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Present: Jim Bebermeyer, Kate Benington, Brendan Boyle, Jim Dewitt, Jeff Friedle, Kathy Jacobs, Mark Grebner, Debi Robinson , Joanne Russell, , Marcia Van Ness, Kristi White
Absent: Bill Hartwig, Amelia Opubor, Liz Schweitzer, Josh Smith
I. Approved Agenda
II. Introductions
III. Approved May Minutes
IV. Treasurer’s Report
Same as last month - $451 plus Ronk’s donation of $861
V. Old Business
Permit Parking – list of frequently asked questions
Bill is going to call to get the info on the cost of & procedures for getting permits. The committee (Bill, Kristi, Joanne & Amelia) will need to meet to discuss strategy – letter & list of questions, door to door, inclusion of Marigold. Jim B offered to call the City for clarification on costs.
Hicks/Ronk donation
Kathy said Ronk will not be available until late July or August to discuss sign. Kathy will ask the City for permission to plant a tree in
RC School anniversary
We discussed Mindi’s request for a new sign for the school. The consensus was that we do not intend to do any fundraising, but will distribute any info she provides us with to our neighbors.
VI. New Business
Water Pressure report
Jim D & Liz met with Sneathen of Public Works, regarding the water pressure and the new hotel development. Jim had maps that showed the main 6” water line that runs along
The new hotel will get water from a line that runs from the school across the south property line to the back of the hotel and also tie into Arbor Dr.
Sneathen will also try to get an answer as to who owns and is responsible for upkeep of “Assumption Driveway” on that site
August social event
The two main obstacles to having a social event at the park are lack of seating and facilities to cool and clean up food. Marcia will let Debi know when CRC is planning to have ice cream social and if they would agree to have it at the park.
List for rotation of Secretary
Kathy passed around a paper asking people to sign up to take meeting minutes for a specific month. The list is as follows:
August Kathy Jacobs
September Marcia Van Ness
October Debi Robinson
November Mark Grebner
January Jim Bebermeyer
February Brendan Boyle
March Jim DeWitt
April Kate Benington
May .......
June .......
Jeff Friedle stated he will not participate.
Debi mentioned that she has been in touch with HoJo’s front desk several times because of rowdy tenants. It was suggested that if this continues, she call or email Tass Mekani, the owner.
Jeff expressed a concern over the speeding on
Joanne announced that the City’s Avondale project is having an Open House next Wed, June 18 from 5-7pm for interested people to view the new development.
Jim D. said that the police recently removed the owner of 1225 Ivanhoe from his home. He is mentally ill, verbally abusive and has been threatening neighbors, including children. The Police say their hands are tied. Susan Sontag has been the Police contact person for the neighborhood.
It was suggested that she get in touch with his case worker to see if there was anything we as a neighborhood can do to protect ourselves and help him.
Brendan mentioned that the Mobil station is getting quite overgrown and he asked Kathy to call the City.
The graffiti is still there and it was suggested that people get on MDOT website and file a complaint.
Submitted by J. Russell
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