Time and Location of the Meeting: the meeting was held at the Heights Community Center on Buena Vista and was called to order at 7:00 pm.
Board Members Present: James Montalbano, Rich Braziel, Elizabeth Doak, Don McIver, Aaron DuBay, Tom Ocken, Sean Matney & Richard Hallett. Sign-in Sheet
Others Present: Jill Sattler, Jim Sattler, Steve Thoma, Jill Marley Berry, Denise Tibbetts, & Margaret Govoni. Sign-in Sheet
Roosevelt Park Events: Aaron DuBay’s vision for Roosevelt park was that, “We want to reclaim the park.” One type of event suggested was “Movie Nights” with food trucks. This could be similar to “Tasty Tuesdays” which was started at Hyde Park 5 years ago. A food truck vendor originally ran it but the neighborhood is now involved. Now they do free Yoga, live music, and food trucks. They have been so successful that attendance has grown from 50 people per event to 200 people per event. They are now able to pay a small amount to the Yoga instructors and to the bands. Food trucks pay $80/event to the Tasty Tuesday organization. Some of the things we learned were that 1) We would need to have a port-a-potty & if the event grows we would need to get a second port-a-potty that is handicapped accessible, 2) Event permits are issued for the season from the Parks & Recreation Dept., 3) Electricity is provided by the food trucks for the bands or to run movies, 4) We would need to comply with movie copyright requirements, 5) A trash dumpster is being provided for free for Tasty Treats by Bin There, Dump That, 6) Social Media is the main marketing tool including Facebook, email, & Nextdoor, 7) The coordinators are being paid approximately $40/month now after working for free for the first 4 years.Aaron DuBay agreed to head the committee for Event Nights with Jill Berry, Benjamin Fowler & Jim Montalbano as team members.
CNM Parking Lot: An overflow parking lot at the corner of Corner of Buena Vista and Oxford was to be used for construction but is now being used for everything. We have been told that NM State owns the property and they can do whatever they want. They don’t need a permit. CNM is now buying land again. We will need to join with other Neighborhood Associations to effectively address encroachment into our neighborhood. CNN will be meeting with us at the SHNA Board meeting on March 12, 2018. We will try to understand what their plans are for the future. The CNM Master Plan should help us understand their vision. Please send any questions that we should be asking CNM to Jim Montalbano (ja.montalbano@comcast.net) before the next meeting.
Board Member Vacancy: Jim Montalbano nominated Jill Berry to be a board member. The nomination was seconded by Richard Braziel and unanimously approved by the Board members present.
Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) Training: Aaron DuBay attended a developer session and described the multi-layer interactive maps which allows us to see what is allowed at different locations. The next two Fridays there are classes in the afternoons.
Blocking Sidewalks: We are continuing to report front yard parking, cars & trashcans blocking sidewalks…Send pictures to Jim and 311.
Crime Discussion: Jim Montalbano & Sean Matney went to the SE Community Police Council. It was a good networking opportunity and an opportunity to share our concerns with APD.
1623 Silver (NW Corner of Silver & Pine): Has been yellow tagged as sub-standard housing. They have had heavy traffic through the units, which might be related to drugs activity.
Minutes: The January Board Meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 8:32pm.