Drake Neighborhood
Association
Board meeting minutes
October 13, 1999
Attending: Rachel Ahlmie, Mark Bequeaith, Nathan Brooks, Bernie
Burke, Patty Daniels, Catherine Dietz-Kilen, Nancy Geiger, Larry
James, Ron Langston, Eldon McAfee, Forrest Meyer, Tony Schmitt
Absent: Jennifer Hoover, Ron Langston Carl McPherson, Jim Monroe
The September 8th and 30th meeting minutes were approved and the Treasurer's report was given.
Committee reports
Civic affairs
NBSD Rick Gates, Teeva Dawson, Jeff Washington, and Richard
Bright were present. Recent events on 27th street and unrelated
situations on 26h street were updated. Eldon, Bill C, and Tony
have been working with Rick and other officials on these matters
this week.
McDonalds the rezoning request will go to the City Council
in October once any houses are available for moving or
salvage, there will need to be a publicity effort to share this
information with all parting interested a two page sit
plan was distributed and discussed the general comments
were positive about the changes that had been made since the
first plans were presented Tony will communicate with Eric
L about some outstanding questions concerning lighting and signage
The motion was made and passed to approve the plans as presented. Eldon will notify multiple parties and express appreciation for the Board. Nathan suggests writing a letter to the franchee also.
Walgreens Eldon reviewed a set of letters and emails concerning the proposed plans since September 30th.
Motion was made and passed to make no change in the DNA September 30th motion.
Motion was made and passed to ask a committee (Eldon, Cathy, Larry, Mark) to continue to work on the Walgreen's development issue. The Committee will maintain the Sept 30th motion's stance concerning parking and the building placement but work on building design and setback distance issues.
Senior Center Mr. Cooper has settled with the County.
Community Center A signup sheet was set around for Board members to staff the sign in table on Tuesday evenings, from 5-7pm.
Taits Foods Last Saturday morning a meeting was held with 20-25 people and Mr. Urban. Those present were briefed on the sequence of events todate and what companies have been contacted that may have an interest in Taits location besides Osco's which include Fareway.
Community service
The I235 cleanup will e this Saturday beginning at 7:45 am.
Beautification
Three trees have been planted at the intersection of 31st and
Kingman.
Ameri Corp volunteers helped the Drake Alumni representatives
clean up Witmer and Drake Parks.
House tour
There will be a planning meeting for the House Tour 2000 on Oct
28th at Denise McAffee's. The co-chairs are Densie, Gretchen
Brooks, and Rachel.
Communication
The web site will feature the 20th Anniversary.
A newsletter is due out soon. Some persons present had already
received their copy.
Special events
The annual meeting will be Oct 23rd at Grace Church at 6:30 p.m.
There will be a $5.00 charge and RSVP's are requested for the
meal, which will be prepared by Denise and Diane Munns. Slide
show, video and memorabilia displays are planned. Mr Daniels
will be the speaker.
Organization reports
Drake University
Activity cards have been sent for the Fall semester.
Des Moines Neighbors
The Neighborhood Resource Center is open. A joint effort for
the entire city.
Neighborhood Development
Corporation
A staff person will be hired.
Firstar has bought Merchantile Bank.
MLK Jr. Parkway
The Martin Luther King Parkway status was updated by Cathy. She
shared a colored drawing of the Fleur intersection.
New business
Western Coalition of Neighborhoods
The I235 interchanges at 31st and 35th have become an issue as
to where the eastbound exit will occur. There will be more discussion
on this in the future.
Eldon has sent a letter to President Maxwell indicating our interest in long range development cooperation.
Local Option Sales Tax
There was general discussion concerning whether the Board should
this time take an official position. Several members spoke in
favor of such an official stance.
The motion was made and passed that the DNA Board should take a position on behalf of the Assn.
The motion was made and passed (with one negative vote) that the DNA supports the Schools First Initiative on the Local Option Sales Tax. Eldon will notify the Schools First committee of this action.
The motion was made and passed to send a letter to DNA members in favor of the tax along with literature on the initiative.
The motion was made and passed for the DNA to become a sponsor of a Schools First chili supper for $50.00.
The motion was made and passed to make a $450.00 contribution to the Schools First initiative. This was a show of hands (6 to 4) vote.
There was discussion of what forms of support the board can also provide to Schools First such as getting out the vote on Nov 23rd and inserting the issue into a newsletter.
The motion was made and defeated to waive the two meeting rule to make the $450.00 contribution now.
Vision 2020
The motion was made and passed to set up a meeting with city
staff concerning Vision 2020. Larry will setup the meeting in
early November.
Submitted by Nancy Geiger, Secretary
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