Sheridan Neighborhood Organization
24 September 2001
All Board members present.
Andy Nederveld called the meeting to order
Introductions.
John Akre read the minutes. Jenny Fortman moved that the minutes be accepted, Melissa Davis seconded, motion carried.
Executive Committee Reports
Interim Board Actions
Approve $184 for Northeaster ad for this meeting
Approve $184 for Northeaster ad for next meeting where we will add NRP funds to the Revolving Loan Program
SNO was asked to write a letter supporting the Pierre Bottineau Early Education Program – SNO wrote a letter supporting the move of that program to Holland School.
Sally Waterman moved that these three items be approve. Jenny Fortman seconded. Motion carried.
Treasurer's Report - Melissa Davis reported - SNO has $10,556 in bank account. Bike rodeo - Sheridan had the highest turnout of all the neighborhoods participating. NEBA renewal - Melissa asked business committee if they wanted to renew it - John Akre moved that SNO spend $75 to renew NEBA membership - Patrick Greffin seconded, motion carried.
Bottineau Early Education - Patty Grell reported - she said it is an incredible program. MPS wants to close it to save costs - the parent-site council has been working to keep program going. They have been negotiating with Holland School. The School Board changed its recommendation to move the program to Holland School - the board has yet to vote on it.
MEND Update - Marshall Street planning. Michael Rainville presented - the goal is to develop a plan for Marshall from East Hennepin to the city limits - this plan will start by focusing on the parts through Sheridan and St. Anthony West to show developers that we have a high standard for the street. He has a bid from the Cunningham Group - the bid would also cover 8th, Broadway and 13th Ave from Marshall to the river - he would like SNO to contribute $5,000 for the planning effort and he needs people to sit on the committee to steer the Cunningham Group through the process - neighborhood groups would be responsible for citizen participation process. Rainville said he would like to start planning effort in November - Cunningham said it would take 12 weeks - the plan would also influence Hennepin County, which owns the road. There will be dollars from several of the developments along Marshall to build what the plan recommends. The ideas and concepts developed here will be conceptually applicable to areas of Marshall north of 17th. Andy said that we talked to Stacy at NRP - we have $6,000 for implementing our NRP plan per year - this would fit under those guidelines. John Akre moved that SNO allocate $5,000 to help develop the Marshall St. Plan - Patrick Greffin seconded. Motion carried. Trish Schilling abstained.
SNO Representation in MEND - new representatives needed from Sheridan neighborhood - SNO's President is on the MEND board - SNO needs to appoint two other representatives - at next meeting we will need to vote on new representatives to MEND.
Kevin Reich - from Holland Neighborhood Improvement Association - he is working with Edison youth to put on a mayoral and third ward debate - school said it was a great idea - they wanted some leadership from community associations. He is looking for help in developing the event - contact HNIA at 781-2299 if you want to be involved. Announcements
Tannie Eschanour - have cleaned up properties - glad to answer questions
John Akre announced that SNO will no longer be meeting in Sheridan School. The next meeting will be meeting at Eastside Neighborhood Services. 1700 NE 2nd Street.
Malone's - has submitted a revised site plan - next month they will come to meeting for neighborhood input.
Red Landon encouraged people to attend 2-PAC meetings
Open Microphone
No takers
Committee Updates
Business - no update
Outreach - applause for Trish Schilling for getting newsletter out
Events - Sally Waterman reported - Trish Schilling has resigned from the Events committee - Sally said thanks to her.
Pierre Bottineau Library Enhancements
Andy Nedervled presented - Amy Ryan put together summary of enhancements that people from Sheridan neighborhood would like in the library. Amy Ryan presented – she presented ideas of funding opportunities gathered from earlier meetings. Improvements include paving for outdoor performance space, benches, bike racks; interior improvements include a small meeting space that can be used for other purposes, art display items, childrens's and teen items and coffee brewing equipment for coffee kiosk, neighborhood history collection and resources, and adult collection additions. This adds up to $79,850.
Trish Schilling said that with the space in Northeast Neighborhood House SNO won't need a large meeting space in the library. Andy Nederveld asked how community would be involved in the process of spending this money - Ryan said that someone from SNO could come to the meetings with architects - Trish Schilling said that the community monetary support also sends a message of support. Andy Nederveld said that in the NRP plan we have $75,000 for a community center that hasn't been built - the board has talked about moving this to the library - and finding $5,000 from other places. Andy said to move forward we need to change language in the NRP plan to add these improvements to the section on the library and need to move $75,000 from community center and $5,000 from Cop on Every Block fund. Andy said that we would need two motions - one to change language to NRP plan - Jenny Fortman moved that SNO change the language in the NRP plan to make it possible to make these investments in the Pierre Borrineau library. Sally Waterman seconded. Motion carried. John Akre moved that SNO allocate $79,850 from NRP plan for the library enhancements - Sally Waterman seconded. Trish Schilling suggested that we round it up to $80,000 - John Akre changed his motion to allocate $80,000 from NRP plan for library enhancements - Sally Waterman seconded, motion carried.
Ryan said that Michael Rainville said he would chair a fundraising committee to raise money to resurrect the fountain. Rainville also said that STAWNO will criticize the parking plan.
SNO Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
A committee was formed and discussed bylaws change. Melissa Davis reported - they had three hour meeting - they will get changes from attorneys and want to have another committee meeting before presenting changes at next board member. Melissa Davis proposed that we accept the changes to the Articles of Incorporation tonight. Changes include references to Internal Revenue code to update it. The committee recommends that we make the Articles of Incorporation changes. Jenny Fortman moved that SNO make the recommended changes to the SNO Articles of Incorporation, Sally Waterman seconded. Motion carried.
New Business
Jim - Want to set up review of garage that he wants to build – Andy told him our procedure –
Ballet of the Dolls show at the Ritz– good reviews.
John Akre moved that SNO adjourn – Melissa Davis seconded – motion carried.