Meeting Date: November 25, 2025
Order: 6:00 p.m.
Board Members Present: Joy Cardin, Troy Thiel, Lacinda Athen, Jimmy Okech, Nan Lager,
John Lager, Michaela Utrup, Karen Thiel, Kay Reuter-Krohn, Carl Wacker, Clinton Castro,
Dustin Deilke, Gregory Discher, Tom Jarvis, Jim Thoreson, Ron Rotter, Bonnie Roe
Others Present: Bob Park
Agenda Items:
1. Introductions
2. Elections for 2026 MHCA Officers
- Motion/2nd to do so. Motion carried.
- President: Joy Cardin
- Vice President: Troy Thiel
- Secretary: Michaela Utrup
3. Approve Minutes for September and October Meetings
- Motion/2nd to do so. Motion carried.
4. Annual Meeting
- Potential library event for 2026 annual meeting.
5. Treasurer Report
6. WIDE-LP
- WIDE-LP 99.1 FM is a low power radio station based out of Midvale Heights.
- 100% volunteer operated—looking for volunteers to host programming (i.e., “Know Your
Neighborhood”).
- $500 donation to WIDE-LP
- Motion/2nd to do so. Motion carried.
7. Welcome Committee
- Distribution of 13 welcome bags to board members to deliver to new neighbors.
8. Prospective Events
- January 31, 2026—Westmorland Neighborhood Association Winterfest.
- February 2026—skiing and board game event at the Odana Hills Club House.
- March 2026—spring break party.
9. Neighborhood Exchange Website Update
- Sub-committee for website development created.
10. Bison Sculpture
- Estimate for bison sculpture restoration forthcoming.
11. Picnic
- Segoe Park is reserved for June 23 & 25, 2026.
- Nan Lager will take over planning.
- Rain date vs. indoor alternative discussed.
12. Announcement from Bill Tishler
- District 11 Book Club scheduled for December 10, 2025.
13. Other Business
- Santa Visits—volunteers needed. Please contact Gwyn Schell at (608) 622-5388 or
gwynelanor at gmail.com with questions or interest in volunteers.
- Blood Drive 2026 Dates
- February 12, 2026
- May 8, 2026
- September 10, 2026
- Michael Pressman
- Potential benches at Piper Park and/or Segoe Park for recognition.
Time of Adjournment: 7:29 p.m.