Present: Brendan Boyle, Jim DeWitt, Jeff Friedle, Bill Hartwig, Kathy Jacobs, Debi Robinson, Joanne Russell, Liz Schweitzer, Marcia Van Ness, Kristi White, Kate Benington.

Absent: Jim Bebermeyer, Mark Grebner, Amelia Opubor.

I.   Agenda: Approved.

II. Approval of Minutes: March minutes unanimously approved.

III. Treasurer’s Report: Kathy Jacobs reports that approximately $90 was taken in at the annual meeting.

IV. Old Business

1. Kathy reports that PACE is still unsure of what to do when called for parking for a large group.  Joanne will write to PACE to get a process in writing.

2. Rental property abuses are an issue, especially 1071 Lilac.

V. Committee Reports:

1. CRC – Current student intern: Megan graduated.  New intern to be selected from University Village or one will be assigned.  Opening on CRC Board in the fall to replace Marcia who will retire.

2. Trowbridge – Need to keep pushing on issue. Liz to email Ron Springer and Vic Loomis. It was reported by Debi that graffiti has been removed from underpass of bridge.

3. Marathon Station – Open for business with competitive prices; also noted that it is again for sale.

4. Old MSUCU – Sold or leased to a law firm.

5. MSU Gardens – Large hole to be filled by MSU

6. Board of Directors List & Terms: This completes the transition to 3 year terms.  Check list to make sure your info is correct.

VI. New Business:

1.      Cherry Lane to be torn down this summer. RCCA would like input, and update as to where college is going with this property.

2.      Liz will check on number of students at Red Cedar School from Cherry Lane.  Also noted that some parents have moved their children to Pinecrest School because they feel that “it’s a better program all around.”

VII. Election of Officers:

The following were nominated and unanimously voted in:

·         Marcia Van Ness—President

·         JoAnne Russell—Vice President

·         Kathy Jacobs—Treasurer

The following was nominated and declined:

·         Kate Benington—Secretary. It was then determined that this post would alternate alphabetically meeting-to-meeting.

*Note: Kate agreed, after the meeting was adjourned, to take minutes for one year.

VIII. Board Concerns:

1.      Potholes, especially at Goodrich’s.  Joanne will write a letter to Barayames.

2.      Creek cleanup suggested.  Liz or Jeff will contact Todd Sneathen

3.      Emerson Park light is off again.

4.      Identify rental houses that are suspected of abusing rights, especially one on Scott Street.

5.      Marcia “ran into” Lou Ann Simon at Kaleidoscope for Women who stated that she would be happy to visit neighborhood again. Possible points to ask her concern the State Police Post and Cherry Lane Apartments.

IX. Adjourn at 8:05 p.m.