October 2006 – meeting notes

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.