https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/62006cf9c2b5298ce906a3bac90fae1a.pdf 4a0a22b23de17ee59ac2ae0f7726c64c PDF Text Text ELIA General Meeting Feb. 8, 1993 7 p.m. New York School (Board members in attendance: M. Gray, N. Habegger, J. Hope, R. Kershenbaum, S. Miller, J. Swift, D. Weismiller, B. Willits) 1. East Lawrence and historic register nominations The East Lawrence History Project (ELHP, made up of EL residents Richard Kershenbaum, Shelley Miller, Jim Power and K.T. Walsh) would like to encourage ELIA members to consider working on projects with the Douglas County (Elizabeth Watkins) Museum -identifying EL photos in museum collections -creating a travelling EL history exhibit -developing an EL walking tour -creating an EL history pamphlet Contact Nanette Roubideaux or any ELHP member. 2. 11th Street crosswalk and beacons ELIA submitted a request for 11th Street crossing features in January 1992. (All 11th Street neighbors signed a petition in favor, carried by Mary Gray, in December 1992.) A traffic count showed 275-300+ vehicles on 11th at New York Street between 7:30 and 8 a.m. 3. Riverfront clean-up Cleanup sites are being chosen now. Marvin, City recycling coordinator. Volunteers call Patricia 4. After the March 2, 1993 primary, ELIA will survey remaining candidaates for their wiews in issues affecting the neighborhood. Dee Weismiller composed questions. Answers will appear in the next Newsletter, prior to the general election. 5. Easter~ Parkway Public comments on the Land Use Plan continue Feb. 24, 1993 at the Planning Commission. All are encouraged to attend and vopice opinions. This meeting of ELIA is intended to provide a chance for members to practice, voice any (pro/con) opinion to the group. Discussion: Richard Kershenbaum presented a history of the 18-poirt criteria developed by a city-appointed EAstern Parkway Task Force (composed of neighborhood representatives, city and county officials). Eastern Parkway criteria were developed by the task force, Dec. 8, 1987, and revised March 9, 1989. The City Commission, in September 1990 adopted amended criteria. RK's question: Should ELlA vote to oppose the Parkway based on the City Commission's adoption of modified 18 points? Few enough general members attended this meeting (the evening after a major winter storm) that ELIA board members in attendance thought any votes conducted after this meeting's discussions could be interpreted as an action of the board, not the membership at large. A discussion of the role of the board ensued. Is the role described in the Constitution of the organization to implement policy of the membership? RK's draft "Resolution for ELIA, Feb. 8, 1993" was not voted on. A special board meeting to discuss the role of the board in neighborhood policy was scheduled for Feb. 15, 1993, called at the request of Jack Hope. �ELIA Special Board Meeting Feb. 15, 1993 7 p.m. New York School (Board members in attendance: J. Andersen, M. Gray, N. Habegger, J. Hope, K. Hutcheson, R. Kershenbaum, S. Miller, B. Nunez, S. Russell, J. Swift, R. Turner; and Nanette Roubideaux) Meeting held as called for at the last General Membership meeting, and before the Feb. 24, 1993 continuing public comments on the Parkway Land Use Plan at the Planning Commission. S. Russell welcomed Cable Six, invited by R. Kershenbaum. 1. Does ELIA favor a position on the Parkway other than the current stand: That the organization not consider support of the Parkway until/unless the 18 criteria are met. 2. Can the ~~IA board effect a change in the ELIA stand, or must the General membership do that? Motions: a. Swift: E_IA supports the concept of the Eastern Parkway. (Died for lack of a second.) b. Gray: ELIA opposes 'the Parkway because the 18 criteria have not been met. (Kershenbaum second.) Died 3-7-1 c. Andersen: ELIA supports the concept of the Eastern Parkway as long as (the City Commission's) 18 criteria are substantially met at each stage of the process. (Turner second.) 5-2-4. Question remains unanswered: Can the board create this policy? �ELIA Board Meeting March 8, 1993 7 p.m. New York School (Board members in attendance: J. Andersen, M. Gray, N. Habegger, J. Hope, R. Kershenbaum, S. Miller, B. Nunez, S. Russell, D. Weismiller, B. Willits; and Nanette Roubideaux) 1. Parkway update "Engineering study" is due now in July, 1993, as reported in communication from City Hall. About the February public comments meeting of the Planning Commission: Land Use Plan is not specific about the alignment. Bob Siqueiros of the Planning staff is to meet woth S. Miller and hear line by line comments. J. Andersen says "JBM" consultant engineers rave a 1-800 telephone number. Also suggests anyone approach Cindy Lartigue on the Planning Commission, who has worked with K.C. neighborhood issues. 2. Discussed contents of April Newsletter, to contain candidates' O&A before City Commission elections. Newsletter will also FUSh getting out the vote. 3. ELIA projects, solicitation of board involvement: -East Lawrence History Project (ELHP): Swift, Weismeiiler, Roubideaux -New York School light{ng: Hope -New York School maintenance and repair: Russell -ELIA/PTO : Russell -Activities for teens (movies, etc.?): Nunez -Sidewalks for school children (East Heights, Central Junior High, New York School) 4. Future meeting topics? -Lawrence Alliance (to end racial discrimination and promote harmonious relations in an increasingly diverse environment) Lisa Blair, 842-3833 mornings; Russell will arrange -Rental concerns (see Pat Slick's letter in April Newsletter) -School news -Fun program? Something for kids? -Juneteenth celebration? in conjunction possibly with ISIS, Integral Sisters In Society? 5. Need fo1· Neighborhood Plan mentioned, no action R. Kershenbau~ noted role of professional planners in last plan (1977), using neighborhood-collected data. N. Roubideaux has been gleaning neighborhood info. from 1990 census data. b. CDBG Hobbs bleachers mural project was denied as a ''lesser need" relative to others in Lawrence. 7. Misc. -tiller will be available again for use, once things dry out -(Andersen) sanitation crews now cleaning some alleys on trash pick-up days -(Nunez) Anybody know who's dumping tires at BOO New York Street dumpster? City is hauling away tires since January 1993. -Volunteer of the Year award: nominate Patty Doria? Roubideaux will work on joint nomination with other organizations (Independence, Inc., Women's Transitional Care Services, Freedom Coalition.) �EASl Meeting Schoc.l. c~tlled LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING (WI~IL 22, 1993 to order by President Shelley Miller at President Miller introduced L1sa Blair of the as a special guest and speaker. New York Lawrence Alliance ~1s. Blair' gave a histor-y of the development of th~~ Lawrence Alliance and how i t evolved from the Task Force on Racial Discr imi nai:ion a.nd Human Di ver~d ty. Ms. Blair passed ar~ound a handout L·\'hich gavo::: the various comrni ttees and subcornmi ttees of the {llliance.. Allianc<~= nolA' funded by the city "''ith housing provided by ·the La~Awence School Di~.trict. Ms. Rlair spoke of the events sponsored by the Alliance and goals which are hoped to be reached and then answered questions and lis ted to concer~m~~ f r"om the member-ship .. The Lawre11ce Downtown Plan was discussed and will carefully. Boundary of footprint was discussed. need to be read Kevin Hut:.cheson has a new position out of tOIAIIl and ha2. as tr·east.wer- .. Need for net'li tr~easurer· di:::;cussed. Jo Pinders~~n announced her r·esignation bei n~1 elected to the City Commission. JunE~ fr~om t:he Eloard due n~si~JilE!d to her' Clea 1·-Up ~\'BS discussed along with the picnic. ~1inutos to1l<<~1n by Nanette Roubideau>'; Tn:J.m;rnitb:'!d by ha.nd to S. Miller Meetinq. Status: Not approved at Jtme Gener~a.l ~1embership �East Lawrence Improvement Association Board Meeting May 10, 1993 (936 Pennsylvania, 7:30p.m.) Present: J. Hope, M. Gray, S. Miller, B. Nunez, B. Willits, and N. Roubide::luX Board membership update: Jo Ande-sen has resigned from the Board because she is now on City Commission. Kevin Hutcheson has resigned from the Board because his emr:·loyment v-Jith Kinko's is taking him to Topeka. Richard Ken:>henbaum has res is ned f1·om the Board because he has other specific interests. Eastern Parkway updates: Shelley is speaking to the Planning Commission each month (4th Weds.) about the neighborhood stand on the possible roadway, and the importance of observance of the 18 Criteria in its development. She urged board members and the community at large to mak~ their opinions known to the Commission. Shelley reporte<j that (with Board approval) informational packets about the neighborhood concerns in light of the proposed Parkway were given to Washington representatives when she was there a ~~nth before. Horizon 2020/transportation: Jack irformed us the City may hire a professional traffic Planning Coor·dinato1· to ~-owrk ~~ith the H 2020 Transportation Committee and neighbor hood gr oup:3 about transportation needs, planning, implementation, roadways, etc. Discus~">ion included the feelin·g there isn't enough effort being made to use public transportation to ease traffic/-parklns 'overload in the Central Business District. Jack says H2020 grdup contirraes to look at. the possibility of coordinating ""city public transportation with KU on Wheels. Finance options wer·e discussed. (User ~ees in relation to subsidies, etc.) Cities must be 100,000 popula:ion before they can receive certain federal subsidies of public transportation. Newsletter: -·'·.;olunteers for layout? Kevin's woy·k on the Newsletter saved us about $15 per page at Kinko's. -·Next l'lewsletter (Memorial Day, etc.) to be dedicated deceased members of ELIA, not to be morbid, but to honor and remember them. .. . Clean-up: To be held June 26, 1993, with annual neighborhood picnic to follow, coordinated by Nanette and Sarah Jane. ' ' · General membership meeting of June 14: Pvoposed agenda item, Tenants to Homeowners. Jack ~±!l arrSnge. Mise.: Short discus~ion of rehabs in progress: 917 ·oelawsre, 808 C>:Jnnecticut, 1113 1,1ell-J Yo1·k. �EAST LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION General Membership Meeting June 14, 1993 7:00 p.m. Location: New York School Library Tenanats to Homeowners: Terry Pippert, a spokesperson for Tenants to Homeowners, a nonprofit or.ganization which exists to empower tenants to become homeowners through programs in education; homeimprovement and creative financing, gave a lengthly presentation onthe project. The speaker was introduced by J. Hope, ELIA Board Member, EL resident and one of the founding members of the organization. The speaker emphasized the fact that tenants to homeowners was created specifically to assist those of low to moderate income who previously may not have qualified under convential guide lines for financing. The program serves to assist people in upgrading property; to re-invest nighborhoods; to make the most effective use of neighborhood public and private resources; to encourage stability and to extend and create a tax revenue base. East Lawrence Clean-Up: The annual ELlA clean-up is scheduled for June 26, 1993. A neighborhood wide picnic will follow. Volunteers were solicited for the clean-up. Members were asked to bring contributyions to the picnic afterward. Once a week vs. twice a week trash service: A motion was made by Dee Weismiller, seconded by Barry Shalinsky to discuss whether E.L. residents were satifeid with current services provided by City Sanitation. As it stands, yard wastes including lawn, leaf litter and tree limbs are pickup up on Mondays while regualr trash service occurs on Tuesdays. Members were asked to vote their preference. Voting: Once a week: 7. Twice a week: 17. Abstain: 4. The membership asked that commentary be conveyed to the appropriate city agency that E.L. prefers to return to twice a week sanitation service. Eastern Parkway: A motion was made by Mary Lisa Pike, seconded by Richard Kershenbaum to pass the following resolution as read gy Mary Lisa Pike. RESOLUTION OF THE EAST LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION JUNE 14 , 1 9 9 3 Be it resolved that in light of the failure of negotiations between �residents of East Lawrence and proponents of the Eastern Parkway to ensure the stability and well-being of the East Lawrence Neighborhood, the ELlA hereby strongly opposes any further funding of the project for the following reasons: 1) The proposed roadway will channel a large volume of truck and automobile traffic from the east and south into the East Lawrence Neighborhood through exits at 7th, 8th, 11th and 15th Streets, to be dispersed on local streets, while creating unacceptable congestion at the road's terminus at 7th and New Hampshire. 2) The presence of this traffic will markedly increase the pressure for commercial and industrial development in and adjacent to the East Lawrence Neighborhood leading to deterioration of quality of life, residential neighborhood integrity, safety for children and pedestrians, and residential property values. Discussion on the motion was curtailed by several members of the general membership. Several memb ers expressed concern that this was not an appropriate time to introduce a motion which would counter the current ELlA position on the Parkway. M. Gray read the motion that was made during the emergency board meeting of February 15, 1993. The motion forms the foundation of the current ELlA position regarding the Parkway. This motion reads as follows: "ELlA agrees to the concept of the Eastern Parkway as long sa the 18-point criteria, as passed by the City Commission, i s substantively met at each point in the process." M. Gray stated to the general membership that the voting on the above motion was: In favor: 5. Opposed: 2. Abstained: 4. She stated she thought the voting indicated there was not a clearcut mandate in favor of the "modified" 18 points and that perhaps, it was time for the membership to take a stand on the Eastern Parkway that she felt was more clearly represented in the test of the "Original 18 Point Ciriteria." Motion: At this point, a motion was made by Jack Hope, seconded by Shelley Miller that "any motions or votes be post-phoned until a special newsletter of the ELlA went out listing the pros and cons of ELlA's E. Parkway poisition." Opposed: Voting: In favor: did not pass. 14. No further point. conerning the motions 15. Abstained: Parkway were made 0 . Motion after this s. Miller expressed her intent to publish a special edition of the ELlA newsletter listing the range of membership news on the Parkway and the current ELlA stance. S. Miller stated that she would �convene a special meeting devoted exclusively to Parkway issues and concerns. East Lawrence History Project: Motion made by Mary Lisa Pike seconded by Mary Guise that ELIA endorse the East Lawrence History Project. Voting: unanimous. Volunteers were asked to place their names on sign-up sheets for various phrases of the E.L. History project. Meeting adjourned. Minutes taken by Mary Gray Minutes typed by Nanette Roubideaux Transmitted by mail to S. Miller August 17, 1993 Status: Not approved. �East Lawrence Improvement Association Board of Directors Meeting July 14, 1993 Present: Barbara Willits, Jack Hope, John Swift, Dee Weismiller, Ron Turner, Shelley Miller, Brenda Nunez, and Coordinator, Nanette Roubideaux. President Miller called meeting to order at 7:50p.m. August General Membership Meeting: Shelley wants people to help set up a renters issue meeting for August general membership meeting. Dee suggested that someone from the Lawrence Housing Authority would be helpful, that having various phone numbers where renters could call if problems, places to go if complaint, and someone from Landlord's Association. Discussion was helc} and Shelley to do. decision made to explore these ideas. City Hall Meeting: Shelley announced meeting at City Hall consisting of possibily Jo, Mayor and others at City Hall on Friday, at 4:00p.m to discuss the 18 Criteria. Press may not be there. Opinions were stated about the meeting including that 4:00 timeframe would preclude participation for people who work. Two Meetings/One Month: There was a discussion on having two meeting and one the timings of the Special Parkway Meeting and the General Membership Meeting on renters issues. Some felt two meetings in a row might result in lack of participation on the second meeting. Roberts Rules of Order: Shelley asked if a person~ knows at work who knows Roberts Rules of Order could be hir~-for $25.00 out of General Funds to assist with Eastern Parkway Meeting. Jack Hope made motion, seconded by Ron Turner that this be done. Motion passed. Helen Bailey's House: Shelley stated that the Bailey House is slated for demolition and that she has asked the city to postphone until efforts are made to see if rehab could be done. Left Over Clean-Up Funds: Patricia Marvin appeared before the board to ask if funds, if �any, left over from clean-up on June 26, could be used chipper to deal with limbs left over from recent storms. to hire Shelley asked for authority from Board to write to city and state that ELIA would assist but felt that it was City's responsibility not neighborhood organizations. Motion was made by Ron Turner and seconded by Jack Hope that this be done. Motion passed. Nanette to see if funds remain and call Shelley next day or leave message on machine. Ron Turner made motion, seconded by John Swift that if funds left over they be designated for chipper. Motion passed. Trash Rack: Shelley stated that volunteers needed and place to store materials for trash racks. Newsletter will ask for place and volunteers. Sidewalks: Coordinator brought up that sidewalk monies for new fiscal year will be available on August 1, 1993. Discussion was held on whether to contract to Eugene Jarritt or have city do sidewalks. Discussion held on time frame as Shelley wanted to wait. Dee Weismiller made motion to have Eugene do sidewalks, seconded by Jack Hope to have Eugene start sidewalks August 1, 1993. Motion passed. Employment/Youth Program: Coordinator asked permission to work on grant that would provide employment during summer months for East Lawrence young people doing jobs that would benefit neighborhood such as cleaning brick sidewalks that did not need restoring. Shelley was not in favor as did not think CBDG would fund. Dee Weismiller made motion, seconded by Jack Hope that~oordinator work on grant. Motion passed. Jack made motion to go home. Passed. �£E1~I_k,t1W8J~t:iQG:_lt1ERQ:i!;.t1st:il ..J1§.§.QQlAilQ!::{ Board of Directors Meeting July 27, 1993 Location: 936 Penn. Present: Shelley Miller; Jack Hope (left early); Willits; John Swift; Sara Jane Russell; Mary Gray; C:Tandell :: Dee Weismiller (came late). Absent: Barbara Travis Ron Turner; Brenda Nunez; N. Habeggar. This meeting was convened to discuss coordinator duties and job description and also present and future coordinator - ELIA board r·ela tiom;. Motion mude by John Swift, seconded by Jack Hope, that ELlA moves to re-open selection process with no objection to present coordinator continuing, given that the current coordinator's position ends July 31, 1993, the current coordinator's position ~,1i 11 be extended one month (until August 31, 1993, dur-ing which time the coordinator selection process will begin). A cursory job descr-iption wi 11 be available (to coordi nm.tor candid,:ltes). A full job descr-iption wi 11 be drawn up and available 1~1hen a candidab~ is selected. Votes: In favor: 3; Opposed: 2; Abstain: :2 .. Motion passes. Motion made by Sar-,:J. Jane Russell, seconded by Dee Weismi ller that ELIA moves to extend current coordinators contract another year from ~iugu~:.t 1, 1993 to July 31st, 1994. Vote: In favor: :2; Opposed: 3; Abstain: 2. Motion does not pass. t1ot:ion made by Travis Crandell, seconded by Barbara Willits that ELIA moves to extend the contract of the current coordinator until September 1, 1993, during which time ther-e ~IJi 11 be a review of the current coordinator"s position and job description of coordina~or's responsibilities and duties, with a decision then made whe~her to extend the current coordinators contract through the tisc;d year-. Voting: In favor: 4; opposed: 2; abstain: 1. t1otion pa~~ses. Motion made by Shelley Miller, seconded by Travis Crandell that ELIA moves that only the words of the very last motion are reflecte·i in the minutes. and that the fact that we discussed the ELIA posltion be the extent of our public minutes of the meeting. Voting: In favor: 3; opposed: 1; abstain: 2. Motion passes. Easten'l l 3 ~lrkway Forum August 2, 1993. There wi 11 be a special rneeti ng 1)f the general membership df~voted to a single agenda i tern --ThE~ E.3.~stern Par-kway. A parliamentarian will be present to facc:Ll i t.3.te the proceedings. A l<:J.rge gener-al membership atte ndan1~(~ is expected. s. l'ii lle;- discussed a meeting which occurred ~~Ji th the City Planning Staff and city officials in mid-July concerning progress �on the 18-point criteria. Miller stated that Mayor Nalbandian took notes over major areas on concern in the ongoing Eastern Parkv,•ay dialogue. Meeting adjour-ned. Mi nuc:es taken by~ Mat~y Gr-ay t·1:i nutes t:yped by: Na.nette Roubideaux ~1i nutes tr-ansmitted by mail to S. Miller -- August 23, 1992 �UHAFT COF·Y EAST LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Special Membership Meeting August 2, 1993, 7:30 p.m. Location: New York School Gym The entire thr~ee hour-s of this specially called general membership meeting was devoted to a single item issue, the proposed Eastern Parkway. Discussion was centered on the current ELlA position vis-a-vis, the Parkway. The current ELIA position has as its foundation the motion made and fJassed at the February 15, 1993 Board of Directors meeting, the text of which reads as folllows: "ELlf01 agr-ees to the QQDQ.sU:>.J;;__ of the Eastern Pat'kVI'aY as lon~a as the 18 point criteria, as passed by the City Commission. is :;.ubstantially, met at each point in the process. The follc'~\'ing motion was made by John SV~Iift, seconded by Jim Powers titled the Bg§QlMtiQD __ Qf_BM9Y§t_2~_l22~(See enclosed. Copy tt 2. Friendly amendments were attached enclosed. Copy ~ 1) Voting on fr-iendly amendments: Because of the tie not pass. to the original motion. In favor: voting these friendly 19. Opposed: ( See 19. amendments motions do t·10TIDN: Motion ~IJas madE~ by Mark !<.apla.n,, :seconded by John Meyer-s to r'?tai n the original motion ( i . e. the Resolution of August 2. 1993) as is. with an extension of the time period. until May 31, 199f-'t' Voti··,g on motion: In favor-: 21. Oppo~,ed: 12. Abstained: Mot:i on pr:,.:::;sed. Minutes ~aken by Secretary Mary Gray. Minutes typed by Nanette Roubideaux. Tran:~mi tted to Pr-esident Miller- on Augw:,t 17. 1993 by mai 1 . Status: Not approved 7. �Resolution of the East Lawrence Improvement Association, August 2, 1993 WHEREAS representatives of the East Lawrence Improvement Association met informally in 1987 with representatives of Downtown Lawrence, Inc., the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce, and other interested parties to discuss a possible route to connect Downtown Lawrence with highway K-1 0, and WHEREAS these East Lawrence representatives negotiated in good faith with the aim of arriving at a plan that would serve neighborhood as well as business interests, and WHEREAS an Eastern Parkway Task Force was convened by the City of Lawrence to review and recommend criteria for construction of the Parkway, and to recommend detailed plans for the reconfiguration of 7th Street between New York and New Hampshire Streets, and WHEREAS the Eastern Parkway Task Force adopted the Parkway Criteria and plans · for 7th Street construction, with the concurrence of East Lawrence representatives, March 9, 1989, and WHEREAS the City of Lawrence is actively pursuing full funding for completion of the Parkway project, and WHEREAS the consulting engineer for the Parkway project predicts that construction could begin in 1994, and WHEREAS, should specific protections not be implemented prior to construction, the East Lawrence Neighborhood will suffer grave damage from noise, increased traffic, and increased pressure for commercial and industrial redevelopment, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the East Lawrence Improvement Association will support solicitation of funding for and construction of the proposed Eastern Parkway if and only if the City of Lawrence completes the following actions by May 1, 1994: Revision of the Neighborhood Plan to show the stabilization of the north part of the neighborhood via increased residential development. Adoption of the revised Neighborhood Plan by the Lawrence City Commission. �Acquisition by the City, and residential rezoning of the half city block bounded by 7th Street, 8th Street, and Rhode Island Street, and the alley between New Hampshire Street and Rhode Island Street to prevent the expansion or intensification of existing non-residential uses. Acquisition by the City, and residential rezoning of the land bounded by 7th Street, the Riverfront Plaza parking garage, Connecticut Street and New York Street to prevent the expansion or intensification of existing non-residential uses. Active solicitation of a developer and City assistance with infill residential development projects in both land parcels described above. Designation of city-owned land east of the intersection of 7th Street and the Santa Fe tracks as a City Park, and establishment of appropriate conservation easements to protect Bald Eagle habiiflt. Amendment of all Parkway plan documents to show provision of only one access point to the downtown , at 7th and New Hampshire Streets, from the Parkway route. and THAT, should the City Commission not implement such necessary protections for the East Lawrence neighborhood within the time period prescribed by this resolution, the East Lawrence Improvement Association strongly opposes construction of the Eastern Parkway and will utilize all available means to prevent its construction. �1 [;fl~LJ,~BW.8£b!QE .. ltlE:B.QYstlE!H".fl~~QQ1BIIQtl General Membership Meeting August 9, 1.993 New York School Library - 7:00 p.m. The theme of tonight"s General Membership meeting was centered on Landlord-Tenant issues. An invitation to attend and engage in discussion of areas of mutual concern was extended to all landlords owning property in the neighborhood. Renters were also invited to attend to represent their perspectives. Mr. James Dunn, an E.L. property owner gave his view on the issues. He expressed sincere interest in knowing what concerns ELIA had for its resident who are renters of long or short term. Recent census data appears to indicate that in the last dozen year:'5, ther~e has been a significant shift in our neighborhood from sin2le family owned housing to rental properties. If this i:::; the ca.se, ELlA must be aware of the resulting changes in the goals and desires of its residents. Mr. Dunn gave the impression that landlords in our neighborhood were willing to meet their tenants half-way in resolving issues, as rental prices, repair and maintenance of units. interpretation of lea:'::.i ng contracts, noise problems, relationships with adjoining neighbors. He seemed to stress the importance of keeping the lines of communication open between landlord and t:.ehant and the necessity of engaging in a process of friendly negotiatjon when there are issues of mutual concern. Someone in the general membership brought up the idea that most problems between landlords and tenants seem to involve wording of the !easEl. Different interpretations of the lease or outright misunden;tandi ng of the lease contract often lead to cont 1 ict. Also, reliance on oral agreements instead of written represents a potential source of tention. Both tenant and landlord need to be aware of what is and is not permitted under the lease contract. The bottom line suggestion was - get it in writing and follow through!. On rnE1mbet' mentioned the avai labi 1 i ty of a "model lease" contract which sho had made use of in the past. This "model lease" had been conceived and written by a now defunct consumer~ advocacy agE:!t'lC':/, but copies of it may be found at the Lawr~ence Public L ibr·ary ;~nd the KU Ulw School Library. Topic: Factors popuJ.atil)n/deter~ior~ati leading to increases in ng housing in East l_awrence. the rental Huch commentary was offered in this segment of the nights discussi0n over why the rental population has dramatically incr--eased in E . L. and the correlation between rental properties �and deteriorating properties. Some speculations cited for the former: the death of elderly residents (a significant percentage of residents over 65 passed away during the 80s). whose houses were brought by individuals intending to convert them to rental units; a few such individuals may have been favored by local lending and financial institutions by facilitating their access to loans and other~ "easy" financing. It was suggested that a. rni not- :i ty are those already owning a substantia 1 amount of property may have been favored over those who would have become single-family owners; the difficulties those who would have been single-family households had in obtaining rehab/home improvment loan~> which lead to further deterioration of properties; land 1ord~; who become pc:u~t of Sec.. 8 programs to convernt thei t" r·ent.-,11 units especially for low i nc:;ome clients who increased their r~ental rates si nee these programs ten to guarantee payment: up to 80% of the rates; for a long period financial insitutions could not: sell mortgages to the secondary mar·ket unles~:; the property was valued over 30k thus inhibiting them from financing potential. and single-family owners from buying homes under this valUE!. Those owing houses in E.L. which may go on the market in the future might consider not offering to the highest bidder if he/~-he knows it ~\li 11 be converted into r~ental propet~ty. The med]um pr-ice of a home in E.L. is now about $45,000 and thE:! <:J.VerJ.ge r-ent is $437.00. One resident commented on "rental concerns where older at'e split into duplexes and then allowed to deteriorab:l unti 1 bOIJ~Jht by a professional developer~. Others commented on the effects on neighbor·hood pt~operty values if the Eastern Par~.vJay :.s bui 1 t, it was thought that those \hJould be an initial shor·t-·tet'm rise in proper·ty values and when time went by t~esident: bl i~1ht would let3.d to deteriot'ating properties and lowered tax evaluations. E.L." home~; Topic: Zoning in East Lawence ELlA, as an organization, had always been a strong proponent of appropriate zoning laws flexible enough to meet changing neighbot~hood conditions. In 1983, it supported an effort for· compr-ehensive down·-zoning of most of the E.L. neighborhood to single family, although there remains the potential for the area nor'th of 9th to be up·- zoned to duplex Ot' multi-family. Up to four· unr•dated residents may 1 i ve in housing that is ren·ted until a. change in zoning status is called for. Top i c: iJ nmowed Lavms. As beauty is in the eye of the beholder, so the determination as to ~'•heth•91- the grass has gotten too high on the lawn. Generally i t must b<Ol a neighbor~ (.l.lho complains about a property owners gra::ss �occurs, the city's needing cutting. When a complaint environmental code inspector, Mitch Storm, investigates and in violation of a city documents the situation. If found or-dinance, the alleged violator is given ten days to "take ca.re of the pr,oblem" at~ can at~ range for a hearing with the city to contest a citation. Topic: Front and Side Yard Ordinance City ordinances regarding what items may be left in front and side yards are relative flexible at this time. As long as items are on private property and do not endnager nearby residents and are (car~ being worked on an improved surface such as a driveway) not on the street, then they may remain in the property ownens yard at his discretion. However, if violations of enviromental codes are suspected then inquires may be directed to the City Environmental Code Inspector at 832-3000. Topic~ Hitching Posts Brought up during the discussion were recent incidents of arbitary removal of stone hitching posts on Rhode Island Street. \·'llhich are~ considered to be part of the historic,:J.l feature of E.L. ThE~rr" wa::. an agreement between the members that r~emoval of such cultural items were detrimental to E.L.'s image as an historical entity. The removal and relocation of hitching posts was illegal b~~c;:ntse technically they are part of the city"s right-of-·way. Business Meeting: ·--The nexi: gener-al membership meeti n~-:1 is October~ 11, 1993. r-acks - a generotJs E. L.• contractor has volunteer-ed to have his crew assemble the trash racks this year. People wanting tr·ash racks this yea.t~ must be willing to fill out a. questionaire required by the city - with at least name and address listed. Racks will be built Sunday, August 9th at 941 Penn . -·Tr-a:~;h ... s . Mi.llot' mentioned the pos:;dbility of a City Commission vote on August 10 for appropriation of $700,000 for possible parkway land pur·chase. -Members discussed concerns over the outcome of the last meeting when the motion for the B~§Ql~tiQD_Qf_Ayg~§t_2~-122~- was passed. Question1s raised were whether or not the items of the Resolution were incongruous v.Ji th the 18 point cri terL3. or- r~epresented a::s enhancern•:'!nt/continuation of it. Motion t•J adjourn meeting made Gu~.y" M•Jt ion passed. Minutes ·taken by: by s. Miller, Mary Gr-ay, Secretary seconded by Mary �4 Minutes typed by: Nanette Roubideaux t1inutes tr·ansmitted to S, Miller- by mail August 31, 1993, Stat u:;s ~ Not approved �1 EAST LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Board of Directors Meeting September 13, 1993 Meeting called to order by President Miler at 7:40 p.m. after a delay in getting into N.Y. School. Present: Shelley Miller; Mary Gray; Brenda Nunez; Jack Hope; Ron Turner; Barbara Willits; Nellie Habegger; John Swift; Nanette Roubideaux. Guests: Eugene Jarrett; Richard Kershenbaum; James Dewey. Agenda Items: Discusslon was held on agenda items. S. Miller proposed to follow the agenda mailed to Board. M. Gray brought up an additional agenda item - E. Parkway/Working Group. She stated she had given S. Miller and a majority of other Board members written notice of this change in the night's agenda at least five days in advance. Verbal agreement of Board to have Parkway/Working Group placed on agenda. M. Gray made motion to discuss Parkway/Working Group as the first item of business. No second was offered. Eugene Jarrett and Nanette Roubideaux brought up that they would like to speak to the Board and that they had requested to be placed on the agenda but were refused. S. Miller asked if anyone would make a motion in order for their presentation to occur. M. Gray expressed her opinion that Nanette and Eugene's important concerns could have and should have been addressed by the ELIA President at an earlier date and been resolved. She wondered why this had not happened. B. Nunez made motion to have Eugene and Nanette speak to Board, seconded by M. Gray. Vote: In favor: 6; Opposed: 1. Motion passes. Nanette Roubideaux spoke to the Board about the problems she had incurred during the past year under the tenure of the President and the problems about grant credibility of the organization for not following the grant guidelines. Eugene spoke to the Board about the problems he had incurred during the past year also. In the past five years he had worked for ELIA relaying sidewalks, this was the first time he had problems. He stated that he took pride in the work that he had done and that the work was in accordance with the City's code guidelines. Minutes: J. Swift made motion, seconded by M. Gray that the minutes of the Boar·d of Directors and General Membership meetings of February 8, February 15, March 8, April 22, June 14, July 14, July 27, August �2 2. and August 9, 1993 be approved. S. Miller made motion to amend motion to approve a revised version of the August 9 meeting minutes. John stated he saw nothing wrong with the original version of the August 9 minutes but would accept the amendment so as to get the minutes approved. Motion passed. Homeowners-Out-Of-Tenants, Inc. Jack Hope made motion, seconded by B. Willits, that J. Swift be the ELIA representative to Homeowners-Out-Of-Tenants, Inc. (HOUT, Inc.). Motion passed. Eastern Parkway: Discussion was held on the possibility of convening a "Working Group'' to meet with public officials to continue negotiations and implementation of the 18 Point Criteria/Resolution of August 2, 1993. .J. Swift made motion, seconded by M. Gray that such a "Workin·;~ Group" be formed. Membership of the "Working Group" would be comprised of those ELIA members who signed up at the August 2, 1993 meeting. The Working Group members would meet andf select among themselves five or six representatives who would be directly responsible for channeli~g communications between the City and ELIA. The Wor·king Group would serve as a negotiating team and meet with public officials on a systemaatic and continuing basis through most of the coming year. Discussion was held on the office of the ELIA President in re9ards to the "Working Group" and the forthcoming negotiating process with the City. The general view was that no one person would speak exclusively. It was emphasized that the Working Group would collectively represent the official ELlA position on the issues. Text of the official motion reads as follows: J. Swift made motion, seconded by M. Gray, that a working group be formed, comprised of the names of which were submitted at the August 2, 1993 Special General Membership Meeting, meet and chose among themselves four or five representatives to discuss with the Major .the implementation of the August 2, 1993 General Membership Resolution/18 Point Criteria. Motion passed: Vote: In favor: 5; Opposed: 0; Abstain: 1. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned. Minutes taken by Mary Gray. Minutes typed by Nanette Roubideaux Status: Not approved. �East Lawrence Improvement Association Minutes for Meeting October 11, 1993 Call to order by Shelly Miller, President. Approximately 25 members in attendance. Voting on new board members and organization officers was postponed to later in the meeting to accommodate last minute business from the previous year. Topic: Trash Racks Project Aug.-Oct. 1993. Built with CDBG funds, the trash racks will be given out to low income, the elderly, those who helped build them and, then, to others. Volunteers still needed. Topic: ELIA Representation to Community Service and Local Groups. New York School: School Management and Planning Team, members will include the principal, Sharon Steele, teachers and staff, consultants and other interested parties. Call Sharon Steele, 832 5780, for more information. Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods: ELIA has sent two representatives to LAN in the past. Call ELIA president for information. At large memberships to LAN cost $5. Haskel Corridor Group: Social Service League groups and projects, i.e. Health Care Access. Call Shelly Miller for information. Lawrence Police Dept.: Questionnaire for neighborhood perusal. Call Shelly Miller for information. Topic: CDBG Funded Project 1993-4. Ideas needed for spending money this year. -Community gardens. Seeds, tools, and, perhaps salary for organizer of volunteers. -Lighting for New York Schoolyard. -Employment for East Lawrence youth. Topic: Neighborhood Plan. City is willing to update and create a new neighborhood plan. Call Shelly Miller for information to get involved. Topic: 1041 New York. Outrage voiced by membership over destruction of the property by the city. Motion: Submitted by B. Shalinsky Seconded by R. Kershenbaum ELIA expresses its outrage over the demolition at 1041 New York, and demands that there be consistent, attainable criteria so that people reasonably able to qualify for similar properties be able to do so in the future; that the City encourage the preservation of houses over their destruction with the emphasis on owner occupancy rather than low income status. ELIA expects that the house replacing the one at 1041 New York be of similar �architectural style, even preferring the relocation and moving of an older house into the lot. Vote: 24 in favor, 0 opposed, 0 abstentions. Topic: The Downtown Development Plan. 700 block of Rhode Island. Motion: Submitted by Shalinsky and Schachter Seconded by J. Dewey. ELlA moves that the City Commission should not consider C-3 zoning proposed in the Downtown Development Study, and that other zoning possibilities could be considered in conjunction with the Downtown Development Plan and the East Lawrence Neighborhood Plan. Passed unanimously. Shelly Miller said that she spoke with Wint Winter who represents the owners of the land in question and that he is proposing a change in zoning to C-3. She urged people concerned to go to t~e Planning Commission Meeting. Topic: 1100 Rhode Island County wants a Parking lot there. ELlA members expressed their disapproval of the idea and would like the city to have control over projects within city boundaries. Motion: Submitted by Schacter and Shalinsky Seconded by more than one. ELIA expresses to the County Commission our opposition to construction of any County parking in a residentially zoned area within the East lawrence neighborhood. Elia also expresses to the City C~mmission that it expects the City to exercise its jurisdicti~n over zoning and land use within the ELIA neighborhood vis-a-vis all other entities including the County and School District (excepting KU and the neighborhood surrounding it) . Passed unanimously. Topic: Letter from Mayor Nalbandian re: the Eastern Parkway resolution. Topic: Parkway Working Group. Meeting with the mayor will occur Oct. 24, 1993. Topic: Elia and Simply Equal. Elia voted unanimously to endorse Simply Equal's request to change the City Human Rights Ordinance to forbid discrimination because of sexual preference. Topic: New Officers and Board members. President: John Swift 818 New York 843-0123 Vice President: Shelly Miller 936 Penn. 841-7518 Secretary: James Dewey 1111 New Jersey 842-2769 Treasurer: Shelle Rosenfeld 1008 Conn. 749-4165 �Board Members: Richard Kershenbaum 704 New York 841-5371 Nellie Habegger 1042 Rhode Island 841-8844 Barbara Willits 1205 Delaware 842-2713 Jim McCrary 927 Rhode Island 841-8370 K. T. Walsh 732 Rhode Island 749-2549 Barry Shalinsky 645 Conn. 842-1953 Bill Wachpress 3025 W. 7th 749-2751 Members of the Eastern Parkway Working Group: James Dewey, Chairman Richard Kershenbaum, Vice Chairman Mary Lisa Pike John Ralston Meeting adjourned at 10:15 pm. �ELIA Board Meeting November 8, 1993 Minutes: Called to order by John Swift, President. Present were nine members of the Board and one non-member. One member of the Board arrived late. Topic: Horizon 2020 Shelly Miller informed the Board that on Wednesday, November 10,1993 there will be a meeting of the Horizon 2020 Task Forces with the public. Shelly urged all the members of the Board to attend if at all possible. She also urged the Board to inform anyone else who may be interested to attend the meeting. It will be at Lawrence High School at 7:00p.m. Topic: CDBG Applications for Community Development Block Grants are due on December 1, 1993. The Board voted for Trash Racks, Brick Sidewalks, ELIA Coordinator, Administration funding, Youth Jobs, Garden P1·oject at Hobbes Field, Sidewalk Construction on 14th between Rhode Island and Connecticut. Topic: Coordiator Job Description Shelle R. and Barbara W. volunteered to work with John on this. Topic: Historical Group Richard K. stated that three nominations were ready this week, and there is a possibility of four more soon. for the details and locations. See Richard Money for the applications will come from the Lawrence Preservation Allaince. County Commissioner Mark Buhler wants to build a parking lot �with an intrance from Conn. in the 1100 block of Rhode Island. Call him and other County Commissioners with your opinion. Topic: Rezoning request in the 700 block of Rhode Island See motions of August 2, 1993 and October 11, 1993. ShelleR., Shelly M. and Barry S. said they would attend the City Commissioners' meeting. Topic: LAN Motion nominating Mary Gray and Jim McCrary as ELIA representatives made by Richard K. Motion seconded by Nellie H. Unanimous. Topic: Eastern Parkway working Group Jim D. made report on unsuccessful attempts to meet with the Mayor after he initially accepted and then withdrew his acceptance for a private meeting. Motion to dissolve the working group and give its responsibilities over to the four officer of ELIA made by Barry S. Motion seconded by John S. 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