Minutes

DISTRICT 16 PLANNING COUNCIL

SUMMIT HILL ASSOCIATION

Board of Directors

Annual Meeting and Elections

Thursday, October 12, 2006

Linwood Recreation Center

Members Present:  Barrera, Breymeier, Clapp-Smith, Dobson, Fervoy, Flahaven, Haas, Hedberg, Kost, Krogstad, Lein, Lucke, Odman, Rathman, Romberg, Skally, Sutherland, Wefel, Wichman, Winsor.

Members Absent: Smith.

Others Present:  Jeff Roy, Kirstin Beach, Jesse Mortenson, Erin Murphy

Meeting was called to order at 7:10 by President Barrera.  The President welcomed community members and guests.

Introduction of Current and Departing SHA Board Members:  Departing members are Dobson, Fervoy, Kost, Ramberg, Smith, Sutherland.  Thanks to all for your time and service to your community.

Elections to the Board of Directors:  Written biographies and ballots were passed out to the community.  President Barrera introduced each candidate. 

2006 Summit Hill Good Neighbor Award:  Charlie Hardy was given the SHA Good Neighbor Award in recognition of his longtime leadership in enhancing the safety of our neighborhood. As Chair of the SHA Pedestrian Safety & Traffic Calming Committee, his strong voice was critical to the successful implementation of the City’s 2006 RSVP Street Rebuilding Project ensuring the preservation of our historic and pedestrian-friendly neighborhood.

Candidate Forum for State Representative District 64A:  Members Flahaven and Clapp-Smith introduced the candidates and moderated the Question and Answer Session. 

Candidates:

Kirstin Beach-IR Party

Jesse Mortenson-Green Party

Erin Murphy-DFL Party

Presentation of 2006-2007 Board of Directors:  Congratulations to all!

New or Re-Elected Board Members:

Holly Biron, Darin Broton, Pete Fervoy, Lucas Rulff, Mark Sutherland, JoAnn Verweij.

New Alternate Board Members:

Jim White, Dave Ramberg, Miriam Hottinger, Shannon Broderick, Jenn Schaal. 

Ratification of By-law Changes:  A motion was made and seconded to approve the proposed changes to the SHA By-laws in order to clarify and update language.  The motion passed unanimously.

Adjourn:  President Barrera adjourned the meeting at 8:50.

Minutes submitted by Marcia Odman, Secretary.