I. Call to Order: Nels Pierson, 7:01pm
II. Officers Report
A. Secretary Report: Jen Mulvihill. No objections to August meeting minutes. Minutes approved.
B. Treasurers Report: Kellie Threinen. $427 in KPNA budget, updated after National Night Out.
C. President's Report: Dave Edmonson.
1. Sewer troubles reported on 2nd St. NW. Giving specific details to the city would aid in timely repair.
2. Greek Festival for Greek Orthodox Church was held on W.Center St. KPNA donated a tree to the event. The event will be held in the neighborhood again next year with greater publicity.

III. Imagine Kutzky Report: Dan Ellenbaum and Chris Flood
A. Citizen's Council membership structure presented. Citizen's Council is made up of members of the KPNA to advise Imagine Kutzky
B. Imagine Kutzky neighborhood boundaries explained. The boundaries for the Imagine Kutzky project are wider than the current boundaries for KPNA.
C. Motion made by Dan Ellenbaum to change the KPNA boundaries to match those of Imagine Kutzky. After discussion, motion was tabled until a further date.
D. Neighborhood Home Photo Inventory to be completed within the next two weeks. Properties will be photographed and maps will be created to determine rental properties, potential redevelopment cites, etc. Inventory will also be used to evaluate current value and potential restoration value.
E. October KPNA meeting will be implementation of the Imagine Kutzky plan,

IV. Police Officer's Report: Officer Lowry
A. Report of increased activity around 4 1/2 St. Auto theft, garage break-in.
B. Citizen concerns for Officer Lowry:
1. Center St. ally between Center St. and 1st St. SW, between 11th and 12th Ave. Reported concerns in this area include, man sleeping in a Lincoln, late 80's Camarro with loud tires, suspicious man in black clothing.
2. A questions was asked about the stabbing on W. Center St. Officer Lowry reported that the stabbing was an isolated incident between two people that knew each other.
3. Other concerns voiced to Officer Lowry include loud motorcycles and backyard bonfires.

V. Recognition on City Officials
A. Marcia Marcoux, City Council Chair in Ward 2. Ms. Marcoux introduced herself and gave information about the Roads to a Bright Future program and upcoming election on October 4th.
B. Mike Podoulke, County Commissioner. Mr. Podoulke introduced himself and encouraged a yes vote on October 4th.
C. Daryl Hildebrant, Neighborhood Watch. Mr. Hildebrant reported that a neighborhood watch representative was added in Kutzky Park. Community Emergency Response Teams training will be the first Tuesday in October and will run for seven weeks for those interested.

VI. Committee Reports
A. Communication Committee: No new updates.
B. Neighborhood Watch Committee: Dave Edmonson. A contact sheet for block captains is still in the works.
C. Redevelopment Committee: Kellie Threinen. Tuesday, September 20th at 7pm there will be a meeting for those interested in forming a for-profit redevelopment group.
D. Social Committee: Jen Mulvihill. Plans are in the works for an outdoor movie night. Details to follow as known.
E. Fundraising Committee: Nels Pierson. No new updates.

VII. Old Business
A. Updating of constitution. Discussion tabled.

VIII. New Business
A. Question raised about replanting of dead trees.

IX. Adjourn: 8:25pm

Posted by Scott Hebbring at 11:37 AM | Link

 
October 11th, 7:00 pm in Lourdes auditorium, Kutzky Park Neighborhood Association will have their monthly meeting. The majority of the time will be taken up by Imagine Kutzky.

Agenda

1. Overview of Imagine Kutzky - What has Imagine Kutzky done so far?

2. Zoning - What is the current zoning in Kutzky Park and how does it affect the conditions of the neighborhood?

3. Special Districts - What is a Special District and how can making Kutzky Park a Special District help us improve the neighborhood?
a. Preservation b. Building/Redeveloping with Design Guidelines

4. Small Group discussion and feedback - we'll answer questions and get your feedback on ideas and concerns relating to the information presented.

Your feedback will be very important in shaping upcoming solutions relating to zoning in Kutzky Park. Please attend and participate in the discussion!

Hope to see you their.

Posted by Scott Hebbring at 8:36 AM | Link

 
Beginning next week, 2nd Street NW from 11th Ave to 16th Ave AND 12th Ave from 1st Street SW to 2nd Street SW (along side Canadian Honker) will be ground and repaved. The process could take up to three weeks, with the grinding taking the 1st week. There may be a break in the work in between the grinding and repaving process, but the street will remain open to through access as well as driveways the entire time.

Posted by Scott Hebbring at 8:46 AM | Link

 
Below is an announcement from David Kramer (public works), describing when 1st ST SW will be converted to two-way traffic. If there are any questions, please contact David Kramer (see bellow for contact info).

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Re: Street Change from One-Way to Two-Way Traffic
Where: 1st St SW from 6th Ave SW to 16th Ave SW
When: Thursday, October 6, 2005

1st Street SW is currently a one-way street eastbound between 16th Ave SW and 6th Ave SW.
On Thursday, October 6, 2005, this street will be converted to a two-way street.

Additionally, the stop signs will be reversed on 1st St SW at 12th Ave SW, and at 7th Ave SW, stopping the east-west traffic instead of the north-south traffic.

The purpose of the changes are to make 1st St SW less attractive for drivers to cut through this neighborhood.

Weather permitting, the sign changes are all planned to be made during the day on Thursday. Drivers are asked to be alert and cautious during and after these changes.

David F. Kramer,
P.E.City of Rochester Department of Public Works,
Traffic Division201 4th Street SE,
Room 108Rochester, MN 55904-3740
dkramer@ci.rochester.mn.us
507-281-6194

Posted by Scott Hebbring at 8:39 AM | Link