13 25 1554 https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/3515a770c245513eea55896b7b14bfd5.pdf 9f5dd6d77c12ee125a9186ee5454a556 PDF Text Text East Lawrence News So.st Lawr·ence Nc~ighborhood Association May 2002 ELNA GENERAL MEETING New York Elementary School 936 New York Monday, May 13th, 7:00p.m. Thank you to Anne Patterson and Sun Creations The May Agenda includes: • • • Learning about the goals of the Living Wage Alliance j i Recap the ups and downs of the annual neighborhood clean-up and picnic Plan neighborhood party J i .J March Madness Sale and Fundraiser The March Madness Trade and Sale Fund raiser was a huge success thanks to the help of Board Members Liz Brosius and Ardys Ramberg, ELNA board members, and Karen SeibeL The sale managed to raise nearly $1000 for various organizations and projects in the neighborhood. Specifically we were able to fulfill our pledge to the Hobbs Park Memorial Project, as well as raise funds for New York Elementary School. The sale would not have been successful without the help of Don Kantorv, Janel Hinrichsen, Nancy Oderkirk, Christy Brandt, John Gary Brown, all the wonderful musicians, and many other people. Thank you very much to everyone who contributed to the sale by donating food, art, time, and other items, and to those of you who came and bought the wide variety of sundries being offered at the sale. Everlasting gratitude to the hyper-creative Anne Patterson for drawing the above image for the new East Lawrence tshirts. Anne is an East Lawrence transplant who graces us with her stunning humor, talent, and flags. Thank you!! Equally stunning was the offer by Sun Creations to print the t-shirts at no cost. Their offer was unsolicited, and their spontaneous generosity allows East Lawrence to provide shirts to those who dare to brave the lovely spring weather for its annual neighborhood clean-up (hint hint). Student Poetry Last March the East Lawrence News featured poems from students at New York Elementary School. This month we are continuing this effort. Look for their poetry throughout this month's newsletter. My Career by Jarelle Taylor College - football and studying Loud crowds - cheering and whistling Spiral catches floating to my hands Congratulations from my teammates Shoulder, thigh, and shin pads protect my bones Win or lose both teams do great East Lawrence Loses Local Legend Billy Hunsinger, a lifelong musician who played what he called "hobo" music, died Saturday in the house where he was born at 1132 N.Y. He was 70. Hunsinger began to play guitar at age 9 or 10, and after high school he formed Billy Hunsinger and the Drifting Hobos. During the week, the group played live on radio stations in Lawrence, Atchison and Leavenworth. Weekends, it lit up nightclubs and dance halls. From 1956 to 1964, he ran The Billy Hunsinger Music Co. at 729 1/2 Mass., where he sold instruments and taught lessons using a color-coded chart and method he developed and patented. In the mid-1960s, he began to lose interest in music and operated Hal's Steak House. By the late 1960s, failing health forced him to retire. In the 1980s, Hunsinger came back on the Lawrence music scene with the formation of The Lonesome Hobos. "What I loved about the Hobos is we were willing to play for free," said bandmate Dalton Howard. "Money was never an issue. It was a free feeling being around Billy because you could be yourself, and we all felt that way, He was a big man. He's gonna leave a big hole in our own lives, but he left us a lot to fill it with," Howard said. Excerpted from an article written by Matt Merkel-Hess for the Journal World �Calendar of Events May 4 - ELNA NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP AND PICNIC. Hobbs Park, 1ih & Delaware, 8:45am- 2:00 pm, 832-0232 May 4- ART TOUGEAU. The fifth annual Art Car Parade. Downtown Lawrence and North Lawrence, 12 noon, 841-4598 May 5- 41ST ANNUAL ART IN THE PARK. Area artists display and sell their works outdoors. South Park, 11th & Massachusetts. Noon-5pm, 887-6010 May 10- HASKELL INDIAN NATIONS UNIVERISITY COMMENCEMENT. HINU Stadium, 23rd & Barker, 7498404 May 11 -KANSAS RIVER AWARENESS FLOAT TRIP. 12 mile trip from Perry to Lawrence, float time 5-6 hours. KOA Campgrounds, 1473 Hwy 40, Bam, 842-3877 May 13- EAST LAWRENCE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING. New York Elem. 1 School, 9 h and New York, 7 pm- 9 pm, 832-0232 May 19- UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS COMMENCEMENT Memorial Stadium, 11th & Mississippi 2:30pm, 864-2700 May 19- PATRICK BIHLMAIER AND LINDA CHUBBUCK MUSIC PROGRAM. Lawrence Public Library, 7th & Vermont, 2:30 pm, 843-3833 June 1 - KAN FILM FESTIVAL. The Lied Center, 15th & Crestline, 8:30am-5:30pm, 816-505-9613 June 1- SUMMER HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS BAZAAR Douglas County Fairgrounds, 21st & Harper, 9am-5pm, 842-6220 Sun Creations is a contract printing and embroidery company that relocated to l!.awrence three years ago. A space was found in East Lawrence that was large enough to house this business with a staff of 6 people. In less than one year, Sun Creations had outgrown that space and moved to its current location at 826 Pennsylvania. The staff size has grown to 22, and they are expecting to add more in the near future. Sun Creations prints between six and ten thousand shirts a day with ten major accounts that make up 70% of its business. A new automatic press is planned that will be the biggest in Kansas, enabling them to do things other screen printers in the region cannot currently do. Gene Wayenburg, owner of Sun Creations, says he chose East Lawrence as the location for his business because of the affordable rent, pre-existing business space, and proximity to employee residences, many of whom ride their bikes and skateboards to work. We look forward to a long and prosperous future for them in the East Lawrence Neighborhood. June 22- 20TH ANNUAL ST. JOHN'S MEXICAN FIESTA St. John's Church, 1204 Kentucky, 5pm- midnight, 8425602 June 22- KANSAS RIVER AWARENESS FLOAT TRIP. Lawrence to Eudora float trip. Kansas River Cleanup Day. KOA Campgrounds, 1473 Hwy 40, Bam, 842-3877 Spring Gardening? We Have the Tiller! Spring is in the air, which means the ELNA tiller is back in action. You can rent this beauty of a tiller for only $10 for half a day. Get that garden growing!! Call Aimee Polson at 832-0232. Free or Slave - · - - - - - - - - - · ·------- by Ray Gleason Free or slave Brave Jayhawkers raid To free the slaves For revenge Quantrill's bushwhackers burned Bloody Kansas stood for freedom . '!'· .... i• ••• ,·.· 785.749.5505 �Tenants to Homeowners TTH's mission is twofold: (1) to acquire properties for the purpose of selling affordable renovated, rehabilitated, or new housing for low or moderate income residents who do not otherwise qualify for traditional home loans and (2) to empower tenants to become homeowners through programs for education, communication, home improvement and creative financing. Tenants to Homeowners, Inc. will be presenting First Time Homebuyers Workshops throughout the year. Classes will include information on general homeownership, mortgages, lenders' and realtors' roles, closing, home maintenance, and the HOOT Lending Program. The workshops are free and open to the public. No registration is required. Call 842-5494 for more information. First Time Homebuyers Workshop Schedule for 2002 Saturday May 11, 2002 9:45-1:00 United Way Center 2518 Ridge Court Saturday July 13, 2002 9:45-1:00 United Way Center 2518 Ridge Court Saturday September 14. 2002 9:45-1:00 United Way Center 2518 Ridge Court Saturday November 9, 2002 9:45-1:00 United Way Center 2518 Ridge Court ..... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - , COTTIN'S HARDWARE & RENTAL Tom & Linda Catlin Owners Meet the Board Ardys Ramberg Hi people. I'm one of your local artists. One work of mine is at the East Lawrence Recreation Center just east of 15th and Haskell. The sculpture is hanging in the commons and game rooms. I like to sing, too. I join Rick Frydman and fellow East Lawrence neighbor Roger Holden for electric campfire music in the trio Jolly Ranchers. I get to sing jazz standards with Acme Jazz Co. I believe our neighborhood is very, very special. I hope to take time to record stories from its past, but it's difficult to make that time. Anyone want to help? I think I need a bit of prodding. More here in the "bio" mode: I grew up in Kansas City, Kansas in the Turner area. It's an area with residual farmsteads tucked in among the wooded hills. When I was a child there was a horse in the pasture next door. Houses continue to be built throughout the area, but I'm pleased that it hasn't changed incredibly. Dad worked for TWA keeping planes in the air. He took 'em up when they didn't fly properly to diagnose what their problems were. I'm glad we had him as long as we did. He and mom took the family camping in Colorado a lot, and we flew around the country quite a bit, too, as we had free passes. Went to college at Kansas State U. and ended up here working at Off the Wall Hall and The Cornucopia and soon after, Goldmaker's, as a wax carver. I still work at G.'s one day a week. Otherwise, I do commission works mostly ... from 812 New York Street. I live there with my husband Karl and our swell kiddo, Zoey. I'm a lucky gal. Bill Wachspress The East Lawrence News was in our screen door when Lori and I moved into the neighborhood in 1993. It was election week. I've been on the board ever since, and now represent East Lawrence to the Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee and the Lawrence Assoc. of Neighborhoods. I have a BA in Architectural Studies from KU with a concentration in Design. I never seem to be around when "Balloonman" appears to twist balloons into all sorts of toys. 1 do less magic, juggling, fire-eating, tightrope-walking, and trapeze than I used to, since I discovered boomerangs. I make them, throw and catch them, and am the only Kansan competing in tournaments. ELNA Board of Directors NATURAL FOOD GRO(ERV The Community Mercantile offers classes for cooking, finance, herbs, wellness, and energy efficiency to list a few. The cost is often between 5 and 12 dollars. To find out more, stop by the Mere at 901 Iowa Street. Ed Tato, President ............................................ 842-0793 Mark Lehmann, Vice-President ........................ 766-8355 Doug Byers, Treasurer...................................... 865-5204 Bill Wachspress, LAN & NR Rep ...................... 865-1404 Liz Brosius ......................................................... 841-1689 Karen Butler ...................................................... 832-9171 Donna Duncan .................................................. 749-3267 Don Kantorv ...................................................... 843-6016 Madeline O'Brien ............................................... 838-4569 Erika Plumlee .................................................... 841-1211 Jeff Plumlee ....................................................... 841-1211 Ardys Ramberg ................................................. 841-8994 Corky Reed ........................................................ 843-4185 Aimee Polson, Coordinator ............................... 832-0232 e-mail .................................... eastlawrence@yahoo.com �PRSRT STD U.S. Postage C:as~ :.awrc;r;ce :\eighborhood Association .0. Box .:J42J9:j :.awrence, KS 66044 :> PAID LAWRENCE, KS Permit#1 The World byJR Burris Why are people treated poorly? Hating, trash talking, killing. Prejudice crushes our hearts. Terrorism destroys the Ecosystem. We unite against evil. My Unbelievable DREAM by Jessica L/u/1 When I'm full grown I want to be a writer The incredible feeling inside me With thoughts of fantasy Acting out the writing inside my mind That's what I want my unbelievable dream to be! JOIN US!!!! Saturday May 3, 2002 8:45a.m.- 2:00p.m. Atttlttal Neigl1borhood (~leatt-Up & Picnic Hobbs Park 11th & Delaware This year's annual East Lawrence Neighborhood Clean-Up and Picnic has been scheduled for Saturday, May 3, 2002 at 8:45a.m. We plan to meet in Hobbs Park for assigned routes and socializing. Bags and gloves will be provided; bring anything else you would like to have on hand. We will take a break at noon to watch the art car parade downtown and then reconvene at Hobbs Park for the picnic. Many local businesses have volunteered food and equipment to help us make this a very successful clean-up. Among them are the Community Mercantile, Cottins Hardware, La Familia, Buffalo Bob's Smokehouse, Pyramid Pizza, and Sun Creations. If you need to have a large item picked up, call the City's Waste Reduction and Recycling Division at 832-3030. If you have questions about the clean-up or oicnic. call Aimee at 832-0232. �East Lawrence News East Lawrence Neighborhood Association July 2002 ELNA GENERAL MEETING St. Luke AME Church 900 New York Street Monday, July 8th, 7:00p.m. The July agenda includes: • ; • Receive a quick tour of St. Luke AME Church A presentation from the Kaw Valley Living Wage Alliance • Review of County Commission Meeting regarding lots at 11th & Rhode Island • Discuss the neighborhood workday • Suggestions for neighborhood party Kaw Valley Living Wage Alliance The Kaw Valley Living Wage Alliance is a grassroots community group founded in the Fall of 2000 to promote a Living Wage Ordinance for the City of Lawrence. The goal is to require any firm that gets a tax break, to keep its workers out of poverty by paying them a living wage. We define a living wage as enough to keep a family of three 30% above the poverty level. In 2002, that translates into a wage of $9.39 per hour, plus health benefits. Living Wage Facts The buying power of the U.S. minimum wage is now 30% below its peak in 1968, and the share of wealth of the poorest 20% has declined since the early 1970s. In the same period, the average hourly wages for non-supervisory workers fell 9 percent, despite a productivity increase of over 50 percent. The figure of $9. 14/hour plus health benefits is a reasonable and appropriate requirement for businesses that receive tax abatements. The total yearly pay for full-time workers at that rate is $19,011. The living wage will enable future employees of large firms in Lawrence to live above poverty. It will benefit other Lawrence businesses by putting real dollars in the pockets of traditionally low-wage workers. It is well known that such workers will spend those dollars in the local economy, largely for their immediate material needs. The living wage will protect our small businesses in Lawrence that have not had the benefit of attractive tax abatements. We do not believe the city should subsidize big businesses that pay poverty-level wages to compete with our downtown and smaller businesses. Finally, the living wage may increase public resources in the future by reducing workers' dependence on social services and other benefits for the economically disadvantaged. Excerpted from the KVLWA web site at www.kawlivingwage.org. Neighborhood Revitalization Plan The final draft of the East Lawrence Neighborhood Revitalization Plan is now available. It includes long term goals for neighborhood development culturally and physically. If you would like to review or purchase a copy, please call Aimee Polson at 832-0232 or email eastlawrence@yahoo.com. Odessa's Cafe is Now Open Odessa's Cafe, located at 409 East 1ih Street, is now open for lunch and dinner. Her menu includes a variety of smoked meats, including ribs and turkey, fried chicken, meatloaf, catfish, pasta, and salads. Stop by or call 749-9790 for more information and some great food. �Calendar of Events July 8- ELNA General Meeting. St. Luke AME Church, 900 New York Street. 832-0232. June 1-August 31 -CATTLE DRIVE. Participate in a Texas Longhorn Cattle Drive. Free State Farm, 1431 North 1900 Rd Time: 11 am & 4pm, 800-289-3988 July 12-21- KANSAS SUMMER THEATRE PRESENTS "PRAIRIE FIRE." Two new plays by John Gronbeck-Tedesco based on oral histories about the early days of Kansas history Crafton-Prayer Theatre/Murphy Haii/KU. 7:30p.m., 785/864-3982. In Good Standing Amidst the Powers that Be, by East Lawrencian and board member Ardys Ramberg was recently recreated on the south side of Cottin's Hardware & Rental at 1832 Massachusetts Street. July 12, 19, 26- LAUREL & HARDY: FAVORITE SOUND SHORTS AND FEATURES. Lawrence Public Library. 7 pm, 843-3833. Ardys, with the help muralist Missy McCoy and Dulce Shultz 1 completed the mural on May 29 h. The painting represents the elm tree located near Border's Bookstore and its strength against adversity. Stop by and take a look at it in person, both the tree and the mural. July 16-31 -LAWRENCE WALKS: THE FOUR SEASONS. This digital slide show depicts the walking town of Lawrence: East and North Lawrence west to Iowa St. and south to 23rd and occasionally 31st Sts, as photographed by John Heider between 1999-2002. Lawrence Public Library, 843-3833. To learn more about the tree and the creation of this mural, visit the Cottin's Hardware web site at http://cottins.lawrence.ks.us/mural.html. More School Board Meetings to Discuss Possible School Closures There will be at least three more study sessions of the USD 497 Board of Education (BOE) with DLR Group, the consulting agency doing a district wide facilities assessment study. These study sessions are open to the public, but are not meetings designed for public input These dates are: July 23'd, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., BOE Conference Room, USD 497 District Headquarters, 110 MacDonald Drive; August 51h, 3:00-6:00 p.m., BOE Conference Room; and September 181h, 11:00 a.m. -2:00p.m., BOE Conference Room. At. 9:00 a.m , September 18th, the county and city commissioners will be meeting with BOE members to hear a joint presentation by DLR on their recommendations to the School Board at the BOE Conference Room. The significance here is that these study sessions give attendees the opportunity to observe all of our elected officials with regard to how they deal with these recommendations. They should also help neighborhood associations understand the potential consequences of DLR advice on the continued maintenance or closure of elementary schools in Lawrence. Knowing DLR's initial recommendations is critical, because there will be at least three more meetings with various neighborhood organizations in between these study sessions, and association leaders will be better able to direct their comments in a constructive and informed arena. rather than left guessing until the public media gets around to chewing up this information. July 18- ANNUAL SIDEWALK SALE. Come early and shop the bargains galore as merchants slash prices on their inventory. Downtown Lawrence and throughout the city. 7am-8pm. July 27-August 4- DOUGLAS COUNTY FREE FAIR. Extensive 4-H exhibits, music, carnival activities, demolition derby and a variety of races and contests. Douglas County Fairgrounds, 21st & Harper, 8437058. August 11-12- KIDS, LET'S BUILD A MUD FORT. Day one make a model and tour historic sites. Day two teams will dig and build a mud fort in Constant park. Eldridge Hotel, 701 Mass & Constant Park, Sun 2-4pm; Mon 9-11am, 832-7940. August 17-25- 7th ANNUAL CIVIL WAR ON THE WESTERN FRONTIER. A living history event that focuses on historic Lawrence during the early Territorial days and the Civil War. 1888-LAW-KANS, 785-865-4499. �Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them. ELNA Board of Directors Bill Vaughan Ed Tato, President ..............................842-0793 Mark Lehmann, Vice-President.. ........ 766-8355 Doug Byers, Treasurer ....................... 865-5204 Bill Wachspress, LAN & NR Rep ....... 865-1404 Liz Brosius ........................................... 841-1689 Karen Butler ........................................ 832-9171 Donna Duncan .................................... 749-3267 Madeline O'Brien ................................ 838-4569 Erika Plumlee ...................................... 841-1211 Jeff Plumlee ........................................ 841-1211 Ardys Ramberg ................................... 841-8994 Corky Reed ......................................... 843-4185 Aimee Polson, Coordinator................. 832-0232 e-mail ...................... eastlawrence@yahoo.com East Lawrence Gets New Street Signs Last year's $2,500 Neighborhood Grant gave East Lawrence a chance to distinguish itself, along with Old West Lawrence and Oread, from newer areas of town. Old West Lawrence initiated this drive and proposed a sign design. Each easUwest street sign includes both its current numbered designation and the original street name of a person important in the establishment of the City of Lawrence. tliWIIIG t l l f l l f (t,fl \I;P~~·,!l'·';, ... l.·:l .. ,. ~L':\ lllt.1 J..JI,;,.! bL~l..'l' L'( I;·;\\~\:!'!\.\.'. K~ (,(,llt.f. t"111;,:· f.'u,t!·, . . lfh.. L' ~~''\'·) Neighborhood Cleanup a Success This year's annual neighborhood cleanup and picnic was held on May 4th. 30 people showed up and managed to pick up trash in nearly the entire neighborhood. Many people came who had either never come or had not come in several years. Special thanks to Barbara Michener and Tom Peters, Joe Bickford, Charlie Goff, Stephanie Smith, Lisa Rasor, Sam Chapman, Elizabeth, Pete, Sophie, Will and Rowan, Tammy Gulotta and Isaac, Charlie Moore, Liatris Studer, Nancy Oderkirk, Mar{ and Bobby Taylor, Mark Kaplan, Val ancl Raymond Romero, Michelle Crank, and Dawn Tato for making this years clean up so successful. The Saga of the Rhode Island As many of you have heard, the County Commission recently held a meeting to revisit the topic of the lots near the corner of 11th and Rhode Island. The county currently owns the empty lots as well as the house in the foreground which they currently use for storage. There has been a long-standing proposal from the county to raze the house and turn the lots into a parking lot. As can barely be seen in the picture, a county employee has already decided to use it as such. The neighborhood has held that it would prefer to have housing on these lots, drawing a "line in the sand" at Rhode Island Street as the easternmost edge to which downtown should grow. Many residents and neighbors attended the meeting speaking in favor of housing, but nothing was resolved and alas the debate is destined for another continuation ... again. We will let you know of any possible movement toward a conclusion, and any lack of movement too. �PRSRT STD U.S. Postage East Lawrence Neighborhood Association P.O. Box 442393 Lawrence, KS 66044 PAID LAWRENCE, KS Permit #542 Join ELNA Interesting Lawrence residents and bu~inesse; recycl~d .. .. Ttdb:i.t 8, 19,1.'161)5 dfrnaterials in 2001. . ,.• · ' ••· :.f'' ., Membership dues are only $1. Payable either at the next general meeting or by mail to ELNA, P.O. Box 442393, Lawrence, KS 66044. Meeting Location Neighborhood Party This month's ELNA general meeting 1 at 7 p.m. on Monday, July 8 \ will not be held in New York Elementary School. Instead, it will be held next door in St. Luke AME Church at 900 New York Street. St. Luke was recently placed on the Kansas List of Historic Places. A tour of the church will be provided at the beginning of the general meeting. The next general meeting will take place in the form of a neighborhood party. Tentatively scheduled for Saturday, September 14th at Charlie's Eastside Bar & Grill at 900 Pennsylvania. More information will be presented with the next newsletter. Hopefully many of you who prefer to avoid the standard meetings will come to the party to meet your neighbors. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions for the party, please call Aimee Polson at 832-0232 or email eastlawrence@yahoo.com. Of all the wonders of nature, a tree in summer is perhaps the most remarkable; with the possible exception of a moose singing "Embraceable You" in spats. Woody Allen �East Lawrence News September 2002 East Lawrence Neighborhood Association This month, in lieu of a General Meeting, the East Lawrence Neighborhood Association is having a block party. Everyone is invited to the 1000 block of Pennsylvania on Saturday, September 21 from 6-9 p.m. for a party to see old friends and meet your neighbors get together. There will be games for the kids, food, beverages, and music from the bands Fear & Whiskey and Superhigh. Read more about the party on the back of this newsletter. We look forward to seeing you there! Lawnrnower and Thanks to Donors for the Raffle The East Lawrence Neighborhood would like to thank the following business for generously donating items for the Block Party raffle: Electric Supply Lighting Game Guy Hair Raising Experience Liberty Hall Blue Dot Salon Businesses, especially local businesses, are constantly asked to donate money, gift certificates, and merchandise to help support local organizations. It is much easier for these businesses to justify contributing if people are willing to shop at their stores. So please remember to shop locally, because your money really does get spread throughout your entire community. Tiller Prepare your yard for fall. Till your yard or mow your grass/weeds. Riddle The East Lawrence Neighborhood Association has recently acquired a lawnmower, bringing our total number of yard equipment items to two. One tiller and a hot, new 6 ho1·sepower mower/mulcher. Rental for either of these items is $10 dollars per half day with a refundable $1 0 dollar deposit. If you are interested in either of these items, call 832-0232. PennHouse Penn House is a problem solving place, run by and fo' low-income people. First opened in February, 1969, Penn House i3 here for lowincome families whc need a helping hand and fo· anyone who would like to partici~ate as a volunteer. Their strength comes from being able to count on each other. They believe that in this, the richest nation in the world, no person should have to go without food, clothing, adequate housing, heat, water, or healtl') care. No one should have to live without People There are two plastic jugs filled with water. How could you put all of this water into a barrel, without using the jugs or any dividers, and still tell which water came from which jug? Helping dignity, in suffering, or without the basic necessities. Services and resources include: • Commodities, clothing, furniture, bedding, & other household items • School supplies • ESC assistance with food & utilities Warm Hearts/FEMA assistance • with heat • Emergency medical care and prescriptions • Assistance finding help from other agencies • Eviction & utility cut-off People • • • • • assistance Christmas gift adoption arrangements Self-Help classes - including welfare law, consumer info, bankruptcy alternatives, sewing, knitting, crocheting, and others. Assistance from Professionals including lawyers, doctors, counselors, therapists, tax advisors, and social workers Speakers' Bureau Stress Support Group confidentiality is practiced To learn more about their programs or to volunteer call 842-0440, or stnn hv 1 0::\fi PP.nnsvlv;:min StrP.P.t �Calendar of Events Sept. 8- 23"" ANNUAL FALL ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL. South Park, 11th & Massachusetts. Sept. 14 ·DAY OF CARING. Social Service League, 10 am-1 pm. Sept. 14-15 - HASKELL INDIAN ART MARKET. HINU, 23rd & Barker, 10am6pm Sept. 14- BAND DAY. Memorial Stadium, 1ih & Mississippi, 6 pm. Sept. 15 - SPENCER CONSORT IN PERFORMANCE. Spencer Museum of Art Central Court, 1301 Mississippi, 2:30pm. Sept. 21 - ELNA BLOCK PARTY. Potluck, 1000 block of Pennsylvania, 6-9 pm On July 18m. and again on August 22"d, members of the East Lawrence community were invited to discuss revitalization efforts for parts of East Lawrence. The meetings marked the beginning of a visioning effort with neighborhood residents, businesses, developers, and architects through a series of brainstorming sessions. Specifically, the project focuses on the area bounded by the Kansas River to the north and east, Rhode Island to the west, gth Street to the south, and offers a hallmark of what our East Lawrence Revitalization Plan endeavors to do. This community project strives to create new public spaces including brightened streets, outdoor furniture and pedestrian walkways. It is hoped this new pedestrian · friendly area will contribute to the charm and character of Historic East Lawrence and link art and entertainment, work r~. Sept. 21 - KANSAS RIVER AWARENESS FLOAT TRIP. Rain date 22"d, KOA Campgrounds, 1743 HWY 40, 8 am. Sept. 21 - Parent's Day. Sept. 28 - Oct. 8 - 11TH ANNUAL HARVEST OF THE ARTS. Throughout Lawrence Oct. 4- FIRST FRIDAv GALLERY WALK. Pick up a guide at the Lawrence Arts Center, 6-9 pm. Oct. 4-8 - FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE. Lawrence Public Library Garage, ih & Kentucky, 10 am-8 pm. Oct. 5 - UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS OPEN HousE. The entire campus will be open for parades, music, food, and special exhibits, 10 am-3 pm. Oct. 6- 29TH ANNUA_ FREE CAR SHOW. 51 Douglas County Fairgrounds, 21 & Harper, 9 am-4 pm. Oct. 11 -LATE NIGHT WITH ROY WILLIAMS. Allen Fteldhouse, 9 pm, scrimmage at midnight. 9th & Ponns,).ivani.a looking north Visit Interesting Places in Lawrence What would you do if you were a tourist in Lawrence? For a few days, pretend you're visiting from out of town. Go to the library to do some research on interesting places to visit. Look in the Journal World for free events. Or, have your children write to the Chamber of Commerce for information. Pick two or three places and go visit them. Oct. 12- HOMECOMifJG WEEKEND. Oct. 13 - SPENCER MUSEUM OF ART 1 FAMILY0AY.13° Mississippi, 1-3 pm. Oct. 19-20- MAPLE LEAF FESTIVAL. Baldwin, KS. Oct. 20- HOME ENEF:GY FAIR. Douglas County Fairgrounds, 21st & Harper, 11 am-3 pm. Oct. 26-27 - LAWRENCE ARTWALK 2002. Saturday 10 am-6 pm, Sunday noon5 pm. VIDEO GAMES !11.1}11 Snll• ~·ractt>• fie,~t 7 Easl i'lh Sl. L:mrunr.n, 1($ l>f.044 th~ /&i-331-~)BC· II'WY1.9anl!l·IJUY Cf.•'r• blue SA Riddle Answer: 15 E.71h Strvot Lawrence, KS &6044 785.840.0407 Ames Freeze them first. Take them out of the jugs and put the ice in the barrel. You will be able to tell which water came from which jug. �and recreational activities to Old East Lawrence and Downtown residences and offices. Meeting attendees included Bo Harris of Harris Construction, Michael Bomberger of Grubb & Ellis!The Winbury Group, Dan Sabatini of Sabatini & Associates Architects, Ed Tato, ELNA President, KT Walsh, Jean Ann Pike, Ardys and Karl Ramberg, marci francisco, Liz Brosius, Tony Peterson, Aimee Polson, Jason Fizell, and John Naramore. To learn more about the project, join us immediately prior to the Neighborhood Block Party on Saturday, September 21st from 5:30 -6:00 p.m. when a brief presentation will be made in the parking lot of Old Home Depot at 1045 Pennsylvania Street. Come and be a part of the energy that is revitalizing our community. ELNA Board of Directors Ed Tato, President ................................ 842-0793 Mark Lehmann, Vice-President ............. 766-8355 Doug Byers, Treasurer ........................... 865-5204 Bill Wachspress, LAtJ & NR Rep ........... 865-1404 Liz Brosius ............................................ 841-1689 Karen Butler .......................................... 832-9171 Donna Duncan ...................................... 749-3267 Jason Fizell... ......................................... 749-4904 Madeline O'Brien ................................... 838-4569 Ardys Ramberg ..................................... 841-8994 Corky Reed ............................................ 843-4185 Aimee Polscn, Coorcllnator .................... 832-0232 e-mail ....................... eastlawrence@yahoo.com Gr~nt lcchtenb~rg llc"d Ught Bulb £1octric Supply Co., Inc, 724 Connoctlcut St. Lewn•n~~- f(S 66>)~ ph 7e!..042.1t.l4 f.~ 76S 64:1'.:140~ Kudo's Giant, grateful thanks go to Nancy Oderkirk for offering to help with anything and everything that is ever asked. Additionally, she is largely responsible for the online version of the newsletter. Thank you for everything! Also, many thanks to Liz Brosius for taking up the duties of Secretary and with being so helpful and positive with everything else. Finally, thanks to Ed to being such a great leader and for being so Ed-like. Lawrence is lucky to have you. Welcome Back to School Brainteasers 0 Jemal, Lara, and Oren were making a giant sand castle on the beach. They had 4 buckets: 2 red buckets that carry 3 lbs of sand each, 1 blue bucket that carries 5 lbs of sand, and 1 orange bucket that carries 7 lbs of sand. They took turns carrying full buckets of damp sand back to their sand castle spot. Altogether, they made 12 trips to the water's edge to get the damp sand. Jemal made 4 trips, carrying two buckets each time. He used every possible combination of colored buckets. Oren made 1 less trip than Jemal, using the blue and orange buckets each trip. Lara used the two red buckets for each of her trips. How many pounds of sand did they haul from the water's edge to their sand castle spot? @ The 4 dozen campers in the junior division live in 6 differently colored cabins along Miller's Pond. The smallest cabin has 6 campers, and the orange cabin is the largest with 10 campers. The yellow and green cabins are the only cabins with the same number of campers. The 13 youngest campers are in the red and blue cabins with the least number of campers. The purple cabin has 2 more campers than the blue cabin. How many campers are in each cabin? @ Bryce, Duane, Julianna, and Sonya share a 40 feet by 48 feet rectangular portion of the community garden in their neighborhood. Within this space, each has their own rectangular garden plot. Bryce is the only one with a square plot. Its area is 1/2 the area of Duane's. The area of Bryce's plot is 2/3 the area of Julianna's garden. Their plots have one side in common. Sonya's garden has an area twice that of Julianna's garden. What are the dimensions (length and width) of each person's garden plot? 0 @ @ 102 pounds of sand orange-10, purple-9, yellow-S, green-8, blue-?, red-6 Bryce's garden is 16 ft by 16 ft Duane's garden is 32 ft x 16 ft Julianna's garden is 24 ft x 16ft Sonya's garden is 24ft x 32 ft �t-< '11 OJ :s '1 0 rrJ OJ (I] n· (]) ::; ti1 t-l () 0 PJ rD X :S " ' East Lawrenee Neighbor hood Assoc. invites you to attend a neighborhood block party .b.(,) "'"":::! N () (il wm m<.D 0'1 (,,J z rD 0 "" !-'· "" I.Q ::J u 0 "::J0 Saturday, September 21 from 6- 9 p.m. in the 1000 block of Pennsylvania. 0 Q :J:> ~ (I] (I] 1 0 The bands Fear & Whiskey and Superhigh () !-'· Ui rt !-'· & ~ ,~LE DRA, 0 ::l will play. """~\v. Hot dogs and beverages . 0 (\ ~\C! ~ w1ll be prov1ded, but ((\0 \ \G ~ .·· ~0. "(\'d.\1?-'(\ people are encouraged \\.\X' ~oo u 'C).).. . to bring anything else they would like to grill. Call832-0232 with questions. r )> c lJ lJ::Z:'"C(n::tJ CD ::tJ . (f) 3m)>lJ::tJ ,.z&;-I 'lt~t:Jiii~ .... ~ (/) ~ 0 �East Lawrence News Eust Lawrence Neighborhood Association November 200 ELNA GENERAL MEETING New York Elementary School 936 New York Monday, November 11th, 7:00p.m. The May Agenda includes: Join the ELNA email list Dennis Enslinger, Lawrence/Douglas County Historic Preservation Planner, will talk about creating historic districts • CDBG funding suggestions and grant writing preliminaries. • Delaware Commons development progress • School Board/closing updates • ELNA Board Elections Big Brother & Big Sisters Needs Your Help Big Brothers & Big Sisters is actively seeking new Bigs, especially Big Brothers, to match with local children for mentoring and fun for as little time as 1 hour per week. The new Bigs in School program offers matches for 1 hour per week at the child's school for the duration of the school year. Big Brothers & Big Sisters offers flexible programs in which they match individuals, couples, families, and college students. Activities can range from everyday activities to fun events to just talking. There are currently about 50 children waiting for a match! For more information, please call 843-7359 or come to the weekly orientations on Tuesdays at 5:15p.m. or Wednesdays at noon at 211 E. 81h Street, Suite D (81h & Rhode Island in the basement). Questions? Ask Us If you have questions about city code, scheduled meetings, how to find information, how to get something done, anything at all, we will do our best to help you find answers and solutions. Just call 832-0232 or email eastlawrence@yahoo.com If you would like to be included on the East Lawrence email list, please call 832-0232 or email eastlawrence@yahoo.com. This will give you an electronic version of the newsletter as well as periodic updates that do not find their way into the newsletter. Historic Districts Every once in a while the subject of historic preservation comes up in this newsletter. Well, we're doing it again. This time, it will be accompanied by a discussion with Dennis Enslinger, Lawrence/Douglas County Historic Preservation Planner. At this month's general meeting, November 11th, Dennis will be sharing information about historic preservation districts and the progress that has been made towards the establishment of these districts throughout Lawrence. What is an historic district? An historic district is a special area established by City Ordinance or National Register Nomination, with defined boundaries, which contain a high concentration of historically and/or architecturally significant buildings. An historic district is a group of historic resources that are deemed significant as a collection of structures. The principal purpose of the district is to protect significant buildings within its boundaries from unnecessary or insensitive destruction, alteration or removal. The Old West Lawrence Historic District and the Oread Neighborhood Historic District are examples of historic districts. Why is it important to designate historic districts? Safeguarding the city's historic, aesthetic, and cultural heritage helps to stabilize and improve property values in historic districts, encourages civic pride in the beauty and accomplishments of the past, protects and enhances the city's attractions for tourists, thereby benefiting business and industry and strengthening the city's economy and promotes the use of landmarks for the education, pleasure and welfare of the people of the city. The above was excerpted from www.lawrenceplanning. org/historic/hp.html. If you would like more information, please visit this web page. �Calendar of Events Nov 1-Dec 5- ART BY lAWRENCE PUBLIC SCHOOL ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS. Elementary art, Nov. 1-15, Junior high art, Nov. 18-Dec. 5. Lawrence Public Library, 7th & Vermont, 843-3833. Nov 1 - RED RIBBON ART AUCTION PREVIEW. Art donated by area artists for the annual Douglas County AIDS Auction will be on exhibit. Live and Silent Auctions held December 1st at Springhill Suites, 6th & New Hampshire. Lawrence Public Library, 7th & Vermont, 843-3833. Nov 3- GALILEO IN CONCERT. Lawrence Public Library, 7th & Vermont, 2:303:30 pm, 843-38:13. Nov 4- THE 1sr K.U. MEN'S BASKETBALL GAME OF THE SEASON. Allen Fieldhouse, 7 p.m. Nov 11- ELNA GENERAL MEETING. New York Elem. School Library, 936 New York St., 7:00p.m. 832-0232. 5 Nov 13- 1 r K.U. WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAME OF THE SEASON. Allen Fieldhouse, 7 p.m. Nov 17 =26TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR. Handmade gifts, crafts, and baked goods, Lawrence Community Bldg., 11 1h & Vt. Nov 29- HOLIDAY LIGHTING CEREMONY & SANTA'S ARRIVAL. The holiday season officially begins when the downtown skyline become ablaze with nine blocks of holiday lights. The event includes Santa's "rescue" off the lh rooftop of Weaver's Dept. Store. 9 & Mass. 5:30, 843-3883. Dec 3-5 - ARTS & CRAFTS BAZAAR. Local, professional, and student artists will sell handmade items during this 3-day event. K.U. Student Union, 9am-4pm. ELNA Neighborhood Block Party partygoers, having taken advantage of balloons and fun hat table, gather for one more picture. The Party This year's (semi-)annual ELNA Neighborhood Party was by far the largest one attempted and attended. Thank you so much to everyone who came, brought food, danced, mingled, and did anything else to make it a success. There were many people who were responsible for this helping pull this party together. Specifically, we would like to thank KT Walsh for bringing a truck load of goodies for the fun hat table, she helped people create some of the most amazing hats ever, and they were free; Mark Lehmann and The Old Home Depot for donating the moonwalk, the space for bands, and the bathroom; Fear & Whiskey and Superhigh for providing the great music during the party; Blue Dot Salon, Liberty Hall, Game Guy, Odessa's Cafe, Penny Annie's Sweet Shoppe, Bloom Bath & Body, The Eldredge Hotel, Zen Zero, La Prima Tazza, Urban Outfitters, Mass. Street Music, Charlie's Eastside Bar & Grill, Starving Artists Movers, Buffalo Wild Wings, and the Lawrence Community Theatre for donating food and items for the raffle. It cannot be stressed enough how much non profits rely on the generosity of area businesses for fundraising and general support in meeting their missions. Please consider patronizing these businesses as a show of reciprocal support and gratitude. Dec 8- WINTER HOLIDAYS CELEBRATION. Annual afternoon of festivities to recognize and celebrate winter holidays around the world. Music, food, and activities for all ages. Spencer Museum of Art, 1301 Mississippi, 1-4pm. 864-4710 This is just a small sampling of what is going on throughout Lawrence, for more events, and there are many, please contact the Lawrence Convention & Visitors Bureau at 1-888-LAWKANS, or go to their web site at www.visitlawrence.com and click on the Events Calendar link. 15tll "''" llnmp.,hin· L1m n•llt't'. h.S h(,U-1-t ;ss.s~.1· 7~o~ F:t.\: 7R5-HJ2:-069:S �Classifieds Gas water heaterA gas water heater to give away, complete with the double-walled exhaust flue. It's not new, but still useable. If interested, email nco@sunflower.com CDBG Funding tin1e This year, the City of Lawrence expects to receive about $1,100,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. CDBG money is provided from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through cities to groups and individuals who work to meet the goals of the program. These goals are to: If you have something that you would like to donate or trade, contact 8320232 or eastlawrence@yahoo.com. 1) Principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons as defined by HUD; and 2) Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. In addition to meeting these federal criteria, the City Commission has requested that all approved projects meet the strategy addressed in "Step Up to Better Housing," which is essentially a targeted list of ways to achieve the previous two goals. The list is divided into 4 categories: emergency housing, permanent housing, transitional housing, and revitalized neighborhoods. Examples of previously funded activities include: Housing Rehabilitation Housing weatherization and energy conservation Clearance and demolition Neighborhood Association support Capital improvements, including water, sewer, and drainage installations, and sidewalks Public building renovation Planning Public services Acquisition and disposition of property Public right-of-way improvements Recreational facility construction Park improvements Citizen participation Removal of architectural barriers Code enforcement Other eligible activities include: Historic preservation activities Rehabilitation of privately owned buildings and improvements for residential purposes If you have any suggestions for funding, come to the General Meeting on Monday, November 11th, 7 p.m. at New York Elementary School and share your ideas. If you would like more information call 832-0232 or Margene Swarts in the Neighborhood Resources Dept. at 832-3117. Join ELNA QJC4l ~~~~,. ~~1)~11 Se\ New Carpet Tft.Larr21a~ Ci>bJW~ S \'lr.y! fioo:w~:gS: &Ha;;iwa1e 1.\~'1 Leifrl~nr M·F HC0-500 1C45P{\fJ5'1h'U.'aSL ~awren :e •s orow 0~1-7£<5~ Far832-\515 ii'AW !.tklfNr.;ed~P..,"'! tom Sa\ 10.CiJ · 2~0 Clos?.(J en Sv:--daf.. Become a voting member of your neighborhood association. Send $1.00 for individual memberships or $5.00 for businesses and organizations to ELNA P.O. Box 442393, Lawrence, KS 66044. Property owners, business, and residents are all eligible to be members. The boundaries for East Lawrence run north/south from the Kaw River to 15th Street and east/west from the railroad tracks just west of Haskell to downtown. Call 832-0232 with questions. �East Lawre~ce Neighborhood Association P.O. Box 442393 Lawrence, i<S 66( 44 Day of Caring East Lawrence residents participated in this year's Day of Caring. organized by the Roger Hill Volunteer Center and the United Way of Douglas County. 9 volunteers worked during the morning of September 1 14 h at The Social Service League, located at 905 Rhode Island. Thank you to Jean Ann and Dave Pike, Ed Tato, Matt Hollrah, Julie Osborn, Karen Butler, Beth Rowlands, Nancy Oderkirk, Jud'{ Romero, and Rachel Hess for all your worK. ELNA Board of Directors Ed Tato, President ................................. 842-0793 Mark Lehmann. Vice-President ............. 766-8355 Doug Byers, Treasurer .......................... 865-5204 Bill Wachspress, LAN & NR Rep ........... 865-1404 Liz Brosius .............................................. 841-1689 Karen Butler ........................................... 832-9171 Donna Duncan ....................................... 749-3267 Jason Fizell ............................................. 749-4904 Madeline O'Brien .................................... 838-4569 Ardys Ramberg ...................................... 841-8994 Corky Reed ............................................. 843-4185 Aimee Polson, Coordinator .................... 832-0232 e-mail ......................... eastlawrence@yahoo.com ELNA Board Elections The year has flown by and its time for ELNA Board elections. Help shape the way your neighborhood grows and join the ELNA Board. Elections will be held at this month's general meeting on November 11th beginning at 7 p.m. in the New York Elementary School library. Be a mover and a shaker in your neighborhood. Eligible people for the Board include property and business owners and residents of the neighborhood. Groups that are presently lacking in representation include students, renters, public housing residents, and people whose ancestors who do not hail from Europe. It only takes a few hours a month, and you get to meet all sorts of interesting people that you probably didn't even know lived near you. Get the skinny on things before they happen. You will be amazed at what you can learn about your city and your neighborhood. If you would like more information about the life of a Board Member, call any of the current members listed to the left. We look forward to seeing you at the November meeting! � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/c1bd1aa54819d6bf516c8b644192f87b.pdf 03f535fa7c05d0b5ae655c0d24590169 PDF Text Text East Lawrence News East Lawrence Neighborhood Association ELNA GENERAL MEETING New York Elementary School 936 New York Monday, November 12, 7:00 p.m. The November agenda includes: • Election of ELNA Board Members • CDBG funding suggestions for 20022003 fiscal year • The land at the corner of 11th and Rhode lsiRnrl City Boards & Commissions and Their Vacancies The City of Lawrence has approximately 36 advisory boards ranging from the Aviation Advisory Board and the Board of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters to Historic Resources Commission and Sister Cities Advisory Board. There are currently vacancies on two of these Boards: the Hospital Board and the Uniform Building Code Board of Appeals. The Hospital Board has exclusive control of the management and operations of the hospital including any necessary rules and regulations, budgeting controls, building supervision and employment of an administrator. Meetings are the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 9 a.m. at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. The Uniform Building Code Board of Appeals makes recommendations concerning the adoption of the Uniform Building Code and hears appeals from administrative interpretations of the Code. This includes the use of an alternate material. Each board member is a licensed professional engineer or architect, building contractor, or a building superintendent of building construction. This Board has 3-year terms that expire November 30'h of the corresponding year. Meetings are held as needed at 4 p.m. in the Ground Floor Conference Room, City Hall. If you are interested in learning more about these vacancies or any other Board, contact Bobby Walthall in the City Manager's Office at 832-3400. November 2001 Thank You Thank you to those who wrote in with questions or suggestions on how to improve the neighborhood. Gracious thank you's to all of the East Lawrence Board Members who have given their time and energy to making East Lawrence a strong and vibrant neighborhood, often without recognition. Extra jammin' kudos to those Board Members who are staying on. Special kudos and thanks to Ardys Ramberg, our loyal President, Secretary, and all around frenzied Board Member who will stepping down from her position as President this November. Expectant thanks to all who come to the next General Meeting and volunteer to be on the Board! Newsletter Experiment Sometimes the newsletter doesn't get out as promptly as is intended or desired. The consequence is that people often don't have enough notice about certain events, especially neighborhood meetings, to make plans to attend. After discussing this issue with an East Lawrence resident, the suggestion was made to try to e-mail the newsletter to those who would like it. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for newsletters, please call Aimee Polson at 832-0232 or e-mail eastlawrence@yahoo.com. Lawrence City Code Now On-line In an effort to ease access to the laws of the City, the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lawrence is now available on-line. From this site you can search for various topics in the code from animals to zoning. Every effort has been made to make the on-line version of the Code as complete as the hardbound copy. However, it should be noted that it is not the official version. November is International Drum Month and Peanut Butter Lover's Month �Calendar of (mostly free) Events OCT 26-NOV 25- Los DIAS DE LOS MVERTOS. Focuses on family and community. Exhibit will illustrate and explain the important festival. Mus of Anthropology, Spooner Hall, KU Campus. 9am-5pm, Mon-Sat; 1-Spm, Sun, 785-864-4245 NOV 1-16- LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT'S ART EXHIBIT. Lawrence Public Library. 785.843.3833. NOV 4-16- FACULTY ART EXHIBIT. Art & Design Building, 15'h & Naismith. M-T 8:30-4:30: Th 8:30-9; Su 1-4:30. Call 864.9742. NOV 7 - READING AND REMEMBERING LANGSTON HUGHES book group. The Big Sea in two sessions. Lawrence Public Library. 7:30-9 p.m. call 785.843.1178. NOV lO-ll -YOUTH BALLET COMPANY. Lawrence Arts Center ballet students age 9-18 perform "Carnival of Animals" in their final performance. Lawrence Arts Center, 9th & Vermont. 7:30pm Friday; 2:30pm Saturday, (785) 843-2787. NOV 12- East Lawrence Neighborhood Association General .\1eeting. 7-9 p.m. New York Elementary School. 936 New York Street. 832-0232. ELN A BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ardys Ramberg, President Charlie Moore, Vice-President Christy Dahl, Secretary Doug Byers, Treasurer Bill Wachspress, CDBG/LAN Rep. Tony Backus Michelle Crank Julian Dahl Mark Lehmann Jean Ann Pike Other Representatives Aimee Polson, Coordinator e-mail 841-8994 842-1306 842-9945 865-5204 865-1404 766-0701 841-4093 842-9945 842-1069 841-0795 832-0232 eastlawrence@yahoo.com Holiday Arts & Crafts Sales bv Local Artists There are so many sales, bazaars, and markets offered during the holiday season that they end up hogging the Calendar of Events. Therefore, they are getting their own special place in this month's newsletter. Buying local, often one of a kind gifts, for yourself and your loved ones is a good way generate discussion about how clever you are while keeping your increasingly valuable dollar in the local economy. NOV 17 - THJ: NEI'ER-E:VD!NG STORY. The Lawrence Arts Center Peanut. Pretzel, and Popcorn dance companies perform for all ages. Lawrence Arts Center, 9th & Vermont. 10:30 am and 1:30pm, (785) 843-2787 e NOV 17 • 24 - ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAZAAR. Lawrence Community Building, I I th & Vermont. 8:30am - 4pm. 785-842-0029. NOV 20-DEC 4- JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT'S ART EXHIBIT. Library Gallery, 7th & Vermont • NOV 17-18- CHRISTMAS IN THE BARN. Holiday market specializing in products made from fresh goat milk, cheeses, fudge, yogurt, and soaps. Handmade items include unique gift baskets, hand-woven brooms, jams, jellies, honey, and treats for your pets. Red Ribbon Acres, 1004 E 1600 Rd. I Oam-4pm, 785-841-7438. NOV 28 - RE\DING & REMEMBERING LANGSTON HUGHES book group. The Best a,{ Simple in two sessions. Lawrence Public Library, 7:30pm, 785-843-1178. e NOV 24- BIZARRE BAZAAR FOR HOLIDAY SHOPPERS. Lawrence Arts Center, 9th & Vermont. 1Oam-Spm, 8432787. DEC 1-9- FESTIVAL OF NATIVITIES. Centenary United Methodist Church, 4th & Elm. Sat & Sun 1-Spm. 785843-1756 0 DEC I - LA\VRENCE ART GUILD HOLIDAY ART FAIR. Includes live music and baked goods. Lawrence Arts Center. 9am-5pm, 785-843-2787 0 DEC I -15 -ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS BAZAAR. Douglas County Fairgrounds, 21st & Harper. 9am-5pm, 785842-6220. 0 DEC 4-21 - LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER HOLlO AY INVITATIONAL SHOW. Lawrence Arts Center. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm. 785-843-2787. • DEC 8- CHILDREN'S HOLIDAY SHOPPE. A special event hosted by Hearts for the Arts where children can join in on the fun of holiday shopping and purchase great gifts for family members at kid-sized prices. Lawrence Arts Center, 9th & Vermont. 1Oam-3pm, 785-843-2787 e DEC 8- CHRISTMAS FARMER'S MARKET. Knights of Columbus 2206 E 23"'. 8am-l pm. 842-3883. NOV 23- HOLIDAY LiGHTING CEREMONY & SANTA'S ARRIVAL. Includes Santa's "rescue" off the rooftop of Weaver's. 9th & Massachusetts. 6:00pm, 785-842-3883 DEC 1 -OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS PARADE. Downtown Lawrence along Massachusetts, 7'h to 11 •h. 11 am. DEC 7-20- FREE STATE & LAWRENCE HIGH SCHOOL ART Exhibit. Library Gallery, 7th & Vermont 785-843-3833. DEC 8-MAR 8- AMI" RICAN INDIANS OF THE NORTHWEST COAST. Exhibit of the efficient usage of abundant natural resources Museum of Anthropology, Spooner Hall, KU Campw;. 9am-5pm, Mon-Sat; 1-5pm, Sun. 785-864-4245. DEC 9-18- 16"' ANNUAL EVENING OF PERFORMANCE ART. Students of Professor Roger Shimomura perform. Art & Design Bldg. 15th & Naismith. M-T, 8:30-4:30; Th, 8:30-9; Su, 1-4:30. 785-864-9742. DEC 20-22 LIVING \JATIVITY. Live performance in a country setting. Vinland Fairgrounds, 7 miles southeast of Lawrence. 6-9pm. 785-594-3568. �n c D ··~ e q u E s t Annual Communitv Fundinl! This year, the City of Lawrence expects to receive about $1,100,000 in Conununity Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. CDBG money is provided from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through cities to groups and individuals who work to meet the goals of the program. These goals are to: 1) Principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons as defined by HUD; and 2) Aid in the prevention or elimination of slums or blight. In addition to meeting these federal criteria, the City Commission has requested that all approved projects meet the strategy addressed in "Step Up to Better Housing," which is essentially a targeted list of ways to achieve the previous two goals. The list is divided into 4 categories: emergency housing, permanent housing, transitional housing, and revitalized neighborhoods. Neighborhoods who apply for funding are asked to: • Provide continued revitalization in target neighborhoods. • Provide continued environmental code enforcement. • Provide education for homeowners and renters. • Promote neighborhood improvement. • Improve existing housing stock. • Encourage neighborhood associations • Define sidewalk fund procedures. • Continue crime prevention. • Ensure that housing complies with the Uniform Housing Code. • Favor mixed-income development. • Meet Americans with Disabilities Act and Fair Housing Act requirements. • Support public/private partnerships. The grant application has now arrived and it is time to speak now or forever hold your peace. If you have any suggestions for funding, come to the General Meeting on Monday, November It", 7 p.m. at New York Elementary School and share your ideas. Current suggestions include funding for grass seed, a library of how-to guides for home repair, funding for the removal of spotty paving over predominantly brick streets, sidewalk repair, and trash pick-up. Furnace Loans Available through City Homeowner Rehabilitation This program assists homeowners with replacement of existing heating sources with an approved energyefficient furnace. A second mortgage or personal property lien must be signed to secure the loan. There is no interest or payments. Loan is repaid when recipient ceases to he the owner-occupant of the property. This program assists homeowners with rehabilitation of their homes. The intent is to rehabilitate the home to bring it up to code, not to remodel it to make it more presentable. A maximum of$25,000 may be loaned to homeowner to repair such things as furnace, chipped/peelings paints, rotting wood, termite damage, etc. A second mortgage is placed on the home to secure the loan. The City forgives up to 50% of the loan after a seven-year period as long as the homeowner remains in the home. Monthly payments of $50 are made. If one is over 62 years of age, a defened loan is granted and will be repaid when the home is sold. The 50% forgiveness also applies to the deferred loans. Applications are accepted year-round. For more information contact Lany Hamm, Rehabilitation Specialist, at 832-3 114. Join ELNA Become a voting member of your neighborhood association. Send $1 to: ELNA, P.O. Box 442393, Lawrence, KS. You can also join if you come to the meeting on November lt" and pay one-dollar. Applications are accepted year-round. For more information contact Tim Pinnick, Rehabilitation Specialist, at 832-3113. �East Lawrence Neighborhood Association P.O. Box 442393 Lawrence, KS 66044 Pay Homage to the Man Who Gave Us Peanut Butter "It is not the style of clothes one wears, neither the kind of automobile one drives, nor the amount of money one has in the bank, that counts. These mean nothing. It is simply service that measures success." -George Washington Carver It is rare to find a man of the caliber of George Washington Carver. A man who would decline an invitation to work for a salary of more than $100,000 a year (almost a million today) to continue his research on behalf of his countrymen. Agricultural chemist, George Washington Carver invented peanut butter along with over three hundred uses for peanuts and hundreds more uses for soybeans, pecans and sweet potatoes. Countless products we enjoy today come to us by the way of Carver. Only thre~ patents were every issued to him, but among his listed discoveries are: adhesives, axle grease, bleach, buttermilk, chili sauce, fuel briquettes, ink, instant coffee, linoleum, mayonnaise, meat tenderizer, metal polish, paper, plastic, pavement, shaving cream, shoe polish, synthetic rubber, talcum powder and wood stain. Excerpted from www.inventors.miningco.com East lawrence Needs You This is it folks. The ELNA Board elections are this Monday, November 12 at 7:00p.m. in the New York Elementary School library. Many people call or write wanting things done, or asking why something hasn't been done yet, and it's great because it means they want something better and are not interested in the status quo. But now it's time to act. According to its by-laws, the East Lawrence Neighborhood Association needs to have 10 Board Members. At least 5 of them are leaving ... maybe 7. If you don't want the organization to fold, now would be a great time to come forward and serve your community, your neighbors, and yourself. It only takes a couple of hours a month and you get to meet all sorts of interesting people that you probably didn't even know lived near you. You will be amazed at what you will learn about your city and your neighborhood. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws, correspondence, minutes, East Lawrence Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, and newsletters from East Lawrence, Kansas. 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East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/673f47d900a342fed5905c17a4ab4b99.pdf 2685373c39d7bd3306457484c0be3b50 PDF Text Text East Lawrence Neighborhood Association P.O. Box 442393 Lawrence. KS 66044 May2000 "Meet your neighbors at Charlie's Bar, Saturday, May 13th 1!" Are you planting a garden this spring? Attention East Lawrence Residents: The May agenda includes: Putting final touches on the plans for the neighborhood party. Discussion for implementing the ELNA Neighborhood Plan. Review of the Annual Neighborhood Clean-Up. Discussion of ways to use the laundro-mat at 12th and New York. How many of you have seen the draft of the new East Lawrence Neighborhood Plan? How many of you know that there i.J. a draft? If you are out of the loop and need to get caught up on what is going on in your neighborhood, call Aimee Polson at 832-6497. Learn the priorities within the plan, and find out how you can help make them happen. This is where you live/ ~: .......................... . Pa,.~B ATCHARUE'SEASTSIDE BAR& GRill. Are ~you curious about the people you live among? Then <f) n. :.E owners, residents, and Board Members. come to Charlie's Eastside Bar & !'? "E :2 " Grill, located at 900 .D Pennsylvania, to find out . m ~ ~ 'l; ~ E]):t::::::yand share your stories about the who they are. neighborhood. Musical m ~ u *~ N ~The party will begin at \JJ._;) 6.00 p.m. on Saturday evening, and everyone will be there. Meet East Lawrence business entertainment may be ~.'' ~ SMART GROWTH CONFERENCE What is it? How can Douglas County accomplish it? A conference is scheduled for 9:00-4:00, May 13 at the Holidome. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Confirmed speakers include: Robert H. Freilich of Freilich, Leitner & Carlisle law firm; Paul Liechti, Assistant Director, Kansas Biological Survey; and Michael Wallwork, Traffic Consultant, Orange Park, FL. provided, weather permitting. We look forward to seeing you there! If you have questions, contact: lkipp@compuserve.com 843-3284 Larry Kipp David Burress d-burress@ukans.edu 864-9116 If so, make your job easier while getting the satisfaction of using equipment with a "depth regulator lever" and "forward clutch bail." ELNA has a tiller available to neighborhood residents for $1 0 per half day with a $10 refundable deposit. For information on renting the tiller, call Charlie Moore at 842-1306. The Great Light Debate As we discuss what kind, how many, and what type of lights should or shouldn't go up in the East Lawrence Neighborhood, streets and alleys remain dark. Please do your part to brighten up your neighborhood by keeping porch lights on at night. There are many light bulbs and fixtures available to minimize the cost of extended use. Call a local hardware store, or ELNA at 832-6497, for suggestions on economical ways to keep streets lit and safe. To remove those pesky grass stains, try rubbing the spot between your fingers with a warm soapy solution. If the material is not washable, sponge the spot in irregular strokes with a solution of denatured alcohol and water mixed in equal portions. Another method is to rub the stain with molasses, then wash the spot. Cornell Extension Bulletin, May 1941 �A DIFFERENT KIND OF YARD WORK Grandpa's toolshed. Be careful when treading nearby: A sign warns that there is to be no hunting and no wolf-dogs on the property. By Leslie Bowyer The block between 7'" and and Rhode Island yields the more typical There's no denying the signs: Lawrencian yard art. One display stands Near-naked coeds are carousing as an homage to the lesser domestic downtown, tulips are at full tilt, and appliances, presenting them in the dirt everyone is feeling just a little bit and flowers as beautiful specimens prettier than usual. It's spring! Time worthy of adoration. Rocks form a circle to spend an afternoon walking the to hold a pond of tulips guarded by two broken sidewalks of East Lawrence old irons and a chrome KitchenAid to check out the local's unabashed mixer. Across the sidewalk, a one art. yellow telephone sits atop a mound of It's true- what Lawrence lacks in dirt, while behind, a tired, dirty doll is art spaces to show decent enthroned among scattered debris. A contemporary art (there are a few, wreath of ties adorns the porch, echoed but they are a lonely lot) is made up by other rings hanging from nearby for in the ripe, folkish expressions of branches. This is what some typesthe east-side residents. So pick a you know, the types who live in sunny afternoon, stop downtown for subdivisions with trees that are held up a coffee to go, by wires fear in slather on some To catch the tiniest details their neighborhoods sunscreen (you with their coddled and be surprised by the don't want to ruin values and latest offerings, travel by property your artsy pallor, strict expectations. now), and head foot provides the richest But a careful look east of Rhode reveals that this is experience. Island Street to not a yard of trash check out the but a labor of love. creative accumulation of detritus Similarly, the pink house on the overflowing the eyes. And even if you corner of 11'" and New York seems to have to drive from KC, shun the car feature an undesignated gathering of when you get to Lawrence. Wheels assorted junk and forgotten items, but a are good and fine, but to catch the playful hand is revealed. Utility-tine tiniest details and be surprised by the insulators stand watch over the yard; a latest offerings in East Lawrence, raccoon, a dirty doll (this one a little travel by foot provides the richest more grungy and demented), and a experience. There may be 50 or naked mannequin bust share space more homes in this area that offer with a mannequin leg that juts out of the the folk/naive/grassroots art lover dirt to balance a bird feeder upon its plenty to feast on, but the following toes. Again, there is to be no hunting on are some high points on which to this property. base an afternoon. \It's out there for The block at 7'" and Rhode Island your pleasure, so have at it. also hosts an apparently growing Head north on Massachusetts to Lawrence phenomenon: papier-mach8 that depressing beast, the Riverfront figures housed in the trees. The Mall, and walk down the length of the assumed female form scrunched in a parking lot for the best view of the tree has seen better days (she was garage on the other side of the rail. once wedged in an almost Cute and narrative, the cement, tile, confrontational manner; today she and mirror mosaic garage is a slumps like a tired heap home from a brightly colored palette overflowing in payday bender), but she is striking, Lawrence iconography: A snake, a nonetheless. Her "skin" is pocked and tornado, eyes, and funky birds crabbed and peeling, yet she is vibrant festoon the garage that, from the in her relatable figure. She does not street side (at Connecticut and the look like a person, necessarily, but a river), is as unassuming as feeling, and her presence can be quite page 2 a'" aiarmmg. Witness other papter-mache in trees on 11'" Street between New Hampshire and Rhode Island: Most witnesses guess it to be a nose. More skilled artistic endeavors do exist in this part of town. The muscular mural on the garage on 9'" Street between Connecticut and ~Jew York is carefully painted, and the artist's influences by the Mexican muralists is apparent but not distractingly obvious. The iconography is contemporary (a laptop computer floats among a bird, a gun, and a guitar), and the word 11 artwork 11 painted in reverse tips a hat to the Russian modernists. A pair of gorgeously rendered hands playing with string set this structure as a jewel in all of Lawrence. Smaller odes to everyday art float among these larger works of expression. Mannequin legs falling from 1 a garage window (12 " and New York), a slithering cement and marble snake (the alley at a'" and Rhode Island), and a bowling-ball walkway (1 and Rhode Island) show us that art is in everyone who is not afraid of what the neighbors may think. o'" This story originally appeared in PitchWeekly, Apri!20-26, Issue No. 623. Reprinted with many thanks to its author for drawing attention to some of the many treasures found in East Lawrence. Art Tougeau 2000 Art Tougeau (pronounced togo), Lawrence's annual mobileart parade is scheduled to take place at noon Saturday, May 6. Last year's parade featured more than 40 entries including a Norsely Refrigerator Car, Van • Go Boat, Tropic of Kansas (a bicycle featuring a manual reel mower in place of the front wheel) and the Zen Tracker Motorcycle. Pictures of some of last year's entries are on-line at www.larryville.com/artcar3.htm. This year's parade promises to be bigger and weirder, so don't miss it!! page Kudo's Corner Great thanks, this month, go to the Water Garden Society for contributing a $400 water garden to New York Elementary School. It took two week-ends to build, and looks fantastic as the focal point at the entrance of the school. Calender of Events May 6 Art Togeau -4th annual Art Car Parade at noon 7 Art in the Park noon to 5:00, South Park 8 General Meeting 7-9 at New York Elem. School 13 ELNA Neighborhood Party 6:00pm at Charlie's Eastside Bar & Grill, 900 Pennsylvania 13 Farmers Market begins Sat. am, Tues.ffhurs. pm 20 Household Hazardous Waste drop-off 8:00- 12:00. Call 832-3030 21 University of Kansas Commencement June 7 Wedenesday Night Band Concert begins in South Park at 8:00 pm ELNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jean Ann Pike, President a41-0795 Tony Backus, Vice President a41-0973 Ardys Ramberg, Secretary a41-a994 Doug Byers, Treasurer a65-5204 Bill Wachspress, CDBG Rep. a65-1404 Michelle Crank a41-4093 Christy Dahl a42-9945 Julian Dahl a42-9945 Bo March a41-4449 Charles Moore 842-1306 Barry Shalinsky 1-8a8-664-5603 Other Representatives Aimee Polson, Coordinator 832-6497 or e-mail at eastlawrence@yahoo.com 3 �RFP FOR ARTWORK The Percent for Art committee announces a request for proposal (RFP) for artwork at the new Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center. The Percent for Arts Committee has made applications and background information available online. The September agenda includes: • Discussion of the Journal World's Downtown Project, a J.W. representative will present plans • Cohousing rep., Steve Polson, will share a proposal for a cohousing community in East Lawrence • Consideration of nominees for the ELNA Officers and new Board Members • Update on Hobbs Park Memorial and fund raisini! efforts THE JOURNAL WORLD IS DOING WHAT?!?!?! Things just keep getting bigger and bigger ... at least for the Journal World. They have plans to expand along the east and west sides of the street between 6th and ih and New Hampshire. If you have concerns or curiosities about what is, has, or will be going on, come to the next ELNA General meeting (September 11, 7:00 p.m.) or go to the Journal World main lobby and look at the renderings of the great campus of mass communications. This ball is picking up speed, and the sooner you speak, the louder you'll be. Hello? Submission materials must be received no later than 4 p.m., October 15, 2000. For more information, contact: Tom Wilkerson, Assistant Director Parks & Recreation Department, PO Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044, Phone: 832-3450, Fax: 832-3459, twilkerson@ci.lawrence.ks.us WE ARE FAMILY BY SISTER SLEDGE If you have a hankering for an argument or a test of wills, try talking to people about the proposed ordinance to limit the number of unrelated people who may dwell together to two (2) people. These rules will not apply to all houses in Lawrence, only those that are located within areas zoned for singlefamily residential use. In the very small shell of a nut, the main points of contention will be presented here for you. FOR: Established neighborhoods are being inundated by rental conversion units for college students who move in, make a mess, and then leave. Young families move west, established schools wither and die. Communities = Business. AGAINST: An unmarried couple cannot have a roommate or houseguest. Rental costs are already backbreaking, this will make it more so. K.U. is central to Lawrence's economy, that includes the students, not just the staff and professors. What makes a family legitimate in the eyes of an ordinance? This ordinance will go before the City Commission in early September. Stop by and watch the excitement. �<P{net~ Kudo's Sometime, when you're with a group ~~ of friends, get a stack of drawing paper ~ and some pens and pencils. Ask each person to draw a picture, but not to show it to anybody. After everyone has finished their drawing, ask them to write a description of what they have drawn. Making sure that no one sees anybody else's drawing, pass the descriptions around and have your friends draw pictures based on the descriptions. When everyone is finished, show the original drawings and see how they compare to those based on the written descriptions. Whose is the best? Whose is the funniest or most different? How could the descriptions be written differently to ensure that all the drawings look more similar? ELNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jean Ann Pike, President 841-0795 Tony Backus, Vice President 841-0973 Ardys Ramberg, Secretary 841-8994 Doug Byers, Treasurer 865-5204 Bill Wachspress, CDBG Rep. 865-1404 Michelle Crank 841-4093 Christy Dahl 842-9945 Julian Dahl 842-9945 Charles Moore 842-1306 Barry Shalinsky 1-888-664-5603 Other Representatives Aimee Polson, Coordinator e-mail 832-0232 eastlawrence @yahoo.com The East Lawrence Neighborhood is very lucky to have Ardys Ramberg as one of its residents and Board Members. To add to her enormous list of great acts of humanness, she has put in many hours of talking with area businesses and raising financial and moral support on behalf of the Hobbs Park Memorial. Although she could probably sweet talk the stripes off of a zebra, extracting money from someone's pocketbook is an entirely different ball game, but Ardys managed to bring in over $1000 in contributions. Thank you Ardys. Also, thank you to the individuals and businesses who have contributed to the Memorial Fund. COHOUSING CHOOSES EAST LAWRENCE Ending an extensive search for their project site, the growing Lawrence cohousing community selected property in historic East Lawrence. With help from Seattle consultant Chris ScottHanson, the group chose 3 1/4 acres at 121h and Delaware, including the McMillen House at 1208 Delaware. East Lawrence provides comfortable proportions and a sense of community, both highly valued by the group, reported spokesperson Steve Polson at the August Board Meeting. Cohousing communities are founded by families and households seeking to live in greater connection with their neighbors. Although developed as townhouses, cohousing presents neighbors with the advantages of singlefamily housing: the units are resident-owned and clustered together to leave park-like open space. The group plans to restore the landmark 1870 McMillen House. To learn more about this project, come to the open house Sunday, September 17th, 24 p.m., at the Lawrence Cohousing site, at 1208 Delaware. Want to be a member of the East Lawrence Neighborhood Association. Send $1 to: ELNA, P.O. Box 442393, Lawrence, KS 66044 and you're in. You can also join if you come to the meeting on September 11th and pay a buck. Don't forget to tell us who you are. �Preparing for its relocation to Hobbs Park, Dan Rockhill and Assoc., encase the house in a wood "box" to minimize damage · the move. By a rare spark of luck, I got to watch some of moving day for the MurphyBromelsick house a couple of weeks ago. It was great to be among the starers, as the house s I o w I y (and I mean that) turned the corner of 11th and Pennsylvania. I learned a thing or two that day about what is involved in moving a house. (If you don't know what to do, apply soap.) I also learned a thing or two about what Lawrence residents think about this town and how it is changing. Sadly, I had to return to work, so I left after 45 minutes of socializing and wincing at every creak and wiggle coming from the monumental union of truck and house. I would like to thank Mark Kaplan and everyone else who has put so much work into founding this memorial. I am sure the effort will come back 100 fold in appreciation and awareness of the roles that Lawrence and its earliest settlers played in the Civil War and the Tons of progress, but boat loads more work. The Hobbs Park Memorial is being established as a tribute to John Speer in particular and to Lawrence's earliest settlers in general. These are people who understood the potential impact that Kansas would have on the abolitionist movement, and who worked to ensure that Kansas would under no circumstances promote the enslavement of any person. The East Lawrence Neighborhood Association would like to thank all of the businesses and individuals who have donated time and money towards completing this project. We would also like to stress that more money is needed to really make this thing work as well as it could - about $50,000 more. Collect all of the loose change hanging around the house and send it in. Give any support that you can, and then you can tell your grandchildren that you too are an important part of Lawrence's history. �J t. East Lawrence Neighborhood Association P.O. Box 442393 Lawrence, KS 66044 These businesses have contribute Scotch Fabric Care Services the Hobbs Park Memorial project, has yours? .---~==~c=========================~ u >::: H - <1J N <1J rl p., ~0 MARC«. ARCmRG EASmDE AUTO SERVlCE !'!-110.:~~ ~,~t::k"4 • $$$REAL Money $$26 AVAILABLE ON SEPTEMBER 1, 2000 AT LIBERTY HALL AND AT THE FREE STATE CREDIT UNION, LOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY MERCANTILE, FEDERAL RESERVE NOTES MAY BE EXCHANGED FOR REAL CURRENCY. _______t- As a way to circulate and celebrate the new ~========----_.......,......,......, currency, the Lawrence Trade Organization p~~s!blefor the same money to perform both (LTO) is throwing a festival in th~ Watson functions once. As the REAL dollars circulate, the US dollars backing them are (Train) Park on September 23, f.-000. Tbe ev~nt invested with a local institution, which puts will be open to everyone and will include . performances by local mus~ciaqs, bands, them to work for the community. storytellers, and other entertainers. Once you have REAL dollars, you can use them in transactions with other member Local currencies are qircrilatii;rg in around 60 communities in NorthArherica, and. ., businesses; give them to customers as change, Lawrence will soon have its own~oca,l cprrfncy use them; as employee incentives, or donate tliem to lbca) chanties. called the REAL dollar. This RijAL ocilla£ (Real Economic AltematiyesinLilwl"ince)Js, issued by the LTO, a local, incorporated, nonWhileafthe festival, you can take the profit group whose goals include supporting the opportunity.to help support a local currency local businesses that make oqr community and the coinrrrinity.~at-large by becoming a merp.berof the L}O. unique; providing economic opJ?ortunities to To find 01.1t more about these awesome those left out of the current economic boom; and creating wealth for this community., 16okingREAL dollars check out LTO's web write to LTO, site afhttn:/llot.lawrence.ks.us, Money can act as either a store of value of a "' P.O. Box 1542, Lawrence, KS 66044, or call medium of exchange - REAL dollars make it 832-0232 at � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws, correspondence, minutes, East Lawrence Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, and newsletters from East Lawrence, Kansas. 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East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/94244cb0b7a350c580bfd51764f0d0a6.pdf e77656f751478aa701f63f1a52844b20 PDF Text Text East Lawrence Improvement Assoctat1on Page4 East Lawrence News FREE TO GOOD HOME!! Don Juan Climbing Red Rose Available for transplant after last frost. Call Charlie 842-1306. Got questions about building code? Afraid to ask? Ask us. East Lawrence News will relay your question about building code to the City and publish the answers. ~ March 1999 IF YOU HAVE SEEDS, SEEDLINGS, PLANTS OR GARDEN SUPPLIES TO SWAP OR GIVE AWAY- MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE EAST LAWRENCE NEWS! ELlA GENERAL MEETING MONDAY, MARCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-7:00 TO 9:00p.m. 8TH AT NEW YORK East Lmucnc~ lmpro\cm.;nt Associatton P.O. Box 442393 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE * **'* * * ** * * * ** * * * * *** * * ** * * *5 -D IG IT MARGENE SWARTS PO BOX 708 LAWRENCE KS 66044-070R ELlA General Meeting New York Elementary 936 New York March 8th at 7:00pm Exciting things are happening in East Lawrence. At this meeting we will talk about the neighborhood clean-up, the possibility of a neighborhood garage sale or a neighborhood artists' event and many other issues important to East Lawrence. You do not need to be a member of ELlA to attend this meeting but participation is vital. The more participation we have the stronger our neighborhood organization is. Please join us. PAID La\\ renee. Kansas 6604-1 EAST LAWRENCE RE.S IDE NT ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• lawrence, KS Permit #1 66044 PKG 1 TRAY 5 ELlA Neighborhood Conservation Plan ELlA and the City of Lawrence are beginning work that will hopefully result in the creation of a Neighborhood Conservation Plan. Jean Ann Pike, ELlA President; KT Walsh, Board Member; and Carrie Lindsey, Neighborhood Coordinator have been meeting with Dennis Enslinger of the City Planning Department (Dennis is a former East Lawrence resident) A committee is being put together that will have representatives from East Lawrence property owners, renters, businesses, Central Junior High School, New York Elementary School, the City, ELlA and a few other groups. Not all of the representatives have been confirmed. Participation on this committee will require a 10 month commitment The group will meet once a month beginning in May. If you would be interested in being part of this committee, please attend the ELlA meeting on March 8, 1999. Also, the Request for Proposal, which will be issued to hire a consultant, will be available for review at the March 81h meeting. The consultant's job will be to put together information about how other cities have established conservation districts and to facilitate participation of the various groups. Public meetings will be held and there will be opportunities for any East Lawrence resident to review and comment on the project If you are unable to make the ELlA meeting, watch your mailbox for information from the City. ELlA will also continue to provide updates in our own newsletter. Neighborhood Clean-Up Date Set The date for the ELlA Neighborhood Clean-up has been set for April17, 1999. We will meet in Hobbs Park again this year and have the annual neighborhood picnic afterwards. In addition to picking up trash from around the neighborhood, ELlA is also hoping to rent a mulcher and spruce up some landscaping. One flatbed truck has been volunteered to help cart the trash off. Other details on the cleanup will be finalized at the March meeting so please plan on attending and contributing your ideas. If you miss the meeting, look for a flyer on your door the week before giving you details on how you can help. IT'S TILLER TIME!! ELlA Tiller- Just $5 per Half Day The ELlA tiller has been making the rounds and is still available for East Lawrence residents to rent. There is a $5 deposit, which you get back unless you are late returning the tiller. To rent the tiller, phone Charles Moore at 842-1306. �Bert Nash House - Bridges MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION The Bert Nash transitional house -to be called Bridges - is expected to open and be fully operational by the end of summer. If you have any questions about the house, please feel free to call Judy Anderson of Bert Nash at 8431774. Thanks and Congratulations to those of you who have recently sent in your membership fee! Other residents and interested individuals can join for just $1. To get more information and to find out the benefits of membership call any board member or the neighborhood coordinator, or just send your dollar (and name & address) to: ELlA Membership P.O. Box 442393 Lawrence, Kansas 66044 The phone number for ELlA is 832-6497. Leave a message for your Neighborhood Coordinator, Carrie Lindsey, at this number. Or e-mail her at her new e-mail address (yes, it actually works!) noncentrica/@ yahoo.com. ELlA Calendar March 8 General Meeting 7-9pm at New York Elementary School 18 Candidate Forum -Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce 7:00pm, Riverfront Mall- Ste. 301 29 Candidate Forum -Sponsored by the League of Women Voters 7:30pm, Lawrence HS Cafeteria April 6 ELECTION DAY City Commission & Local School Board 12 Board Meeting 7-9pm at New York Elementary School 17 Neighborhood Clean-up & Picnic Hobbs Park beginning @ 8:30 a.m. Picnic will begin around 12:30-1:00 20 Deadline for submissions to the Newsletter May 10 General Meeting 7-9pm at New York Elementary School Good Ideas for the newsletter are still appreciated. Submit your letters and articles. Be the first on your block to say "I was published in the East Lawrence News!" The deadline for submissions for the next East Lawrence News is April 201h ****"'"'"'**""**""*****1<1<**"***"'"'"'"'"'"'*"'**"'"'**""*"***"' Complete meeting minutes for the ELlA General Meetings and Board Meetings will b1 available at the March 8'" meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting and would like · receive copies of the minutes please contact Christy Dahl, ELlA Secretary at 842-9945. LOCAL PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS The primary for the City Commission race was held on March 2, 1999. The six remaining candidates running for three City Commission seats are Brenda McFadden, Jim Henry, Mike Rundle, David Dunfield, Denise Gibson and 0. Scott Henderson. Public forums will be held on both the City Commission race and the race to fill four vacant Board of Education Seats. Check the ELlA calendar for the dates and locations for two of the forums. HOBBS PARK MEMORIAL The Hobbs Park Memorial Fund of the Lawrence Preservation Alliance recently made the first cut in an application process to get a grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce- Travel and Tourism Division. The grant will be for $25,000 and they should know if they've been chosen by the end of the month. CDBG Advisory Board Now HAND Advisory Committee The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Board has been reorganized into the HAND Advisory Committee. This committee has 11 members with representatives from the five neighborhoods, four at-large members, and two members from the practitioner's panel. This is the committee will make funding allocation recommendations to the City Commission on the $1.5 million in CDBG funds that the City receives from the federal government. The ELlA representative is Bill Wachspress. He will have a report on the funding allocations for ELlA and the neighborhood at the March 8th meeting. New Board Members Elected At the November meeting officers and board members were elected and reelected. Listed below are the results. Also, Mike Scott, who was elected to be the Treasurer has taken a job in Pennsylvania. Doug Byers has volunteered to be the Treasurer and a formal election will be held at the March B'h meeting. Look for an "autobiography" by Doug in this newsletter. Thank you Scott for your great participation and good luck in your new home. ELlA Board of Directors Jean Ann Pike, President Tony Backus, Vice President Christy Dahl, Secretary Doug Byers, Treas. Pro-Tempore Bill Wachspress, CDBG Rep. Mary Gray, LAN Rep. Julian Dahl Michelle Crank Bo March Charles Moore Brenda Nunez Ardys Ramberg Barry Shalinsky KTWalsh Other Representatives Carrie Lindsey, Coordinator 841-0795 841-0973 842-9945 865-5204 865-1404 842-9945 841-4093 841-4449 842-1306 841-8994 842-1953 749-2260 843-9216 ELlA Board Officers Introduction Hi, my name is Doug Byers, Acting Treasurer of the East Lawrence Improvement Association. Even though I am new to the Neighborhood I am a Lawrence native. Having established roots and family here, my fiance, Terra Brunton, and I bought our first home on the 1300 block of Pennsylvania in August of 1998. I am a graduate of both Lawrence High School and the University of Kansas School of Business. In the past years I have served in an administrative capacity for such locally owned businesses as the Yello Sub, The Note magazine, Kief's Audio Video, and G.W. Media Group/Mercy Record Studio. Currently I work in the Office of Sponsored Programs at the University of Kansas Center for Research, Inc. (CRINC for short) as a Grants Specialist. Given the ELlA is almost entirely grant funded, what better person could serve as Treasurer!? I also enjoy playing and recording music and can be seen around town donning garish western wear in the Country and Western band The Big Rigs I Kudos Corner Kudos to those individuals who volunteered their time to serve as ELlA officers or as ELlA board members. Thank you. 1144 Pennsylvania The KU School of Architecture and Urban Design, Studio 804 students will have received approval on their plan to build a low-income house at this site. The students will work under Dan Rockhill. The students and Dan Rockhill met several times with neighbors and ELlA. The initial plan was modified based on suggestions from interested individuals. The students also had to get approval from Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) at the City. Their plan was also reviewed and/or approved by the Planning Department, the City Commission and the Historic Resources Commission. (No doubt, a significant learning experience for the students.) When it is finished the house will be sold through HAND and the money from the sale will reimburse the City for their purchase of the land. The students broke ground on March 1, 1999. They will continue working on the house (about 12 hours a day!) and hope to have it completed by the end of the semester. Go by and watch the progress. ELlA LOGO UPDATE There has not been enough attendance at previous meetings to vote on a new logo. The logos will be presented again at the March meeting. Come to the meeting and vote for your favorite one. �~I Page4 THESE BUSINESS MADE GENEROUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE EAST LAWRENCE CLEANUP PICNIC EINSEIN BROS. BAGELS BROWN BEAR BREWERY THE COMMUNITY MERCANTILE MOJO'S PIZZA HUT THE ORIENT FREE STATE BREWERY M & M BAKERY PAPA KENO'S POTATO MOUNTAIN RUDY'S PIZZERIA AND COCO LOCO PARADISE CAFE RIVERFRONT CAFE WHEATFIELDS- THANKS!!! EllA GENERAL MEETING MONDAY, MAY 10TH AT NEW YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-7:00 TO 9:00p.m. East LmHcncc lmp1mcmcnt Association P 0 Box .J.J13lJ:1 Lm,rcnc~. 1-;ansas 66tJ.I.J East Lawrence Improvement Assoc1at1on '.:"' East Lawrence News May 1999 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• EllA General Meeting New York Elementary 936 New York May 10th at 7:00pm At our May meeting we will be talking about the neighborhood revitalization/conservation plan and the upcoming opportunities for participation. Also on the agenda will be discussion about the possibility of purchasing a new tiller; maybe changing the name of our organization and many other issues important to East Lawrence. You do not need to be a member of ELlA to attend this meeting but participation is vital. The more participation we have the stronger our neighborhood organization is. Please join us. ELlA Neighborhood CleanupSuccessful as always! On Saturday morning, April 17, 1999 it was cold (for a spring day in Kansas}, windy and slightly rainy. But they braved the weather and came anyway. Approximately 20 people showed up for the ELlA cleanup. The neighborhood was canvassed for trash. One group worked specifically picking up brush. The cleanup ended with an indoor picnic at the East Lawrence Recreation Center. There was lots of great food donated from several generous businesses. (It did arrive slightly late and the coordinator thanks the group for not rioting!) ELlA is considering having a second cleanup in the fall. If you have suggestions on how we can improve neighborhood participation or if you would like to be more involved in the fall cleanup, please join us at our next meeting or drop a note in the mail. ATTENTION TENANTS: Ever wonder how you could get out of the rut of paying rent to someone else to live in a piece of property that's not even yours? Have you ever wondered how you could afford to buy a house even if you don't have the money for a big down payment? Did you know the City operates a program designed to assist people just like YOU? It's called Homeowners Out Of Tenant's or HOOT for short. HOOT is intended to help first time home buyers get into a decent home by helping with the down payment, closing costs and any necessary mechanical rehabilitation the house may require. It encourages affordable, owneroccupied housing and community development. It also prepares potential home buyers for the financial and physical responsibilities of home ownership. Not just anybody can qualify for this assistance. You have to be a first time home buyer and fit certain income guidelines. Also, the desired house cannot be beyond reasonable repair. After all, houses in this town are not getting any cheaper and East Lawrence is a great place to find an affordable house that just wants a little attention. Call Alan Bowes at Tenants to Homeowners at 842-5494 to find out if the HOOT program is right for you. You never know, this might be just what you need to help get you out of a rut and into a very sensible investment. �I ELlA Neighborhood Conservation Plan ELlA and the City of Lawrence are ready to begin working on the creation of a Neighborhood Conservation Plan. A committee of interested parties has been formed. Members of the committee will be formally announced at a City Commission meeting later this month. Two ELlA Board Members, KT Walsh and Jean Ann Pike will serve on the committee. Representatives from East Lawrence property owners, renters, businesses, Central Junior High School, New York Elementary School the City and a few other groups will also serve on the committee. The group will meet once a month beginning in May. The consultant for the project has not been hired yet. At some point in the process, public meetings will be held and there will be an opportunity for any East Lawrence resident to review and comment on the project. We will continue to provide updates in the newsletter. The phone number for ELlA is 832-6497. Leave a message for your Neighborhood Coordinator, Carrie Lindsey, at this number. Or e-mail her at her new e-mail address (yes, it actually works!) noncentrica/@yahoo.com. ELlA Calendar May 10 General Meeting 7-9pm at New York Elementary School 15 HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION 19 PRODUCT REUSE OPEN HOUSE 20 New York School Spring Fling For more info call 832-5780 June 12 Board Meeting 7-9pm LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED 19 HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION 20 Deadline for submissions to the Newsletter 23 PRODUCT REUSE OPEN HOUSE July 12 General Meeting 7-9pm LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED Page2 Got questions about building code? Afraid to ask? Ask us. East Lawrence News will relay your question about building code to the City and publish the answers. Complete meeting minutes for the ELlA General Meetings and Board Meetings will be available at the May 101" meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting and would like to receive copies of the minutes please contact Christy Dahl, ELlA Secretary at 842-9945. TILLER NEWS The ELlA tiller has quit and seems to be beyond reasonable repair. We will be discussing whether or not to purchase a new tiller at the meeting on May 1O'h If you have used the tiller in the past attend the meeting and let us know if you feel like the tiller is a good investment for the neighborhood. HOBBS PARK MEMORIAL The City of Lawrence HAND Advisory board has voted to approve $25,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the Hobbs Park Memorial Fund project to move the stone and brick house at 909 Pennsylvania to Hobbs Park as a memorial to Quantrill Raid survivor and hero, John Speer. In addition, at the March ELlA General Meeting a motion passed that stated ELlA would pledge $2,500.00 for the project. Any individual or group wishing to contribute should contact ELlA Board Member Ardys Ramberg at 841-8994. Extensive work will continue on the project as the weather continues to warm and the group continues to collect funds. With this project in place, East Lawrence continues to stake its claim in Lawrence's rich history. There is no news yet on whether or not the Lawrence Preservation Alliance received the $25,000 grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce - Travel and Tourism Division. MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Thanks and Congratulations to those of you who have recently sent in your membership fee! Other residents and interested individuals can join for just $1. To get more information and to find out the benefits of membership call any board member or the neighborhood coordinator, or just send your dollar (and name & address) to: ELlA Membership P.O. Box 442393 Lawrence, Kansas 66044 KU Architectural-Student House Project On the southeast corner of 12'" & Pennsylvania (1144 Penn.) KU Architectural students are building a house. Several members of ELlA and interested neighbors met with KU Architectural Professor Dan Rockhill and his students in early February to discuss the project and neighborhood concerns. Rockhill and the students made several changes to their original plans. There are still concerns being addressed. The house, which will be resold by the City, is being built for low to moderate income resident . Drive by and check out the student's work. Kudos Corner Good Ideas for the newsletter are still appreciated. Submit your letters and articles. Be the first on your block to say "I was published in the East Lawrence News!" The deadline for submissions for the next East Lawrence News is June 20'h Kudos to those who came out to the cleanup on the rather cold spring day we chose. Also thanks to everyone for awaiting Carrie's late arrival to the "picnic" which the East Lawrence Recreation Center so graciously allowed us to have indoors. Thank you. In addition, a big thank you to Doug Byers who contributed the piece on Tenants to Homeowners. ELlA NAME CHANGE? There has been discussion at recent board meetings about changing our name from the East Lawrence Improvement Association. One concern that has been mentioned about the current name is that it reflects a somewhat negative image with the suggestion that East Lawrence needs to be improved. There is always room for improvement but we don't want to imply that that is our only mission. Please attend the meeting on May 1o'h to voice your opinion on this issue. ELlA Board of Directors Jean Ann Pike, President Tony Backus, Vice President Christy Dahl, Secretary Doug Byers, Treasurer Bill Wachspress, CDBG Rep. Michelle Crank Julian Dahl Bo March Charles Moore Brenda Nunez Ardys Ramberg Barry Shalinsky KTWalsh CDBG Funding Other Representatives Carrie Lindsey, Coordinator Mary Gray, LAN Rep. The HAND Advisory Committee has tentatively approved funding for three ELlA requests. Funds for ELlA Operating Expenses in the amount of $1913.00 have been suggested. The coordinator salary funds were suggested at $4762.00. As mentioned in the article on page two, the committee also voted to provide $25,000.00 for the Hobbs Park Memorial Project. The recommendations will be forwarded to the City Commission for final approval. 841-0795 841-0973 842-9945 865-5204 865-1404 841-4093 842-9945 841-4449 842-1306 841-8994 842-1953 749-2260 843-9216 FOR FREE!! Cement Steps -for more information call Carrie at 832-6497. Free Chrysanthemums- 843-5481. If you have items to give away, list them in the East Lawrence News! �• · East Lawrence Improvement Association • East Lawrence News September 1999 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• September meeting, a final vote will be held on November 8, 1999 at the General Meeting. Please be sure to attend both of these important meetings. At the September meeting our agenda will cover the following issues: Changing the ELlA By-laws; Sewer replacement in the neighborhood; the fall membership party; the Hobbs Park Memorial; the neighborhood conservation plan and other issues important to East Lawrence. You do not need to be a member of the neighborhood association to attend this meeting but participation is important. Please join us. ELlA NAME CHANGE AND BY-LAWS UPDATE The majority of those attending the July general meeting voted that East Lawrence Improvement Association be changed to East Lawrence Neighborhood Association. As a result of this and some other important changes, the organization's by-laws must be changed. The ELlA Board of Directors has reviewed the by-laws and made changes to them. These changes will be discussed and reviewed at the upcoming meeting. It is important to have as much input into this process as possible. As required by the current by-laws, they may only be changed "by a majority vote of those members of the Association present at a meeting called pursuant to thirty (30) days .... " After reviewing the by-laws at the ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS In addition to by-law changes, the ELlA Board of Directors election will be held at the November meeting. The ELlA Board consists of four officers and up to ten at-large members. If you are interested in being on the Board of Directors and are willing to commit to coming to the 12+ meetings for the year, please make sure to attend both the up-coming meeting and the November meeting. FROM THE CITY OF LAWRENCE CITY SANITARY SEWER RELIEF IMPROVEMENTS HEAD EAST OF DOWNTOWN The City's major sanitary sewer relief improvement project is progressing along Eighth Street, from Connecticut east to the railroad tracks will be affected by the construction through the end of the year. Area residents and schools will be notified about restricted and limited parking. Only local traffic will be allowed in the area. A three-block area on Ninth Street, from Vermont to New Hampshire will see limited traffic and temporary intersection closures on Monday, August 30 and Tuesday, August 31 for asphalt milling and overlay. Ninth Street intersections at Vermont, Massachusetts and New Hampshire will be closed from 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 31 through mid-morning Wednesday, September 1 for paving. �:. _ A breakdown of City projects beginning the week of August 30, weather permitting, is: Storm water/Waterline improvements 91h Street, Vermont to New Hampshire, milling on Monday, August 30 and Tuesday, August 51 31 , overlay from 6 p.m. Tuesday through midmorning Wednesday, September 1. Sanitary sewer relief improvements 1 9 h Street, New Hampshire Street to Rhode Island, closed. 1 8 h and Connecticut intersection, closed. 1 13 h Street, Rhode Island to Connecticut, closed. Page2 ~~~ Persons unable to attend the community meetings may send written comments to Aaron Bartlett, City transportation planner, Lawrence/Douglas County Planning Department, City Hall, PO Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044. These are the street projects that will primarily affect East Lawrence and, of course, the bus routes will affect everyone. If you have any questions or need assistance attending one of the above meetings, please contact Carrie Lindsey at 832-6497. HOBBS PARK MEMORIAL COMMUNITY MEETINGS SET FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ROUTES FOR PROPOSED TRANSIT SYSTEM The public may comment on proposed routes for a City "fixed route" transit system at two September community meetings. City staff, consultants from K.A. Associates, and the local Public Transit Advisory Committee will be on hand to gather the information. The meetings are scheduled from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, September 9 at the East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 151h Street, and from 3 to 8 p.m., Monday September 13 at the Union Pacific Depot, 402 N. Second. Maps of the proposed routes will be on display. "Individuals may come by anytime between 3 and 8 p.m. on those two days to review the routes and provide comment," said City manager Mike Wildgen. The information will be compiled for the advisory committee that eventually will make recommendations to the Lawrence City Commission. More details on the proposed routes are available at the Lawrence Public Library reference desk and the City Manager's office, fourth floor, City Hall. The East Lawrence Improvement Association has pledged to contribute $2,500 for the memorial project. Donations are still needed for our pledge to be successful. If you are interested in getting more information on how you can become involved or donate funds to the project contact Carrie Lindsey, 832-6497, or Ardys Ramberg at 841-8994. ***************************************************** MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Thanks and congratulations to those of you who have recently sent in your membership fee! Other residents and interested individuals can join for just $1. To get more information and to find out the benefits of membership call any board member or the neighborhood coordinator, or just send your dollar (and name & address) to: EllA Membership P.O. 442393 Lawrence, Kansas 66044 ***************************************************** Got questions about building code? Afraid to ask? Ask us. East Lawrence News will relay your question about building code to the City and publish the answers. �Page 3 Kudos Corner NEW BOARD MEMBER Kudos this month go to Mark R. Munzinger. Mark is the coordinator's husband and has the task of proofreading the newsletter. Any errors you find are a result of his being unavailable to proofread or my unwillingness to incorporate his suggestions. Thank you Mark. At the July general meeting it was voted that John Swift would fill the unexpired term of Mary Gray who resigned. John has previously been an ELlA Board Member and we welcome him back onboard. EllA Calendar PUBLIC FORUM ON AGING ISSUES The tenth annual Joint Public Forum cosponsored by the Interagency Network for the Aging, Older Women's League and Lawrence Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging will be held Wednesday, September 22 from 8:30-Noon at the New Community Health Center at 200 Maine. The forum includes formal presentations and an open question and answer session with speakers. Three topics will be addressed during this year's forum. Becky Fast from Congressman Dennis Moore's office will speak on the status of the Older Americans Act, which funds many local programs for older adults. Curtis Brown from Housing and Credit Counseling Inc. will join the presidents of local tenant associations to talk about the future of HUD housing in Lawrence. The morning will wrap up with a presentation on the Kansas State Long Term Care Ombudsman program by Bill DuncanO'Neal. Transportation to the event will be provided by assisted Health Care. The morning includes door prizes and refreshments. There is no charge to attend. ***************************************************** Good ideas for the newsletter are always welcome. Submit your letters and articles. Be the first on your block to say "I was published in the East Lawrence News!" The deadline for submissions for the next East Lawrence News is October 15th. ***************************************************** September 9 Public Meeting on Bus Routes 3-8 pm at East Lawrence Rec. Center 13 General Meeting 7-9 at the New York Elem. School 13 Public Meeting on Bus Routes 3-8 pm at the Union Depot 18 Center Hazardous Waste Dropoff DG Cnty Pub. Works @ 711 East 23rd Street, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m. 22 Product Reuse Open House DG Cnty Pub. Works @ 711 East 23rd Street, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. October 9 Board Meeting 7-9 at New York Elem. School 15 Deadline for submissions to the Newsletter ****************************************************************~ ELlA Board of Directors Jean Ann Pike, President 841-0795 841-0973 Tony Backus, Vice President 842-9945 Christy Dahl, Secretary Doug Byers, Treasurer 865-5204 Bill Wachspress, CDBG Rep. 865-1404 841-4093 Michelle Crank Julian Dahl 842-9945 841-4449 Bo March 842-1306 Charles Moore 841-8994 Ardys Ramberg Barry Shalinsky 1-888-664-5603 841-0123 John Swift 749-2260 KTWalsh Other Representatives Carrie Lindsey, Coordinator 832-6497 �Page4 . CONSERVATION DISTRICT PROJECT BEGINS Last year ELlA and the City of Lawrence were jointly approved for a $30,000 grant from the State to use towards creating a conservation district. The final major step towards getting the project underway has just been completed. An eleven person committee made up of East Lawrence tenants, landlords, property owners, businesses and City staff completed the selection of the planning firm that will guide ELlA and the City through the process. Sabatini Associates will assist in putting together the historical and planning information for the project. They will also facilitate committee meetings and other public meetings to bring about consensus on how we can keep best East Lawrence as a strong and thriving part of the City. The process should last about ten months. In the near future, there will be a meeting at which Sabatini's team will introduce themselves to the neighborhood. This project really belongs to everyone, so we hope you will participate. Watch for more information in the East Lawrence News and in the Lawrence Journal World on how the project is progressing and when the public meetings are. EllA GENERAL MEETING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH AT NEW YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 936 NEW YORK FROM 7:00 TO 9:00p.m. East Lawrence Improvement Association P.O. Box 44:!393 Lawrence. Kansas 66044 /,----; <' (~~)<\·:~';:, r:;F1 1999 }- : C1 6t:<· ., ""- '. / !:·' :\ ·- , ~-- ·; ... ·-· , ,~~v t_ :: :' _,....: :./ -.......;_'!. .~;.~}~G~1~S~D.t'.;f EAS~ LAWRENCE RESIDEN~ MA'RGENE SWAR~S FO BOX 708 LAWRENCE KS 66044-0708 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID LAWRENCE. KS PERMIT #1 �· , ~ 1st Lawrence Improvement Associati East Lawrence News November 1999 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• EAST LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION •BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION! We Will Vote For 4 Officers & 10 Members! •BY-LAW CHANGES WILL BE VOTED ON! We are changing our name! •MEMEBERSHIP RENEWAL! Bring your dollar! •NEIGHBORHOOD SURVEY! Let your opinions be known! ELlA or ELNA NOVEMBER 8, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. New York Elementary School 936 New York SNACKS PROVIDED! �• Page 2 i East Lawrence Creating/Building a Plan for the Future of East Lawrence YOU'RE INVITED!!! Help create a plan for the East Lawrence of the New Millennium. Your participation is important. Workshop#2 What's Most Important to You? Wednesday, November 17th Staggered Sessions at 4:00pm, 5:30pm and 7:00pm New York School 93 6 New York Street Many forces are working to shape the future of your neighborhood. You can be one of them. Lively discussion is guaranteed and free food provided. The same information will be covered in the three sessions. Hopefully one of the times will work for you. For more information on the project or the session call Dennis Enslinger at 832-3151 or members of the steering committee listed below. We have two more sessions, working toward completing the neighborhood plan: Workshop #3 Action Planning Saturday, December 4th 10:00 am- 1:00 pm Central Junior High School 1400 Massachusetts Street Workshop #4 Consensus Plan Wednesday, January Slh 7:00pm-9:00pm New York School 936 New York Street Sessions Hosted by the East Lawrence Conservation Steering Committee: Dennis Enslinger- City Hall Ted Juneau School District Julian Dahl- Homeowner John Naramore- Business Carrie LindseyNeighborhood Coord. Mark Lehman - Landlord/Business Margene Swarts-- City Hall Sharen Steele - School District Jean Ann Pike - President ELlA Verdell Taylor- Neighborhood Pastor �· Page 3 BY-LAW AND NAME CHANGES If you are unable to make it to the November EllA will be voting on the new by-laws. The meeting and would like to get more information changes are mostly cosmetic and incorporate about the benefits of membership call any board the name change to the East Lawrence member or the neighborhood coordinator, or just Neighborhood Association. send your dollar (and name & address) to: Copies of the proposed by-laws will be availble at the Lawrence Public Library at the references desk. If you are unable to get to the library, ELlA Membership P.O. Box 442393 Lawrence, Kansas 66044 please call Carrie at 832-6497. RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP NOW OR JOIN FOR THE FIRST TIME ! NEIGHBORHOOD COORDINATOR NEEDED The November meeting will be the time for East Lawrence residents and other interested preservation, zoning issues, and community mobilzation. 10 hrs/wk to start Dec. '99. Send individuals to join the Association. The cost is letter & resume to ELlA, P.O. Box 442393, just $1 for residents and property owners. Lawrence, KS 66044. Deadline 11-16-99. Businesses and non-profits may also join. Equal Opportunity Employer. Involved in neighborhood development and ******************************************** IT'S THE NEIGHBORHOOD! Find your house in the map below; �· . Page 4 . . ELlA Board of Directors ELlA Calendar 841-0795 Jean Ann Pike, President 841-0973 Tony Backus, Vice President 842-9945 Christy Dahl, Secretary 865-5204 Doug Byers, Treasurer 865-1404 Bill Wachspress, CDBG Rep. Michelle Crank 841-4093 842-9945 Julian Dahl 841-4449 Bo March 842-1306 Charles Moore 841-8994 Ardys Ramberg 1-888-664-5603 Barry Shalinsky 841-0123 John Swift 749-2260 KT Walsh Other Representatives Carrie Lindsey, Coordinator 832-6497 November 8 General Meeting@ 7-9pm at New York School 17 Sound Off@ 4pm, 5:30pm & 7pm Staggard Sessions at New York School December Sound Off@ 10am-1pm 4 at Central Junior High 13 Board Meeting @7 -9pm at New York School January Sound Off@ 7-9pm 5 at New York School LAST ELlA GENERAL MEETING OF THE MILLENNIUM MONDAY, NOVEMBER 81 H AT NEW YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 936 NEW YORK FROM 7:00 to 9:00p.m. BULKRA1E East La\Hence Improvement Association P.O. Box 442393 La\\'rence. Kansas 66044 U.S. POSTAGE PAID lAWRENCE, KS PERMfT #1 HAND � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/578e3a821c5cdb1bff356093dc0c4c4a.pdf e4aaeb292b178e6c44c4db69d92e91ae PDF Text Text East Lawrence improvement Assoc,abon East Lawrence News January 1998 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Happ(V Ne~ Yeaa! fUOtn (VOUU ne1gbboas ELlA EllA General Meeting New York School library January 12th at 7:00pm* Please come. You don't need to join ELlA to come to these meetings. *A half hour earlier than announced at the last General Meeting! Thank you to everyone who came to our last meeting and made it a great success. Throughout this newsletter, you can read about the good things happening in our neighborhood thanks to you. Here's what we have planned for the EllA General Meeting: A report from the new Treasurer Choose a Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods representative Announcements Update on our Community Development Block Grants for next year, our main source of funds. James Hilliard and Austin Turney invited to speak on enrollment vs. capacity problems at Lawrence schools. Invited speaker from the Lawrence Police Department on the Safe House program Lynn Goodell of Housing and Neighborhood Development to speak on the changes in the city ordinance on blight and neglect, seeking neighborhood input. , Jn Election Results Here are the results of our neighborhood election at the last ELlA General Meeting, on November 10th: 1997-1998 Officers President Jean Ann Pike 880-0072 (pager) Vice President Tony Backus 841-0973 Secretary Christy Dahl 842-9945 Treasurer Shannon Murphy 832-5220 1997-1998 Board of Directors John Swift 843-0123 Bill Wachspress 865-1404 Lori Hinrichsen 865-1404 Jim Hurlburt 749-7843 Bany Shalinsky 842-1953 KT Walsh 749-2260 Ardys Ramberg 841-8994 Janice Smith 841-6317 Nelson Schlater 832-9741 Reuben Wade 841-6317 Maryrose Larkin 865-1309 LAN Rep needed If you would like to represent East Lawrence to the Lawrence Association of Neighborhods, please let us know. We'll be choosing a new representative at the January General Meeting. �P;aqe Meeting Minutes November 1Oth General Meeting Introductions and attendance record Needs Assessment - What should be included - Formed a committee to evaluate and organize -Committee meeting to be November 18, 1997, 7:00 p.m. at Lori Hinrichsen's house. New Members paid dues Election of new Board of Directors and Officers New Business in process and to be discussed at next general meeting, January 12, 1998, 7:30 p.m. at New York Elementary - Rehabilitation of house at 832 Connecticut - Specifics of tower that Sprint PCS has requested to build by police station ·- Election of representative to Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods ·- Election of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) representative(s) General Information ·-Community rota-tiller available from 1205 Pennsylvania for $5/half day December 16th Board Meeting • • • • • • • • • • • • General announcements Community Development Block Grant {CDBG) requests submitted December 1, 1997 The next general ELlA meeting will be moved from 7:30PM to 7:00PM on January 12, 1998. Jean Ann Pike will advise the previous general meeting attendees Robert Baker is organizing an East Lawrence home tour Lawrence Preservation Alliance is researching the possibility of a tax freeze or other tools to encourage the rehabilitation of East Lawrence homes Jean Ann Pike will obtain a P.O. Box for the ELlA Bill Wachspress must receive any information to be included in the next ELlA newsletter by December 28. Jean Ann Pike wHI forward information on New York Elementary School's Martin Luther King Jr. Day Dinner. Bill Wachspress will research adding historical vignettes from Jim McCrary's book to the newsletter. Overview of meeting with Sprint PCS 2 • CDBG Neighborhood Representatives Brenda Nunez will continue as CDBG rep. Michelle Bird will send a letter of resignation Bill Wachspress will apply as new rep. Nelson Schlater will attend meetings when others have conflicts Next CDBG meeting is Wednesday, December 10th at 4:00PM at City Hall • Coordinator Opening KT Walsh to run advertisement for the opening of ELlA Coordinator position in Lawrence Journal World December 14-20, 1997 Volunteer hiring committee Jean Ann Pike Julian Dahl Bill Wachspress KTWalsh Interviews on Wednesday, January 7. • Items to cover at next general ELlA meeting, January 12, 1998 ·Will vote on a Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods representative ·Jean Ann Pike to invite Gloria Wilbert to discuss opening neighborhood safehouse(s) ·Get requirements for safehouses from the Lawrence Partnership for Children and Youth ·Tony Backus will invite James Hilliard and Austin Tumey from the Lawrence School Board to discuss plans under discussion for East Lawrence elementary schools - follow up onarticle "School district study !?ession to examine space problems" in December 7th Journal World and the possibility of a "mega-schoot» -Bill Wachspress to report on the water testing means available: a)kit from Walmart b )through Douglas County Health ·Discuss reducing the number of ELlA board members ·Announcement of the new Lawrence Journal World Coordinator Attendees: Pike, Jean Ann - President Backus, Tony- Vice President Dahl, Christy- Secretary Dahl, Julian Jurotich, Kevin Wachspress, Bill Walsh, KT �Sprint PCS to replace South Park tower The current tower at 11th and New Hampshire, in South Park, is old and needs replacement. Douglas County will continue to have a tower at that location, and has requested that the new tower be 190 feet taiL Since Sprint PCS cannot piggy-back onto Southwestern Bell's tower near 7th and Vennont, they want to share this new tower at 11th and New Hampshire, and are offering to build it. The new tower will be freestanding, and not require cables for support. It will not be lighted. Equipment at the tower's base will require only a small enclosure, not the larger building originally proposed. It will be possible to see freely through the fence enclosing the tower and equipment. The new tower was approved by the Planning Commission on December 17th after Ardys Ramberg voiced ELlA's official acceptance of Sprint PCS building this tower at this location. What's that smell? Have you noticed an unpleasant smell near the railroad tracks on 13th Street? Some Brook Creek tenants have, and they are seeking help locating its source. Please let us know if you have noticed it, especially if you have any idea where it is coming from. Thanks. In the next East Lawrence News ... ... Look for a feature on historic houses being saved from the bulldozers in East Lawrence. Find out how our funding is shaping up for next year. Look at all this wasted space! East Lawrence News needs your articles and letters. This is your newsletter. Please submit any letters to the editor, or articles to Bill Wachspress at 1205 Pennsylvania Street, 865-1404. Thanks. The deadline for submissions will be three weeks before each General Meeting. �E.3~~~"l: :;~~~~ . ~-"'\- ·~- . -·: c,~ :.::-'·.:.·~ .;::~~~··: ...:..::._ .,- --: --= r',~ -~=-...! kAST LAWH~]CK l!~IJ\ til.l{i[l ;;~i! ;:~:; fl'l) T~tU .K ~::: Wi~ .!\. :H 7 0 t:l H~SIO ~T [I ;: ; ,., !:li �East Lawrence improvement Association East Lawrence News March 1998 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• General Meeting Agenda: EllA General Meeting New York School Library March 9th at 7:00pm Please come. You don't need to join ELlA to come to these meetings. Seeking new ELlA Neighborhood Coordinator The East Lawrence Improvement Association is seeking an experienced administrator, who is familiar with local issues, to coordinate neighborhood association activities. Mu-st be motivated, organized, a good communicator, and able to work independently. The Coordinatorworks with neighborhood volunteers and with local government to ensure that ELlA's many projects go forward, monitors events to keep the neighborhood informed so we can take timely action on issues that affect us, and pubHshes the East Lawrence News. This is a part-time, paid position with flexible hours. Send letter of interest and resume to: ELlA, PO Box 442393, Lawrence, KS 66044 ELlA Calendar for March and April March 9 12 7:00pm General Meeting, NY School Library 7:00pm CDBG Board hears appeals April 1 East Lawrence Country Club opens (April Fool) 2 13 18 20 30 Draft of Consolidated Plan ready for public comment 7:00pm ELlA Board meets at NY School Library, open to public Household Hazardous Waste Dropoff Deadline for submissions for East Lawrence News Consolidated Plan Public Hearing before CDBGAC and HAC • • • • • • • • • • • • Introductions A report from the new Treasurer Historic Resource Meeting of February 19 Discuss Blight Ordiance LAN Report Tiller Changes Invoices for brick streets restoration NEW BUSINESS Allen Fieldhouse, stadium cleanup, $$$ Springtime Neighborhood Party "Help us Grow" Neighborhood Cleanup (mid April) Volunteer List Change of day for General Meeting EllA Tiller Availible Our neighborhood tiller has just had its Spring tune-up and is ready to till your gardens. East Lawrence residents can rent the tiller for just $5 for a half day. Board of Directors Jean Ann Pike, President Tony Backus, Vice President Christy Dahl, Secretary Shannon Murphy, Treasurer Bill Wachspress, CDBG Rep. Lori Hinrichsen Jim Hurlburt Barry Shalinsky KT Walsh Ardys Ramberg Janice Smith Julian Dahl Kevin Jurotich Maryrose Larkin Nelson Schlater 841-0795 841-0973 842-9945 832-5220 865-1404 865-1404 749-7843 842-1953 749-2260 841-8994 841-6317 842-9945 832-9222 865-1309 832-9741 Other Representatives Brenda Nunez, CDBG Rep. Mary Gray, LAN Rep. Household Hazardous Waste Dropoff On Saturday April 18th, bring your old paint, solvents, household batteries, cleaners, and other poisons to the Douglas County Public Works Yard at 711 East 23rd Street. (Tum south from 23rd on either side of the overpass.) Don't send these poisons to our landfill. If you need more information, phone Michelle Crank at 832-3030. �,., Page 2 Meeting Minutes January 12 General Meeting • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • General announcements New York E~ementary Chili Feed scheduled Wednesday, January 14, 1998. Open to the community, $1.50 per person, ELlA to provide desserts which should be dropped off at the school in the afternoon. ELlA Coordinator opening has not yet been advertised in the Lawrence Journal Wortd so the volunteer hiring committee meeting has been postponed; new date win be announced by KT Walsh The Lawrence Police Department, not the Lawrence Partnership for Children and Youth, is now administrating the Safe House program Neither Gloria Wilbert, the community member who had inquired about this program, or Sargent Miller attended this meeting Girls and Boys Scout uniforms donations are appreciated at New York Elementary Brookcreek Neighborhood would like assistance in identifying the odor at the intersection of the railroad tracks and 13th Street. Sewage has been suggested as a possible culprit Nelson Schlater will research "combined" sewers (storm and sanitary sewers combined) of the ar-ea Contact Steve Lopes if you would like to learn about the Friends of the Carnegie Library and the prevention of the Lawrence Arts Center westward expansion EUA Board of Directors Rueben Wade and John Swift resigned from the board Brenda Nunez would like to join the board of directors Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods (LAN) Representative Mary Gray volunteered to represent ELlA at LAN meetings ELlA members voted in favor of her representation CDBG (Community Developement Block Grant) Representatives Michelle Bird has expressed her desire to resign as a CDBG representative but has not yet submitted her letter of resignation Bill Wachspress would like to apply for this position once Michelle Bird has resigned Brenda Nunez would like to remain a CDBG Representative Jean Ann Pike will submit a letter of resignation to Margene Swarts on Michelle Bird's behalf The next CDBG meeting is Thursday, January 15, 1998, 7:00 PM at City Hall, fourth floor; Brenda Nunez and Bill Wachs press will attend CDBG meetings will be held every Thursday through June, 1998 ELlA Newsletter • Articles and letters should be send to Bill Wachspress, 1205 Pennsylvania, with a deadline of three weeks before an ELlA general meeting • ELlA newsletter to be mailed one to two weeks before a general meeting • Bill Wachspress will include information regarding locations for recycling of household waste • Beth Rollins will speak with Molly Mangerich to research gaining recycling support from a local .company such as Farmland or PSI Water Test Kit Update • Bill Wachpress has tested a sample of local water using an economical kit and is waiting to receive results. Once results are received, Nelson Schlater will check the validity of results from this brand of water test kit Housing & Neighborhood Developement • Lynn Goodell of Housing and Neighborhood Development was the guest speaker, to discuss the Lawrence UniformHousing Code • The outside of a home is inspected more than the inside; generally renters are the ones to inquire about an inside inspection for safety reasons • The current rule states that a yard must be as maintained as other neighborhood yards, but as this does not promote improvement this rule may be removed • The Lawrence City Commission is interested in neighborhood associations' views on code enforcement • The city of Lawrence is considering applying for "Revitalization Areas" HUD grants where a geographical area with 51% in the low to middle income bracket would be eligible as opposed to 65% in this income range • There are no set limits on the size of a "Revitalization Area" • The area must be geographically continuous and deteriorating • The area must fall within the other HUD guidelines • The "Revitalization Area" must create its own plan for improvement • The city of Lawrence will distribute the HUD money to the defined "Revitalization Area" and could possibly set aside a percentage of the neighborhoods CDBG available grants for the project • The Lawrence city code permits fence heights o 6' along the back yard and along the side of the back yard, 4' along the side of the front yard and 3'- 4' along the front yard. The front fence must be not �Page 3 • • be solid, but open like a chain link or picket fence. For information such as fence height, one can call 832-3100 and ask a city inspector Bill Wachspress will add a "Questions for Lynn Goodell" section to the ELlA newsletter to provide a forum to get advice on code enforcement without the fear of condemnation. Neighborhood Plan Committee was formed to complete the Neighborhood Plan. Volunteers to date include Shannon Murphy, Bill Wachspress, KT Walsh, and Mary Gray. As more volunteers are needed, this will be included in the next newsletter and announced at the next ELlA general meeting. Meetings The next ELlA Board of Directors meeting is schedule for Monday, February 9, 1998, 7:00 PM at New York Elementary School The next ELlA general meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 9, 1998, 7:00 PM at New York Elementary School Attendees: Pike, Jean Ann- President Backus, Tony- Vice President Murphy, Shannon - Treasurer Dahl, Christy - Secretary James Dunn Lynn Goodell Mary Gray Hinrichsen, Lori Larkin, Mary Rose Brenda Nunez Ramberg, Ardys Rollins, Beth Schlater, Nelson Wachspress, Bill February 9 Board Meeting • • • • • • Review of January meetings with Jeff Schmalberg proposing development at comer of Ninth St. and New Hampshire Structure would house, lower level businesses, second level apartments, upper level long term parking East Lawrence residents suggestions include: Placing a fence between back of development and yards of Rhode Island homes Assessing the condition of Tenth St. and its handling of delivery truck traffic East Lawrence seems to support Schmalberg's proposed development ideas • Doug Compton has expressed desire to construct a 90 unit apartment complex directly next to the Maupin Mansion on Tennessee. Proposal is to be brought before the Historic Resource Commission at City Hall on February 19, 7:00PM Updates of ongoing issues • Lori Hinrichsen will telephone Tony Backus to find out if school board members, James Hilliard in particular, have accepted the invitation to the March 9 ELlA general meeting. If school board does not plan on attending, Jeff Shmalberg will be invited. • Jean Ann Pike spoke with Sargent Miller and learned the neighborhood Safe House program has not yet been launched • Police department is still researching. Police department does not have the staff or funding to expedite this assessment • Lynn Goodell has requested neighborhood views on enforcement of blight codes • Committee to be formed at the March 9 ELlA general meeting • Announcement of committee formation to be included in ELlA newsletter in advance of this meeting • Shannon Murphy to get past research information on brick streets to Bill Wachspress and/or Julian Dahl • Julian Dahl will photocopy for reference and for file • Neighborhood rotary tiller is frequently not returned after· a half-day's use • Fee process will change to $5 usage plus $5 deposit, refundable if tiller is returned in a timely fashion • Change to be announced in ELlA newsletter CDBG Representative Announcements • Shannon Murphy will verify that all invoices have been submitted; any found outstanding will be submitted immediately • • • • • • • • ELlA should research independent fund-raising events Proposal to clean Allen Field House during 1998-1999 season will be addressed at March 9 ELlA general meeting Shannon Murphy will gather details for this proposal Proposal of hosting a neighborhood picnic in April to increase ELlA neighborhood awareness Neighborhood Plan Committee to meet February 24, 7:00; location to be announced. Committee members include Mary Gray, Shannon Murphy, Bill Wachspress, and KT Walsh. Facilitation of community awareness at March 9 ELlA general meeting Lori Hinrichsen to bring name tags Lori Hinrichsen and Julian Dahl to bring a map of East Lawrence �Page 4 Attendees: Pike, Jean Ann - President Murphy, Shannon - Treasurer Dahl, Christy - Secretary Dahl, Julian Hinrichsen, Lori Ramberg, Ardys Schlater, Nelson Wachspress, Bill You're not a member?! Join for just $1 per year. Your name on our membership list helps ELlA get funds to improve our neighborhood and gives ELlA a stronger voice in local decision-making. Each paid member gets one vote in all ELlA elections. To join, just mail $1, along with your name and Got questions about building code? Afraid to ask? Ask us. East Lawrence News will relay your questions about building code to the City and publish some answers. You can write to us anonymously. Who's that by the hitchin' post? If you see a stranger taking an unusually close look at your hitching posts, it's probably Jennifer Smith, a graduate student in Geography at KU who's doing a survey of Lawrence hitching posts. We look forward to seeing the results. address, to: ELlA Membership PO Box 442393 Lawrence, KS 66044 Share your thoughts East Lawrence News wants your letters and articles. The deadline for submissions for the next East Lawrence News is April 20th. Mail your submissions to: East Lawrence News PO Box 442393 Lawrence, KS 66044 E3st La,"ren(e !mpro ement P~~· Bo" .· . tt ~ssocratron -t.:.t-..::3~~3 La "renee f<'S 6·30-14 .~..- .,:.,-.. ~ F:..~.\ . ::;~ ::·!: :!:,, !:;, ~~n:;~ !.:::: .:\~ CT~:. E~~;. ,; ;: 1 f.1'1: ;!\Rtf~; ;~:;; i!l;I !~~:~ l11i· ;f::t. Tt ~)[' S J :·:~ E~ N':r �··East Lawrence Improvement ,A.ssociatlon East Lawrence News May 1998 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• EllA Calendar May 30 9:00am Neighborhood Clean-up begins! Meet in picnic shelter at Hobbs Park. Gloves and bags will be provided. 30 1:OOpm Neighborhood Picnic, Hobbs Park June 8 20 22 7:00pm EllA Board meets at NY School Library, open to public Hazardous Waste Dropoff Bring your mercury Deadline for submissions for East Lawrence News EllA Welcomes our new Neighborhood Coordinator, Carrie Lindsey Carrie has a strong background in administration and community seNice, and is already off to a running start in her new job. The Board of Directors are breathing a collective sigh of relief. Thank you. once again, to everyone who applied for the Coordinator's job. With such good applicants, it really is a shame that we could only hire one person. A word from the new Coordinator Hi. I'm Carrie Lindsey. I am pleased to introduce myself as the new Neighborhood Coordinator for the East Lawrence Improvement Association. I am anxious to meet with anyone who has neighborhood concerns. I know a little information on a lot of subjects, so please ask any questions you have and together we will find answers. Most important to our neighborhood organization is the participation of the Neighbors. If it has been a long time since you've been to an ELlA meeting or if you have never been at all, please join us at our next meeting. It is only your participation that makes this a viable organization. Where neighborhood issues are of concern, a united front makes an impression. EllA Tiller Just $5 per Half Day So far, this Spring has been great for tilling gardens, and the EllA tiller has been making the rounds. East Lawrence residents can rent the tiller for just $5 per half day. There is also a $5 deposit which you get back unless you are late returning the tiller. To rent the tiller, phone Bill and Lori at 865-1404. Free Mercury Disposal On June 20th, take advantage of the statewide drive to get mercury out of our environment. Lawrence's Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be accepting mercury and mercury-containing items like mercury batteries, old thermostats and barometers, fungicides, old blood pressure cuffs, and those light switches that don't click. Of course they will also be accepting the usual old paint, solvents, household batteries, cleaners, and other poisons. Don't send these poisons to our landfill. instead, bring them to the Douglas County Public Works Yard at 711 East 23rd Street. (Turn south from 23rd on either side of the overpass.) If you need more information, phone Michelle Crank at 832-3030. ELlA Board of Directors Jean Ann Pike, President 841-0795 Tony Backus, Vice President 841-0973 Christy Dahl, Secretary 842-9945 Shannon Murphy, Treasurer 832-5220 Bill Wachspress, CDBG Rep. 865-1404 Lori Hinrichsen 865-1404 842-1953 Barry Shalinsky KT Walsh 7 49-2260 Ardys Ramberg 841-8994 Janice Smith 841-6317 Julian Dahl 842-9945 Kevin Jurotich 832-9222 Mary Rose Larkin 865-1309 Other Representatives Carrie Lindsey, Coordinator Brenda Nunez, CDBG Rep. Mary Gray, LAN Rep. 843-9216 Got questions about building code? Afraid to ask? Ask us. East Lawrence News will relay your questions about building code to the City and publish some answers. �You can write to us anonymously. Food Assistance Free Hot Meals for Anyone Ra e 2 by KU students. Helen Schuemaker IS workmg with the editor and welcomes any ELlA news, articles, and stories. Call Helen at 865-2305. Jubilee Cafe Trinity Episcopal Church, 1011 Vermont Serves breakfast 7:00 to 9:00am each Tuesday and Friday Lawrence Interdenominational Nutrition Kitchen First Christian Church, 1Oth & Kentucky enter on 1Oth Street SelVes lunch 1:30 to 2:30pm each Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Salvation Army 946 New Hampshire SelVes lunch 12:00 to 1:OOpm each Monday, Wednesday and Friday Summary of minutes from March 16, 1998 General Meeting The Lawrence City Commission will be rewriting the blight ordinance and would like to get input from the neighborhood associations. ELlA ideas proposed: -Avoid demolishing homes due to neglect -Use health and safety as objective standards -Codes should be enforced in regard to neighborhood, not city overall -Codes should help, not hurt, resident owners Fundraiser The proposal of cleaning Allen Fieldhouse during the 1998-1999 basketball season as a fundraiserwas brought to the table and a general interest was expressed. Jean Ann Pike will look into this possibility. School Board Proposal -The proposal includes the closing of both New York and East Heights Elementary Schools -A new elementary school would be built at 15th and Haskell to house the children of both New York and East Heights -New York Elementary building would house adminstrative seiVices and East Heights Elementary building would house facilities seiVices Kaw Valley Independent Kaw Valley independent is a new bi-weekly independent newspaper in Lawrence that was originated Summary of minutes from April13, 1998 Board Meeting Announcement: Carrie Lindsey has been hired as ELlA Coordinator, 843-9216 Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods (LAN) Representative -ELlA Lan Representative, Mary Gray, has returned from sabbatical in Mexico -Carrie Lindsey has volunteered to attent LAN meetings with the ELlA LAN Representative Lawrence Blight Ordinance -Committee met April 1 at 1402 New York St. To document ELlA viewpoints forwarded to Lynn Goodell April 8; members included Christy Dahl, Julian Dahl. Shannon Murphy, Janice Smith, Bill Wachspress, Reuben Wade, and KT Walsh. -Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods (LAN) letter states: -Oppostion to a change in the appeal process -Would like landlords to be required to apply for a business license -Would like to avoid demolition by neglect -Would like residents to be made aware of financial assitance availability ELlA is backing LAN's position Sct10ol Board Due to the school board proposal to close New York School and East Heights School, a joint committee of PTO members and residents, The Neighborhood Ambassadors, was formed, holding two meetings. The Neighborhood Ambassadors platform indudes: -Do not close either school -Remodel East Heights, keeping it a two-tiered school -Do not move administration facilities to either of these schools -Would like for school district administration to reduce spending before closing a school -Would like to see equal improvements made to all schools -Would like school board to meet regularly with all school staffs ELlA Board voted in support of this position Structure at 909 Pennsylvania _j �Page 3 -City has approved the move to Hobbes Park -As Hobbes Park is the site of the old John Spear farmstead, the Lawrence Preservation Alliance would like to make the 909 Pennsylvania house a landmark in its commemoration, as a structure of similar size and from the same time period. John Hobbes was a local abolitionist and Lawrence's first newspaper publisher. -To move this structure, the city requires a formal action plan by June 1998 -Mr. Dan Rockhill from the University of Kansas will include his name to support the move -The move of this structure to a city park would be a capital improvement project to city property ELlA Board voted in favor of supporting the move of this structure and in reviewing funds available to aid in the financial support of the move Volunteers get set to honor Liberty Memorial Building Volunteers get set to honor Liberty Memorial Building plans are underway for the rededication of Liberty Memorial High School, September 27, 1998. Planned activities include a parade, a banner that will hang on the building, a party that will include junior high and high school students, and a lighting ceremony. Organizers are looking for any alumni who have memorbilia they want to share during the celebration. To submit names, memorabilia or to volunteer, call Kathy vonEnde at Central Junior High School, 832-5400 Advertisement PERENNIALS - FREE TO ELlA MEMBERS 3/$1 or 10/$3 to non-members. Daylilies, bee balm, obedient plants (= false dragonhead), showy evening primroses, and ot~1ers. Call Nancy or Bob 749-7313- Please leave amessage. You're not a member?! Join for just $1 per year. Your name on our membership list helps ELlA get funds to improve our neighborhood and gives ELlA a stronger voice in local decision-making. Each paid member gets one vote in all ELlA elections. To join, just mail $1, along with your name and address, to: ELlA Membership PO Box 442393 Lawrence, KS 66044 Share your thoughts East Lawrence News wants your letters and articles. The deadline for submissions for the next East Lawrence News is June 22nd. Mail your submissions to: East Lawrence News PO Box 442393 Lawrence, KS 66044 Neighborhood Clean-up 9:00am-Noon and Neighborhood Picnic starting at 1:OOpm Saturday, MAY 30 Starting at 9:00 am, Saturday, May 30. Meet at Hobbes Park in Picnic Shelter. ELlA will provide trash bags and latex gloves to those interested in cleaning-up our neighborhood. This is a fun event and a great opportunity to visit with your neighbors and clean-up the alleys. If you want to stay in your block area and inspire your neighbors to join in we will bring the materials to you! Call Lori 865-1404 for more details. And there's more .... for all your hard work ELlA will provide a Picnic Lunch at Hobbs Park at 1pm. If you would like to contribute a side dish or dessert for the picnic leave a voice mail message with our Neighborhhood Coordinator Carrie Lindsey at 880-0629 �Page 4 .r .._ ....... East La\"rer:ce !n,Dro. en,ent t.ssoc'attC''" _.. .... - r...; t:>O :..3 )I . ,-..-.-- ... ~---~=.: ~ .·e·"l..:.:= .. s ·3so...;....;. ' ... · EAST LAWRENCE RESIDENT MARGENE SWARTS PO BOX 708 LAWRENCE KS 66044-0708 j 1j !! II l I I li! I l\ iH nlinlll!! il !i l!l! !ll\i! !l!!! II'Iilli:l ;1!.1! I II I i I ll !i :HI! I! H I ' ;~ �J Page4 *"********************************************* Guest Speakers for our General Meeting .I •• 1st Lawrence Improvement Assoc1at1on ELlA LOGO UPDATE Thanks to all who sent in ideas for a logo that will represent our neighborhood. The different logos will be presented at September's meeting. Come to the meeting and vote for your favorite one. Candidates for County Commissioner, Charles Jones and Brian Kubota, have been invited to speak at the General Meeting. Come and ask questions of your future East Lawrence County Commissioner. ELlA Board of Directors Jean Ann Pike, President Tony Backus, Vice President Christy Dahl, Secretary Shannon Murphy, Treasurer Bill Wachspress, CDBG Rep. Julian Dahl Lori Hinrichsen Mary Rose Larkin Ardys Ramberg Barry Shalinsky KTWalsh Other Representatives Carrie lindsey, Coordinator Brenda Nunez, CDBG Rep. Mary Gray, LAN Rep. Don't forget to register to Vote! We will have voter registration forms at our General Meeting on September 14'" and at the Membership Party at Charlie's Eastside Bar & Grill on September 23"'. You can also register at 1100 Mass (the Old County Courthouse). The deadline to register to vote is October 19th. SPECIAL THANKS TO COAST TO COAST HARDWARE FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE HOBBS PARK MEMORIAL 841-0795 841-0973 842-9945 832-5220 865-1404 842-9945 865-1404 865-1309 841-8994 842-1953 749-2260 l.:ast L.t\\ n .·nn· lmplo\ l..'m.:nt \ ... socl.lllon I' 0. llm .J-1219.1 Kam.as (l60~4 l~m l!..'llCC. LP Pe.:: ,, #1 .·;t~:·; r l'·"'·t:·:l·: -~~.~. ,:; ~1'.!\.~.:.'1 ~:; i::i~:;·::. !~iHfl' September 1998 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Please come. You don't need to join ELlA to come to these meetings. EllA MEMBERSHIP PARY IS SEPTEMBER 23, 1990. BRING A FRIEND AND DON'T MISS OUT. MUSIC AND MEMBERSHIP!!! ~fAit.:·~ East Lawrence News EllA General Meeting New York Elementary 936 New York September 14th at 7:00pm 843-9216 ~~ Bert Nash Transitional Housing Update The date for opening the Bert Nash transitional housing unit in the 1300 block of New Jersey has been moved back. Due to renovations taking longer than anticipated, the residence, which will house up to 10 individuals, probably won't open until late October. Judy Osburn and Tom Petrizo of Bert Nash spoke at ELlA's July 13th meeting. They answered many questions from East Lawrence residents. Osburn stated that the house will be staffed 24 hours a day. Both Osburn and Petrizo answered questions related to the experience that Bert Nash has had with its other transitional housing units in Lawrence. Oread has had a good experience with the house in their neighborhood. If you missed the meeting and you still have questions, please call Carrie at 8326497. The new "official" phone number for ELlA is now 832-6497. Leave a message for your Neighborhood Coordinator, Carrie Lindsey, at this number. Or e-mail her at Carrie@mail.dbcity.com. ELlA Applies for Grant On August 25, 1998 the Lawrence City Commissioners agreed to jointly apply with ELIA for the Metro Community Capacity Building Grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce. ELIA hopes to use the grant to initate a process to establish a conservation district in the neighborhood. The City is a co-applicant and will provide matching funds up to $15,000. This will bring the grant total to $30,000. Part of the money, which would be allocated in January, would provide funds to hire a consultant who will help bring all the key participants together in creating a vision of what we would like our neighborhood to look like. The award notification will be sent in October. Watch future newsletters for more information on this grant and for opportunities to participate in the visioning process. Kudos Corner Kudos to Dennis Enslinger of the City Planning Department and to all the Board Members who put forth so much effort to complete the grant application. Dennis is a former East Lawrence resident and really carne through, especially given the time crunch we were under. Thanks again. ELIA Calendar September 14 General Meeting 7-9pm at New York Elementary School 23 Membership Party at Charlie's Eastside Bar & Grill, 9'" & Pennsylvania 5:30-8:30pm- Bring a friend! October 12 Board Meeting 7-9 at Charlie's Eastside Bar and Grill, 9th & Pennsylvania 15 Announcement of Grant Reciepents 20 Deadline for submissions to the Newsletter Minutes for July 13, 1998 ELlA General Meeting Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center (BNCMHC). Tom Petrizzo and Judy Osborn from the BNCMHC gave details on the house they have purchased at 1334 New Jersey to use as a halfway housing facility: House was originally designed for students with four bedrooms and two shared bathrooms. House is by the same builder as their house at 911 Ohio. Funds have been received by CDBG (per Lynn Goodell's advise) and from the state. BNCMHC will close on the house on August 4, will then update the interior for their needs. Tenants not expected to move into house before October. Ten is the maximum that would be housed on site. Target tenants are: Homeless adu1ts with a mental illness; People corning out of an in~patient setting; Will not be a drop- in center; Clients will have a vested :interest :in their own rehabilitation; Minimum occupancy for a tenant is 9 months, 6-12 months is the expected average. House rules with a curfew will be enforced by a 24-hour staff and a daytime director; Judy will supervise the staff: �Page 2 Director is to be someone with experience in this field and will be on 24-hour call, the 24-hour staff will probably be students in social welfare; 24-hour staff tends to have a 1-2 year turnover rate; HUD SuperNova funds have provided $300K for the first three years, BNCMHC hopes the house will be self-sufficient after that. BNCMHC will have an open house for the neighborhood to see the house and learn more. There have been very few problems with other homes run by BNCMHC. One problem incurred was a tenant that telephoned 911 frequently without a valid reason, the tenanfs behavior was corrected. BNCMHC would like to see community members become involved with the house; would like volunteers to make weekly presentations or teach lessons. Minutes from the May 11 ELlA general meeting were read and corrected; the Murphy-Bromelsick house is currently located at 909 Pennsylvania, not 907 Pennsylvania. The plans are to move this structure to Hobbs Park, the site of the old Speer house, not Stear. No Treasurer's Report was read as the treasurer was not in attendance. Old Business Brick Streets July 18, ELlA volunteers will work with Joe Bickford to do repairs on the brick street at Tenth Street and Rhode Island. Neighborhood Clean-Up Clean-up was held on Saturday, May 30, 8:00a.m. to I :00 p.m. working on the streets and alleys of East Lawrence. The clean-up and picnic following were a success. Murphy-Bromelsick House Mark Kaplan organized a clean-up and move preparation of the house on June 27: KANU Radio and The Lawrence Journal World to pictures and reported on the day. Artifacts found: Lawrence druggist bottle, Woman's face cream jar lid (appearing to be at least 100 yr. old, pearl button Mike Wildgen, City Manager, had the city place a dumpster in front of the house and reviewed the progress made. Mayor Kennedy supports this project. At the end of the day, safety precautions were taken by boarding the windows closed and adjusting the supports. A sign was placed in front of the house to make passers-by aware of the project. Coast to Coast Hardware on Massachusetts sold needed items at a discount to support the project. Carrie Lindsey will add Coast to Coast Hardware to the next ELlA newsletter to thank them. ELlA Telephone Carrie received quotations from Southwestern Bell to install an ELlA phone line: $29.49 monthly charge $57.40 installation fee $75.00 new jack fee Putting this telephone at the Social Service League Store is not feasible. Pager fee is $12.50 and can receive voicemail. Motion was made and seconded to maintain an ELlA pager number but not telephone number. Vote passed the motion, the pager number will be added to the next ELlA newsletter. Central Junior High School (CJHS) A knife and graffiti has been found in the junior high's vicinity. Ted Juneau, CJHS principal will meet with PTO in August to discuss possible solutions to neighborhood complaints. One ..... suggestion is a parent-patrol with cellular phones. Need to make the neighbors aware of actions they can take and need to make the juveniles aware of school policies. Oread and Barker neighborhoods are having the same problems with the CJHS juveniles as East Lawrence. Happy Hour at Charlie's East Side Bar & Grill Carrie Lindsey inquired with Charlie regarding an ELlA recruitment gathering on Wednesday, September 23, he agreed. Jean Ann Pike, ELlA President, would like to see each member bring two guests. Should hand out a flier with a mission statement and list some ELlA project<;. Carrie Lindsey will put forth a call for recruit committee members. August ELlA Board meeting will be held on August 10, 7:00 p.m. at Charile's East Side Bar and Grill New Business Sunday, September 13 is the Lawrence United Way Day of Caring; details will be given at the August ELlA Board meeting Meet the Candidates Thursday, July 16, 6:00-7:30 p.m. the Oread neighborhood is sponsoring a "Meet the Candidates" potluck dinner at the South Park Gazebo. ELlA LAN representatives to see if the LAN could sponsor something similar. Intern ELlA has an intern to start work on September 8. Dave Kate, sponsored by the Lawrence Indian Center of Lawrence, will start by cleaning and organizing files. Intern is not paid by ELlA. Brook Creek Rezoning On August 26, the Planning Commission will discuss rezoning areas of the Brook Creek Neighborhood from multi-family dwellings to single family dwellings. If a rezoned area is within 200 feet of private property, the property owner will be notified. New York School Representative Barry Shalinsky is retiring as the ELlA New York School representative. ELlA needs to flnd a replacement. Being a parent to a New York School student is NOT a requirement. Barry Shalinsky will write a job description. Representative will attend monthly meetings; the 1997-98 meetings were held on a Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m .. As of August 1, Carrie Lindsey will only be working 10 hours/week as ELlA Coordinator. ELlA now has a membership of forty-six. St. Luke AME Church is applying to become a registered historic site. Attendees: Jean Ann Pike Tony Backus- Vice President Christy Dahl- Secretary Carrie Lindsey - Coordinator AdetaAllen Rachael Grantham, guest from Brook Creek Lori Hinrichsen Beth Rolands Barry Shalinsky Bill Wachspress KTWalsh Georgia, surname unknown Minutes for August 10, 1998 ELlA Board Meeting New Members Mike Sheridan and Pam Altic, new to the neighborhood, submitted their dues to become ELlA members Board member update Janice Smith has resigned as a board member as she has accepted an out of state position and will be moving Treasurer's Report 1997 Year-End $ 496.47 Operating Expenses $2645.24 Coordinator Salary 1998 Year-Open Operating Expenses $1739.00 Coordinator Salary $4646.00 Neighborhood Clean-Up $ 500.00 Checking Acct. #1 $ 744.73 Checking Acct. #2 $ 319.40 Coordinator's Job Description Margene Swarts, Community Development Manager, has requested a written job description for the position of ELlA Coordinator, currently filled by Carrie Lindsey. Carrie Lindsey is to work ten hours per week at an hourly rate of$8.93 with job duties including: Attending ELlA board and general meetings Attending CDBG, LAN, City Commission, and other neighborhood meetings on an as~ needed basis Creating and distributing a bimonthly newsletter as well as other documentation as needed Meeting with neighborhood school staffs, PTO members and neighborhood parents Canvassing neighborhood landlords Soliciting funds and contributions for neighborhood events Grant Proposal Carrie Lindsey has started work on a grant proposal which would give up to $15K for staff or consultant time to plan a conservation district within East La\VIence. A conservation district would help East Lawrence preserve an area without being as strict as a historic district. The city would have to pass an ordinance which would define the restrictions placed on such district- could include stone curbs, hitching posts and front porches. Grant would cover 75% of funds required for staff or consultant, the remaining 25% must come from an outside source, such as the city. Carrie Lindsey has consulted Dennis Esslinger, the City Preservation Planner, and will meet with him and Thomas Dow, of the Topeka Department of Housing, on August 17. Proposal must be submitted by September 3. The board will hold a special meeting to vote on the application on Monday, August 24. Central JH Carrie Lindsey will meet with Ted Juneau in August to schedule a meeting with Central Junior High staff, PTO, parents and neighborhood to discuss issues with the students. Happy Hour at Charlie's East Side Bar and Grill Suggestion made that Ardys Ramberg and her local band perform at our recruiting happy hour. Board will vote on Monday, August 24 to decide. Survey Lynn Goodell has distributed an informal survey on city participation; the board members present completed it for submittal. The next ELlA general meeting will be on Monday, September 14 at New York Elementary School Attendees: Tony Backus- Vice President Shannon Murphy~ Treasurer Christy Dahl- Secretary Carrie Lindsey- Coordinator Ardys Ramberg Mike Sheridan KTWalsh HOBBS PARK MEMORIAL Work continues on preparing the MurphyBromelsick House for its move to Hobbs Park. Mark Kaplan has met with Lawrence Mayor and East Lawrence resident and business owner, Marty Kennedy. Mayor Kennedy has expressed support for the project. The house will act as a memorial to Lawrence's historical role in the fight against slavery and the Civil War. The site in Hobbs Park where the house will be located was the location of the home belonging to abolitionist John Speer and his family. Fund raising efforts continue and it is hoped that the house can be moved sometime this fall. For more information on how you can become involved or donate funds to the project contact Carrie Lindsey, 832-6497. ELlA Tiller· Just $5 per Half Day The ELlA tiller has been making the rounds and is still available for East Lawrence residents to rent. There is a $5 deposit which you get back unless you are late returning the tiller. To rent the tiller, phone Bill or Lori at 865-1404. Got questions about building code? Afraid to ask? Ask us. East Lawrence News will relay your question about building code to the City and publish the answers. MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Thanks and Congratulations to those of you who have recently sent in your membership fee! Other residents and interested individuals can join for just $1. To get more information and to find out the benefits of membership call any board member or the neighborhood coordinator, or just send your dollar (and name & address) to: ELlA Membership P.O. Box 442393 Lawrence, Kansas 66044 Good Ideas for the newsletter are still appreciated. Submit your letters and articles. Be the first on your block to say "I was published in the East Lawrence News!" The deadline for submissions for the next East Lawrence News is October zoth. �• East Lawrence Improvement Association • East Lawrence News November 1998 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ELlA General Meeting New York Elementary 936 New York November 16th at 7:00 pm This will be the meeting where we elect officers and select committee members. There are four officer positions available - President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary. Also, representatives to the CDBG Advisory Board will be needed. Committee members will be needed for CDBG projects, the Neighborhood Clean up, brick street projects and, most importantly for the Metro Community Capacity Building Grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce for planning a conservation district. You do not need to be a member of ELlA to attend this meeting but participation is vital. The more participation we have the stronger our neighborhood organization is. district in the neighborhood. The project will begin sometime in January when a Request for Proposal will be issued to hire a consultant whose job it will be to put together information about how other cities have established conservation districts and to facilitate participation in the process by neighborhood residents, the neighborhood businesses and other interested parties. Meetings will be held and there will be an opportunity for East Lawrence residents to actively join the process of planning the future of their neighborhood. If you are interested in being part of this process, please make sure to attend the ELlA General Meeting on November 16. Bert Nash House Opening Soon The Bert Nash transitional housing continues to experience delays in its opening. Due to renovations taking longer than anticipated, the residence, located in the 1300 block of New Jersey, won't open until the first part of February. Tom Petrizzo and Judy Osburn will update ELlA at the January General Meeting. Be sure to attend to have all your questions answered. The new "official" phone number for ELlA is now 832-6497. Leave a message for your Neighborhood Coordinator, Carrie Lindsey, at this number. Or e-mail her at Carrie@ mail. dbcity.com. Kudos Corner EllA Awarded $30,000 Grant In October ELlA and the City of Lawrence received notice that they had been awarded the $15,000 Metro Community Capacity Building Grant from the Kansas Department of Commerce. The $15,000 will be matched by the City of Lawrence for a total grant award of $30,000. The City of Lawrence Planning Department and ELlA will use the grant to initiate a process to establish a conservation Kudos to Jim Chappell, Attorney-at-Law for loaning ELlA his laptop computer to use for the newsletter. It turns out that it didn't have a compatible word-processing program but thank you anyway. Got questions about building code? Afraid to ask? Ask us. East Lawrence News will relay your question about building code to the City and publish the answers. �• ELlA Calendar November 14 Lawrence Brushy Waste Drop OffLast Day at 11th & Haskell 10:00 a.m.-4:00p.m. 16 General Meeting 7-9pm at New York Elementary School 17 City Commission - CDBG Advisory Board reor~anization on Agenda City Hall - 6 h & Mass. @ 6:35pm 18 CDBG Proposals Meeting 7-9pm at New York Elementary School December 2 CDBG Proposals Due 14 Hanukkah, Board meeting Tuesday. 15 Board Meeting 7-9pm at New York Elementary School 20 Deadline for submissions to the Newsletter January 1999 11 General Meeting 7-9pm at New York Elementary School Page2 • For more information on how you can become involved or donate funds to the project contact Carrie Lindsey, 832-6497. MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Thanks and Congratulations to those of you who have recently sent in your membership fee! Other residents and interested individuals can join for just $1. To get more information and to find out the benefits of membership call any board member or the neighborhood coordinator, or just send your dollar (and name & address) to: EllA Membership P.0. Box 442393 Lawrence, Kansas 66044 Good Ideas for the newsletter are still appreciated. Submit your letters and articles. Be the first on your block to say "I was published in the East Lawrence News!" The deadline for submissions for the next East Lawrence News is December 201h. *********************************************** ELECTION RESULTS Minutes for the EllA General Meetings and Board Meetin~s will be available at the 1 November 16 meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting and would like to receive copies of the minutes please contact Christy Dahl, EllA Secretary at 842-9945. HOBBS PARK MEMORIAL ELlA continued its participation with the Hobbs Park Memorial group and its project for moving the Murphy-Bromelsick House to Hobbs Park. This month Mark Kaplan met with Representative Troy Findley who expressed his support for the project. Representative Findley is anxious to see the project move forward and has expressed his desire to assist ELlA and the Memorial Board in obtaining funds from the State. ELlA will be applying for CDBG funds to assist with such items as the foundation, the landscaping needs and windows for the memorial once it has been moved to Hobbs Park. Other fund raising efforts continue and more individuals have come forward with their support for this project. Charles Jones was elected by a narrow margin to the County Commission. His district is the only one contained entirely within the City of Lawrence and he will provide East Lawrence's representation to the Commission. During his campaign Charles spoke frequently of the deteriorating infrastructure in East Lawrence. While the County Commission has less control over these issues than the City Commission, Jones stated in a short conversation with the East Lawrence News that he hopes to use his position on the County Commission as a "bully pulpit" to speak for neighborhoods and to champion their concerns. Jones reiterated that Horizon 2020, the planning document used by the City of Lawrence, considers infill development and infrastructure issues for East Lawrence and that Horizon 2020 policy should be used in addressing these issues. Other candidates elected who will represent East Lawrence include Democrat Troy Findley, Kansas State House Representative for District 46. Also, Democrat Dennis Moore defeated Republican Vince Snowbarger in the race for 1 �• Third District Representative to the United States Congress. Dennis Moore will open an office in Douglas County sometime in January to be available to address constituent's concerns. Douglas County Community Health Improvement Project The Douglas County Community Health Improvement Project (CHIP), a coalition of representatives from community and health organizations in Douglas County will be a holding a public forum on their first initiative reducing alcohol use during pregnancy. The public is invited to comment on three proposed steps of intervention in reducing the use of alcohol during pregnancy. The interventions are as follows: 1. Provide information on alcohol use during pregnancy to women who are seeking prenatal or family planninn. 2. Educate youth on the physical dangers of drinking alcohol including age-appropriate information on drinking during pregnancy. 3. Increase public awareness of the dangers associated with drinking during pregnancy. The public forums will be held on November 11 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital from 7:00 to 8:00p.m .. Forums will also be held in Baldwin City and Eudora. For more information contact Susan Baker Anderson, CHIP Director at 7496497. Bicycle Advisory Committee to Hold Public Hearing The Lawrence Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) will sponsor the first public meeting on the Bicycle/Automobile Compatibility Study on November 17, 1998 at the South Park Recreation Center at 1141 Massachusetts Street. The meeting will begin at 6:00p.m. It will offer an explanation of the study, which involves eleven streets, many of which are major thoroughfares. BAC and a representative of its consulting firm, TranSystems Corporation of Kansas City, MO, will take comments until 8:00 p.m. This is the first meeting in a series of four monthly public meetings that will focus on existing "on-street bicycle/automobile conditions" in the eleven ~3 • . street segments under study. For more information contact Aaron Bartlett, City of Lawrence Transportation Planner at 832-3406. Rezoning Issues In September, Architect Bo March, owner of the architectural design and development company, Elements, presented a development plan to ELlA. The plan involves moving four older homes (previously divided into multifamily units) to a site on Delaware & 1ih. The area would need to be rezoned as a Planned Residential Development (PRO). The development would include multi-family structures, off-street parking, tennis court and planned garden space. March also plans on keeping the large house on that corner for a personal residence for his family. Residents of the area met with March on October 29, 1998. At this time ELlA has neither endorsed nor opposed this project. If you would like more information on the project please contact Carrie at 832-6497 or attend the November 161h meeting to receive more information. EllA LOGO UPDATE There has not been enough attendance at previous meetings to vote on a new logo. The logos will be presented again at the November meeting. Come to the meeting and vote for your favorite one. The December Board meeting will be moved to Tuesday, December 15 due to Hanukkah. CDBG Advisory Board Reorganization The Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) staff has recommended that the Citizen Participation Plan for the City be overhauled. The Citizen Participation Plan includes the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Board. This is the board, which makes funding allocation recommendations to the City Commission on the $1.5 million in CDBG funds that the City receives from the federal government. These funds are used to operate ELlA, pay for its �. Page4 newsletter and pay the coordinator. Under the recommended changes the CDBG Advisory Board and three other advisory boards would be reorganized into the HAND Activity and Policy Recommendations Board (APRB). The CDBG Board would be eliminated and the allocations task would be given to a committee of APRB. The downside of this for East Lawrence and the other CDBG funded neighborhoods (Oread, Pickney, Brook Creek & North Lawrence) is that the neighborhood representation on the allocations committee would be reduced from two representatives to one. The City Commission sent the initial plan back to the HAND staff saying that changes needed to be made to further balance the concerns of neighborhoods with the focus on housing and issues. HAND will present the plan again at ' the November 1ih City Commission me13ting. For further information on changes to thH Citizen Participation Plan contact Carrie at 832-6497. ELlA Board of Directors Jean Ann Pike, President Tony Backus, Vice President Christy Dahl, Secretary Shannon Murphy, Treasurer Bill Wachspress, CDBG Rep. Julian Dahl Lori Hinrichsen Mary Rose Larkin Ardys Ramberg Barry Shalinsky KT Walsh Other Representatives Carrie Lindsey, Coordinator Brenda Nunez, CDBG Rep. Mary Gray, LAN Rep. 841-0795 841-0973 842-9945 832-5220 865-1404 842-9945 865-1404 865-1309 841-8994 842-1953 749-2260 843-9216 ELlA GENERAL MEETING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH AT NEW YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-7:00 TO 9:00 p.m. East Lawrence Improvement Association P.O. Box 442393 Lawrence, Kansas 66044 f'::} ~r!,(j >:: ) H f, h li1!!' ~{ ;;:.! !!~;! CF: ~~~:. S 6 : :. ~:: ..:;. ~~~ · · ·;r 0 H � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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II Name ____________________________________________ Address------------------------------------------Lawrence, Kansas Z I P - - - - - - - P h o n e - - - - - - - - - - Membership dues enclosed Resident [$1.00)- Associate [$35.00) CDBG funds and New Officers, Board Community Development Block Grant Funds summer to strip asphalt from a residential street identified by City Public Works staff as having a good brick street The East Lawrence Improvement Association has applied for Community Development Block Grant [CDBG) funds for the coming year. base::. In addition to operating funds to administer programs, the ELlA requested funds for the following programs, most of which continue programs sponsored in prior years: Lighting in targeted alleys Paving of deteriorated alleys Brick sidewalk restorations Brick street conversion Home improvement grants East Lawrence Improvement Assoc. P. 0. Box No. 442393 Lawrence, Kansas 66044-2393 · .~JiOLkRATE U. ~.Pos't~e 1 'PAID Permit No. l70 Lawrence, KS 66044 ;_·( ... 1997 Alleys - In the past ELlA, in cooperation with residents, paid for installation and operation of pole lighting for alleys. We want to continue that program. In addition, we would like to pave one of the alleys between Pennsylvania and Delaware or New York and New Jersey, in the 1400 block. These alleys are rutted, in poor repair and were damaged by flooding in 1993. If these grants are approved, the ELlA will work with residents to select and pave the alley in the worst condition or which needs this improvement the most. Sidewalks and Streets - We would like to continue the long standing program of restoring selected brick sidewalks to their original condition. The ELlA has completed a number of sidewalk stretches over the last few years. The ELlA would also like to continue reversion of selected residential streets to their original brick surfaces. If this grant is approved, the ELlA will sponsor a volunteer work day this Home improvements - ELIA would like to reinstate a program tried a number of years ago designed to help East Lawrence residents who are unable to make limited essential improvements to their homes. The goal is to improve housing stock in East Lawrence. We have asked for a limited amount of money for this purpose. Recipients would need to be income qualified owners of housing in East Lawrence, which they occupy, and improvement grants would be restricted to essential repairs that increase the livability of the residence, e.g. weatherization improvements or upgrading of heating or other systems. New Officers and Board The East Lawrence Improvement Association elected new officers and board members for 1996-1997. The new officers are: The Stable As most of you know, the Historic Resources Commission ultimately ruled that partial demolition of the Stable building can go forward. Everyone awaits the filing of a new plan from the developer and Borders to see what additional concessions, if any, will be made to preserving more of the Stable building. The modified proposal that prompted the state and local historical entities to approve demolition, added a number of changes to the exterior appearance of the new structure and will attempt to incorporate two of the walls of the existing structure. Since some of the objections of residents were addressed in the modified proposal, it is hoped others will be address in the final site plan. Contents Fadra Andrews, President Frisella Adsms, Vice President Dana Hurlburt, Secretary Shannon Murphy, Treasurer Bucks for Books! CDBGfunds CDBG Liaison Be a Member! These officers will serve until the next annual meeting of ELlA in October 1997. A complete list of officers and Board members is on page 3. II Mass Transit New Officers School Alert! Page 3 Front Page 3 Back Page 2 Front, Page 3 Page 3 �East Lawrence News - 3 East Lawrence News- 2 l'.,fass Transit Hello. I am Pat Slick. I was recently accepted as a Volunteer In Service To America (VISTA) and was assigned to Douglas County Area Transportation (DCAT) as an advocate. In 1992, the Lawrence City Commission, under mayor John Nalbanian, offered $100,000 to anyone who could put together a plan for coordinated public transportation services in our County. The Douglas County Community Transportation Coordinating Council (DCCTCC), having been formed in 1986 as a not-for-profit organization, put together a plan which created DCAT. The goal of DCCTCC is "to advocate for improved community transportation in Douglas County through improved coordination of transportation services and advocacy for an adequate level of community service to meet the needs of Douglas County citizens with particular emphasis on the needs of those who are transportation disadvantaged". 2re !!!.2de ::.t the time of scheduling. The fares are one-dollar a ride for target individuals and five dollars to the general public. Your agency can serve as an official certifying body for reduced fare eligibility. Eligible consumers would only pay one dollar per ride. Children under t\velve must be accompanied by an adult and children under four may ride free. Cash fares can be deposited in the fare box or a bus pass may be purchased. The services are available Monday through Friday 7 AM until 6 PM and on Saturdays from 10 AM until5 PM. As yet, they do not have Sunday and holiday services. Reservations may be booked Monday through Friday from 8 AM until 4 PM. We cannot use an answering machine to make reservations and reservations will not be made the Friday following Thanksgiving Day. And the service is presently 1imited to four individual rides per day. People use DCAT for shopping, doctor's visits, going to sporting events, and for a myriad of other personal and business matters including going to and from their jobs. They ask for a twenty-four hour notice but sometimes less notice is needed to book a ride for an individual. DCAT is a door-to-door service. The busses are fully accessible to those persons with disabilities if requests for lift equipment A demand-response system (the type currently used), which means that one person is picked up at a time and taken to one particular destination, is quite inefficient. Often, we carmot pick up others during one demand-response ride because the next rider is far away from where the particular bus is going. With our present system of scheduling, our busses are not being used to their capacity and people have to be turned down when they request a ride. Another obstacle to access this service is limited hours of operation, so people who work other than the times of our operations cannot get to and from their jobs; thus the need for a more expanded system. Because DCAT is the only source that actually tracks rider demands in Lawrence, it is imp:>rtant that everyone who needs a ride attempts to call for one whether it is available or not. As the readership statistical data such as purpose for rides, numbers of rides, and turndowns speak volumes when attempted to show need. DCCTCC members included most of the social service agencies which provide transportation services in Douglas County as well as Kansas University and the Lawrence Bus Company, and the city of Lawrence. In 1994 the Lawrence City Commission authorized the $100,000 in funds to DCAT to provide public transportation from March through December. With that budget, DCATprovided 7,000 demand-response rides. In 1995 with a $163,000 budget, DCAT provided over 12,000 rides. This year with a $248,000 budget, they are on track to provide over 21,000 rides. In 1997 with a budget of $337,000 they expect to provide from 40,000 to 50,000 rides. determh:ed !hat such a 5y5te.m ca!! ~ created, they will then determine how it it and how it will be financed. The results of their findings should be available before the next city commission elections in the spring. Our city commission recently hired a firm from Philadelphia to review our present transportation systems, which involve DCAT and other social service agencies that provide rides. This firm will, with your help, gather your agency's information about your transpxtation budget, if you have one, and the numbers of rides you provide. They will want to know what your views are regarding the needs for transportation by your clients in the future, as well as what you see as the limits in providing for those needs. After the firm gathers all the information from your agency and other service providers they will present the information to policy makers and government officials, who will then determine whether or not there is an opportunity to implement a coordinated transportation system here in Lawrence. If it is Elementary School Closings can be created and who will run Now is the time to use our system and to let officials know how we feel because this may very well be the last study and chance to have a fixed-route system here in town. The city commissioner would like to have a plan for the people of Lawrence to look at before the next city commission elections. The environmental improvements resulting from use of public transportation and depending less on the private auto are obvious. I urge all of you to let your voice be heard by te11ing the commis~ sioner we want a modern updated fixedroute bus system. I would like to keep you posted on our progress and will be in touch in the near future or you may phone me at 749-2287. Working together we can reach our goals. Bucks for Books The Lawrence School Board is looking at closing several elementary schools. Those schools are Grant, Cordley, East Hights and Riverside. Allegedly this is prompted by a budget shortfall of 1.6%. It appears the Board is actively considering few other alternatives to the drastic step of closing schools. Not surprisingly, two of these schools are east of Massachusetts, one is just one block off Massachusetts and the remaining one is on North Iowa. The East Lawrence Improvement Association recently launched a program to help add books to the library at New York Elementary School. It appears students displaced by these closings would be squeezed into Centennial and Pinckney schools The NY School was extensively remodeled and expanded last year. One of the new additions is a larger library room. To help fill the new shelves, the Board of ELlA has advertised a money drive, with the goal of collecting $1,500 toward the purchase of new books. Outside of the question of whether closing this many schools is the best way to make up such a small shortfall, increasing numbers of parents and other residents are asking why these particular schools have been targeted and what effect the dislocation of students will have on all student in the district. The school librarian tells us it costs an average of $15 per book, through the source she uses. The librarian asks for cash donations, because the school would prefer to buy books from the list of books they have developed from student and parent requests. In addition, the library buys books from a special source that supplies books with heavy duty covers, a feature any parent of small children will appreciate. As of the date the Newsletter went to print we have received over $500 toward the goal. If this controversy causes you concern, how do you make your wishes known? The Board will conduct a number of public meetings to discuss these potential closings. The locations and times: Jan. 13, School District Offices Jan. 15, East Heights School Jan. 16, Cordley School Jan. 21, Riverside School Jan. 23, Grant School All meetings start at 7pm. Show up and voice your concerns. Bucks for Books ! Come to the Martin Luther King Chili Feed, on the evening of January 17, to see how close we came to our goal. If you cannot attend, call one of the School Board members: George Crawfor, 842-1490 Mary Loveland, 842-9333 John Tacha, 843-7136 Renee Karr, 843-0808 Carol Linhos, 749·2775 Maley Wilkins, 842-7316 Board Member Kerry Altenbernd has stated he does not support closing schools. ELlA Board and officers President V.P. Sec. Trsr. Fadra Andrews [841-2834] Prisella Adams [843-2114] Dana Hurlburt [749-4843] Shannon Murphy [843-0123] Board Prisella Adams Fadra Andrews Melissa Arnett Rand Gaston Karen Hawk Lori Hinrichsen Dana Hurlburt Jim Hurlburt Jim McCrary Jim Power Shelle Rosenfeld Barry Shalinsky John Swift Bill Wachspress K. T. Walsh [843-2114] [841-2834] [841-3802] [749-2317] [832-2580] [865-1404] [749-4843] [749-4843] [841-8370] [749-2549] [749-4165] [842-1953] [843-0123] [865-1404] [749-2549] Neighborhood Coordinator Bob Kennedy [832-2506] Volunteer opportunity The ELlA Board appointed two representatives to outside groups important to East Lawrence. Barry Shalinsky is our representative to New York School. Jim McCrary is our representative to the Lawrence Assoc. of Neighborhoods [IAN]. We need volunteers to represent us on the Community Development Advisory council This is the group that screens the CDBG grant applications and recommends to the City which community development projects should be funded. This position requires many evening meetings, especially in the next few months as that council goes over the CDBG grant applications. If you are interested in helping in this area, contact any board member. �East Lawrence News - Page 4 Become a member of ELlA You can help preserve one of Lawrence- s most unique and historic neighborhoods. As a resident, you can become a voting member o: only $ 1. As neighbors, joining together, we can make a difference on traffic problems, inappropriate development and other ISSues that make us a better communitv. Non-residents can join ELlA by becoming As;ociate Members. Associate Members receive the East Lawrence News and discounts on advertising placed in the News. E a s t Improvement Association APRIL 1997 Membership dues enclosed Resident [$1 .00]- Associate [$35.00] Good neighbor wins! New Hampshire development Despite concerted efforts of two other developers, Berkley Plaza prevailed in the competition to provide leased space to the city tbr use of the municipal court. Although Berkley Plaza worked on this development for a year and had revealed all its plans to the city, it found itself in a '•bidding war" with the other developers who appeared late in the game_ proposing rival plans tOr the court building - one in the same block as the Berkley Plaza development; the other on East lith. East Lawrence Improvement Assoc. P. 0. Box No. 442393 Lawrence, Kansas 66044-2393 Berkley Plaza sought out East Lawrence residents early on., seeking input from immediate neighbors and ELlA Scotch has earned a reputation for quality developments that fit into the Downtown and East Lawrence environments. Its Berkley Plaza development in the I 000 block of Massachusetts/New Hampshire is an excellent example of a landowner who achieves its development objectives Contents Congrats Page 3 Lawrence Art Ctr Page 3 Mass transit Page 2 Razing church Page 2 South Park Page 3 while fitting into the unique landscape of Downtown Lawrence and not clashing with adjoining neighborhoods Berkley Plaza's proposed building follows that tradition. In addition to designing a building that blends \-vell with the architecture along New Hampshire Street, the developer also incorporates the Depression-era gasoline station at lOth and New Hampshire into the development in a creative and attractive way. When members of the ELlA and neighbors of this development first met with Berkley Plaza, a number of concerns were expressed to Jeff Shmalberg, their Vice President, including how parking would be built in the alley, excess exterior lighting that would impact negatlvely on the residential properly owners at the back of the property, how the design of the exterior facades matched common architecture found in Downtown Lawrence and how the gas station property would be developed. Mr. Shmalberg was very receptive to these concerns and changes were seen the ultimate design presented to the city. The developers of Berkley Plaza have expressed a commitment all along to develop this project in a way that demonstrates the owners can be good neighborhoods The final plan developed for the city clearly demonstrates that commitment. On April J. the City Commission voted 4-1 to rt:lect the city staff recommendation for one of the competitors and adopted the Berk!ev Plaza project for the :\funicipal Cou~t building The City still must hash out details on interior finishing oft he buildin~ and sign the final contr';ct \.vith Berk\e~· P~za. The building is expected to.be completed and occupied by the :V1unicipal Court by March I 998 Spring Cleanup The East Lawrence !mpro\·ement Association plans a spring dean up on May 3. Members of ELlA imite you to join us in picking up litter in selected alleys and vacant lots in East Lawrence Join us in the alley behind the Social Service League [between i\'H and RL off9 1h Street]. at 9 am .. ;'v·lBy 3 [Saturday]. Bring your gloves- we'll provide the trash sacks �East Lawrence News - 2 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ,.-A commentary The time has come for the City of Lawrence to commit to a true mass transit system for this city. This is more than an issue of helping to decrease automobile trafllc in the city or limiting harmful emissions from those same automobiles. It is really an economic development and jobs issue. The issue has certainly been studied to death. According to the La\VTence Journal World, the City of Lawrence has commissioned nine public transportation studies. the latest of which cost $80.000. The city has in fact toyed with mass transit since 1871. In the early years, various trolley. streetcar or bus services operated in the downtown area. connecting it with the train depot in North Lawrence. Electric street car trolleys provide true mass transit !rom 1909 until the 30s, when our increasing reliance on personal automobiles caused their demise. The Lawrence Bus company did operate a service from I957 until l 971, when it was taken over by K U on Wheels. That bus service only made money in the first ten years of its existence. East Lawrence J\cws - 3 At the moment we have two bus services: one supported by KU students, and obviously targeted at serving the campus and a limited van service operated by the city over the last four years, targeting the elderly, disabled and low income residents. The reality is Lawrence has grown large enough to support a true mass transit system and, frankly. its economic viability requires one. The growing businesses in the Western. high grO\vth areas of Lawrence will need more and more employees to staff their gro;,th and to staff newly arriving businesses moving here from Kansas City and other areas. Many of those employees and potential employees live in East Lav.tence and other parts of the city that are not easily accessible to these West Lawrence businesses. Johnson County has already discovered the crises of matching unemployed residents of Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas with expanding business in southern Johnson County and are already seriously discussing mass transit solutions for matching up these needs. It is time for Lawrence to address that problem. A very reasonable mass transit system, featuring small eneq,>y efficient, non polluting power systems really does not cost that much, especially in light of the other costs that would be decreased, i.e. pollution, traffic congestion and unemployment. The City Commission should adopt such a system and seek revenue funding placing the true costs of a system on the parties who benefit most from a good system: employers, encouraging them to subsidize employee fares; automobile drivers, through a municipal gasoline tax; and the general public, through modest property and sales taxes. Revitalizing 800 block of New Jersey - House by House Congratulations to Nicky Proudfoot. 820 N.J., on moving a house on to the lot at 816 N.J. Over the past 13 years, Nicky has built two new structures and renovated an historic brick house. all in the 800 block ofN .J Her efforts have strengthened a critical residential boundary of our neighborhood. Thanks, Nicky. Keep up the good work. Lawrence Art Center The Lawrence Art Center has begun a six week process of attempting to build a community consensus tOr expanding their building. the old Carnegie Library. Church razing The Lawrence School District continues to plan the demolition of the Overcoming Church of God in Christ building at 1346 R.I. Despite protests of adjoining neighbors_ the school district continues to believe elimination of this building is needed for expansion of the athletic fields at Central Junior High School. In addition, the school district plans to seek the closing of 141h Street between the church and the schooL so that space can be used for an extension of the track. Many East Lawrence residents are quite concerned at that prospect, since this street is a major route connecting the University and Haskell street. The LAC Board would like to expand their facility to the North or the West of the Carnegie Library. They have already raised $ 1.5 million !Tom private donors and are looking for grants and ather revenue sources to accomplish purchase of the land, in whichever direction they expand, and building of a wing to the library. They also plan to renovate the interior of the original building. The LAC Board believes it must expand in order to accommodate existing programs and to grow their artistic activities_ They have rejected options such as locating some programs in other buildings downtown. They already operate dance programs in a building to the North of the current building and do not believe that approach is acceptable. Representatives from the East Lawrence Improvement Association are attending these meetings. The ELIA Board believes any expansion of this building should take into account the residences surrounding the Carnegie Library, to slow the erosion of downtown residential occupancies, and that reasonable steps should be taken to require the expansion include parking to replace thar which will be lost in the expansion Conservation Easement EllA Board and officers The Lawrence Preservation Alliance. with the help of East La\vrence residents, recently succeeded in a long fought objective of creating a conservation easement along the Kansas River directly to the East of the outlet mall. President Fadra Andrews V,P. Prise! Ia Adams Sec. Dana llurlburt As a result of this step, no future development will occur in this area, preserYing this river land for wildlife Trsr, Shannon r\1 urph~ South Park on Historical Register? Board [841-283~] ]8-D-211~] I 1 [7~9-4843] [842-0643] The Lav.Tence Preservation Alliance. which is working to have South Park placed on the Historical Register, is sponsoring a public education meeting to explain what is involved with this designation and what impact it will have on neighbors. C£Jnarats! Austin Turney Marty Kennedy [843-2114[ [841-2834] Me!is~a Arnett Rand Gaston (7-l9<:!317] [8-ll-380~] Karen Haw!..: Lori Hmricb~en Dana Hurlburt Jim Hurlburt Jim ~1cCrary Shannon l\1urphy Jim Power Shelle Rosenfeld Barry Sha1insky John Swift Bill Wachspress K. T. Walsh The meeting wi!l be held at the South Park Rec Center, at 7.00 p.m on May 12, 1997 Long time friend of ELlA successfully ran for Lav.'fence School Board, garnering the second highest vote for the election. Best ofluck, Austin. Prisella Adams Fadra AndreV;s [832-2580] [865-140-1-l [749-4843 J [749-4843 J [841-8370] [842-0643] [749-25-+9] [749-4165] [842-19'3] [~43-1112.;} [865-1404] [749-2549] l'ieighborhood Coordinator Bob Kenned~· HelpWanted I {812-2506) lr'-:::;.' !, IT-~ ;'\:.?" lndiYidual w·amed ;:.'_$ ·--. tOr regular cleaning ~ ·._·1-....; ·, 3 and maintenance of !·.'FC 1 recently remodeled '{ &:' ·. :\\\ l ot11ces and printing t:::::~~.f . ·.'' ...:::-;;, /F'· Prominent East Lawrence businessman collected the largest number of votes for City Commission in the spring elections. As a result of his strong vote count, Marty was elected Vice Mayor. ELlA board members appreciate Marty most for his strong, constructive input in our Neighborhood Plan. ! shop Five to seven hours per week, coming in on a regular basis. Should be reliable. neat, and organized Ask for John Naramore at Kansas Key Press, 900 Ne\v Jersev .. 842-4483 (This is the old Apple \'all~y Boat building). I will ask for references Will consider any good \Vorker, but this \vould be a good job for a retired person No hea\.y lifting; no windO\vs I II �Nobody cares what happens to East Lawrence ... ...more than your neighborhood association cares. If you care about your neighborhood, come to the East Lawrence Improvement Association General Meeting on Monday, November lOth at 7:30pm in the New York School Library. Improvement? Each year, the association brings thousands of dollars in grant money into our neighborhood to improve streets, sidewalks, and lighting, to plant trees, and to clean up trash. What do you want to see improved? This will be our most important meeting oftheyear. Come tell us what you think our neighborhood needs, choose people to represent you, and plan the future of one of Lawrence's most unique and historic neighborhoods. �East Lawrence Improvement Association P.O. 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East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/a01d141cf86a353b75d24477b88b4b4a.pdf b4ddafa3a494ce327b6a5eb2f8afacbb PDF Text Text East Lawrence News January 1996 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Jail Site- How did we get here? Apr.1987- County begins purchase of four homes (three lots) on Northeast corner of 1100 Rhode Island. Homes are to be razed for 35-40 space employee parking lot. Oct. 1987 - County Commission unanimously adopts 15 year Space Management Plan (Resolution 87-40) to "provide reasonable and workable parking, office, Jaw enforcement and court space expansion opportunities ... without the need to acquire additional land." Projected needs are an additional 70,000 square feet of office/jail space and 237 additional parking spaces in lieu of restriping existing lot. Oct. 1987 - In a Jetter to the East Lawrence Improvement Association, Commission Chairperson, David Hopper, "assures that the Commission is sensitive to your concerns" ... (and that plan) "docs not include the acquisition of any additional land in vicinity of the Courthouse Complex." Aug. 1988 - Rhode Island Street Preservation Committee nominates a county-coveted house, 1108 R.I., for historic status. County Commission tables motion after home owner declines membership. Nov. 1988 - County bulldozes three of its four newly acquired properties to make way for parking. Mar. 1994 - Letter sent to County Commission reiterating original 1987 ELIA criteria for supporting downtown jail. Apr. 1994 - Design criteria discussions between County and East Lawrence begin. Discussions will continue until Nov. 1994. Jul. 1994- East Lawrence design criteria summarized in Jetter to County. Includes returning three County owned Rhode Island St. lots to residential use. Oct. 1994- ELlA member Anne Patterson draws design standards for residential housing on 1100 Rhode Island, in preparation for possible return of three county owned lots. Oct. 1994 - Commissioners Buhler and Chappell state at Commission meeting that they would vote to return three county owned lots to private residential ownership. Nov. 1994- County Commission rejects consideration of return of lots on 1100 R.I. Purported reason is statute requiring unanimous vote. Petition requesting return of R.I. lots submitted. Nov. 1994- The proposed one cent sales tax increase (designed, in part, to finance jail expansion) does not have a "sunset" clause (that is, there is no requirement to discontinue tax after all planned projects are financed). Nov. 1994- ELlA ties support for downtown jail to return (sale) of vacant, county owned lots for single family residential use. Nov. 1994 -As envisioned by preliminary design, County estimates that new jail facility would have three level, 230 space parking garage, with 50,000 square feet facility on top. Estimated cost of 24-30 month project is $11 million. Feb. 1995 - County Commission hires Michael Treanor Co. as architect for new jail. Mar. 1995 -According to Journal World "Sound Off' column, preliminary jail plans call for two and a half story, 199 space parking garage, with jail facility on top. Estimated cost is $11 million. Oct 19, 1995 -At Jail Design Committee meeting, County officials say that reconsideration of downtown jail site adjacent to South Park is highly unlikely. Oct. 30, 1995 - Result of Lawrence Journal World access poll question asking "Have county officials and designers been secretive in planning new jail?," is 261Yes and 1- No. Nov. 5, 1995- Board of Downtown Lawrence Inc. formally opposes downtown jail site. Also, result of Access Poll asking, "Should County consider another jail site?," is 656 -Yes and 67- No. Nov. 12, 1995- Board of ELlA unanimously passes motion supporting downtown jail expansion if original negotiated criteria are met and, if there is no incursion into South Park. Nov. 14, 1995- County confirms cost of new jail will exceed original estimate by a minimum of $3 million (regardless of chosen site). Nov. 16, 1995- Jail Design Committee passes recommendation to investigate other possible sites for jail. Architect Michael Williams says building jail on parking lot east of South Park "is like putting 10 pounds in an 8 pound sack." Nov. 23, 1995- Commission chooses six sites for further consideration. One of the sites is three county owned lots on 1100 E. Rhode Island originally intended as 35-40 space employee parking lot. Commission Chappell says "the only thing that's not appealing (about E. Rhode Island site) is that we're going into East Lawrence." Chappell proposes studying angled parking on Mass. St., in front of South Park, as method of relieving traffic and parking problems. Nov. 26, 1995- Under headline "Jail Site Doubted All Along," Commission Chappell is quoted as saying that "everyone was concerned six months ago that the site (downtown) wasn't going to work." Dec. 4, 1995 - County Commission narrows preliminary architectural site assessment to three sites located in Brook Creek and along K-10. Dec. 7, 1995- Jail Design Committee recommends rejecting any prospective site located in a residential area. This recommendation would eliminate possible downtown/East Lawrence (Brook Creek) sites. Continued Page 2, Col. 1 �Page 2 Dec. 13, 1995 - Results of Access Poll question asking, "Do you think taking 2) Keep representative Anne Patterson on the committee and continue to participate in the planning process. 3) Encourage individual and cooperative efforts with community groups taking positions which are not inconsistent with ours. 4) Change criteria to include "no tolerance of encroachment on South Park. Motion passed unanimously. the jail out of the downtown Lawrence area would have a harmful effect?," is 9- Yes, 270- No. Dec. 16, 1995 - Commissioners decide to reopen methodical search for jail site using weighed criteria with numerical values; Willing to pay architects to evaluate each potential site. Commissioner Chappell is quoted as saying "From this point on I'm going to turn my eyes towards locations other than downtown." 3) Neighborhood Plan Dewey and Power discussed upcoming Nov.27 meeting with East Lawrence business leaders to discuss neighborhood plan. Several potential areas of concern, such as rezoning and truck access were discussed. MINUTES ELlA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING Nov. 12, 1995 Attendees: Melissa Arnett James Dewey Jim Hurlburt Jim McCrary Jim Power Barry Shalinsky Robert Baker Dana Hurlburt Bob Kennedy Gwyn Mellinger Mike Rhiem K.T. Walsh AGENDA ITEMS 1) Regular Business a) Decisions regarding the 1996-1997 CDBG sidewalk request. We need to submit a detailed estimate, complete with cost & location, for the $15,000 request, due Dec. 1, 1995. Baker presented member suggestions, with measurements, for priority sidewalks to repair. Discussion of criteria for selection of sidewalks to repair included: Benefit the most users; repair sidewalks leading to neighborhood elementary and junior high school; repair walks in worst condition; plan next year's proposal to complement this year's work; repair missing links in pedestrian corridors; improve concrete sidewalks along with brick walks. A motion was put forth to approve member recommendations as presented by Baker, and to solicit further sidewalk repair suggestions in the January newsletter. Motion carried unanimously. b) Other proposal requests for 1996-1997 CDBG grant year Discussion of progress with this year's Block Grant projects was followed by opinion that we pursue similar grants for '96-'97. Motion proposed that we continue infrastructure projects at same level of funding, with exception of adding two additional blocks of alley lighting and 4) Update on possible commercial development along 900 New Hampshire one additional block of brick street restoration. Motion passed unanimously. c) Baked goods stand at Dec. 2 Central Jr. High Holiday Sale. Discussed possibility of raising funds for (and awareness of) ELlA at Holiday Sale. Baker volunteered to coordinate and several board members agreed to contribute baked goods. d) New York School book donation. Board discussed our commitment of funds to NY School for purchase of books, and possibility of obtaining matching funds from local book store and Bank IV, a NY School business partner. Board members who have contacts with these businesses agreed to make requests. e) Date for Jan. general meeting It was proposed and approved that next general meeting will be Mon., Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. Election of vacant posts will occur at meeting. 2) Jail Expansion Discussed current status of planned jail expansion on edge of South Park. Concerns were raised about parking and traffic problems in neighborhood and downtown, effect on quality of life and impact of eventual expansion farther in the future. Board reviewed position on the issue. Previous position is that we could accept a facility in this location only if previously identified criteria (concerning parking, traffic control, height of building, intrusion into neighborhood, etc.) are met. A motion was put forth that ELIA take the following position: 1) Reaffirm our position supporting jail in downtown location, if the facility meets previously stated criteria. No property has changed hands and no site plans have been filed. Representatives of ELIA met with Downtown and asked for a corridor study. Downtown supports keeping houses intact. 5) Other Business Pedestrian safety. A motion was proposed that ELIA write a letter requesting pedestrian crossing corridor along 1Oth St. from N.H. to Hobbs Park. MINUTES ELlA GENERAL MEETING OcTOBER 16', 1995 AGENDA ITEMS 1) Regular Business a) Treasurer's Report - General Fund has $309.59; Special Fund has $225 for New York School. 2) New York School Report (Julie Sergeant and Teresa Kopsa reporting) a) Kopsa will contact people who signed up to evaluate parent outreach program. b) lntergenerational Program at Vermont Towers - Students leave N.Y. School approx. 1:50 p.m. each Tuesday and return at3 p.m. c) School recommendations for $225 ELIA donation - Apple printer or books for library and/or classroom. d) Reading Is Fundamental Program - Lost $350 through grant cuts, and needs supplemental funding. e) Discussion -How to stretch ELIA donation. McCrary suggested finding [Cont'd on Page 3] �Page 3 (ELlA Minutes, from Page 2] matching funds. Dewey moved to supplement donation with a business partner match and a bookstore match. Motion carried unanimously. f) "Clean Sweep" Program - Retta Backus looking for volunteers to monitor playground after school. 3) Neighborhood Plan- Discussion of status; Directed by Planning Commission to meet with business owners. 4) Brick Street Update · Of three blocks recently milled, 1 1/2 blocks of R.I. were completed and 1/2 block of 1200 N.Y. was completed. Will finish removing asphalt patches next spring. Discussion ensued about handicapped accessibility on brick streets. Should we tie street and sidewalk repairs together? Does handicapped ramp at 12th and N.Y. meet ADA standards (It has an uneven drop-off)? 5) Hiring Committee - Walsh reported on process. An ad was run, 3 candidates were interviewed and their references are being checked. 6) Jail Expansion- Web Heckler, Trinity Lutheran representative on Jail Design Committee and ELlA members examined five current designs and shared opinions about them. All agreed there is a significant parking problem with each design Jim McCrary suggested we draft letter noting concern about obvious lack of public access to jail design material. Motion carried unanimously. 7) CDBG Projects for next yearDeadline is Dec. I st. Contact Baker with ideas. 8) 900 N.H. - Residents received eviction notice for Jan. House bought for Salvation Army. 9) LAN Report - Representative McCrary reported on upcoming Oct.25 LAN (neighborhood) study session with City Commissioners. LAN symposium on districting. 10) Election of officers - New Secretary and Treasurer. Five new Board members. NOTICE!! Community Development Block Grants - Based on information solicited from East Lawrence residents through public meetings and newsletters, the East Lawrence Improvement Association has submitted six proposals for Community Development funds used to improve low to moderate income neighborhoods. The six proposals are: Operating Expenses • $3,900 - Most of this money will be used to publish and mail a newsletter to every household four times a year. The rest of the funds will be used for stamps, copying and office supplies. Neighborhood Coordinator- $6,000 -The Neighborhood Coordinator is the only paid ELlA position. As a paid employee the Coordinator is expected to accomplish tasks that most neighborhood volunteers don't have time to accomplish. Duties include compiling the newsletter, writing grants, attending public meetings, etc. 7:00 p.m. New York School Library East Lawrence Improvement Association Officers President Secretary Dana Hurlburt 749-4843 Treasurer John Swift 843-0123 Board of Directors Brick Sidewalk Restoration- $14,475 - For the past six years the East Lawrence neighborhood has received Community Development grants for the restoration of brick sidewalks. This request would continue brick sidewalk repair on 1100 Rhode Island but, could also begin repairing concrete patches on walks where brick has already been repaired. If approved, this request would fund concrete patch repair on E. 1100 & 1200 Rhode Island and on E. 1300 Connecticut. EllA General Meeting January 29, 1996 Alley Lighting- $447.60 - This request would continue funding for alley lights installed by KPL in alleys between 800 N.Y. & N.J. and 1300 N.Y. & N. J. In addition the request would pay for installation and rental of alley lights between 1300 R.I. & Conn. and 1000 Conn. & N.Y. Alley Paving - $8,000 - This request would pave alleys between 1200 Conn. & N.Y. and 1300 Pa. & N.J. Brick Street Restoration - $2400 - Restoration of residential brick streets (beginning with the Rhode Island St. corridor) is a long term neighborhood plan goal. This year 1100 and 1200 R. I. were restored. Next year's request would fund restoration of 900 & 1000 R.I. Melissa Arnett 841-3802 James Dewey 842-2769 Jim McCrary 841-8370 Brenda Nunez 832-3012 Jim Power 749-2549 Mike Riehm 841-8991 Shelle Rosenfeld 749-4165 Barry Shalinsky 842-1953 John Swift 843-0123 Bill Wachspress 865-1404 K.T. Walsh 749-2549 Neighborhood Coordinator Bob Kennedy 832-2506 �Page 4 LEITER TO THE EDITOR If it were not so sad, I would be amused by all the talk and lamentations regarding the land use issues in Lawrence especially the concerns about the location of our new jail. The issue of where to put the jail is perhaps meaningless to most folks east of Massachusetts Street because they are struggling to put food on their tables. Many of us gladly voted for a 17% food tax increase recently because we were afraid of more crime. (The Kansas Food Sales tax rebate is less than half of what one would spend in food tax and all that baby formula in February bought with the rebate check would have been better used spread out during the year). So we tax baby formula and used underwear and not jet airplanes so we can build a new jail to put poor folks in who cannot afford high priced lawyers to get them off after having been arrested for "crimes" against the rich. Folks are breathing foul air caused by the various industries which place Douglas County in the top 7% of most polluted air by county in the country (forget E.P .A. guidelines being met: those guidelines are set by those with the most money to influence E.P.A.). And !laugh as folks debate whether Kansas is not 50th but 48th or 49th as far as having the worst water in the country. A local store sells turkeys for the holidays to the poor for 10 cents a pound but there is no way for most poor folks to get to that store which is about five miles away from most of us because those with influence (money) are more worried about property acquisition and use rather than the equality of opportunity which would be afforded by a decent public transport system. If the good people who are concerned about It is my considered opinion that the real life issues for the people with food tax). Pat Slick how our land is used and how our historical sites are being destroyed are feeling alone in their struggles perhaps they may consider taking up the basic issues of life such as food and water, air and transportation. They may then find that they have many more allies in their struggles to make Lawrence a better place for all. 1147 Oregon Street Become a member of the ELlA You can help preserve one of Lawrence's most unique and historic neighborhoods. As a resident, you can become a voting member for only $1. As neighbors, joining together, we can make a difference on traffic problems, inappropriate development or, at a minimum, helping neighbors to become a better community. Non residents can join ELlA by becoming Associate Members. Associate Members receive the East Lawrence News and discounts on advertising placed in the News. Name Address--------------------------City _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ State _ _ _ _ Z I P - - - - - Phone ( Member status: Resident ($1 enclosed) Associate ($35 enclosed) BULK RATE U.S. Postage PAl D Permit No. 170 Lawrence, KS 66044 East lawrence Improvement Association P. 0. Box 442393 lawrence. KS 66044 ··· .!{it.t s r.:~1:c.e 1: 1,;;:; T -f .. }l,\i'l'.'i·rE.NCJi: I:.;: E.;:; I l) FtN'I' c:./~i.~~. 1(1~it.:~\ :a(; Ji~,l~ir}~ ~:·; l~rr t\.~·J: T ;~:;·, Po nox ·.i'U:::: I,,n1 \!'OI:: :l",NJ: F: 1:( ::: 6 6 () l'lil (I I' ( 1 Ft �East Lawrence News Apri11996 Watch for the International Vernacular Architecture Tour in East Lawrence May 12 Neighborhood Plan Stays On Track The Neighborhood Plan The ELlA Board met with the City/County Planning staff and East Lawrence business owners March 12. The meeting was arranged ry the planning staff to resolve objections to the neighborhood plan raised by bu~iness owners. The meeting was a very productive meeting in that most of the objections to the Neighborhood Plan were discussed rationally and significant agreement was reached on ways to res0lve differences and perhaps avoid starting 0vcr on the Neighborhood Plan. Efforts arc underway to work together to improve wording of some parts of the Plan to clarify the intent of the plan and to accommodate different perspectives of those affected by the plan. It was encouraging to see that residents and business owners could sit down face-to-face and work together on a project. where there had been disagreement and misunderstanding before. The ELlA Board particularly would like to thank Chris Ogle, Lawrence Bus Company, and Greg Polk, Polk Oil, for taking the initiative on the part of business owners to discuss in good faith the elements of the Neighborhood Plan that caused the most concern to them. Because of that initiative, it was possible to have a meaningful discussion about the Neighborhood Plan. The ELlA will be working with East Lawrence business people to do some additional surveying of business owners to help insure everybody's perspective is included in the final Neighborhood Plan. NOTICE ELIA General Meeting April29 7:00p.m. New York School Library Bad Trash Cans? Contents Architecture of East Lawrence Board Meetings Borders Bookstore 15th St. Develop. Neighborhood Plan NY School Officers/Board Patchen Elec. Relief Sewer Page2 Pagel Page 2 Page3 Page 1 Page3 Pagel Page3 Page4 City Sanitation crews will inspect trash containers in the coming weeks and mark those not in compliance with city ordinances. If your trash receptacle is tagged with that notice and not removed, it will be picked by Sanitation workers, kept for a few weeks and ultimately destroyed. If you do want your old trash container to be picked up and disposed of, just place a note on it asking that it be trashed. SPRING CLEANING East Lawrence Improvement Association has arranged for a special piCkup of trash and yard waste following a special .cleanl)p weekend in celebration of Earth Day, April20. The City will make a special trash pickup on April 26 [Friday). Put your cleanup items in the same place you put your trash and they will pick it up. Please .do not put out large bulky items, except water heaters and other recyclable materials. The City will pick items not normally picked up in the regular cycle, but please bundle.them for easy pickup [no more than 5' long and I 8" around easily picked up by refuse workers]. NO TREE STUMPS OR OTHER HARD TO HANDLE ITEMS. and Crime Prevention The ELlA Board recently met with the Crime Prevention officer for the City of Lawrence, Scott Connell, to get some excellent advice on steps we can take to prevent crime in our neighborhood. The Board arranged the meeting in response to reports of vandalism, day-time burglaries and concerns about youth crime. The Board is exploring with some residents the possibility of setting up neighborhood watches, if enough interest exists. If you have concerns about crime in your neighborhood, want to explore a neighborhood crime watch or have questions, call any board member or the neighborhood coordinator and we will help. For example, ELlA would be happy to arrange a meeting with the City Crime Prevention officer in your neighborhood. �BLACK AND WHITE AND (HOPEFULLY) READ ALL OVER :»New Book to document East Lawrence's architectural history. by Shelle Rosenfeld Over the years, many of East Lawrence's stunning examples of 19th century architecture have fallen prey to not only William Quantrill and his raiders, but to bulldozers, redevelopment and rezoning. Long lost to the neighborhood are such historically important buildings as Langston Hughes' boyhood home and many buildings designed by the noted architect J. G. Haskell. It is only recently !,hat efforts have begun to document the East Lawrence neighborhood's unique architectural and historical contributions to the city of Lawrence and to preserver existing structures. on their own initiative, two East Lawrence residents are strengthening the ongoing efforts of documentation and preservation by publishing a book about East Lawrence's rich architectural history. Neighborhood residents Jim McCrary and Mark Kaplan are working together on the selfpublished book, "In Plain View," which will incorporate nearly I 00 black and white photos and text for a history of the neighborhood's houses and buildings, many of which are outstanding examples of vernacular architecture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. the book, not coincidentally, is slated for release around the time of the 1996 annual conference of the Vernacular Architecture Forum, an international group of architects, to be held here in Lawrence May 2225. This year's conference topic is "Making Urban and Rural landscapes on the Prairie Plains." Conference participants plan two days of tours, to include buildings and structures in Old West Lawrence, Downtown and East Lawrence. The upcoming conference was really the impetus for producing such a book, according to Jim McCrary, a local writer and editor. "The conference is a wonderful opportunity, a great thing to take advantage of," he says. "With our book we hope to heighten public awareness about what's here, architecturally and historically. There's never been a publication of this type about East Lawrence before." Mark Kaplan, a videographer, filmmaker and photographer, spent the past year photographing existing East Lawrence houses and other neighborhood structures. Accompanying his photos will be text, culled from sources such as old letters, newspaper articles, old books, and memoirs and oral histories from residents. "It's not a big political manifesto or anything," says McCrary, "or screaming at City Hall about saving the neighborhood. It's the first step toward putting into people's hands a document that shows the architecture of the neighborhood, how important it is historically, and to let people know there's been a working-class community here for over a hundred years with unique contributions to the city of Lawrence." "The photos will show the architecture, the text will show the humanity." McCrary and Kaplan hope to have the book released shortly before the Vernacular Architecture conference. It will be available at local bookstores, the Watkins Museum of Community History and other area locations. Border's Bookstore How do you feel about a bookstore chain opening a store in Lawrence? Where should it locate? These are questions being asked as a result of news the Borders' Bookstore chain plans a new store in Lawrence. The latest word is the store is likely to be built in one of two locations: on the northwest edge of town or just off downtown in the 7th/8th/R.I/N.H. block. Some of the concerns: one of the features of this chain is use of large surface parking lots and this type of store does not fit the small retail/office/residential mix encouraged by East Lawrence residents. The "pluses" are the store will bring a lot of shoppers to the downtown area and add jobs. What do you think? Become a member of ELlA You can help preserve one of Lawrence's most unique and historic neighborhoods. As a resident, you can become a voting member of only $1. As neighbors, joining together, we can make a difference on traffic problem~, inappropriate development and other issues that make us a better community. Non-residents can join ELlA by becoming Associate Members. Associate Members receive the East Lawrence News and discounts on advertising placed in the News. Name Address ---------------------Lawrence, Kansas ZIP _ _ _ _ __ Phone _ _ _ __ Membership dues enclosed Resident [$1.00]- Associate [$35.00] �15th Street Development ELlA Board meetings EllA Board and officers The East Lawrence Improvement Association recently sponsored a neighborhood briefing for residents and business owners in the southeast corner of the East Lawrence neighborhood, to inform them about the development of the vacant lots between the Indian Center on the northwest corner of Haskell and 15th and Morton Brick to the west. The project will initially consist of a building fronting 15th Street, with parking and loading areas to the rear. The developer, a contractor, will have his own office in the structure and hopes to lease the remaining offices/shops to electricians, carpenters and other small businesses in the construction business. If the development succeeds. there are plans to put in similar offices along the back of the lots, which run along 14th Street. ELlA sponsored a meeting in the Indian Center on the evening of April 3 for the benefit of the neighbors of this project. The developer and another occupant of the facility were present and people were able to see the site plans and ask questions of the developer and his attorney. Concerns about drainage for this whole area, access to the lots from 14th Street, potential increases in property taxes and several other issues were discussed. The developer will need to have the zoning changed from multi-family to a commercial zoning category that would permit these shops. NY School' Calendar May4 School Carnival May9 Field Day May 30 6th Grade Recognition Monthly Meetings PTO 1st Wednesday of month· [2nd Weds. in April] Pro. School Developm~nt ~Quncil 2nd Monday of month ~ 12:30 p.m. [Feb. 22, 1996) -The ELlA Board discussed on-going projects, such as inspecting brick sidewalks restored last year, alley paving, streets to be converted to brick in the future, working with the county to return to residential use lots acquired for the jail project and efforts to encourage businesses to donate books to the New York School library. The Board voted to invite neighborhood churches to a picnic or potluck; to sponsor a Spring Cleanup; to support Second Christian Church's grant application for a shower facility for the homeless and to follow up on efforts to encourage neighborhood crime watches in neighborhoods wanting them. The board agreed to sponsor a meeting to inform neighbors about a proposed commercial development on 15th St. The Board discussed the idea of working on our mailing list to include owners of property in East Lawrence who are not residents and it was agreed we should update the mailing list to make sure we include everybody who lives and operates a business in East Lawrence. [Apr. 10, 1996)- The ELlA Board met to discuss status of ongoing projects and to finalize the Spring Cleanup plans. The Board discussed action to take following our sponsorship of a meeting with neighbors and the developer of the project on 15th Street. The Board also discussed the proposal to include Downtown Lawrence as a member of the LAN, as an associate member. ___. ...____._...... Want to be involved? Do you have an interest in participating in East Lawrence Improvement Assoc. work but have been too shy to ask or think your help is not needed? We do need your participation and there are plenty of things to do. We are involved in things as diverse as tearing out old asphalt to convert a street to brick to speaking up at city council meetings. If you want to join in, call any one of the board members, officers or the neighborhood. You are welcome. President Rand Gaston V.P. Fadra Andrews [749-2317] [841-2834] Sec. Dana Hurlburt Trsr. John Swift [749-4843] [843-0123] Board Fadra Andrews MelissaAmett Rand Gaston Dana Hurlburt Jim McCrary Brenda Nunez Jim Power Mike Riehm Shelle Rosenfeld Barry Shalinsky John Swift Bill Wachspress K. T. Walsh [841-2834) [841-3802) [749-2317] [749-4843) [841-8370] [832-3012) [749-2549] [841-8991] [749-4165] [842-1953] [843-0123) [865-1404] [749-2549] Neighborhood Coordinator Bob Kennedy [832-2506] Patchen Electric Patchen Electric will be begin construction soon on the improvements they have planned for some time at their East 9th Street location. Its great to see another East Lawrence business display its commitment to this neighborhood by expanding or significantly improving its business. Best of luck in the construction. New Day Care The Indian Center is in the process of remodeling their basement to serve as a day care center for 15-20 children. The Center has completed a new fence around the play area, with the help of Haskell Indian Junior College football team players and also plans to asphalt the parking lot to the west of their building. Great news! �What a Relief! Relief is here for East Lawrence residents plagued by sewer backups caused by heavy rains and overflow of inadequate sewer mains. The City of Lawrence has completed a sewer relief project to help with these problems. Although the improvements will not eliminate all sewer problems, they will solve many of them. Sewer backups in East Lawrence flow from several causes. We have only one sewage treatment plant; all of the sewage from West and South Lawrence converged on one sewer main in East Lawrence; many of the sewer lines in East Lawrence are very old, causing many cross connections and leaks; and, capacity for the sewer main is not adequate during extraordinary, heavy rains, causing sewage and surface water to backup into basements or homes. The sewer main in question runs from a lift station south of 23rd Street to the treatment plant on East 8th Street, generally parallel to the A. T. & SF railroad tracks east of Pennsylvania Street. Basically the relief sewer project added a new line along most of this stretch, with interconnections to the existing main and a larger capacity pipe into the treatment plant. In addition to this improvement to the sewer system, the City has an ongoing program to address deteriorating sewer lines in East Lawrence. In addition to traditional techniques for searching out failing lines, for example, the City uses remote television cameras pulled through sewer lines to pinpoint breaks or failing portions of the sewer line. The City also uses a system for repairing lines that in many cases avoids digging down to problem lines, thereby reducing the occasions when those repairs will damage your surface property, such as trees, shrubs, sidewalks or other structures and the need to replant grass. The repair consists of pushing a plastic material through problem lines, which hardens into a thin, but strong inner layer that seals breaks and prevents infiltration of roots. This kind.of repair can extend the Iife of a sewer line for years without the additional cost or disruption of digging down from the surface. We are told the City is beefing up its efforts in these areas to reduce sewer problems that have bothered East Lawrence residents for years. While these projects will not totally eliminate all sewer problems in East Lawrence, they will reduce a significant number of potential sewer backups and other overflow or leakage problems. East Lawrence Improvement Assoc. P. 0. Box No. 442393 Lawrence, Kansas 66044-2393 EAST LAWRENCE RESIDENT MARGENE SWARTS PO BOX 708 LAWRENCE KS 66044-0708 1'! L:'!!' :! L::: !': !' I.:!!!:::!: ':!!I:"!:: I:!!': :1' :!: 1:: .f! BULK RUE U. S. Postage PAID Permit No. 170 Lawrence, KS 66044 �East Lawrence News July 1996 15th Street developments, the Planning Commission recommended against any change in zoning. 15th Street Development The saga surrounding the proposed development on 15th Street, between Morton Brick and the Indian Center, continues its erratic course. As we reported in our last issue, the developer needed a change of zoning, from multi-family residential to general commercial zoning. At the Planning Commission hearing, a number of commissioners raised concerns about the timetable proposed by the developer's attorney for approving the project and the particular means the developer intended to use to proceed through the planning staff review. At that time, the developer's attorney suggested the developer was content to restrict uses of the property to a fairly short list of uses and would agree to city planning staff recommendations that no convenience store or drive up delivery businesses be allowed. In addition, the Brook Creek neighborhood association, in which this development is located, objected to any change in zoning. The Commission continued the application in the hopes the developer would submit the zoning change in a format more acceptable to them and in the hopes the developer Current status Despite these setbacks, the developer has sought approval from the City Council, in other words, asking the council to reverse the Planning Commission recommendation, but no action has been taken. The city council recently postponed hearing that request until some time in July. would work with the Brook Creek Neighborhood Association to come up with acceptable uses of the property. · At the next Planning Commission meeting, the developer submitted a new plan for development and, to the dismay of the Planning Commission, a new list of "allowed" uses of the property that would allow the developer to use the land in some ways that were very unacceptable to local neighbors, such as a motorcycle shop, commercial uses involving heavy truck traffic, litter and other unacceptable impacts on the neighborhood. As a result of these Contents Business developments p.4 Co. Comm. candidate p.2 Development Impact fee p.3 Drop-In Center p.4 ELlA Officers/Board p.3 15th Street p. 1 "Green Team" p.2 Haskell development p. 2 Other neighborhoods p.3 �East Lawrence News- Page 2 Haskell Street Development A proposed development of a presently wooded tract south and west of the comer of 15th and Haskell is proceeding toward apparent approval by the city. The development will consist of a planned residential development which will increase the number of residents and resulting traffic for this area substantially. While this area is outside the East Lawrence neighborhood, the increased traffic will certainly affect the south and east boundaries of the neighborhood. While the development allows for a significant number of residents, the Planning Commission did reduce the maximum number of residents originally sought by the developer. If you have questions about this committee, please contact Pat Slick, 842-7548. Green Team The East Lawrence Improvement Association Board was approached at its last General Meeting about the possibility of setting up a "Green Team" committee to explore ways East Lawrence residents could collectively work on environmental issues affecting East Lawrence. Interested residents met on June 10 at the Social Services League in an organizational meeting of this committee. A number of potential initiatives or projects were discussed and ranked in order of importance. This group will make a report to the General Meeting on July 8 and seek guidance and invite participation from any other residents interested in this subject. Become a member of ELlA You can help preserve one of Lawrence's most unique and historic neighborhoods. As a resident, you can become a voting member of only $1. As neighbors, joining together, we can make a difference on traffic problems, inappropriate development and other issues that make us a better community. Non-residents can join ELlA by becoming Associate Members. Associate Members receive the East Lawrence News and discounts on advertising placed in the News. Name ______________________________________ Address----------------------------------Lawrence, Kansas ZIP Phone Membership dues enclosed Resident [$1.00] - Associate [$35.00] County Commission Candidate at General Meeting County Commission candidate Jim Jesse has asked to speak at our General Meeting on July 8, to discuss a number of issues. Jesse has been specifically asked to address the issue of the use the county should make of the vacant lots it owns to the east of the current jail complex. Jesse's county commissioner district includes East Lawrence. This seat is being vacated by retirement of the county commissioner now in this seat. If you are interested in these vacant lots or other issues affecting East Lawrence that will be before the Douglas County Commission, now is your chance to find out where this candidate stands on those issues before the Primary Election, August 6. �East Lawrence News - Page 3 Other Neighborhoods Downtown Lawrence, Inc. recently asked The Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods to accept it as a full member of the LAN. After much debate, the LAN concluded Downtown Lawrence, Inc. should not be given full membership, at least initially. They have been accepted as associate members At some future date, if Downtown Lawrence, Inc. adopts in full the mission statement of LAN, they might be offered full membership. In addtion, a number of members of LAN suggested that residents who live in the downtown core be encouraged to form an organization of non-business residents to represent their neighborhood interests. Old West Lawrence [OWL] has recently completed a draft revision of their neighborhood plan, after two years of work. The OWL membership will vote on this draft and submit any final plan agreed to by membership to the City Planning Commission. + trash fees were going to increase regularly and some thought ought to be given to whether those increases are shared equally by every resident or whether people developing new properties, for which all of us have to pay through the expense of providing new sewer, storm water and water connections, should pick up part of the expense of these new expenses. The fees are to be imposed on all new developments and will be graduated, depending on the size and nature of the development. City staff will develop specific fees and enacting ordinances for final consideration by the City Commission at a later date. + Want to be involved? Do you have an interest in participating in East Lawrence Improvement Assoc. work but have been too shy to ask or think your help is not needed? We do need your participation and there are plenty of things to do. EllA Board and officers President Rand Gaston [749-2317] V.P. FadraAndrews [841-2834] Sec. Dana Hurlburt [749-4843] Trsr. John Swift [843-0123] Board Fadra Andrews Melissa Arnett Rand Gaston Dana Hurlburt Jim McCrary Brenda Nunez Jim Power Mike Riehm Shelle Rosenfeld Barry Shalinsky John Swift Bill Wachspress K. T. Walsh [841-2834] [841-3802] [749-2317] [749-4843] [841-8370] [832-3012] [749-2549] [841-8991] [749-4165] [842-1953] [843-0123] [865-1404] [749-2549) Neighborhood Coordinator Bob Kennedy [832-2506] officers or the neighborhood coordinator. Development Impact Fees The City Commission decided, on a 3-2 vote, to impose development impact fees on developers of new commercial or residential properties. The Commission was divided on this issue because of a strong, vocal opposition to these fees by developers and "prodevelopment" elements in the business community. The majority vote revolved around the understanding that sewer, water and We are involved in things as diverse as tearing out old asphalt to convert a street to brick to speaking up at city council meetings. We would be happy to have you join us. Are you interested in being a block or area captain to represent the interests of your immediate neighbors at East Lawrence Improvement Association meetings or in city meetings? The Social Service League welcomes any donations of clothing, bed sheets, blankets or other household items that would help those in need. If you want to join in, call any one of the board members, Social Servi.ce League Take advantage of the drop off box in front of the League, 905 Rhode Island. �East Lawrence News -Page 4 Drop In Center Needs Help Business Developments The Drop In Center is no longer able to continue its arrangement with Second Christian Church, where they had operated their day center for homeless citizens for some time. Their problem involves the lack of a steady source of funding to operate the center day to day and to rent an appropriate site. Expansion of Patchen Electric's building on 9th Street has begun, with walls already going up. The expansion will extend the building to the north. A task force drawing from several groups has been meeting to plan a campaign to address these problems. The group is looking for opportunities to ally its program with other programs that address this target population, in the hopes that combining funding of two or three groups with limited funding will result in sufficient funds to rent a facility and operate the Drop In Center, with other programs. --+-Any suggestions you may have for potential sites close to the downtown area, potential allies for the Center, funding sources or other help are appreciated. The commercial development on the northeast corner of 9th and Connecticut is nearing completion. Mobile Locksmith is already advertising their move into one of the shops. Contact Bob Kennedy, 8322506, if you have any suggestions or want to help in this effort. East Lawrence Improvement Assoc. P. 0. Box No. 442393 Lawrence, Kansas 66044-2393 :: EAST LAWllCE RESIDENT MARGEllE SWARTS PO :BOX 709 1A\'IREllCE KS 66044 UIOH ·., �October 1996 Winter Block Demolition Blocked A large number of Lawrence residents appeared before the Historic Resources Commission on August 22, with strong compelling arguments against demolition of buildings on the Winter block, leading to the Commission denying the demolition permit sought as the first step in development of 7th and New Hampshire. The Commission vote was unanimous. The issue is not dead yet, of course. On August 19, Winter Winter, Jr., met with the ELlA Board to present that site plan and listen to concerns of East Lawrence residents. A complete story appears in the insert Phase II-Winter Development The Winter family plans a mixed development for the south half of the Winter block and plan construction some time next year, if financing can be arranged. See insert for details. Borders Bookstore The Winter family has signed a contract with the Borders Bookstore national chain to build a new book superstore at the comer of 7th and New Hampshire. Preliminary site plans for the development have been presented to the city. Some of the neighborhood concerns about this phase of the development revolve around the very large Elm tree located in the south half of the lot and how unique features of the block, e.g. stone walls and the alley will be handled. See insert for more detail NOTICE Annual meeting of ELlA Election of officers October 15, 1996 7:30p.m. New York Elem. School Brick Streets Several East Lawrence residents living on streets which have been restored to brick surfaces raised to the city some concerns about the condition of these brick surfaces. The City asked EUA to address those concerns. These concerns will be discusses at length at the General Meeting October 15. If you are interested in these streets, please come to the meeting prepared to discuss potential solutions Some of the issues are: Several locations have deep depressions which drain slowly, causing severe problems this winter when that precipitation freezes, some curbs are quite high, because of the several layers of asphalt which are no longer there, and bricks have subsided severely in some of the areas where brick meets asphalt surfaces, which are "suspension destroying" hazards. FLASH! The state preservation officer sided with the Historic Resources Commission, in deciding a demolition permit should not be issued to destroy the building at 7th and New Hampshire. In a letter delivered to city officials September 25, he ruled the demolition of the structure would impact on the historically significan Hotel Eldridge. In the same week, however, the City/County Planning Commission voted to approve vacation of the alley iri the Winter Block. �East Lawrence News Page 2 City's Compost Operation East Lawrence residents and businesses have complained about foul odors coming from the City compost piles near the waste water treatment plant on East Eighth Street. The odors often extend far beyond the immediate vicinity of East 8th Street, well into the heart of East Lawrence. The odors are cyclical; worsening immediately after the city"tums" the piles early in the week. The ELlA Board has sent a letter to the City Manager conveying these concerns and volunteering to host a meeting to discuss potential solutions. Be an officer Are you interested in playing a more active role in the East Lawrence Improvement Association? Have you developed an interest in lending your experience on neighborhood issues to develop leadership for our association? Why not throw your hat in the ring for election to one of the officer positions in ELlA? The election of officers occurs annually at the October General Meeting of the Association. How about talking to your neighbors, pick an office you would like to serve in and show up October 15 to be nominated? If you are nervous about assuming too much responsibility at the outset, consider an office other than President. We have President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer positions to fill. If an officer position is too visible or too much to take on right now, we would encourage to volunteer your skills in other areas. If you have good organizing skills, the ELlA always needs to expand membership and encourage more neighbors to become involved. Perhaps you could take that on as a responsibility. We always need people to supply articles for this newsletter. Volunteer your writing skills. There are many other opportunities like these. Come to our meeting or contact any of the officers, board members or the neighborhood coordinator to volunteer. For example, it has been suggested the City could operate the com posting operation at the land fill, rather than a location adjoining our neighborhoods. NOTICE Annual meeting of ELlA Election of officers October 15, 1996 7:30p.m. New York Elem. School Become a member of ELlA You can help preserve one of Lawrence's most unique and historic neighborhoods. As a resident, you can become a voting member of only $1. As neighbors, joining together, we can make a difference on traffic problems, inappropriate development and other issues that make us a better community. Non-residents can join ELIA by becoming Associate Members. Associate Members receive the East Lawrence News and discounts on advertising placed in the News. Name _________________________________ Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Lawrence, Kansas Z I P - - - - - - P h o n e - - - - - - - - - Membership dues enclosed Resident [$1.00]- Associate [$20.00] �East Lawrence News- Insert 1 Historic Resources Commission On August 22, the Historic Resources Commission conducted a hearing on the Winter family's demolition permit. The cannot issue a demolition permit, with HRC review, for structures located within 500 feet of sites on the national historical register. Much of the Winter block, bounded by 7th Street, Rhode Island, 8th Street and New Hampshire Street, fall within 500 feet of the Eldridge Hotel, which is on the Register. The HRC reminded everyone their duty was narrowly defined; that basically they were only to consider whether demolition of the structures at 7th Street and New Hampshire will adversely impact the historically registered building. The Winter family, represented by Wint Winter, Jr., summarized the family's plan to demolish all the structures on the block and to development the vacant land in two phases. The first phase, which would begin immediately, consists of the construction of a large building on the northwest corner of 7th and New Hampshire, which would be leased to the Borders Group for the operation of one of their super bookstores. Because of the size of the building and Borders' demand for parking spaces, the alley running down the middle of the block would be closed. The parking lot entrance for this complex would be off New Hampshire, south of the building, with secondary exits or entrances on 7th Street and, eventually, 8th Street. Originally, Borders planned one entrance on the south side of the building, in the parking lot. Responding to initial concerns raised by the city, Borders now plans a "main" entrance on the west side of the structure, on New Hampshire. Because of city concerns, Borders has also agreed to place the building the streets [7th and New Hampshire], rather than setting it back some distance from the street, with a large parking lot between the street and the entrance. The city Planning staff has a number of other concerns about the structure and will have others once it has had time to fully study the site plan filed by the Winter family and Borders. The second phase of the development consists of a combined retail/office and residential structure at the southwest corner of the block, i.e. at the northeast corner of 8th Street and New Hampshire. This will be a two story structure, with office and retail space on the first floor and second floor residential spaces. The remainder of the south half of the block will be devoted to parking. The Winter family insists they will save the giant elm tree located in the middle of the south half of the block, but the surface will be paved well inside the drip line of this tree. It is unclear how they propose to keep this tree alive under those circumstances. The Winter's also insist they intend to keep and extend the natural stone wall which now exists on the southeast corner and the east side of this block. The Winter family addressed early concerns of adjoining neighbors by stressing they will do extensive planting along the eastern edge of the block to partially obstruct the light and noises generated by parking cars and visitors to the development and that they will make attempts to save as many features of the lot, such as the trees and stone walls, as they can. A number of very eloquent and thoughtful pleas were made to the HRC by residents from all parts of the city and from virtually every age group. One older gentlemen recounted the many pleasant experiences he and others had with the automobile garage and other transportation related businesses on the block through the years and how pivotal those endeavors were to the successful operation of the Eldridge Hotel and its many guests. An architect from the University of Kansas quite respectfully chided the developer for not insisting that more consideration be given to reusing or adapting the current historically important structures by incorporating them into the design of the bookstore, thereby preserving the historical facade while giving deference to more modem use of the inside as a bookstore. Several speakers questioned the value of Borders as a new neighbor, when they are so insistent on building a suburban structure in an urban historical setting and seem so unwilling to adapt their building to blend in with our unique downtown rather than the city adapt to its commercial needs. Several specifically noted Borders had constructed a super bookstore in California by creatively adapting an existing movie theater building, so the resultant building merged more pleasantly into the surrounding cityscape and asked what was so unique about Lawrence that we were not entitled to the same consideration. A number of the speakers noted a number of unique features to our downtown, such as the large numbers of retail and other commercial businesses with a main entrance and a secondary entrance on the alley, the varied and diverse character of the architecture in the downtown, the pedestrian nature of our downtown business community and the unique mix of small retail, entertainment and offices that so characterizes downtown Lawrence. Several speakers noted the mention of both business locations in the advertising for both the Eldridge Hotel and the stable/garage located at 7th Street and New Hampshire, touting the usefulness of both businesses to the mutual successes as businesses. In response to the Winter family's attempt to portray the structure as lacking in integrity or historical value because a succession of fires had allegedly destroyed or dramatically reduced the integrity of the original structure, several speakers noted the Eldridge Hotel, which has clearly earned designation as a historical structure, itself was destroyed several times by fire. In discussing their votes, several members of the HRC commented they had no doubt the stable/garage structure at 7th Street and New Hampshire was of historical value and that it was inextricably linked to the Eldridge Hotel. The HRC voted unanimously voted to deny the demolition permit because destruction of the buildings, at least in the northwest corner of the block, would adversely impact the Eldridge Hotel. Is this the end of the matter? Not hardly. The state Kansas Historic Preservation Office is currently reviewing this controversy. If they agree with the Lawrence Human Resource Commission that destruction of the stable/garage building will damage the historical environs of the Eldridge Hotel, lessening its historical value to Lawrence and the state, it will be very difficult for the Winter family to proceed with current plans, although the Lawrence City Commission can still approve issuance of a demolition permit, despite the findings of the HRC and state Historical Preservation Office. In addition, the permit sought by the Winter family included the entire block. If they abandon that permit and seek a permit for only the south half of the block, they will undoubtedly get it, since those buildings do not fall within the 500 feet surrounding the Eldridge and the buildings do not have the historical value that the stable/garage does. If the state Historical Preservation Office disagrees with the HRC, the chances are very good the buildings will be demolished - unless you and other citizens make your wishes known. �East Lawrence News- Insert 2 Borders Bookstore The Winter Family has signed a development contract with Borders, Inc., to build a superstore book complex at the southeast corner of 7th Street and New Hampshire. In order to accommodate the size of the structure and the desires of the Borders bookstore management, the developers plan to raze all the buildings on the block bordered by New Hampshire, 7th and 8th Streets and Rhode Island. In addition, they will seek approval from the City to vacate the alley now located in the middle of that block. The initial site plan for this development has been presented to the city and the developers met with board members of East Lawrence Improvement Association to hear concerns raised by nearby residents and members of the board. The initial architectural plan for the bookstore appears to have been a blend of suburban construction and a Country Club Plaza look. While the drawings did not display a Spanish or Mediterranean style, they borrowed other architectural features of the Plaza, such as walled entrances to a parking lot, adjoining the retail structure. The primary entrance for parking to the south and east of the store will be onto New Hampshire. The view into that lot will be blocked by a low wall on either side of the entrance and connected to the bookstore structure. The new "front" entrance will be along New Hampshire Street. The "cafe," a feature of Borders Bookstores, will be in the southwest corner of the building, looking out onto a patio and the parking lot entrance. A secondary entrance for parking will be along 7th Street, on the eastern edge of the block. The developer also plans a multi-layered set of "noise and light" screening along the eastern edge of the block, with lower shrubs along the sidewalk, with a picket fence immediately behind the shrubs and in front of a line of trees. In order to accommodate the size of this building, the developers will be asking the city to "vacate" the existing alley. This means the alley will be permanently closed and replaced by surface parking and, along 7th Street, the back part of the Borders Bookstore complex. The developer has promised to place plantings on that side of the Borders building to soften and screen the appearance of the blank wall. Finally, according to the developer, the Border Bookstore management do not want to adapt the current building at the 7th Street/New Hampshire corner and incorporate it into a new book superstore. They prefer to start with a vacant lot and build their store entirely new. Latest developments Because of initial concerns raised by city planners, the developers have changed the plan to provide for zero setbacks, i.e. setting the building along the sidewalk on 7th and New Hampshire, rather than set back in the lot with a large parking Jot between the entrance and the street. In addition, the developers have agreed to create a "street side" entrance, in addition to the side entrance into the parking lot originally planned. preservation officer. However, they cannot do so arbitrarily. They can only do so if they conclude no other prudent means of accomplishing the development is available. That may be a difficult test, since many of the people opposing this demolition believe the Borders Bookstore has accomplished other "prudent" developments while preserving local history, i.e. the old theater adaptation used in one of its stores in California On September 25, the City received notice from the state preservation officer that he had concluded the demolition permit sought by the Winter family should not be granted because demolition of the "stable/garage" building would adversely impact the Eldridge Hotel. The City Commission may still override both the HRC and the state Phase Two The second phase of development for the Winter Block focuses on the southwest corner of the block. The family plans construction of a multipurpose building complex several months after construction starts on the north end of the block. The building will featuie retail and office spaces on the ground floor, with entrances on New Hampshire and Eighth Streets. There will be some residential leases on the second floor, with some offices spaces. Parking will be provided to the east of the building. Some provision has been made for the large Elm tree located in that portion of the Jot, although concerns have been raised about the hard surfacing planned for under the tree, since the tree will have a hard time surviving if the drip line is covered with materials that will not allow water penetration. The developer has taken those concerns into consideration and will consider ways to increase the chance the tree will survive. �East Lawrence News- Page 3 ELlA General Meeting July 8, 1996 Jim Jesse, a candidate for County Commission for the area including East Lawrence, discussed issues with attendees and listened to our views on development , housing and parking issues and the lots on Rhode Island owned by the county. Shannon Murphy, who coordinates the city Graffiti Removal project, described the city's new initiative to eliminate graffiti. The city of Lawrence has a new city ordinance which requires property owners to remove graffiti from their property. Residents expressed some concerns the ordinance may be overly broad. Mary Giese and John Swift, members of the board for Tenants to Homeowners, described their program. Tenants to Homeowners works with the city and lenders to help first time horne buyers buy homes. They provide free counseling and home buying classes. They can work with some buyers to deal with lenders or qualify for city funds that may be available, such as funds for rehabilitating homes. The organization is worldng to find funds to purchase lots so that older homes removed from other sites can be relocated. Although their process takes time and many people cannot meet income guidelines to find affordable homes, Tenants to Homeowners have placed about 40 people and have had some success in replacing structures on city lots with owner-occupied homes. Residents discussed the problems of affordable housing in East Lawrence and the need to preserve historic houses, converting them to owner-occupied homes. K.T. Walsh reported a motion was made at the last Lawrence School Board meeting to nominate New York Elementary School for inclusion on the local historical register. The motion was tabled because of the board's perception that inclusion on the list would limit their right to make improvements at the school. After discussion, the membership agreed ELlA should write to the School Board and recommend the Board approve that motion. K.T. is to prepare the letter. EllA Board and officers President Rand Gaston [749-2317] V.P. FadraAndrews [841-2834] Sec. Dana Hurlburt [749-4843] Trsr; John Swift [843-0123] Under old business: • A letter has been sent to the city Planning office encouraging them to return the tract of land added to the southeast comer of our neighborhood to the newly revived Brook Creek Neighborhood Association • the Green Team committee headed by Pat Slick reported on their plans to document environmental or pollution problems in East Lawrence • a status report was given on commercial developments on the north and south side of 15th Street, just west of Haskell • status of several CDBG projects for the last year was reviewed • extensive discussion about development of the Winter block and construction of a Borders super bookstore ensued and plans for upcoming Historical Resources Commission hearing on a demolition permit for this project • Jim McCrary reported the city and developers still plan to build an eastern parkway through our neighborhood and it was agreed we should publish more information about that issue in coming newsletters to remind people the issue was still alive • the members discussed state of repair of the Santa Fe Depot on East Sixth, which will be eligible for historical registry in ten years, the Santa Fe rep for this area has indicated the building may be spruced up at some point the future and used for public meetings • the possibility of a conservation easement for the area east of the Outlet Mall was discussed. Board Fadra Andrews Melissa Arnett Rand Gaston Dana Hurlburt Jim McCrary Brenda Nunez Jim Power Mike Riehm Shelle Rosenfeld Barry Shalinsky John Swift Bill Wachspress K. T. Walsh [841-2834] [841-3802] [749-2317] [749-4843] [841-8370] [832-3012] [749-2549] [841-8991] [749-4165] [842-1953] [843-0123] [865-1404] [749-2549] Neighborhood Coordinator Bob Kennedy [832-2506] After school Immunizations Get your immunizations at New York School, 3:30-5:00 p.m. on the first Wednesdays of each month. The Lawrence/Douglas County Health Department operates a mobile immunization clinic at several school sites. The clinic charges $6 per shot. No one is rejected for inability to pay. In addition to immunizations for your children, adult tetanus shots are also available. Call 843-0721 for other school locations/dates and other information. �East Lawrence News- Page 4 The Three "R's" The Waste Reduction and Recycling division of the City of Lawrence is now operating with three full time people. The division plans a number of new programs. WRR division offers several services: the Household Hazardous Waste, Newspaper Recycling drop box, Yard Waste Reduction, Composting clinic, Toxics Reduction and Recycling Information Hotline programs. Another program involves efforts to deal with household waste. Starting from the fact over five percent of our waste stream comes from our kitchens, the WRR has initiated an educational outreach program designed to reduce residential food wastes by means of vermicomposting. The WRR has placed several wooden "worm bins" with selected families and schools, to experiment with the use of red worms to produce rich compost from waste kitchen organics. for used motor oil and Alvins IGA, Fairgrounds, Hobby Lobby and Lawrence HS for newspaper Resource Conservation: Protect our ground and surface water by properly disposing of garden, shop and cleaning supplies; Use the Household Hazardous Waste Collection program regularly [3rd Saturday, April through October at County Public works, 8-Noon] the last collection date is October 19. The WRR recommends the three "R"s: WRR has launched several new initiatives. They are developing "partnering" arrangements with the private sector. One program is a corrugated cardboard collection program targeted at downtown Lawrence. WRR and the Solid Waste Division of the City will coordinate a planning, education and collection effort for commercially generated cardboard. A private sector service provider will join in the processing, transporting and other help in preparing collected materials for marketing. Reduce: Buy only needed quantities of household goods. Donate unneeded items to churches, thrift stores. Use a reusable shopping or grocery bag and reuse Recycle: Use our local recycling sites: Walmart Community Recycling Center for aluminum, tin, glass, corrugated cardboard and other paper, plastics and used oil; Dillons for aluminum, plastic, grocery sacks; Kaw Motors and Salvage for metals and newsprints; City Garage East Lawrence Improvement Assoc. P. 0. Box No. 442393 Lawrence, Kansas 66044-2393 Notice Annual meeting and Election of Officers October 15 7:30p.m. New York School Library BULK RATE U. S. Postage PAID Permit No. 170 Lawrence, KS 66044 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/b357c875fe6cb0e445bd080542d27a3c.pdf 2bc6fbf486363f9094ce23594ecc84d2 PDF Text Text E a s t Lawrence Eastern Parkway Returns To Center Stage by Barry Shalinsky After a couple of years out of the limelight, the proposed Eastern Parkway is returning to the public agenda. Public discussions about an east-side truck route have taken place for nearly 20 years. In the mid-1970's, the so-called Haskell Loop was proposed. The Loop would have snaked its way from 11th & Haskell to 7th & New York. The Loop ran into significant opposition in East Lawrence, primarily because dozens of homes in the northeast portion of the neighborhood would have been destroyed or isolated by the road. At the time, the fledgling East Lawrence Improvement Association was controlled by business interests supportive of the Loop. The threatened loss of homes to the road galvanized East Lawrence residents to take over their neighborhood association. ELlA has remained a strong advocate for maintaining and enhancing the residential character of East Lawrence since that time. Over ten years after the Loop was abandoned, City Commis- East Lawrence News Association Improvement sioner Bob Schumm hatched an idea for a different east-side truck route- the Eastern Parkway. This road would run from K-10 & Noria Road (East Hills Business Park) to 7th & New Hampshire. Unlike the Haskell Loop, most of the roadway would be located outside of the city limits and no neighbor hood homes would be destroyed. A Task Force of neighborhood, downtown business, trucking and rural representatives was put together to discuss routing and design criteria for such a road. The so-called 18 criteria were recommended by the Task Force, and were adopted by the City and County Commissions with minor modifications. ThevotersofLawrence and Douglas County approved the expenditure of public money in November, 1990 to do a corridor study for the project. The Planning Commission will receive those documents and public comments at its January 27th meeting. As currently envisioned, the road would cross the Santa Fe tracks via viaducts atNoriaRoad andatEast8thStreet. Twofarmhouses on rural 11th Street would be lost, along with the building housing Murphy's Furniture at 7th & New York, an 1 . : ••••••••••••••••••• • •• EllA General •• • Membership • • • • Meeting 0 0 II • II 0 0 0 • Monday, February 8 0 • New York School library e • •0 at 7 (SEVEN) p.m. 0 II II II •• • • Main agenda topic: Eastern Parkway 0 II •• • 0 e• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • outbuilding belonging to Kennedy Glass, and some facilities of the KPS Gas Company located along the tracks. Also lost would be 70-110 acres of prime farmland. ELlA is on record in support of conducting the recently -completed corridor study. ELlA has taken the position that it could support construction of the Eastern Parkway if the 18 criteria are met, if the corridor study provides for proper interfacing between the neighborhood and the roadway, and if traffic studies indicate that the road really would take truck traffic off of neighborhood residential streets. Several of the criteria are met by the corridor study, and some were met before it was ever undertaken. 7th Street was cont. on pg.2 FebruanJ 1993 �Eastern Parkway from pg. 1 reconfigured and wildlife habitat was acquired for preservation by the City east of the factory outlet mall in response to neighborhood concerns. Several major concerns have still not been addressed. It is unclear whether the project will include pedestrian and bicycle trails. It is unclear just how much truck traffic will actually be removed from neighborhood streets, or how trucks serving industries in the northeast part of the neighborhood will gain access to the road. The criterion mandating that pedestrian safety between the Kaw bridges and the Santa Fe station be addressed is critical, even without the Parkway, now that the mall has been built. These pedestrian concerns have not been addressed. Finally, concerns about preserving and enhancing residential land uses in the northern part of the neighborhood through planning and zoning controls to prevent commercial and industrial encroachment have not been addressed. The Eastern Parkway will be a major agenda item at the upcorning ELlA Membership meeting. Please contact a Board member or City Hall if you wish to familiarize yourself with the corridor study or other documents before the ELlA meeting. The Eastern Parkway is on the Planning Commission agenda for Wednesday, January 27, at City Hall. Public comment is scheduled and invited and needed. Ens/ Lawrrnce News New York School, ELlA Celebrate King Birthday Seniors, Lend us Your Years! New York School hosted the 6th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday /Holiday Celebration on Friday evening, January 15. A capacity crowd braved snowy streets and cold temperatures to enjoy good fellowship, a choice of meat or vegetarian chili, and an inspirational program and sing-a-long. Do you remember early New York School, the Lawrence trolley system, East Lawrence grocery stores, swimming in the Kaw? Friday, February 5, New York School will celebrate Kansas Day and East Lawrence history in particular, and they would like to have people in each class from about 10:00-2:00 to tell East Lawrence stories or demonstrate a craft. (Lunch will be provided and transportation can be arranged.) Please call Sharen Steele at New York School (832-5780) if you will share a bit of the pastwithschool children. As always, the food donated and prepared by New York School PTO and ELlA volunteers was excellent, but the real highlight of the evening was the community itself, especially the children. The fifth and sixth graders presented a program with a patrioticvisionofa United States that has a place for all of its people. Jesse Milan, former USD 497 educator,rerninded us that each of is 'the Master of our fate and theCa pta in of our soul!' The crowd ranged from babesin-arms to octogenarians, representing the rich racial, ethnic and cultural diversity of our East Lawrence Neighborhood community. East Lawrence is truly the embodiment of Dr. King's dream, as a place where people of various backgrounds can live, work and celebrate together. Packer Plastics, Sonic and the Grant PTO made contributions to this year's dinner, and there were many guests from outside of the New York School/East Law~encecomrnunity. Wewere pleased to have City Manager Mike Wildgen enjoy the evening with us. Kansans of Color Conferenctl,, Feb. 5-7 at the Holidome. Ca.ll Sharen Steele at New York Schoot 832-5780, for details. 'J 1992·93 ELlA Officers President Shelley Millert 936 Penn .................................. 841-751/l Vice-President: Sarah Russell 1218 Penn ................................ 842-2CXl'l Secretary: Mary Gray POB 442305 ............................. 749-584 7 Treasurer: Kevin Hutcheson POB 664 ................................... 842-665() 1992·93 EllA Board Members Andersen, Jolene' .................... 842-253:! Crandell, Travis• ....................... 842-403:! Habegger, Nellie ....................... 841·88411 Hope, Jack ............................... 842-635!> Kershenbaum, Richard ............. 841-537'1 Nunez, Brendat ....................... 841-1097 Swift, John ................................ 843-012:! Turner, Ron .............................. 842-253:! Weismiller, Deitre ..................... 842-7160 Willits, Barbara ......................... 842-271 :! Coordinator Roubideaux, Nanette ................ 842·9336 •Also Law. Assoc. of Neighborhoods Rep. tAiso CDBG Rep. 2 February 1993 �New &Recycled Trash News If you're still wondering, all of East Lawrence now has oncea-weekhousehold trash pick-up on Tuesdays. (In the Springwe'll also have Monday "yard waste" pick-up: bagged grass clippings and leaves will be composted by the City and not taken to the landfill.) Beginning in 1993 there is no charge for tire pick-up if you call the Sanitation Division,841-1911 (same number for bulk trash pick-up. For a taped message about recycling information call 832-3030;for "household waste" information call 832-3036. Would you like a roll-out trash can? The Sanitation Division has two sizes available, for which they add $1.50 or $2 per month to your sanitation (water) bill. They will empty, maintain and I or replace the trash can for that charge. Call Sanitation for information. Consider encouraging your landlord to sign up for this option if current cans are not adequate. (Landlords in Kansas are required to provide trash receptacles.) Charlton & Praeger Begin Legislative Session Rep. Betty Jo Charlton and Sen. Sandy Praeger were swornin in early January and have begun the legislative session in earnest. Charlton has a plum committee assignment as a member of the House Appropriations Committee. This committee reviews and passes on agency budgets and other expenditures of state funds. After years of serving on the House Taxation Committee, which decides where the money comes from, Charlton will now be a key player in deciding where the money goes. This is a very important committee for LawrenceandKU. Charltonwill serve on 15 subcommittees. Did you see ... Praeger was named to Chair the Senate Public Health & welfare Committee, a special feat for a freshman Senator. In conjunction with this post, Praeger will chair a joint House-Senate committee on Health Care Decisions for the 1990's and serve on the joint committee on Children & Families. These are issues of concern to many in our community. Neighborhood activity you wish the police would act on? Local police say not to assume they're ignoring a problem, call them if you have a concern to report: 842-7120 or 911. Rule of thumb is, if you don't know if it's an emergency or not, call 911. Charlton publishes a small newsletter during the session to keep constituents informed about happenings in the Legislature. Persons wishing to receive Charlton's newsletter should write her at Room 272W,Statehouse, Topeka,KS66612 or call 1-296-7500. Construction Forum Wednesday, February 17. The city is sponsoring an afternoon forum about local ordinances, policies, and procedures concerning building and construction. Please register at City Hall by February 10. Call 832·3124 East Lawrence News 3 ·' Horizon 2020 Ten task groups will contribute to the overall Horizon 2020, a city planning document for the next 2 1/2 decades ahead. Some East Lawrence people serving on these task forces are Barry Shalinsky (Environmental Quality and Natural Resources), Jack Hope (Transportation), Shelley Miller (Retail-CommercialL Jolene Andersen (Economic Development), Brenda Nunez and John Swift (Neighborhoods), Mary Prewitt, Marci Francisco and Richard Kershenbaum (Historic Resources-Preservation), and W.W. Wempe (Land Use and Development). Other task groups include GovernmentalInstitutional Cooperation, Education, and The Future. Thanks to these people (and others overlooked) for serving, and to neighbors for expressing concerns, in our attempt for a reasonable planning document. Call Sheila Stogsdill of the Planning staff at City Hall if you'd like to work on one of the task groups, 8323150. Membership is still open, and weekly meetings of each group are about to be scheduled. Spring Elections Don't forget the primary election Tuesday, March 2 and the general election Tuesday, April 6, for School Board and City Commission. Watch the newspaper, look for posted flyers, and listen to the radio for times and places of candidate forums. Vote with your neighborhood in mind. Fclmw ry 1993 �BOL0-~~099 S~ 38N 3 ~M~l 8UL X08 Od SH:I\11'l!:) 3N3EL::I\1~l 0!;08 U:IOS- H.i-d\::!J 1>1>099 S)! 'a:>U6JM61 OH 'ON lJlUl6d VV099 S)I '<)JU<)lMI:q a IV d ~TU~ATASUUad 9£6 30VlSOd ·s·n 3lVtl >11ns Neighbor Benefit Our thoughts and prayers are with Patty Doria and her family and friends at this time. Patty has been a good East Lawrence neighbor and an active participant in ELlA for many years. She is now critically ill with breast cancer. There will be a benefit to help defray medical and legal costs and to beginaneducationalfund for Patty's 7-year-old son Tony. The benefit will be held on Patty's birthday, Sunday, Feb. 21, at Liberty Hall starting at 4:30 p.m. Performing are Kasey Wold, Mavis Davis and the Cooks, Kelley Hunt, and Beth Scalet. East Lawrence News UO'R~possy :)UaUiaAOldUII aJUa.lM~'}lSBt{ If you want to help in other ways or if you have questions about Patty's condition, call Catherine Boulton at 843-2096. Please respect the needs of the family for privacy by not calling Patti's horne phone. Seeking Volunteers, young and old! For what? You name it! If you're willing to be on an informal list of people ELlA might call upon for one-time easy-task volunteer help, please call ELlA coordinator Nanette Roubideaux, 842-9336. Pack & Ship Express, Inc. at 738A New Hampshire is a business member of ELlA. Stop by and visit. 4 Neighborhood Theatrics, or, More Art in East Lawrencel The Renegade Theater, a notfor-profit group, has rented space at Industrial Bearing, 518 E. 8th Street for "The East Si.de Comedy Shop" (842-8808). Renegade is dedicated to the production of new works for the stage by area artists, and has productions scheduled already! Doug Delaney says they're thrilled to be located in East Lawrence and they will be very responsive to feedback about their impact on the neighborhood. Check 'ern out! February 1993 �E a s t Lawrence Power at the ballot box, Use it or Lose it! In a pathetic primary election turnout in early March, 179 voters cast ballots in East Lawrence's two Fifth Ward pollingplaces,NewYorkSchooland the Law & Order Building. This turnout was under 15% of East Lawrence's 1250 eligible voters. These numbers are pretty sorry in light of the muscle we know that East Lawrence is capable of flexing on Election Day. Just last November, over 1000 people, more than 80% of East Lawrence voters cast ballots in the general election. East Lawrence resident and former ELlA President Jo Andersen was the top choice among the few who voted in the city commission primary, more than doubling the votes of her nearest competitors. Commissioner Bob Schumm and North Lawrence activist Bob Moody tied for second place in both precincts. Other candidates finished further behind. East Lawrence vote totals for the six finalists were: Andersen 111, Schumm and Moody 54, Milton Scott 39, Sam Shepley 32, Doug Compton 27. East Lawrence News Improvement Citywide, less than 7000 voters cast ballots in the recent primary. In a close election, 1000 East Lawrence voters could make a big difference. And this shapes up to be a close election, with only 174 votes separating the first place and fourth place finishers in the primary. Association ...................., • EllA General Membership Meeting •• •• • • 8 • •• • Monday, Apri112, 1993 Main agenda topic: Lawrence Alliance Lisa Blair will come talk about this organization designed to help create a discrimination-free environment in the city and county. ELlA asked the city commission candidates to fill out a questionnaire, which we are reprinting in this newsletter. Please take time to familiarize yourself with the issues and the candidates to cast an informed vote. (This 15 member group was appointed by the City Commission in November, 1991.) 1 • • 0 II •• •• New York School library: •0 at 7 (Seven) PM Your vote counts the most in local elections. Decisions made at City Hall have the greatest impact on the street where you live. A high voter turnout from East Lawrence is important, no matter who wins, because it sends a message that we care about our schools, our neighborhood and our community. ELlA does not endorse candidates for office. We simply encourage you to vote for the one, two or three candidates for city commission and school board who you believe will be most responsive to your concerns. VOTE TUESDAY APRIL 6th! • • • •••••••••••••••••••• Second Monday of the month: AprilEllA general meeting, 7pm May- EllA board meeting, 7:30pm JuneEllA general meeting, 7pm (Also in June East Lawrence Annual Cleanup) April1993 �Did you see? progress on the owner-built houses at 808 Conn. and 1113 NY? Congratulations on a tasteful designs that fit the neighborhood! 917 Del. is getting a great face-lift too! Q renewed waterline work in the neighborhood? It must be spring (in nearly 100 year cycles)! Crews will finish working on circa 1906lines on lOth St., and begin circa 1898 4-inch waterline replacement next on the east side of Penn. St., as well as the landscaping left from last Fall on NY St. Q Q that your streets are still like a sandbox leftover from winter ice and snow? Call Public Works at 841-7722 and encourage the street sweeper on all our streets. Q your neighbor with the East Lawrence tiller? You can reserve it too for half days by calling Shelley. (Also pay $5 to therepair fund, fill out a form, and learn how to operate and transport the tiller.) Q the sagging dangerous south fence at New York School? A gate will soon be reinstalled so children don't climb over to play. neighborhood activity you wish the police would act on? Local police say don't assume they're ignoring a problem, call them if you have a concern to report: 842-7120 or 911. If you don't know if it's an emergency or not, call 911. Q Special projects, Join in or call for informationl Several board members have taken on special longer-term projects to prepare for future neighborhood activities or community development grants. If any of these interest you, please call for information or to help: Activities for neighborhood youth, Brenda Nunez Possibility of lighting New York School yard at night, Jack Hope June Newsletter Watch for School News e., Future ELlA meetings: June-Renters' concems? August-neighborhood schools? Suggestions? Call any board member. Sidewalks on 14th St. fromRI to Conn. and Penn. St. to the railroad tracks, Nellie Habegger 1990 census data for East Lawrence, Nanette Roubideaux East Lawrence history at the Douglas Co. (Watkins)Museum, Nanette Eastern Parkway and neighborhood safeguards, Shelley Miller Summer activities (call any board member): annual cleanup, June-teenth party?, ELlA picnic TuEsdAy, ApRil 6, 199~ Scliool BoARd ANd CiTy CoMMissioN ElecTioNs GET our ANd YorE! East Lawrence News 2 April1993 �City Commission Candidates respond to East Lawrence questions Jolene Andersen (JA) Doug Compton (DC) Bob Moody (RM) Bob Schumm (RS) Milton Scott (MS) Sam Shepley (SS) 1. Are you in favor of or opposed to the Eastern Parkway as currently proposed? Why? (]A)+ as long as the 18 Criteria passed by the City Commission are followed, with only 7th and 15th St. access points, to alleviate truck traffic and provide other benefits through the implementation of the 18 criteria. (DC)+. (RM) and (MS) +,with some concerns about present configuration. City should include plan for another Kaw River bridge. Note: "+" means candidate favors or supports. "x" means candidate does not support. "+"and "x'' relate to the candidate's opinions about each question and are used here only to save space. These symbols do not reflect any opinion about the answers provided by the candidate, either "pos~ively" or "negatively". ELlA does not endorse any candidates. We provide this questionnaire for voters' information. Answers were condensed for space. VOTE Tuesday, April 6. 2. What is your position on preservation of older or historic structures? What specific programs would you propose to further your position? (JA) + preservation, and would like to see more in East Lawrence. Support enforcement of rules regarding demolitions and surrounding areas. Would seek advice of Lawrence Preservation Alliance (LPA). (DC) +. Historic Resource Commission (HRC) and Historic Preservation Ordinance. 3. Many people consider Downtown Lawrence to be a vital asset to the city. What is your position regarding downtown expansion into surrounding neighborhoods in order to preserve its viability as our community's retail center? (J A) Downtown cannot expand into residential East Lawrence. Instead, +expansion of Downtown north into commercial areas across the bridge. Bridge as connecting link between two halves of Downtown. borhoods as well as preservation.+ use of CDBG funds in this effort. (DC) x expansion into neighborhoods. Extend Downtown by encouraging additional commercial, office and recreational activities north of the river. (RM) x expansion of Downtown east, west or south. Expand Downtown along North 2nd Street corridor, with river as focal point, center of Downtown. (SS) +.Make tax abatements (RS) Expand Downtown in and CDB Grants available for this purpose. its current footprint, with creativity and redevelopment of "soft spots" like Scotch/Cintas. (RS) +,for safe secure neigh- (RM) +. (Experience with borhood and to support Downtown in current footprint. (SS) +. Lawrence needs a complete bypass all around the city. UnionPacificdepot.)Recognizes roles of HRC and LP A. (RS) +.Use current ordinance and promote education on topic. (MS) +revitalization of neigh- (MS) Downtown must remain the vital business district, buttakesimilarapproachtosur- East Lawrence News 3 April1993 �roundingneighborhoods. Invest wisely in each. (SS) x Downtown expansion into surrounding neighborhoods. Expand north where development is needed. ~. What specific programs would you propose to decrease the poverty level in Lawrence? (JA) Jobs to raise the income .evel of the "working poor", jobs matched to under- and unem_Jloyed peoples' skills and edu:ation, worker training for technical and administrative jobs, :md tax incentives for businesses that will pay a decent living .vage. (DC) Job creation, good edu:ationfromwhichallwillgradu3.te, aggressive economic development to attract business and [ndustry. Help existing companies grow and create more jobs. (RM) Continue funding of r~awrence/Douglas County Eco,1omic Development Program, :md provide abatement opportunities for new and existing businesses. Seek employment opportunities which will provide adequate income. (RS) Require higher wages for tax abatements, continue to push for affordable housing, get grants/loans for down payments. (MS) Attract businesses which provide meaningful wages. Look at local governments, private agencies, state and federal resources to aid in improving the quality of life for all. East Lawrence News (SS) When providing tax abatements to firms have them repay the community by increasing the wages they pay. Actively search for such firms. 6. Areyouinfavoroftaxabate.. ments as currently admin .. istered by the City? What: changes, if any, would you make? Do you favor impact: fees? 5. What is your stance on pub- (JA) +, propose a 3-phase plan: coordinate and consolidateexisting services, create citizen task force to determine needs (while targeting workers' and children-to-recreation needs, and expand to regular routes: use small vans), gradually expand system as demand grows. (JA) x just to subsidize busi·· ness. +limiting the number of tax abatements to 1-3 years. + annual reviews, and granting abatement only if they are truly cost-effective. If new develop·· ment does not pay for itself, + impact fees. (DC)+ the tax abatement sys-· tern as it exists. New develop .. ment should pay its own way. (DC) Coordinate school district, KU, senior services, and other not fully-utilized organizations' and agencies' vehicles. (RM) +more geographicallyspread public transportation program. Will only OK spending more than $200,000-$300,000 annually only if approved by voters. (RM) Present policy has been in place a short time. + adjust.. ment of that policy if necessary. New development already pays streets, storm water, water and sidewalk. (RS)x. Don'tgiveacompany successive tax freebies. Reduce after 1 year and no more than 3 years. + impact fees. (RS) +,on record approving taxi voucher. Would look for partnership between KU bus and Lawrence Bus Co. (MS) Look at how to expand KU on Wheels, develop a bus system we can grow into. (MS) +to recruit and retain business, but review how cur-· rently administered. Question multiple tax abatements. + re .. think how to expand services to newly developed areas. (SS) + to attract better-pay·· ing jobs. Expand to small busi.. nesses and to encourage historic: preservation. + impact fees. lic transportation? (SS) +bus system, not just a taxi voucher which is an insult. Lawrence needs a strategically planned well-organized bus system, not just studies forever. 4 April1993 �7. Are you in favor of or opposed to the sculpture proposed for Watson (the train) Park? (JA) x then+, because of the process followed; (DC) and (MS) not specific; (RM) +but would have liked other funding sources; (RS) +; (SS) X. 8. What is you position on the North Lawrence mall? (JA) +Planned Commercial Development zoning (not C4), and now must monitor first phase to see it meets needs of North Lawrence in terms of beautification and encouragement of commercial development along North 2nd Street, and not harm Downtown. (DC) + to provide improved entrance to Lawrence., and opportunity for economic and infrastructure improvements. (RM) + as impetus for redevelopment of North 2nd Street corridor including street and storm water. Tanger is not a mall, but a strip development with access to all stores from the outside. It can be an additional attraction for tourists to come to Lawrence. (RS) + (MS) + and North 2nd Street corridor. (SS) + for North Lawrence corridor into Downtown. 9. Should the city-owned "green-space" east of the Riverfront Mall be developed as a city park? Should the area remain a natural undeveloped area? (JA) Neither. A walking trail can be maintained, but human use should be strictly limited. (DC) Either, with neighborhood input. (RM) Benefits as an undeveloped area. (RS) Natural park unless neighborhood request otherwise. (MS) Keep the green space. (SS) Would make a beautiful city park. 10. What do you consider 3 major challenges to East Lawrence? Please rank in order of importance and explain why you feel this way. (JA) 1. Increase homeowner/ tenants ratio to 60/40% to strengthen and stabilize neighborhood. 2. Decrease drug use and criminal activity, especially among youth. 3. Find solutions to traffic problems. (DC) 1. Increase home ownership to maintain property values. 2. and 3. Maintenance and upgrade of infrastructure and neighborhood schools. apartment developers. (MS) 1. Effects of Eastern Parkway. 2. Historic preservation a must. 3. [Taking good advantage of] Community Development Block Grants. (SS) 1. Maintain neighborhood integrity through observance of building and zoning regulations and CDBG funds, like home improvement loans. 2. + Horizon 2020, and each neighborhood should have an integral role in shaping its future [without] projects forced on the neighborhoods. 11. Are you in favor of a citizens' review board of our police department? (J A) x overall citizens' review, but + Citizens' Academy and Ride Along program. Consider a Citizens' Complaint Review Board if necessary. (DC) + program for citizen input instead. City manager rather than separate board should make staff decisions. (RM) + citizens' advisory board to provide public sentiment and concern instead. (RS) and (SS) + City Commission review of police department instead. (MS) +citizens' review board could provide feedback. (RM) 1. Maintain and upgrade existing housing stock. 2. x "commercial creep" and redirect along North 2nd St. corridor. 3. Equitable enforcement of zoning ordinances. (RS) 1., 2., and 3. Crime, traffic, and encroachment from East Lawrence News 5 April1993 �12. Do you feel gang activity is a problem in Lawrence? What actions would you propose to combat gang activity? (JA) Yes, in all neighborhoods. Provide equitable recreational opportunities for all children within walking distance. (Example, make Community Bldg. facilities equal to Holcom Center.) + City and USD 497 work together, and coordinate other peoples' efforts. + Summer programs. (DC) Yes, or "wannabes". +Provide activities for kids, provide police support, involve parents in education about gangs, alternatives. (RM) Not widespread, but any is a problem. +Positive options: recreation, education and jobs. + Ecumenical Council's proposed jobs program, City Commission and School District coordination. (RS) Not yet. + Education, youth monitoring at school, then counseling by school. More youth activities by schools. (MS) In infancy stage. +police efforts with community and business to provide positive opportunities for youth and young adults. (SS) Not yet. +Control drug houses, get tough with illegal activity. East Lawrence News 13. Should new construction in established neighborhoods besubjecttoCityreviewfor architectural compatibility? (JA) Not sure how, but will consider any good idea. +architectural compatibility in older neighborhoods. (DC) Many newer neighborhoods have restrictions and covenants which cover new construction. Could be explored for older neighborhoods. (RM) x ordinances which relate only to established neighborhoods. Should be appropriate city-wide. A law must be objective with standards which are enforceable. (RS) +,would like to see compatible architecture in neighborhoods. (MS) I support the Horizon 2020 guiding principle to "tap neighborhood units as an important resource on matters of planning." (SS) New construction in established neighborhoods should be compatible with the neighborhood to maintain the integrity of the neighborhoods. 14. Whatareyour3majorgoals as a city commissioner? (JA) 1. Facilitate citizen participationin decision-making. 2. Increase communication between city government, city staff and all groups who want to be heard. 3. Create a long-range plan that will meet the needs of all citizens through the year 2020. 6 (DC) 1. Basiccityservices(police, fire, streets, trash, storm sewers). 2. + more good jobs encouraging growth of private businesses and supporting KU and Haskell. 3. Challenge/justify city budget. 4. Better recreational programs and facilities. 5. + Planning for future growth that makes our community a better place to live and does not detract from the quality of life we enjoy today. (RM) l.Study,listen,andrepresent the majority of peopl1~, not special interests. 2. Assure uniform code enforcement in all neighborhoods. 3. Assure infrastructure needs of older neighborhoods are not suffering due to expansion of our community. (RS) 1. Good, creditable, fai.r to all25 yr. planning document that protects neighborhoods and Downtown from developers. 2. Development of Eastern Parkway compatible with ELlA, after planning is done for neighborhood. 3. Improving Downtown so it becomes even nicer place without expanding into East Lawrence. Need torezone NH St. from C4 to higher density but must include parking for this new zone. (MS) 1. Look at expanding KUbussystem. 2. Address availability of affordable fair hous.ing. 3. Set term limits for loca.l government. (SS) 1. Better paying jobs in Lawrence. 2. Adequate schools and recreational facilities for our children. 3. Establish a public transportation system. April1993 �Letter from a Neighbor To the editor: A few years ago the East Lawrence News noted that about 40% of folks in East Lawrence do not have access to a car. I suppose percentages are still about the same. In the last issue of this tabloid the editor spent about 40% of the space talking about the Eastern Parkway proposals while missing a most important issue to most of us who do not own cars in East Lawrence: that being the struggle for equal access to the already existing roads in Lawrence through a fixed route bus system. I do not attend the ELlA meetings because things are discussed which relate to land owners and landlords and not to my nor the majority interests of East Lawrence citizens. Why not have folks from the task force advocating a bus system address our meetings especially with the elections coming up? If our neighborhood is going to be truly a neighbor hood for all then we firstly need to make it available to others besides those who drive polluting cars all the time. Why not address those~ who wish to recycle and have no means to afford to recycle not to mention no car to take their stuff to collection sites? Why not raise a fuss over the 5.9% sales tax poor folks pay on their food to raise the money to provide fire and police protection to the property of landlords and for the roads for polluting automobiles? East Lawrence News We need to advocate for all and not just landlords and for those addicted to polluting cars. Pat Slick, 1147 Oregon Shelley responds The last issue of the Newsletter was dedicated to the Eastern Parkway because for the first time in two years the Planning Commission is holding open hearings on that roadway which will affect us whether we have cars or not. One stated purpose of the roadway is to remove truck traffic from East Lawrence, but studies to prove that and actions to ensure that it happens have not taken place. As much as we have done to stabilize the residential character of the north end of the neighborhood, consciously zone the area and upgrade housing throughout East Lawrence, commitments by the City Commission to safeguard this in the process of planning the Parkway are not yet being observed. As now projected in the draft land use plan, the Eastern Parkway will not only empty at 8th and Pennsylvania on its way to 7th St. and downtown, butitwillhave exits on 11th and 15th Streets, slicing our neighborhood every 3-4 blocks east to west. I certainly want ELlA's voices to be heard throughout the public hearings which continue every third Wednesday at Planning Commission meetings in City Hall. The other issues you raise about public transportation and local sales taxes and city services are very important to all residents of Lawrence. (Let's add 7 schools too!) That's why this issue of the Newsletter is dedicated to City Commission candidates' ideas in response to East Lawrence questions, and to getting out the vote. Voting is one way neighborhood people can have an influence on issues larger than just our neighborhood in arenas where some of these things will be decided. Whether you own or rent in East Lawrence, city services are important, and those services will be paid for by the taxes you pay the landlord in your rent or the city and county directly, as well as at the grocery store. At our last ELlA meeting we scheduled future meetings dedicated to renters' concerns and neighborhood school issues. Reconsider attending ELIA meetings. We need all the input and participation we can get! 1992-93 EllA Officers President: Shelley Millert 936 Penn .................................. 841·7518 Vice-President: Sarah Russell 1218 Penn ................................ 842·2001 Secretary: Mary Gray POB 442305 ............................. 749-5847 Treasurer. Kevin Hutcheson POB 664 ................................... 842-6656 1992-93 EllA Board Members Andersen, Jolene* .................... 842·2533 Crandell, Travis* ....................... 842·4033 Habegger, Nellie ....................... 841-8844 Hope, Jack ............................... 842-6355 Kershenbaum, Richard ............. 841·5371 Nunez, Brendat ....................... 841-1097 Swift, John ................................ 843-{)123 Turner, Ron .............................. 842-2533 Weismiller, Deitre ..................... 842-7160 Willits, Barbara ......................... 842·2713 Coordinator Roubideaux, Nanette ................ 842·9336 *Also law. Assoc. of Neighborhoods Rep. tAiso COBG Rep. April1993 �Call Shelley if you are interested in nominating your home to the local historic register. c.\m!flUQll@ij ~~W@~ c.\IT@@ ~~@@m!Qll~ Saturday, April 24 8:00 am to Noon 3 locations! Contact Patricia at 832·3330 to help out. Details at the April EllA meeting. Trash Racks Possible Call Nanette if you would like a volunteer built, CD funded trash rack. We may have funds for materials in August, 1993. GET Our ANd VorE! Happy Birthday to Tudy Shanafeltl! 98 this monthl Your Newsletter Do you wonder about how and when you receive an East Lawrence Newsletter? Newsletters are published at least every other month to announce EUA general membership meetings. We hand-deliver or bulk mail, and usually print at Kansas Key Press or Kinkos. The Newsletter is funded by Community Development Block Grant funds. Pack & Ship Express, Inc. at 738A New Hampshire is a business member of ELIA. Stop by and visit. East Lawrence News 8 A big thank you to all the deliverers of East Lawrence News. April1993 �E a s t Lawrence Task Force on East Lawrence Neighborhood Plan "The purpose of the East Lawrence Neighborhood Plan is to provide an official guide to the future development of the neighborhood for the use of the City Commission, the LawrenceDouglas County Planning Commission, residents, property owners, and other concerned organizations and individuals. For the City Commission and the Planning Commission, the Plan provides a reference to be used in connection with their actions on various city development matters as required by law. The Plan is intended to promote •••••••••••••••••••• • • • •• EllA General " : 0 Membership Meeting Monday, June 14 New York School library at 7 (SEVEN) p.m. Main agenda topic: Tenants to Homeowners •••••••••••••••••••• East Lawrence News Improvement an arrangement of land use, circulation, and public facilities which contribute to the health, safety, welfare and convenience of the neighborhood within the larger framework of the City of Lawrence. It is intended to provide a guide for the development and change within the neighborhood, meeting the needs of existing unique conditions and anticipated changes ... " This is from the last East Lawrence Plan written 15 years ago, and it's high time for another as the City's master Plan 95 expires and its "Horizon 2020", the City plan to take us to the year 2020, is finalized. What developments will East Lawrence see in the next two Meeting Agenda: 1. Tenants to Homeowners exists to empower tenants to become homeowners through programs for education, home improvement and creative financing. Their purpose is to help low to moderate income residents who otherwise do not qualify for traditional home loans afford renovated, rehabilitated or new housing. Jack Hope (East Lawrence resident, ELlA board member, and founding 1 Association decades, and how will we address the possibilities of an Eastern Parkway, expanded commercial pressures along 7th, 11th, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Connecticut Streets, possible expansion of county services and parking at 11th Street, more downtownandmall parking? Whatgoalsdowehave in East Lawrence and what plans and priorities and recommendations do we have to protect whatwevaluehere? Weneedto hear from people who want to be involved in hashing out our neighborhood view of the future. Please call any board member to become involved, or Shelley's machine at 841-7518. The time is now for us to define us ... or someone else will. officer of Tenants to Homeowners) will present the program. 2. Annual Clean-up and Hobbs Park Picnic update 3. East Lawrence History Project. ELlA endorsement? 4. Continued discussion about the Eastern Parkway: Updates on Planning Commission open hearings conducted every fourth Wednesday at City Hall, notebook of documents available for review. June 1993 �Thank Youl CDBG Projects A very generous Lawrence resident has stepped forward to protect New York School children on their way to and from horne and school. Eleventh Street beacons at New York Street were approved in January, and we believed the city I PTO match was waived. When it was announced the parentteacher organization and EUA would indeed have to raise a $1600 match to install the beacons after all, a wonderful parent of now-grown New York School students carne forward anonymously to make the It'snottooearlytostartthinking of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposals for next Fall. Let's use the Summer months to brainstorm, begin to gather information, poll neighbors and do any necessary mapping. Call any board member with you suggestions! The CDBG calendar is this: pr~ecthappen.~anythanksto this modest person for a very generous donation. In :Memory Onthisrecent11ernorial Day, many of us surely thought about these former neighbors: Katie Armstrong, Bob Bailey, Patty Doria, Ornar Hicks, "Jonesy", Bertha Johnson Burgess, Georgia Martin, Eva 11entier, Fred Novagradik, Ida Price, Harry Puckett, John Romero, Rev. and Rosa Sims, Henry "Pop" Wilson, Darlene Winborn. People like these have contributed so much to East Lawrence for many years, we'll remember them for many many East Lawrence News October- EUA elections. Let's not hit new officers with incomplete proposals. December 1 - CDBG proposals due at City Hall Jan.-March- CDBG Advisory Board review April -Final approval by City Commission August - Funds for approved projects released to recipients Approved for East Lawrence, August 1993 are: Administrative funds (Newsletter copying and distribution, photocopies, coordinator, etc.), annual clean-up, curbside tree planting, trash rack materials, brick sidewalk repair. Denied were funds for a Hobbs bleacher mural, and additional funds for approved projects. Summer Band Concerts, each Weds., 8-9 p.m. at South Park Gazebo! Penn House Penn House, 1035 Pennsylvania, is soliciting (tax deductible) contributions to help people in need buy prescription medicine. Requests are surpassing budgeted reserves. Can you help? 2 ~==============~~! 'I Vacancies? I? I• I We have vacancies on the ELlA Board, and our treasurer is moving away. Are you interested in neighborhood communications and activities? Can you meet on the second Monday of each month? Call any current board member to express interest, and attend general membership meetings to nominate yamself. We need you! We need LAN representatives too! Are you interested in representing ELlA at the Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods (LAN) meetings? Hear what concerns other neighborhoods and learn how Lawrence neighborhoods complement each other and work toward mutual goals. 1992·93 ELlA Officers President Shelley Millert 936 Penn .................................. 841-7!i18 Vice-President: Sarah Russell 1218 Penn ................................ 842-2001 Secretary: Mary Gray POB 442305 ............................. 749-51347 1992·93 EUA Board Members Crandell, Travis* ....................... 842-4033 Habegger. Nellie ....................... 841-8844 Hope, Jack ............................... 842-6355 Nunez, Brendat ....................... 841-1097 Swift, John ................................ 843-Q 123 Turner, Ron .............................. 842-2533 Weismiller, Deitre ..................... 842-7160 Willits, Barbara ......................... 842-2'713 Coordinator Roubideaux, Nanette ................ 842-9336 *Also Law. Assoc. of Neighborhoods Hep. tAiso CDBG Rep. June 1993 �\ · New Trash Racks Several years ago volunteers built and distributed East Lawrence trash racks, and over 50 of them are still cradling pairs of trash cans all over the neighborhood.E~reques~fortrash rack materials have been funded again by the Community Development Block Grant program this year. If you would like to help build racks or need one, call any board member to be put on the list to be activated in August when funds for building materials are released. Preference for racks will be given to residents who meet "CDBG program eligibility" and requesters who volunteer to make racks or send a volunteer in their name. All East Lawrence residents are eligible. Beginning in August we will order materials and organize weekend rack-building crews until funds are used up. Call now to volunteer for building crews or to request a rack. Help keep your trash cans upright and our neighborhood free of blowing trash. Tar Pit The Kansas Public Service (gas company) area at 8th and Pennsylvania will be the site of an environmental cleanup this summer. A 45 ft. diameter coal tar pit there dating from 1905 is in the EastemParkwaypathand it must be excavated for "risk assessment". Dean Berger at 832-3933 can answer questions. East Lawrence News Water Lines _, j Rain has delayed final grass planting and landscaping and final curb placement along New York Street where waterlines were replaced last Fall. More waterline replacement will happen next on East 12th Street between Connecticut and New York Streets. The Water Dept., 832-3000, may be able to answer questions about finishing the area between your sidewalk and street. Want to help on neighborhood projects? Call Brenda Nunez about activities for East Lawrence youth. Call Sarah Russell or Shelley Miller about 14th Street sidewalks for school children. Call Nanette Roubideaux or Shelley Miller about East Lawrence history projects (documentation for recognition and preservation). • I E!fl!:!:£ I • Minutes of the past several board and general meetings will be available for review at the June 14 membership meeting. • I E!!Jl:!:£ I • Do you have Mac (computer) skills? Our beautiful Newsletter layout will cost $15 per page in the future unless we find a talented person to donate time for Newsletter beautification. Help! Pack & Ship Express, Inc. at 738A New Hampshire is a business member of ELlA. Stop by and visit. 3 Important public meetings this week Parks and Recreation wantto know what residents want in the development of a Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Public forums for us to express park and recreation needs will be held (This Week) Thursday, June 17 at Central Junior High auditorium, Tuesday, June 22 at West Junior High, and Wednesday, July 7 at Schwegler Elementary School gym. All meetings will begin at 7 p.m. Be there or be square! Whatdoyouthink? Are there facilities enough for East Lawrence kids? Tell somebody. More information about the master plan is available from Parks and Rec, 832-3450. On Monday, June 21 (6:30 p.m.), City Hall, the Planning Commission encourages public input at a special open meeting to discuss commercial development policies contained in Plan 95, and other appropriate matters. In a nutshell this meeting is about commercial development in Lawrence's outskirts in relation to commitment to existing commercial areas. EllA Tiller It's been a pretty wet spring for tilling, but use of the EUA garden tiller has been steady during occasional dry spells. Check-out to East Lawrence residents can be arranged by calling Shelley at 841-7518, paying $5 toward tiller maintenance and repair, and filling out a city form. You may check out the tiller for 1/2 day periods. June 1993 �Neighborhood clean·up Saturday, June 26, 8- Noon Neighborboocl-wicle Pot-luck picnic at Hobbs Park at Noon How does the annual cleanup work? Neighborhood volunteers (you!) meet at 7:45 a.m. by the Delaware Street parking for Hobbs Park, or join us along the clean-up route (alleys). Wear sturdy shoes, bring gloves. We will ride trucks and work with the city crews. Monday, June 21Limbs for Chipper One day between Monday and Friday the week before the Neighborhood Clean-up, a chipper service will go through the neighborhood to chip limbs and brush. (We don't know at press time which weekday this will be.) Chips will then be made available to east Lawrence residents on the parking at935 Pennsylvania, and we won't have to pay for the weight of the wood hauled to the dump on clean-up day. Chips are "haul-your-own" until they're gone. Before limb-week and clean-up day, get ready: 1. Use the City's bulk trash ser- vices, call841-1911 2. Clean your house and yard. Take material where you set out your trash. Label material to go "Trash", material to stay "NOT Trash". 3. Need help moving material toalleyorcurb? CallNanette 842-9336, or Shelley 8417518. 4. Tires will now be collected on regular trash days by the City.ELIA will not pay for the weight to -haul these on clean-up day. Limbs should be placed at trash collection site by Sunday June 20 (one week before the neighborhood clean-up), piled neatly, arranged crown to crown, butt to butt. All limbs should lay in the same direction. Limb piles should be free of trash,l umber, metal, vines, roots and thorns. Limbs left for the cleanup will be landfilled. East Lawrence Nws 4 Picnic at Noon All are invited! Clean-up crews and everybody else in East Lawrence! Share food, bring table service. Beverages provided. To help provide food for clean-up volunteers, call Nanette at 842-9336. Helping ELlA$$$ We are short on clean-up funds this year and will have to nearly deplete the ELlA treasury for this event. Any large items hauled away by the city's bulk trash before June 26, will save us needed cash. Call 8411911. Lawrence recycles! Call8323030 for a taped message about what to recycle and where. * Tires and appliances will now be picked up at no charge. Call City Sanitation at 841-1911 for details. June 1993 �Ea s t Lawrence Improvement TWO important Meetings: Monday, Aug. 2, 1993 7 (Seven) p.m., New York school KYm Co~ discuss ELlA's position on the Eastern Parkway and recent interaction with planners. Possible vote(s) on ELlA stand by dues-paid ~mbers. ($1 ~o join ELIA.) Monday, Aug. 9, 1993 7 (Seven) p.m., New York school library Regular ~eting of the general membership. Main agenda topics: *Renters' concerns in ELIA *August 1993-July 1994 ELlA projects funded by Conmuni ty Development Block Grants What's everybody talking about? See the special addition to this month's East Lawrence News for several neighbors' views on the ELlA position on planning p~ogress on the Eastern Parkway. Pall Gardens? The ELIA Tiller is still available if the ground ever dries out, for a $5 repair fund deposit. Call 841-7518 to schedule. (This issue of East Lawrence News is dedicated with love to the memory of Hannah 0. Leibengood, one wonderful life-time East Lawrence neighbor!) Association Thanks to everyone who helped with the Annual Cleanup and picnic in June!! Woodchips for landscaping are still available at 935 Pennsylvania. Help build TRASH RACKS!! We will begin to organize weekend rack-building crews this week or as soon as volunteers are found! Call any board member to put your name on the list to help build or to request a rack for your house. Preference for finished racks goes to those who send a volunteer to help build or distribute the racks, as well as to those who meet low-income guidelines. Thanks to Jo Andersen, 1402 New York, for providing space to store materials and build racks this year! Did you see?: *Great rehab progress on 727 New York Street! *New life in the house on East 11th just off Delaware across from the Hobbs Park bleachers! OPPORTUNITY The City will consider selling an East Lawrence house in serious need of rehab (and in danger of being demolished) for near the price of the lot to an owner-occupant. Arrangements for purchase must be completed by September 1. Buyer must be low-income and not currently a homeowner, complete rehab up to Code within one year. Interested? Call Lynn Goodell at City Hall, 841-7722, or Shelley Miller. REHAB East Lawrence News August 1993 �Eastern Parkway to be Focus of Special Meeting, Monday, Aug. 2, at New York School gym, 7 (SEVEN) p.m. by Shelley Hiller At the request of a number of concerned neighbors, the proposed Parkway project wi 11 be the focus of a Special Heeting of the ELlA, to be held Monday, August 2, 1993, at 7 p.m. in the Mew York School gym. In order that every neighborhood resident can be we 11· informed about various points of view regarding the parkway, we are distr ibut i ng this special edition of the East Lawrence Newsletter. Please take time to familiarize yourself with the issues and come to the meeting to express your views. ELlA can represent the East Lawrence neighborhood well only if neighbors get involved. Public discussions about an east-side truck route have taken place for nearly 20 years. In the mid-1970's, the so-called Haskell Loop was proposed. The Loop would have snaked its way from 11th & Haskell to 7th & N.Y. The Loop ran into significant opposition in East Lawrence, primarily because dozens of homes in the northeast portion of the neighborhood would have been destroyed or isolated by the road. At the time, the fledgling EllA was controlled by business interests supportive of the Loop. The threatened loss of homes to the road galvanized East Lawrence residents to take over their neighborhood association. EllA has remained a strong advocate for maintaining and enhancing the residential character of East Lawrence since that time. Over ten years after the Loop was abandoned, City Commissioner Bob Schumm hatched an idea for a different east-side truck route-- the Parkway. This road would run from K-10 & Noria Road (East Hills Business Park) to 7th & N.H. Unlike the Haskell Loop, most of the roadway would be located outside of the city limits and no homes would be destroyed in our neighborhood. A Task Force of neighborhood, downtown businesses, trucking and rural representatives was put together to discuss routing and design criteria for such a road. The so-called 18 Criteria were reco~mended by the Task Force. The lawrence-Douglas County Planning C011ission adopted a 10dified version of the 18 Criteria and clai1 to be planning the road with the 18 Criteria in 1ind. The voters of Lawrence and Douglas County approved the expenditure of public money in November, 1990 to do a corridor study for the project. A draft of the corridor study was presented early this year. As currently envisioned, the road would cross the Santa Fe tracks via viaducts at Noria Rd. and at E. 8th St. Two farmhouses on rural 11th st. would be lost, along with the building housing Hurphy's Furniture at 7th &N.Y., an outbuilding belonging to Kennedy Glass, and some facilities of the KPS Gas Co. located along the tracts. Also lost would be 70-110 acres of prime farmland. There would be Parkway exits at 15th, 11th, and 8th Sts. The Parkway would enter East Lawrence along 7th St. The Lawrence Douglas County Planning Commission received the corridor study at its Jan. 27, 1993 meeting. CityCounty planning staff has been working on a land use plan for the Parkway since that time. The Planning Commission has conducted a continuing public hearing on the matter at most of its monthly meetings. As EllA President, I have attended all but one of these meetings, and reiterated ELlA's current position on the Parkway. EllA is on record in support of conducting the recently completed corridor study. ***** ELlA has taken the position that it could consider support of the construction of the Parkway only if the 18 Criteria are 11et, if the corridor study provides for proper interfacing between the neighborhood and the roadway, and if traffic studies indicate that the road really would take truck traffic off of neighborhood residential streets. ***** ***** Several of the 18 Criteria are addressed by the corridor study, and some were addressed before the study was ever undertaken. 7th St. was reconfigured and wildlife habitat along the River was acquired for preservation by the City east of the factory outlet mall in response to neighborhood concerns. There is a disagreement among neighbors as to whether these actions have been adequate, but we should recognize that efforts are being made by the City to comply with the 18 Criteria. Several major concerns have still not been addressed. It is unclear whether the project will include pedestrian and bicycle trails, although the possibility is addressed in the corridor study. It is unclear just how much truck traffic would actually be removed from neighborhood streets. The criterion mandating that pedestrian safety between the Kaw bridges and the Santa Fe stations be addressed is critical, even without the Parkway, especially since the Hall was built. These pedestrian concerns have not been addressed. Concerns about preserving and enhancing residential land uses in the northern part of the neighborhood through planning and zoning controls to prevent commercial and industrial encroachment have not been addressed. Finally , the number and location of Parkway exits could create more east-west traffic through the neighborhood, and proper safeguards have not been planned. ***** " sp~,;, lei\. I ,, 'P· L �Some take the position that the Parkway could never be built in a way which would protect East Lawrence and they believe it is time for EllA to oppose the project. And some believe the road should be built, with or without the neighborhood safeguards. ***** I have taken the position that EllA should 1aintain positive pressure on City Hall to see that neighborhood concerns are addressed in a thorough 1anner. By staying invo hed, I see so1e real opportunities to achieve benefits for East Lawrence that would never be poss ib Ie otherwise. And if our concerns are not adequate 1y addressed after we have given the City every opportunity to do so, we would be justified in opposing the Parkway at so1e future ti1e. ***** Whatever your point of view, please attend the ELlA Special "eeting to express it. And even •ore i•portant, express your views to the City, County and Planning Co11issions. We are close {this week, before the Aug. 2 meeting) to receiving assurances that no Parkway land will be acquired until an East Lawrence N Plan is updated, and that we will have Plan Dept assistance to complete the Neighborhood Pl8n by December 1994. It is important to see that a11 protect ions are in place before on inch of ground is purchased. In the last two weeks, city officials have taken special note of our concerns about 11th St., pedestrian issues, riverfront park, infill housing and rehab funds, in addition to the neighborhood plan. {note: Portions of the history section of this article appeared in the February, 1993 EL Hews under the authorship of 8. Shalinsky and have been edited and reprinted with his permission.) lhat follow in the next eight pages of this special issue are the feelings of several neighbors who attended the June 1993 EllA discussions about the Eastern Parkway, pro, con, or in-between. Soae often-used Abbreviations in this issue: EL : East Lawrence N = neighborhood D : Downtown Pkwy : Eastern Parkway 18 C: 18 criteria {adopted by the City Commision, to be met as Parkway is planned and built) Cty C011: City Commission, City Commissioner Plan Co11 : Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission Plan Dept : lawrence-Douglas County Planning Department the Housing and N Dept., in our efforts to increase homeowner occupancy in EL. What wi 11 happen if we vote against the Pkwy?: 1. Host likely it will be built anyway, but without our input. This could be devastating to our neighborhood since there would be no incentive to follow the 18 {or any other) C. Our power to influence decisions would be gone; 2. If the S. Lawrence Trwy. were built without the Pkwy, our N and Downtown Lawrence would effectively be "bypassed" as all new economic development would go west. Blight and decay would set in. In time, we would be up-zoned for less desirable industrial uses and whatever remained of our resident i a1 character would be destroyed; 3. Without our input, the Pkwy cou 1d become more 1ike the infamous Haske 11 Loop, which was specifically designed to destroy the residential character of the Nand to "improve" it by making commercial and industria 1 deve 1opment more attractive and desirable. LET'S NOT ABDICATE OUR RESPONS I8ILl TY! LET'S GO ON RECORD SUPPORTING THE PKWY AS LONG AS THE 18 C. ARE ADDRESSED! THE H WE SAVE HAY BE OUR OWN! Jo Andersen, U02 New York AVOTE AGAINST THE PKIY IS AVOTE AGAINST EL! This is what we will gain if the Pkwy is built with our support and with implementation of the 18 C.: 1. We will have credibility and power to negotiate access and egress points for least disruption of the neighborhood; 2. Through truck and other traffic will be routed off our N streets; 3. Our N will be surrounded and defined, protected from commercial and industrial encroachment; 4. We will be able to negotiate dead ends and cu 1 de sacs to further discourage through traffic and speeders and make our streets safer for our children; 5. lnfill housing development will be actively encouraged and pursued by the city working with Eli 6. Further industrial and commercial development will be actively discouraged in EL; 7. We wi 11 be empowered as a N to define our own future with the aid of the Plan. staff through a new Nplan that will be followed and taken seriously; 9. We will have cooperation from the Plan Dept with our El historical project; 10. We will continue to receive support from the city, especially 2 �been addressed, for example pedestrian safety between the Santa Fe stations and the Kaw bridges, enhancement to the residential character of areas adjacent to the Pkwy, protections against commercial and industrial development, etc. The future development of the 700 block of N.H./R. I, remains a concern. I am confident that these concerns can be addressed because the City has never refused to address them, it has simply not finished doing so yet. When ELlA Pres. Shelley Miller has appeared before the Plan. Comm. to address specific inadequacies of their land use plan for the Pkwy., the Plan. Comm. has treated Shelley courteously, has taken her concerns seriously.and directed the staff to go back to the drawing board. Wlth every redraft, improvements are made. As long as the process is working, albeit slowly, it makes good sense to stick with it. As long as EllA re1ains involved, there is a good chance that we can negotiate protections for EL such as an updated N plan, a cotpat ib 1e develop1ent in the 700 block of R.I., housing rehab, historic preservation, pedestrian safety and street ilprovellents to slow or block excessive traffic, Once we oppose the Pkwy, we lose all 1everage to negotiate for protections and benefits, and the City could put the road through without regard to our opinions. When EllA asked for and got the 7th St. improvement and the Riverfront wild! ife habitat, many of our detractors in the local media and the business community predicted EllA would oppose the road before the City had a change to fulfi 11 the 18 C. For us to oppose the road now would prove our detractors right and da111age EllA's credibility for years to come. With city commissioners from El and Nl on the Ct y Comm now, we are in a good position to achieve benefits and protect ions we could only dream about for years, but only if we don't blow it. Before we can give final support for the Pkwy, EllA should insist on objective traffic studies which sho11 the roadwill actually take trucks off of our residential streets, insist on protections against traffic from Pkwy access points and insist on full implementation of the 18 C. I favor EllA taking a strong stand reiterating its position that it cannot support the road unless the protections of the 18 c. are fully imp 1emented, Then, we shou 1d trust our Ell A Pres. Shelley Miller to use the right blend of carrot and stick to get the job done. Shelley is smart, tough, fair and reasonable. Shelley is deeply committed to ELand she won't sell us out. ELlA must remain evervigilant and keep a watchful eye on the process, but we should act out of a positive vision for the future and not react out of our fears about it. This is not a Haskell Loop destroying dozens of homes nor is it Barry Shalinsky, 645 Connecticut Keep in' the Faith. Unlike others in EL, I have always believed the Pkwy could benefit EL, if it would be built with proper safeguards. We all know that truck traffic is a problem on residential streets in ELand surrounding areas. Although Conn., Haskell, 7th and 11th Sts. carry the worst loads, De 1., Penn., N.J., 8th, 9th, 1Oth and other streets are hit with the noise, fumes and safety problems of truck traffic. Liter a11 y hundreds of homes are affected. If the bulk of that traffic could be routed past just five homes along 7th St. the greater good would be well served. As co-owner and resident of one of those five homes a1ong 7th St., I have always taken the position that I would be willing to put up with more traffic if it would benefit the rest of the H, and if some reasonable protections could be put into place. This is what the 18 c. are about. Rarely in the history of road building has a city gov' t agreed to protect a H from the effects of a road in so many ways, As a show of good faith, the City began to implement N protections several years ago by reconf i gur ing 7th St, and by purchasing 1and for wildlife habitat along the Kaw east of the mall. The 7th St. project engendered a lot of controversy in the 1oca 1 newspaper. It was not designed as I would have designed it, but it did create several benefits -- by creating some distance between the street and the sidewalk to enhance pedestrian safety, by reducing drag racing on the narrowed right of way, by providing an area for attractive landscaping as a slight noise buffer --all without restricting the movement of traffic. The acquisition of the land along the River can help protect that area from further commercial or industrial development. Further legal steps must be taken by the City to guarantee that protect ion, but the first step was taken by purchasing the land. I remain concerned about providing access to the Pkwy for industries on the NE fringe of the neighborhood, while not promoting an increased flow of east-west traffic through the N along the streets with Pkwy access points. The question of spin-off traffic need not be problematic. I have several potential solutions to offer: Cut 8th St. between N.J. and Penn. to give Pkwy access to industries while keeping the traffic from flowing west into the neighborhood; Post a 20 mph limit on Del. between 9th and 11th, with a stop sign at lOth St. to slow truck traffic on Del, i Design the 11th St. access such that you can get on but you can't get off the Pkwy there. Many of these are good ideas under current conditions, whether or not a Pkwy is ever built. The 18 C. 1ist other protect ions which have not yet 3 �you will see the access points grow all along thn length of the route, leading to dramatic increases in traffic in Old fl. This is just the beginning. Th!~ project-- conceived and nourished by a handful of D business people, is intended to eventually promotE! industrial development all along the right-of-way, stretching east for four miles, on a diagonal, to a county road near k-10. As well, the road is intended to boost land values and intensify development along the D interface with the N, particularly in the vacant blocks on R.I. between 7th & 9th, fed by the new 'easy' access provided by the project. This one· two punch will, within 3·5 years, undo all the progress we've made in housing preservation efforts these last 20 years. Not to be lost sight of is the fact that this project can he stopped. The City's only hope for complete financing relies upon millions in federal highway funds which yet need to be appropriated by Congress and spent by a one-time reca 1citrant Kansas Dept. of Transportation. The roadway as planned neither crosses nor connects to any state or federal highway. In my view, the project's prospects will co I lapse before the nat iona 1 budget crunch, because of its inherent design flaws and the fact that it will ultimately prove ineligible for federal monies -· if we actively voice our opposition. Eland the other central Ns worked hard in the late 1970's to save the Central Business District, while the City wrung its hands over the threat of the giant shopping malls. If this project represents repayment -- then GOD help us. This road will sever what's 1eft of our geograph ica 1 relationship with the river, and the homes north of 7th St. It wi11 permanent 1y destroy the rura 1 N frontier to the northeast, while activating a ticking bomb in the form of commercia 1 development pressure and traffic congestion. It's a darling of leading Lawrence business interests, whom we're not obligated to b1indly accommodate in disregard to our own welfare. The City is simply asking us to fall upon our own swords in sacrifice for the good of the 'whole' community. I won't buy it! a four lane expressway. The Pkwy was conceived with the objective of removing truck traffic from our residential streets. If EllA can negotiate a good package, the road could be a good thing for EL, and a series of N protections could be put into place first, whether or not funding for the road is ultimately obtained. le will havuany opportunities to say 1aybe, but only one chance to say no. EllA's current policy is working well and I encourage the me1bership to continue it. Sue Ashline & Jim McCrary, 927 Rhode Island We feel that the time has come to send a strong message to the powers to be concerning the proposed Pkl!y. We be Ii eve that as a body the ELI A shou 1d withdraw aII support for the Pkwy at this time. We feel that a "united front" concept being put forth by both loca 1 and statewide persons is not a true reflection of the feelings in the community of EL. We feel that support should be withheld unt i1 such time that planners, commissioners, politicians and others can and do assure our H that this project wi 11 only move forward as was originally projected: i.e. with the concerns and recognition of the community that wi 11 be impacted at the forefront of a11 plans, discussions and development. It is our hope that such action by EllA will empower the community, not divide it, and that EllA and the citizens of EL can return to a posit ion of import in future plans, development and negotiations concerning the parkways. Hark Kaplan, 1029 Delaware As an EL resident and homeowner since 1975, I am opposed to the whole concept of a Pkwy for two basic reasons: if built, the project will, in time, dramatically increase traffic levels on all our N streetsj it will also create industrial and commercial development pressures in a broad arc as a redoubt for low and moderate-income individuuls and fami 1ies··our current residents. City government cannot and/or will not do anything which will mitigate this situation. Regardless of what city planners tell us now, the so-called pkwy is conceived to main I ine Johnson Co. consumers into the D. area. Ultimately, traffic will enter and exit along 15th, 11th, 8th, and 7th Sts. Preliminary studies project only a 10% drop in traffic on Conn. St., the N's busiest roadway. This figure should serve as a 'red flag' for those who fear disingenuity in the traffic engineers' concern for H well-being. Though currently designed to channel those legions of shoppers only to 7th and N.Y., thousands will have destinations to the south. Include the factor of the potential for congest ion at this intersection, and Dee Weismiller, 940 Connecticut Our N is facing slow strangulationj we need to bond together to halt our destruction. The Eastern PORKway is business-as-usual politics at its worst. Although the City plans to pay for this street with federal funds, let's not delude ourselves. Federal money is hard earned tax dollars out of our pockets. The PORKway and its planned four entrances (7th, 8th, 11th and 15th) through EL as well as the planned encroachment of D from the west wi 11 serve the interests of a few well-heeled merchants at the 4 �expense of our mostly low-income and working class N. We are facing the extinction of our N to special interests. The inevitable growth and redevelopment pressures caused by the Pkwy will drive up rents and drive out those of us who provide the bodies for the service and manufacturing industries. This road will encourage D expansion pressures, and will further erode an historic N that for too long has been neglected by our city's so-called leaders, no matter what Nthese leaders happen to live in. The elitist, classist attitude of local movers and shakers threatens our homes. These folks hold that our poorer, older, mixed-race N is fair game for development interests. According to Phil Bradley and the Plan Comm, "I would say to ar.y N... your quality of 1ife is dependent on D... and in order to maintain that, you're going to have to look at some changes." (LJW 6/23/92, p. 11) I wonder how Alvamar's quality of life is dependent on highway trave 11 i ng through Eastern L? Commissioner Nalbandian wants to "make people dependent on D. for their needs by bu i1 ding swank new apartments" (LJW 6/23/92) in and near D. Folks, what are we? Slugs? There are already lots of humans 1iving near 0, and since some of us have no cars and, obviously, no reality-based public transportation, many of us a!ready shop D. Of course, current EL residents have the wrong demographics to please our public and private city leaders. These new housing units are planned to be "available for a broad strata of our socio-economic compostiton with an emphasis on quality and marketabil ituy to middle and upper income individuals and families (Final draft of the report from the Mix of Offerings Sub-committee of the Chamber of Commerce 0 Development Task Force, April 9, 1991). In other words in order to save our H we lower-income residents will have to get the heck out of it. Perhaps these new, exclusive developments are the new and redeveloped housing referred to in the infamous 18 C. If indeed changes in our H are necessary to "save D", increased enforcement of truck restrictions and driving laws would be a good starting point. We have very little enforcement of traffic laws nowi what expectation can we realistically have that ordinances will be enforced in the future? Why should EL residents support a street that will only increase through traffic on our other streets? Common sense tells us that drivers will detour through Ns rather than sit in the daily traffic jams that will occur on 7th between N.J. and Mass. streets. The only citizens of Dg. Co. who will benefit from the Pkwy are some 0 Chambercrats who anticipate easier acces for their KC customers. The only other group of people who will benefit are KU football and basketball fans frouetropolitan KC. Of course their children won't be the ones in danger from heavy traffic while walking or biking to school or to visit their friends. Their children won't be breathing higher carbon monoxide levels. Ours will. We're supposed to ~ this fiasco? Please, poverty and stupidity are not synonymous. We must pull together to preserve our quality of 1if e. We must oppose the Ern Pork way. P1ease attend the special meeting and help us stop the road. Myles Schachter,.EL property owner Focus on l1prove11ent, Not Batt 1e Lines. The £L IA needs to focus on improving our H, not making war with the r:ity. The Pk~y will hel~ get traffic off our streets as well as help strengthen the north end of EL, EL gave its support to the construct ion of an Pkwy subject to several actions by the City. These actions are called the "18 C." and they would help stab i 1ize our N. The 18 C. were deve 1oped to protect and improve EL. These criteria are very much in the N's interest. They require the development of a land use plan in the northern part of our Nto stabilize its resident ia1 character. They 1im it access points to the Pkwy to keep traffic from using EL streets as a shortcut into D. The 18 C. call for a housing rehab plan which includes assistance in rehab as well as filling in empty lots with additional houses. They require a pedestrian activated traffic light across 7th St. to let us access the river and the Riverfront Plaza. They provide for a new bike/ jogging trail along the Pkwy for our use. So what should our Ndo now? Should we fight the Pkwy and the good things that come along with it? Of course not! We should be organized and meet with the City to get the 18 C. done. We should be involved in developing a land use plan which protects and enhances EL. We should make sure that the Pkwy limits access to D to 7th St. (and not 8th or 11th Sts.) We should insist on the 7th st. traffic light, the bike trail and a detailed program for stabilizing the housing in our N. EL should not be wasting its time drawing battle lines with the City. Rather we should be using our energy to get our share of tax dollars for improvements 1ike western Hs. We should fight for the 18 C. Come to the next EllA meeting to support positive change that helps get traffic off our streets and some long needed improvements to EL. Alan Johnson, 801 Connecticut THE EASTERN PARKWAY. Seems 1ike a c1ear enough concept. I knew which direction was east. I looked up "parkway" in our daughter's new Webster's New World Dictionary recently given her at 6th grade �graduation from New York Grade School. Park'way' n. a broad roadway 1andscaped with trees, bushes, etc. Now, the use of "etc." sort of put me off. I had been hoping for something a 1ittle less general and far more specific. Sounds familiar doesn't it. Please be more specific. I have been paying attention to the process over the past few years, but apparently not enough attention. It seemed all along that someone had designed a new entrance/ ex it to Lawrence by designating a Point A, somewhere on K-10, another Point B, near the new mall, drawn a best fit 1i ne around hills and natura 1 obstac Ies between them, marked off a necessary distance in both directions from that line and said ... "Here's the Pkwy.• In the inbrvening time, a lot of QL•estio~s have been raised concerning the impact of this road on our H. In answer to quest ions about the congest ion created by continually narrowing this road as it focuses on getting people and vehicles to the north end of D., which is most apparently the goal, other lines have been drawn into the N as what seem to be escape routes for those aware of the funnel created on 7th St. ending at N.H. One of those escape routes happens to be 8th St. I have 1ived on a corner of 8th and Conn. for 13 years. During that time I have watched the traffic patterns change from fairly quiet residential streets to major thoroughfares for city vehicles, gas company vehicles, 48-53 ft. tractor trailers, and anyone who doesn't want to go slowly from one end of D. to the other, I 1ost about a dozen cats, one dog and feared a kid when I hear screeching tires at our intersection repeatedly. The vagueness of what is to occur throughout the Nbecame an intense focus on what was to happen to me as well. Will 8th St. be widened to accommodate and ease the off-flow? Having no off street parking, I already get tickets for being 30 feet of a stop sign, for leaving my van parked for more than 24 hrs. on a city street. Will I now b~ required to park blocks away to insure that out-of-town or cross city traffic can use the new road? Will the newly planted trees we lobbied for a few years back go with the easement on 8th to accomplish the same purpose? We already are awakened by SOOt horsepower engines and constant backfiring anywhere from 5 am to 6 am. Will this now continue all through the night as delivery trucks go through to drop downtown loads before stores open? Will a traffic I ight go in to control the flow giving honking horns and vehicular backup in four directions? It's scary. Maybe I should just build a big fence at the sidewalk and mount a turret on the front porch. Haybe I can get cIearance to bu i 1d an overhead walkway to make sure I don't get squished trying to cross the street. Is this paranoia? Not given the decision and pIanning process so far. I know that a good many people have put a lot of time into this at the city and county levels, I'm just not sure they have tried on the shoes of the N. I know that concerns about business and city growth, influx of dollars, jobs and people are important; but so are my s1eep, my ears, my 1ungs, my easement, my kid and my pets, my own rear-end and my neighbors. We learned long ago, through endless meetings on N rezoning and 0 development that all views must be analyzed and included or we would now have an enclosed Dshopping mall village with a one way race track around it, and towering parking structures blocking our view and access, not to mention four and eight plexes dropped in every vacant lot. Yep, if we can't get more specifics about current and future plans, concessions on those plans to protect our own future, and enforceable guarantees on our involvement, we are simply allowing that little line from Point Ato Point B to develop on its own. That development will then occur simply on the basis of what was not foreseen, what happens when traffic starts to flow and what bandages are, at that time, available to solve the problems. I think I might just check the lumber yards on prices for extensive fencing and some catalogues for that turret. Richard Kershenbaum, 704 Hew York It's no secret that neighborhoods with substantial minority and lower-income populations are generally the first targets for expansion of commercial and industrial areas, and for construction of new highways to boost business development. EL has faced these threats almost continuously, and has managed to survive. Now, however, we face the most serious threat to our H in the last 15 years. The Pkwy, as presently proposed, will dump traffic into EL, at 7th, 8th, 11th and 15th Sts. With a ninety-degree turn at 7th and N.H. into an already congested area in front of the Riverfront Hall, a major bottleneck is inevitable. Traffic will find other routes through EL. The resu 1t wiJ 1 be more, not 1ess traffic on Conn, and other N streets. Even the City's own traffic estimates show only a lOt reduction on Conn. More likely, we will see a large increase in traffic on all EL streets. The Pkwy project is not being done f.Qr. EL. It is being done lQ_ EL. Beginning 7 years ago, I participated in the preliminary informal planning for the Pkwy project. Later, in 1989, I was a member of the Pkwy. Task Force, appointed by the City Comm to propose criteria for the proposed project. The Task Force adopted and recommended to the Comm a set of criteria aimed at protecting EL while satisfying D businesses and �trucking interests. I supported, and still support, these 1989 Pkwy Criteria. Later, however, the Lawrence Cty Comm gutted these Criteria. Nearly all the language designed to protect our Hwas removed or severely weakened. All the following requirements were eliminated from the project criteria. * • ... active solicitation of a developer to undertake infill resident ia 1 development in this area." Eliminated. * "The Pkwy should be incorporated with a riverfront park east of the intersect ion of 7th St. and the railroad tracks." Eliminated. (The Cty's intention is clearly to reserve this land for additional 11all parking.) * "Rezoning to prevent the expansion or intensification of existing non-residential uses shall be part of the Pkwy design process and developers will be sought and assisted to undertake these resident i a1 development projects." E1imina ted. * Requirements that the EL N Plan "be revised to show the stabilization of the north part of theN via increased residential development. • Eliminated. EL was the victim of a "bait-and-switch". The 0 business and trucking special interests won our support by promising protect ion 1 even benefits for the H, then turned their backs on us. When all was said and done, a Jot was said and nothing was done. Even the 7th st. "narrowing" project was not carried out as the Task Force recommended. While some green space vas added, almost an equal amount was removed when the street was widened near the east mall parking lot entrance. And, other street narrowing the Task Force specified didn't happen. Without these protections, traffic will become unbearable for H residents, and homes will deteriorate. Hightraffic areas of EL will become attractive targets for business development. In recent weeks, the Plan Comm confronted the issue of a!lowing a new Target store to replace the Heider Acr~s H in southwest lawrence. Nieder Acres residents, faced with major roads and commercia 1 deve Iopment a11 around them, have agreed to sell their entire N to a shopping center developer. In the June 22nd LJW, Neider Acres resident Harsha Goff said, • ... we're talking about peop 1e who are desperate to get out •. If we Iet a major highway project pass through our N without adequate protect ion from unbridled commercia 1 and industrial development, will we also be "desperate to get out" in a few years? Nieder Acres presents a chilling example nf what could happen to us in EL. At the February 8 ELlA general membership meeting, I proposed the following resolution. Because of the 1ack of a quorum, no act ion was taken. Now it's time for EL to send this sort of clear message to our local, state, and federal officials that we will not let our Nbe run over for the benefit of a few greedy D businesses and trucking companies. [Feb. 81 1993 resolution heavily excerpted here] • ... Whereas the Cty Comm adopted a vastly different set of Criteria than those adopted by the Eastern Pkwy Task Force removing nearly all of the language designed to protect EL H from commercia I expansion and other potential negative impacts of increased traffic, including elimination of the following elements: *Revision of the N Plan and its adoption as part of the Cty's Comprehensive Plan * Remova 1 of industries along 7th east of R.I. * Rezoning to prevent the ~xpansion or intensification of existing non-residential uses * Active solicitation of a developer and Cty assistance with inf iII resident ia I development projects in the north end of the N * Designation of a riverfront park * Provision of only one access point to 0 from this route * Prevent ion of the use of the Pkwy as a through truck route by slowing trucks with sharper turns 1 stop signs and/or signals * Prevent ion of encroachment into resident ia1 property ... be it resolved ... *that ELlA requests that the Cty Comm immediately reinstate all elements of the Pkwy C. as adopted by the Eastern Pkwy Task Force of Harch 9, 1989, and *that should the Cty Comm not reinstate [them], the EllA strongly opposes the Pkwy.• [Full text of this and other documents about the Pkwy available from ELlA board members and Shelley Hiller's "Pkwy Notebook"] Hary Lisa Pike, 945 Rhode Island I have actively followed, for many years, both the public and private discussion of the proposed Eastern Pkwy. Throughout this time, I have heard many articulate, powerful people try to explain just why this controvers ia1, intrusive and cost 1y roadway is so important to the future retail, industrial and municipal growth of Lawrence. I have listened to Og Co farmers speak clearly in opposition to this roadway, because it requires the loss of their prime farmland. I have watched a number of El H leaders negotiate a variety of compromises designed to ensure that, at least, minimum safeguards would be included in any proposed plan to guarantee the stability and unity of our residential N. The primary supporters of this roadway appear to be representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and the 0 Lawrence Association, �industrial business people, our elected officials and city administrators. While it is difficult to fault anyone for advocating for what he or she sincerely believes in, I do quest ion the Eastern Pkwy supporters' good-faith understanding of the potential and probab 1e harm that this roadway poses to our already fragile N. After months of internal debate, I proposed the following resolution at a wellattended general membership meeting of the EllA on June 14, 1993: "Be it resolved, that in light of the failure of negotiations between residents of EL and proponents of the Eastern Pkwy to ensure the stability and well-being of the EL N, the EllA hereby strongly opposes any further funding of the project fo1 the following reasons: 1. Th~ prnpose~ roadway wi 11 channe 1 a 1arge vo 1ume of truck and automob i1 e traffic from the east and south into the EL Nthrough 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 N.H.; 2. The presence of this traffic will markedly increase the pressure for commercial and industrial development in and adjacent to the EL N, leading to the deterioration of quality of life, residential N integrity, safety for children and pedestrians, and residential property values." Surprisingly, at the start of this meeting, it was announced that no formal votes regarding this issue would be accepted that evening. Instead, it was decided that a special meeting would be called to address this important issue affecting the future ongoing viability of our N. I sincerely urge everyone to be informed, attend this meeting, 1isten, speak and, most importantly, participate in the decisionmaking process that touches your life and the life of your neighbors. Ron Turner, 1402 Hew York IT'S OUR TUR~. DON'T ~LOW IT! Time and again, the Cty has IGNORED EL! Wh i 1e pub 1ic improvements are phoned and completed for Alvamar, Deerfield, and other western areas of town, our own H receives very little or nothing from the Cty to justify our continued tax burden. Our water pipes are rusty and old, and our streets remain broken, crumbling and in much greater disrepair than those in western L. Look around you. Can you name more? IT'S TI"E FOR THE CITY TO PAY ATTENTION TO El! IT'S TI"E FOR I"PROVE"ENT OF OUR OUTDATED TI"E-IORN INFRASTRUCTURE! IT'S TI"E FOR US TO HAVE OUR STREETS FIXED! IT'S TI"E FOR BIKE AND JOGGING TRAILS, AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL CROSSWALKS AND PARkS! IT'S T1 "E FOR GENERAL HOUS 1MG 1"PROVE"ENTS! IT'S TI"E FOR US TO GET THE &l$!*1!* TRUCKS OFF OUR STREETS! In spite of intentional misrepresentation by certain "negative nay-sayers," establishment of the Pkwy with application of the 18 C will result in the actual expenditure of tax dollars for EL. It establishes a new road to get the trucks and heavy traffic off our residential streets. The Cty actually would spend funds in EL for crosswalks, recreation trails and housing improvements. But now a few negative individuals are fighting these long awaited improvements and attempting to "stack the vote" by any means. They want to te 11 the Cty to leave us alone. They either think that more trucks and more traffic on our residential streets are OK or that they simply will be able to keep the ever increasing traffic out of EL themselves. How? These negative folks are intent on minutely dissecting the meaning of each md in the 18 C. The INTENT of the 18 C is clear, regardless if they use the words "should" or "shall". Who really cares if it calls for "open green spaces" rather than "low intensity" parks? By emphasizing semantics, rather than content, these individuals have created a diversion, intended to trivil ize the subject matter and wear down the opposition. IT'S TI"E TO STOP THE MEGATIYE MIT-PICKING AND LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE. IM ADDITION TO ACTUAL RECOGNITION, EL FINALLY WOULD BE GETTING SO"ETHING SUBSTANTIAL FRO" THE CITY! Unfortunately, these "DESPOTS OF NEGATIVITY" are falling into the hands of the JW, opponents of sing 1e fami 1y housing and many (but not a11) deve 1oper s. If EL votes against these improvements, we are dead in the water, and sinking rapidly! "Wow! EL really doesn't want us to help improve their N. Let's just forget about them, and not bother with a Pkwy that protects their N. That just makes more funds available for the west part of town, where they a1ready appreciate us. Hey, let's reestablish the Haskell Loop that would cut their Nto shreds. They are so busy nit-picking the 18 c, that we could have it built before they even noticed." ELlA should dedicute itself to mking hard to get these tax do liars, and more, for our benefit: more small parks at the end of our streets to control traffic, and our old sewer, water and drainage lines fixed or replaced. As long as the Pkwy continues to evolve into a reality with POSITIVE SUPPORT FROH EL, WE CAN EXERT PRESSURE THAT WILL INFLUENCE THE STRICT APPLICATION OF THE 18 C. and other improvements that will safeguard our N! THINK HARD FOLKS. When have you witnessed a positive thought, word or deed from our N "Center of Negativity?" I have not witnessed such in my 17 year tenure in EL. Some people fight against EVERYTHING, even the "GOOD STUFF." We as a Nshould be (sorry, "shall be" doesn't fit here) fighting for more GOOD STUFF such as the Pkwy and the 18 C!! �E a s t Lawrence Improvement Association Monday, OCTOBER 11 (Columbus Day observed) is the next General ELlA Meeting -the annual election of officers7:30 (seven-thirty) p.m., New York School Library AGENDA items: Annual elections of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and full Board (4-10 from the membership at large) Wrap up of responses to correspondence received from other organizations (before the "new year") ·including a request for endorsement from Simply Equal, a group which proposes that the two words, sexual orientation, be ad..ded to section 10·101 of Chapter X, Article 1, the Human Relations Ordinance, of the Code of the City of Lawrence, Kansas. This amendment would extend anti-discrimination protection in employment, housing, and public accommodations and empower the Human Relations Commission to act upon complaints of discrimination based upon sexual orientation. (ELlA's own Constitution and By-Laws exclude no person from membership on account of race, color, creed, political view, parental status, age, ancestry, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.) BRIHG $$, but not much! ELlA does charge $1 dues for annual memberships which run from annual meeting to annual meeting, and this is it. BRING $1 to join the East Lawrence Improvement Association this year, and enjoy voting privileges in ELlA. To be an individual ELlA member you must live in East Lawrence or own property in the neighborhood. (Businesses may be non-voting associate members for $20 yr.) One 1 ast bow ... The ELlA Officers and Board this year have been President Shelley Miller Vice President Sarah Jane Russell Secretary Mary Gray Board Travis Crandell, Nellie Habegger, Jack Hope, Brenda Nunez, John Swift, Ron Turner, Deitre Weismiller and Barbara Willits Thanks to those several people who have helped us work as a group and who have served to keep lines of communication open this year. Oc!.:tober IGt43 �We are grateful!! To the men from VISIONS CONSTRUCTION for spending an entire Sunday afternoon in September building 35 trash can racks for ELIA. Doug Myers, 941 Pennsylvania, arranged to get weatherized lumber and other supplies from Consolidated Lumber. Doug was joined by Gary Blake, Stan Greenwell and Phil Harsh measuring, sawing and nai 1 ing trash racks for us. YAY! Neighbors Nellie Habegger, Edward Acton, Shelley Miller and Bill Wachspress sorted pieces and stacked and hauled finished trash racks. Mary Gray has helped deliver racks, complete paperwork and identify good spots for racks. Let ELlA help you Rack that Trash Help stop blowing trash and foi 1 those neighborhood dogs with your own trash rack built with Community Development funds and weatherized 1 umber. Call 841-7518 to complete paperwork and arrange to carry your rack horne or to a neighbor in need. (Racks are heavy, and hold two trash cans -which you supply.) Preference for distribution of 25 racks will go to low-income residents, the elderly, and volunteers who help haul racks for other people. We'll prioritize responses to this notice, and we have funding to build about 20 more racks when we have enough volunteer workers. 'Till Then ... It quit raining for a while and we thought you'd like to know the East Lawrence tiller is available for use on Fall gardens and lawn projects. If it dries out again, call 8417518 to reserve the tiller. You'll need $5 for the repair fund and a way to transport the machine. In Memory We note the passing of Ruth Dixon, 83, longtime resident of Lawrence and friend of many in East Lawrence. Keep on Chippin' You may still haul wood chips from 935 Pennsylvania for yard and garden mulching projects. After storms in July knocked down limbs, the City freed up enough reserve CDBG funds to add to money left from our June cleanup budget for another full day of 1 imb recovery and chipping. Plenty for all! CDBG Proposals Community Development Block Grant proposals are due to the City on December 1. Do you have ideas to make our neighborhood safer, more walkable, more liveable? Communicate your ideas to the new board -or the old boardright away so we can draw up the best plans for improvements. Some ideas for the 1994 cycle include lighting for New York School's yard, and summer youth employment. Do you know someone in the neighborhood who doesn't receive East Lawrence News? Call any board member for prompt delivery. �** The County has budgeted in 1994 to expand its parking across Rhode Island Street in the 1100 block. These issues are not new to the neighborhood, and collectively could have as much influence as any other threat to neighborhood integrity and viability. If you're interested, start informing yourself NOW about them. An informed response is more powerful than a reactionary noise, and we'll need informed, organized responses in these areas. Watch agendas published in the local newspaper or call City/County offices to find out when and how you may comment on these important issues. (Planning Commission meetings move from the 4th Weds. of the month to the 3rd Weds. each Nov. and Dec.) Did you see? ** 407 E, lOth is now owneroccupied again. Years of appreciation to Mr. Evans, who so carefully tended the home of his good friend Omar Hicks so that Pete can now remodel the house and make it home. ** 1008 Rhode Island is now owner-occupied again too. Welcome to the new neighbor in Harry Cook, Sr.'s house. ** 1041 New York is still standing, but we do not know its future fate. If interested in owner-occupancy and rehab, call Lynn Goodell at City Hall ( 841-7 72 2, switchboard). Eight people called ELIA since our last newsletter, but to our knowledge none have yet qualified to save the house. (Many catch-22s.) ** The high tide mark of washed up debris around the entire south east corner of 8th and Pennsylvania after heavy rains? It's impressive. (Many of our streets' storm drains seem inadequate.) Did you hear? (Loud and clear) When a neighbor 6 blocks from Massachusetts Street called police at 1:30 a.m. about the loud music coming from Hockenberry's, she was told the police were "very busy", but she caul d go to the Law and Order building to fill out a complaint. Let us encourage Downtown businesses to be more self-regula tory if pol ice aren't going to be more independently mindful of noise ordinances. ZONING FUTURES ** The Sale Barn's for sale. Watch for developments. ** Winter, Inc. has applied for rezoning from C-4 of the entire 700 block between New Hampshire and Rhode Island Streets (9/10/93) to C-3. ** The Downtown Lawrence Development Study produced by a task force of the Planning Commission has recommended parking be removed on residential streets bordering the Central Business District, and that business be encouraged to expand within the current "footprint of Downtown" with c3 or new (mystery) zoning categories. These recommendations now go to the City Commission. €:-L lit tJ -e\.0 s Not to be forgotten: Bahnmaier's Retail Liquor (900 N.H.) and Sunflower (804 Mass.) helped with the post-clean up picnic in June. 3 Oc:tober 1<1'1'3 �Neighborhood reps. needed, wanted by area and city groups Many thanks to those who represent our neighborhood to other groups with regular attendance at meetings outside the neighborhood! (As well as to those are general members of the organizations without being neighborhood representatives.) Brenda Nunez, She 11 ey Miller: Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board; John Swift: Tenants to Homeowners. Other groups and organizations would like East Lawrence representatives, 1 ike those from a Haskell Avenue corridor, the New York School Planning and Management Team (SPMT), the schools' Parent Teacher Organizations, the Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods (LAN), among others. If you are interested in any of these groups and want to represent an East Lawrence voice, please tell anyone on the new ELIA board so your participation can be endorsed. repair funds in this concentrated area to give students a dry safe path to school, and residents of the block seem to like the results too! Chosen both for school foot traffic and concentration of needed repair, the sidewalks in the 1300 block of Rhode Island are now level and cleared of a deep layer of dirt. Eugene Jarrett's and his crews a 1 so repaired walks to the alleys west on 14th Street and east on 13th Street. This year's sidewalk funds will be exhausted matching up sidewalks to the property lines of some begun last year. -\- You thought the ELHP was history? Dormant but not dead! After hard work by 1 ocal historic preservation consultant David Benjamin (to add depth to our most promising nominations to the local register of historic places), four homes will soon be officially submitted to the Historic Resources Commission. The HRC meets on the third Thursday of the month at City Hall. Watch their agenda for East Lawrence activity. Linda Finger, Senior Planner and Historic Resources Administrator at City Hall, has also reviewed preliminary forms for another 30 houses ELHP and property owners would 1 ike to consider for the 1 ocal register. ELHP members K.T. Walsh, Barry Shalinsky, Shelley Miller and Richard Kershenbaum would be glad to talk to you about these nominations, and encourage you to get involved in this preservation activity. If your want to be kept up on other projects or concerns of ELlA, call a board member! We need a pool of people to work on historic nominations, a revised neighborhood plan, to occasional! y at tend meetings of the City and County Commissions, etc. Whatever your 1 evel of interest, we've got a space for you! Just walkin' If you walk the 1300 block of Rhode Island Street, like many Central Junior High students and other East Lawrence residents, you will have noticed a dramatic change in navigation in the last 2 months. ELlA spent it's 19931994 CDBG- funded brick sidewa 1 k 4 �So what's going on with that roadway project, anyway? Still plenty at the local level, but not much federally right now. Senate pork was unbarrelled and money turned back to the states last week, so federal funding of the $14 million project is still unsure. City Planning staff are talking about helping us draft an updated neighborhood plan, one of the City Commission adopted criteria for the Parkway. For sever a1 years the ELI Astand on the possible roadway was that we could not consider support un ti 1 or unless 18 criteria for construction and neighborhood protections were met. At a special meeting called to discuss its stand on the Eastern Parkway, the association voted: 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-10, 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 the construction could beqin in 1994, and WHEREAS, should specific protections not be implemented prior to construction, the East Lawrence Keighborhood will suffer qrave damage from noise, increased traffic, and increased pressure for commercial and industrial development, 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 within nine months of enactment of this resolution: -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 toning 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 zoning of the land bounded by 7th Street, the Riverfront Plaza parking garage, Connecticut Street and Hew York Street to prevent the expansion or intensification of existing non-residenLal uses. -Active solic:tation of a developer and City assistance with infill residential development projects in both land parcels described above. -Designation 1f city-owned land east of the intersection of 7th Street and the Santa Fe tracks as a City Park, and estahlis1ment of appropriate conservation easements to protect Bald Eagle habitat. -Amendment of all Parkway plan documents to show provision of only one access point to the downtown, at 7th and Hew Hamp>hire Streets, from the Parkway route. and THAT, should the City Commission not implement such necessary protections for the East Lawrence neighborhood within the ti11e period prescribed by this resolution, the East Lawrence Improvement Association strongly opposes construction of the Eastern Parkway and will utilite all available means to prevent its construction. The ELlA board endorsed a working group (Sept. 13 board meeting) to represent the resolution to the City and other bodies. James Dewey will lead that group, with the aid of Mary Lisa Pike, Richard Kershenbaum and other interested people. <l::.Ll A Nev::1s Oc..:tobe( l9<i3 �NEWS from NEW YORK SCHOOL This Newsletter is coming out just a little too late to announce the New York School carnival of Friday, October 1, and by now you might know "a good time was had by all" !! A flyer of the school's PTO (parent teacher organization) invites all interested people to become active at the school, and you don't even have to be a parent. Call Charles Gruber (841-5763) to participate. The school-wide Chapter Program is in place at New York School this year, with of students of different age levels in each class. Need something to talk about with the neighbor kids? Ask them about their school! (From the open-window Fall sounds of new music coming from some houses, we know you can ask many about learning a band or orchestra instr.ument too.) New York School has also been chosen to be a Professional Development School this year, and will serve as a learning site for several KU student teachers to a greater degree than before. This should provide new opportunities for students and teachers alike. THANKS TO TEACHERS AND STAFF OF NEW YORK SCHOOL and CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH for what you do for the neighborhood. (A special thank you to Jeff Cassity and the custodial staff of NY School for opening for monthly meetings of the ELIA board and general membership!) 1 o t-tober l'iq3 p.w East Lawrence Improvement Association 936 Pennsylvania Lawrence, KS 66044 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAl D Permit No. 170 Lawrence, KS 66044 CAR-RT-80RT PO BOX 708 LAWRENCE KS 66044-G708 �E a s t Lawrence Improvement Association December 16, THURSDAY, ELlA meeting and year-end party! New York School gym, 7 p.m. (Note change from regular meeting day) Fun is the main agenda item for ELlA's December general membership meeting. Bring the f ami 1 y and something to share for a pot 1 uck dinner. Musicians, bring instruments! At least one amplifier and microphone will be provided. Let's all close out the year with an old-fashioned neighborhood get-together. A short meeting will follow the party: Is this the new Barker Wetlands? We all remember the flooding fiasco of last summer, and the sewage flooding the basements of our neighbors around 14th and Connecticut. The situation still exists, and ELlA will discuss the issue at the meeting next Thursday. Our neighbor Leroy Young will bring us up to date on residents' efforts to get the city to provide adequate sanitary sewer service to its water customers. ELlA will consider possible ways to assist in getting this odious problem taken care of. We are all affected by deteriorating infrastructure. ELIA 1993-1994 Board, elected at the October meeting: John Swift, president 818 New York Shelley Miller, vice president 936 Pennsylvania James Dewey, secretary 1111 New Jersey Shelle Rosenfeld, treasurer 1008 Connecticut Board members: Nellie Habegger 1042 R.I., Richard Kershenbaum 704 N.Y., Jim McCrary 927 R.I., Barry Shalinsky 645 Conn., Bill Wachspress 1308 Conn., K.T. Walsh 732 R.I., and Barbara Willits 1205 Delaware. REMEMBER THE DREAM New York School is hosting the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration and chili feed on Friday, January 14, 1994, from 6-8 p.m. This is an important event in our community, and it is an appropriate celebration for Lawrence's most diverse neighborhood. A group from KU will be performing an original musical composition, and New York School children will put on a program too. All are invited, and we hope to see you there! (The governor has even attended!) ELlA members often make desserts and help serve food. Call the school or a PTO member to volunteer! Good inexpensive supper of homemade chili (vegetarian provided too), other fixings, drinks and desserts, with multi-generational community sprinkled with history. What could be better? Mark your calendars now! �ELlA Job Opening soon ELlA wi 11 soon be advertising for a person to serve as project coordinator, up to 1/4 time, through July 1994, with possible extension. Duties will include recruitment of volunteers, assisting in Community Development grant application process and followthrough, newsletter production and distribution, as well as helping with other ELIA priori ties. Candidates must have good writing and communications skills, and enjoy working with a diverse group of people. Interested? Write John Swift, 818 New York St., 66044. ELIA is an equal opportunity employer. (A full ad will run in the local newspaper.) Did you see? ** the great rehab of 820 New Jersey! Nicky Proudfoot has saved the 19th century brick house, and this unique historic home lives again. We can expect this one to last another 120 years! ** the City will be replacing main water lines on Pennsylvania, starting this month, in the 900 block, and hopes to keep inconvenience to a minimum. **people from the FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation) are in town checking up on local lenders' compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act. Feel free to talk to them about your experiences. Keep Your Eyes on the Road ... President John Swift is requesting mayor John Nalbandian schedule a meeting with ELlA officers to get dialogue back on track to take definite steps to safeguard our homes and quality of life in the advent of the Eastern Parkway. The Eastern Parkway, if bui 1 t, would have a great impact on East Lawrence. Give 'em a call down at city Hall, and let them know your feelings. City Manager Mike Wildgen and the City Commissioners are happy to speak to neighborhood residents. CDBG, 1994-1995 On December 1, ELIA submitted Community Development Block Grant funded project ideas to the City, which will be reviewed over the next several months by the CDBG Advisory Board, and possibly approved by the City. Commission in April 1994. If approved, ELIA projects proposed for August 1994-July 1995 will be these. ELIA administration (newsletter, etc.), Project coordinator, Annual Cleanup, Brick sidewalk repair, Trash rack building and distribution, 14th Street sidewalk construction for CJHS students, Summer youth employment, and Hobbs Park plantings. Stay tuned. (And if you'd like to help with this year's trash rack building and distribution, or any ELIA projects, call John Swift, 843-0123. 2.. �"Tudy" by Barry Shalinsky once again, I say goodbye to a friend. Gertrude "Tudy" Shanafelt died recently at age 97. I share my reflections on her life and death and on her place in our community. I first met Tudy over a dozen years ago when I was a VISTA val unteer and editor of the EAST LAWRENCE NEWS. I asked her to write a monthly neighborhood gossip column which we called "Tudy's Corner". Tudy' s Corner was a mix of "news" (visits from out of town guests, weddings, birthdays, condolences, etc. ) , origina 1 poetry, Bible quotations, humor and folk wisdom. I used to relish -- ahd dread -- my visits to Mrs. Shanafelt's house to pick up he~ handwritten drafts of Tudy' s Corner. Re 1 ish because she was a truly gracious and interesting person with wonderful stories to tell, and dread because I knew I could forget about doing any more work that afternoon. Tudy could talk your ears off. Tudy was a devout Christian, an avid Republican and flag-waving patriot. A portrait of Nixon was hung prorninentl y on her wall . Her home was full of old books, magazines and newspaper clippings which she read with her magnifying glass. She collected dolls and she grew flowers. Tudy's life was difficult, as a dust bowl farm wife in Oklahoma, as a widow who never quite got over the death of her husband of fifty years, and as a brave woman with an artificial leg who was able to live at horne and take care of herself until almost the very end. Tudy rarely complained and was able to view her sit ua ti on with humor and optimism. Tudy was in so many ways representative of her generation and its place in hi story. When I first moved to East Lawrence fifteen years ago, I made many friends in their seventies and eighties who had lived here for decades. They were an integral part of the fabric of this neighborhood. Most of our friends and neighbors of that generation are no longer with us, and a new generation in their 20's and 30's have moved into their homes. Though some of us do not share all of each other's social views, we can still carry on the legacy of the older generation by making East Lawrence a stable and caring community. ***************************************************************** ***************************************************************** HAPPY HOLIDAYS HAPPY NEW YEAR When the snow starts, help someone clear their walks! ***************************************************************** ***************************************************************** �ELIA 818 New York Street Lawrence, Kansas 66044 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 170 Lawren~. KS 66044 CAR-RT-SORT LYNN GOODELL PO BOX 708 LAWRENCE KS 66044-0708 The City normally January: not wrap wi 11 call ect discarded holiday trees from wherever you put your trash (alleyway or curbside) on Mondays in 3rd, lOth, 24th and 31st. Trees wi 11 be compos ted. Do or bag the tree or put it in a trash can. ***************************************************************** Changed meeting date and time in December: THIS WEEK, Thursday, DEC. 16 New York School gym, 7 p.m. POTLUCK food and GOOD COMPANY ***************************************************************** �' '~··-·I ' ,N East Lawrence Improvement Association General Membership Meeting Tuesday, February 15, 1994 7:30 p.m. at New York School Agenda items include: East Lawrence Neighborhood Plan: The East Lawrence Neighborhood Plan was drafted and adopted as an official local planning document in the late 1970's. After over 15 years, it is being looked at for possible update and revision, at the request of ELlA. This is especially important in view of discussions about rezoning and redevelopment of the 700 block of New Hampshire/Rhode Island and the 1000 block of Massachusetts/New Hampshire; the County's discussions about their desire for more jail space, office space and parking space; the recent vacancy of the Sale Barn property on East 11th Street, and the proposed construction of an Eastern Parkway. Bob Siqueiros of the city planning staff will talk about the neighborhood planning process and how we can participate in it. That discussion is scheduled to last from 7:30 to 8:30. Election of ELIA President: John Swift, elected in October, 1993 has found it necessary to resign as ELlA President. A replacement will be elected to serve out the rest of the term. Think about throwing your hat in the ring to serve your neighborhood. Nomination of community Development Block Grant Advisory committee Representative: Shelley Miller is unable to continue representing East Lawrence on the CD Committee ,(see related news item) . ELlA needs to nominate someone to serve on the committee to review CD funding requests for this year. The conuni ttee meets every Thursday night through the end of April. Contact Brenda Nunez, East Lawrence's other representative, with questions about the position. E.L. I . A. cjo B. Shalinsky 16 East 13th St. Lawrence, KS 66044 CAR-RT-SORT LYNN GOODELL PO BOX 708 LAWRENCE KS 66044-0708 Bulk Rate U.S. Postage PAID Permit 170 Lawrence, KS �Neighborhood News Briefs Newsletter Mailing List: Nellie Habegger and K.T. Walsh are working on cleaning up the mailing list for the EAST LAWRENCE NEWS. Please let Nellie or K.T. know NOW if you are aware of people in the neighborhood who do not receive the newsletter, so the mailing list can be corrected. We expect the list to be more accurate and comprehensive for the next newsletter. Special thanks to Sharon Miller of the City Water Department for her assistance. ELlA coordinator Position: The position of ELIA Coordinator, an administrative assistant position, is vacant, following Nanette's departure last autumn. The ELIA Executive Board has not made a decision about whether or when to fill the position. If and when a decision is made to fill the position, it will be advertised. Contact any Board member if you have further questions. East Lawrence History Project: Applications are pending before the Lawrence Historic Resources Commission to place seven East Lawrence properties on the local historic registry. That commission will consider the applications at its February meeting on Thursday the 17th at 7:00p.m. Neighbors are encouraged to attend and show their support for historic preservation of East Lawrence homes. Eastern Parkway Public comment: A public hearing was held on Wednesday, February 2nd to gather information for an environmental impact statement for the proposed Eastern Parkway. Persons unable to attend the hearing still have the opportunity to submit written comments by mailing them to JBM Engineers & Planners, 4600 Madison, Suite 500, Kansas City, MO 64112. Comments should be sent by Friday, February 18th. For more information, contact George Williams or Tammy Bannister at the City Public Works Department. Sad News: East Lawrence lost two wonderful neighbors within the past few weeks. Mary Transue lived near the north end of Rhode Island Street for several decades. She was an early member of ELIA and an active participant in some of the earliest downtown mall discussions. Bing Hart lived at the heart of New Jersey Street for only about three short years. He saved a dilapidated home from almost certain demolition through his tireless efforts to make repairs and improvements. They will be missed. More Sad News: Shortly after her 40th Birthday, ELIA VicePresident Shelley Miller was diagnosed with a serious brain tumor. Whether building trash racks, working the neighborhood clean-up, baking cookies for neighborhood meetings, organizing newsletter delivery, helping elderly neighbors with errands, or speaking out at City Hall, Shelley has been there for East Lawrence. Now it is our turn. A special account has been set up at the credit union in the Community Mercantile to help with Shelley's expenses. Please contribute generously. Even more important are your prayers, kind thoughts and good energy. Shelley's spirits are good. She intends to win this battle and keep sharing her ever-vigilant self with us. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Subject The topic of the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/2d818e638130e2c4ea4cb68bbd6bf4c2.pdf e5d2fa04973d2a84ddc8d045393554ae PDF Text Text ******************************************************************************* Edition # 2 February, 1991 ******************************************************************************* IMPORTANT NOTICE **** GENERAL MEETING DATE CHANGED by Jo Anderson ******************************************************************************* The General Meeting for to Monday, February 18, New York, from 7:00p.m. Come prepared with all E.L.I.A. has been changed fro• Monday, February 11, 1991 1991. The meeting will be held at New York School, 936 to 9:00p.m. Shirly-Martin Smith will be at the meeting. the questions you have always wanted to ask City Hall. We will also he discussing the setting up and operation of the East Lawrence Sm·vcy in pi'eparat.lon for a new neighborhood plan. ******************************************************************************* Individual and Business Meaberships by Curt Enos ******************************************************************************* As we go into the second month of the New Year, i t is once again tin1e to renew memberships in the E.I.L.A. They are $1.00 for individuals residing in East Lawi"ence, and $20. for business memberships. Those who own businesses in East I.awrence are welcome to attend and vote at. our general meetings. We welcome your financial support. for our efforta, and would like to see more of you at. our meetings and events. With your help we can help make this an even better neighborhood to work and live in. I would also like to thank the following businesses for joirting last year: Big Bang Recording Studio; Et(:. Shoppe; Ernest and Sons Hardware; The Jazzhause; Lucitlce Restaurant.; The Loft. Clothing Store; Paradi!le Cafe; The Phoenix Gallery; Kizer Cummings Jewelers; The Natural Way; Snedeger & Sons Laundromat: Ricks Bike Shop; and Visions Optical. A Special Thanks to the Paradise Cafe and Natural Way for their help with Earth Day Event!<. Thanks Guys! ******************************************************************************* Should you wi !<h to join the E. L. I. A. in the betterment of the community for residents and businesses of East. Lawrence, please fi 11 out the attached membership form and mail to the address listed. We appreciate you. ***********'*********************************%******************************** East Lawrence Improv~ment. Association Membership Form TU: E.L.I.A., Jon Nepstad, Treasuror 9lfi Rhode hdand Lawrence, Kansas 66044 NAm:: ADDRESS: Type of Membel'ship: Individual $1.00 _ _ _ l:lusiness $20.00 Amount Enclosed:---------------Thank you! �Edition # 2, Page Two February, 1991 ****************************************************************************** Martin Luther King T-Shirts ******************************************************************************* New York School still has some of the wonderful Martin Luther King T-Shirts for sale. Sizes available are: Small: Medium; Large; and lots of Extra Large. The 'f-Shirts may be purchased at New York School, 936 New York, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for $6.50 each. ****************************************************************************** Money/Banks/Houses by Jb Schneider ******************************************************************************* S i nee a recent ELJA meeting where some members expressed concern over the eli f't'ieulty of obtaining loan money to purchase and/or rehabilit11te homes, a number or things have happened that may be of interest. (1) A questionnaire was sent to all local banks and savings & loan associations, asking about lending policies and types of loans available. Questionnaire responses are in and are being assembled in a form that will, hopefully, provide helpful information. (2) At one of our ELlA general meetings, Mr. Rod Bremby, Assistant City Manager, shared information about the possibility of instituting a federal Neighborhood Housing Services Program in Lawrence. As I understand it, tid s particular program would do much to help people with low incomes purchase and/or rehabilitate homes. However, since many cities are competing for the program, local government, lending institutions, and neiv,hborhoods must work together to demonstrate a strong desire for, and a strong commitment to, the program before it is awarded to Lawrence, ( 3) Within the past week, Mr. I.ynn Goodell, Community Development lli rectm·, informed us that a number of local lenders had expressed a desire to work with his office and the people of East Lawrence to provide home improvement loans. While they would consider loans for anyone, they would especially be interested in lending home improvement money to a large number of home owners on one or two blocks. That is, they would be very interested lending home improvement money to groups of individuals who have come together with their immediate neighbors to make a commitment to improve their homes and, thus, the whole block. ( 4) In the process of talking with Mr. Goodell, he gave me information about existing city programs which provide home improvement loan and grant money to low income home owners. The terms of some of these city programs are extreme-h', reasonable and generous.. As I understand it, in some cases (grants) the home improvement money is _gj_yen (no pay back)! In other cases (loans) the homeowner is only required to pay back 1/2 of what he or she borrows--- without interest! Further, the pay back schedule of these no--interest loans is extreme] y reasonable. In some cases, the money need not be paid back untn the house is sol cl. AftHr gathering the above information, I have some impressions: Questionnaire and experiential data indicate that some local lenders have policies that make it impossible for individuals to get loans on certain types of property. In some cases, loans are said to be available for purchase or rehabilitation; however, the terms of these loans are so outrageous that an applicant would be fiscally irresponsible to accept the terms. On a positive note, with some effort, you can find a few lenders who are willing to take time to consider lending on property, and to applicants,that would be summarily rejected by a m<~jority of local lenders. In some cases, you may be able to find these lenders within Lawrence; in other cases, you may need to go to neighboring communities. Note: Even reasonable lenders, with reasonable terms, expect you to pay back their money. IF you do not have enough monthly income to be able to pay back the loan on a monthly basis (e.g., monthly) or if you have a history of being irresponsiblu--- you will not qualify for a bank or savings and Joan association loan. However, i f you are a res pons ibl e person; but just do not have enough monthly income to qualify for a bank or S&I. loan, you may well qualify for home �Edition# 2, Page Three February, 1991 ****************************************************************************** improvement money from city loan and grant programs. With these programs, the fact that you do not meet the income requirements of a lender may be seen as a plus--- low income qualifies you for money to improve your home! Unfortunately, as stated ear 1 ier, these city loan and grant programs only provide home improvement money; they do not provide money for the purchase of homes. lf Lawrence competes, successfully, for the federal Neighborhood Hosing Services program (mentioned earlier), then this particular program could help low income individuals purchase and/or rehabilitate homes. Major impression: If you need loan money for the purchase or improvement of a home, you need to educate yourself about what questions to ask a lender; what loan and/or grant programs are available; what criteria does a lender use to qualify or di!lqualify you; what loans and loan terms should be avoided. If it would be helpful, perhaps ELlA should hold an educational forum on these and other related subjects that would help improve the neighborhood, or i f you would just like to get to know some of your neighbors, please come to the next ELlA meHUnp;. ****************************************************************************** Lawrence Association of Social & ForUM Neighborhebdp, W6akdidate ****************************************************************************** LAN has planned several activities which are of interest to the East Lawrence Residents. Here's a list: Wednesday, FE!brut~ry 20, 1991, 7:30p.m.- Commission Candi_<lates; Primary Electio_!} ~()(~i.':lol.: DapU st student Genter, 1629 Nineteenth. LAN members will meet with city commission primary candidates. Interested neighbors might want to drop by and share with the candidates your neighborhood concerns. Monday, March lfl, 1991, 6:~~0 p.m to 9:00p.m. (Alternate date: Wednesday, March 20} 1!\N _can_gj!}at;p__ .forul!l.;. City Commission Room, City Hall. LAN will present a formal city commission eandidate forum. We encourage everyone to raise neighborhood concerns durinp; the coming campaign. Saturday, April 13, 1991, l 0: 00 a.m. to 3: 00 p.m.Ten tat i vel y at Plymouth Congregat i anal Church. annual neighborhood conference and workshop. The of LAN neighborhood associations but costs $5.00 is asked to bring a covered dish of salad, breads, wi 11 provide drinks and plates, ate. St<!VC 1.M'l..J.:.9_t!l'.91'.f-l1Ge __!!!)_£ Works!l.Q£.;, LAN is sponsoring the first conference is free to members to others. Each participant desserts or vegetables. LAN Lopes at 8112-7137 can be contacted about these activities. ***********"****************************************************************** Board of Direct~rs· For ELlA ****************************************************************************** J>rnsident: F. JolleHn Anderson Vice-President: Kathly Businger Acting Secretary: John Swift Acting Treasurer: Jon Nepstad 842--2533 841--2826 843-0123 749·3078 Othnr members: Patricia Marvin; Marsha Klinknelt.; Jim Schneider; Curt Enos; Dietre Wei!lmiller; Craig A. Stancliff; Mary Gray; Travis Crandall; Joe Rose. ****************************************************************************** ELlA News ****************************************************************************** ELlA News welcomes your comments, concerns and/or criticisms. This is your forum. Ploase send material to the News to: ELlA, 1402 New York or 1609 Barker. Th(~ next Ngws will be published shortly before the April 8, 1991 Oeneral Meeting. As we are trying a new way to distribute the NEWS, please let us know if you or yom· neir,hbor have been missed so we may get a good and accurate mailing list. See you on February 18, 1991 at New York School at 7:00 p.m. �""~"PAID "'"''""'" I E.L.I.A. U.S. POSTAGE 1402 New York Lawrence, KS 66044 Permit No. 170 Lawrance, KS 66044 Margene Swartz CDBG P. 0. Box 708 Lawrence, KS. 66044 �----···-June, 1~91 Newsletter SPEAKEHS AT GENEHAL MEETiNG JUNE Call Judith Prophit at 842-762~ to contribute to the Pot Luck Lunch. Last December, as a result of concerns expressed by neighbors about problems ~~et t:i ng loam> to buy or remode .l E. l.awronce homes, Jim t>chne.ider sent a qm~stionnaire to .loc<1l lending :insitutions. Seven of them respon(led, lnd.i cat.i n~~ that they wanbt to work responsibly with us in order to better rJJJ out credit needs. We have invited n~spresentat.ives of 4 of the~w t.o meet with us at this meeting to shaJ·<~ tlw.ir .ideas and to hear our concerns. plan to attend. we desperately need to 1 .i !'.\II'() out ways to makE) it. easier for potm1thd homeowner· occupants and landlords wJ tt1 one or two urd t.s to fWcure f .i nanc.i ng before a (iOZf!rJ or fewer developers own most or East Lawrencn. t'l<)a~H) .Jo Andersen NEl.GHHUHHUUU CLEAN-UP SATUHUAY. JUNE 22 7 : 3 0 A . M . - HUHHS PAH.K ltl() June (;euel'a.l Me~:t.ing we w:l:t.l be planning tile NEdghborhood Clean-Up Day . .Lf you don't. l.nw <1U.<!nding meet:lnp;s, now oi s your chaJI(:e to contribute to the /It HI! 1 ~~hborltood. we w:il.l be havnw our annual ne.ighborhood cJ!'iHJ· up on Hat\H'llay .June, 22 startin(}; at. a.m. fot· o. j. and donuts. The gat h<:r :i ng of voJ unteers, d t.y crew and lrocks w.i l.l lw at Jlobbs !'ark. A Pot··J.uck LUIJ<:h wi.ll be s•TV(!cl at. 12:<\ll p.m. Join us i11 Ute heat and humidi t.y for a lle.if~hborbood gatlterin~~· ThPsf' nwt areu't phy~dcaLly incl.ined (;<tn help wJtll the pot··lnck lunch. 'I: <10 Call Kathly Businger at 841-2816 U you would like to help wHh the e.lean--up, have <:trf:as which you ttd nk ne~~d some extra pick·· up ot· volnllU!I~f' to help but cn.n't attond t.ht! p,elter-<-tl me<dj ng. H.Al.N UATE: JUNE 29, SAMr: PLACE, SAMt: T!M.E. Please remember to know that the c1ty has free bulk haul.ing at any time during the W(!ek from B: 00 to !:l: oo. You may get th:is service by cal .l.i ng City Hall and asking for the Sanitation Department. NEW PH.UGH.AMS AND SEHVl.CES U¥¥EHEU HY ELl.A l.N AUGUST Throup;h CDBG f.i'unds, El.l/\ w:iLI offer new services and programs stm·t ing .in August when the new grant year begins. Home of the sm·vicHs and progrrtms are as follows: more sidewalk restor·at ion; mon.tes for ground cov~n' and soi 1 hoJ dinE'; pJ ants for lawns which aro steep and eroded. home Herv ices for the <:W(:ute 1 y i 11 ; lawn care and tiller services. Watch the August newsletter for detaiJs on the programs and Sf~rvJ ces and how to app.ly. NEW WATEH ANU East Lawrence Hes idents which have new trees which were p.l anted by tlw c.it.y are encouraged by ,Jo Anderst~n to provi dt~ watnr for them :ln ttw com.ing hot, but rainless months. UATES TO HEMEMHEH Jnrw .10 Ueneral Met~t..i.nv, June 22 - Neighborhood Clean-Up uay June 2~1 -· Hain llay for CJean··IJp July B ·· Hoard of JJi rectors Meet:i ng �UENEHAL MEET.lNU :1..99:1.. at 7:00 :1..0. The June tieneral Christian Meeting of the El.lA will meet Church. :1..245 Conn. p.m. at the Second We wnl be planning ttleSA'.l'UHUAY. JUNE 2 2 . NE.lUHHUHHUUU CLEANUP and J:istening· to HEPHESEN'.l'AT.l VES FHUM LOCAL LE.NU.l NU .l NST .l'J:UT .l UNS. We look forward to seeing you for thJs impor1.ant meeting. \ ·, f.. ~·f;·--, ·· East Lawrence Jmprovemcnt 1\ssoe . .1402 New York: Lawrence. K~ titi044 .:.i·_ ·.. ·. ··· ..-. .· : '(' : "'(. ·."\ .. \. I. ~- t .: 'I ·;;-. . ~.!(!.:; ,i\ (, l \ t' ,., i �.~ ...... GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1245 CONN. SEPTEMBER 9, 1991 7:30 P.M. The September General Meeting will be held at the Second Christian Church 1245 Conn., on Monday September 9, 1991 at 7:30p.m. There will be three speakers - one from the city, one from the county and one from the ELlA to discuss the JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER and its location in the old Allen Press Building. Also, we will discuss the RIVERFRONT CLEAN-UP and HORIZON 2020 and give an update on the new services available to East Lawrence Residents. East Lawrence Improvement Assoc. 1402 New York Lawrence, KS 66044 �~. RIVERFRONT CLEAN-UP, OCT. 5, 1991 - 8:00 A.M. TO NOON by Jo Andersen On July 25, I met with Kent Beisner of the local Coors Beer distribution center, Shirley Martin-Smith, and several members of the city staff. Coors is sponsoring a national campaign to clean up river and waterways, and as part of the local effort, would like to underwrite a clean-up of the Kaw Riverbank in Lawrence. The areas to be cleaned are Constance and Burcham Parks where they meet the river, the sandy (rocky) beach northeast of the bridge, the rocky area between the Riverfront Mall and the river, and the green space east of the mall in East Lawrence. The plan is that the city will supply volunteers to do the cleaning, local businesses will be asked to contribute such things as trucks and gloves and Coors will donate up to $2-3000 in promoting the event, providing free T-shirts to participants, and sponsoring a cook-out 1 unch for those who last unti 1 noon. Any money left over may be contributed to El,IA to augment the fund for landscaping, planting, and erosion control of the green space, which is critical habitat for bald eagles in the winter. Look for advertising in the Journal-World and at places where Coors beer is sold for more details. CITY INSTALLS NEW WATER LINES The city will be installing a water line along the area of 13th from Vermont to Rhode I Island and from 13th to lOth on Rhode Island. This is part of the neighborhood water line rehabilitation projects that the City conducts each year. If there are any questions by residents, please feel free to contact Debbie Van Saun, Assistant Director of Utilities, 832-3o5o, who will be glad to work with the contractor and the residents to resolve any problems. HEALTH CARE SERVICE ACCESS EXPANDS Through the volunteer efforts of two Lawrence physicians, HcA is able to offer more hours of service to Douglas Co. residents. A pediatric clinic is open every Tuesday from 9:00 am-12:00. The physician is willing to perform school and sports physicals, as well as provide health care. Another doctor is volunteering services to enable the clinic to be open every other Wednesday afternoon from 1:00pm-3:00p.m. The clinics on Monday and Thursd?Y from 3:00-5:00 p.m will continue. HCA is a private,non-profit agency offering affordable health care services to low-income people whose health needs are not met by public or private insurance plans. It operates primarily through volunteer efforts of the health care community, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, local pharmacies and social service agencies. It is a community effort to meet health needs. Anyone with questions about the program or whether they are eligible for the service can call Health Care Access at 841-5760. �January, '1992 NEW BOARD MEMBERS ELECTED At the November General Meeting following persons were elected the Board: call the school at 843-2163. Volunteers are encouraged to phone and offer their help, or to volunteer at the January ELlA IVIeeti ng. th~ to· PRESIDENT: Deitre Weismiller, 940 Connecticut, 842-7160. V-PRESIDENT: fravis Cranell, '1043 Delaware, 8427488. SECRETARY, Carman Crouse, 806 E. ·12, 842-6039. TREASURER, Jon Nepsted, 9 '16 Rhode Is 1 and, 'i 4 93078. MEMBERS: Jolene Ander•sen, '1402 New York. Mary Gray, P.O.Box 442305. ,.J a c k Hope , 'I 2 0 ·1 New Yo r k . T racy Hutcheson, 813 Conn. Dennis Miller 828 E. ·12. Shelly Miler, 936 Penn. Jim Schneider, 3708 Stetson. Craig Stanc 1 i ·ff, '1244 Rhode Is 1 and. Coordinator: Nanette Roubideaux 1609 Barker, 842-9336. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Hello! My name is Dee Weismiller, and I am your new ELlA President. My husband, four children, cat and dog have lived in East Lawrence s i nee September, ·19 8 8. I am very interested in local issues and am eager to address issues of concern to you. I encourage everyone to join our Assocation; dues are only a buck a year, and I believe there is strength in numbers. If you don't think we care, if you don't think your ideas and opinions count, your' re wrong. I am committed to representing YOUR concerns and interests. Dee. NEW YORK SCHOOL NEWS The Martin Luther King Jr. Chili Feed will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on ...January ·1 'l, '1992. In conjunction with the event, the 5th and 6th graders will present a music program on "The Wounded Inner Child." This program is part of the school's anti-drug campaign. For more details on these events As part of the King Day Celebration, Daisy Belle \ Thomas-Quinney will portay \\ Sojourner Truth on Monday, January 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Liberty Hall. Tickets are \ free for children through \ Grade 12, Adult tickets are a \$3.00 donation. \ \ \fhe school hopes to apply for ~OBG funding to light the ~~hool yard next year. R~quests for this would go in DE:\cember / ·1992. fhe schoo'l an~ ELIN are also working to se~ure funds to place a school crossin~ beacon at 1Uth and Conn\/ 'DBG BOARD NOMINAfiON We are looking for a volunteer to sit on the Community Block Grant Development Board. The Board reviews grants for the federal monies disbursed by the city. The city encourages representation from minorities groups. The Board member will be chosen at the General Membership Meeting on January 13, 1992, 7:00 p.m. at New York School, 936 New York. JANUARY MEEl'ING Issues which will be discussed are: Eastern Parkway Route, IVIartin Luther King Day, ELlA-· Landlord relations, CDBG Board nomination and other issues of concern to the neighborhood. See you at New York School on Monday, January 13, at 7:00pm. Next newsletter: IVIarch, '1992. �GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING JANUARY 13, 1992 7:00 P.M. AT NEW YORK SCHOOL, 936 NEW YORK Renewal time for 1992 East Lawrence Improvement Association memberships is here. We would like to urge residents and businesses in East Lawrence to join the Association. Individual memberships are $1.00 and business memberships are $20.00. Please fill out the attached form and mail. We appreciate your support. Mail to: Lawrence, ELlA, Jon KS 66044. Nepsted, Type of membership: ·rreasurer, Individual 916 Rhode Island, Business Amount Enclosed: $ ________ _ Thank you. E.L.I.A. 940 Conn Lawrence KS 66044 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 170 Lawrence, KS 66044 F' I" El s:;o I" t J30~30 L.. ':l!\ll\1 DtJCJJ)f.:::I.L F'Cl BCJ:X: '701:3 LAWRENCE KS 66044-0708 �RIVERFRONT CLEAN-UP, OCT. 5, 1991 - 8:00 A.M. TO NOON by Jo Andersen On July 25, I met with Kent Beisner of the local Coors Beer distribution center, Shirley Martin-Smith, and several members of the city staff. Coors is sponsoring a national campaign to clean up river and waterways, and as part of the local effort, would like to underwrite a clean-up of the Kaw Riverbank in Lawrence. The areas to be cleaned are Constance and Burcham Parks where they meet the river, the sandy (rocky) beach northeast of the bridge, the rocky area between the Riverfront Mall and the river, and the green space east of the mall in East Lawrence. The plan is that the city will supply volunteers to do the cleaning, local businesses will be asked to contribute such things as trucks and gloves and Coors will donate up to $2~3000 in promoting the .' event providing free T-shirts to participants and sponsoring a cook-out lunch for those who last unti 1 noon. Any money left over may be contributed to EI,IA to augment the fund for landscaping, planting, and erosion control of the green space, which is critical habitat for bald eagles in the winter. Look for advertising in the Journal-World and at places where Coors beer is sold for more details. I I CITY INSTALLS NEW WATER LINES The city will be installing a water 1 ine along the area. of 13th from Vermont to Rhode Island and from 13th to lOth on Rhode Island. This is part of the neighborhood water line rehabilitation projects that the City conducts each year. If there are any questions by residents, please feel free to contact Debbie Van Saun, Assistant Director of Uti 1 i ties, 832-~-3050, who wi l.1 be glad to work with the contractor and the residents to resolve any problems. HEALTH CARE SERVICE ACCESS EXPANDS Through the volunteer efforts of two Lawrence physicians, HcA is able to offer more hours of service to Douglas Co. residents. A pediatric clinic is open every Tuesday from 9:00 am-12:00. The physician is willing to perform school and sports physicals, as well as provide health care. Another doctor is volunteering services to enable the clinic to be open every other Wednesday afternoon from 1:00pm-3:00p.m. The clinics on Monday and Thursday from 3:00-5:00 p.m will continue. HCA is a private,non-profit agency offering affordable health care services to low-income people whose health needs are not met by public or private insurance plans. It operates primarily through volunteer efforts of the health care community, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, local pharmacies and social service agencies. It is a community effort to meet health needs. Anyone with questions about the program or whether they are eligible for the service can call Health Care Access at 841-5760. �EMERGENCY MEETING Due to Spring Break and assorted other bits of chaos, the E. L. I. A. General Membership Meeting of March 9 was lost on the streets of East Lawrence, for which I humbly apologize. Therefore, we will try again on Monday, March 16, at 7~00 at the Second Christian Church, 1245 Conn. Please come. This is a very important meeting as we will consider the Chamber of Commerce 1 s Downtown Improvement Report. The City Commission is scheduled to receive and consider the Downtown report, which advocates among other things, significant expansion of the boundaries of downtown, at their meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 1992. The City Commission meeting starts at 6:35p.m. Rumor has it they 1 ll receive the Chamber report at 8:30 p.m., but you might want to get there earlier, just in case. There is supposed to be an opportunity for public comment. They may be your only chance to speak up on this issue. If you live on New Hampshire, Rhode Island, 9th, or 7th Streets, you should plan to attend. We will also consider a regular meeting place, spicing up the 11 Newsletter, The Greenspace, adopting" Hobbs Park, and miscellaneous business. CBDG BOARD AND CITY BOARDS We are seeking to establish a pool of interested parties to serve on the City Advisory CBDG Board and other city boards and task forces. Minorities are encouraged to serve and to submit their names for consideration. Nominations are also encouraged. There may be an opening in the near future on the CBDG Board, for example, and at present we have no list of folks who might be willing to serve. Please come to the meeting next Monday, March 16, at 7:00p.m. We need at least 10 members in order to meet. If you can 1 t come, plan to attend_the City Commission meeting March 17 to voice your views on the Downtown Report. I have extra copies of the repor~ call me if you want one, 842-7160. Again, sorry for the screw-up, Dee �EMERGENCY MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 16, 1992 7:00P.M. SECOND CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1245 CONN. AGENDA ITEMS: Chamber of Commerce Downtown Report and City Commission Meeting on March 11, 1992. CCDBG Board Pool of Qualified and Interested Persons. Green Space. Miscellaneous Business. E.L.I.A. 940 Conn. Lawrence, KS BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE 66044 PAID Perm1t No. 170 Lawrence, KS 66044 CAR-RT-SORT **8050 8050 MARGENE SWARTS PO BOX 708 LAWRENCE KS 66044-0708 �~ /;, .( . / . . nnnnuunn~nnllnuunnnunn»uuunnnnnuuunnuunnnnn»nnunnununnnuunnnunnuun MEMBERSHIP DRIVE UPDATE Thanks to all who have joined the ELIA. We appreciate your contribution and your support. Its not too late to join. If you would like to contribute to the neighborhood organization who cares about you and yo':lr concerns, send $1. individual member~h1p and $20. for a business, or really Just what you can afford, to Jon Nepstad, Treasurer, ELlA, 916 Rhode Island, Lawrence, KS. 66044. Please enclose your name and address. ####################################### DULL NEWSLETTER? you are tired to the same old dull neWEl 1 etter, then send ideas for contr:ibutions. How about any birthdays'? New babies? What is happening in your block? Did you child get recognition at New York ~chool or Central Junior High? Did someone jus1 move to ~ast Lawrence? Let us know. Any contributions can be send to any Board member, which we will .1 :i.st .in this newsletter, or call the Coordinator, at 842--9~1~16. She would like to type something more interesting too. 1f ####################################### FULL CITIZENSHIP BENEFIT Pull Citizenship, Inc., a non-profit organized :ion working with the people with disabilities to help them have the same opportunit:ies to lead full, rich lives as the rest of us wc,uld 1 ike to announce the following benefit event. 'l'here wi J l be a wine-tasting event on Friday, March 6, 1992 at the Adams Alu~ni Center, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. It w1ll have an informal format: eight wine • t s w:il-l merc11an ... each have a table and of fer samples of 2-·3 wines. People •l£? wir1PS at their leisure. t1 samp.1 e " F'ru:i ts, cheeses, and breads help clear the tastE'~ between sampling. There's also lots of opportunity to talk to friends, or listen to the live piano music in the background. This year there will be free va.let parking. 'fhey are asking for a dona t .i un of $20.00 per person. Heservations would be appreciated and please let them know by Wednesday, March 4, 1992 by mailing a check to Full Citizenship, 211 E. 8th, P. 0. Box 447, Lawrence, KS. 66044 or call 749-0603. ############################## BOARD ADDRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS Dee Weismil.1er, 940 Conn. 842· '1160. Carmen crouse, 806 E. 12th 842-6039. Jon Nepsted, 916 H.I. ?49-<":JO'lt!. Jack Hope, 1201 New York, 842-2533. Tracy and Kevin Hutcheson, H13 Conn. U426659. Patricia Marvin, t!lO E. 13, 842-73Ho. Shelly Miller, 936 Penn. 841-/bllL Dermis Miller 828 E. 12, 841··t\l59. J. Andersen 1402 New York, Craig Stancliff, 1244 H.l., 842-64::1~. Coordinator: N.Houbideaux, 1609 Barker, 842-933b. ############################## ROTOTILLER AND SERVICES Garden time is approaching and you would be wise to reserve your time for our r~totiller. There are forms to s~gn before you can use it, but it is free except for a smaJ l gas fee. lt 1 s a good one and worth the while to have great stuff to eat al.1 summer. Call 841-7b18 or 842-9336 to reserve time. We also have help with cleaning services and help around the yard and house if you qualify because you are handicapped, elderly or ill. Call 842· 9~3b. SEE YOU AT THE MEETING ON MARCH 9, 1992 AT 7:00 P.M. NEW YORK SCHOOL, 936 NEW YORK. �GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MARCH 9, 1992 7:00 P.M. NEW YORK SCHOOL 936 NEW YORK ****************************************************************** Agenda Items: Chamber of Commerce Report and presentation to ELlA Board of Directors; Greenspace Update; Priorities for organization; School Beacons; Meeting Place for future meetings; Low Income Credit Union; and Miscellaneous items of business. See you at the meeting. ***************************************************************** What Are Your Concerns? My concern is: Send to: llee Weismil.ler, Pres. 940 conn. I.awrence, Ks. 66044 or call her to voice your concern at H42-7160, Or write or call any member of the Board. We want to know what you feel our priorities should be. We want to represent you as part of a unique neighborhood. If you need more space,use another shN't of paper. Say as much as you would like. E.L.I.A. 940 CONN. LAWRENCE, KS 66044 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PA I 0 Permit No. 170 Lawrence, KS 66044 Carrier Route Presort 8050 LYNN GOODELL PO BOX 708 LAWRENCE KS 66044-0708 �GENEH.AL MEMBEH.SHJ...P MEETJ...N\G 1992 7: 0 0 P. M. MUNJJAY. MAY 1 1 . 1245 CONN. 2NJJ CHH.J...STJ...AN CHUH.CH There will be a door prize for each member who attends the May meeting. lt you haven't paid your dollar and joined, please take actvantagt) or this opportunity to get a goody. We wi11 be accepting nom.inatlons for a representative on the CDBU Advisory Board. Minority persons are IHH'ticnlarly encouraged to apply for this important position. Due to our treasurer moving out of state, we also have an opening ror ELJA Treasurer. There may also be openings on the Board of ll:i rectors. 1 encourage you to nominate interested people or even yourself. r:lecUons will be lwld toe these position at our May meeting. We hope to have a speaker from the C!Jamber of Commerce about the ongo:ing status of the Downtown Improvement Plan. We also hope to have a speaker fr<>m the City Traffice Safety Commission in the near future to heJ p us aclress traft .ic an <I parking problems on our streets. The District Attorney is intPruslt~d Ht addressing us on crime problems and conef~rns we have. Also, the J.,awrenct~ Preservation Alliance is interested in talking to us about ll.ist:or.·ica.l !'reservation and/or the historicity of structures in our neighborhooc!. I' t f~ase come to the meeting and help us decide on a datl~ fof' these folks to come. llce. 1:-:.L.l.A. Conn Lawrence KS 66044 !:140 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAI0 Perm1t No 170 Lawrence, KS 66044 •.}• •• r , .::·,., .••• : �FAM.lLY FUN FA.lH. The Family Fun Fair, an environmental preservation day of fun and recycling, reducing and re--using ideas will be held May 30 from 9:00 to 4:00 at the Douglas co. Fairgrounds. For more information, contact Patricia Marvin at 832-3000 or write to Hox 708, Lawrence, KS 66044. .lS.lS ISIS (Integral Sisters in Society), a therapeuU c: support organization for all Black women, young and old is asking for recipes for a fund--raising r.ookbook they are creating. Recipes can be mailed to Stephanie Coleman Marks, l'. o. Box t>33, Lawrence, KS 6o044. H.U'J:OT .l LLEH The and may and rototi.ller has been temporarily retired is not currently available for use. lt be sold in the near future due to legal repair considerations. Stay tuned. PUHLlC THANSPUHTATlON Hearings on Public Transportation concerns will he held Monday, May 4, at 6:30 p.m.; Monday, June 1 at fi: 30 p.m. and Monday August 3, at 6:30 p.m. at locations to be announced. There will be a joint study session on Public Transportation on Monday June 15, 4:00 p.m. _ _ _ 1 suspect lead interior pipes have been installed in my home. Name:------------·-----AddrPs s: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - llayt imeTe 1 ephone: -------------Please return this information to: City of Lawrence, Dept. of Utilities, P. o. Hox 708, Lawrence, KS 66044 ANNUAL CLEAN-UP r------------------------------The Annual Neighborhood Clean--Up will be Saturday, June 20, 1992.with June 27 to be the Rain Day. Plan to clean up your basement, yard, etc. We need volunteers to bring food to the Potluck after the Clean-Lp is done. Call Dee at 842-7160 for more information. r----------------------------------------WATEHL.lNE H.EPA.lNS Tlw City Commission has approved bids for a water line improvement project in East Lawrence. The project is the installation of an 8" rep] acement water line on Rhode Island from 7th to lOth Streets. l f you have any questions, please contact Koger Coffey (832-3050). He has a copy of the plans and can answer questions. r---------------------------------------------------~-------------------------------------------- EPA LEAD TEST.lNG The United States Environmental Protection Agency (Et~) sets drinking water standards and has determined that lead is a health concern at certain exposure levels. Materials that contain lead have frequently been used in the construction of water supply distribution systems, and plumbing systems in private homes and other buildings. The City of Lawrence Ut.ili ty Department is conducting a material survey and would like to request your help. Lead interior plumbing may have been installed in some older homes (prior to 1910). lf you suspect such plumbing is in your home, please complete the following information. HUS!NESS MEMHEHS 0¥ ELlA Kennedy Glass, 730 New Jersey; The Etc. Shop, 928 Mass.; Don's Auto, 920 E. 11th; and Hahnmaier Liquors, 900 New Hampshire. Please remember these folks who have contributed to EL.LA your when you are considering Many shopping needs and places. thanks. to the businesses who have supported our organization. Send all contributions to Newsletter to President Dee Weismiller, Y40 conn. 84~-7160 or Coordinator N. Roubideaux, 1609 ~arker, 84~-8336. ~----------------------------------------------~------------------------------------------- �LK'l"l'.EH: Copy of letter to City Commissioners, from Mary Lisa Pike, 845 1\,l, Uear City Commissioners: I am writing to you to reaffirm my deep concern and strong opposition to the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Downtown Development Task ~orce's proposal to expand the existing boundaries of the Downtown Lawr~nce Husiness District. 1 am a strong supporter of Downtown Lawrence. I have actively worked with several different city commissions, city staff members, organizations, committees and task forces to strengthen and improve Downtown Lawrence, the obvious and important heart of our vibrant and growing community. be licve that some of thP. strength and much of the charm of our downtown Js dependent on our abLLi ty to preserve and enhance the residential character of the older neighborhoods surroundJng it. I have owned a business located in Downtown Lawrence for the past nine years. A large majority of my clientele Live in other cities. I regularly listen with pride to theu· praise and envy of our downtown area. These people talk glowingly about the look and feel of downtown. They comment on the beauty and preservat.ion and feel of downtown, The comment on the beauty and preservation of the older commercial buildings and homes, the trees, the diversity of retail business offerings, the friendliness, the vital 1 ty and sense of community. To our credit, we have preserved the special "Mainstreet" feeling that has been lost in so many other cities to dangerously short···sighted community redevelopment. l live in and own what is known as the Col. Eldridge home, the oldest home in Lawrence and one of the first homes in Lawrence to be listed on the Kansas State 1\egistPr of Historic Laridmarks. This house is located on !\hade Island street, adjacent to the downtown business district, There are many other architecturally and historically significant homes and buildings in East Lawrence with a particular concentration of them being located near downtown. The loss of one or many of these fine structures is a great, irreplaceable loss for the entire community. Proactive community movement toward the future should be built on a firm foundation that maximizes the best use of existing resources and gains strength and direction from past success. We live in a historically rich commun.i ty that is easy to be proud of. Change does not. necessarily require destruction and progress does not. necessarily require the loss of the past. Historically, across the country, in both big cities and small town, the poorer neighborhoods have often borne the brunt of community redevelopment campaigns and projects. ln many of these cases, the major proponents of change were kind, civic-minded people who were, unfortunately, too removed from the neighborhoods and people being directly affected by their ideas. In all too many other cases, the force for change was powered by financial self-interest, speculative real estate investment and commercial redevelopment aimed at generating more profit per square inch owned, regardless of the human costs. East Lawrence has already lost a great deal of land to community redevelopment. There are very few historic homes and buildings remaining on New Hampshire Street. Instead, we now have a high concentration of large surface parking lots. We have lost the entire west side of the 600 block of 1\hode lsland Street to commercial redevelopment and parking, the entire west side of the 700 block of Hhode island to speculative real estate investment, the entire west side or the ~lOOO bloc k of Hhode lsland to commercial redevelopment and parking, a portion of the east. side of the 800 block of Hhode Island to restricted parking for a particular downtown business and a major portion of the 1100 block of 1\hode Island to parking for the Judicial Center. �~------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ l t appears as though we will soon lose more land and homes to the proposed Eastern Parkway, designed to primarily benefit the business community and visitors from other cities. Just last night, a powerful editor of our local newspaper advocated the existing route of the proposed Eastern Parkway be expanded to provide greater access to the southern end of the downtown central business d.istrict, in addit:ion to the access alr-eady planned at 7th Street. My guess is that this gentleman is talking about 11th Street, which is now almost solidly residential in character from New Hampsb:irP Street east to the originally proposed route of the Parkway. WJth all of this in mind, 1 do not. think that f'f-~s:ldent.s of East !.awrence~ arf~ undu.ly parano:icl when we say that I..Ye feel very threatened by the Chamber of Commerce Uowntown Development Task ¥orce's proposal to expand tJw existing boundari.('S of the rtowntown business district. East Lawrence iB an f~conond.ca1] y disadvantaged and rac:laJJy diverse neighborhood. We have a lot of children and a lot of elderly people who have lived in this neighborhood their entire lives. We also have a strong sense of community, tolerance and caring for each other. There are many community development issues that we would embrace wH.h gruti tude. We need affordable housing, responsible and respons.'ive landowners, increased uccess to puUlic and private financing, a com pet i ti vel y strong s choo 1 , P.X panded tlpportuni t.iP.s for· our re('reat..i.onal ch:i J clren, a pub] i c transportation system and a grocery store. We al1 grow up with varying degrees of privilege. Each of us are comfortatd e in some arenas, and not in others. Many people in my nelghborlwod arc comfortable, and very articulate, expressing their opinions and sharing their ideas with each other and :ln small groups. Many of these same sound-minded, informed people would not dream of SIH~ak'lng at a City Commission meeting. 1n part, th.is ls due to the fact that thf) experience itself is quite frightening to most pc~opl e, r<~!:~ard:t css of the l r f!Xperience or background. lt. is very difficult to present your ideas with the strength, clari t.y and conf:iclencu you would 1 ike, when you stand alone, and face a raised platform of powerful city officials, surrounded by equally powerful city staff members, with the combined media and live television camera rolling. More sadly, many people choose not to participate because they have very little faith, and even less trust, in government. l honestly believe, that most people in this country, Lawrence obviously included, do not think that their personal participation matters because they believe the process is primarily responsive to, and controlled by, financially powerful, organized private interests. 1t :is important for public officials to rea.lize that not everyone is capable of a formal presentation. We may falter in our presentations to you, however, please remember that we cared enough to come talk to you and trusted that you would listen. 1 applaud the Chamber of Commerce Development Task Force's commitment to Downtown, an important resource shared by the ent:i re city. We have something precious, and like many precious things, it is frag:i.lf' and worthy of gent:! e e21re. l do regret the Jack of understanding and communication between business and nelghborhood organizations. lf neighborhood representat. i ves had been included in the on-going formulation of the Chamber proposal, l would like to think that many of the thoughts exprRssed in this letter would have been discussed, and in som(! t'ashion, addressed in the final summary report presented to you. 1 realize that this is an unusually long letter, hoWf!Ver, 1 do believe that it cont.a.ins important information that you need to have to make you best, informed judgments regarding a variety of matters of pub1 ic policy. 1 am confident that each of you will thoroughly read and seriously consider the coutent and concern expressed. Sincerely, Mary Lisa Pike, 94~ f{)JOde 1s 1and. �E.L.I.A. NEWSLETTER, JULY/AUGUST EDITION ~s~sB~b-~£~§£8§~lE-~ssll~~L-Monday, ~!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~!~~~~~~Ad~!]~~ July 13, '1892, '7:00p.m. Second Christian Church, '12th and Conn. City Commissioner Shirley MartinSmith is scheduled to appear. Please plan to attend, as we hope she will update us on the status of Downtown Improvement, Eastern Parkway, and Juvenile Detention Center. §~iQ9_~Q~~-g~§§!iQO§~ In addition, we hope to have a brief report on the neighborhood cleanup and one the status of the Greenspace. We will probably touch briefly on ·1 'lth & R.I., the Detention Center and other issues that come up between now and then. Horizon 20/20: We are in receipt of a survey from the Planning Commission which asks about things like neighborhood boundaries, recreation facilities, public services such as police and public works, social issues, street and sidewalk conditions and "threats" to the neighborhood. Comments suitable for submission to the City folks will be heartily appreciated. Call Dee, 842-7160 for more info. Rototiller: Great news for gardens and lawns -the rototiller is back in operation. To reserve time call Shelly Miller at 841-'7518. A $5.00 donation is suggested for a maintenance and repair fund, but no one will be denied use of the rototiller due to inability to pay the suggested donation. Water-Line Repairs: Waterlines will be replaced from 10th Street to 14th Street along New York Street with construction to start July and August. Jim Fisher of BG Consultants will answer questions about the work, 74944'74. By-Laws Committee: ELlA is interested in forming a committee to amend and revise its bylaws. Suggested changes include: expanding the boundaries; lowering the quorum and size of the board; reworking the"we don't discriminate" clause and cleaning up some unclear language. If you have any ideas and suggestions, please call Dee at 842-7'160. Ditto is you would like to serve on the committee. Copies of the bylaws are available from Dee, 940 Conn. or at the July meeting. ELIA Volunteers to Deliver Newsletter: We are trying to re-create our file of people interested in occasionally called upon to deliver flyers and/or newsletters door to door. If you would like to be in our pool of volunteers to do 2 block's worth of deliveries several times a year, call Shelly Miller 841'75'18. LHA Advisory Council: lhe Lawrence Housing Authority is in the planning stages to use a $5 million grant to improve and rehabilitate public hous·ing. If you have ideas, suggestions, or complaints about he scattered site housing in the neighborhood, call Dee, 842-'7160 or Nanette at 842-9336. They are the ELlA representatives to the LHA Advisory Council Planing these projects. Thanks for your input. ~.~.~.~.·.~.~.~.~~.A~.~A~~ .. •,,·,~.A~.AAA.~-~.·.~.~. Children/Dogs/Summer Days: With so many neighborhood children out and about these hot summer days, please keep your dogs under control. They should be on a leash, chain, or confined to your yard. Loose dogs could be dangerous to kids and mail carriers. With our very busy streets, they are dangerous to themselves. Besides it's the law, and if Fide gets caught it will cost you a chunk of change to bail Clean-Up: Neighborhood cleanup was held Saturday, June 20. The volunteer workers met the city sanitation workers at 7:45 am in Hobbs Park and enjoyed donated muffins, fruit and coffee while the truck routes and work crews were organized. rhe crews worked steadily until 2:00 pm before taking a break for the picnic lunch that was generously provided by neighborhood businesses and individuals. After lunch, many of the workers went back to the alleys and worked until the city landfill closed at 5:00 p.m. According to the City Sanitation Department, the success of the ELIA Clean-Up weighed in at 31.8 tons, which is equal to 6~.600 pounds. ~ive large truck loads of limbs were chipped and recycled into neighborhood gardens. ELIA would like to �thank the following businesses and individuals for their generous contributions to the Annual Neighborhood Clean-Up/Picnic. Bahnmiers's Retail Liquors; Do~s HombreS; First National Bank of Lawrence;Free State Brewery; Hockenbury Tavern; Paradise Cafe; Pizza Hut; and Pywacket's; Tamara & Travis Crandell; Carmen Crouse; Tracy Hutcheson;Leon Kimball; Patricia & Bob Marvin; Mary Lisa Pike; A.J.Scott; Barry Shalinsky; Gregory Walstrom; Mary Gray;Shelly Miller; John Swift; Dana AdkinsHeljesan; Mark Nace; Richard Kershenbaum; and all the other neighborhood people who particpated in the clean-up. EDITORIAL By Dee Weismiller Our neighborhood is facing slow strangulation and we need to band together to halt its destruction. Between the Eastern Parkway and its planned four entrances (7th, 8th, 11th and 15th) into East Lawrence, the encroachment of downtown on the west and the rumored location of all four juvenile detention center sites in east Lawrence, we are facing the loss of our neighborhood to special interests. The elitist classist attitude of local movers and shakers threatens our homes. These leaders hold that our poorer neighborhood is fair game for development interests. According to Phil Bradley of the Lawrence-Douglas Co. Planning Commission, "I would say to any neighborhood.. . .your quality of life is dependent on downtown ... and in order to maintain that, you've going to have to look at some changes." Cb!~C!QQ§ __ lQYCQ!l_~QCl~. 8/23/92 p. 11) I wonder how Alvamar's quality of life is dependent on zoning changes eliminating on-site parking along New Hampshire Street? Commissioner Nalbandian wants to "make people dependent on downtown for their needs by building swank new apartments"(LJW, 8/23) in and near downtown. Folks, what are we? slugs? There are already lots of human beings living near downtown and given that some of us have no cards, and obviously, no realitybased public transportation, many of us already show downtown. Of course, current East Lawrence residents have the wrong demographics to please our public and private city leaders. The new housing units are planned to be "available for a broad strata of our socio-economic composition with !Q ___ §meb!~i~ ___ QQ ____ 9Yeli~~---!n9 ill!Cb!~!~ili~~-~2-illi99l!~--!QQ_Y2E!C income individuals and i~~i1i~;~:-cFin~1-or~ft-~f-th~ ___ ;;~~rt from The Mix of Offerings Sub-Committee of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce Downtown Development Task Force, april 9, 1991.) In other words, in order to save our neighborhood we low-income residents will have to get the heck out of it. No one's saying where we are supposed to go. If, indeed, changes in our neighborhood are necessary in order to "Save Downtown", I have a few suggestions. First, increased enforcement of truck restrictions and speed limits would be helpful. Regular foot patrols by police officers might be nice. Location of the Juvie Jail on the edge of town rather than on the edge of downtown would be positive, as would a public transportation system which is inexpensive and reliable. New programs such as those being investigated by the city and private individuals to make homeowners out of renters would improve the neighborhood and so would a commitment by the city to spending some big general funds to replace the inadequate sewers, storm drains and water-lines in east Lawrence. Streetlights on all our neighborhood streets to help prevent crime would help keep downtown viable, as would the commitment of local banks to making mortgage loans to credit-risky renters who want to purchase their homes. A lender would have to make an enormous number of $25-#35,000 loans to equal just one failed savings and loans. However, the chances of any of these things above happening are slim. Therefore, if we care to continuing existing as a diverse, mixedrace, mixed-income community, we must work together. Whether you think ELIA is a bunch of yuppie home-owners, pinko commie radicals, or mean-spirited childish complainers (or even if you happen to like us) I believe it is vital that we work together to preserve East Lawrence. I know the meetings are long and divisive; please come anyway. We need you; I don't know about you all, but I don't have anywhere else in Lawrence to which l care to or can afford to live. �Neighbors Lose Ro,·- d I of Triplex Battle The Board of Zoning Appeals rejected a neighbo;hood challenge to a triplex renovation at 11th & Pennsylvania St. The owner, Paul Horvath claimed that the property had three kitchens when he bought it last year and that he should be permitted to use it as a triplex. Neighbor Richard Kershenbaum claimed that the triplex use had been "voluntarily abandoned" several years ago and that the property should revert to the single-family use for which it has been zoned since 1983. The house had been unoccupied for some time when Horvath purchased it, Before that, it was used to store antique furniture and hold weekly yardsales. The house was last used as a dwelling in the early 1980's. The Board meeting was reminiscent of city commission meetinRs during an uglier era in the 1970's. Board Chairman Allen Belot, a local developer, shouted at neighborhood residents who testified and cut their testimony short. Kershenbaum 1 s lawyers believe he has a stron~ case in the less biased atmosphere of district court, but law suits can be costly. If you can help with fundraising, even in a small way, please contact Vershenbaum at 841-5371. Citv planning staff has allowed several duplex and triplex conversions (including some by Horvath) to take place in East Lawrence, despite single familv zoning. City staff and developers need to be shown that we are serious about preventing the Oreadization of East.Lawrence. Vote Wisely Tuesday, February 28th is primary election day for city commission. The commission makes decisions which impact on our daily lives more directly than any other body of government. The commission decides whether our tax dollars are used for sidewalks and water lines in East La1vrence or for turning Drag Strip Roar! into "Wakarusa Drive" to promote endless miles of tacky upscale housing, strip shopping centers and traffic. ELIA encourages you to study the issues and the candidates. Cast your vote for candidates who share your view of what Lawrence should be. You may vote for one, two or three city commission candidates in the primary. A New Music Store East Lawrence resident Alonzo Beardshear has opened a new music store near 8th & New Hampshire in Downtown Lawrence. Harmonic Winds will specialize in repairs and sales of used instr11ments. And a New Newspaper "The Lawrence nbserver", a new weekly Lawrence newspaper will debut on March 2nd. Every Thursday, Lawrence readers can look forward to investigative reporting and in rlepth analysis of local news events, feature articles about local people and places, well-written and well-reasoned editorials, anrl news about arts and entertainment. The Observer joins The Plumber's Friend and The East Lawrence News as a source of local news without the Simonized shine. Subscriptions for home delivery of The Observer are $16 per year. Classified ads run 25 words for $1. Contact The Observer at 749-1676 for more information. Police Watch A neighborhood resident near lOth & Conecticut St. reports that Lawrence police have been ticketing cars in the area for remaining parked in the same place on the street for more than 48 hours. Cars with flat tires have been ticketed after being there for less than 48 hours. Cars have also been ticketed for being parked in a driveway and blocking a sidewalk. Save yourself some hassle and help make the sidewalks easier for pedestrians to use. Watch where you park your car. School Nutrition Parents in Partnership with Schools has proposed a morning nutritional program for Lawrence schools. The School Board has expressed interest in the program and will he discussing it at the March 27th School Board meeting. For more information, contact ~ew Yor~ School parent ~arah nillin~ham at ~42-7~n6, �E a s t Lawrence Elections for Neighborhood Officers The coming meeting on October 12th will be our annual election meeting. If you are in holding an office for the neighborhood and will have 20-25 hours per month available time please come to the meeting and volunteer your nomination. We will also be accepting nominations for the Executive Council. To be on the Executive Council requires only that you are interested in leading the neighborhood into the future and have 5-10 hours per month of available time. This is also a good way to get your feet wet on learning how to work with the city and the city commission. Tenants to Homeowners Dreaming of Owning Your Own Home? Can you afford a home on $7, $8 or $9 an hour income. Find out how you can afford to and learn much more at a FREE Prepurchase Workshop sponsored by Housing and Credit Counseling Inc. WHERE: Douglas County Fairgrounds 2120 Harper, Building #2 Improvement WHEN: Thursday, October 15, 1992 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. (Bring a sack dinner. Coffee, pop and cookies will be provided) OR Saturday October 17, 1992 8 a.m. to noon (Donuts and coffee provided). Free baby-sitting available for children ages ten and under(call 749-4224 to reserve space.) WHAT: II budgeting for the down payment and continuing for unexpected maintenance expenses, II figuring how much house you can afford and what the payment would be, II working our credit history problems, tl' financing options available including special programs for low- and moderate-income first time homebuyers, II working with a realtor and locating THE house, and II the closing process- what you need to have on hand and what to expect. Participants completing ei- Association ther session will receive a certificate making them eligible for special finance programs. A free one-on-one budget counseling appointmentwithacreditcounselor at Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Lawrence will also be offered to all workshop attendees. This workshop is underwritten by many local banks. They want you to succeed, so come on out. Local or State Historic Register If you would like to have your East Lawrence residence or business considered for the local or state historic register, contact any member of the East Lawrence History Project right away so volunteer students can be assigned to do necessary research this semester: Richard Kershenbaum ................................ 841-5371; Shelly Miller .......... 841-7518; Mary Lisa Pike ...... 842-4916. The East Lawrence History Project is an exciting effort by neighborhood residents in conjunction with the Lawrence Preservation Alliance and Prof. Barry Newton and his students, to preserve historic and significant East Lawrence buildings. Continued on page 2 East Lawrence News October 1992 �Historic Register continued.•• ELHP also has great T-shirts available for $10 at Sunflower downtown. Grant Ideas? Community Block Development Grant deadline is December 1, 1992. Now is the time to give your ideas. Submit your ideas at the October 12th Meeting or contact any ELlA Board member NOW. Business Members We have our first East Lawrence Business member, Pack&Ship Express,Inc. at738A New Hampshire. Pack & Ship owner Ed Riddle says they are taking plastic packing peanuts for recycling/re-using and in return will give you a discount coupon. Pack & Ship handles all types of shipping: Next day, UPS, Postal Services, and all types of packing supplies. When you stop by, say thank you for supporting the neighborhood association. Also, mention to other East Lawrence businesses you visit that if they would like to join, just call the treasurer. The dues for a business membership are $20.00. Message From the Future Past-President of EllA: As I enter my final month as president of ELlA, I'd like to thank Patricia Marvin for her efforts to clean up the neighborhood. She did a marvelous job both with the annual clean up and with the tire pick up. Mary Lisa Pike should also be thanked for coordinating the food for the cleanup. A big thank you, as well to those individuals and businesses who helped with this project. I'd like to thank Shelly, Patricia, Travis and Kevin for their efforts to keep our meetings on task and off personalities. I really appreciated your efforts to address and clarify issues both within the organization and with City Hall. Thanks! nomically and racially representational of the neighborhood at large. The onlyway this can happen is if each of you chooses to become involved. So if you are feeling this political season's anti-incumbent fever, come to the October meeting the throw us bums out! Rototiller The rototiller is still available for you organized gardeners in the neighborhood. Contact Shelly Miller,841-7518 to schedule a time. Volunteers New York School is soliciting volunteers to participate in a project they are working on. Contact the School for more details. I'd also like to express sincere, heartfelt thanks to Nanette Roubideaux, our coordinator. Her dedication to our organization has been phenomenal and I thank her on behalf of ELlA. She has willingly donated time and office supplies to our organization to further our goals. Due to her leadership, our CDBG applications have gone in early and our newsletter has been publishedregularly. She has worked tirelessly for us, with little or no recognition, and no gratitude. Finally, I'd just like to urge everyone to attend the October meeting. We will be considering new bylaws and we will elect new officers. I would dearly love our organization to be made eco- East Lawrence News October 1992 �East Lawrence Trivia Empty Space On August 19, a number of East Lawrence residents were treated to a presentation by Steve Jansen of the Douglas County Museum about historic East Lawrence. We learned many fun facts to know and tell. For instance: With the newsletters new format, we now have room for much more material than before. We welcome letters from the neighborhood and/ or personal view columns relating to neighborhood concerns. This space is for you to discuss the future and inform your neighbors about what is happening. Please send your submissions, neatly written or typed, to: Nanette Roubideaux, ELlA Coordinator, 1609 Barker, Lawrence, KS 66044. :) Connecticut Street was once a ravine (perhaps this explains our drainage problems?) :) In 1869, the first prominent residential district was East Lawrence. :) East Lawrence has always been an economically, ethnically, and racial diverse neighborhood. This space is for you, use it! The deadline for the next newsletter is November 25)992. :) 80% of the population once lived within 2 blocks of public transportation. It is exciting to know many of our homes and other buildings are important and worthy of historical notice. At least a dozen of the 20 odd homes research this past summer may qualify for the State or Federal Historic Register. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • • EAsT LAWRENCE IMpROVEMENT AssociATioN • • •• MAkiNq THE NEiqHboRHood WoRk foR You! h WON 1T WORk UNlESS you pARTicipATE. CoME 10 THE GENERAl MEETiNq ANd voluNTEER youR TiME ANd ExpERiENCE TO iMpROVE ouR NEiql-iboRHood foR youR cHildREN! • • GENERAl MEMbERSHip MEETiNG OcTobER 12 7: ~0 p.M. AT SEcoNd CHRisTiAN CHuRcH 1 ~TH & CONNECTicUT • • •• • • • • • • •• • •• •• •• e e • •• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• East Lawrence News October 1992 �PP099 S)l 'eoUeJMlll OH 'ON l!WJad VV099 5)i 'a::maJMl?'] lTIJB::>i:lUUO::) 0176 a IV d 3DV!SOd ·s·n 31Vtl )llnB UOBBPOSSV lUawaAoJduq a::>uaJMB1lSBt[ General Membership Meeting October 12, 1992 7:00p.m. at Second Christian Church 13th &Connecticut The meeting will be dedicated to two main agenda items: 1. Election of new Officers and selection of Executive Council. 2. Discussion of By-Laws and the new additions that will be voted on in December. Please remember to bring your $1 membership fee so you can vote. Dues are payable at beginning of meeting if you intend to vote. East Lawrence News ~~@©~~®!ftl©~ ~ij@@~~®!ftl©~ ~ ~@@~~ ®!ftl® ~ Come cast your vote or volunteer to help your neighborhood shape itseff for the future. Many items need our attention this year; the greenspace by the river, neighborhood clean-up, Eastern Parkway, Downtown expansion, and sidewalk &street repairs. Get involved and be a part of it all. October 1992 �East Lawrence Improvement Where to Vote, Tuesday, November 31! An East Lawrence Voters Guide If you live north of 11th St., vote at New York School, 936 New York. If you live between 11th and 14th Streets, vote at the Judicial Center, 11th and Rhode Island. There's a crisp chill in the autumn air. Must be the cold winds of electoral politics. In a few days, the votes will be counted, the campaign signs will disappear and the voters will havethreemonthsofpeace, until the city commission and school board campaigns begin in earnest next spring. If you live south of 14th St., vote at Central Junior High, on Massachusetts St. between 14th & 15th. For transportation to the polls, call either of two party headquarters on election day. You need not declare a party affiliation to request a ride. Democratic Party HQ: 832-8683. Republican Party HQ: 841-8787. If you need a half-hour babysitter while you vote, call Eva or Myka at 841-0973 to schedule a morning or afternoon break to get to the polls. But don't forget to take you kids with you if they are participating in "Kids Voting." To vote absentee due to illness or physical inability to get to the polls: call the County Clerk at 841-7700. East Lawrence News The Douglas County Clerk's Office reports nearly 1250 voters are registered in East Lawrence's two Fifth Ward precincts, an increase over previous years. Of this total, approximately 45% are registered as Democrats, 40% as unaffiliated and 15% as Republicans, with a handful of Libertarians. East Lawrence accounts for 2.5% of the registered voters in Douglas County. All signs point to a high turnout this year, spurred by strong interest in the presidential race. The Clinton-Gore forces are hoping that a strong showing in Douglas County will help them defeat Bush-Quayle for Kansas' six electoral votes. Bush-Quayle supporters hope Kansans will follow their traditionalRepublicanleanings. Perot (I) and Marou (L) are also on the ballot and Association could siphon support from the front runners. There are spirited contests for the two seats in the State Legislature. 46th District Democrat Betty Jo Charlton is being targeted for defeat by the Republican state party. Democrats have charged that direct mailings from GOP headquarters in Topeka are misleading. Charlton is campaigning on her legislative record as an advocate for tax reform and a clean environment. Neva Entrikin (R) is call- Continued on Page 2 1992·93 EllA Officers President Shelley Millert 936 Penn .................................. 841·7518 Vice-President: Sarah Russell 1228 Penn ................................ 842·2001 Secretary: Mary Gray POB 442305 ................................ 749····· Treasurer. Kevin Hutcheson POB 664 ................................... 842-7385 1992·93 EllA Board Members Andersen, Jolene* .................... 842·2533 Crandell, Travis* ....................... 842·7488 Habegger, Nellie ....................... 841-8844 Hope, Jack ............................... 842-6355 Kershenbaum, Richard ............. 841·5371 Nunez, Brendat ....................... 841-1097 Swift, John ................................ 843.0123 Weismller, Deitre ..................... 842·7160 Willits, Barbara ......................... 842·2713 Coordinator Roubideaux, Nanette ................ 84 2·9336 *Also Law. Assoc. of Neighborhoods Rep. tAiso CDBG Rep. Pre-Election Special Edition 1992 �ing for term limits on legislators. She is campaigning on her experience as a member of the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) Board, charged with managing the state employee pension fund and her involvement in her neighborhood association. Dick Small (I) joins Charlton and Entrikin as an active candidate in the race. Small has waged a vigorous grass roots campaign touting his "green libertarian" philosophy. Matt Conrad (L) is also on the ballot. ThestateSenateseat,leftopen by the retirement of Sen. Wint Winter is being contested by Sandy Praeger (R) and Joyce Wolf (D). Praeger is a former city commissioner and firstterm legislator from the western Lawrence district. Wolf lobbies the Legislature for Kansas Audubon, an environmental group. Both candidates are stressing health care in their campaigns. Roger Woods (L) is also on the ballot. District Attorney candidates incumbent Jerry Wells (R) and challenger Jim Rumsey (D) have been engaged in a war of statistics in an attempt to demonstrate w howould be the most effective prosecutor. Incumbent Nancy Hampen (R) and challenger Pat Wells (D) both have experience in the county treasurer's office. Both are campaigning on the service aspect of that office. Lawrence was moved from the 2nd to the 3rd Congressional District in the recent reapportionment so Congressman Jim Slattery will not be on our ballots this year. Most polls show Sen. Bob Dole and 3rd Dist. Rep. ·"' having a private club license. Jan Meyers with comfortable A proposed state constituleads over their challengers. Both tional amendment would Republican incumbents have a change the way that real estate field full of challengers. On the is appraised for property tax ballot for the Senate seat are purposes. It is believed the Gloria O'Dell (D), Christina amendment would have the efCampbell-Cline (I) and Mark fect of raising property taxes on Kirt (L). On the ballot for the railroads, utilities and residenHouse seat are Tom Love (D) tial property owners and lowerand Frank Kaul (L). The Natural ing property taxes on businesses Law Party is running write-in and fraternal organizations. Like candidates Jessie Nichols for U.S. the last time the voters passed a Senate and Patricia Robinson for constitutional amendment on Congress. property taxes, nobody really knows what the true impact will There is a $29.9 million school bond proposition on the ballot be until it hits. from Lawrence U.S.D. #497 for The other proposed state con"classrooms". The school district stitutional amendment concerns proposes to build a new elementhe rights of crime victims. The tary school and a new junior amendment would give victims high/middle school in western of alleged crimes notice of all Lawrence, a new elementary hearings and the right to tes1ify school to replace India School in at sentencing. Attorney General southeast Lawrence, an addition Bob Stephan is a chief propoto Wakarusa Elementary, and nent of this measure. Stephan significant renovations of Cencontends that victims should tral Junior High and Lawrence have as many rights as crimiHigh. TheNewYorkSchoolPTO nals. Opponents belief the issue is endorsing the bond issue beshould be addressed by statute, cause neighborhood kids could not in the constitution. benefit from improvement to Voters will also decide ballot CJHS. There is no organized questions whether or not toreopposition. Passage of the bond tain District Judges Ralph King, issue would raise the mill levy James Paddock and Mike an average of 6.23 mills over the Malone, as well as Court of Ap15 year life of the bonds, an anpeals Judges Abbott, Brazil, nual property tax increase of Pierron and Davis. about $30 on a $40,000 horne. By Barry Shalinsky There is a Douglas County question on the ballot regarding the sale of alcohol. Passage of the proposition would allow the issuance of permits for the public sale of liquor by the drink by business establishment in Douglas County without the need for providing food service or VOT'II ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~:East Lawrence News Pre-Election Special Edition 1992 �lor working together on whatever faces the neighborhood in the next year. In particular, I am interested in monitoring several ongoing neighborhood issues like: Hello East Lawrence! At our October 12th General Meeting I became this year's ELlA President. I'm Shelley Miller. I've lived in Lawrence since I was four, and in my home at 936 Pennsylvania since 1979. The strongest attractions for me when I moved to East Lawrence were the active neighborhood association and the opportunity to afford a home here. I'm still in love with our neck of the woods and our community. I am a librarian at the KU Libraries, and I work with Latin American books. Some of you will want to know that I am a homeowner, and a landlady for one other property across the alley from where I live. I also own a vacant lot that I am turning into a garden and orchard until it's paid for! Some day I'd like to consider saving a house by moving it onto the lot. I'm excited about this job of East Lawrence President/ team member I organizer I target I spokesperson, and happy to have an active, willing board, and all-around vocal feisty neighborhood to work with! Thanks to everybody in advance East Lawrence News l)TheEastemParkway(ELIA voted to support the corridor study and not to consider support of the Parkway without observation of the J/18 points" recommended by a city-wide task force. What is the status of the J/18 points"? How would a parkway intersect neighborhood streets on its way to 6th and Massachusetts? Would 15th, 11th, and 9th Streets be safeguarded from parkway traffic?) 2) Continued recognition of neighborhood residential character and traditional boundaries. (Can future downtown development happen in it current commercial footprint without geographic threat to the north end of East Lawrence? Will the east side of the 1100 block of Rhode Island St. remain residentially zoned?) 3) Possible changes in the dynamics of our older neighborhood character as the percentages of homeowners and tenants continue shifting (and I hope to bring color maps of demographicinformationfrom the latest census to a future ELlA meeting. Changes in our makeup over time may surprise us all!) 4) Our input to Horizon 2020, the city planning document we will live with for the next 25 years. Please call me at home and let me know what YOU WOULD JKE to see the neighborhood association address this year! My telephone number is 841-7518, and a machine will record your message if I'm not there. Community and neighborhood activities are among my favorite pass-times, so feel free to call and bend my ear about what's going on and what should be going on! My thanks to Dee Weismiller, immediate past president, and countless others who work and have worked for this neighborhood, from one who is about to have a long year, I'm sure! Newsletter Delivery We are reconstructing the list of people willing to deliver EUA Newsletters occasionally. Please call Shelley at 841-7518 if you'd be willing to deliver several blocks of the Newsletter within a short distance of your home. Many mile of thanks to Bob Marvin who's been a faithful deliverer of ELlA news for years. The neighborhood's southeast corner near 13th, Garfield and 14th Streets is in need of a replacement hoofer. New York School News The school had a very successful (FUN!) carnivalonFriday, Oct. 16. Everybody looked like they were having a great time. Pre-Election Special Edition 1992 �Community Development Block Grant Funding Requests Every Fall when the leaves of the CDBG-funded trees around our neighborhood turn so beautiful, it's time again to think of CDBG proposals for the coming year. Proposals are due in December for projects that might be funded next August after review by the CDBG Advisory Board (Brenda Nunez and Shelley Miller are our representatives) and recommendation by the City Commission. Some successful ELlA projects have been the annual neighborhood cleanup in June, the building of trash racks, planting of. trees, purchase of a neighborhood garden tiller, rebuilding of brick sidewalks, funding of a neighborhood coordinator and administrative costs for our newsletter. Because our December General Membership meeting may occur right after CDBG proposals are due at City Hall, please send your ideas for CD projects and your reactions to some proposals listed below to any board member as soon as possible. Some ideas for this year in addition to the continuation of successful previous projects are: 11 * More trash racks, or a pilot program of dumpsters and dumpster pads as city trash pickup changes from twice weekly to once a week; * In coordination with the 11 schools: night lighting for the back of the New York School yard, flashing light on Conn. St., East Lawrence News crosswalk at 11th and New York Streets, sidewalk from railroad tracks to New York St. on 14th for junior high students and others; 11* Neighborhood mural project at the municipal stadium at 11th and Delaware Streets. Nanette, our neighborhood coordinator will be polling people who live near where these projects would take place to find out what they think. Please tell Nanette or any board member if any of these proposals will affect you and you have an opinion about them. Want Good Paid Help for a Fall Project? The Kansas Crew (KU Rowing team, 841-2927) has an annual fund raiser this weekend, Nov. 7 (rain date Nov. 8). Members rent themselves out for $60 per rower for eight hours of work to do those Fall tasks around the yard and house with which you need help. Multiple rowers and half-day workers are also available. Call them right away to schedule a worker for those tasks you need to finish before the cold comes! Upcoming Meetings Membership Dues Membership dues for 199293 are now due. If you wish tobe a voting member of the East Lawrence Improvement Association, bring your dollar to the next ELlA meeting. Or you can send it to the treasurer: Kevin Hutcheson POB 664 Lawrence, KS 66044-0664 Also, mention to other East Lawrence businesses you visit that if they would like to join, just call the treasurer. The dues for a business membership are $20.00. Tidbits Mr. Snedeger sure put a lot of work into his rental house on EastlOthSt. thissummer.Itlooks great! Sure is nice to drive over the smooth spot at 12th and Penn. that was such a pothole before! As you drive on Connecticut St., remember the crosswalk at lOth St. There isn't a Connecticut St. stop sign there, but school children in the crosswalk have the right-of-way. Who ever remembers that the speed limit on New Hampshire St. from 6th to 11th is 20 MPH.? Our next ELlA board meeting will be Monday, Nov. 16 at 7:00p.m. (Not the second Monday this time.) The next General Membership meeting will be Monday, Dec. 14. I will try to schedule the New York School Library for our meetings, but watch your newsletter for locations! Pre-Election Special Edition 1992 �E a s t Lawrence Improvement Clinton-Gore Top 70°/o in East Lawrence; Charlton Wins Big Association •••••••••••••••••••• Cool temperatures and gray skies did not keep East Lawrence voters from showing up at the polls in massive numbers. Over 1000 of 1250 eligible voters, over 80%, turned out at East Lawrence's two 5th Ward polling places, New York School and the Law & Order Building. EllA General Membership Meeting When the votes were counted, it was a banner day for the Democrats. Bill Clinton and AI Gore led the way with 713 votes. It was a bad day for the GOP. The Independent ticket of Perot-Stockdale edged out Bush-Quayle 151 to 131 for a distant second place finish. Monday, December 14 There was a similar outcome in the race for 46th District State Representative. Incumbent Democrat Betty Jo Charlton outpolled Independent Dick Small 553 to 197. Republican Neva Entrikin finished in third place with 160 votes. In the races for U.S. Senate, U.S. Congress, State Senate, and District Attorney, Democrats outdistanced their Republican opponents in East Lawrence by a 5 to 3 ratio, in races which the Republicans won overall. In the contest for County Treasurer, Democrat Pat Wells carried the neighborhood by nearly 400 votes over GOP incumbent Nancy Hempen. Hempen carried the county by the same margin, in a cliff hanger. Elsewhere in Lawrence, Democrats Forrest Swall and Barbara Ballard won close races for seats in the Legislature; State Sen. Sandy Praeger will be the lone Republican in Lawrence's legislative delegation. Clinton swept Lawrence, even winning pluralities in the traditionally RepublicanAlvamar and Deerfield precincts. Bush won only two precincts in the city bordering along Drag Strip Road. East Lawrence joined the rest of Douglas County in giving approval to Liquor by the Drink and the USD # 497 School Bond issue by very wide margins. East Lawrence News 1 New York School library at 7 (SEVEN) p.m. Be there or be square! • •••••••••••••••••••• Neighbors Win Key Party Posts After the November 3rd General Election, precinct committee people met to elect leaders for both the Republican and Democratic Parties. Bernie Norwood was elected as analternate to represent Douglas County on the Third Congressional District Republican Committee. Barry Shalinsky was elected as a Douglas County delegate to the Third Congressional District Democratic Committee. Congressional district party committees meet later to choose the members of the State Democratic and Republican Committees. December 1992 �CDBG Applications In December 1 was the City deadline for Community Development Block Grant applications for federal funds returned to cities for capital improvements and social services. EUA has applied for seven projects this year. They will be reviewed before Spring by the CDBG Advisory Board (made up of representatives from each organized Lawrence neighborhood and two at-large members. ELlA reps. are Brenda Nunez and Shelley Miller.), and the City Commission will decide on final allocations. Approved funds will become available in August 1993. Our requests for CDBG funding are for the following projects: 1. administrative funds for Newsletter,2. neighborhood coordinator,3. materials for volunteer-built trash can racks, 4. two dozen trees, 5. 3 blocks of brick sidewalk repair along New York St., 6. artist design and painting of a mural on back panels of the Hobbs Park bleachers, 7. annual East Lawrence cleanup. We'll find out in the Spring what gets the OK. Neighbors had thought of several other possible CDBG projects like a pilot recycling project in East Lawrence, lighting for the New York School yard at night, and sidewalks along 14th St., but we didn't get our figures in order in time to include these projects this year. Projects like these would be strengthened with PTO and school board coordination which we'll try for earlier next year. Andersen Mulls Commission Race Former EllA President Jolene Andersen has been gathering petition signatures in anticipation of a probable run for a seat on the City Commission next Spring. In addition to being active in ELlA, Andersen has been active in the Lawrence Alliance and Tenants td Homeowners in recent years. , . · Carl Mibeck was the last East Lawrence resident to serve on the Lawrence City Commission, back in the mid-1970's. ELlA does not endorse candidates for elective office. Please send your ideas for CDBG-funded projects to any board member at any time during the year so we can consider them for timely grant writing. Now is not too soon to think of grant ideas for next year! 1992-93 EUA Officers Want to feel like a part Grand Slam of ELlA? If you're not at the December 14 ELlA general membership meeting, we'll assume you've gone to the poetry reading Grand Slam at the Flamingo Club in north Lawrence (7:30- ). Jim McCrary has coordinated Poetry Slams (contest rounds and open microphone) every other week, and Monday will be this season's final Grand Slam poetry reading. Last year's Grand Slam winner was Philip Kimball. We know that not everybody is up to attending neighborhood meetings, but there are plenty of other ways to belong! Dues of $1 can be paid to Kevin Hutcheson, ELlA treasurer (care of any board member) for one year's EUA membership. If you can volunteer for any activity, like weekend repairs or leaf raking for the elderly, errand running or transportation to the grocery store, call a board member. We're all in this together. President Shelley Millert 936 Penn .................................. 841·7518 Vice-President Sarah Russell 1218 Penn ................................ 842-2001 Secretary: Mary Gray POB 442305 ............................. 749·5847 Treasurer: Kevin Hutcheson POB 664 ................................... 842-6656 1992-93 EUA Board Members Andersen, Jolene• ... :................ 842·2533 Crandell, Travis* ....................... 842-40~13 Habegger, Nellie ....................... 841-8844 Hope, Jack ............................... 842-6355 Kershenbaum, Richard ............. 841-5371 Nunez, Brendat ....................... 841·1~17 Swift, John ................................ 843-0123 Weismiller, Deitre ..................... 842·7Hi0 Willits, Barbara ......................... 842·2713 Coordinator Roubideaux, Nanette ................ 842·9~-16 *Also Law. Assoc. of Nei!71borhoods Rep. tAJso CDBG Rep. East Lawrence News 2 - December 1992 �For your calendars: New York School News EUA General Membership meetings begin at 7 p.m. on alternate months. Next meeting: Monday, Dec. 14. Book Fair, Dec. 14-19 at the school. Open to the public, Saturday the 19th. Proceeds will go toward the purchase of computers for the school and books for the school library. EUA Board meetings begin at 7:30p.m. on months when there isn't a General meeting. All meetings are on the second Monday of the month unless it's a national holiday or we've sent out a notice of some kind. When in doubt, call a board member or Nanette. John Bakely from KC will speak at a January 5 staff meeting which is open to all. His topic: "Understanding poverty". Friday evening, January 15,1993is the date of the shared New York School/EllA Martin Luther King, Jr. observance at the school, 936 New York St. (We won't have another EUA Newsletter before then.) If you haven't attended this event in recent years, DON'T MISS IT! It's a great time to share with East Lawrence neighbors, school kids, and teachers. We don't know the program yet, but it usually includes a wonderful skit by the kids and a chili feed. Please contact the Parent Teacher Organization through the school or EUA to help with food preparation, music, clean-up. Watch school notices and the Journal World for specifics about time and program after the new year. School children will have a Kansas Day celebration in January, including recognition of the ethnic groups represented in the New York School population. . 1;," ·"·"· · \io; .. ~~·) ~·- ·· ...c. Staff and parents are encouraged to attend the Kansans of Color Conference, Feb. 7-9, at the Holidome here in Lawrence. Call Sarah Russell (PTO head a~d · E~In1,, vice .pres~.9~r.t9 or -s~aren'"Steele-at·~the-school·Jor details. ! ;The New York School PTO ~~onsors a mon~hly skate party . . . ~cond W~?-~~s.day_~._~}9~~ 8:~0 p.m. $3 covers admission aqd skate rental at Fantasyland Iowa St. Talk to anyone in the ., IJ'O for otherA~~tails. oq Water line update: New1 York St. repairs have been set back in place temporarily,!but they willl?e fixed well wfl~n final gradihg hapThe Novembkr weather did~ ... peris. Lunestone curbs ·fVm nof. number on the ·crews workin~ be taken! from East La,wrence dn New York St. water lines. A this time, and those that have ~ater depar,\Il}ent represe!)-t~~~ beensetmupside-downfornow ~· h h df' 10if.... will be :bght-side up' a in the ·~ve as.. ear rpmse:v:era .u ··· ·· ·spdng.I~lookSlikesiae\:talksat, ·. vyondenng about the schedul~ fpr finishing, and the word i~ the corners will be made of tflis: Final grading and plantimt gravel or asphalt until\ Spring ~ill be done,~l}·~e Spring. ~rj1 t?D. P!e~~e glVe the .C:e~s some , . ; .'. Hminary.._graal~g.._(smo.o.t~&-----·--·· ..~me t6 ~o!k on thi~m~ss,~t_·:·--~~-~·.:,.~........... i._ ". and haulmg away of extra pilel calla boaFdn:ember~-·· ~f dirt) is happe.ning now, as i more ~trft~ IS .needed \.for the mud Situation m front of your Heavy laying of straw so peopl don't sink it) ~~--~~~·- ~~f~(...... --~~use. East Lawrence News ·~. __ ..... __ ''... · i:; ....... ___ .. 3 .. .. ···--· December 1992 �Ardys Harvests Award The Lawrence City Commission recently presented the Lawrence Arts Commission City Enhancement and Cultural Exchange Award to East Lawrence residentArdys Ramberg. Ardys organized the first annual Harvest of the Arts held last autumn. Harvest of the Arts featured drawing, painting, sculpture, poetry,music, theater, dance and every other imaginable type of visual and performance art in a week long citywide celebration of Lawrence's diverse culture. Numerous East Lawrence artists and musicians contributed their talents and energy to the celebration. Thanks to all who made it happen. Neighbors Pass Bar Exams East Lawrence residents Ben Casad and Mary Giese were recently admitted to the practice of law by the Kansas Supreme Court. Congratulations. It is nice to have two new lawyers on our side! Arts Center to Feature Performance Nights The Lawrence Arts Center at 9th & Vermontwillfeature three performance nights on Saturday evenings this winter. The dates are January 23, February 20 and March 27,1993. The series is intended to give local performance artists an opportunity to showcase their works, which may range from traditional to experimental. The Arts Center is soliciting applications from interested performers by December 18,1992. Admission to the shows will be $2 and open to the public. The series is being organized by two East Lawrence residents }1m McCrary and Marty Olson. Contact McCrary at 841-2787 or 841-8370 for more information. ' I Free Christmas Tree Pick-up You may have your Christmas tree picked up by the city crews for free if you put it out where you get your regular trash picked up. The dates for the pick up are: Monday, January 4th; Monday, January 11th; & Friday, January 15th. ~preliminary draft of the Eastern Parkway Land Use Plan is avazlablefrom board members or the Planning Department at City Hall. East Lawrence News 4 December 1992 �Bulk trash pick -up: 841- , Did you see? -905 New York St. is no more. 1911 The City sanitation crews are just waiting for your permission to get that sad, wet, abandoned couch and broken easy chair out of your yard. Hbulkarticles (any trash larger than is taken in regular weekly pick-up: old furniture, appliances, bundled sticks and limbs in tied bundles) are · within 6 feet of the alley, the bulk trash crew will haul it away if you just call. Do your neighbors have bulk trash? You can't callforthem,butencourageyour neighbors to call. Our next EUA clean-up isn't til next June. Do us all a favor and have accumulated junk hauled away now before it has another 6 months to rot. Our annual clean-up volunteers are a good-spirited lot, but we do occasionally get grossed out by what we find. Horizon 2020 This is the planning document now being written by the City which will guide Lawrence for the next twenty-five years (when Plan 95 expires in, you guessed it, 1995). Want to be involved in the process? Our neighborhood NEEDS you more than you can imagine. Call Shelley Miller at 841-7518 to sign up for meetings and input. East Lawrence News Too bad a little more of the last 20 years' rent couldn't have gone into timely maintenance andrepairs. -Snedeger's Laundry made the Journal World's poll of The BestofLawrence. Weknewitall the time! -Shelle Rosenfeld's article in The New Tfmes Nov. 19-Dec. 2 issue about "East Lawrence's Preservation Fight". -who loaded the dumpster at 8th and New York St. with over 30 tires Thanksgiving weekend? What a mess! The City will not regularly pick up tires with household trash, but bulk trash (841-1911) will dispose of tires for $1 each. This is 50 cents cheaper than most tire places, so please take advantage of the service and don't litter the neighborhood with your old tires. -ELlA coordinator Nanette Roubideaux in the last couple weeks? Probably not, because she's been busy typing CDBG proposals. (Thanks, Nanette!) -the beautiful format of the last several ELlA Newsletters? Many thanks to ELlA treasurer and word processor whiz, Kevin ·Hutcheson for the new look. -how dark it gets, so early? Consider leaving your front porch light on for the benefit of East Lawrence's many pedestrians at night. A well-lit street makes for a safer friendly atmosphere. 5 fedestrlan and bicycle improvement projects: 11th St. Crosswalks? Applications for 1993 pedestrian/bicycle improvement in Lawrence are due January 15.lf you have any suggestions, call any board member or Nanette soon. We will need to write up your suggestions and sign petitions of support before the 15th of January. One proposal which needs your show of support is for crosswalks on 11th St. for New York School kids. Have you seen how long children have to wait and how dangerous it is for them to cross 11 thSt? There are currently no crosswalks on 11th between New York St. and Oregon St., so 11th St. traffic (including City garage traffic) has no encouragement even to slow down for our littlest neighbors. I After the ELlA general membership meeting on Monday, Dec. 14, all board members and the New York School office will have petitions of support for this crosswalk project and another proposal for a flashing beacon to alert Connecticut St. traffic of the need to watch for children. Please sign a petition in favor of one or both of these proposals. Thanks! December 1992 �ELlA General Membership Meeting Monday, December 14 New York School library at 7 (SEVEN) p.m. Agenda includes: 1. A presentation sponsored by the East Lawrence History Project. 2. Voting on bylaw changes. 3. Other business (AND refreshments for the first 50 people!) 3$3$3$ * J{appy 1-{ofidays, ~iglibors!I * Are there any volunteers out there for child care during ELlA meetings? If so, call any board member or Nanette. Child care is not always needed, but it would be nice to assure parents who want to attend the meetings that child care is available. Thanks! East Lawrence News 6 December 1992 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) 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To learn more about POETs' efforts to save the eagles, write Bob Eye, Rt. 1, Tonganoxie, Kansas 66086. Eastern Parkway Planning Proceeds The Eastern Parkway Task Force is studying construction of a two-lane highway linking K-10 (23rd Street) with Downtown Lawrence. If built properly, the roadway could remove some heavy truck traffic from Connecticut, Haskell and other east-side neighborhood streets. As currently planned, the road would cut across the neighborhood along 7th Street. No houses would be removed. A preliminary design for the 7th Street portion of the project has been approved bv the Task Force. ELlA members will have a chance to review the d~sign at Wednesday's ELlA meeting. The group will make a formal decision about conditions under which ELlA would support the roadway. East Lawrence Gets Socked with Reappraisal Notices East Lawrence property owners were among the first in town to get hit with new reappraisal notices. The reappraisal is the first step in determining how much property tax you will be required to pay. Although the mill levy (tax rate) has not been set, a rule of thumb is that residential property owners will be expected to pay taxes of about 1.2% of their appraised value. In other words, if your house was appraised at $30,000 your property taxes would be roughly $360. County officials admit that many of the new appraisals are way off base. If you believe the appraisal on your property was too high, you have 18 days from the date of notice to schedule an appeal to the County. For most East Lawrence property owners, that means the deadline for appealing is Tuesday, February 21st. To schedule an appeal, call the county appraiser at 841-8396. Friday's Journal-World hAs A listing of appraisal notices sent thus far, so you can compare yours with similar houses in the neighborhood. SORT Saturday Scheduled SORT (Separate nut Recyclables from Trash) is planning a recycling fair from C) a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 25th at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 22nd & Harper St. The event is being co-sponsored by Environs, a K.U. ecology organization. Information tables and exhibits from local organizations will be set up. Bring your paper, aluminum, sorted glass and plastic beverage containers to be recycled. For more information about the event, or to volunteer to help, contact Patricia Marvin at 842-7385. �May, 1989 / EAST LAWRENCE IMF'ROVEMENT ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP MEETING Weds. evening, May 3, 1989 7:00 p.m. ELlA HQ. 12th & Oregon NEIGHBORS ORGANIZE AGAINST CONVENIENCE STORE Paul Horvath, the owner of several East Lawrence properties, has filed for rezoning of a vacant tract at the northeast corner of 11th & Connecticut Streets. Horvath is seeking the rezonirg from RS-2 (single-family residential) to C-5 (commercial) to develop a convenience store at the site. Last week, the city/county Planning Commission unanimously recommended against the rezoning. Neighbors are reportedly organizing an official protest petition against the upzoning. If enough signatures are gathered, it would take a 4-1 vote of the City Commission to approve the zoning change. Earlier this year, Horvath was involved in a controversy over renovating a house as a triplex in a single family zone at 11th & Pennsylvania. EAGLE RIGHTS & JUSTICE POETs (Protect Our Eagles' Trees) has filed a notice of appeal in its lawsuit against the Corps of Engineers, the City and the so-called Chelsea Group, the New Jersey-based developer of the riverfront factory outlet shopping facility. A federal judge in Kansas City threw out POETs' lawsuit, saying the ad hoc citizens' group did not have "standing" to bring the action. Although the cottom·1ood trees used by bald eagles as winter fishing perches have already been removed by the developer, POETs is appe~ling to establish the right of c\d hoc citizens' groups to have "standing" in environmental case~5. In a related matter, the four persons arrested for climbing the trees to prevent their destruction, pleaded no contest to criminal trespass charges. Judge Jean Shepherd declined to levy fines or jail sentences, but sentenced the defendants to 25 hours of community service work. Two of the four defendants, Michael Riehm and Keith Abrams, are East Lawrence residents. An "EAGLES' RIGHTS BENEFIT" will be held on Mother's Day evening, l"ic\'f .il'tth at. the Bot·l:J.enec:k, 7~;7 New Hampshire-~. F't-oceeds o·f the benef_i.t will go to pay expenses for legal efforts to protect the eagles. Tickets are $5. Doors open at 7. Danceable live m~sic. NEW YORK SCHOOL SPONSORS SPRING FLING The New York School Parent-Teacher Organization is sponsoring a "Spring Fling" carnival at the school on Friday evening, 1"1ay 5th at the school, 9th & New York. Festivities last from 5;30 to 9:30 p.m. A moonwalk, cakewalk, food and games will be available to students and the community alike. There will be live music and a special appearance by the Lawrence Barndancers. Proceeds of the event will aid the PTO to improve the playground at the school. �CITY CONSIDERS 1990 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BUDGET On May 9th, the Lawrence City Commission will hold a public hearing on the expenditure of three-quarters of a million dollars of federal Community Development Block Grant money. The East Lawrence Improvement Association put in proposals for sidewalk repairs, tree planting, trash can racks, a neighborhood clean-up and administrative expenses. Commissioner Dave Penny has opposed using any of the money for housing rehabilitation. East Lawrence has received the bulk of housing rehab money in the past. CODE POLICE CRACK DOWN City code inspectors turned up the heat in East Lawrence just before the April city election, and show no signs of letting up. Several yards have been cited for environmental "blight" t.hroughoc1t the neighborhood, with New Jersey Street being especially hard hit. Robert Brown initially won a round in his latest attempt to save his boyhood home at 725 New Jersey. Brown has spent thousands of dollars on wiring, sheetrocking and a new roof, and got a reprieve from the City Commission. Now the inspectors are saying the house needs a new foundation. After several years and thousands of dollars fighting it, Brown has given up and the house will be demolisnad. But Brown vows he will never sell out the land to the speculators wnc hav~ been pushing to have his house torn down for all these years. An old brick house near 9th & Connecticut is also soon to become only i3 mf2mory. Meanwhile, some prominent out-of-neighborhood landowners with extensive property holdings in East Lawrence, are allowed to let tall weeds grow rampantly on their property with nary a word from the city inspectors. MARCHING TO A DIFFERENT DRUMMER Following are election results from East Lawrence's two 5th Ward precincts which vote at New York School and the Law & Order Building. East Lawrence's turnout was among the highest in the city. t·1arci Francisco Dennis Constance Dave Penny Shirley Martin-Smith Bob Walters Jeff Arensberg * * * 262 122 113 105 82 * d1=notes city-wide winners A SPECIAL HAPPY BIRTHDAY! {l ~-;pecial Happy Birthday t.o Gertrude "Tudy" Shanafelt:, whCl celebrated her birthday in late Apri}. Mrs. Shanafelt still likes to wl~ite and occasionally pr·oduc:ees a column c:."'lled "Tudy's Coi~ner·" for the EAST LAWRENCE NEWS when space permits. We expect to publish Tudy's Corner well into her second century. SORT PLANS RIVER CL~AN-UP SORT (Separate Out Recycleables from Trash) is planning a two-day clean-up effort along the Kansas River. Clean-up days are Saturdays May 6th and May 13th. Contact Patricia Marvin, 842-7385 for info. CASH FOR TRASH A new East Lawrence business will buy your aluminum, newspapers and glass. River City Recycling is located at 9th & Delaware. 843-1988. �EAST LAWRENCE CLEAN-UP SET FOR MAY 20th Spring time is clean-up time in East Lawrence. This year, the F:L. I A·-.. ~:,pcw,·,}on~d nr~ i g hbc·r· hoDd c 1 <::~an-··u p v~ i 11 h<:,\pp(;'HI en l'·'i.;.ly :::::o th. .l n t·_j..·,;:.-: E:·~Vf:.~n t o·t' l·lei:':\VY ro:1:.i.ns, t.hE' c 1 f02\r-,···u.p i•,li 11 bE'·' po~:=:.tpur·-,t:~d .::\nd rescheduled, probably en June 3rd. Before clean-up day-- clean your house, your yard, your garage. Place unwanted items along the alley near the normal sanlta~lon pick-up spot. It would be helpful to bundle brush and small limbs. H;:-:: 1 p .i. s i:\ v a. i l a. b 1 f0 ·fCl r i.:: ho~:s;-:-? 1r-r:.::s .:i.. dr·=-::n t·'-:, 1•,1 ho n t::>t':~d hr'} 1 p .i. r1 q e t t: in q materials out to the alley. Clean-up volunteers will not go into anyone's yard unless specifically invited ther2 by the resident. Volunteers will only pick up items obviou3ly intended for the clean-up. Mark your property I-'Jith -::;.i;_Jr·,;s Si:-ty.inq ''·fol·- c:le,3.n·--up'' Dr- ''not fc::.J·- c::lE~i:\n ..-up''. On clean-up dav-- volunteers are needed to co out wjt 11 the trucks and to ~cDk lunch for the work crews. i··IE:· 1 ·,·~) c: 1 f::•i''ll"'' -··u.l~) vul un t:.(".:'e r-;;::. '\:_;,::) 1 r----''''-·... ... {"I ')"I........ . "")I\ f" when thev arrive to work there. r·i ·-· !"'I"'"' ·.o :..11 ..·i·.. ... ::'; a.. I"·,cI c:: .,.. edn \'Our-- i':\..11...I t7:•y Keep duos at home and out of the way. T h r-~ c: 1 ~'~ -:::t n -- u. p i ·::; i:"\ IH7? :L q h i:Kl I'" I·• o c:H.:I ::-::> ·f ·f o r· 1.:. d n d '·./ o 11...1. n h'·? .;-:-~ 1· .. -,~ a. I' · (·2 n ,.,., ::·? ,J E' i.J i': 0 make it a success. Call John at 843-0123 or Barry at 842-1953 it you need assistance or if you can volunteer. �<,:' Two D;atQ§ tQ Remember This WQek: .:,:~ ~ ~-,- \~. D-r~· '·lti'J--.. Martin Luther King Day at New York School 4.JII: '\::~- " 'lit( O'f~:,·,..,,.-,11 ,.. vrr.c~:;'•., Martin~·--- Once again, it's time for New York School's annual Luther King Day celebration and chili supper. This is a major neighborhood event. The dinner and program will be this Friday, Jan. 12, from 6 to 8 pm, at New York School. ELlA is supporting the event by providing desserts. If you can bring a dessert, please call Shelley at 841-7518 or bring your dessert to New York School by 5:45 Friday evening. The menu is as follows: Chili (regular or vegetarian) $1 .25 Dessert .50 Soda Pop .50 Milk .25 In the past, New York School has been the only school in Lawrence to put on an event to celebrate this important holiday. Please show your support for your neighborhood school and plan to attend. Also, commemorative T-shirts may be ordered. To have yours ready by Jan. 12, please call Sarah Jane Russell by Jan.1 0, at 8427304 between 8 and 5. The New York School PTO asks parents to attend with their children. No unsupervised children, please. ELlA Meeting and Officer Elections The East Lawrence Improvement Association will have a membership meeting on Monday evening, January 15, at 7:30 in the library of New York School. EllA will be electing individuals to the offices of President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Be sure to attend and vote for your choice of officers. A new Board of Directors will also be selected. ELlA will also discuss amending its by-laws to allow for meetings to be held quarterly. House Destroyed by Fire Longtime East Lawrence resident Bill Hatke, 1113 New York Street, lost his home to a fire on Monday, December 11. Bill's house was not insured. Bill Hatke is known among East Lawrence residents as an avid gardener, and a kind, generous neighbor. Several of Bill's friends have set up an account in his name at the First National Bank, 900 Massachusets St. Donations of money to help Bill recover from this terrible misfortune are strongly encouraged. All contributions, large and small, are deeply appreciated. ' .. , �' ,I Construction Continues Backhoes and bulldozers have been working extensively on a number of projects in the north end of East Lawrence. The city is nearing completion of its $3.5 million concrete parking garage (complete with pagodas) for David Longhurst's riverfront concrete block discount factory shopping outlet, which is also nearing completion. Soon, work will begin on "improving" two brick streets with stone curbs (600 blocks of New York and Rhode Island) which lead to the discount retail center. Meanwhile, work on East Seventh Street is also nearing completion in anticipation of the street becoming part of a possible "Eastern Parkway" between Downtown and 23rd Street. The Seventh Street project has involved some widening, some narrowing, new curbs and sidewalks to replace existing stone ones. Several details of the project were not done in accordance with the recommendations of the Eastern Parkway Task Force. In conjunction with the riverfront and Seventh Street projects, new gas lines and new water lines have been installed in several blocks. The gas company reports that it will be installing new gas lines in many areas of the neighborhood south of Eleventh Street next year. Acting City Manager Mike Wildgen reports that the city staff has reviewed criteria for construction of the Eastern Parkway and will be making recommendations to the City Commission in the next few weeks. EllA has obtained a copy of the staff recommendation for discussion at Monday's EllA meeting. Stone House The ongoing saga of the historic sandstone house at 1016 New York took center stage again in early November. The city staff has tried for years to have the house condemned and demolished. This time, three neighbors added their voices, expressing concern about the condition of the house and yard and complaining that it attracts kids looking for adventure and a place to use drugs. The owner of the 120 year old building, Lance Burr, agreed to secure the building from vandalism and continue repairs. Burr has already stabilized ~he exterior walls, with expert advice from Park Hetzel. The City Commission delayed demolition of the building until July of 1990. Burr agreed to have stone work finished and a new roof on the building by that time. Burr has restored several homes in East Lawrence over the last dozen years. Preservationists give Lance Burr high marks for the quality of his renovation work, but good work takes time. Nice Dog Needs a Home John Swift, 818 New York, has a very nice Cocker Spaniel who needs a loving home and someone to play with. Buffy (of course) is about 10 years old but she is still frisky and playful. She is a faithful watchdog, and is wonderful with children. One dog is enough, says John, who adopted Buffy from some friends who moved out of state. If you or someone you know are interested, please call John at 843-0123. �Independence. Inc. Independence, Inc. has received a $10,000 grant to implement an Accessible Housing Program. The grant money will be used to help pay for accessibility modifications needed in rental apartments or houses used by people with disabilities. Under the federal Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, landlords may not refuse to let tenants with disabilities make reasonable modifications to living units which will allow the tenant "full use and enjoyment of the premises." The modifications are made at the tenant's own expense and the landlord may require the tenant to pay for restoring the living unit to its original condition after termination of tenancy. Independence, Inc.'s Accessible Housing Program was developed to assist low and moderate income persons with disabilities to exercise their legal rights to accomplish needed accessibility modifications. For more information, contact Bob Mikesic at Independence, Inc., 1910 Haskell, 841-0333. Habitat The Lawrence chapter of Habitat for Humanity is hard at work to provide the opportunity for low income families and individuals to own decent housing. The religious-based group is constructing its first home at 27th and Harper for a family that currently rents a house on Delaware Street. While Habitat for Humanity's efforts are generally focussed on constructing new housing, the organization is also interested in rehabilitating existing houses when feasible. Habitat has the opportunity to save two older houses if vacant lots can be found to move them onto. Anyone knowing of a lot which could be sold or donated to Habitat for Humanity should get in touch with the group by contacting Rev. John Gingerich at 841-2531. Habitat for Humanity and ELlA share a common goal-- promoting home ownership for people of modest means. Several East Lawrence residents who are active in Habitat hope that the two old houses and two families can find a new home in East Lawrence. Sidewalk repairs and tree planting highlight the East Lawrence Improvement Association's requests for Community Development funding for 1990-91. EllA requested $50,000 for making repairs to brick sidewalks, $10,000 for a new sidewalk along East Fourteenth Street between Delaware and Haskell and $10,000 for tree planting in city easements between the street and sidewalk. Over the past few years, several blocks of sidewalks and scores of trees have been planted with CD funds. The city has recognized these needs and considerable progress has been made toward meeting them. With continued full funding, the need for new trees should be eliminated within 2-3 years; sidewalk repairs will take a more long-term commitment. ELlA also requested $1,000 for administrative expenses such as providing this newsletter and $1500 for the annual Spring cleanup. �New York School Exciting changes are happening this year at New York School. The new principal, Sharen Steele, has been an excellent advocate for the school. Ms. Steele has convinced USD 497 administrators to provide .new equipment and instructional materials to New York School and to make needed repairs to the building. New playground equipment has been installed on the New York School playground. The playground equipment was partially funded by a Community Development grant. · While the capital improvements at New York School are long overdue, the best news concerns changes in the school's programs that have a direct impact upon students. A new school breakfast program serves many of New York School's students. Hungry kids do not learn. Good nutrition promotes good behaviour, good health and better learning. A new all-day kindergarten is proving to be very successful in teaching kindergartners pre-academic and social skills. Ms. Steele is working well with teachers and parents to make New York School a first-rate school. �East Lawrence Improvement Association July, 1990 ***** OLD FASHIONED ICE CREAM SOCIAL ***** 6:30 pm at dusk on Sunday, July 29th The next general meeting for ELIA will be an ice cream social on the East side of South Park under the gazebo. We have invited many of our employees to come, get acquainted with us and visit. These include the fire and police chiefs, members of the city manager's office, and our city C)mmissioners. At least some of these people want to talk to us about the proposed one-half cent sales tax increase they feel is necessary to finance expansions in the police and fire departments, but discussions need not be limited to this subject alone. ELIA will provide the ice cream, but here are some suggestions of things to bring: a cake, a pie or a plate of cookies; a blanket or lawn chair, enough plates and spoons for your family or group, chigger repellent, a smile on your face; questions, comments, praise or suggestions for the city people, and the expectation of a good time. People are needed to afterwards. If you would 842-2533 or 841-6250. help like organize, set up, serve and clean up to volunteer, PLEASE CALL JO (SOON) at ############ Many thanks to Sue Ashline, Charles Gruber, Gaby Holcomb, Barry Shalinsky, Sylvia Shelley, good food to make our clean-up thanks Tamera Crandell, Carmen Crouse, Ari Finke, Shelley Miller, Sara Russell, Hal Sears, and Nancy Sonnenschein for their time and lunch a taste treat success. Also, many to Kathly Businger and Jo Potestivo for that morning started. with the coffee, juice and being there bright and early donuts to help get everyone Judith Prophit p.s. -- We also give many thanks to Judith for organizing and over-seeing the clean-up lunch! ############ NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH/CITIZENS' CRIME COMMISSION As many of you know, at our last general meeting, Reverand Cunningham from our local AME Church came to talk to us about the Citizens' Anti-Crime Commission of Kansas City, Kansas that he helped to form and now chairs. A great deal of interest has been expressed in the neighborhood about forming a similar organization or starting "Neighborhood Watches" in our area. We have been visiting with the Ecumenical· Fellowship about the possibility of working with some of them on a project of this nature. �... Please give your thoughts and ideas on this subject to a board member of ELIA so that we will know how or if to proceed. ############ Let's hear it for these neighbors who have paid their $1.00 annual dues to be current ELIA members!!! If you would like your name to be on this elite list too, please mail or take $1.00 per personal member to the acting ELIA treasurer, Curt Enos at 1208 New York, or contact any ELIA board member. Dana Adkins-Heljeson Jolene Anderson Don Binns Kathly Businger Carmen Crouse Patty Doria Curt Eno:. Amy Bush Enos Ari FinkE.. John Hamilton Gabrielle Holcomb Jce Jacoby i·lark Kaplan Richard Kerschenbaum Jennifer Lattimore Hannah Leibengood Bob Marvin Patricia M~rvtn Shelley Miller Laura Morgan Bernie Norwood LeVerne Norwood Chris Pettie Jo Potestivo Brian Prophit Judith Prophit Cherie Ralston John Ralston Jim Schneider Lois Schneider Barry Shalinsky Tudy Shanafelt Bob Silipigni Diane Silver Nancy Sonnenschein Craig Stanclifee John Swift Ron Turner Deitre Weismiller All of these people have paid their dues since January, 1990. If you cannot remember when you last paid dues, it's probably time to renew your membership. Shelley Miller ############ LAWRENCE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, INC News Release Applications are now being taken by the Family Selection Committee of Lawrence Habitat for Humanity for the fourth local home. New applicants should request an application form by writing to: Family Selection Committee, Lawrence Habitat for BumAnity, Inc., 3133 Creekwood Drive, Lawrence, KS 66049. Deadline for receiving applications for the fourth home is July 30, 1990. Previous applicants will be contacted by letter. If a previous applicant has not received a letter by July 20, they should write to the above address. Applicants for Habitat housing should presently be in need of adequate housing and desire to own their own home. Applicants should not be able to obtain a loan through conventional means, but have good work habits and good credit ratings. A Habitat homeowner must make a one percent (1%) downpayment and put 300 hours of 11 sweat equity" into a Habitat project. A Habitat homeowner must be able to make regular monthly payments that are re~cycled back into future Habitat houses. Lawrence Habitat for Humanity was started in early spring of 1989 and is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian housing ministry whose �objective it is to make decent shelter a matter of conscience. Habitat for Humanity builds houses through fund raising and volunteer recruitment and sells them at no-profit and charges no interest to home buyers. ############ The most recent ELIA board meeting was June 23. Curt Enos, acting treasurer, reported figures of (all in rounded numbers, folks): general treasury of $900, park improvements of $3800 ($3600 of which was presented by Joe Rose following the OMEGA event), operating budget (CD) of $850, cleanup account of $1500 which will be depleted once expenses are paid from the East Lawrence cleanup day, a sidewalk fund of $15,000 and a right of way of $500. The Eastern Parkway criteria were passed and now, once again, concerning points of contention, parties seem to be assuming a "wait and see" attitude about specifics; i.e., we shall wait until the land lines are drawn to see if we can acquire more than the mi~imum 50' conservation easement. Pertaining to the parking allowance near the proposed park site, after much discussion with views from "no parking; people can walk" to "what would be allowable maximum/minimum" we concluded that ELlA's stand would be stating that we 'prefer "no" parking and negotiate to + 12 spaces, rather than allowing for "a few" and ending wih +50. The ELlA Board wants input from our neighborhood! Please let someone on the Board know your opinions on these issues! In case you have not heard • the problem with picking up all of the "limb" trash was that the chipper truck thre,... a piston; small amount of adversity in light of the large amounts of trash that were removed during the neighborhood cleanup, especially in a few of the alleyways. After receiving permission to dump the wood chips in the parking lot at llobb' s Park, $$$ The Board voted to make a statement supporting the preservation of the church owned by Allen Realty at 11th and New Hampshire streets. As a group, the Board hoped to find some viable suggestions for a use of the church so that upkeep and maintenance would be mandatory. There was some discussion about the brick sidewalks being damaged by the crews replacing the g~s lines in East Lawrence. If you feel that sidewalks on your street need further attention, again, please contact an ELlA Board member. We have been approved for the funding to hire a neighborhood coordinator. This is an allocation of $2500 for one year; August 1, 1990 to August 1, 1991. The hiring procedure will be to place an ad in the newspaper, receive applications, then have a screening committee interview and choose a coordinator. Bob Silipigni resigned as ELlA's treasurer and Curt Enos, one of our board members, offered to take the vacated office. This left a vacancy on the board, which was filled by Deitre Weismiller. ############ �Excerpt from the Lawrence Daily Journal-World, Wednesday, July 18, page llA: "In an action related to the eastern parkway, the commission also approved an $85,000 contract for purchase of five acres of land in East Lawrence. The Eastern Parkway Task Force recommended the purchase of the land, which sits along the Kansas River and north of the Santa Fe Railway depot, and converting it into a low-intensity, natural park. The city is buying the land from Penny's Concrete, owned by Bill Penny, brother of Commissioner David Penny. ############ An item which may be of interest to many of you is a Living Will Seminar being presented Thursday, July 26, 1990 at 5:00 pm by the Lawrence National Bank and Trust Company. The seminar will be held at the bank building, 647 Massachusetts. Speakers will be Donald W. Hatton, M.D. (Reed rl e d i c a 1 Gr o u p , Ch a r t e r e j ) an d P e t e r K • Cu r r a n , At t o r n e y ( P e t e f i s h , Cu r r a n , Immel and Heeb). If y<~u'd like to attend, please RSVP Amy Timmerman at: 2841-5555. �Eaat Lavr1nce Improvement Associ1tion Auauat, 1990 GENERAL MEETING at 7:00PM on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 AT NEW YORK SCHOOL LIBRARY. CHILD CARE WILL BE PROVIDED. The lazy, hazy summer is gone. The only "official" ELIA function was the ice cream social in South Park. About seventy people came out on that beautiful day to meet and visit with their neighbors while enjoying Dillon's ice cream and delicious homemade deserts. Several local "dignitaries" stopped by as ·well. These included representatives of the police and fire departments who wanted to discuss the local sales tax increase, our mayor Shirley Martin-Smith and state representative Betty Jo Charlton. I had a wonderful time and I assume everyone else did too. But now.we need to focus our attention on several important issues, and I hope we will have time and energy at the meeting to cover all of .them. The meeting will start at 7:00 PM, at which time we will look at the agenda and establish the order of business. Our featured guest speaker is Don Gardner or a member of his staff from the police department, who is going to tell us about Neighborhood Watch and how we can join. I have asked him to plan to begin at 7:30. Here are the other things that probably should be discussed at this reeting as w~ · . They are not necessarily listed in order of i~~ortance, anJ .~e list may not be complete, but please read through it and be thinking about whatever input you may have. We'd like to hear from everyone who wants to express their opinion, so we ask that each person try to keep their comments as brief as possible to avoid running out of time before all issues are covered. 1. Part of our community development grant includes about $2500 in salary from now until Aug. 1, 1991 for a neighborhood co-ordinator. We need to implement a plan for hiring this person. 2. There has been a request from Mit Winter for rezoning of the east side of New Hampshire Street from 7th to 8th from its present designation of C-4 to C-3. The planning commis·sion recommended against this and it comes before the city commission on Sept. 11. I will be meeting with him, his lawyer, at least one neighbor who lives on the 700 block of Rhode Island, one or more representatives of DLA, and Linda Finger of the city planning department before our meeting, and presumably will have lots of opinions to share. I am also optimistic (perhaps terminally so) that all parties can come to an agreement on this matter by then. Any input before the ELIA meeting? Give me a call at 842-2533 or 841-6250 and leave a message if you can't reach me. 3. I have met with some people from the Ecumenical Fellowship to discuss the possibility of forming some sort of anti-crime commission as a citizens' response to neighborhood crime. I may have more to share on that by meeting time. �4. There have been concerns expressed to me about the matter of "absentee" (meaning they don't live in East Lawrence) landlords asking for certain houses in our neighborhood to be condemned by the building inspector and then trying to buy the properties for a low price. This leads to several potentially undesirable conditions such as cheap new construction, increased percentage of non-owner occupied homes, a higher percentage of "section 8" rental units than in other areas of town, and the increased potential for eventual upzoning of sections of our neighborhood. I have talked to Lynn Goodell at community development about this situation and he has given me several suggestions of ways to reverse this trend, but these would require neighborhood support, action, and diligence. Are we prepared to re-energize the old land use and home ownership committee? 5. One of the neighbors has asked me about designating a person or persons to serve as liaison between ELIA and New York School, which he sees as the most progressive and professionally staffed institution in East Lawrence. 6. The election is fast approaching, and there are several items on the ballot that directly affect our neighborhood. These include the Southern Trafficway, the Eastern Parkway (remember the 18 criteria?), and the new high school. We may want to plan another general meeting before the election to provide a forum for city and school board people to speak to us. Just a brief note on the high school: I just spoke to John Tacha who said that the boundary line will almost surely be 15th street with a few "little bubbles," which means that most of our children in East Lawrence would go to the new school. That's about all the important stuff I can remember in one sitting. I hope I haven't left out anything earth-shattering, but if I have, feel free to add it to the agenda at the meeting. Someone recently told me that she felt chat most of the residents of East Lawrence are not particularly interested in much of what we tend to discuss at our meetings. I hope that this time is different, if that indeed is the case, and that this month's meeting will have something of interest for everyone. I'll see you all there! Jo Andersen FREE HEALTH CARE CLINIC IN LAWRENCE Everyone knows that medi~:-:31 ':osts have skyY"ockete~j. also e:'.pensi ve, and even if cone has insurance, high and the policy does not cover everything. In~-::ur·-2\nl:i:? the decluc t ibl e? , -.:.: t; Health Care Access has been formed to deal with this sltuatio:on. Its philoso:ophy is that health care is a ~ight, and not a pr~vt­ lege of tho:ose who can afford it. Health t.:are Access provJ.de,_ services to individuals and families whose health needs are no~ being met by public or private health care plans. Based on fiqures taken from the 1980 census, there are over 9000 Lawrence ana Douqlas county residents who are below the federal p•:•verty level, bi:tt are not receivin9 -:~ssistan•:e fro:om the state. The Commission on Access to Services for the Med1cally Ind1gent and Homeless, created by the Kansas Legislature, stated in its 1989 report that those Kansans who don't have access to bas1c health •:are are a diverse qro:oup. It in•:ll\des not o:only the •.memployed, but also the emplo~ed; no:ot only yo:oung people who risk qoinq without insurance, but also the elderly who do not yet ~uallfy for Medicare. Health Care Access exists because of impressive community-wide. support. All aspects o:of the health c~re pr~fession d~nate thel~ time and resources to prov1de health ~are tu the med1~ally 1nd~ qent. Services include .~·:ute dental •:.;:n·e, a tw1o:e we:kty_he.:l-h clinic, pl"es•:riptio:on assistance, and ,-efe..-rals t·:· speo .. lalls~s~::md dietitians when necessary. Lawrence Memorial Hospttal do:onaLe~._ needed laboratory and radiological services~ and cl~nlc space 1~ d•:•nated by La•..Jren,:e Hou<;ing Auth.:,yity. ~cr•:l~l.se·r·tl•:e .:\g•?nt:~•?s volunteer their time by screening for el1g1blltty and arrang1ng appotntmant~ fo:or o:l1ents. �Since the clinic op•n•d in June 1989, 761 pati•nts were seen at the clinic and cooperating specialists, and 307 dental referral5 were made. At present, Health Care Access spends almost $1000 a month on pharmaceuticals. Appointments may be made at any of the following agencies: American Red Cross, 843-3550; Ballard Center, 842-0729; ECKAN, 841-3357; Independence,Inc. 841-0333; Lawrence Indian Center, 841-7202; and at the Salvation Army, 843-4188. If you have any other questions or would like_to become more involved in addressing health care concerns 1n Lawrence, please call Health Care Access directly at 841-5760. Following are editorials: The Primary Election is over, and the sales tax increase has passed. In many sections of Lawrence, a clear majority of voters favored the increase. Unfortunately, several of the central city polling places narrowly approved (Judicial Building, Plymouth Congregational Church, South Park Recreation Center, Central United.Methodist Church, East Lawrence Center) or defeated (Schwegler and New York Schools) the proposal (Lawrence Journal World, August 8, 1990, p. 7A). I suspect there are two possible reasons for these results. The most obvious reason is that many residents in these areas are on low or fixed incomes. They well understand the fiscal impact the "tiny" sales tax increase will have on their purchase of such luxuries as food, clothing, and medicine. The second reason, I believe, is roaring by my house as I write this. Although the traffic situation i~self is not the reason, the lack of traffic law enforcement may well be. Connecticut Street is posted as a "No Through Trucks" street, yet through trucks of all stripes zoom down it daily. At least I assume they are through trucks. Or else there is an extraordinary building boom Q~•ng on in our neighborhood judging from the number )f dump true cement trucks, trash trucks, city sanitation vehicles, bullduLers, moving vans, delivery trucks and 18wheelers that travel our streets daily. Apparently there is both a new car dealership and a golf course hidden somewhere in East Lawrence, since I've seen vehicles appropriate to both being transported south on Connecticut (oops! There goes another dump truck! And another!). The point of this is that not only are traffic regulations regarding trucks not enforced, neither are speeding laws. Although I'm not equipped with a radar gun, the traffic certainly appears to be travelling much faster than the posted 30 m.p.h .. Yet I have never seen a speed trap on Connecticut. On West 15th almost daily, sure, but never on Connecticut, a major north-south street, Oddly enough, the sales tax passed overwhelmingly at Brandon Woods and Quail Run School. Coincidence? I don't think so. When people live in neighborhoods where law personnel are visible and obviously involved, there is support for law personnel, Where police are seen largely as giving parking tickets, tearing down garage sale signs, speeding through on the way to somewhere else, and responding to the occasional domestic disturbance, there is less support. I realize the police department has been spread very thin, but it would help if all the icing was not piled on one side of t~e cake. So come on, police, make a good faith effort. Spread a little of that new manpower on our side of town, and enforce the truck traffic and speeding laws! Dee \{eismiller �8/31/90 Here's a riddle for you: \olhat institution is the biggest employer, occupies the most: land area and has the largest direct day-to-day ilnpact on the most families in East Lawrence? The answer , of course, is New York Elementary School, located at 936 New york Street. It has 32 full and part-time employees, occupies a full city block, and dramatically impacts the families of its 180 students. As a realtor, I often hear folks discussing their concerns about various schools and these schools' reputations. New York School used to have a reputation as having low staff morale, poor student performance and attitude, an old, unsafe playground, an antiquated library and dilapidated physical plant. The word was that USD 497 discriminated against New York School when it came time to divide up funds for school improvement in Lawrence. Well, New York School inhabitants are called the Novas. Let me tell you what's new for the Novas. Sharen Steele became principal last Fall, and with her bright, vibrant energy and enthusiasm, the morale among staff, faculty and support personnel at New York School has reached new heights. Student attitudes and performance have improved dramatically. There is a new $18,000 playground that the school Parent Teachers Organization procured through a 90% grant from Community Deve1opement Block Grant funds. The library has been completely renovated, and with 2,739 volumes (as of last May) it has one of the highest books-per-student ratios in Lawrence. The New York School building was erected in 1937 to replace the original 1897 structure. It recently has benefitted from new carpet, new blinds and air conditioning; it really shines. USD 497 has equipped the school with ei~~t new computers, three VCR's. and 1 televisions. New York boasts, in addition to the ten full time classroom teachers, instructors in Chapter 1 Math, Chapter 1 Readings, physical education, art, music, band, and orchestra. Add to this mix a school psychologist, social worker, nurse, teachers for gifted students, those with learning diabilities and speech impairments and two paraprofessionals, and you have a picture of dedicated, loving professionals who offer our neighborhood the highest and best hope for giving our kids a continuing opportunity for success. Sharen and the staff, faculty and PTO invite you and your family to came by the school at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, September 4th for our annual Open House. Slide by and check aut the Novas. If you have a pre-schoolers, bring 'em by the school for picture taking 8:30 to 10:30 A.t1. September lOth. The whole neighborhood is invited to our first PTO meeting of the year at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, October 2. If you're not registered to vote, you'll have the opportunity to register at that meeting. So do all of us a favor. vfuen you hear folks talking about our neighborhood school, tell them surf's up at New York Elementary and the future looks mighty bright. 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GALL01 LIIflf, SIGIA!VU ilfPIIWI, Af!D'll.Ul'. �CONSERVATION RESOURCES Recycling Service 3009 W. 28th Street Lawrence, Kansas 66047 842-1167 Conservation Resources is a fee-based recycling service. For $2.00 a month we will pick up at your curbside every Friday glass, tin, scrap metal, plastic, newspaper, bond and computer paper, appliances, automotive batteries, aluminum cans and foil, and old paint. The $2.00 fee will be collected at the end of each month of pick up service. Please leave your recyclables out by your curb by 9:00 a.m. each Friday packaged according to the following directions: GLASS ... food and beverage containers ONLY. Must be rinsed. Lids, plastic or metallic rings must be removed. Heavy metal foils or wires must be removed. Green, clear and brown glass will be accepted but must be sorted and packaged separately. Paper bags or cardboard boxes will be acceptable packaging. TIN (Steel) CANS ... must be rinsed, labels removed, flatten. Steel cans must be packed separatelyfrom other types of metal. Pack in cardboard box or paper bag. SCRAP METAL ... Metals of all types may be recycled. No piece may be longer than 4' in length or width. The metal must be of a weight and size and shape whereby it can be reasonably handled by one person. Dangerously sharp or abrasive surfaces must not be present. Small scraps of metal must be contained in cardboard boxes or paper bags. APPLIANCES. 3toves, hot water ::.o .ors, washers & dryers w11l be handled. The item must be curbside. AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES ... must be free from excessive acid on the surface of the battery. If leakage has occurred the battery must be contained in a cardboard box or other suitable container. Batteries may not be packaged with other metals or other recyclable items. They must be packaged separately. PLASTIC ... milk cartons and 2 and 3 liter soda bottles may be packaged together. They must be rinsed,lids and plastic rings removed and cartons flattened. 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Do not mix with white. Must be bagged in plastic or cardboard boxes. NEWSPAPER ... do not mix with phone books, magazines or other types of paper. Newspaper inserts are acceptable. May be packaged in paper grocery sacks. PAINT ... indoor or outside leftover paint will be given to charities to be used in low income housing or recycled by a paint company. You may pay $2.00 at the end of each month of pick up service. You may send a check at the end of each month to ... CONSERVATION RESOURCES 3009 West 28th St. Lawrence, KS 66047 If you wish, for your convenience, you may pay for 6 months at $12.00 or 12 month~ at $24.00. If at any time you are not happy with the service or you wish to discontinue serYJ.ce, we will be happy to refund your money. The $2.00 monthly fee is necessary to help cover handling and overhead so we can keep our service dependable and on a weekly basis. Many of the items that we pick up will ha~e no payback -.ralue, but wl:l are interested in helping the environment and want to ptck up everything that is recyclable. As more items can be. list. ycled we will let our customers km .md add them to our pick up �EARTH BOUND PROGRAM .- f t ' -._\.1. =~~~~~., BRING YOUR ;! _e A.R.T ;H ,B ,0 ·u, N.-6 GRASS . -4t%: BRING YOUR LEAVES ·-)l;lo . ~ . -'- to an Earth Bound Drop Off Site _., - - __ SATURDAYS-Centennial Park, by the Rocket 10:00 am to 3:00 pm SUNDAYS-"Oad" Perry Park, 12th & Monterey Way 1·f'lO pm to 5:00 pm ·'\ ~- ..... .. .'~· - ...r ;:: . ~~· \ ,7 * BOX IT' * BAG IT' * Do not ,nclude 11mbs. brush. rocks. nor grass recently treated N1th pestiCides. herbiCides. or tungJCJdes. The use of Reusable Conta1ners 1s Encouraged. BRING YOUR OIL -.~ ... ---~- '·r'-=t , ...·--..~ lv1otor 011 Oniy no ccntam:ratec Jli no more tnan 5 gallons. Th1s :s an a;~encant suoerv>sec orogral" Your Signature ·5 recu;red You may a>SO or:ng Automct1ve Bat~er es If you have questions about the Earth Bound Program Pl-ease Contact: Recycling Coordinator Box 708, City Hall, Lawrence, KS 66044 841-0811 THE CITY OF LAWRENCE �EAST LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION October, 1990 GENERAL MEETING!!! 7:00 prn, Monday, October 22, at New York School Library. Child care will be provided. 1. The major agenda item will be a discussion of the bond election for the circumferential roadway system. This will be on the November ballot, and is an issue that ELlA has been very concerned with for the last two years. 2. There is a federal neighborhood redevelopment program that Lawrence may want to participate in. LAN (Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods) and Mike Rundle are especially excited about this program, and we need to find out more about it. This information will be available at the meeting. We need to nominate a representative to the CDBG board since Patty Doria has decided to step down from this position. Many thanks to her for a job well done! 3. 4. As soon as possible, we need to hire a neighborhood coordinator. Our CDBG application for funding needs to be submitted by December 1, and the planning commission needs our help in gathering data for the new neighborhood/downtown Lawrence plan. Applications can be submitted at the meeting, and afterwards the board will meet to discuss hiring procedure. Details on this follow in the newsletter. Read on. Last but not least, if you have items that you want discussed at the neighborhood meeting, please bring them up and I'll see that they are added to the agenda. You may try to reach me by telephone at 841-6250 during the day (best bet) or 842-2533 (only a rumor that I'm ever at horne) or just bring them to the meeting and I'll add them then. In order to make sure everything gets discussed and that we get out by 9:30, I'm going to assign a time limit to each item at the start of the meeting, and we can exceed these limits only by affirmative vote of the majority of those in attendance. 5. See you all there! Jo ELlA NEIGHBORHOOD COORDINATOR This position is funded at $2487.00 from now until August 1, 1991. This means that we are looking for someone to work approximately 160 hours per quarter for the remaining three quarters of our funding period. The job description is as follows: 1. Assist in the coordination of neighboorhood activities. 2. Maintain quality relationship with Community development department. 3. Attend neighborhood meetings. 4. Assist in publication of neighborhood newsletter. 5. Assist in clerical duties. 6. Keep accurate log of hours worked, noting activities/projects. 7. Maintain calendar of CD deadlines, annual neighborhood evenets. 8. Carry out other duties as assigned by officers and/or board of directors. If you would like to apply for this position, please send a letter of to Jo Andersen, 1402 New York, or bring it to the general meeting. letter should include your work and educational history, related job length of time you have lived in Lawrence (and specifically in East and personal and work-related references. application This skills, Lawrence), �ANOTHER POINT OF VIEW In the last news! .er, this paragraph appeared: "There have been concerns expressed to me about the matter of 'absentee' (meaning they don't live in East Lawrence) landlords asking for certain houses in our neighborhood to be condemned by the building inspector and then trying to buy the properties for a low price. This leads to several potentially undesirable conditions such as cheap new construction, increased percentage of non-owner occupied homes, a higher percentage of 'Section 8' rental units than in other areas of town, and the increased potential for eventual upzoning of sections of our neighborhood. I have talked to Lynn Goodell at community development about this situation and he has given me several suggestions of ways to reverse this trend, but these would require neighborhood support, action, and diligence. Are we prepared to re-energize the old land use and home ownership committee?" This response followed (copied as received): POLK RENTALS P.O. 80X34 LAWRENCE, KS. 66044 843-6855 September 10, 1990 Jo Anderson 1402 New York St. Lawrence, Ks·. 66044 Ms. Anderson• This letter is in response to your slanderous attack in the East Lawrence News ( August 1990) on absentee landlords, cheap new construction, and the Section VIII program in East Lawrence. The largest absentee landlord in East Lawrence is proably the City of Lawrence. Many other homes in East Lawrence are owned by investors, real estate companies and private individuals. These investors are interested in the betterment of ~ast Lawrence. They are improving the appearance as well as helping the economy. The new construction you call "cheap" taking place in the East Lawrence area is a bonus to the area. The new construction is proably the only homes that will pass city electrical, plumbing or structural codes. Building new homes eliminates unsightly, structurallyunsound and rat infested homes. The Section VIII program is set up to help individuals who need help with housing. Many are physical! handicapped, poor, or single parents. I resent your attitude saying you do not want them living in East Lawrence, This biased attitude shows poor judgement on your part. This makes me sick. I sincerely hope that C.D.B.G. funds are not helping to print this newsletter as I would not like my tax dollars discriminatin against the poor or handicapped on Section VIII. CC1 Lynn Goodell �......... ,., ......... ................... ., ................. ................ . _ ,.._ NEW MEMBERS I ! I Welcome to the following new ELlA members who have joined since the last membership list was compiled: Big Bang Recording Studios Aaron Blasser Betty Jo Charlton 1012 Pennsylvania Street Dick Danhaupt Dain Dillingham Dreux Dillingham Charles Gruber 1012 Pennsylvania Street Patricia Hackney Herb Harmon 1421 New Jersey Tommie J. Howell Jeff Johnson 818 East 12th Street Phil Overbaugh 818 East 12th Street Lena Overbaugh 809 Connecticut George Pisiani Sarah Jane Russell Pat Slick Betty Todd 1146 Delaware Karen Trubitt Jovan Weismiller 843-2501 843-2501 865-3701 843-5481 843-5481 843-1647 If we've missed you on this list, please let a board member know, so that our books can be brought up to date! We regret any mistakes we may have made. Thank you. Who Should I Call? Board Members, (officers listed first, followed by members at large) Jolene Andersen, President, 841-6520 or 842-2533 Kathly Businger, Board member, 841-2826 Carmen Crouse, Corresponding Secretary, 842-6039 Curt Enos, Treasurer, 842-2730 Ari Finke, Board member, 841-0443 Patricia Marvin, Board member, 842-7385 Shelley Miller, Recording Secretary, 841-7518 Barry Shalinski, Board member, 842-1953 Craig Stancliffe, Board member, 84206432 John Swift, Immediate Past-President, 843-0123 Deitre Weismuller, Board member, 842-7160 ·······~····································································· Treasurer' Report: General Account, $729.10 Park Fund, $3,722.30 NEWS FROM NEW YORK SCHOOL Charles Gruber is quickly becoming our East Lawrence herald for New York School. He is reporting the following activities of which you should be aware, and hopefully will be able to attend: New York School Parent-Teacher Organization: Meeting on October 24th (that's a Wednesday), at 7:30 pm; program being a forum on the high school bond issue. Both pro and con will be presented. The meeting will be held in the Library of New York School. ## - - On the lighter side!, New York School PTO's following meeting wlll be a 1950's sock hop on November 6th, following a brief business meeting at 6:30 pm. This event is not only for parents and children; New York School PTO is inviting all of the neighborhood families to bring their socks and a dancing mood. ## - - Another event of which Charles wants us to all be made aware is the Sufi dancing at the Ecumenical Christian Ministries Building, located at 1204 Oread. This is to be held on October 15, beginning at 7:30 pm, sharp. ## - - �ELIA GENERAL MEETING, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26TH, NEW YORK SCHOOL LIBRARY, 7:00 PM Child Care Provided. Rod Brambee, the newly hired assistant city manager for Lawrence will be our guest speaker at this meeting. He will explain the city's current interest in the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation. Congressionally chartered In 1978 and started with federal money, this is now a private non-profit corporation which helps cities rehabilitate neighborhoods, making them healthier and more self-reliant. To date, $159 million has been invested, yielding $4.8 billion in improvements in 245 neighborhoods nationwide. This is a program we may definitely be interested in helping the city to pursue. Our annual Community Development Block Grant request is due the first of December. We hope to have the application substantially completed by meeting time to share with everyone, but we will still have four more days to add to it. If you have any ideas of current needs that CDBG funds may be used to address, contact Jo Andersen (842-2533 evenings; 841-6250 days) or bring them to the meeting. We are in the middle of the hiring process for the ELlA coordinator as this newsletter goes to press, but we will have made our selection from a field of several outstanding applicants by November 26. So, come to the meeting and meet our new coordinator! Lastly, but not leastly, we will be electing new officers and board members at this meeting, so come prepared with names to nominate, including your own! ########### LAWRENCE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Several EL neighbors have asked about Habitat for Humanity, what it's done so far, and how to volunteer. Presently, the organization is starting on its fourth house and finishing up its third. A family moved into the second home built from the ground up in August. The group's third project, a house at 1609 Powers, was purchased after being badly fire-damaged, and is now almost completely renovated. Ground-breaking for the fourth house (the third built from the ground up) will begin any day. If you would like to volunteer, call Ruth Weir at 843-2371. Jo Andersen ########### CONCERNING NEIGHBORHOOD TRASH DISPOSAL Our city sanitation workers collect trash/garbage on Monday and Thursday mornings of each week. In order to minimize exposure of trash/garbage to rummaging creatures (4/2 legs) and mischeivous winds, your Neighborhood Improvement Association urges East Lawrence residents to place trash and garbage out for collection only on the night before or the morning of collection days. Thank you, Brian Prophit ########### �LETTERS This is a copy of the Letter to the Editor that appeared in the Journal-World, November 8th: To the Editor: The members of the East Lawrence Improvement Association voted unanimously at their October 22 meeting to condemn acts of harassment that have occurred in and around East Lawrence in the past month. Racist graffiti and cross burnings have no place in our neighborhood whether they are the acts of youths or adults. In its meeting, the association also unanimously approved the formation of a committee to offer support to anyone in our neighborhood who is victimized by a hate crime. We will clean up graffiti and the leftovers of any harassment and provide other services as they are requested. We believe that fostering a community where people of diverse cultures, religions, lifestyles and physical abilities can live in peace and safety is as much the duty of a neighborhood association as guaranteeing that our roads are safe. We intend to carry out that duty with energy and dedication. Sincerely, Diane Sll ver Kathly Businger Editor, E.L.I.A. News, I should like to respond to the verbage which appeared on the second page of the October issue of E.L.I.A. news. So what if we have an excess, or even all, of the city's Section VIII housing in East Lawrence. E.L.I.A. is becoming a bit elitist. I live in Section VIII housing; would you tell me that I cannot live in this neighborhood because my landlord lives on Tennessee Street and not here? Why not admit it folks: the only difference between folks who are buying up property in East Lawrence who live here and those who don't is that fact alone. Most are trying to make money, only Polk admits it. And don't give me this crap about keeping land in trust for the future generations in East Lawrence; if that is the true case then let folks live in a house for what your price is for the mortgatge and a small fund saved for repairs -- do you do repairs when they are needed like my land lord does? Are your houses as good to live in as Section VIII houses are? I used to enjoy working with E.L.I.A. until it became a land owner's protection association. Until you loose a bit of that self-righteousness, you shall not have a real sense of neighborhood here in East Lawrence. Pat Slick Dear Jolene: As you assist the community in your humanitarian endeavors, we felt it would be useful for you to know about the services offered by the Cniversity of Kansas Dependent Care Referral Service (KUDCRS). KUDCRS began to provide referral services this summer. As a non-profit referral agency, we assist persons seeking child and elder care services. Our services are provided free of charge but are not intended to represent an endorsement of or recommendation for any service provider. KUDCRS clients are responsible for making their own assessments about which services will best meet their personal needs. We maintain a computerized listing of state licensed or registered child care providers which can be matched with clients' child care needs. Our list is updated frequently to maintain accurate information about openings. We also have other resource information related to child care (e.g., printed materials with guidelines for selecting good child care, a babysitter contact list, a contact list of child care regulatroy agencies, etc.). our elder care services include referral information for both local and national services. We hope to provide broader elder care referral services by Spring of 1991. Sincerely, Betty Peterson KUDCRS Coordinator ########### � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws, correspondence, minutes, East Lawrence Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, and newsletters from East Lawrence, Kansas. 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Subject The topic of the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/618c9da8a1d86b0e6f6305746d48169d.pdf f21b707d4d34b978f26f9d0e73dcf087 PDF Text Text ~h~e~::jg~n~.: m~:a~!i~~m:~..?a:!o ~:~ o~~.~:~1xecutive 0 board members who will guide the organization for the coming year. It takes new blood to keep tl1e ELIA vibrant. Come to the meeting and throw your hat in the ring, or nominate a friend. All ELIA memberships expired in September. If you did not pay your dollar at the picnic, you must do so to be eligible to vote at ELIA neetings or to run for an office. Even if you do not attend meetings, one dollar is a small price to pay to help us to provide a newsletter, services to senior citizens, social events and an effective voice at City Hall for our neighborhood's concerns. JOIN ELIAl The ELIA meeting will be held on Monday, October 12, 7:30 p.m. at New York School. Refreshments served. Rides and babysitt available if or the Office -2 Pennsylvania Street is the scene of yet another controversy over a land use issue. This time, the controversy is not about a tavern; it is about Penn Houseo The Penn House staff recently announced plans to tear down their present structure at 1035 Fenno and to erect a new building on that site. Amid hot tempers, na.'Ue calling, innuendo and threats of v-iolence, the ELIA ::2;xecutive Board met in August i'lith representatives of Penn House and voted to oppose commercial rezoning of the property at 1035 Penno The area is currently zoned for residential use, and the Penn House operation does not conform -vdth that zoning. The ELIA Board also passed a resolution to seek to work out di?ferences with Penn House peacefully to the benefit of the East Lawrence neighborhood vlhich both organizations serveo Opposition to the Penn House project was based on a number of factorso Opponents claim that the current building is a viable historic structure 1..rhich Penn House could sell for rehabilitation as housing, and then build elsewhere more economically than they could demolish and rebuild at the same site. There was also opposition to any zoning change Hhich could open the door to conrraercial encroachment in the event that Penn House ceases operationo Some critics find the proposed structure to be an ugly replacement for a beautiful old house, citing that the new building is a block structure, having no windows on three sides. Finally, they oppose the design which shows a parking lot and loading dock in the front of the new Penn IIouseo They charge that a bigger, better Penn House will generate more traffic on the stl•eet and will be a nuisance. Contir,"'tJ-+ p.~ �DOWNTOWN Lawrence The City's comprehensive plan for Downtown is nearing completion, and Tihode Island :3treet residents are battling to make sure that their street remains a residential street in the processo The City's consultant on Downto"rn pla.n.'1ing, Teska and Associates, designed one alternative plan which would close New Hampshire Street between 7th and 9th Streets, diverting Downtown traffic to Rhode Island Streeto Other Teska proposals would encourage development of multi-family housing along the west side of the 900 and 1000 blocks of Rhode Island, and would call for parking lots on the west side of the 700 and 800 blockso At the September 23 meeting of the City's Planning Commission~ Janet Hoffman, who recently bought and is upgrading the house' at 72~ Rhode Island, outlined the ELIA's positiono The ELIA and Rhode Island Street neighbors find the closing of New Hampshire Street unacceptable, oppose any RM-3 high density zoning along the street, and oppose any curb cuts along .Rhode Island for parkingo Ms. Hoffman pointed out that the East Lawrence Neighborhood Plan calls for medium density housing in the area and stresses rehabilitation and preservation rather than redevelopmento Mso Hoffman noted that a parking lot should not be built until an actual need is demonstrated, and that a green space would make a better "buffer'' than parkingo She pointed out that existing City lots in the Boo b~ock of Rhode Island are usually empty. Hso E:offma.n said that meaningful public transportation would lessen the need for more a.spha.l t. Susie Ashline, Don Brownstein, Jim Povrers and Tiichard Kershenba.um also spoke at the meeting, rei tera.ting Hs. Hoffman 1 s points, and raising questions about eminent domain, buffer zones s.nd freestanding stores o All of these people own property along Rhode Island Street and a.re making considerable investments in rehab work. Lance Burr, whose la.w office, recently rehabbed home and rental properties a.re in Bast Lawrence, asked the Commissioners to 11 slow down" and preserve Hhat is nice in the towno Barry Sha.linsky, 633 Connecticut, said the plan should meet real needs, not create artificial demandso Accordingly, Shalinsky said, a. Downtown grocery store should be given higher priority than a hotel complex. Despite these cortments from East Lawrence residents, the Planning Commission voted to send the Teska recow~endations to the City Commission without alteration. That makes it important for East Lawrence people to attend the City Conm1ission meeting on Tuesday, October 13th to show support for our Rhode Island Street neighbors, as well as to conm1ent on other aspects of the Do-vmto-vrn Plan. The Teska Report and the East Lawrence Neighborhood Plan are available to be read at the ELIA Office during regular office hours, for persons wishing to prepare for the meetingo The ELIA thanics over twenty people from East Lawrence, mostly Rhode Island Street neighbors, who attended the Planning Commission meetingo If these people, and more, voice their opinions to the City Commission, Downtown redevelopment could en..l-J.ance rather tha.n destroy our neighborhoodo 3 �briefs~ Project S~AL, desisned to .§_ave l;;n(n~gy f:round Ls.:t.rr•enoe is off to a great start. At a September workshop, the ,.,..,..-~,..,"' staff from the ApproprlR'ce Technolog;s" Center told participants about energy conservatlon techniques such QS hot water heater insul~tion, faucet aerators, stoppine infiltrat:ton of cold winter air through electrical sHitches and outlets, proper installation of caulking and 1,[eatherstripplng, etc. It 's beer1 a l 0""0' ,.l·,··1" "'u·t v • .._. cor,,1 __,,_ resic1ents of ~~ast 13th :;tre'8t nrc "'.• .1 ,.•..·•. .... ' J. t .Lll2_; Gh•• el:r • i .L~.o ._ :·.'v PUS t·y I;Ja:i'3r problem solv0d. City creHs ha.VJ staPted installins a no1.1 He.ter main 1-fhich Hill provid•3 clean ',vater (1-v-ater that's as clean as anyrtJhero else in tow.n, an~'l··2._;r) to pa.rts of :bast Lawrence an<l i?ar Bast LavJr>enceo After lonG months of battline \vi th City Hall, :Sast 13th Street resident~, with the help of Stormy 3a.r::l.uel of the ELIA staff, secured a proniso from the City to 'buiHl. the new watex· lines with money from the Cor:lllluni ty Development budget. The construction curt>ently happening. along 13th Street is proof that nei:shbors working together Ch.c1 make basic changes in their lives. And there's nothing more basic than water, ~ J..-~u ~ ~ ~ ·-'-.._.L~j, :.; 1 An ::-~8.8t Lm-rrence artist is looking for studio space, preferably a garage. ;:)he is lookinz for a place with non-dirt floor> and windons Kllich is easily adaptable for wood heat in the wtntero If you know of a suitable snace, contact JoAnn, C43-!~ 90B: Counc~-1 on A~ing is lookin8 for voll.mteers to deliver noontime meals to temporary shut-ins over 60 years of ageo Volunteers vlould be assigned to deliver meals in their own area of LaHrence, and vvould be reimbursed at the rate of 20ft per mile. Council on Agine; is asking for com.'1li tments of about thirty mim1.tes a day from each voltmteer. To help, contact Carol Klinknct/c o..t the Senior Center, 842-05L~3o s There were more workshop participants from Bast LaVJrence than from all of the other Cooonunity Development target neighborhoods combined. Ovm• a dozen East LaHrence households received free kits of energy conservation materials valued at $50o The !dts are available for lovr and moderate income people. VJorkteams were formed and East Lawrence residents helped each other to install the energy conservation materials. All participants, regardless of income, received a coupon booklet, good for discounts on enerey saving materials from local hardware stores. The Project SEAL workshop on lowcost/no-cost energy saving techniques will be repeated a.t 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 17 at the South Park Recreation Center, 12th and Hass. For more information about the upcoming workshoE, contact the A.T. Center, 841-3056, weekdays from 2 to 4. If you missed the September workshop, be sure not to miss this one. You save yourself money when you Save Ener~y Around Lawrence. - - - - Doug Lehto is looking for panes of glass to recycle in his greenhouse project. If you have some gl~ns you are not using, give it or loan it to Doug. Call him at 749-3200o �TUDY'S CORNER "Autumn" Today the peace of AutTh~ pervades the worldo In the radiant u:oon, silent and motionle.ss, the wide stillness rests like a tired bird spree.dinc over the deserted fields to all horizons to wings of 30lden sreeno Today the thin threads of the river flows without a song, leaving no marks or.. its sand:- oanks o The nany distant villaGes bask in the sun with eyes closed in idle and lo.nr;uid s ltunber. In the stillness I hear in every blade of grass, in every speck of dust, in every part of my ot-rn body, in the visible and invisible worlds, in -:.;': •.J planets, the sun, and the stars, the joyous dance of the atoms through endles;:; time-- the nyriad murmering rhythm surrounding Thy throneo Ers. Buford Anderson of :~,)_;·>11.·Ha had surgery on her hand at Lawrence Hemerial Hospital. She is now ir:;::··oving. 1-lrs. Anderson is the sister of Erso Arlene Goldmano Hurry and get Hell soon Bessieo \J e are sorry to lose J:irs. Fern Cates as a neighboro dent of Vermont Towers. We miss you 0 She is now a resi- Irene :__ lston had a fall, and injured her right armo not SCl'iOUS o IIope the injury is r:rs. caenn ~:.:lliott of ':elda is now retired from Haskell College as a teachero 7isited L:rs. :~.ha..r:tafel t this past weeko Penn liOl~se operatin3 in a lTo Business Area seeks to Re Zone--and to des troy a house that has always been a credit and the oldest in the neizh{ \ bOl~hood. 1.!hy do ne>.Jcomers think they know best for a good neip,hborhood? r.rhoy do not see the fll::rvrs in the project that can be remedied 1...ri th paint and terr'lite control to a good house--and the renewed neighborhood blic;llt. £ };,ev. :?rod Holloman, pa;.--tor of the Faith Southern Baptist Church, 1000 lTeH York reports success of the CROP walk lact Sunday, meeting at First Pr·.;c~Jytor:· ::tn Church on ~.r. 23 St. to Halk to Clinton Park overlook over 9 miles, 2_t) members took parto Rev. Hen Goodman of the First Christian Church SIJonsor"\d the 1trrtlk, and re~orted 22) persons took part, a goal of $3000 was hoped for, but instead q>)71-t8 was raised. Con3ratulations to e.ll who took part. Special Congratulations to =ast Lawrence's Faith Southern ~ aptist; Church. l)o 8Ure to remember Senior Citizens Bazaar Nova 7 at Pirst Christla.n Church, lirs a ~·lartha Donoho in chargeo l!rs. :~oC!•~r ~ :·eloh and lirso Dlck Shanafelt attended Kansas Authors Convention in :~e.nhattan, Oct 2 and 3rd. The 2alvation Army announces m::etings at L~ o'clock 1.Ied. afternoons of i}irl r..ruides a.c;es 6 to 11, Girl Guards, ages 12 to 17, an1 Boys Club, ages 0 to 17. :_nyone <:.3hin_s a ride to these activities, call 2alvation Army, phone m,_J-':.188 to he picked up for these meetineso 'Jhat a wonderful chance for these youne; people to have this trainingo 7 �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/bf8dcce2819575307cdaed963fa1b853.pdf 6e9c0a66a62e34c3c55e0050d2a8b4f5 PDF Text Text ===================£=~==========~~====================~========== EAST LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER Issue .. ,, · ; # 1 January, 1991 =============================================================-=== Election of Board and Officers ~Q~rQ_Qf_Q!r~£!£r~~ At the DeceMber General Meeting held at New York School the following individuals were elected to the Board of the E.L.I.A. for 1991. The Officers are: F. Jolleen Andersen - President Kathly Businger - Vice President John Swift - Acting Secretary Jon Nepstad - Acting Treasurer Nanette Roubideaux - Coordinator 842-2533 841-2826 843-0123 842-9336 Members of the Board are: Patricia Marvin; Marsha Klinknett; Jim Schneider; Curt Enos; Deitre Weis~iller; Craig A. Stancliff; Mary Gray; Travin Crandell; Joe Rose. The Board met on December 12, 1990 and discussed concern and goals for the Association for 1991. issues of ********** Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration ********** The New York School PTO and the ELlA are co-sponsoring this year's Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Chili Dinner. The event takes place in the New York gyanasiua on Friday evening, January 18, 1991 froa 6:00 to 8:00 p.a. The PTO will be providing the chili and ELlA will be aaking the deserts. Bring your appetites and your families. A good tiae is proaised for all. Professor Milan will speak and the students of New York School will be presenting a play. Volunteers are needed for all aspects of the celebration. Please call Charles Gruber at 841-5763 or 841-2000 to be a volunteer for this iaportant event in the East Lawrence coaaunity. Iaportant Dates January 14, 1991 - Board of Directors Meeting, New York 7:00 p.a. to 9:00 p.a. 936 New York. January 18, 1991 - Martin Luther King Day Celebration Feed, New York School, 936 New York, 6:00 to 8:00 p.a. February 11, 1991- E.L.I.A. General Meeting, 7:00 p.a. to 9:00 p.a. 936 New York. New York School and Chili School, �•, NEWSLETTER, VOL. f 1, January, 1991, Page 2 STATE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD ADDRESS, 1991 East Lawrence neighborhood promises to be "The Place to Be" in 1991! We are off to a wonderful and exciting start with our new coordinator, new board of directors, and new membership list, which in the case of the last two, fortunately include many familiar faces. As always, we also have an agenda full of important issues and concerns that we hope to keep up with during the year. Our neighborhood coordinator Nanette Roubide&ux has been fantastic! Although hired by the board in the middle of Noveaber, she managed to have the Community Development .Grant proposal beautifully typed, edited, forMatted, signed, sealed and delivered a fault two days before it was actually due on December 1! I have no solid evidence, but I suspect that aay be a record for ELlA! Since then, she has made herself known at city hall, establishing ties with the CD departMent. She is also completely responsible for overseeing the layout, printing and delivery of the newsletter. The City Planning Comaission invited us to help them for~ulate the part of the new city plan directly affecting our neighborhood which will eventually take the place of Plan 95. This is a very important opportunity for us to take an active part in a process that will deeply affect our lives for at least a generation to coae. Ideally what we need for the first part of this process are people to represent each block and report in detail on its present condition. This will take a fair amount of time and commitaent, and we will probably need to •eet together at least once to go over ail that would be involved. If you have ever wanted to know more about your iaaediate surroundings, if you would like to do a service for yourself and your neighborhood, if yo" would like to be instruaental in shaping the future of East Lawrence, please volunteer for this task by calling Jo Andersen or Nanette. See our phone nuabers at the beginning of the Newsletter. An engineering fira has been hired by the city to plan the route for the proposed Eastern Parkway. It is Johnson, Brickell, Malcahy and Associates, 100 East Park Street, Suite 200, Olathe, KS. 66061. If the route is designed in accordance with the 18 Criteria adopted by the City Coaaission last spring, it could be of great benefit to us in helping to handle our traffic probleas and keep trucks off our neighborhood streets. There will be aaple opportunity for public input during this process, and we certainly need to take advantage of this! I would like to see a standing coaaittee foraed of folks who would be willing to keep up with this iaportant issue, attend public foruas, and represent �.. NEWSLETTER, VOL. t 1, January 1991, Page 3 the views of ELlA whenever possible and appropriate. There are several other ongoing items of concern that affect different parts of our neighborhood and various members of the board have agreed to take these on as a temporary/long-term projects. Marsha Klinknett has agreed to be the liaison person between the Salvation Army Shelter House and the ELlA. Jim Schnieder is continuing to communicate with the lending instftutions in Lawrence and Eudora so that we can be better informed when we try and get real estate financing. We will soon be able to run comparisons between these institutions bassd on information gathered fro• a survey he designed and sent out. Joe Rose and others are working with the city staff to •ake sure that the green space just east of the Riverfront Mall parking lot is preserved as a vital nesting area for the eagles and not ravaged by hu•an visitors. There will be an article on this in a later newsletter. Charles Gruber continues to serve as liaison person ELlA and New York School. between the At the first meeting of the new Board, we decided to make meeting times in 1991 more regularly scheduled. Meetings will be Monthly on the second Monday at New York School, and on the following Tuesday, if Monday is a legal holiday. On the odd •onths, the •eetings will be "board •eetings" mandatory for board •e•bers ~nd open to all where Mostly business issues will be discussed. On even months, we will be have general •eetings, often with a guest speaker, where we will focus on at least one Major topic that we feel is of interest to all neighbors. in closing, I would like to see all of you involved in your neighborhood in whatever way best suits you. I have had a wonderful 1990 as your president, and I deeply appreciate the confidence you have shown by allowing •e to serve another year. I know this one will be even better! Jo Contributions to Newsletter We welco•e contributions to the ELlA Newsletter. Letters, items of interest, concerns and criticisMs •ay be sent to ELlA, 1609 Barker, Lawrence, Kansas 66044. What would you like to see in the Newsletter? �., NEWSLETTER, ODI/01! 11IICS CILICI, WI. IISC. COAJUI• IUORCU 142·1167 CVUIIDI lU IOtOU 1549 1.311. 143·2533 11tiW LODIU 511 wu 141·4155 lffrM -H rotlllll sanc1. rn. VOL. CLUJ fOOt, IIIR COI'UliiU. lLDI. CUI lUll PlCU ap PICU OP January 1991, IDSUPD II PlPIIIW. 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UCICU • lC!IOII fll! lUCI II!O mnl m m TILLOI IWIU UCt"IIIII*II 1&!11 Ill IIIICt aa All POUIUOI l1tll PtUfti. ll.llu. m 951 m 371 cws 321 201 PUll 23-741 741 351 5U nia 47·741 151 7U 4U 50S Y.a£11a'IMT BUll USTE-~ HOllE COtlmTUS AVAILAIU AT COST • MHI11 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws, correspondence, minutes, East Lawrence Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, and newsletters from East Lawrence, Kansas. 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East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/ef1db9e93dc7b0afe5f0766182ff88ba.pdf 21b3d4e9a3b4ab152660fa3beabb3290 PDF Text Text Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Aimee Polson ELNA Board Members From: Secretary - Christy Dahl (842-9945) Date: January 7, 2002 Re: Minutes for November 12, 2001 East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (ELNA) general meeting Old Business Meeting Minutes • Aimee Polson read a summary of the September General Meeting Minutes Treasurer's Report • Operating Expenses $1 ,965.47 • Coordinator's Salary $4,881.00 • Free State Checking Acct. $539.57 • Free State Savings $29.15 Property Rehabilitation Task Force • Ardys described tax credits (20% of costs) available for owners of historically registered home renovation. Ed Tato believes the credit can be carried from year to year, if taxes are not paid one or more years. • Dennis Enslinger is applying for a grant for historic research, which could assist with ELNA's desired conservation district. • Ed Tato spoke with Dennis and learned that homeowners can make more changes within a conservation district than if the home is on a historic register by itself. New Business Board Member Elections • Ardys gave an overview ofELNA and the issues it is currently facing including the county's desired parking lot by the court house and the neighborhood plan with its committees to be filled. Ardys also described the President's typical job duties as disseminating information to the neighborhood and representing the neighborhood at assorted city and county meetings. • Doug Byers thanked Ardys for her work as president over the last year relating how she has worked hard and passionately. 1 �January 7, 2002 President • Mark Lehmann nominated Ed Tato as President and Carmen seconded this motion. • Ed Tato ( 1016 Pennsylvania) is the Chair of the Housing Trust Fund Board lives and was a city planner for Mesa Arizona • The vote was unanimous for Ed Tato Vice President • Ed Tato nominated Mark Lehmann for Vice President and Doug Byers seconded the motion. • !\lark Lehmann (639 Mississippi) owns Old home Depot at Eleventh Street and Pennsylvania, he sat on the steering committee for the ELNA neighborhood plan and is Vice President for the Water Garden Society. • The vote was unanimous for Mark Lehmann Secretary • Ed Tato nominated Chris Stevenson as Secretary and Carmen seconded this motion. • Chris Stevenson (1105 New Jersey) has his own home based publishing company, has been a professional secretary, and is an ordained minister currently affiliated with St. Luke's AME Church. ' • The vote was unanimous for Chris Stevenson. Treasurer • Ardys nominated Doug Byers for Treasurer and Christy Dahl seconded the motion. • Doug Byers ( 1325 Pennsylvania) works at KU as research administrator and has been the ELNA Treasurer since moving to neighborhood 3 years ago. • The vote was unanimous for Doug Byers. Board Members • Ardys Ramberg nominated • Liz Brosius who works for KSGS. • Madeleine O'Brian who an artist that helped organize the Sweetheart Fundraiser • Corky Reed whose home was built in 1870 and has been in the family for four generations; he is a retired electrician. • Don Cantor who is an electrician that would like to get involved in the neighborhood and community • Doug seconded the motion • The vote was unanimous for these nominations. • • • • Doug Byers nominated • Karen Butler is a social worker for social security 1218.5 PA, originally from Joplin, MO • Donna Duncan who is a research administrator at KU and program assistant for Kansas biological survey • Bill Wachspress who has been the ELNA Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods (LAN) representative and CDBG representative Jennifer Hackney seconded the motion The vote was unanimous for these nominations. Mark Lehmann nominated • Jeff and Erica Plumlee Erica works for Department of Corrections in Topeka • 2 �January 7, 2002 • • • Jeff is Operations Director for a manufacturing company in the Kansas City area Ardys Ramberg seconded the motion The vote was unanimous for these nominations. CDBG Funding Suggestions • Doug gave an overview of the CDBG Grant Application process and informed the group that grant applications are due December 3. • The grant dollars must be spent between August I, 2002 and July 31. 2003. • CDBG funds are to improve living conditions and neighborhood environment Housing Stock Survey • Ed has information from KCMO on surveying housing stock from the exterior of homes, which will be helpful for the neighborhood housing committee. The surveyors undergo training to ensure that all are evaluating similarly. • EL could request funding for the trainers to come train EL resident surveyors and/or software for the survey- Structural Conditioning Inventory. • Mark Lehmann moved that we submit an application for Structural Condition Inventory • Doug Byers seconded the motion • The vote was unanimously in favor. Neighborhood Beautification • Doug discussed the Board's previous discussion for Neighborhood Grass Seed to beautify lawns. • Seed would need to be kept in proper sealed containers. • Mark Lehmann suggested that those who really care would buy their own seed. • Ed Tato noted that this could be a way to promote ELNA and the neighborhood's awareness of what the association does. • Doug Byers moved that we apply for $250 for grass seed and containers. • Ardys seconded the motion • The vote was unanimously in favor. Coordinator Cost of Living Raise • Doug Byers moved that ELNA applies for an increased amount for the coordinator's salary to a;:count for an increase in the cost of living. • The increase would be the same cost of living increase that city employees receive. • Ardys Ramberg seconded the motion. • The vote was unanimously in favor Adobe Acrobat Writer • Aimee Polson would like to purchase software so the newsletter can be done in pdf format. • The newsletter expenses could be reduced if the newsletter could be emailed. • Doug motioned that the ELNA apply for funding to purchase Adobe Acrobat Writer, with the dollar amount to be determined after pricing the software. • Carmen Collins seconded the motion. • The vote was unanimously in favor. Brick Street Restoration • Aimee suggested that ELNA could apply for funding for the city to remove the chunks of asphalt kft on brick streets to help even them out; however, some of the asphalt and cement are patches where the brick had been removed. 3 �January 7, 2002 • Ed Tato suggested we apply for this as a CIP grant as this type of repair may be better completed where the city determines the costs. ELNA will table this until CIP grants. • Neighborhood Banners • Mark Lehmann would like to apply for Old East Lawrence banners to delineate our neighborhood. • Doug Byers is looking for someone to research this. Neighborhood Clean-up • Marci Fransisco suggested asking for a small amount of funding for the neighborhood cleanup, $75-$100, to cover the necessary supplies. • Joe Bickford seconded the motion • The vote was unanimously in favor. 1421 New Jersey • • • • • • Jennifer Hackney ( 1419 New Jersey) has written a letter to the landlord of I 421 New Jersey regarding the current tenants and their disruptive lifestyle. Jennifer brought the Jetter hoping that other East Lawrence residents would sign it as well. The letter will be copied to the city manager, police chief, mayor, city commissioners, and maybe the Lawrence Journal World. Christy Dahl moved that Aimee Polson write a letter to the same parties formally showing that ELNA supports Jennifer Hackney's requests. Ardys Ramberg seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor. Winterizing Workshop • • • • • • Marci Fransisco announced that the tenants at 1208 DE McMillan house would like to do some winterizing. They would like to hold a winterizing workshop at this house. Marci asked ifELNA would like to co-sponsor this event on December 8, between 1:00 and 4:00 or 5:00PM. Notices would go out right after Thanksgiving. Heartland Renewable Energy will be making the presentation. Mark Lehmann moved that we cosponsor and Jon Laura seconded the motion. The vote was unanimously in favor. 4 �January 7, 2002 Attendees Ardys Ramberg- Outgoing President Doug Byers- Treasurer Christy Dahl - Outgoing Secretary Aimee Polson - Coordinator Joe Bickford Karen Butler Carmen Collins Michelle Crank Donna Duncan Jill Eimers Jason Fizell Marci Fransisco Jon Gray Jennifer Hackney Don Kantorv Jim Kline Mark Lehmann- New Vice President Corky Reed Chris Stevenson- New Secretary Richard Stevenson Ed Tato - New President Jeff and Erica Plumlee Shane Price Eric White 5 �Minutes of the June 10, 2002 Board Meeting East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (ELNA) Present: Ed Tato (President), Mark Lehmann (Vice President), Doug Byers (Treasurer), Karen Butler, Ardys Ramberg, Corky Reed, Bill Wachspress, Madeline O'Brien, Donna Duncan, Aimee Polson (Coordinator) Absent: Jason Fizell (Secretary), Liz Brosius, Jeff Plumlee, Erica Plumlee Minutes Waived reading of the minutes, because there were no minutes to read. Treasurer's Report Capital Federal Checking Account: $570.88 Coordinator Salary: $3380.20 Operating Balance: $688.05 Approximately $200.00 will be left in the operating balance after the printing and mailing of next month's newsletter. Input is sought for ideas of how to spend the remaining funds. Old Business Rhode Island Street Properties County Commissioner Jere McElhaney appears receptive to putting low income housing on the property near the corner of i 1th and Rhode Island. He will talk with other county commissioners. The City will work with the county to resolve parking problems. Ed said that we could help clean Wells Overlook Park for his support of low income housing over a parking lot. Fall Party Could we use any of the remaining operating funds toward the fall fundraising party? Check into the legality of transporting beer out onto the street from Charlie's Bar. Should/could we get a band to play? Mark spoke about the Old West Lawrence neighborhood party. They blocked off the 700 block of Mississippi, had a pot luck, a keg of beer, and kids' games. New Business Meetings ·• • • • School Board/DLR meeting Historic Preservation meeting Saturday, June i 51h from 9 am to i 2 pm at the Vinland School Planning Commission to talk about floodplain regulations on July i01h. A frothy debate ensued regarding the motivation behind the expansion of the flood plain. Most in the room stared blankly and remained silent. Water quality meeting at Clinton Lake, June 251h at Camp Hammond July's General Meeting Should we have a general meeting next month and where should it take place? Suggestions were given of Odessa's Cafe, East Lawrence Rec. Center, South Park Rec. Center. Volunteer Day When, what, who, where? Karen and Madeline will call the Roger Hill Volunteer Center and report back. Notes Don Kantorv has resigned from the Board due to scheduling conflicts. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws, correspondence, minutes, East Lawrence Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, and newsletters from East Lawrence, Kansas. 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Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/d88946d26b64e2389331c1e56dd262c6.pdf 5d7339bbea2d9d8da840cc0af33e2856 PDF Text Text Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Aimee Polson ELNA Board Members From: Secretary - Christy Dahl (842-9945) Date: March 10,2001 Re: Minutes for January 8, 2001 ELNA. general meeting Old Business Meeting Minutes • Mark Lehmann moved to wave the reading of November's meeting minutes • Julian Dahl seconded the motion • Vote: In favor- all Against none Treasurer's Report • Operating Expenses $1673.90 • Coordinator's Salary $4129.80 • Free State Checking $268.63 • Free State Savings $25.00 Neighborhood Revitalization Plan • There are 6 pages of about a dozen task forces for ELNA to organize- Ardys Ramberg read a sampling of the tasks listed in document: I. Design and develop overlay zoning and/or a conservation district • Marci Fransisco is working on the "old townsite plan" which would be for zoning for all of Lawrence's old neighborhoods 2. Work towards a law to reduce demolition by neglect 3. Work towards helping low-income homeowners in upkeep of property and the development of a Bureau of Home Improvement clearing house 4. Develop one or more community gardens 5. Research residential speed limit reductions 6. Work with the city to add signage for a truck route 7. Protect single family zoning 8. Research sources of economic development 9. Research economic development brick streets, both private and public funding I0. Organize a single families strategies task force, including rewarding those changing dwellings from multi-family to single family uses 1 �May 14,2001 • • • These short term goals and task force descriptions will be in the next newsletter- the long term goals will be added to a later newsletter. Ardys Ramberg will be getting a copy of the final East Lawrence Revitalization Plan- people can :ontact her, the city or the library if they would like to read it. Mark Lehmann offered the use of his business' copier for this document as well. We will be presenting certificates of appreciation to Dennis Enslinger- City Planner and John :--Iaramore owner of Kansas Key Press. They both provided key assistance in getting the East Lawrence Revitalization Plan passed. New Business Sweetheart Garage Sale • Ardys Ramberg described a barn that has fallen in disrepair in the 800 block of New Jersey. This barn is in need of a new roof, which the owners cannot afford. The owners have received the approval to demolish the barn, but would keep it if funding were available. • Homeowners with a limited income can submit forms to receive city funds for home repairs. There ;u·e no funds available like this however to save barns. • Ardys Ramberg would like to have a neighborhood 'garage sale' around Valentine's Day to raise funds. The New York Elementary School principle has approved the use the gymnasium for this ;ale, if it were held on a Sunday, thereby avoiding extra-curricular activities. Madeline O'Brien ·tolunteered for hanging posters. • \1ark Lehmann and Julian Dahl volunteered to look at the structure to see if it warrants repairing the roof and painting. They will also donate the use of nail guns, air compressor, scaffolding, etc. • Mark Lehmann moved that a neighborhood 'garage sale' be on or about February 10 or II with the proceeds to go to saving a bam. • Doug Byers seconded the motion. • Vote: In favor- all Against- none • Joe Bickford suggested that we set up guidelines for giving future financial aid to neighborhood projects in case it becomes competitive. We will discuss at the next board meeting. Jeff Fuitier and Avalanche Productions • JeffFuitier's music production/promotion company, Avalanche Productions, currently is located at 735 11:! New Hampshire. They have outgrown the office and he would like to purchase the home at X08 Connecticut for both his home and office. Jeff Fuitier noted that there is no foot traffic associated with his business. This location would need to be rezoned commercial. He would like to get our opinion on the project before moving forward. • Joe Bickford pointed out that the next business to move in may not be agreeable with the neighborhood. • ELNA questioned if it could it be a home-based business, leaving the zoning as residential. Commercial use on review is another possible means for rezoning. ELNA suggested contacting Dennis Ens linger. There was no opposition to Jeff Fuitier's proposal voiced by ELNA. Announcements • Martin Luther Chili Feed will be January 9 at New York School at 5:00pm. ELNA will provide the desserts for this dinner. • Kansas Public Service is setting up funds for low income people to assist with high gas bills. Aimee Polson has more information. • Honna Veerkamp brought information on Amazing Grains bakery. • Aimee will bring the ELNA logo suggestions to the next board meeting so we can discuss voting on one. 2 �May 14, 2001 Attendees: Ardys Ramberg- 812 NY - President Charlie Moore- 917 NY- Vice President Christy Dahl- 1402 NY- Secretary Doug Byers- 1325 PA- Treasurer Aimee Polson- 1120 NJ- Coordinator Joe Bickford- 946 Ohio J acki Becker- OWL (Avalanche Productions) Michelle Crank- 1405 NJ Regina Cruse- by Wells Overlook (Avalanche Produtions) Julian Dahl- 1402 NY JeffFuitier- 1230 CN (Avalanche Productions) Dave Gundy- 1200 Almira Honna Veerkamp- 1219 NY (Amazing Grains) Mark Lehmann- OWL (Old Home Depot) Carolyn Mazzucca- 925 NJ Paul Mazzucca 925 NJ Vern Norwood 1025 NY Madeline O'Brien- 920 NJ Karen Seibel- 1320 NJ Todd Wyant-1320 NJ 3 �Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Aimee Polson ELNA Board Members From: Secretary -Christy Dahl (842-9945) Date: March 10, 2001 Re: Minutes for February 12, 200 I ELNA board meeting Old Business Meeting Minutes • Mark Lehmann moved to wave the reading of the December board meeting minutes • Charlie Moore seconded the motion • Vote: In favor- all Against- none Treasurer's Report • Operating Expenses $1 ,255.39 • Coordinator's Salary $3,004.20 • Free State Checking Acct. $295.75 • Free State Savings $25 + $625.82 from the Sweetheart Sale for the barn renovations+ $3 for membership savings + $120 from the checking acct used as change for the Sweetheart Sale Sweetheart Sale Fundraiser • This sale raised $625 to assist in repairing a barn in the 800 block of New Jersey. • Mark Lehman moved that we make a donation of up to $100 to New York Elementary School for the use of its gymnasium for the Sweetheart Sale. • Michelle Crank seconded the motion. In favor - all • Vote: Against - none 1 �·. May 14,2001 CDBG Proposal Updates • • • Signage for Murphy-Bromelsick house at Hobbs Park ELNA's CDBG grant proposal for Hobbs Park signage stated that city approval would not be necessary. As this is a city park, approval in required. The city stated it would approve a sign or kiosk at the location of the MU!phy-Bromelsick house, but not elsewhere in the park. Brick Streets/Sidewalks The city has stated that their policy is to not allocate funds for brick streets or sidewalks. Delaware Commons The city has stated that as the Delaware Commons is a public venture the city should not need to allocate funding. Farmers' Market • • • • The Farmers' Market would like a Jetter from ELNA stating our views on their proposed move to New Hampshire. Doug Byers moved that Ardys Ramberg write a letter in support of the move; Aimee Polson will type and send the letter. Michelle Crank seconded the motion. In favor- all Vote: Against - none New Business Salvation Army Shelter Relocation • • • HAND advisory committee authorized up to $200K in CDBG funds for site preparation, contingent on approval of a site by the appropriate government bodies. Although the Salvation Army Shelter is open 24 hours, people cannot stay for 24 hours straight. ELNA will include this topic in the next newsletter for discussion at the March general meeting. Capital Improvement Plan Request Hearing • • • The public hearing for Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) requests will be February 28 at 6:30PM at City Hall. This plan will cover years 2002-2007. All CIP requests are due at the City Planning Office by March 12. Requested Zoning Changes • • LAN has requested that each neighborhood submit 5 requested land zoning changes in alignment with the neighborhobds' goals; requests are due at the February 13 LAN meeting I. Allow single fami.ly homes to be built on 50' wide lots 2. Establish reduced setbacks for 50' wide lots 3. Allow for permeable parking areas ,\ sub-team will meet after the board meeting to write the additional 2 requests. Future Fundraisers • At the next general meeting possible requirements for the allocation of funds disbursement will be discussed; suggestions include: I. Funds are provided to property owner, not tenants 2. The receiver should be an ELNA member 3. ELNA should be reimbursed or have a lien on the property 4. ELNA provides funds to matching the funds provided by the property owner 2 �May 14,2001 Announcements KDEA is hosting a public meeting on Tuesday, February 13 to alert citizens about methamphetamine Jabs and how to spot them. Attendees Ard) s Ramberg- President Charlie Moore- Vice President Doug Byers - Treasurer Christy Dahl - Secretary Aimee Polson- Coordinator Joe Bickford Michelle Crank Mark Lehmann Steve Polsen Barry Shalinsky 3 �' ......... Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Aimee Polson ELNA Board Members From: Secretary -Christy Dahl (842-9945) Date: May 13,2001 Re: Minutes for March 12, 200 I East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) general meeting Old Business Meeting Minutes • Mark Lehmann moved not to read January general meeting minutes • Doug Byers seconded the motion • Vote: In favor- all Against- none Treasurer's Report • Operating Expenses $1 ,217.39 • Coordinator's Salary $3,004.20 • Free State Checking Acct. $1,059.57 • Free State Savings $27.06 Salvation Army • The Salvation Army is still interested in the lot at J5 1h Street and Haskell for their new shelter. • The committee approving CDBG funds preliminarily has approved $150K to clear the site, providing the zoning changes are approved. • ELNA is amiable to keeping the shelter in its neighborhood. Aimee Polson has been instructed to draft a letter the Salvation Army stating that we prefer their current site, but would be willing to research other sites in the neighborhood. Copies of the letter will also be sent to the city manager and the Brook Creek Neighborhood Association. New Business Health Care Access • ~ikki Rhea, the director at Health Care Access, spoke about their twelve-year old program providing medical care for Douglas County low-income families without insurance- a family of four making $25K/year or less would qualify. • The clinic currently only sees about I% of the uninsured in the county and is trying to reach the other 99%. • Patients who have access to other medical programs, like those at KU or Haskell, are not qualified. 1 �• ' c August 8, 2001 • • • • Services provided by the clinic include cold and flu vaccines, diabetes treatments and general health care. The charge for care is $10 for the clinic and a reduced rate for prescriptions, both of which may be waived if the patient cannot afford the fee. KDHE, the United Way, and private donations provide funding for the programs. TI1e clinic is open Monday mornings and all day Friday for walk in treatment. Connect Kansas • Toni Minur, from SRS, discussed the Connect Kansas project to bring together agencies and social programs from across Kansas to find ways of making a better environment for raising children. • There will be a question and answer session with the Connect Kansas panel on Friday, March I 6, !O:OOAM to 2:00PM, at the Douglas County Fair Grounds. • Toni Minur, who is a panel member representing SRS, may be reached at Txm@srskansas.org. Capital Improvement Plan • Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) requests have been submitted as of March 12, these include I. Improving drainage at 131h Street and Oregon 2. Repairing of brick streets in the 800 block of New York and the intersection at I 0111 Street and Rhode Island ELJ\A Revitalization Task Forces • Property Rehabilitation Task Force • Ed Tato has volunteered to be lead of the property rehabilitation task force, while HAND is the lead on code enforcement. Ed Tate stated that it would be helpful if ELNA can work with landlords to find funding for correcting problems rather than complaining to the city. He suggests that ELNA act as a contact point for neighborhood members whose properties have code problems. By doing so, the city is always working with the same contact and the neighborhood organization is creating positive relationships with its populace. • Mark Lehmann has volunteered to work with this task force and the city environmental code inspectors. Julian Dahl and Joe Bickford have also volunteered to help with the task force. • HAND has a booklet on checking a rental unit for code compliance. The next newsletter will discuss the HAND booklet and suggest anyone with environmental code problems should contact a board member. A copy of the booklet may be obtained at www.lawrence.org. • ELNA should to contact Barry Shalinsky regarding any liability involved with a volunteer home-repair task force. • Ardys Ramberg is already working to preserve old buildings with an emphasis on barns. • Marci Francisco is working with an Old Townsite Plan and would be a good source for information while she may or may not volunteer for our task force. • Pocket Park and Neighborhood Garden Task Force • Bill Wachspress, Aimee Polson and Todd Wyant have offered to work on the pocket park and neighborhood garden task force. One suggestion for a space is in the 1300 block of Pennsylvania, approximately three lots north of 1325 Pennsylvania. 2 �Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Aimee Polson ELNA Board Members From: Secretary -Christy Dahl (842-9945) Date: May 13, 2001 Re: Minutes for April 9, 200 I East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELI A) board meeting Old Business Meeting Minutes • Doug Byers moved not to read February's board meeting minutes • Julian Dahl seconded the motion • Vote: In favor all Against none Treasurer's Report • Operating Expenses $1,217.39 • Coordinator's Salary $3,004.20 • Free State Checking Acct. $1,059.57 of which $625.82 is from the Sweetheart Sale fundraiser • Free State Savings $27.06 • The invoice from the last newsletter has yet not been received and Aimee Polson has yet to report her hours. • We will only have enough funds to mail one of the next two newsletters, but then there will be there will be $300 left in the account. Barn Rennovation • Ardys Ramberg has had shingles donated and believes that she has found a roofer that will repair the roof for the amount of funds raised • Ylark Lehmann or Julian Dahl will look at the current state of the barn Saturday, April 14 1 �August 8, 2001 Salvation Army Tour • • • • Aimee Polson was notified about the tour of the Independence, Missouri center; she contacted Charlie Moore, but the other board members were not reached. Aimee Polson wrote a Jetter to the Salvation Army stating that we are amiable to them remaining m East Lawrence Lt. Sheets contacted Ardys Ramberg about some East Lawrence sites for the shelter, but she does not know where he has in mind Lt. Sheets would like to meet later in the month to discuss, he will contact Ardys Ramberg and she will contact the board and the board will contact any affected neighbors New Business March Newsletter • • Not all copies were mailed, a six-inch stack was found in the post office dumpster. Julian Dahl will take the stack to the post office and question what happened and see if we can be refunded the postage. Proposed Parking Lot at • • • • • • • • • • • • • 11th Street and Rhode Island Count Commissioner Jerry McElhaney attended the board meeting to discuss county plans and answer questions about the possibly building a parking lot at 11th Street and Rhode Island. County owns three lots on Rhode Island: two empty lots and one with house (currently used for .;torage). It has had these Jots for ten to fourteen years. The county has other storage locations outside of city and is looking at obtaining a new storage facility, perhaps by the 4H fairgrounds. County has voted to have another court in this courthouse and for additional services, both of which will need parking nearby. County is now renting parking, so it is now fiscally asking why should it be renting when they own this land. County is not thinking it would be only parking lot but parking and parklgreen space, but this is just in round-table discussions currently. Jerry McElhaney is not advocating any one plan; they are just looking at various possibilities. While he was campaigning he found that county courthouse parking is a major concern and it will need more room if more police/sheriff are hired. The house and barn on north end of the lots on Rhode Island are privately owned by heirs of previous tenant but it is has remained empty for many years -County Commission must have I OOo/~ vote in favor for parking lot in order for it to pass. Barn on site is an old livery barn (perhaps the last in the area); Mark Kaplan would like to have it put on the historic register. Jerry McElhaney has mentioned this to the other commissioners and he agrees that it has history. The county might be interested in assisting in the restoration barn. [f the parking or parking/green space issue moves forward for this location, Jerry McElhaney would like to sec it include some sort of historic marker for this livery stable. County will not have parking available at the new lot at 9'h Street and New Hampshire, but the city municipal court will. A parking lot at this location could also be used for Art in the Park and summer band nights at South Park. The East Lawrence Neighborhood Association has fought this parking-lot proposal in the past as it would like to keep the neighborhood with a home-owner orientation- the other homes on the block are resident owned. A parking lot would reduce the cohesiveness of that portion of neighborhood by removing the buffer zone between parking/commercial and residential zoned areas. 2 �August 8, 2001 • • The county realizes that the Rand Allen parking lot (Allen Press) at II th Street and Massachusetts may be a future option. Aimee Polson will add this topic to the next newsletter. Train Station • Dennis Enslinger requested letter from Ardys Ramberg stating how excited the neighborhood is about the investigation of using the Santa Fe depot as a city transportation hub. This would include bus (local and Greyhound), trains and bikes (trails could be built along an abandoned train track spur). This letter is needed by April I 0. • City is seeking grant seed funding • Renovation and restoration will keep the building and bring revitalization to the area. • City is applying for seed grants to research and learn how the plan would be most feasible. • East Lawrence residents need to know the if there will be an increase in traffic, the neighbors' input, how large will the bus station be allowed to grow. • Ardys Ramberg tried to reach the neighbors but has not been able to reach many of them. • The ELNA letter will state that we are not yet endorsing the plan to create this traffic hub but are .~ndorsing the grant to gather information for a business plan and start a feasibility study. • Aimee Polson will add this topic to the next newsletter. Announcements ELI\A Cleanup • \1ay 12 from 8:00AM to! 2:00PM • The volunteers will meet at Hobbes Park Attendees Ardys Ramberg President Doug Christy Dahl - Secretary Aimee Polson - Coordinator Michelle Crank Julian Dahl Mark Lehmann Bill Wachspress 3 �Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Aimee Polson ELNA Board Members From: Secretary -Christy Dahl (842-9945) Date: August 7, 2001 Re: Minutes for May 14, 2001 East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (ELNA) general meeting Old Business Meeting Minutes • Mark Lehmann moved not to read March general meeting minutes • Julian Dahl seconded the motion • All in favor - none opposed Treasurer's Report • The Treasurer's Report was not read. • Ardys Ramberg stated that the $625.82 from the Sweetheart Fundraiser had not yet been withdrawn from the Free State checking account, which was at $1,059.57 in April. Salvation Army • The Salvation Army is continuing to look for sites in our area. • They have examined a lot at lith and Oregon. They are also considering a lot at 7th and Connecticut, as well as a lot near Borders Books. • Area residents are divided about the Salvation Army building in the 1100 block of Rhode Island. • ELNA needs to write a letter to the site selection committee stating that Ed Tato, Julian Dahl and Ann Patterson are willing to meet with the Salvation Army to discuss sites and act as a go between for the neighborhood. 1100 Rhode Island • Commissioner McElhany currently wishes to tum the site in the 1100 block of Rhode Island into a parking lot. • ELNA has in tht; past and continues to support keeping the lots residential • Mcelhaney and Johnson are asking for us to not resist them building a landscaped parking. They also would consider making the barn a historic site or perhaps placing a historic marker there • Jean Ann Pike believes that she has spoken with the owner of the house and bam and he currently plans on selling it to the county • \1r. Ramero knows the current owner of this house and bam, Ray Bartl and who lives on 2305 Vermont. 1 �August 21, 2001 • • • • • • • • • • • KT Walsh researched the history of the house and barn in a attempt to place it on the historic register. It was owned by an Irish family in the 1870s. One week before the house was due to placed on the registry someone convinced the owner that it would not be in his best interest. Mark Lehman will take the historical information to the LP A Joe Bickford's aunt owns another house on the block and has been approached by the county. It has been suggested that ELNA take a proactive stance on what should be built on the block. Some suggestions for alternative use I . Habitat for humanity infill. ') A homeless shelter, but not an ugly block structure 3. A garden or greenspace. 4. KU student architect student housing project. 5. Lawrence/Douglas County Housing Authority, who works with the county, could create a project on the lots, despite the fact that they prefer scattered housing. The Property is R2 zoned, however it county owned. The neighborhood is concerned that it may be granted zoning changes without the formal process. Karen Hawk stated that there are three houses from the 1800s on the block that could be added to the historic register. Karen Hawk and Anne Patterson will talk to the homeowners. New regulations are being written for new laws giving tax breaks for historically registered rehabilitated homes. (House Bill #21 28) Julian Dahl moved and Dylan McNamara seconded that ELNA sends a letter to the county eommission, the city and LP A, formally stating that all present at this meeting are against a parking lot at 1100 Rhode Island. /\nn Patterson motioned and Marci Francisco seconded an amendment to the above motion stating that we want to maintain the residential character of the present R2 zoning. This motion was unanimously approved. Julian Dahl moved and Jean Ann Pike seconded that ELNA write a letter to LPA and copy Mark Kaplan, requesting that they purchase the house and barn at 1106 Rl for preservation. The vote result was all in favor with one abstention. The owner of the house and barn should be contacted about the possibility of placing it on the historic register. New Business Old Laundry Mat 12 and CN • • • • • • • • • • Odessa Shorter lived in Lawrence for eighteen years and returned this winter. She has purchasing the laundry mat at 12 Street and Connecticut and would like to convert the building into a cafe with some convenience items such as bread and toilet paper etc. The building is in disrepair and will require a fair amount of work. The cafe would serve home cooked items such as casseroles, fried chicken, catfish and the menu would change from day to day. She building is zoned R2 due to the time it has been closed so she is applying for rezoning. On June 27 she will officially request for CJ or C2 zoning for a small business. She is leaning toward Cl which is more restrictive, allowing fast food but not drive through. Odessa Shorter does not want to increase the current parking but would not mind sharing parking with the church across the street if additional parking is required. During the zoning request procedure the city suggested that she address ELNA. Ed Tato moved and Mark Lehmann seconded that ELNA write a letter in support of Odessa Shorter's request of CI zoning at 409E 12'h. The motion passed unanimously. Letters from the public must be to the city by the Monday before June 27 at noon. She has recently purchased a home in the 1100 block of NY and states that she is here for the long haul. 2 �August 21, 2001 • .fean Ann Pike suggested that in the past there had been some interest shown in painting a mural on Qne of the walls. Odessa Shorter stated that she was open to the idea and ask for suggestions for someone to paint it. Announcements • LAN will discuss established neighborhood zoning at the May meeting, which is the 3rct Wednesday of the month at in a downstairs conference room at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. • The city has applied for a grant from the Great Station Foundation for to investigate using the Santa Fe train station for the T bus system and possibly Greyhound Buses as well. There will be public hearings. • Odessa Shorter did not receive a newsletter this month. • Landlords of Lawrence Inc. is hosting a landlord and prospective landlord information fair on June 4 from 7-9 PM at the Douglas County fairgrounds. • A tour of Bowersock Mill at will be on May 14 at 7 PM followed by reception at Abe and Jake's Landing. • Old West Lawrence will host a homes tour October 6-7. • The Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee meeting will be in East Lawrence this year. ELNA announce this in a newsletter and the board should be present. • 'vl:arion Johnson, the Douglas County appraiser, will be at the next regularly scheduled Neighborhood Resources Advisory committee at 5:30PM in the City Commission meeting room. Attendees Ardys Ramberg - President Charles Moore- Vice President Doug Byers- Treasurer Christy Dahl - Secretary Aimee Polson- Coordinator Joe Bickford Michelle Crank Julian Dahl James C. Dunn Marci Francisco Jonlaura Gray Karen Hawk Don Kantorv Mark Lehmann Dylan McNamara Anne Patterson Dave Pike Jean Ann Pike Steve Polson Corky Reed Mike Riehm RE Romero Bill Sims Odessa Shorter Ed Tato KTWalsh 812NY 917NY 1325 PA 1402NY 9460H 1405 NJ 1402 NY 936KY 9460H 947DE 1140 RI 918 NJ 639 MS 1103 CN 1142 RI II37CN 1137CN !405C Lawrence Ave I 1208 DE 934DE 1002 PA 1110 W. 1600 Road 602 E. 15 Street 1144NY 1016 PA 732 RI 3 �Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Aimee Polson ELNA Board Members From: Secretary -Christy Dahl (842-9945) Date: August 8, 2001 Re: Minutes for June 11, 200 I East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (ELNA) board meeting Old Business Meeting Minutes • • • Julian Dahl moved not to read April's board meeting minutes Michelle Crank seconded the motion Vote: In favor- all Against - none Treasurer's Report • • • • • • Operating Expenses $665.13 Coordinator's Salary $3,004.20 Free State Checking Acct. $1,105.57 ($625.82 is from the Sweetheart Sale fundraiser) Free State Savings $27.06 We have funds to mail the next newsletter as well as some additional items like office supplies. The funds in the Free State checking account increased from tiller fees and membership dues collected. Barn Rennovation • • • The owners of the bam were told $700 would be required for materials and to remove the debris. I.P A agreed to donate the extra funds needed. As the bam roof may need to be rebuilt from rafters up, the repairs might run more than was e>riginally expected. ELNALogo • • Bill Wachspress would like to make a presentation on what is required for a good logo. He is working on a logo for ELNA, but is not ready to present it yet. March Newsletter • After additional discussion, pursuing the matter of the undelivered March newsletters with the post office has been dropped. 1 �August 21, 2001 Sidewalk Grant • Aimee Polson will follow-up on the status of sidewalk grant repairs that were granted ELNA. Salvation Army and Lots at 11th Street and Rhode Island • • • • • • • • • • • The Salvation Army was not at the last meeting because they didn't know where or when last meeting was to be held. Ardys Ramberg updated the Salvation Army with ELNA's take on the neighborhood consensus: two home-owners that were at the meeting would accept a gym and/or transitional housing in the empty lots at 11 111 Street and Rhode Island, but they knew of one neighbor that would be against it. These two homeowners, and the other neighbors in their opinion, would not want a homeless shelter for transients. Aimee Polson brought letters to Salvation Army and County Commission, which the board rroofread. KT read articles on the house and barn at 11th Street and Rhode Island, their history and previous attempts at gaining recognition for their historical status in 1987. Douglas County would have to approve any homes going on the historical register. LPA would probably not buy the property, but the letter on which they were copied should bring this house back to the forefront. Dennis Ens linger suggested that we emphasize the positives of the covered parking garage that is already being built: cool in summer and safe from snow & hail. Dennis Enslinger also suggested asking residents to leave the street parking for county workers; but the board is unsure this would work as shoppers may take those spots during the day and the residents would be put out in the evening. Bill Wachspress would like to know if the neighboring church and the county could both share their parking lots. If we put forth a petition about the building a new parking lot, we would need a majority of county residents. At the March 28 meeting, County Commissioner Johnson suggested that we make a trade with Douglas County: if they keep this house and barn as historical registers, we will allow parking in the other lots. Bill Wachspress stated his fear this would set precedence that the city and/or county would continue to move into residential neighborhoods. The general meeting was unanimous that we would not give in. It was suggested to Ardys Ramberg that Aimee Polson work with Margene Swarts to learn what more can be done to deter the building of a parking lot in these lots at 11th Street and Rhode Island. New Business Lawrence web site • • Julian Dahl was unable to find ELNA listed as a neighborhood association and volunteered to update the Lawrence web site by creating a page for ELNA Doug Byers stated that he had found outdated information on ELNA at Jawrence.com. Grants • • • Neighborhood Grant Application is due August 1; there is a maximum of $2500 per request. ELNA could apply for historic street signs or for brick sidewalks. Aimee Polson will complete applications. Announcements • Minnie Thomas at 1029 NY is working with Independence Inc. to locate funding for some needed home repairs. She is 83 years old and needs to have bathroom moved downstairs for easier access. Mark Lehmann has put a bid in to do the work. Bill Wachspress or Michelle Crank might be able 2 �August 21, 2001 to give Mark Lehmann a contact name from Hallmark for their volunteer program for the neighborhood. Attendees Ardys Ramberg - President Doug Byers- Treasurer Chri~ty Dahl - Secretary Aimee Polson - Coordinator Michelle Crank Julian Dahl Mark Lehmann Bill Wachspress 3 �Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Aimee Polson ELNA Board Members From: Secretary -Christy Dahl (842-9945) Date: August 9, 2001 Re: Minutes for July 9, 2001 East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (ELNA) general meeting Old Business Meeting Minutes • Christy Dahl moved not to read April's board meeting minutes • Mark Lehmann seconded the motion • Vote: In favor- all Against - none Treasurer's Report • Operating Expenses $665.13 • Coordinator's Salary $3,004.20 • Free State Checking Acct. $505.57 • Free State Savings $28.94 • May have $200-300 to spend from operating expenses • Mark Lehmann moved and Julian Dahl seconded the authorization of $150 for one 2 file storage unit to be purchased locally (M&M or Strongs) • Aimee Polson will buy a rubber address stamp, one case of computer paper, one roll postage stamps and 2 toner cartridges 2001-2002 Budget • Bill Wachspress will confirm the numbers at the next meeting; it is believed to be the same as this year. Barn Rennovation • The funds from the Sweetheart fundraiser were paid out of the Free State checking account • Volunteer workers have placed a metal roof on the barn. • Joe Bickford, Marci Francisco and KT Walsh donated paint so there were funds left. • Ardys Ramberg would like to use the remaining funding on primer and donate the balance to New York Elementary School. The family of the barn owners has volunteered to paint the barn. • The donation of funds to New York Elementary School was approved at an earlier meeting. 1 �August 21, 2001 • Mark Lehmann, Michelle Crank, Doug Byers, Julian & Christy Dahl have approved the purchase of primer. Grants The city received the grant to investigate the restoration of the train station. Salvation Army and Lots at ll 1h Street and Rhode Island • • • • County Commissioner McElhaney is still suggesting that a parking lot be built in the county-owned Jots at 11th Street and Rhode Island. County Commissioner Johnson is suggesting making a compromise with the neighborhood by placing the barn a historic register, but does not necessarily want to keep the house or other outbuildings as well. County Commissioner Jones does not think tl1ere is enough public neighborhood support to build a parking lot at this location. Mark Kaplan would want the house, barn and outbuildings retained on a historic register. ELNA needs to have block meeting with the residents of this block of Rhode Island. KT Walsh will organize a meeting for Sunday, July 15 at 7 PM at South Park Community Center. Julian Dahl will discuss the topic with Ray Barland, who owns the house and barn. Aimee Polson will call Ann Peterson to help set up the block meeting. ELNA should ask Alan Bowes from HOOT if they would be interested in these lots as they may have funding available to build homes. Property Rehabilitation Task Force • • Ed Tato has spoken with Dennis Enslinger regarding the mapping of structural conditions in East Lawrence. The city may be able to do this mapping. KT Walsh spoke with Dennis Enslinger about historic districts. The city, LP A and Historic Resources Commission would like to work with 3 more areas to identify and improve as historic districts. They have in the past looked along Rhode Island or along 91" Street. In order to receive tax credits, the property must be on the state or national historic registers. A designated area must have 50% or more agreeing to be a historic district before it can be approved. Dennis Enslinger said there is $5K available to pay researchers and that professionals could be hired. KT Walsh does not know if this $5K is for city as a whole or per district. Aimee Polson will ask Dennis Enslinger to come to next general meeting to discuss this topic New Business Lawrence Alliance • • • • • • • • Jason Smart from Lawrence Alliance provided a survey for meeting attendees to complete. The survey includes questions on business, housing, quality oflife and government and will be ~ummarized in an excel spreadsheet. .\.imee Polson will include information on the survey to the next newsletter. East Lawrence residents should call him at 785- 749-3227 if they know of other groups that would be interested in completing this survey. For over 10 years the Lawrence Alliance has talked to about 100 people monthly and provided monthly reports to the city. The Alliance is gauging public views on topics like domestic partnership (i.e. limitations regarding the number of unrelated people in a household) that the city can use in developing future public policies. One of the past projects that this group has initiated is Lawrence Harvest of Arts. Current Projects are Youth Court project where juveniles are judged by their peers, with a jury of their peers. 2 �.... '"' August 21, 2001 East Lawrence History • • • • Corky Reed suggested that a history of East Lawrence is organized and that Naomi Planz and Howard Shepard might be good contacts. Shelly and Ed Rosen started to add a history section in the old neighborhood plan. Julian Dahl suggested Lloyd Miller as reference too. One possible chapter would be the Santa Fe apartments were along the railroad tracks. Announcements Zen Center Expansion Julian and Christy Dahl spoke of Zen Center's proposed expansion. The neighborhood will be holding a meeting with the Zen Center representatives on Monday, July 16 at 7 PM at the South Park community building. Attendees Ardys Ramberg - President Doug Byers- Treasurer Christy Dahl- Secretary Aimee Polson - Coordinator Joe Bickford Michelle Crank Julian Dahl Mark Lehmann Corky Reed RL Romero Bill Wachspress KTWalsh 3 �Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Aimee Polson ELNA Board Members From: Secretary -Christy Dahl (842-9945) Date: September 5, 200I Re: Minutes for August I 3, 200 I East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (ELN A) board meeting Old Business Meeting Minutes • Christy Dahl moved not to read June's board meeting minutes • Mark Lehmann seconded the motion • Vote: In favor- all Against - none Treasurer's Report 2000-2001 Budget • Operating Expenses: $0 Purchased rubber address stamp, I 00 stamps, manila folders, hanging file folders, file folder bins, case of paper, printer ink cartridges Office supplies totaled over the operating expenses' balance; the remaining amount will be reimbursed to board members from the Free State checking account. • Coordinator's Salary: $!503.40 • Free State checking account: $520.57 $70 will be donated to New York Elementary School from Free State checking account • Free State Savings: $29.15. Last year ELNA mailed 3 newsletters and walked the rest. The newsletter rates have however increased from 13.25 cents per newsletter for printing to 16.73 cents per newsletter. The Kansas Key Press rate increase will make the expense $60 higher to print and mail or $30 higher to print and hand deliver. We should be able to still mail 3 newsletters this year. 2001-2002 Budget • $2104 Operating • $488 I Coordinator's Salary 1 �September 19, 2001 Lots at • • 11th Street and Rhode Island The meeting with neighboring property owners did not occur as proposed on July 15. Aimee Polson will schedule a meeting at the south Park gazebo for Tuesday, August 28 at 7:00 PM and will contact residents on Rhode Island. Lawrence web site • Doug Byers stated that he had found outdated information on ELNA at lawrence.com but it is password protected. He will try to obtain the password and will host our web page. New Business CDBG Grant Proposals • The board would like to start soliciting ideas for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) proposals. Aimee Polson will note this in the next newsletter. Old Home Depot Expansion • • • • • Mark Lehmann requested a letter from ELNA stating that we are not in opposition to his addition with zoning variances. He would·Iike to add same amount of space as he currently has for warehouse. As Penn House is zoned residential while Old Home Depot is zoned commercial, a 12-foot setback i.; required. Mark Lehmann is requesting a variance to a 5-foot setback. A 5-foot setback would make the Penn House and Old Home Depot 17 feet apart. If variance is not granted, the warehouse space will be built up, not across. This style would not fit in with the style of the neighborhood, but would still allow the necessary warehouse space. Mark Lehmann will be meeting before zoning board on September 8. As ELNA has not had a chance to get public comments, the board decided that a letter will be written stating that it will support Penn House's opinion and neighborhood opinion, but at this time is not opposed. Speaker for the September Meeting • • Dennis Ens linger will speak at the September general meeting about preservation and historic districts. Aimee Polson will announce this in the next newsletter and Bill Wachspress will announce it at the next LAN meeting, inviting other neighborhood members as well. Announcements Free Mulch • Mark Lehmann has free mulch (from tree trimming) in the parking lot at Old Home Depot. It is available on a I st come 1st serve basis. Hobbs Park Memorial • 1-lurphy Bromelsick open house is Sunday august 19. There will be Civil War era games at 3:00 PM, speakers at 5:00PM and music from 6:00-8:30 PM. Attendees Ardys Ramberg- President Doug Byers- Treasurer Christy Dahl- Secretary Aimee Polson - Coordinator Michelle Crank Mark Lehmann Bill \\' achspress 2 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws, correspondence, minutes, East Lawrence Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, and newsletters from East Lawrence, Kansas. 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Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/29e0e9c00252d9e8249013c7dccf179f.pdf d4d43b4a03b57d95d648e22dc23cdaca PDF Text Text .. ,· Meeting of East Lawrence Neighborhood Assoc~ation, \~ Jan. 9, Meeting called to order by Pres. Pike. Minutes read by Christy Dahl. Charles Moore moved that they be approved as read. Julian Dahl made the second. All approved. Doug Byers, Treasurer, Said that we had $896.74 in our account. Also, $2,726.12 rrmains for our1 Co-ordinator in this fiscal year. Free State Credit Union account has $549.57. $301.95 is still due to us from the City. As the rototiller we purchased was so expensive, Aimee Polson, Coordinator was asked to be sure to mention in each newsletter that it is available for rental, and a bargain at that. Pres. Pike made a dessert request for the Martin Luther King Chili Feed at New York School. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Bicycle paths remain a tricky issue. Truck routes are ill defined. Speed limits are a problem. Connecticut St. has been abandoned as a possibility at this time. Carriage houses on the alleys would have been endangered to make needed parking. More discussions will be held at a meeting at the East Lawrence Recreation Center on February 7, 2000. All are welcome. Brook Creek Neighborhood representative, Michael Almon presented his ideas in regard to bike paths. His plan networks arterial streets fer paths, and encourages traffic slowing devices such as round-abouts, bulb-outs, and curb tables on Connecticut St., as has been suggested by cunsultant Michael Wallworth for the Broken Arrow Neighborhood in regard to Louisiana St. These devices are pedestrian friendly because they reduce the speed of vehicles, make decision-making simple, widen the gaps between cars, and increase visibility. Attending neighbors were interested in his suggestions, and Julian Dahl suggested that the ideas be presented at the Conservation District meeting on Jan. 26. Mr. Val Romero informed us that his house at 904 Pa. is being worked on. The roof is being replaced. The Zoning Variance for the Zen Center at 1423 New York St. met with no objections. Representatives from the Center talked to virtually all of the surrounding neighbors. NEW BUSINESS: Aimee P. was requested to call Alan Bowes from Tenants to Homeowners to invite him to speak at our next general meeting. Jeff Smallberg will be having a meeting of interested neighbors about clcsing the alley just east of New Hampshire for the .. �construction work to begin in the spring. Why do we not have a neighborhood watch program? block by b~ock we are informed. We must do this President Pike asks for volunteers for committees for ideas for C.D.B.G., Hobbs Park, various grant proposals, and funding ideas for our organization itself. Jane Wegscheider, neighborhood artist suggested a community garden/sculpture garden. She and Aimee Polson formed a committee to look in~o the project. For safer streets, turn on porch lights. Doug Byers moved to adjourn. voted yea. Christy Dahl made the 2nd. All �Board Minutes for East Lawrence Neighborhood Association February 17, 2000 Meeting called to order by President Jean Ann Pike. Minutes read by Secretary Ardys Ramberg. Correction was made to write Social Service "League." Bill Wachspress moved for approval as corrected. Julian Dahl made the 2nd. All voted yea. Treasurer's Report: General account: $904.24 (contributions of $50.00 by member George Pisani, $20.00 by the Lawrence Arts Center, and $21.00 by K.T. Walsh.) Grant Funds Operating Balance: $706.81 Balance for Coordinator: $2,726.12 Pres. Pike read the list of what we had accomplished in '99. We have reasons to be very delighted with ourselves! With the developing Neighborhood plan, however, we have much more to do. Fill out and send in the requested "ICAN" surveys. Committees formed: LAN: Bill Wachspress New York School Site Committee: Ardys Ramberg East Lawrence Businesses: John Naramore and Mark Lehman (proposed as possibilities) Hobbs Park Memorial: Ardys Ramberg, along with Wes Beal Conservation District: Jean Ann Pike, Julian Dahl Capital Irr.provement Plan: Bill Wachpress, Aimee Polson Ardys Ramberg Neighborhood Grant for $2500. from City: Aimee Polson, Bill Wachspress Sidewalks: Michelle Crank, Tony Backus Hospitality: Lauri Heinrichson, Michelle Crank Tiller: Charles Moore Mural at l1th and Oregon: Bill Wachpress (contact near neighbors as well as Van Go Program CDBG proposal: To be Determined Bike Paths/Traffic Calming Devices: Contact Michael Almon, Brook Creek Neighborhood rep. or David Johanning Newspaper production must be complete ten days before the general meeting with delivery routes clearly discernable. Brook Creek Neighborhood is concerned about potential flooding from the ~arehouse/office building project at 13th and Oregon. Board member/architect(working on this project) pointed out that flooding issues are being fully addressed, and also our ELNA has already offered its support of this project. We stand by our initial support. Neighborhood Clean-up date is April 29, '00. �ELNA Big Social Event will be Saturday, May 13, '00. will organize this. Charlie's is a potential site. T.Backus moved to adjourn. In Attendar:ce: J. Dahl, 2nd. Pres. Pike All voted aye. Bo March Bill Wachpress Michelle Crank Jean Ann Pike Julian Dahl Christy Dahl Tony Backus Aimee Polson Dou Byers Ardys Ramberg �------:"'7"';::;;-8 .-:,:·... · •.. ;_,,~,..yJh <:~" .":f~ t:C. . ~~~i General Meeting East Lawrence Neighborhood Association Minut March 13, :woo r-.;tf!J'J ~coo ~ ~~ D~~g~~}~~~J~h f) .fT(' Jlf; President Jean Ann Pike opened the meeting and read our StatemenD~u~ of Purpose. She then introduced census taker from North Lawrence, Javid Butcher. Dave spoke of the difficulties facing the Department of Census. He emphasized that much funding from all government bodies dependet upon a full count. Neighbors in neighborhoods are most likely to have success in counting as they are better received than strangers. Four to Five working neighbors would be most helpful. The job pays $9.00 per hour and 32 1/2 cents/ mile. All answers are confidential! Laura Keiser of Interfaith Caring Neighbors (I-CAN) was introduced. She is completing a survey of residents 60 years of age or older. She told of her appreciation of ELNA board members having sent in the questiionaire she requested in numbers greater than any other organization. She asked for neighborhood volunteers for ICAN. One night of 3-4 hours training is all that is required. At this time 148 seniors are being helped. Most need minor home repair. Rita Mika is the director of ICAN. Next, Alan Bowes, Tenants to Homeowners spoke next. This organization is a nonprofit housing developer affiliated with the Kansas Department of Housing. At this time, applications are being taken for a home to be built at 1133 Pennsylvania St. The house will have a $30,000 Mortgage with a $60,000 state financed mortgage that is written off as the resident continues to live at the home. The Pennsylvania house was designed with helpful ideas from Independence, INC. Potential applicants must have an income of 60% of the median income. Rehabilitation of older homes is sometimes a possibility. For cost effictivness, homes can be torn down and new houses built to needed specifications. $80% of the cost is paid by a HOOT grant. Tenants to Homeowners is looking for collaboration with neighborhood organizations. Groups such as ELNA offer sweat equity, Can round up contractors and contributions from businesses, facilitate resources, and get volunteers. Alan can be reached at alanbowes@hotmail.com. Business Meeting: Minutes were read. Julian Dahl moved that they be approved. Shannon Murphy made the second. All approved. The CIP committee reported having made the March 6 deadline. Land purchases from the Kaw River to Brook Creek Park, incorporating the Sale Barn property east of Hobbs Park and any connecting properties was one request. Requested also were storm sewage systems as requested by East Lawrence businesses,as well as restoration of the 800 block brick street and the lOth street bricks. (Bricks, not pavement were emphasized.) City Sidewalk grant applications are due April 3, 2000. Tony Backus and Michelle Crank were reminded of their committment. ~~ ~ ~)' �One neighbor asked that sidewalks all the way to Dillons be emphasized. Gaps between sidewalks should also be emphasized. Ms. Crank said that brick sidewalks cost $55.00/foot. Cement costs $22.00/foot. All are encouraged to read the draft of the Neighborhood Plan. ELNA Clean-up is April 29, beginning at 9:00 A.M. at Hobbs Park. Lunch is at the Hobbs Park shelter at noon. Charles Moore 842-1306. So transport the of the tiller reports the tiller paid for and available. Call far, the tiller has been rented once. Renters machine, and ear protection is advised. The action is smoother than the old tiller. Neighborhood grants and the Arts Commission Grant are being persued for the Community/Sculpture Garden. These are for a spigot and for an artful fence. LAN dues are due immediately. Board member Christy Dahl wishes to represent the neighborhood 1n regard to issues as presented by the Smart Growth Conference. Tony Backus will check on getting our pager number in a phone book. HAND Advisory Board is looking for an at large member. Interested parties should write a letter to the Dept. of Housing and Development. Connecticut St. can use traffic calming devices as well as Louisiana St. It is suggested that the city will be more willing to consider this if we get accurate counts of traffic on the street, paying particular attention to the percentage of trucks in proportion to cars. Three neighbors representing north, central, and south ends of Conn. St. offered to count vehicles. We need a Statement to point out problem streets. The Social Service League continues to develop as a neighborhood information dissiminating center. Amazing Grains Bakery will be moving into East Lawrence. The Neighborhood Party, Saturday, May 13 was announced. President Pike asked for organizing help and musicians. Kelly Nightengale, neighbor and vocalist, offered her 10 piece band, the Round-ups. Entries are encouraged for the Art Car Parade in ealy May. Treasurer's Report (D. Byers had been delayed): Free State Credit Union: Tiller paid for: $433.12 �CDBG fund balance: $662.24 Coordinator fund: $2,080.00 Byers requested a box of checks form the Free State Credit Union. Ardys Ramberg moved to get the treasurer checks to make the job easier. Shannon Murphy made the 2nd. All Voted Aye. Aimee Pols:)n presented her letter to East Lawrence Business Owners soliciting funds to meet our pledge for Hobbs Park. Ardys Ramberg and Beth Rolands will work together to approach businesses in this regard. Businesses who help will be given ads in the newsletter. Would the businesses be interested in raffle contrubutions to be given at meetings or at the party? Next Board Meeting is April 10, '00. Next General Meeting: 5/8. Loans outstanding to J. Dahl and T. Backus for the pager have been repaid at this meeting. Michelle Crank moves to adjourn. J. Dahl 2nd's. All Vote Aye. �·' East Lawrence Neighborhood Association General Meeting May 8, 2000 Minutes Present: Jean Ann Pike, President ELNA Tony Backus, Vice President ELNA Doug Byers, Treasurer ELNA Bill Wachspress, LAN Rep. ELNA Christina Dahl, Board Member ELNA Michelle Crank, Board Member ELNA Charlie Moore, Board Member ELNA Aimee Polson, Coordinator ELNA Beth Rowlands Joe Bickford Joyce Rizzardi Old Business Minutes Pike read minutes from the 3/13/00 general meeting. Wachspress I Bickford moved to approve the minutes as read. Motion passed unanimously. Treasurer's Report • Operating Expenses Accounts • Free State Credit Union- $535.60 • CDBG Operating Funds- $492.50 • Coordinator- $2080.12 Tiller Report • $30.00 has been added to the tiller fund. LAN Report Wachspress presented report stating that the proposed Home Depot would be on the agenda at the Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, May 10, 2000. He asked that anyone who had lost housing or knew someone who had lost housing as a result of the proposed development please speak at the meeting. Polson added that ELNA had been asked to attend the meeting in support of the Farmer's Market relocation to 81h and New Hampshire Wachspress continued with his report declaring that the HAND Advisory Committee had voted to send a recommendation of $4881 for ELNA' s operating budget for the next fiscal year. $5130 was originally requested. Newsletter • Wachspress appreciates hand delivery of newsletters. �• • • • • • • Polson stated that she needed stamps for mail delivery of newsletters outside ELNA boundaries There was discussion over the fact that most operating expenses went towards publishing the newsletters and there was little certainty that the newsletters were actually being read because very few people are responding to requests for meeting attendance or membership. Rowlands !>tated that the purpose of the newsletter was to disseminate information and not recruit members. The benefits (or lack thereof) ofbeing an ELNA member were discussed. Wachspres~ suggested that many Neighborhood Associations get CDBG money and have to use it to meet the requirements of getting the money. He pondered the possibility of losing dependence on CDBG funds. Discussion ensued regarding a possible raffle to raise money in which Free State (for example) might donate a free dinner as a prize. The City has hired a new Neighborhood Programs Specialist, Cindy Nau. Smart Growth Conference • Wachspress asked about stop signs vs. round-abouts. He added that stop signs might add to the noise pollution as trucks are forced to start and stop at the intersection. Sidewalk Grant • • • • • • East Lawrence was cited as having submitted a very well documented sidewalk grant. Congratulations to Michelle, Christy, and Beth. Rowlands volunteered to coordinate maintenance. She met a juvenile officer who offered to provide labor to the cause of cleaning sidewalks. Discussion of using Round-Up led to debate of the toxicity of the substance. Crank said that we should ask permission before spraying the toxic week killer on people's sidewalks. It was decided that Round-Up's active ingredient was a naturally occurring substance that has a short half-life. Wachspress suggested using a power washer. Backus said that cleaning and maintaining sidewalks could have a ripple effect. If each Board Member cleaned there own sidewalks, that might encourage neighbors to do the same and so on and so on. There was reiteration of approval before cleaning someone's sidewalk, especially with Round-Up. Hobbs Park Fund Raiser • Rowlands stated that she felt better asking for pledges as opposed to outright contributions, in case the money doesn't get spent. Alley Lighting • • Rowlands strongly suggested that alleys did not need to be made accessible to the public by lighting them. She added (strongly) that alley lighting often worked to kill the effect or moods created in back yard gardens, if not the garden itself. She said (strongly) that lighting was her mission, and that it was why she attended neighborhood meetings. Tony requested that the pro's and con's of alley lighting be addressed in the next newsletter. �Laundry Mat • It's use is grandfathered. Who, if anyone, wants to take responsibility for it? And what is the owner doing with it? New Business Decision Making Procedures within the Board • Prompted by a discussion with Bo March concerning a grant proposal for a community garden that was not submitted, Backus asked: 1. What is the proper decision making procedure within the Board? 2. What is the purpose of the Board? 3. How much energy do we have to invest in the Neighborhood Association? 4. Are we too dependent on City Funds? Regarding: 1. Pike made an Executive Decision concerning the grant proposal. 2. Pike suggested that each Board Member had their own agenda, and that there was no one goal of the Board. 3. Everyone has other jobs, families, etc. and that energy devoted was often determined by availability 4. Bickford mentioned issues that other Neighborhood Associations were dealing with such as the traffic south of campus, neighborhood walking tours, and bars. Backus asked that the there be a formal Coordinator's Report at subsequent meetings. Byers I Dahl moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was unanimously approved. Attachment: ELNA Board e--mail addresses -----------------------r----------------------------------. Michelle Crank mcr(]Ilk•:a:~ci la\>,-r_cnc<~j;:_s.u~ Christy Dahl Julian Dahl -----------------------r~~~~=-~~~~~------------~ dnj;:;t_ir.l\t_,duhh~i~mtliLsrd_nl l:Jllli :dahl2;·i:i\:onmust~n ;,:_c(_11i1 ). ------ ·- ,-" ·----- - ------jr J3;~(hottrwil,com Tony Backus Bill Wachspress Doug Byers Aimee Polson Jean Ann Pike ELNA Ardys Ramberg none Charlie Moore ----------------------~--------------------------------~ Barry Shalinsky � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws, correspondence, minutes, East Lawrence Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, and newsletters from East Lawrence, Kansas. 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Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association Minutes, 2000 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Minutes from the 2000 meetings of the East Lawrence Neighborhood Association, in Lawrence, Kansas. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Collison, Phil Hoch, Tony Community Development Division, City of Lawrence (Kan.) 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Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/e08309def726eaee917e1230782e4af6.pdf 8c647730dd74b365b7385b4b700d2e84 PDF Text Text Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Canie Lindsey Jean Ann Pike Bill Wachspress Mike Scott Helen Schuemaker From: Christy Dahl (842-9945) Secretary - East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELIA) Date: January 25, 1999 Re: Minutes for January 11, 1999 East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) general meeting Old Business Meeting Minutes November 16 general meeting and December 15 board meeting minutes were read November 16 minutes were amended so that the Conservation Neighborhood Committee and Metro Committee are one and the same, to be called the Conservation Neighborhood Committee The November 16 as amended and December 15 minutes as read were approved Treasurer's Report Current Balances $1316.00 Operating Expenses $4235.00 Coordinator's Salary . $ 349.22 @ Free State Credit Union Amended Coordinator's Salary account by approximately ($1000) as payroll was submitted Amended Free State Credit Union account by approximately $300 as a deposit was made Coordinator's Report The ELlA Board will need to review the ELlA newsletter distribution policy at the next meeting as there is not enough funds in the'account to send bimonthly · Conservation Neighborhood Committee Carrie Lindsey gave a summary of a conservation district and the Metro Community Capacity Building Grant that ELlA has received. The Conservation Neighborhood Committee has agreed to meet with Dennis Enslinger 1 �January 26, 1999 ELlA Board Ardys Ramberg nominated Bo March to be a board member and Julian Dahl seconded the nomination All members voted in favor of nomination. Charles Moore nominated Michelle Crank to be a board member and KT Walsh seconded the nomination All members voted in favor of nomination. Mike Scott resigned as ELlA Treasurer ELIA will need to elect another board member and treasurer at the March 8 general meeting. Earl Groves (Delaware) Development Bo March gave a summary of the proposed Earl Groves Development City Planning Commission voted unanimously in favor of the development at the December 16 meeting. The rezoning was approved last week. No major changes have been made to the plans presented to ELIA; additional land was added to the development to make it an even two acres. Bo March will present development to the City Commission on January 19, 1999 Bo March is looking into the feasibility of using homes displaced by the Jeff Shmalberg development (Lawrence 2000). Parking Lot Upgrade An upgrade to the parking lot between New Hampshire and Rhode Island, and Eighth and Ninth Streets has been approved by the city, Low hedges replaced the requested stone wall. New York Elementary Chili Night On Thursday, January 14, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, New York Elementary School (NYES) will hold their annual chili dinner. ELIA is responsible for providing desserts - Carrie Lindsey will call ELIA members as a reminder. It will not be necessary for Brenda Nunez to bring meat for chili as this was not presented to the NYES Chili Committee. Lawrence 2000 (Jeff Shmalberg Development) As Jeff Shmalberg was unable to gain financial assistance from the City of Lawrence for thirdstory parking due to liability, he has altered the plans for the proposed multifunction building to two levels with parking, commercial space and apartments. ELIA has no concerns to report at this time. New Business Bert Nash Bridges Home Judy Anderson from Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center, Inc. gave an update on the Bridges home at 1334 New Jersey. The house was in need of som_e renovation, which is now completed; they hope to open the home in March or April of 1999. Lynn Amyx has been hired as the home supervisor, scheduled to start work on February 1. Ms. Amyx previously held a similar position in Topeka. She will hire 4 more supervisors with whom she will split the shifts. 2 �January 26, 1999 The 5 supervisors will be on site working for 1-2 weeks before clients move on-site. Bert Nash will also hire and train attendant care workers to be on call to spend time with clients in crisis. The person on staff duty would call in the attendant care worker when necessary. Bridges is organized for individuals, it is not set up for families, and these clients will attend classes or work during the day. Bert Nash will have a Bridges open house before clients inhabit. Bicycle Path The City of Lawrence with the Bicycle Advisory Committee and the consulting firm TranSystems Corporation will have a public meeting on January 19 at the South Park Recreation Center to review recommendations and improvements from the City's new bicycle/vehicle compatibility study. One suggestion is to replace existing on street parking with bicycle lanes. East Lawrence streets affected are: Connecticut Street, Seventh to 15'h 15'" Street, east of the KU campus 11'h Street, Mississippi to Haskell ELlA general consensus is that this is too broad of a topic to give or withhold approval at this time. Previous interviews have shown that the majority of residents do not want to lose parking. A final meeting will be held on February 16, same location. Sanitary Sewer Replacement On January 20 there will be a public meeting at the Lawrence Library to discuss sanitary sewer, storm sewer and waterline replacements running from the KU stadium to the wastewater treatment plant. East Lawrence blocks to be affected are: Ninth Street, New Hampshire to Connecticut Connecticut Street, 13'h to Eighth Eighth Street, Connecticut to Delaware There will be a second meeting in March, 1999 City Contacts are: Sanitary Sewer- Chuck Adcock, 832-7813 and Debbie Van Saun, 832-7813 Storm Sewer- Chad Voigt, 832-3037 and Terese Gorman, 832-3130 Waterline- Kevin Carr/Bruce Tate, 832-7819 and Debbie Van Saun, 832-7813 ELlA needs to submit a letter in regards to the brick streets and the bricks still covered with asphalt. Julian Dahl will put Bill Wachspress in contact a brick street expert from Chicago, IL City Commission Race ELlA will not hold a forum for the candidates, but members will gather and share information. KU Architectural-Student House Proje9t Four KU architecture students are building a house at 12'h Street and Pennsylvania, across from Freeman's Furniture and would like ELlA input; the students meet daily at 413 Marvin Hall, 8:00 AM. . These students will display a model at the NYSE Chili Dinner. They are endeavoring to save the hackberry tree and to include solar heating. 3 �January 26, 1999 ELlA Spring Cleanup Ardys Ramberg moved that the spring cleanup and party be held on Saturday April17 and it will be planned at the March general meeting and Charles Moore seconded the motion. All members voted in favor the this date. CJHS Tennis Courts The OHS tennis courts were closed to the public after being resurfaced. ELlA would like to learn if they could opened to the public again, and if so what would the requirements be (i.e. lights) Tony Backus will research. Announcements Bring your old telephone books to NYES for recycling The Quaker Church at Twelfth Street and Oregon has opened as a morning community drop-in center, serving breakfast and offering use of telephones Close of Meeting Ardys Ramberg made the motion to adjourn this ELlA general meeting and KT Walsh seconded the motion All members voted in favor Attendees: Jean Ann Pike- President Tony Backus- Vice President Mike Scott - Treasurer Christy Dahl- Secretary Carrie Lindsey- Coordinator Joe Bickford Lauralyn Bodle Terra Brunton Doug Byers Kristen Clint Michelle Crank Julian Dahl Miranda Grieder Bo March Julia Mathias Megan Miller Charles Moore Ardys Ramberg Bill Wachspress KTWalsh I Guest Speaker Judy Anderson -Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center 4 �Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Carrie Lindsey Jean Ann Pike Bill Wachspress Helen Schuemaker From: Christy Dahl (842-9945) Secretaiy - East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) Date: February 24, 1999 Rc: Minutes for February 8, 1999 East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) board meeting Old Business Doug Byers is our Treasurer Pro-Tempore Treasurer's Report • Operating Expenses Account • End of year 1998 balance: $698.48 • January deposit of member dues: $15.00 making total: $711.48 • City held amount for operating expenses: $812.96 • According to the ELlA by-laws, three additiona1newsletters are to be printed and sent out this year, of which, our account covers the costs of two • The third newsletter will be hand-delivered by ELlA members. • ELlA is in need of a fund-generating activity • Need to verifY that the allotted funds are being received properly (1998 amount+ 10%) • Coordinator salary balance: $2,855.00 · • Doug Byers found and corrected errors in the ELlA CDBG grant applications Conservation Neighborhood Committee • Dennis Enslinger, city staff member, is coordinating meetings for the Conservation District grant. • Meetings will be held once per month for ten months • Two ELlA members have been requested in attendance: one renter and one homeowner. Jean Ann Pike (renter) and KT Walsh (homeowner) have volunteered. • Carrie Lindsey has the breakdown of proposed committee members • Students from New York Elementary and/or Central Junior High may be asked for their written opinions of the neighborhood 1 �February 24, 1999 Bicycle Path • Suggestion was made to upgrade existing alleys to provide the linkage necessary for bike paths • Some cyclists expressed feelings of being treated as second-class citizens if forced to bike in alleys • The city does not seem inclined to widen any streets for bicycle lanes • The board members are in agreement that bicycling as a mode of transportation should be emphasized and that bicycles should not be seen as toys Brick Streets • Julian Dahl put Bill Wachspress in contact a brick street expert from Chicago, IL by the name of Ed Zimmer • Mr. Zimmer has agreed to visit Lawrence at the end of March, free of charge, in a consultant capacity. Should the neighborhood receive funding required to restore and maintain brick roads, Mr. Zimmer's company would be considered as a bidder. • At this time, ELlA hopes to refrain anyone from damaging our current brick streets KU Architectural-Student House Project • The architecture graduate students spoke at the last ELlA general meeting and presented ideas at the Martin Luther King Jr. Chili Dinner at New York Elementary School. • In addition they hosted a meeting for three ELlA reps and two city staff associates and have met with neighbors of the house to be built. • As a result of these, these students have altered the design of their proposed house • ELlA would like to commend these students for their hard work and consideration of the neighborhood. ELIA Spring Cleanup • ELlA members should ensure that all neighbors are aware of Spring Cleanup, scheduled for April17. • Perhaps if people have large items to be discarded, such as a water heater, perhaps ELlA could recycle the items as a means of raising funds for the neighborhood • ELIA has $500 budgeted for the cleanup that is not to be used for food expenses. Will discuss how to best make use of these funds at the March General Meeting. • Suggestions made: fliers, graphic maps of neighborhood, correspondence with other neighborhoods inviting their ideas, suggestions and manpower Murphy-Bromelsick House • As this project reflects on our neighborhood, we should research additional fundraising for the move of this house to Hobbs Park • Another Lawrence neighborhood has donated $500 and pledged an additional $2,000 • As Allen Press is expanding its presence next to the proposed site, perhaps they would be willing to match funds raised by the neighborhood to extend neighborhood interaction. CDBGUpdate • Bill Wachspress reported that the CDBG bpard has voted which groups will not be funded • Included in this group is the Girls and Boys Club, Trinity Respite Care and Housing and Consumer Credit Counseling �.. February 24, 1999 • • Carrie Lindsey pointed out that the City Commission decided to allot 5% of CDBG funds to groups not directly related to a step up to better housing (i.e. Girls and Boys Club) Bill Wachspress will ask Ray Howard or Margene Swarts on what date this was decided and bring it to the CDBG board's attention. New Business SundayBBQ • Bo March has volunteered his property at Twelfth Street and Delaware to host a Sunday Barbecue type neighborhood activity and/or fundraiser • Could include music on the tennis court, local artist booths, or neighborhood garage sale • Funds could be used for Operating Expenses or Murphy-Bromelsick house • Might however want to hold fundraiser for Murphy-Bromelsick house at Hobbs Park Inter-Neighborhood Communication • Michael Almon from the Brook Creek Neighborhood attended our meeting in the interest of facilitating inter-neighborhood communication. • The neighborhoods should keep abreast of each others' rezoning and traffic-calming issues • Current point of interest is that the railroad owned by Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe is being turned over to the city. • Could this be used as green space or for city transportation like lighHail or trolley? • Charles Moore suggested that Brook Creek might also be able gain from the brick streets consultant's expertise Announcements • New York Elementary School is hosting a book fair on February 25, 6:30-8:00 p.m. • Ardys Ramberg shared that New York Elementary School had alerted parents that three boys at the school were caught participating in gang-related activities. The school is hopeful that the neighborhood can start a Block Safe House project. This will be discussed more at the March General meeting. Attendees: Jean Ann Pike - President Doug Byers - Treasurer Pro Tempore Carrie Lindsey - Coordinator Bo March Charles Moore Ardys Ramberg Barry Shalinsky Bill Wachspress Guest Michael Almon - Brook Creek Neighborhood Representative 3 �, .... Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Carrie Lindsey Jean Atm Pike Doug Byers Bill Wachspress Helen Schuemaker From: Christy Dahl (842-9945) Secretary - East Lawrence lm_provement Association (ELlA) Date: March 23, 1999 Re: Minutes for March 8, 1999 East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) general meeting Old Business Treasurer Election • Bill Wachspress nominated Doug Byers as ELlA Treasurer • Shannon Murphy seconded the nomination • No other nominations were made • Vote Pro 25 ConO Treasurer's Report • Operating Expenses Account: $774.89 • Coordinator salary balance: $2855.00 • Free State Credit Union: $711.48 • Neighborhood Cleanup: $500.00 Conservation Neighborhood Committee • Dennis Enslinger, city staff member, is coordinating meetings for the Conservation District grant. • An overview meeting is scheduled for March 10, 4:00PM, in the City Hall Atrium and will be open to the public • Potential committee members include: • Pastor Verdell Taylor St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church • Mark Lehmann Landlord Association • Sharon Steele New York Elementary School • Ted Juneau Central Junior High School • Jean AtUl Pike East Lawrence Im_provement Association (renter) • KT Walsh East Lawrence Improvement Association (home owner) • Committee positions should be filled by April 1, but must be filled by May 1 1 �. March 31, 1999 KU Architectural-Student House Project • A group of East Lawrence residents have drafted a letter stating approval of plans if specified changes are made • Students are now working daily on its construction ELlA Spring Cleanup • ELlA members should ensure that all neighbors are aware of Spring Cleanup, scheduled for Aprill7. • Purpose of cleanup is to remove litter from the neighborhood • Trash bags and gloves will be provided • Bags will be placed for city pickup • Large and bulky items will not be emphasized at this cleanup • Shannon Murphy motioned that up to $150 of the Cleanup account be used for printing and distributing a neighborhood flier which will include information on • April 17 Cleanup • Recycling in Lawrence • Hazardous material waste drop-off • Michelle Crank and Beth Rowlands will provide the information on hazardous waste • Bulky item trash pickup • Tony Backus and Charles Moore have volunteered to help neighborhood residents needing assistance to move large items throughout the year • KT Walsh seconded the motion • Vote Pro 25 ConO Murphy-Bromelsick House I Hobbs Park • Mark Kaplan is currently in town to work on this project • Roof work is scheduled for the weekend of March 13 • Bo March is researching a source for matching donation • Project has made the first cut in receiving a state grant • Barry Shalinsky moved that ELlA pledges to raise and donate $2500 to this project • Tony Backus seconded the motion • Vote Pro 25 ConO CDBGUpdate • Bill Wachspress reported that the Advisory Committee will be presented a request of • $1913 Operating Ex-penses $4762 Coordinator Salary • New Business Retaining Walls at Eleventh Street and Oregon • Megan Miller suggested that ELlA consider requesting city permission for local artist(s) to paint murals an these retaining wall to help beautifY the neighborhood and deter grafitti 2 �March 31, 1999 Announcements New York Elementary School • Is hosting a carnival on April 30 • This announcement will be included on the cleanup flier • Offers a parenting class • Is looking for volunteer mentors for during the lunch hour and after school • This search is emphasized in light of a report of children allegedly involved in gang-type activities Attendees: Jean Ann Pike - President Tony Backuse Vice President Doug Byers - Treasurer Christy Dahl - Secretary Carrie Lindsey - Coordinator Michelle Crank Julian Dahl Bo March Charles Moore Barry Shalinsk:y Bill Wachspress KTWalsh Joe Bickford Carmen Evans David Evans Andy Fisher Jeana Fisher Mark Kaplan Rikki LeMaster John Lowther Megan Miller Shannon Murphy Mike Riehm Beth Rowlands John Swift 3 �Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Carrie Lindsey Jean Ann Pike Doug Byers Bill Wachspress Helen Schuemaker From: Christy Dahl (842-9945) Secretary - East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) Date: April27, 1999 Re: Minutes for Aprill2, 1999 East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) board meeting Old Business Treasurer's Report • Operating Expenses Account: $327.64 • Coordinator salary balance: $2855.20 • Free State Credit Union: $733.48 • Neighborhood Cleanup: $500.00 March 8 Meeting Minutes • Minutes were read and amended > CDBG Update of March 8 should read "Bill Wachspress reported that the Advisory Committee is recommending to the City Commission the allocation of $1913 Operating Expenses and $4762 Coordinator Salary" );> Ardys Ramberg moved that the minutes be approved as amended ).> KT Walsh seconded the motion ).> The motion was unanimously accepted Conservation Neighborhood Committee • Potential committee members have agreed to committee membership: > Pastor Verdell Taylor St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church ).> Mark Lehmann Landlord Association > Sharon Steele New York Elementary School > Ted Juneau Central Junior High School ).> Jean Ann Pike East Lawrence Improvement Association (renter) ).> KT Walsh East Lawrence Improvement Association (home owner) 1 �May 9, 1999 KU Architectural-Student House Project • Some neighborhood residents feel that their concerns are not being addressed; concerns include: );> Siding placement with gaps between pieces - will gaps attract vermin? };> As tllis is being built for low to moderate income resident, it is likely that the future resident will not have the means to correct any potential siding problems }.> Large window on the south side of the house will inhibit maintenance of the inside temperature as proper window treatments may be to expensive for low to moderate income homeowners );> The metal roofing material is not appropriate for this house • Jean Ann Pike will discuss the concerns with the students first and then if necessary with Dan Rockhill El IA Spring Cleanup April 17 • Carrie Lindsey spoke with Ted Juneau, Central Junior High School Principal, regarding the school yard • Mr. Juneau will present this issue to the student council to see if they might organize a cleanup of the school's property • The newsletter printing totaled $203 • Area restaurants will be donating food for the picnic • Carrie Lindsey will distribute any extra cleanup fliers to area business with a short letter describing our effort • Jean Ann Pike will bring the ELlA banner Mmphy-Bromelsick House I Hobbs Park • Mark Kaplan is currently in town to work on this project and to help raise funds • Volunteers will meet on Wednesday, Aprill4 at the house • ELlA pledges to raise and donate $2500 • Doug Byers will create and track an account for this project );> Members will ask neighbors and friends for pledges to the project }.> Board members are asked to donate }.> If additional funds are needed, a summer fund raiser will be held }.> Ardys Ramberg will make a display for the neighborhood picnic );.> Carrie Lindsey will ask Mark Kaplan to talk at the picnic CDBG Update • Ardys Ramberg requested a copy of CDBG grant guidelines and described to comnlittee members how this project falls within these guidelines );> The comnlittee voted to allocate $25,000 of CDBG funds to this project • Bill Wachspress reported that there will be a HAND Advisory Committee hearing for public comment on April29, 7:00PM, in the City Comnlission Meeting Room };> The comnlittee can change votes and reallocate funding so we should have a strong presence Br£ck Streets • The brick street consultant in Chicago has requested an assessment of our brick streets before he schedules his trip to Lawrence • This consultant has agreed to speak with Mike Wildgen regarding other Lawrence neighborhoods 2 �May 9, 1999 Shmalberg Development • The developers are working \vith Ann Evans of the Lawrence Arts Center to relocate the center to their Ninth Street and New Hampshire development )> Would give the center more space for less financial commitment than if the center expanded its current Carnegie Library location; e~:pansion of current location has also encountered opposition as it his a historical site • Concerns presented regarding a move of the center to this new development as it could change how parking lots are funded • Once the architects have drawings of this proposal completed, ELlA can meet with them and give our formal opinion • A possible option for the Carnegie Library, if space is opened, is city offices; however, Dave Cades, the director of the Palathe Community Center, has expressed an interest in developing an Indian Cultural Center at this location Bike Paths • On Aprill, Aaron Bartlett, City Planner, contacted Jean Ann Pike regarding placement of bike path on Connecticut l> Jean Ann stated that ELlA had discussed this and would prefer to lose on-street parking to widening the street J;> Affected residents should however be compensated for the loss of parking Retaining Walls at Eleventh Street and Oregon • Van Gogh, a youth organization of artists, has expressed an interest in painting these retaining walls • At next general meeting, this mil be further pursued as a volunteer is needed to speak mth the neighbors and Van Gogh New Business ELlA Tiller • The ELlA tiller is a Troy Built 4HP model and is need of repair l> Repair estimates are $300 for motor and $100 for the rear J;> A new tiller would run approximately $500 • ELlA will vote at the next general meeting as to repair, purchase new or cease the tiller program Good Neighbor Certificate • Jean Ann Pike brought to the board's attention the good work of Kay Carson in litter removal • Jean Ann motioned that ELlA establish a "Good Neighbor Certificate of Appreciation," and present the first one to Kay Carson, in recognition of her dedication to neighborhood beautification • Charles Moore seconded the motion • Julian Dahl volunteered to design the certificate, which will be framed and presented. • Carrie Lindsey will announce the award in the ne;.,.i newsletter in addition to the Lawrence Journal World and the Kaw Valley Independent 3 �May9, 1999 Attendees: Jean Ann Pike- President Tony Backuse- Vice President Doug Byers - Treasurer Christy Dahl - Secretary Carrie Lindsey- Coordinator Julian Dahl Charles Moore Ardys Ramberg Bill Wachspress KTWalsh 4 �Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Carrie Lindsey Jean Ann Pike Doug Byers Bill Wachspress Helen Schuernaker From: Christy Dahl (842-9945) Secretary -East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) Date: June 4, 1999 Re: Minutes for May 10, 1999 East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) general meeting Old Business Treasurer's Report • Operating Expenses Account: $285.41 • Coordinator salary balance: $2855.20 • Free State Credit Union: $763.91 );;.> $30.00 received towards Murphy-Bromelsick House Fund • Neighborhood Cleanup: $245.12 Meeting Minutes • March 8 General Meeting Minutes were read and approved Conservation Neighborhood Committee • Potential committee-member list is to be presented to the City Commission • Per Dennis Enslinger, a consultant has not yet been hired KU Architectural-Student House Project • Some neighborhood residents feel that their concerns are not being addressed; concerns include: );;.> Siding placement with%" gaps between pieces -will gaps attract vermin or promote water damage? );;.> As this is being built for low to moderate income resident, it is likely that the future resident will not have the means to correct any potential siding problems • Julian Dahl made a motion that ELlA write a letter to the building inspectors stating the neighborhood concerns and asking them to ensure that the siding does meet city code • Bill Wachspress amended the motion to write a letter to HAND rather than the building inspectors and also include therein that ELlA appreciates the requested changes that the students have addressed 1 �June 4, 1999 • • • • Julian Dahl accepts the amended motion Mark Lehman seconded the motion Vote Pro 14 Con 0 Abstain 5 Carrie Lindsey and Bill Wachspress will write the letter ELlA Spring Cleanup April 17 • Went very well despite the cold and cloudy weather • Carrie Lindsey has the phone number of a woman that would like some help sawing brush for firewood );> Charles Moore volunteered to call her Murphy-Bromelsick House I Hobbs Park • Commerce and Tourism grant application submitted by Lawrence Preservation Association • Mark Kaplan has met with our area state congressmen • The roof has been removed, original walnut shingles were found • Funds for the project must be raised by July, 2000 CDBGUpdate • City Commission votes on CDBG funding on June 1 ELlA Tiller • The ELlA tiller is a Troy Built 4HP model and is need of repair );> Repair estimates are $300 for motor and $100 for the rear );> A new tiller would run approximately $500 • Ardys Ramberg made the motion that ELlA keeps its tiller program • Charles Moore seconded the motion • Vote Pro 19 Con 0 • ELlA will research if the balance of the Cleanup ($245) be used towards tiller purchase or repair or if Capital Improvement Funds from CDBG could be used New Business Eleventh and Connecticut Intersection • Traffic at Eleventh and Connecticut warrants the installation of a traffic light or a geometric measure (traffic circle) • The City Commission will vote on capital improvements on Tuesday, May 11, in which this intersection will be included • The traffic signal alone is $550K • Additional right-of-way may be necessary with either scenario • Proposed ELlA questions: • Will this still be a truck route? • Will any other property other than right-of-way be needed? • What would a traffic circle do to the pedestrian crossing? July Newsletter • Will need to be hand delivered again • Volunteers have requested a larger time frame to deliver 2 �June 4, 1999 • Carrie Lindsey would like help writing newsletter articles • Articles should be submitted by June 11 so she can compile the newsletter by June 20 • Ardys Ramberg volunteered to write an article on the Hobbs Memorial Next ELlA Cleanup • Bill Wachspress made a motion for the Board to formulate and plan another neighborhood cleanup at the June 14 Board Meeting and present the plan at the July 12 General Meeting • Julian Dahl seconded the motion • Vote Pro 19 Con 0 New Name • At the June 14 meeting the Board will research the bylaws to learn what would be involved in renaming our organization • Suggestions include East Lawrence Neighborhood Association and Old East Lawrence Association Announcements • Barry Shalinsky has moved to St. Louis for a short term, but would like to remain on the Board • There is free soft brick available for the taking at Eighth and Rhode Island Attendees: Tony Backus- Vice President Doug Byers- Treasurer Christy Dahl - Secretary Carrie Lindsey - Coordinator Michelle Crank Julian Dahl Charles Moore Ardys Ramberg Bill Wachspress KTWalsh Adeta Allen Joe Bickford Sam Chapman Marci Francisco Mark Lehman Shannon Murphy Mr. & Mrs. Mike Murphy Mike Riehm Scott Tichenor 3 �.< Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Conununity Development Manager CC: File Carrie Lindsey Jean Ann Pike Doug Byers Bill Wachspress From: Christy Dahl (842-9945) Secretary - East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) Date: July 6, 1999 Re: Minutes for June 14, 1999 East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) board meeting Old Business Meeting Minutes • April 12 Board Meeting Minutes were read and approved KU Architectural-Student House Project • The City has requested that the students paint the house a different color of yellow • If the students do not paint, the City will have it repainted at the students' expense ELlA Tiller • Charles Moore will retrieve the tiller from the repair shop and hold the tiller while ELlA decides its course of action • A liability waiver might be drafted for tiller-renters to sign should ELlA own a functioning tiller in the future Retaining Wails at Eleventh Street and Oregon • Van Gogh, a youth organization of artists, is now located at Seventh Street and New Jersey • Bill Wachspress spoke with the group and they remain interested in painting the retaining walls • Neighborhood input is still required New Business Craig Weinaug- Douglas County Administrator and Guest Speaker Sprint Tower • Sprint PCS Corporation (SPCS) would like to install a mono-tower at Eleventh Street and New Hampshire, which would be used by both SPCS and Douglas County • The County has verified that none of the SPCS signals would interfere with local signals • The new tower would replace the current out-dated tower; the County requires an updated tower downtown and the site of the Southwestern Bell microwave tower would not suffice. 1 �July 7, 1999 • • • • • By sharing a tower with SPCS, one less tower would be built downtown After ten years, the county would own the tower and be able to lease usage to others; SPCS would still provide tower maintenance The SPCS tower would have a large base and refrigeration unit that would be fenced Douglas County and SPCS will meet at the June 23 County Commission meeting; where ELlA could present suggestions for landscaping at the base ELlA should review the letter presented to Sprint in December, 1997, draft a new letter and submit an artist's rendition of the landscaping we would like Parking Lot • The Douglas County Commission will have the option of adding a new parking lot at Eleventh Street and Rhode Island to the recommended budget • The County currently owns three lots at the site proposed for a 50-60 car parking lot at a cost of $70K • Neighborhood residents currently park on the street and do not desire the parking lot • The County Court is in favor of the parking lot to aid its jurors • ELlA will have one speaker at the County Commission meeting on this topic, Tony Backus, as he is most directly affected • As a new parking garage is slated at Ninth Street and New Hampshire, a new jail is almost completed, and the police department is looking into a satellite location, ELlA does not feel that a new parking lot is warranted at this time • ELlA would like to see the three county-owned lots reverted to residential usage Neighborhood Improvement Courses • Lynn Goodell sent a letter inviting Lawrence neighborhood organization members to attend a week of neighborhood improvement courses • HAND is willing to help send a neighborhood representative from each neighborhood • Jean Ann Pike will research the offer and the classes on behalf of ELlA July Newsletter • Mark Kaplan is working on the Hobbs Park Memorial article on behalf of Ardys Ramberg • Carrie Lindsey will get the newsletter to board members for delivery by June 28 • Volunteers will deliver it to neighborhood residents by July 5 Announcements Bo March is not currently pursuing his development at Thirteenth Street and Delaware as there are not appropriate old homes to be relocated to the site at this time. 2 �July 7, 1999 Attendees: Jean Ann Pike- President Tony Backus - Vice President Christy Dahl - Secretary Carrie Lindsey - Coordinator Michelle Crank Bo March Charles Moore Ardys Ramberg Barry Shalinsky Bill Wachspress Craig W einaug - Douglas County Administrator Charles Jones- Douglas County Commissioner Marie Hazlett Neighborhood Resident Brian Trigg- Neighborhood Resident 3 �Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Carrie Lindsey Jean Ann Pike Doug Byers Bill Wachspress From: Christy Dahl (842-9945) Secretary - East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (ELNA) D-.ate: August 4, 1999 Re: Minutes for July 12, 1999 East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) general meeting Old Business M~ting Minutes • May 10 General Meeting Minutes were read • Correction made to the Eleventh and Connecticut Intersection improvement to be $550K for the entire project, not the traffic signal alone • Michelle Crank motioned to approve the amended minutes and Doug Byers seconded the motion • Vote Pro 16 Con 0 Treasurer's Report • Operating Expenses Account: $164.31 • Coordinator salary balance: $727.20 • Free State Credit Union: $780.91 )>. $34.00 received towards Murphy-Brome1sick House Fund • Neighborhood Cleanup: $245.12 ELlA Tiller • Margene Swarts approved the use ofthe $245.12 Cleanup Funds for tiller repair/replacement with a letter stating the final dollar amounts to be used; the balance would be taken from the Free State Credit Union • The current ELNA tiller is a Troy Built Junior, which is a discontinued model )>. Troy Built currently has a smaller model and a larger model at $589 and $749 respectively );> Repair estimates on the Troy Built Junior start at $400 • John Swift motioned that ELNA use the $245.12 Cleanup funds and $505.00 from the Free State Credit Union to purchase a new, larger model Troy Built model and that ELNA raise the rent 1 �August 6, 1999 • • charged to $10 per half day (from $5 per half day) with a $1 0 refundable deposit. Gained funds would be used to replenish the credit union account. Beth Rowlands seconded the motion Vote Pro 16 Con 0 Organization Name Change • East Lawrence Improvement Association has been receiving suggestions for a new name of East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (ELNA) and Old East Lawrence Association (OELA) • Beth Rowlands motioned to vote for ELNA • Julian Dahl seconded the motion • Vote Pro 16 Con 0 Retaining Walls at Eleventh Street and Oregon • Van Go members paid $15 dues to join ELNA and expressed interest in painting the retaining walls at Eleventh Street and Oregon • Bill Wachspress will speak with the neighbors and James Ortiz, an East Lawrence artist, to assess their interest in the project June 23 County Commission Meeting Update • Jean Ann Pike presented ELNA's desire for landscaping at the base of the Sprint PCS Corporation (SPCS) proposed tower and SPCS agreed • Both Jean Ann Pike and Tony Backus stated disagreement, both as ELNA representatives and neighbors, regarding the need for a county parking lot at Eleventh and Rhode Island );> Due to additional parking to be placed at Ninth Street and New Hampshire, the opening of the new jail, and the possible placement of satellite police stations • Carrie Lindsey will write a thank you letter for postponing the parking additions • Tony Backus will organize a group of volunteers to formulate a letter suggesting alternate uses of this land ' Brick Street (700 MS) • The City has requested volunteer help from neighborhood organizations to help restore the brick street at 700 Mississippi • The repair in brick would be $126.8K versus $70K in asphalt • At the City Commission meeting Carrie Lindsey spoke, as a Lawrence resident, disagreeing with the use of a benefit district to fund such repairs • Dana Hurlburt, at this meeting, stated that some of the brick streets difficult to travel by bicycle KU Architectural-Student House Project • Carrie Lindsey spoke with Lynn Goodell, Mike Wildgen and Dan Rockhill, and left messages with Jim Henry, Erv Hodges and Marty Kennedy, regarding the issue of the house being repainted • Mike Wildgen agreed that as ELNA has no issues with the color of the house, there is no reason to repaint );> The north side of the house had been painted in April without complaint in regard to the color • Dan Rockhill requested that ELNA state in writing that we have no complaint in regard to the color 2 �August 6, 1999 • • • • The students thanked Carrie Lindsey for her time and effort Carrie Lindsey and Bill Wachspress agreed to write a letter to the City, Dan Rockhill and the students thanking them for the changes they made to appease East Lawrence residents and to kindly state that there are still concerns regarding the siding The students have asked for volunteers on July 14, 6:00PM, to help relay the brick sidewalk The students will hold two open houses: July 16, 4:00-6:00 PM and July 17, 2:00-4:00 PM Shmalberg Development • The City Commission will hold a public hearing on the Shmalberg project at Ninth Street and New Hampshire • Carrie Lindsey will speak with Jeff Shmalberg to inquire of any major changes to the plan; if there are none, an ELNA does not need to send a representative New Board Member • Mary Gray has resigned her position as ELNA board member • Ardys Ramberg motioned that John Swift become an ELNA board member • Beth Rowlands seconded the motion • Vote Pro 16 Con 0 ELNA Bylaws • Bill Wachspress motioned that the ELNA board review the bylaws at the August 9 board meeting • Any proposed changes will be presented at the September 13 general meeting and voted on at the November 15 general meeting • John Swift seconded the motion • Vote Pro 16 Con 0 Conservation District Committee • KT Walsh can no longer represent East Lawrence as a homeowner on the Conservation District Committee • Carrie Lindsey will ask Dennis Enslinger if committee members can designate alternates • John Swift motioned that Julian Dahl replace KT Walsh as East Lawrence homeowner, and Beth Rowlands be his alternate, if approved • Bill Wachspress seconded the motion • Vote Pro 16 Con 0 New Business 1324 PA House • Ronald and E1myra Hall own the house at 1324 PA, which has become dilapidated and infested with fleas and feces • The owners are wanting to avoid a city inspection • Carrie Lindsey will address the issue with the City 3 �August 6, 1999 CDBG Summary Packet • Margene Swarts has requested that ELNA read a packet of information on the CDBG program and submit comments • Charles Moore, Carrie Lindsey, Bill Wachspress, Julian Dahl and John Swift will review and forward comments to Jean Ann Pike by July 19 Newsletter Correction • Hazardous household waste drop off is from 8:00AM to !2:00PM not 10:00 AM to 2:00PM Broken Glass at Ball Park • There is an abundance of broken glass at the ballpark, which could prove dangerous, especially to children • Michelle Crank will address the issue with Fred DeVictor, Director of Parks and Recreation Announcements Dennis Domer will host a history walk on Wednesday, July 14, at 7:00PM, starting at Ninth Street and Rhode Island Attendees: Jean Ann Pike- President Doug Byers - Treasurer Christy Dahl - Secretary Carrie Lindsey- Coordinator Michelle Crank Charles Moore Ardys Ramberg John Swift Bill Wachspress Dreama L. Biggers Kay Carson Chris Jump Dana Hurlburt Beth Rowlands Rebecca Stubbs Lori Trahan 4 �... \ Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Carrie Lindsey Jean Ann Pike Doug Byers Bill Wachspress From: Christy Dahl (842-9945) Secretary -East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (ELNA) Date: October 6, 1999 Re: Minutes for September 13, 1999 East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (ELNA) General Meeting Old Business Meeting Minutes • July 12 General Meeting Minutes were read • Julian Dahl motioned to approve the minutes and Ardys Ramberg seconded the motion • Vote Pro 12 Con 0 Treasurer's Report • Operating Expenses Account: $1913.00 • Coordinator salary balance: $4377.70 • Free State Credit Union: $178.22 );> The City will be reimbursing this account as Carry Lindsey had a salary withdrawal from it ELlA Tiller • A Troy Built Bronco tiiier is on order with Kaw Valley Industrial and is due to arrive by spring of 2000 Murphy-Bromelsick House I Hobbs Park • Bob Billings would like to donate through the Home Builders Association if possible );> Mark Kaplan would like to speak with the Home Builders Association to see if they would like to be involved with the project • Carrie Lindsey has described the proposal to some area developers and home builders • Carrie Lindsey is asking neighborhood businesses if they would be interested in donating and if so, donating directly 1 �October 7, 1999 City Improvements • The City is working with New York Elementary School and ELNA in its replacement of sewer pipes • The bricks that have been removed in digging the trenches are being held by the City and are available upon request for brick street or sidewalk repair ELNABylaws • The proposed bylaw changes must be distributed 30 days before the November 8 General Meeting )> The ELNA Newsletter distribution will be updated by Carrie Lindsey and Doug Byers to include current property owners and renters )> Carrie Lindsey will distribute the November ELNA Newsletter early and include a reminder of the vote on bylaws and the ELNA Board elections will take place at this meeting as well ELNA Board Elections • Christy Dahl announced that she will be resigning from her position as ELNA Secretary as of the November 8 General Meeting Sprint Tower • Sprint PCS Corporation (SPCS) has started construction of the new tower • With this construction, some City employees began parking in the County-owned Jot of land at Eleventh Street and Rhode Island • Craig Weinaug telephoned Tony Backus to let him know this would be a temporary situation and additionally, had the lot emptied in time for the neighborhood ball game Art Center • A final vote on the proposed Art Center move to Ninth Street and New Hampshire will be in the near future, after which there will be another meeting scheduled with the architects Conservation District Committee • Carrie Lindsey will publish a list of the Conservation District Committee members in the next newsletter • Kent Smatter is on the Historical Review Committee would like to follow the Conservation District process New Business Shelley Miller Trust House • Kent Smalter, who resides at 936 Pennsylvania with Tim Coffey, addressed ELNA stating his interest in purchasing the house from the Shelley Miller Trust Fund • He brought a letter from Tim Miller, who is on the Trust Fund Board, describing his request • The Trust Fund Board would like to cease its function as landlord and would prefer to sell the home to an owner/occupant but felt it important to get feedback from ELNA • Ardys Ramberg motioned that Tony Backus forward ELNA's agreement with this transaction to the Trust Fund Board and Julian Dahl seconded the motion • Vote Pro 12 Con 0 Pelathe Center 2 �October 7, 1999 • • • • • • Mark Mosely addressed ELNA regarding two properties next to the Pelathe Center that the Center would like to purchase with grants (CDBG and other) to establish transitional housing );> Properties are a 3-plex and a 4-plex, 1409 and 1411 Haskell, which are cunently rental properties );> There has been reported criminal activity at these locations The transitional housing would provide shelter for homeless, or about to be homeless, who would be allowed to stay for up to two years Residents would be required to find jobs, or if that is not possible, do volunteer work Pelathe Center would rent a portion of the property to cover the overhead of both the rental and transitional housing and the case management of the transitional housing The Center has an agreement with the City to manage this service for five years in order to receive a partial forgiveness on the mortgage The Pelathe Center is open to the public, provides a food pantry as well as programs geared towards Native Americans Annual Fall Membership Party • Proposed date of patty is Friday, October 22, 5:30-9:00 PM • Canie Lindsey will ask Mark Kaplan if he would be willing to host the party at his home at Tenth Street and Delaware • Tony Backus will inquire with local businesses for food and beverage donations • Doug Byers will ask his band if they would be interested in providing entertainment • Ardys Ramberg motioned that ELNA members hand deliver an announcement flier one week to ten days in advance of event; Charles Moore seconded the motion • Vote Pro 12 Con 0 Announcements • CDBG grant applications for next year funding are due on December 1, 1999 • Gwen Claassen and Kent Smalter became new ELNA members Attendees: Tony Backus- Vice President Doug Byers - Treasurer Christy Dahl- Secretary Canie Lindsey - Coordinator Michelle Crank Julian Dahl Charles Moore Ardys Ramberg Gwen Claassen Mark Moseley Elizabeth Sedita Kent Smalter 3 �Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Carrie Lindsey Jean Ann Pike Doug Byers Bill Wachspress From: Christy Dahl (842-9945) Secretary -East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (ELNA) Date: November 4, 1999 Re: Minutes for October 11, 1999 East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) Board Meeting Old Business Meeting Minutes • August 9 Board Meeting Minutes were read and amended to )>- East Lawrence Improvement Association from East Lawrence Neighborhood Association )>- November 8 General Meeting from November 15 General Meeting • Ardys Ramberg motioned to approve the amended minutes and Julian Dahl seconded the motion • Vote Pro 8 0 Con Treasurer's Report • Operating Expenses Account: $1913.00 • Coordinator salary balance: $3956.80 • Free State Credit Union: $805.27 Membership Party • Carrie Lindsey spoke with Mark Kaplan regarding a site for the party; he would prefer that the party be held at the Murphy-Bromelsick house or at Charlie's East Side Bar and Grill • Doug Byers' band is not available on October 22 • Due to the above reasons above and the multiple up-coming Conservation District Committee meetings, Bo March motioned to defer the membership party to a later date; Ardys Ramberg seconded the motion • Vote Pro 8 Con 0 1 �November 8, 1999 Retaining Walls at Eleventh Street and Oregon • Bill Wachspress will speak with the Van Go and James Ortiz to assess their interest in painting the retaining walls; neighborhood input is still required as well County-Owned Property at Eleventh and Rhode Island • Carrie Lindsey has verbally thanked the Commissioners for postponing the parking addition at Eleventh Street and Rhode Island and will write a letter of thanks as well. Spnnt PCS Tower • Jean Ann Pike will speak with a Rhode Island resident regarding landscaping for the base of the Sprint PCS tower and will then draft a proposal with Ardys Ramberg Murphy-Bromelsick House I Hobbs Park • Carrie Lindsey and Joel Orton, Lawrence Preservation AJliance President, addressed the September 29 County Commission Meeting; Joel Orton requested $500-$1,000 in funding • Commissioner Tom Taul asked that the project committee find matching funds • Carrie Lindsey is writing a letter to East Lawrence businesses requesting donations Conservation District Committee • Sabatini has been chosen as the consulting firm to work with the East Lawrence Conservation District Committee • Four public meetings are scheduled with this firm, three in 1999 and one in January, 2000 };> The first of these meetings will be October 16, l 0:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at Central Junior High School • Carrie Lindsey has Conservation District yard signs for interested neighborhood residents; she will delivery signs to ELIA Board members • Carrie Lindsey will ask Sabatini and Dennis Enslinger to speak at the November General Meeting and will request increased ELlA involvement in the planning process EL"'A Bylaws • The proposed bylaw changes were read and discussed; Carrie Lindsey will type them for the November General Meeting Brick Street (700 MS) • Neighborhood help is requested in cleaning and sorting bricks from the 700 block of Mississippi • Work is done on Saturdays from 8:00AM to I 2:00PM; safety goggles, gloves and chipping hammers are available New Business Train Station • Amtrak, currently leasing space from Santa Fe at the East Lawrence train station, has employed Paul Bryant to keep the station clean • Santa Fe has requested that Paul Bryant cease his cleaning work • Ardys Ramberg motioned and Jean Ann Pike seconded that ELlA write a letter to };> Amtrak thanking them for Paul Bryant's work };> Lawrence Preservation Alliance requesting they review the train station's architecture for preservation • Vote Pro 8 Con 0 2 �November 8, 1999 Announcements • CDBG grant applications for next year funding are due on December I, 1999 • The laundry mat at Twelfth Street and Connecticut has closed • Jean Ann Pike received a letter from the City defining City versus homeowner responsibilities on unimproved streets; the City asks that homeowners keep drainage areas free of debris • The Bert Nash transitional housing center, Bridges, has opened at 1334 New Jersey • Penny Construction and Free State Doors will be opening office and warehouse space at 1330 Oregon • Board members are asked to bring refreshments to the November General Meeting Attendees: Jean Ann Pike- President Doug Byers - Treasurer Christy Dahl - Secretary Carrie Lindsey - Coordinator Julian Dahl Bo March Ardys Ramberg Bill Wachspress 3 �~'; Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Carrie Lindsey Jean Ann Pike Doug Byers Ardys Ramberg Bill Wachspress From: Christy Dahl (842-9945) Secretary - East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (ELNA) Date: November 28, 1999 Re: Minutes for November 8, 1999 East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (ELNA) General Meeting Old Business Meeting Minutes • September 13 General Meeting Minutes were read > Carrie Lindsey has not yet written the letters to Neighborhood business owners requesting donations for the Murphy-Bromelsick House/Hobbs Park project > The Home Builders Association has received written information on the Murphy-Bromelsick House I Hobbs Park project and will discuss donations at their next meeting • Bill Wachspress motioned to approve the minutes and Shannon Murphy seconded the motion • Vote Pro 23 Con 0 Murphy-Bromelsick House I Hobbs Park • Wes Beal, a Murphy-Bromelsick House I Hobbs Park committee member, addressed the meeting to provide an update on the project • The Committee is preparing a contract with the City to move the house and is hoping to increase the donations before signing this contract • Rockhill is the architect taking responsibility of the move, which is expected to take place in March 2000 • Ernie Fantini will be the contractor for the renovation • Mark Kaplan's book In Plain View is being sold to raise funds for this project 1 �December 6, 1999 City Sewers Project • Progress has slowed on the replacement of sewer lines in East Lawrence • From Ninth Street to Thirteenth Street, along Connecticut, the old sewer line has been pushed up in an arc, possibly due to movement in the underlying limestone • For this reason, additional excavation will be necessary, bringing project completion into the new year • Due to miscommunication, the bricks under the asphalt were not being saved for future projects, but used in the backfill • The error has been corrected and bricks are now being placed on pallets and returned to the City • If it is found that any are not being saved, George Williams, Mike Wildgen or Dennis Enslinger should be contacted Conservation District Committee • Surveys, mailed to East Lawrence residents, businesses and property owners, should be completed and returned by November 9 (additional surveys were available at this meeting) • Three more public meetings are scheduled with the consulting firm, Sabatini: November 17, December 4 and January 5 • With the help of Sabatini, the Conservation District Committee is hoping to make neighborhood voices heard, unify the Neighborhood and formulate a plan from a broad base of residents ELNA Bylaws • The proposed bylaw changes were read and discussed; Bill Wachspress noted some grammatical corrections to be made • Julian Dahl motioned approval of the revised bylaws and Doug Byers seconded the motion • Vote Pro 23 0 Con New Business Elections • Ardys Ramberg motioned that Jean Ann Pike be re-elected President, Tony Backus be re-elected Vice President and Doug Byers be re-elected Treasurer. Christy Dahl seconded the motion • Vote Pro 23 Con 0 );> The President and Vice President will alternate leadership of the monthly meetings • Tony Backus motioned that Ardys Ramberg be elected as Secretary and Julian Dahl seconded the motion • Vote Pro 23 Con 0 • Tony Backus motioned and Carmen Collins seconded that following be elected as Board Members at-large: Michelle Crank Christy Dahl Julian Dahl BoMarch Charles Moore Barry Shalinsky Bill Wachspress • Vote Pro 23 Con 0 Neighborhood Coordinator Opening 2 �December 6, 1999 • • • • • • • Carrie Lindsey will be retiring as ELNA Coordinator once a replacement is hired The Interviewing Committee will include Tony Backus Julian Dahl Mark Lehman Shannon Murphy Bill Wachspress Applications will be reviewed at 5:30 on November 18 at the Old Home Depot Carrie Lindsey would offered to sell her $80 pager to ELNA for $35 This will provide the next Coordinator use the pager, and the pager number will not change Bill Wachspress motioned that ELNA make the purchase and Charles Moore seconded the motion Vote Pro 23 Con 0 CJI·IS Tennis Courts • Suzanne Perry has suggested that the tennis courts at CJHS have lighting added so that they could be open games after dark; some opposition to additional bright lighting was expressed at this meeting • Ardys Ramberg stated that the CJHS Student Council would like to have a track and this might interfere with significant upgrades to the tennis courts }> The school district stated that houses would need to be removed to build a track CDBG Grant Applications • CDBG grant applications for next year funding are due on December 1, 1999 • Application suggestions include sidewalk repairs along Connecticut and a Neighborhood project like Christmas in October • Tony Backus motioned that Carrie Lindsey and Doug Byers form the nucleus of a Grant Application Committee with additional volunteers welcome; this committee will write and submit the ELNA CDBG grant applications Attendees: Tony Backus- Vice President Doug Byers - Treasurer 3 �December 6, 1999 Christy Dahl- Exiting Secretary Ardys Ramberg- Secretary Carrie Lindsey - Coordinator Michelle Crank Julian Dahl Bo March Charles Moore Bill Wachspress We~ Beal Joe Bickford Cannen Collins Stu M. Corbett William Haas Karen Hawk Debbie Headley Lori Hinrichson David Johanning Channaine Kemberling Mark Lehman Shannon Murphy Alan Nelson Beth Rowlands 4 �MEMORANDUM To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Amiee Polson Jean Ann Pike Doug Byers Bill Wachpress From: Ardys Ramberg (841-8994) Secretary - East Lawrence Neighborhood Association Re: Minutes for Dec. 14, 1999 ELNA Board Meeting Our President, Jean Ann Pike, Called for order. Association Treasurer, Doug Byers, gave his report. We have $896.74 in our general account. Remaining for co-ordinator pay is $3,028.07. Co-ordinator Carrie Lindsey commented that she would soon submit hours that would affect that number. We have $35.05 in our Free State Credit Union account after having bought a new roto-tiller. We await the $800.00 reimbursement from the city. Secretary Ardys Ramberg read minutes from the previous meeting. Doug Byers moved to approve them as read. The motion was seconded by Bo March. Motion was unanimously approved. Resigning co-ordinator Carrie Lindsey spoke in kind words of her association with our organization. Vice-president Tony Backus presented Carrie with a token of thanks for her good work. Carrie said that she left us with two matters of unfinished business. One was a letter that was to have been written to East Lawrence bussiness people for which Dennis Enslinger had addresses on a disc. The other was a letter to have been written to the Amtrack Company regarding our appreciation of a caring attendant at the train depot. Members attending made note of these matters. Board member Bo March asked Amiee Polson, our new co-ordinator, to tell us a bit about herself, and to let us know what she understood her job to entail. She told of living in Manhattan, Kansas where she studied Planning and Urban Horticulture at Kansas State University. She is now employed full time at a Free School in Kansas City, and spends time in Lawrence persuing interests in social entreprenurial issues, science, and the construction of her home greenhouse. She requested that we share with her our ideas on what was important for her to attend to. She was curious as to what the Conservation District process actually entailed. Board members discussed how the meetings were presented, how neighbors and business people had been contacted, and told that of issues discussed, preservation of our landmarks, housing stock, and cultural diversity seemed to be of primary �interest. The process is leading to the development of a neighborhocd plan that is acceptable to neighbors, businesses in our area, and the city. We asked Amiee to pay attention to issues of importance to the Neighborhood as presented in the media, appraise us of these issues if need be, make sure our newsletter presented our important issues and in a timely manner, and to keep up with her new pager as communication facilitator among interested parties. Board members then discused the importance of having a newsletter. It offers an important sense of identity to our organizatiion. Unfortunately, it is getting much more expensive to produce. We legally must produce the newsletter four times a year, but as the last newsletter cost us $520.00 just to mail it, Obviously we cannot continue to do this. We decided to hand deliver the paper. Ms.Polson will ask in each newsletter for volunteers for this delivery and will co-ordinate delivery routes. We also asked her to mention the economical usage potential of our new tiller. The need for a waiver of responsibility for injury while using the tiller was mentioned. Doug Byers moved that we continue printing the newsletter bimonthly and hand deliver it. Bo march seconded the motion with this ammendment: We will make clear in the newsletter that nonmember property owners who live outside our hand deliverable boundaries may pick up the newsletter at the Lawrence Public Library and at the Lawrence Social Service League, pending approval by the city. The motion was approved 6-0. Ardys Ramberg spoke of her participation on the New York School Site Committee. Meetings of this committee must be held in order for the school to receive federal funds and to get accreditation. She mentioned that the committee requested that each member contact five people to show an active interest in the school. She asked for ideas of people board members might suggest. Mr. Byers suggested calling Jeff Morrow, recent School Board candidate and energetic entreprenure. Jean Ann told of our annual request for desserts for the Martin Luther King Chili Feed at New York School. We were told that East Heights Elementary children would join New York School students in music for the event. Mayor Hodges asked for ELNA imput and vote in regard to placing the sculpture by Jim Brothers as a Veterans Memorial on the greenspace between the Law Enforcement Center and the County Courthouse. Five members voted for approval. One member abstained. No one was against the proposal. Board member Bill Wachpress having arrived on the scene, mentioned that at 8:30A.M., the houses on New Hampshire Street were to be demolished. He was very concerned that a homeless woman who was staying in one of the homes did not seem to realise that this was happening, and wondered if anyone knew of a person �from a relief agency who could help. Ms. Pike said she knew someone she could call, and that she would make that call, Two board members paid Carrie Lindsey for her pager, and are to be reimbursed by the neighborhood. Tony Backus is owed $25.00. Julian Dahl is owed $10.00. Bo March moved that we adjourn. approved. People in attendance: Jean Ann Pike Amiee Polson Doug Byers Bo March Ardys Ramberg Tony Backus Julian Dahl Carrie Lindsey Bill Wachpress Tony Backus made the 2nd. All � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws, correspondence, minutes, East Lawrence Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, and newsletters from East Lawrence, Kansas. 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Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/3f10ad7a55ace6801879dd39d39313f1.pdf 5c194918c767a3ccd570cefbee8b2f4f PDF Text Text ... ... • It Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Lori Hinrichsen Shannon Murphy Jean Ann Pike From: Chri.sty Dahl (842.-9945) &x:rewy - East l.awretl(X) Improvement As'l()Ci.ation (ELlA) • Datil: February l9, 1998 Re: Minutes for February 9, l99S East .lawrence Improvement As'l()Ciation (ELlA) board meeting Review of January meetings with Jeft' Shmalberg proposing development at corner of Ninth St. and New Hampshire • Structure would house Lower level businesses • Second level apartments • Upper level long term parking East Lawr~nce residents suggestions include • Placing a tence between back of development and yards of Rhode island homes • Assessing the condition of Tenth St. and its handling of delivery truck traffic East Lawrence seems to suwort Schmalberg's proposro development ideas Details of meetings to be included in ELlA newsletter • • • • • Doug Compton has expressed desire to construct a 90 unit apartment complex directly next to the Maupin Mansion on Tennessee • • Proposal is to be brought before the Historic Resource Commission at City Hall on February 19, 7:0() PM Updates of ongoing issues Lori Hinrichsen will telephone Tony Backus to find out if school board members, James Hilliard in particular, have accepted the invitation to the March 9 ELlA general meeting • if school board does not plan on attending. Jeff Shmalberg will be invited • 1 �.... Memomndum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Jean Ann Pike Shannon Murphy Lori Hinrichsen Helen Schuemaker From: Christy Dahl (842-9945) Secretary - East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) Date: March 25, 1998 Re: Minutes for March 16, 1998 East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) general meeting Meeting minutes from February 9 board meeting were read and approved Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods (LAN) Representative ELlA LAN Representative, Mary Gray, is on sabbatical in Mexico Jean Ann Pike will attend LAN meetings until a replacement is found Lawrence Blight Ordinance The Lawrence City Commission will be rewriting the blight ordinance and would like to get input from the neighborhood associations ELlA ideas proposed • Avoid demolishing homes due to neglect Use health and safety as objective standards • Codes should be enforced in regard to neighborhood, not city overall • Codes should help, not hurt, resident owners Committee formed to meet on March 25 at 1402 New York Street to document ELlA viewpoints to be forwarded to Lynn Goodell; members include • Tony Backus Christy Dahl Julian Dahl Lori Hinrichsen Shannon Murphy Janice Smith Bill Wachspress KTWalsh John Wysocki 1 �March 24, 1998 Coordinator Opening . . . _ _ . .. • Applications for ELlA Coordinator opening _have been ~eceived; interview,~ to be scheduled on .. Monday, March 23, starting at 7:00PM Volunteer hiring committee Julian Dahl Jean Ann Pike Bill Wachspress KTWalsh Household Chemicals Collection The public can dispose of household chemicals on the third Saturday of each month at Douglas County Public Works, 711 East Twenty-third Street On the Wednesday following the third Saturday, Douglas County Public Works offers a re-use program where the public can obtain, free of charge, "like new" items such as household cleaners and paint Bill Wachspress will note both programs in the next ELlA newsletter Fund Raiser The proposal of cleaning Allen Fieldhouse during the 1998-1999 basketball season as a fund raiser was brought to the table and a general interest was concurred Jean Ann Pike has been unable to reach anyone at the fieldhouse for more details • It was suggested that Mike Richardson, a director of athletics, might have the necessary details Review of Jeff Shmalberg's proposed development at comer of Ninth St. and New Hampshire The Lawrence Preservation Alliance voted that the proposed development was too large and should be scaled down and possibly moved to the west side of New Hampshire Jeff Shmalberg is to present a proposal at a city meeting on March 18, 4:00 at City Hall School Board Proposal Lawrence School Board members were unable to attend this meeting due to its rescheduled date Austin Tumey and James Hilliard spoke to the New York Elementary School parents on February 20 in regards to their draft to be brought before school board The proposal includes the closing of both New York and East Heights Elementary Schools A new elementary school would be built at Fifteenth Street and Haskell to house the children of both New York and East Heights • New York Elementary building would house administrative services and East Heights Elementary building would house facilities services East Heights neighborhood parents would like a new school but feel that New York Elementary School should be left as is New York neighborhood parents would like to see their school remain a single entity at its current location; they agree that East Heights Elementary requires improvements East Heights community has expressed interest in meeting with the New York community to discuss proposal; Ardys Ramberg and Lori Hinrichsen will work on scheduling at the East Lawrence Recreational Center an informal meeting between the two neighborhoods Kaw Valley Independent Kaw Valley Independent is a new bi-weekly independent newspaper in Lawrence that was originated by KU students Helen Schuemaker is working with the editor and welcomes any ELlA news, articles and stories Christy Dahl will forward ELlA general meeting minutes to Helen Schuemaker 2 �March 24, 1998 General announcements The next ELIA board meeting will be Apri\13, 7:00PM, the next general meeting will be May 11, 7:00PM. Both will be held at New York Elementary School Bill Wachspress must receive any information to be included in the next ELlA newsletter by April20 ELlA-sponsored neighborhood clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, May 30 with a potluck picnic following The person selected as ELlA Coordinator will put an announcement in the Lawrence Journal World Per Nelson Schlater, a new sanitary sewer will be installed along Ninth Street in 1998 Nelson Schlater has resigned from the ELlA board Board Attendees: Pike, Jean Ann - President Backus, Tony - Vice President Dahl, Christy -Secretary Dahl, Julian Hinrichsen, Lori Ramberg, Ardys Schalinsky, Barry Smith, Janice Wachspress, Bill Walsh,KT 3 �Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Carrie Lindsey Jean Ann Pike Lori Hinrichsen Shannon Murphy Helen Schuemaker From: Christy Dahl (842-9945) Secretary - East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) Date: May 2, 1998 Re: Minutes for April 13, 1998 East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELIA) board meeting Meeting minutes from March 16 general meeting were read and approved Atmouncement: Carrie Lindsey has been hired as ELlA Coordinator, 843-9216 Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods (LAN) Representative • ELIA LAN Representative, Mary Gray, has returned from sabbatical in Mexico • Carrie Lindsey has volunteered to attend LAN meetings with the ELlA LAN Representative Treasurer's Report • ELIA Post Office Box was closed on March 3, 1998 due to a postal error, but is now reopened • This closing caused Kansas Key Press to have a past due invoice, payment has now been submitted • Shannon Murphy will verify with other vendors that there are no other past due invoices • 1997 CDBG funds remaining • $112.15- Alley Lighting • $2420.00- Brick street restoration • $4577.00- ELIA Coordinator salary 1 �... May3, 1998 Lawrence Blight Ordinance • Committee met April 1 at 1402 New York Street to document ELlA viewpoints forwarded to Lynn Goodell AprilS; members included • Christy Dahl • Julian Dahl • Shannon Murphy • Janice Smith • Bill Wachspress • Reuben Wade • KTWalsh • Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods (LAN) letter states • Opposition to a change in the appeal process • Would like landlords to be required to apply for a business license • Would like to avoid demolition by neglect • Would like residents to be made aware of financial assistance available • ELlA is backing the LAN's position City Consolidated Plan • Removal of CDBG funding per request • Funds would be used at the city's discretion by block • Funding would no longer be submitted to non profit organization like Social Services League and Habitat for Humanity • Neighborhood organizations are not entitled to these funds as the funds are currently disbursed • City would like to cease paying neighborhood coordinator salaries from these funds • The issue will be discussed at the CDBG hearing on Wednesday, April15 at 7:00; if you like the current method of funding, please attend School Board • Due to the school board proposal to close New York and East Heights school, a joint committee ofPTO members and residents, The Neighborhood Ambassadors, was formed, holding two meetings • 18 attended the March 25 meeting • 10 attended the April 8 meeting • The Neighborhood Ambassadors' platform includes • Do not close either school • Remodel East Heights, keeping it a 2-tiered school • Do not move administration facilities to either of these school • Would like for school district administration to reduce spending before closing a school • Would like to see equal improvements made to all schools • Would like school board to meet regularly with all school staffs • ELlA Board voted in support of this position • A school board study session will be held at Free State High School, 7:00PM, Monday, April 20 • A superintendent search meeting will be held at the Service Center on Clinton Parkway, 8:00PM on Monday, April20 • Must RSVP by April 17 • ELlA wishes a superintendent to • Attend to race and class issues • Have interest in keeping existing schools as well as building new 2 �..... May3, 1998 Structure at 907 Pennsylvania • City has approved the move to Hobbes Park • As Hobbes Park is the sight of the old John Spear fannstead, the Lawrence Preservation Alliance would like to make the 907 Pennsylvania house a landmark in its conunemoration, as a structure of similar size and from the same time period • John Hobbes was • A local abolitionist • Lawrence's first newspaper publisher • Sender of the news of Quantill' s raid to Topeka to ensure that the story was sent east • To move this structure, the city requires a fonnal action plan by June, 1998 • Mr. Dan Rockhill from the University of Kansas will include his name to support the move • The move of this structure to a city park would be a capital improvement project to city property • ELlA Board voted in favor of supporting the move of this structure and in reviewing funds available to aid in the financial support of move Attendees: Pike, Jean Ann- President Murphy, Shannon - Treasurer Dahl, Christy - Secretary Lindsey, Carrie- Coordinator Dahl, Julian Ramberg, Ardys Smith, Janice Wachspress, Bill Walsh, KT 3 �Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Carrie Lindsey Jean Ann Pike Lori Hinrichsen Shannon Murphy Helen Schuemaker From: Christy Dahl (842-9945) Secretary - East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) Date: June 24, 1998 Re: Minutes for June 8, 1998 East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) board meeting Minutes from the April 13 ELlA board meeting were read and corrected The structure at 907 Pennsylvania would be moved to Hobbes Park, which is the sight of the former John Steer (not Spear or Hobbes, as previously described). Treasurer's Report 1997 CDBG funds remaining $871.28 - Operating Expenses $112.15- Alley Lighting $2420.00- Brick street restoration $3673.24- ELlA Coordinator salary The amount not spent in 1997 will be placed in a contingency fund where groups in need may apply for it Bank accounts $718.63 -Operating account $319.43- Second account Shannon Murphy will research the origins of the second account and the possibility of rolling it into the operating account. 1998 funding approved includes $1739.00- Operating Expenses $4646.00- Coordinator Salary $500.00- Neighborhood Clean-Up 1 �June 26, 1998 Old Business • No updates from the Neighborhood Ambassadors • Brick Streets • On June ll,Carrie Williams and Bill Wachspress will walk part of the neighborhood with George Williams, Director of Public Works, and Joe Bickford, East Lawrence resident, to assess repairs needed • Dip at Tenth Street and Rhode Island • 1100 block of Pennsylvania • 800 block of New York • If work is underway and a schedule with completion date in place at the close of the 1997 fiscal year, a request to carryover the funding can be submitted • East Lawrence Neighborhood Clean-Up • Carrie Lindsey displayed a copy of the Thank you certificates to be given to the business that made donations to the East Lawrence Neighborhood Clean Up and Picnic. • Bill Wachspress forwarded some Thank You cards made by Lori Hinrichsen to give in addition. • The clean-up was overall a success • The Lawrence River Front Plaza southeast comer has a large amount of litter • Christy Dahl will inquire about support from the mall tenant Sprint • 907 Pennsylvania Structure Move • Mark Kaplan has color photographic brochures, to aid in fund-raising, almost completed • Lawrence Preservation Alliance to be sponsoring a meeting within the next couple weeks to discuss the move and required contractors • Potential contractors are inquiring about funding • Mark Kaplan would like to schedule a clean up and prepare to move day • ELlA suggests Saturday, June 27, 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. • Ardys Ramberg will try to schedule a get acquainted meeting with Mark Kaplan and East Lawrence residents • This structure is the Murphy-Bromelsick House • Newsletter information deadline is June 20. New Business • Carrie Lindsey will inquire about obtaining office space from the Social Service League • If Service League allows, she will research the installation of an ELlA phone line in the office space and will seek board approval to use 1997 funds. • John Narimore of Kansas Key Press will donate business cards for the ELlA Coordinator • Carrie Lindsey will have these printed with only her title, not name, so future coordinators may use as well • ELlA logo ideas are welcome • Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center contacted Carrie Lindsey in regard to the house at 1334 New Jersey. • The health center is planning on purchasing the house with the real estate closing in August 1998. • In September 1998, the health center would like to open a halfway house. • Carrie Lindsey will invite the Bert Nash representatives to the July 13 ELlA general meeting. • Neighborhood complaints have been brought to ELlA's attention regarding kids loitering and littering in alleys by Central Junior High. • ELlA will invite the school principal, PTO, parents and neighbors to hold a forum to discuss the issue • Suggestion offered was the possibility of a parent/neighbor volunteer patrol 2 �June 26, 1998 • ELlA would like to have a social event to raise community awareness of our presence and recruit new members • Suggestion offered is an ELlA Happy Hour at Charlie's Eastside Bar & Grill, Ninth Street and Pennsylvania on Wednesday, September 23, 5:30-10:00. • The August 10 ELlA board meeting will be held at Charlie's Eastside Bar & Grill • The Kaw Connects group will be meeting at Desoto High School on June 16 and at the American Legion building in Perry on June 17 to discuss the continual expansion of Topeka, Lawrence and Kansas City • The group also has a web site at www .kawconnects.com Attendees: Tony Backus- Vice President Murphy, Shannon -Treasurer Dahl, Christy- Secretary Lindsey, Carrie - Coordinator Jean Ann Pike Ramberg, Ardys Wachspress, Bill 3 �Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Carrie Lindsey Jean Ann Pike Lori Hinrichsen Shannon Murphy Helen Schuemaker From: Christy Dahl (842-9945) Secretary - East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) Date: July 30, 1998 Re: Minutes for July 13, 1998 East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) general meeting Burt Nash Community Mental Health Center (BNCMHC) Tom Petrizzo and Judy Osborn from the BNCMHC gave details on the house they have purchased at 1334 New Jersey to use as a halfway housing facility • House was originaly designed for students with four bedrooms and two shared bathrooms House is by the same builder as their house at 911 Ohio Funds have been received by CDBG (per Lynn Goodell's advise) and from the state BNCMHC will close on the house on August 4, will then update the interior for their needs Tenants not expected to move into house before October. Ten is the maximum that would be housed on site Target tenants are Homeless adults with a mental illness People coming out of an in-patient setting Will not be a drop-in center Clients will have a vested interest in their own rehabilitation Minimum occupancy for a tenant is 9 months, 6-12 months is the expected average House rules with a curfew will be enforced by a 24-hour staff and a daytime director; Judy will supervise the staff Director is to be someone with experience in this field and will be on 24-hour call, the 24hour staff will probably be students in social welfare 24-hour staff tends to have a 1-2 year turnover rate HUD SuperNova funds have provided $300K for the first three years, BNCMHC hopes the house will be self-sufficient after that 1 �July 30, 1998 BNCMHC will have an open house for the neighborhood to see the house and learn more There have been very few problems with other homes run by BNCMHC One problem incurred was a tenant that telephoned 911 frequently without a valid reason, the tenant's behavior was corrected BNCMHC would like to see community members become involved with the house; would like volunteers to make weekly presentations or teach lessons Minutes from the May 11 ELlA general meeting were read and corrected The Murphy-Bromelsick house is currently located at 909 Pennsylvania, not 907 Pennsylvania The plans are to move this structure to Hobbs Park, the site of the old Speer house, not Stear No Treasurer's Report was read as the treasurer was not in attendance. Old Business Brick Streets • July 18, ELlA volunteers will work with Joe Bbickford to do repairs on the brick street at Tenth Street and Rhode Island. Neighborhood Clean-Up Clean-up was held on Saturday, May 30, 8:00a.m. to 1:00 p.m. working on the streets and alleys of East Lawrence The clean-up and picnic following were a success Murphy-Bromelsick House Mark Kaplan organized a clean-up and move preparation of the house on June 27 KANU Radio and The Lawrence Journal World to pictures and reported on the day Artifacts found Lawrence druggist bottle Woman's face cream jar lid (appearing to be at least 100 yr. Or! d) One pearl button Mike Wildgen, City Manager, had the city place a dumpster in front of the house and reviewed the progress made Mayor Kennedy supports this project At the end of the day, safety precautions were taken by boarding the windows closed and adjusting the supports A sign was placed in front of the house to make passers-by aware of the project Coast to Coast Hardware on Massachusetts sold needed items at a discount to support the project Carrie Lindsey will add Coast to Coast Hardware to the next ELlA newsletter to thank them ELIA Telephone Carrie received quotations from Southwestern Bell to install an ELIA phone line $29.49 monthly charge $57.40 installation fee $75.00 new jack fee Putting this telephone at the Social Service League Store is not feasible Pager fee is $12.50 and can receive voicemail Motion was made and seconded to maintain an ELIA pager number but not telephone number Vote passed the motion, the pager number will be added to the next ELIA newsleetter 2 �July 30, 1998 Hazardous Waste drop-off is Saturday, July 18 No logo suggestions have been received to date Central Junior High School (CJHS) Issues A knife and graffiti has been found in the junior high's vicinity Ted Juneau, CJHS principal will meet with PTO in August to discuss possible solutions to neighborhood complaints One suggestion is a parent-patrol with cellular phones Need to make the neighbors aware of actions they can take and need to make the juveniles aware of school policies Oread and Barker neighborhoods are having the same problems with the CJHS juveniles as East Lawrence Happy Hour at Charlie's East Side Bar and Grill Carrie Lindsey inquired with Charlie regarding an ELlA recruitment gathering on Wednesday, September 23, he agreed Jean Ann Pike, ELlA President, would like to see each member bring two guests Should hand out a flier with a mission statement and list some ELlA projects Carrie Lindsey will put forth a call for recruit committee members August ELlA Board meeting will be held on August 10, 7:00p.m. at Chane's East Side Bar and Grill New Business Sunday September 13 is the Lawrence United Way Day of Caring Details will be given at the August ELlA Board meeting 1 Meet the Candidates Thursday, July 16, 6:00-7:30 p.m. the Oread neighborhood is sponsoring a "Meet the Candidates" potluck dinner at the South Park Gazebo ELlA LAN representatives to see if the LAN could sponsor something similar Intern ELlA has an intern to start work on September 8 Dave Kate, sponsored by the Lawrence Indian Center of Lawrence, will start by cleaning and organizing files lntern is not paid by ELlA Brook Creek Rezoning On August 26 the Planning Commission will discuss rezoning areas of the Brook Creek Neighborhood from multi-family dwellings to single family dwellings If a rezoned area is within 200 feet of private property the property owner will be notified 1 1 New York School Representative Barry Shalinsky is retiring as the ELlA New York School representative ELlA needs to find a replacement Being a parent to a New York School student is NOT a requirement Barry Shalinsky will write a job description Representative will attend monthly meetings; the 1997-98 meetings were held on a Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. 3 �July 30, 1998 As of August 1, Carrie Lindsey will only be working 10 hours/week as ELlA Coordinator ELlA now has a membership of forty-six St. Luke AME Church is applying to become a registered historic site Attendees: Jean Ann Pike Tony Backus- Vice President Christy Dahl- Secretary Carrie Lindsey- Coordinator Adeta Allen Rachael Grantham, guest from Brook Creek Lori Hinrichson Beth Rolands Barry Shalinsky Bill Wachspress KTWalsh Georgia, surname unkown 4 �Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Carrie Lindsey Jean Ann Pike Lori Hinrichsen Shannon Murphy Helen Schuemaker From: Christy Dahl (842-9945) Secretary - East Lawrence £rnprovement Association (ELlA) Date: September 2, 1998 Re: Minutes for August 24, 1998 East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) board meeting Grant Proposal Carrie Lindsey is working on a grant proposal which would give up to $15K towards a consultant to plan a Conservation District within East Lawrence In order to apply for these state funds; ELlA must have a commitment from the City to match the $15K in staff time and finances In asking both the City and the State for this grant, ELlA is requesting to be a test neighborhood site in fonnulating a process for defining and creating a conservation district With the $30K, a consultant would be hired to establish a procedure for developing a conservation district The consultant would train the staff for future projects of this nature ELIA would work with the consultant and provide the past research on the neighborhood while the East Lawrence Neighborhood would provide the recommended pilot conservation district Shannon Murphy moved that ELlA pursue this grant application Tony Backus seconded this motion ELlA Board vote: 8 pro : 0 con Carrie Lindsey will request commitment from the City Commission on Tuesday, August 25 in order to submit the grant request by September 3. Parking Lot Upgrade George Williams, City Engineer, met with KT Walsh in regard to upgrading the parking lot within New Hampshire and Rhode Island and Eighth and Ninth Streets Mr. Williams suggested a shrub edge or fence to border on the side of Rhode Island ELlA's viewpoints are: ELlA feels the City should adhere to Downtown City Guidelines as well as the 15' set back that was required of Borders Book Store's parking lot 1 �. · September 3, 1998 ELlA would like shade trees placed in the center area of the parking lot ELlA would like a sectioned and landscaped stone wall KT Walsh moved that these requests be forwarded to the City Bill Wachpress seconded the motion ELlA Board vote: 8 pro: 0 con Happy Hour at Charlie's East Side Bar and Grill Julian Dahl moved that ELlA hire Ardys Ramberg's local band perform at our recruiting happy hour Bill Wachpress seconded motion ELlA Board vote: 8 pro: 0 con Delaware Development Bo March proposed a development of his property between Twelfth and Thirteenth Streets along Delaware with distressed homes, preventing the loss of more historical structures This plan would not fill all current zoning allowances but allow for additional green space would call for a rezoning to allow for homes divided into multi-dwelling units • Mr. March will make a presentation to ELlA at the September general meeting. The next ELlA general meeting will be on Monday, September 14,7:00 p.m. at New York Elementary School Attendees: Jean Ann Pike· President Tony Backus- Vice President Shannon Murphy · Treasurer Christy Dahl- Secretary Carrie Lindsey- Coordinator Julian Dahl Lori Hinrichsen Bill Wachspress KTWalsh 2 �Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Carrie Lindsey Jean Ann Pike Lori Hinrichsen Shannon Murphy Helen Schuemaker From: Christy Dahl (842-9945) Secretary - East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) Date: September 28, 1998 Re: Minutes for September 14, 1998 East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) general meeting Old Business. Meeting Minutes Motion by KT Walsh to approve August 10 and 24 meeting minutes Motion seconded by Brenda Nunez Vote 8 to 0 in favor Committee Reports The latest c;:DBG contract was signed and received Upcoming Meetings Lawrence Historic Resources meeting- September 20 Lawrence Board of Zoning Appeals- September 23 Lawrence Arts Center- September 24 Grant Proposal On August 25, ELlA received commitment from the City to match the $15K in staff time and finances, which is required to apply for grant Carrie Lindsey wrote and mailed grant proposal for up to $15K towards a consultant to plan a Conservation District within East Lawrence • Barry Shalinsky wiH inquire about a letter of support to the Department of Commerce from Sandy Praeger Happy Hour at Charlie's East Side Bar and Grill Carrie Lindsey will confirm reservations with Charlie's East Side Bar and Grill • ELlA members should bring extra chairs 1 �September 28, 1998 Carrie Lindsey will telephone a news release to the Lawrence Journal World and the Kaw Valley Independent Newspapers Motion made by Jean Ann Pike to divide $100 for food and printing fliers, if printing is under $50 Motion seconded by Bill Wachpress Voted 8 to 0 in favor Lori Hinrichsen will design flier and have copied KT Walsh will hand out fliers Central Junior High School Issues Carrie Lindsey will speak with Ted Juneau, Principal, regarding students loitering and littering neighborhood alleys Carrie Lindsey proposes that kids found loitering and/or littering be asked to clean alleys and write articles for the ELlA Newsletter New York Elementary School ELlA is in need of a representative to New York School Brenda Nunez volunteered to be our representative and attend monthly meetings with scpool officials Barry Shalinsky, outgoing representative, will advise the school of the change Intern Program The ELlA Intern Program, funded by the Indian Center of Lawrence, will begin at the end of September New Business Rezoning Request has been made to rezone the west side of New Hampshire from Eighth Street to Eleventh Street from C4 General Commercial to C3 Special Business. ·· If rezoned, less parking is required. ELlA consensus is that more information to make an informed opinion. KT Walsh will get more information from Marci Fransisco and the League of Women Voters Streetlights Neighborhood request was made to Tony Backus to research adjusting the streetlights at Ninth Street and New York CDBG Funding The City of Lawrence would like to change the manner of issuance of CDBG funds so that they are no longer applied for individual project funding This change would also cease CDBG funding of Neighborhood Coordinators Brenda Nunez suggest that the neighborhoods unite, perhaps through LAN, and present the positive history of the current manner of issuance of CDBG funding Delaware Development Bo March and wife Carol presented development proposal for his property between Twelfth and Thirteenth Streets along Delaware. Proposal calls for relocation distressed homes to this location and thereby preventing the loss of more historical structures. This plan calls for the rezoning of the development to PD2 to allow multi-dwelling units, platted as one lot. 2 �September 28, 1998 • He would like to obtain the six houses slated to be moved from Ninth and Kentucky for the art center expansion, but does not have a plan in place for moving them to site Mr. March, a Lawrence resident since 1967, received his degree in architecture from the University of Lawrence and has been practicing for approximately six years He would like to keep the green Italianate house on the corner of Twelfth Street and Delaware as his family residence The white house next to it would also remain, in its current state of a triplex, and an additional six homes would be moved to site for a total of twenty-three dwelling units. This plan would not fill all current zoning allowances but allow for additional green space would call for a rezoning to allow homes divided into multi-dwelling units would include a water detention area in case of area flooding which would maintain a onehundred-year-flood every forty-eight hours would move the existing curb cut, but not add others would have front street-side sanitation pick-up rather than a dumpster in back, and front street-side mail delivery would keep traffic towards Thirteenth Street, the busier of Twelfth and Thirteenth, b¥. placing the parking access at south end of development would request underground wiring and cabling • would have refurbished existing tennis court for use by both his family and tenants of development Mr. March is scheduled to present his plan at a public hearing October 21 ELIA has expressed concern that with PD2 zoning new structures could be substituted for old ELIA Board will discuss development at next meeting before giving formal opinion to Bo March The next ELIA board meeting will be on Monday, October 12,7:00 p.m. at Charlie's East Side Bar and Grill Attendees: Jean Ann Pike- President Tony Backus - Vice President Shannon Murphy - Treasurer Christy Dahl- Secretary Carrie Lindsey - Coordinator Julian Dahl Lori Hinrichsen Brenda Nunez :\1ike Scott Barry Shalinsky Bill Wachspress KTWalsh 3 ' "'· �Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Carrie Lindsey Jean Ann Pike Lori Hinrichsen Shannon Murphy Helen Schuemaker From: Christy Dahl (842-9945) Secretary - East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) Date: November 10, 1998 Re: Minutes for October 12, 1998 East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) board meeting Old Business Happy Hour at Charlie's East Side Bar and Grill The Recruitment Party was a success and thirty-four members were gained that night and an additional two joined on October 12. New Business CDBG Funding Process Based on the results of the survey given on the CDBG Advisory Committee, the Grant.Review Board, the Housing Advisory Council, the Practioners Panel and the Citizen Participation Plan a whole, the City of Lawrence would like to change the manner of issuance of CDBG funds The survey was given to service.organiza!ions, churches, the four advisory groups, City Commissioners and people that had asked to be on the mailing list 19 of 384 surveys (4.94%) were returned, 27 people called to say that they did not feel adequately informed to fairly complete the survey, bringing the total responses to 11.97% On a scale of one to ten, the average answer assessing the current system was 5 .4, which the City staff interprets as "there is room for improvement." City staff recommended reorganizing this Citizen Participation Plan and these four groups into the Housing and Neighborhood Department (HAND) Activity and Policy Recommendation Board (APRB), which would consist of four committees: Executive, Allocations, Review and Practioners. The Allocations Committee would only include one neighborhood representative, where we currently have two This reorganization would change the funding process of CDBG and HOME 1 �November 11, 1998 APRB would endorse recommendations for funding and then the City Commission would approve requests Each of the APRB quarterly meetings would include a public hearing The APRB would report to and receive feedback from the City Commission after each quarterly meeting This reorganization has been proposed to take effect for the 1999 Grant Requests, which are due December 2. ELlA position on reorganization: We need more information before we can give a formal opinion We disagree with the change taking effect before the current CDBG Board can meet and discuss the changes We would like for each target neighborhood to have more than one representative, perhaps one rep and one alternate We would like to see interviews granted by the Allocations Committee the applicants This proposal is to go before the City Commission on October 20. ELlA CDBG 1999 Funding Issues In writing grant applications, ELlA should address Coordinator Salary Operating Expenses Brick Streets Up-keep Capital Improvements, i.e. the moving of the Murphy-Bromelsick house Delaware Development Bo March has moved back his presentation to the city requesting an Occupancy License If he is unable to move homes from Ninth and Kentucky, he will agree to keeping the specified set-backs, density and the adhering to the tone of the neighborhood Announcements Tenants-to-Home-Owners The Tenants-to-Home-Owners group would like if an an ELlA representative to attend their meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at the United Way building located at 25'h Street and Ridge Court. Representative can also contact Margaret! Risley at 843-5353 Newsletter information deadline is October 23. The next ELlA general meeting is scheduled for November 9, 7:00PM at New York Elementary School. 1999 ELlA Officers and Board are to tie elected. Shannon Murphy has announced her retirement as ELlA Treasurer. Attendees: Jean Ann Pike - President Tony Backus- Vice President Shannon Murphy -Treasurer Christy Dahl- Secretary Carrie Lindsey- Coordinator Julian Dahl Mike Scott Bill Wachspress 2 �Memotandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Carrie Lindsey Jean Ann Pike Shannon Murphy Bill Wachspress Mike Scott Helen Schuemaker From: Christy Dahl (842-9945) Secretary - East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) Date: December 16, 1998 Re: Minutes for November 16, 1998 East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) general meeting Old Business ELlA CDBG 1999 Funding Issues CDBG Grant Applications are due on December 1 Coordinator Salary - 20 hours per week Operating Expenses Capital Improvements funds for moving of the Murphy-Bromelsick house to Hobbs Park Delaware Development ELlA has agreed to write a letter of support for Bo March's development with the provision that if he is unable to move these homes, he will agree to keep the specified setbacks and density and to adhere to the tone of the neighborhood. New Business Cc>mmittees are needed to work on various projects Conservation Neighborhood Committee Volunteers will be requested at the January ELlA general meeting Metro Committee KTWalsh Julian Dahl • Barry Shalinsky Tony Backus 1 �December 17, 1998 CDBD Committee- to fonnulate CDBG grant applications Jean Ann Pike Bill Wachspress Mike Scott Mary Gray Julian Dahl Brick Streets Committee- to research brick street restoration and upkeep and to assess current street conditions Bill Wachspress Julian Dahl John Swift New Board and Officer Election *Jean Ann Pike- President Tony Backus- Vice President Mike Scott- Treasurer *Christy Dahl- Secretary Julian Dahl- At Large Mary Gray- At Large Charles Moore- At Large Brenda Nunez- At Large Ardys Ramberg- At Large Barry Shalinsky -At Large • Bill Wachspress- At Large KT Walsh- At Large " Had written acceptance of nomination in absence Attendees: Tony Backus- Vice President Mike Scott - Treasurer Christy Dahl- Secretary Carrie Lindsey- Coordinator Julian Dahl Steve Damer David Evans Mary Gray Lori Hinrichsen Leona Hunsengen Charles Moore Shannon Murphy Town Peterson Ardys Ramberg R.E.Romero Barry Shalinsky John Swift Bill Wachspress 2 �Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Carrie Lindsey Jean Ann Pike Bill Wachspress Mike Scott Helen Schuemaker From: Christy Dahl (842-9945) Secretary - East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) Date: December 29, 1998 Re: Minutes for December 15, 1998 East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) board meeting Old Business ELlA CDBG 1999 Funding Issues • CDBG Grant Applications were submitted • $83.84 came out of Operating Expenses for the 30 copies required ELlA Board • At the November ELlA general meeting, twelve board members were elected for 1999. • Two additional members will need to be elected at the January 11 general meeting to be in compliance with the ELlA by-laws. Delaware Development • Carrie Lindsey sent a letter supporting Bo March's development to the City of Lawrence. • Mr. March is scheduled to present his development plans and rezoning request to the Planning Commission on Wednesday, December 16. Parking Lot Upgrade • An upgrade to the parking lot between New Hampshire and Rhode Island, and Eighth and Ninth Streets has been approved by the city. • Smaller setbacks than ELlA requested were approved on New Hampshire and the requested stone wall was not approved. • The lot will have less than the current number of parking spaces but will be paved. • The City of Lawrence and downtown businesses without on-site parking will split the costs of the upgrade. 1 �. ' . December 29, 1998 Jeff Slunalberg Development As Jeff Shmalberg was unable to gain financial assistance from the City of Lawrence for thirdstory parking due to liability, he has altered the plans for the proposed multifunction building to two levels with parking, commercial space and apartments. • New Business New York Elementary Chili Night • On Thursday, January 14, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, New York Elementary School will hold their annual chili dinner. • ELlA is responsible for providing desserts. • Brenda Nuftez has volunteered to bring meat for chili as well. 832 Connecticut • The state of the structure at 832 Connecticut is going before the City Commission tonight. Morton's Building Materials, Inc. • Morton's Building Materials, Inc. at 900 E. 15 Street is under new ownership after being purchased by a Topeka, KS firm. • The City of Lawrence is interested in purchasing this location, due in part to the site's location in a flood plain. • The city has agreed to keep the current green space of the site and not convert it to industrial usage. • One city proposal is to fence in two small buildings on-site for use as evidence storage. Announcements Anti-Impeachment Rally • An anti-impeachment rally will be held at the Topeka Capitol Building at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 17. New York Elementary After-School Program • New York Elementary is looking for volunteer mentors for their after-school program, held 3:305:00 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and 1:30-5:00 Wednesday. • Please contact Danieka Pope if interested. Attendees: Jean Ann Pike - President Tony Backus - Vice President Mike Scott - Treasurer Christy Dahl - Secretary Carrie Lindsey - Coordinator Julian Dahl Charles Moore Brenda Nuftez Ardys Ramberg Barry Shalinsk:y Bill Wachspress KTWalsh 2 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws, correspondence, minutes, East Lawrence Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, and newsletters from East Lawrence, Kansas. 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Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/aaf289a1523bdc204fa7c5a7a5d67d49.pdf 3966d52d782ba4d8df1fa717bd3f3e32 PDF Text Text ELlA Board Meeting 28 October 1997 New York School, 7:30p.m. Attending the meeting: Board members Fadra Andrews; Jim McCrary, Shannon Murphy, Bill Wachspress, Jolm Swift, Jim and Dana Hurlburt; general members marci francisco, Lori Himichsen; visitors Mark Caplan, Tammy Nunn (City Hall intern) Agenda items: General discussion centered around organizational difficulties due to recent resignations of neighborhood coordinator and Board members, and the need to revitalize the organization to apply for CDBG funds for the coming funding cycle. General Neighborhood Meeting: Discussed need for a general meeting. It is at this time of year we have traditionally held elections of officers. Discussed how to publicize the meeting, which must be held as soon as possible and without a newsletter in which to publish the date. Mon., Nov. 10 at 7:30 at New York School proposed as meeting date and time. Approved by all present. Discussed agenda items for meeting: Election of officers, CDBG projects, future of the organization. These items to be mentioned on flyer we will send out to members to publicize the meeting. Lori volunteered to make the flyer, with contributions from John. Fadra will call Kansas Key Press to arrange for mailing. CDBG proposals for next funding cycle: With information provided by Tammy and marci, discussed changes in CDBG application (projects must be site specific; needs assessment must also be completed- ours hasn't been updated for 10 years). Discussed need to get new people invoived, with new project ideas. For the organization to be able to continue operating, we need to secure funding for a coordinator and newsletter, at least. Approved date for another board meeting Tues., Nov. 4, at Bill and Lori's (1205 Penn) to brainstorm ideas for projects, prepare a draft of needs assessment and CDBG proposals. Discussed getting organizational materials- archives, neighborhood survey, past proposals- from Bob Kennedy and other past ELlA officials so we can complete these tasks at the board meeting. Meeting adjourned at 9:00p.m. �EAST LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION 1997M1998 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Name Addre.ss Title Phone Jean Ann Pike President 1137 CN Tony Backus Vice President 1144 Rl 841-0973 Christy Dahl Secretary 1402 NY 842-9945 Shannon Murphy Treasurer 404 E 1Oth St. 832-5220 John Swift At-Large 818 NY 843-0123 Bill Wachspress At-Large 1205 PN 865-1404 Lori Hinrichson At-Large 1205 PN 865-1404 Jim Hurlburt At-Large 1140 NJ 749-7843 Barry Shalinsky At-Large 633CN 842-1953 KTWalsh At-Large 732 Rl 749-2260 Ardys Ramberg At-Large 812 NY 841-8994 Janice Smith At-Large 1022 NJ 841-6317 Nelson Schlater At-Large 938 Rl Reuben Wade At-Large 1022 NJ 841-6317 Maryrose Larkin At-Large 1203 NJ 865-1309 Kevin Jurotich At-Large 627 CN #4 832-9222 Julian Dahl At-Large 1402 NY 842-9945 Elected 11-10-97 �..,. Memorandum To: Margene K. Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File From: Christy Dahl (842-9945) Secretary - East Lawrence Improvement Association Date: 11/12/97 Re: Minutes for November 10, 1997 General Meeting Introductions and attendance record Needs Assessment • What should be included • Formed a committee to evaluate and organize • Committee meeting to be November 18, 1997,7:00 p.m. at Lori Himichson's house, 1205 Pennsylvania New Members paid dues Board Members • Explanation of job duties for both officers and non-officers • Next board meeting to be on December 8, 1997,7:30 p.m. at New York Elementary • Elected 1997-1998 officers Jean Ann Pike • President: • Vice President: Tony Backus Shannon Murphy • Treasurer: Secretary: Christy Dahl • Elected 1997-1998 board members at-large • Reuben Wade Janice Smith • Nelson Schlater • Ardys Ramberg • KT Walsh • Maryrose Larkin Julian Dahl Bill Wachspress • John Swift • Barry Shalinsky • • • 1 �..... November 12, 1997 • • • Jim Hurlburt Lori Hinrichsen Kevin Jurotich New Business in process and to be discussed at next general meeting, January 12, 1998, 7:30p.m. at New York Elementary • Rehabilitation of house at 832 Connecticut • Specifics of tower that Sprint PCS has requested to build by police station • Election of representative to Lawrence Association ofNeighborhoods • Election of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) representative(s) General Information • Community roto-tiller available from 1205 Pennsylvania for $5/half day 2 �ELlA GENERAL MEETING 11-10-97 Agenda I. Introduction II. Authorize Neighborhood Coordinator position to be advertised Ill. Needs Assessment • • • • IV. Matching what we need-vs-what we ask for Due 12-1-97 Last one developed: 1987 Share ideas, generate more CDBG • • Due 12-1-97 Share ideas, generate more V. Election of Officers VI. Dues and Memberships VII. Other business �Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Lori Hinrichsen Shannon Murphy From: Christy Dahl (842-9945) Secretary - East Lawrence Improvement Association Date: 11125/97 Re: Minutes for November 18, 1997 Needs Assessment/Grant Proposal Committee Meeting Announcement of meeting with Sprint to discuss tower • Time & Date: 7:30p.m. Monday, November 24 • Location: Jean Ann Pike, ELlA President, to communicate • Chair: Fred Sherman Information to be included with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requests • Documentation of financial assessment • Site specific • Neighborhood canvassing documentation Needs Assessment Review & Revision • Approved Needs Assessment draft items • Add under "Public Facilities and Services" Water sampling due to concern with service lines • • Add under "Housing" Enforcement of existing code for public safety and to eliminate blight • Add to Coordinator job description "to educate community on low income grants available for home improvement" Shannon Murphy to distribute copies of the Neighborhood Plan to board members Lori Hinrichsen to distribute copies of the Neighborhood Survey Results to board members Note for follow up: • Check on zoning at gth and New Jersey • Research business desiring the above location • Review process of asphalt removal to uncover brick • Obtain list of streets in East Lawrence converted to brick 1 �November 25, 1997 Grant Applications • Elected CDBG Neighborhood Representatives • Brenda Nunez • Bill Wachspress • Nelson Schlater- Alternate • Read and completed Portion A of the applications • Prioritized proposals - the Portion B of each application - assigned to appropriate committee member • Neighborhood Coordinator- Shannon Murphy • Operating Expenses - Shannon Murphy • Operating expense~ to bclude canvassing and surveying • Neighborhood Clean-up -Jean Ann Pike To be done quarterly • • Brick Streets - Lori Hinrichsen • Maintenance is necessary on current brick streets • Will not remove asphalt from other streets at this time- would like to assess maintenance issues and canvass neighborhood • Light sensitive fixtures to light walks and porches - Bill Wachspress • Survey neighborhood residents' water complaints to properly prioritize the request for water testing - Nelson Schlater • All assessments and proposals are to be returned to Shannon Murphy by Saturday, November 29 • Shannon Murphy will distribute copies of completed grant applications to board members Attendees: Pike, Jean Ann- President Murphy, Shannon- Treasurer Dahl, Christy- Secretary Dahl, Julian Hinrichsen, Lori Jurotich, Kevin Schlater, Nelson Wachspress, Bill Wade, Reuben Guest: Marcie Francisco 2 �' . Memorandum To: Margene Swarts Community Development Manager CC: File Lori Hinrichsen Shannon Murphy From: Christy Dahl (842-9945) Secretary -East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) Date: 12/16/97 Re: Minutes for December 8, 1997 East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) board meeting General announcements • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) requests submitted December 1, 1997 • The next general ELlA meeting will be moved from 7:30PM to 7:00PM on January 12, 1998. Jean Ann Pike will advise the previous general meeting attendees • Robert Baker is organizing an East Lawrence home tour • Preservation Alliance is researching the possibility of a tax freeze or other tools to encourage the rehabilitation of East Lawrence homes • Homes at 740 and 806 Rhode Island are not being destroyed • Jean Ann Pike will obtain a P.O. Box for the ELlA • Bill Wachspress must receive any information to be included in the next ELlA newsletter by December 28, 1997 • Jean Ann Pike will forward information on New York Elementary School's Martin Luther King Jr. Day neighborhood function • Bill Wachspress will research adding historical vignettes from Jim McCrary's book to the newsletter Overview of meeting with Sprint PCS • Douglas County will have a tower in current location at lllh St. and New Hampshire whether or not it is built by Sprint PCS • Current tower is old and needs to be replaced; Douglas County requested the new tower height be 190' • Per Sprint PCS study, Sprint PCS cannot piggy-back onto Southwestern Bell tower at approximately 7lh St. and Vermont • Sprint PCS tower would be freestanding but not lighted and one would be able to see freely into the fence-enclosed area surrounding it • Sprint PCS will next appear before the Plaru1ing Commission on December 17, 1997, 6:30PM at City Hall 1 �' . December 16, 1997 • Ardys Ramberg will attend this meeting to state that the ELlA does not object to Sprint PCS building this tower at this location CDBG Neighborhood Representatives • Michelle Bird will send a letter of resignation • Names to be submitted as new representatives: • Brenda Nunez • Bill Wachspress • Nelson Schlater- Alternate • Next CDBG meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 1997 at 4:00PM at City Hall Coordinator Opening KT Walsh to run advertisement for the opening of ELlA Coordinator position in Lawrence • Journal World December 14-20, 1997 • Volunteer hiring committee .. Jean Ann Pike • Julian Dahl • BiJI Wachspress • KTWalsh • Interviews to be scheduled on Wednesday, January 7, 1997 Items to cover at next general ELlA meeting, January 12, 1998 • Will vote on a Lawrence Association ofNeighborhoods representative • Jean Ann Pike to invite Gloria Wilbert to discuss opening neighborhood safehouse(s) • Get requirements for safehouses from the Lawrence Partnership for Children and Youth • Tony Backus will invite James Hilliard and Austin Turney from the Lawrence school board to discuss plans under discussion for East Lawrence elementary schools - follow up on article "School district study session to examine space problems" in Sunday, December 7, 1997 Lawrence Journal World and the possibility of a "mega-school" • Bill Wachspress to report on the water testing means available: a)kit from Walmart b) through Douglas County Health • Discuss reducing the number of ELlA board members • Announcement of the new Lawrence Journal World Coordinator Attendees: Pike, Jean Ann- President Backus, Tony- Vice President Dahl, Christy - Secretary Dahl, Julian Jurotich, Kevin Wachspress, Bill Walsh, KT 2 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/b3838f24b892f383e555606db6f65325.pdf d9095765f77ddf190cb89bf113f308c4 PDF Text Text { .' East Lawrence Improvement Association Minutes for Board Meeting 10 January 1994 Approved 15 February 1994 Called to order by Shelley Miller, acting president. Topic: Mailing List K. T. walsh and Nellie Habbeggar agreed to review the current mailing list and update it as necessary. Topic: Martin Luther King Day Chili Feed ELIA is in charge of bringing desserts. Shelley asked that each board member be responsible for either finding two people to bring desserts or to provide two desserts themselves. Topic: CDBG Meetings will take place every thursday through March. -14th and Conn. sidewalks- Mary gray volunteered to obtain neighbors consent. -Trash racks- Bill Wachspress and James Dewey agreed to deliver them when they are ready. -Bicycle and Pedestrian Project- Should ELIA ask the city for the 14th and Conn. sidewalk funding, or should we ask for the city to repaint the crosswalk at 10th and Conn. and for extra rounds of the street sweeper. The board asked Shelley to ask for it all. Topic: Date of next meeting It will be changed to 15 February 1994. Topic: Ne~ghborhood Plan Mike Morley, the LAN rep. from Oread volunteered to help our neighborhood through Jim McCrary and Mary Gray. A survey will be sent out to study and identify requirements for the City Planning Staff. All board members will be personally contacted. The city staff is working on the assumption of a December deadline while the ELIA position is that it must be finished by May. Our resolution deadline is approaching. Jim McCrary reported no progress yet on the Environmental Impact Statement for the Eastern Parkway. Topic: Haskell Indian University Jim ~cCrary will write the letter. Topic : Se\~ers Jim ~ewey will write the letter. Topic: LA~ report Leroy Young spoke on the Sewer problem. Haskell will speak at the next meeting. Tenant to Homeowners wishes non-profit status and asked the LAN to support its efforts. LAN is a board member of T-t-H. Legislators need input on changing the law to allow 25mph �I ) limits in residential areas. LAN would like information on East Lawrence neighborhood issues: Eastern Parkway 700 block of Rhode Island 1100 block of Conn. Neighborhood Plan Street lighting. Barry Shalinsky will do more research on 1100 block of Conn. and inform our LAN reps. Topic: Downtown Plan The change to C-3 bonus zoning will be classed as C-4 with the optio~ to waive parking if developers plan multiple uses. We will oppose fast development in accordance with our motion from October and will watch carefully. A redevelopment plan for the 1000 block of Mass. is proposed and there will be a meeting on 27 January, ask Barry Shalinsky for details. Topic: History Project Seven houses will be proposed by K. T. at the meeting on 17 February at City Hall. Topic: Trees The city forester, Greg Osbrey, had five trees planted on 10th by New York Elementary School. Please call him to thank him and encourage him to plant more trees. Topic: Parks and Recreation Meeting Shelley Miller will attend the next meeting. Topic: Reimbursement of funds paid out by John Ralston Motion made by Barry Shalinsky. Seconded by Jim Dewey. For-6 Against-0 Abstentions-2 Topic: Minutes Approved. Topic: Meeting with the Mayor on the Eastern Parkway James Dewey reported no news yet to our plea. Meeting adjourned. �East Lawrence Improvement Association General Meeting 15 February 1994 Topic: Neighborhood Plan Bob Siquieros and the new planner from the city spoke to the membership about the process of creating a new Neighborhood Plan. Copies of the old plan will be available through James Dewey; please, leave a message at Bahnmaier's Liquor at 900 New Hampshire and he will call you back. A meeting with the city planners is scheduled for 28 February 1994. Please have ready the filled out questionaires for the planners at this time. Questionaires will also be available through the city and James Dewey. Whether the Neighborhood Plan will be incorporated into the Horizon 2020 document will be decided later. Topic: Elections and Unfilled Positions CDBG representative: Nominated: Barry Shalinsky was willing to do the job if no one else wanted it. Mary Lisa Pike nominated herself and Barry's name was withdrawn. The vote was by acclamation. Coordinator: Shelley has the job description. Whosoever is elected to the post of president will be responsible for placing an ad in the Journal World this week. President: Nominated: Mark Kaplan and Mary Gray The vote was 10 for Mark Kaplan 8 for Mary Gray Mark Kaplan is the new ELIA President. Topic: Historic Resource Commission Seven properties will be up for nomination this thursday. The properties that are up are: 714 New York, 738 Rhode Island, 1112 New ,Jersey, 1104 New York, 943 Rhode Island, and 940 Rhode Island. Topic: Lawrence Preservation Allaince They would like ELIA to cosponser an East Lawrence homes' tour. This might go well with the project that Mary Gray has been discussing with KLWN on an East Lawrence history day for the radio. Work for the tour will take one time per month and the entire weekend of the tour. Motion: seconded by Nellie Habbegar That the ELIA support the tour and that all profits be used first to reimburse ELIA funds expended and that the rest be used to fund the History project with K.T. Walsh as the History Project Chairperson. Motion carried by voice vote. Topic: Newsletter Any new people or new addresses should be given to Nellie or K.T. New addresses may be found on the trash rack list. �Topic: Coordinator for Neighborhood Plan Mary Gray volunteered. Topic: Mayor Refused to meet with anyone at this time concerning the Eastern Parkway because he feels it unnecessary when the Environmental Impact Study process is just begining. Topic: Minutes Minutes from the last Board meeting were approved. Meeting adjourned. �# .. " East Lawrence Improvement Associat Board Meeting 8 March 1994 Special Speaker on subject of Conservation Easem Stevens. There are two types of easements: Natural A Easement, and Conservation Easements. The first controlled by a state agency, currently only thE Department of Wildlife and Parks. Considering t year this type would be best to avoid. A conser of the second type may be held by any non-profit To fit the non-profit status the organization mu~L uctve: d. 501 c3 status from the IRS. The contract drawn up between the holders of the easement and the city may be constructed to preclude development of almost any kind at any time. Sharon will charge us a little as possible to allow us to get this easement as the secondary holder with another organization as the primary holder. The figure of $30 per hour was presented. \...U.L.L'-'"'" Motion: That the board create a subcommittee of the board to investigate the means of best protection, and to hire Sharon Stevens in efforts to protect the greenspace if the committee determines funds are available to hire to represent the ELIA in those efforts. Seconded: K.T. Walsh Approved by voice vote. Topic: Coordinator Ad went in the paper and the bill was presented to Shelle. The ELIA received 11 applications. Barry, K.T. and Nellie will make a recommendation to Mark and he will poll the board by phone to make the final hiring decision. Topic: ELIA phone Motion: Mark will if it is possible Seconded: K.T. Approved by voice machine be directed to speak with Margene to discover for CDBG funds pay for an ELIA phone line. vote. Topic: Bonus Zoning Motion: To direct Barry Shalinsky to call Jolene Anderson to see if she will intercede and to direct and defer the Bonus Zoning issue until at least next month. Seconded: Many Approved by voice vote. Topic: Agenda for General Meeting The GM will be 11 April. Vice President and Board elections. Quarterly GM's. �I • ~ Quarterly newsletters. Monthly letters to the Board members. Trash Racks. Lawrence association of neighborhoods. Business Associate Memberships. Topic: Newsletters Mark will be responsible and Barry will help with its production. John Swift is offering his number as the news tip hot line. Topic: History Project K.T. will inform us of the next meeting. Mark will work on nominating more places and will inform the members of his efforts on the April meeting. Topic: New Jail K.T. will draft a letter to the County Commission offering our expressed support for the bond issue if they will promise to develop the east side of Rhode Island as residential. Topic: CDBG Brenda went and Mary Lisa was absent. Topic: Next meetings Board meeting will be at 927 Rhode Island on 18 April and the next general meeting will be at 11 April in the Library of New York School. Topic: Minutes Minutes from general meeting approved. Meeting Adjourned. �East Lawrence Improvement Association Minutes of General Meeting April 18, 1994 Meeting called to order at 7:30pm by President Mark Kaplan in library of New York School. Mir..utes of previous meeting approved and available to member~:. 1. Elections President Kaplan announced that elections would be held to fill two (2) vacant positions, that of Vice-President due to death of Shelly Miller and Secretary due to resignation of Jim Dewey \vho is to become a paid coordinator. These elections will serve offices until General Elections at General Membership meeting in October 1994. Two candidates were nominated for Vice-President; Jim Powers and Mary Grey. The result of vote: 14 Powers, 2 Grey. Jim Powers will now serve as Vice-President. There were no nominations for Secretary: Jim McCrary vclunteered to fill position until elections in October. The vote was unanimous. 2. New York School Kaplan spoke to the need for someone to replace Shelly Miller as neighborhood liaison to New York School. "The schools �are the cornerstones of the neighborhood and now the School Board is threatening to delete three teaching positions in New York School. Someone needs to assume this job". 3. Eastern Parkway A position statement drafted by the Executive Board on April :~8 was brought before the general membership for approval. (See attached copy of statement) The history of relations between ELIA and City was explained by Kaplan and the lack of response to demands by ELIA. Kaplan felt that since anothe~~- organization in the community was leading opposition agains: the Parkway and that it seemed the project was "[lothb.:1lled" at this time, that this proposed statement was timely. After discussion of resolution it was proposed by Shelly Rothent.hal, Mark Kaplan, Jim Dewey that various changes be made. A motion was made by Jim Dewey to delete completely the last two (2) pa~agraphs and all but first sentence of third paragraph. Further it was moved that a statement be added saying to effect "... that ELIA and the city should work together to implement neighborhood protections for East Lawrence ... ". As part of the motion it was asked that volunteers stay after meeting to re-write the statement and submit to City Commission. The vote in favor of this motion was unanimous. 4. Executive Board . According to By-laws the Executive Board can have up to 15 members. At present it has 11, explained Kaplan. He announced that Mary Grey, ELIA LAN representative and Brenda Nunez, CDBG representative has expressed interest in becoming board members. It was felt that these representatives belonged on board in order that members could receive information more directly. A motion was made by Jim Dewey that both LAN and CDBG representatives serve �on Executive Board, The motion was seconded by Kaplan. was carried in a unanimous vote. ~ Motion Seeking non-profit 501(C)3 status for ELIA Kaplan presented to membership the concept that ELIA should become non-profit in order to become more professional, assist in fund raising activities and make it easier for Vista Volunte,~rs to work in East Lawrence. He called for discussion in order that Executive Board could study this possibility and submit application for non-profit status. Brenda Nunez pointed out that ELIA-.co·..lld possibil~~ lose CDBG status if too much money was collected. John Swift and Jim McCrary both expressed concerns tq,at non-profit status might be subject to too many guidelines from federal government. Bill Wachspress suggested that board should have or seek legal advice before making decision. Ann Peterson stated that it was the Executive Boards job to study things like this. Other members expressed desire that Board study possibility and report back to membership at July meeting. Berry Shilinsky made motion to authorize board to study non-profit status and report to membership. This motion was withdrawn. Marsha made a motion to authorize board to study 501(C)3 status and to implement application if they chose. Jim Dewey seconded. The vote was unanimous. &. CDBG/Clean up Brenda Nunez, ELIA CDBG representative, announced that this year was the last time the East Lawrence clean up day would be funded since the city has in place a program to pick up bulk trash at residences. The last two Saturdays in June were set as dates :18th and 25th of June). Two residents had comments and experiences with city in relations to clean up. Leroy Hatch said he called Park and Rec to ask about cleaning sidewalks on river bridge which were littered with .glass and trash. He said they woulcw'lanswer his questions. A �second resident said she called city to arrange bulk trash pickup at her residence. She said the city spokesman, "Slim", was vague about d'~tails and said basically that if it took one person more than 15 minutes to pick up trash it would cost $55.00 per hour. After St3eing her trash the city spokesman said she would indeed be charged the above rate. She cancelled the pick up and three days later was cited as being in violation of environmental laws. Jim Dewey asked that someone from ELIA contact the city in respDnse to these to complaints and see that clear directions are given to people about bulk trash pickup and cleaning the bridge. L Quarterly General Membership Meetings/Newspaper Mark Kaplan asked that ELIA have quarterly general membership meetings on 2nd Monday of January, April, July and ·october. Also that Newspaper be published quarterly prior to the general membership meeting. A newsletter would be mailed out following each executive board meeting to all members with minutes of that meeting. Kaplan made a motion for above. Jim Powers seconded. In discussion some members did not want to change from bimonthly meetings. It was a valid concern but it was pointed out that board meetings are open to all members. Motion was passed by a vote of 12 to 2. ~. Resident Ann Peterson, 1122 Rhode Island, said that after·reading article about new County Jail in Journal World she sent letters to both Oread and East Lawrence neighborhood groups asking for clarification of there 'support' quoted in article. She said someone called from Oread in a couple of days and it was two weeks before someone from East Lawrence contacted her. It was explained that what ELIA supported was statement by County Comm~ssion ~ to expand facilities to the East Side of Rhode Island and further that bond issues would come up and that ELIA was continuing to monitor this jail expansion (see article in ELIA Newspaper, April 1994). Kaplan apologized to Ms Peterson and �explained that this happened during a time of extreme difficulty for ELIA following-the loss of Shelly Miller. Jim Dewey encouraged the use of both monthly newsletter and quarterly newspaper to keep residen:s informed of ELIA participation in neighborhood. activities. Meeting was adjourned at 9:45pm. ·'Minutes submitted by Secretary Jim McCrary, April 19, 1994. L �' . Position Statement of the East Lawrence Improvement Association concerning the Proposed Eastern Parkway, Roads and Traffic April 18, 1994 By a resolution adopted on August 2, 1993, the East Lawrence Improvement Association is on record as opposing the planning and construction of an Eastern Parkway as proposed by the. city of Lawrence, unless meaningful neighborhood protections ar~ in place by May 1, 1994. As the May 1 deadline approaches, it i~ apparent that the necessary neighborhood protections will not b~ in place. Nevertheless, it is equally apparent that the City. has taken positive steps to further implement some of the so-called 18 criteria for neighborhood protection. ELIA salutes t,he City for the posii::ive steps taken over the last 9 months and encourages their continuation. As events have unfolded in recent months, it seems prudent for ELIA to reexamine its position on the Eastern Parkway in the light of current circumstances with respect to roads and traffic in Lawrence. ELIA has always been firmly resolved that any Eastern Parltway should be an auxiliary route to another bypass -- an Eastern Parkway should not become the main Lawrence truck route. Recent questions raised by students at Haskell Indian Nations University, and declining support in the local business community ·~make it increasingly unlikely that the South Lawrence Trafficway will be built in the foreseeable future, if ever. As such, an Eastern Parkway, if built at this time, would become the principal route connecting K-10 with I-70. This would be contrary to the 18 criteria, and completely unacceptable. In addition to negative impacts on the East Lawrence neighborhood itself, this would create a major traffic snarl in the area of the outlet mall and the Kaw River bridges, where one pedestrian was already hit in recent days. ELIA calls upon the city and County to follow the lead of Rep. Jan Meyers and mothball the Eastern Parkway project until the question of a main bypass for Lawre~ce is resolved.~LIA has long supported the conce~tta~tne main connecting rou e between K-10 and I-70 should be east of town across a new Kaw River bridge. We call upon the city, County and KDOT to explore this option in earnest. / I n the meantime, the city should continue to implement neighborhood ( protections for East Lawrence. A viable East Lawrence is important \ to the health of Downtown and the entire central city. With or .~\ without an Eastern Parkway: the Delaw~re Street truck rou~e should · ) be posted at 20 mph; the truck ord1nance should be v1gorously enforced on all neighborhood streets; the west side of Rhode Island Street from 7th to 9th should be rezoned R0-1A; housing rehabilitation and historic preservation should be promoted; the riverfront ( greenspace should be protected; an authoritative neighborhood plan should.be adopted. \ ~t.(When neighborhood protections are firmly in place, ELIA would be ~ willing to consider the construction of a route connecting Downtown with a new bypass east of town (K-10 to I-70 across a new bridge). �East Lawrence Improvement Association Minutes of Executive Board Meeting May 16, 1994 Meeting held at Ashline/McCrary residence 927 Rhode Island Meeting called to order at 7:30pm by Vice-president Jim Powers. Board members in attendance: Powers, Pike, Baker, Dewy, Rosenfehl, Willits, Habegger, Shilinsky, McCrary, Walsh. Agenda 1. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. 2. Report of Neighborhood Coordinator: Robert Baker .. w••. ,, ,,,. a) Getting info on non-profit tax status. We may not qualify for 501(c)3 but may for 501(c)4 -but with (c)4 no tax deduction for contributions. Problem may be with using money to improve property. There are several controls from IRS. b) Home loans. Cap Fed seems to have best deal for low income loans. He is comparing with Tenets to Homeowners plan and will~report back. ::.c) Resource meeting for 1100 RI block. since decision to rehab church made. Meeting put off d) Tree planting. Trees planted in Hobbs Park. they, '.Probably exceeded the $1500.00 allocated. City said 3. · Motion made and approyed to change agenda and allow visitors Michael Almon and Diana nunkley to make presentation re; Art Walk. , a) ·Michael and Diana made presentation of plan they are pitching to the Winter group (owners of 700 block) and the city for an ."Art Walk" from Elwell barbed wire building, down alley between NH and Mass in 700 block and up 8th St to Mass St. There plan J;:>ased on model of Canyon Road in Santa Fe, NM. Among other thin~s, ,it would be based on a covered pedestrian walk, parks, galleries, shops, residential buildings. Diana has the plans at her studio ... people should contact her or Michael (Simple Goods) for.more information. They say that the Winter group has been encouraging and seem to back the plan. ELIA made no recommendations but seemed to think it was a good plan. We will stay abreast of this plan. 4. Report of Special Projects Coordinator Jim Dewey. ' . Table of Organization. Jim is working on a table which will b~ used to refer peoples questions to the person who can help. He passed out copies for corrections or additions. a) �b) Trash Racks. remaining racks. Forms given out to people who want the c) Resource meeting with Sharon Steele of New York School. Met on April 27. She said they are losing 2 classroom people and are applying for a grant to replace them. d) ELIA activities cross referenced with appropriate people. See the above Table of Organization. This will combine with the table so no time is lost when residents come to ELIA with problems or questions. e) Associate Membership Package report. Should have a packet to show board members next week. A long discussion about tax deductible status and membership sales. Dewey suggested putt~ng membership money in separate account. Dewey and Baker agreed to look into this. 5. Qutstanding PrOjects Reports: External Projects: f~ I E~stern Parkway: Nothing to report. Project on hold. . ·-·b)· · C-4 Bonus zoning. Plan goes from Ad Hoc committee to Plani~~ Commission without comment. Will then go to City Commission with out change. '....l •'· I '·b') -- county Jail Expansion. ELIA will monitor situation. . d) Temporary Jail Space. Neighbors concerns about this. There-may be a petition circulating opposing this. Berry said ELIA should. "lay low" on these two projects and see what happens. McCrary·said we should be careful about "approving" more county and city encroachment into our space. ' . ' '.I .e) . ·1000 Mass St project. Models made by KU students for plan''on.display at Mere Bank 9th & Mass. Powers felt project was slowing doWn . '. but will monitor . f,) Neighborhood plan. Several board members will attend the meeting at city hall. surveys need to be returned. Encourage people to fill them out and get back. At meeting there will be a rep from Dawrence PD and Sharon Steel from New York School. g) Conservation Easement for Omega space. Robert Baker has info ... Check cut to lawyer to research. He has info. We promised to write .a,_' letter of support' for Omega. Baker will follow up on this;·· · Intern~l I'· Projects: �a) Jim Dewy needs help with budgeting internal projects to volunteer for committee to make up a budget out of our CDBG funds for next year and the remainder of this year. Powers read a letter to.Kaplan from CDBG (see attached). Berry suggested a letter from Board explaining our position and send, after meeting with Mayor and City Manager to ask there help. b) Newsletter: articles. Next deadline is June 27th. We need c) Neighborhood Cleanup. Baker setting this up and will arrange trucks from city (2), chipper (will ask for permission to put chips in Omega space), metal pick up and tire removal. He will make a flyer and it will be hand delivered prior to clean up scheduled for Sat June 18th. He will try to get article in LJW prior to that date. d) History project. AME church on list. City is going to rehab stone barn at 1121 Penna. KT needs help with Social Service League project. Working on 'East Lawrence Home Tour•. 6. Treasurers Revert $689·: S6 · ' 628. b'o - 2325.00 ·, 486.73 '· 41?9.. 59 7. Shelle Rosenfehl fund for newsletter trash rack fund clean up day fund membership (rototiller) fund total New Items to Agenda '\. a) Barbara Willits said the Puckett house (1104 Del) has been cleaned up now . . :I . . '. :. b) Jim McCrary presented report on proposed dredging op~~ation by Victory Sand and Gravel on Kaw River opposite city pa~k where.old landfill was located. Lance Burr representing several .Property owners opposing this licence by Corp of Engineers. City of Lawrence must also approve. There are many dangerous possible results of such a large (300,000 tons a year) and Burr et al need/ask for support. It was suggested that ELIA bring this to attention of LAN. Meeting adjourned. �EAST LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Minutes of General Meeting July 18, 1994 Meeting called to order at 7:30pm by President Mark Kaplan in library of New York School. Agenda 1. Minutes of previous meeting approved and available to members. 2. Report. Shelle Rosenfehl reported that there was $1000.00 in general fund and $223.00 in credit union fund. A new fiscal year begins August 1st and we have administrative funds on line for next year. Berry Shilinsky asked if we could carry over money or should we spend it or will CDBG take it back? Kaplan replied that they had asked that question during meeting with CDBG and hopefully the money can go in Robert Baker fund. Baker said the Cap Improvement money will go back and we can ask for Public Service money back to use for administrative funds. Baker will follow up and report at Ex Board meeting next week. 2. ~easures Coordinators• Reports Special Projects Coordinator Jim Dewey handed out a packet containing several projects he is working on, including Associate Membership, advertising rate sheet, table of organization and Certificate of Membership. The Associate Memberships will be sold to businesses and persons in community and income will be used for salary and capital investment to, for instance, New York School computer fund or scholarship fund. Membership certificates are suitable for framing and posted in business in order to raise level of interest in community. Neighborhood Coordinator Robert Baker refereed members to latest issue of Newsletter for updates on housing issues, new �jail, bonus zoning and call for project suggestions to CDBG. He had articles on all these issues in Newsletter. He also announced that next Neighborhood Plan meeting is July 20 at City Hall, 3rd floor. Transportation is subject. Riverfront Conservation Easement Attorney Sharon Stevens gave report on status of Conservation Easement which she drew up for ELIA and presented to LPA at the July meeting of that group. The document is designed so that the City will 'deed' the land north of Santa Fe station to a local non-profit organization as either wildlife preserve, park or habitat. LPA is interested and through motion formed a committee to study the plan and talk with other organizations about the easement. We are nOWwaiting for LPA to come back to us. Ms Stevens will continue to work with ELIA, LPA and the city on this issue and report back to general membership at next meeting. As she said this is an important and good issue for ELIA to sponsor as it serves to provide, if followed through, protection to greenspace in East Lawrence. If LPA agrees then we go to City Ma~er and make a document that they and LPA can agree on. Stevens also added that she was at conference in Washington, D.C. and that the National Audibaun people were aware of Eagle habitat in Lawrence and would monitor this situation and were also ready to work with City people to help out. This will probably go to City people in the fall. ~ C-4 Bonus zoning Jim Powers gave a report on City Commission July 5 meeting when they voted to approve draft for C-4 zoning even though they were not sure what it would be. ELIA had no comment on the vote at the time. Powers did say that the Winter group wants C3-RO zoning which is closer to what ELIA would like to see. Powers also said that the Winter group was in no big hurry to ask for re-zoning on New Hampshire. A question for Powers from floor asking if C-3 zoning always means more parking problems. He said C-3 does not require off street parking but RO does. Baker said the zoning �July 19, 1994 Margine Swarts POB 708 Lawrence, Ks 66044 Dear Margine, Here are the minutes from July 18 General Membership meeting, the April 18 GM meeting and the May 16 Ex Board meeting. If there are problems or questions or you need something please call at work (where minutes are on disk) at 841-1814 best between lOam and 2pm. ~ Secretary ELIA �t•:;1sl Lawt't.'nce Improvement Association Ex •: cut i v e Board Met. t i n g Mi nut e s , J u 1 y 2 5, East Lawrence Community Center l~~~· E. 19 9 4 1::.-·t.h Mt•··l ing ca11ed to tH'det' at 7:30 by Pt•esident Mad; Kaplan In Attendance: Boat•d membei'S Puwers, Piki~, Rosenfeld, Willits, Shalinsky, Me Cr1u•y, Walsh, Kaplan, Nunez, Wachpress; Coot•dinat.ors Dewey & Bali:et·, and ftH'mer Coordinatot' Ruubideaux AGENDA: 1. Minutes 2. of last meeting unanimously approved. Introduc@ Nanette and files in pI' o j e c t s . Nan e t. t e wi mL;sin1; files & work that pt·ople give all record~ Roubideaux. Nanette order for historical 11 wo I' k w i t h R i chard wit11 Baker to update files to Bakel'. stressed need lu ke~p reference and future t o ' l' e- i n vent ' any new files. Dew~y asked 3. Dlcussion of new di:ddcling/ward system map & purpose. Ka p 1 an pas ~..:~ d out p r o p o s e d wa l' d ma p (At t a c h men t A) . 4. Exam.lnat. ion of Associalt~ Membership package (At tachmenl B). Dr·wey :1anded out pa(;kage including cet•llflcate, explanation of fund r~lsing and costs. Dewey expained proposed distribution of muney ·":arnt?d -money eat•ned would go towa1•ds projr:•cts approved by Board, :;;uch as NY School comput.et·s ur scholarships, as well as Jim Dt!>'l•?y's salary. Mt'mbership cost is $30 and a sub Ctimmit.tee (,f Powers, Willits, W.:tlsh and Rosenfeld will finalize d1•aft of pacl-:.ag:? in August. S. Discussion of easemP.nl status including upcoming Packs and Rec. on July 28. Ms. Stevens, ELlA leg<d pcoposed agreement, has already been paid $500 from and a d t· a f t. o f s e con d and f i n a 1 $50 0 a g r e e men t was i Powers made motion to approve after deleting a word s•c·ntene:e (Attachm~:<nt C). Pike seconded. Unanimous appt·oval. 6 Powprs reported that ELlA continues to support m8Pling with counsel fot• Omega fund n t r o d u (; e d . in 2nd vote of owners uf 700 block on rezoning request but that C-4 Bonus Zoning proposal is pt obably on hold until fall. 7. CDBG project for easement stairs on E. side of 800 NJ. K tt p 1 a r. & Boar ci want t o cons i de r C: D p r o p o sa 1 t. o I' ~ s t ore e as e men t stairs following requests from residents of block. Motion mad~ by Sh;;linsky and second<:.'d by Powel' to autho1•ize staff to muet "!'.ilh t,eighbol'S to deve],)p p1·oposal. Ca1·riud unanimously. 8. NE·ighborhood Plan/Parkway - Bkaer reported recording all avallible data and urged people to complete and hand in all data A SAP , as P l ann i n g wo u I d 1 i k P i t h y Aug us t 1 7 t h me e ti n g . At t h i s t imt=:· Oi:·wey introduced t1t:W pl'~'"·ss t•elease [>(•licy (Attachment. D). �ELI A Exec . Mt~ eLi n g , Ju1y 25, 1994 (p .2) Power·s introduced motion to appt·ove with one change deleting line ''Pn:-ss releases must. be completed by Coordinaloc." Shalinsky seconded. Motion passed. 9. Me Crary introduced motion to move s~veral agenda Items to August rru:~etlng, such as Hislol'Y Project, EL News, NY School progt·ams. Seconded by Walsh and can·it.•d unanimously. 10. Discussion of strategy for Benefit District Storm Sewer E. of 9th lt Delaware (on July 26 Commission agenda)·- Baket· said that C<•ncensus of neighbors (both industPial and residential) is that Sl'hwada built pool'ly in lowest point of at•ea and this exacerb<:ded any flooding pt·oblems. Only 2 owners suppot•t action. at lead 1Z ownet•s opposed. Attachment E is copy of petition Polk Oil, AJlen Pt•ess, et al. signed. Jim Powers will 1'ep1'esent ELIA a t me P. l J n g a n d 1' e pol' l back . 11 . J u J. y 1 8 t h l e t t t- r f I' u m mayo t• con c tH n i n g e as t s i de s u mm it . Shalin;;l\y made motion to fui'm committee to draft response to l~lter before Sept. 3rd. Discussion about pre-condition that Eastern Pai·kway issue be off-limits iind how to best respond. Pt•Wel'S :;econded motion. Carried unanim•)Usly. Mt·etln~ adjourned at 9:3!i M i nut e ; sub mi t t e d by ,J i rn Me Cr a l' y, J u l y 28 , 1994 . �General Meeting December 16, 1994 Meeting brought to order by John Swift, President. Topic: Minutes. Approved pending any amendments by the board. Topic: Treasurer. Shelley M. promised to get material to Shelle R. Topic: Barker sewer problems. Leroy Young spoke of his efforts to get the City to pay attention to sewage back-up problems. He praised Jolene Anderson's efforts on behalf of affected citizens and suggested that if a~yone has any problems to call the city emergency number and if necessary the city manager. Motion made by Shelley M. and seconded by Jim McCrary. That ELlA send the city a letter asking for information on what they have done since last summer and what they will do to prevent a repeat of sewer and sewage problems especially 1n the area of 11th street by next spring. Additionally, when will they schedule long needed maintenance to the system they already have and are they implementing any plans for future growth. For: 9 Against: 0 Abstentions: 1 Topic: Haskell Indian Nations• University and the South Lawrence Trafficway Motion made by Jim D. and seconded by Mary G. 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Type The nature or genre of the resource Text 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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Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/ba649343a8cd0fbf2c56b0c7beaebe4d.pdf 3f96fed41032ae4d2c7261cd1ec21e3a PDF Text Text East Lawrence Improvement Association General Membership Meeting January 13, '1992 The meeting was called to order by President Weismiller p.m. at New York School, 936 New York, Lawrence, Kansas. at 7:00 Carman Crouse was absent so the minutes from the November General Membership meeting were not read. The coordinator will take minutes for this meeting. Treasurers Report: Jon Nepsted Kenned~ Glass and the Etc. Shop have joined as business members. Fund balance: Omega Fund $1,675. of which an invoice is forthcoming from the Buffalo Seed Company for the Wildlife Habitat Project in the spring. $760.00 in the General Fund. Business Meeting: 1. Water lines, 7th through 10th on Rhode Island, will be replaced in the Spring. President Weismiller reported she had received a letter from the City requesting support for East Lawrence water lines projects to be paid for by COBG Funds. There was discussion held on this. Discussion resolved around the city should assume this as a normal city service function and how the new water lines that were being laid were being paid for. Shelly ~iller made motion, seconded by Jon Nepsted that President We·i:;mi ller• r•espond ·in the following m/i:lnner•: ELlA supports the replace~ent of water lines whose age dates from 1823 to 1932, but feel that 105 years of paying water bills should allow for the city to pay for the project from non-CBUG funds. Motion carried 21 for and 1 against. 2. CD8G Board Representative: fhere was discussion on the choice of a representative's name to be submitted to the city. She '11 y IVfi ll er has vo luntered. President Wei srni 11 er• as ked if there were any other volunteers. Pat Marvin made motion that Shelly Miller's name be submitted to the City of Lawrence as the nomination for representation for the East Lawrence Community. Seconded by Jon Nepsted. Passed unamiously. Shelly accepted and spoke briefly about the function of the Board and that she had serviced in the past. Greenspace Update: Some planting has been done, but there ha:::; been no movement on the c ·ity 's part to start the process for thF Citizen's Group, nor have any signs been put up stating that ther•e •~Jas a regeneration project in pr'ocess. The fence was knocked down during Christmas and there was parking on the newly p 1 anted qround. She 11 y lVI iller made motion, seconded by .J ;9ck Hope thc:1t Pr•;,widen1: Weismiller contact the city, either by letter or' in person to see what prog r·ess has been made in regard to the Cit,zen's Group and signs protecting the project. Passed 21 for 3. I a~p~ i n~>1:. �PacJe l \110, Generai IVIembership, ELlA, ..Jan. H, "1992 4. Eaetern By-Pass: President Weismiller reported that Route# had been chosen and passed around a map for the membership to v·iew. The access roads are supposed to be on "15th, ·1·1th, and 'fth. I here are no p'ians at this poin1: for any bicycle routes. Thare is some concern about the access road cutting into the neighbcrhood and how bicycle and pedistrian traffice would be handleo. The 14 Criteria contains some relevant points on truck access. It was suggested that LAN be contacted and made aware of thf3 ccwcerns. 1 5. Shelter Up-Date: As Travis is out of town, there was only a br1ef discussion and it was felt the neighbors should gather information on a concret natur'e to present to Captain Windham. 6. LAN Representative: President' Weismilier stated that the Association is in need of a Lan representative. She intends to attend as many meetings as possible and the Coordinator stated that she was also to network with the other coordinators. 'f. School Beacon: President Weismiller stated that she had discussed school beacons with the p·rL and they would assist in fundraising to come up with $1,600 for share of costs. Shelly Miller made motion, seconded by Jon Nepsted that ELlA seek school beacons for New York School. Motion passed unamiously. 8. Martin Luther King Day, New York School: The schedule was give to members for ELlA participation. We are to provide deserts and volunteer to help service. 9. fhere was discussion on the activities of a particularly agressive landlord in East Lawrence and some of the publicity about ELIA and this landlord. It was the general consensus that thP matter be brought to the Board of Directors for discussion anri possible action. 10. Paul Winn and Ryan Hodges were introduced as guests. Mr. Hodge is working on the possibility of establishing a credit union for low income persons. After the presentation, and discussion, it was thought to have IVIr. Hodge contact the Mercantile Credit Union to establish contact and perhaps work frcm that base. At the February Board of Directors meeting the Board will consider the outcome of Mr. Hodge's meeting with Mercantile and further consideration of the Credit Union idea. ·1 ·1 Hotlbs Par' k: President Weismiller asked for feedback to the condition of the park. Patricia Marvin felt the park could use some maintenance. President Weismiller to let Fred Devictor know of 1: he 1eeds. �EL J A, Uenera 1 IVIembers hip !Vleet ·i ng, January 13, 1992. '12. Ch<:1mber of Commerce: There was considerable discussion on the recent events and the chamber report. A statement giving the ELlA's position i.e. have and will continue to support a strong downtown, but have reservations about the Chamber report becaus8 of the lack of input from neighborhood associations. The statemEmt was gone over paragraph by paragr'aph with voting on the Paqe ·rhr·ee, ·rh,"' consensus was that the statement should be amended by rewrit•ng one paragraph and striking one paragrdph. The rewrit·ng would be done by a committee of three. IVIeetinr,· adjQurned at 9:55 p.m. IVIotion to adjour'n made by Jon Nepstec and seconded by Dennis IVIiller. Passed unamiously. N/n ., 0. �EAST LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCATION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING May 1·1, '19992 (*First part of minutes taken by Secretary Carmen Crouse, and then when she left the meeting a motion was made and passed to have Coordinator take minutes) The following typed from Carmen Cro0se's notes: Meetin£ called to order by President Deitre Weismiller at 7:04 p.m. or Monday, May 11, 1992 at the Second Christian Church 13th and Conn., Lawrence, Kansas. Bd meml:er>s ,John S~A·ift, Gregor•y Walstrom, Brenda Nun(:9Z. CD8G Shelly Miller said have mtgs at city, 2 reps from ne1ghborhood, 2 extras slum/blight/hospice, child care, capitol improvements s. services, make recommendations Jan Apr, money ·':'!Ur;J-·f.lug Branda Nunez, 2nd Patricia Marvin. CD8G Ben Cassad will be his planting gave to church. Cleanup sign up sheet, 20th June pot h.1ck, Hobbs, $"15 land ·112 $2!:. fat" full Mar•y l_isa P·lke 842--8860. Help organize Shelly l:lnd Patricia. $1902 cleanup 3 compator truck and 1 bulk truck cam pay 5 hours can call city inspector for tire pile. Sanit 11 /Haskell for chips. Motion Brian $300 chipper/leftover for t·ir•es, 2nd Kevin Carr·ies "10-4. Ple<:lse br·ing/do volunteers at: '1:tP5 .:~t Hobbs. Pa~ May 29/30 at fairgrounds, Rotoill~--Ron Turner, heavy duty composting. Lynn Goddell give rules, bid/cannot sell b.::w k to CDBG. S~w·1·1y: Sue? Resign? tiller/forms/not to sue/would city give funds. IVIar•y II t•:>ok words out o-f my mouth. 11 make sur•e waiver signed. Patricid - excelletn to ask city attory had asked attorney. questions .::n•e we incorporated, No. hgihet" risk. Ron church incorporated. Ni kr:~ ProtJdfoot wants paid if can $2 0 0. Kev1n, what does waiver say? 2 �Shelly -Nothing about tiller damage. Motion made and passed to have Coordinator take Sec:retiH'Y left meeting. minutes as (Rest of minutes from notes taken by Coordinator There was a lenghtly and rather heated discussion on the various merits of having and not having the rototiller and the a ppr'opr· i ate paper's to accompany use. Dennis made a motion against having rototiller, seconded by 8ryan Pr'ofitt, not carried :3-·r ·r _ Patric·a Marvin made motion to check out liability issue and if se1··v·ice• contr'act with company. Shelly added a friendly amendment to continue use of tiller in the meantime. Seconded by Kevin Hut:che~on. In favor' '12 opposed 0. Pat: mace motion to have or take donations towards reimbursing Pr'oudfc•od for bi"il to r'epair•, seconded by She"lly IVIiller·. ·12 for 0 ilga ·i r.st. Discussion long and with varied opinions held about rototiller. and hope to appropriately care for equipment and having proper for·ms. Shelly gave speech about hand delivering newsletter. way to keep in personal contact with residents. She feels Eastern Parkway: Update on concerns from Dee. Shelly pointed out 18 criteria has been endorsed ONLY. Patricia spoke that there was not vote on traffic way only criteria. There was a question raised about speaker from Downtown Association from Mary Lisa about who was supposed to ask for person to speak. Mary Gray stated that she remembered from last 8o~rd Meeting that Jo Andersen supposed to ask Nalbanian, or some~ne from Downtown Association. Jo Andersen not present so could tv)t as ked what happened. Greenspace: Kevin Hutcheson - Gave report on seed, various options on Conservation Easement or Wildlife Habitat program and various differences in these aspects. Both are being prusued now and are covered either by State or Federal protection. Soil needs evaluating and city will provide drilling. Patricia asked Kevin to communicate to City to have plan and present to ELlA. Patricia made motion for city to present plan or star~ to develop plan for Greenspace. Shelly Miller seconded, Pas~;ed Iti fol" 0 against. Kevin Elliot will ask people, i.e. city commission to come meeting and report back to Dee about who and at what time. to �Page T 'wee May 11, 1992, General Membership meeting. Project at 11th and Rhode Island was discussed and the legality of project under> city codes and funding. Shelly made motion to have Mary Liza draft letter to be reviewed by board and signed by President and sent to City Commission that ELlA objected to pr•ocess and project. Seconded by Trr:~vis, Patricia M. wants letter to be as simple as possible. Shelly sugges1:ed express concern because demo 1 i t·i on was done under name of renovation. Passed. ·14 for 0 against. Shelly gave update on historical preservation meetings and work. Sugges~ed speaker from LPA. Kevin Elliot spoke briely about and treatment of members. m10·~~tinqs Motion made to adjourn. the need for more positive �EAST IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING LAWRENC~ J une 8 , ·1 9 9 2 Dietre Weismiller; Ron rurner; Kevin Hutcheson; Shelly Pr esen1: ~ Tracy Hutcheson; Jack Hope; Dennis Miller; Gregory IVIi 11 er .: Wc1lstrom; and coordinator N. Roubideaux. Absent Carmen Crouse; Jo Andersen; Mary Gray; Patricia Marvin; Travis Crandell; Craig Stancliff. John Swift; President Weismiller brought up that the Board did not have a quorum to officially meet. There was general agreement to have an informal meeting to discuss some issues but that the lack of quorum precluded voting on motions. IVIinut:es taken by IVIar'Y Gray in lieu of absent secretary Carmen Crouse at the April Board meeting were passed around. President Weismiller stated that she had questions about the minutes. fhe minutes were read but not approved. Coordir-·ator to take informal notes. Gregory Walstrom presented packet of information he has assembled for' thE Boar'd. Eastern Parkway was dicussed. Juvenile Detention Center was discussed with one of the sites being the Sale Barn. Concern was expressed about the location as the Sale Barn is considered by some to be an insitution. Also concern expressed about increased traffic in area as well as the lose of a cultural insitution. Gregory Walstrom want to form standing committee, but Dennis wants to wait to see what happens. Shelly suggested being aware and mindful of what is happening. There was a historic preservation update by Shelly IVIiller. Nomination process discussed. discussed. Kevin and Jack working with city. IVIay be t::J conservation easement with State. Wor•king with iVIike IVIc•adden and Fred Devictor. Greensp~ce opm1 Seed arrived going to Shelly's porch. Problem with soil and trying to uncompact. May have to haul in top soil. Verbal contract with driller and he has been paid $100. for his efforts that did not work because of soil being too compacted. Also problem with weeds very overgrown. Disauss·ion on clean-up. Mary Lisa Pike coordinator Flyer delivery by community service workers. of food. �Page T'i>JO, Minutes, Board of Directors -June ·1 3, '1992 Rototiller: Gregory Walstrum stated that he had talked to Tipp Andersl)n and ther'e should be no pr•oblem with lib·ility issue 1:15 EllA dcts in "spirit o·f cooperative." There is $'1.80 in Pr·oLJdfoot fund. Next newsletter" wn l reflect rototi ller' back in c1 r·cul<~tion. Speaker· for gener1:1l meet·ing. Kevin Elliott in charge. Building constr•uction for•um. ,Jack Hope wil'l be attending as par•t of emp'oyment. Gregory Walstrom will be ELIA official rep. fenant~; to Homeowners, Inc. just forming. Shelly Miller stated she felt Newsletter should have editorial filter and screen outside neighborhood activities in print. Ne~sletter budget problems discussed. Owe $328.96. Nanette to do pr•or.,c:.sa~l to COBG to osk to have Home Health Care tr·ansfered to Administrative and also to ask about having sidewalk moneies wh·ich ere left over to be transferred also. Meeting adjourned. �EAST LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING July '13, H92 The .Ju 1 y meeting of the general member•s hip was called to oNJer by the P0esident, Dee Weismiller at 7:05 p.m. at the Second Christian Church, 13th and Conn., lawrence, Kansas. As the Secretary was absent, the minutes were recorded from notes by the Coordinator, Nanette Roubideaux. First order of business was introduction of guest speaker, Martin-Smith of the City Commission. Commissioner IVI<;.r·t·in·-~)mith spoke on var·ious issues and passed around a notebook wh1ch contained various documents on downtown development which was de'tE~ 1 oped to he '1 p commissioners to have a point of reference. Noteboc1k was not considered to be a complete document. One point that Martin-Smith made was that city wanted to improve routism but want:s this to fit with town. Sh~rley IVIa:··tin--::>mith commented upon the new city budget. Final budget wi i 1 bEl approved on August 4, '1992. No increased in mil levy but cons·idElr·ed to be financailly solid. New items are addition of housing Commun1ty Development Office. C D CD8G and housing division. person and 0 to be consildation of code enforcement, Question raised about frequency of trash pick-up. One time a week being considered, with twice for apartment complexes and some businesses. Suggestions were made for trash rack program and chippers going around at regular intervals. Question and discussion held about downtown. Some feel lots of room to work with already, there is no need to go horizontally or 'laterally. Plan 20/20 will not be ready until 1994. There was considerable discussion about downtown development and its effects on the ne1ghborhood, such as zoning out residents. Tha Eastern Parkway was discussed. It was brought out that the ELlA did support the 18 Criteria and supported corridor study but not the traffic parkway. Residents of EL concerned about linkups which may cut EL into chuncks. Additionally, there were supposed to be serious restrictions on truck traffic. Majority of those present feel 18 Criteria should be revived, studyed and observed. Martin-Smith responded to question on location of Juvenile Detention Center that the city does not know where it will be. Suggestion was made that the county was place to address this i s~;ue. Construction at 1046 Rhode Island was discussed and the dismay at �July 13, 1992 General Membership Meeting IVI·inutes from notes of Coor'dinator t h'l pr :J·~:ess comrnun i cated to lVI art i n-Srni t h. P~tricia Marvin expressed concern about the Green Space and the lack of a plan on the city's part. She supports maintaining the Green Space, but has concerns about the lack of cornrnittrnent from the cit:y. Meeting was adjourned. Subrnit1:ed by, Na:'"lettE~ S. Roubi deaux. �East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELIA) General Membership Meeting- October 11, 1992 Location: Second Christian Church Meeting was called to order by President Dietre Weismiller. Discussion on changes in ELIA newsletter format. Local Announcements were read by D. Weissmiller. Elections for ELIA officers and board members 1992-1993 took place. Nominations for President: Shelly Miller s. Miller was unanimously elected ELlA President, proceeding were turned over to the new president. Nominations for Vice-President Sarah Russell Mary Gray Travis Crandell Nominations for Secretary Mary Gray Dietre Weissmiller Nominations for Treasurer Kevin Hutcheson Gordon Moore Nominations for LAN Representative Jo Anderson Travis Crandell The general membership was asked for nomination for nine board officer positions, nominees were: Richard Kiershenbaum, Jack Hope, Jo Anderson, Travis Crandell, Ron Turner, Brenda Nunez, Nellie Habegger, John swift, Barbara Willits, and Dennis Graham. New board officers elected were: Kershenbaum, Hope, Anderson, Turner, Crandell, Nunez, Habbeger, swift, Willits and included D. Weissmiller (as immediate past president). Nanette Roubideau will continue to serve as CDBG coordinator for the 1992-1993 session. President s. Miller congratulated the new officers and Board members and expressed hopes that they would work together successfully during the coming year. Minnie Pearl Thomas ( 1029 New York) addressed the general membership concerning the drainage problem onto her property and others in the East Lawrence area. It was suggested that any residents of Housing Authority property write or call 1 �Minutes, ELlA General Meeting Monday, November 11, 1992 7:00 pm, New York School Meeting called to order at 7:04. Introductions were conducted, as several new people were in attendance. Old Business update: Neighborhood survey -- explanations of history, etc., and soliciting volunteers. Greenspace update and history; Jo will present check to city 11/12/91 for $2,000 from Coors fund. Caution to keep watch over area to make sure city maintains agreement. Citizens Task Force on Greenspace -- city has not yet done it; Jo sug gested task force could be independent, not city appointed. New community development block grant services; rototiller delayed, but should be here soon, stored at Shelley's, not Nanette's. Newsletter update; mailing is expensive, should consider options. Kinko's bill still coming; no one knows why. New Business: Election of Officers President: Nominations of Jo Anderson and Dee Weismiller; tied twice. Travis Crandell moved to vote 3rd time; second by Judith Prophett. Dee victorious 3rd vote. Vice President: Nominations of Jack Hope and Travis Crandell; Travis victorious. Secretary: Nominations of Carmen Crouse; won. Treasurer: Jon Nepstad At this point, Mary Gray made a statement concerning her being elected as treasurer last year, but made to feel unwanted, so resigned, at which time Jon Nepstad was elected. She wanted everyone to know how bitter she feels about that occurrence. Board Members: Mary Gray (by Ron Turner) Jim Schneider (by Bryan Prophett) Jack Hope (by Bryan Prophett) Tracy Hutcheson (by Travis Crandell) Dennis Miller (by Carmen Crouse) Shelley Miller (by Carmen Crouse) Brad Parker (by Travis Crandell) Craig Stancliffe (by Jim Schneider) �.......... East Lawrence Improvement Association (ELlA) Board Meeting - Nov. 16, 1992 Location: New York School Library Members present: s. Miller, D. Weismiller, N. Habegger, B. Willits, K. Hutcheson, J. Anderson, R. Turner, J. Hope, M. Gray, J. Swift s. Russell, B. Nunez, T. CrandaLl and coordinator N. Roubideaux. 1 Members absent: R. Kershenbaum. Board meeting was called to order by President s. Miller. s. Miller opened with an explanation of the Horizon 2020 plan which will (like Plan 95) set up guidelines for neighborhood development and improvement; the potential for commercial and business expansion and its impact on neighborhoods and the city at large; traffic issues including the proposed Southern Trafficway and Eastern Parkway; public and private housing concerns, etc. s. Miller stated that the city is interested in having East Lawrence residents participate in the Horizon 2020 Advisory Forum. She recommended that all East Lawrence board officers be nominated to the forum. She indicated that board officers should check their mail for more information regarding the Advisory Forum and strongly consider being involved with it. Board members were present with copies of the Horizon 2020Lawrence, Douglas County Neighborhood Questionnaire. A lengthy discussion took place then the survey questions, following discussion a preliminary draft response was drawn up and is here enclosed: ELIA Draft Response to Horizon 2020 Neighborhood survey Question 1. Boundaries: River to 15th St., railroad tracks on the east, west: RI north of 9th St. 1 alley immediately west of RI south of 9th St. to 11th, at 11th west to Massachusetts, south to 15th St. Question 2. Formally organized: ELIA president, vice president, secretary treasurer, 14 member board, dues paying members. ELIA exists as an advocacy organization to identify needs and provide a voice for the neighborhood, including elderly and tloor who sometimes lack an organized voice. 1 Also to preserve the quality of residential life in the neighborhood. Advocate for historic preservation. 1 �8. potential expansion of the boundaries of downtown. Expansion of county facilities in the area of 11th and RI. Expansion of shopping mall and parking. Additional commercial development in area of river-front shopping mall: 7th and NH to 7th and NJ. Potentially incompatible commercial development of Winter property (700 block of NH/RI). Potentially incompatible development of Sale Barn, 11th and Ore., including additional traffic generated for any of the above. Potentially incompatible development immediately east of 15th and Haskell. Potentially incompatible development from 9th-11th St. along NH. Potential expansion of commercial zoning along 9th st. Predominance of absentee ownership. Parkway intersections with Penn., NJ, NY, Conn., RI, and possible feeding to/from 11th and 15th Sts. (Noise/traffic) 9. socioeconomic and multicultural diversity Proximity of many basic services within pedestrian and bicycling distance. Friendly environment for both: low traffic, low speed. (laundry, Woolworth's, hardware, restaurants, banks). Perhaps highest Lawrence. concentration of 19th century housing in Existing brick streets and sidewalks, not already removed by City). limestone curbs (where Large trees. Single family zoning. Neighborhood school as school and cultural center. In regards to the response to Question #5, J. Anderson mentioned it was a neighbor's perception that N.Y. school/East Heights elementary receive a disproportionate share of money from the school district . Anderson wondered if this were so D. Weissmiller responded that for Chapter 1 Reading and math programs . . N.Y and East Heights . . since they are in designated low-income sections received federal monies for these and only these programs . . but not for anything else such as building expansion, capitol improvements, 3 �H~ ~ D og:{~\\''r~~l~'"'i' '\" ((I ::;· /\~ ..,. ·'> FEB \993 'iP :;, COMMUNITY 5 . \~~ OEVELOPME~N·~ c>oe>. OFFICE '<i-c<'} 282LZ9"Z/-,~ 6 ~ MN I I Z.-IZ-,3 East Lawrence Improvement Association ( ELIA) General Membership Minutes - Dec 14 1992 Location: New York school Library I Speakers Meeting opened with a presentation by three members of Donna Luckey 1 s graduate urban planning class--- Brendan Gre i ssemer, Silvia Vargas and Ed Arnold --- Speakers discussed issues of concern with East Lawrence neighborhood representatives and suggested strategies and ways to implement these strategies in promoting the neighborhood visa-vis city government --- Membership listened avidly to speakers presentation and appeared visibly motivated to put their suggestions into effect. I East Lawrence History Project s. Miller gave an update on the East Lawrence History Project conducted this summer by a K. U. architecture professor. and his students --- owners of homes of historical significance or architectural significance may have their homes placed on local and state registries --- Initiation of this process involves a $10.00 processing fee and contact of the appropriate city office --- There are currently six homes in East Lawrence on the separate Natural History Homes Registry --- Discussion occurred about the possibility of group nominations of structures in our area. CDBG Board Meeting B. Nunez/S. Miller, ELIA representatives to the CDBG board talked about the proceedings of the last meeting they attended -- highlights: total CDBG funding was approximately $804,000; neighborhoods would continue to receive funds for individual coordinators; funding for playground equipment for all schools up to $15,000. Board members expressed concern about the city using their portion of CDBG funds to pay for Douglas County I,egal Aid. Motion N. Habegger made the following motion: "ELlA does not support the use of community development monies targeted towards funding of major infrastructura1 changes (i.e. water 11 lines) in these same neighborhoods 1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource East Lawrence Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws, correspondence, minutes, East Lawrence Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, and newsletters from East Lawrence, Kansas. 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Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/0674012f3a134ad44fe50abbee8b75f5.pdf c102c45c2eb315e903c60d1dfef14cd1 PDF Text Text East Lawrence Improvement Association General Meeting Minutes, February 18, 1991 The meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by the President Jo Andersen at New York School, 946 New York, Lawrence, Kansas. The minutes approved. were read from the December 10.1990 meeting and Jon Nepstad gave the treasurers report. John Swift announced his resignation from the Board of Directors and the office of Secretary. Carman Crouse was nominated and elected. Mayor Shirley Martin-Smith was the guest for the meeting and the following issues were discussed: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Green Space Acquired for a Nature Trail. The Riverfront Plaza. Stone Barn, 1200 Penn. English Lutheran Church. Problems with the 'bar' areas. Animal control. Increase of crime in area where Salvation Army Shelter House. The meeting was adjourned at 9:38 p.m. Submitted by, uJ • '7/_alte-Uv /I.~ Nanette Roubideaux Coordinator �EAST LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION General Membership Meeting, April 8, 1991 Minutes The meeting of the East Lawrence Improvement Association General Membership Meeting was called to order by President Jo Andersen at 7:30p.m after a social hour with meeting attendees. President Andersen had the following announcements: 1. The organization is in need of a secretary once again, as Carmen Crouse has taken extra employment and no longer has the time to devote to the position. President Andersen stated that she had rough drafts of the previous General Membership meeting and of last's months Board meeting. In the interim, Nanette would take the minutes. Treasurer's Report: Jon Nepstad, Treasurer was attending a Traffic Safety meeting, so President Andersen gave the treasurers report in his absence. There is $3800 in the Omega account for use to assist in the plan for the "Green Space," and $950. in the general account at Community Mercantile. As per discussion from the last month's Board meeting, President Andersen gave a report on Board activities. Discussion was aheld centered around the following topics: 1. The Shelter House - its current status and just where does the organization go from this point to insure neighborhood safety should the Shelter House continue in its present form or a modified statement of mission. 2. Plan Horizon 20-20 and the upcoming survey. There is a meeting, date yet not determined, with Linda Finger of the City Planning Department. 3. The Green Space: Nanette gave a brief report on research on the eagles and maintainence of the area where the roosting trees are. There was considerable discussion about possible ideas, and the need to present a balance viewpoint. 4. CBDG Funds: President Andersen reported that the preliminary CDBG Board findings are to fund the projects which were submitted. The Board's recommendation will go to the City Commission for the next round. 5. Neighborhood Clean-Up: There was an announcement that the June 10 meeting would be to do planning for the Clean Up Day which was scheduled for June 22, 1991. 6. Meetings and Organization: There was discussion and general agreement that ELlA has the need to be more positive in their approach to the organization, the East Lawrence Community, and the future. 6, Survey: Jim Schneider gave the results of the survey which he has passed around to attendees of the meeting. (Copy attached) The meeting was adiourned at 9:35 o.m. �East Lawrence Improvement Association General Membership Meeting June 10, 1991 President Andersen called the meeting to order at approximately 7:0b p.m. at the First Christian Church, 1245 Conn. The agenda for the meeting and the minutes from the April General Meeting were approved by consensus. Treasurers Report: Jon Nepstad gave the treasurers report. After duplicating costs for the Eagle Report the Omega fund is at approximately $3,700. The general fund was reported to be $896.00. Neighborhood Clean-up: The neighborhood clean up is scheduled for June 22, 1991, with a rain date of June 29, 1991. There was concern expressed about the monies in the clean-up account. Nanette will call Margene Swarts to see how much money is in the account. Kathly Businger reported that crew and trucks are rented but would like to know if enough money for chippers. Eagle Report: Jo Andersen reported the Eagle Habitat report was well received by the City. Mike Wilgen and Fred Devictor have sent letters supporting the project. The report addresses restoration and preservation of the Riverfront area east of the Mall, and specifically addresses plantings, erosion control and topsoil preservation. President Andersen also reminded the membership there will be a public meeting on June 24, 1991 at 7:00 p.m, probably in the City Commission chambers to unveil the Engineering/Route study for the Eastern Parkway. If the routes do not intrude on the area to be preserved, cleanup is tentatively slated to begin in September with planting occuring in October and November. The Boy Scouts, city employees, ELlA, the Lawrence Green Party and Audubon Society expressed interest in helping. Jo distibuted copies of the report for the general membership. Additionally, the report was requested by the Lawrence Public Library to be placed on file due to requests for access to the report. Allen Press Property: Jo Andersen reviewed the hostory of the county owned lots in the 1100 block of Rhode Island, and also the county's use of the street parking along Rhode Island. Jo also reviewed the Allen Property -what properties were involved and how the property is proposed to be divied up. Jo stated that Allen would lj ke public support of this transaction. Nanette gave details about juvenile detention centers - that it is federally mandated, that it would house serious juvenile offenders and that it must be located in Douglas County. After considerable discussion centering on issues such as the feasibility of a jail next to retail shopping, the possible attraction of undesirable persons around the jaul area, and possible negative impact on Page �Page Two General Membership Minutes June 10, 1991 drainage due to paying of parking lots on Rhode Island, downtown and East Lawrence, the following motion was made by Brian Prophit: It was moved by Brian Prophit, seconded by Jon Nepsted that the E.L.I.A. make a statement to the county expressing concern about a placement of a Juvenile Detention Center in the 11th and New Hampshire location in the Allen Press Building. The motion passed 12-0. Although we have gone on record many times in the past in support of preserving the church, no further motions on this issue were made. City Commission Issues Update: Jo informed the membership that the Horvath rezoning request for 1101 Pa. would be on the City Commission Agendaa June 11, and that interested parties should attend and/or comment. A brief history of the issue was discussed. Jo also informed the membership that the Transportation Pilot Project was removed from the Commission 1 s agenda. Interested persons should attend the public meeting on 6/19 at 7:00 p.m. in the public library. More Clean-Up: Kathly Businger gave a report on the Clean-up. Judith Prophit invites everyone to bring food to the Potluck. Jo and Kathly are coordinating orange juice, coffee and donuts at 7:30 a.m. at Hobbs Park Shelter. Shelly Miller suggested via Kathly that we go with 2 truck and crews, starting at 8:00, and a wood chipper obtained from a private tree service rather than 3 trucks including a flat bed, and the city 1 s tempermental wood chipper. Shelly will coordinate volunteers. John Nepsted will check on a newspaper ad, and Shelly Miller will contact 11 clean-up members 1 only. People are reminded to have stuff out by 8:00 p.m. Bank Speakers: These representatives were present to present information and answer questions: Virginia Wilson and Brad Johnson from Lawrence National Bank; Doug Geiston and Terri Pipert from 1st National Bank and Bonnie Augestine and Lauri Hansen from the Saving Bank of Lawrence. There was heated discussion and "horror stories 11 were related by several members. Terri discussed a program her bank is working on with assistance from Lynn Goodell of City Staff to target East Lawrence from home inprovment loans. This program, still in the planning stages, would be available to homewoners or landlords. The Community Development programs administereed by the City were discusse•:l, as was the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, which is also in preliminary stages. Bank terminology was discussed, such balloon payment, functional obsolesence, qualified buyers, secondary market, in-house loans, banks as money retailers, escrow �East Lawrence Improvement Association General Meeting, June 10, 1991 accounts for home improvement loans. Frustration was expressed at bankers' inability to explain terminology in plan English to patrons within the walls of their own insitutions, and the availability of easy money to folks who already have money or other property as collateral. The buying of East Lawrence by a few slumlords who seem to have fast access to mortgages, and who do not appropriately maintain rental units wass discussed. Brad said his bank will use utility bills or local merchants credit accounts for credit references. The Savings Bank is the only locally owned bank of the three on the panel. Shelly suggested contacting the Mercantile Credit Union for loans under $25,000. She also recommended a U.S. Government publication from Pueblo, Colorado for home-buying definitions and information in laymen's terms. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. for one-on-one questioning by interested parties with the Bankers. Minutes Taken By: Dietre Weilmi11er, Secretary, E.L.I.A. Typed By: N. Roubideaux, Coordinator. �East Lawrence Improvement Association General Membership Meeting September 9, 1991 The September meeting of the General Membership of the East Lawrence Improvement Association was called to order by President Jo Andersen at 7:35 p.m. The meeting was held at the Second Christian Church, 1245 Conn. President Andersen opened the meeting by introducing the guests for the meeting: Mike Amyx, County Commissioner; Bob Schumm, City Commissioner; and Craig Stancliffe. The guests were at the meeting to present their views and give an update on the purchase of the Allen Property and the possible placement of a Juvenile Detention Center at the location at the old Allen Press Building. Commission Amyx stated that the County Commission had met extensively to discuss the purchase of the property and also to conside·r other properties. There are five properties now being considered. Although there is a plan for a 15 bed facility, expansion to a 21 bed facility would cost $110,000. more. As this facility would be serving a 17 county area, there is a feeling among the commissioners that they do not want to be hemmed in by the size of the site i.e. if the detention center needs to expand, what are the possibilities for expansion at the least cost. At this point, the purchase of the Allen property by the county/city is not set by any means. The price tag for the Allen Property is $1.6 million. All the property being considered now is within the city limits. Commissioner Schumm commented that the purchase is really a county agenda, with the city participating only in the proposed Allen Property. Additionally, Commissioner Schumm gave a recap of the legal process of the Old English Church. The Court of Appeals has heard the case and the City Commission will hear the results in about two weeks. The county has until January 1, 1993 to have the detention center in operation but could get an extention if in the construction stages. Other Business: Nanette Roubideaux gave a brief recap of the new services available for East Lawrence Residents. There was discussion about how to handle the lawn mower and rototiller process of use. A motion was made by Brian Proffit and seconded by Pat ~;lick that a mimimum age of 18 be established for use of the equipment, that a waiver of libility must be signed, and collateral of $50.00 value be left, a limited of use of twice a month for 24 hours be established and that the equipment be stored in a central location in East Lawrence that is secure and that the equipment be purchased and the opportunity to store be listed in the November newslet~er. Motion passed. �Coors Riverfront Clean-Up: Pat Slick stated he personally had problems with the Coors sponsorship of the Riverfront Clean-Up and the East Lawrence Improvement Association's participation. Pat Slick wants the organization to disassociate with Coors and make a political statement. Pat Slick made a motion that the organization to disassociate with Coors and to make a strong statement that the organization can not condone the polictical views of Coors. The motion died for lack of a second after much discussion. Pat was encouraged to write a letter that would be placed in the November newsletter. Eagle Project: Nanette Roubideaux expressed concern that the Citizen's Task Force part of the project submitted to the City has not yet been started. She stated that she felt the Citizen's Group was an essential part of the project. A discussion ensued about what city ordinances were in place to protect the project and whether or not there was even any No Parking signs. Jo and Nanette to follow up with the city to see just what has been done on the project and the formation of the Citizen's Group. November Elections: Jo announced that the elections would be held at the November meeting for the officers and members of the board. Meeting adjourned. �East Lawrence Improvement Association Board of Directors Meeting 0 c to be r 1 4 , ·1 9 9 ·1 Members: present: IVIary Gray, .Jim Schneider, Jo Andersen, John Nepsteci,Oeitre Weismiller, Carman Crouse, and Nanette Roubideaux. GuHsts: Captain Windham and Brad Parker MeetinG called to order by President Andersen at 1402 New York. Minutes passed around and approved. Treasurers Report: Business membership forms will be distributed by Newsletter in January. Rototiller purchased for use by ELIA residerts subject to ELIAuse rules: over 18, $50.deposit or like value, EL resident, insurancewaiver form. There wasan explantion of funcing shifts to pay for rototiller. M!~§§C~iS!~l New services funded by CBDG; listed in news letter. @t!Q!_Et2RQ~~l§_fgc_gg=g}l Officialdate is 12-01-91. Grants for next year are administration, coordinator, sidewalk,house numbers and clean-up. Jim Schneider made motion, seconded by Jon Nepsted to approve grants as Nanette wrote them. Motion carried. §~l~~!ign __ 8t~~---Qi~SY§§i20l Jo gave background to her participation. Shirley Martin-Smith called her to say was on agenda so Jo went to commission meeting. Next day, Goodell called Jo. Captain and Jo met to discuss. Jo hand delivered letters to 100 surrounding neighborhood from Salvation Army. There was considerable discussion revolving around the Shelter House which included lack of super'vision and screening of residents, increased crime and fire reports. Captain Windham respondedby giving background ofgrant application process. He h~d been informed of grant possibilities on tight schedule. Purpose of grant was to hold the money until needed because of tight deadline. Shelter would berun differently. fhe emergency shelteris different than the dropin one. Job Counselor would be funded through gr~nt. Men in shelter would havejob club for those who can work. There will no use of alley by Salvation Army. Windham stated can't control folks on street, it is not il1egal to be drunk. rhere are 10-12 liquor sources nearby She 'l ter. She 1 ter does not accept intoxicated persons. Suggestion was made to have Sa-lvati,Jn Army advisory boar•d. Sa ·r vat i •"in Army must have United neighborhood appoint W,:~y person funding to go for't h. W1ndham stated 87% of Shelter people have Lawrence ties. to �Paqe f~·l(:>, October· ·14, ·199 ·1 Bod rd ll'leet ·1 ng Windhan1 stated Shelter would have a 'bed criteria.' Various and heated discussions ensued. fhere was a great concern about c·rimes, drunkeness, and providing an attractive nusience. ~§Jgb~~CbQ2~-§~C~!~l Jo wants survey done. Discussion about how to go 5bout survey, and expense and problems with collating data. Carman moved, and Jim seconded that three person committee be fol'med of ~Jo, Carman, and ,Jon to examine the survey form that Nanette had done and form a plan of action to implement survey. Lynn ~Q~iO~~iQO_fgc_QQ§~--~Q~C~ Bernie Norwood has r·es ·i gned. Also he wants a Goodell want publicity before choosing rep. minority if possible. BiY!CfCQQ~_Ql!~Q=~El Very successful. Planting of Greenspace planned via Nanetteand George Osborn. Native grasseswill be done in Spring as optimum time, but city should start trees and bushes soon which will be paid for by ELlA out of Omega funds. Discussion held on Citizens Group. Jo stated that City won't appoint and she bas~s this on her experience with the city. Dee asked if city accepted report. Jo stated very well received. Nanette statedshe felt essential to maintaining area. Has to be community effortto keep area and Groupis from community. General consensus was to approach city and if they refuse, take issue to General Membership. 'I ~§~!ioa_fgc_~Q~§ill~!Cl Carman made motion, seconded by Jim that November Election meeting be held at New York School at 'l:OO with bacK up of Church. ~!~l!~~§C_~!~~liD!l ~QQ2YQ£§ffi§Q~§l October 18,at midnight. Drug Program: stl'eet .:::;ounseling. Jo announced DECA has money to do 1Q~§_Bb2~!-l!l~O~l Non conforming use issue. Suggested that Jo talk to him about suggestions to curtail density. MePting adjourned Minutes taken by Dee Weismiller and typed by Nanette. �Minutes, ELlA General Meeting Monday, November 11, 1992 7:00 prn, New York School Meeting called to order at 7:04. Introductions were conducted, as several new people were in attendance. Old Business update: Neighborhood survey -- explanations of history, etc., and soliciting volunteers. Greenspace update and history; Jo will present check to city 11/12/91 for $2,000 from Coors fund. Caution to keep watch over area to make sure city maintains agreement. Citizens Task Force on Greenspace -- city has not yet done It; .Jo sug gested task force could be independent, not city appointHd. New community development block grant services; rotot.iller delayed, but should be here soon, stored at Shelley's, not Nanette's. Newsletter update; mailing is expensive, should consider options. Kinko's bill still corning; no one knows why. New Business: Election of Officers President: Nominations of Jo Anderson and Dee Weismiller; tied twice. Travis Crandell moved to vote 3rd time; second by Judith Prophett. Dee victorious 3rd vote. Vice President: Nominations of Jack Hope and Travis Crandell; Travis victorious. Secretary: Nominations of Carmen Crouse; won. Treasurer: Jon Nepstad At this point, Mary Gray made a statement concerning her being elected as treasurer last year, but made to feel unwanted, so resigned, at which time .Ton Nepstad was elected. She wanted everyone to know how bitter she feels about that occurrence. Board Members: Mary Gray (by Ron Turner) Jim Schneider (by Bryan Prophett) Jack Hope (by Bryan Prophett) Tracy Hutcheson (by Travis Crandell) Dennis Miller (by Carmen Crouse) Shelley Miller (by Carmen Crouse) Brad Parker (by Travis Crandell) Craig Stancliffe (by Jim Schneider) �EAST LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Board of Directors Meeting December 9, '199'1 Present: Shelly Miller, Jim Schneider, Dennis Miller, Tracy Hutcheson, Jack Hope, Travis Crandell, Jon Nepsted, Jo Andersen, NanettEl Rou bi deaux, and Det r i e We·i smi 11 er'. Absent: fJa r' ker. Ca r'men Cr•ouse, Craig Stancliff, Mary Travis Crandell announced that Brad Parker due to personal and family committments. Gray and Brad could not be on board Minutes from October Board Meeting read and approved. TrHasurers Report: Jon Nepsted gave treasurers report. $689.71 in General Funds; $1,602.05 in Omega Fund. frc1vis asked about the Omega Funds and how they have been spent. It was his understanding this was to acquire land. Jo responded by saying the monies used for Green Space and gave a history of the Omega Funds and how they were to be used. ·rhe remainder of Omega ~onies is to be spent on ordering native grass seeds from the Buffalo Seed Company for planting in the Spring of 1992. Meeting Dates: There was discussion on when to meet. Second monday of month was set at New York School with possible meeting at Second Christian Church as alternative place. Greenspace: Jo gave brief report that first plantings were in. Eastern Parkway: Dee had map from city on Route for Parkway and this was passed around for view. Route# 1 was chosen. There was discussion on the routes and the idea they were to reduce traffic in East Lawrence. Shelly has concern about the traffic study and ~lso felt there was not need to endorse the chosen route. ELlA has stated approved study but has not approved any specific route. Dee stated that public feed back did not have a forum at this point. Consensus that organization should take wait and see attitude. Sidewalks: Shelly expressed concern about the restoration of the brick sidewalks where they conect with sidewalks not done. lhere is a small ledge left where concrete does not stay. Nanette will get wit~ Eugene about this and see about correcting problem. ThPr'e was d·iscussion about the sidewalks and the manner in which thPy have been restored. Concerns were expressed about the ed9 i ng methods. J o Andersen stated that the s ·i dewa l ks were up to cit·y code and that Eugene was reliable. �Page Tv1o, ELlA, 8oard of Directors Dec embEH' 9 , ·1 9 9 'I Shelly stated that it was not mandatory to have your sidewalks done. Everyone has a choice and a res ·i dent can write to say they do not want their walks done. Dee stated that she had done. had requests for people to have theirs Survey: Jo reported nothing new on survey. Asked for volunteers anrl ga\e a history of the survey. Explained was a walk-by type. Salvation Army: Travis gave an update on the Salvation Army issue. Travis feels Churchhill more receptive to neighborhood, but hew long will he be in charge as can be moved. Felt increased crime and traffic. Travis presented views on operation of full-time shelter and stated he and neighbors felt do not wish shelter without full time shelter resident manager/director. Dee stated that more facts need to be presented to Salvation Army ;:Jbout specific incidents which have occur•r•ed. Non-motorized/pedestrian travel: Dee brought up issue about funds from the City for bicycle and pedestrian paths with a deadline to apply for funds on January 31, 1992. Shelly spoke about problems getting around on bicycle and the need for more paths for access to key areas. Shelly will coordinate people ·inter•ested in seek·ing funds and will post not·ices around for· people to have input. Also Shelly will do small article for next newsletter to let people know about availability for funds and to solicit information on where priority should be. Article to Nanette by 23rd. School Beacons: Dee stated there were funds available for school beacons for New York School. Cost is $800. each with a total of $'1t31JO a·o; c·it.y will pay for only half. She has spoken the New York PTA and they would have a joint fund raising effort for these. fhere was discussion about the importance of having the beacons as children have difficulty crossing Connecticut. Jo Anrlersen made motion, seconded by Jon Nepsted to apply to the city for two school beacons with joint fund raising with PTA and seeking school district funds. Passed unamiously. New Yor~ School Problems: Discussion was held on the problems at th0 school revolving around the extent and type of problems. Board Size: Dee brought up the fact that at times ELlA Board has met without a quorum. She stated that she felt Board should not meAt without appropriate number. She would like to see By-laws changed to reflect lower quorum. Travis made motion to leave Bylaws un•Jhanged for the tirM..? being. Seconded by She"ily. Pas~-oed v>~ith De·~ stating board wi"ll not m~:1et w·ith a quorum. �Paqe Three, ELfA Bc,ar·d of D·ir•ectcH'S DecembE-r' 9, ·1 9 92 Travis then commended Dee for the job she has done. He noted the letter to the city and felt Dee was doing a good job. Hobbs Park: Dee reported Fred DeVictor had sent letter asking for· su<;ogestions on what should be done to impr•ove Hobbs Park and to let him know. Membership Recruitment: Discussion was held on the recruitment of more active members, especially from the minorities living in East Lawrence. Dee felt thought should be given to how to reach mcwe people. She'lly recommended an ar·ticle in the newsletter· with 8 mail in sheet of What Are Your Concerns? General agreement that this should be done after fundraising newsletter. Newsletter: Newsletter in January should contain information about the Martin Luther King activities at New York School and the ELIA participation. There were volunteers for serving and for bring deserts. Also bring up the activities at General Membership meeting for volunteers. CDBG Board Nomination: Dee gave an update on status of selection of nomination to Board. Shelly stated her willingness to serve. CDBG Grants: Nanette reported grants were ahead of time and that Clean-Up, Administrative, Coordinator, Sidewalks, and Reflecting Hou::oe Numbers were applied for. Cut 1 coked for as city has to fund Douglas County Legal Aid, Voluntary survey on water pressure and quality: Dee asked if newsletter would be appropriate place to put in about water. Consensus was that all concerns should be asked for in news 1 et b;,r. 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Type The nature or genre of the resource Text https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/420f1cc342777f76cbc1639422fb16a8.pdf bfb0a6b959c049d9d1ddf207470687ac PDF Text Text Minutes for the F:LT/\ meetinp; of .JarJiuu·y l '), 1990 'f'hirty-one peop.le attended this rncetinp;, a.nrl all paid annual dues of $1.00 to be elip;ibJ.e to -.rotc for officers. J.. F'reljuency ::Jf ELIA meetinr:s vas discusf>ed. Hr> will con,~idC'r chan,o;ing by-lm1e~ to n~flr;ct t;}Jn.t thr~ As~;oclati nn ~ori 11 mr.:d. at .l t•:wt. qlmrterl.v r·ather th.·w hold oursr•lves to menthly meP.tinr;r,. By-lrn·l chRnr;es wiJl be looked into by the Board for rropf;r rroculur·r·~; r·cg~u·di lli~ thL; clw.rwe. St::ttus of ':.he eastern parkway 1-ra'~ mentioned briefl.v, in r12r;ard to the Pu.rklvay 'l'a.;k J•'orce's recommendl•d "18 points". Nothirw p1·ensing on this right now, so full discussion wRs postponed until we mi~ht have a full list of th~ 18 ~oints for discussion. J ) . !Ji sclJ?sed ;he possibility of r•c:qul•ntin{; Community !1evr•lopmcnt. funrlinp; for an achrin i '' ·,rati ve assistant fot· tlw Association. lli:;tor·y: ~LTI\ llclf'rl to hnvr• ;',on" rww~>lt:ttr•r· root·dinator and CHI<' f1T<\i•'r't:~ eoonlinato·. 'l'he first put U1<:~ nc·~on>lci.tr.'r· tor;<:tlwr, r;olcl :tdvr·l'tisint\, mount~·d phnt.op;raphn, etc., and 1~ot tht: newslt•ttc•t· tl i [;tt·ll·tlLt:d. 'Phe :coccon.l coot·d i nate<i volunteers f'or nd l'.llborl1oocl d.<~au-up:>, b:tke <><.t.l ,_~s, and rJ(:i r,liborprojects ru1d aid. 'rhr-:se days 2.n administrative rw:·:i:>tant. mir;ht lwlp us mPPt. ch:acllincs for applicationr:, schedule mr·t~1.iri{":J (and childcar .. ~), produce- i.lle m:w~>lcti.cr and. r.oortii.n:ctte delivery. 'J'hr• frli~!TllH•I'::Jlip :>:t\.,r a p<:t·~,Oll ·in t.!Ji" ]'n~>it.ion lJav[nP.: no polidy-naking powers. fl subr:ommii.tee will look into tlw pos<·dbilit.y of dPscribing such a position for a maximum of l(,Q hours rH·r qlmrt.er (le::.>s than :'0 days rt:l' lj1W.rter), which Hould save papenvorl< for unt,mf'l\)yrnt•nt. and ot.her bem•fi ts. 4. Annual election of officers: 'l'lw fo11ovjng members of I~Lffl wr•r't! nominated for tile offit~>·s of r·r"!siclr•nt, vice presi.rl<>nt., srocret.n.ry and t.r·•·•:tr;Llr•·r·. vlinrH't' i:> list.r•d fir~>t, nomin:1r.or;. nnrl GP<'nnd<>r:; ar(• not.c-d in par••tJLhr·~:r•:; wllr•t''' t'Ctni'fiiO<~rt'd by t.ht• not.t:'-t.akt:t·. rresidPnt.: .JolenP Andnrson (r. 1-hrvin, .T. Selmt>idPr), .John Swift. (r;p}f) V.P.: f'att.y Dorin, flo'll !'·ilipL/~IJi (K. f•:noc>, .T. !1wift.), .John :.>wift. (r. Doria, H. f-1hnl i nsky) [)r•r.rnt.ar.v: ~-~h(>llE'.V Min··r· (r•. Mar·vin, r~. :~h:dim~ky), C:.trmen Crotlf'C (.T. ~iwlft., G. Hclcomb) 1t. was hf:'rP dPcidPrl that. rlut.it>s of Secretary would bP srl:it br'i'.Wf'Pn the two c:wdidnh•s: !~!Wll<~Y will rl'cord mt:•t:tings and Carmen will ~,ype corl'Pspondenc:•·:. ()t.lwr dut.ir·~-.. Hill be split as c(mvi.nient.. 'f'rPa~;_;pr: f\0b f~ilipir;ni (R. 'T'urner, P. ~1arvin) Eleet<>d by ncclamat.·lon. '). vie will looi<: into thE• S~"CrPt.ari al ;)osit. ion. c;, Nominations 'WE·re taken to cornpl.-'tf' a t.wt;>lV<'-mPmber [i('al'd for ELIA. The boRrd includes the officers elected above, ,John S1vi ft as immediate past presedent, anrl t}w following new or C'ontinuinr: mPmbers: Curt. P,nos, Barry Shalinsky, Craig Stancliffe, Patricia Marvin, Gaby Holcnmb, Kathly Businger, /\ri Finke. Tf ·in the C':Junw of this arlmin·i~~t.r·nt.ivt• YP~H', mort~ l~onrrl tnl''tnbt•rs nr<' nPPderl, thP ~1llowi1R p~ople WPre candirlat~s unrl might be callPd to serve in this ordPr: .fuditll Prop1it, DPit.re \Veismill•.'r, .rtm ~ichn,.id,~r. 7. Short interlude for vot.e Ri chari Ker:~henbaum. by-JaHf~ t.r> S~'P countinr~ 11m~ if I"~' Df'Prl changPs to allow for 11 split fillf•d by singing Happy Birthday to �13. Eieveral nei.,~hbors cxpr·esserl conc·~rn ror a family renting ].()3;' New York. After some discussion F:LIA votl::d unanimom;ly to oppoc,e demo1i tion of the house, SU1HlOrt tl1e family 1 s efrorts to recover expenses incurred in reh::-tb of 103~? Ne~or York, and to enlist the City's aid in sr:>cing that the house is maintained in a respectable fm;hion. Interested people 1orcre cncout·ar~r'd to at t.cnd nn 11pcomi ng c i t.y commi srd on meeting where this situation was to be discussed. 9. Next Board meeting 1vas set fo1' Saturday, 3anuary 20 at 9 a.m., Gaby Holcomb's house. [\ !~econd (annual?) river ft'Ont c:lcall-l!J' \vU.l> dh1CUSGCtl. ratricia Mnrvjn d('scribcd la3t year's efforts and asked if I·:LTA vould like to participate and/or endorse this year's riverfront efforts which vi1l happen at several slt~~ nlon~ both sides of the river. Jolene Anderson moved, and Carmen Crouse second~d a motion 1orhich paG3ed, co-sporwor:Lnr: th<' activity. 10. Mr~pt) ng nd ,j ourned. �Minutes for the ELIA meet in{'; of March h, 1990 'rhirty-five pe•)ple attended this meeting in the libn Four were invited guest speakers. -frn·M tl,c.. 6 ~,.~~ -~ l. Everybody :~ntroduced themselves. were read and approved. 2. 'freasury report: $550 nmv on hand in organization 1 s (nonCD) account. We have eight new business members. 3. Old businef.s: 4. Minutes ··- _ 1. 15 a. The fan.ily at 1032 Nmv York which was renting and relmbing the house is now li-ving elsewhere. No further E:LIA follow-up at this time. b. CTlBG iE considering approval of neighborhood funds for administrative ac~:>istunts for Pinckney, Brool< Creek and East La\H't-:nce at ~l:, an hour. (This -Hill be forwarded by CDBG to the City Commission later this spring. Details in last month's minutes.) c. Jolene Andersen reported on the results of the survey of neighborhood concerns she solicited last meeting. MaJor concerns of ELTA members were Outreach, GenPral physical improvementc, Landlord/'I'enant corrununications, Streets and traffic and llomPown(~t·~;hip. Committc~er; have been established to address these concerns at levels desired by committee members. (There's a nP.wlett.Pr committee too, mostly for distribution. Content;> an' contr-1 buted by anybody.) Corruni ttee dgn-ul' lists were distrib11ted and returned to one of the Board members on each committee. d. Patricia Marvin spoke about three things: Earth Day (April 22) at the Fairgronnds, sponsored by ELIA with participation of other neighborhoods. We will have a big pot-lu0k. Everybody interested call Patricia. She especially ivants a feH volunteers to help clean up. There ·will be another RivP.rfront cleanup this yPar, which ELIA has endorsed. Details to come. Patricia would like names of people interested in neighborhood volunteer outreaciJ (like small repairs. yard/house/garage cleanups for people who need help, and even "supervisory presencP 11 on projects done by community corrections people, usually weekends). New business: a. ~/ Curt Enos expressPd concern over a neHspaper article which said the City Commission iWuld "votf' Soon" on t.ht' Eastern Parkway. (funding?, its very exist.ence? -this was unelear.) Curt f'Xpressed a need that the commission be watehful of thf~ 11 <.•lght.c•Nl point.:>" rt'<'nmlflt'!lded by u PurkHay 'T'askforce named by the commission. Membership decided to discuss this after presentat.ions by guest speakers ... b. Julia PHtlP.r of ConsumP.r Affairs gave a presentation on the Kansas Landlord Tenant A;t, and distributed the association's "Rental Housing Handbook". She mentioned landlords' respnnsibiliti0s to provide trash recepticles, and tenants' responsibilities to ensure the ·peace and quiet for neighbors, and not ~o attract rodents and bugs through uncleanliness. Rights and respo:--Jsibi:lities of landlords and tenants are detailed more in the handbook, and the parties may agree to trade some of their responsibilities. The handbook also includes model J.earws aml notifications. We talked some about the city's noise ordinance -vrhi.ch is on f'ilP "'+- r'rmcnm=-,.. A-f'-f'n~~~ - - " -'-'-- �4. b. continued (Consumer Affairs) Consumee Affairs acts as a nonintere'sted 3rd pa1·ty in disputes, and doesn't represe:1t anyone in ocurt. 'I'hey do util i.ze Douglas County Legal Aid for advice only. Other topics 1rhich came up during discussion Here these: -What's the difference between Section f3 and non SectioiJ 8 rental agreements? Section 8 housing must be inspected for code, and landlords must pay interest on Sec~ion 8 security deposits. -Vlhat a:-:-(~ terms if no written lease h1 c~ver signed or if a lease expires? Automa";:i.cally month to month rental. -1-lhat about property inspectionr> req1Jenter1 of the r'ity ('Pr•rer;n. Murphy, City Hall) hy the tenant ... any retaliation legal? No retaJ iation for an inspection is allowed, but the c-ity can order a dHelling vacated for necessary repairs. A 14-day letter of compliance may be issued by a landlord or tenant to the other. (Example in the Handbook.) -What about problems bet1reen tenants, say in neighboring apartments? Notify the landlord; can work 1rith a 14-day letter of compliance ... or call the cops. -Lawrence Housing Authority has to comply to all the~ landlord/tenant rules everybody else does. -Tenantf: are not obli.eated to use avnllahle off-d.reet pa.rking though city codes dictCLte how much must be providt'd f'or new construcUon. -Town C:ity and Manhn.t.tn.n, Kr~. r<·qui t'<: t'<'ttl.al in:·.pt'<~Linn:·, <'V<'ry l.ltr<~r· yeo.rr;. Int Prest ing. -TherP is no automatic repa-ir and derluf't law in Kansas. Tenants should get a landl:rrd 's approval in vrriting after not.i fying that. the tenant \YOuld 1 ike to do r~·pairs bpforf' doing ropairs/altf't'at.ions. c. Three r·~presentati ves from the Gas Company (Kansas Public Ser'.rice) talked about th·= replacement of all East Lawrence gas l im>s between now and November 1990 . .Jur lines went in betHcon 1(\G'j and l90(i fm' the most part, and have been ido:mtified aE those most in need of repair in Lawrence. ( 20,000 feet of line were replaced in·Pinckney in 19a9.) South Lawrence is scheduled for replacement lines after East Lm,rrence. This is all part. of a G-year plan for the central city. Connectjcut and New York streets have been completed already, for the most part, and 8th, 13th and Pennsylvania st.rc:et.s \·rill be among the first scheduled for replacement.. Dean Burger, vice presidE~nt fol' optc'rut.ions (f\P~; llO E. 9t.h St., ()43-71344) as~mred us that brick sidewalks vrould bf_' repai redwhere neeessary after this pro~ess, most lines will be bored 10 feet from existin~ trees, and in many arf•as plastic pipe \rill be put, theough existing (old) metal pipe to minimize nev trer.ching. We're encouraged to call KPG -vf'ith any concerns about. these ope.raticns or the aftermath o.f it.~; crew 1 s work or that of snbcontractors. Each house 1 s gas main will be moved outside, and each main \rill have its own regulator, to be inspected annually from now on. The gas crews may report unsafe conditions they observe at peoples' houses to the city inspector, lik" unvented water heaters, furna,'es, etc. (If you have city-mandated improvements, check to see if you arE~ elegible for Community Development funds to help with expenses.) We 11ay s~e two stages in this vrork on each street: main crews (as in.gas main), and service line crews. �5. •Other a. (and return) business Shelley Miller noted that a lot of ELIA archival material is now organized in boxe~:; in her livineroom. Need volunteer space in another house by t11e tim·~ of the next board meeting (March 31). 10 b. Back to uiscussion of Parkway concerns. Apparantly the JW ran an article tonight which said Mayor Schumm will call for a cornmir;sion Vote on teh Parl~way, but no mention was made of the 18 points ... It is anticipated such a parkway would carry 14,000 cars each day, or l/3 of the voll®e on 23rd street. After much discussion, moving, removing, and friendly amending, ELIA agreed on this : ELIA's rosition in talks about the Parkway and in public meetings is that: adopt the 18 pointe:; intact of t.hc r~:rwLern Parkway 'fask Foree before there is any other official action taken on the road1.,ray. 1),1 the City should 1t land should be acquired and designated as a riverfront park 3) city staff' should be directed to update the neighborhood plan into Plan 95 (NO'PE: Secretary knows she has made an interpretational or recording Mistake with this point, to be clarified/corrected at next opportunity.) A motion to hnve 7th ntt'ect pan sed . n~con:>truci.Hl ·in nccordanc(~ wit.h plans wn.s not .Jolene, )r person(s) designated by the ELIA president, are to talk to Mayor Schumm o~ appropriate city officials about the Park instead of (Chelsea) parking. Meeting ajourned. res ~;ectfully submitted, Shelley Miller �Minutes taken ~t the 4-H Fairgrounds, Earth Day, April 22, 1990 ,. Earth Day nuppr~r and pror:ram r~n-upon:·.cn·•·d by fo:T.TA t't. al. The following people spoke about who the~ Ort~ani?-er: rat.l'icia iV1at·vlrJ represented and concerns of their groups: Curt Enos, East Lawrence Improvement Association May 5, 8 a.m. (Saturday) Riverfront Cleanup· (2nd annual) meet at th ·~ east end of the mall to organize cleanup crews for Constant and the sa1d bar on the north shore Parl~: Spokf: too .1bout the importance to the neighborhood of a riverfront park, east of tlw new l'iVPI'front BhOpplnt!, mall Don Knuts·:m, Carurus V<'gc•tat·i.an ~~tlc iety May ~· dinn·~r at Centennial Park Pat Slick U.S. Senat•~ candidate's pet i t ion ( green-endorced), will run against Nancy Knsn..,baum (minnl·.c!G t.o.kr'r mi(~t;Nl c~mcli<iate'r. narn\') Mike Rundle, L,n.,rence Barnt>torm ( Colr':f~er~> Marci Francisco, Oread Ndp;hborhood Ansociation preserve e:dst.ing housing; see that new housing is consistent with neigh.:Jorhood codes/styles/etc. (site planning: Can we require 25-30 per cent green spact~'i' Can we require a designated trash pick up spot on each property?) Patric'ia Marvin, Lawrence recycle coordinator Central (City) r,arage now aeN·pts wwd mot.or oi.l Mondays and Fridays 11-1:00. llth and Haskell Lena Marvin, Hilltop Child Care Kyle Shepard, Kll F'risbee Club environmentally sound: they ride bicycles Mick Rraa, Prairie Meadows Homeowners Association area has gt·own from 50 to 500 homes in the last 4 years ... (minutes taker may have :'igun·s wrong here) Conderned vri th green space, flood plain, Holcomb Park Also repre<enting Douglas Count.y arts and rE•crPation progt·ams (~en·ior f3ervices Auction in May to fund Lois Orth-Lopf': , Old WeGt Lawrence annual nei~hborhood cleanup IJ' '·~.. Steve Hamberg, PincknPy zoning, parks F.ncouraged planting yards with consciousness of midwest (dry) climat.r~. 1his ain't New I•:ngland. Judy Johnson, 1ndian Hills want c i ty-idde composting Concerned with construction company landfill at 31st and ·Haskell, on the wetla.ndr;, South Lawrence trafficway: offramp on Louisiana Stree~? (Already pedestrian accidents there.) Naismith Park: trees �., Scott Hammel, eagles After-dinner presentation 13etty Jo Ch:trleton, Repr. for l~Gth district (Massachusetts f)t., east, North LavTYence, 9th-19th Streets) Recycling bill, used tire bill: Senate lvants latter, House wants former. Nm1 in Conf·~r0nce Committee. Mor·~ details from her. Joyce Wolfe, Conservation chairman for Audobon "Audobon Adventures" bi-monthly periodical for school children: Audobon wants to expand J:istribution. !•'all auction for scholarships for teachers to attend r:orn:;(;rvat.Lm camps. Meetings 3r<i ~'hun;day of the month, with field trips on the following ~)aturdays. Bi-monthly nm-rsletter. Has r:mi ler eards to encourap;e a ntronger Clean /\i r bill. Locally vrork for Elkim; Prai.ciP, riverfront conservation easement, Baker wetlands. Cheyenne Bottor:J~3 n<><tr Great Bend too. Linda Lll1)im;ky, WPr,tern Hills 'Phis wr.ts c-:>unt.y land until 3-4 years ago, now Lawrence. All lots are l acre, plus. Surrounded now by threat of higher density and cut-throughs. Mary rrhow.ts, lhiversity Place Formc'd three y<:ars ago. Concerned with water runoff from KU (drainage), traffic, smokP. Alr.o ~~polF' for l~mvrPnce /\c;c;ociat. ion l)/' Neighbl)t'hoodc> Barker. BrePzed8le and Indian Hills arP ripe for organizing. Sm1ny Scott, (Barker resident), Dread Friends Meeting representative ::; pon r~ori n1~ a C U·'l t.<'rna lan r< ·fur~c'<' f'am i l y. Also personally interested in an All Children's Park accessable by the handir~q.>p('d. P··rhap:; at· riverfront. park? ShellPy Miller, for All those who have delayed building compost boxes Made one Hi th olrl pallats Mike R1md le, M•we eompost.ers Also works to sink old tt'ash cans into the ground for compost. Cover lvith origin~l lids. Also urged stroogcr legislation nationally agains chloroflorocarbons. John Swift, More eompost.ers CollN·t.ed ·~urbside grass :;t.nd leaves for a couple years and turned clay backy!ird i nt.o ,~ardPnable area. Dinner md spe::~.}:ers a,journed for programs on eagles, and more. II finP me<:tl 1va.:; enjoyed by all: Rice and beans catered by Paradise; salad~;, drinks and dessPrts provided by many; BBQ provided for sale by friends of the Shorters on New York .3tree··~. RPspP.~tfully s1bmit.ted, �! ELIA General meeting of April 30, 1990 30 people attended. (Secretary was late. These minutes pick up when she arrived.) We set the date of the ELIA annual clean-up for June 16. We will deliver a flyer throughout the neighborhood in advance of the event. Jolene brought up Bill Penney's worries of being down-zoned in anticipation of an Eastern Parkway, and encouraged a show of neighborhood willingness not to change his long-standing zoning status on 8th Street where he is located. The following was passed: We recognize Mr. Penney's operation has been a good neighbor which provides a service to the community. As long as this business is operated by the current owner in the current manner, ELIA is not interested in seeing it down-zoned. (Shalinsky/Turner) Minutes of thE• last general meeting were read and approved. \t 'fj ( Shalinsky /Profit) Hev. H. CunninghaJn of St. Luke's AME church, founder and president of an anticrime commission in Kansas City, Kansas, spoke to the group. The commission is registered with the state of Kansas as a not for profit organization with four officers. He told us the when how and vhy of the commissions's operations, and said it's actually tough to form and keep active in a crisis-oriented society. Interest may ~eak fast, and lag. Commission committees include: Speakers bureau, Court vatch, Information Hotline, Reward cor.unittee, Victim assistance and Operations coordinator. Mr. Cunningham stressed the i:nportance of proper accounting($, telephone, P.O. box, postage). Good discussio:1 happened aft.er Mr. Cunningham's talk, about our own community, hov people feel about drug houses in our own neighborhood, hov to organize to encourage more neighborhood and police vigilance of drug houses, etc. ELIA vill prob:.Lbly 3JlOnsor, though not take charge of, anti-crime activities in the future. ELlA is vatching the City Commission agenda for river-:front land acquisition for :1 1ow-intennity park, vhi~h rnny inrlud<' rmtoe dock:; fllld trails. Details are not known about the hovs/ifs/plans for such a park. 'l'reasury report: $Cl24, up with new lnminess member[;hirm and a contribution from Natural Way. Meet at 8u.m., Saturdy May 5, at the east end of tllr> riverfront mall for a 2nd riverfront clean up. See Patricia Marvin. ~nnual Also May:> :from 2-6 p.m. is New York School's (PI'O-sponsored) Spring Fling. ' All i nvit<:•d. Omega is tappening May 4-6, and would like ELIA representatives to show up because part of this year's proceeds will come to ELTA for the establishment of the river-~ront park. Curt, Barry and Ari will attend Omega at different times. (Omega is an annual music and celebration gathering.) Next Board meeting: ) May 12, Jolene Anderson's house. �New York school library 35 attended Rev. Cunningham from St. Luke's ChlJrch spoke about the successes of an anti.--crirne cornrnh::sion ln l<am::as City V-'here he live~~- HE' spoke about orga niv.l. U.on, relationships wi t.h the community and polile, The::~~ C:t!"1d continued rn i n1 Jte::s t,J ill. activit.ie~::; of the commis:=::;ion. be updated :i. n the future ·hyr more deta i ].:;.:.; . �1\ EL.:tA Gene,·al MerHbet·ship Mc~eting, St=}pl:ember I'· 1990 2.9 attended A r e~n·ese·1ta t i ve from the La\<J1·ence Pol ice Depm·tment tal kr:3d to w;:; about the neighborhood I·Jatch prograrn, and general residential ard ne i.ghbo1· ho<)d safety. Discussio·, ,;:;bout the p1·ogrwn continued .:1fter her departur(::. El_U~ decided not to push thE:< n0ighbodwod l<Ji:1t.ch prog1·arn in porLicu.lar, but r=-;;,oply talk0d &bout Lh6 benefits of being aware (Jf 1h':i.<;JI·-~>~)1·hood d.ctiviLy a.t. a.J.l. i·;ot.n·s. Talked too of· our responsib.:ities toward one anothe1·. Discussion lead to support for victir.w of crimt-,C::>, 91-<'lfit!.i, et(;. �ELIA General Membership meeting, October 22, 30 people attended 1990 New York School library As a member of Vote Yes for Roads, Jolene made a presentation in favor of both the South Lawrence Trafficway and the Eastern Parkway. (3 handouts) Discussion followed. 1. ELIA voted to support a "yes" vote to fund a corridor study for the Easte·n Parkway, withholding approval of the roadway itself until suc:1 tirne as the neighborhood might be satisfied with the meeting o··= the "18 points" (see previous discussions/meetings) and public: participation in this process in general. ELIA decid~~d a neighborhood vote on the Southe1·n Trafficway isn't needE"d by us. Fedend. NeighboThood Program was mentioned. No particulars known beyond a video Shelley has seen. She recommended not showing the video without a presentation by a knowledgeable person/advocate for the program. Stay tuned. ? 3. ELIA thanks Patty Doria for her work on the CDBG board. She has df'?cidE·d to step down fr·om that position. Shelley Miller was elected by the membership to represent ELIA in Patty's place. 4. 5. Discussed Greg Polk's letter to Jolene (see Newsletter). �The follo~ing resolution was passed by the membership of the East Lawrence Improvement Association at its regular meeting on Monday, October 22, 1990: The ELIA supports a "yes" vote on the Eastern Parkway bond issue which will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot so that money may be allocated to get a corridor study underway. We expect the corridor :study to be conducted within the parameters of the "18 criteria" recommended by the Eastern Parkway Taskforce, which include a great deal of public input on the corridor. The East Lawr·(~,nce ::rnprovement Association w.i.ll decide at a later date if l t apor ovo~3 of the r oadwa)l. �ELlA General membership meeting, November 26, 1990 26-30 in attendance New York School library 1. The assistant city manager spoke about the Neighborhood Redevelopment Corp., and Lawrence's possible future participation in the program. The city's Neighborhood Services application has been submitted, and we'll have some idea by February if Lawrence is OK'd to participate. Participation involves cooperation of associations like the chamber of commerce, banks, elected officials and neighborhoods. People from each of these groups form a non-profit corporation, a board, and set goals for improvement($ ultimately goes for purchase and rehabs) of houses in not predetermined areas. The group sets goals and decides how the program is actually to work locally, but the Redevelopment Corp. comes in and trains people how to be able to do whatever the program becomes. 3 handouts were distributed about the program. 2. Jim Schneider wrote a letter to financial institutions (this was discussed and approved at the last general meeting after a couple banks asked to make presentations to ELIA. We declined their "adver·tisements" but decided to ask our own questions for specific answers) and has received answers from First National, The Savings Bank. Douglas County and Bank IV in response to these questions: a. Do you make in-house loans on owner-occupied homes of over 50 years and under $50,000 value? What type of loan, what % rate, terms, % down, points? 1·1o. tgage i nsu1· a nee 1·equ ired? Fl?Bs for appraisal , app J. ica t ion, cradit check? Any prepayment penalty? b. Sar11e question, but non-owner-occupied? c. 2nJ mortgage, owner-occupied (home improvement)? d. 2nd mo1·tgage, non-owner-occupied? See Jolene and/or Jim for complete responses. 3. .:alene introduced Nannette Roubideaux, new ELIA coordinator, hired last week from a pool of seven applicants interviewed by a subcommittee of the Board. Nannette has already helped put togeU1er the 1991 CDBG proposal from the neighborhood. �4. ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND BOARD Outcome is as follows: (* indicates winner of post) *Jolene Andersen Ron Turner Vicepres *Kathly Businger SecretBry *John Nepstad Tr·esur erer *Mary Gray John Nepstad Board members (all *) Patricia Marvin, Craig Stancliff, Dee Weismiller, Curt Enos, John Swift, Marsha Klinknett, Jim Schneider, Tom Price, Travis Crandell One more board member will be elected in the future for a total of 14 board members (which includes officers). 5. Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods dues of $20 are due in January. Treasurer was authorized by those present to pay them. Patricia Marvin is ELIA rep to LAN. Individual membership is also open, and costs $5. Mary Thomas encourages individual membership from ELIA too. We reviewed ELlA CDBG r·equests (due earl>' December), which will be prioritized by the board: 6. a. administrative money (includes postage, baby sitting, mileage, etc.) b. be2Jtification (bulbs, shrubs, soil-holding plantings) c. annual clean-up (keep the dump open, pay city crew, work gloves, supplies, chipper) d. brick sidewalk repair (New York Street completion still has top priority; Travis, John Swift, Barry and Curt will walk and map the rest of our priorities here). e. coc·rdi nator position f. 141:1 Street sidewalk from 1·ailroad t1·acks t.o Pennsylvania Stree: (if Shelley can get information to Nannette in time). g. lawn tools for loan i. tr~sh racks (John Swift has bid to build and distribute 50) 7. ELIA voted to support the preservation of the stone barn in the 1100 block between New Jersey and Pennsylvania streets, located in the back yard of a Housing Authority residence. (unanimous) People talked about preserving the barn when the Housi~g Authority moved in in the first place. �8. Dee Weismiller made a bid for Toys for Tots. 940 Connecticut. She lives at 9. Curt is interested in promoting business memberships, and wants to fully discuss votes for businesess members at a later date. Late. Meeting ajourned. (Board stayed.) �EAST LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Board of Directors Meeting December 8, 1990 The East Lawrence Improvement Association Board of Directors meeting was called to order by Jo Andersen, President at 9:30 a.m. at 1402 New York, Lawrence, Kansas. Attending were the following: Curt Enos; Jim Schneider; Marsha Klinknett; Jon Nepsted; Joe Rose; John Swift; Tom Price; Patricia Marvin; and Nanette Roubideaux. President Andersen presented the agenda and asked that the members of the Board review last year's activities and to set goals for 1991 for the organization. Agenda items were: Stone Barn; Parking Lots; Crime and Neighborhood; Banks, Savings and Loans; Martin Luther King and New York School Chili Feed; Fundraising; Board Officers; and Environmental Issues. Discuss was held on resolutions passed. each of the issues with the following 1. Curt Enos made motion, seconded by Jim Schneider that the East Lawrence Improvement Association be an active participant and support the January 15, 1990 Martin Luther King Day Activities at New York School. Motion passed. 2. Jim Schneider made motion, seconded by Marsha Klinknett that Jon Nepsted be made acting Treasurer until a General Meeting. Motion passed. 3. curt Enos made motion, seconded by Jim Schneider that the ELIA would have General Meetings every other (even numbered) month on the second Monday of that month and that the Board would meet on the alternate month (odd numbered) on that same Monday. If a Holiday falls on that Monday, the meetings would be held the Tuesday following the Monday Holiday. Motion passed. 4. Curt Enos made motion, seconded by Joe Rose that a general resolution be drafted to state that the ELIA supports the Lawrence Preservation Alliance in their efforts for the Stone Church on New Hampshire Street. Motion passed. Other Business: Marsha Klinknett will be the liaison person representing the ELIA to work with the Salvation Army regarding concerns in the neighborhood adjoining the Shelter House. Curt Enos will distribute the downtown merchants East of Mass. 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