September 2014 Coordinating Committee Minutes
Post date: Sep 20, 2014 6:16:49 PM
There was no Coordinating Committee meeting in August.
FAN^FH Coordinating Committee Meeting
September 3, 2014 6:30pm ACC
Committee members attending: C. Ockert, K. Ockert, D. O’Neil, G. Lowe, S.
Gustason, D. Condra, M. Menighen, D. Rudewitz, M. Monto, J. Bolland
Guests: S. Selden, Donna Rocco, Suzanne Mickel
Minutes:
1. Treasurer Report (D. O’Neil): $353.11
a. C. Ockert requested funding for hard copy of the City code (approx.
$50) approved.
b. S. Selden to check to see if the City provides updates
2. Candidate’s Night (C. Ockert): Thursday, October 9th at the ACC,
6:30pm- 8:00pm
a. "Date-night style" rotating table format (five tables) about 15
minutes for each rotation Q&A
b. Promotional: Postcard promotion mailers, post signs in committee
member yards, Hello LO
3. Neighborhood Grant (S. Selden): Neighborhood grant program has
doubled to $50k per year. Signs, art projects, mailings, surveys, other
community building projects. Proposals are due in June of each year.
a. For 2014-15 FAN^FH the grant is $1800 for a mailing of for the
Candidates Night, Neighborhood Survey and for the Annual Meeting.
b. Topics for neighborhood survey will be discussed at next meeting as
well as volunteers to form a sub committee
4. Pre-App Report (C. Ockert):
a. G. Lowe reported on development proposal on First Street off D
Street. Zoned R-0 for high density. Builder is considering options for a
triplex which triggered the neighborhood Minor Development notice.
b. Construction on D Street between State and First Streets of 4
duplexes did not trigger the Minor Development alert to the neighborhood
because of an interpretation of the code concerning duplexes. C. Ockert
presented this issue to the Planning Commission who requested more
information to fix this loophole. Committee approved pursuing a
resolution to the situation so that the neighborhood gets notice for
multiple duplexes as minor developments.
5. Tree Sub-Committee (M. Monto): S. Gustafson will take over as interim
chair, Suzanne Meckel will assist on the committee
a. Permit for a removal at 749 7th Street was withdrawn after active
lawn sign campaign
b. Increase in construction of large homes on the 6,000 SF lots will
trigger many more tree removal situations.
6. Miscellaneous
a. Sunningdale park lot update (C. Ockert): City council had directed
City Manager and attorney to transition the property to a new city park.
Concept is to dedicate the park to William Stafford as a reflection park.
Kim Stafford is standing by for an unveiling and dedication. NRAB and
PRAB strongly approve of the new park. Project is parked at the City
Manager’s desk.
b. Parking Task Force (C. Ockert): Planning commission wanted to take
up the parking chart that was approved a few years ago and present it to
council. This has not happened yet. Task Force wants to re-convene.
Committee wants C. Ockert to ask the Planning Commission to reconvene the
former Parking Task Force that included reps from the Chamber of Commerce
and impacted neighborhoods.
c. Kyra’s Bakery will be moving into the former Kasch’s property on A
Street, nice looking development, local business solution. House next
door will be torn down and re-developed.
d. DRC denied application for Wizer’s development second application
because it did not meet village character requirement or fit into the
compact shopping district requirement. Developer is appealing to the City
Council (Sept 22-24th ).
Next Meeting: Wednesday, October 1st , 6:30pm at the ACC