York Neigh. Assoc. April [page torn]

[transcribed from handwritten notes]

Meeting called to order by Michael Ch

Betty Kiner from Greenways Committee gave presentation and slide show on green

Discussion was held on proposed levy of 7 million % to acquire land for trails, wetlands, and open space for city area

Levy would provide trail surfacing, lighting, land purchase for buffering for wetlands & wildlife habitat. Levy to be spread over 6 years, or when funds run out, whichever comes first.

Approval of levy would link 15 miles of continuous trails. Currently 2 miles is the limit.

Ballot is May 22nd

Benefit Concert May 11 at Whatcom Co Museum. Admission will be $3.00 $6.00

Street tree project report

230 trees planted, [unreadable] that were planted on Sunday [gap], in Rock Hill

Special thanks to Lynn Torno, who was selected as Angel of the Month.

On-going projects -- Reports

Rock Hill -- 10 trees planted 4/22/90 by Wally Dunn

Waiting for funds from city

Volunteers are needed for mowing. Please contact Michael if you are interested

Discussion was held on a derelict house adjacent to Rick Hill and possibilities to improve/remove structure. Concerns are for hazards (i.e., broken glass) near house

Dues

With increase of projects, printing costs, possibility of dues may be necessary. Current treasury is $75.00

Issue will be discussed at May meeting. Michael will report on other neighborhood organizations & the amount of their dues.

Phone tree

Tom Scott has developed list for phone tree.

Franklin Park

Donna -- City has budgeted $2000 for equipment to replace climbing apparatus, which was removed as it was hazardous. Donna shared catalogs for replacement equipment.

Meetings

Suggestion to cancel meetings for summer months of June, July August

Idea to have newsletter/board meeting for one meeting to keep continuity. Emergency meetings can be scheduled as needed. A summer potluck could be held

May meeting

Recycling issues / Carolyn

Blockwatch/Police -- Request has been made to have police do presentation

Concensus was BPD/Blockwatch would be invited to next meeting

Wally Pratt -- Mayor's Advisory Council / Idea was suggested that neighborhood citizens could distribute flyers re school bond issue

Traffic control

Wally discussed w/Mayor Tim Douglas the need for traffic control, specifically Humboldt St. Michael Ch gave update re progress on neighborhood requests. (Stop sign @ Humboldt & Potter, stop sign on Franklin @ Park

Contact Jack Choat @ Public Works to give support to need for traffic control

Do in form of letter -- Letter to Tim Douglas --

Betty -- When addressing city staff, send cc to Mayor

City Council

Freeway exit, crossing Lakeway continues to be a problem

 

Adjourned