 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the 5th Precinct headquarters
Training also will be offered on March 6th at the same time an place.
The March meeting will pertain to 4th amendment rights regarding
search and seizure. In addition, the meetings will focus on crime reporting
by citizens. The Police Department, with budget cuts, will need to rely increasingly
on citizens for reporting crimes in a comprehensive way.
Board Minutes
Approval of the minutes was moved by Mr. Shirley and seconded by Mr. Anson.
ACTION: Approve the minutes from the December 4, 2001 CIDNA Board of
Directors meeting. The motion was unanimously approved. (Ken Mortiz abstained
due to his absence from the December meeting.)
Denzer Variance
Mr. Shirley introduced the recommendation from the Variance Committee in the
absence of Judy Berge, Committee Chair regarding the Denzer property, which
is the second house on W. Lake of the Isles Parkway south of Dean Parkway. The
committee recommended that the CIDNA Board of Directors pass a resolution with
no opposition to the variance request. The request was for a six-foot wide sidewalk
from the house to the public sidewalk on W. Lake of the Isle Parkway.
ACTION: The Board of Directors unanimously approved the Variance Committee's
recommendation, introduced by Mr. Shirley, that CIDNA does not oppose the variance
request by the Denzer's.
CIDNA Storage
Ms. Hendricks stated that Ed Bell has provided space for CIDNA storage in the
Calhoun Executive Center. This space, however, is extremely crowded, and there
is risk of losing some property. As a result, Ms. Hendricks proposed that three
or four neighborhoods share a storage space at Minnekada Storage at a cost of
no more than about $21 per month for each neighborhood. The size of the storage
space is about 5 feet square by 10 feet high. The neighborhoods that are potentially
interested include Kenwood, East Isles, and Lowry Hill. Mr. Moritz inquired
whether the Library has space. Mr. Pompalone inquired whether local retailers
have space. Mr. Shirley moved and Mr. Anson seconded the following resolution.
ACTION: Approve payment of up to $21 per month for storage of CIDNA records
and property in space to be rented from Minnekada Storage, on a month-to-month
basis, provided that the rental space is shared with at least two other neighborhoods.
The motion was unanimously approved.
Announcements: Ms. Hendricks made the following announcements: Angie
Lillehei resigned from the CIDNA Board or Directors, effective immediately,
which brings the total number of board members to 13. The annual meeting will
be held on May 7, 2002. Ms. Hendricks inquired who should be a keynote speaker
at the meeting. Mr. Moritz suggested Mayor R.T. Ryback. Mr. Moritz agreed to
invite the Mayor to be the keynote speaker. Mr. McLaughlin suggested that the
tax assessor could be a possible speaker if the Mayor could not attend. Mr.
Corrick suggested a representative from the Cedar Lake Park Association. Mr.
Pampalone suggested a speaker on lake water quality. Ms. Hendricks stated that
a new nominating committee will be required this year, as Ms. Lillehei, the
previous nominating committee chair, has left the Board.
Neighborhood Updates
Mr. Corrick stated that the City of Lakes Gateway project is progressing. The
Gateway Project includes consideration of aesthetic improvements over and under
the Lake Street Bridge. The initial step is to study the pedestrian, traffic,
and other use issues in the area to determine whether such improvement in and
around the bridge are appropriate. A study has been funded by the Neighborhood
Planning for Community Revitalization (NPCR), which will fund about 195 hours
for a graduate student intern to conduct a small area land use plan for the
area. NPCR may fund another 195 hours to complete the project during the summer
semester.
Mr. Corrick also presented a brief report regarding the Midtown Greenway. The
Midtown Greenway Coalition is continuing to pursue developer guidelines and
a zoning overlay district thanks to support from Greenway neighborhoods, which
included a resolution passed by the CIDNA Board of Directors in December. The
Coalition is also in the early stages of promoting a historic trolley in the
Greenway. Mr. Corrick stated that another Arbor Day event may be held this year
subject to raising sufficient funds from the partners of the Midtown Community
Work Partnership. Ms. Sarin-Egerman stated that she had received several calls
regarding off-leash dogs in the Greenway, and inquired what she should do about
this activity. Mr. Corrick indicated that he would investigate possible solutions
to the problem including placement of dog leash signs similar to those placed
in the parks.
Committee Reports
Ms. Hendricks indicated that no decision had been made regarding reallocation
of NRP funds from non-disbursed categories such as neighborhood lighting. The
small area plan being conducted in connection with the Gateway Project may result
in various surveys and studies, which may help the NRP committee in their deliberations
about recommendations for reallocation of funds. Ms. Hendricks indicated that
the NRP and Environment Committees have taken action to initiate improvements
to Cedar South Beach, including a water pump. No report was provided form the
Outreach Committee because Mr. Elowson was absent.
Adjournment
There was no further business before the board. Mr. Shirley moved adjournment
at approximately 8:00 p.m.
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 p.m. The next meeting
will be held on March 5 at the Jones-Harrison Residence.
These minutes were prepared and submitted by Bob Corrick. The minutes were adopted
at the board meeting held on ________________, 2002.
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