MIDVALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION AREA DIRECTORS’ MEETING MINUTES
Meeting held in person and via Zoom. Present: J. Cardin, B. Roe, J. Walter, K. Walter, J. Thoreson, L. Raihala, T. Jarvis, D. Beilke, J. Okech, C. Wacker, G. Fischer, J. Lager, C. Kreimendahl 1. Cardin called the meeting to order at 6:46 p.m. 2. Minutes: June minutes approval. Motion/2nd. Motion carried. 3. Board Election: Cardin announced that we will need a new Board President and Secretary as of the November Board election. 4. Treasurer’s Report: Rotter sent in report in his absence of treasury balance of $39,037.31. 5. Alder Report: In his absence, Tishler had Cardin note that the City is considering adopting the West Side Plan, so he will accept comments. Also school crossing guard changes were discussed. There is a traffic meeting at Sequoya on 10/9/24. 6. Bus Rapid Transit: Cardin will post on website about Metro info sessions at Sequoya. 7. Segoe Concerts: Raihala said food cart effort was tardy, but band/audience feedback was excellent. Wacker said he would assist her next year. 8. Neighborhood Olympics: Okech said event was very successful. Had over 100 participants, many of them kids. Will plan for repeat event next year. 9. Annual Meeting: A guest veterinarian will be featured speaker. Invites will go out to Alder and two County Board reps. 10. Garage Sales: Jarvis noted that 26 homes registered and were on the map. He and Michelle Kempf-Weibel set it up again this year. 11. Good Neighbor Project Picnic: The joint picnic with West Side Police Department drew 350-400 attendees. Roe said the Walters assisted and that we may need increased promotion of next year’s event. 12. Welcome Team: Gibbons sent word that she has more membership bags ready for new residents, so contact her if you need some for your area. Announcements: Cardin noted that the next Red Cross Blood Drive at Sequoya is set for 12/12/24. Meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. Submitted by C. Kreimendahl, Secy.