Kingfield Neighborhood Association
Board of Directors Meting
February 14, 2007

Minutes

Board Members Present:, Peter Hallstrom, Joby Lynn Sassily, Erik Lindseth, Dave Saddoris, Darrell Gerber, Ben Kristensen, Shawna Gibson, Martha Ingram, Thor Anderson, Mark Hinds

KFNA Staff Present: Sarah Linnes-Robinson,

Other Attendees: Tom Parent, Jake Weir

Board Members Absent: Arthur Knowles, Diana Schleisman, Niki Valens,

Meeting Called to Order: Erik Lindseth, 7:10PM

Community Forum:

Secretary’s Report:
Minutes unanimously accepted.

Treasurer’s Report:
Sarah Linnes-Robinson noted that KFNA should consider opening a higher interest bearing account.  Linnes-Robinson informed the board that she and the KFNA Treasurer would research options for a savings account and present it to the executive committee and the board.

Redevelopment Committee Report:
No questions for committee chair, Tom Parent

NRP Committee Report:
No questions regarding the NRP minutes

Green Committee Report:
No questions regarding Green Committee minutes

Newsletter:
Martha Ingram informed the board that the newsletter deadline is Friday, February 16.

King Bridge Partnership:
No meeting
Mark Hinds is developing a memorandum of understanding with the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County.

Farmer’s Market:
No minutes. Linnes-Robinson informed the board that the first meeting of the task force was in January and the task force discussed proposing a monthly theme for the Market.  Linnes-Robinson also informed the board that boardmember Thor Anderson decided to resign from the task force and a replacement may be considered.

Crime Prevention and Safety (CPaS) Committee:
Shawna Gibson informed the board that there were no updates on the issues with Westrum’s.  Gibson also noted that Westrum’s is for sale.

Bike Taskforce:
Linnes-Robinson noted that the taskforce met in January and will be working on increasing bicycle ridership in the neighborhood with the aim of applying for the TLC grant program.  Linness-Robinson informed the board that the bike taskforce might merge with the Farmers Market taskforce.

Projects:
Art to DI for
Linnes-Robinson informed the board that Artist registration would continue through March 5, 2007, with the event being held March 24, 2007 at Leonardo’s Basement from 7-9 pm and an after party 9-Midnight.

Walldogs
Linnes-Robinson provided an update and informed the board that a budget will be provided next month.

Transportation
Darrell Gerber provided an update on the BRT stop at 46th and 35W and noted that he was appointed as a representative for the project.

Old Business:
Financial Policy review–Erik Lindseth provided an overview of the Policy and the changes to the board.  Gerber moved and Joby Lynn seconded the motion to adopt the new Financial Policy.  Mark Hinds stated that the Executive Director should be allowed to sign all contracts.  Hinds moved and Joby Lynn seconded that all contracts shall be approved by the Board of Directors directly or through its approval of a project based budget and signed by a member of the KFNA Executive Committee or Executive Director.  The Amendment to the Financial Policy passed unanimously.  Hinds also noted that under the Fundraising and Grant writing section, the Executive Director should be able to sign any grant agreement.  Hinds moved and Martha Ingram seconded the motion that the Board of Directors shall approve the acceptance of all grants; a member of the Executive Committee or Executive Director shall sign any grant agreement.  The amendment passed unanimously.  Hinds also moved that the words  “…unless expenditure is consistent with the approved contract from the board…” be added to the end of the first sentence under part IV Accounting, part D paragraph three.  Joby Lynn seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.  Hinds moved that the KFNA Financial Policy be adopted as amended and it passed unanimously.

40th and Lyndale Taskforce—Tom Parent informed the board that Matt Perry from the Taskforce asked that the KFNA representative not be a KFNA boardmember.  Ingram moved and Hinds seconded that Joby Lynn be appointed to the Lyndale Taskforce as a KFNA boardmember representative with Joby Lynn complying with the KFNA Liaison Policy.  The motion passed unanimously.

New Business:

NRP Plan Modifications—Linnes-Robinson provided an overview for the board and noted that the second Plan Modification should be eliminated and that in the new third Modification should be $21,000 instead of $20,000.  Hinds moved and Ingram seconded the motion to accept the three NRP Plan Modifications as amended.  The motion passed unanimously.

Board Recruitment Parties—Erik Lindseth informed the board that there would be two recruitment parties hosted by boardmembers who are leaving the board once their terms end in April 2007.  Martha Ingram will be hosting with Erik Lindseth and Thor Anderson on March 9 and Mark Hinds will host a party with Diana Schleisman and Tom Parent on March 31.

9:00 pm – Meeting adjourned and moved to social time with community members.

Minutes prepared by Ben Kristensen, KFNA Board Member.

KFNA Board Secretary – Peter Hallstrom

KFNA Board President – Erik Lindseth

Kingfield Neighborhood Association
Board of Directors Meeting
January 10, 2007

Minutes

Board Members Present: Martha Ingram, Erik Lindseth, Ben Kristensen, Peter Hallstrom, Dave Saddoris, Mark Hinds, JobyLynn Sassily, Tom Parent (alternate)
KFNA Staff Present: Sarah Linnes-Robinson
Board Members Absent: Thor Anderson, Shawna Gibson, Arthur Knowles, Dianna Schleisman, Niki Valens
Meeting Called to Order: Lindseth called meeting to order at 7:11 PM.
Community Forum: No discussion for community forum.
Secretary’s Report: December board meeting minutes to be approved at February meeting.
Treasurer’s Report: No report this month due to holiday break.  December and January reports to be discussed at February meeting.
Redevelopment Committee Report: The American Institute of Architects (AIA) will conduct a design charrette looking at options for the funeral home property at 37th Street and Nicollet Avenue the weekend of February 9-11.
Negotiations regarding the future of the Lander property at 38th Street and Nicollet are ongoing between Lander and interested parties.
NRP Committee Report: No December meeting to discuss.
Green Committee Report: Saddoris stated that upcoming meeting dates will need to be rescheduled due to a conflict with classes.  Dates of meetings to be determined by committee members.
King Bridge Partnership: Meeting to be scheduled for early February.
Farmers’ Market: The Farmers’ Market task force had an initial meeting.  The task force is currently looking for a KFNA board representative to replace Anderson who cannot participate in the task force.
Crime and Safety Committee: No discussion.

Projects
Art to Di for: The web site is up and running.  Post cards to artists are to be mailed out this week with a notice to the neighborhood to be mailed in March.  Ways to notify additional artists inside and outside of Kingfield are being sought.
Walldogs: A steering committee has been formed and is currently reviewing potential sites.  Negotiations with site owners will begin as sites are chosen.  Organizers of the project are working with Steve Poor to coordinate with the city.  The event will take place in mid-September.
Transportation: The “Access Minneapolis Report: 10 Year Plan” was distributed via email.

Old Business:
Financial Policy: The executive committee was unable to meet prior to KFNA board meeting but will meet on January 15th and submit policy to board at February meeting.
HR Policy Amendment: Postponed to board in February.

New Business:
Bus Rapid Transit Discussion: Jill Hentges from Metro Transit was present to discuss the public input committee for the 46th Street BRT station.  The role of the committee continues to be clarified.  Hentges stated that the group would have input into bus routes and schedules but would have limited input into the station design as the design is mostly complete.  Sassily and Gerber expressed an interest in participating on the committee as KFNA board representatives.  Rosie Dolata was suggested as a neighborhood representative.  Motion by Hinds (Seconded by Ingram): Gerber to be KFNA board representative and Sassily and Dolata to be possible neighborhood representatives.  Motion carried unanimously.
City Coordinator’s Community Engagement Report: A meeting is scheduled for January 29th for community input on the report.  Lyndale Neighborhood Association and other neighborhoods have drafted a response to direct the city in its community engagement efforts.  These groups would like to present a unified response from multiple neighborhoods with the goal of establishing a continuation of NRP or formation of a similar program.  A meeting for community leaders is scheduled for Tuesday, January 16th at 7:00 PM at Harrison  School/Park.
Gerber motioned (Seconded by Sassily): KFNA to offer preliminary support of the response with discussion continued via email for approval of a final draft.
Discussion:
Gerber: Community involvement needs to begin in the early stages of planning processes.  Accountability of neighborhood organizations is key and should be specified.
Linnes-Robinson: Community engagement needs to be facilitated by meetings  scheduled when community members can attend.
Motion carried unanimously.  NRP committee to review letter highlighting NRP’s influence and support for KFNA.
40th Street and Lyndale Board Representative: Doug Kress has expressed interest in representing the neighborhood in this group.  This group will work with AIA process to help design the node at this intersection.
Ingram motioned (Seconded by Sassily): KFNA to contribute staff support provided the 40th and Lyndale group recognize KFNA representatives Sassily and Kress who will provide periodic reports to the redevelopment committee.
Discussion:
Gerber stated that it is important to consider commuters who use the Lyndale corridor in the planning process.
The redevelopment committee will plan on inviting the AIA to present at future meeting regarding this project.
Electronic Billboards: A brief discussion was held regarding the new electronic billboard along 35W near 27th Street.  Saddoris will follow up on this subject.
Meeting adjourned at 8:26 PM.

Minutes prepared by Peter Hallstrom.
KFNA Board Secretary – Peter Hallstrom

KFNA Board President – Erik Lindseth

Kingfield Neighborhood Association
Board of Directors Meting
December 13, 2006

Minutes

Board Members Present: Arthur Knowles, Diana Schleisman, Peter Hallstrom, Joby Lynn Sassily, Erik Lindseth, Dave Saddoris, Darrell Gerber, Ben Kristensen, Niki Valens, Shawna Gibson, Martha Ingram, Thor Anderson,

KFNA Staff Present: Sarah Linnes-Robinson, Joanna Hallstorm

Other Attendees: David Pitowski, ???, Jill Hentges, Elizabeth Glidden, Tom Parent, Joane Goffman, Jake Weir, Mari O’Rourke

Board Members Absent: Mark Hinds

Meeting Called to Order: Erik Lindseth, 7:12PM

Community Forum:
Elizabeth Glidden – 8th Ward Minneapolis City Council Member
40th and Lyndale taskforce held a good community meeting not long ago. Submitted application to the Mayor’s GCDT. Her office found out yesterday that the taskforce was selected as one of two or three projects citywide. The level of assistance is unknown and will likely depend on project need.
The 46th street transit station. Jill Hentges, Metro Transit, was in attendance. She worked at putting together the public input/involvement process.  Councilmember Glidden passed out the flier for the first committee meeting. Kingfield will have one member who is appointed by KFNA as a representative as well as another member for the neighborhood appointed by Councilmembers Glidden and Benson. Other abutting neighborhoods will also have reps along with council member appointees from the neighborhoods: 3 – Neighborhood appointed, 1 – council member appointed from neighborhoods (4 total), 2 – at-large members appointed by council members, 2 – City council members (Elizabeth Glidden and Scott Benson) The want committee members to be those who regularly use transit in a number of different ways. The committee will give input on the design and layout of the station. They will also get to help determine the station name. The committee will be the primary community input vehicle for design and construction of the station. There will be four meetings. The station has already largely been designed so there is not a lot of flexibility. Kingfield needs to make its appointment by the first meeting January 23rd, 7-8:30PM at Field Community School, 4645 Fourth Ave S, Mpls.
The city council adopted the budget for the city Monday. Two big focuses were public safety (more funding for hiring police and technology, restorative justice, etc.) and libraries (there is a huge funding gap for the city libraries. Stopgap funding was provided from the city. Additional work will be done down the road to diversify and solidify the library funding stream. Two committees formed: 1) making long-term financial recommendations, 2) investigating changing Hennepin County’s role in the Minneapolis library system. Will also be looking at the way that LGA funding streams are directed to see if there is a way to lessen the library board’s dependence on LGA funding for operation.)

Secretary’s Report:
Arthur – Words left out.
Dave – Correct name for Green program was Stormwater Modeling program
Minutes unanimously accepted as amended.

Treasurer’s Report:
Dave commented that he really likes the new format; multiple board members agreed. He also suggested that there be a collapsed category total (e.g. give the total for all salaries in addition to the itemized listing)
Diana – What is negative amount for business association? We loaned them money.

Redevelopment Committee Report:
No questions for committee chair, Tom Parent

NRP Committee Report:
Peter – Is Senior Citizen program taking place here at King Park? Yes.
Dave – Is the Nicollet-East Harriet Business Association planning for office and staff? Yes, apparently.

Green Committee Report:
No meeting
Dave gave an update on the LCCMR grant application. KFNA was not invited to make a presentation to the LCCMR committee. It was a competitive program with 85 applications and 30 projects invited to make presentations. Final funding decisions will come from the invited projects. Erik thanks Green Committee for putting that together on short notice.

Newsletter:
Niki – Really liked Thor’s article on the movie.

King Bridge Partnership:
No meeting
Hinds is securing letters of consent from partners. (Hennepin County, City of Minneapolis, Park Board, MnDOT)

Farmer’s Market:
No minutes. First meeting of task force is tomorrow night.

Crime Prevention and Safety (CPaS) Committee:
Erik – Observation that crime was most salient issue raised by people during the fundraising calls.
Joby Lynn – How are we going to assist Westrum’s in selling place? CPaS is finding no neighborhoods wanting to close down the bar. It has deteriorated since it became a regular bar. There is interest in returning it to a 3.2 bar as it was before. Mary O’Rourke commented that she has heard some different comments from neighbors concerned about the ownership. The owners have approached KFNA expressing interest in selling and wanting to involve KFNA in order to help find a good fit for the neighborhood. Councilmember Glidden updated that the owners are having some serious problems with the business and would need assistance to retain ownership.  Their licensing is particularly in very serious shape right now. Question asked about if liquor license transfers with ownership change. Thought that it does not. What were the incidents? Out of compliance with liquor licenses, public urination, noise problems. Speak with Shawna
Block club leader training will take place at the next meeting along with the normal business.

Bike Taskforce:
The taskforce will be meeting in January. It will be working on increasing bicycle ridership in the neighborhood with the aim of applying for the TLC grant program. Details of the grant have not been released to date, though.

Projects:
Art to DI for
March 24, 2007 at Leonardo’s Basement
Artist registration will be on website next week. We’ll accept applications through the holidays and into next year. Community artists as well as resident dabblers are eligible.
The committee is expecting to double the size of the show this year.
Walldogs
Will now be looking at 4 days beginning September 15 for the painting.
Have identified close to 20 sites for murals in Lyndale and Kingfield neighborhoods. Will select 6-8 over next few months. Looking at the north wall of the main King Park building for the signature mural.
Received the first grant for $1000 to support artist stipends.
Lead artists will all be Walldog artists but how to form the painting teams is still to be determined.
A steering committee will be formed soon to get the project going more rapidly.
Transportation
Money is included in the new budget for implementing the 10 Year Transportation Plan. This includes capital money as well as planning and operations. The street car study is still in the examining phase. Nicollet through Kingfield is on the preliminary list of possible routes.

Old Business:
None

New Business:
Office Lease – Two proposals: 1) share space with Lyndale Neighborhood in their office building; 2) Renew the lease with the Center for Performing Arts. The KFNA Executive Committee unanimously recommended renewing the CPA lease (Option 2). Other options looked at a) move into the 38 development project, or 2) moving into the cabin north of the main park building in King Park. The 38 development project is no longer taking place and the cabin is now being used by a park board program. Sarah, KFNA Executive Director, recommended remaining where we are. It works well plus there is a possibility down the road of the building being sold as a new artist’s cooperative. KFNA would have an opportunity to enter a partnership with them. It is also important for KFNA to remain in the neighborhood. Darrell Gerber moved the amendments to the sublease agreement (extension through next year and other language changes. Includes giving KFNA a clearer way to terminate the lease ). Joby Lynn seconded. Erik stated that a concern of the executive committee was that we be able to terminate early if other options appear. Dave – What language did the original contract contain with regards to the owner being able to terminate the contract? Was very vague and the revision only gives KFNA additional flexibility not the owner. How would the contract be affected by the possible ownership change particular with a change in ownership model to a cooperative. Shawna said that leases transfer with a change in ownership and it would likely not be affected by the model used. Erik – It is less expensive to rent at the CPA than at the other options considered. The executive committee also felt it was very important that KFNA remain in the neighborhood. Motion passed unanimously.

Committee Chairs gave a brief overview to public members of the committee and their projects.

8:30PM – Meeting adjourned and moved to social time with community members.

Minutes prepared by Darrel Gerber, KFNA Board Member.

KFNA Board Secretary – Peter Hallstrom

KFNA Board President – Erik Lindseth

KINGFIELD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

BOARD MINUTES

11/8/06

Members Present:  Thor Anderson, Darrell Gerber, Shawna Gibson, Peter Hallstrom, Martha Ingram, Arthur Knowles, Ben Kristensen, Erik Lindseth, David Saddoris, Diana Schleisman, Niki Valens, and JobyLynn Sassily.

Members Absent: Mark Hinds

Staff Present: Sarah Linnes-Robinson

The meeting was called to order at 7:04 P.M.

No one availed themselves of the Community Forum.

Secretary’ Report: Approved with corrections.

Treasurer’s Report: Approved. Sarah informed the Board that we are no longer subject to full audits.

Committees and Task Forces:

Redevelopment and Zoning: – Westrum’s Tavern’s had  a non-compliance hearing with the city (regarding outdoor seating and liquor/food ratio) .  The results of this meeting are not yet known.

Crime Prevention and Safety: – All neighborhood walking teams will meet at the park.  Walking teams will map areas where additional lighting might be needed.

Bike Task Force: – This is just forming.  Six residents have shown interest in developing ways to encourage biking in the neighborhood.

Projects:

Transportation: – Citizen participants will be needed for the Lyndale Avenue 10 Year Transportation Plan.

Art to DI for: – 25 youths submitted art for the show.

40th and Lyndale Task Force: – The Task Force organized a meeting, which will be held on November 15th.

Lighting Petition: – The lighting petition for Lyndale has been submitted to the city.

Old Business:

BFIP: – After general discussion, Diana moved that we accept the new BFIP and transfer $50,000.00 to the program. Martha seconded the motion and it passed without dissent. Darrell moved that all BFIP grants should go through the Redevelopment Committee. JobyLynn seconded the motion and it passed without dissent.

New Business:

Farmers’ Market: – Sarah requested that the board form a Task Force to plan the future of The Farmers’ Market and its funding for the next 3-5 years. The Task Force would meet for 4-5 months and report to Board in the Spring 2007. Darrell moved that such a Task Force be established with hoped for membership of Sarah, Joanna and Maura, one food vendor, one craft vendor, 2 Board members, a representative of a local business, a neighborhood resident with extensive knowledge of farmers’ markets, and a Master Gardener.  Diana seconded the motion and, after discussion, it was passed without dissent. The President then appointed JobyLynn and Thor to serve as the Board’s representatives on the Task Force.

NRP Policy Board Elector: – Martha moved that Arthur be named Kingfield’s NRP Policy Board Elector for 2006. Niki seconded and the motion was passed dissent.  Arthur abstained from the vote.

Phone-a-thon: – JobyLynn moved that the Board (such members as may be available) hold a phone-a-thon, on December 6th from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M., to contact past donors neighborhood association and encourage their continued support. Diana the motion and it passed without dissent.

December Board Meeting: – Board members were reminded that the December meeting will be short, to be followed by a party with coffee, snacks and treats. All members are encouraged to bring a friend or neighbor, and invitations will also be sent out to neighborhood donors.

Walldog Project: – Sarah informed the Board that she has met with Lyndale Neighborhood about partnering to bring the Walldog Project, which is a national collective of traveling mural painters, to our neighborhoods next summer. .  The aim of the project is getting 6-8 murals added to our neighborhoods in August of 2007. Niki moved that the Board have Sarah explore this opportunity and see about lining up interested businesses. Darrell seconded the motion and it passed w/o dissent.

Stormwater Project: – Dave moved that the Board authorize creating and signing a letter authorizing a proposal for a grant from LCCMR for the neighborhood stormwater program.  Diana seconded and the motion was passed without dissent.

Stipend payment: – As this discussion concerned Pete’s wife, Joanna, Pete left the meeting at this point. The question was whether to pay Joanna’s stipend for the of her maternity leave. The Board policy is not clear on this point. The recommendation of the Executive Committee is that we do pay the stipend for the period in question. Niki moved that Board accept the recommendation of the Executive Committee. JobyLynn seconded, and the motion passed without dissent.  There was discussion of the policy going forward, and whether the stipend, originally meant for possible health care, should be added to the base salary.  Erik volunteered to look into the matter and make a proposal at a future Board Meeting.

Arthur moved to adjorn at 8:52 P.M.

KFNA Board Secretary:  -  Peter Hallstrom
KFNA Board President:  -  Erik Lindseth

Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Board of Directors Meeting

October 11, 2006

Minutes
Board members present: Dave Saddoris, Niki Valens, Shawna Gibson, Peter Hallstrom, Mark Hinds, Martha Ingram, Erik Lindseth, Darrell Gerber, Diana Schleisman, JobyLynn Sassily

Board members absent: Arthur Knowles, Ben Kristensen, Thor Anderson

KFNA staff present: Joanna Hallstrom, Sarah Linnes-Robinson, Maura Bosch

Meeting called to order: by Erik Lindseth at 7:08

Community forum:
Annie Olson, a new staff person at Martin Luther King Jr. Park introduced herself to the board and citizens present.

Matt Perry, President of the Nicollet-East Harriet Business Association gave an update about the group which formed through joint support from Kingfield and East Harriet Neighborhood Associations.  They have been active since March with momentum growing.  Part of the focus of the group is to encourage neighbors to shop locally.  Mr. Perry expressed his gratitude on behalf of the Association for KFNA’s support.  He provided a handout about the Association.  Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:00 AM at Curran’s Family Restaurant.  New businesses are welcome.  Mr. Perry will update the KFNA board again in early 2007.

Secretary’s Report:
Dave inquired if we have a list of board members present from the last meeting and noted there were no signatories at the bottom of the minutes.  Dave also inquired about notes in the minutes about Erik moving.  Erik responded that he doesn’t typically move and that this was a procedural error.

Minutes were revised to change the block addresses on the first page from “42nd to 41st” First Avenue to “42nd to 43rd” First Avenue.

Minutes approved.

Treasurer’s Report:
Sarah handed out a new balance sheet.  The change is that we’re now showing liabilities.  She also handed out a revised revenue and expense statement.  The next step is to align the budget with the revenue and expense sheet.  The board will now get this additional information each month in the board packet.  Sarah can address individual questions regarding expenditures before each meeting, as needed.

It was noted that the King Bridge Partnership received funds that were residuals from a $50,000 McKnight grant.  Our contribution to this project is using our staff and board time and expertise to manage the fund.

Redevelopment Committee Report:
None

NRP Committee Report:
None

Green Committee Report:
Sarah gave a brief update on the stormwater project.  We now have 4 approved sites with contracts signed.  These include 3 residential sites, and 1 commercial site.  We still need to secure 1 additional residential site and 1 commercial site.

King Bridge Partnership:
We will not be seeing meeting minutes from this group as they will be working on more projects independently and meeting as a group less frequently.  Niki inquired about Weissman’s involvement in this partnership and Mark explained his interest in the project and willingness to help out.  The group is hoping for innovative design.

Farmer’s Market:
Joanna handed out a report in addition to the survey received in the board packet.  Joanna also introduced Maura Bosch who was the onsite market coordinator.

Joanna noted that the new location of the market this year is great and thanked Sarah and Erik for working to negotiate the space.  The group is still working on filing the public market license for the new space.  The market will continue operating under a temporary use permit even with the zoning code revisions that occurred this year.

Joanna and Maura reported that this year they turned away a couple of produce vendors and that spots in the market are getting competitive.  Many vendors want to participate which is good news.  Maura reviewed how vendors are selected, a process that primarily takes into account past participation in the market and maintaining a balance of goods available.

JobyLynn inquired about verifying that products are grown and/or produced locally and volunteered to go on site visits next year to ensure vendors are in compliance.  Joanna reported that in the application process, vendors are required to list their location including acreage, show a map, list crops and more to be considered.

JobyLynn also asked about a CSA option, and Joanna suggested that this be discussed in a smaller forum.

Joanna would like the market to expand next year to get a wider variety of vendors, suggesting that a berry vendor be included.

Darrell asked if in the market survey respondents were asked about where they came from (live in the neighborhood, driving by, etc.).  This was not asked.

Maura also reported that the 60 yard signs advertising the market were very popular and that they ran out quickly.

Joanna reported that the success of the Midtown market is due in part to the advisory board they have.  She urged the KFNA board to take up the issue of an advisory committee again.  There has been a marketing committee for the market, but not an advisory committee.

Mark asked where we are on the budget for the market.  Joanna and Sarah said that they have never included administrative staff time in the budget for the market, but besides that, the market is breaking even.

Darrell asked “what is sustainable” and can we continue the market without partnering with other neighborhoods.  Sarah commented that KFNA staff doesn’t view the market as sustainable as it is currently because already KFNA staff feels it needs more attention than they can give.  She feels is needs year-round attention.

Erik asked the people involved in the market put together recommendations for the board to review.  Sarah said that we haven’t had the right group to address issues yet and that the market needs broader support.  Some of the issues that need to be explored are: communication and who is the client of the market?  Who are we trying to serve?

Erik suggested that a task force be formed to look at the market.  Sarah agreed and said the first step is really to determine the goal of the market.  Mark commented that the task force needs board members on it.

The item was tabled and put under New Business on the agenda.

Crime Prevention and Safety:

Shawna went through the highlights of the meeting minutes and asked for guidance on when a task force becomes a committee.  She was told that regular attendees are a sign that a group is ready to move from personal issues to committee work.  She was also told there are not really benefits to being a committee over a task force other than the ability to declare membership which would allow you to limit voting on potentially contentious issues.

Dave asked for clarification within the meeting minutes about when to call 911 about noise.  The minutes had conflicting information.  Shawna stated that as she recalled, residents should call 311 about noise if there is an issue during daytime hours.  If it is after 10:00 PM, the noise may violate noise ordinances and in that case 911 should be called.  This is information that Officer Tom Thompson provided to the CPaS group.

Transportation:
No report

Art to DI for:
No youth submissions have been received for the 10/29/06 show.  Numerous organizations and schools have been contacted but there is not participation.

Plans for the adult art show are moving along and donations for layout, printing and more are coming in.  A mailer will be sent after the first of the year.  Artists who have participated before will be contacted earlier.

Newsletter:
The next meeting of the group is 10/24 at Café Tempo.  Martha will send out a reminder email.

Old Business:
Nothing to address

New Business:
40th and Lyndale Task Force (added to the agenda at the meeting)

Steve Brandt and Matt Perry asked for $175.00 from the KFNA board to pay ½ of the cost of a mediator to lead a community meeting next month to address the issues at 40th and Lyndale.  They will also be asking the East Harriet neighborhood board for $175.00.  A 40th and Lyndale task force of 6 people, 3 from East Harriet and 3 from Kingfield have been meeting to discuss operational issues.  Most of the work has been focused on SuperAmerica.  They would like to explore a long term plan for this intersection and need community input.  A city-wide program called the Great City Design Team sponsored by the Mayor and the American Institute of Architects was just announced to address issues such as 40th and Lyndale and the community meeting could serve as a starting point for this process.

JobyLynn asked if the other neighborhood has committed to this.  Perry responded that they haven’t met about this yet.  Mark gave the board some background on this issue as he served on the task force until recently.  He confirmed that past community meetings have drawn 100-200 people and have been volatile.

The board expressed concern about a variety of issues including: How will you advertise the meeting to area residents (flyers); who is the mediator you want to hire (Leonard Lang); is the time line reasonable to pull together a meeting like this; how does the timing relate to the new AIA opportunity; who should be involved in future task force meetings; will the task force be asking KFNA for future money.

Erik noted that in the future these types of issues need to be addressed and discussed by the Redevelopment Committee who should then make a recommendation to the board.  Erik asked that this process be respected as we only have two hours once a month to meet as a board.

Shawna moved to grant the $175.00 to the task for to pay for half the cost of mediation services for a community meeting in November aimed at involving citizens in the preliminary “visioning” process for the corner of 40th and Lyndale.  The motion was seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

“38” Funding Recommendation

Mark made a motion to grant the Lander Group 2 grants of $12,500 each for the redevelopment of the building on the corner of 38th and Nicollet as the “38” project.  Shawna seconded the motion.

Niki asked what the original dollar amount was that was requested, and Mark reported that this is a lesser amount.  Darrell asked what a redevelopment zone program is and Sarah responded that it is a matching grant for business improvement.

Martha pointed out a typo and noted that the program guidelines for the Business Façade Improvement Program are from 2002.  This is the fund from which one $12,500 grant would come.

There was discussion about the merits of reopening a contact and moving funds.  Martha said this raises red flags and that we should not be accepting projects piecemeal and then moving money to accommodate them.  Mark said that the Redevelopment Committee’s rationale for this process is that this is a unique opportunity and situation.  Erik asked Sarah if there was a different way to do this.  She reported on the alternative process and said that it would take about 6 months to do.

Erik summarized by asking for two decisions to be made: 1. do we want to reopen the BFIP program and 2. do we then want to open up this grant to others as well?  Mark commented that our discussion and decision is really about process and the group agreed.  Niki motioned that we reopen the BFIP program, put $12,500 in it now but that it is subject to additional funds, that we moved the date on the redevelopment zoning contract, send a letter to Lander inviting them to apply for the grant, application be reviewed by the Redevelopment Committee who would then make a recommendation.

The motion was changed after Martha said she would not support this as it was and suggested that we eliminate the portion of moving the $12,500 into the fund until we know if we have additional money to use toward the BFIP.

The motion was changed to: reopen the BFIP and Redevelopment Zone contracts, move no money to the BFIP fund, rewrite the BFIP program guidelines, refer to the NRP committee to research additional money, and bring the recommendation to the KFNA for discussion in November.  The motion carried unanimously.

Yemaya:
Martha moved to adopt the first amendment as it was presented to the group in writing and JobyLynn seconded the motion.  Motion carried.  Niki abstained.

Meeting adjourned.

KFNA Board Secretary – Peter Hallstrom
KFNA Board President – Erik Lindseth