Meeting Minutes, May 1, 2019

OFFICER REPORT—Officers reported two (2) commercial burglaries, two (2) residential burglaries and two (2) auto thefts.  Two stolen vehicles were recovered.  The police reminded us to lock your parked car, never leave anything of value in your cars, leave a porch light on in the evening and if you are confronted by someone not associated with your home/property call 911. They also announced the Police Meet and Greet, July 22-26.  Donation will be appreciated.  The Board approved a donation of $100.00. The Police also announced a press conference that will take place on 05/02/2019 @ 10:30 to outline the new bike patrol and the $1,000,000 for the new program. 

EASTER EGG HUNT—Barbara Maddox had volunteered to head up the Easter Egg Hunt this year but ran into scheduling difficulties so the Hunt didn’t happen this year.

NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN UP—Lisa Aurora-Calderon had volunteered to head up the Neighborhood Clean Up but also ran into scheduling difficulties so our neighborhood did not participate this year.

MOTHERS DAY TOUR—Salley said that ticket sales for the Mother’s Day Tour were going very well.  Purchase of the tickets prior to the event would be $12.00 and $15.00 on the day of the Tour.  Ann said that she was in good shape relative to the volunteers needed.  Tickets may be for sale at the Grove on the day of the event – details are being worked out.  Bonnie shared how much the Neighborhood appreciates Ann and all the work she does to make the Mother’s Day Tour such a grand event.  

COMPASSION—Ben shared the brave act of his 17 year old daughter, Juliette, and asked us to be more aware of our neighbors and the actions around us including sensitivity to others and their hardships.  Ben wants all of us to share a sense of community.

COMPLETE STREETS – BROADWAY/COAL/MLK—Vince and Moises outlined the meeting(s), regarding the ‘Complete Street’ study.  They explained that this concept would be one that accommodates vehicles, bikes and pedestrians. Vince explained that City staffers, during their review of Broadway, violated three (3) sections of the Study

• Complete Street should include trees and landscape
• Complete Streets have Actuated signals
• Complete Streets have more crosswalks and encourage pedestrian movement

Staff will go back to the drawing board to address:

• Protected bicycle lanes from Broadway to MLK
• Actuated signals
• Pedestrian signals with more time for crossing
• Left/Right west bound lanes on Lead to mitigate Suicide Slot
• Tijeras dog-leg needs to be removed – 2 deaths
• Issues that prevent re-development and commercial connections
• Reduce speed to 25 MPH on Broadway
• 12:00 AM-6:00 AM flashing red traffic signals to reduce speed  

PARKING ACROSS FROM THE GROVE—Moises informed the meeting that the vacant lot across the street from the Grove has been transformed into a paid parking lot.  Moises shared that he has multiple meetings with the Owner regarding the Owner’s intentions relative to the property.  Moises explained that the conversion of the vacant lot to paid parking is not the highest and best use of the land and is a zoning violation.  Following the EDO meeting we will decide how we wish to best deal with this situation.

BLOCK PARTY:

A date for the Block Party needs to be confirmed but Kathy has made arrangements for the band.

MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:29 PM/MT

Next meeting will take place Wednesday, June 5, 2019 @ 6:30 PM/MT.