CENTRAL AREA NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION 310 EAST 38TH STREET #304 MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55409 Minutes Board Meeting
February 16, 2012 CANDO office
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Peters called the meeting to order at 6:39 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Board:
Mike Bennett, Lucas Forsberg, Cole Hiniker, Sara Huelle, Greg McMoore, Hillary Meyer, Dave Peters, Mike Stebnitz, Victor Suarez, Luke Stultz
Staff present: Kristi Johnson, executive director Guests present: David Piehl, Marian Biehr, Andrea Jenkins. Board membersMatt Kley, Frangena Johnson, Eric Weiss, Teresa Douglas absent: (all with prior approval)
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Peters called the meeting to order at 6:39 p.m. Introductions followed.
SET AGENDA
Motion was made by Meyer, seconded by Bennett to set the agenda of February 16, 2012 Board Meeting. Unanimously carried.
APPROVE MINUTES
Motion made by Robinson, seconded by Hiniker to approve the minutes from January. Unanimously carried.
READ MISSION STATEMENT
At 6:42 the board read aloud its Mission Statement.
GROUP ESTABLISHES GROUND RULES
Johnson talked about the need to establish ground rules, and posted the ground rules set by the CLC committee at its last meeting. She asked the board to come up with its own ground rules for holding meetings. Director McMoore wanted it stated that he considers it condescending to continue to talk about board ground rules. (Unfortunately the sheet of ground rules was lost – and we will have to go over ground rules again.) Motion by Robinson, second by Meyer, to approve set ground rules. Motion passed.
OPEN FORUM
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CONSENT BUSINESS
The Open Forum is a time for community members to address the board. She gives as an example when Leslie Parks came to the board meeting to talk about Bobby Hull’s foreclosure and request support. Director McMoore questioned what was being done for Central residents in foreclosure. Johnson explained the situation with Bobby Hull and reported other programs that are available to deal with foreclosures. McMoore suggests that NRP funds be used to make whole mortgages in the neighborhood that are in foreclosure. Director Stebnitz suggests contacting NCR and other organizations for help. Johnson explains the HUD Hotline as an excellent resource, along with Habitat for Humanity. Hinker reels in the board and tells them that such discussions are appropriate for the housing committee. Motion by Peter second by Meyer to table this motion until action is required. Passed unanimously. Green Central Bike Repair Class. Motion: to approve the proposal for a grant of $1,000 in Phase I Funds 4.A.2. Youth Organizer as passed by the CLC Committee. Motion by Stebnitz, second by Robinson to approve the program. Motion passes. Office Equipment for CANDO office. Motion: to approve up to $3,000 for office equipment as budgeted to include new computer, copier. Motion by Robinson, second by Meyer to approve purchase of office equipment. Motion passes. Support for Carrot Initiative. Motion: to approve support for the initiative to bring a grocery store or food cooperative to the area defined by the borders of the Powderhorn, Bryant, Bancroft and Central Neighborhoods as passed by the Economic Development Committee. Motion accepted by Robinson, seconded by Forsberg. Discussion includes Roundup Bar Building. Motion: to support further work and negotiation with Clear Channel and the City of Minneapolis to provide an area of the Roundup Bar building as potential office space for the neighborhood
TREASURER’S REPORT Treasurer Hiniker explained the new budget and monthly financials. The Board thanks Hiniker for his work on the new reports. Motion Forsberg, second Meyer, to approve Treasurer’s Report. Motion passes. TRANSIT STATION REPORT BY Motion made by Miller, seconded by Quene, to adjourn. Passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at approximately --- 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Recording secretary for the meeting