General Meeting Minutes
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November 11, 2008
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John McGarrity called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. with 26 attendees. The agenda was distributed. Camile Hackler moved and Lorraine Kirk seconded the approval of the agenda.
Linda Stewart,
Neighborhood Services Coordinator: Linda
Stewart from the City of
Treasurer’s Report:
Karen-Margrethe Brunn
reported that the current balance for the CPNA is $_______. In addition, there is $2500 for the planning
academy and the City of
Mayor’s Neighborhood Advisory Committee: Camille Hackler reported that the planning
academy dollars need to be spent and billed by the end of December. She reported that work continues on emergency
preparedness and she is willing to come to different neighborhoods and work
with them on mapping and preparation for emergencies. One meeting has been held
so far at Donna Holme’s house on
Project Development: Linda Stewart reported that there will be a workshop on Saturday, December 6 on tips for doing neighborhood research for project development.
Fountain District: John McGarrity reported that representatives from the CPNA, Lettered Streets NA , and Columbia NA are needed to work again on planning for the urban village in the Fountain District. Interested volunteers should contact John.
Small & Simple Grants: Linda Stewart shared the revisions in the small and simple grant process with the group. More emphasis will be put on neighborhood proposals or those cosponsored with a neighborhood associations. Funding for the next set of grants will be awarded in early February.
Parkview at 50: John McGarrity reported that donations to
Roeder Home: Flip Breskin spoke to the group about the county’s plan for using the Roeder Home for county offices. It was noted the Roeder Home is the only county park in city limits. Discussion followed on how the Roeder Home has benefited the community. Participants were encouraged to write to the county council members and elected officials with their thoughts on the new plans.
Street Improvements:
The city is studying the potential of traffic revisions on
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Crawford
Secretary
May 20, 2008
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The meeting was called order at 6:40 p.m. by John McGarrity with 35 in attendance. The agenda was approved.
John introduced Ravyn Whitewolf, Engineer in Public Works for the City of
Camille Hackler gave the report on MNAC/TIP. She also distributed maps of
John spoke on the Fountain District, Small and Simple Grant,
and
Rick Qualls said that the
There was some discussion of the Planning Academy II.
Rick was thanked for the coffee and cookies provided by his wife and grandchildren.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Acting Secretary
February 21, 2008
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Mitch Friedman called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. with 24 attendees. Board members introduced themselves.
Linda Stewart,
Neighborhood Services Coordinator: Linda
Stewart from the City of
Treasurer’s Report:
Karen-Margrethe Brunn
reported that the current balance for the CPNA is $446.55. In addition, there is $2500 for the planning
academy and the City of
Elections: Bill Hadley facilitated the election process. Karen-Margrethe Brunn, Treasurer; Keith Poynter, Area Rep 1; Camille Hackler, Area Rep 3; Rick Qualls, At Large; Cameron McLaughlin, At Large were up for election. No additional nominees came forward. Bill Hadley moved to accept the slate of officers and Emily Weiner seconded the motion. The state of officers was elected by a verbal vote of acclimation.
Traffic Issues: It was noted that the hospital traffic and the Sunset interchange continue to be an issue that needs to be addressed.
Planning Academy: The City is in the planning process for a
Fountain District Report:
John McGarrity reported that he put forth a
proposal in the last CPNA newsletter about possibilities for the
Small and Simple Grants: John reported that there are plans to submit Small and Simple Grants this year for the 50th anniversary celebration in May for Parkview Elementary School; signs for the CPNA for meeting notifications, etc; and grounds improvement in the grass area on Broadway.
Open Discussion: Mitch asked those in attendance what issues they would like to have discussed or needed clarification on. People asked about the status of the historical project on the Broadway Platte, wanted to discuss speeding issues in the neighborhood, and traffic improvement planning.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Crawford
Secretary
October 18, 2007
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The meeting was called to order by John McGarrity who distributed the agenda that was approved by the group.
John discussed the minutes of the previous meeting.
Mayor’s Advisory Council: Linda Stewart no relation to Tim Stewart, Planning Director has replaced Kathryn Hanowell who has retired. A $150 insurance policy for each neighborhood association was made and is free for the first year. It was accepted by CPNA.
DOT Site: There will be a meeting on October 30th at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church. Edelstein Construction wants to put 30 houses on the site.
Posters of the new play area in
People are needed for Emergency Preparedness. Meetings will be of 90 minutes. The CERT program is also included.
With funds from the Small and Simple Grant 3000 crocuses will be planted around the base of each tree on Broadway. Grass seed is also needed.
The fountain on
The next general meeting will be in February 2008 and will include elections. There are several positions available. The next board meeting will be November 15th.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
August 22, 2007
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John McGarrity called the short meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. with 20 plus attendees.
John welcomed those in attendance and gave an update on issues facing the neighborhood including the small and simple grants, the new insurance plan, Fountain District infill, and Parkview School’s 50th anniversary (volunteers are needed). Camille Hackler reported on the Disaster Planning efforts and Heidi Wassan reported on the status of the Broadway Platte Historical efforts.
The picnic followed the short meeting. Thanks to Cara Williard who organized door prizes for the picnic.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Crawford
Secretary
May 25, 2007
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John McGarrity called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. with 25 attendees.
Louise Bjornson and Don Gisher from City Council were visitors who attended the meeting.
Lorraine Kirk moved to approve the agenda and it was seconded by Chris Bowling. The motion passed by acclimation.
Minutes: The minutes of the November 9, 2006 and the February 12, 2007 general membership meetings were distributed. Lorraine Kirk, former secretary, reviewed the minutes of the November meeting for the group. Linda Crawford, current secretary, reviewed the minutes of the February meeting for the group. Bill Hadley moved that the group accept both sets of minutes and it was seconded by Chris Bowling. The minutes were voted on and approved by acclimation.
Bylaws Proposal: Chris
Bowling presented written copies of the proposed revisions to the CPNA bylaws
which would address the components required by the City of
Picnic: John McGarrity announced that the picnic has been set for August
22, 2007 at
Traffic Improvement Plan (TIP): John McGarrity
reported that there had been a City Council meeting the night before and the
Council had passed a six year plan for traffic improvement. There were no funds for the CPNA issue of a
possible road under the freeway to provide access to the eastside of the
hospital. (possibly underpass under I-5 near
Fountain District Report: John McGarrity reported that conversations continue to occur about renewal of this area.
Historic District: Cara Williard, Heidi Wassan, and Karen Margrethe Bruun reported on their work of trying to get the Broadway Platte established as a Federal National Historic District. They will have a meeting on May 30th at the Roeder Home to further explain this effort and to recruit volunteers to assist with gathering information. There is a photo exhibition this month at the Roeder Home showing pictures of the neighborhood in the early 1900s.
Small and Simple Grants: John McGarrity reported that two Small and Simple Grants proposals were approved this year. One to improve the Broadway median by mulching, seeding, and planting bulbs (contact Noah Booker) and the other to begin designing a
Plan to improve the park where the fountain sits on the
corner of Broadway and
Mayor’s Advisory Board: Linda Crawford read from a written report from our representative, Camille Hackler, who was unable to attend as she was at a meeting that night on neighborhood emergency planning efforts. Her report covered the issues of library planning, neighborhood disaster planning efforts, proposed neighborhood updates by the planning department, water quality issues, the Green Power Challenge, and the Mayoral Candidate forum on July 18th.
Northern Neighbors: The five neighborhood associations continue to meet to discuss common concerns. Gina Gobo from CPNA is heading up the website work.
The web address is http://www.northernneighbors.org/. If you have information for the new web site, you can sent it to Gina at webmaster@northernneighbors.org
with a copy to John of information to post to the web site. John reported that about 160 people attended the mayoral candidate’s forum hosted by the Northern Neighbors group last month. The group discussed some of the goals of the Northern Neighbors group. Louise Bjornson explained the issue of the 1 ½ rule vs the 1 ¾ rule related to land use.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Crawford
Secretary
February 27, 2007
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John McGarrity called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. with 44 attendees.
Ethel Carpenter moved to approve the agenda and it was seconded by Chris Bowling. The motion passed by acclimation.
Kathryn Hanowell, Neighborhood Services Coordinator: Kathryn introduced herself to the membership as the services coordinator for the Neighborhood Service Function Department. Their department is:
Bylaws Proposal: Chris
Bowling presented proposed revisions to the CPNA bylaws which would address the
components required by the City of
Elections: Karen Margrethe Braun facilitated the election process. John McGarrity, Chair; Mitch Friedman, Vice Chair; Linda Crawford, Secretary; Donna Holmes, Area Rep 2; Camille Hackler, Area Rep 3; Chris Bowling, Area Rep 4; Barney Goltz, At Large; Bill Hadley, At Large; Lorraine Kirk, At Large were up for election. No additional nominees came forward. They were elected by a verbal vote of acclimation.
Fountain District Report:
Katie Hinton from the Columbia Neighborhood Association reported
that CPNA and CNA are with the Fountain District business owners to set a
vision for the Fountain area corridor.
They plan to do a walking tour with business owners. ReStore and the
neighborhoods are
interested in redoing the
Small and Simple Grants:
John McGarrity reported that there are
plans to submit three Small and Simple Grants this year. One is a 50th anniversary
celebration for
Mayor’s Advisory Board: Our representative, Camille Hackler, told the
attendees of input needed for transportation improvements in the
neighborhood. Additional information is
in the newsletter. The group discussed
some priorities of the city related to major transportation needs in the CPN
and the majority in the room supported the idea of putting in an underpass
under I-5 near
Other ideas for residential street improvements can go to Camille until late March.
Northern Neighbors: Five neighborhood associations have been meeting to discuss some common concerns. They include:
DOT site: Patrick McKee from the Sunnyland Neighborhood Association reported that the planning department recommended no rezone of the DOT site occur in 2007 and that it wait until the new neighborhood plan is done in 2008. Other issues include: utilities/power lines, high pressure gas lines, Greenways, and the Squalicum Creek Rezone.
Squalicum Creek Rezone: John reported that the planning department and the planning commission is recommending that the rezone of Squalcium Creek go forward. The proposal will be on the agenda of the March 12 city council meeting. John noted that the board is recommending that the rezone not go forward until the 2008 neighborhood plan is updated. Mike and John Alsop and Jeff McClure spoke to the Squalicum Lofts proposal and answered questions of the group.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Linda Crawford
Secretary
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Prior to the meeting photos of the Broadway Centennial were displayed for purchase.
Guest: Louise Bjornson
John McGarrity called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. with 27 attendees.
Barney Goltz moved to approve the agenda and it was seconded by Chris Wasson. Passed.
John distributed maps of the North Master Plan Future Trails.
Lorraine Kirk read the minutes of the previous general meeting and the minutes were approved by Chris Bowling.
Broadway Centennial:
Karen-Margrethe Bruun
told the group that Heidi Wasson and Kathryn Brown had organized the
Centennial. It is wanted to have the
Broadway Park Plat a historical site.
Karen introduced Jackie Lynch, Associate Planner and Katie Franks,
Development Specialist of the Planning and Community Development Department who
discussed National and Local Historic Districts. We have City support. At the Local District we can make the
decisions. The National District is the
better of the two. Sehome
Neighborhood has done this in the National and the Columbia Neighborhood is
getting the National. Lettered Streets
as well as several other neighborhoods want to be involved.
Treasurer’s Report: Laurie Prall said we have approximately $300 in the treasury. More ads are needed for the Courier as well as more members.
Mayor’s Advisory Board: Our new representative, Camille Hackler, told the attendees of several web sites which will give information on parks, Birchwood reorganization, and the preliminary budget. The new mayor, Tim Douglas, was in charge of the session. The new logo is on the stationery but will not appear on anything else. Camille Hackler is replacing Barney Goltz who is stepping down. Bill Hadley is the alternate. John McGarrity discussed the “Just So You Are Aware” which is a monthly internet item about the City.
Board Changes: Barbara Haddad retired as At Large Representative Position 1 and Barney Goltz is assuming that position. Several other new board positions are available…Vice Chairman, Area 2 Representative, Area 3 Representative, Secretary and Treasurer. If interested contact John McGarrity.
Hospital Expansion: Barney Goltz said there is a tentative meeting with the City Council on December 4th. There was discussion as to how the hospital affects neighborhoods.
Chris Bowling talked about helicopter and airplane flights
over
Bill Hadley told the group there is a need for an ad manager and editor for the newsletter. Our only sources of income are membership and ads.
Squalicum Creek: Allsop wants to rezone the area. Joy Ruby and Julie Flattery represented Allsop. There was discussion.
Planning Academy: John McGarrity and Chris Bowling attended the meetings and more information on neighborhoods is needed.
The Sunnyland Neighborhood is now functioning.
A large retail entity requested to have the property purchased by the RE Store. They turned it down.
Greenways: There will be a meeting on November 28th at Squalicum Boathouse. How to spend the money will be discussed. 15 miles of trails are wanted on the North side as well as bike lanes.
The next Board meeting will be on December 7th at
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary