SHNA Executive Committee Summer Meeting
Monday, August 14, 2023, 6:30 pm
Via Zoom videoconference
Meeting Minutes
Participants: Bill Arick, Jon Dunham, James Jordan, David Mucci, Mariana Nieto, Chris Ostrander, Matthew Paul, Gary Webber.
I. Approve minutes of winter meeting, May 23, 2023: Passed by acclamation.
II. Treasurer’s Report: Arick reported that the balance of funds was $1,089.44 and total membership 83.
III. Old Business, Webber
1. LAN update
i. May: Kim Polson, Executive Director, Lawrence Community Children’s Center (CCC): Polson reviewed progress on the CCC facility planned for 200 block of Maine St.
ii. June: Nick Kuzmyak reviewed the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program and invited LAN members to participate in a study session on August 7.
iii. July: Lawrence Transit Route Redesign Presentation, Adam Weigel, Lawrence Transit and Parking Manager.
1. Mid-Sept: site work and bus shelter substantial completion
2. Mid-November: building substantial completion
3. January: Route redesign starts, Central Station fully functional. Transit will not offer Sunday service prior to the route change in January.
iv. Centennial/Ludlam update: final 2023 cleanup on October 28.
IV. New Business
1. Plan for September Potluck
i. Catered entrée again? Yes. RSVP? Yes.
ii. Beef ribs instead of pulled pork? Webber suggested ribs instead of pulled pork sandwiches. Dunham agreed with pork ribs, slaw, and beans. Nieto suggested a chicken alternative, Webber suggested a veggie option.
iii. Cater full meal? Mucci liked the idea of a full catering. Webber will provide drinks and place settings from SHNA supplies. Arick suggested asking for a price for Tea from Biggs. Paul will contact Biggs for a price estimate.
2. Discuss declining SHNA membership
i. We have not distributed paper flyers to members and non-members for 3 years. Each year membership has declined 10% – 20%. The decline has been accelerating. Pandemic?
ii. Nieto suggested recruiting on Nextdoor and school newsletters. Webber suggested flyering next year, with general support from participants. Arick suggested emphasizing SHNA benefits in emails, newsletter, and flyers. Paul suggested asking The Merc for help. Arick asked if Webber knew if other NAs were suffering lower membership. Webber did not. Paul suggested using Venmo or PayPal for payment. Webber suggested Zeffy, which provides free transactions for non-profits. Nieto volunteered to investigate Zeffy, Paul will investigate Venmo.
3. Neighborhood Traffic Management Program update: Webber reviewed proposed changes to NTMP and the implications for Crestline Dr. Staff is considering requiring more data prior to selection and setting minimum speed and count data limits. They are also considering accepting smaller projects from individuals or groups.
4. Land Development Code Update Module 1, Codes: Webber explained that the city has asked NAs to provide input into the LDC update. Mucci encouraged some form of input, ideally a meeting, but online survey as a second choice. Webber will organize meeting.
5. Yard signs for Applause Award winners: Webber estimated $50 twice a year. Mucci liked the idea, good recognition. General agreement. Webber will investigate costs, design.
6. Request for $25 block party grant from 2200 block Westdale: Webber described the block party and asked EC to award a grant of $25. Dunham moved, Arick seconded, approved unanimously.
V. New agenda items from participants: none
VI. Set date and time for fall meeting: Monday, Nov. 13, 2023, 6:30 PM
Adjourn meeting, 7:10 PM.