1 25 12 https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/cd6d7fbea23c361d9403578f3f2a3960.pdf 8bdba42cf904eaa5cce2e19390335a9f PDF Text Text �������������������� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Far East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws, minutes, newsletters, correspondence, and survey for what is now known as the Brook Creek Neighborhood Association, plus the Far East Lawrence Neighborhood Plan. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Brook Creek (Lawrence, Kan.) 1987 - 1999 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BrookCreek_Correspondence_Aug1987-Nov1999 https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/70dcb72864ef9e8e2a3e2e8d5588203e.pdf 6f83ef7930424c3c66b548c9061e337f PDF Text Text BROOK CREEK NSIGHBORHOOD H1PROVEHENT ASSOCIATION Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met !larch 12, 1987, at the EastLawrence Center, l-Ie met as a forum for the candidates who are running for city commission. All 6 candidates attended. ~ach ~>,ave a brief speech setting forth bhs goals and then a question and answer period followed. !·!any topics were explored • One of major interest was that the incumbants denied knowledge that our CO funds had been cut from $1300 to $900. This seems strange since they had voted upon it earlier,Other neighborhoods were not cut proportionately, and we have never received one cent for any services which the members or officers have performed. Other groups have received considerable amounts for administration. In a brief meetinr, (business) following the forum it was announced that before the meeting, 31 membership dues had been received in addition to those paid at the JJ'enuary meeting. (no February meeting was held in anticipation of the candidate fo~.) A plaque was presented to retiring treasurer, Howard Hargrove, for his ten years of service as treasurer and his many hours of service to the cotm,lunity, Honors were noted for Doug and Suaan Hiller who were honored by the State Task force of Friends of Education for their contribution in the field of ·~ducat ion. They are parents of childnm in New York School. ;</e are r,lad and proud for them. r·ieeting adjourned. Respectful~y s~bm}tt~, .- :/dt~dJ /::y~La~ Rachel Grantham, Sec. �ijJ!-1 p(iJ!! (. BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD IHl-'ROVEHENT ASSOGlATION The BrookCreek Association net April 9, at the East Lawrence Center. In the absence of the president &ld the vice-president ,the secretary presided. No official business t-1as transactP.d. The treasurer announced theee new members hava been added to the roll. t1any improvements for our neighborhood were discussed! 1. Owners should clean up trash and debris from their yards. 2.Illegal fences should not be allowed on the city right-of-way. 3. People are living in trailers on private property. 4. Tall weeds are allowed to obscure vision at corners. 5. Ever present flooding due to clogged culverts and ditches. 6. Deep chuck holes are numerous on uncurbed and unpaved streets, especially at corners. 7. 1313 Prospect, the yard is full of junk. 8. Someone is living in a horse trailer. 9. Noisy people are congregating in Brooke Greek after dark. We discussed having a spring picnic. All were in favor but no definite plans were made. Heeting adjourned, Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. �.. 3C' ;VA jlJ BROOK CREEK NEIGHBOIDIOOD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION May mmeting, secretartA)r''s report read and approved, Treasurer r·aported $~52. <S 5 on hand tn th ;at ty cas~ of $17. 46. A diqcussion of allowing developers to build on lots smaller than allowable was lteld at length, Action was to be deferred to follow the May 19th :;:c~t:'.n~ of th-2 CoHllnisoionn t1otit>n made by Rachel Grantham to Mltthe Com,.ssion not to allow more de."lsity i~1 building in areas Where th city does not provide fac111 ties such as water, sewer, drainage ~o be increased to care for the e:q~ansion, Hichael Almon seconded, Hotion carried, It ~..rM at th<j a."'lllotmced that a meeting of neighborhood representatives will be held museum at 7;30, Hay 28, l~atkin''' Ii: wa.3 suggested that Cornmllnity Service people tvho are worltinB out fines utight be used to clean out the ditch beside Brtok Creek Park and Edgewood f'ark. ~ontinued '!'r;~ noH concern was voiced about trash accumulation in the neighborhood, me.'Tlberships were atmow1ced. ( and lack of city enforcement in this regard. !·1eeting adjourned. Rachel Grantbam, Sec, June meeting ln the abse.1ce of the secretary no minutes were read. Treasurer• s repo:rt read and accepted. It was decided not to hold meetings in July and August. I>lans 't~are i.lade for a neig.l'lborhooo picr1ic in nrool~ Cr~el~ ra::k so,t, 3 • ..teat and drink will be furnished. Members and guests shloud bring table service and a covered dish of one's choice. ~leeting adjourned. �.i. ·i:.'l (,1 ~=·· . '' ... ·(:•./ ·:·?\..:; .:i:;'jt·'' \ I:;. .::: t.: r ·t·::•:-" ::;. r · !;', '.::•.,:; 1.•:•,:. (: \ :: i :.::, :-~; •.:: t ·, •I ·, 1 ·.:·.. t:-·::.• tr'..ih ~ .. ·,· !: " r.:.:·r· ... · ···.::.··.: -;~-; : ..: ': \ .:~ ! '' •' ~ ~ r._; I ~ ! • .. ' :·:: -':'.\ r: ~::·.- . ·:·.:.i•"t·:·?" ·:.1\.' F.•)· -!; .. ·~. ,\ ,. ~ ·~·'::~·~::: ·. ,., .. '·"'· : i'l'.•" i;'• .. ; '•f.', ' . .'IU [i :i ..... t::~ ;-. ': ·~· rr,! 1 .. · .1,: \" ·. :r .:. :··! 1::. i. .,'·. !:'; ,, . ill r ;- .I ·.:!1·.'• ~ ·, ~-~·. ~·:i i·"·f:·:• (·:-::·c· •: u lll :~:t(::.,·,·c . ·.•': ... : i:~. ·\·.: :·: ,;.:. :.•':1·· l'J'f£·:~ .'f: ~::; ;:, 'r- ~ :.. C~('t'•:"~{·::.r·:·-·~"l ·::. i·". •'·.:·:• :';'1 E:' {:.'·.1 !·.-· • r'';::;! .;._. :·: u·· ·,\1 f:.·:·t·:. ::J t ·i. ·~··; !;~ . •.'! .,,J �llrook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met at the East Lawrence Center October 8, Twenty-one members were present. Lynn Goddell and two students, Susan Owen and John Glasier, were present. The students attempted to tell the~roup what the city has done in the way of improvements for our area in the past 12 years. Everyone there knew more about the subject than did the students, !uch of the discussion time was spent regarding the lack of correction of floodinP, conditions of Brook Creek, even though money has from ~mme ~1r, Goddell had no solutions to offer to time been allotted for this purpose, The city has deferred using it at times and allowed the time for use to elapse and taken the money for uses in other parts of towg, i·ir, Goddell ,who is also hired by the city building inspection department, assured us that even though buildings have been erected that did not ~St~t city standards, they nevertheleaa have been inspected,Apparently these deviations have been accepttble • During the business meeting which f~wed>Mr. Binns appointed ~ominating committee consisting of Elna Supancic , Mrs. Binns, and Mrs. Beers. Nominations will be announced at the November meeting and elec)ion will be held in December. A motion was made and seconded and passed that Mr. Binns be allowed to appoint two members to the neighborhood projects committee since the former members have moved fora the city. " I Love Downtown Lawrence" day ,October 10, was announced. MeetinB adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham Sec • . . r �Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met Nov~nber 12, 1987 at the East Lawrence Center. Minutes were read and approved. The treasurer reported $814,26 in savings and 51 paid members. A letter from Susan Owens was read. No action taken. Belinda Cunningham, a new comer to our 3everal projects for next year l<~ere nai~hborhood, suggested as was welcomed. follows~ side walk repair a totlot at 13th and Oakhill playground equipment for Edgewood Park repairs on the"alleyu east of Brook Creek Park a baby sitter for 1nmetings for young parents spring clean up rest room for Brook Creek Park bulletin board for the Center • slafe of officers for 19881 The nominating committee presented the followung Pres •• Don Binns Vice Pres. Goldie Harmon Se~, Rachel Grantham Tres. Doug Miller President Binns appointed Goldie Harman and Etna Atkinson to the CBGD board advi advisory board. It was suggested that the down town area needs a public rest room and an information center easily accessable to Massachusetts St, Heeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, f..: i't•. '• ~. �Brook Creek Neighborhood Association -·- December 10, 1987 A Christmas meeting of Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association was held at the East Lawrence Center December 10. No business was transaeted eXKept for election of officers. Etna Atkinson moved that the slate of officers as presented by be unanimously elected. Cunningham seconded. Pres. Don Binns Vice Pres. Goldie Harmon Sec. Rachel Grantham Treas. Doug Hiller Notion carried. Rachel the nominating committee Grantham showed fildes of Scandanavia and Russia. Christmas goodies prepared Dy Hr. & rtrs •• Binns and others were enjoyed by all. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, �:\.;;::-:.- . ; •\' k "· •·.·.,. ~~ .. ·~, )'"· c,.·\ ·'/ i>·\ _. \''( r (."! <I t·' \ ' l,.oY BrookCreek Nei~hborhood Improvement Association met rhursd ,¥ '.l~~~;~\\i~\i'i :\ 0ecember R at the 3ast Heights Center, <..:·.- ~'4t.t.lW*'\J-\ A Christmas prop.;ram of sinp;inp.; was presented by the ~oys and:.· p.;fLt()H·\C.£. of the ;~ast Heights ~:>chool "''>oaring ·)ingers. 11 This was followed by ddBserts for all and a friendly mixer. Following was a b~~ meeting for the purpose of election of officers for the coming year. The slate of officers was presented as followsa President- Don Binns Vice-Pres.- Goldie Harmon Secretary- Rachel Grantham Treasurer- Doug Miller A motion to accept the slate was made by ~lary Hartin and seconded by Mrs. Supancic. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Rachel r.rantham, Sec. January 12,the Brook Creek Association met at the East Heights Center. Several issues for improvement of the neighborhood were discussed. I~ was announced tha~he Lawrence City Neighborhood Association will sponsor a forum with the candidates for the city commission. It is hoped that several neighborhoods will be represented among the candidates. We gave a vote of approval to the Commissioo for vetoing the holding of "war games" in our community when our counjlry is striving for peace. We have requested the multiple containers for trash in the pilot program which has been suggested. It was suggested that at our March meeting we have a forum for those candidates who are successfully nominated in the February election. i·Je are concerned that GDBG money be spent for a second set of flashing lights have been approved by the commission for Kennedy School and none were approved ~Of East Heights which is in an approved communtty development district and is ath~ntersection of two approved truck routes. >lie are concerned about trash and old cars which are accumulating in some yards in the neighborhood. In particular, at 1337 East 16th there are at least five aside foam those which are in use and since parking space is so very limited on the street it is an inconvenience to the entire neighborhood. There is fully as much, trash in the back yard which faces the Park. We request that the city take some action on this issue. Heeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. l . /d.: ~· :. . ..l~A..t<. rru:t·rW . ..t.. / ' �Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met January 14, 1988, at the East Lawrence Center with 13 members present. Minutes of The previoa~eetings were read and approved. 28 members present. treasurer reported $833.19 in the bank and $56.v6 in petty cash. A Down Town Lawrence committee of Bernard Judge and Mary Geesie provided the program with an in-depth discussion of the project. Goldie Harmon reported on the recent meeting of the CBDG board.(advisory) It was announced that Mr. Binns has appointed Michael to the Lawrence Association pay the $20 membership for the Almon as our reiresentative of Neighborhoods. It was agreed that we would Broolt Creek Association. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ,p~~~. �Bnitk Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met at the East Lawrence Center Feb, 11, 1988, Ninutes were read and approved, The treasurer reported ~850, 65 Goldie Harmon reported bn the in savings and $ 24 in petty cash. CBDG AdviSoJY Board meeting, Not all associations have made presentations as yet. She was concerned that for administration than for the projects themselves, more money is spent Mr. Binns presented plana for the playground equipment which he plans to com-plete next week with Mr. DeVictor pf Parks and Recreation •• The Association is still concerned with the withhold•ne monies allowed for projects from and then placing them in the General City's unfairness in being used until time e~ires Fund, It is no fault of the Association that the money is not used as allowed when the City delays carrying out of the projects. Meeting adjourned. Respvetfully sub mitted, .·r, �j ' I ;. /'' "r! I I ~rook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met March 10, 1988 at the East Lawrence Center. Goldie Harmon, vice president, presided in the absence of the president. Ninutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The treasurer reported a balance of $22.85 cash on hand and $847.64 in A the bank. The entire time was spent on an in-depth report by Goldie Harmon on the CBDG advisory board meeting.Public service items were discussed this time. BrookCreek•s request for money for baby sitter for meetings was approved as an experiment. Honey which we have been allowed in the past and have not keen allowed to spend was approved for playground equipment for a Tot Park. Questions were raised why money from our neighborhood funds should be spent for Edgewood Homes when they have their own HUD funds allowed for theie use. Meetingg adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham,Sec. �1 ' fjl ' ; '.t- ?' I %~-~~-LL4 ~~~( �PCA14 ;v& ------------ Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met, April 14,1988, at the East Lawrence Center. President Binns presided. Goldie Harmon reported on final decisions made by the CDBG advisory board. Discussion about trucks using residential streets led to the conclusion that the truck ordinance is too confusing to be properly enforced4 It seems contro1hf speeding in neighborhoods cannot b~properly enforced by the 1 police because there is no place for t~to park other than on private property which requires the permission of the owner and is not often given for fear of reprisals by those arrested. Again the Parks director , Osborne, has delayed the planting of trees as he promised until the seas~ has passed. This has happened before and we have not oily not got the trees but we have lost the monEY allowed and it has gone to other parts of town. Meeting adjourned. Monies allowed for 1988 b~ the advisory committee were as followsa Repaat of streets, Prairie and Elmwood Baby-eitter for meetings ~~U1f«rfi~lfrcosts $1,000 300 1:888 $3,300 \rn 19!'8 COMMUNITY : 1EVELOPMENT QFfiC~ ·_; -~·!. S\..:J'.~-~ - ../ ..... ___ ~·-· r~~v .:-... �Brook Creek NEighborhood lnmprovement Association met Thursday, May 12,1988 at the East Lawrence Center. President Binns presided. Secretary's minutes were read and approved. The treasurer reported ~847.64 in bank and $28,69 Membership now totals 34. ~ petty cash. Mr. Roger Coffey and associate from the city water department gave a slide presentation and discussed purity, softness. pollution, addititives , and told how much water we use from the Kaw River, shallow we11s,and Clinton lesivoir. He handed out brochures about the history of water plants in the u.s. It was an interesting presentation. Doug Miller reported on the newly approved truck ordinance,Haskell and 15th streets in our area have been designated as delivery routes •• Mr. Binns read a letter from Pete Anderson regarding the need for security volunteers for Independence Days July 2-4. 1:-tr. Binns will be meetine; with the Corranission May 1711h in regard to our request for CDBG funds, He would appreciate some members to be be present also. It was agreed not to hold meetings in July and August. The usual picnic will be held in September. Plans will be made in June. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ~_; i l ·--··· :. -/:. ,·.I Secretary ~.:-~ ....::a ... (... -. ....__ ~) �1? c fo1!l /i(< "' Brook Creek Neighborhood Improveent Association met Thursday~ June 9, 1988 at the East Law1-ence Cente1- with nine members pl-esent. F'1-esident Don Binns p1-esided. The secJ-eta1-y, whc• was absent, sent the minutes of the last meeting. Dc•n Binn£; repm-ted on his meeting with Fl-ed DeVicto1-· about playground equipment and his meeting with George Osborn about the r-ailroad b-ack problem. Also, the planting of trees in Brook Cr-e.•ek Pad::. He also, repor-ted that the City Commissit~rl authcwized an additional $2,000.00 fo1- pJ.aygJ-ound equipment fl-om C.D. F1-1rds in Edgewood Pad::. Members voted to cancel July and August meetings. Next meeting will be :•Ln- picnic: on Septembe1- 8th vJhich is ou1- l-egula1- meeting night, the second Thu1-sday of the month, in B!-ook Cl-eek Pc.:,.1-k vJeather permitting. Other-vJise the picnic ~·Jill be in the East Lawl-enr:•= Center. Members voted to authorize purchase of the meat and drink for the picnic:. t1eeti ng adjc•u n1ed. F:espec:tfull y e.ubmi tted, ...::_. .,..... ';.. (.:..J, ·:'- ,-..,- ( '··1 �September 8, l9B8 Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met for the annual Septsmber picnic at Brook Creek Park. About 50 m6mbers and guests were present. Hr. Binns, president, greeted guests and explained the aims of the organization. No business was transacted other than collection of dues for next year. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Gr~*haro, Sec, 1?~U li '!A-~dvl:t--L-v'-'1 October 13, 1988 Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met at the East Lawrence Center. Secretary•s reports were read and approved, The treasuseerreppue~dd $37.69 on ha~ and $300,68 in the bank. A letter from Larry Heeb was read announcing a community participation meeting for all those serving on committees ,to,be held at the Holcum Complex November 9 at laOO PM. ·\:::, A motion to wenew out membershiPAL A N was made by Mrs.~iller and seconded by Thelma Strong. Motion carried, Michael Almon, representative of L A N,gave an~ extensive report of proposals growing out of their meetings .A vote to approve the first and second proposals and not to approve the third was passed.(Proposals are attached). A suggestion by Jessie Branson to vote for or against the southern traffic wa~ was disapproved. Some sort of noise ordinance was considered necessary but how it is to be implimented is a problem.All specifics suggested were not considered feasible, Michael Almon was nominated as our representative to L A N next year, by Mrs. Miller. Mr Young seconded • Nomination approved. Mr. Young discussed the possibility of speed limit sigds being placed on East Fifteenth Street, There is only one at the east edge of town and speeding is a real problem •• A pilot program for trash distribution into catagories was discussed and approved. Heating adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham , Seft ,. �Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met November 10 at the East Lawrence Center. :-tr. Binns, president, presided. Ninutes were read and approved. The treasurer reported $868 in savings and $42.69 in petty cash. He also reported that he ahd Paid $25 dues to Lawrence Neighborhood Association. The nominating committee reported with a slate for the election as followsa Don Binns---- President Goldie Harmon ---Vice Presdient Rachel Grantham---- Secretary Doug Niller---- Treasurer Belinda Cunningham nominated ~iichael Almon as vice-president.Nominations closed. Election will be held at the December meeting. Herman t-1eyer and Goldie Harmon were appointed to the CDBG ADvisory Board. lt was agreed to have a dessert meeting for December. It will be at 7a00 instead of 7130 and there will be a program. Eacb person is asked to bring any dessert of one's choice. A Newsletter will be published this month. It was su~gested that we contact people new to the neighborhood and acquaint them with our organization and, if they are nel-T to the city, make sure that the Welcome Wagon contacts them, This has not been done for those in this part of the city, we understand, It was ~epprted that three picnic tables and a climbing ladde have been placed in Edgewvod Park and that two hurdles have been placed beside the walkway,It was also reported that the wooden play equipment had been partially burned but not destroyed, Requests for CD Fund usage for next year were discussed as followsa 1. Repair the road east of Brook Creek Park.It has sustained deep holes again, 2.Repair ~t Wedgewood and Lindenwodd Lanes at south end where they are connected, 3, Widen and repair 12th Street between Prairie and Summit Streets. 4. Ask for restrooms at Edgewood and Brook Creek Parks. They are the only pa~ks in town without these facilities. Why? s.Ask for trees for parkings where the people requestthem and are willing to water and care for them. Meeting adjourned, Respectfully submitted. Rachel Grantham, Sec. �t<f::;:·-~-::~ '.·'~~ ( ' ': -:·. (' Q,\j '. \\ '\ ..: •.. ·""- \\\'l "··~1~ t. )\ .~\ }~ ~\)X~~~~~~~~~t~\. .d ~'. ~tC,'l'i-'Jcncf. .~} Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met June 14 at 0~ ../>./ East Lawrence Center. President Binns presided,Minutes were read AC.t<:·IHv''"'o\.: approved,The treasurer reported $819,36 in the bank and $30,69 petty cash, It was reported the Brook Creek continues to was out the east bank in Edgewood Park and is only 4 feet from the side walk. The question was raised whether EKANbe allowed to use apartments in Edgewood for office space, Many people do not wish to go thate for commodities, since they will no longer be distributed at East Lawre ce Center, Mr. Binns went to the City Commission and reported on the many llnequalities Which exist in the distribution of CDBG funds., As a result he received a letter stating that flashing ligh•s will be installed on 15th Street on either side of East Heights School as have been allowed for other schools. It was decided to write a letter of appreciation to the City Commission, It was reported that $977 which was aasigned to us last year and the city did not carry out the projects ,can be used for something elseperhaps a fountain in Brook Creek Park. A form will be presented in the next news letter for people to sign if they desire trees in the parking in front of their homes and will promise to water and care for them. Mre,Biins m ade the motion and Hr. Myers seconded, Motion carried. It was reported that we have 43 paid memberships. It was agreed that there will be no July or August Meeting. It was decided to have the regular September Picnic for members and prospective members. It was voted to take money from the treasury for meat and drink for the September picnic September 14 in Brook Creek Park, Goldie Harmon made the motion and Thelma Strong seconded. Goldie Harmon made a motion the we cancel the June meeting in 1990,, Eunice Binns seconded. Motion carried, Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. �September 1989 Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met for the annual picnic on September 14. Since it rained, the dinner was held in the East Lawrence Center. About 45 members and guests attended. No business was transacted other than collection of dues since the president was out of town. October 12, 1989 Brook Creek Ne~ighborhood Association met at the East Lawrence Center. President Binns presided. Minutes were read and approved. Nancy Scott, first grade teac~er at East Heights School presented a request for providing funds for the two first grades to take a bus to Kansas City to attend the dinosaur exhibition and Hall Mark's Kaleidoscope. rzaldie Harmon made a motion that we give them $60.00. Eunice Binns seconded. Motion carried. They presented us with a booklet which they had made about dinosaurs and promised to give us a show about them later in the year. It was agreed to make permanent the change in meeting dates from Thursday to the second Wednesday of the month. A letter nas read requesting funds for the Habitat House which is being built. No action was taken. Goldie requested that someone else be appointed to attend LAN meetings with her since M7. Meyers resigned. No action was taken. A motion was made that the dues be collected in September rather than Danuary. Hichael Almon seconded. Motion carried. Only five requests for trees were received. Discussion of projects for next year inoludeda Rest room in Edgewood Park where there are ball games, summer Q4y i camp for children, playground equipment whicbis in almost constant use. The Oe Center is no longer available. Other parks which are so equipped and used have rest rooms provided. It would be feasible for the police to lock such a facility at night. Seal the road beside Brook Creek Park to l:.eep down the dust. Provide house paint for senior citizens. Pave the part of the sidewalk in Edgewood Park whicis nor black top and is badly deteriorated. ~ominating committee consisting of Eunice Binns, Freda Slalkfleet, and Pauline Myers was elected. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham , Sec. �/:-.~·~ I // ~ . .... ·::··~ ~ '·, \ ; q_, . t~:~ <?4<-:;~iij~;;'<._, ·: a <o,.o 'YIJ'. . ;'.' ;'"1 November 8, 1989 Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met at East Lawrence Center, November 8, 1989. ~~ -~- The nominatimg committee presented a slate for 1990: Don BinnsPres. Freda Stalkfleet Vice-Pres. Rachel Grantham Sec. Doug Miller Treas. Proposals for next year which were discussed atl the last meeting were discussed and approved. It was announced that the flashing lights which had been promised for East Heights School had never been installed. This will be questioned • Rachel Grantham agreed to be on the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board It was decided to have a Christmas treat for the children from Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. 4 / ~~t.,<'-:t , .. ·\~.,·~·:./ Treasurer reported $21.44 on hand and $740.64 in the bank. East Heights who will sing for us. :.~- ~ ,~ '&;()}!.t;J;J .:~-. c {./ Pres. Binns presided. Minutes were read and approved. .·;', �Broek Creek Neighberhood Improvement Association met December 13 at the East Lawrence Center. fourteen members were pfesent. Minutes were read and approved, Treasurer reported $740 in the bank and petty cash &25,44. A musical pr•grarn was presented by singers fr•rn East Heights and New York schools •• Refreshments were served f•llowing the program, At the business meeting fellowing election of officers teok place. The slate elected was as follows: President---- Don Binns Vice Prws.--- Fred~ Stalkfleet Secretary -- Rachel Grantham Treasurer -- Doug Miller We new have 27 paid members. Requests were made that regular heurs be set aside at the Center fer grade schoel children sine all childEen to not go to the Boys, and Girls Club. It was also requested that some lower hoops be add in the gym te accomodate smaller children. The week of April 7 was announced as Natienal Cernmunity Development Week. T-shirts will be available at a cost ef $8,00, Nancy Scott will present a video of the East Heights first graders trip to Kansas City which Breok Creek sponsored. Meeting adjourned, Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham ,Sec. Brook Creek Neighborhood Associatien met January 10 AT THE East Lawrence Center, Nancy Sc•tt , first grade teacher at East Heights Scheol, showed a vide• of the children at the Hallmark Center for Children and at the dinesaur display. 37 were present. At the business meeting it was anneunced that we already have 37 members for the corning year. The treasurer reported $758,61 in the bank and petty cash of $32.44. SecretaryYs report was read and approved. Prior•rities for CDBG requests were discussed, Drainage repairs on Laura Street and rest rooms for hhe parks were cited, Nothibg has been done about the erosion of Brook Creek in the Park and it is rapidly getting wmrse • There are several broken fen~e posts at Brook Creek Park, Michael Almon resigned as representative at LAN .,It was decided not to elect another representative. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec, �Brookcreek Community Improvement Association met at the East Lawrence Center, i~ednesday Narch 14. 1990 President Binns presided, Secretary's report was read and AI~~Vild. The treasurer reported no change since last month, It was announced that thB trees whi.ch were promised are now available and will be planted later. A letter concerning SORT written by the newly appointed representative for the city, Patricia Hartin, reported on places to take materials for recycling, An EARTH DAY pot luck supper to be held at the Fair Grounds was announced. A planning session was announced for March 25 at 2 pro, No representative was selected. Jolene Anderson, president , announced that the dinner will be Sunda~, April 22. It was decided to apr>oint a permanent calling cormnittee for Brook Creek. Goldie Harmon made a motion that the president appoint such a committee, Etna Atkinson seconded. Motion carried. Bill Young volunteered to report o}!r activities to KL~m for announcement on the air. It was suggested that made a motion that we May. Freda Stalkfleet Four new members paid we not meet during hBe summer months. Goldie Harmon meet September thaough December and March through seconded. Motion carried. nues fllGowing the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham , Sec. �Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met April 10 at the East Lawrence Center. Terri Pippert and Connie Daniels from the Ftrst National Bank gave a presentation about their Senior Partner Program. Patricia Marvin, recycling coordinator for the city gave a presentation about recycling in the city, and announced A pot-luck supper to be held at the Fair Grounds April 22 to discuss neighborhood concerns with East Lawrence an invited Brook Creek to attend. She also announced a river front clean up for May 5th from 8 am until noon. The Paramedics (Pat Mayo and partner) said they trould like to give course im the Heimlich maneuver if people were interested. It wo•tld be a four hour session certified by the American Heart Association. The cost would be $10. It would be held in the evening or on a Satyrday. If anyone is interested please call Pat Mayo at 843-7777. A public hearing with the CDBG board and the city conunission was announced for May 8 at 8 o'clok at the City Hall. The treasurer announued that we have another new member. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. �BROOK CREEK Neighborhood Association met May 9 present. It was rutnounoed that there would be no meetings in June, July and August. The next meeting will be the annual picnic in Brook Creek Park. The entire meeting was spent with Don Gardner planning a neighborhood Watch program. Mr. Gardner is chah:man of the safety department for the city. Plans uere finalized for one area of the WATCH. Plans were announced for Independence Days and a plea for help lvas announced ••• Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. .·· I i · / i // ·'1;-7::1-.!·'-~ ,,,. . . -( \._..·:'(..-'(...-'(/·I .•••. ( (.' 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Q ?;J:;Z.. )777· "'--o-.0 7-·-z..•. r,() -er.r'J.) .-'J-:Q:·;;<:) I , r:? .:> ·v·"J-?7$.-yP·:;:;~-:·;}---J!-'~_3 ... ?t-I'"P:;Jl?"'-1¢;. -~-p-n·!;J:·P ?.1-]l·J} '/ ?"~ j.--r.--" 1/:;f:-"P-:J)~ ~:J____ ,~v-~ tl-{;J!~ ~Ff- J:-~-?;L--?Jt.--0 ""~2--~ ~-~l/ r{.f::"Y.)")'Y' \:• '~'J; :n-:;>..(?'5 ,:;,/ oj~1--~· .rr2.~ry: l ' \f .;~:, '·' ·:7 . ' ),---:;rr:rru:_; c) :r.r-, 7 . ( ' Ph hi " ( ' r'?'X1)i !I '· vr 7/~f) '\ '·<. . . . . .< �Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met April 10, 1991 at the Ease Lawrence Center. The secretary's report vas read and approved, Eighteen members were present, Julia Polk will represent us at the LAN meeting April 13. The treasarer reported $719.11 in the bankk and $61.50 in cash Q A LAN wor~shop on April 13 will will meet at the Congregational church and consider these areasa 1. newsletters 2,Treasurer 3,Secretary 4, Social activities s. t1embership 6, Bloclt workers ~1eeting will be from 10 AM to 3 pm. A covered dish picnic will be held at noon. Picney Neighborhood will hold a ba zaar at the schi~i. Spacess will be for rent as followsa $15 for food space, $10 for any other spaces •• It was suggested that we ask a member of the city staff to attend our next meeting and explain to those interested the possibilities open to lov income people how they may be aided in improving their homes, Some are reluctant to go to City Hall for advice. Nuch discussion ensued about vandalism , drinking and other misbehavior in the city parks. Meeting adjourned, Repectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham , Sec. �BrookCreek Neighborhood Improvement Association met Hay 9 1 East Lawrence Center. @ Twenty-three me~bers were present. President Binns presided. Sectetary's report was read and approved. Treasurer reported no change since last month. A presentation was given for the Model Block program. Details were given froma request which had been approved for another block. Also discussed were deferred loans for hocsing rehabilition. Much interest was shown for both programs. fhe entire meeting was spent in discussion. It was SUti~ested that someone from the CDBG office bring slides of other model block programs to be shown to the group. This will be planned. Two new memberships were noted. Heeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Granth&u, Sec. �September 11,1991 Brook Creek Improvement Association met September 11, 1991 at Brook Creek Park for our annual fall picnic. About 40 were in attendance. Dues were collected from 30 members. Plams were announced for the October meeting. All were urged to bring plans or suggestions for the new year. october 9, 1991 Brook Creek Community Improvement Association met at the East Lawrence Center, Twenty-one members were present. Secretat~'s report was read and approved, City news letters 1-1ere passed out although we had not nearly enough, Presdient Binns appointed Freda Stalkfleet for the nominating committee and Hazel Bryan and Dorothy Roper were nominated. They were unanimously elected. The rest of the meeting was spent discussing requests for CDBG funding for neighborhood needs:Suggestiond were : 1. StEaighten and seal Bullene, LaSalle and Ward Streets. 2.Repair 12th Street Rail Roa~ Crossing. 3, Repair Elmwood Street between the two cemetaries. 4.Curb anD DRAIN DITCHES ON OakHill Avenue, S,.Repair sidewalks on Fifteenth Street, 6,Guard rail at 13th and Brook at the stop sign. 7,Repair 3rossing signal at 13th Street, 8,Larger stop sigh on 13th where it intersects Oak Hill • It was voted to rejoin LAN and Vernon Burkett and Kris Wetterman were chosen as representatives, It was voted to pay our $25 membership to LAN. Meeting adjourned, Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec, �BrookCreek Neighborhood Association met November 13 at the East Center. Larry Hamm showed slides of some of the improvements made in the various neighborhoods with the use of Community Development Funds in past years. Don Binns, president ,presided. SecretarjAs repor~waa read and approved. Treasurer report~ $775.21 in treasurpy. Seven new membvrs were reported bringing the total to 60. President reported that the fire department has several programs available. The nominating committee submitted the following slates President Don Binns Vice-Pres. Freda Stalkfl~et Sec. Rachel Grantham Treas. Robert Eggaert Vernon Burkett, representative to L AN N reported on their recent l'!leeting. The report was given in depth concerning a number of issues, namely II@AIDIII the pouer plant at 9th street, Board of zonins appeal, f. to 10 homes on the Historic Register, that a map of neighborhoods should be made available , and that a LANN newsletter be published. There may be another Ci.ty Bus Tour soon. Projects for request for CDBG funding were discussed. The following in order of preference were decided upotu 1. Repair railroad crossings at 12th and lith streets. 2. Repair sidewalks on l!itt: Stn1et. 3. Repair water lines (prefer new onas)on 13th and Prospect streets. 4. Straighten and via.en and S(;!al '!-4c,~ii$vtood, HaL·d , LaSall~, and BullAAne Streets bet~en 17th anct 15th Streets 5. PlQ12e a guard rail around the ourvt! of Oal~ Hill !)n the east side Where thero 1• a very deep ditch. Queries were made as to why the t'est room5 at the t.ltc parJts have never materialized, will the basket ball 80al be place41n Brook Creek Park, speeding on 15th Street. · Election tdll be held at the December meeting. It: was voted that uo have punch an<! cookiGs at; our Cl'Jrintma~ mr:tJting. Meeting adjo\1rned, Pespectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, see. 7 . ~ {,· --.L-// 7f:;:.c:-li.t2- I' .4+. <<- -£_.-{_:--<- £~<-<-> :· ~' .;_ •. •' ·'· .' :·' :,· '·'"· ,. �Brook Creek Neighborhood Community Development Association met 1991 at the East Lawrence Center, President Binns presided, 17 Jnembers were present, The slate of fooicers for the coming year was presented as follows: Presdient Don Binns Vice-Pres, Freda Stalkfleet Secretary Rachel Grantham Treasurer Robert Eggert Eunice Binns moved that the slate be elected, Goldie Harmon seconded, motion carried, Ron Hodge from the K,U.Law School presented an idea for a Low Income Credit Unionqyalled a Community Development Credit Union to be funded partially within the area, namely Brook Creek and East Lawremce, It would have some outsife seeding and be underwriteen by the u.s. Government, This idea w-ill be researched and expanded and announce in the March newsletter, Questions may be referred to Ryan Hodge phone 864-8061 akter January 14, 1992, Mr. Eggert announced our mrmbership (paid members) at 60, Goldie Harmon moved we adjourn. Robert Eggert seconded, Motion carried, The meeting w-as followed by a social hour 1vith coffee and cookies. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham , Sec, �J I / (''/-' BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met March 11 at the East lawrence Center. President Binns presided. ~~~Izl~lj~ Secretary's report was read and approvedd Treasurer reported a balance of $801.81. Twenty one members were present and 5 new members were announced. L A N representative was out of town but had attended the meetin1J, and reported via the secretary that the only topic ofr discussion was the expansion of the down town into the neighborhoods. Since this doea not affect Brook Creek , no discussion followed. Charlene Johnson, directerof the Indian Center reported on the progress of their building and the programs which they offer. She said that they are one of 6nly two Indian Child Welfare bureaus in the state of Kansas. Family intactness is their aim. She says that it will eventually be a meal site. They have a contract with SRS. -.~:.:c:::'"'"'·- · A motion to adjourn by Mr.Eggert qas seconded by Hazel Bryan. Respectfully submitted , Rachel Grantham,Sec. �~\1:! \1l81.9?n ...... ·:?; '"\'>-\· (>.' BROOK CREEK NEIGHBOR HOOD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCISTIO .0~.- ..... M4r c uft~~( . .1~~~. ~ % ~ Brook Creek Neicghorhood Association meJ May 13th at the Eas {.:' O/p.:.:;.:':3i[r ,€>' Lawrence Center • iourteen members were present. '::S.t:, '";: q}v In the absence t)f the president, Freda Stalkfleet, vice-pres. c'2 1_180t,u0 presided. Minutes were reDd and approved. Thg ~a•arer reportee ~ balance of $800. EB Armold, a KU student majoring in city planning , was introduced. He will work with us during the coming year i~ investigating ~our neighborhood and suggesting improvements nee~and he will be a laison with the city planning commission. He will live in the neighborhood. Me was welcomed with enthusiasm. It w~s questioned why the two blocks of Oa~hill which were approved for resurfacing have not been done. Mr.Goodell will be contacted.~ ~rk:~t1A A motion was made by Goldie Harmon that we allow up to $500 for ~~ playground equipment dollar for dollar with what th~~ raise tomeet the amount CDBG agreed to allow.Ha~zel Bryan seconded.Motion carried. It was questioned whether the community has weed eaters. No one knew. 0'~ We vrere reminded of the next meetinlJ,..Iwhich will be out' September picnic. It was suggested that we ask for flower beds and some trees in the vacant area at the turn at 13t~a:nd Oskhill. It is now just bare grass and other such areas in the city are landscaped beau~ifully. It was suggested that we contac. the city about the two serious bumps in the 15 hundred block of Haskell. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rach~l (Pardon the typing, please. I may Gr~ntharn, Sec. yet get used to this machine.) �September 9, 1992 Thirty-five members and their guests met at Brook Creek Park for a picnic. Guest speakers were Tom Murray of the Board of Education of District 497 and Brad Tate,principal of Lawrence High School. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham Sec. - /r / _ / ~~- / . (. .. -,- (.<. --,- I (_;,·-( /.c.--_ ' · ' tl-- .-(i (. (_;~ : . (_ I • "(_ 1.-- -<· L �t /?}1 1£ ~~~llj__ ·~~ CREEK ~HBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Septembe Thirty-five members and their guests met at BrooCreek Park for the annual picnic. Guest speakers were Tom Murray of 497 Board of Education and Brd Tate ,Principal of Lawrence High School. Dues were collected for 1993. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. October 15, 1992 Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met at the East Lawrence Center. Vince Brown Of Primerica gave a work shop presentation and an in depth question and answer period as an Investment Counselor (not as a sales talk for any company). He explained the difference between mutual funds and other investment programs and the way in which their funds are invested. Mr,Binns gave a pep talk for the upcoming bond election. He also announced a Horizon 20-20 plan meeting October 16 There will be a meeting October 22 at Central Jr.High in regard to the bond issue. Grantham was appointed for another three years on the CDBG Board. President Binns appointed a nominating committee with Freda Stalkfleet as chairman. Membership now totals 38. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham ,Sec. �BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION BROOK Creek Neighborhood Improvement association the East Lawrence Center November 11,1992. Rresident Binns presideed Election of officers as follows: President- Don Binns Vice-pres. Freda S~alkfleet Sec. Rachel Grantham 'l'reas. Bob Eggert The treasurer reported thab we have a balance of $789.77. Present membership is now 40. The rest of the time was spent discussing what are the most pressin~ needs fo1· which to request funds from CDBG. The list follows: 1. A beautification project for the vacant city land at the corner of 13th and Brook beside the creek on the south. 2. A bench near the play equipment and swings for mothers who are watching their children. 3.Repairing the railroad crossings on 12thand 13th streets and the NORTH sid ef the 15th Street crossing. 4. Restoring the brick walks ( a.s they have been done in East Lavr• Lawrance) betweeu Haskell and the railroad tracks on 13th St. 5. Repairthe side walk on Haskell between 12 and 15th streets. 6. Chip and seal How.awood, Bullene, and Ward sts. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Se~ �BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION BBook Creek Neeghborhood Associa,ion met at the East Lawrence Center December 9, 1992 • Discussion of our requests for CDBG funds for neighborhood impl·ovementG ·were cUscuseed. Teresa Gardener had called the secretary with the report that no railroad ~.:t·ossings were to be repaired since the rumor is that the tracks are to b~ removed sometime in the future. Mr. George Osborne stated at the corn~r that we did not really ne~<i. ,i?!.(;,:1tings in the of 15th and Oakhill but agve us an estimate of $7ooo. He was reminded that CDBG gave funding for the improvement of Veterans Park last year. He did say that he had a uement beach which he could place in Brook CreQk Park. Election of officers as follows: President Don Binns Freid~ Stalkfleet Vice-Pres. Ser.:1:etaqr Rachal Grant.ham Robert Egge:t·t 'I' rea surer WE discussed having a candidate forum for the spring election. It was suggested that if we do, we invite East Lawrance to meet with us.This was marle as a motion and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachal Grantham, Sec. "•7 .. 1i / 1./ . l: c·..,,. <.1/ . i . �BROOK Creek NEighborhood ImprovementAssociation Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met March 29 for a candidate forum.All but one of the candidates were there and a capacity crowd was in attendance. Repartee continued for more than two hours and all felt that it was very worthwhile for candidates and members. April 14. The Association met for its regular meeting. Secretary's report was read and approved. Discussion followed regarding the small allowance for the park flowerbed which we had requested. No allowance was made for trees although other neighborhoods received $1500 each. A motion was made by Mrs.Binns and seconded by Hazel Brian that Don Binns apply to the commission about this. Motion carried. A motion was then made requesting Grantham to write a letter to the City Commission requesting that Klissa Rueschhoff not be appointed to the advisory board of CDBG next year and explaining how she had behaved toward me about our request for trees and shrubs for our flower bed which had been approved by the rest of the board and arbitrarilly struck from our allowance. Motion was mnade by Binns and seconded by Jones. Motion carried unanimously. Requests were discussed for next year. It was discussed at length about the fact that the East Lawrence Center is being used so little and tha mainly by Cottonwood and about the need for recreation on the east side of town.We questioned if CDBG money could be used to provide for its use. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. �Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met May 12, 1993 at the East Lawrence Center. The time was spent discussing the grant which we received this year and what we felt were pressing need to request for next year and what we might do to alleviate them. Meeting adjourned. Resprctfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. �Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met Septmber 15, 1993 at Brook Creek Park for our annual fall picnic. About 40 were in attendance and we had 32 members who paid dues for next year. Some new neighbors were introduced and much fellowship was enjoyed by all. Rache~ Grantham, Secretary �BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Brook Creek neighbors met October 11 at the East Lawrence Center. 31 members were present. Lively discussion followed on many topics.The treasurer reported a balance of $817.49. Available programs discussed were: rehabilition, emergency loans, and energy saving. A report was given about the very successful September picnic. Requests discussed were: Of the requests allowed last year-- only the repair of the sidewalk on 15th St, has been addressed. The picnic bench for Brook ~reek Park south end where most small children play has not been placed there although we were assured that one was already available and that was two years ago. Thjis year the bricks have not been replaced on 13th Street.This is the only side walk in that area and many children walk to school and people who work down town use that street.The street is becoming encreasingly busy with car traffic. Nothing has been done on improving the corner parkway which was allowed last year.(13th & Oakhill). This also was allowed. Subjects discussed for future consideration were: Extend the parking space at the north end of Brook Creek Park becsuse that is a narrow corner (There are only 4 spaces) and when cars have to park in the street it is both inconvenient and dangerous. Widen the draiNAGE DITCH ON THE WEST SIDE OF Brook Creek Park, or deepen it, because the amount of water coming from the stream on the south side if far greater than the ditch can carry on the north side and it floods into the street. Replace the fence at the south end of Brook Creek Park. A picnic table at the north end of Edgewood Park. Check drainage at west end of East Glen Drive.Water is not carried away when it rains very much. Five houses on Oakhill and Elmwood have only2 inch water pipes. The corner at 13th and Prairie has washed out and spreading a bit of gravel as has been done in the past is useless since it washes out with the next rain. Since we have had no reprensentation with LAN for some time we elected a new representative.Hazel Bryan nominated Goldie Harmon, Eggert seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. �BRBOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met November 10 at the East Lawrence Center. Thirty-two very vocal members were in attendance. Minutes were read and approved. Treasurer gave balance of $835.49. membership is 55. A total as of this date for A letter was read regarding parking in and facility needs. Pot holes at 13th and Oakhill crossing The guard rail at Brook Creek Park has the storm.:~o vehicle"sign at the park county and city.aagencies are still unattended to. not benn replaced since needs to be replaced. The ditch beside Brook Creek Park needs to be widened oo deepened since it has to carry the water from the much wider ditch on the othertor southO side .&s aresult the water spreads into the street and the yards on the south side of the ditch. This also caJsefl the water to back up on the south side and it has caused water to enter a house on Br,ok Street. There needs to be more parking places available at Brook Creek Park.That is a narrow corner and when mnoe than four cars ase there it is a hazard to cars trying to turn the corner. The garage on 13th should dispose of their junk cars or screen them from from the street. It is an eyesore to the neighborhood. It was decided that the meetings next year will be ia the moaths of February, May, September, October, November and Decembe~. Election of officers will be held at the next meeting; The nominating committee will be Thelma Strong, Eunice Binns and It was discussed that formerly the people in the neighborhood had been allowed a time on some mornings to exercise or walk in the gym especisAly in bad or cold weather. It was hoped that · this could be arranged again~ at least for the cold months. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully sxamitted, Rachel Grantham~ , , _ '\' I ;. 1 ,-"c (. . l" ( '-..... / .c _,. <.. ..J _..-t....Cvl- Sec. --r -1 L.. •t... I L_...c'\_ '- c... -- r �BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION The Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met March 9th at the East Lawrence Center. The treasurer reported no changes in the accounts. The minutes from the last meeting were read and approved. A Town Meeting concerning Substance Abuse Issues will meet here at the East Lawrewnce Center March 16th. The police and experts on the subjects will be at the meeting. We were urged to attend and give our imput. The drainage we requested was not approved by the C. D. Board, but our president has been assured that it will be done because there is flood money available. The shed on Oak Hill Dr. was torn down per our request. It was reported that the mud hole ln the driveway at 1313 Prospect is keeping the street below muddy. It was moved and seconded that our organization pay the yearly dues to the Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods. Motion approved. It was reported that planning is being done to expand this Brook Creek Center Bldg. It was reported that some Flood Control Money is available if we have any requests. Next meeting April 13. Meeting adjourned. I Respectful submitted, ~~~J/ Eunice Binns for Rachel Grantham, Sec. �BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION The Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met April 13th in the East Lawrence Center with twenty-three members present, and our guest speaker. The treasurer reported an increase of $5.00 in our balance, less our payment of dues to the Lawrence Assoc. of Neighborhoods of $25.00 given to our president to send in. The Minutes were read and approved. Our president reported on the progress of the beautification project a·t Brook Creek Park. A discussion of the culverts for drainage on Laura and 12th street that were approved by the Grant Review Board took place. Our president reported that in the past few years there were many inequitie:5 in the granting of funds to the neighborhoods. It was determined that we would get in a number of requests for next year. Diana Martinez who is sponsored by the Outreach Program of neighbor to neighbor of Douglas County spoke on the topic of Flood Control and the resources available to flood victims. She is located out of Bert Nash. The president was instructed to call the Environmental Dept. of the City concerning 1313 Prospect and West side of 1500 Harper, and 1338 Brook. Also, call the Street Dept. concerning the parking problem at 12th and Brook. Rachel Grantham term on the Grant Review Board is expiring and she is no longer eligible for reappointment. Jenna Coker was nominated and elected as our representative to the board. Next Meeting will be May 11, 199~. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ~t.-Tl/~~A__ Eunice Binns for Rachel Grantham, Sec. �Brook Creek Neighborhood Association -··-.. Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met May 11 at the East Lawrence Center. Minutes were read and approved. The president reported that the city commission denies allowing us $5000 as of last year. The city promised to repair the mud hole at 1313 Prospect (a result of the creek overflowing because of lack of drainage at the ditch behind. Since the president will be gone at our regular meeting time in September to attend a Prisoner of war reunion, Goldie made a motion that we delay our September meeting time until September 21. Motion carried. This will be our annual picnic. Goldie questioned the location of the new jail at the Fair Grounds. She made a motion that we send a letter to the Commission ·asking that it not be located there .Eunice seconded. Motion carried. The secretary was instructed to write such a letter. It was requested that we again ask for repair of the 13th St. railroad crossing and that the north half of the one on 15th St. be corrected as was the south half. 20 members ere present. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. �BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Hosted a forum for discussion concerning the up-coming school election. A large crowd attended. There were speakers on both sides of the question and lively repartee ensued. No other business was discussed. Meeting adjourned. Rachel Grantham, Sec. �!;~~~~:'~. Brook tilreek Neighborhood Association The the ~·~~~ :;,:J Brook~ Creek Ne:!.ghborhood Associati.on me) De.;::ember 4 a~-,C::c_;~:c;~\\9-/ Lawrence Centar. Twenty-one members were present. E~wt Sec~etary's Tr~~surer report was reai and approved/ reported a balance of $841.19 The following officers were elected: President Vice-Pres. Secretary Treasurer The calling ~ommitte? Don Binns Freda Stalkfleet Hazel Bryan Re:bert Eggert will remain the same. Lind a Christoperson announced the Christmas dinner for the indigent will be held at the First Methodit ChurBh this year and asked for volunteers to help with serving. Since Vernon Burkett wil.l be out of town fo~ t;hree months, it will be necessary to appoint a substitute to meet with the CDBG board foe a •anth or two. It was asked if we could be allowed to walk in the gym in the ~uring cold weather.Mr. Binns will inquire. morning~ Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. A Chriatwas party was planned for later in the month. �Brook Creek Neighborhood Association The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met March 8, 1995, at the East Lawrence Center. 13 members were present. Secretary's report was read and approved. Treasurer reported a balance of $846.36. Communications were read by Pres. Don Binns. He reported we had permission to walk in the Gym mornings from 6:30 to 8:30, the only times available. No one interested that time of day. The request to change our meeting nights to Tuesday night was denied, that night was being used. Mrs.Binns was re-elected to the Community Development Board. Dickie Heckler expressed interest in being Member-at-Large to the CDB when there is an openning. Vernon Burkett,CDBG Rep., reported on the CDBG Meetings he has attended. Pres. Binns said we should be thinking about CDBG projects for next year (1996), they must be submitted by Dec. 1995. Meeting Adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Hazel A. Bryan, Sec. �The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met at 7:30, April 12,1995 at the East Lawrence Rec. Center. 13 members present. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Freida Stalkfleet. The minutes of the last meeting were read and corrected. Mark Taylor made an announcement and passed out fliers on Earth Day Clean Up and Brook Creek Park scheduled for April 22nd from 10 am until 4 pm. Bob Eggert announced the Douglas County Taxpayers for Fair Property Evaluation and Taxation will meet at 7:30 pm, Thursday April 18 in Building #1 at the Douglas County 4-H Fair Grounds. Meeting open to anyone. It was moved and seconded that we contribute $50 to the Eunice Binns Memorial Fund. (Deceased 3-9-95) Our Annual Picnic was set for Sept. 13, Wed. evening. It was suggested that we invite the Cit y Commissioners to come and get acquianted with the BCNIA. Goldie Harmon resigned from the Lawrence Neighborhoods Assoc. Susan Miller was voted in to fill the vacancy. It was noted the two Park Benches were in place at Brook Creek Park, the RR crossing on 11th Street had been repaired, and 7 trees had been planted along 15th Street from the RR tracks East to Haskell Ave. Respectfully ~ubmitted, .t(j/-';_">~/?C. b.->Ay: ~ Hazel A. BryanJ sec. '' ••J_ / �~:. ?f.!27 ~ & A /·i.-'.'::: '·ocr ·' 1on . . ss '<,.-· ·\l'' ··"'"' .N {\.) :~··J I'"'' /~'t./ '; •·.~~ ..,.. (,j..!'i ··~-'l : -:1 .. ~~J·:.!<V':.li ITY th: Vi:LOPiVI£N"~" vi BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ·~':'r:, OFfiCE .'~$ The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met at the Center, ·<:.~.i~!.£:~<;0;?>' Wednesday, October 11, 1995. 15 members and 1 guest present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and corrected. Margene Swarts, CDBGProgram Manager, spoke to us about CDBGrants, enc ouraging us to "Do your homework" for grants that are needed to improve the neighborhood. Jenna Coker, our CDBG rep reported on the meetings she had attended. Mark Taylor, who supervised the Clean-Up of Brook Creek on Earth Day, April 22, sent a request for reimbersement of funds spent for supplies. It was suggested he submit a list of expenses. Margene Swarts said this was one thing a Grant might cover on the next clean Up-Day. Other Projects suggested: Parking Lot improvement for Edgewood Park, south side Additions to the new South Brook Creek Park: shrubs, Walking Path, benches A nominating committee was appointed, namely Thelma Strong, Freda Stalkfleet and Helen Hargrove. The office of President was vacated by Don Binns. Nominations were made for v. Pres. Freda Stalkfleet, Sec. Hazel Bryan, Treas. Bob Eggert. Susan Miller, our rep to LAN made a report on the meeting she attended. Nex meeting of LAN will be October 25th. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Hazel Bryan, Sec. �BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Brook Creek Neighborhood ~ssociation mey November 9 ar tho Center.!6 members were preesent. The treasu~er reported a balance .of $828. Anominating coreJiittea ~as a~poi~tc3- namely:Freda 5talkfleet, Eunice Binns and Rachel Grantham Discussion was aboit imQr0viny the appearance of t~e neighborhood: namely junk cars on 13th Street.Some has been done but more needs to be 0ooae Also discussed was the terrible accumulation of junk over the entire lot at 1325 E. 16th. Election will be bel~ a~ tna December meeting. Every one is to bring cookies and Eunice will m~ke coffee and we will have a Christmas 'party. Meetin~ adjoouned. Respectfu~lf submitted, ~achel Srantham, Sac. coo~ �Brook . . reek Neighborhood Ass, jation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association lOth for the annual Fried Chicken Brook Creek Shelter, 27 present. Mark Taylor, pres., presided over a short meeting. A letter from Hedges & Hedges Real Estate was read regarding homes for sale in the area. Our condolences to the Helen Hargrove Family. Helen passed away August 31. She was a long time Association member. Susan Miller gave a report from the LAN Meeting she attended. They vo9ed to support the Truck Ordanance (no parking on city streets by over-the-road trucks). Susan also says "Save your yellow Dillons register receip~~ for the schools". We were reminded that funds are available to Winterize owner-occupied homes, deadline for applications Sept. 13. The rest of the evening was spent socializing. Next meeting Tuesday, Oct. 8th at the Lawrence Indian Center, 7:30 pm. Respectfully submitted, ..-£/,~__,., ... ,,? .· _ •. 'JfC-t' ~P-;~~-?t-- Hazel Bryan, Sec. �Brook ~reek Neighborhood As~ jation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met Monday, October 7 at 7pm at the Lawrence Indian Center, (date changed because the Center was not available on Tuesday, Indian Center Board Meeting.) The meeting was called to order by V.Pres. Freda Stalkfleet. 11 members, 1 guest present. (Pres. Mark ill.) The minutes of the last June 10 meeting were read and approved. The July Picnic and the Annual Fried Chicken Picnic held Sept. 10 were reported. Guest John Scanlan, Habitat Site Procurement Chairman, spoke about property the have a chance to buy on La Salle Street, the Tom Boyd property. The property is big enough for 7 sites, 58 X 167 each. The street would be retained a chip & seal , no curb and gutter required, cleared with the City. The Association expressed approval of Habitat's plan. Mr. Scanlan will also talk to area neighbors not at the Meeting. There was an in depth discussion about 11 commuter traffic" (see hand out prepared by Micheal Almon) that speeds thru the neighborhood streets. We also made a list of streets in the area that are badly in need of reapair and improvement. Sharon Vaughn has that list hoping to present it to the City Commission Meeting during ·Public Comments at the end of regular meeting. Please contact Sharon if you know of a street that needs to be added to The List. (Streets on the list include Prospect, Brook, Prairie, Elmwood.) We're glad to see the improvement to 11th to Delaware and Haskell from 11th to 12th. Susan Miller gave a report on the LAN Meeting: Jan.29th, LAN will celebrate their lOth Anniversary. Other discussions: Horizion 20-20, the Arts Center expansion. It was noted the Center is City owned, expansion is a City project. The City has a Webb Site on City Information. (Thanks, Susan.) It was noted the Patterson Property at 13th & Maple Lane is listed for sale at $90,000. Communications: CDBG Meeting Wednesday Oct. 16th, 7pm, CC room, City Hall, Sharon Vaughn plans to attend, she writes up our CDBG requests. It was moved and seconded that we donate $20 to the Indian Center for the use of their rooms for our meetings while the ELRC is being renovated. (Treasurer Bob Eggert delivered) Meeting adjourned. Dues paid Gary & Mary Meyer $2 Respectfully submitted, ·~~ �COMMUTERS CUTTING THROUGH OUR NEIGHBORHOOD OAK HaL, 13th, 12th, AND BROOK STREETS The Problem: Every weekday between 5:30am- 9:00am and between 4:30pm- 6:00pm commuters coming and going to Kansas City via 15th Street cut through our neighborhood on Oak Hill St. Because of the increased congestion on east 23rd Street, more and more commuters are looking for a low-resistance route to K-10. 19th Street does not connect to K-10, so the preferred route has become 15th St. But to make matters worse, many of these people then try to avoid the congestion they have caused at 15th and Haskell St. by cutting over to Oak Hill St., then over 13th St. or Brook St. to 12th St. Oak Hill St., 13th St., Brook St., and 12th St. are classified as neighborhood streets. They are intended for and designed for serving the neighborhood, the people who live here. 15th St. is classified as a collector street. It is intended to get people from the neighborhood to the larger streets and back again. Haskell St. is classified as an arterial street. It is intended to get people from the collector streets to the major streets and back again. The use of our neighborhood streets by outside commuters should not be allowed (technically, neither should they be on 15th St., because if it gets worse, the City will want to reclassify 15th as an arterial and widen it). Commuter traffic should be kept on arterial, thoroughfares, and highways whenever possible. This excess traffic from commuters causes lots of problems: noise problems early in the morning, safety problems for school children, early deterioration of pavement, greater potential for accidents. Possible Solutions: Ideally, commuters should be prevented from entering or leaving town on east 15th St. Of course practically speaking this is impossible. Instead we have to use deterrents so that using our neighborhood streets is inconvenient for commuters. This approach can work, because the most important thing to a commuter is a fast and convenient route. So we need to devise deterrents that are effective by making other commuter routs more attractive to them. However, at the same time, the deterrents we choose could be inconvenient for us sometimes, so we should pick ones we can live with. Typical examples in other neighborhoods are: stop signs at every corner, speed bumps, removing the asphalt so the bumpy bricks are exposed, posted 15mph speed limit, gates at neighborhood entrances, traffic controls like directional curbs or signs,. Let's examine some of the options: 1) Stop signs: Very effective, slows down traffic, commuters hate them. Driving slowly through our own neighborhood appeals to many of us and is a minor inconvenience. 2) Speed bumps: Very effective, stop-start driving, commuters hate them. Can be major inconvenience for neighbors too, especially for car mufflers, two-wheeled vehicles, and storm drainage. 3) Expose bricks: Very effective, slows down traffic, commuters hate them. Probably no brick underlayment in Brook Creek Neighborhood. Slow driving is preferable to stop-start driving over speed bumps. �Brool\ ~reek Neighborhood Ass ,iation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association The Committee Reports: Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods Rep. Susan Miller reported that LAN is neutral on the Winter Block Project, they have not been asked for their support. Zoe Ann reported the Art Project is on schedule at the ELRC. CDBG Rep. Jenna Coker said we should call in the appointment of Richard Heckler to the CDBG Board. Sharon Vaughn reported application forms for CDBG requests are not ready yet, due date for them will be extended. However, we should be getting our requests ready. We talked about sidewalk improvements, chipper rental, bid of $90 per hour, Mumfords. Old Business: The renovation of the ELRC is on schedule. One neighbor expressed concern about the Parking Lot Lights and the effect all the lights will have on their family at night. New Business: Patty and Joe Klingler from the Lindenwood Street area expressed concern about their neighbor's "yard trash" (many vehicles, trailers, etc. parked on the street), and possibly a drug house near by. We talked about different solutions. Mark said he would drive by and take a look at it. Discussed problems of animal control, dogs, cats, wild ones. Mark announced and showed a poster regarding the Gang Awareness Meetings to be held Wed. Nov. 16th afternoon and evening. Sharon Vaughn asked for help with a neighborhood survey. She passed out surveys to 10 people who agreed to participate. Nominating Committee Report: Dorothy Roper, nominated for 1997: Pres. Mark Taylor v. Pres. Don Binns Sec. Hazel Bryan Treas. Susan Miller Chairman: Officers Next Meeting Dec. 10: election of officers and Christmas Party. Susan Miller volunteered to work on a newsletter and we discussed ways of distribution. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Dues Paid: $3 EDward Bishop John & Zoe McCleary Loralee Stevens was recognized for distributed 70 flyers notice of meet ina '11r4trn:~ Hazel Bryan, Sec. �Brook ,reek Neighborhood Ass.. .iation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met Tues. Dec. 7:30 pm at the Lawrence Indian Center, 20 present. The meeting was called to order by Pres. Mark Taylor. He introduced our guests from East Heights School: PTO Pres. Karen Parker and PTO Treas. Jennifer Flowers. The brought us up to date on the proposed School closinings and asked for support of the Neighborhood by circulating petitions, calls and letters to the Schood Board. Kerry Altenburg a goo contact. East Heights has meetings every Tuesday, 6 pm at the School Library, everyone welcome to attend. (as of 12-13 meeting place changed to Lawrence Indian Center) The minutes of the Nov. 12th meeting read and approved. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Xoe Ann McCleary reported on the progress of Art Work at the Rec Center and opening date should be around Feb. . Contact Ernie Shaw to arrange for our meeting nights at the Center. LAN Rep. Susan Miller reported next meeting will be Dec. 12. Micheal Almon reported on the Commuter Traffic thru the Neighborhood and the results of his survey, noting that most neighbors contacted were aware of the increased traffic. Micheal reported on the weed ordinance vs Natural Landscaping. Mark reported a· request by LPR wanting the Neighborhood to help with a request for 8 old fashioned 12 foot light poles in Edgewood Park. Results of our discussion: Lights on timers, better that all night lights. We shouldn't have to use CDBG money for this project. CDBG requests: Sharon Vaughn is working on Grant requests due January 8. Micheal suggested Motion Home Security Lights for homes interested, Solar powered, easy installation, suggested price $89, (from his research) ELECTION OF OFFICERS: It was moved by Bob Eggert and seconded by Lila Patton that we approve the slate of officers a presented by the nominating committee: Pres. Mark Taylor v. Pres. Don Binns Treas. Susan Miller Sec. Hazel Bryan Motion Carried. There will be no January meeting. February meeting to be announced later. Susan Miller will prepare flyers to be distributed by neighborhood volunteers. Meeting adjourned. The rest of the evening was spent enjoying Christmas Party refreshments and visiting. Respectfully submitted, Hazel Bryan, Sec. ~L~h.J �TURNEY for SLHOOL BOARD Experience Creating Alternatives Januruy 31, 1997 steerlnc Committee Paullhtto Joba Hay NUJC]I' HeJ.m.tadter Treasurer Pat MJIIer Rev. VerdeU Taylor Kurt Tburmaler Dear Friend: I ask you for help in my campaign to win a seat on our Lawrence school board. Some of you know me well, others have only a little knowledge of me. Let me tell you my reasons for making this race. Budgeting for public schools has.always been about making choices, because tax dollars are always limited and must be used wisely. After attending the recent public hearings on closing four Lawrence schools, I am convinced that only some of the possible options for savings have been looked at, and these have not been clearly presented to the public. Now is the time to look at all the options and ,to present clear choices to the public. I have ten years experience as the chief financial officer of a consolidated school district in Connecticut where I was responsible for preparing budgets which were voted on by the public each year. I believe this experience has prepared me to find and evaluate options independently of the district administration. Moreover I have 23 years experience in the private sector which included both financial alld personnel rr.:.anagement in manufacturing aud publishing businesses. I want to put this extensive experience to work for Lawrence. I believe we need to focus on developing the abilities of all our students. Yes, we must continue to address ·the needs of those who are disadvantaged and recognize the special talents of the gifted, but we must pay equal attention to the ordinary student. In this district this means broadening and strengthening vocational education for those who are not college bound. Given the financial limitations we have, it also means we need to concentrate on two priorities, high quality teachers and class sizes which enable them to work with students of all abilities. The recent hearings have brought out the strengths of our neighborhood elementary schools. The personal relationships and teamwork between students, parents and staff which now flourish in these schools must be affirmed. Each one has special qualities and each one is a focus for its neighborhood and strengthens the entire city. Surely we can develop ways to use these buildings more effectively outside of school hours for neighborhood and community programs. As a recently retired person I have the time to work intensively for our schools. As the parent of a National Merit scholar and the son of a professor of education I have been immersed in educational theory and practice all my life. I want to use my experience for Lawrence, my home town. I began my education at Cordley Elementary and graduated from KU with a Business degree. I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt. You can help my campaign to maintain the quality of our Lawrence schools in a number of ways. We must raise campaign money. In the return section below I have listed a number of other ways you can help. I look forward to working with you for our Lawrence schools. I'd appreciate your vote on February 25th. Sincerely, Austin Turney ------------------------------Clip Here-------------------------------------Yes, Austin, we are eager to work with you for our Lawrence schools. 1/We will: Enclose a contribution to your campaign: 0$10 0 $25 D$50 0$100 D Other$_ 0 Distribute literature. 0 Make telephone calls. 0 Host a coffee for Friends and Neighbors. 0 Put a yard sign on my lawn. OPut a yard sign in my storefront. OPrepare mailings, other work. 0 Allow my/our name/s to appear in endorsements of Austin's candidacy. (Sign below for permission.) Name ___________________________________ Phone _________ Address Zip Occupation ---------------- Mail to TURNEY FOR SCHOOL BOARD, 1501 Pennsylvania, Lawrence, 66044. �DCAT Douglas county Area Transportation The Lawrence City Commission provided funds for the Douglas County Community Transportation Coordinating Council (DCCTCC) to provide demand-responsive public transportation to the citizens of Lawrence. DCAT is now available to meet all of your transportation needs. To help with shopping, doctor's appointments, trips to the grocery store or just about anywhere you want to go within the City of Lawrence, just take DCAT. Leave your car in the driveway. Avoid the hassle of finding a parking space, traffic and the spiraling cost of gasoline. DCAT is a demand-response service. All rides are from door to door. There are no fixed route stops. Lift-equipped vans and escort assistance are available upon request Transportation can be obtained by calling 749-ABUS (7492287). To obtain service, reservations will be made at least 24 hours in advance. Same-day reservations will be accepted when space is available. Hours of service are from 6:30AM to 6:00PM Monday through Friday and from 7:00AM to 6:00PM on Saturdays. Reservations can be made from 8:00AM to !2:00PM and 1:OOPM to 4:00PM Monday through Friday. DCAT is closed on Sundays and Holidays. The cost for the general public is $5 per ride. The elderly, lowincome, and disabled are eligible for a reduced fare of$1 per ride when a certificate of reduced fare is presented to the driver. Cash fares can be presented to the driver or a bus pass can be purchased. For information on how to be certified for reduced fare, or obtaining a bus pass, call 749-ABUS. Children four and younger can ride for free and must be secured with an appropriate child seat provided by the parent All children under the age of twelve must be accompanied by an adult. Children older than four pay full or reduced fare, based on the parent's eligibility. Transportation a Must? Call 749-ABUS! �Brook 1 reek Neighborhood Ass iation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association The Brookcreek Neighborhood Association met Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1997, 6:30pm at the Lawrence Indian Center, 29 present. Pres. Mark Taylor called the meeting to order. The minutes of the Dec. 10 meeting were read and approved. Committee Reports: LAN Rep. Susan Miller attended the Jan. 16th meeting, annual dues of $25 are due. Our CDBG Report: Sharon Vaughn reported our CDBG requests were submitted on the due date (Jan. 8). And they have been processed and reviewed, Richard Heckler attended that meeting. David Frayer had an update on the Shepperd Property development of 6.6 acres 23 units with entrance off 15th Street. Planning Commission Meeting to review these plans Wed. Feb. 26. Pat Slick from the Douglas County Area Transportation spoke about that service that is available - see attached sheet. School Board Canidate Leni Salkind spoke and answered questions. Janet Murphy, D~rector of the ELRC, told us of the new facilities that will be available when the Center opens, sometime in March. Austin Turney, School Board Canidate, spoke and requested our vote on February 25th (see attached info.) It was moved and seconded that we donate $30 to the LIC for the use of their building for our meetings. Meeting adjourned. go-with-its. A social time followed with coffee and Respectfully submitted ' _5//h[__,~ c / '/5~ Hazef?B~yan, ~c. �Brook 'reek Neighborhood Ass iation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met Tuesday, March 11, 7:00 pm at the Lawrence Indian Center, 28 present. Pres. Mark Taylor called the meeting to order. The minutes of the February 11th meeting were read and approved. Committee Reports: Susan Miller, LAN Rep. reported the annual dues of $25 has been paid. LAN wrote a letter in support of S 0 S. Richard Heckler, CDBG Rep. reported all but 2 of our grant requests were allowed. (not allowed, trees and security lighting). Be thinking about requests for next year. Mark Taylor will be submitting a list for the Public Works Street overlays project for 1997. Our list includes: Brook Street from 13th to 15th Prospect Street from 12th to 13th Prospect Street from Oakhill to 15th Laura from 12th to 13th Summit from 13th to Oakhill Treasurers Report: Announcements: All bills paid, balance $541.62 The East Lawrence Recreation Center will have the Grand Opening March 15th, 11 am. Battery Bags are available for those wishing to recycle old batteries. Part time job available at the new ELRC Guest Speakers: Alan Black, City Commission Canidate James Hilliard, School Board Canidate Lisa Blair, City Commission Canidate Next Meeting April 8th at the ELRC, 7:30 pm. Meeting Adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Hazel Bryan, sec. �Brook :reek Neighborhood Ass iation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met Tuesday, April 8th, 1997 at 7:30 pm at the ELRC, 23 present. Vice Pres. Don Binns called the meeting to order, minutes of the March meeting were read and approved. Treasurer's Report: Petty cash: Savings: Total Monies +$50.19 +$502 .17 +$552.36 Susan Miller, Treas. Committee Reports: LAN Rep. Susan Miller reported on the April LAN Meeting at the ELRC. Neighbors in the Pickney area are not pleased with the Skate Board Activies in Burcham Park. They would like to see the Park kept a Park. LAN also discussed the drainage problems and the recent election. CDBG report: Richard Heckler reported there ~auld be a reviewing meeting Thursday April lOth at 10 arn, anyone welcome. Richard also sits on the Traffic Safety Board. If you have any requests or concerns you would like to se~ addressed, send a letter to the Board stating your concerns and you will be sent a time to meet with the board to review your requests and concerns. Brook Creek Clean-Up was planned for Saturday, April 19th from lOam to 3 pm, meet at the Shelter House, rain or shine. Hamburgers, hot dogs and sodas provided by th~ Association, Zoe Ann McCleary in charge of purchasing. Br~ng a dish to share. Old Business: Vice Pres. Don Binns reminded us to call School Board Members regarding the East Heights School closing and all the new units (117) being built in the area. New Business: It was moved and seconded that we write a letter to the Parks and Rec. Dept. requesting lights be installed in the Edgewood PARK area where the kids can Roller Blade. We were reminded to get our CDBG requests together early and not wait until the last minute. A study session is planned for the May 13th meeting. Susan Miller asked for items for the next newsletter. Don Binns said he would put together past projects accomplished by the BC Association. Meeting Adjourned Respectfully submitted, Hazel Brya~~~~~ . yV~~· �Brook ~reek Neighborhood Ass iation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 7:30pm at The East Lawrence Center, 22 present. Pres. Mark Taylor introduced Fred DeVictor, Director of LPR, who was responding to an inquiry about getting lights at the Roller Blade Court in Edgewood Park. There is no money budgeted for this project at this time. He will help us look for monies thru CDBG grants and budgeted funds. His cooperation in this matter is appreciated. Janet Murphy, Director of The Eas Lawrence Center, addressed concerns she has and asked our cooperation in keeping the Center safe for everyone and asking for volunteers to keep a watchful eye, and report to her any signs of vandalism or "trouble-makers". The minutes of the April 8th meeting were read and approved. Plans for summer meetings were discussed. A neighborhood picnic is scheduled for July 15, 6:30 pm, Brook Creek Shelter, Pot-luck, BYOE. Lila Patton, co-odinator. The Annual Sept. Fried Chicken Picnic is scheluled f9r Sept. 9, 6:30 pm at the Brook Creek Shelter, Fried Chicken and Beverage provided, bring a dish to share and table service. Treasurer's report: Earth Day cleanup: April Newsletter: Petty Cash Savings Food Kinko's Balance 4/30 +$ 55.19 +$502.17 -$ 68.06 -$ 73.20 +$489.30 Earth Day Clean-up was held April 19th, 18 came to help. Claude and Edith Aubry took the left-over "burgers & buns" to the Salvation Army, and they were very happy to get them. Traffic Safety on the neighborhood streets was discussed. letter was drafted by Mike Almon and Mark Taylor and will be sent to the Traffic Safety Board and hopefully will be put on their agenda for consideration. A Susan Miller asked for items for future newsletters. The Brook Creek Breeze has been printed and distributed by the Miller Family. Many Thanks! Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Hazel Bryan, sec. �Brool ~reek Neighborhood Ass iation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association September 9, 1997 The Brookcreek Neighborhood Association met for The Annual Fried Chicken and Covered Dish Picnic at The Brook Creek Park Shelter, 6:30 pm, 40-45 attended. Special guests, Tammi Nunn and Lynn Goodell. Tammi spoke to us about our Neighborhood re-evaluation program. We were given surveys to fill out, and bring to the October 14 meeting for idscussion. Sharon Vaughn encouraged us to get our thoughts together for our CDBG requests and gave us some information on "how to". These should be ready by November 1. Susan Miller, treas., announced we were in need of a News letter delivery person if we are to continue putting out a BrookCreek NewsLetter. We are asked to save our Dillons Yellow grocery receipts for East Heights School, hand them Julie Rea, school secretary. Mike Almon told us about a project for Oak Trees alongOak Hill Street. More on this latter, it got dark veryquick, so we packed up and went home. A big "thank you" to Susan Miller, and her "helpers" for getting the fried chicken and soda pop and every on who prepared and brought food for our picnic, and a good time was had by all, a beautiful evening. Treasurers report: Total Brook Creek Monies: +$343.67. A number of memberships were received. Respectfully submitted, . } X/p~.e:? /(· ~//a;;rv Hazel Bryan, Sec. �Brool. ~reek Neighborhood As~ .iation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met Tuesday, Oct. 14th, 1997 at 7:30 pm at the ELRC, 19 present and 2 guests. The minutes of the Annual Fried Chicken Picnic meeting Sept. 9th were read by Pres .. Mark Taylor in the absence of Sec. Hazel Bryan. Treas. Report by Susan Miller: $352.89. Micheal Almon lead a discussion Bicycle safety.· Important that all riders and motorist khow and obey traffic laws. Guests Fred DeVictor and Paul Davis discussed the construction and maintance of a Mt. Bike Trail in the Park area. Zoe Ann moved to have the Trail a Edgewood Park. Mark seconded. Motion carried. Anyone interested in trees should contact Mark Taylor. CDBG request suggestions: improvement of sidewalks on 12th 13th to RR tracks and to 19th. LAN report from Susan Miller: League of Women voters meeting Oct. 15th concerning the Original Townsite Zoning Proposal. Lori Lee Stevens is our rep to that meeting. The Neighborhood should be aware of 20/20 land use of Woodland Park .. It is zoned for anything for public use. The error was corrected to be a Park only. If you need your house weatherized for Winter, funds are available. We were reminded to bring the Neighborhood surveys to the November 11th meeting. Meeting adjourned. on the meeting. Respectfully submitted, --~1~ ~7~----/ ._/ Thanks to Goldie Harmon for the notes ~./ Hazel Bryan, Sec. �Brool ~reek Neighborhood As! ;iation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met Tues. Nov.ll, 1997 at 7:30 pm at the ELRC, 22 present. Pres. Mark Taylor was in attendance at the City Commission meeting supporting the new BMX bike trail to be built at Edgewood Park. The Secretary read the minutes of the Oct. 14th meeting and started the meeting, Mark arrived later. Treasurers report: susan Miller reported a balance of $442.09. Committee Reports: Loralee Stevens atten ded the meeting of the League of Women Voters on the Original Townsite Proposal. They discussed the change in style of development. Next meeting, Nov. 12th with Stan Hernly. LAN report by susan Miller: at the Oct. 23rd meeting, discussed their support of the unlicense radio station, KAW FM 88.9. Write your letters of support to the FFC. LAN also supports the Art Center to stay at present location and build on to the North or West. Report of the Nominating Committee: (Goldie Harmon, Rachel Grantham and Hazel Bryan): Pres. Mark Taylor V.Pres. Claude Aubry Sec. Hazel Bryan Treas. Susan Miller It was moved and seconded that the nominations of the committee be accepted. Voting will be at the Dec. 9th meeting. Discussed having a Christmas Party at the Dec. 9th meeting. Everyone bring a plate of goodies to share. Dorothy Roper in charge of drinks. Old Bus: Sharon Vaughn reported 2 homes had been accepted for the Winter Weatherizering program. Call Housing and Development if you are interested in this program. Tree requests, a variety of trees still available, see Sharon. CDBG requests are due, call Sharon Vaughn to submit a grant request. The rest of the evening was spent going over the Neighborhood surveys. Tammi was unable to join us, so Sharon lead us thru the survey with ideas and suggestions. Bring your completed surveys to the Dec. 9th meeting. Meeting adjourned, uJ~L ~y«--?~ Hazel Bryan, Sec. �Brool -:reek Neighborhood Ast ~iation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met Tues. Dec. 9th, 1997, 7:30pm at the ELRC, 21 present and 2 guests. Pres. Mark Taylor called the meeting to order. The minutes of the Nov. 11th meeting were read and approved. Treas. Susan Miller reported a balance of $362.04. Guest speaker was Steve Carrier, Community Services Worker for Douglas County Senior Services. He explained the various programs available for Seniors and handed out pamphlets. 2nd Guest Speaker, Mary Grob, volunteer with Tenants to Homeowners. That program helps new homeowners in buying afordable homes. They need volunteers to be on the Board. Mary introduced Susan Bower, and her husband, Cris, who just recently moved into a home at 1316 Summit. Susan Bower talked to us about the program and how it worked for them. Susan will fill a place on the board and will be our neighborhood association's representative, reporting back to us on this project. Tenants to Homeowners is located in the United Way Building on Ridge Court. Claude Aubry made a report on how to get a mailing permit. This would be helpful in getting out the Newsletter. The Brook Creek Breeze Newsletter has been hand delivered by Susan and the Miller Boys. This program is financed by one of our CDBGrants. The annual election of officers was held. officers were: Pres. Mark Taylor V.Pres. Claude Aubry Sec. Hazel Bryan Treas. Susan Miller The nominated These officers were voted in by those present. Mark Taylor read a communication about an opening for a School Crossing Guard. There will be no January Meeting, however, the officers will meet with Margene Swarts to discuss our CDBGrants. Reports will be made to the Association in later meetings. Susan Miller will be our LAN Rep. for the coming year. Meeting adjourned. A Christmas Goodie Party followed. Respectfully submitted, Hazel Bryan, Sec. �Broo: ~reek Neighborhood As~ dation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met Tuesday, Feb. lOth, 7:30 pm at the ELRC, 31 present. Pres. Mark Taylor opened the meeting, the minutes of the Dec. 9th meeting were printed in the Newsletter. Co-ordinator Julie Banhart was introduced, welcome aboard, Julie! Committee Reports: CDBG Reps Jenna Coker and Dickie Heckler reported on the Grant meetings and on available grants for anyone who wishes to apply for help on rehabilitation of owner-occupant homes. Treasurer's Report by Susan Miller: Balance $396.15. Micheal Almon brought to our attention the building of apts in the area. He is circulating a petition to change zoning back to single-family dwellings. (some areas have been changed to multi-family.) Jenna Coker moved we keep an eye on the drainage pond to be built at the 13th & Maple apts. Motion carried. There will be a Blight Control meeting in the City Commission Room, March 9th, 7pm to discuss how best to proceed on enforcements. Susan Miller reported on variances requested by Mortons, regarding screening and driveway widths. Next meeting March 10, 7:30 pm at the ELRC. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ,J/d~G~r~ Hazel Bryan, Sec. Also discussed the report from the Traffic Safety Control Commission, which did not solve any of our problems. Jenna Coker moved to have the City do another traffic count, motion carried. There was no Association Meeting in January, but the Officers and Sharon Vaughn met twice to complete the Brook Creek Neighborhood 1998 Needs Assessment, that was started Sept. '97 at the request of Tammi Nunn and Lynn Goodell, completed and turned in. Also met with Margene Swarts on Jan. 12th and discussed how best to use our grants. First step was to hire a co-ordinator. Advertised and hired Julie Banhart. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Far East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws, minutes, newsletters, correspondence, and survey for what is now known as the Brook Creek Neighborhood Association, plus the Far East Lawrence Neighborhood Plan. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Brook Creek (Lawrence, Kan.) 1987-1998 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BrookCreek_Minutes_Mar1987-Feb1998_Final.pdf https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/9e66650994a13355fa81a53dd5ef8b05.pdf 1bbdf22260c985ec3e3b7620b31fc038 PDF Text Text ���� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) 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Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Survey Subject The topic of the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Survey, coding protocol, and demographic information for an undated survey of the Brook Creek neighborhood in Lawrence, Kansas. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hoch, Tony Community Development Division, City of Lawrence (Kan.) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Brook Creek (Lawrence, Kan.) Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BrookCreekSurvey.pdf https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/8f83b05d8e056c2f054aca67f5d207e3.pdf ac505424e4512eaa2106b77695e8ced4 PDF Text Text I Vol VI. N0.1 Harch 1987 I!.{ I As derlned by the pbnnlng dep:utment, Brook CrP.ek ls that Helr,htmrh<md bounded by the t"ftllroad tncks ne:.r. Oregan St. on th@ "st, 11th St. on the north, 19th sr. (north slde only) on the south, and the @astern d ty FORUM Umlts. ·· 1 f you 11 ve wl thin the Brook Cnek neighborhood, we would Uke for you to come to our monthly neighborhood ' , J.s&uell dlscu!l!led at these meetings explore corrantmi ty h I evelopnP.nt, thP. MARCH 12 neighborhood center 8lld any other 'Joncen1s you or your MEETINGS BROOK CREEK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION EAST LAWRENCE CENTER ndghbon may wlsh to discuss .. Keetlngf are held the second Thursday 7:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M. ADULT EXERCFSE TIME 10 AM to 11:30 AM Nonday•- Tuesday Thursday- Friday Third Thursday in each month ( except August) Next meeting- April 16 All Welcome II BROOK CREEK NEJGIIBO!UIOOO BOONDARIES t II I I I I I I \ '' -=--,__.~--..- of each month, from 7t30 to 9tOO pm at the East Lawrence Center. Please comel Droo}{ Creek Improvement Association Board Member~• Pres. - Mr. Don Binns V-Pres. Mr. Bob Eggert Sec. Mrs. Grantham Treas. Mr. Howard Hargrove �ut:tUH Ill I Having difficulty with C AN DI D AT E F 0 R UM Reading or Math ? Thursday, March 12, East Lawrence Center One who does not vote has no right to complain about what public officials do or do not do ! Each person has only one vote and each vote counts equally. Be sure to bring your vote to the polls. If you are undecided as to which candidate will meet your preference, come to the forum with your concerns and questions. Bring a friend as well. You do not need to live in the neighborhood.~~ welcome! Some things to be discusseds How will the project be financed ? What has been the cost of studies so far ? Wha~ additional studies will be required ? Who will replace the businesses which will be destroyed by the project? Has this been determined as well as the big stores which are anticipated? Bring your questions l Classes for ADULT BASIC EDUCATION are now located in the Adult Learning Center in the 19th & Haskell CenterT in the north building. Hours are 9 to 4 Monday through, Thursday and 7 to 9 Tuesday and Thursday evenings. One can complete work for the GED ( General Educatior Degree) or simply get help with problems in reading or arithmetic. There is open enrollment any time to anyone 16 years or older. No cost involved. Call 843-0160 for additional information. Please, pass this information to a friend who might be interested. It can help in obtaining a job or doing better in the job you are presently holding. ********* SPRING CLEAN-UP Spring clean-up time is almost upon us and the nice weather is encouraging. Let's do it EXERCISE , EXCERCISE !! The Center is open to adults for self-directed exercise activities from 10 AH to 11:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Come and join the group which is presently enjoying this opportunity and the fellowship with your neighbors. r>A"t.O..r'\T"\Trn"T ......,,..,. vvnt•tvUl.ll.r.::> Those people who are eligible for commodities and are unable to come after them, please call a neighbor to help you or call 843-0471 or the Center at 841-7758. "!: ':t': ~·r -;': ~·, "'i': '}~ "!: In this precinct we have 528 registered voters March 3 a few less than 200 voted. ' Where were the rest of you ? Or don•t you care? If you are not registered or have moved within 30 Button, button, who has buttons? West Junior High is trying to accumulate 1,000,000 of any size, type, or condition. If you have some to discard ,please leave them at the Center or at the school. days or have changed your name, hurry down to the court house and register at the County Clerk's office, just to the left of the front door. �Statement of Community Development Objectives '' The conservation and expans1on of the City's housing stock in order to provide a decent home and a suitable living environment for all persons, but principally those of low and moderate income. FREE ENERGY SAVING IMPROVEMENTS CITY OF lAWRENCE CAN MUP HOMlOWNER$ SAVE $$$ ON ENERGY BilLS lh City ef lewrtMt 1!11 "''"'' tnii.Wo tt pay fer wittherhlne l111prnt111tnh can htclwdtl "'"'"Itt the city. • Attic Insulation • Storm Windows • Weatherstripping of boon . • Caulking of Op~nings Where Air Can Inter the House Grants lor these improvements will be mode to eligible homeo~ners. No repayment for this assistance Is required. Grants will be awarded on o first-come lint-served basis with priority given lo applicants who live in the live CD8G target neighborhoods. Eligibility requlr•mentl for this aulstance ore: The expansion and improvement of the quant1ty and quality of community services, principally for persons of low and moderate income, which are essent1al for sound community development and for the development of viable urban communities. A more rational utilization of land and other natural resources and the better arrangement of residential, commercial, industrial, recreational and other needed activity centers. The reduction of the isolation of income groups within the City and the promotion of an increase in the diversity and vitality of neighborhoods through , the spatial deconcentration of housing opportunities for persons of lower income and the revitalization of deteriorating or deteriorated neighborhoods to attract persons of higher i-ncome. The restoration and preservation of properties of special value for historic, architectural or aesthetic reasons. 1. The home must be owner/occupied with no mor11 than two dwelling units. · 2. Mobile homes ore not eligible lor assistance 3. Annual gron lomlly Income cannot eKceed the lolowl'.'g guidelines: Family Sbe Maximum Income I 2 3 4 $U,t00 $11,150 $17,150 $tt,l50 6 $21.100 $22,300 7 I plus $23,550 $24,100 s Incomes will be verlflecl. . Applications received on or before July 10 . 198·7. will be given lint consideration. Application forms ore ovalloLie at the office ol Community Development In Room 08 of City Hall. For more Information, call 8.. 1-7722, Ext. 107 The alleviation of physical and economic distress through the stimulation of private investment and community revitalization in areas with population outmigration or stagnating or declining tax base. THINGS YOU WOULD NOT HAVE WERE IT NOT FOR FOR THIS PROGRAM T • Paving of Fifteenth Street 2: Sidewalks on Fifteentru Street 3.New water lines north of 15th Street 4. Brook Creek Park s. East Lawrence Center 6 •• Shelter house in Brook Creek Park 7.Paved walk from the end of 16th to Center so children avoid mud 8.Soccer field in Edgewood Park 9. Playground equipment in Edgewood Park 10. Shrubbery north of the Center 11. Voting in the Center instead of a school hallway 12. New culverts at the corner of 13th and Oakhill For the year 1987 -88 we will receive $800 for trees in Brook Creek Park and $10~000 f~ drainag& improvements from Brook Creek to the River, �JJi F I< EE S Uf':!}t1E.R -!r****~': EAST LAWRENCE CENTER EDGEWOOD PARK /) 9 AM to 12 AM Until middle of July z- ~ 1 PM to 4 PM Ages 5 thru 12 Free swimming every Friday morning- bus to the pool. Parents need to sign up child on first day and provide information. Two instructors on duty. SEPTEMBER PICNIC' Members and guests of Brook Creek Neighborhood Association will have our first fall meeting September 3 1 6s15 PM at the shelter house in Brook Creek Park. (or at the Center in case of storm). Bring your table service and a covered dish or dessert. Meat and drinks will be furnished, Be prepared to say "yes" when the calling committee contacts you. Put it on your calendar NOW ! No fees unless a special event is planned. ******** Special surprise every Thursday Special art teacher once each week • Bookmobile and story lady once each week. CONGRATULATIONS MR.FAWCETT We are pleased to hear that Steve has reached the status of Professor at K.u. It couldn't ha\te ·hiipj5ened to a nicer or more deserving person. *****j(* Where else in town can you find so much for so little effort on the part of parents1 AND IT'S FREE I I ! ! Don't miss another day l Do it now ! Hurry and sign up * * * ******** NEW DIRECTOR AT EAST LAWRENCE CENTER Rich, the former director,transfered to Manhattan, Kansaso The new director, Mr. Calvin Jackson, is on the job and we welcome him and wish him eve~~ success in this new ventureo The Advisory Council will eontinue to meet as in the past. Adult exercise program in the mornings will continue • If no one is there ,contact Goldie Harmon at 843 6786 or Rachel Grantham at 843 0471. • "The house isn't sinking: the grass needs mowing." �1 J Vol. VI, No. 2 May 1987 As defined by the planning departmeQt, Brook Creek ts that Neighborhood bounded by the railroad tracks near Oregan St. on the wast, 11th st. on the north, 19th st. (north slde only) the south- and the eastern city limits. If you live vlthln the Brook Creek -======1t:o · ghborhood, we would like for you to our monthly neighborhood Issues discussed these meetingS MEETINGS Bl\OOK CREEK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION EAST LAWRENCE CENTER Surruner Hours days 1 to 5 PM ~-leek Sundays n~ighbors 3 to 6 PM No meetings in July or August September 3 Picnic in Brook Creek Park (see inside for details) Adult Exercise hours 10 to 11:30 See inside for further infonnation Other meetings 7:30 P M Second Thursday of month East Lawrence Center All welcome BROOK CREEK NEIGHBOlUfOOO BOONDARIES ::=l_.J__--:-r.ID o 1 eo xplore co~nunity evelopnent, the neighborhood center and any other concerns you or your n \' 0 ¢ 1 may wlsh to discuss., Meetings are held second Thursday each.month, from 7130 to 9aoo pm at the East Lawrence Center, Please comel Brool< Creek Improvement Association BOARD MEMBERS~ Pres.- Mr.Don Binns V-Pres.- Mro Bob Eggert Sec.- Mrso Grantham Treas.- Mr. Doug Miller �BROOK CREEK DRAINAGE, CRACKER BOX BUILDING LOTS ISSUES SETTLED BY NEH CITY COMHISSION After vo1.c1.ng concern over several issues at the May 14 Brook Creek Neighborhood Meeting, the members. chose President Don Binns to go to the City Commission Meeting on May 19, to try ar.d get some decisions favorable for Brook Creek. The results show we can be proud of Hr. Binns, and also proud of our newly elected City Commissioners Mike Rundle, Bob Schurnrn and Dennis Constance. The Cornrnission was approving the final 1988 C.D. budget, and after hearing from Mr. Binns about how year after year, no allocated C.D. money has been spent to correct the flooding of Brook Creek, they decided to restore $10,000 to the budget for this problem. They also approved $1000 for newsletter and administrative costs ($400 less than requested), and the requested amount of $800 for tree planting in the neighborhood. Another item of major concern to almost everyone in the neighborhood was the City staff plan to give blanket approval to developers to build houses on any of the undersize vacant lots in Brook Creek Neighborhood (and North Lawrence too), that they could get their hands on. Our lots north of 15th Street are only 40ft wide instead of the standard 60ft, and average only 5280ft2 instead of the standard 7000ft2 for RS-2 zoning. Staff wanted to allow building on lots as small as 4550ft 2 , and with no public hearing! Well, we've seen what happens when developers cram cracker boxes into these little bitty lots. If they approved this, we would end up with much more storm water run-off from roofs and driveways, more traffic, more noise . . . simply more density than what RS-2 zoning allows for. Hell Juanita Crumet and }fichael Almon circulated a petition against the proposal, some 65 people signed it, and Mr. Binns carried it to the City Commission. Even before Hr. Binns spoke, Commissioners Rundle and Constance said the proposal violated the intent of RS-2 zoning, and after Mr. Binns made his arguments, the Commission voted 5-0 to reject the proposed changes. Instead, the City will continue to take variance requests for any undersize lot, and the Board of Zoning Appeals will judge them on their merits, case by case, at public hearing where neighbors can protest. In addition, the City staff will now notify the neighborhood Association of any such variance applications. These are important victories, and they remind us what we can do when we work together to elect good Commissioners and press for good policies an6 good funding. Report presented by Michael Almon COMMUNITY DEVELOPHENT BOARD ADVISORY COMt1T~EE If you would like to be a part of the planning for use of Conununity Development funds, now is your opportunity. Jim Tucker, who has served ably for anumber of yeaws is no langei: eligible. Could you suggest some one. Everett Hoover has completed his first term and is eligible for another term. Elizabeth Vogt , who is presently serving a two year term will serve until Sept. 1988. ************ �WHAT IS A HOUSING REHABILITATION DEFERRED LOAN? A housing rehabilitation deferred loan is a no-interest loan to homeowners .from the City of Lawrence Community Development Block Grant (COBG) Program. No payments are required by the homeowner as long as he or she continues to own and occupy the property repaired with CDBG funds. Up to 50% of the total amount loaned may be forgiven over a seven-year period. When the homeowner ceases to be owner/occupant through sale or other circumstance, the remaining balance of the deferred loan must be repaid in full. 2 WHAT IS A HOUSING REHABILITATION INSTALLMENT LOAN? A housing rehabilitation installment loan is a no interest loan to homeowners from the City of Lawrence Community Development Block Grant (COBG) Program. A $50.00 per m~:mth payment is required on these loans, although up to 50% of the total amount loaned may be forgiven over a seven-year period. When the homeowner ceases to be owner/occupant through sale or other circumstance, the remaining balance on the loan amount must be repaid in ful I. 3 WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A HOUSING REHABILITATION DEFERRED LOAN? deferred loan pays for the costs of repairs and improvements necessary to upgrade an owner-occupied property to minimum housing standards adopted by the the City for the CDBG Program. A 4 WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF A HOMEOWNER? homeowner is defined as all persons having legal or equitable interest in a ___ _ property as well as purchasers under a written, legally binding "contract for deed." A 5 WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF AN OWNER/OCCUPANT? Owner/Occupant is defined as a person or persons who have had legal or equitable interest in a property for at least one year prior to submission of an application and have resided in the property for at least one year prior to submission of an application. An 6. WHAT ARE THE BASIC ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA WHICH AN OWNER/OCCUPANT MUST MEET TO QUALIFY FOR A DEFERRED OR INSTALLMENT LOAN? Basic eligibility requirements are as follows: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. The property must be located in the City of Lawrence. The owner/occupant must have occupied the property for at least 12 months prior to the date of application for the loan. The property cannot contain more than two (2) dwelling units. ·The property cannot be a mobile home. The homeowner must not have previously received a loan or grant for housing rehabilitation from the City. The owner must have adequate hazard insurance on the property. Property taxes must be paid ar1u K'.,.~t :.:~ tr; d~.t.c. · · The homeowners (including all persons having legal or equitable interest in the property as well as seTTers and buyers under a written, legally binding "contract for deed") must accept in writing the Terms and Conditions Under Which Loans Are Made. �i. Annual gross income(as defined below) of all adults who share the same dwelling unit with the owner/occupant may not exceed the following: FAMILY SIZE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8+ DEFERRED LOANS $12,163 13,868 15,618 17,368 18,463 19,513 20,606 21 ~ 700 INSTALLMENT LOANS $13,900 15,850 17,850 19,850 21 • 100 22,300 23,550 24,800 Gross income shall include actual monies received prior to deductions for taxes, insurance, social security, etc., from salaries, wages, conmissions, bonuses~ interest, dividends, trips, capita.l gains, rental income, Social Security Benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), private pensions, Aid for Families with Dependent Children (AFDC), and any other source. Copies of the most current income tax returns for all wage earners wi 11 be required: and further verification will be requested as needed. 7. HOW MUCH MAY BE BORROWED? The owner may borrow the amount necessary ttJ bring his or her· property , into compliance with the Property Rehabilitation Standards, a1s determined by the Community Development Department Rehabilitation Speciailist and Director, OR $17,000.00, WHICHEVER IS LESS. The owner should! be aware that a rehabililration loan will not ~enerally be used to complete cosmetic or other similar general property 1mprovements. 8.· WHAT IF $17,000.00 IS NOT ENOUGH TO PAY FOR ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS? The homeowner must place in a City escrow account any amount in excess of $17,000.00 before construction can begin. In cases where the homeowner cannot provide the additional money needed to do all needed repairs, a deferred rehabilitation loan cannot be made. 9. WHO DECIDES WHAT REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS ARE NECESSARY? A qualified Community Development.Department Rehabilitation Specialist will inspect the property in order to determine what work is neces;sary to upgrade the property to the Property Rehabilitation Standards adopted by the City for the CDBG Program. The Rehabilitation Specialist must include all work necessary to bring the property up to the Property Rehabllitation Standard. WHO DOES THE CONSTRUCTION WORK? Construct ion work is camp 1eted by rehabi 1it at ion contractors wh() have been screened and selected by the Community Development Department. The City invites all approved contractors to bid on the rehabilitation work, and the lowest, acceptable bidder is awarded the contract for rehabilitation 'IIQ rk . �FREE REMOVAL OF DETERIORATED STRUCTURES Why not get rid of that old, broken down shed or garage behind your home or rental property? Or, do you own an old abandoned house that should be removed? The Community Development Department of the City of Lawrence has allocated a limited amount of funds to be used for the voluntary demolition and clearance of dilapidated buildings and outbuildings (garages, sheds, etc.). The basic eligibility requirements are: 1. The structure to be demolished must be in one of the following CDBG target neighborhood areas: Pinckney, Oread, East Lawrence, Brook Creek, and North Lawrence. 2. The applicant need not be an owner/occupier of the property where the structure to be demolished is located. 3. There will be no income restrictions unless requests for demolition exceed available funds. In that case, first priority will be applicants who meet the CDBG income guidelines. Clearance and demolition contracts will be administered by the Community Development Department. RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM Investments in Lawrence, Kansas, neighborhoods can pay high dividends for owners of rental property. A significant percentage of the City's population resides in rented housing and the City's vacancy rate is low, making ownership of rental housing an attractive investment in Lawrence. If you are interested in repairing and upgrading rental property in Lawrence with private funds, your private funds can be matched dollar for dollar (to a maximum of $5,000 per unit or $5,000 per unit average in multiple unit projects) with federal Rental Rehabilitation funds administered by the Lawrence Community Development Department. The federal match is offered as a deferred loan (no monthly installment payments), which may be forgiven over a 10 year period. Properties must be located in the East Lawrence, Brook Creek, or Pinckney areas, or in certain portions of ~orth Lawrence and South Lawrence near 25th and' Iowa. Federal subsidy assistance for lower income renters may also be available in conjunction with the Rental Rehabilitation Program (through the Lawrence Housing Authority). If you own or have thought about owning rental housing in Lawrence, Kansas, you can benefit from the Rental Rehabilita-. tion Program. For more information, simply Development Department, P. 0. 66044, or come by City Hall, or ju~t call {913) 841-7722, contact th~ Lawrence Community Box 708, Lawrence, Kansas 6 East 6th Street, ground floor, extensiori 100. �MINOR HOME IMPROVEMENT GRANTS Imorovements that improve health, safety, energy costs, or conditions that cause blight oand deterioration are eligible. Heat pumps will not be allowed. Amount limit- $.500 or less. Property must be located within the city limits, must be owner-occupied and contain no more than 2 dwelling units. Applicant cannot have received rehab assistance from Community Development since December 31, 1978. EMERGENCY REPAIR LOANS AND GRANTS Improvements that eliminate immediate hazards to health and safety or conditions that are likely to cause healtha nd safety hazards in the near future. Amount of assistance limit $2 1 300 or less. Applicant must have owned and occupi1~d property for 12 months prior to date of application if amount exceeds $SOO.Applicant cannot have received rehab assistance from the city since De ce.'!lber 3llr l978.Property must be within the city limits and contain no more than two dwelling units. · 2. f) The applicant must sign a Mortgage Note and Mortgage for the amount of financial assistance in excess of $500. If the cost of the work is more than $500, but less than $600, the applicant must deposit with the City the amount in excess of $500. . ~) The C.O.D. staff must determine whether an emergency exists. h) The C.O.D. staff shall determine whether the property is of sufficient value to warrant the loan. i) The Grant Review Board must approve all loan applications. ·~ligible Use of Funds Improvements that eliminate immediate hazards to health and safety or conditions that are likely to cause health and safety ha~ards in the near future. 3. Grant and Loan Limit Per Property $2,500, or b) The amount necessary to make the improvement, whichever is . 1ess. a} 4. Payback Requirements a) Financial assistance of $500 or less shall be a grant to the recipient and need not be repaid. b) The amount of financial assistance in excess of $500 shall be in the form of a loan which must be repaid in a lump sum when the recipient ceases to be an owner-occupant of the property improved. (Example: If the total financial assistance is $1,000, the repayment would be $500). c) No interest will be charged on loans. �------ --- ·--- Jf J Vol. VI. No.3 Qctober 1987 .----.:..-J -=-= _-.__, ___ As defined by the planning departBrook Creek ls that Neighborhood bounded by the railroad tracks near ~gan St. on the Vest, 11th st. on the north, 19th (north side only) the south, and.~~ eastern city me~t, MK HIU. tt.MEURY se. ~.&.'""-'·a If you live within the Brook Creek we would like for you to our monthly nelghborho~ EAST LAWRENCE CENTER EAST LAWRENCE CENTER The East Lawrence Center, 1245 East 15th, Is open for youth activities during the fcilowlng hours: Monday through Saturday-1:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday-3:00-8:00 p.m. Center phone: 842·9418; Office phone: 841-7758 Two pool tables, video games, multi-purpose room, and ping pong table are also available for free play during these hours. Room reservations (un111 10:00 p.m.) are available; call 7122 at least two (2) weeks In advance for Information ding reservations. Adult Exercise Hours 10 to lls30 Mon.Wed. Thur. Fri. MEETINGS BROOK CREEK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATiON you or your may wish to discuss. MeetlilSf are held second Thursday of each'month, from 7t30 to 9aoo pm at the East Lawrence Center, Please comel Drool< Creek Improvement Association lRitlb<Jrs November 12 Discussion of Projects for the coming Year December 10 Election of Officers ~RBIMrPB~~II~~RIII. .IB~~BI._~,_~INaiiiii~.-~~~~~~~~~------IRimmn.-.a~-..--.....IBoard BROOK CREEK NEIGHBOlUJOOO BOONDARIES I I I I I I I \ \'\. It =.J--'----r- Pres. V-Pres. Sec. Treas. Memberst Mr. Don Binns Mr. Bob Eggert Mrs. Grantham Mr. Howard Hargrove �~-----~ --------- EASTERN PARKWAY TASK FORCE Our president, Don Binns, has been appointed by the mayor to serve on the Eastern Parkway Task Force. It is good to know that someone from our neighborhood will be there to speak for us on a project which will affect our part of the city. * * * * * NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECTS DUE S December 1 is the date neighborhood projects are due. Some of you have forgotten about dues . since Mr. Hargrove has not been around to remind you. Mr.Miller, our new treasurer, does not have time away from his job as patrol- If you have any suggestions, please, contact Don Binn right away so that he may have time to formulate them for presentation man to call on you individually. So~ Please,make an effort -!ric********* to bring your dues to the next meeting, or give tern to E L E CT I 0 N Doug Miller at 1235 Prairie Avee * * * * NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS FUNDED BY COMMUNITY FUNDS November 3,is the city-county election for the one cent sales tax which the county is requesting. Attached to this newsletter you will find several Be sure you are registered and V 0 T E ! several neighborhood programs dtscribed which are funded * * * * * * by Community Development fundse If you are interested and eligible for any of these programs~ please, contact the office at City Halt or write P.O.Box 708 in care of City Hall. * * * * * ADULT EXERCISE HOURS East Lawrence Center can be used for adult exercise beginning November 1 on Monday, Wednesday, ' 1 to the city committee. Thursday, and Friday from 10 to 11:30 A.M. Since D 0 G S Have you noticed the number of dogs roaming at large through our neighborhoods of late ? If you are the owner of one of these canine friends, please remember that this is not allowed. If you are being disturbed by them 9 please call the animal control officer. **** *** PICNIC the janitor may not be on duty all the time and if no one is there call 843-6787 or 843-0471 for the key. If you missed the picnic in September- too bad Forty-four of us met in Brook Creek Park and enjoyed much food and fellowship. �------------------------------------------------------------------------ If you have been unable to attend Brook Creek Neighborhood meetings because you need~ a baby sitter, funds may be made available for such services during the meeting time. If this would make it possible for you to Is there a program you would like to have attend and if you are interested , we need to know so presented, a speaker you would like to hear about a arrangements can be made. If you can participate ,please current issue, or a subject you would discussed about call 843-0471, 843-9390, Or 843-6787. Or you may use our neighborhood or city 7 the form below and mail it to BrookCreek Association we were not notified when the down town development 1402 East Glen Drive. *************** YES- I would be interested was to be discussed at our meeting so we were unable in Baby Sitting service during the meetings of Brook Creek Neighborhood Association meetings at the East Lawrence Center. Name If so, please let us know. We are sorry that ----------------- to notify you. If you have ~1y suggestions ,please call 843-0471, or 843=9390. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDING The Community Development Advisory Committee has completed its review and deliberations on all pro-- Address posals for 1988 funds.The committee will present Phone its recommendations to the City Commission • The Commission COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDING will conduct a public hearing on or about May 15, for the purpose of receiving citizen These are the items approved by the board for our neighborhood and the amounts allowed& comments on the proposed statement of objectives Sidewalk repair Elmwood and Prairie Surface road on east side of Brook Creek Park $1,000 will make its final decision on the use of funds 1,000 at the next commission meetins after the public Baby-sitting service Qperating expenses 100 1,400 $3.100 Other suggested projects were not approved~ and proposed use of funds. The City Commission hearing. You are urged to attend this public meeting and discover how the funds are being distributed and voicing any suggestions or protests which you may have. �TRASH As we look around our neighborhood , we find that we are not as neat IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD? about caring for our properties as we have been in the past. We need to revive our pride in our appearance-- clear out the trash. The city will help,if you ask, to dispose of delapidated buildings, dead trees, large items which the regular pick-up does not handle (call before Wed.) Remember, trash piles invite rats and other pests which threaten health as well as being unpleasant to see. ********* And while you are cleaning up ynu may find useful items which you no longer need. So DO YOUR SPRING CLEA1VING AND GIVE US Y01JR CASTOFFS! . PRBB ~VAL 0. . - ---- ·-. DILAPlDAT!D GARAGIS, -.as AND, .DMD OR DY:JHn 'QDB The ~nity beml(o)*ent I»~ ot the City of Ul"fttnc;::e hu funds allocatJed for alearance and ~tion c.- in "hhgat lfei9hborhoodsa Oread, Pinckney, East Lawrence, Brook Creek, and ·Nbrth- :LaWrence. · There are no income restrictiohs. (It' .requests exceed available funds, priority will be given to applicants who meet CDBG income guidelines.) Application forms for this program ar:e available at the office of Commmunity Development in room 8, of City Hall. QUESTIONS: call 841-7722, Ext. 100 bENEfiT AUCTION foR TltE SENIOR CRAfTs PROGRAM Bring items to the Senior Center at 745 Vennont or call 842-0 543 for pick-up of large items, �• ~---- ---- Vol. VII. April 1988 No. 2. EAST LAWRENCE CENTER EAST LAWRENCE CENTER The East Lawrence Center, 1245 East 15th, Is open for youth ·. activities during the following hours: Monday through Saturday-1:00-5:00 p.m. ;: Sunday-3:00-6:00 p.m. Center phone: 842·9418; Office phone: 841-7758 Two pool tables, video games, multl-purf)Ose room, and •J ping pong table are also available for free play during these"= ~m~ ~ Room reservations (unlll10:00 p.m.) are available; call 8437122 at least two (2) weoks In advance for Information regar ding reservations. MEETINGS BROOK CREEK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION No August meeting BROOK CREEK NEICHBOIUIOOO BOONDARIES =::1 _ _....__--rI I I I 1I I\ ,, '' Pres. V-Pres. Sec. Treas. Mr. Don Binns Mr. Bob Eggert Mrs. Grantham Mr. Howard Hargrove �ADULT LEARJJING 1:910 HI~SKELL, r..,~NECTION Bua ··E ~2 LAWRENGE1 KANSAS 68046 913 B43 01BO Do you know someone who: a> didn't finish high school? b> is unemployed and needs a GED to qualify for a job? ·c) needs to improve basic reading skills? d) needs to improve basic math skills? e> wants a GED? Tell them their problems can be solved at the ADULT LEARNING CONNECTION 1910 HASKELL 8't3-0160 FREE day and night classes \~HAT IS ADULT BASIC EDUCATION? WHO CAN PAHTICIPATE? Adult Basic Education classes orovide services to help Kansans increase knowledge and improve skills essential in today's world in three areas: If you are at least 16, a resident of Kansas, and not enrolled in another educational institution, you are eligible to participate in the classes. 1. To be eligible to take the GED test, you should be 10 and your high school class should have graduated. Special permission to take the test can be obtained from the KSOE by persons 16 or 17 years of age. For further infonnation, call the Continuing Education office. 2. 3. Basic Skills: Classes enable adults to improve their skills in reading, math, English, science or social studies. Special literacy classes are also available for non-r~aders. r AS' -Ad ...... \-t- 9a..'3; ' Gd U.CC\. +~ 0 lligh School Equivalency Preparation (GED): Classes prepare adults for the 6eneral Educational Development (GEO) tests. GED testing is scheduled by appointment at the Lawrence Continuing Education office. Practice tests are available. English As A Second Language (ESL): Classes enable adults from other countries, with little or no knowledge of English, to improve knowledge of basic English structure, pronunciation and conversation. Classes are desiqned for students who want to review their basic skills before they take the GED exam as well as those students who need more individualized one-onone study. Students work at their own level and in their own areas of interest. 'I\ ' HOW CAN I ENROLL? You can enroll in class by going to the. Adult learning Connection durinq class time. Enrollment is continuous throughout the year. WHERE DO CLASSES MEET? WHEN? ABE. GEO and ESL classes all meet at the Adult Learn·ing Connection located in the 19th Street Shopping Center, 19th and Haskell! Avenue, Lawrence. Classes meet Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. HOW MUCH DO CLASSES COST? Tuition is free for the ABE and GEO classes. There may be a charge for· the ESL classes. A book deposit is required for materials taken home. �) ~ vf! ~· ~ .: ! J BRCDK CREEK NEIGH 130R HCD D T HUR S DA Y S E P T E MB E R BROOKCREEK PARK 6:30 P.M. Bring a covered dish and your table service •'• •'• ·:. -!<* Drinks will be furnished! Come and meet your neighbors. If you are new to the neighborhood, we extend to you a special welcome. Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association is exactly what the name states. It is concerned with the welfare of the entire area. It is a channel for getting information to you from the city and in turn making neighborhoods evident to the city. It also prepares and presents projects suggested by the members to the com~ission in charge of Fe~eral fundingfor neighborhood projects , such as drainage problems along Brook CreekJ laying a water line along Oakhill and Thirteenth StrretJ playground equipment for Edgewood and Brook Creek ParksJ a sidewalk from the end of sixteenth street to the East Lawrence Center so children will not have to face traffic along Cadet street where there are no sidewalks; paving and curbing Fifteenth Street; Installing a fence and planting shrubbery at the Center and planting trees in Brook Creek Park; just to n&~e a few things which the city would not provide for us. Now, if we do not have enough members to carry on our representation, we do not kno~hat the neighborhood needs or desires and we will lose the benefits I available to us, and you are one of those important to carrying on our organization. It is necessary to have a concensu~f the neighborhood before requesting improvements. Those neighborhoods with strong memberships are the ones receiving the most benefits. If you have come and had your particular problem solved, don't stop comingbe there to help your neighbor as he was there to help you. Are you worrird about industrial encroachment upon your proptty? Are you worrird because Fifteenth Street has been designated as a truck route from the East Hills Industrial Park although it was not paved with City funds and was not paved for heavy traffic? Have you other concerns? In numbers there is strength. Come- teogther we ma~v~r,a~lBa~~ help. �July and August ME E T J G S are every second Thursc.. , of the month excet at the E A S T L A W R E N C E C E N T E R, 15th and Brook. D U E S are representation so cheaply1 $1.00 per year per member. Hhere E~lse can you get So, bring your covered dishes, your ~table service, your family and come to o our picnic ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Oh yes, and bring your dollars. \~e are Hai ting tlb greet you and hear your ideas for a year of neighborhood improvement. Oh yes ! we have speakers parties and programs in addition to discussions. Its a great way to get acquainted and find out what fine neighbors you have. If you received this letter you are in the neighborhood. If you have small children we might even help find or provide sitters for the evening meetings. Let us know. ·k ...., ·k * --1: ";'; -;,': ;': CONTEST Whos has lived in Brook Creek Neighborhood the longest ? If you were here before 1930, 1920 , 1910 , or earlier, please call 843-0471 <md give your name, address &<d length of residence. hie might have a surprise for you f ! ! ! ! ! ! *********** S E NI 0 R N E H S Health Screening Clinics Effective 7/l/88 the charges for services at the Health Screening Clinics will be $1.00 for each test and $5.00 for Tetanus-diptheria immunization. Pneumovax vaccine will continue to be $7.50. No one will be denied services because of inability to pay. Services provided: Blood pressure check, hemoglobin, he~~ing test, blood sugar test, health and nutrition counseling, pneumonia vaccine and Td immunization. Clinic sites: Babcock Place, 1700 Mass., Lawrence Every Tues., 1:00-3;00 p.m. Every Wed., 9:00-2:00 p.m. Don't let anyone stand there and tell you you're getting old----squash their toes with your ROCKER ! ! ! "But its most outstanding feature is that it can create the illusion that work is being done.·· The Issues Discussion Group meets on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., in the Lower Level Activities Room at the Senior Center, 7th and Vermont. All seniors are welcome to come either to express their views or just listen to the conversation. The group is led by Jack Baur. He can tell you more about the group and also the topics of future meetings. His phone number is 843-0042. �DECEHBER l'lEETING The December meeting will be a Christmas dessert party- bring any sort you desire. There will be a short business meeting for election of officers followed by a program by East Heights School. The meeting will start at 7 P H which is ~ hour earlier than we usually meet. Be sure to put this on your calendar! Dues for 1989 may be paid at that time also. Some were paid at the September picnic. Those are good for 1989 also. EAST HEIGHTS SCHOOL Mrs. Scott brought her first grade to the polls on election day to see how we voted. We understand they spent the rest of the day at the American Royal. We are sure they found that more exciting. It was suggested that our association contact the school to see how we can· be of assistance to them. We have voted to urge the city to install the flashing lights there which they have placed at other city schoolss NEWCOMERS It was suggested that whenever any one moves into the neighborhood, the Brook Creek Association be notified so teey may be contacted and also make sure that if they are new to the city that the Welcome Hagan be notified. The number to call flt>t: the..Welceme Wagoh 1 ts 3-8617. Lets be friendly in our neighborhood. CDr!l'lUNITY DEVELOPNENT PROJECTS FOR 1989 Requests for projects to be funded by Community Development funds need to be presented by December 10. The follm;ing suggestions have been discussed. (If you have any others ,please, contact Don Binns and express your opinion.) 1. Sealing and surfacing the road on the east side of Brook Creek Park. m2. Repairing the alley or road which connects Wedgewood and Lindenwood Lane on the south ends. 3. Widening and resurfacing 12th Street between Prairie and Summit Streets. 4.More trees in the area. It has been suggested that individuals make application for them to be placed in the parking in front of their houses and agree to water them in the summer months. s. Restrooms be placed in Brook Creek and Edgewood parks. Since the East Lawrence Center is open only a limited number of hours and is far from the ball diamod and playground it is not feasible to depend on it for Edgewood Park. Furthermore these are the only parks in the city where Building and Grounds has not provided such facilities.Surely the¥ would not be abu~ed in this area more than in others. 6.Flashing lights during school hours for East Heights ~~hool as have been p~ovided hy the city for o~her schools. Since Fifteenth' Street has been designated as' a truck route, the dangerous speeding which occurs there makes the corner of Fifteenth and Haskell one of the most dangerous in town. Are our children less precious than those in other neighborhoods ? ********* PROJECT S 0 R T The Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods is encouraga plan whereby the city trash would be sorted into those materials such as glass, paper etc. which can be recycled andbe kept separate from the disposable trash. This has a two fold pnrpose.We are running out of places to dispose of our tras?4ithout harm to people and anything recyclable is a saving of natural resources. �i·lr.r, :irs. ll>-;TJ;,<Jll ilcyer :~pc~ilt threP. t-:cd<: holiday in r;ennany d11rinr; Uctol>c~r v.nd follnrJ i. t ::ts lJ(~a11tiful ar.: Ur.tober in KAN:SA:>. They H<:>re vi.si ting re lati vcs and discovering the history of their two [runilies. Interestingly they found that both of their families(r.Jey~~r and Schaake) carne from approximat<:!ly the same area of the country. The area where they visited centered around Vohl in 1~estGennany. It is located near a large lake and Edersee Dam. The dam Has bombed during 1-Jorld Har II and tho ensuinr, flood resulted in the death of 1500 people. They were near Bad Sooden which is on the border of East Germany so they observed the heavily guarded fence (extension of the Berlin \Vall) between East and West Germany. They visited Hamlin Town which was made famous in America by the poem "The Pied Piper of Hamlin Town." They traveled down the Rhine Riverand saw the many castles among which was the i'louse Tower. This too was a S~ne new equipment has been placed in Edr;ewoocl l'arlt:- three picnic tables, climbing ladders, and two obstacles for climbing alonr; the Halldnr; path. Unfortunately, someone set fire to the wooden climbing equipment. It Has partially burned but not destroyed for use. Such vandalism is inexcusable and should be reported immediately if any one observes it. EARLY RESIDENTS In answer to our question in the last issue about long time residents -- Of those reporting The tHo Hho have lived the longest continually are Goldie Hatmon who lvas born here and Arthur Patterson who moved here in 1923, made famous in America by LongfellOiv in his poem "The Children's !lour". Interestinr;ly enough, just across the Rhine is located the "Katz Tower". The Rhi..ne is bordered on both sides by grape vineyards from which is made some of the world's finest wines. Tr~cy observed so1ne of their ancestral homes tvhich had not been destroyed during the Har,Some of them Here four to six centuries old.Some of those which had been damaged \vere still in the process of restoration. i·!ost of them had been built of sandstone. 'they reported that the drought had been equally as bad there as here and crops had suffered accordingly. Trees in thr~ many forests Here beautiful colors as they are here.Roads were excellent and speed limits almost non-existent. Streets Here in good repair and and no trash on streets or roads. Food ••as excellent and sleeping under feather beds delightful. They will cherish their trip for a long time in the many· rncEures they tool~:. . .·.... 'Twas the night before Christmas, when aU through the house ... And just· as in that famous verse from the past, we" wish you "Happy Christmas to all ... and to all a good night!" �Eleventh Street • Vol. VII. No. 4 •• December 1988 As clleflned by the phnnlng departCreek ts that Rel~hborhood bounded by the railroad tracks near Ul Ore&an St. on ttM! Vest, 11th st. on .~ the not·th, 19th (north slde only) .~ on the south, lind the @astern cl ty ...:l llmltsc ·• . .G If you live vlthln the lt"oolt Creek ;j nel~hborhood, we W~Guld llke for you to COMe to our nonthly nel&hbo~hood me~t, Brook se. at d EAST ' I LA~RENCE CENTER MEETINGS BROOK CREEK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION EAST LAWRENCE CENTER The East Lawrell()e Center, 1245 East 15th, Is open for youth · · activities during the following houra: Monday th~oug~ Saturdsy-1 :oo-5:00 p.m. ;1 Sunday-3.00-8.00 p.m. Center phOne: 842·9418; Office phone: 841·7758 Two pool tables, Ykteo games, multi-purpose room and • ping pong table are also avaUable for free play during lheae hours. Room reservations (untll10:00 p.m.) are available; call 84 1122 at least two (2} weekaln advall()e for Information regar ding reservations. r ~ 10 s e <'- ; a. 1 Lf ~ <:. (\ -~ 1 · i' December 8, 1988 January 12, 1989 February 9, 1989 Dues Time for 1989 only $1.00 What a bargain Surprise-- h tiH!se meetings explore communlty evelopment, thl! nelBhborhood center and any other concerns you or your nel8hb0rs may wish to discus~. Heetlnsr are held th@ second Thursday of eat!h.month, from 7130 to 9eoo pm at the East Lawrence Center. Please come I No"cost of living" raise! Ae:.+iv:-t-,'es - Issues d hcmured BroolC Creek Improve- ment Assoclatlon rf--~~15~--~~ma~--~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~IBBIDIBIIMaBia._~...-~.__......JIBoard II rr BROOK CREEK NEICHBOIUIOOO BOONDAJUES I I I I II I \ '' . ' -:---1 _ _.__ __,._ Pres. V-Pres. Sec. Treas. Members• Mr. Don Binns Mr. Bob Eggert Mrs. Grantham Mr. Doug Miller �DOUGlAS COUNTY vSENIOR 145 VERMONT LAWRENCE. KANSAS 88044 (913) 842-(JS43 /SERVICES ~ ~· INCORPORATID Dear Fri-=nd, As ~he holiday season quickly approaches, Douglas County Senior Services (formerly Douglas County Council on Aging) has begun its annual fund drive for the Holiday Bureau program. As a par~icipant j_n this community-wide program, we dis-r.ribute food, warm clo-r.hing and household supplies to elderly recipients. As a result of generous dona~ions of goods and money from individuals and groups last year. we were able to provide holiday baskets for 93 households. The people who receive these baske~s cope all year with such problems as severe illness, low income, and social isola~on. The number of participa-r.ing households we serve has grown steadily during the la•t four years. Our goal for this year is to distribute holiday b~skets to 100 households, which would be an increase of 75 households since our first year of participation in 1984. At this time we are also seeking donations to replenish our Emergency Fund. Through this fund we are able to provide assistance to low income aged who have exhausted all other resources. The Emergency Fund provides grants and loans to those needing help with utility cut-offs. housing emergencies, durable medical equipment, and other vital needs. A holiday donation to the Emergency Fund will proYide year-round help to those who need it most. Please include the Douglas County Senior Services Holiday Bureau or the DCSS Emergency Fund in your holiday giving this year. We are eLsking individuals and groups to contribute money and. goods such a~; food, clothing and household supplies for holiday baskets. Some donors prefer to become more involved by ob-r.aining a "wish list" and doing the shopping and wrapping for their adoptee:. You may send your contribution to the address listed above. Please specify if your gift is for the Holiday Bureau or for the Emergency Fund. Thank you for your time and attention. Sincerely, ~'IC<--5 /~L L. Sandra Strand Information and Referral Director ~{ You may bring your contributions, or your request to be adopted to our Christmas party and we will foreward the toAthe proper place. Brook Creek Association Charles H. Oldfath r Information and Referral Committee Chairperson � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Far East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws, minutes, newsletters, correspondence, and survey for what is now known as the Brook Creek Neighborhood Association, plus the Far East Lawrence Neighborhood Plan. 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Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/919e530afd78f464b14a9ce9e1095dee.pdf 1aef46386ed821e4bb7ee38f3a49ef7b PDF Text Text j J~J' JrJ1 ) ( ) N CAN Dl DATE FORUM Vol. IX, No.1 March 8 1 1989 As defined by the planning department, Brook Creek is that neighborhood bounded by the railroad tracks near Oregon Street on the west, 11th Street on the north, 19th Street (north side only) on the south, and the eastern city limits. If you live withim the Brook Creek Neighborhood, we would like for you to come to our monthly neighborhood meetings. Issues discussed at these meetings explore communitydevelopment, the neighborhood Center, and any other concerns you or your neighbors may wish to discuss. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month, except August, from 7:15, at the East Lawrence Center, in the smuth room, at 15th and Brook Streets. Tf you would be interested in having a neighborhood forum .Cor candidates for the City Conunission, one will be available at the East Lawrence Center at 15th and Brook Streets at 7 PM, March 15, . If " enough are interested. But we want to be sure that there are enough present to make it worthwhile for the candidates to give of their time. Therefore, if you womld come to such a forum, please call 843-0471 Or 843-9390, and express your interest. Call by March 13. Watch for the announcement in the Journal World or listen to KLWN on Wednesday. Let's make Brook Creek Neighborhood informed and let's have a larger percentage of voters than any other precinct in town. This is where your voice is really heard and counted. PLEASE COME Present members please note the change to Wednesday Thursday is down town night and the night for many city committee meetings. We hope Wednesday will be moe convenient for many of you. Dues are $1 per person. Board members are : President- Mr Don Binns Vice- Pres.- Goldie Harmon Sec.- Rachel Grantham Treas. Doug Miller �Fifteenth Street EDGEWOOD PARK JOGGING and FITNESS COURSE (Approximately one mile south around the loop and back) Fitness Stations <D Balance Beam ® Dodge Posts I I I I ATHLETIC P'lli.O .___ _....J ----, ®Fence I ® ® 1-Udte/Body Lift @Muscle Bar I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I c I I m I ® Bar Hecllth Ladder I I 1r I! II i Horizontal Slide (!) . Parallel I I I ca I I I II t I I 1 I Bltl I I I I I I I I I I I I I (Revited 11/88) I I 1.... I NOT TO SCALE '' ' '' -...JL _______________________ ---------, 1~r·~ .• •..:- • • • • • • • ·~·•. :l ' ',; ''' [NNIS BALL DIAMONO COURT ''' '· P.AitiCING • 8 • •+ : • • I ~-~ 8<1;2 MILE! . • .. ,,,.., C,ol. • . 8 <o.., • . •' I p~ !y ~ • IQUIPtolf:NT ~ ..,~~. I e ~----j ~~·® e e e ~ I : • .. • • v.o,.GIA. • ..~ ...&. e..,,..v ,r""' / ~.:;._-..... 6 / / / / • / / ~I • ,.---• .S,.J ,"' , �VACATION OF ALLEYS TREES It has come to the attention of the association that there are a number of alleys in the area that the city has control of. If you wish the city to vacate these alleys,and the property returned to the owner, you may Would you ask the city to vacate these alleys •• Only property owners may request this vacation of alleys. If you are for your parking frontage ? interested, see George Williams at the City Engineer's The city has Cfice at eity Hall. approved $2500 from Community Development Charles Howe or Freda Stalkfleet can tell you how to funds for the Brook go about it.They have already applied. Brook Creek Association did not alleys be paved. like a free tree request that these ********* FULL-DAY KINDERGARTEN East Heights School has been chosen to experiment with the new concept of the full day attendance of children of kindergarten age. Creek area for trees to be placed in the parking in front of homes of people who desire them and are willing to care for them. If you wish to have such a tree ,please, fill out the following form and return to : Grantham, 1316 E 16th St., by September 15. Request form: We suspect that there will be much resting and playing in store for these wee folks. ********* I hereby agree to plant, maintain and water the tree BLOOD BANK that I receive. There is a severe shortage of blood for Douglas County at the present Signature time. This is something which one can donate without cost •• We urge you to donate if you Address are physically able. Just call the Blood Center at 749-3017 and they will give you an appointment at your convenience. The address is 329 Missouri. ********** Notice: Trees may be requested by the owners of the c. orooert~ and the trees must be confined to the c1ty t'lgnt-01:-way. �SCHOOL TRAFFIC BEACONS The City Commission over-ruled the decision to deny East Heights'request for traffic beacons as other schools in town have. PICNIC There will be two beacons on Fifteenth Street- one east and one west of Haskell. They may not be installed before school starts but they have been ordered. Thank you, City Commission, "School supplies." Ttie annual MEMBERSHIP picnic will be held at Brook Creek Park, September 13, at 6:30 pm for members and prospective members. Meat and drinks will be furnished. Bring a covered dish and your table service,Dues for the coming year may be paid at that time ~o be ahead of Santa's demands for your $$$s. Remember- no inflation. Dues are still $1,00. No other representation is so inexpensive. Many of you who were former members are no longer active. Why ? We need youJfor we continue to seek ways and means to improve our neighborhood and it is yruethat "in union there is strength... We do not know your needs if you do not present them and, if your own needs have been met, don't you owe it to others to help them meet theirs? Incidentally, it is doubtful if the following tl1i:ngs could have been accomplished without our organization: l.Water mains on Oakhill and Summit 2,Drain pipe at 13th and Brook 3,Drainage ditch at 13th & Brook, rip-rap and widening 4.Drainage improvements on East 15th S,East 15th overlay from Delaware to Cadet 6. Sidewalks Maryland to Haskell, 13th from Haskell to Brook,south from Edgewood to 19th, 7,. Edgewood bike trail and playground equipment at Edgewood and Brook Creek rn~r.k~ 1 soccercfield, screening at .!:TctS'C'"Lawrence enter ********* WALKING There is concern for the safety of those people who continue to walk in the streets instead of using the side walks, We went to great trouble and expense to provide the walks for the safety of our children on their way to schools and to the Center,Most of the children do use the walks but many adults go strolling down the streets apparently oblivios of the traffic. This is necessary only when the sidewalks have not been cleared of snow in winter, SUNFLOWER JOURNEYS If you are not familiar with the program "Sunflower Journeys"which airs on Channel 11, you are missing out on some interesting programs on our great state of Kansas and the people who are doing great things. The programs are presented on Thursdays at 9p.rn. and on Saturdays at 5:30 p,m, They last ~ hour. There have already been three concerning Lawrence. They are not just historical but are current and tell about things you might find interesting to explore on a week-end or just a day's trip. Tune in sometime! ******* * ** �Eleventh Street Jr SCHO~~ ..::lJ starts Sept.S • • J J~ Vol. Vlll, No. 3 August 22, 1989 ' ----- As defined by the plannlns departme~t, Brook Creek ls that Relghborhood boUnded by the rallroad traclte nenr Oregan St. on the W.st, 11th st. on the north, 19th (north side only) .~ on tiM! south, Me:! ttie eastern cl ty ..-:! llltlts. •: · . .G Jf you lbe within the Brook Creek ;G neighborhood, '"' would lllte for you Cl) se. .!:: "A spelling test? Surely they have software for that sort of thing!" to COMe to our ~nthly neighborhood 188U@8 dltcussed at tfH!se Metlnf!,J ~ ' f EAST LAWRENCE CENTER explore community eyelopnent, tl~ nel&hborhood center and any othet ~:mncerns you or your MEETINGS The East Lawrence Center,l245 East 15th St. is open for youth activities during the following hours: Monday through SaturdayI-S p.m •• Sunday - 3-6 p.m. Center pnone: 842-9418 Room reservations for meetings (until 10 p.m.} are available. For reservations call 843-7122 at least two weeks in advance for infonnation. ' f BROOK'": CREEK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Second Wednesday of the month (except June, July, August) 7:30 pm at East LaWA~P.£e Center """" ...... " ntlghbOrs may wlsh to discuss. fteetlnts at1! held the second Thur!tday of each·month, from 7130 to ~.oo pm at the East Lawrence Center. Please come I Broo}( Creek Jmpt'OYement Association Picnic September 13 at Brook Creek Park 6:30 pm ~~~~~mm~--~~u.~--~~~~~~~~~~~~~.j"IBia~lalaRIRmRB~...-~.__._....JIBoard Members• 5 ,Iff , BROOK CREEK NEICIUIOIUIOOO IJOONDAJUES ·--"---r', 1 1 ' ' '' ', vP:ePre. s. Sec. Treas. ~~: ~~~ :~~~~t Mrs. Grantham Mr. Doug Miller �UNITED F1JND RECYCLING Your representative was asked to attend the last meeting of the United Fund steering committee for the purpose of giving publicity to the fall drive, Upon arrival at the meeting she was greeted with the statement, "We have allotted this Brook Creek about $20,ooo S 0 R T We are sorry that we were not chosen as one of the neighborhoods to participate in the pilot program for recycling of waste materials and also that the program was not adopted by the city. However the people who are time~" collecting recyclable materials are adjacent to our Upon stating that she was not aware that we had neighborhood- just over on east 9th Street. So call requested anything from the United Fund, an inspection them if you are interested, REQUESTS Edgewood Homes had represented themselves as representing our neighborhood and the East Lawrence Center, *** ****** of the budget revealed that the "Kid Kare Center" at Be sure to bring your ideas for requests And for ideas the committee had not investigated further assuming that which will improve our neighborhood, to the September it was fur programs at the Center,This was indeed an or 'October meetings. unfortunate misunderstanding on the part of Plans for such projects must be finalized by the committee, and a disadvantage to our neighborhood which November and, since there is a detailed amount of has information which is required for already lost many of our programs to the Holcomb get center, your ideas any request- please, in early, ********* CLEAN UP CLEAN UP lf unsightly property is a problem in your immediate neighborhood, report to the city inspector, There is now someone assigned to this duty and action will be taken after due hearing by the board, ********* COMMODITIES Commodities will no longer be distributed at the East Lawrence Center, From by E K A N at one You will of the no~ on they will be dsitributed buildings at Edgewood Homeso probably be required to re- registero ********* MEETING DATES FOR THE COMING YEAR 1989 September October November December 13 u 8 13 1990 January February March April May 10 14 14 11 9 Some interesting programs are being planned, Don't miss them. �Vol VIII No.4 December 1989 ~-------~ t----L---.-....--1 ' I I ELECTION OF OFFICERS AT DECEMBER MEETING I ' ~ ~ j /~ J ~~ -~~-.:"_"'"'" (1<-.:iru ... TH stllrtr _j~ rr"~•ct ~---'-President ~~;~co • soc•rrv Don Binns Vice Pres. Goldie. HA.rmon Rachel Grantham Sec. Doug Miller 11 Treas. ............~--~~......~~----mm'-lia1~'---..~..----........................._._ ~~ I'll ~L==:J, i """' :::-=J ar~ ~niy':$i.Bo Dues per person per year, due in September. Any of the above persons will be glad to accept your dues. PLEASE JOIN ! ! ! �WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE WHERE WE I~ElD YOU WOULD NOT HAVE ? Brook Creek and Edgewood Parks Sidew~lk~ on Thirteenth, fifteenth and Nineteenth Streets YOUR HELP .Ill ." CHRISTMAS MEETING !! East Lawrence Center guilding December 13.Wednesday 7;30- 9;00 PM East Lswrence Center MUSIC by East Heights Singers Rust-free water lines on Oakhill and adjacent streets ,: 1 ',~. Drainage system at 13th & Oakhill A pleasant polling place with handy parking for votipg W===================================S Candidates forums before elections The Brook Creek Neighborhood An annual neighborhood picnic Association needs you as a member ! Playground equipment in Brook Creek and Edgewood parks The association seeks to do things to better our Ball diamonds in both parks neighborhood ,Exarn~les of these things are legion and well known to most of you, A list ments has of these accomplish- been published repeatedly in our news letterso Our membership has gone down and is now less than half of what it was at its peak. If this decline continues we will have no alternative but to disband as an association and go back to being the"forgotten part" of the city as it was before the assocaition existedo Join me in our efforts to maintain and improve the quality of life in our neighbirhood, A soccer field in Edgew-ood park Paving and curbing on Fifteenth Street Shrubbery along Fifteenth Street in front of the Center Help with field trips for East Heights Children These are all things which would never have been had it not been for the tireless efforts of those who have worked as \team to present and pursue these issues at City Hall, These are not things which the city did for you. Most of them were obtained by careful planning and persistent requests to Federal Community Don Binns Development Funding, Much time was spent making the President of Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association required estimates and attending numerous meetings. Don't you owe your neighbor a continuance of this sort of activity? Think on these things and come and do your part, Editorial �EAST HEIGHTS APRIL MEETING PROGRAM At our April 11 meeting we will have 2 speakers. One will represent the First National Bank and describe the new program thay have for Senior Partner depositers, !he second speaker will be from the Pari=rnedics and East Heights P T A will hold an ice crem social and bake sale, Tuesday, April 10 from 6 to 8 o'clock at the school *********** If you have a suggestion for a program you would cafeteria, ~lolunteers will discuss C P R classes. are needed, If you will help, please call the like to have presented or are prepared to present a school or call Nancy Scott at 842-2901 for a time slot, program, your suggestions would be most welcome. Some This one has suggested the Neighborhood Watch Program. Are is a great activity for all in the neighborhood to get acquainted with your school and your neighbors. SEE YOU THERE you interested1 ********** Please notice that at the last meeting of the Brook Creek Association it was voted not to have summer meetings. There will be meetings in September, October, November, December, March, April, amd May. A letter from Lynn Goodell, Director of Community Development, states that it would be helpful tf those ' are requesting trees understand that decisions on where trees can be planted and what type of trees will be planted are made by the Parks and Recreation Department. CONGRATULATIONS ! ! Our President, Don Binns was recently elected Presdent of the Retired Teachers Association of Douglas Countya Property owners may request particular types of trees, but they need to understand that it might not be possible to honor their requests.If you have questions ,please , contact Fred DeVictor of the Parks department. ********* CENSUS '90 Please, fill out and return your Censusform in the postage-paid envelope provideda By so doing, a census taker will not have to visit your home !! �/ ~ ~~ [A,I!J EARTH DAY SUPPER SUNDAY EVENING 5 - 9 APRIL 2 2 , 1 9 9 0 rn 0 ~ ACCESSIBLE HOUSING PROGRAM -:::!) The Accessible Housing Program of Inde- THE EAST LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION WISHES TO INVITE NEIGHBOR HOOD ASSOCIATIONS AND INTERESTED COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO TAKE PART IN AN EARTHDAY POTLUCK SUPPER. AFTER A DAY OF EARTHDAY EVENTS, PERHAPS WE CAN SHARE OUR LOCAL AND GLOBAL CONCERNS OVER PLATES OF TUNA DISH,BREAD ETC. NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS OR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WHO WOULD LIKE TO GET TOGETHER PLEASE CONTACT pendence, Inc. Is now In operation to assist persons with a disability make needed modifications on rental apartments or houses. Some examples of modifications that are possible through the Program Include: - Building ramps to provide acce!lls to the entrance of an apartment or house. - Widening doorways to allow clearance for a person using a wheelchair. JOLENE ANDERSON 1402 NEW YORK LAWRENCE,KS.66044 842 2533 PATRICIA MARVIN 810 E.l3TH. LAWRENCE,KS.66044 8 4 2 '/385 SITE-FAIRGROUNDS PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS- CLEANING AGREEMENT (MANDATORY) FOOD CHOICE AND QUANTITY AGREEMENT - Installing a visual signaling system tt Inform a person who Is deaf that someone Is at the door. - Installing lever-type door or faucet handles to provide more Independent operation. - Replacing or beveling door thresholds which are too high, allowing smoother passage for a person using a wheelchair. - Installing grab bars In the bathroom. Patricia Marvin, recently appointed by the City Commission as chairman of S 0 R T (save our recyclable trash), gives the following information: You can take your recyclables and donate them to If there are accessibility modifications you would like to make In the place you are renting, or would like more Information, contact Bob Mlkeslc at Independence, Inc., 1910 Haskell Avenue, Lawrence, KS 6601Jr 831-0333. S 0 R T at three locations: l.River City Recycling Co., 716 E. 9th St. Monday through Saturday. (aluminum cans, glass sorted by color, newspapers) 2,Sunshine Recycling of Lawrence, 906 No. 2nd. Monday through Saturday. ( aluminum cans, glass, flexible hard plastic, paper, ferrous metals) 3. Kaw Motor and Salvage Co. , Route 3, Lawrence Monday through Friday ( all types of scrap metal) * * * * * * * ~ * KALEIDOSCOPE Kaleidoscope is a children's creative art experience sponsored by Hallmark Cards,Inc. as a public service.Children explore their own creativity by seeing, touching , and imagining and creating their own art wor. ~. The traveling show will be held in the K-Mart parking lot in Lawrence at 31st and Iowa. Dates are May 2 through 8. �Vol. IX. No.1 April 1990 --, _j ·-----, ,...;.;...;.._;.:..;..__..., J! •.~~ I ' I , I ~ ' ' I ' ~ MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY As defined by the city planning department, Brook Creek Neighborhood is that area bounded by the railroad tracks on the west, 11th St. on the north, 19th St.(north side only) on the south, OAK HILL CEMETERY and the city limits on the east. If you live within the rook Creek Neighborhood, we urge you to come to our s. Issues discussed ,explore community develop~ment, the East Lawrence icenter, and any other con~cerns you or your neighbors ~---------~wish to discuss. ~==~~ Meetings are held the second ~~1-llfl'lf•oitin~~~~~M~~IHi~~~il~fi~IB~!EWednesday of the months of DDfilTFP W' W September, October,November, ~- 1 ~ December, March, April,and ;~~~~~~~~~--~-May. We meet at 7:30 to Qpm. The East Lawrence Center is at 15th and Brook Streets. PLEASE COME ! ! r---~MAA£ SOCI£TY Officers are: President Don Binns Vice-Pres. Freda Satlkfleet Rachel Grantham Sec. Doug Miller Treas. Dues are just $1.00 a year, due in September. Any of the above persons will be glad to accept your dues. Please join I I .. �-------- Jr ~>; ] ·-----' ---, ·-----., Vol. IX. No. 2 May 1990 ~=::.:.::..-...,-·,,-=---, I __ j OAK HILL CEMETERY ] , As defined by the city ',;:l planning department, Brook :; JCreek Neighborhood is that area bounded by the railroad tracks on the west, 11th St. the north, 19th St.(north side only) on the south, and the city limits on the within the Neighborhood, we you to come to our tings. Issues discussed explore community develop~ment, the East Lawrence icenter, and any other con:cerns you or your neighbors ~----------wish to discuss. Meetings are held the second ~Wednesday of the months of MEETING UNTIL THE FALL September, October,November, December, March, April,and PICNIC IN SEPTEMBER .---r-------T·May. We meet at 7:30 to Qpm. The East Lawrence Center is at 15th and Brook Streets. PLEASE COME f I • . '-..:::.....:.:C'-"'--"'--1 I ' I I I MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY l'fJ,.AA[ SOCIETY Officers are: President Don Binns .----Vice-Pres. Freda Satlkfleet Rachel Grantham Sec. Doug Miller Treas. Dues are just $1.00 a year, due in September. Any of the above persons will be glad to accept your dues. Please join l I �NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH Numerous people have expressed an interest in pr.otection from crimes in their neighborhoods, The police department Hill have a representative at the May 9th meeting to discuss and describe the Neighborhood Watch program and to help you organize Hith your neighbors ,if you so desire, Please come and discover the advantages of such a program •• It appears to be Harking successfully in many areas. C.P.R. The Para-Medics will be glad to present a program on C P R, the Heimlich maneuver, if enough people are interested. It consists of one four hour session and will be held at the East Lawrence Center. The course is certified by the American Heart Association. If you Hould be interested in such a course, please call Pat Mayo at 843-7777. SPRING CLEAN UP TIME IS HERE It is spring clean up time. Let's make our part of the city be the neatest ever. We have much to be proud of, you know. Lets prove that we care. Pat Marvin may be present to give us a brief up-date on the recycling program. ··~ Remember, if you have items too large for the regular pick-up, you can call the city and they ;.Jill have a large i tern pick-up on Wednesdays. The number to call is 841-1911. *** ~ ***** One never knows when one may have the opportunity to save a life. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW MEETING May 8th at 8 p m there will be a public meeting at the City Hall with the city Commission and the Community Development Review Board concerning requests for Community Development funds. Come and learn how the various requests from the communities are received and judged by the various Commissioners. TREES If you sent in a request for ¥tree and it has not been planted,please call Parks and Forestry at 841-1246. They were planted in East Lawrence Neighborhood last Heek. If you are interested in doing yard Hork, you might tell us at the next meeting, We have had several inquiries •• We apologize for the mix-up of room for our April meeting at the Centera It seems too many people were involved in assigning spaceo We have always had a room reserved since the building was built and have no explanation for what happened. But we noH have a Hritten reservation for our regular meetin~ time of the second Wednesday of the month• >'< ,., >'< ;': ,., >'< �--~---·___... r.~ JJ j ~~ j Vol. IX, No, 2 September 1990 As defined by the city planning department, Brook ek Neighborhood is that area bounded by the railroad tracks on the west, 11th St. on the north, 19th St,(north side only) on the south, and the city limits on the JJlt()()l( ' I 1 I DETAILS I ON REVERSE SIDE '' I '' 1' ~ ) I j \ Officers are: President Don Binns · Vice-Pres, Freda Satlkfleet Rachel Grantham Sec, Doug Miller Treas, I~~ I! within the Neighborhood, we you to comE to our s, Issues discussed explore community develop~ment, the East Lawrence icenter, and any other con~cerns you or your neighbors ~wish to discuss. Meetings are held the second ~Wednesday of the months of ;September, October,November, December, March, April,and cMay, We meet at 7s30 to Qpm, The East Lawrence Center is at 15th and Brook Streets, PLEASE COME I ! -~--I I II \\ II II Dues are just $1,00 a year, due in September. Any of the above persons will be glad to accept your dues, Please join ! ! �PICNIC HAVE YOU ATTENDED A MEETING THIS YEAR ? HAVE YOU PAID YOUR DUES THIS YEAR ? ! Brook Creek Park, Wednesdayp September 12 •• ! t Once again I am asking for your support for our Neighborhood Association. And once ¢:30 p rn Bring your table service, a covered dish, and a friend or prospective member, and your dues if possible. Meat and drink will be furnished. Also you will be meeting the new coordinator for Brook Creek Association. Let's make her welcome and make a show of solidity as we have some times in the past. ********** again let me recite the accomplishments of the association. If it were not for the Neighborhood Association you would probably not have the following: 1. East Lawrence Center 2:Brook Creek Park 3.Shelter house and bridge in Brook Creek Park 4. Sidewalks on 19th and 15th Streets to get our kids to and from school safely 5.Paving and curbing of 15th Street 6.New water lines in some areas of our neighborhod 7. Drainage improvements (we need to keep on this) 8. Street improvements and vacation of alleys 9. Additional playground equipment in Brook Creek and Edgewood Parks 10. A rest room and a water fountain is forthcorning this year in Brook Creek Park. We have dropped in membership about two thirds. There is strength in nurnbers •• If you have any interest in continued improvement in our neighborhood, get off your duffs and JOIN the neighborhood association. WE NEED YOU t ! ! ! ! Dues are nominal: adollar a year per person. Mail-or take dues to Doug Miller, 1235 Prairie or call 843-6151~ of all ,bring to the picnic. DON BINNS, president. ***************** or best Brook Creek Neighborhood Association has just hired a part-time coordinator. Jennifer Kimball Brown will be helping expand membership, publish the newsletter I • est1mate the cost of projects, and prepare budget estimates for presentation to the City. Jennifer has been working for the Oread Neighborhood Association as part-time coordinator, and >rill continue in that capacity. Before coming to Lawrence six years ago, she worked with neighborhood groups in Boston, MA. She looks forward to getting to know more Brook Creek residents .and hearing your ideas for the neighborhood. Come meet her and her family at the picnic on Seft~f·~·>o.,.;~\./:.,., HEALTH CARE ACCESS All aspects of the health care profession donate their time and resources to provide health care for the medically indigent. Services include acute dental care,twice weekly health clinic,,prescription assistance, referals to specialists and dietitians when necessary.Lawrence Memorial Hospital donates laboratory and radiological services,and clinic space is donated by Lawrence Housing Authority •• Social Service agencies volunteer their time by screeni~g for eligibility and arranging appointment~. Call 841-5760. �.. ---::_-_--==:;=:__-=1------~~--------~ -r a---- - - ·-~ -----~Qw---.-- -== I ~- --~£Q~t. ] jl f i JD i~~OOllliiMJGQL-r->->- _.__...~-~!a~r ~~• J . 1 JD . . . }, =-; lI '-.=....--rr.;-- ·~.:!"'" " "' [_ .l II o ..... · ~.· :.- i .._~ wr( -EJ ---ti-------------. IJf __ . . . - ~ .·. l..JD MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY ,.~c::::·....-..;c , .... u . .. ~ I" ~ "'"' ('- . _, "'WC>l_' j li ;c.~........... '-'- \\ V .·~· _I !d.t•• omt )_"" I \ : I ; , .. m••• .,.,n AI J~r \\ I , 'ii II ]:;~ ~ I; ; - i• ~f-- '- f--- __ ~ b~LLJg ~ 1 L 1 _ 11~1- !-@-- ~ .--r-- ~ ,,,.... rn- - --~~·(_]. " I J ' HOOL -~=n lj ,, 1 ' fj s w·· :. OAK HILL CEMETERY ,. '>+rt><':t' ~------i[l_'----t-t-_,111-r-tr-I.J...l.....;u~'-'--"..._-, f ~ l~'·~o~~~~~ "~~;:rs Ji ' j li 1 ... ', '::~ro f-- 3 FORUM ON A SECOND HIGH SCHOOL Come hear both sides of the school bond issue presented at Brook Creek's next meeting· on Wednesday, October 10. Your vote on November 6 will affect your taxes and the e ducat ion of your chi 1 d r en , grandchildren and/or neighbors. The proposed• $31 million bond • • 1ssue would f 1nance a second h1gh school and improvements to the present high school and two elementary schools. School Board member Mary Lou Wright and personnel director Bill Wilson will present why a second high school is the best alternative. Eric Cleveland from Citizens for Education will discuss that group's reasons for opposing the second high sr~s.-/1f -; : ;:·: . . .;_,___________, NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 10 7:30 PM EAST LAWRENCE CENTER �CALL 842-5440 We have arranged to share the phone bill with the Oread Neighborhood Association so that Brook Creek residents can now easily reach our coordinator, Jennifer Kimball Brown. Her office hours are !O:OOAM to 1:OOPM Monday through Thursday and 12:00 to 3:OOPM on Friday. She can also be reached at other times, so don 1 t hesitate to call and leave a message if she 1 s not there. And don 1 t be put off when the phone is answered with the Oread message. We hope this will help you to find answers to your questions, figure out who to contact with your concerns, and give you an easy way to get your ideas to BCNA. TABLES IN THE CREEK Picnic tables in Edge\vood Park keep ending up in the creek. If you see them there, call Fred DeVictor, Parks and Recreation director, at 843-7122. WINTER WALKING If you would like to keep walking even in the bitter cold, the East Lawrence center may be the place for you. If enough people are interested, they can arrange to open the center some mornings. Call the center at 841-7758. CDBG IDEAS NEEDED DUES DUE! If you were not able to JOln us at the picnic to pay your dues, please bring them this month. Or, you can mail dues to Doug Miller, 1235 Prairie (843-6151). REMEMBER -- DUES ARE ONLY $1.00 PER YEAR. Brook Creek Neighborhood Association meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month, 7:30PM to 9:OOPM, Septembe1· through May (except in bad weather), at the East Lawrence Center, 15th and Brook Streets. PLEASE COME! At Brook Creek's November 14 meeting, we will be deciding on Community Development Block Grant proposals to submit to the City this year. This means we need suggestions at the October meeting. How would you like to see your neighborhood improved? Several other neighborhoods have had Model Block projects. Model Block is a fix-up program that pays back $1.00 for every $4.00 spent -on health and safety improvements. If you might be interested in the program for your block, call Jennifer at 842-5440 for more information. Officers are: President Vice-President secretary Treasurer Don Binns Freda Satlkfleet Rachel Grantham Doug Miller � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Far East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) 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Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/328506802105fe0c065d2b186d658734.pdf b5af653a94a7ee565a17bdbbd92b3194 PDF Text Text Vol.lO No.l March 1991 A J I) JJ) A' ·'1, 'I N ( ~l1 ~, .A. ,I 11 1 · .. ()It 1J EAST LAWRENCE CENTER As defined by the plann As defined by the planning department, Brook Creek Neighborhood is that area ~ ' bounded by the railroad tracks on the west, 11th St. on the north, 19th St. ; , :~~~~~ :;:~~: ~it; l~~ts If you live within the Brook Creek Neighborhood, ~we urge you to come to our ''monthly meetings. ·.Issues discussed explore community development, the East Lawrence Center, and any other concerns you or your neighbors wish to present •• Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month except July and August, from 7s30 to 9 PM at the East Lawrence Cent~r at 15th and Brook. PLEASE COME ! ! ! Officers are : ·President Don Binns Vice Pres. Goldie Harmon Sec. Rachel Grantham Bob Eggert 1Treas. l i': MARCH 13 l' 3 0 PM 0 1 -i X i: ~( •;;( Dues are only $1.00 per person per year, due in September. Any of the above persons will be glad to accept your dues. PLEASE JOIN ! ! ! �S CH0 0 L ~·( WAKE UP S C H 0 O,lL S C H 0 0 L ELECTION tffiAT TO DO THIS SUMMSR ? We hope some one will plan for a young soccer team WAKE UP to make use of our soccer field. Nets are available from Parks and Recreation at the Community building upon request • • SPRING CLEAN UP TIME April is spring clean up time. you can have over-sized Remember- On Wednesday trash picked up just by calling l 841-1911 Hibernation time is over ! It is time for us to be I ************ active in the community again! Com·~ to the forum with you:d If you have delapidated sheds or garages. which you questions regarding the administration of our suhools and find out how the candidates answer these questionso • would like to have removed, call the City Community development office- 841-7722. They are your schools for your children. It is your 1 responsibility to elect those people who will carry out your wishes. DESERT STORM Let! increase , yes, let~ double at least, the voting power beyond last election. If you have or had someone involved in DESERT STORM We do not have majority rule if the majority does not let us know. We should have a Brook Creek Honor Rollo vote. If you do not vote, you have no right to complain!! ! The candidates who are willing to serve you will be there ! ! ! Will you 7 7 7 Dorothy Roper has had knee surgery. We wish her well and hope she is soon~ foot. Be sure that you are registered. If you are in doubt, go to the county clerk~ office in the 6ourt House and register before March 15. If you are going to be out of town or cannot get to the polls because of your work$ go to the county clerk; s office and vote absentee before -• the 15th. If you are unable to get to the polls because of health reasons, call 841-7700 and you will receive a balloqthrough the mail. You really have no excuse for not voting except your own indifference. In other countries people are literally fighting for the right to vote !!!! Oh yes, the election is April 2o That is the first Arp~~: Tuesday. Our forum is March 13 at the East Lawrence ( Center. -!;•k*i~***"k Are you recycling 7 �· - - - - - ----....,.----- --- Vol, X. No, 2 May 1991 · · .j_, :. ,.· ' ----, I __ j OAK HILL CEMETERY I _} l within the Neighborhood, we urge you to come to our etings, Issues discussed explore community develop~ment, the East Lawrence icenter, and any other con:cerns you or your neighbors sh to discuss. Meetings are held the second ~Wednesday of the months of MEETING UNTIL THE FALL September, October,November, December, March, April,and PICNIC IN SEPTEMBER ~--T----------~··May, We meet at 7s30 to Qpm. The East Lawrence Center is at 15th and Brook Streets. PLEASE COME f ! EAST I ' I I I I I. I As defined by the city planning department, Brook 1 !Creek Neighborhood is that .>.Jjarea bounded by the railroad .·· ·tracks on the west, 11th St. the north, 19th St,(north side only) on the south, and the city limits on the ·· . MEMORIAL !'ARK CEMETERY I I KJ>IAH[ SOCilH Officers are: President Don Binns Vice-Pres, Freda Satlkfleet Rachel Grantham Sec. Robert Eggert Treas. Dues are just $1,00 a year, due in September, Any of the above persons will be glad to accept your dues, Please join l l �SRI NG FIX-UP LAWN MOWING Need your lawn mowed ? Jason is ready Call Jason Stalkfleet at 843-8009. * * * * * * * * Are you interested in some help to improve the appearence of your home ? The Community Development Association can give you a boost financially. The Cit:r Commission is very Recycling Service 3009 W. 28th Street Lawrence, Kansas 6604 7 842-1167 favorable toward this program. 1f you and the neighbors in your block wish to paint your houses, repair steps, walks or porches, landscape a bit, or other minor minor improvements the C D B G program will share the cost with you. There are no income restrictions , and no loans. This program has been and i:3 being carried out in other neighborhoods in the cit:y. It is a program for renters as well as home owners. Come to our meeting at the ~ast Lawrence Center May 8 and find out more about it in detail and exactly how to apply and carry out the program. There is also an interest free loan program Our weekly currside pickup fee is $J.OO a month. To legin service, please send $9.00 for the first q\.S.rter. You will be billed for qmrterly pa.yments thereafter. For your convenlence, you rrs.y pa.y for more than one q\.S.rter at a time. Along with .1:/2 plastic am milk &nd soda bottles, we also take #1 beverage containers, #4 plastic, and plastic l:ags. If you think ycou were missed, please call and someone will come by. We g\.S.ra.ntee pickup i f your recyclea bles are out by the time sta. ted on the flier ( 9 am on week days, noon on Sat.). Please don't take it l:ack in 1f · it isn't picked up by 5 pm. The routes sometimes take longer. available for larger repairs and improvements on your home if you own it. Also be advised that delapidated buildings and dead trees in our neighborhood will be removed by the city upon request. * * * * * * * * If it is Iainir~, please cover wlth plastic or wait until the next pickup day to leave things out. There are no plckups on ns.jor holidays 1 New Year's IB.y, Presidents' IS.y, Memor:l.a.l IB.y, Independenet:: IB.y, I.a.bor IR.y, Thanksgiving and the friday following, or Christns.s IS.y. Your things will be picked up the next scheduled pickup day. \ �f/i J 'J Vol.10, No.3 September, 1991 I! ·I I ] ---, _j .I I .~.:!.~ CEMETERY ·]~ th'""' -.--.---=--""""'"'~-- ·-~-~---~Jl-+-------r J] "A spelling test? Surely they have software f" of thing!" t•· ,.,. -~~ I I I~ I MEI~ORIAL I'ARK CEMETERY I I I I ~ I ~ I II 1L'; ,. ____.- j ··~- I ~ fCreek Neighborhood is that ~~~~~~area bounded by the railroad c_::;;.;;~~1' ~·tracks on the west, 11th St. ,__....y-:::;..--on the north, 19th St.(north side only) on the south, land the city limits on the east. If you live within the Brook Creek Neighborhood, we 1 urge you to come to our l,meetings. Issues discussed ~explore community develop.ment, the East Lawrence ? :center, and any other con:cerns you or your neighbors ~wish to discuss. Meetings are held the second BRING YOUR NEIGHBOR ~Wednesday of the months of TO THE PICNIC September, October,November, December, March, April,and ..----r--------.-May. We meet at 7 &30 to Qpm. The East La\rrence Center is at 15th and Brook Streets. PLEASE COME ! I ~-..--;;""'--' OAK HILL JL l As defined hy the city i plruming department, Brook . j i . .. ~ ~L~:~ ~~ ~~~ tot.lotlUNlH .. $111((1 T!."="'="--~: AS CO HJ,.ANC SOCI[H I Officers are: PrAsirlent Don Binns Vice-Pres. Freda Satlkfleet Rae he 1 Grantham Sec. Robert Eggert Treas • ,.. ''"'' ,., ~- 'i< Dues are just $1.00 a year, due in September. Any of the above persons will he glad to accept your dues. !'lease -join I l �IN NUMBERS lHERE IS STRENGTH SENIOR CENTER COUPONS I sometimes wonder how much more could be accomplished if we had two or three hundred members instead of the 50 members that we have. It is remarkable what we have accomplished with the few members that we have. If we could somehow convince you that it is important for the quality of life in our neighborhood that we must show unity Did you know that, if you take your food coupons to the Senior Center, members of A A R P will take them to the grocery stores and attach them to packages of products and when redeemed by the buyer at the checkout stands~ the Senior Center will receive the amount of the coupon? About $5,000 has been raised this year for the Center through this program. Please contribute and strength to get the most out of available funds, I am sure that more of you -would join our group. If you need convincing, call one of our members and ask. Fifty people out of 700 households is a very poor showing. Dom~ld fr" s.~ PI-CNIC Binns President. If th~s doesn~ t work, what does lt take to convince you ? MEMBERS ! Do you come to meetings only when you want the influence of the association? HoH about cominr-; to help you neighbor when he has a recjuest7 A majority is necessary for a formal request. Editor Ttie annual MEMBERSHIP picnic will be held at Brook Creek Park, September 13, at 6&30 pm for members and prospective members. . Meat and drinks will be furnished. Bring a covered dlsh and your table service.Dues for the coming year may be paid at that time ~o be ahead of Santa's demands for your $$$s. Remember- no inflation Dues are still $1.00, No other representation is s~ inexpensive, �-------.--- ----- OAK HILL CEMETERY attend the meeting of Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association on Marcp 11, 7:30 ~m at the East Lawrence Center .on East Fifteenth Street. Bring aneighbor and your ideas on how to make this a better NEIGHBORHOOD ! As defined by the city planning department, Brook Creek Neighborhood is that area bounded by the railroad tracks on the west, 11th St. on the north, 19th St.(north side only) on the south, and the city limits on the east. If you live within the Brook Creek Neighborhood, we Jurge you to come to our meetings. Issues discussed explore community development, the East Lawrence :center, and any other con:cerns you or your neighbors ~wish to discuss. Meetings are held the second ~Wednesday of the months of September, October,November, December, March, April,and May. We meet at 7a30 to epm. The East Lawrence Center is at 15th and Brook Streets. PLEASE COME ! J \ Officers are r President Don Binns ~---Vice-Pres. Freda Satlkfleet �VOTR VOTE ! VOTE ! VOTE ! Be sure to register to vote before April 5. If you do not vote during a presidental election, your name will be removed from the roll and you will have to register again. If you are new in town or have moved since rou last voted, even just across t~e street, 1t will be necessary for you to reg1ster. · If you are uncertain call or go to the County Clerk's office or call 841-7700(After 5 call 841-0129). IF YOU DO NOT VOTE YOU HAVE FORFEITED YOU RIGHT TO COMPLAIN ***************** If months had character, March's would be: Undependable. Not particularly neat.More wind than substance.Lots of energy but alas unharnessed. Basically a dreamer. Good ideas are not adopted automatically.They must be driven into practice · with courageous impatience. BECOME A MEMBER This is your opportunity to make your needs and ideas known to the city commission. There is a list too long to quote here which Brook Creek Neighborhood Association has accomplished for you and of which many of you may not be aware. Dues are just $1 a year. Where else can ypu get so much for a "buck" a year ? Remember the date- Wednesday,March 11. SUCCESS AT LAST The bathrooms at Brook Creek Park are comleted and the basket ball pad and goal is in place. You see wishes are sometimes granted. The Community Development Board has not yet considered the requests for this year. But be prepared to mention those things which you wish to have discussed for the coming year. With the coming of an early spring, let us remind you that a riding lawn mower is available for the use of neighborhood members. It is at the home of Don Binns, the president~ at East Glen Drive and Cadet Street. Is there some service that you think of that that would be desirable for our own community? Perhaps a neighbpr could help or share with you.Perhaps there are services that we all could share. You do not have to go through the Volunteer Bureau- come to you neighbors. Do.you need a home to share or have a home wh1ch you would like to share with someone? Call tak Senior Center at 842-0543. or if · you need minor repairs or small services, ca~l them. They perform many services of wh1ch you may not be aware. ************ �·------.-- -·- --- Jr A, ] ___ Vol.11 No.2 As de fined by the city i planning department, Brook May 1992 ,Creek Neighborhood is that area bounded by the railroad tracks on the west, 11th St. on the north, 19th St.(north side only) on the south, the city limits on the ---, I _j 7'7 OAK HILL CEMETERY within the Neighborhood, we rge you to come to our meetings. Issues discussed , explore conununity develop:'ment, the East Lawrence ~:center, and any other con~:cerns you or your neighbors UST I I I I I I I ' ~ +--------+---'----'~· I• £ I I • It doesn't take a meteorologist to predict that a cold spell will arrive the day after the swimming pool opens. ~ ~----------------, 13 WILL BE OUR LAST sh to discuss. are held the second ' MEETING UNTIL THE FALL ~:Wednesday of the months of PICNIC IN SEPTEMBER September, October,November, .-----.--------.-IDecember, March, April,and -May. We meet at 7a30 to Qpm. The East Lawrence Center is at 15th and Brook Streets. PLEASE COME I I f ~Meetings Officers are & President Don Binns Vice-Pres. Freda Satlkfleet Rachel Grantham Sec. Robert Eggert Treas. Dues are just $1.00 a year, due in September. Any of the above persons will he glad to accept your dues. !'lease join ! ! �PLANNING we would like your input as to the types of programs you would prefer for next year. What neighborhood improvements would.you like to have presented to the Commun~ty Development committee for next year? * * * * * * our new member on the CDBG advisory committee will be Vernon Burkett. We welcome him and will profit from his influence and knowledge. *--·* * * * HABITAT FOR HUMANITY A request has been made to build house for Habitat on lot 107,Fairfax addition, the second lot north of E.13th Street on the east side of Prairie Avenue. * * * * * * Saturdau Mau 30 C D 9: 00 am to 4: 00 pm Familv ., Fun Fair -Non-fossil fu~l parade. -Children's Conference . . -Contest and Awards . . -Displays and Exhibi'ts. -Special Events . .. Where: Douglas County Fair Grounds 2120 H:¥Per Sqeet, LaWTence Kansas Spe,ial Events a.ni Data to lememllcr May 23 --::itfu,nicipal Pool opens June 1 -- Carl Knox·Pool begins summer hours June 3 -- Wednesd~y evening .Concerts begin at Gazebo in South Park June 4 -- Thursday noon Brown Bag COncerts begin at 9th and Mass. June 8th -- (week of) -- summer Parks and Recreation classes begin June 8 to 0uly 17 -- Summer Playgrounds J_une 15 to July 17 -- Day camps QUESTIONS for DISCUSSION Shall we make a request to Community Development to have the Model Block program amended to allow for single houses rather than afew in one block ? Have any of you considered running for a city office ? Our area has not been represented for several years in any city capacity. It is about our turn to have a voice. * * * * * * * * CITY BUDGET The 1992 city budget for all areas will be on display for you to look at and discuss. * * * * * * * * CITYWIDE CLEANUP Let's all .. pitch in" and clean up our yards and gardens. Special pick-ups can be arranged for trees, brush, and large items. NUmber to call for this service is 841-1911. * * * * * * PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Their plans for improvement projects for the summer for our area include completion of rP~t rooms and basket ball court in Brook Creek :k and a traffic light at 23rd and Harper. * * * * * * NEWS Please, call 843-0471 if you have news which you would like to have included in the Newsletter. Or if you have services which you wish to offer or have need for. MOWING ? Remember-the neighborhood mower is available at Mr. Binns house at 1402 East~Glenn Drive or call 843 9390. �September 1992 Vol. 11 ) 8R(])K CREEK NEIGH 130 RH(]) D BROOK CREEK PARK 13th St. at Oakhill September 9, 6:30 pm Bring a.covered dish and your table service. Drinks and meat will be.furnlshed. COME and meet your neighbors. If you are new to the ne1ghborhood, we extend you a special welcome. SPEAKERS Our September meeting will provide two interesting speakers: Brad Tate, principal of the High School and Tom Murray from the Boar~ of Education will bring us up to date on current school affa1rs. The Board would like to hear from any and all about who you would like to have address us at our meetings and what topics would like to have discussed. you Brook Creek Neighborhood Association is exactly what the name states. It is concerned with the welfare of the entire area. It is a channel for getting information to you from the city and in turn making neighborhood needs evident to the city commission. It also prepares and presents projects suggested by the members to the commission in charge of Federal funding for neighborhood projects, such as drainage, street repairs, sidewalks, water lines, and tree plantings. Now, if we do not have enough members to carry on our representation we do not know what the neighborhood needs and we will lose the benefits available to us, and "YOU" are one of those important to carrying on our organization.It is necessary to have a concensus of the neighborhood before requesting improvements. Those neighborhoods with strong memberships are the ones receiving the most benefits. If you have had YOUR problem solved, don't stop coming- be there to help your neighbor as he was there to help you. �ACHIEVEMENTS Some benefits which we have been able to get through our efforts have been: The East Lawrence Center Building,paving of 15th St., sidewalks the length of 15th Street; playground equipment for BrookCreek and Edgewood Parks; a fountain and restroo~ facilities at Brook Creek Park, trees and shrubs for some parkings, water lines along Oakhill and Thirteenth Streets.What suggestions do you have? MEETINGS Meetings are held the second Wednesday in the month at the East Lawrence Center, 15th at Brook St. at 7:30 in the evenings in the months of September through June. Dues are $1.00 per year due in September. Officers are: PresidentVice Pres. Secretary Treasurer Don Binns Freda Stalkfleet Rachel Grantham Robert Eggert HOME BUYERS If you are interested in purchasing a home for not more than $63 000 and do not have th~ money.for a down payment, Community Developm~nt ' has some f~nds ava1lable 1nterest free in conjunction vith some of the banks 1n Lawrence, which would enable you to meet the down payment. Would you like to have the plan discussed at a future meeting ? Let us know. Call 843-0471. so - Bring your dishes, your childre~)your neighbor, and your dues ($1) and be ·there September 9. We will WELCOME you. A SMILE SAYS A LOT A smile's a warm expression that has the nic~st way Of telling all the special thoughts our hearts would like to say It says ni'm glad I'm friends with you". It says "I think you're grand and when you're feeling all alone it says~"I understand''. It happens when you hear good news bout someone nice you know. It happens when you're all dressed up and have some place to go. There really isn't very much a smile can't do. It says,"thank you" when a friend of yours does something just for you. And when you do something thoughtful( as you've often done for me The smile that says"you're welcome" is as warm as it can be. And sometimes best friends disagree about silly stuff- and then The smile that says"I'm sorryilwill patch things up again. A smile's a happy little curve that has a magic way of straightening up andbrightening up even a cloudy day. And when a smile gets extra large from some extra fun-filled joys- Then we call it laughter- a smile making a noise. But sometimes when we're busy we forget the way a smile can make every thing we're doing even more worthwhile. A~d since smiles arethe sunshine the world can't do without Heres hoping that you'll always find a lot to smile about. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Far East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws, minutes, newsletters, correspondence, and survey for what is now known as the Brook Creek Neighborhood Association, plus the Far East Lawrence Neighborhood Plan. 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Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/7630e84e4515e103685f1ccafc8d7bcd.pdf f324652984b0e8f57df2275a031292fd PDF Text Text Vol 12. No.1 As defined by the city planning department, Brook I.Creek Neighborhood is that &=;~area bounded by the railroad tracks on the west, 11th St. on the north, 19th St.(north side only) on the south, OAK HILL CEMETERY ind the city limits on the east. ~If you 1ive within the 3rook Creek Neighborhood, we you to come to our Issues discussed • I '1 ,. '"""'"\ ' I 'II 'I meetings. ..• ·!·'\'·l·t II •It I .. , ••, '! I I,,•. ol' •• ,,L., ',.,,,. .explore community develop~ment, the East Lawrence icenter, and any other con:cerns you or your neighbors ~----------------~wish to discuss. Meetings are held the second THEWednesday of the months of ELECTION OF OFFICERS AT September, October,November, DECEMBER MEETING December, March, April,and ~---r-----------r''May. We meet at 7a30 to Qpm. The East Lawrence Center is at 15th and Brook Streets. PLEASE COME l ! March 1993 - l I ' I I •• , •• I I ~ ' I I ' ·~ MEMORIAL t~i I t_o } ~~· II ;:~~~~~~~==~; . ~ASCO tt.JioiANE SOCIETY .' Officers are: Don Binns President ~---Vice-Pres. Freda Satlkfleet Rachel Grantham Sec. Doug Miller Treas. Dues are just $1.00 a year, due in September. Any of the above persons will be glad to accept your dues. Please join I I �<~AN I) 1 J) A '1, J~. ; 1" ()It 1J SCHOOL v C TY .'He)'\ J c.t 'j ~ 2. MARCH 2S-7:oo E A ST LA \IV REN C E C EN T ER EVEI<YONE CO,~\ E ! ! "If you don't VOTE-- DON'T GRIPE ! ! ! �Vol. 12. No. 2. September 1993 As defined by the city planning department, Brook Creek Neighborhood is that area bounded by the railroad tracks on the west, 11th St. on the north, 19th St,(north ~:side only) on the south, OAK HILL CEMETERY lmd the city limits on the east. ,If you 1i ve within the 'nrook Creek Neighborhood, we ;urge you to coml! to our meetings, Issues discussed ~----------------~.explore community development, the East Lawrence ·~center, and any other concerns you or your neighbors r---------------4Wish to discuss, Meetings are held the second ELECTION OF OFFICERS AT TH Wednesday of the months of DECEMBER MEETING September, October,November, December, March, April,and ~--~----------~May. We meet at 7130 to Qpm.The East Lawrence Center is at 15th and Brook Streets. PLEASE C<l1E I I I UST i . I ~~=' I I MEMOftiAL . ' PARK CEMETERY I .. ~ , . ••• ' f I ~ ' ·f :j .~ ~:,..~~p~!lallll!l,.a.P~-I.,Ia--.-.w- // ;::::::E~~~m~=~~~ ; .._....:!:co soc•t'' Officers are1 President Don Binns ~--Vice-Pres. Freda Satlkfleet Sec. Rachel Grantham ...-lfliii~W.WIII({I···-ill.·-------~---::-==! Treas. Robert Eggert ar~ J~s~ Sl~OO Dues a year, due in September. Any of the above persons will be glad to accept your dues. Please join I ! �vVE NEED YOUR HE Lr .\ \. I.. •• •• PICNIC ! ! PICNIC ! ! Where ? When ? Brook Creek Neighborhood Association will hold our annual fall picnic Wed. September 15, at 6 p.m. at Brook Creek Park .(East Lawrence Center if it rainP\. Bring a covered dish, dess, and table service for your family. Meat and drinks will be furnished. Come and enjoy an evening with your neighbors. LET'S ALL The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association needs you as a member ! !! The association seeks to do things to better our neighborhood. Examples of these thing~ are legion and well known ~o ~any ~f you. A l1st of these accomplishments 1s 1n thls news~etter. our membership has gone down and 1s now less than half what it was at its peak. If thl§ decline continues we will ha:e ~o alternative but to disband as an assoc1at1on a~d go back to being the forgotten part of the c1ty as it was before the association ex~ste~. . Join me in our efforts to ma1nta1n and lmprovethe quality of life in our neighborhood. Don Binns President of Brook Creek Neighborhood lmpl''e>V'e~'a¥1\ Association. * * * * * * ' * * * Following is a list of things which the Association has ~=Qn able to achieve for our neighborhood: 1. Brook Creek Park 2. Edgewood Park 3. Sidewalks on 13th and 15th Sts. 4. East Lawrence Center Building s. Rust-free water lines on Oakhill and adjacant streets. Drainage system at 13tp &Oakhill cont1nued-- PICNIC .• , )~} * * * * * * achievements continued-- I 6.Playground equipment in Brook Creek and Edgewood Parks ?.Ball diamonds in both parks 8.Soccer field in Edgewood PArk 9.Paving and curbing 15th Street 10.Shrubbery and fence infront of East Lawrence Center 11. ~~st~~obms ~nd~fi~~r~~eahfains in the parks Baskey Ball goals These are things which would never have been acheived had it not been for the tireless efforts of those who have worked as a team to present and pursue these issues at City Hall.Most of them were obtained by careful planning and persistent reguests to Federal Community Development Fund1ng. Much time was spent obtaining the required estimates and attending numerous meetings . Don't you owe your neighbors a continuance of this sort of activity? Think on these things and come and do your part. �EAST LAWRENCE CENTER ACTIVITIES Arobics Vol.12 No.3 :. Tie Kevon-do (self defense) Cottonwood adults and kids october 1993 Free play Sunday through Friday ................. . 3 to 6 p m Saturday 1 to 5 ' I ' I MEM~tAt. CE~~~Rv I : I , ~ ' ' ~ As defined by the city planning department, Brook Creek Neighborhood is that area bounded by the railroad tracks on the west, 11th St. on the north, 19th St.(north ~:side only) on the south, OAK tflll CEMETERY ltnd the city limits on the east. !If you 1ive within the Brook Creek Neighborhood, we ;urge you to come to our meetings. Issues discussed .explore community development, the East Lawrence ·~ center, and any other concerns you or your neighbors 1--------.::Jwish to discuss. Meetings are held the second ; ELECTION OF OFFICERS AT TH Wednesday of the months of DECEMBER MEETING September, October,November, December, March, April,and ..---r------...IMay. We meet at 7&30 to Qpm. The East Lawrence Center is at 15th and Brook Streets. PLEASE COOE J I , ·I :J ~, • .,,..,• Ill ;=:::E!ill!!!!!:!!!!!!:!!:~C:=!· ~co I Officers area President Don Binns .---- Vice-Pres. Freda Satlkfleet Sec. Rachel Grantham ! SOC:IlTY ~~~~~~IIiiiliiWIIIIBI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .~~--• ::-==I .ptp.llllli•P.•~~--.... Trea s. Robert Eggert Dues ar~ J~s~ S1:00 a year, due in September. Any of the above persons will be glad to accept your dues. Please join I ! �\ We must show 1nterest ana strength if we are to receive any consideration by the board and by the city commission which has the final consideration.Neighborhoods who stand behind their representatives and show a willingness to act are the ones which receive the "good" results.When the commission looks at our attendance they judge us by the interest that is shown by the most people.We do not have a representative on the Commission so we need to be visible and vocal. WE L C 0 M E To one and all, to the new members and to the faithful members of past years. We hope this will be the best year ever for Brook Creek. we have many things to consider for the good of our neighborhood and decesions to make as how to achieve them. "In numbers there is strength"is a true fact. We need ideas from everyone. we had an excellent turn-out for our picnic. Lets keep the enthusiasm going.All ideas are open for discussion. The Community Development Board begins discussions in January and Brook Creek is the first to present our requests. We must be prepared.Some of our requests which were allowed for last year have been met, but not all. The sidewalk on Fifteenth Street has been repaired, but not on 13th as allowed. Come prepared for requests which we may want to make for next year. Don Binns, President Drook Creek Neighborhood Assoc. 1402 E. Glenn Drive 66044 Lawrence * * * * * * * in Edgewood * * Park He ask you to alert the neighborhood vi" "'"'"r """'s,~+-+-~­ that by City Ordinance Chapter 3-202 dogs or cats -n~:~ t~~~e~:~~:; the cont,,rol of owners or keepers while in parks. Th~• be •- means they must on a 1 eash physically under the control of its keeper~. our If you office. have any questions about this concern, ~ Fred DeVictor, Director Lawrence Parks * * * * * * * * * * CAN YOU REMEMBER WHEN -----? The site of Edgewood homes was a forest ? Brook Street was an alley? East Lawrence Center site was a cow pasture? East 13th Street had three grocery stores ? The name of Easy Street was changed to Powers because Easy Street was not dignified, (so said the city council) ? * * We recently have had a variety of incidents involving loose dogs bothering park users. h please contact * Condolences to those who suffered storm damage.surely very few escaped but ~raise to the quickness with wh1ch most of you have managed to clear up the area. * * * * * * * Bring a neighbor to the next meeting. Remember, it is at the East Lawrence Center in the south meeting room. * If you would like to have a speaker on a particular subject we will endeavor to find one. CLP and * * * * Compliments to the many beautiful flower beds in the neighborhood. Recreation �------ --- f!!!f:!! are important to us! Vol. 14 No.1 March 9, 1994 We're proud to invite you·to I --, I _.f l I I l I I I TRY us attend the meeting of Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association on Marc~ q, 7:30 f3m· at the East Lawrence Center .on East Fifteenth Street. Bring ¥neighbor apd y~ur ideas on how to make this a better NEIGHBORHOOD ! ! ! YOU '11 LIKE us I I I I COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS I Discussions continue. No decisions have been made as yet.As usual there are more requests than available funds. Mr. Williams presented the request for alley paving. It did not receive favorable attention. This was our only request aside from the new~- I I l e ' ~ "* As defined by the city planning department, Brook Creek Neighborhood is that area bounded by the railroad tracks on the west, 11th St. on the north, 19th St.(north 1· side only) on the south, lind the city limits on the east. ,r f you 1ive within the 'orook Creek Neighborhood, we ;urge you to come to our !meetings, Issues discussed !explore community develop:ment, the East Lawrence center, and any other concerns you or your neighbors ish to discuss. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the months of September, October,November, December, March, April,and May. We meet at 7&30 to Qpm.The East Lawrence Center is at 15th and Brook Streets. PLEASE COME I l & ¢ $ # % # Officers are 1 President Don Binns - Vice-Pres. Freda Satlkfleet Sec. Rachel Grantham Treas. Robert Eggert Dues are just $1.00 a year, --------------~~--~-------------- due in September. Any of the above persons will be glad to accept your dues. Please join I I �P L A N N I N G * * S E S S I 0 N * * * Suggested topics for discussion News items about our neighbors ! Neighborhood clean-up day in the spring. Do we need help from the city ? Should we have speakers at our meetings?Who would you like to hear and what would you like them to discuss? Picnic ! ! ! ! Eye -sores in the neighbor. How can they be eradicated? By Screening ? Improvements in the neighborhood. Let's give that neighbor a pat on the back Any other suggestions you may have. Phone your items to 843-0471. The Accessible Housing Program of Independence, Inc. Is. now In operation to assist persons with a disability make needed modlflcatlons on rental apartments or houses Some examples of modtncatlons that are possible through the Program Include: - Burtdlng ramps to provide acce!l!!l to the entrance of an apartment or house. Widening doorways to allow clearance for a person using a wheelchair. - Installing a visual signaling system to Inform a person who Is deaf that someone Is at the door. I j Ci+y Hall _ De f' -r :2 o 3? 4 \ L ACCESSIBLE HOUSING PROGRM1 - Installing lever-type door or faucet handles to provide more Independent operation. - Repiacing or beveling door thresholds which are too high, allowing smoother passage for a person using a wheelchair. - Installing grab bars In the bathroom. If there are accessibility modifications you would like to make In the place you are renting, or would like more Information, contact Independence, Inc. , 1910 Haskell Avenue, Lawrence, KS 6601J6, 831-0333. �Kaw Valley Earth Week needs volunteer~ and corporate sponsors. APRIL 1994 Monday 18 Tuesday 19 Wednesday 20 Thursday 21 Friday 22 Saturday 23 Sunday 24 .... 0 - "i~ co Sunrise Blessings for the Earth. ceo .mc.o a.. Clean Up Day. Pidc: It up whefe you live and work. Caring starts In ycu own front yard. Alternative Transportation & Trees. Tree planting. Wale or bike to MX'k and school Respecting M Species Day. Cornroonily ewnts (TBA) honori1g animals KU Natural History Museml has two prcgi1U1'8, Dinoaatn. Mammets (fee~ Quality Recycling Ads and Science Day. Lawrence Wamart and L..awrance Elemen1ary sd100I ewnts. EARTH DAY Haskell Campus Chldren's erMrormeruJ events & Indian Cube Program. Annual Clnbl Lake Cleanup (PM) Celebration of h Earth Eww11s Downtown Parade & Carnival in South Park. .... 0 ~~ a:cu8 w.s:::. c:::sc ~! z w~~ ~ :e . ()~CO ~~R ~ ~~ ::r:cm 1- :...to ~ .c:S· ~ ·-! w~ a~ -- ~«SCQ) w ·-Z c0 ~ ca CD :::lC CJ) :?! :::2 .Q a: m e· a -~ . . oeB O~~cu ·-- Q) c .; Cl) -cO&; timCDCI)"C m.,... c Earthsaock- KU Campus. Sunset Benidictions. - cu = as CD'-= Q. cu CL<(o Jl VoiLiltBenl: Come to ENITH)AV Calt•tlitlee Meetings, Tueadays,7:00 PM at Simple Goods. 136 Maas. or Cal: Cly Reqdng OffiCe 832-3330 Simple Goods 841-&'321 For booth or caiCeSSicn infamation at the Sot.th Park e11e11t, caa Erin Madden 843-2770 Volunteers needed: Parade assitart, Emenalnrnenl coordinator, Ertertainers, Set ~ and dean ~crews, Children's act1vties aganizefs and helpers,. Please post, or pass on this 1"10tice to your orgarizatlons and friends. 2!.23194 ( �....... The year 1994 marks the 20th anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Beginning March 28 through April 3, 1994, communities across the nation will mark the eighth annual celebration of National Community Development Week, a week long annual campaign to emphasize bath locally and at the national level the contributions of the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. It is during this period that local governments plan activities in their jurisdictions to showcase the projects and services provided by CDBG. As we plan activities for this week, you are cordially invited to attend the annual Community Development Fair on March 29, 1994, as we kick-off festivities for National Community Development Week. The City is currently planning on sponsoring an informational open house fair from 4:30 to 5:45 pm, which will be followed by informal speeches of various representatives from the United States legislature and HUD officials. The CD fair will be very similar to last year's, but we feel that with additional publicity and with guest speakers, we can generate a lot of public response. We are planning to set up booths/displays for organizations of social services. If you are interested in setting up a booth or have any questions, please contact Jay Leipzig, Housing Coordinator, or Carlos Ruiz, Housing Intern, at 832-3108 no later than March 11. We have mailed invitations to Senators Bob Dole and Nancy Kassebaum, Representative Jan Meyers, and Joseph O'Brien, HUD Regional Director who will hopefully be speaking on tlie attributes of the CDBG program. When It Snows The City has an Ice and Snow Control Manual for snow plowing with 12 designated districts assigned to specific t::~~~~~~~ drivers. Each snow plow driver has a planned route to follow. That is why you might ~~~~~11'.1 occasionally see a snow plow truck bypassing snow covered roads. Plowing and/or distributing salt along the way to another district delays the overall completion of the plowing operations and decreases the amount of salt available for the snow plow driver's assigned district. Snow Removal Reminder In City Code section 16-102, no owner or occupant of any lot or parcel of ground shall permit earth or other substances to accumulate on the sidewalk along such property. Therefore, property owners are responsible for removing all snow ~ and ice from sidewalks adjacent to their property. * On February 2S, 1994 the City will begin accepting applications for all summer employment. Applications can be obtained in the Administrative Services Office, second floor, City Hall, Monday thru Friday, Sam to 5pm. The deadline is April 1, 1994. * The Motor Oil Recycling Program is scheduled Monday thru Friday, Sam to 4pm at the Central Garage, 11th and Haskell on the west side of the street. For more recycling information call S323330. * The Parks and Recreation Department is looking for volunteers for the Region E Special Olympics Basketball Tournament from Sam to 5 pm, February 12, 1994, at Shawnee Mission North. There is also a need for volunteers for the Area 11 Special Olympics Basketball Tournament from Sam to 5pm, February 26, 1994, at Highland Park School, Topeka. For more information please call S32-3451. �Vol 14. No. 2 october 1994 OAK HILL CEMETERY I ~ ~ : UST HEIGHTS S~HOOf.. TO HAVE or I I I ~ I NOT TO HAVE TWO LAWRENCE SENIOR I ~ HIGH SCHOOLS I I j ~ THAT IS THE QUESTION I I } ..,...... DOUGLAS CO ( SOCI(TT II As defined by the city planning department, Brook Creek Neighborhood is that area bounded by the railroad tracks on the west, 11th St. on the north, l9ti · , (north side only) on the south~ md the city limits on tl east. If you live within t he 13rook Creek Neighborhood, we urge you to come to our :meetings. Issues discussed explore conununi ty development, the East Lawrence center, and any other concerns you or your neighbors wish to discuss. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of the months of !september, October,November, December, March, April,and May. We meet at 7s30 to 9"~. ------~rhe East Lawrence Center at 15th and Brook Streets. PLEASE COME ! I j Officers are 1 President Don Binns Vice-Pres. Freda Satlkfleet Sec. Rachel Grantham Treas. Doug Miller Dues are just $1.00 a year, due in September. Any of the above persons will be glad to accept your dues. Please join ! ! �The following item is quoted from the Lawrence JournalWorld. tnterested to know how I.HS ranks in enrollment with high schools in surrounding states. Here are 1993-94 state board of education enrollment figures for the five largest districts in Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and Oklahoma: I. Cherry Creek, Englewood, Colo., 2,969. 2. Millard, Omaha, Neb., 2,370. 3. Chatfield, Littleton, Colo., 2,324. 4. Millard North, Omaha, 2,296. 5. Smoky Hill, Aurora, Colo., 2,269. 6. jenks, jenks, Okla., 2,075. 7. Omaha North, Omaha, 2,051. 8. Rangeview, Aurora, Colo., 2,049. 9. Lincoln, Lincoln, Neb., 2,021. 10. Manhattan, Manhattan, Kan., 2,004. 11. Wichita East, Wichita, 1 ,979. 12. Eaglccrcst, Aurora, Colo.; 1,962. 13. Broken Arrow, Broken Arrow, Okla., 1,956. 14. Putnam City North, Putnam City, Okla., 1,904. 15. Lincoln NE, Lincoln, Neb.,· 1,895. 16. Moore High, Oklahoma City,· ;Ja., 1,882. '17. Topeka High, Topeka, 1,865. · 18. Lawrence High, Lawrence, 1,849. ' 19. Shawnee Mission South; Overland Park, and West Moore, Oklahoma City, Okla., both 1,837. Margy Rose, 925 Murrow Ct. Proposed County-Wide 1 Cents Sales Tax On November 8, 1994, Douglas County residents will have an opportunity to vote on a proposal to pass a 1 cent county-wide sales tax. The proposed 1 cent county-wide sales tax will provide Lawrence residents with (1 )property tax relief, (2)12.2 million in Parks and Recreation improvements, (3)new public facilities for three community health agencies (Douglas County Health Department, Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center, and Douglas County Visiting Nurses Association) and (4) increase the number of beds in the Douglas County Jail. The sales tax will also provide other cities in Douglas County (Baldwin City, Eudora, and Lecompton) with money for annual capital improvements. 1 CENT COUNTY -WIDE SALES TAX VOTE ON NOVEMBER 8TH For the City of Lawrence An addition to the East Lawrence Community Center; A major recreation center with an indoor swimming pool; A baseball/softball complex; Improvements to the Youth Sports Inc. complex; Renovation of the Municipal Pool; Community and Neighborhood Park Acquisition; Park Development- 6 areas; A nature and outdoor education center in Prairie Park; Bike trail development; and City entryway landscape improvements. We understand that the Brook Creek request has been removed from cinsideration. Don Binns appeared before the City Commission at the September 20 City Commission meeting and voiced concerns about a non-conforming use (auto garage) at 11 02 East 13th Street. Lee Smith, Zoning Enforcement Officer investigated this complaint and submitted the attached report. Lee reviewed the site again today, and found that 5 to 6 vehicles have been removed from the site since his contact with the property owner last Tuesday. Car parts and tires that had littered the site have been removed also. The property owner has been given until Good ideas are not adopted automatically.They must be driven into practice with courageous impatience. Tuesday, October 4th to have the site in full compliance. If compliance is not attained, a 10 day notice will be issued. . ._ �OPEN ~..J:, I :2.. FORUM EAST LAWRENCE CENTER OPEN FORUM concerning the up-coming vote on the high school issue. Representatives presenting both points of view will be there to present the pros and cons. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 1. Advantages of each situcition. 2. Costs 13. Will the present faculty have preferance as to where they may be placed 14. If it were decided to change to a four-year high school as many other high schools in the area now are, would there be sufficient room to house them ********* 3. Similarities 4. Differences 5. Where will the boundaries be drawn 6. Transportation 7. curriculums- same or diverse 8. Sports facilities-- teams 9. Libraries - the last two will be the most expensive to duplicate,especially the library. io.Duplication of personal 11. Duplication of curriculum If not, can there then be transfers between the two ? BROOK CREEK BEAUTIFICATION We understand that the property at Thirteenth and Oakhill Road was purchased by the city and and since it was so badly damaged by the flood it was removed and the land will be landscaped. At that time the part of the land which the city had promised to landscape with CDBG funds will then become part of the park. ********** FLU SHOTS Flu shots will be given at the Senior Center on October 19th and 26th and on Nov. 2 & 9th. *********** Where to contact school officials if you have questions * * * * * SCHOOL BOARD Jerry Hannah, president 4516 Cedar Ridge Ct., 841-1607;Work:841-7739\ Harriet Shaffer, vice president 602 W. 28th Pl., 841-2158 VVork: 3 79-0553 George Crawford, 914 E. 1264 Rd., 842-1490 Work: 864-4432 Renee Karr, 1619 w. 28th, 843-0808 Mary Loveland, 3108 Campfire Ct., 842-9333 John Tacha, .408 Homestead, 843-7136; Work: 843-9197 Tom Murray, Rt. 5, 843-2629 Work: 843-6600 District offices, 3705 Clinton Pkwy.; 832-5000 Al Azinger, superintendent 1616 Alvamar, 842-2307 Robert Taylor, assistant superintendent Home: Rt. 2; 842-0432 12. Will there be an athletic field for the new school or for both? If you don't voteDON"T GRIPE ! ! ! ! Bonnie Dunham, communications coordinator Home: 2712 Westdale Circle; 842-2423 �MEMORANDUM To: From: Subject: Date: Neighborhood Association Presidents, City Department Heads, Other Interested Parties Lynn A. Goodell, Dir~ctor ofHousing and Neighborhood Development 1995 (19th year) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Proposals September 23, 1994 Enclosed is an information package for persons or entities wishing to submit a proposal for City of Lawrence 1995 CDBG funds (8/0 1/95-7/31/96). The deadline for submission of proposals is set for December 1, 1994. The City's 1994 CDBG award from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) was $1,100,000.00. Current reports from Washington, D.C. indicate that the City can expect about the same funding level for 1995, although funding levels cannot be predicted with any certainty at this time. HUD continues to scrutinize the percentage oflower income beneficiaries of all area-wide benefit projects. As a result, it is necessary to provide accurate numbers of total pr~ject beneficiaries and numbers of lower income beneficiaries. A broad statement citing census data for a neighborhood is no longer sufficient for the purpose of determining project beneficiaries. We wish to emphasize that any area-wide benefit type of project proposals (such as sidewalks, curbs, bike paths, streets, etc.) should be supported with evidence indicating that affected persons have been informed of or have had a chance to comment on the proposed project. Such proposals should also include evidence of the amount and nature of support for the proposed subject. Additionally, if projects are proposed that are on or affect public right-of-way, structures, parks, etc. the appropriate City department personnel must be consulted and that information included in the application. HAND staff will reject incomplete applications. We'd also like to remind potential applicants that consideration should be given to Neighborhood Plans, Plan '95, the Ochsner Report, etc. when formulating project proposals. A 12-year Community Development Block Grant Analysis updated in the Fall of 1989 summarizes neighborhood needs and goals previously identified in such planning documents, a.11d indicates what has been acccmpli£hed in individual neighborhoods since 1975. All neighborhood associations have received copies ofthe 12-year Analysis, and should be considering which needs must still be addressed, and which needs, if yet unaddressed, are no longer important to the neighborhood. Previously identified needs will be considered in making funding recommendations. You must use the fonn provided for making a proposal, but supporting infonnation may be attached. Letters of support are not necessary. If you have any questions or require additional information, please don't hesitate to contact Margene Swarts or me at 832-3100. Lynn A. Goodell Director of Housing and Neighborhood Development JW �-----·-- ·- --- -----,,--- OAK HILL CEMETERY . ~ attend the meeting of Brook Creek Neighborhood Association on Marcr1 :a, 7:30 ~m at the East Lawrence Center .on East Fifteenth Street. Bring ~eighbor and y~ur ideas on how to make this a better NEIGHBORHOOD Nineteenth Street. As defined by the city planning department, Brook Creek Neighborhood is that area bounded by the railroa< tracks on the west, lltp Sl on the north, 19th St.(nortl side only) on the south, and the city limits on the east. If you live within the Brook Creek Neighborhood, W€ !urge you to come to our meetings. Issues discussed explore community development, the East Lawrence icenter, and any other con:cerns you or your neighbors ~wish to discuss. Meetings are held the second ~Wednesday of the months of September, October,November, December, March, April,and ,------.-------·- -May. We meet at 7a30 to f)pm. The East Lawrence Center is at 15th and Brook Streets. PLEASE COME J I ~--- Officers area President Don Binns Vice-Pres. Freda Satlkfleet Sec. Rachel Grantham Treas. Robert Eggert �WANTED--------PAINTERS March 18 to help paint playground equipment at East Heights School. If you can help ,please, contact Wendy George Call 832-5680. * * * * * * * * * SUGGESTIONS ------ C 0 G R A T U L A T I 0 N S TO OUR President for his fine showing in the recent primary election . Also to our former neighbor,Kerry Altenbernd. * * * * * CANDIDATE FORUMS WILL BE HELD AT Cordley School on March 14 and at Deerfield on March 16. * * * * * * * * * OREAD'S CD B G ~equests What suggestions do you have Coordinator Salary for the betterment of our community ? Here are a few : Operating Expenses crucial ones: Clean-up 1.Hard surface Prospect Ave. Handrails from 13th to 15th Street. Permit Parking Signs (this is only one block) Tree Planting 2.Repair railroad crossing Sidewalk Renovation at 13th St. And the north side of the one on 15th St. Dumpster Pads and Screens If you have suggestions Total be prepared to present them at the meeting or callJ 8430471 if you cannot atten * * * * * * * ** * V 0 T E If you did not vote in the Primary election , be sure to vote April 4. If you are not registered, go to the office of the County Clerk in the Court House . It is really quite painless and it is a privilege as well as a citizen's duty. (If you don't vote you forfeit your right to complain.) * * * * * * * $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ 8400 5250 425 1200 8100 3000 20000 3000 $ 49375 9\NK LAWN FLJ\MlNGOS? ••• GIMME A BREAK ! li EAST HEIGHTS CENTER ----:-:::---:- ---------·-·--- City officials are ready to mov ahead with a new gym at the Eas J.l.awrence Recreation Center - the firs of several parks projects to be financed by a new countywide sales tax. Tuesday night, commissioners are expected to approve hiring Craig Patterson and Assodates to proyide architectural services for expanding the center to include a new full-sized. gymnasi~~· The city's Sl million invdtment in :E; 0 East Lawrence will be money well 1-1 s ent, Ma or o Andersen said. 1-' ' ou ve got a neighborhop with a 0. lot of at-risk children," she said .. 'The 10 are kids that don't have a tennis court ~ or a swimming pool In their back yard and this shows these kids that thi' ro community really cares about .them." en g. -----~·~ ·~-· .... - The new center could be finished by the summer of 1996. . A new gym is the only specific. Improvement set at the East Lawrence center. Other possibilities- converting the old gym to racquetball courts, for example - would be decided after m~eting with neighbors and representatives from the Lawrence Indian Center and Edgewood Homes, City Manag~>r MilcP WllrJQ'en said_ ·: Does Brook Creek Neighborhood Association where the Center is located have no input in this matter? Please call Mr. Wildgen and question this.Are we not to be allowed access? When Holcomb was completed all programs were removed from the Center. Phone 832 3400 * * * * * � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Far East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) 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Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/75d1428f28ad840b92d80cf89c4fbc09.pdf 0ee631ca8e0e332fbd588104b724bf9a PDF Text Text ... ·····-···--·········~···-------·---~~------------....,..,.. --~----~lllii!!'I'I'IH 15TH ST. THE BOUNDARIES FOR BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ARE NORTH TO 1 (11! STREET, SOUTH TO THE NORTH SIDE OF 19 111 STREET, EAST TO THE CITY LIMITS, • AND WEST TO THE SANTE FE RAIL ROAD TRACKS. THE I997 BROOK CREEK OFFICERS ARE: MARK TAYLOR, PRESIDENT DON BINNS, VICE-PRESIDENT HAZEL BRYAN, SECRETARY SUSAN MILLER, TREASURER MEMBERSHIP TO BROOK CREEK IS ONLY $1.00 PER PERSON. DUES ARE ACCEPTED AT OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS OR CONTACT SUSAN MILLER AT 1235 PRAIRIE AVE. OR ANY OF THE OTHER OFFICERS. �NEXT BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING WILL BE RUNNING FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD AND THE CITY COMMISSION ARE Y SCHEDULED TO SPEAK. COME HEAR THE CANDIDATES, MEET YOUR RS, AND JOIN YOURNEIGHOORHOOf> A.SSBCIATION. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON A LIST OF STREETS TO UDE ~THE 1997 OVERLAY AND CURB REP AIR PROGRAM, PHASE II. IF YOU KNOW STREETS OR CURBS-WITHIN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD WHICH NEED REPAIR, LET US KNOW OF THESE LOCATIONS AT OUR MARCH MEETING. WE WILL A LIST OF-THESE LOCATIONS AND SUBMIT THEM TD-THE CITY BY THE DATE OF MARCH 15, 1997 . . GRAND OPENING OF THE EAST LAWRENCE RECREATION CENTEKWlLL BE MARCH 15TH 1997 STARTING AT 11:00 AM. ACTMTIES SCHEDULED AT THIS . AND A FREE THR-OW INCLUDE A "3 ON 3" BASKETBALL ALL SHOOTING CONTEST. COME ON OUT AND SEE WHAT YOUR TAX DOLLARS PA.Y£NG FOR. WRENCE CITY COMMISSION PROVIDED FUNDS FOR THE DOUGLAS CO. ITY TRANSPORTATION COORDINATING COUNCIL TO PROVIDE DEMANDPUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO THE CITIZENS OF LAWRENCE. THIS SERVICE ,..u.,,_,..,. DOUGLAS CO. AREA TRANSPORTATION (DCAT). ALL RIDES ARE FROM DOOR . THERE ARE NO FIXED ROUTE STOPS .. LIFT-EQUIPPED VANS-AND ESCORT AN CE ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. HOURS OF SERVICE ARE FROM 6:30AM 00 P.MMONDAYTHR.OUGHFRIDAY AND FROM 7:00AM TO 6:00PM ON.SA1'URDAYS. VATIONS MUST BE MADE AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE FROM 8:00AM TO 3:00 ..J.v·L·u.,.n..Y THROUGH FRIDAY. DCAT IS CLOSED ON SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAY& SAME RESERVATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED WHEN SPACE IS AVAILABLE. THE COST FOR . . . .. -• .ru.J PUBLIC IS $5.00 PER RIDE. 1'HE ELDERLY, LOW-INCOME, AND DISAJ3LED BLE FOR A REDUCED FARE OF $1.00 PER RIDE WHEN A CERTIFICATE OF ARE IS PRESENTED TO THE DRIVER. CHILDREN 4-AND YOUNGER CAN RIDE AND MUST BE SECURED WITH AN APPROPRIATE CHILD SEAT PROVIDED BY ARENT. ALL CHILDREN UNDERTHE AGE OF 12 MUST BE ACCOMPANIEP BY AN CHILDREN OLDER THAN 4 PAY FULL OR REDUCED FARE, BASED ON THE ELIGIBILITY. CASH FARES CAN BE PRESENTED TO THE DRIVER OR A BUS CAN BE PURCHASED. TO ORTAIN SERVICE, FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO BE FOR REDUCED FARE, TO OBTAIN A BUS PASS, OR FOR ANY OTHER , CALL 749-ABUS {2287). MARCH 8 1997 IS THE TOUR DATE OF THE NEW LFSHS (FREE STATE) , FOR THE STUDENTS- ANDfOR FAMILIES AT 10:00 AM AND 1:00PM. IN THE MUSTARD SEED'S PARKING LOT AND TAKE A SHUTTLE OVER TO LFSHS. REMEMBER TO KEEP COLLECTING DILLON'S GOLD RECEIPTS FOR YOUR PARTICIPATING SCHOOL. �--------·--·--------------- • BROOK CREEK BREEZ·E • APRIL 1997 THE NEXT BR(X)K CREEK NEIGH~ BORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING· WILL BE TUESDAY, APRIL 8,1997 AT THE EAST LAWRENCE CENTER AT 7:30-PM. THE CITY'S WASTE REDUCTION AND RECYCLING DMSION HAS TEAMfill UP WITH HAMM& COS: TO PROVIDE THE THIRD ANNUAL SUMMER JOBS ANEl . AC1NITIES FAIR FOR YOUTH WILL RUN FROM 10 AM TO 2 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 19TH AT THE DOUGLAS COUNTY 4-H FAIRGROUNDS. SEVERALSEMINARSARE PLANNED, INCLUDING "GOOD THINGS TO KNOW WHEN LOOKING FOR A JOB". RESEALABLE, THE EAST LAWRENCE CENTER REOPENED ITS DOORS SATURDAY, MARCH 15 AFTER 10 MONTHS OF RENOVATION. THE GRAND OPENING WAS CELEBRATED WITH THE ATfENDANCE OF TilE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONERS AND A RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY. MORE THAN 150 PEOPLE ATTENDED TilE EVENT. FACILITY IMPROVEMMENTS INCLUDE A · NEW REGULATION SIZE WOOD FLOOR GYMiviN ASIUNr, A WEIGHF & CARDIO -FITNESS A-REA WITH EQUIPMENT, AND- A LOCKER · ROOM WITH SH0WERS. THE CENTER WILL ALSO HOUSE A COMMUNITY POLICE OFFICER SATELLITE OFFICE AND IS FULLY ADA ACCESSIBLE. REUSABLE PLASTIC BAGS FOR PEOPLE TO COLLECT THEIR USED BATIERIES IN. OTHERVliSE,. TilEY WOULD BE DUMPED IN A LAND FILL AND POSSIBLY ALLOW DANGEROUS GET CHEMICALS TO JNIO THE GROUNDWATER LOCAL SUPPLY. THE BAGS MAY BE TAKEN TO THE-HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLEC- TION YARD AT Tiffi DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBUC WORKS FACILITY AT 711 E. 23RD BEGINNING SATURDAY APRIL 19TH. Wll.L EMPTY VOLUNTEERS THE BAGS FROM &AM To· 12PM AND THE LAWRENCE INDIAN CENTER OFFERS-UTILITY PAYMENT ASSISTANCE TO QUALIFIED LOWINCOME FAMILJES AND INDIVIDU. ALS lN DOUGLAS COUNTY. THEY ARE ALSO A FOOD PANTRY OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS ON AWALKIN-BASIS. DONATIONS OF· NONPERSIBLE FOOD ITEMS MAY BE BROUGHT TO THE CENTER. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL·8417202 THE 3RD ANNUAL EARTH DAY CLEAN UP OF BROOK CREEK WILL BE ON SATURDAY, APRIL 19TH BEGINNING AT 10 AM UNTIL 3 PM. CLEAN UP VOLUNTEERS WILL MEET AT THE BROOK CREEK SHELTER HOUSE WHERE FOOD AND BEVERAGES WILL BE PROVIDED. VOLUNTEERS SHOULD WEAR WORK CLOTHING. THE CREEK WILL BE CLEANED FROM 11TH ST. TO 19TH ST. THE CLEAN UP WILL BE HELD COME RAIN OR SHINE. SO, COME ON OUT AND MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS, AND HELP -CLEAN UP YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.. BE THINKING OF PROPOSALS TO SUBMIT TO THE COMMUNTIY DEVELOPMENTBLOCKGRANT(CDBG) \VffiCH WILL BE DUE BY THE END OF 1997. · . WILL CONTINUE TO RECEIVE THE USED BAITERIES AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD WASTE ON THE TillRD SATURDAY OF TilE MONTH UNTIL OC- VOTE ·APRIL 1ST!! lT IS YOUR IUGHF AND DUTY. · TOBER 18TH, 1997. THERE WILL BE BATTERY BAGS A V AlLABLE AT OUR APRIL BROOK CREEK MEETING. REMEMBER APRIL 6TH IS DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME SO, DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD ONE HOUR. ��• BROOK CREEK BREEZE • SEPTEMBER 1997 THE NEXT BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC. MEETING WILL BE A POTLUCK SUPPER TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1997 6:30P.M .. AT THE BROOK CREEK PARK SHELTER HOUSE. CHICKEN & POP WILL BE PROVIDED. PLEASE BRING A COVERED DISH AND TABLE SERVICE. THE LAWRENCE INDIAN CENTER AT 15TH & HASKELL HAS CHANGED ITS NAME TO THE PELATHE COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER. PELATHE (PRONOUNCED PELLAH-THEE) WAS AN AMERICAN SHAWNEE INDIAN WHO RODE ON HORSEBACK FROM WHAT IS NOW K.C., KS TO LAWRENCE IN 1863 TOWARN RESIDENTS HERE ABOUT QUANTRILL'S RAIDERS. PELATHE ARRIVED TOO LATE AND THE TOWN WAS ALREADY BURNING. PUBLIC MEETING IN DECEMBER 1996, THE LAWRENCE CITY COMMISSION DECLINED TO PROCEED WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PLANNED COMMUNITY RECREATION CENTER IN CENTENNIAL PARK. THE MAYOR'S RECREATION CENTER TASK FORCE IS HOLDING TWO PUBLIC MEETINGS TO RECEIVE COMMENT REGARDING FUTURE RECREATION CENTER FACILITIES IN LAWRENCE. THE TASK FORCE WELCOMES YOUR VERBAL COMMENTS AT EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS : MONDAY, SEPT. 8TH, 7:00P.M. AT HOLCOM CENRECREATION & TER 27TH LAWRENCE AVE OR MONDAY, SEPT. 22ND 7:00P.M. AT THE EAST LAWRENCE RECREATION CENTER 15TH & BROOK. SEPTEMBER 20TH IS THE NEXTDATEFORTHE HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION AT THE DOUGLAS CO. PUBLIC WORKS YARD AT 711 E. 23RD FROM 8:00A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. MANY THANKS TO OUR PRESIDENT MARK TAYLOR FOR REPRESENTING OUR NEIGHBORHOOD AT THE CITY COMMISSION REGARDING THE BUILDING OF A 15 UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX AT 13TH AND MAPLE. EVEN THOUGH THE CITY COMMISSION APPROVED THE CONSTRUCTION AGAINSTBROOKCREEK'S NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, WE APPRECIATE THE EFFORT. KEEP THINKING OF IDEAS TO SUBMIT TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRA._NT (CDBG) WHICH WILL BE DUE BY NOVEMBER 1ST. 1998 BROOK CREEK MEMBERSHIP DUES OF $1.00 ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED. COME JOIN YOUR NEIGHBORS AND GET INVOLVED IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. �I ~!,~!,".,.,.,,.,.,:_,.;;::;;.}~..,.,'*''*''"'"'.""""'"''""--(~;,~-~:;;;.;..;.<<--w-.-~.;;:,,__ ,.,,..,.,....,,~,,"·'·······' ··*·-•···'·· J THE BOUNDARIES FOR BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ARE NORTH TO 11m STREET, SOUTH TO THE NORTH SIDE OF 19m STREET, EAST TO THE CITY LIMITS, AND WEST TO THE SANTE FE RAIL ROAD TRACKS. THE 1997 BROOK CREEK OFFICERS ARE: MARK TAYLOR, PRESIDENT DON BINNS,. VICE-PRESIDENT HAZELBRYAN,SECRETARY SUSAN MILLE.R, TREASURER MEMBERSHIP TO BROOK CREEK IS ONLY $1.00 PER PERSON. DUES ARE ACCEPTED AT OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS OR CONTACT SUSAN MILLER AT 1235 PRAIRIE AVE. OR ANY OF THE OTHER OFFICERS. �. ... -···---~-----·------ --~---.- . ··---- --~----·--·-......_, ·-- ..... ·- ·--. .. ···-·· ----·~··-----....... '-'~--~--·····---~· ·- --··- ---- ... . - -- ~---------~ ............... .)..... --~-·--··- -------------·· ....... ~--------~~·-.--·-- - THE BOUNDARIES FOR BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ARE NORTH TO 11m STREET, SOUTH TO THE NORTH SIDE OF 19m STREET, EAST TO THE CITY LIMITS, AND WEST TO THE SANTE FE RAIL ROAD TRACKS. THE 1997 BROOK CREEK OFFICERS ARE: MARK TAYLOR, PRESIDENT DON BINNS,. VICE-PRESIDENT HAZEL BRYAN, SECRETARY SUSAN Ml~ TREASURER . MEMBERSHIP TO BROOK CREEK IS ONLY $1.00 PER PERSON. DUES ARE ACCEPTED AT OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS OR CONTACT SUSAN MILLER AT 1235 PRAIRIE AVE. OR ANY OF THE OTHER OFFICERS. �• BRlJOK CREEK BREEZE • DECEMBER 1997 ----------------------~----------------------------~~RE~AL~E~S~T~A~TE;,-------­ TRANSFERS THE NEXT BROOK CREEK NEIGHBOR·· HOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING WILL BE DECEMBER 91!1. 1997 AT 7:30P.M. AT THE EAST LAWRE~CE CENTER ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD FOR THE 1998 OFFICERS. STEVE CARRIER FROM DG. CO. SENIOR SERVICES WILL BE OUR GUE~;T SPEAKER. HE WILL EXPLAIN THE VAUOUS PROGRAMS AVAE.ABLE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS. AFTER THE MEETING, WE WILL HAVE HOLIDAY TREATS. BRING YOUR FAVORITE SNACK TO SHARE. COFFEE WILL BE PROVIDED. THE NEXT BROOK CREEK MEETING £S TENTIVELY SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY lOTH, 1998. JUNK CARS ARE NEEDED!! THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF KANSAS & WESTERN MISSOURI HAS A PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS OWNERS OF INOPERABLE VEIDCLES TO DONATE THEM TO THE FOUNDATION. TJ-IEY HANDLE THE COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTATION OF THE CARS FOR RESALE, AUCTION, OR SALVAGE. THE PROCEEDS GO TO THE FOUNDATION WHICH WORKS TO PREVENT ILLNESS AND TO TREAT AND COUNSEL lliDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES AFFECTED BY KIDNEY & URINARY TRACT DISEASES. THE rrmKCARSMUSTMEETTWO CRITERIA: 1. A CLEAR TITLE OR YIN NUMBER MUST BE AVAILABLE 2. NO MAJOR PARTS CAN BE MISSING FROM THE CARS. FOR DETAILS ON HOW TO DONATE A "JUNK" VEHICLE TO THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION, CALL 1-800-488-CARS (22 77). CURTIS K & KAROLEE KALEIKIN! TO KORl ANNE K. & ROBERT D. DABODA1628 E. 18TH TERRACE DON R. & CHARLENE M. JOHNSON TO PATRICIA M. KLINGLER- 1531 LINDENWOOD BLAINE W. STEWART & HAZELL. STEWART TO DOUGLAS J. & LAURENA R PFANTZ 1724 MILLER DR. ROSALINA SHOEBROOK, CONSERVATOR & RAQUEL C. LENOS TO WILLIS LEN & LINDA K LONG- 1220 & 1220 1/2 E. 15TH CHAD & JULIE GLAZER AND WALTER & SUE SCHNEIDER TO CHING C. SUNG KUAN- 1409 &1411 HASKELL BONNIE KAYE & GLEN R. COOK-BALDWIN TO BRETT A. & SONDRA L. GROENE 1603 WEDGEWOOD DR. DAWN E. SCHEUER & MARILYN I. CLEVELAND TO TENANTS TO HOMEOWNERS, INC.- 1316 SUMMIT RON D. & ELMYRA R.HALL TO EVA B. MCFARLAND & EDITH A GILBERT 1333-35 PRAIRIE AVE. DON KILBURN TO KEVIN BRAUER- 900 & 908 WARD RALPH M. & ROMA J. EARLES AND FRANCIS R. & WILMA 0. SKENANOORE TO JON & LAURA A. RHEA-VANCE 1503 E. 18TH �. ,, . . . . ... - ····-· . THE BOUNDARIES FOR BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ARE NORTH TO 1 (rn STREET, SOUTH TO THE NORTH SIDE OF 19TH STREET, EAST TO THE CITY LIMITS, AND WEST TO THE SANTE FE RAIL ROAD TRACKS. THE 1997 BROOK CREEK OFFICERS ARE: MARK TAYLOR, PRESIDENT DON BINNS,. VICE-PRESIDENT HAZELBRYAN,SECRETARY SUSAN MILLER, TREASURER . MEMBERSHIP TO BROOK CREEK IS ONLY $1.00 PER PERSON. DUES ARE ACCEPTED AT OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS OR CONTACT SUSAN MILLER AT 12.35 PRAIRIE AVE. OR ANY OF THE OTHER OFFICERS. �• BROOK CREEK BREEZE • FEBRUARY 1998 THE BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING WILL BE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 19·::>8 7:30P.M. AT THE EAST LAWRENCE CENTER. STORY TIMES TO RESUME AT THE LIBRARY CHILDREN'S STORY TIMES WILL RESUME THE FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY IN THE LAWRENCE PUBL 1C LIBRARY'S "PARETSKY CHILDREN'S ROOM" AND WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE END OF APRIL. THERE WILL BE TODDLERS & PRECHOOL CHILDREN'S STORY TIMES ON TUESDAYS & FRIDAYS AT 10:30 A.M. TODDLER REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. ON THURSDAYS, THE AFTERSCHOOL STORY TLME IS SET AT 4:30P.M. WITH A FAMILY STORY TIME LATER THAT DAY AT 7:00P.M. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT JAN IRVING AT THE LIBRARY AT 843-3833. MINUTES FROM THE DECEMBER 9TH , 1997 BROOK CREEK MEETING BCNA met at the ELC with 21 people present and 2 guests. Pres. Mark Taylor called the meeting to order. The minutes of the Nov. II th meeting were read by Sec. Hazel Bryan and were approved. Treas. Susan Miller reported a balance of $362.04. Our first guest speaker was Steve Carrier, Community Services Worker for Dg. Co. Senior Services. He explained various programs available for Seniors and handed out pamphlets. Our second guest speaker was Mary Grob who is a volunteer with «Tenants to . Homeowners''. That program helps first time home-owners to find & buy affordable homes. Mary Grob introduced Susan & Chris Bower who just recently purchased a home in the Brook Creek neighborhood. Susan talked to us about the program and how it worked for them. She will fill a place on the program's board and will also be BCNA 's representative, reporting back to us on this project Claud Aubry made a report on how to obtain a mailing permit for the "Brook Creek Breeze". This would be an alternative way to deliver the newsletter which is now being hand delivered. The annual election of officers was held and the slate was voted in. There will not be a January meeting. The board of officers will meet with Margene Swarts to discuss our CDBG grants and a report will be made at a later time. Susan Miller will be our LAN rep. for 1998. The meeting was adjourned and a holiday party followed. Submitted by Sec. Hazel Bryan I REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Steven L. George to Charli J & Marv Ann Watts· Vacant lot on Wedgewood Dr. RLCC. Inc. to John M. & Marci R. Walburn- 1802 Almira llichard & Deborah K. Henning to Robert J. Hardester - 1732 Brook St. Randy M. & Martha L. Ragl~ to Wayne E. & Nancy L Hall and Ronald D. & Elmyra R. Hall - 1404 Oak Hill Ave. Elaine Belt to Wayne E & Nancv L. Hall and Ronald D. & Elmy~ R. Hall- 1506 Powers Florence J. & Max L. Dougherty to Douglas R. Newman & Jerri D. Draper-Newman 1502 Lindenwood Robert C. & Michelle L. Sims to Travis W. & Jennifer M. Hamon - I 514 E. 19th Brett A & Sondra L. Groene to Donna M. Logan - 1603 Wedgewood Dr. The next 2 Brook Creek meetings are scheduled for Tuesdays, March I 0 & Aprill4, 1998, 7:30P.M. to be held at the East Lawrence Center. Come meet your neighbors and learn about your neighborhood. �........................-·-~---"- --- I I MOBILE HOME .•.,, ·"''"· PARK j I I I I I THE BOUNDARIES FOR THE BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ARE NORTH TO 11 111 STREET, SOUTH TO THE NORTH SIDE OF IQ111 STREET, EAST TO THE CITY LIMITS, AND WEST TO THE SANTE FE RAIL ROAD TRACKS. THE 1998 BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OFFICERS ARE: MARK TAYLOR. PRESIDENT CLAUD AUBRY, VICE-PRESIDENT HAZEL BRYAN, SECRETARY SUSAN MILLER, TREASURER MEMBERSHIP TO BROOK CREEK IS ONLY $1 00 PER PERSON. DUES ARE ACCEPTED AT OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS OR CONTACT SUSAN MILLER AT 1235 PRAIRIE AVE. OR ANY OF THE OTHER OFFICERS. �MAJOR PROJECT COMING UP! Volunteers & Ideas Needed MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 10, 1998 BCNA MEETING We have CDBG funds for a chipper to clean up brush and tree limbs and create mulch from them. We'll be doing this project later in the spring (after most of the spring storms), but need to start planning now. The BCNA met Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1998 at 7:30p.m. at the ELRC. Thirty-one residents were present. Pres. Mark Taylor opened the meeting. No minutes were read since they had been published in the newsletter. The Every yard will need this kind of clean-up in new Coordinator, Julie Banhart, was introthe spring, but not every resident is able to duced. Welcome aboard! gather limbs and brush and stack it by the street on the scheduled day to be processed. CDBG reps. Jenna Coker and Dickie Heckler reported on the CDBG · meetings So, we're going to need at least one ablebodied volunteer for every 1-2 blocks to be and on grants available to anyone who sure everything is covered. If you'd be willing wishes to apply. to do this, please call the coordinator's office The Treasurer reported a balance of (841-4997). Letting us know of your willingness will not absolutely commit you to a $396.15. day and time right now (that will come later). There will be a Blight Control meeting at the THANKS!! RECYCLING CENTERS Wal*Mart Alum. cans & foil Steel "Tin" Cans Glass containers Conugated cardboard Plastic containers Mixed paper Office (white) paper Newspapers Catalogues Magazines Six-pack plastic rings Dillon'15 Food Store:s Alum. cans Plastic containers Plastic grocery bags New:spaper Drop-Off Alvin's Hobby Lobby Lawrence High Lonnie's Checkers ADMINISTRATION Mark Taylor Pres. Claud Aubry V.P. Hazel Bryan Sec. Susan Miller Treas. Julie Banhart Coord. Phone 841-4997 Mail Address 1944 Miller (66046) Office Hours M-F: 3:00-6:00 ART CONTEST!! Our newsletter and stationery need a logo. Send us your idea in a black & white drawing (2"x 4" max.) before the end of March. We'll print the best in the next NL for residents to vote on. The winner will be announced in the May NL. City Commission Room, March 9, 1998 at 7:00p.m. Michael Almon brought to our attention the building of apartments in the area. He is circulating a petition to change zoning back to single-family (some areas have been changed to multi-family). Jenna moved we keep an eye on the drainage pond to be built at 13th & Maple. Motion carried. The report, which did not solve any of our problems, from the Traffic Safety Control Comm. was discussed Jenna moved to ask the City to do another traffic count. Motion carried. Susan Miller reported on variance requested by Mortons, regarding screening and driveway widths. The next meeting was set for March 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the ELRC. Meeting was adjourned. �September 1998 This is an interim publication of The Brook Creek Breeze produced by Tametra Nunn, Community Development Planner, and Kelly McAdoo, Economic Development Planner for the City of Lawrence. Special thanks to Julie Banhart and Mark Taylor for their assistance. Greetings!!! Many of you may remember the City of Lawrence and The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association's efforts to assess the Brook Creek Neighborhood last year. The purpose of this assessment was to compile an accurate and updated listing of your neighborhood's needs and goals. The needs and goals assessment was successful and is now complete. Topping the list of the Brook Creek Neighborhood priorities is housing. Second is sewer and drainage, third, neighborhood beautification, followed by transportation, streets, sidewalks and bicycle routes, public facilities and services, and residential land use with parks and recreation being of the least importance. A summary of the needs and goals shows that Brook Creek wishes to maintain its low-density by minimizing the construction of multi-family dwellings and promote neighborhood beautification by encouraging landlords to upkeep and maintain properties. The assessment also asserts that the neighborhood is in need of several drainage ditch repairs as well as enhanced street lighting. The needs and goals document also acknowledges a need to encourage non-residential land use that may beneficial to the area such as a neighborhood grocery store. �The objective now is to make these goals come to life. To better enable us to take this document a step further and encourage economic development in the Brook Creek community, we would like your opinion on more ways to improve your neighborhood. Our wish is to compose a neighborhood revitalization plan in which the community is the major player. Along with help from other public entities, this plan can be beneficial to all. Included with this interim newsletter is a short follow-up survey. Please take a few minutes to fill it out and mail it back to City Hall in the envelope provided. Please try to return the survey by October 30, 1998. We appreciate your help! If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact either Tametra or Kelly: Kelly McAdoo, Economic Development Planner Tametra Nunn, Community Development Planner (785)331-3379 (785)832-3116 �Lolita M. Patterson to Willis L. Long - 1320 Maple Lane. Jeannene Marie Loewenstein and Henry Edward and Maxine Rae Loewenstein to Richard J. Wingfield1849 Almira. Hugh Franklin Hines to Ronald E. and Linda G. Wright- 1206 Haskell. HOME BUYERS WORKSHOP ...111111!11------· 1:>;=\ Brook Creek boundaries are: North: South: East: West: 11th Street The north side of 19th St. The city limits The Santa Fe RR tracks Membership in BCNA is $1.00/yr. Dues accepted at monthly meetings. Or, contact any officer or the Coordinator (see p. 1). ~~ Articles from residents are welcome for the newsletter. So are letters. All are subject to editing. NEXT GENERAL MEETING MARCH 10, 1998 EAST LAWRENCE CENTER A free Homebuyer's will be Workshop offered to help low to moderate income people in the real estate market. Tenants to Homebuyers, Inc., a local non-profit Community Housing Development Corporation, is sponsoring the workshop, to be held on March 14 and April 11 in the LHS annex. The workshops will run from 9:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Thanks to the Journal-World) The Household Hazardous Waste facility will reopen in April for another series of 7:30p.m. collection events on the Come to meet your 3rd Saturday of each neighbors and learn month through Oct. about your neighbor- Hours are 8:00 a.m. hood. noon .. �November 1998 IMPORTANT GENERAL MEETING Tuesday, November 10, 1998 7:00p.m. East Lawrence Recreation Center Two very important items are on the agenda for this meeting. It is important that members of BCNA come and make their voices heard on both of them. The annual election of officers will take place. We need to prepare the annual neighborhood requests for CDBG-funded projects. Proposals are due in the CDBG offices by December 1, 1998. This is your only opportunity to make proposals, be part of the discussion, and help decide what proposals will be submitted for the next fiscal year. Think about this and come prepared to propose and/or discuss yours and others' ideas. MINUTES October 13, 1998 The meeting was called to order by Vice President Claud Aubry. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as they were printed in the newsletter. Galen Patterson addressed the meeting, seeking BCNA approval to build two duplexes at 1423 and 1445 Maple Lane. The meeting voted to support his proposal. Stormwater problems neighborhood when water overflows the ditch was discussed. The Treasurer's report was given. Michael Almon asked for reimbursement from BCNA for costs associated with the successful downzoning project. A motion was made and carried to reimburse him. Michael Almon reported that the City is planning two new sanitary sewer lines along Haskell. A spirited discussion took place when Michael Almon re-opened the question of calming rush-hour traffic in the neighborhood. It was decided that the revised proposal be part of this newsletter (see elsewhere) and the discussion continued at the November 10 meeting. Annual elections will be held at the next meeting. A nominating committee of Lila Patton, Goldie Harmon, and Freda Stalkfleet was appointed. Everyone was reminded to fill out the questionnaires from the City and send them in. The meeting was adjourned. Mark Taylor: President Claud Aubry: Vice President Susan Miller: Treasurer Julie Banhart: Coordinator Mail Addres:s: 1944 Miller Dr. (66046) Hazel Bryan: Secretary Telephone: 841-4997 Office Hours: 3-6 p.m. M-F �.-----------------------. Rush Hour Traffic Calming- Oak Hill, Brook, and 13th Streets To be discussed November 10 -- Michael Almon The streets in question do not suffer from continuous traffic volumes or speeds, but are inundated by commuter traffic from 5:30- 9:00a.m. and from 3:00- 6:00p.m., some traveling at high speed. BCNA voted in May 1997 for the following traffic calming measures: stop signs, no-turn signs, speed reduction. Some revisions were made since our vote, to meet the objections of the Traffic Engineer. All are "passive controls." ranked high on effectiveness and low on cost. This proposal is an entire package, each part of which would be ineffective without all the other parts. The estimated cost of the 25 required signs is approximately $2500.00. Stop Sign Placement (10 total) 1) on Oak Hill Ave. eastbound and westbound at Prospect Ave., westbound at 13th St. 2) on 13th St. eastbound at Brook St. 3) on Brook St. southbound and northbound at 13th St. 4) on Prairie Ave. southbound and northbound at Oak Hill Ave. 5) on Summit St. southbound and northbound at Oak Hill Ave. Turn Prohibition Placement "No Right Turn, 5-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m., M-F" (4 total) 1) on 15th St. eastbound at Elmwood St., Prospect Ave., Prairie Ave. and Brook St. Turn Prohibition Placement "No Left Turn, 5-9 a.m. and 3-6 p.m., M-F" (1 total) 1) on Haskell Ave. southbound at 12th St. Speed 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Limit Reduction to 20 mph (10 total) on Oak Hill Ave. in its entirety. on Elmwood St. in its entirety. on Prairie Ave. in its entirety. on Brook St. in its entirety. on 13th St. from Haskell Ave. to Oak Hill Ave. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Rolande R. Hodel to Benjamin M. and Hadassah Singer - 1208 E. 13th. William P. Bossing and Megan H. Mehaffey to Rex E. Landau - l7 43 Maple Lane Jerome T. and Deborah M. Langdon to Kelly L. Babbit- 1510 E. 13th. Rodger W. and Tracey L. McCune, Lisa J. Pulliam and Kris Kramer to Teresa M. Stevenson- 1238 Prairie Ave. Shirley Lee Diel to Mary Lou and Paul F. Miller- 1825 Maple Lane. P-J Properties to Ponderosa Financial Corp. - 1000 E. 11th. THE BOL"SDARIES FOR THE BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ARE NORTH TO lim STREET. SO LiTH TO THE NORTH SIDE OF 19m STREET, EAST TO THE CITY LIMITS, .-\.'D \VEST TO THE SANTE FE RAIL ROAD TR.~CKS THE 1908 BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OFFICERS ARE· \1.\RK T.-\ Yl.OR. PRESIDENT CLAuD AlBRY. VICE·PRESIDENT HAZEL BRYAN. SECRETARY SLSAN \liLLER. TRE.~SURER ME\IBERSHIP TO BROOK CREEK IS ONLY Sl 00 PER PERSON. DlES ARE ACCEPTED AT OUR \IONTHLY MEETINGS OR CONTACT SUSAN MILLER AT Im PRAIRIE A\'E. OR A:\\' OF THE OTHER OFFICERS DON'T FORGET TO RECYCLE! �December 1998 od1!:7l 'TIS THE SEASON TO BE CAREFUL ... ,~~~~~j~~~~================~ ~~ ,~ Jfo{idays The holidays are here again, and we need to remember that some holiday traditions can present fire hazards. Lawrence F'rre Marshal, Rich Barr, has provided BCNA with some safety information. Party Tuescfay} (})ecem6er 8} Christmas trees: If you want a real tree, find a freshly cut one, which will have a strong evergreen smell and, when tapped on the ground, only a few needles fall from it. Cut an inch or two from the bottom, and keep it in water while it is in the house. Set the tree up away from heat sources, which could dry it out, like radiators and heat registers. Trees should also be located away from doorways, to insure escape in case of fire. Be certain your tree is stable. A tall tree can be secured to walls or to the ceiling using guy wires. 1998 6:30p.m. P.ast Lawrence Q?screation Center Due to our Holidays Party, our regular meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. instead of our normal time. Come join us for our regular meeting, election of officers, and socializing with your friends and neighbors. Bring a holiday treat ~ and enjoy those your neighbors "M!e ~~~_J)«- bring. ~==========~======~c~6~J ~~ -,.. t.A;.,. ADMINISTRATION Mark Taylor Claud Aubry Hazel Bryan Susan Miller Julie Banhart President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Coordinator Mailing Address 1944 Miller Dr. (66046) 841-4997 5:00-6:00 pm M-F Telephone Office Hours 0 Lights: F'rres during the holidays frequently involve decorative lights and the extension cords used with them. Use outdoor equipment outdoors, and indoor equipment indoors. All lights and extension cords should be inspected before use. If the insulation around wires is brittle or cracked, it is time to throw them away. One frequent mistake is to string too many lights together in one run, or to plug too many lights into the same extension cord. For safety's sake, don't plug more than three strings of lights into the same extension cord. Don't hide extension cords beneath rugs, because it could cause excessive heating of the wire, which could lead to melting of the insulation, short circuit, and fire. Don't leave lights on while you're out. With electricity, just because it works doesn't mean it's safe. Too much electrical load on an extension cord or a light string can result in overheating of the wires and insulation. Circuit breakers and fuses don't always help, because while a lightweight cord may be overloaded to the point of overheating, the load may still be less than that at which a circuit breaker is designed to trip. Candles: Though attractive, candles can be dangerous. Don't place them near combustible materials, like trees and curtains. Also, place candles where they are not likely to be knocked over. Never leave candles burning unattended. rue places and wood stoves: Has your chimney been inspected lately? It is recommended that chimneys be inspected once yearly and cleaned of soot if necessary. Do not use your fire as an incinerator for discarded wrapping paper, which can produce large flames which can ignite soot deposits in your chimney. �CHANGE~.o1iCDBG REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS At their meeting on November 17, the City Commission unanimously voted to adopt a revised Citizen Participation Plan for CDBG (Community Development Block Grant)and HOME (Home Investment Partnerships) programs. Following is the new organization chart for this citizen participation plan. II City Commission City Manager HAND Advisory Committee Grant Review Board PURPOSE: PURPOSE: • Review homeowner rehabilitation projects • • Develop and propose HAND strategy and policy. Recommend allocation of CDBG and HOME funds Review Housing Code and Environmental Code appeals. MEMBERS: MEMBERS: 3 Low/Mod Areas 4 Citizens at large 7 Total 5 Target Neighborhoods 1 1 Landlord Lawrence Association Of Neighborhoods 2 Practitioners Panel 2 Citizens at large taken from HAC or CDBG Advisory Committee the first year 11 Total t+--------- Practitioners Panel PURPOSE: • • • • • Share information. Assess HAND ·needs. Provide practitioner perspective. Develop funding applications. Recommend activities to carry out strategy. Robert J. and Dorothy E. McGreevy to Ron and Mary Ann Bereiter -- 1629 Powers. Lawrence Habitat for Humanity, Inc. to Linda Benitez -- 927 La Salle. Brlan L. Harrison and Ann M. McKillip to Michael R. O'Brien-1804 Miller Dr. Lawrence Habitat for Humanity, Inc. to Tom Kellogg and Nancy Hubble -- 909 La Salle. Groene Brothers Construction, Inc. to Richard T. and Barbara J. Wilson··- 1510 Cadet Ave. Orville L. and Katherine S. Ray Trustees to Firooz and Cynthia L. Monshizadeh -- 1204 Haskell Ave. Leonard L. Myers to Ronald D. and Linda A Lawrenz-- 929 Ward. Steven L. George to Jim Christian, Inc. -- vacant lots on E. 17th. MEMBERS: Organizations that provide housing and housing services, reps from selected sectors. such as ! banking, realty, landlords. mental health and other health services and the Community Development Manager. +or- 25 Total -~ "-I RECYCLING CENTERS Wal*Mart Alum. cans & foil Steel "Tin" cans Glass containers Corrugated cardboard Plastic containers Mixed paper Dillon's Food Stores Alum. cans Plastic containers Six-Pack plastic rings Magazines Catalogues Newspapers Office (white) paper Plastic grocery sacks Newspaper Drop-off Alvin's Wal*Mart Hobby Lobby THE BOL':'DARJES FOR THE BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ARE NORTH TO lint STREET. SOtrrH TO TifE NORTH SIDE OF 19m STREET. EAST TO TilE CITY LIMITS, A.'\D WEST TO THE SANTE FE RAJL ROAD TRACKS. THE 1998 BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OFFICERS ARE: Checkers Lonnie's \lARK TAYLOR. PRESIDENT CLAUD Al:BRY. VICE·PRESIDENT HAZEL BRYAN. SECRETARY SLSAN \IlLLER. TREASURER ~IE\IBERSHIP TO BROOK CREEK IS ONLY SI.OO PER PF.RSON. DL:ES ARE ACCEPTED AT OUR \IONTHLY MEETINGS OR CONTACT SUSAN MILLER AT 1235 PR.~IRIE .\\'E. OR A'\Y OF THE OTHER OFFICERS. �February 1999 NEW DAY AND TIME MESSAGE FROM OUR NEW PRESIDENT FEBRUARY MEETING Thank you for the vote of confidence in electing me president of the Brook Creek Neighborhood Association. In the past few weeks, I have already learned that Mark will be a tough act to follow - but I will do my best. Wednesday, February 10 7:00p.m. Come prepared to discuss possible zoning changes and business development in the 19th & Haskell area. OLD MINUTES-- November 10,1998 The Treasurer's report was given. The minutes were approved as printed in the November newsletter, with one correction: the City is planning ONE new sanitary sewer line along Haskell Avenue, not two. The report of the Nominating Committee (Lila Patton, Freda Stalkfleet, Goldie Harmon) was given. Nominees for officers for 1999 are: Kirsten Roussel: Pres. Claud Aubry: V.P. Hazel Bryan: Sec. Susan Miller: Treas. The Treasurer requested an audit of the books, to be done after the first of the new year. The Auditors are Lila Patton and Freda Stalkfleet. Possible CDBG grant requests for the next fiscal year were proposed and discussed. These included: Operating Expenses; Coordinator's salary; a guard rail along Brook Creek at Brook Street, south; smoke detectors; park benches in the Brook Creek Pocket Park Joe Stebbens of the Boys & Girls Club spoke about the free lunches and breakfasts available to the children, and the need for a new facility. If the latter comes about it would not be at the present location, which is too close to the East Lawrence Recreation Center. Dempsey Micco, of 1441 Prairie, spoke about concerns of that area, which included no street lights, alley traffic, and trash. It was suggested that he get the City blight staff involved in the clean-up. Michael Almon presented the plans for calming rushhour traffic in the neighborhood. The Traffic Safety Commission meeting is December 7, at 7:30p.m., in the City Commission Room, and all concerned residents were urged to attend as our proposal is presented. It was decided that the Annual Holidays Party would be at the December 8th meeting and would start at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned. For those whom I have not met, here is a little about me. Glen and I moved from Arlington, MA to Lawrence in 1991 so that I could attend graduate school at KU in the chemistry department. We came to love the area so much that we decided to make Lawrence our long-term home. We moved into the Brook Creek area in 1994 - just 2 weeks before the birth of our son, Dale. I have since moved on from KU and now we run Spa, Pool & Fireside in doWntown Lawrence. I look forward to getting to know everyone at the BCNA meetings and functions. I want to help keep our neighborhood just that - a neighborhood. The results of the recent issues on the prison and, now, traffic calming, shows what a neighborhood can do when people work together. I am so encouraged that there are people in this neighborhood who care enough to be active on these types of issues. We have a wonderful traditional neighborhood and I hope that we can keep it that way. Thank you again -Kirsten Roussel ADMINISTRATION President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Coordinator Mailing Address Telephone Office Hours Kirsten Roussel Claud Aubry Hazel Bryan Susan Miller Julie Banhart 1944 Miller Dr. (66046) 841-4997 5:00-6:00 pm {M-F) �CURRENT MINUTES - December 8, 1998 REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS The minutes from the previous meeting were read and approved. The Treasurer's report was given. Property Horizons, Inc. to Schuyler Lister -- 1201 E. 13th. Kelly McAdoo, from HAND spoke to the meeting and set up a planning committee meeting for January 12, to discuss improvements the neighborhood wants to see implemented by the City. Dee A. Henrichs Administrator of Eunice D. Beers to David V. and Carmen K. Evans-1307 Brook. The Coordinator gave a report about proposals submitted for CDBG funds for the upcoming fiscal year: a guardrail at Brook Street and Brook Creek Park, Operating Expenses and Coordinator's salary. Doug L. and Melissa McCauley to Jeffrey and Sara Plinsky -- 1804 Brook. Donald Alan and Rhonda J. Miller to Lloyd M. and Jennifer K. McCall -- 1325 East Glenn Dr. Michael Almon reported on the status of the traffic calming measures. A meeting of the Traffic Safety Commission on December 12 decided to recommend an all-way stop at 13th ar.d Brook Streets, with the existing stop sign to be a yield sign. They also recommended a 20 mph speed limit on all of Oak Hill and on 13th Street from Oak Hill to Haskell. It will now go to the City Commission for approval. Joe R. ond Doris L. Eagleman to Craig Usher -- 1820 Brook. Rex 0. Hawkins to Michael D. and Amy L. Vinson -- 1808 Brook. Mark Taylor reported on the bad smell in the neighborhood in the past week. He called the City but they do not know where it's coming from. Sharon Vaughan repprted that KDHE is giving Lawrence start-up pilot money to help fix the bad smell that sometimes occurs in the city. She will bring a copy of the report to the next meeting. DON'T FORGET TO RECYCLE! Nominations for officers for 1999 were opened and closed, and a vote was taken. New officers are: Kirsten Roussel, President; Claud Aubry, Vice President, Hazel Bryan, Secretary; and Susan Miller, Treasurer. It was decided that there would be no meeting or newsletter in January. By a vote of the members present, it was decided that the regular meeting day for 1999 would be the second Wednesday of the month, and the starting time would be moved up to 7:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned and the Holidays Party begun. I ·- ,P~RK . . ~ 1911i -;: I ···-j _.,1_..../ I I I I I (I ·--- J THE BOI.--:-<DARlES FOR THE BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ARE NORTH TO II rn STREET. SOtrrn TO THE NORTH SIDE OF 19m STREET, EAST TO THE CITY LlMITS, AXD WEST TO THE SA:-ITE FE RAIL ROAD TRACKS. THE 1908 BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OFFICERS ARE: ~I.~RK TAYLOR PRES!DE;o.;T CLAUD At:BRY. VICE-PRESIDENT HAZEL BRY.-'u'<. SECRETARY SLS:~N \l!LLER. TREASURER :-.IDIBERSHIP TO BROOK CREEK IS ONLY S 1.00 PER PERSON. DUES ARE ACCEPTED AT OUR \IONTHLY MEETINGS OR CONTACT SUSAN MILLER AT 1~35 PR.~IRIE A\'£. OR A'-1' OF THE OTHER OFFICERS TRAFFIC CALMING The City Commission approved the traffic calming measures as detailed in the December 8 minutes. The Traffic Safety Commission consider further measures on Feb. 1, and recommended that yield signs be placed on the other feeder streets to Oak Hill. They also recommended that a 20 mph speed limit be imposed throughout the neighborhood north of 15th Street and east ofHaskell. These recommendations will go on the City Commission agenda sometime in the next few weeks. �October 1999 GENERJIL MEETING Wednesday, October 13 7:00p.m. East Lawrence Ree. Center Main Business: • Discussion of CDBG proposals for 2000/200 1 fiscal year • Election of nominating committee for officers and CDBG rep See articles following for more information about each item MINUTES September 8, 1999 Our annual pot-luck dinner was held at the Brook Creek Park Shelter House. Great food was enjoyed by all. Mitch Young, of the Parks and Recreation Department, spoke about the new mower the City's will use to deal with weeds in the park. The main order of business dealt with the neighborhood yard sale planned for September 18. The basic ground rules were explained and residents were given an opportunity to sign up to participate. AdminiJStration President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Coordinator: Mail Address: Phone: Office Hours: Kirstin Roussel Claud Aubry Hazel Bryan Susan Miller Julie Banhart 1944 Miller Dr. (66046) 841-4997 5:00-6:00 M-F The Start of a Successful Tradition? Thanks to all who helped make our neighborhood yard sale a big success! There were 24 families or individuals who showed up with itsms to sell. Rain threatened, but held off until about an hour after the sale was over. Thanks to both the 10% of all sales and the donations of all proceeds by 4 individuals, BCNA made approximately $112.00. After subtracting costs, we cleared about ~89.00, which will help cover the shortfall in our operating expenses budget. This was a learning experience, and we've learned what to change when we do this again. Each participant will keep all their things together, rather than separating them by type of item. Each participant will also be responsible for removing and disposing of all of their unsold items. For a first experience, this was great. Again, thanks to all who participated and contributed to the sale's success. NOMINATING COMMITTEE & NOMINATIONS NEEDED At the meeting on Oct. 13, we will select a nominating committee for officers for 2000. At the Nov. meeting, the committee will report. on the nominations. You can nominate someone by contacting members of the committee or the Coordinator. Voting will be dbne at the Dec. meeting. In addition to the 4 officers, we need to find a candidate to replace Jenna Coker as our representative on the CDBG committee, as her term is ending. This is a crucial need for the neighborhood. We need someone willing and able to put in the time at meetings and also be a strong advocate for neighborhood issues. �CDBG PROPOSALS DUE DECEMBER 1, 1999 CDBG proposals for 2000/2001 are due December 1. The officers and Coordinator will prepare those for Operating Expenses, Coordinator's Salary and Park Clean-Up. YOU need to come to the October meeting with suggestions for projects you would like to see done. These will be discussed and voted on at the meeting. For those the meeting approves, the person(s) proposing the project will be responsibh~ for gathering information necessary to complete the proposal. Completed information should be brought to the November meeting, when the membership will be asked to approve them. The Coordinator will get your proposals into the computer in the proper format so all can be submitted on December 1. 1. 2. There are very specific guidelines about what must be included in a proposal. These include: It must address how the proposal meets the "Step Up to Better Housing Strategy." For neighborhoods, this includes the needs of: • continued revitalization of target neighborhoods • education for homeowners & renters. • continued environmental code enforcement The strategies should include such things as: • promoting neighborhood improvement • encouraging neighborhood associations • improving the existing housing stock • continue crime prevention, etc. The proposal must also meet one of two national objectives: • Principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons. This means that at least 70% of beneficiaries are low- & moderate-income, and, for area-wide activities, at least 51% in the target area must be low- to moderate income .. • Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. t:. Provide supporting evidence that, for any area-wide benefit type (sidewalks, curbs, etc.) affected persons have been informed or and have had a chance to comment on proposed project. t:. Include evidence of the amount and nature of support for the proposed subject. t:. Specific locations of the proposed project should be submitted. t:. If a project is on or affects public right-of-way, structures, parks, etc., applicants must include approval from the appropriate City department. Key questions on the applicationthat must be answered before the proposal can be included in our application include: • Amount requested for the project. • Address ofthe proposed project • Description of project and how organization will carry it out (timetable, coordination, etc.). • How does it fit into the neighborhood plan? • Describe public support and public opposition to the specific project. • Describe process used to obtain opinions from residents & owners who are affected. How many favoried it? How many opposed? Be sure to1address how you obtained feedback from affected residents who did not attent the neighborhood meeting. • How is the project related to housing or neighborhood development. Use data whenever possible. • How does the project fit into the City strategy in "Step Up to Better Housing?" How did you arrive at the cost for the project? • As you start working on your project, if you have any question, please call Julie .(841 A997) and we will try to help you. Since the officers and Coordinator will be preparing the proposals for Operating Expenses, Coordinator's Salary, and Park Clean-Up, if you have any comments-- pro or con-- about these proposals, please call the Coordinator's office (841-4997) with those comments before our November meeting. �November 1999 GENEBAL MEETING Wednesday, November 10 7:00p.m. East Lawrence Hec. Center Main Business: Discussion of CDBG proposals for 2000/200 1 fiscal year Administration President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Coordinator: Mail Address: Phone: Office Hours: Kirstin Roussel Claud Aubry Hazel Bryan Susan Miller Julie Banharl 1944 Miller Dr. (66046) 841-4997 5:00-6:00 M-F I',..., RECYCLING CENTERS Wal*Mart Six-Pack plastic rings Alum. cans & foil Magazines Steel "Tin" cans Catalogues Glass containers Newspapers Corrugated cardboard Office (white) paper Plastic containers Mixed paper Dillon's Food Stores Plastic grocery sacks Alum. cans Plastic containers Newspaper Drop-off Checkers Alvin's Lonnie's Wai*Mart Hobby Lobby MINUTES - October 13, 1999 The minutes were approved as printed in the newsletter. The treasurer's report was given. The success of the yard sale was discussed. Copies of the neighborhood profile and revitalization plan were passed out with requests that members read them and be prepared to discuss modification or adoption at the November meeting. Possible CDBG proposals for the coming fiscal year were discussed and members were asked to develop any that they were interested in for presentation at the November meeting. Some issues that were raised included possible administrative funds for block captains, provision of smoke alarms, street lights on the 1200 block of Prairie and Brook, bicycle lanes on 15th and 19th streets, work on the drainage ditches and sidewalks. The fact that fire trucks cannot get down some of our streets that have parking on both sides was raised and the possibility of asking the Traffic Commission to make one side of these streets "no parking" was discussed. Nominations for officers for the coming year was discussed and will be discussed again at the November meeting. Notice was given that our neighborhood needs to find a replacement for Jenna Coker on the HAND Board and anyone interested in serving in that position was asked to call the Coordinator. Street repair was discussed. The City will do an asphalt overlay on any street on our list, but they could get no bid on chip and seal repairs. To get the asphalt overlay done, all we have to do is tell the City which blocks we want done. The question was raised about why just the comer of 12th & Brook got new asphalt. Dickie Heckler volunteered to find out the answer to that. Economic revitalization issues were briefly discussed, including the need for a grocery store, a motel and medical offices in our neighborhood. The meeting was adjourned. �REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS 929 Ward -- Ronald D. & Linda A. Lawrenz to Jeremy J. and Shelly A. Kintzel. 1805 E. 17th-- Jim Christian, Inc. to James B. & Lisa D. Greenwood. 1530, 1538 Lindenwood Ln.-- Jac, J. & Rosemarie Lawson to Alex M. Burden. 1816 Miller Drive-- Stephen E. & Denise R. Lynch to Tamara L. Wallace. 1307 Oak Hill Ave. -- Harley J. & Cleo B. Yoder & Hazel A. Bryan to Amy Yoder. 1800 Miller Drive -- Gayle E. & Greg Daniels to Donna M. & Robert F. Beguelin. 927 Homewood -- Richard B. & Cassandra M. Messer to Chris Miller. 1441 Prairie Ave.-- Dudley A. Stephenson to Dempsey Micco. 1400 Oak Hill Ave.-- Ronald D. & Elmyra Hall and Wayne E. & Nancy Hall to Thomas A. Supancic. 1310-12 Maple Lane-- Clifford, Gary & Linda Elston to Charlene Asum. 1421 Prospect Ave.-- Richard J. Hamel, Nancy J. Sonnenschein, & Terry A. & Lynette D. Tolar to Mildred M. Vanderslice and Donald L. Kelch. 1227 Almira Ave.-- Geneva I. Sumner, Gloria & David R. McCroskey, & Betty A. & William Paxton to Willis L. & Linda K. Long. 1804 E. 17th St.-- Jim Christian, Inc. to Sevetn L. Flones. 1813 Almira Ave.-- WilliamS. Burroughs, trust to Joanna G. Harader & Ryan S. Ellett. 1418 Maple Lane-- John M. & Raquel S. Mclean to Walter H. & Dorothy F. Pucket. 1531 Lindenwood Lane-- Patricia M. Pence & Craig W. & Johnny D. O'Berg to Robert M. Heidrick. 1230 Prairie Ave.-- Robert Madden to Richard B. Reed & Sandra M. Ortiz. 1231 Brook-- DanielL. & Leslie Belles to Julia Ann Mitchell. 1825 Maple Lane -- Mary Lou Miller to Gregory Wilson. 1602 Irving Ct. -- Jim Christian, Inc. to Cody W. & Leanne Kvasager. 1606 Irving Ct.-- Jim Christian, Inc. to Kiersten Gens. PLEASE CASH YOUR CHECKS To those of you who made some money at the yard sale -- if you have not yet cashed your checks, please do so. I would like to get my accounts current. Thanks for your cooperation. ----Julie Banhart Coordinator THE BOL\DARIES FOR THE BROOK CREEK SEIGHBORHOOD ARE SORTH TO II 01 ;TREET. SOLTH TO THE SORTH SIDE OF lOrn STREET. EAST TO THE CITY LIMITS. .\\D WEST TO THE SASTE FE RAIL ROAD TR.\CKS THE 1oog BROOK CREEK SEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCI.\ TION OFFICERS ARE \I \RK TAYLOR. PRESIDEST CLALD AL BRY. VICE-PRESIDEST HAZEL BRY.\:-i. SECRET.\RY SLSA\ \IlLLER. TRE.\SLRER ~IE\IBERSHIP TO BROOK CREEK IS O"L Y Sl 00 PER PERSO'< Dt.:ES ARE ACCEPTED AT OLR \10\THL Y \IEETI\GS OR CONTACT SUSAN ~IlLLER AT 123' PR.\IRIE .\ \.E OR \' Y OF THE OTHER OFFICERS �~;;;~ .~~~·'·" February 2000 GENERAL MEETING Wednesday February 9, 2000 7:00 p.tn. East LawretWe Recreation Cettter AGENDA: Sidewalk Program Grant Proposals Neighborhood Grant Program Other Business RECYCLING CENTERS Wai"'Mart Alum. cans & foil Steel "Tin" cans Glass containers Corrugated cardboard Plastic containers Mixed paper Six-Pack plastic rings Magazines Catalogues Newspapers Office (white) paper Dillon's Food Stores Alum. cans Plastic containers Plastic grocery sacks Newspaper Drop-off Alvin's Wal*Mart Hobby Lobby Checkers Lonnie's MINUTES December 8, 1999 The meeting was called to order. The minutes were accepted as printed in the Newsletter. The Treasurer's report was given. Officers were elected. Re-elected was Kirsten Roussel, President; Susan Miller, Treasurer; and Hazel Bryan, Secretary. Beth Ann Heckler was elected Vice President. Thanks were extended to Claud Aubry, who had chosen not to run again, for his terms as Vice President. Pedestrian and bicycle lane improvement was discussed. It was ascertained that this was of interest to the neighborhood. On the question of where we thought such lanes should be, it was reported that 15th and 19th Streets have been recommended by the Bicycle Advisory Committee. The meeting concurred with those recommendations. For pedestrian walkways, consideration of sidewalks west of Haskell, on 15th and east by East Heights School (the north side), as well as 12th and 13th at the tracks was urged. The question of school beacons was raised. It was reported that, if the neighborhood wished to take on such a project, the city may elect to pay half the cost (about $3,000, total), with the PTO or neighborhood association paying the rest. There was a general discussion about the CDBG proposals submitted for the next fiscal year. There was also a discussion of the value of a traffic circle as a traffic-calming measure. John McCiear gave us a good, reproducible, map of the neighborhood for the newsletter. The meeting was adjourned for the Holidays Party and all the good food that members had brought. �Brook Creek Breeze - FeJJtuary 2000 REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS 1404 Oak Hill Avenue-- Wayne E. and Nancy L. Hall and Ronald D. and Elmyra R. Hall to Harold C. and Caroline B. Shephard. 1519 Lindenwood Lane -- Donell Johnson and Charlotte Denean to Duane Boor and Christine Nieto. 1308 Summit -- Debi Sue Gilley to Kathryn I. Blaisdell. UJL'll\e II~Hl>OII:C.eelt Reiarl\l))e:.llood 1520 E. 18th-- Raymond E. Jr. and Julie A. Derosia to Lewis E. and Mary Lou Roberts. 1633 East Glenn Drive-- David A. Burress to Corey J. and Heather M. Turner. 1621 E. 18th-- Jeffrey Alan and Norma Jean Gurley to Michial J. and Rebecca L. Coffman. 1301 Elmwood-- Albert and Janice E. Strecker to Stuart and Lori Strecker. 1403 E. Glenn Drive -- Vernon L. and Grace A. Boyd to Tom Bogardus and Paula Adkins. ADMINISTRATION President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Coordinator: Mailing Address: Telephone: Office Hours: Kirsten Roussel Beth Ann Heckler Hazel Bryan Susan Miller Julie Banhart 1944 Miller Dr. (66046) 841-4997 5:00-6:00 p.m., M-F Map courtesy of John McClear � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Far East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) 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Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/0ec2e6aee5a8da060b7132d2bbfa9d2a.pdf e099c272e7b707792c57884059f60124 PDF Text Text Brook Creek Neighborhood Association 1944 Miller Drive Lawrence, KS 66046 PRSRTSTD U.S. Postage PAID Lawrence, KS Permit#542 BROOK CREEK BREEZE September 2002 Pres.: Kirsten Roussel V.P.: Beth Ann Mansur Secy.: Doug Miller Treas.: Susan Mmer Coord.: Julie Banhart Phone: 841-49\11 Mail: 1944 MiHer Dr. (66046) Email: brookcreek@msn.com GENERAL MEETING I POT LUCK SUPPER Wednesday, September 11, 2002 Brook Creek Park ~~ 6:30 p.m. Bring a side dish or dessert and tableware for yourself. BCNA will provide the chicken and soft drinks SWIM By Dale Roussel Swimming is fun, but When I get in It is so cold. My, I wish I had a towel. USD 497 Facilities Study The school district in Lawrence has commissioned a review of its educational facilities. The DLR Group is conductmg th1s study. Their goal is to determine an •;deal" school format and facility. Part of the review includes cost information about bringing our current schools to this •;deal." They are reviewing dota about overcrowding at some schools and under-enrollment at others, schools with "portables," schools with combination gymnasium/auditorium/ c~fe~eria, as well as the physical condition of the buildings. Recommendations may include school closmgs or consohdat1ons as well as renovations and new facilities. There is a public meeting with the DLR Gr_oup on September 25'• 5:30pm at the District Offices, 110 McDonald Drive, to review the current status of th1s study. Any ~ecommendations will include a bond issue of some type for funding. I STRONGLY encourage attendance at th1s meetmg; the outcome could affect our neighborhood school. Welcome to the Neighborhood 1412 Elmwood- Kristine J. Mosiman 1713 Atherton Ct - Brion K. & Heather E. Bigham 1222 Almira- Safe Harbor East III L.L.C. 1727 Brook - Peggy Crumet 917 E. 12'" St- City of Lawrence 1532 Powers- Eugenia Miles 1307 Brook - J .M.C. Construction, Inc. 1739 Maple Ln- Jeffrey E. & Kelly A. Rice " .I * TL .. - ....... O,,,..in+/\n Want a Nicer Neighborhood? Add your Voice to the BCNA! Become an active, voting member of the Brook Creek Neighborhood Association. Simply send $1 to BCNA 1235 Prairie Lawrence, KS 66044. Be sure to include your name and address. Additional donations are appreciated and assist with BCNA's efforts to improve the look of the neighborhood and increase our Welcome bock to the new season for the Brook Creek Neighborhood Association and welcome to our new newsletter format. We will be publishing 4 newsletters each year, so each newsletter will include meeting and event information for 2-3 months. For ease of delivery, the newsletters are now arriving in the mail. Those of you who have signed up for e-mail delivery may still receive a copy in the mail. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but removing individual addresses from the bulk mail carrier route would increase our cost rather than decrease it. Even with bulk mail, it is more costly to have the newsletters mailed rather than hand delivered; however, we have been unable to replace our hand-delivery team. With this in mind, we are looking to offer advertising space in this newsletter to help defray the costs. We are also looking for fund-raising suggestions. With our expanded newsletter, we hope to be able to share more information of relevance to the neighborhood. This newsletter reaches over 980 homes, and that number is growing. This can give us a strong voice on sharing information and city issues, If you have an item of interest to share in the newsletter -group meeting information, city notices, special interest articles, areas of concern, advertising- please contact Julie Banhart at the above listed phone, address, or e-mail. This spring and summer have seen a couple of items of interest to our neighborhood on the City agenda. First, the Planning Commission has proposed changes to the Floodplain Zoning text. Second, the DLR group has been evaluating the Lawrence school facilities and will be making recommendations to the school board soon. Both of these issues could have a great impact on our neighborhood ond community. We have included information on both of these topics, as well as upcoming meeting information, elsewhere in this newsletter. I encourage you to have your voice heard. If you cannot personally attend a meeting and hove an opinion or a concern to share, e-mail, phone, or write a letter and either mail it or have a friend who can attend the meeting read it in person for the appropriate committee, board or commission. Keep our meetings on your calendars, 2"" Wednesday of each month September- December and February - May. The meetings are held at the East Lawrence Recreation Center at 7:00 pm. Our annual Pot Luck is held in lieu of our September meeting at the Brook Creek Park shelter starting at 6:30pm. Our first meeting this fall takes place on the anniversary of the tragedy at the World Trade Center in New York City. It is perhaps fitting that we gather as a neighborhood and community to share our strengths, concerns and hopes, and to remember that this is where it all starts. I look forward to seeing everyone. Thank you Kirsten �M3Nlc76S The meeting was called to order at 7:08pm with 10 members and the coordinator present. There were no correct ions to the newsletter minutes, the treasurer's report was read and both items were approved. Calendar of Events Flood Plain Development/Management Lawrence City Commission meets on each Tuesday at 6:30pm in the City Commission Meeting Room, First Floor, City Hall, 6th & Mass (there is no meeting on the 5th Tuesday of a month) The City of Lawrence is currently considering text amendments to the current Flood Protection Standards. Our neighborhood is affected by these changes. There are significant parts of the neighborhood along Brook Street, Prairie Ave. south of Oak Hill, and areas on 13th & Haskell adjacent to the former BNSF rail spur that are in the current (2001) FEMA floodplain. One component of the proposed amendments is to have greater regulation on future development in areas that would affect the floodplain. Another port of the proposed amendments is to add a 2-foot •freeboard" area above the FEMA floodplain levels to be designated os the Floodplain Overlay District. This overlay district would be subject to city regulation for development and require hydrological studies to determine affect on the floodplain before construction could begin. The proposed amendments have raised a number of concerns about the consequences for homeowners. The following is an excerpt from the Lawrence Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Commission Office website, http://www .lawrenceplanning.org/current/floodguesti ons.html September 1-30: Lawrence Public Library,?" & Vermont 8433833. Picture the World: People, Places, Cultural Traces - Photos by KU Students Sharon Vaughn was thanked for helping with the Brook Creek Park Clean up. Several people would like to have the park cleaned regularly. It was mentioned that the Brook Creek bed was in need of mowing and that farther north of Brook Creek there were tires and debris in the creek bed. 5: Board of Zoning Appeals, 6:30pm City Commission Meeting Room, City Hall 6th & Mass. 11 : Brook Creek Neighborhood Pot Luck Picnic and Meeting. Bring a side dish or dessert and tableware for yourself. BCNA is providing chicken and soft drinks. 6:30pm Brook Creek Park Shelter Brook Creek Park is getting some improvements such as a new bridge and park benches. A crosswalk and sign has been requested through the Traffic Safety Commission for crossing 15th St. at Brook for safer access to the East Lawrence Recreation Center. 12: East Height Elementary Site Council, 4:30pm East Heights Library, 1430 Haskell Ave 25: DLR Group, School Facilities Evaluation Review 5:30pm District Offices 110 McDonald Drive The new format and mail delivery for the newsletter was discussed. Information from East Heights Elementary will be included as well as city information of interest to the neighborhood. 26: Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee 5:30pm City Commission Meeting Room, City Hall 6th &Mass Alan Bartels discussed plans to raze the house at 1307 Brook and build 2 new homes at 1307 and 1309 Brook. There was some discussion about flood plain impact of this building. October The status of the Picture Works building at 13th & Haskell was discussed. 1-31: Lawrence Public Library, yth & Vermont 8433833. Art by Lawrence Art Guild Artists The next meeting of Brook Creek N.A. is on September 11, 2002 at the Pot Luck supper in Brook Creek Park. 3-12: Lawrence Public Library, 7th & Vermont 8433833. Fall Book Sale 7: East Heights Elementary School, PTA Meeting 3:00pm- East Heights Library. Childcare will be provided. The meeting was adjourned at 8:04pm 9: Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Meeting. 7:00pm East Lawrence Recreation Center, CDBG proposals, Upcoming City/State Elections Additional Notes: Thank you to Michael Almon for persistence in getting the bicycle lanes marked on 15'h Street. Even though it is city policy to mark these lanes on designated streets when they are improved, it would not have happened here without his efforts. Kudos! 10: East Heights Elementary School Site Council 4:30 pm East Heights Library 23: Lawrence/Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Commission 6:30pm City Commission Meeting Room, City Hall 6th & Mass 2 Q. Will I be re.;uired to get floodplain insurance if my property is not located in the FEMA floodplain? A. If the property is not in the FEMA floodplainthen there will be no Federal requirement to purchase flood insurance. However, a lender can require a property owner to get flood insurance no matter where the property is located. For those in FEMA's designated floodplain- Flood insurance is required when federal money or federal backing is involved in the purchase of property. 99% of home loans have federal backing, thus the Feds require the lender to have the property insured for flood. This requirement then falls onto the property owner. Q. Why is the City proposing to regulate an area beyond the FEMA floodplain area mapped by FEMA? A. The FEMA maps are 'static" maps- meaning they were created using 1996 data and do not account for the continuing development of the City. As development continues, it increases the amount of impervious surfaces (parking lots, streets, roof tops, etc) in the City of Lawrence. This increase in impervious coverage increases the amount of water runoff reaching the streams and rivers within and around the City, thus enlarging and widening the stream and floodplain areas. The City of Lawrence adopted its first set of floodplain maps in 1981. FEMA revised those maps and the City of Lawrence adopted those revised maps in November 2001. The 2001 FEMA maps enlarged a number of floodplain areas within the City of Lawrence. With this increase in the floodplain, a number of property owners who previously were not in the floodplain were placed in the 2001 FEMA floodplain. Many of these property owners have received notices from their lender that they must get flood insurance. By going beyond the FEMA designated floodplain, the proposed regulations provide notice to current and prospective property owners of where the floodplain may possibly be located when FEMA revises the City's floodplain maps [in the future]. Q. How wl'll this affect my property values? A. That has not been determined. Many factors go into determining property values - including location, past flooding problems, elevation of the existing structure, etc. No study has been conducted to determine the effect the proposed regulations may have on property values. The Planning Commission will be reviewing a series of revisions at their August 28'h meeting. The BCNA has purchased a copy of the Floodplain Overlay District Map. It will be available for viewing at any meeting or by contacting Julie Banhart, our Coordinator. Interesting historical reviews of floodplain management in Lawrence can be found on http:/ /www.larryville.com. For additional information you can contact the Planning Office at (785)8323150 or on the web http://www.lawrenceplanning.org Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence operates seven Clubs in Lawrence. The Main Club I Bobby E. Lee building is located at 1520 Haskell Avenue. Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence provides a safe place for children and youth to go after school and on days out of school. They can participate in a variety of activities while at the Club, such as homework time, sports and recreation, arts, dance, computers, to name just a few. For more information, please call us at 841-6854. �Brook Creek Neighborhood Association 1944 Miller Drive l-awrence, KS 66046 PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Lawrence, KS BROOK CREEK BREEZE Permit#542 February/March 2004 President. Kirsten Roussel Treasurer: Susan Miller Mail: 1944 Miller Dr. (66046) Vice President: Beth Ann Mansur Coordinator: Julie Banhart; Email: brookcreek@msn.com Secretary: Doug Miller Phone: 841-4997 6-~~~~~--~--~----------~~~----~--~---~~~~-~ BCNA'S NEXT 2 MEETINGS: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 7:00p.m. East Lawrence Rec. Center Wednesday, March 10, 2004 7:00p.m. East Lawrence Rec. Center ORDER OF BUSINESS: ORDER OF BUSINESS Election of Officers Salvation Army • Next Steps Stormwater Group report Park Clean Up Organization TBD The Latest News! Dues are $1.00 per person, per yeor. This gives you voting rights at BCNA meetings. Clip, fill out and mail to: Susan Miller, Treosurer; 1235 Prairie; Lawrence, KS 66044 Name: Address: Phone: E-Mail Address :.1 lam enclosing my $1.00 annual dues [] l am enclosing _ _ _ _ extra to help the neighborhood association. Hello Neighbors, Since our last gathering in December, the holidays and the cold have kept things fairly quiet. t attended the Barker Neighborhood meeting in early January to hear their thoughts about the Salvation Army proposal. There was a mixture of feelings in the group. They share many of our concerns and are (in the majority) supporting our opposition to the facility. Our next step on this front is to collect signatures on a protest petition from the property owners within a 200-foot radius of the proposed facility. This will mean some legwork in the cold- volunteers are encouraged to cat! Julie Banhart. Progress is being made at Brook Creek Park. The new gazebo and playground equipment are fully installed. The next step when weather permits is the paved sidewalk system connecting the bridge and the shelter. February will bring our delayed Election of Officers. Even if you don't think you want to hold an office but you want to be more involved in your neighborhood, I encourage you to attend. Our neighborhood association has four officers: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Association members are invited to run for office and to support the neighborhood through service on a committee - Park Clean-Up, Nominations committee -or by submitting newsletter articles and sharing community news of interest to our neighborhood. I look forward to seeing everyone on February 11 and March 10. Keep Warm! Kw.st<?-w'R.oum.L �Winter AdvisorY from the CitY .-----------------------------------~---------------------------------------- MINUTES ... November 12,2003 MINUTES ... December 10,2003 Kirsten Roussel called the meeting was called to order at 7:00p.m. Salvation Army representatives Rich Forney, Richard Zinn, and Paula Gilchrist attended as well as Hank Booth to act as moderator. Thirty-five BCNA members attended the meeting. The proposed naming of the drainage creek next to the railroad right-of-way to Burroughs Creek is in the review stage at the federal level. It may take another 6 months to a year for the process to reach a conclusion. Kirsten reported that the playground equipment at East Heights School was moved to Hobbs park under an agreement between the East Heights PTO, Lawrence Parks and Recreation, and Neighborhood Resources. Kirsten also reminded members of the deadline for CDBG proposals (Note: NRAC has started deliberations on the proposals). Julie Mitchell was selected to solicit nominees for officers. Elections are scheduled for the December meeting -which is also our holiday reception. Kirsten provided an update on the Brock Creek Park improvements. The sheller house is under construction and should be completed by mid-January. New playground equipment and swings will also be installed in that time frame. The current pad with picnic benches will remain. No additional lighting will installed at the park- there will be lights inside the new gazebo. Michael Almon requested that BCNA request that the park be designated as a pesticide free park. Rich Forney of the Salvation Army was then introduced and discussion was opened about the proposed facility at Homestead and Haskell. Richard Zinn and Paula Gilchrist were introduced to compile a list of neighborhood concerns. Mr. Zinn said that the Salvation Army has been in Lawrence for the last 150 years and is responsive to the changing needs of the community. The Salvation Army exists to serve the needs of families in crisis. Mr. Zinn indicated that 17 other locations had been considered for the new facility, but this location was selected as the best option. The Salvation Army cannot expand at the present site and a downtown location is cost prohibitive. The contract for the site at Homestead and Haskell will close in a few weeks (Note: The transfer of deed was registered in early January). Rich Forney shared the current design plan for the new facility. This site would included the following features and services: Church, Administrative Offices, classrooms, kitchen, general offices, food pantry, basketball court, full gym, green space for activities (i.e. soccer), living facilities for families, living facilities for single people. dining room, storm shelter. The surrounding neighborhoods and the community at large were invited to use these facilities when not in use by SA operations. Kirsten Roussel called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Kirsten reported that the Salvation Army will be appearing in front of the Planning Commission for a Use Permitted Upon Review (UPR). A letter was sent to the Salvation Army offices, explaining our opposition to their proposed building at 18th & Haskell. A reply had not been received. Since less than a quorum of paid members was present, the election of officers was postponed to the February 11 meeting. Frankie Hines informed the members that he was planning to build a house between 1331 and 1345 Maple Lane. He said the house would be the only house on the block with a garage in front. It was reported that the house at 1307 Brock has been taken down by the City since the owner (John Chaney) was not demolishing the house in a timely manner. It was reported that Mr. Chaney wants to build 2 small houses or a duplex on the site. It was suggested that we write a letter to the City, requesting the purchase of the property at 1305 and 1307 Brock for green space. BCNA opposes a duplex on the site since that would affect the flood plain. Kirsten reported that she had received a phone call from Laura Chaney who, with her husband John (not related to the John Chaney above), are the owners of the shopping center at 1901 Haskell. Laura said they planned to put in a mini-golf course there and that she had been told the zoning would have to be upgraded from C-2 to C-4 for that. Kirsten said she had reviewed the C-2 zoning and that it would allow the miniijolf course and would so notify Laura. (NOTE: Ms. Chaney responded with a thank-you telephone call and said that they would not request a zoning change.) The pedestrian island on 15th street for the crosswalk to the East Lawrence Rec. Center was discussed. The crosswalk is not in the proper place for pedestrian use, since it is west of the intersection. It could not be placed at 15th & Brook because of other traffic concerns, but it does, at least, slow the traffic down. The neighborhood has reported 2 concerns to the 1 building inspectors: a) The house on the SE corner of 15 " & Haskell (1501 Haskell~ is blighted; and b) the fenced storage yard north of 12 Street between Haskell & Brock has been crushing old air conditioner units and had a car upside down, leaking oil. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00p.m. and everyone enjoyed some holiday treats. November Minutes continued on the nex1 page As winter weather approaches, Lawrence citizens are reminded of the snow and ice removal ordinance. To make public sidewalks safe for pedestrians, the owner or occupant of property immediately adjacent to a public sidewalk is responsible for the removal of any snow or ice that accumulates on the sidewalk. Removal must be done within 24 hours after the ice forms or the snowfall ends. In the event that removal of ice is impossible, the property owner or occupant is required to place sand on the sidewalk within 24 hours. In a situation where a property owner or occupant fails to comply with the ordinance and the Department of Neighborhood Resources receives a complaint, an Inspector will notify the occupant and property owner with a written notice of the violation and order the prompt removal of snow or ice. Failure to remove the snow or ice within 5 days after the violation notice may result In a citation. Property owners will be assessed a fine of $20 for each day the violation occurs, if found guilty of the violation. For more information on the snow and ice removal ordinance, contact the Department of Neighborhood Resources, (785) 832-7700 November 12,2003 Minutes continued: After Rich Forney's presentation, Mr. Booth moderated further discussion. The concerns from the neighbors were listed as the following: high traffic levels on 19th Street and Haskell, distance from other social services (Drop-In-Genter, LINK), trespassing in yards, camping out in parks, endangerment of children, lowered property values, vandalism, theft, drainage & flooding issues, storm water run off, nuisance, duplication of services, no infrastructure (no sidewalks to/from downtown). transportation. safety of SA patrons and surrounding neighborhood. The general consensus from the members was that these are essentially the same list of concerns we presented to the SA two years ago and there have been no significant changes that warrant supporting a facility at this location. Mr. Zinn was asked who had the final say about the purchase and construction of the new facility for the Salvation Army. He indicated that the Territorial Offices in Chicago would have the final say in the purchase based upon advice from the Divisional Offices in Kansas City and the local adviSOI)I board. A motion was made for the membership to vote on being in favor of the Salvation Army building on this site, which was seconded by Richard Heckler. The majority voted against construction of the Salvation Army church and shelter (1 supporting vote, 1 abstention). Mr. Zinn said that building at this location would have to be approved by the Planning Commission (Use Permitted upon Review permit). Upon request, Mr. Zinn indicated that opposition could be expressed to Lt. Colonel Dahlberg at the Kansas City Divisional Offices. Rich Forney said that he would forward letters to the appropriate office if we sent one to the local SA office. Mr. Forney requested a BCNA member to participate in a local advisory committee for the planning and construction of the new facility. Richard Heckler was appointed as the BCNA representative. At the conclusion of the Salvation Army presentation & review of concerns, it was noted that the Salvation Army is nonprofit and does not pay property taxes. The BCNA membership present voted to send a letter of opposition to the Salvation Army Offices- both Territorial and Divisional. It was requested that the association support the construction of a sidewalk on the north side of Ward Street. It was also requested that the association support traffic calming for the north end of Bullene St. The members were reminded of the board member with suggestions. The next meeting and Holiday party deadline for CDBG requests and to contact was discussed. The meeting is December 10 at 7:00p.m. a'it The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Note: A letter was drafted and sent to the Territorial Offices, the Divisional Offices and the Lawrence Office of the Salvation Army. In addition this letter was also directed to the Planning Commission. As of this writing, we have not received a response from any agency. �Brook Creek Neighborhood Association PRSRT STD U.S. Postage 1944 Miller Drive PAID BROOK CREEK BREEZE Lawrence, KS Permit #542 Lawrence, KS 66046 Special Issue- Summer 2004 NEWS OF SUMMER ACTIVITY FROM ACTING PRESIDENT BETH ANNE MANSUR This has been a busy summer for neighborhood business. An inter-neighborhood task force has been created, composed of Beth Anne Mansur, Richard Heckler, Sharon Vaughn, and James Grauerholz from Brook Creek NA; Ed Toto from East Lawrence NA; and Jim Carpenter and Rhetta Jo Noever from Barker NA. The Edgewood Tenants Association was invited to join us, but that organization is no longer in existence. The following 3 issues are what we are working on and input and participation are invited and welcomed from anyone who would like to express him/herself on the issues. To do so, contact Beth Anne (843-0103) or send an email to the Brook Creek mailbox (brookcreek@msn.com). 1oiH Yof.tl' NolfJ/ilJor/iood AssoclatloH Dues are $1.00 per person, per year. This gives you voting rights at BCNA meetings. Clip, fill out and mail to: Susan Miller, Treasurer: 1235 Prairie; Lawrence, KS 66044 Name: 2. As most of you know, the City has been working on the Police Evidence Facility at the old Morton Concrete site on 15th St., across from Parnell Park. Mike Wildgen has said that the city will be ready to present something in August or September. 3. Finally the Shepard property at 15'h and Haskell has been a bit of a headache. We are hoping for the best possible development, but have only seen one poor plan that consisted of crowded townhouses. This, naturally, is unacceptable to the neighborhood. We are hoping for a plan with quality, single-family dwellings. Meanwhile, we are watching the situation with the fill that is being put in. Since it is not all dirt, but layers of mulch, this will pose a problem for developers, and we want to make sure everyone is aware of this so that homes are built to last, rather than having foundation problems in the first few years. Address: Phone: I. Members of the neighborhood met with Judy Bauer, J.R. Demby, and Mrs. Forney, representatives from the Salvation Army Board to propose possible options that would lessen the impact on the neighborhood of the Salvation Army's future site at Homewood and Haskell. Any and all neighbors are welcome to join these conversations. Thus far, we have had two meetings, and the next one will be in October. The main suggestion that we are working on is the idea of keeping a "soup kitchen" open downtown so the transients who would be turned away won't even need to come into the neighborhood in the first place. E-Mail Address 1 am enclosing my $1.00 annual dues 1 am enclosing-----· extra to help the neighborhood association. By the way, keep thinking about how the current gazebo and park improvements are working out for you this summer. We have the option of covering over the old pad with a shelter to increase the covered picnic area space. We will talk about that next fall when we discuss proposals for CDBG money. If anyone has any more ideas about neighborhood improvements for which we could create a grant proposal, bring them to the September business meeting. 1 am hoping to hear from you. Our neighborhood's beauty and success depends on each member's input! Don't forget that our annual potluck will be on September 8, at the park, and our September business meeting will be on September 15. Hope to see you at both meetings! �Welcome to the Neighborhood SEPTEMBER MEETINGS • Rebecca L. Fast: 1321 E. 18th Terrace • David Brackett: 1107 E. 18th • Dori Lewman: 935 Homewood • Mary Todd: 1821 Atherton Court • Laura Heim: 1345 Maple Lane • Stanley & Michelle Helweg: 1813 Almira, Rear & 1800 block No.1 Haskell Avenue Annual Pot-Luck Dinner Business Meeting Wednesday, September 8, 2004 Brook Creek Park 6:30p.m.--?? Wednesday, September 15, 2004 East Lawrence Recreation Center 7:00p.m. Bring your favorite side dish or dessert and eating utensils. BCNA will provide the chicken and the soft drinks. Come and meet new neighbors, enjoy an evening in the park with old friends and good food. ~ Tips from the City for Garage Sale Signs It's garage sale time, and the City's Neighborhood Resources Department offers the following tips about putting up garage sale signs. Place one temporary directional sign on rivate property on a residential street and be sure to get the consent of the property owner. On private property, place signs behind sidewalks and utility poles. If none exists, place a sign within 25 feet of a structure. -~ ~~ Welcome to our new neighbors: Plan to attend the first business meeting of the new season. The agenda for this meeting will be in your September newsletter. ~ Lawrence Sesquicentennial The Lawrence Sesquicentennial Celebration Period began on May 30 and runs through September 19. There are still lots of events planned to celebrate our 150th anniversary. A few are listed below. For a complete listing, go to www.ks150events.org or www.lawrencel50.org. Do not place signs in the public right-of-way or on City property. To avoid the right-ofway, do not use areas in front of the sidewalk Utility poles are in the public right-of-way and should not be used for sign posting. • The Douglas County Fair, held in August, will feature a Sesquicentennial theme. The sign should only be in place from 5:00 p.m. Friday until 5:00p.m. Sunday. • On August 20, there will be an outdoor concert and festival at the Lied Center. It begins at 7:00p.m. and is free. • From September 1-30, the Art Guild Sesquicentennial Exhibit can be viewed at the Lawrence Public Library. Signs should be placed on residential streets and not commercial streets such as 23rd Street, 6th Street, Iowa or Massachusetts. Signs should be no larger than 4 square feet. Inspection staff from the Neighborhood Resources Department may remove signs posted in right-of-way or on City property. A complete copy of the ordinance is available online at www.lawrenceneighres.org/ordinances/sign.pdf. (Thanks to the Indian Hills Neighborhood Association for this article.) There are many other events. Check the websites, especially the one for Lawrence. I ! �PRSRTSTD U.S. Postage PAID Lawrence, KS Permit #542 Brook Creek Neighborhood Association 1944 Miller Drive Lawrence, KS 66046 BROOK CREEK BREEZE September 2004 •••••• Fall Pot Luck Picnic Wednesday, September 8, 2004 6:30p.m. Brook Creek Park 'JoiH Yo~-er Nol~llGorl!ood AssoelatloH Dues are $1.00 per person, per year. This gives you voting rights at BCNA meetings. Clip, fill out and mail to: Susan Miller, Treasurer; 1235 Prairie; Lawrence, KS 66044 Business Meeting Wednesday, September 15, 2004 7:00p.m. East Lawrence Recreation Center Agenda: See Topics listed below in President's Update Plan to join your neighbors and friends at our annual pot-luck picnic. Bring your favorite side dish or dessert, plates and eating utensils. BCNA will provide the chicken and soft drinks. Name: Address: Phone: 'J lJ E-Mail Address I am enclosing my $\.00 annual dues I am enclosing _ _ _ _ extra to help the neighborhood association. Business Meeting Wednesday, October 13, 2004 East Lawrence Recreation Center 7:00p.m. �Key Issue Updates (since the last newsletter) Cand1dates Needed for BCNA Prestdent These will also form the Agenda for our September 15 business meeting 1. We met with the Salvation Army and they reiterated that they wanted to keep a kitchen downtown so that we would not have vagrants wandering through the neighborhood. We agreed to meet in October. 2. There is a disturbing rumor, from reliable sources, about the SA and DCCC. Evidently DCCC processes around 400 sex offenders a year and they have worked up a plan with the SA to put these people through the SA program. This is a way that the SA can fund their new project (in our backyards). If this is true, it is contrary to what we were told at the last meeting. 3. 4. 5. The Inter-Neighborhood Task Force met in August and discussed the proposed Police Evidence Facility on 15th across from Parnell Park. Brook Creek agreed to support Barker in whatever they decided, per our agreement at our last neighborhood meeting in the spring. The site looks pretty good, actually, and may pass contingent on a good landscaping plan. Basically, Mike Wildgen met with those concerned and agreed to incorporate all the ideas asked for. For instance, the lights are going to be facing down, plantings to hide the fence, the lot will be zoned as public facilities, so it will not be industrial, and much of it will be green space that will join the rails to trails project. The task force looked over a new blueprint for a housing development, this time from Be/ot-Hartronft Associates, LLC, on the Shepard property at 15th and Haskell. We drew up a joint letter with our recommendations about it. We invited Allen Belot to each of our neighborhood meetings, and hope to see him at our next one, Sept. 15th. As we see it, some of the faults are too many houses, no open space in the interior, no documentation done on the fill that is basically mulch, only one entrance in and out, and 2 cui-de-sacs on the interior. The list goes on, and I will bring copies of our letter on September 15, for whoever would like to read it. James Grauerholz has offered a fantastic, well-documented proposal for a moratorium on any construction along the BNSF spur rail right-of-way until a new area plan has been worked up. This is so we actually get a beautiful, cohesive, rails-to-trails corridor. The task force agreed that each neighborhood write a letter to the city asking for this moratorium and I will have a copy of our letter at the September 15 meeting. Keep in mind ways to spend CDBG money! -- Beth Anne Mansur, President Traditionally, a nominating committee for officers is set up at our October meeting, nominations are announced at the November meeting, and elections are held at the December meeting. Beth Anne Mansur has informed us that, because of the press of upcoming commitments, she will not be able to continue serving as BCNA 's president after January 2005, anyone who is interested in assuming that position should notify either Beth Anne (843-0103} or Julie (841-4997} of that fact. 'W"eicome to tlr.e dfelj.lr.bo'Cir.oocl. 1747 Maple Lane: Amanda Sieg and Michael Cox 1322 Brook: Angela and Richard Schmidt III Home Energy Conservation Fair 2004 Sponsored by the City of Lawrence Recycling and Resource Conservation Advisory Board Sunday, October 17, 2004 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Douglas County Fairgrounds, Building 21 �PRSRTSTD U.S. Postage PAID Lawrence, KS Permit#542 Brook Creek Neighborhood Association 1944 Miller Drive Lawrence, KS 66046 BROOK CREEK BREEZE February-March 2006 GENERAL MEETING GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, February B, 2006 7:00p.m. East Lawrence Recreation Center Wednesday, March 8, 2006 7:00p.m. East Lawrence Recreation Center Special Guest: John Barta, Lawrence Police Department speaking on Neighborhood Safety Agenda to be determined MINUTES: November 9, 2005 Dues are $1.00 per person, per year. This gives you voting rights at BCNA meetings. Clip, fill out and mail to: Susan Miller, Treasurer; 1235 Prairie; Lawrence, KS 66044 A comment from the membership was that, 8-9 months ago, the Salvation Armys answers were clearer, but now the answers are vague. Dalberg said that he would be willing to attend a future meeting, but only after the holidays. At 8:20P.M. the business meeting began. The rezoning of the building at1246 Haskell was re-discussed. The consensus was to not allow rezoning of the property to commercial. A motion was made to oppose the rezoning and it passed unanimously. The rezoning is on the Planning Commission agenda for Monday, November 14th at6:30 P.M. Proposals suggested for CDBG are: Operating Expenses; Coordinator; Park Clean Up; Community Garden at 1200 Brook (dependent upon City approval); and a roof over the concrete pad in Brook Creek Park (dependent on City approval). Name: Address: Phone: President Loralee Stevens called the meeting to order with 33 people in attendance. Michael Almon discussed the "Picture Works" building at 1246 Haskell. The building had not been used as a commercial property for several years and lost the grand fathered commercial zoning. It was then zoned residential! office. When the Polks purchased it, they remodeled it into a commercial building with violations of the building code. After leasing the property to a non-complying business, the Polks then applied for commercial zoning, which BCNA opposes. The rezoning request is on the planning commission agenda. Wes Dalberg of the Salvation Army, along with Judy Bower, gave a presentation about the SA plans for the site in the 1800 block of Haskell. Dalberg said that he had moved to Lawrence about a month ago and took over the operation of the SA. He referred a question about other potential building sites to Ms. Bower, who said that 7-10 other sites were looked at and the current site was the SA's choice. Asked about transients walking through the neighborhood, Dalberg replied that the shelter is for rehabilitation and that the open shelter is for the transients. He said that the building is not for transients unless there are severe weather conditions and a need for shelter. Asked about the rehabilitation of parolees, he said there is no plan for a halfway house at the SA site. Asked about child molesters, he said he did not want to put anybody at risk, but the SA would not turn anyone away from their services. In response to a question, he said that were no plans to screen the applicants. He stated that he has not set any policy for the Salvation Armys rehabilitation center. It was suggested by the membership that crime statistics for the area be checked for 6 months prior to the opening of the rehabilitation center and checked again 6 months after opening. Mr. Dalberg explained that a camera has been Installed at the current SA downtown site and overnight staff monitored the transients who use the overnight shelter. The Haskell site will have cameras and the design of the building will allow for fewer staff to monitor more people. He said that the SA provides service to 100-150 people on a continuing basis and that 50-60 people use the overnight shelter. He stated that the Salvation Army has raised a third of funds needed to build the rehabilitation site. E-Mail Address u I am enclosing my $1.00 annual dues lJ I am enclosing _____ extra to help the neighborhood association. The Treasurer's report and minutes were read and approved. Thanks were expressed to Julie Mitchell for her article in the Nov./Dec. newsletter about the Bargain Center at 1146 Haskell, which is accepting items for recycling, and to the volunteers who delivered flyers to the Barker Neighborhood residents. Mike Harrel has bought the property at1445 Maple Lane and is going to build 2 duplexes on the site. The building of a cement house in the 1300 block of Prospect has begun. The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be December 14, 2005 at 7 P.M. and will be our Holidays party. Be sure to bring your favorite treat to share. �MINUTES: December 14, 2005 President Loralee Stevens called the meeting to order. The City Commission rezoned the "Picture Works" building at 1246 Haskell to commercial. The loss of residential zoning for this site was discussed. The Salvation Army's presentation at the last meeting was reviewed and it was reported that nothing new has since developed. Janina (Coleman} Colter introduced herself as the new owner of 1246 Haskell. She is purchasing the property from the Polks and is going to put in a beauty shop. She said that she grew up in East Lawrence and would not do anything detrimental to the neighborhood. She wants to be a good neighbor and will address any complaints about the property. The election of new Officers for the coming year was held. The nominations were: Aaron Brown, President Craig Comstock, Vice President Susan Miller, Treasurer Doug Miller, Secretary. A motion to accept the slate of Officers was made and passed unanimously. Loralee presented tokens of appreciation to Vice President Beth Ann Mansur, Treasurer Susan Miller, Secretary Doug Miller, and Julie Mitchell tor their help during the last year. The meeting was adjourned for the Holiday Party treats. The next meeting will be February 8, 2006 at 7 P.M. at the East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th. Message From Our New President ..... Dear Brook Creek Neighbors: As the new president of the Brook Creek Neighborhood Association, I'm looking forward to an exciting year of progress and projects. There is at least one initiative already in the works - a community garden near the park's north end. Also, we continue to engage the Salvation Army in discussions regarding their proposed shelter. The city continues to provide Community Development Block Grant funds for our neighborhood and so we will be soliciting ideas and opinions from all of you about how we can best use these funds in coming years. The neighborhood meetings are a great opportunity to voice your opinions and ideas, so I encourage you to attend whenever possible. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the East Lawrence Recreation Center. Even if you can't make it to the meetings, I hope you will contact me directly with any questions or concerns. You can reach me by phone at 865-7227 or by email at aaron@thebrownproject.com. This promises to be an eventful year for us. I look forward to your participation in planning neighborhood activities and I wish everyone a Happy New Year. Sincerely, Aaron Brown President, Brook Creek Neighborhood Association REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS THE BROOK CREEK COMMUNITY GARDEN 1321 E. 18th St.- Shelly L. Borland 1609 Irving Court- Curt M. Talken We received permission from the City of Lawrence to use the property at 1205 Brook as a community garden. This was part of the CDBG proposals that we submitted for the 2007 fiscal year (beginning August 1, 2006}. We asked for money to rent a rota-tiller for 2 days and to purchase hand-tool gardening equipment. We will not know until sometime in July whether or not the NRAC board will approve this proposal and, if they do, money will not be available to us until August 1, 2006. However, there is no reason that the gardeners among us will have to wait for a year to begin gardening. City Manager Mike Wildgen said that we are welcome to start using the property this spring. This means that those who want to use some of this space for gardening will have to turn the earth in their plots by hand (and leg, and back, etc.}. So, we need to start planning now. Once we know how many people are interested in starting a garden this spring, we can determine how big the individual plots can be. So, think about it and, if you would like a space here, please call or email Julie Banhart (841-4997; brookcreek@sbcglobal.net}. In your email or, if you call and leave a message, please be sure to leave your name, your address, and your telephone number and email address. Sometime in March we will notify you that we're ready to set it up. (We may call for a work day by those who want to participate to mark off the individual plots.} We'll let you know when you can start working the ground and planting your crop. Even if you're a novice at growing vegetables or flowers, consider taking part in this. We have many people among our membership who are expert gardeners and who will be willing to answer questions to help ensure that you have a positive experience. It's also a great way to meet people from other parts of our neighborhood. Working in the earth and watching things grow is also just plain fun. 1416 Summit- Diana L. & James W. Player, Jr. and Kevin M. Player 1441 Prairie Ave.- Bob Rummell 1608 Matthew Terrace- Nguyen Vo 1813 Almira Ave.- Jeffrey 0. Chaney Notes on Meeting (1/6/06) with the City rework on Brook Creek - Doug Miller, Secretary At 3:30 P.M. a meeting was held in Brook Creek Park with Chuck Soules and Dave Crouse--City Maintenance, Mike Almon, Dick Heckler, Beth Anne Mansur, and Doug Miller about widening and rocking the base of the creek. Crouse said that Mitch Young of the Parks Department, had asked him to fill in some holes in the creek south of 13th street and put a rock base around bridge. He said that as he was looking at the creek, he saw that the creek had silted up north of 13th street. He said that since he had a crew working on the creek, he would clean out the silt, fill in the holes, and put in a rock base. He said that due to the construction of the Fire Station at 19th and Iowa, he had access to free rock. He said the creek originally had a rock base, which has since eroded away. The sill removal and rocking of the creek bed was stopped. The rocking around the bridge was completed. �PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Lawrence, KS Permit #542 Brook Creek Neighborhood Association 1944.Miller Drive Lawrence, KS 66046 BROOK CREEK BREEZE April - May 2006 GENERAL MEETING GENERAL MEETING Wednesday,Aprl112,2006 7:00p.m. East Lawrence Recreation Center Wednesday, May 10, 2006 7:00p.m. East Lawrence Recreation Center Agenda to be determined Agenda to be determined MINUTES •.. February 8, 2006 ···Douglas Miller, Secretary President Aaron Brown called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. with 20 people in attendance. The treasurer's report was read and approved. Lawrence Police Officer Jon Barta gave a presentation on Crime Prevenllon, Home Security, and Personal Safety. He also directed us to a web site, www.lawrencepolice.org, which lists neighborhood information. Byron Wiley presented his concerns, which go back to 2005, about the Bargain Center's (1245 Haskell) noise and enviromental violations. The Bargain Center is a grand fathered, nonconforming use of the property. Wiley showed a video illustrating some of his concerns, and pointed out that the Bargain Center Is in possible violation of the noise ordinance, Federal, State, and City Environmental Codes, the zoning code, and City recycling ordinances, as well as being an eyesore. While recognizing that it does provide a helpful service to the neighborhood, Wiley felt that BCNA should request a State investigation of the violations and make a complaint to the City. After discussion, it was suggested that we invite the Bargain Center owner, Beau Killough, to a meeting to voice our concerns. Mayor Highberger was present at our meeting and said that he would help address the neighborhood concerns. The housing development on the southwest corner of 15th & Haskell has expanded and now has an entrance/exit off Haskell. The original site did not include this. A complaint was made about tree branches being dumped in the alley in the 1300 block of Prospect. It will be forwarded to the City for action. Dues are $1.00 per person, per year. This gives you voting rights at BCNA meetings. Clip, fill out and mail to: Susan Miller, Treasurer; 1235 Prairie; Lawrence, KS 66044 Name: Dickie Heckler, our LAN representative, brought up sidewalk repair. Currently, it is the property owner's responsibility to maintain and repair the sidewalks. It was suggested that the City maintain them, since they are for public use, just like a street. Then, they would be of uniform width and uniformly maintained. A general tax to pay for the upkeep was suggested. Brook Creek requested CDBG funds for a community garden at 1205 Brook. While we will not know until late July whether that request will be approved, the City has approved our use of the site and it can be used this spring. Water is not currently available at the site, but Byron Wiley is in discussions with the City to place a meter there for BCNA so we can have on-site water. Wiley will also donate fruit trees if the City will allow them to be planted. Dickie Heckler, our representative on the Traffic Safety Commission, reported that there was discussion of a citywide 25 mph speed limit on residential streets. Also, there Is a possibility that a calming device may be installed on 13th Street. This will be discussed at a future City Commission Meeting. Address: Julie Mitchell will discuss the Brook Creek Park Cleanup at the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 8:43 P.M. The next meeting is March 8, 2006 at 7 P.M. E-Mail Address Phone: :J I am enclosing my $1.00 annual dues iJ I am enclosing _ _ _ _ _ extra to help the neighborhood association. MINUTES ... March 8, 2006 ••• Douglas Miller, Secretary President Aaron Brown called the meeting to order at 7:06 P.M. with 11 people in attendance. report and February's minutes were read and approved. The Treasurer's Brown notified the membership that the City Commission asked City Manager Mike Widgen for his resignation, which he submitted today. Aaron said that the resignation may affect some of our neighborhood projects such as the garden plot program. Byron Wiley gave a report on the Bargain Center. He said the City Code Enforcement was not able to address some of our complaints. He was referred to the City Planning Commission, but they could not address the complaints, �since it was not zoned as a salvage yard, but was grandfathered in as a non-complying use, because the original use was a garage and then changed to a towing service. He said that KDHE can't do anything about the oil and gas spills, because the spills are too small. KDHE expects small spills at a recycling center. If the oil and gas spills were in pools, the KDHE would consider it a violation. He also contacted the EPA regarding the leaking refrigerant and was told that small leaks are expected at a recycling center. The Bargain Center has gone beyond the original non-conforming use. The City and the Bargain Center need to be held accountable for their statements that this will be a clean recycling operation. A motion was made and passed to have a letter sent to the City Commission to address our concerns. The contact lor the garden plot is our coordinator, Julie Banhart. The size of the garden plots will depend on the number of participants. Byron Wiley is checking on the availability of a water line for use at the garden plot. We have volunteers who are willing to rototill it. Michael Almon reported that at the March 7th City Commission meeting they are making a list of capitol improvements. The traffic circle requested at 15th & Haskell is at the bottom of the list. A discussion among members about the traffic circle raised questions about the safety of pedestrians and, in particular, school children using this circle. No decision was made to pursue the traffic circle at 15th & Haskell. Almon also said that the City Commission accepted, without comment, the Traffic Safety Commission's report about traffic calming on 13th street. Almon also reported on the down-zoning of property along the Rails to Trails/Burrough's Creek (abandoned BNSF Railroad Tracks) from 19th street north to La Salle street. The City Is not rezoning along Brook Creek's route as they are doing in other bordering areas. Burrough's Creek planners do not want to rezone the properties and they do not want to rezone adjacent businesses into a non-conforming use. BCNA would have to initiate the rezoning. The businesses can be rezoned without affecting their business use. The City did Initiate the rezoning of the Salvation Army Property at 18th and Haskell which is adjacent to the route. .Jtn Invitation to a Syring 'Party Who: What: When: E:>rook Creek Neighborhood Spring Cleanup Apl"il 29 (r·ain date, Ma_y 6) 10:00 a.m.- ):00 p.m. Where: E:>rook Creek f ark, 1 ) th & E:>rook St. The Park Clean-up is scheduled for April 29th beginning at 10 A.M. The next BCNA meeting is April 12th at 7:15P.M. The meeting was adjourned at 8:15P.M. LAST CALL FOR PLOTS AT THE COMMUNITY GARDEN Spring is actually upon us (even if it doesn't always feel like it). So, it's time to think about our gardens and start getting the ground ready to plant. As we said in the last issue, we have received permission from the City to use the property at 1205 Brook for a community garden. While we have requested CDBG funds for equipment for the garden, we will not know until late July if those funds will be approved for the fiscal year starting in August. But, we can still use the land for garden plots. We'll just have to bring our own tool. Several of you have already signed up for a garden plot, but there are more available. If you think you'd like to join your neighbors in the community garden, you need to sign up quickly. Each household that signs up will have one plot, in which you can grow whatever legal crop you want-- vegetables, flowers, or any combination thereof. How big the plots will be will depend on how many people sign up. If you want to participate, please email your name, address, telephone number, and email address to: brookcreek@sbcglobal.net. If you don't have an email address, call Julie at 841-4997. Leave a message with that same information if she's not there. This needs to be done no later than April14. Welcome to the Neighborhood 1415 E. 18th - Carla L. Rutrough 1315 Summit- Brooke A. Mayhugh Plans are underway for the annual Brook Creek Park cleanup. Please join us for fun, food and work. There's something for everyone. If you like mud, wading in the creek for trash and debris, this is for you. If you like woods walking with your trash bag, Brook Creek Park has 33 acres of woods. If you like walking in the grass, you can drag full trash bags to a designated pickup point. Julie Mitchell is organizing this event. Food will be provided through donations by local grocery stores, but anyone is welcome, of course, to bring a special side dish for the occasion. We have gloves, rubber boots, hip waders and cleaning supplies, as well as trash bags. A trash pickup will be scheduled with the City following our clean-up efforts. There is a lot to do to make our park beautiful. If you are a veteran park caretaker, we hope to see you again this year. If you are new to the neighborhood, the park cleanup is a great way to meet your neighbors and we would like to meet you. Mud brings people together. Come for the day or for an hour. Plan to work and laugh. We find all kinds of things in the park and creek, including, over the past few years, televisions, bedsprings, and even a tractor. If you have any questions, contact Julie Mitchell (865-4292) or Julie Banhart (841-4997), or send us an e-mail at brookcreek@sbcglobal.net. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Y~-···' �FINAL PLAN FOR THE FAR EAST LAWRENCE NEIGHBORHOOD NOVEMBER 1981 Adopted by the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission on May 20, 1981 Approved by the Lawrence City Commission on June 16, 1981 LAWRENCE-DOUGLAS COUNTY PLANNING OFFICE �THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANSAS CITY COMMISSION CITY STAFF Marci Francisco, Mayor Donald A. Binns Barkley Clark Thomas Gleason Nancy Shontz City Manager - Buford M. Watson Assistant City Manager - Mike Wildgen LAWRENCE-DOUGLAS COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING STAFF Hank Booth, Chairman Vickie Thomas, Vice-Chairman Paul Bahnmaier Jane Combest (resigned) Dean Harvey Richard Ice William M. Lucas Margaret McKinney Monte Miller Jack Rader J. Kurt von Achen Heather Anderson, Student Representative (resigned) Kathy Hagen, Student Representative Garner Stoll, Director of Planning Steve Allison, Student Intern Gene Bucia, Drafting Technician Linda Finger, Planner (Current) David Guntert, Planner (Research) Robert Hosack, Student Intern Dorothy Lewis, Ceta Worker (resigned) Dean Palos, Planner (Advance) Connie Shepard, Ceta Worker (resigned) Ann Warden, Secretary Joyce Webb, Secretary (resigned) 1 * 1 2 2 * Project Coordinator 1 Graphic Layout 2 Typist i �TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF FIGURES LIST OF TABLES INTRODUCTION Far East Lawrence Neighborhood Purpose and Context of the Plan Plan's Development Format of the Plan vi vi vi CHAPTER 1 ASSUMPTIONS AND TRENDS, ASSETS AND CONSTRAINTS POPUL/>TION . . . HOUSING . • . . . TRANSPORTATION . . PUBLIC FACILITIES 1-1 1-2 1-3 iv v vii viii CHAPTER 2 STATEMENT OF GOALS AND POLICIES GENERAL GOALS GENERAL POLICIES GENERAL LAND USE Goals •• Policies RESIDENTIAL Goals . . . Policies NON-RESIDENTIAL Goals . . Policies TRANSPORTATION Goals . . Policies PUBLIC FACILITIES Goal Policies 1-4 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-4 2-4 2-4 CHAPTER 3 AN INVENTORY OF EXISTING CONDITIONS HOUSING CONDITIONS Sound • . . . . . 3-1 3-1 ii �TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont'd.) Minor Deterioration . Major Deterioration Dilapidated • . • RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES Planning Area 1 Planning Area 2 Planning Area 3 Planning Area 4 LAND USE . . . • • Residential Commercial Industrial Public and Quasi-Public Other Land Uses EXISTING ZONING TRANSPORTATION • . . . JviUNICIPAL UTILITIES CONCLUSIONS AND GENERALIZATIONS 3-1 3-3 3-3 3-5 3-10 3-10 3-Jlt 3-14 3-14 3-18 3-18 3-18 3-18 3-18 3-19 3-19 3-24 3-24 CHAPTER 4 PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS INTRODUCTION • . . . . . . . . . Property Conservation Through Code Enforcement Rehabilitation Through Reclassification . . Redevelopment Rather Than Rehabilitation LAND USE . . . . . Introduction. Residential . Commercial and Industrial Public and Quasi-Public Parks and Open Spac~ • . Street Classifications TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . Recommended Street Improvements Recommended Sidewalk Improvements Bicycle Ways . . . . . . . . . • APPENDIX iii 4-l 4-l 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-3 4-4 4_tf 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-8 �LIST OF FIGURES 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-7 3-8 3-9 3-10 3-11 3-12 3-13 3-14 3-15 3-16 3-17 3-18 3-19 3-20 3-21 4-2 4-3 4-4 Planning Area Boundaries . . . . . • Housing Conditions, By Half-Block Delinquent Properties, By the Block, 1979 Percent Owner Occupied, By Block . . Percent of Dwelling Units in Single Family Use Average Square Feet of Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit, By Block Housing Conditions, By Planning Area . . . . . . Rent and Mortgage Structures, by Planning Area Existing Land Use, 1979 . . . . . . . . . Non-Residential Land Use, By Specific Category Existing Zoning, 1979 Street Materials . . . . . . . . . . Street Condition Ratings . . . • • . Location and Condition of Sidewalks Traffic Volume Counts, By 24-Hour Periods Accident Counts, At or Between Intersections, 1978-1980 School Children Population Sanitary Se,vers Water Lines Storm Sewers . . . . . . . 100-Year Flood Hazard Areas Recommended Street Improvements . • Sidewalk Improvements. Bikeways . . . . . . . · • . . . iv 3-2 3-6 3-7 3-8 3-9 3-11 3-12 3-13 3-16 3-17 3-20 3-21 3-22 3-23 3-25 3-26 3-27 3-28 3-29 3-30 3-31 4-6 Lf-7 4-9 �LIST OF TABLES 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 . Condition of Residential Structures~ by Planning Area~ 1979 Total Dwelling Units, By Type and Planning Area . . Square Feet and Areas of Tax Delinquent Properties, by Zoning District, 1979 Inventory of Existing Land Uses, 1979 . Square Feet and Acres of Vacant Land, By Zoning District, 1979 . . . v . 3-4 3-4 J-5 3-15 3-19 �INTRODUCTION Far East Lawrence Neighborhood Far East Lawrence, as the name implies, is located in the easternmost part of the city. Neighborhood boundaries are East Eleventh Street on the north, Nineteenth Street on the south, the A.T. & S.F. Railroad tracks on the west, and the city limits on the east. The composition of the neighborhood is predominantly low to middle income residents employed in skilled or semi-skilled occupations, according to residents' responses to staff surveys.l Age groups of residents are evenly distributed with predominant categories being 25-34 years and 18 years or under. Average household size is two to four individuals. Residents' responses to staff surveys indicate the majority of neighborhood residents have lived in Lawrence over ten years--most have lived in the neighborhood over five years. A majority plan to continue living in the neighborhood and cite the quiet peaceful setting, good neighbors and affordable housing that is removed from the city and university as reasons for living there. The neighborhood is not without problems, however. Survey responses identified a lack of convenient shopping and employment centers, a need for general maintenance and rehabilitation of the housing stock, street improvements and sidewalk construction, children playing in the streets, and a need for a public transportation system as some of the problems facing the neighborhood. Residents also fear that added industry and multiple-family residences will upset the quality of the neighborhood. Solutions to these complex and interrelating problems present a challenge for both neighborhood residents and city officials. Adoption of a comprehensive neighborhood plan is an initial step towards resolving these problems. Purpose and Context of the Plan The Far East Lawrence Neighborhood Plan is intended to provide the City Commission, Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission, and Far East Lawrence Improvement Associcttion, neighborhood residents/property owners, and other concerned organizations and individuals with an official guide for future development of the neighborhood. The plan proposes an arrangement of land uses, circulation, and public facilities which will contribute to the health, safety, welfare, and convenience of the neighborhood, within the larger framework of the City of Lawrence. 1. Results of the neighborhood survey can be found in the Appendix. Vi �The plan identifies goals and policies, which will be used in conjunction with recommendations in the text, for guiding future development and change within the neighborhood. For the Planning Commission and City Commission, it will be used as an information base to govern decisions on development proposals in the neighborhood, as required by city codes and state statutes. The importance of formulating neighborhood plans is clearly advocated in the city comprehensive plan, Plan '95. ObjecLive 4 in Clictf.JLer 4, "Land Use Guide Plan" of Plan '95, sp8cifies "detailt:J neighborhood plans should be developed."l Also in Chapter 4, Policy 6 states that neighborhood plans should be used in conjunction with the Generalized Land Use Guide Map and policies of Plan '95.2 Plan '95 clearly recommends neighborhood plans and anticipates their providing a "sound foundation for revitalizing the older neighborhoods. "3 Preservation of neighborhoods and the neighborhood unit concept, as conceived by Clarence A. Perry, is also endorsed by Plan '95. Chapter 7, in Plan '95, recommends preserving and encouraging such neighborhood units by the evaluation and definition of neighborhood boundaries and upgrading transportation systems to avoid intrusions and negative impacts.4 Therefore, this plan defines neighborhood boundaries for Far East Lawrence and makes recommendations on classification of streets, as prescribed in Plan '95. Plan's Development Wide neighborhood participation was sought in the formulation of this plan. Residents and property owners of a neighborhood often see their needs from a different per~pective than professionals who do not live in the area. Therefore, to ensure that the final plan that was adopted reflected the viewpoints of residents. and property owners, the following steps were taken. 1. The planning staff at various times met with the Far East Lawrence Improvement Association members to determine the problems that needed to be addressed by the neighborhood plan. This information was used to develop an outline for the entire process. 2. A questionnaire was developed by the planning staff, neighborhood residents and property owners and approved by the Neighborhood Plan Committee of the Planning Commission. This questionnaire was delivered to every other residential unit by CETA employees from the Planning Office during the summer of 1979. 1. Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission and Ron Jones and Associates, Plan '95, A Planning Guide for the Lawrence Area, 1975-1995, 1977, p. 4-10. 2. Ibid, p. 4-11. 3. Ibid, p. 4-4. 4. Ibid, p. 7-ll. vii �3. Detailed information about existing conditions in the neighborhood was collected by the planning staff. Much of this information is found in Chapter 3. 4. Using the results of the neighborhood survey and the inventory of conditions, the planning staff developed an initial proposal for the plan that was published in December, 1980. S. The Neighborhood Plan Committee held one study session with the officers of the neighborhood association and met five times with residents of the neighborhood at their regular monthly meeting to review the staff proposals. At the final meeting, the neighborhood group endorsed the plan and a modified future land use guide map. 6. Based upon the outcome of the meetings, the staff prepared a preliminary plan for Far East Lawrence that was presented to the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission at the May, 1981, meeting for public hearing and adoption. Format of the Plan The plan consists of four chapters. Chapter 1 is a brief summary of recent trends in the neighborhood and assumptions about the future. Chapter 2 presents goals and policies that will guide future decisions affecting the neighborhood. Chapter 3 describes existing conditions and recent trends in the plan area. Finally, Chapter 4 contains plans and recommendations pertaining to future land use and transportation. An Appendix contains results of the neighborhood opinion survey that was completed in the summer of 1979. viii �CHAPTER 1 ASSUMPTIONS AND TRENDS, ASSETS AND CONSTRAINTS A list of the facts about the neighborhood, as well as logical assumptions about future needs, forms the basis of this chapter. The majority of facts and conclusions were drawn from neighborhood information provided in opinion surveys completed during the summer of 1979. POPULATION A. The neighborhood's population is presently estimated to be 2,702. This estimate is based upon the number of dwelling units counted by the planning staff during the housing survey. The population estimate is also based on preliminary 1980 Census data on household size. The Census estimates 2.62 persons per household in the neighborhood. It is further based on the assumption that the average occupancy rate is 95% for apartments and 98% for single-family units.l B. The future population of the neighborhood can be anticipated to remain at present levels, with some slight increases. C. The present population consists of a large percentage of individuals 25-34 years of age. Over 44 percent of the respondents to the neighborhood surveys were 34 years of age or younger. Ten percent of the respondents were 65 years of age or older. D. Almost one-half of the respondents to the survey indicated they have more than two dependents in their household. According to the survey results, there were 222 children (ages 1-18) living at home with the respondents. E. Incomes of Far East Lawrence residents are about average for the City of Lawrence. About 42 percent of the respondent's household incomes were less than $10,000. Nearly 10 percent had incomes of $25,000 or more. F. The population of Far East Lawrence appears to be stable. Survey results indicate that 26 percent of the residents have lived in Lawrence over 25 years and 72 percent have lived in Lawrence over five years. Forty-one percent had lived at their present address over five years. Ninety percent of Far East Lawrence residents said they planned to live in the neighborhood at least another year. 1. Occupancy rates for apartments are based on information from a survey of apartment managers in the area and on staff observations made in May, 1979, for single-family houses. l - 1 �Conclusions The residents of Far East Lawrence represent a fairly even mix of age groups with average incomes. Approximately one-fourth of the residents have incomes less than $7,000. The majority of residents like living in the neighborhood. Most of the survey respondents have lived in the neighborhood more than one year and plan to stay there at least another year. HOUSING A. The majority of structures in Far East Lawrence are in sound or slightly deteriorated condition, according to the staff housing condition survey. The survey results revealed that 50 percent of the houses in the neighborhood exhibited some degree of deterioration, but only ll percent were extensively affected (major deterioration and dilapidated categories). Although a correlation between housing condition, ~ existing zoning, non-residential uses, and income cannot be substantiated at this time, there appears to be some coincidence of occurrance. In general, pockets of housing deterioration are more common near nonresidential uses. B. Overall, neighborhood residents rated their own housing conditions somewhat lower than the staff survey. Seventy-one percent rated their housing in good to excellent condition, while 23 percent rated theirs as fair. Six percent rated their housing in poor condition. C. Most neighborhood residents felt housing conditions in their immediate area were either stable or improving. Roughly 55 percent rated housing as stable in their immediate neighborhood. Twenty-eight percent felt the neighborhood was improving, but 17 percent thought housing conditions were deteriorating. This is comparable to ratings in the other target neighborhoods. Residents perceptions of stable or improving housing conditions for these neighborhoods follow: Pinckney, 83 percent; Oread, 60 percent; East Lawrence, 74 percent; North Lawrence, 88 percent; and Old West Lawrence, 90 percent. D. Rental payments, including utilities, are generally higher in Far East Lawrence than the other target neighborhoods. Forty-seven per·cent of the residents who rent property have monthly payments in excess of $200. Percentages of residents in the other neighborhoods with rental payments in excess of $200 were: Oread, 23 percent; East Lawrence, 22 percent; Old West Lawrence, 48 percent; and North Lawrence, 17 percent. E. Mortgage payments, including property taxes and insurance, are both higher and lower than those for the other neighborhoods. Forty-one percent of the residents, who are purchasing their homes, have mortgage payments over $200. Percentages of residents in the other neighborhoods with mortgage payments exceeding $200 were: Oread, 58 percent; East Lawrence, 36 percent; Old West Lawrence, 61 percent; and North Lawrence, 18 percent. l - 2 �F. Single-family dwellings are the predominant type of housing found in the neighborhood. It is anticipated that single-family dwellings will remain the most common form of housing for the neighborhood. Conclusions The neighborhood is primarily single-family in character. Housing conditions are generally sound to slightly deteriorated, however some pockets of major deterioration exist around the non-residential uses. In general, rental rates are higher, while mortgage payments are about the same as those for the other target neighborhoods. TRANSPORTATION A. Haskell Avenue will continue to act as a major north-south thoroughfare through the neighborhood. Daily traffic counts will continue to increase as the population of Lawrence increases. B. Thirteenth Street and Oak Hill Avenue serve the neighborhood as collector streets. They will continue to provide the primary access for the community to Mount Calvary and Oak Hill Cemeteries. C. Fifteenth and Nineteenth Streets will remain important east-west thoroughfares for the neighborhood. Fifteenth Street will remain the major access to Memorial Park Cemetery. D. Harper Street will continue to serve as a north-south connection between Fifteenth and Nineteenth Streets. Daily traffic counts will continue to increase as the population of the neighborhood increases. E. Rail traffic on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad spur line will increase during the planning period as the industrial districts south of the neighborhood are developed. F. Ninety-one percent of FEL residents own one or more cars. In spite of fuel shortages, private automobiles will remain the principle mode of transportation in the neighborhood. G. Fifty percent of the respondents to the survey said they owned a bicycle. cars and walking as the preferred mode of transportation. H. This plan anticipates that bicycling and walking will become increasingly important modes of transportation. As a result, there will be an increased demand for improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities. 1 - 3 Bicycles ranked third behind �I. Major travel problems mentioned in the FEL surveys were, in descending order: 1) children in streets; 2) careless drivers; 3) poor street conditions; 4) too much on-street parking; and, 5) animals running loose. PUBLIC FACILITIES A. The city maintenance facility and garage will continue to function in their present capacity and remain in their present location. B. Edgewood Park and the East Lawrence Center will remain as a multi-functional neighborhood park and recreation facility serving all age groups. C. Oak Hill and Memorial Park Cemeteries will continue to serve as the principle cemeteries for the Lawrence community. Some land expansion of Oak Hill Cemetery (primarily to the north or east) will be necessary in the future. D. East Heights Elementary School will contiriue to serve the neighborhood in its present capacity. Enrollment will generally remain at current levels through the planning period. Building facilities will remain in sound condition and not require expansion through the planning period. E. The Douglas County Humane Society will remain in their present location. viable through the planning period. 1 - 4 Their facilities will remain �I I I CHAPTER 2 STATEMENT OF GOALS AND POLICIES GENERAL GOALS A. Encourage residents and property owners to actively participate in the planning and development of Far East Lawrence. B. Maintain and rehabilitate Far East Lawrence as a low to medium density residential neighborhood that provides sound affordable housing for low and moderate income families and individuals. I I I I I I GENERAL POLICIES A. Update the Far East Lawrence Plan at the request of the Far East Lawrence Improvement Association or as changes in actual conditions, land use or pressures of the con®unity dictate, provided that at least one year has passed since the last update. B. Provide information to the Far East Lawrence Improvement Association about proposed development activity in the neighborhood. C. Encourage property owners and developers to discuss their development plans with the Far East Lawrence Improvement Association before formally submitting them to the Planning and City Commissions. D. Develop and administer a comprehensive neighborhood property conservation program to ensure the maintenance of sound structures and the rehabilitation of deteriorated structures. GENERAL LAND USE Goals A. Create an environment that offers residents a sense of community pride and a common identity. B. Provide a pleasant living, working and leisure environment for all neighborhood residents. C. Minimize the impact of medium and high intensity land uses (commercial, offices, or industrial) on low density residential areas. 2 - 1 �D. Enforce the city's minimum Housing Codes and Environmental Codes through a systematic code enforcement program. E. Prepare a list of capital improvements projects for the maintenance, extension or replacement of city services in the neighborhood. NON-RESIDENTIAL Goals A. Provide diversified and convenient non-residential facilities while minimizing adverse impacts on residential areas. Policies A. Locate any additional commercial facilities along major arterial streets adjacent to existing commercial land uses as indicated by the Far East Lawrence Land Use Plan. B. Prevent or reduce adverse effects of commercial, industrial and office areas adjacent to residential areas, parks and schools by appropriate screening and buffering. TRANSPORTATION Goals A. Provide convenient and safe streets, sidewalks and bicycle ways capable of moving people, goods and services while minimizing negative impacts on the residential character of the neighborhood. Policies A. Minimize through traffic in residential areas. B. Discourage on-street parking, especially those streets that function as collectors for the neighborhood. C. Expand the bicycle ways as proposed in the Lawrence Pedalplan to connect the downtown and other major 2 - 3 �activity nodes with the residential areas of the neighborhood and that forms a network interconnected with the bicycle ways proposed for adjoining neighborhoods. D. When possible, direct bicycle ways to parks and open spaces or streets with low traffic volumes to avoid potential conflicts on heavily traveled streets. Consider reduced speed limits on heavily traveled streets where bicyle ways must share right-of-ways with other vehicles. E. Consider bicycle parking regulations and requirements at the platting and site planning stages of development. F. Develop a system of pedestrian paths throughout the neighborhood with emphasis placed along arterial and collector streets. G. Develop a plan with Santa Fe Railroad officials for maintenance and upkeep of landscaping buffers along the tracks. H. Prepare a list of capital improvements projects for streets, sidewalks and bicycle way improvements. PUBLIC FACILITIES Goal A. Locate public facilities in areas of the neighborhood that are compatible with the use and convenient to all residents of the neighborhood. Policies A. Develop additional active and passive recreational facilities at the East Lawrence Center and Edgewood Park for use of all residents in the neighborhood. B. Maintain existing public facilities through a systematic program of building maintenance and landscaping. C. Explore the feasibility of utilizing the city cemeteries for multiple-use recreation facilities. 2 - 4 �CHAPTER 3 AN INVENTORY OF EXISTING CONDITIONS Information about the neighborhood is presented in this chapter; principally in graphic and tabular form. It can be used to evaluate recommendations in Chapter 4, or as a basis for alternative proposals. The information contains data that can also be compared with future informational surveys, should an update of the plan be undertaken, which would detect trends within the neighborhood. The neighborhood was divided into four planning areas for comparative purposes by the staff, after consulting with members of the Far East Lawrence Neighborhood Association. (See Figure 3-l .) Some information about existing conditions is presented by planning areas. Most of the information is the result of field surveys completed in the summer of 1979. HOUSING CONDITIONS In July, 1979, the exteriors of all residential structures (except those located primarily in a commercial structure, mobile homes and Edgewood Homes) were surveyed to determine condition. The survey methodology attempted to duplicate the one used in the Lawrence Area Neighborhood Analysis completed in 1972. This was done to facilitate comparison between the two housing surveys. In spite of similar methodologies, it should be noted that the rating of houses is to a large degree subjective. In addition, the two housing surveys were conducted by different planning staff personnel. Therefore, maps or data drawing comparisons from both sources may lack a degree of accuracy. Four categories of housing conditions were applied: sound, minor deterioration, major deterioration, and dilapidated. Each residential structure was rated based upon specific criteria assigned to the particular category. Each housing conditions category and their criteria are described more fully below. Sound Structures rated in sound condition provide a safe and adequate shelter for the residents. They contain no substantial structural defects and require only routine maintenance to preserve their status. Minor Deterioration (Rehabilitable) Structures in this category have developed a few minor defects as a result of inadequate maintenance. 3 - l �PLANNING AREA BOUNDARIES OAK HILL CEMETERY SCALE lN FEET OOUGLAS CO. HUMANE SOCIETY I I n FAR EAST LAWRENCE ................. NEIGHBORHOOD BOUNDARY �I I I I I I I I I I Criteria used to determine minor deterioration--Holes, open cracks, or missing materials of a limited degree in the foundation, wall or roof; shakey or unsafe porches or steps; broken or missing window frames and doorsills which are no longer rainproof; rotted, missing or broken gutters or downspouts; unsafe or makeshift chimneys; and, exposed wiring. Major Deterioration (Rehabilitable) A considerable number of serious defects have developed in structures rated in this category as a result of inadequate maintenance. Criteria used to determine major deterioration--Holes, open cracks, rotted or missing materials over a considerable area of the foundation, outside walls or roof; sagging of roof; extensive damage to structure by storm, flood or fire; and, inadequate conversion of structure to it's present use. Dilapidated Structures that have developed defects to a degree that probably make repairs no longer feasible were classified as dilapidated. Defects may have been the result of inadequate original construction or a prolonged lack of maintenance. After examination of the structure from the street right-of-way, it was classified into one of the above categories. The following letter grades were attached to the categories: A = Sound B = Minor Deterioration C = Major Deterioration D = Dilapidated Results of the survey of housing conditions are presented in Table 3-l. Approximately 89% of the residential structures are classified in either sound or slightly deteriorated condition. The remaining ll% are classified as either extensively deteriorated or in dilapidated condition. _Housing conditions for the neighborhood are comparable to those in Pinckney, Oread, and Old West Lawrence Neighborhoods. In Oread and Old West Lawrence, approximately 85% of the houses were rated either sound or slightly deteriorated and in Pinckney, the percentages were even higher. In all four cases, the number of dilapidated structures was one percent or less. 3 - 3 �Table 3-2 shows the total number of dwelling units, by type, in each planning area. By far, the majority of housing is single-family dwellings. Mobile homes and multiple-family dwellings represent about onethird of the total dwelling units in the neighborhood. Results of the housing conditions survey are presented in Figure 3-2. Housing conditions are shown as an average for all structures by the half-block. Averages were calculated by assigning each structure a numerical value corresponding to its condition, summing the numerical values of each structure in the half-block, and then dividing the total by the number of dwelling units in the half-block. Numerical values assigned to each structural condition were: one point for dilapidated; two points for major deterioration; three points for minor deterioration; and, four points for sound structures. Incidents of dilapidated or major deterioration occur in areas primarily west of Haskell Avenue and north of 15th Street. Figure 3-3 shows the number of tax delinquent properties by the block. Table 3-3 details the amount and distribution of these tax delinquent properties based upon their existing zoning classification. Most of the tax delinquent properties lie north of 15th Street and east of Haskell Avenue. TABLE 3-3 SQUARE FEET AND -ACRES OF TAX DELINQUENT PROPERTIES, BY ZONING DISTRICT, 1979 ZONING DISTRICT SQUARE FEET ACRES RS-2 RM-1 354080 53833 8.1 1.2 407913 9.3 TOTAL Figure 3-4 illustrates the percentage of owner-occupied housing by block and planning area. est concentration of rental housing appears to be in Planning Area 1. The heavi- RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES Percentages of dwelling units in single-family use are shown in Figure 3-5. Clearly, the entire neighborhood is predominantly characterized by single-family housing. Only three pockets of multiple-family housing appear. They are Edgewood Homes on Haskell Avenue, a small area along Fifteenth Street between Prairie and Prospect Streets, and an area west of East Heights School. These areas are zoned for multiplefamily use. 3 - 5 �, --, . -·· ,_,.., ._/' {_. (''. t __ j -~ \/ '•' _i ~ ' .. . .. ( . 1: ........ "·· :~- ·, '• i • \,,.} .._., ·--' i:O·) ···-, .... ,·, {-, .-:.../-\,~) ... ~· c:~ I\>. l) .. -··---------·-- �·- . - ·- •. . iJ i_-- _L__ ~ ~ \i,. ' . t.._; !.-.~.. 1··1 i , .._,_ .. �,-, ·.I: ,_ , '-...... i ~ -~ ' .' ~- L_ r\ '. \ (: ,.' ii ....................... __ , .. .. '·,; / t: ../ ~ .... \.) ~-j ;.'}' { \ :·:::: :~ ., i ~-'-"'-'·J i \ ._:. ..-:; . -. . . -~) .... <) ..:_,; ,,.-~ ~ .~--. ~; . :··:::o / It tV\t\ il!l!. CLc,:L lllil I: • ; ·i; L i , I~. ... I ·..... ; ..~ ....:: •\ :... :..~ l .. _J ;~~ ~•._.j I'J\h:K U.I.IL III<Y '.J [ __! i ! ,'·· ji iI ; ! f ::: :/ / t I I I. I 'i.i II c: r ·. ~ �!·> L .. _ :~ (\ '·~} (':..·.: . !. _;. t>~_J J 0/1K HILL CLML.ii if( t.tt !.h.:4~1J\l f-'lu._;( CLt.:t !l HY ·~· I .:., ..........: . -. .. �Figure 3-6 illustrates the avera!Je square f2c:t of lot at'eil pcr chn~llir;~J unit, il'/ i:i1t:: iJ[,Jd. f ;~ ·j ~. t.t good indicator- of reside11tial densit·ies in the nc:·i~lhl>orhood. Co!nputat:inn~~ ar(:: J)<·.t:~~.~d on tf:co l.o!'.c,·l ~;qu<tr·c feet of lots occupied by residt.:ntiJl units on ettC:il IJ·!ock, divided IJy Liit~ iilililht~:· oi- d'.Jc!ll·inq II II ·i t.S . Ovr:rall, i't.:SidL:riLictl dL:rrsil.it:s in the ncitJiilJOI'Iloc~ti ,;;·ro n~lcil.iv~·ly i;(.,;, i.!~ik':j:;l.lv ;,1;::.~" Li,·.c li!.\}Ji'·iLy ol' housing is single-fa111ily d,.,cn·in~JS. In pc~t·t, Ur·i;: i~; cJused by LiH.· ili::Tu\·J i_.t·cniLi~J<: loc·.: U;.:tL \.'<:,·c platted in sor11e of the older ared~; such ;;s !lel111unL it11d Fil·it'fitX /\ddil.illil~;. (li'iH:r· «Y·,:.:•: <.11' iti:r!1 d(;n~,ity t'CSldentlal ilrt~ ·tnund ill l·.ci(jl'\'!OUd llunll~S ;uv! CUL!IIli'J' \'ic:\1 E::;L;tc:: n::d1:·i:: !;l)i!:c: pC<:·i:. The follo1·1ing text is a brief c!llillys·is of the i'olli' plunninu i.lt'C<t~; c~V~t_.i·d·in~J lc linu';i:t'J C!Jllrii~i.;t!~;, Lypcs of r os i den t i a 1 s t r uc t u r c s and res i d r~ n t i u I d ,~ n s ·j t i ,•o; . Of the four· planninu ur(;us, /\i'ea l sho1·1s signs or 'i.l;e 111ost aclvaJICC!d -;ldtc~ of dl:L:i"iC:I'Lltitlll. J{,~':iclcntir:il structures l~uted in a condition of lllil:jor ueteriot'<ti:·ion or clilap"id.ti:i•Ji: r~r·e lllo~;i COH!iiiOiJ ·in U1·h itt'<'d. Associated 1vii:h the housin:J cundi Lions is tile hi~Jtlt:st incicli~nce of lL:·! inqul:nt !.ll'u 1n:rt:y !:t;<t::;. lt i:; interesting to note that \·;ll'ile tiH: i.lt'(;<l hils ti1c: ili<Jiit~st it1cidence tlf lt:djiJJ' d;,:!:u·io;·;~l.iur; ();' di i,;pidatui housing, seventy-one percent of those \·Jho n:spnndcd to the sUt''J';y t'i:i.;d 1:h(:i1· i:nu:;i;,:.J ;:~; L'>:C(!lil:liL or good . .1\lruost 86 percent felt the neiS,Jiibol'hood \·!il:; ~.;L;·tb.le or iulpl'tJv·inq. (~!u: liqt'l'•: :J--/.) Gy far·, sin~.(le-fulllily d\•lellin<r; Jt'e til:: pri:'<IOttlil!ill'li: type of hou:;il1'cl '=''•!ri i:iiOU(!i: i i: i :; !llr:c:d I Ui' 1111d t'i p'l (~­ family use. /\ si~]nificant fllllllbCI' of the d;,l(:·l·l·jn~·; dr'e t"t;lllil'l UCC'!lpi;;r:. Hou :.: i 11 0 d . : i 1-:; i L·i i~~ ~.. d r- (: L·i ~J f 1 du <~ to the size of lots that v:r~rc; pli!Lll!d v:ithin L11c: <~1'1:'". A co111parison of rentJl sttuctutes i.tncl liiOt'I:Uii<Jc~ pi!,Yiilt:nts fnr t.hc; I'.:Hri· pLo,l:inJ <:1·<:<~:; . n·c: !;I:·.H·nJ itt l~·iutn·e 3-H. Accotding to survey re:;ponses, s·ixty-U1n;e !ll:t·cent of tlit; l't~:;it.lln'l.s 11i,o n.~tll::•d :tild !iiO:ltilly p;,y!lli'J;ts over $200. This is co111parable to rents ·in Planniii(J /\n'a 4. Fotty-three percent of the ho111e m·mers in /\rea 1 llitd IIIOIItll·ly IIIOl'L~PU'" :•,:t_ylti<c>nl::> over '(;/l)O. centa9es vJet'e found in the ot!Jel' tl1ree plannin(J df'<.!a~;. :.;·illii.!ar pc1· .. /\tea 2 ill so sh01vs s i uns of hot IS i nu dcteri Ol"cl t ion, l>u t not to the (;;d.:~ lit fount! ·j n ,\i'L:<l I . E i ~;i:l:<'en s l:r-uctures vlei'C r-at:ed in a state of llldjor deterioration; none v:et·e found to !H~ di.l;:pidi:Lv,!. J!,;w;in(J <lz-:i:crior·a-· tion is concenttatecl along tl1r.: rJi.l toad tr·act:;. l',·oportic~~ 1·ri tl1 d;2i i:lqtlt~nt Tt!X<;~; .u·c~ il·r :;o t:o,J,·:\.:,lL't.tL~d along tile tracks. j ·- I0 �-~, t'' :_;·-o ' '·•, ;'. ' . ''. I .... -~ ...·· i ' . ... •/ ) .. ,·. '..... ~ ) \ t'' (" ; ~ \ ) ~~~- . ',. t ~ =- _1, .. )\J\, L-·, I . ' ~-- ~ :.,. ) .' .,_ ~ / }\j ~- -..... •.... '." .·J ~ ::::: ~ ;:; ·- j~)no ... :_:-::_::-_ .... . . . ·f i ! j -~--~ ~3500- i09~)9 I -•---1 j ! . ,··· ,, ( ·.~· (·~···, i ........ ,. ) .... " ... . , .. .. -·-·-·.I ~ -· /.\' \,:\/ i u II 1:=soco--:- �100- 1- '·t · · liu;1rovi1Hj z UJ ·. ~. ., w .. ,' ·.,·\ ~ llo\J lvuu.l d you r; 1 lc C 0 l; d j [ j (II l til(' 0 I. 'd()ll!-i .ll1f 1, i 11 .'v'i)tl .. ........ • ' ~··· r -... '.,, .. ·..;:(;.]' ~ z w ,. . u ,_. w 0--"--- ----.--......~--'".-~-.:.........-.- -: j 1ll l .......__.:.._, L i l l; ~ __ ..._............ _.._~-~·-· \) 1· !. ~ ll ' --- ;l~ l . -~··-.....-:... .:..---~-~------·------- ~-·-·- ! I :-: t ' t > :. ... ,. ~·· ··~ i''\:.:. ........ ::; ~.'JJ f i'll ~/~~:! t i Vt·'! . =::: :-.! C· ,-,ou' ::·.. :..:.....:;. �;-·. !'':'• ---- no ;_;_' I;-l :- i , ! i i. ~--~~~-l (',0-· II ' I : : j! I I i ! i. -- i i "_! l i i ()_ r l .. ,__ .. .i --1 ~- I I ·- _! ....... -~ _.-- J !i ! I i j ' 0--·· \ ....•. : ·' i e. ' ~ ~ ., ~ ! ._!!:... ~~ ..L"" .! .. LL L.Lr. L-! I I ?0·-·1 More than '200 r. -r c:~~~ 1,, -,-•-l---1, .. .J. 1.1 !_ -l i"" .! _j l r!--n :ct---r~~ '- t+H-!-·--~ lj:!:j:r~it-- .. _; -! ttJ Less than or equal to $200 1 iHH-iH-1 -_ 'j I 1!0· j I. _ ~.,1 J .....• _lil!Jfil!~~:3?~~ :. /\n;:/\ 3 !OCJ-, I i r.-:. tJJ L0gend: I ~ Les~than or i}() ---'i I I fL __ j ! j t E~n' '·· 11<'J.. t;:;j More than 1··-e.L.t"!_. l ;; () ... / '''_) hi 0. equal to $200 ...! ! (__) L-L:l=cl::J i __ j ; ··.J ' -- ···.,; I ?o--i! i - .• ·... •• i i i -' t I! I ; '' I . i, ·_- --i .. I .! Cl- • i' jjc l'·/ :t'i !t l " ·' i :: ,. .Ii i i :l ( I I I ; ; l 1. ' ·, :; ! '! !. { ~ '. l : ', :. . ! :: I \ r 1:r 1. ' I 1 (. ~200 �According to survey responses, seventy-five pcr·cerrl. of the resid<-'nl~; f'l:lt tllc·ir· iiou:::illiJ v::,s fa i r con d i t i on . 0 nl y four t e c: n p c r' cent f e I i.. the itl" c\ t was de t c l' i or u i i Wl . iii 'Ji.i\:d to Housing types are 111ixed. Fifty-s·ix percent of l:l!t.: ci•,Jel"ihiQ unit::; arl~ c:itl1c:r ~>iii<.Jit:-ld!Wliy Ot' iliOi1ile l!OIIi<.;S. TlJe hiyhcsL conccniTdtion or llllili:rpL:'-iul!iili i•II)U::;·ili'J is d·lsu i·•.Jt:nd ill U:·i·~ ;u·::'il---t:!:_; .. ',!ii\l\1 l\!Jiii2:;. This area has the lmt~Cst llousinu rental str'uctur<: of' the four' pLlriii·in~J itl'e<ts. Housing conditions ·in Area 3 iH'C the best ·in the nL•ighl>ot·hood. Chly onc:--i1ul i' Lluci: ·i:~ r<ltt·d bt:!u'.l tlH~ others; it backs onto the pi'Operty of Edgevtoocllloll;es. /\lJrJost ninc:t_y IH'n:uil: oT U1t: re~;!dcrrt:. tdl.t:d their o;vn housing in excellc:nt or uood condition. This area ·is solidly sinqle-fiutrily ·in ch<lractt~r-. i·itJst of tlrt:o housin(J ·:~: U\ltWI' occup·icd, iluL iJ h~\1 blocks (mainly ulon~ 111aplc Lane, Hilil:r Dr·ivc and [asl 19th bet\'!l~(:n f·ic!ple Li:Jilt: ilJ1d ll;;r-pei·) fi;.;ve a lliufrc:i' incidence of rcnta·l occupied llousin:J. Overall, housinu dens·it·ies an• the lo1·1cst of tlH' fcHii' p·la:rnin~J at·c:it~;, ,,v,,·,.,j~rir:~J i.i!l·c:c: \".(; i··;v,: lruu:;inu units per acre of land. /\n areJ of hit]lwr density irousin~J l-ies i-n:';t o;' H:,p.!<e l..d;;:;. No housing units viete found to be in i1 condition of llldjor dcter·ioratio.J ot df!c:pid<ttiori ·in Nearly sixty p(~rcent, thouuh, sfrm·1ed si~ns of lllinoi' detl!r·iorat-ioll. i:i1is i.ll'Od. 1,/hile staff ratinqs of housinq cond·itions l'i-:flect sound housin~J i11 tit(; iH'L'il, ·it is 11ot hili'li(' n;~t !:o strongly by the responses to the sur'Vc:y. /\bout t!Iil'ty-t~;•o pern~ril: of Lhc n~:;·j(;<?nLs leh: !:iii::it· liullsiil9 was in fair or roor condition. Onc-four'th ol' tlte residenc; believ(~d titc~ condiLio:1 of hu~•:;ili:J ,,,.Ullnd them was deteriorat"inu. 1-ifty-five percent of tlH~ i:otitl d\·1ellin~1 unit~; itrt~ 11rubilc I!OIIle~:-·-illl ·ioc<!i:c·d irr tl1<-: nrcJL•il!:: !,:,;IIi(' J.Ji·~; f\e~iderrL·ial densitil~s ilt'e llic;fl in tlr~ <:trr.:;; ctVict'i!UhsJ c!qltL (il' IJi(;;'t! tiv~tTiinu units per acre. illon~J Eust 19th Stt'ec:t. L/\ND USE Data on existinCJ land uses in the: ii(•·iuithorhood <JI'<' sllllllrlil.r··ized in T,:!Jic: uses is shmm on F·i~ure 3-tJ. i'lon-rcsidl:ntial lund u~;c is !Jt·csc:ni:~.:,; ·in or use. ·~ .. ) - 1 :r I ~i J--~:. l!;t! di~oi.riL,uLinri ul' ·!arid Fi:;t!l'<~ 3--!tl hy •;pc:c!i'it: <:<Ji<Jo:·y �TAGLE 3-4 INVENTOi(Y OF EXISTING U\ND USE:'::, 19/CJ Category /\Cl'l:S Res-idential ~ ~ ~10 i C -- iUIIi i 2!J G.II l,y t·1ul ti pl e-Fami ly Nobile llomes I'/'():; :31 ; i/t.i.0 725ri51! lG.G r-JL,':J ') (' 230~!97:) Conunerc i a 1 l{eta-il \·Jho.lesale Serv ·j ces !J35tl(2 ·r o. o 3[~6J72 1. c) ?. . :i 109050 Industrial/Manufacturing ll·igil Nuisance l Parking - fi' \I L\ i' .:1 'j . ·r I)- O:! ,, 'J \.J. {. ., .J () . 1 Public/Quasi Public ')I]. Schools Parks/Open Space Transportation/Utilities Vacant/Undeveloped l~iQht--of-1-iay Streets Alleys l~a '.J(I ( _) (J . I ) l .3 Low Nuisance Public ti ! - () i l roads -·-·-----·---··-··------------------------ 'I ,r:) . .,I !J 266600 G. 1 1 Oil Gfi7 5 24.0 7913600 1 B. 3 4CJIJ6<J24 113.6 :1777G32 !:l6.7 71.2 3.7 1 ,, .·: 5.B i. f) 3 361 ~i 9 2 1 Gl 0/fO 2 1):)000 ·---·--·-··--- .. ···-···- --·----···· .. -·-·- -·-·- -·-··- TOTAL . --- -·-··-----·-·-- --··--·-···- . . 600.0 J - l I; ~~. 'j' n ,Lj IZY U.G -- -·- ··-- ..... lUO �- ·- '"', ·........ -~~- .,__ ~-~~:-· ! i r-:: ··. l \,.). l : .. ~-- . / '\.! ~ ·- .. ·.;<:J (!'f) i. . . ..': u l I <: ·. .. _.._ ) L)lic ~' '-•·-·· . l•• _. CJr~< . :i1 !' 'r ;_ _,:· ··' j' r: '• ~ . /'.\_·,riCl~{iU~;t; ::.. ... __ ._.,.,., ~-- ..... . . ~ ~<1~·~-. .... _. __o, ........... ,. .......... -. ·.-.\ .. , .. · '~- ~\0 ° .,..--:; '<•O ., .., ___ -·····--· .. ·-~~~--~~_::~:~.::-:j I [ J �i .'. ·, ;, ·- '··, .., ; i .. i ~-~..1 . I -~ .. ., ..... ~>Ja . . . ~ t.c.-••• ........... ,., ........ ._,..:._ j OM: !!Ill. cu.u.J Ufr' I !":: ! :;... :~. 'JJ :-: '· < -1 1.1 111 ~ >: • •i 1 .-. ...0!" ( i"J .. ~-. .; ·.• ·-:-.;~ �Residential -------Residential lund uses v;ere div·ided into three catcuories: lcM, IIIC:diun1 i:nd lliui1. Til(::'<: c:Ai.:C:'.JOI'·ic~~' genet'ally corTcspond to the follV:IiiiCJ ."UI,!Ii~J die-Lri~...L~": 1u\: d,~;l:~ilj ... (>i u:· i:':>:~ (ilui.l; ,;\r:·J-\L··!':.ulii.iy); '''ediu111 density, Rt··J-D (duplex) or l(H-·1 U·1ultiple-r:;,lllily); and hi~Jh 'lc:l:·~ity, i<i'·i--? u1· !:H--3 (;·-w-ltip!t:-r<uiiily). L()\.'/ de ns ·j t y res i d e n t i ill ' i n the c 0 n t t' X t 0 f t h ·j s p I d II ' r e f e \" s t (J e i ~ Jl: i: Ci I' rC'\ ! c: I' d\/l: n j I i ~! till ·j i :; p' : ' . (I(; t u[' ']uL S!JdCe. i•\edilllll Cit:IIS.lLY f0~;-1Cit:fll.lill CilliLillll~~ il(~I.VIi'NI II!I'f' .:11(\ '1'\·f:•lli.y <1\i::i! in<J i.liii i..:; i'l:t' liCt acre of lot space. ~~ny area:; r.hat are deve'lop1:cl 1!itl1 IIIOI'C~ thiln h:l:ll'i.y c!·:Jl.'·l·i·ilil) unil.:; Jh;i' 111:i: "'TC' an; dl.l'el considered high density t'es'idential. Cornmerc i a ·1 Cornr11ercial land uses vJere chvid~c.l into thr·ec cute~j<n·ies--r·etail, '"i!loL;·;;,·lc', c<nd :it.:~''Jit::•. lU.:t:<•i.i cc:nr-rnercial uses are direct retuil sa'!<:' oper·ations Sl!Cii as grocel'Y sto/'\:·:, i'ini;l~j :~tuLiur·;s, ii11d '!i,iuo,.. stores. Wholesale uscos are \·Jtn·chouscs and reti1il ~:upp.ly ilusin(~sse;. ~;(•rv·icc' cc,;nrnc,·i:·i,\1 1.1st:s it"iC.iuck ol'f'ices, banks or othei' corllltrcr·ciJ.I uses thi..lt do not: lritVe r-etai·l Sill<~:; i!~, d p;·irl~-i11,,·i tr~;(;. Industrial ---·---·-Industrial uses v/et"e div·ided into fl·igli or· lo\'1 nui::t:~r1ce catQuor·ies iJc:cor·d·inq i:o il:•.:i1· tliiJ.liiCl'. tlfHHI cnlission of smoke ot other· objc:ct·ionabl(! ele111ents i11Lu tl:<: at11•ospllcTl: ttiid i;ilcir (_Jt~;;;:;-;;t·itirt u·:· nn·i:;,~ ilnd traff·ic. Gara~Je and Hil·intenunce :;11ops, East Ldwn~nce Connrtun·ity Ct~nLt~l', Oi.lk Iii II and i-lUIItli'iit.l l'dr·!~ Ccnrcter·ies, and the Dou~Jlas County llullklne Society iH'0 the pr·irnary pub! ic u~;es in Fili' L1sl: ii.i'.Jl'(~l:cr::. f.lount Calvary Ce111etery, Odd Fellm-1s Lodtje and cliurche·; cotllpl'ise I!IOSL of t!Jl: quiJ:j·i--[JUili·ic ·1:~11d i!:;c:;. Tile City The re111ainder of the categor·ics listed in TalJ.Ir.; tory. l. Net ucrc excludes street r-o-v1 and othel' pub'lic <leclicaLcd l'·i~i\i~:>•·f'--\·!ay. �EXISTING ZONING Existing zoning districts \vHiiin the nciulibOi'hood <tl'<: sh01·111 on t-·i~JUre :1-1·1. fL~et and acr·es, ror edch :Loninq d·istr·ici:. amount of vacant land, in square SQUARE FEET AND ACRES TAIJLE 3-5 Zoning District !~S- l f{S- 2 !{H- l 1<0-2 t~- l TOTAL 01~ V/\C/\NT I /\Nil Square Feet l\Y "lfHIH!t: nr<:.T!?Ir·~- l<ll() /\cres 32'13716 l9i3i33 58 74.5 433il9iJ 22HOO l 0. 0 !j?. 9 ::i ~) . 4 '1 [). G (J. ~i l ') ~1- 1/\ Slt100 l G0200 Lj.• H-2 208039 tf.B 6l2BLJ1.1 "140. 7 I . .I () . i\ • L li.9 l ") ( '· ... ,} J. !: TRANS PO In/\ Tl ON Infonnation about the existing transportation systc111 in tile~ ne·i9hb0i'hood, both vel1iculi\Y' iil!d pt:dc~;ti'-i<ln, is p1~esented ·in this section. t·1ost of tl1e inforllli!l"icHl shovm on tile fo.llo'.riwJ fi0un~::; v:ill J;,~ s:~!f­ explanatory. Figure 3-12 presents an inventory of exlsnnu stl'<:d i1nd curb llli.\i:et·ia·l,; ·in the n<~i~JhLI(il"'!iOIJd. :;t;ccLs without curbs are concentrated fll'illti:\rily ·in the IICJl'Lil ctnd v1cstc:tn port·io11s of tilt; tH.:·i~!hilor\1\H:d. 1-1 e -r e a s s i \J ned a r a t i n~J ba s e d u po 11 a ~~ u!J .i c~ c t ·i v c r c; v ·j c \·J o f Ll1 e ·j r c n ll cl ·i t io 11. T h '~ I"<::; :: I t ~: i"il"' e presented in l~i gure 3-13. Host \·/(:re r·atcd c~ i tllc.:r i 11 uood or e:<ctc·l·i ent condi t"i 011. llu,.-;,~1/c:;·, port i 011s of Eleventh Street, Haske"ll/\venue, lllt"llc:ne Stn:et, [),·cJOk Str·eet, Pr·air··ie /\venu(:, and Niiki:c:~·nl:h \Li'l~c:t 'rJere rated in fait to poor cond it ·ion. The s t r c e t s Locat-ions of sidewalks and tlie-il"' cond·itions an~ :;1/(i\nl on f"·irJure -111. construction. f··Jost 'ilere found to be: in excellent or <.Jood condit 011. .., J l ·~ i :\ ~I /\"\"\ ,;·ic\(:'.lill!~:; i!t~\i ~;idH·nH:~; ll\'e of •·;;nr:r-r:l:<: li:tvc· ;·t:u-,:L!y /.J;;Oil �'. , .. .//··- ...... .-, l'· ·~--1 u ['_] I I/ /( / 1-' ;! ;'; ··.t ;I 11 ·.:-:.·' .. ··_; " .. ) �... .._ r-r-- ! Q --" ,_) -.. ' '.~> -·- \ ' \....I i l \ •.,. ~- I .. .: .~: ~ -~ ... ·~ l :. -~ •••• ~ •. !. -~- ..... : l ir... _.. ~ ......... (1. .: ...................... ~ _ .............. "'""' '· .. - /\:;tJ::ull' .... · · - · · J .·.·.·.·.·>.<··;;-, ... ·.·. <).<\1-: U !ill L t·!C{ !~H ..I '. ,. ·.·,. ~,..; ·.· 1'/di'K Ci t.H.I r H't ;" ,. -~~: :~;.; ;~~-i ~ ...: l"'! >·-~--~--.4~~~: --- I I I,·. ,,' . I !\ I /C /,/ ,> i !,. · /l ;: f f~' I~ 1 • ''.I �I -·1 ~-1 o·-t,_) ;... -··· ~ ..... __, ............. ....... _ ... ... _ :;. :.. ~ .....__ ............................. -: ... ..•. -l -··· •. v"'- •. - . " • ~...· ~ • .; .. ~- .... -- ... Otd·: 1!1! L f';\ftl< ............. Ct· :.iL! I I<Y I I .,.l l '. l ~---~---~~-......_ _ _ _ _ ...... f ••• _...;. .. 1:!:;:.:.~~~ l\~,· ',\lt!ll) ' 'i / ' ,,. i• / Foi( Poor �! •. ~- • ·-· ..••• ~ ...• •' - . ·---- .: .... .: ,_. ; - ---·- ~~: c~ i 1' '---~- ,J 1 1 ' 1 . / . . '•. .. -~· .... -~·--·· .. _--· -·~-···-'"" �constructed along the north side of Nineteenth Street and tile east ~;id(2 of liil~;k0ll /\vc~nu<: iH~hll:<~rJ Nineteenth and Lynn Streets. Traffic volu111e counts within the neiqhborhood arc 'iflOI·m in Fiqure 3--IS. The da'Li ar-e f'or 2tl-ihlllr' pel'iods during 1971, 19/5, and 1979. Tlw data indicate an incr'eJse iil i:r<tfhc ~'lonu llas!:t:n 1\v;;rJlH~, Fifteenth Street and Nineteenth Street. LocaL ions of traff'ic dccidents, v11lich occurred in LIH; neiuhbo1·hood ovtcr a l:11ll and \ilie-il,tl r yr~ill' J!<~l··ioci, are shown in Figure 3-16. Highest incidences of' accidents occurred it-lorrQ llaskell /\venue, 1-ifl(~eni:iJ and Nineteenth Streets, and fi.:tr'per Street. These stY'ects also have the liigl1e~;t trafi'ic vollllllf' counL and serve as minor arterials fot' the rieiuhborhood and city. The distribution of ele111entury school aue childi't~n attcnclin~1 E<:tst lleiqhLs tliid l:unnc:dy Cl'iHic~ Sci:uoL is shown on Figure 3-17. Over thn:e hundred e·](~lllcril:.tr·y school age cilildt·,~n live 11iU1in the 1\i~i~Jitl)otllood, according to data provided by the Li:t1·1rence School District. Survey i'r:sttlts -indi,~atl;d thitt the tnost serious pr·oblem faced vJhen tl-avell-inCJ through the ne·iuhLJorhood vlliS childrL:fi playiii'J in tf1c; str-(~d~;. MUNICIPAL UTlLITIES Locat-ions of city sanitary sev:et' lines and Vlilter I inc;s, are shown on Fiqut·es 3--IB itlld 3-19, n~~;pecLively. Sorlie concern lias been expressed by residents about l rw v1ater pres sun; aml vlil ter· quctl i ty. The c-ity has recently replaced SOllie of the 1vater lines ar·ot.md !:lie intet'sect"ion of LLl~;L lSth SLrr~d il!HIIliisken /\venue and hds plans for otliel" \·liltel' line illi!JY'overflent~; ·in the nei91lborhood. Tilc~~;c; \·Jal:el' ~;yst~~~~~ iiii]H'OVL:IIIt:ilt ptojects are expected to correct the v1atr;r qua-lity ilnd pr·esstn'e prob-ICIIIS. Storm sev1er facilities are located on F-i~Jur·e 3-?0. Generilny, tv10 dtilillilUL' basins cal:ch lfliJSt (;f the storm v1ater runoff. They at'e conHnordy referTed to as the /\TSF Tr·ibutar.~' and l3l'Ook Str·c("t Tri!JLJtaty. Portions of /\r·eu l have been des-iunated us 1vithin the 100-year flood ltet!ilrd Jr'(~it by U1c h;clL'till 1n~>Ut'ance und Hazar·d Adlllinistration studies becau~-;e of these tr·-ibut.al'-ies. Tl1~ ·100-_ycat' rloocl h<uan! areas are shovm on Figure 3-21 . CONCLUSIONS AND GENER/\LIZATIONS ( ' Far East Lav1rence is a solidly developed rc~;idential neighborhood \'iitlr ,{ llii:< oi' non t'c:sidel!tii!i lilnd uses generally confined to the fringr:-•s of tile nci~Jilbod10oc!. liousit!~J i·~ clo:ninanlly s-irlCJie-i'illllily in char'actel' throughout the nei~hbot~hood v-;i~ll '!few except:"ions. /\reas of hir 3 1rc::;t residential dens·ity a1·e Eduewood l1o111es and Country V1e1.-1 [:states 1-iobtle llo111e l)ilt'k. 3 - 2t1 \ / �VCLUl\.iiC·~ 1\\','f');-·\Jr''l"I,___ /-\ JV ! \ r=..l \J v c �FIG. 3-!G t\ ,·-.. C' t'·-1 \:..- !\~--~'-.j i) L t__ •J .: .~0 "lJ.i) --·-· ·-·--~ ......-·,., �Enroilt::d Sehoul ut �I ' Ll OAK lllll. Cli-AI Ill!( (i~,.;;; �·--1 ( ' j- l _:;' 3-!9 OM: 1111.1. Ct.r,\i: II WI /""-.... i__f- t·.i ~-~1 I l L_:__.! I ::-:-.. • J .i 1./ I r / ~ fi . ! I t! I; V • , 1)'1 !i I -1 _ r-=:- /\ r~) [ r·\ I \ .........: ... ;0 - ·~ . - ~--~--· ~ ~--··· .... -.. ·. �· -··---- -- - Conucptc:d ------------ r··:oi nfor c c:: d u i\/i e i oI P ip 8 'i.Plpo * Concre18 inid N [] 4 :-t., "''N :~-----------: �, (" .... ~ .J--¥c.~ .· ::0(: "r:.,~ ,) ·. ••oo ~·~~--·: :::_~.~~-~:·=-~.~=~~ !. ···::::::-::::~ SCALE ~i FEET �As a vihole, housing condit·ions in the neighbol'hood ate ·in sound conditiur1. Staf'i" hocl~;in',J CO!Jditioil surveys found only eleven percent of the d\·tell ing units in a condition of 111ajor· d.:~t2riorat·ion or dilapidation. Planning Areas land 2 contained the lllctjt)l'ity of housing ·i11 ptJOl' condition. /\ l1i~JI1 inr:-idL~Jlce of delinquent propet'ties unci rental occupied hou:;·irt~J ulso occure in Hr(~~,e h·w llr'(~(tS. Generally, str·eet conditions are uoud or excene,Jt ·in the nei<Jhbor'hood. Strt!ets raLed in i'ail' u·l' poor' condition though, are most common ·in those areus \·/here housing concl'iLit)ll'; J.r·e poul'L'St. Of the Collllllunity Development Target Nr:dghbod10ods, F<rr Ettst L<wlrencc~ hils tire 1110~~t pub'l ic r·ilci·l i tit~s in their area. Neal'ly 21 per·cent of the neighborhood h dcve·loped in pttbl·ic u~;l~s---City Gilti\lJC: i\Jid l·ia·intenance Facility, t~emor-ial Park and Oak Hill Cenletel'y, [dgev10od Park, East llci~Jilts School, r:;tc. ffris represents a significant investfllent by the publ·ic in the nei~Jhborliocld. Unlike lllost of the target neighborhoods, far Eust l.a\Jrence lias u lar~Je <unount of tlttdcvc~lop2d 1and that has potential for develop111ent. Th·is gives the nc!iglJhtH'hood iHl opput·tun·ity to pliln !'or· llC:',/ de'/r"loptnE~nt as \'fell as rehabilitution and rcc!eve·loptllent of existin~J housing stock. 3 - 3? �CHAPTER 4 PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS INTRODUCTION Far East LavJrence is a neighborhood of mixed land uses. l3y ft~r, the predolllinunt ·land use is i'l~:;idenlial, hO\'ICVer, public land usee; Y'Pflt"r";r>nt the second JJ\O!;t co!nJnon use of ·1a11d. Prev·iow; city pliln<; }Ji'O\JO~;r:~d light and heavy industr·ia·l uses a1on~J the railroad tr·uc!<s. !\sa n::su.lt, non-rcs·ir!c>ni-.iiJI u:;(:~·; ;\r't: 111urc: prevalent along the northern and \•JCstern edges oi' tit~ nE~iahborhood. Theoretically, land use plu.ns can be desi~Jnec! to Jii(~et various objectives for Uk JH~ighilor-houd. Tile plan, hov/evet', should not be used \)y itself. l!athcl·, it should be used in conjunct.ion \!il:h th2 llt:i~JIIbor­ hood1s goals and policies vJilicill"Clilte to hm·J tlll'.Y \•ICJLJld like to see the neighlJOl"ilood duve.lop i11 the future. Possible object·ives or "focuses of actioll" that llle lane! usc plan col!ld iJddt·oss uY'l.': Pt.91~!_1L~.Q!!~ery_(ltj_Q_11 __1}1)~.9_Ll!JJ1_ ~O!l_e __ _E_tlf.CJ.r_c:~n-~~J. I:: !I forcE~ment of exist-ing zon·i n~J, tll'i nitllu:n how. i n<J codcs, and enVil"Onmental codes is the focus of this uppruach. It vJould serve to ·i:11pr-ov2 or· ntt~in!:J.in il<:·i~Jhboi'­ hood and envit·onrnental qua·li ty by encouraging pt·opei"l:y ovmers to lllitintain and up~rade th.:.ir O'.'.'ll fJl'OiH~l'ty. The result of such a progra111 is that a safe, heztl Uty and attructive l iviJISJ envirDntncnt L. c;·c:aU~d for· residents and potential residents of the neighi;Lli'ltood. Pr·ivate itiVL:stHient ill Lhc ne·i~;li!Jot·hnoci \·JoHld a·!~.o .....be stilllulated. In effect, this approi\Ch Vlould l!li.l·intain the status-quo; at least ·in tenu:-; of ?.Oil.iltq and land uses in the neighborhood. J:\..~_a_~_ijj__t~_tj_.Q_Q_ I.!I!_O~l.9JLI~t::_c:.1_a_s_s_ifj_(_:,C_!__:UQIJ.. The ob:i H: t ·j v e of this co nr. e pt i s to l't-c zo nc! i.H'c'<t s or t h0 11 c; i (_] 11borhood according to theil" existin'] use. /\t rwcsent, non-confonnin<J uses Mtd du:nillilllt tlses locaLc~d in atev.s zoned for mote intens·ive use share an eletiiCllt of uncertainty about tlwir futuro. Thw;, r-ch<dlil·ita--tion is discouraged. Zonin9 the neighborhood accord·in'] to use 111ight ~:t:~rve it:; titc Jie::cc:s:;.'ii'Y Cdi:<tly~t f'or private reinvestment and l~ehabi.litat·ion in the neiql1borhood. R~0-~_'-'__~Js>.P!Hen~~--R_(l_1_11_e_t_JllilJl.J~c'h_~ll.L\i_t_i~U_o_n. Belief lhat clv,ell·infJ un'its an:: cletel·iol'dLed to th(: po·int \vhere rehabil'itation is no lon~)et' economica'lly l'ed';ible fonns the~ bt.ls·is for i.his o!J_jective. ~!h'ile star;' surveys concluded that the 111ajor·ity of llousinu i11 l.ho neifJhborhood vmttld not justify i.llis appr'u\l<:il, titere are ind·iv'illual dwelling units and pethnps ~;mll'll cluster·s of det<~rior-at(~u housin(J unHs vJ!1c~rc it might be appl"Opriatc. LAND USE Introduction -·---···-·-- -·----- Originally, this plan \'-las ptesented to the publ·ic for l"eViei'J vJith four· alternative ·:und usc: pbns. �Alternative Nulllber l was a land use plan based upon the present zonhru class"ific<•t·ions in the nt'iUhborhood and was included to compare the recol!1ll!ended pr·oposals \'lith the exist·inCJ zon·irr~J. i\Hc"i'rrati·Jt~ Hutnber 2 represented the existin~ land use plan for' the ne·iult!H)l'hood as it 1'/tl~.; <rpprovc:d ·in F_}_<t_n __ '_'):i, the city's CO!!tpr·ehensive plan. Altetnative Number 3 plirced cxi.st'inu uses "irrto land use Ccttcqui··ies ,,,,1idnu i l: il ~.tatusquo alter·nutive. Alter1rative t!Uillh~r· 4 \·1·1S th(~ Ol'·iuinzil stuff pr·opost:!l~; fnr th(: ianci t!sc pliln. lt repr-esented a blending of ideas sltO\vn on tile other· all.L~r·nttt"ives unJ included sollll.' expttnsioJt t1f' titc~.i2 t:urlCl:pt.s. Following a series of public meet·rnus vntn L.iH~ r:,u· i:tt~;L Lctl'it.t:ltl.c. :'"IJ' uhi"':.·.t P,:·,:;,;ci~.<c·;,;:; ,;;;d !·!::ijil:urlioor! c()llllllittee of the Plannin<] Collllllission, these fom· allurnatives \'10\'G t!'iSCd\'detl as tllL~Y 1,i<:~l'(c i·i···:;i: prupuSL~d. A fifth alternative \vas developed thut incorporated ·ideas of the Nei~Jhho\"huod ,n,~;soci<ltioll iind f··!c~i~:l!borltood Co111mittee. This alternutive is presented in this preliminat'Y plan for' f·litnwin<J Cl)illliii';siolt adopLiun <:nJ forv;arding to the City Cottunission. LovJ density residential land u~;es are reconunendcd for most of the neiuht,m·hood. Th·is del-ineation s·imp.ly recognizes that the dourinant land use is sinCJle-fanri.ly residentia·l. T/r(~ nciQltbol'ltood n~:;·idc~nt:; tl1i.1t participated in the development of the plan vie\'/ tl\(~ lm·J density residential cltat"•1CL~r of' the neisJhborhood as a positive aspect and would like to see it nrahrtd·incd. Medium density residential uses are desi<]natecl fot' tvJO areas of the nei~1 hborhood. Fitst, the <tl?d cast of Harper Street on the north side of East ·19th St\·eet is shovm for t:his tl~>e. Thi:; us(~ ·is intL;mic:d to buffer the low density residential iH'ects frotn the lltnre intens·ive la11d tEt~s to the sulllh and (~<t::;t; (i.e. auto salvage yard, fait~F'Ounds and industr-ial plant). Edgewood Homes and the property ·iltlll!ediately to the' south vms a·lso desi(Jfliltcd h1r tiiL:diutn ci(:rtsH.v n~:~idt!ll­ tial use. In part, this vias done to reflect the existinCJ uses, hOVIC:VC(', it ·i~; dho intc:IH.!ed Lo sc:f'Vl~ ilS a buffer to the more intens·ive lane! uses to the south itnd vN~st. In i!ddi tion, Lt.. affic at i:he ini:er·:;ect-ion of East 19th and Haskell /\venue can be expected to increase in the futur·e. Impl(~!tlentation of this Land Use Plan cou.lcl, in par·t, be uccnmpl·islied 11ith the r<~J:Olrin~J of :-;evcr·i\·1 ct!'e.:ts to a district consistent v1ith the prudotninrlllt LmJ ll';t.:. fot' exalllp.lr;, F<til'filx itnd llr~lnlont /\cldiL·ion·; (ec1st of llaskell Avenue and north of 15th Street) are pn·~;Qntly zoned fot tllt:lt·ip.lc:-fctllli.ly use C!VI::lt Litotl~Jh the existin~J housing stock is 9/f pt:l'Cerrt sinule-fi..tlnily th·Jellin~JS and the pLtn's Pl'O]lUs:r"l ·i~; fot· hJ\-.! dc:nsity residential. It 111ay, thr:~refore, lw desirab1e for the Plann-inu or City Coilllttission Lo ·initial:r:~ l'<C>Zon·in~ procedures for those pi.lrts of the 1w·iufrhorhood vtln:::n.: tire ex·istin9 L:Jnd use und Ltild us.:; plun ili'C h:ss intensive than the cunent zoning. 4 - ;: �Rezoning of the Fairfax and 8eln10nt Mditions toll lm·:-density rosirlc:nLizd distxh:t \'Jould ing consequences: l. 2. 3. havt~ i:IH~ l'ol"lm·J- It vJould make tt1c zoning consistent with the pn~donrinant land usc in the atea. 1\etiiOVing the mu-ltiple-family zoniwJ tn,ly reduC(! l:he elt~lilent of llllt:t~r·L,,ii1ty i.l\·lnt•t' occup:HJL~; p1·escntly have about what typf~ of de:volopment activity could occur in their· <1i'C'i.l. ln tun1, U1is chr1n(j(~ coL:lci bCCO!!!e 2 '.:Tt?Jl_y-,·1· t'n!' r>nrr\11!~,:\0inCJ prn!lr'r't.y 0\'llWI''-: to n~!labilitili:e ;,nJ llld·in'L,'lilt tltc:;c~ i:Xi:;tiii<J stn:ctures. This is one of Ute prilltilr'y oiJ.h~ct'iv(~S of the plan. The lots in these subclivis·ions ~Jc~nera'lly or·e tJO' x '130' (G?.OO sql!iH'P. feet) v:lticit llli1kc~s LileJti sll!Jst<:nclard in size. Under l'.l!e non-confornrinS) use provisions, existinu re';iclenti<!l sLl'!icl:un:·; could b<:~ rebuilt on these substandard lots if they \•J('l'e Je·:;troyed by f·ire or· an i\ct of C:Jd. Undev<~lopr'd lots, hovwver, would not 111eet th<:~ minilliUill lot size I'Dqu·irelllent for a ~;i11:llt~-f<unily r·es·idccnc:e ("Jcn 1rith i:ile allO\•Jed 20 percent reduction for exist·ing lots of reconl. COllllll e r c i a l and I ndust~~ i a l ------·--~---------------·-·· Two a!~eas are designated for COillll\er·cial and/or industriill uses. !3oth itr·ea:; ill'c: idc:nti fi;~d IJ,\~;cc! upon their existing land uses and surroundin~J ·land ust~~;. The ·indust!~ial itr'ht in t:l:r.: t·lortllVJc:;t contc·l" or till: neighborhood is p!'ililiH'ily developed ivith the City CM'd<]e und Haintc:nunu_. Shops. 1\n c::xistin~J <.tul:umob·ile t~epu·ir shop and salvave yard 'is located di!'ect.ly <;ouL!J of t!ds an~a. IIO\'H:Vc!r·, it l1.1s sc:vcn~ liniitations fot' industr'ial usc because of a droinaqe \•lil.Y thi.tt lintits the Guildiih.lr; i1r<:•L The;'c!forc, it has not been included in the industrial ared. colllili<~!Acial and l·itJilt indw~lr'·it.d uses dtc~ pr·uposc:d. Future development in this ared shou-ld be cons·isU:nt v;ith the uses it nov·/ lias; il.lllk.ly, \','iJl't.dwu~;in~J, VJlwlesaling, construct·ion off·ices, de. In the soutlMest corner of tile J1ei<Jllborhood, a Ill'iX or Public and ~asi-Public -·-·---------- --~--------------- Public and quasi-·public land u·~es sllovm on this plan inc-lude tile tlin:e cemeteries, the llun1ane Society and Eust Heit]llts School. \<lllile addHionul pub'Jic and quasi-pub·l·ic ust~:; are iW\J lo:..:;:!l:ed in l:lte nc~i~)hborhood, they are 1110re ·in1pennanent in nature ond intef)l'ate v:ith their· ~;un·ounditi~J use:,. Tllel'ei'orc, they were not identified on this land use plan. Future expansion of Oak Hill Ct:ltletery 1·1ill be nece~;sl!!'.Y for the City. :;0111e land has aln:iidy !;<::Ul acquired not'th of the cc111etery fot' this puqJOse, but additional et.:piu:sion ·in t:lri~i diroctiotl i'; ,.,~:;Ll'icl:t'~c! by the flood plain. TlierefOI'e, futuJ'e expansion should be di!'(~cted to tile east. �East Heights School facrlities an: expanded v1ith this plan. Curn·ntly, Lhe ~~chuul s"itc~ is ilLHJt!t ten acres short of recommended size, based upon standanls set fol~th in P"la,1 '95.1 Exp.titsiun ~·JsL Lll i·laple Lane vwulcl add approxitnately tvw acres to the s"itl~. \·lhile tlds \'IOU'!'J-ri·O-Ciw·in~J it into Cl)ltfonttance vlith rC>cntllllle>ndP.d sti1nclarcls, COIIlbininq it vlith p;:,rks ctnd open spaces iHijilCL!nt. to the si tc VIOU.Id el illlina::e deficiencies thul nov; exist. ii::;\1(.:~-, f'.:;cnit·l~s Pli!nPin~J f1i;"r•r·hn· fm· t:IJe l.ovn·ence llrl'if'ied :·;cl,o,)-1 D·islxict, \,;;s conf'int!c·J tl1Jt inadequate playground facilities nov1 exist at the school. In th0 pa::t, the Sc!,ool li<Ji'!r'd COliS'i(Jcred site expansion to the east, liOVIever, no prim··ity ~>chedule v;as estahl·isil\:!d. lhl!f"l::fo!'.~, liil·i-IL· U:t~ pian proposes an expans·ion of the school site, it can on.ly be accolnp1 islted U1r·ouuh itCtiun', oi: th(: Sc\wo·l Hoard. l~cn !\linear park and open space nehJOlok anchon:d by l\1·ook Street and [c!tjC'Itlou hn·b is de'l it:eaLt:d by this land use plan. It is preclicatecl ttpon the concr~pt of maintainin9 tl1e llt·ook Stl't:et and /\.T. !~ '.).i=. Tributaries for open space and drainuue purpose:;. Tlte~;c: dcsi9nated al~cc<i<':, cnt-ruspond with tile 100-yc:<~r f"lood hn z a r cl a rea s t ha t vier e ·j de n t if i e d iJ y Fed e ~~a ·1 s t ud i r: s f o r the ci t y . The city purchased ten vacant lots along the \'if.~st s'icle of Gn)Ok Strc:1:t ,;eVL!l'it.l yca1·s ;_,~JO h.~caw;e of the drainage p1~oblem within the area. In effect, tlli~; p"lan expands t!'!t" (:~>i:ttb'!-i:;hed opt:n :";pace: patter·n dnd links it with the en'liltged scltool facilH·ies cl"iscusscd pn;viously. Imple111entation of this plan vtoulJ ·jnvo·lve the t1cquisHion of i:ippr·nx·iln<tLely l:'.-Jenty-f·ivc' cl\·:0,11 i11~l units along ~laple Lane and Brook Stn:et. f\atlll,l' tlt<Jn iiiiiiiCd·iate disp-li1C(~IIIt;nt of !wu~;cho.l<is, iL ·is il !'(~COIIIII!cnda­ tion of this plan that the city pu1ocllase pr·opedy as it becollles iiVttilah!t!. lll iHld-it·ioll, evu·y effort should be 111ade to relocate the d1·1el1ing units vritltin the ne·i9h!Jorhuod. ~1inor aY'tetial streets Jesi<]nated on the plan inc'ltrdc Eleventh, Fii'tecttt.h, 1-hrtetcenth, i1t1d ll,1skcll Avenue. Collector streets inc.lucle llctrper Street, Nineteent.il Street east of ll;n·pc~r, Tililo'Lt~t:nth Strc~c:L ctild Oilk llill /\venue. ·1. Lawrence-Douglas County Plannin~J Collllllission awl !~on Jones ilncl 1\ssociilt(:c~;, t"lan__'_~]_S, f\ YJ<tnni_n~L_Ciu_i_cjg f_o_r___:tl~ ___L_0.~1_!:_~_0S_E~-~_!_(~jl_LJ2J_5::JQ_9_~i, 1977, p. 11-B. 4 - i) �TRANSPORTATION Most Far East Lavwence residents l'ely on car·s or 1notorcycles for their· princip-le 111odc: of ti'<.mspor·tut"ion. 1--/alking and bicycling are also recognized as i111por·Lunt modes of trcui·;pottat"ion for ti1t: nt~iulii)OI'hood. This section discusses streets, llicyclf~ \'ii.l.YS dllri '>idt:l•iil"iks Mid ll1\dJ S c,iJI\1(~ n~co::l\1\(;ndacions )'(~-ic<tive to capital improvements for these different modes of tr<1nspor·tation. 1 Chapter 3 contains infonnat"ion about the condition of streets in tile F11r· Ei.tst l_il\Wc:nce twiuldiOi'IIOocl. The nei ghborlwod survey indicates that F;w East Li!l-tr'ence residents an: geneta l"ly silt i ~; fi (~d \·Ji Lil th<: cond·ition of their streets. About sixty pr:rcent of U1e respondents fl~-lt o;tr'Cl~ts Here i\d(3qtt<.d:i~ or excel-1ent, v-1hi 1e 37 percent su·i d they needed illtfH'OVi"'ilC!Ilt. f<econunended ·impi·ovements identified on Fiuure ·1-? cio not imply pl'iOf'ILI(;s r·elai:ive to Ui<" ccst of Luv1rence. They relate only to those~ stceets 1·ri U1i11 tl1e Fi.lr E(tSt l.ii\·ii·c:nce r~t:ighhorho,Hi. Si:rC:t'LS r-econllllended for illlprovel!lent v1ete del-inedtc:d based upon t!It:·ir- existing COiiditiun, "lr:Vt:>l of u:;e and ~;u~J~:wsted stn:et classification. Prior-ity l stceets are Eleventh Street fro111 Oi'egon to Haske"ll; F·i i'tet:~tth Stn:eL fl"OIII the r·ai"ir'uac! tracks to Prospect; Nineteenth Street fr'OIIl the lllllnane Sucic:ty to tile c-ity li111iLs; Gullene /\Venue nc>l'th of Nineteenth to \<lard Avenue; !)rook Street Fr0111 Thirtec:ntl1 to Fifteenth Str'·:r:t; aiiCI ll,isl:ell /\vcn11e fro111 E"leVi'nth to Tv1elfth Street. It is suu9r~sted that these~ slxc:ets be given adrlitiona·l o;Ltld_y re~J<u·d·in\J ~;pccif·ic improvements and placed on a schedule for capiLtl ·illlproveillents. Chapter 3 also contains infonnution about sidevtaH conditions and Lh'"ir ·locdtion in tiH~ nci~Jh!Jorhood. According to the ne·ighborhood survey, t\,lo-thircls or the t"esponc!ent:; expressr:J a need for o(hl"itionJ·l side-walks and pri111arily focused on pt·oviding ped(;strian 21ccess to Ll!;t lle·iqhts School. F·igure 4-3 suggests so111e "locations for udditional ~;·idevJulks. These locations \-N~;·e d . =~i:c•l'lli·in:;d iJa:;ed upon street classifications, tr'affic volU111e counts, and ·l"inkages \•l"ith llliijcJi.. peclesti·i,'tii tr·ip uener'dl".urs. /\dditional side.valks are recollllllended for Thir·teenth Strc:et; Oak Hill /\vc•nuc;; Eliii'.-;ood be:·t:\·JC:.>I1 Oak J:i1l and Fifteenth Street; Harper Sti't:f.~t; one! Nirwteenlf1 ~Ll'(~et, except '.·lli(c:i·c ~;ide\,\tlk:-- e1:.ist. Undel" r::xistin<) city policic~s, sidevJa"lk co;istruction and llldintenitnc:~ L Lllc: r·c~spow;·iiJi"! ity ol' t.i1r' ptoperty ovmer. I111provelllents can occut on an i nd·i vi dtld ·1 basis \Fi th U~t propt~l·ty u'.·!IH~r· co11S iTttct i nq or <\ - 5 �I I rn provern c:n-r:; 1 !•' ·. · · · · [J,.! r-... ..... ~ +\ r I I\.) I It J ··-"···-- .. -· t ()r> 0 I I '-..- \_ T 1WO �l'• !J·y-~ r· r· ~~~J . uvcrnsnts �repairing sidev;alks adjacent to or on his property or· jo·int"iy thr'OUCJh crcution of /;O!il'i"it dist.r··ids. This Plan suggests that joint financin9 betvf(~en the~ City of Lav1rence and adjacent jH'Operty OI'IJit;r·s L~~ considered for those sidev;alks thut benefit a lar1Je portion of the ne·ighborliood. _13.icycle \<Jays l:.ach ot tt1e prev1ous neighborhood plans, once uclopted, v1ere deta·i led (llllend!Jit:rn:; to _1 _J;<n ... '.':! 1.i. ·ll:c:r·cfor·c:, bicycle planning criteria and design considel"ation~; for the neighborhood netv10rk (c:(j. di!s·i(jlliiLion'; of bicycle routes, lanes und trails) also apply to the city-wide network. 1 The ne·ighborhood bicycle net\vork is outlinQci on Fiqu1·c2 4-4. It consists prilllc1r·ily of L>icycl(~ l'OUl.es, mixed \vith several lanes ancl a couple of truils. Fo1· the 1110~;t part, tiH;se bicyc·le 1vays ,w,~ lcH:atcd on public rights-of-way althou9h several cross priv<tte ~··iqhts-of-\:Jil.Y Ol" jJl'Opc~rty. Bicycle routes share r·oadv1ays and tr·affic lanes 1'/il:h other· vehicular· t.r'cd'fic <uJd iii'(! di~;tinuuis/Jc;d only by signs designating the direction and extent. of tl1e routes. J(outes ~;ilmm on the plu11 ·inchJc!c Tirii'teenth Street , 0 a k II ill Avenue , ll rook Street , II a l" per S t n~ d , Eus t G1 en n Dt' i v e , Hu p 1 e l_ ilJW , l.l '11 h' 11 e i\ v c nt1 e , l. a Salle Street, Elmvwod, and Fourteenth Street. Bicycle lanes also share roach-;ays with vehiculi.n· li'dffic except they ar·e separated. TIJ·is scpiir'Cttion ·fs usually ilccompl-ished by stripiWJ or through phys·ic<,·l i111pedements such i\~; cudls m~ l'ui~;cd disk·;. Lanes are proposed on Thirteenth Str·eet vwst of llaskel·l 1\vc:nue and i.1lon9 FifL~t:nLli Stn~i.::t. 13icyc·le trails, which are con1pletely separate ft'OIII vc'hiculat or pcdesti·ian 1·1ays, <tt'C: ~,liCJCJi:Stt·d fot tvm locations in the neighbothood. One truil is propo!;ed tllrou9h Edgev:oocJ Pad~ to connect \Fitil tilt; r·outr:~.; on r~aple Lane and l3rook Street. Tho second trail Cl'o(;scs the A.T. 8.( S.F. f(;l·ilroad tnck'; nc<tr ~!iu'rl /\vconue and connects with Parnell Park. Hithout the aide of suppor-t prograrns, public expenditure for the COl\Sti'IJct·ion of [J·icy\:.lr.:; 1·1ay~; illi~Jht be futile. Various support proSJrcllllS could ·include: rt'quest·inCJ ri~Jhts·-of-vl<ty on pluL'; \·lilCi'r' pr(Jpo~;ecl b·icycle vJays cross unplatted, private property; incorpm·Jting bicycle \'li.\Y~~ itncl parl:.-ing ·i11to ti1c i't~vicvl of site plans; J COiliprelwnsivc SJf(~ty procjralll conducted in schools and adt(ll: ch·ivt;l'S (!dllci\tiun UHli':;c:::;; proposing und adoptiwJ nevJ legislation dt:alirFJ vl'iUt penwittud Ol' rc~stl·ictc;cl ~~;pued ·i·ililil:!; aloJI:J f!i~:;iqnilLed bicycle routes; and r·estricting Jccess to bicycle Ll·ans and lanC!S. tlr - B �OM; 1111.1. ctt.\( ILIW ' __ ... ..·-_..... _ F/\ F-< E /\, ST I r_,,\,\f; -,.' r:- '1., IC1:: l -.• I 'I ...... ,.·--"·· .......... ~r!Fu::~t ··:.t:. ·:•!: < I L-. \j ) ..___ :~,_~tli:i)!\UY .. 7,... f) "~Jt) ...~~-·---.;. -------- ----- . :;,.....--. --~----- �FAR EAST LAYJRENCE NE I GIH30RHOOD SUHVEY RESULTS fvletJ!O.StQ_logy: Preli11Jinary questions to be used in the survev \'/(~n~ !Jtc:p;~r·t:d by U,.:~ ~;l:df:f frn· l:ttr Fast LavJrence based on the previous surveys done for Lhe other tur~JC:t IH"i~ih\;oi'fwods. Rt.:pr<:::;i;,itativ("S ol' Far East Lawrence along wi tl1 Neighbodwocl f>'lan Co11unittee lllelnbcrs of UH~ L<n·n'encc~-DotHJla~; County fllann·iwJ Couunission reviewed these quest-ions and recollllllendecl revisions and <tcld·i c·iona·l questions l:o be included in the survey. During the Slllllll!er of 1979, CETA enlp.loyc:es fi"OIII Llw Plunn·in~J Off'iu~ ';lf:llt door·-to--do,Jr in Lhr~ nci~1h\lorhood to rundomly selected residential units in all four pL11111inu ilr'eas. In onlor· to obl:ilin rc:::pll!ISi:s fton; it cross-section of the ne·i9hborllooc! residents, an effort l'li1S llliHic to Udit.<.tct cVc'ry oi:l1c:r l'c:~;idt.'ilt·ii!l unit. r~esidents were contacted in the aftQrnoon and Cill'ly evening. The CET/\ v;cH'kers htlltl.!t:d out l:hc: Sllr'Veys and returned the follmvin(J dily to pick thelli up co111pleted. iJ - "J �Fl\n U\ST U\\·mE NC [ I~ [ l t~! IU OJ\ I!OOil Slll\ Vr· '.' . ----·· .. --·- -----. -------·· .. -- ..... -- .. - ···------- - ·- -· ---. ···-~- A. NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES ---------------------------------------·---------- --- --------------- .. --- .. \~e v10uld like for you to think about itnd e'Jaluate the public lacilH·i,~s in yolli~ n~.:icJI\l)ur­ hood. This ~>Jill help the city in clecidinu I10VI to spc:nd pulJlic nltHl~Y for c:xpZlll'>ion CJI' 111aintenance. 1. \~ould you rate the fol1ol'ling ne·igliiHJl'li<wd facilit·ies EXC I~ L L EN T 1\RE/\ a. Sidewalks *2 3 **I! y- · ---, 2 I! I! ·1 ("'- 1\0.J: n.tl[I_'L~. i.!11d Streets t 23 39 I{ 22 37 ~' 18 '14 25 ,) 9il .i ----ii ·r i(r-.!()\-1 ') ') -. ·____-__- _,__,_).'_-_;~( -.J~,_...) __ r.·_,_G__ ._-_3-_:_/__r_· ____ - -__ -_,_-_:;___ i_:l_. I. 3<) ?5 tl 3B ~:J ;.~ 3 6 32 '16 {) lj o 26 n o I.~fil~[~-~~~l·o:-I!L?X[~D:~=I~:tC_J:xT_: :-~~n9_ '()/~}\) . ·----~-_(Jf.~;~n Street Lighting 2 ,,{. 3 3B ?G Ll? c~ ~) () ? 32 I] ?:; t()~<~~)~:~-~ )n·-·cr~o~rJ>_t=J.s):.}/I: d. DUi·-~ 2 ;~ c. iJ~,: N.... E[ -IJ~) I I···!:) PO---V~~i-·1C r!T ·.;,-t:·. -~---· ·iY_)_ ·(·?_'r..---i,.-) · _1.. .9_.:!_1 ___ .......... __ ,_.)_. ___ !:c ------ ... _ ..c.?_,_:··.. b. :;cl'Vicc::, Storm Drainage 1 2 26 2 3 4 "c. 39 ,) ,) J ? Jo I! 1]3 5'1 31 .., ,, r: 0 F,) '\') () ,) ,.) C) Cj 3 ~) 19 l~ ·in ( :JH . 7''',) - -- . (. • < ( ,..1 )' .(J,'· :·) ~l Ic?:tif-~~-~-- 9--(}ji~I_l):cC(~):,~<l:~o~ .. : :~:-~n:6J):'l~J:t.t :·:.-- :if:(~;-,));J e. Traffic Control ·1 2 3 t[ I) 1 ~i ·r·(·)--·t··:, .,.......... · -2- 1)__ , *Note: **Note: ~-c'------ :-w ·( -, ,· -1-~,-)-- -1--(- 3-.. (-6--()..~ ·:), ·,.. 1· -------' ______o_, ___~"_______ >._ ........ ....·l·!.:.. •) {. ') L 2 1? u ._ ·---~--_-~-,_·7· _____-(· ··.)__ .•_'!_--, -_._'-__·-.:_:·_).-. · .-. -_-.-. ..._ ·c·):·. . _: L. ·:( .-•.,.·_-. i,,·_., 1,, ) _ r. Edgevwod Homes is included ·in /\n~J 2 ulculat·ions. Spccif·ic r·iq1n·c:s tJil Edt_~'.'\!OC;<i li:JiiiC:s results are available. ..... untry Vievil~oh·i'le liniiiC~ Pi.ll'k ·is ir:c;'iudl~d in /\t't;a ~ Ci_t.i•.:u·:.:t·j,;n';. :;c:pitl'il'Lc (·i·:JI:r'c::' l!il the 111obi'lc llolllc l:>lil'k arc ilVil·il:.lb.l::. �-?./\f(E/\ f. Trush Pickup 1 15 Ll,5 2 19 t11 J (i 3? :) I) l II, 3 17 4 16 :r:o:t.5-i~r~=:-=-:~rJ g. Fire Protection DON : T EXCELLENT Elementary School i . Police Protection l7 15 22 39 3/ 28 (.' II 0 :) 4 [3 30 ij li3 ll 40 g 33 34 8 4 4 36 :(oi~i'' ~~-=:. _3:1 ~ (1.2) l~{J~-~T~.3~Is.$: ~:~:·.o. Parks & Recreation 15 fl B 7 11 ., ? 1 2 3 4 I) l 2 2 6 i0 ':) 2 n n 39 0.J 39 ?7 2i3 1') E ?0 4 7 3 3 Tgt(!_(==~-~~~n: :C1:s:~:(j:~(L~TJ.::(J~I::0';) Snow Re111ova l ,- :. ~-·:_:B:I:f.Yn:·~-~-:~:-~/f) :o>:.:;f·~;,) 1 2 2 3 4 k. L. 1 2 3 _ j. u ') ::{( :::<~() ~::.-~1}9:-: G~::r: -xt,-y ---- ;i ;,- T~::-~i-·.:.; t0Ir;t:=:=~~-~Gi I?::>:.~l }~C=I~:iCJ~!f)~D h. i~! !0~1 :.. :·,~ :(J{{ji)· -- · ·· ·/ c; fi~o. :h::) ___ . :>0:J:2)jLO:~:·~-:·JI .u,:r~:;:J _ :w 1/ 2() 1/ F> i3 6 ill ?;J -·· -l :n · !l 10 (lf-r.··l =r--t:-:--1-------Q·--~-~f-it')·-----6·9·-·o-h··-3·,,} :,~~--e~K--c··,--~·· ..C... .'d. . . . . _.. _ .. :. ____ .__;_, __-"-'.... -·· .•. JU ____ .:~.--. _)_::J . ........ (;(_I .. I.. .. _• _.).:: __O___t\_____····-·--J··j, l. /\nima 1 Contra 1 2 3 3 3 4 (. - -·- -----· ------·-··- .... -· -· --- ·- 23 () 26 24 ::.1 10 .. - ...... --. -·-·-~ J:_o_:t_it_l __________ _l__3 _( s_._<~). ···---~?_j_l_7_:_l_·;:J. ., a - .) ,. 2 .. ·: ~~~ :3- __( -~--~~-. _\)>~·. ). . -· �/\1{ [/\ 111. Litter Control EXCELLENT l NEUlS l!WiWIJEHCNT DON' .......... 34 3 4 J 3 5 2 :11 n3 u 1 2 4 2 41 I~ 3 4 4 2 30 39 2 J:.f'iO\·~ --· 3G Ic):ti0=~~~J~~c(:s:;)·£L=·-~-=1z:~~J~?-:3:~T~f:) n. Noise Control _t;;i~J:·:=~:·:1f:(:~c:C):~.)~·.~~=I4}(~Cf{o~::9:0: 2. l (j I (i :~ ···- ?;' ·:(ff:s~::,1:. :·: :~.1 . , ·:cl:~:s:0.:) If you mat'ked uny of tlw r.1bove "needs ·i111provr:~rnent" ple,lse ~~xpLtin wi1<1C t11e :;pecif·ic problellls are: a. Sidewalks: None - 70 Not enou~Jli - 311 Poor condition - 0 red f~ s t r i an s i n ~; t r c e t - 6 Need fol' chi l dr(ctl - 5 b. Streets: Poor condition - G:3 Too nanov; for l:rt~ffic - G Inadequate t·epuit· (sl01v, 111essy) - 4 No curbs - J Inadequute for bicycles - 2 Blind corners - 2 Parking congestio11 - 2 c. Street Lighting: Need 111ore, espccitilly ttJid-hlocks - 52 None - lJ llepair - 3 d. Storm Druinage: Insufficient- 19 Ditches need to be clE:anecl and mov1ed - 11 8asements, yards, etc. flood - 7 None - 4 f·iec~d ston11 SCI'It:t·s - 2 Chanue zonintJ (r\~dtict~ or floodplii'ili) .. ? il - i! �~· .. II e. Traffic Control: Spccdi ng - 17 Need Ilion; con tro ·1 s and enforce1nent - ·1 0 Pal'king- 2 r)roviclc bicycle lanes and paths - 2 l 3th & 1 ~) t h S t r· c~ c· t ~; us f~ d r! s d r a rr; t r i p -· ? f. Trash Pickup: ~iessy - 7 I nctdequct Le - i] Inconsistent - 2 g. Fire Protection: Need more personnel und hydrants - 2 h. Ele111entary Schools: Need good teachers- 3 Nl!ed busses - 2 i. Police Protection: Need Ilion: patt'oh - 15 Non,..existent - 5 Needs 1110re protection - 2 l•lc<:cls improvenlent- 2 Poor attitudes - 2 j. Parks & Recreation: Not enough- 12 Need IIIOrt~ recrc~ation & shelters - 8 Pilrk facil itic;s c~re unequa·l tln'OU0hout the city- 3 None - 3 Needs utcJVJing & pest coni:r-ol - 2 City plov1ed up tl1e center of a Slllall pilrk on Cl eun up the p<lrl:s - 2 k. Snow Removal : Po~;:cr~; Inadequute - 39 Sl01·1- 17 Non-existent- 15 B'locks alleys, dr'ives, cars- 13 He're a ·low priol··ity - 6 1'\elllOVe be !'ore pticked - 3 Encouraue peoph~ tu clear their· Corner·s - 2 a - c.> side~·1alks- ;: - 2 �.. r· ,) - l . Animal Contra 1: Loose anin1a 1s - G'l J\n·iJna1s in trash - ·15 Need 111ore contro-l & enforcements - 7 Hu1111.1ne soci <:ty pool'ly organized ~~ I'll II - ,1 Skunks - 2 l3arkinCJ dogs - 2 Non-existent 3. m. Litter Control: People l ittc:r tlw s trec~ts - l 0 Trashy houst~s and l avms - 9 /\n·imals in txasll - 7 Crl'i I cir·en - ? Need ·1 Hter pt'rwlties enforceu - 2 n. Noise Control: Loud lnotors - 26 13etl'k·i ng dogs - 5 Cll i l clr·en - 4 Tr'ucks - 3 C.F.C./\. - 3 Are you satisfied with the manner in 1vhicl1 the City has !wen <:pl~ndinq Cull!IIIU!l'ity Devc~·lop111CIIt funds in t11e past fe1v years? 1\I~E/\ -· 4. ') L --~---· -·--·~-·------ - - -r a. Yes 25 b. No 22 20 l9 3 4 19 '17 '18 19 Toti.ll ---- ----------·· ----·-------------~- - -· H4 G2.B 75 t]J. ;! The follovJing space is intended for you to comlllent on ho1·; you h~t?! conHnun·i ty development funds in your· nei uhborhood. Hit:! Improve parks & recreation fac'i'lities (e<;pecially for' cll'ildrc:n) Street repair & improvements Improve sidev1alk conditio11s Grants & lo1v interest loans for llous·inu & ne·iyllborhood relic~hi.l itation Mass transit Iuqwove drainage sys te1ns Need 111ore street l·i uhts Incr"ease & ·improve police protection & coope;-ation in F.E.L. a - G City shu11.ld i>e ';p(~ilding ill !' 11 t.O 20 11 "l) J �- Ci- Profllote commercial fac-ilities in F.E.L. (~JY'ocery, hank, post 01Tice) In1prove snmv re111ova l I111prove relutions with the city & all F.[.L. l'esidents Nei g hbol'hood c ·1 ea n -up progl'illllS .., Prolllotr collllllttnity invo·lvc~lllt:nt .; Need bicycle paths I111provc: Edgewood facilities Encout'age & assist in Y'CJit.:vJabl e n~sout·ce t.:lle;·qy Need more trees in mol)'ile home parks Eust Lawrence Center costs too 111uch l. l~ould a. l - l 1 I 2 nri frorn your ho111e 5-10 blocks l-4 blocks 3 sy~. LelliS '· ? you like to have neighbO\'hood convenience shopping (~;lief! as SF'OCC:r'·ies, dn!U';, restuurants) within: ··-- _2______ 3............1.... AI<E/\ b. c. :s 2t1 2/ l 15 27 22 25 23 4 ll 18 __ _r_o_Lil L ....... _·,-; 36.3 1\:J . g l C) • () E,,~;t 2. Do you feel that additiona·l collllilen:ial l'i.tcil ities are nc;r:dc:d in or 11c:ar tile Far Lawrence Ne·i ghborhood? a. Yes b. No 3. Please conHnent on your ilnsv1er to Que~;t·ion #2. If you iln~;\·ler-ed ye~;, plc~ase i11dicate the specific locations for and types of cormnercial fuci'l"itie:; thut you vmulcl ·!·ike to see developed. 20 111 3fl 28 10 ')I" L,) CJ:} 3[3 30 137 40.4 !)9. (:j Yes: Need a co111petit:i ve gt'ocery store vJitll 11 i <Jil quality shop~; ( i ~tel ucl in~! l"C'S ti!Ul'i.tnl:s, post office, l1anhvare, book stores, drug ~;ton;, bank, clc~pdl'i:llll~nl ~~tnt'C', ·lt~lltidi·un:i.il:~;, L!\(:.tl:i't'S, etc.) Hini-plaza at ll;l.sh!l.l K '!9th cou.ld offccl' !\lore (has a lot ni' Vi'lcant spuce) ~·!er.•d a ~)as station out this \'iit.Y it - 7 jl) I·; ) .J �-, ,_I- Need recreational facilities (i.E'. lwv1lin9, skatin~J, ett:.) Need a discount store (K-Mart, TGBY, etc.) Need fast food restaurants North of 15th Street l3uilditllJ the "111all" in r.t::.L. Facilities for the eldet'l.Y '> .) ., ,) ,., No: Established conHuercial ureas are c·lo~;e enou~h This area is not suituble (space, t'Oilds, resident-ial cht~racter') Brings in more traffic, noise, litter Develop downtown 4. Do you feel there at'e ·locations v1ithin industrial developtnent? a. b. 5. Yes No p·J ease conunent on your ilnSvJer to 2 3 4 30 6 3B 34 32 Que~;ti 1s ,, () ') '· near yout' nei·JhbodwocJ snitabJ,, fnt" ilddHioltill Ot' ME/\ ('ti l2 Tnta 1 - ... --· -·- ~ -· ;, ~--- ·-· . 27. ~l 72.7 on /14. Yes: Expand 19th & Haske'Jl PlaZCl Okay but not near residential areas There ilre vacant areas oll at'ound r.E.L. Light industrial is okay In North LiH·Jrence North of ll th S Lt'eet Along the railroad tracks In Ho!lle\•JOod Ganlens East on K-1 0 Hiyli~·Jay 9 5 3 3 ') {. ') '- 2 No: Not suitable in n:sidential area There is enough (C.F.C.!\.) iio aclequ<Jte spuC(~, r·oads, etc. 3G 2<1 �- B- C. tJOU~JJLG__~_Q_N_QliJ_Q_~~s. 1. 1-10\11 long have you lived in Lawrence'? /\REI\ ------ ') -·-- ·--. L. ') ,) b. c. d. e. Less than one yc:at to f-ive years Five to ten years Ten to tv1enty- five years Over tv1enty-fi vc: years 2. Ho1•1 1ong have you lived at your present il dd a. b. c. Less than one year One to five years Over five years 14 3'1 ?.1 3. How much longer do you p·l an to live in Llvln.:nce? i.l. c. Less than one year· One to five years Over five yea l'S 4. Hov1 a. Less than one year One to five years Over five years a. b. b. c. 5. ~j One IIIUCh I H 1l 35 l2 2G 3!). 3 21 le> 'i i' . 'l· 9 19 F,) 5 ,- •!.i J 27 l 0. C) 23 2/ ~)() :31,! • g l7 7 Cll- /.:) • .I b. c. c. Excellent Good Fair Poor 7 12 25 23 3!~ b B 1]7 36 1:3 :H\ lri s i.1 .. 9 p () u if.,,) r:•) ,;() 2 ') . () {I? ,_ JG.2 1un. Li l) . C) 'l'i 119 'l (;2 6. '] 19.9 /!l .0 ..) {_ () Fa·r' East L <l'iH' enc e Ne i CJh!Joi'lwod? 8 Hl n 9 ?4 26 77 37 31~ 25 llll ll 30 21 G r-..;-· r c s s '? [l (i tllC~ - - l 0. C) C) Overa-ll, v/Ou·l d you say the concli t'i or1 of the house or live is: a. -- - - 5 l5 6 \'1 - - ~~ B 3 15 1G 45 Tn !~ . i -l·- II n longer do you plan to l i ve in A 'I 24 25 ilpitl'l.IIICI1t :)s le'il 5 7 3 ~i l7 1 .) 15 ,, r·c· .)~ 9.9 :r1 .H 5rJ.3 in 11hi ch you ?'l . 11 ~~~) ;~ .u ::l. 0 r· .0 '' :) �1\RE/\ --- -----·· --· ---- ··-· 6. Improving Stable Uetr.t'i orati n<J If you rent, hov1 a. b. c. d. e. lllliCh [J b. c. d. e. f. g. ,YI)Ul' iii1!M!diat.c lH.··i~Ji!IJoriwod ,.,) 2 ~) 24 9 l0 l'O 27.lJ 3~i 32 34 311 i:l') r->s. 3 10 <) 7 , Under $99.00 $100.00 - $150.00 $150.0D - $200.00 $200.00 - :c2so. oo Ovet $250.00 Under $99.00 $100.00 $150.00 $150.00 - $200.00 $200.00 - $250.00 $250.00 $300.00 $300.00 $350.00 Ovet $350.00 Total X -· ----·--·-·-·- 1s ;1·1 '·1 I l G. B is your 11\0nthly r·en t, ·i ncl udi ng uti.lities? If you mvn your ho111e, how taxes and insurance'? il. 9. 3 you say that the general conditi(Jn of housing in is presently: c. 8. 2 ----·----------------··· ~Jould a. b. 7. -----~ i ,_') G ll '1 IIIUCil 11 l5 g 2~ '1 n 16. J 'f l 13 ?9 'D .9 2 5 7 {'() ., C) • ;:> 7 is your JHontll1 y r· 2 (i 0 l 0 lllOitg;:HJC: 13. !) 23 .., pclyl!lelll:, i 11Cl1!d i ng 20 . ;! 7 3 6 7 9 n 30 7 7 /(' ., ::~ . ~) r·,) 4 4 2 J .) 'I 1 l 2 2 F.) G 12.6 5.0 ?. l ,) ~· () (j J ') {_ 9 4 1- G 4 ~II lG 13. ·1 2rJ. ') l. S.ll In the nei ghboi'hood in 1t1hi ch you ., i ve, do you present"ly fh·l? a. b. c. That ctbout the right nw11ber of people ·1 i ve theri~ 110\•/. GO That more people could live thet'e co1nforta b l y. 5 That it is ovetcrowcleu nov;. 5 45 IJ.B 1)2 6 0 13 1] ll 6 1qt• . ..) ~) "') { L 'J\) ',, 79.G s.n 1 ·1 • 11 jlr'OjWJ'ty �- l (] - 10. There are a number of housing types in t!Je Far Eust Lu\'it·ence Nciuhbor·hood. Tll(!';t• include single-fami"Jy houses, apartJJJt.:nts and JnobilE~ honks. \·Jh·icli statcn1eni: L'Xpl·essl:s your opinion? a. b. c. like to, Ol' vmuld 1ike to, 1 i v e in an area VIi th a VJr'icty of housing type~; . jl',) 13 n 26, r1 12 6? 1ike to, or \'IOU lei like to, l·i ve ·j n i.ln areu VIi til only s ·i ngl e- fi.11ll'i ly lwus i ng. 1)1] Ei·: 32 40 35 64.3 l ike to, or VIOU l d like to, '] i v t: in an li r·ea vri th 0111 y a pd r· LIIH'Il t 'i Ol· i!IOII i I c lJ Oil! C S '> () 11 0 2 l '7 None of the above expn~s ses Illy opinion. Please ex p l <I i 11 bel ov1. ., r·: i) 5 0 7 7.1 {._ cl . Like F.E.L. single-fanl'ily (estabhshccl inteurity) Need variety v1ith spuce bet\·teen t.he111 Prefer rural area No more devel oplllent like 15th & Jlr·ospect ll. b. c' cl ' e. 12. A nev1 apartment An il pat' tment vii th·i n an older home A duplex An older- house (singlefa111ily) !\ new house ( s i ng l e- f and 1y) 0 7 3 ? I prefer livinu in: Hhich state111ent expresses your opiniun? il. ll 5 3 9 3.7 0 2 () () 2 0 6 0 0 6 .8 2. /] 1)3 32 H3 29 122 119.6 24 21 34 2B l 07 43.5 Assuming that uoverrn11ent subsidized housinu for lovi inco111e pcopli! and tiH: (;Jdet·ly \"il'l be built, do you think it should bu: r ov1 sections of the city H) 15 17 10 52 22 '7 city, inc-luding your nei gll!Jor·llood '177 <16 ~!2 30 49 77 '3 a. Co nc en t t'a ted in one of just a b. Distributed through the , �-11AREA D. 2 3 4 Total TRAN S._P 0 RT A]lQ_N_ l. Do you m·m a car? a. Yes 55 513 "- 233 b. IIU 1-J u ;:) 9.0 2. If yes, how many? a. b. c. One 3';.. 31 2'' _lJ 27 23 14 T~t1o 32 ·1 Qil l Ol rd fl3 '3 3 10 20 4 2fi 10.3 () 2 2 0 '1 1.7 31 31 30 1?7 S0.2 35 23 LJ.6 ~9.8 222 hi. 3 2. ·1 7.9 ( d. Three Four 3. Do you own a bicycle? a. b. Yes No 4. \~hat a. Car Gus Hal king G·icycle Motorcycle Other b. c. d. e. f. 5. .-l(. ,),) ,. 3 lJ g·j 4~ ,0 .6 is your principle mode of transpottation? G''.) 51 ] 2 3 13 G J .I 9 4 6 53 0 2 0 1 0 55 0 6 2 7 1 () 23 li' l 5.B ~ ,) ~j. \) 2.7 u 2 Hhat are sor:1e of the most set·ious prol)lems that you face \·1hcn you travel vrititin the neighborhood? Children playing in street Careless dr·ive?t's, pedestrians, bicyclLts, Poot street conditions Too 111any pat·ked cat·s on street f',;lillluls in sti·eet t' side\':alk conditions :) ;.;.:ed ·j nrJ i.l ·- l ;' jo~)gets �--l ?- None Ulind corners (brush, cars, etc.) No street lighting SlovJ snow rer11oval Fear ilftcr dark No mass transit system Tr·a ffi c 16 l f~ n 6 !i l3ikiny conuiLions I. .J Heavy tr·uck traffic Broken glass Corner of 19th & llJs ke ll School traffic congestion E. INFORMATION ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ---·----- -· ------------------· ------------·/\REA 2 3 1. vi hi c h a. f. 15 - 24 25 - 34 35 - 44 45 54 55 64 65 and over 2. Hhich category does your housho'ld i ncorne fa 11 '? a. b. e. f. Under $4,000 $4,000 - $6,999 $7,000 - $9,999 $10,000 - $14,999 $15,000 - $24,999 $25,000 and over 3. How many a. One b. Two c. Tlit·ee b. c. d. e. c. d. d. 4 Total is your age 9 t'OU p? pl~op1 12 1il ., 0 l ..,), 12 (I () e de rend on this i 8 ., G 36 l 3. 7 24 7 ., 1]3 30.B 9 9 9 r 0 ']() CJ (J 12 .) 4 ., J/ :!9 ?7 16.3 14. l ·1 t1.H 10.3 3 23 ., 0. 30 13.6 Jf.) 14 GO ·1 I .I ?7.3 2'1 .I! 14 12 13 11 ll.l Ill 21 1 17 s 2 '12 l5 2 4 21 14 G 15 9 17 2/ '15 l 3 4 7 f~, 1:3 ll 5 n ') '- Ill ?.1 ~; l) . ~) nCOIII(~ '[ (I J Ll ,} 26 1,)'\ 1B 2 1{ 29 ')' [l - ., 3 n .... ) ,-, .) c::: .n fl 4 ·l i'l 13.7 ')(l 'J L ~;ll • l ~) . :;. -~ .\~ .J �-· I 3- e. f. i. 2 9. Five SiX Seven () ?. II. Eight 0 0 4. Do you derive a pr.1rt of your· inco1nc h'OIII supplen1ental sources, sucll as your· parents, scho'larship, social security, or v;elfar-e? 7 •") 4 l 0 4 I l6 6.G i) '-· •.J () •) () ') 1- .0 I. 0 a. Yes H 32 6 b. No 53 32 41 5. What is your occupation? a. n 6 4 8 4 2 3 1 k. Professional Management Clerical Sales Skilled Sern i-s k ·j ll ed Unemployed fh~ti red Student Hon1ema ker 0 ther 6. f\1~e a. b. Ycs No 7. Are there lilellllJers of your househo.ld tl1ilt are curTently E:illJ•loyed hut i.tct·iv(;ly b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j . 6 5 ,_') n p l H1 t. ·r 3 lH 6 3 5 0 g 2 9 lf 0 l 1 ;~ 2tl.7 71 . 3 5 30 n.::> 0 3 l!f "13 G.:) !) . g 1 22 12 2 5 7 ') l. 2 ..) ,--: (f ,_u ..... l) ·1 G. l '!.! '!'! .2 ., 4.0 j. 1 ,. J there members of your household that Jre pt'esently UIH~inployed and sec:k·in~J a job? 6 GO ll 52 9 41 l2 50 ~-:iH 2U3 Ei .n fl•1 . 2 seeking a better job? a. Yes b. No lll 413 a - l i: '19 i[4 ll 4B ll ......) ~ l J•J r, 'J 1··,,-, ' I:; 2·1 . ~) i' !) . i �[~\![\___ ----- 8. _L . ____?_________ } ___ _1_. y_:._ --· Please list the ages of children livinq ~·lith you 1•1ho are under" tlw ils.Jt: iU. One l.> T1vo 4 Three () r Four 7 9 4 lj Five Six Seven Eight Nine t. len ',_> Lj Eleven l 2 2 4 ') Lj Twelve Thirteen f="ourteen F·i fteen 9. ---·-' g C~lL _ ___ ') L •) 4 2 4 2 5 ,) tj ., 5 Sixteen Seventeen G l 3 4 Eighteen () 0 r·.) 1s 3 l0 4 ll 5.0 I IU IJ • ~·, ., t. 3 5 ,) 1 5 3 4 0 G 3 ') H. CJ :::4 ·1 0 .H L) 1 . :i 5. I] 10 12 ll 1 5.0 12 s. iJ H "12 3.() 3 () 2 u \) J.n 3 0 1() II . lj 2 l ~) 2 2 G.B J . f~ (j . :5 0 •) ~) t.. . () I' . .l Please list so1ne of the thin~JS you like ubout 'livin~J in thL' 1-ar F:ci:;t l.t~\·ll'l!l1CC! Neighborhood. Quiet, peacefu·l Conven·ient locotion to work, schools, clovmtown, parks, Friendly, good neighbors Affordable hous·ing Away fn1111 city and KU Little traffic congestion Nice trees and purks \·!ell established area Feel safe in this area (lov~ cri1ne ratl') c~tc. 77 5'7 GS ·~r­ .) ,} ') ') l ,) l .,•I l ')'- Spacious l o t s Privacy Nice homes & yards Neighborhood has potent-i i:\ l Rural a tn1osphere r;:>t:lliny ::le-falliily atiiJospllcre -, I () ,. '· �Lots of children Variety of neighbors Clean areu in general E. Lawrence center Not -industriJiized or COJJJIIJOr"cialized l 0 . Pl e a s e l i s t s om e of t he t h i ng s you do n ' t l i ke a bout ·1 -j v i nq Lcnvrence Neighborhood. Inconvenient locat-ion (isoluted frOJll cJnploylllcnt centc;·, g;!s stations, grocery stores, etc.) Coop. & its pollution Ho1nes & lcnms in need of repair' & clt:<-1!1 up Children playing in the street Streets in poor condition Concentrat-ion of low incoJne hous-ill~J -in I7 .E.L. No bus 1 ines t1obi 1 e home pat·k No siclev1alks 15th & Prospect dwellings Junk cars parked in yurds F.E.L. ·is not patroned enou~Jh by police Sc\•Jer system ·in need of repair Inadequate snovJ removal Fear of cri111e Lack of contl'ol of lo1v incOJIIe housing youth Inadequate street lighting Speed-ing Loose ani1Hals Nothing Noisy truck traffic Absentee landlords Need facilities for bicycles Not enough good pJrk facilities Houses too close togethel" I 111 p r·o v e d en s i t y o f Ea s t II e i g h t s Sc ho o 1 5 4 4 ,-, -j n tlw Fen· Ea s t iJ ~ ., ,) :J .,,) ') (_ �'·' " 1•\ " ,,_.-··' ... 'f;' ·'·,,' ,-:, _. .. . '\ "1'"· •\.': ··.J � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) 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