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                  <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 ~&gt;,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. ;&lt;/e are r,lad and proud for them.
r·ieeting adjourned.
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BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD IHl-'ROVEHENT ASSOGlATION
The BrookCreek Association net April 9, at the East Lawrence Center.
In the absence of the president &amp;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.

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BROOK CREEK NEIGHBOIDIOOD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
May mmeting,
secretartA)r''s report read and approved,
Treasurer r·aported $~52. &lt;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&gt;n made by Rachel Grantham to Mltthe Com,.ssion not to allow more de."lsity
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building in areas Where th city does not provide fac111 ties such as

water, sewer, drainage

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e:q~ansion,

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Almon seconded, Hotion carried,
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a."'lllotmced that a meeting of neighborhood representatives will be held
museum at 7;30, Hay 28,

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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.
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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&gt;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.
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�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

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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&gt;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 •

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�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

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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,

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�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.

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rtrs •• Binns and others were enjoyed by all.

Meeting adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,

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0ecember R at the 3ast Heights Center,
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A Christmas prop.;ram of sinp;inp.; was presented by the ~oys and:.· p.;fLt()H·\C.£.
of the ;~ast Heights ~:&gt;chool "''&gt;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.
&gt;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.

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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,

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�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

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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.
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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
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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.

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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
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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

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the advisory committee were as followsa

Repaat of streets, Prairie and Elmwood
Baby-eitter for meetings
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$1,000
300

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�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.

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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,
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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.

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�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,

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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.
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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,
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�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.

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East Lawrence Center. President Binns presided,Minutes were read AC.t&lt;:·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
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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.

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Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met at
East Lawrence Center, November 8, 1989.

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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.

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Treasurer reported $21.44 on hand and $740.64 in the bank.

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�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 &amp;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&gt;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.
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�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

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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&amp;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.
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punch an&lt;! cookiGs at; our Cl'Jrintma~ mr:tJting.
Meeting adjo\1rned,
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�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,

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Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met March 11 at the East
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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.
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Respectfully submitted ,
Rachel Grantham,Sec.

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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.~

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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.

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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,
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�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
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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,

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�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.
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$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.

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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 &amp; 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 .&amp;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

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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.

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�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,

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Respectfully submitted,

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�Brook Creek Neighborhood Association

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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.

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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.

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reported a balance of $841.19

The following officers were elected:
President
Vice-Pres.
Secretary
Treasurer
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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.

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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.
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The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met at the Center, ·&lt;:.~.i~!.£:~&lt;;0;?&gt;'
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.

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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.
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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 &amp; 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.
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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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; Zoe McCleary
Loralee Stevens was recognized for
distributed 70 flyers notice of
meet ina

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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.

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�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

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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.)
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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
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�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~~~~~
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�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 &amp; 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,
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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,

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Thanks to Goldie Harmon for the notes

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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,

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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 &amp; 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.

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