MHCA Area Directors' meeting minutes

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY May 22, 2018, 6:45 pm
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Present: C. Kreimendahl, P. Schell, D. Lamb, E. Mackey, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, W. Weber, E. Rogers, G. Fischer, J. Lager, K. Reuter-Krohn
Also present: Cammie Martin, Kris Schutte
1. Kreimendahl called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m. Introductions followed.
2. Cammie Martin with Westmorland Neighborhood Association described their Fourth of July celebration for which they are again requesting our support. This year there will be the usual kids’ and other activities. They are also hosting music in conjunction with Make Music Madison on 6/21. Motion/second to contribute $500 as sponsorship of the 7/4 event. Motion carried.
3. Kris Schutte announced a 5/30 meeting regarding the 4/27 fatal Midvale Blvd accident. The meeting will feature the MPD Crime Response Mgr to address trauma and emotional reactions to the accident.Motion/second to authorize blast email to our membership to publicize the meeting. Discussion resulted in consensus that the email (which Jarvis will assist with) can happen without special authorization. No action taken. Additional discussion about traffic safety. Mackey was drafting a letter to our Alder to request safety measures on streets near her house. Invited other Board members to contribute comments about other areas in Midvale Hts with similar concerns to include in the letter. This topic should be placed on next month’s agenda.
4. April minutes: Schell questioned why no detail about the discussion that led to the large donation to Van Hise for the playground equipment. Mackey offered to summarize the various factors considered. Minutes approval tabled to next meeting.
February minutes: motion/second to approve. Motion carried.
5. Treasurer Rotter distributed Financial Report. Funds on hand were $48,077.97. He also recounted the schools’ projects funding going back to 1995. Lamb requested that the Segoe Concert money already budgeted be moved into that account line.
6. Kreimendahl mentioned Lake Wingra Task Force request for MHCA member to attend meetings starting 6/11.
7. Jarvis said online membership registration site is about ready. Lamb reported that Membership Messenger would be available for block captains to deliver after Memorial Day. Discussion that donation lines on membership form, especially the tree fund, should remain.

8. Announcements:
Jarvis identified 1643 separate addresses for MHCA for membership counting purposes.
Lamb reiterated the Summer Segoe Concert lineup with 4 bands contracted and 3 food carts per night arranged. Rotter will make yard signs for the concert site.
Jarvis mentioned email seemingly from GoDaddy that is actually a phishing scam.
Jarvis noted a thank you from RSVP of Dane Co. to which we had made a $50 donation in Rita Meisner’s memory.
Rogers forwarded a request from Nancy Kieraldo to advance $500 of her already budgeted Bison Prairie funds to this year so they can get a jump on weed removal. Motion/second to allow. Motion carried.
Weber suggested possible project to assist postal carriers in their annual food drive. She’ll check with postmaster and report back.
Meeting adjourned by motion at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy./Chair pro tem

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY April 24, 2018, 6:45 pm
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Present: J. Chipault, C. Kreimendahl, G. Poulson, D. Lamb, E. Mackey, T. Jarvis, L. Raihala, R. Rotter, S. Rudman, W. Weber, E. Rogers, G. Fischer, J. Lager
Also present: Jodie Thill, Gretchen Bourg, Carousel Bayrd
1. Chipault called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m.
2. March minutes; motion/second to approve. Motion carried.
3. Treasurer Rotter distributed Financial Report. Funds on hand were $50,862.97. Picnic prices will be about the same as last year per coordinators. Motion/second to allocate $3000 for 2018 picnic budget. Motion carried.
4. Membership drive discussed. Jarvis will get online registration site ready. Lamb will send out last year’s registration form to Board for suggested changes. The Membership Messenger should be done by late May.
5. Some Board members requested new member packets from Chuck for some of their new neighbors. Agreed that the packet would include a coupon for a free MHCA history book given our large book inventory.
6. Van Hise Playground Fund: Thill and Bourg from Van Hise Elementary PTO and Bayrd presented request for $5000 to aid their playground renovation project. Phase Two involves purchase and installation of playground equipment to serve both the elementary and middle schools. So far they have relied mainly on parent donations toward their $50,000 goal. Hill Farms neighborhood association is expected to make a donation. Phase One was labor-intensive layout, access improvement and old equipment removal. Motion/second to donate $2000. Amended motion/second to donate $5000. Discussion followed. Roll call vote: 7 for, 2 against. Motion carried.
7. Legislative reports. Bayrd outlined Dane Co. Board Public Protection/Judiciary Committee activities. Working on criminal justice issues including bail reform guidelines and restorative justice.
8. Announcements:
Lamb updated the Summer Segoe Concert lineup. May possibly secure a Port-a-Potty for $500.
Kreimendahl suggested we request the City to install flashing light beacon for the SW Bike Path-Midvale Blvd crossing. Motion/second to approve request. Motion carried.

Question raised about extra/temporary parking for voting site as the Sequoya lot is often overflowing. Poulson says the City might further encourage early or absentee voting to lessen such problem.
Meeting adjourned by motion at 8:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.
MINUTES SUPPLEMENT, AS APPROVED BY BOARD ON 6/26/18:
Second, these are the points I recall being made during the course of the discussion on whether, and how much, to give to Van Hise elementary for their playground project:

First: Carousel Bayrd and two other members of the PTO requested $5000. They supported their request with the following arguments:

1) Van Hise needs a new playground. There is a section of this playground where a slide used to be that is currently covered over with a piece of plywood because the slide broke, and the plywood has been there for months. Earlier this year a suspension bridge broke and was covered in yellow tape for some period of time.

2) The Van Hise playground is in such poor condition that the older students and Hamilton students have been requested not to play on it anymore.

3) Van Hise asked the school district for money, but Van Hise is ranked a G school, which means it is one of the lowest-ranked in terms of priority for receiving money from the school district.

4) Van Hise has had fundraisers and has raised significant funds but has been unable to meet its fundraising goal of (I believe?) $100,000.

5) Because Van Hise draws from a pool that has relatively fewer free and reduced lunch/higher income students, it is not eligible for some of the grants that other schools might receive. Midvale, for example, received a $5000 grant from the Rotary Club, and Van Hise wasn't eligible for that grant, or for other similar grants.

6) Van Hise has cut internal programs such as teacher grants,which are funds teachers apply for in order to do specific projects in their classrooms. This past year Van Hise did not give any teacher grants in order to conserve money for the play ground project.

During the discussion, arguments included:

1) Against: We shouldn't give $5000 because we only gave a certain sum ($1000?) to Midvale when it asked for money for a new playground.

Counter: Some of us who were not on the board when we gave Midvale only $1000 didn't know why we gave only $1000 to Midvale when we have over $40,000 in our account and we are a non-profit neighborhood association; the fact that we gave only $1000 to Midvale shouldn't be a reason now for giving only $1000 to Van Hise now.

2) For: The Van Hise playground is located in the Hill Farms neighborhood.

Counter: Half of the Midvale Heights neighborhood children attend Van Hise, and half attend Midvale. Both elementary schools (which are the only two in our neighborhood) have students from outside the neighborhood.

3) Against: The Hill Farms neighborhood association isn't giving $5000.

Counter: The Midvale Heights NA has more money than Hill Farms because Midvale Heights organizes t-ball and that raises a lot of money. The Hill Farms kids play on the Midvale Heights t-ball team because it is the closest t-ball league around. So, the Hill Farm families have contributed to the $20,000 sum raised from t-ball.

4) For: The line item for t-ball (i.e., the money raised by t-ball that was sitting in the Midvale Heights neighborhood association account) was approximately $20,000. That money came from families with kids in elementary school. We are a non-profit organization with the purpose of enriching the neighborhood. We are not a for-profit organization. We raise money to enrich our community. It seems fitting to use the money raised from families with school-aged children to help build a playground for one of the neighborhood's schools.

5) For: We can't spend the money in our neighborhood association on new trees or equipment for city parks. This city has a plan with respect to all of its parks, and the city does not want some parks to be better than others just because some parks happen to be located in neighborhoods that have the ability to make them nicer. The city wants all the city parks to be equally nice. Or nice-ish. Meaning we can't use our money on city parks. So we should spend some of it to help replace the broken and outdated equipment at one of the schools the neighborhood children attend.

I am probably forgetting some arguments for or against. This is what I remember.

-Elizabeth
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Elizabeth Mackey

Midvale Heights Community Association
February 27, 2018 meeting
Members Present: Poulson, Schell, Lamb, Mackey, Jarvis, Raihala, Rotter, Rudman, Rogers, Chipault, Fischer, Lager and K. Reuter-Krohn

1. Meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m. by President Chipault.
2. Prior Meeting Minutes
   1. Minutes of the January meeting were approved by voice vote.
3. Treasurer's Report
   1. Treasurer’s report was presented Treasurer Rotter. He noted that he moved some funds from our Paypal account to our checking account. Rotter also provide checkbook activity for the last month and activity since 2017.
4. Legislative Reports
   1. There were no legislative reports.
5. Odana Golf Course Prairies
   1. A presentation was made by Marcel Wuethrich relating to the restoration project at Odana Golf Course. This project has had previous MCHA funding support. This year’s work effort will be focused on introducing native wild flowers and milkweed to attract butterflies. There have been issues with previous plantings and the difficulty of doing a Spring burn. Marcel would like to introduce started plants rather than seeds. Has a source through the City for plants at $ 1.25 a plant. The goal would be showcase native flowers and foster a thriving habitat. Marcel has some money left in a city account he could access for part of implementing his plan. He would like to plant 400 plants.
   2. After proving a slide show and responding to questions, a motion was made and seconded to provide $ 800 for this restoration project.
      1. This motion was passed by unanimous voice vote.
6. Announcements
   1. Announcement was made by Lamb regarding the Summer music series in July. Several groups are under consideration but the Cajun Strangers will kick off the series. The remainder of the slots should be filled by March. She is working on food trucks to be at the series.
   2. Poulson announced that Midvale Heights voters came out strongly for the February primary which continues the tradition of being one of the City’s busiest polling places.
   3. Paul Haskew sent out to Board members a Research Park update. Questions were raised concerning several street issues.
7. Meeting adjourned by 8 pm.

Notes taken by G Poulson

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY March 27, 2018, 6:45 pm
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Present: J. Chipault, C. Kreimendahl, G. Poulson, T. Jarvis, L. Raihala, R. Rotter, S. Rudman, J. Lager
Also present: Nan Lager, Steve Fitzsimmons
1. Chipault called the meeting to order at 6:48 p.m.
2. Treasurer Rotter distributed Financial Report. Funds on hand were $50,425.72. Fitzsimmons outlined expenditures by Neighborhood Watch under their budget allocation for some of their projects. Question/discussion about Tree Fund line item and necessity of future fund transfers to cover treatment of ash trees in parks.
3. No legislative reports.
4. Nan Lager reported city plan to rejuvenate Tokay median perennial beds (as detailed in her recent email to Board). They are decreasing the beds to one per median block, removing tree stumps and seeding some grass in bare spots. They will eliminate 12 beds and redo others at their cost. Then we will replant with low-height perennials for which they will reimburse us.
5. Announcements:
Kreimendahl distributed a Midvale Heights bumper sticker to each Board member.
Chipault said Picnic Committee is in planning stage and wanted to confirm the date as Thursday, June 21.
Meeting adjourned by motion at 7:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY January 23, 2018, 6:45 pm
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Present: J. Chipault, C. Kreimendahl, G. Poulson, P. Schell, D. Lamb, T. Jarvis, L. Raihala, R. Rotter, S. Rudman, E. Rogers, G. Fischer, J. Lager, K. Reuter-Krohn
Also present: Susan Crawford and Eric (asst.)
1. Chipault called the meeting to order at 6:47 p.m.
2. Motion/second to approve 11/17 minutes. Motion carried.
3. Treasurer Rotter distributed Financial Report. Funds on hand were $44,487.09. He suggested allocation of funds among budget categories. Rudman raised possibility of offering one year free membership to new members to get membership increased, hoping they would stay and pay dues next year. Alternate proposal was to have block captains or others engage in recruitment efforts. Questions of whether Next Door service competes for members.
4. No legislative reports available.
5. Board introductions followed. Susan Crawford, candidate for Branch 1 (Criminal case rotation), Dane Co. Circuit Court spoke about her qualifications for the 4/3 election.
6. Lamb updated on Segoe Summer Concert Series. Her committee will confirm/contract with 4 bands and arrange food carts for the 7/6, 7/13, 7/20 and 7/27 concerts with rain location as last year.
7. Announcements:
Chipault will send out an email request to reestablish Board committees.
Lamb said nobody has yet volunteered to take over as newsletter editor in mid-2018.
Jarvis detailed that the Mail Chimp email free service that we now use has some limits on number of addressees but should be okay for now. He’ll monitor the use for future problems or expansions.

Meeting adjourned by motion at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY November 28, 2017, 6:45 pm
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Present: E. Rogers, C. Kreimendahl, G. Poulson, D. Lamb, T. Jarvis, L. Raihala, R. Rotter, S. Rudman, W. Weber, J. Chipault, G. Fischer, S. Fitzsimmons, J. Lager, K. Reuter-Krohn
Also present: Ken Skog
1. Meeting location moved to Midvale Lutheran Church due to scheduling error at Sequoya Library. Rogers called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and started introductions. There were no outstanding prior meeting minutes to review.
2. Treasurer Rotter had no written update due to family obligations. Funds on hand were similar to last report. Checks and bills were exchanged between Rotter and Board members.
3. No legislative reports available.
4. Officer elections were discussed with Kreimendahl and Rotter self-nominating as Secretary and Treasurer, respectively. Motion/second to table election to later in meeting pending other business. Motion carried.
5. WIDE radio station. Ken Skog described local low power WIDE radio programming and organization. It broadcasts from his garage on Orchard Dr. They have 7-member board, some additional volunteers and major costs of $800 for music licensing and $450 utilities annually. As board member, he is soliciting financial support. Motion/second to donate $500. Motion carried.
6. Announcements:
Fitzsimmons inquired on behalf of Neighborhood Watch about refreshments ideas for their upcoming holiday meeting.
Discussion about legislators taking up too much time at the October annual meeting.
Denise announced that she will retire as newsletter editor in mid-2018. Will continue on Board and as Segoe Concert Series coordinator. Some discussion about converting newsletter to primarily online distribution.
Kreimendahl reported that Bill Grover was unable to complete bison statue repairs, but will likely be available next spring to do them.
Apparently the prairie planting area at Odana golf course was burned (purposefully) today.
7. Revisited officer election. Nominations accepted for Jenny Chipault as President, Gary Poulson as Vice President, Chuck Kreimendahl as Secretary and Ron Rotter as Treasurer. Motion/second to close nominations and elect slate of these nominees. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned by motion at 7:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY September 26, 2017, 6:45 pm
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Present: E. Rogers, C. Kreimendahl, T. Trapp, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, J. Chipault, G. Fischer, J. Lager
Also present: Gwyn Schell
1. Rogers called the meeting to order at 6:49 p.m. and started introductions.
2. Treasurer Rotter distributed the Account Balance/Transaction Reports showing account/asset balance of $52,141.33. He will be moving funds to satisfy the various budget needs.
3. Annual Meeting is 10/24/17 at 6:30 p.m.-entomologist Phil Pellitteri will be the guest speaker on the topic of insects/bugs. He asked that people bring questions and samples of (dead?) bugs and will need an overhead projector (available at library). We will mail out a postcard reminder for the meeting to all residents (Denise Lamb will handle?). Board members will provide food and drink as in years past (Rogers will email a reminder). This year, odd-numbered area directors are up for election.
4. Santa visits were discussed by coordinator Gwyn Schell. She distributed a summary of past years and a plan for 2017. Should come in under budget but may rent newer Santa suit(s) and need extra volunteers. May include a registration form with notice in Nov/Dec MHCA Messenger newsletter.
5. Announcements:
Jarvis cited member registration numbers as up to 478.
Rogers reiterated that both the President and Vice President positions will be vacant for next year and need to be filled by someone else at the November officer election.
Jarvis said that garage sales went well. Michelle Kempf-Weibel & John Weibel are willing to serve as coordinators next year.
Fischer announced the Madison Police cookout event at Meadowood/ Raymond Rd on 9/27/17 at 4 p.m.
Meeting adjourned by motion at 7:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES

TUESDAY August 22, 2017, 6:45 pm
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Present: E. Rogers, J. Thoreson, P. Schell, D. Lamb, E. Mackey, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, J. Chipault, S. Fitzsimmons, J. Lager, N. Lager,

1. E. Rogers called the meeting to order at 6:50pm
2. Minutes of the previous meeting. Motion to approve; motion seconded. Minutes approved.
3. Treasurer's Report
   1. Total Assets: $52,541.19. Total Liabilities: $0.00
4. Insurance proof for use of Midvale Lutheran Community Center
   1. E. Mackey suggests we show the form to our insurance agent
   2. R. Rotter suggests we check "no insurance" for the box, though we should be, in fact, insured.
5. Neighborhood Liaison Group:
   1. Wendy Reichel of the MH Neighborhood Watch would like to join other representatives of other NWs in the area as part of a Liaison Group
      1. Group would communicate via Google Groups
      2. Group would receive communications directly from the MPD
      3. Group is not an organization to voice political views
   2. E. Rogers asks board if there are any objections or concerns to the idea. None voiced.
6. Annual Meeting:
   1. Speaker Ideas:
      1. D. Lamb suggests some ideas related to the 100th anniv of the state capitol
         1. Charlie Qualiana
         2. Someone from the WI Historical Society
      2. D. Lamb also suggests Jennifer Cheatham (Superintendent of MMSD)
      3. R. Rotter suggests Phil Pelliteri, a local entomologist
      4. P. Schell suggests a panel of long-time Midvale Heights residents
      5. D. Lamb suggests someone from City Forestry Department
      6. E. Mackey suggests some ideas related to conserving our environment
         1. Sustain Dane representative
         2. A panel of environmental groups
      7. J. Chipault suggests a wildlife ecology professor who lives on Keating Ave.
      8. E. Rogers suggests a representative of R.H.Johnson Co., the developer group in charge of Westgate Mall
      9. J. Thoreson suggests someone from the Hilldale Mall Development
      10. Board agrees to pursue a number of these suggestions and discuss what's feasible at the September meeting
   2. Legislators:
      1. Board agrees to invite all 4 state & local legislators to speak
   3. Postcards:
      1. D. Lamb will design and prep once a speaker is selected
7. Concert Recap
   1. Attendance was 200+ for non-rainy dates
      1. Better advertising
      2. Better known bands
      3. Food carts present
   2. In the future, we'll ask food carts for approx. $20/cart/event
   3. Total costs: approx. $2,800
      1. Contributing: City Permit + Payment to Bands + Advertising + Rain Date Payment to Covenant Presbyterian
   4. Should get a new banner to advertise
   5. Considering getting port-a-potties
   6. Board thanks D. Lamb for her hard work
8. N. Lager discusses new city median plans
   1. City wants to reduce the number of median flower beds on Tokay from 30 to 10.
   2. N. Lager is okay with this idea, as it can focus Green Team resources
   3. Carissa Wegner is our contact at the city
   4. City wants lower plantings (< 24 inches)
9. T. Jarvis discusses the 2017 membership drive
   1. Only 440 members so far, a lower number than usual
      1. S. Fitzsimmons suggests a post on NextDoor.com
   2. T. Jarvis notes that lots of people have recently switched to hand-delivery
      1. He questions whether people might need a reminder of the e-delivery option
   3. T. Jarvis asks, who will update the city phone numbers in our directory
      1. D. Lamb volunteers
10. Meeting adjourned at 8:30pm

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY June 27, 2017, 6:45 pm
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Present: E. Rogers, C. Kreimendahl, D. Lamb, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, W. Weber, J. Chipault, G. Fischer, J. Lager, K. Reuter-Krohn
1. Rogers called the meeting to order at 6:49 p.m.
2. Minutes of the May, 2017 meetings reviewed. Motion/second to approve, as amended. Motion carried.
3. Treasurer Rotter distributed the Account Balance/Transaction Reports showing account/asset balance of $51,159.44. Notice the new format for the Transaction Report.
4. Summer Concert Series updated by Lamb who announced varying food carts would be available. Advertising of concerts on band websites, Next Door, Facebook, MHCA, email list, table at Westmorland 4th. Covenant Presbyterian Church on Segoe Rd is available for rain location for 3 of the dates for $50/day; still seeking rain site for 7/14 concert. Will send flyer file to Board members for printing and distribution.
5. For Bison statue repair, Kreimendahl provided estimate from Bill Grover for repair work of $300-400. Motion/second to authorize $500. Motion carried.
6. Membership drive: Rogers emphasizes large amount of work Jarvis does for this. Jarvis gives running total of about 50 members entered with another about 80 to be entered on Website membership roster. Some donations were already received. The new server is working well for registration. Will need postcards to recent members who have not registered this year by August. Jarvis will get directory prepped for printing then. Discount cards need to get done also. Since there is no standing Membership Committee, suggested that someone document the detailed procedures for Board members to use for future membership drives. Rogers will check with Haskew about this.
7. Announcements: Some discussion of Odana Park playground damage, which Alder Cheeks said would get replacement/upgrade moved up to 2018 Parks expenditures discussion. Rogers will contact Parks Dept. to offer our input/support.
Rogers announces his new job is taking away from presidential duties, so he will step down as President at the end of his term this fall. Fitzsimmons has communicated that he is not available to be President. We should be thinking of a speaker for the October annual meeting.
Report that picnic went well inside despite rain outside. Cleanup volunteers were lacking.
Jarvis said that garage sale will be $5 to register as seller participant for Sept 1 & 2. Michelle Kempf-Weibel & John Weibel are coordinators this year. See Messenger for sign-up sheet.
Meeting adjourned by motion at @ 8:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY May 23, 2017, 6:45 pm
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Present: S. Fitzsimmons, C. Kreimendahl, G. Poulson, J. Thoreson, P. Schell, D. Lamb, T. Jarvis, L. Raihala, R. Rotter
1. Fitzsimmons called the meeting to order at 6:46 p.m.
2. Treasurer Rotter distributed the Account Balance/Transaction Reports showing account/asset balance of $51,592.33.
3. Summer Concert Series updated by Lamb who confirmed 4 bands under contract for July dates. Covenant Presbyterian Church on Segoe Rd is available for rain location for 3 of the dates for $50/day. Food cart permitting is underway. Committee will handle advertising including flyer with Membership Messenger.
4. For Bison statue repair, Kreimendahl contacted Bill Grover who agreed to perform repairs at a $25/hour rate. Estimate coming later for specific Board authorization.
5. Membership drive will be 6/1-7/31. Jarvis said he’s switching MHCA website to new server, but it will be ready for the membership sign-up. Lamb will advise Board if she needs extra help with the newsletters.
6. Minutes of the April, 2017 meetings reviewed. Motion/second to approve. Motion carried.
7. Announcements: Poulson announces Rita Meissner, former Board member, passed away. Memorial service 6/6/17. Motion/2nd for $50 donation to non-profit in her name per obituary. Motion carried.
Raihala forwarded member’s request that all residents get a paper copy of Messenger newsletter. Consensus that it’s too expensive, especially in light of availability online and at Sequoya Library.
Fitzsimmons announced that some yard signs were stolen, so continue with Neighborhood Watch safety/anti-crime precautions.
Reminder that MHCA Picnic is 6/22, the week before the next Board meeting on 6/27.
Jarvis says that new server may allow emailing announcements to non-members who request them directly online.
Meeting adjourned by motion at @ 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY April 25, 2017, 6:45 pm
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Present: E. Rogers, C. Kreimendahl, P. Schell, D. Lamb, T. Trapp, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, S. Fitzsimmons, K. Reuter-Krohn
Also present: Dave Blouin (partial)

1. Rogers called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m.

2. Minutes of the March, 2017 meetings reviewed. Motion/second to approve. Motion carried.

3. Treasurer Rotter detailed the Account Balance/Transaction Reports reflecting account/asset balance of $49,762.27.
Rogers announced that Nancy has MHCA-supported web page about Bison Prairie/Pollinators projects. Link will be made available on the MHCA website.

4. Summer Concert Series discussed by Lamb who again confirmed 3 of the 4 bands for July dates. Food cart permit will be half price. Requesting 4 carts and donation from vendors toward permit fee. Committee met to work out logistics and advertising.

5. Membership Messenger newsletter/member recruitment will be published by Lamb, but she needs help in May stuffing and distributing. Possible theme for this year’s member drive discussed. Membership will be further publicized at Neighborhood Watch meetings/events.

6. Discount cards inquiry came from Paul Haskew about new initiatives from Board members such as expanding the business listings. Consensus that current program works. Rogers will contact Paul who offered to update the discount card for this year. Suggestions of additional member benefits such as wine tasting or some partnering with UW/Research Park raised.

7. Rogers outlined the request from Westmorland Neighborhood Association for us to donate to their Fourth of July celebration. Motion/second to table request in the absence of Dave Blouin. Motion failed. Motion/second to donate $500 to Westmorland. Motion carries.

Blouin later arrived to describe Fourth event, thank MHCA, and promise to cross-promote WNA and MHCA summer events such as the Segoe Concert series.

8. Rogers identified Metcalfe’s Sentry charitable arm “Second Helping” which contacted him about making MHCA the charity of the month for May, 2017, whereby all residents/shoppers showing the special barcode will receive a 5% discount on purchases. Metcalfe’s will donate to MHCA an amount equal to all such customers’ savings. A newsletter article and blast email to all members will encourage them to take advantage of this program.

Lamb asks about picnic. Rogers reports that it is on schedule, with postcard invitations to all residents coming soon.

Rogers touts his property sales reports as a means to identify and welcome new neighbors in MHCA.

Jarvis reports that some scammer/hacker harvested website email addresses. He may need to dispose of Board members forwarding addresses and just use standard MHCA Board addresses.

Meeting adjourned at @ 8:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.

MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY March 28, 2017, 6:45 pm
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Present: E. Rogers, C. Kreimendahl, G. Paulson, D. Lamb, T. Trapp, T. Jarvis, R. Rotter, G. Fischer, J. Chipault, J. Lager
Also present: Nan Lager
1. Rogers called the meeting to order at 6:50 p.m.
2. Minutes of the January and February, 2017 meetings reviewed. Motion/second to approve. Motion carried.
3. Treasurer Rotter outlined the Net Worth/Transaction Reports reflecting account/asset balance of $50,132.42. He reported that he may do a 32-year summary to track expenditures over the years.
4. Dane Co. Circuit Judge candidate Marilyn Townsend gave a presentation about her election race and took questions (also present her spouse Fred Wade and campaign manager Liz).
5. No legislative reports were available.
6. Summer Concert Series discussed by Lamb who has confirmed 3 of the 4 bands for July dates. Food cart availability is being researched, as is a possible alternate rain location.
7. Rogers announced Midvale Lutheran Church as picnic rain venue. Picnic budget to include $150 for church cleanup costs if needed.
8. MHCA Membership chairperson still being sought. Should be set up for membership drive commencing in May. Jarvis will contact members who signed up as volunteers to solicit a chair/committee.
9. Dane Co. Circuit Judge candidate Jill Karofsky gave a presentation about her election race and took questions (also present campaign manager Melissa Mulliken).
10. Reminder given about the Bison Prairie cleanup day on 4/2 at 2 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at @ 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.