MHCA Area Directors' meeting minutes

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MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AREA DIRECTORS’ MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY May 23, 2023, 6:45 pm
Present: J. Cardin, J. Thoreson, D. Lamb, R. Rotter, T. Jarvis, G. Fischer, W. Weber, D. Beilke, J. Veto, J. Lager, C. Kreimendahl
Also present: Bill Tishler, Cathy Rotter, Bob Park, Carl Wacker
1. Cardin called the meeting to order at 6:48 p.m. Introductions followed.
2. Treasurer’s Report: Rotter presented the report submitted by Rotter. Shows balance of $45,502.23. T-ball income is still rolling in.
3. Minutes: Motion/2nd to approve April minutes. Motion carried.
4. Legislators’ Reports - Tishler said Midvale Heights is pretty quiet. Property assessments rose dramatically - had Town Hall meeting on 5/22 - see Madison alder blog for details (https://www.cityofmadison.com/council/district11/blog). Prior Town Hall was on street safety where it was announced (1) Odana Rd will have pedestrian flashing lights east of Midvale Blvd. and (2) concern about bike safety on Segoe Rd south of Mineral Point Rd. due to cars in bike lane.
West Area Plan had multiple council-level meetings, but there is still a question about whether the new plan will supersede existing neighborhood plans.
He visited residents about the Play Streets pilot permits, which were now proposed for Sunday evening block parties. Nakoma and Westmorland are also seeking such permits.
He fielded our complaint about the City mowers removing and disposing of the Tokay Blvd median clean-up signs, and will investigate propriety of the mowers’ behaviors.
Next Town Hall will be about Greenways, Dark Skies initiatives and the new expanded urban chicken rules.
5. Membership: Board engaged in group editing of the Membership Messenger with updating for current programs/activities/events. We might not list individual businesses with Discount Card info. R. Rotter will organize Area packets of Messenger to deliver to Area Directors for distribution to block captains.
WIDE-LP radio would like us to distribute their door hangers or inserts with Messenger. Instead, we will include a blurb in the Messenger.
6. Picnic Update - Veto said two Port-a-Potties were ordered. She will gather info for the picnic post card mailing. Will meet with Cathy to assign food/item pickup. May have donation jar at picnic to help defray costs.
7. Concerts - Lamb may order a Port-a-Potty. Some ongoing problems with arranging food carts. Bands names will be listed in the Messenger.
8. Announcements: Blood Drive on 6/8 needs volunteers for some shifts and three dozen baked goods. Email contact is Cathy Losby.
Green Team: Weber will try to get a social green group together. Also trying to organize a coffee session at new University Park Apts. Marcel needs three tools for Odana Prairie. Motion/2nd to approve $500 for those costs. Motion carried.
Jarvis noted that the MHCA website is now a recognized Google Workspace with our conversion to Google-based website/email.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:27 p.m.
Submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.