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Description An account of the resource Bylaws, correspondence, minutes, East Lawrence Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, and newsletters from East Lawrence, Kansas. 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Description An account of the resource Bylaws, correspondence, minutes, East Lawrence Neighborhood Revitalization Plan, and newsletters from East Lawrence, Kansas. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Lawrence (Kan.) 1999, 2010 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context EastLawrence_ByLaws.pdf https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/fee331448c8204c6c083df6fff741c3f.pdf 4adcf703a15762064caf7736f83d3621 PDF Text Text PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER APRIL, 1980 PNA l,leeting The rumual meeting for the Pinclmey Neighborhood Association will be held at Pinckney School on Thursday, Hay 8 at 7:30p.m. A tentative agenda for the ,teeting is as follOrJs: 1. Reading of minutes 2. Treasurer's report 3. Announcements - Spring Clean Up date 4. Election of officers for 1980 - 81 year. LAWRENCE NEIGHBORHOOD ~,PRESERVATION FUND, INC. Concerned Citizeps-you con be a force in shaping a better lawrence! Decisions on matters such as sidewalks, drainage and zoning con hove a significant eHect not only on your property values but also on your quolit)' of life. In lawrence such issues as the City Garage, 'the Alvarnar Golf Course and currently the Bluffs, demonstrate that individuals and . neighborhoods often lock the resources to cope effectively with suct!com- ~~ .ad appeared in the f'tllunity problems. r fi''- 1 1 24 Lawrence Jrurnal- : ed. More fran the 'Tht> lawrence Neighborhood Preservation Fund is a non-profit organization ighborhood l'Teservation established to assist residents in the reasonable resolution of their land use , · ttee at tile iltay 8 problems. This fund follows the lead of other cities where the principles of · ting. sound planning were ignored and where recourse to legal action become necessary. Clearly lawrence now needs such a fund. Show that you care about the reasonable and orderly development of your neighborhood and your city. Support this effort with your contribution. CONtRiBUTION TO THE LAWRENCE NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION FUND, INC. FROM: ________________________ Organizing Members: Dick Ounhoupt, Tom Gl.ason. Dick Spear AMOUNT ENCLOSED$ _ _ _ PLEDGED$._ __ Use: Director's Discretion Bluff's Issue __ SEND TO: The Lawente Neighborhood Preaervation Fund, Inc. c/o Richard l. Spear, Trees. 1702-1 Ohio St. low renee, KS 6604.4 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL: 843-3317 or ~2-0111 evenings �···- ·--- )rlla·" ............ , .... ~ . announcing the LAWRENCE NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION FUND, INC. ·Concerned Citizens-you can be a force in shaping a better Lawrence! Decisions on matters such as sidewalks, drainage and zoning con have a significant effect not only on your property values but also on your quality of life. ~~ttiwrince· lU~t~"'tnu~n•::Qjlfttf'4ll$ ~e~~~JA~Goit. .__. · ~ ·"etW-rently :the Sluffs~. demonstrate that in IViUC.Is and neighborhoods often lock the resources to cope effectively with such .-wf.~ .-~btems.· .,..._ · ~~- The Lawrence Neighborhood Preservation Fund is a non-profit organization eMablished to assist residents in the reasonable resolution of their land use problems. This fund follows the lead of other.cities where the principles of sound planning were ignored and where recourse to legal action became necessary. Clearly Lawrence now needs such a fund. Show that you core about the reasonable and orderly development of your neighborhdod and your city. Support this effort with your contribution. ·CONTRIBUTION TO THE LAWRENCE NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVAT~ON FUND, INC. FROM: _________________________ AMOUNT ENCLOSED$ _ _ _ PLEDGED$ _ __ Use: Director's Discretion Bluff's Issue __ SEND TO: The Lowence Neighborhood Preservation Fund, Inc. c/o Richard L.-Spear, Treas. ' 1702·1 Ohio St. ' lawrence, KS 66044 Organizing Members: Dick Dunhoupt. Tom Gleason, Dick Spear FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL: 842-0111 evenings, or 843-3317 days �• RESOLUTION NO.·~ A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICY GUIDELINES TO BE FOLLOWED BY NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATIONS THAT HAVE :BEEN ALLOCATED SU'PPORT FUNDS FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT. ~· ! WHEREAS, the Lawrence City Commission has allocated Community Development Funds to various neighborhood improvement association• to aupport their progra.mll and act\vities; and WHEREAS, the City Commission desirea that theae funds be used promptly and wisely ir. programs and activities designed to aid the neighborhoods; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANSAS, the following policy statement is established: aupport fi1Dd1 from 974, will be uired to 1. Each association is required to have, at a m1n1mum, quarterly meetings. The associatiollll are encouraged to have regularly sched~ole:i meetings each month. ~. Businea5 may be conductec only at open meeti..nga of which all members have be<'!n notified a r-•onable time in advance. 3. All SOCia .Ollll mul!t elect officers 0~ r•rly basia, in accordance with written by-laws. peae by.law• 1hall be on !Ue with the City. -- I 4.:,. Neighborhood anocl.ationll must have definite geosrapbical Membership must be open to any penon eighteen yeare of age or older living or owning property in the specified area. Each !LBB0ciation may allow for non-voting members in its by-law&, 5. Bueiness meetings must be conducted at the regular sche<luled meetings. r', boundaries. 6. 7. Membership dues cannot exceed $1.00 per year for individuals. It f. inute• of e&ch meeting or &n &nnu.al raport are to be forwarded the City Manager's Office for dlatrUnstioaio the City ommi11ion. 8. day of The associations are encouraged to utilize a portion of the fu.nds to notify member& and the public of the times and pi.ace of each meeting. , ADOPTED by the Governing Body of the City of Lawrence, Kane as, this 1~__,/ 1'377. APPROVED ATTEST: Vera Mercer, City Clerk .1?d �PNA OFFICERS: Carol Francis, Pres., 1916 Countryside ln •. 843-2632 Terry Summers, V. Pres., 539 Tennessee ••• 841-2172 Michael Shaw, Sec., 304 Indiana • • • . • . • 842-5455 Debbie Black, Treas., 331 Clayton Ct. .843-5740 Gille King, DCBG Rep., 1905 Countryside Ln .• 841-6018 EXECUTIVE BOARD~ Joan Huber, 416 Iowa Tom McClain, 445 Tennessee Mona McCoy, 516 West 6th St. Mary Schurer, 1417 West 4th St. Cleta Wells, 445 California MISSED THE NEWS? If you are not receiving ~his newsletter through the mail (or know of someone in the Pinckney neighborhood who isn't), give us your name and address (or theirs). We still use the city water meter list, which means a lot of "in care of" newsletters go astray. SOMETHING NEW IN THIS ISSUE -ADVERTISEMENTS r .. JOIN Help us correct that situation by providing names and addresses of new residents and others who are missed. PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION NOW! Dues are $1.00 per person per year. J PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER 1916 Countryside Lane Lawrence, Kansas 66044 lli lA~RfNCE FE~D & SU,P 0545 -.JSUlNS1N I..A~ENCE t KS. b604t~ -~. PERMIT #244 BULK RATE U.S.P.P. Lawrence, Kansas 66044 �.• · I PROPOSED PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION BYLAW AMENDMENTS Oue to lack of space, the proposed Pinckney Neighborhood Association bylaws are only sllllnlrized here. The proposed changes were presented at the March 22 general meeting; complete copies of the Bylaws will be available at the May 17 annual meeting. carol Francis first requested that the bylaws be updated to remove awkward language that was used when the Association was first being organized. SUI-'MARY The purpose of the PNA is "to promote understanding with the City of Lawrence; to improve property, living conditions and communications within the neighborhood; and to promote good public relations with businesses in the neighborhood." Any resident or owner of residential property in PNA may be a voting member; owners of business and any other interested persons who have paid dues may be non-voting members. Dues are set by the Executive Board (they are currently $1 per year}. PNA is operated by an Executive Board, which consists of the four officers, four elected directors, and the immediate past president. Directors are elected for two years on odd numbered years; officers for two years on ellen mrnbered years. The board must meet at least once per calendar quarter; the majority of the board must be present to constitute a quorum at board meetings. PNA officers are the president, vice-president,·secretary and 4reas6rer. Their duties are the usual tasks assigned to those offices in most organizations. PNA must hold at least one general meeting per calendar quarter; the board can call more at its discretion. Mambers present at any properly called meeting constitute a quorum. At the annual meeting, held in May, officers or directors are elected. Nominations for these elections come from a Nominating Committee, chosen to represent the different sections of the neighborhood. Additional nominations may be made from the floor at the annual meeting, provided the nominee has consented to serve. Bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of alJ members persent at any general meeting, provided there has been prior notice of the proposed changes. Other stipulations relating to common principals of parlimentary proceedure are included in the amended version as well as the original. The entire document will be available at the annual meeting. Our element of Spring is in bloom! we§tside 9reenhouse frv~ tYton.·Sat 1().5 Thurs. 'til 8 Sun. 12-4 440 Florida 842.()()39 TYPING GRAPHICS EDITING 6" pots s·· basketS DATA MANAGEMENT Ger Mlcrosumer Enterprise• Geranium white. pinks. reds 539 Tennessee 841·2172 ·t �2 SCHOOL CELEBRATES 50 YEARS Pinckney School was remembered for its first 50 years at an Anniversary Assembly held May 7 at 2 p.m., and later that evening at a picnic. The present building was first used in 1931. A 11 gym full .. of Pinckney's past and present principals, teachers, students, community leaders and friends were on hand to celebrate the event. Mayor Marci Francisco told about signing the city's official proclamation declaring "Pinckney Week" May 3 to 7. School Superintendent Carl Knox acknowledged the continued "good citizen" support toward the school from students, teachers, parents, and the community at 1arge. Nettie Spray recalled her earlier years as principal before the present building was built. She is 92 years old and began her teaching career in 1915. / Elfrieda Fischer Rowe remembered incidents from her early day~ in grade school. The evening picnic provided time for friends of Pinckney to mingle with each other. They toured the building, viewed historical exhibits and kept up a constant chatter about the low drinking fountains, lines to the clinic, faces remembered, story hours, poetry clubs and former teachers. DAY CARE PROVIDED IN NEIGHBORHOOD The Children's Learning Center, Inc., a non-profit day care center at 331 Maine, provides a number of services for Pinckney neighbors. The center cares year-round for children between the ages of two weeks and six years. In the surrrner months, :he center extends its services to care fc r elementary school children to age : ':· \ The center offers full and part-time care, including preschool training~ Breakfast, lunch and snacks are included in the program. The group provides transportation to or from school for children enrolled in Pinckney kindergarten. The agency is state licensed, private and non-profit. It is non-discriminatory. And it accepts children whose families are funded by Social and Rehabilitation Services, by Douglas County Child Development Association scholarship or by private pay. For more information, call Children•s Learning Center, Inc., at 841-2185. PNA RECOGNIZES HEROES Last September at the Pinckney Neighborhood Get-Together, Carol Francis, PNA President, awarded "hero 11 buttons to those persons recognized for giving · time, effort or service to the neighborhood. These people are Conrad Altenbrand, Debbie Black, Ed Boles, Ellen Brower, Carol Francis, Gary Freeman, David Green, Joan Huber, Cille King, Tom McClain, Mona McCoy, Melissa Mathews, Don Mayberger, Ava Milett, David Morgan. Maxine Newman, Judy Nolly, Mary Schurer, Mike Shaw, Marion Smith, Ruby Smith, Terry Summers, Buford Watson, Cleta Wells, and Brad West. The buttons were designed by Ellen Brower. If you know of other names to be added, please mention them at the annual meeting, May 17. i J This newsLetter goes into over 900 houeehokle in the neighbo:rohood. Support your neighborhood by placing an ad. Call the President ;{or detaiLs. �PINCKNt::Y NEWSLE t TEA summer 1982 NEIGHBORHOOD PNA ANNUAL.MEETING SET MAY 17 Pinckney Neighborhood Association will hold its annual meeting at Pinckney School on Monday, May 17, at 7:30p.m. Brian Lawrence, Assistant Director of the Douglas County Ambulance Service (DCAS) will be the f'atured speaker. He will talk about an additional ambulance station at a proposed location r.ortheast of Lawrence Memorial hospital and its effects on the neighborhood. The Director of DCAS. Ted McFarland, spoke to the board at its April 19 meeting. He said the planned four-bay garage would cost $300,000 and be b~ilt across from Woody Park. Lawrence's visit will allow questions and comments from PNA neighbors. The CDBG board member will serve a threeyear tenn. Additional nominations for officers and the CDBG representative may be submitted from the floor by any voting member of PNA if the nominee has previously consented to serve. Other annual meeting agenda items include the consideration of amendments to the bylaws, printed elsewhere in this newsletter, and reports by the treasurer, secretary and standing committee chairs. Refreshments will be served following the meeting. A rummage sale is scheduled for early June, but a definite date has not been set , Organizers are scouting for a large, dry garage or other adequate storage space f large items. Donated objects are also t doesn't include cloth Proceeds will help defray legal def expenses for the Bluffs area residents w fought the zoning change in court. If you can provide space, sa e or personal he 1p (ca 11 i ng, se 11 i The questionnaire published in the last PNA newsletter brought seventeen responses ELECTION OF OFFICERS and the following results: Tom McClain, chairman of the nominating QUESTION . YES NO committee composed of Terry Summers, Karl Schoenrade, Melissa Mathews and David Green, Two cleanups per year? 10 7 will propose the following slate of officers: More tree planting? 14 3 president, Terry Summers. 539 Tennessee; More park development? 10 5 vice-president, Melissa Mathews, 338 Illinois; More newsletters? 8 4 secretary, Michael Shaw, 304 Indiana; and 2 11 A neighborhood office? treasurer, Jane Waldron 440 Florida. 8 7 Renovate house for PNA office? Elected officers will serve two year Additional cOlllllents included block getterms. togethers, tree plantings by newly approved sidewalks, sidewalks in addition to those In addition, Gerry Williams, 1900 West ' recently approved, cleanups in present parks, Third Terrace, will be nominated as PNA's police patrol of illegal parking, better representative to the Community Development facilities for Burcham Park, increased dog Block Grant Board, to fill the position held control, park in west end of PNA, and a by Terry Summers. His term expires June 1. "neighborhood tavern." �.. . . July 15, 1982 Ms. Faith Spencer, Social and Rehabilitation Services 319 Perry Lawrence, Kansas 66044 Dear Ms. Spencer, The Pinckney Neighborhood Association urges the Social and Rehabilitation Services to carefully consider their expanded facility location in Lawrence, Kansas. We believe that the community, clients and S.R.S. staff will be best served by keeping with evaluative standards practiced by S.R.S. in its present operations. Under such guidelines, there are many compell;ng reasons to retain the present site at 13th and Massachusetts. These reasons include: 1) The present location is centrally located. 2) It is only two blocks from court services. It is across the street from a park providing a "neutral environment" for clients. 3) The site is in a residential location instead of a less appealing business or industrial setting. 4) 5) The present location is free of undesirable noise such as trucks and railroads. The facility is more highly visible to potential community contacts. 6) There is more parking than most other possible locations, including an on-premise parking lot. 7) The building will, if present plans are followed, be a single lease occupant structure. 8) 9) The building is relatively close to restaurants, business support companies, and other family support agencies. The building is preeminently client oriented in its physical attributes. 10) The building is not structurally pre-limiting in that any necessary modifications cen be easily made. 11) Pinckney Neighborhood Association ~ Lawrence, Kansas �• Pinckney Neighborhood Association July 15, 1982 page 2 12) The site is easily accessable to the handicapped by simple modifications to walkways, doors. and bathroom facilities. 13) The structure presents a visually relaxing environment. 14) Smaller work space segments make the oriented for work efficiency. ~ilding employee The building proportions allow a fairly good heating/ cooling efficiency with some modifications. 15) 16) Modern scale ceilings allow for better illumination with less electric usage. 17) The floor plan allows for easily directed traffic patterns. 18} Large restrooms are very utilizable and potentially very accessable. 19) The human scaled interior would produce many work effort efficiencies. 20) Staying in the present facility does not involve a cost.l_y and interruptive move. The present facility conforms to existing Lawrence land usage patterns. 21) And staying in the present facility will not disrupt existing clients and community contact's perceptions of S.R.S. 's 1ocation. The building has an existing familarity. 22) Please consider that the present location is worth its rent · in the lasting economies of operation that these reasons imply. For the P.N.A. Executive Board, ~~~ President �Pinckney Neighborhood Association 535 Indiana Street Lawrence, Kansas 66044 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID LAWREHCE, KS 60Q4.t Ptt'Tnlt *. 232 �ASSOCIATION *** NEWSLETTER Vol. I FINALLY, BURCHAM GATE! Ill On August 30, 1988, the Lawrence City Commission unanimously approved the expenditure of CDBG funds for the construction of a gate at the entrance of Burcham Park. Additionally, the Commission directed their staff to prepare an Ordinance for closing Burcham Park from 10:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. YOUR NEW PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OFFICERS : President: Suzanne Perry 535 Indiana Street 841-4399 Secretary: Arvilla B. Vickers 424 Indiana Street 8!:3--5353 Vice President: Carol Renzulli 533 Alabama Street 841-7719 Tresurer: Susan Hewitt 1215 West 4th 842-0749 INPUT FOR THE Ou~UT The PNA Newsletter will be coming to you regularly now. Your ideas, comments and general input is welcome and important. Your newsletter will be "bigger and better" next time (no by-law amendments to publish), it will be packed full of important gems of information,- but if you have comments, requests, etc., please contact our Secretary. PNA MAILING LIST Our mailing list has had some partial up-date recently but your help is needed regarding this difficult task. If, when you receive your newsletter, it has been forwarded to you from some previous address, please contact our Secretary so the correction can be made. Or, if you know you '11 be moving soon, please do the same·, it will really help a lot! TO BE CONSIDERED: The provosed amendments to the P~A By-Laws shall be discussed and voted upon at the next PNA genera t meeting. Please be sure to attend so you can varticivate in the adovtion of these amende,mts. • PROPOSETI AM!II1lHl!ITS 'ro l!t-l.AliS: AlTtCU: IV. Sec.ti.on 1. b.Uau· Th.a propany and buaineu of the PllA ab&ll be aa..a.a1ad. under tht aaaeral tupuvilio'D of tba txecutive acari. .UTICU IV. S..e.tion 1. Juaber nd len of OUisa. The txecutiva loard eb&U c.onli.c of the OUicen of tbt PllA (u naa.d il'l ArUc:l• V belov). The four alae tid oftic.tta tb.&ll tU"''I for tva (2)-yur uru ud. ba alt~eud in even---nuakr~ :yu.·n. All tlectiona tb&ll be at t.ba Annual ~•tina. AI.TICU tv. Section 3. Qy.alificatiqna .. No per .on a hall be· •lt.ettd or appoint~<! or thall c.ontinut to urva u an ofUctr of tbil A.uoc.Ution unlatt ha/1b.a 1a a voc:ina • • k r ot tba PltA. AlttCL! tV. S.cti.on S. Ppvau and t>utiu, ••• Tow.rdt tbua objaeuiv .. tha Ottieart aay an ian ••• .u:ncu IV. S.etion 7 •....Qwma. A Majority (3) o! tba Exaeutive Board shall couttitutt a quoru:::.. 0 :~~~ !!~i;~~~ ! .!1:'~·~·~ u.r,..p,..!'~~ · .tn!" nff'i<."~':' ll':f.Jil:-in! t;h"!'u re~a... euti'ta a .. t~--a• uy :,a AlTICU: V. Saetion l. tuu.aneion i !las;ton qf Otficu•. the Oftic.trl Pruidant, a Viea-Pnaident, a S.e:ruary an~ a Truwrat ••• * * * * * * * o¥-\ The next PNA ot tha P1U. shall ba a ~o AATICU VI. The Advilory Counc:U (ow J..rticla) Saction l. ~XIHLU• T'ha purpou of the Advbor: Council lball ba to a4vha and anitt t:ba Ott.ican in their ciutiu. (aaa Art:icla.IV,Saction 3.) l(tt""~;I....!l...TUl\..Ql,....Q.f...U.J:;A. Tha Ad.vioory CoWlcU ah&a c.ondst of S m•ban of tha PNo\. !ha 5 ••bart th.&ll ba appointed for 2-yut: tal"at 1n ot,hA-L<..:...~&Dan..d y~<:"i...,. i..l!. &t'\K!Ui.bl~to.U!J:I ah.all ba ll&d.e at; the Annual M.tetia.&. Saction 2. Section 3. Qn•l1f1e•riou. No puton th.&ll ba appointed or sb&ll contia.ua to urve •• ao. .o\.dvho:--: CoWlCil a.-her of the PKA \UU.au ba/aha ia a votia.J ••bar of tha A.uoci.ation. · Section 4. ~. Any va~cy in the Advisory Council by rea.an of rutrnation, duth, or dilqual.Uicatio'a . .., bt fUled, unt:U tbe nat AlUtt.t.&l Maeti.D.J, by a aajority vote of c:M Ex:acuti•u loud. Stction S. Jbi.WL• Tht c!utiu of tht Ad.Yiaory Council aball''tl• to advh• and uailt tba OfUca:-s 1n. thtir dutiu. (Su Article IV, Section S), J.dvitory Council mtabert ab.all ba pruent at lltttina• of tht txacuc:ivt Board. Section 6. ~. Su Art:ic.lt IV, Stction 6, Artic:.la VII. Section 2. ~•tin&. AA AD.nu&l Mut1J1& 1h&ll bt htld 1n Kay. This . . tti.nl th&ll thc:.t tbt Otfic.art in tv.a.-nu.btrttd yuu and appoint tbt Advilory Council ••b•rs in odd rtu:~~baud. yura ••• Article vu.· hction J. Sp•chl 'fuunr•. A ujority (3) of the Offic:..rt uy eaU a aptci&l tuetina of the A.,oc:.iation to conduct AAioc.i.ation buaineu. At'tich VUI. S•ction l. Haaipar1n• Cgmtrr.. • •• Any vacancy on tht No.Wtins Co•ittu ana:: be filled by. the Executive Board. Sun .. tiona for o.osin&tiona for OfU.cua uy bt a ant to thil.,, Artich VIII. Saetion l. lleport of the Ho•in&titta Co•itttt and N911ioaeigp• hqm tba flcar, !'n• report ot the Noainatinl Co-.ittu of ita no•i..nationl for Offictrs a.nd tba PUt thu• •• , Art:ic:h X. Stc.tion 1. -~tcut,.ve_.lo_.ar4_Aetioo,_. The txaeutiv• Board uy u\c.t public lt&teaentt and calt.l any othtr action• that ic dttmll n•ce.sury in tht performance of its dutiu. O•cilions ude by tht Executive !loud .art subjtc:t to IUf&buahip rtviev, .Date I general meeting .... Wednesda.u Sept. il, 1988 Tir.1e : 7:30 i?.m. Place . ."incknev School Gymnasi~ Along with ot~er agenda iteMs, the LA!/ QuaUtu o"" Li;"e Corrunittee Re"'ere~dt~ ~itt be discussed. and voted upon. Hope to see you there!! �FOR YOUR MEMORY BANK: Thursday, September 15, 1988 LAN meeting-7:30p.m. Fire Station Number 1 -Training Room * * * * * * ~ If you have questions or problems regarding a housfCIUAlletiiiU ing situation, call ·:he OPPOITUIUY Lawrence Human Relations/ Human Resources Department at 8417722, extension 314. You can gainvaluable information, appropriate referral, free copies of housing law, related written materials and, if appropriate, exercise your rights under Ord. 5436, our local Fair Housing law. Education regarding all of our rights and responsibilities can help avoid problems and keep us all "building a nation of neighbors." ~- •4:•=;•4:• IU\)>~ lliW~~t::s <Utlltn ~ < -0 n; ::s a. ::s :J n 9:~~ Ill - · ~»::soz ;..Ill :J !. Ul Ill 1.1' :J!:t "'~» Ill!» :::T D" 0 "'r+ ... 0\ 0\ :::T 0 t a. 0 0 ~ •·t • •·t* • *'~**** During this coming winter season, please remember to help feed our beautiful birds and small creatures. Large and small seeds and such can be life savers. ALSO, water sources when it's freezing outside is as important. Additionally, please remember our pets must be prcperly fed, watered (regularly), and sheltered. For education/info on these topics, call our Humane Soc., 843-6835 and/or K.U. Animal Care Unit, 864-5587. You can also help our fellow fur persons by calling these numbers if you see abuse or neglect happening ... help them, they are helpless in such situations! ~ r "" . LAWRENCE NEIGHBORHOOD TOUR ~,; 9, ~- On Saturday morning, July LAN (Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods) and LAN representatives, held a Bri tbLIS tour of the Lawrence "inner-city neighborhoods" for Lawrence City Commissioners and Kansas City visitors from the Old Northeast Neighborhood Association and Old Northeast, Inc. 1988, Pinckney was toured with yours truly giving the nar-r-ation. Special attention 1r1as paid not only to our many fine old homes but also to the harmonious new construction and low-income scattered site buildings. A tour of the Shaw house at 304 Indiana was enjoyed by all. After touring Old West, Dread and East Lawrence neighborhoods, the group shared a catered lunch at Liberty Hall and went on to an afternoon of workshops on the "model block" concept, preservation and scattered site building. > "'0=: !=m ~~...,~~ "'"" (/)c .. P'!::(/)::0 ;to""!Cr-t)> en l>-t ~a> f: N~ G>JTI CTI The day was both enjoyable and instructional and I found myself viewing Lawrence with a fresh eye. It was good to meet others who are involved in preserving and revitalizing the old neighborhoods. I was especially pleased to represent the diverse and )( unique Pinckney Neighborhood. A'itt~ .llfj ~ , , ....,.~ )( ~ ~ if ~ ~ ~ 1 ~ I~ Sandr·<• Br·andt 618 !\lest Fourth �PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION II *** NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER Vol. II Everyone likes to "clean-up" ... Look at this! The City offers FREE removal of deteriorated buildings in Pinckney, like that old shed, garage or other structure on your property (horne or rental). Dead/dying trees are also included in this service. Application forms for this program can be obtained at City Hall, Community Development Dept., Rrn. 08. Clearance & demolition contracts will be administered by the CD Dept. Note: 1) Unless requests for removel/ demolition exceed available funds, there will be no income restrictions, but in such a case, applicants who meet CDBG income guidelines will have first priority. 2) The applicant need not be an owner/occupier of the property where the structurejtree(s) are located, Call the CD Dept. for any additional information - 841-7722 x 100. Sad news •.. but not surprising ••. although it was recently stated otherwise, the HUD sponsored 312 Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program has been cancelled, These extremely low interest loans have made it possible for lower income persons to achieve much needed repairs to their homes •.• but no more, at least not until further notice, according to Margene Swartz of the City. Amended By-Laws Approved. If you would like to have a copy of the amended Pinckney Neighborhood Association By-Laws, just attend the next meeting on 11/30 or call Suzanne at 841-4399. It's been a drain on our patience ... at least to those NEXT MEETING ... DATE: November 30, 1288 TIME: 7: 30 p.m. PLACE: Pinckney SchooZ ~n the Teachers' Wor~ RoomEnter through East dc;o"r, walk straight ahead, it's the 2nd dom> on tr.e ;o7_,f:t. Agenda 1. Vote on LAN Noise Ord. (if you want a copy before the meeting, call Arvilla, 8435353) 2. Prioritize 1989 CDBG requests-see below* 3.· Burcham Pk. Band Policy 4. Demolition of Blighted Property-update ++++ * -Asphalt overlay of 300 & 400 blks. of Ind. st. -Play equip/Burcham Pk. -Sidewalk-400 blk. Ind. -Soccer or tennis court in Clinton Park -Pinckney tennel lights within nose-shot ... but the Lawrence Public Works Department has determined that a broken sewer main is leaking into the drainage ditch at 5th and Indiana Streets~ Monies have been approved ++++ to install a new main and for the removal of blockage at the mouth of the culvert which prevents water flow and has caused a stagnant pool of very foul smelling sewage water from time to time in the past and even more so recently. The contract for the main repair will be let at the end of December which means the work could be done as early as the first of the year, per George Williams, Director of Public Works. Removal of this health hazard esthetically displeasing situation will be a joy for us all. THOSE GREAT TEE SHIRTS ARE BACK! "Preserve Pinckney Neighborhood" tee shirts are once again available. For those who may not recall, the tee shirt carries the Pinckney logo as well as the Preserve Pinckney Neighborhood statement. Place your order at the next meeting or call 841-4399 Sizes S, M, L, XL 100% Cotton $7.00 ea. Colors: white or tropical pink, with black lettering AND WELCOME TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD! ! ! Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Hayden (6th and Lousiana) and Mr. and Mrs. George Brooks (5th and Indiana) -~· t . ~~ . ~- -~ we look forward to seeing you at meetings and enjoying new input regarding our neighborhood! ~~ ;f~ ;'· ~.,_~ ~~~ ~~ --= --'-~~~-..:;·-=_o:--__-_-T_h_.,e All School Connnunity Relations Council needs a representative from Pinckney Neighborhood. Meetings Call 841-4399 are held the third Thursday of to volunteer or each month, November through get more info. May, from 7-9 p.m, ~ ~--- �row<o ;.<: Wf-'•Pl rtV101-' • W?;""l-' ro t-3 :TWOI1::t> Pl 1-'110011 ::l ~ < ,.,. 00 Pl f-'· (/) ~rt ...... .......... 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Pl ::l () t-< rt Pl ::l ..... ,... Cll f-'·Pl f-'•::l t-! Look at that ... it',; almost the last leaf to fall. That means it's go.lng to get colder and colder, and we all know that snow and ice will soon turn Fall into Winter. Funny how people think that because we wear coats of fur or feathers, that we somehow don't feel the cold. All my canine brothers and sisters and my feline "family" too, have told me about some of us who are treated very cruelly by conscious and neglectful acts. So many people don't know we HAVE to have a regular place to get water (no, we CAN'T successfully lick ice •.. I think a person should go stick their tongue on an ice cube and see how it works). And, of course, we need the right kind of food regularly. I thought it would help if a fur person talked to human persons to ask if they couldn't help the friends I have that are not as lucky as I am. Some dogs I know don't have proper shelter, clean water or exercise and they told me a poor white rabbit has been added to their sad number ..• same lack of consideration ... same neglect. They said the fur purrson has also been left to fend outside, too. Such a shame. Cats are more susceptible to extreme cold and lack of water than are many dogs, but yet, a larger dog can't fit into some small corner to perhaps get some relief from the cold. Too bad we don't have wings, we could fly away! But you know, my winged friends have told me that Kansas is their horne and they don't and often times, can't, fly away so far they can find food & water. Human~ persons can help us so rnuch •.. put seed out for birds, and keep putting a water supply out where domestic and wild animals can find it •. they learn quickly where to find these supplies. And, my person has told me that our veterinarian or the Humane Society can tell you, free of charge, how to properly care for us. There are pamphlets and nice people ther.to help. If you see a wild animal in trouble, call the Animal Care Unit at K.U. 864-5587, or if a domestic animal is lost or being neglected, call the H.Soc. at 843-6835. Another thing, we needs love and hugs just as much as humans. Isolation hurts just as much as no shelter food or water ••. and we get awful, painful different kinds of worms that won't hurt people, but can kill us if not killed first. we love you, .b>please love us ••• Thank you •• , ' ~ ~ rtP..~Oct>0 rto..ro:<:::Jo Cll f-'· rt t-!rtP..O (1) f-'· Hl f-'• f-'· 0 !-' ::J (1) rn ::J f-'•0 Pl rn:>;'::lon rn-....roroc::r 0() li t-!Ort Pl EJOO"::l::l Sll !3 Cll Cll 0.. t-'(1) :T ~ 1-':::Jct>rnrnro rtSllCI-'<:: 0 Cll t-! t-! Cll Cll Hl (1lrt11 Sll Hl rt'< Ccr'lirtct> tnOOOt-! s c 8 > -u=: CD~ .c m !Jlc 3:z,,r ;:;,:~l>o"' - -(/l :0 ;11o""C-;)> 1\)(J) :l>-i WO> l\)~ G)ITJ I'll 1: rt - �r·-·-·-·-·-· .I ·-·-·-·t- PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER MARCH 1989 1 .I L. - • - • - • - • - • - • - • ... • - • - • - • - • - • ... • - • - •V~L.U!:!._E.l~!,_ • J Please note our usual PNA logo will be used on the next newsletter but was not used this time because of lack of space •••. so read on, there's lots to tell you! I · THE NEXT PNA MEETING will be held at Pinckney School on Thursday, March 30, 1989 at 7:30p.m. in the Teachers' Work Room- Enter through east door, walk straight ahead, it's the 2nd door on the right. The AGENDA will include: 1) Guest Speaker, Janice Grashel on the Recycling Task Force; 2) Vote on LAN Recycling Referendum; 3) CD Request update; 4) Burcham Park Band Policy; 5) Spring clean-up; 6) Truck Routes; and 7) New Business. Each biennium, City Commission elections become more and more important to the older, established neighborhoods, such as Pinckney. As Lawrence grows, new demands are made on city services and new developments are obvious places to put the tax dollars for sewers, sidewalks, lights, etc. We MUST have Commissioners who are sensitive to the needs of ALL of our neighborhoods. PLEASE BE SURE TO VOTE ON APRIL 4 AT PINCKNEY SCHOOL. The ANNUAL Pinckney Neighborhood Association meeting will be held on Thursday, May 25, 1989 at Pinckney School. Please be~ to attend ... it's the only way you can participate in the "care and feeding" of your neighborhood! The care provider is YOU so please save some time for every meeting ... you will see that it will make a world of difference when we all care for our neighborhood. IT'S THAT TIME l\GA!N! Plei\se "lend your-due" to our Treasure:~;, Sue H.e'(l;i.tt, befo:.;e the annual meeting. It's $1.00 per individual memebership or $2.00 for a family membership. On March 13, 1989 the amendment to the national Fair Housing law went into effect, protecting children and the handicapped under Title VIII. Anyone who is a rental housing owner or manager, or who rents a house or apartment should attend a program to be held on April 14, 1989, in the City Commission Room of City Hall. Mr. Troy Scroggins, EHO Specialist and sec. 504 Regional Coordinator, will speak about the new law and after his talk, he will answer all questions regarding individual situations, etc. Do yourself a favor and attend this informative session. Register NOW by calling 841-7722x314, by writing to or stopping by the Human Relations Dept., 3rd Fl. of City Hall, P.O. Box 708, Lawrence, Kansas, 66044. There is no fee. There will be free materials and refreshments. Triplex Development Prevented. Thanks to all of you who responded to our logo: "Preserve Pinckney Neighborhood!" on Jan. 25 and helped prevent blighted structures at 532 Mississippi from being replaced by triplexes. · Despite a City Planning Staff recommendation in support of the developer's request to rezone these lots from RS-2 (single family) to RM-1 (multi-family), the Planning Commission voted 10-0 to deny the rezoning. The presence of 25 concerned Pinckney residents and the compelling arguments of 7 of you swayed the Commission to adhere to the guidelines of the Pinckney Neighborhood Plan and preserve the single family nature of this section of the neighborhood. Thanks also to the Pinckney PTA for opposing the request because of traffic safety concerns. TRUCK ROUTES. Truck maps have been delivered to member neighborhoods by the Lawrence Assoc. of Neighborhoods (LAN). The maps detail truck routes defined by city ordinance and show recommended delivery routes. Only Michigan St. is a designated delivery route in Pinckney. It is unlawful for a truck, trailer or semi-trailer weighing in excess of 20,000 lbs. to use streets other than ruchigan St., 6th St. or McDonald Dr. unless a specific off-route delivery is being made. Complaints should be phoned to Mary Thomas, LAN rep. (841-1068). Please make a note of carrier's name, '-truck #, street location & time of day. For repeat violators, report same info to the Police. RECYCLING REFERENDUM. At the Feb. 9 LAN board meeting, it was unanimously recommended that affiliates (i.e. PNA) endorse the following motion: That LAN support the city recycling efforts with all deliberate speed. we will vote of this motion on 3/30. Janice Grashel will speak. (If your eyes are beginning to cross by now, give them a rest, but do continue reading!!!) 1989 PINCKNEY CD REQUESTS: A) Pinckney School Tunnel Lighting - $2,270; B) Beautification of 5th and Ind. Drain Channel - $4,500; C) Clinton Pk. Landscaping - $3,100; D) Burcham Pk. Playground Equipment - $4,500; E) Street overlay, 300 & 400 blocks of Ind. St. - $14,000; F) Two Clean-ups $1,300; and G) Operating Expenses - $1,700. Total: $31,370. Many thanks to Tallie Smith and --~---h.:...,.,.,. ::.nr1 oresenting these reques-cs to tltt! CDBG Adviso.a::y Board. �HOW TO REPAIR A BRICK SIDEW,AI_K - :Tools' & materi~ls: shovei (shar...,shooter t:ype), · tape ~easure, string, stakes,. hammer, .rubber. nlaJ 3-bubbJe JeveJi 2"x6 1,1 pr 2"X4 11 W I measures·:a bit less' than Width of new ;valk (minus ed9ing)ricks.), sand.··' 1) Remove &:.stack; bri9k~ fro~ ,old ~sidewalk; l~avin9 edgi':lg bricks in plac.e. Edging bricks ··are ·the ·upended. bricks that line. either side. of,.Jhe .walk; 1 2) [optJOnalJ Re-align & level o.nly one, side :(j(.:edglr;jg · ~~icks. Pound stakes in ·at eit~er · e~d ..;of:'~'dgi.~g bricks; stretch string between stakes at, desired heigh.tt")',.': & ·al\gn bricks. Top of• edgers should be .%" above ,level of surrounding ground. and 1u. above level.. of, nefVX~!ll,~.~ay~ Leave other· :dgif1Q r~w for_ lat~r ·becaus~ :'it. m~y be n:ov:d. 3) De term me herghth at .wh1ch, you,: \y.afltz;new.; walkway., Optn:num herghth .rs slightly., lower,; than ;surroundmg ground. 4) Re- . moye. some •'dirt: ~nd/cir/~ci_~.~sii~,# as necess.ary:;~a:::.~}s~ the old ground. ",(Jne'or' two inches of sand .provide the. best bed fo:: the .new;waJk,;a~d ma~e.(.l_evelmg·:.e,aster. 5) Sand you add .should be leveled and· tamped down hard with a 2x6.·. [sprinkling w/water';'aids ~tampiJ:Ig] The sand should be carefully leveled using a 2x4 or 2x6 & the' le'yel. Traditionally bricl(s(dewalks :were· slightly higher i.n t~.e center so water would drain off to the. side. iProbabal~· this. is', the·::i~eal; . though: I·:have laid all my· ·walks perfectly level because it seemed easier .. The leveli:lg/tarnpihg i;l;:u.st.i_rill)< :done, s._ectiori py section as you go, because· you are usually sitting in the bed! 6) As ~ach :Sec~ip!'J.iS J!}~pe,d. and[eveled,:·lay bricks back in the same pattern as before, placing· th(3m closely. toge!,her. · Do,::nof~.walk";on.'b,ri_cks '.yet!· 7) :when all. of~ s idew?,lk is re-laid, move. the other ·edging row :?O that )f. solidly :.edges your... new, . walkway: B) Sweep s'and. between all the bricks .. This must be domr repeatedly;.;:•Xpu're 'all dory~! • Nqy~/you can walk on it;_::.i:'; s. :, · . '~~~ ,, : ·.. ·. ·f.·:·.;:;':,· ·, ' ... ··. .. ·p· ·. '· ·. ·. ;_.,~t.~~~(~~t~lks on .· ':.}~·~~~~i~i~~~i:r;-~.~r~.~u~~~~~ siana~::•r-·.check it out!. Good:'.,V{5>rk neighbors, . .• . :.·~· ~" . ;. ~ -~·,.: •, :-:~1::\~~--'' -.- ...',:.~.\.1·,'·\ .-::• •.·.•·..·.· .:·:· .....: };.y;.;.:\Y~~::...-c.·- ,._ - - - ·.J ·~ . ... _ . RATE . U.S. POSTAGE •.PAID' LAWRENCE, KS 66044 f..ef!1:'~nf. 232 . : ·· ·: ~,.·.i,';;;. "•~h~J\ ··,1. ··:···· r~ I ·: / ,~,··1 :J::' ()/>~ (_ ;\;;· C1-~-- .IU ~.:.·? (_) \'V.::. We.need your participation in the· association and' the:_ne>vslette'r: •• .. . NEIGHB0f3.t;JOOD!!! ·. (~nd. if this welcome is., ...,-.~::---:.: ...... ~, .·because: ther.e's ·no Jess good .wishes behind it!!) :·.·.·:· :·-.·. -·~- . -· . ;.::·_:~_._··. :,.,:.:~,z-·_;·<:··.. ·.... ,....:·.....;· · : . ,and Sally Barker<:.:~.:<Barbara:and·MarkWalters . :;4thj~nd Indiana'," ... ·'·, _ i. ·. · · . ' 'f400~block Indiana . . -·. ,.1,·--: ;:~. ·.:::,::·,_•,. • .'- _:;:-··._; ,;· ..- .-:··\'·:· .' i ·.<·-: -: ..:. ·-·! · . :· ..:And:.~a·{,\:Velborne and' Roberfirving .. :K~nsas'·zen Center 1 '.:·'-~: ··:.;,/:! ;':\ · . ·. • 50o·:block L:ouisiana '': · > ·:~.... · ·:400 .block Ohio un,•rv"" . =-v · ..,·: . ' -~ ·- ·...·· . . :..-··.<· ~t ;_ ·' .., .••'. • . '. . : >.:/:r,o;all ~1\Jf./:if:yciur name is no~:corr~~.t·o~ tl)e ~ailing list, please .. :· let: us.·koowt:-Just calr Arvil!a;B."':Vickers,~:B.4J:5353. J :-.::_,;~~ . :·. / · · · ~:'_!·\<;· ··q:f:~-:-:.;:.;:i_:,,_i~~:~~~~·;,~r ·.-: :· .;;(: ~ .i- -. , : ... ·.... : ·\ ii~)!\/:-~ ~;~~~-:~Uli,·..:~~~~>:~-< .~. ·. .' ·- ·. · '.lf f;llf;f:!l!l:!if:r:JN.f:li!f.r:f!f.r:tlf;l(:lif.f:{!f;r:t~!f.f:flf.f:l!f 'i~,.'':'.J'.··:·~--4?"-·tit:_.~,'-'~>L.":··. . ~ f. r U - · ·· · ' · ,,· · · · II · · - ;. ··. • ,'·· f ._-~•-.' ·.. ;, ,,··, '··' . . . . . .,Be::~~;i~~·~t;!!jr~~upport Fair:Housing!; · f<.e~erryber; fair hou.sing law is ·. for.~A~~,p~Y.Qile~.~;lf/YOU. h~~f:l doubts ~bout ·your-treatrT)ent m real estate . . salf:l_l!;'(~f.mancmg,"rental,·: call the Ctty of Lawrence; .841-7722x314.. ·. 1·~··,\ ~·N·I ·:\~;~~Jb~~0~~g:~~~r~r~:er:;?f~ "· ,, .. ,· , \·Extra ftll _dirt was put 1n and tt's been smoothed and seeded. 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As a people, Americans believe that every person is entitled to safe, sanitary and affordable housing. Inherent in that principle is the right to choose where we want our shelter to be located & in what kind of shelter we wish to live, in other words, freedom of choice. The freedom to purchase or rent any home or any apartment which we can afford and which is in a ne1ghborhood of our choice is each family's or person's right. fiow we choose the hous1ng and neighborhood is a personal matter which may be affected by many variables, including its locat1on relative to schools, jobs, churches. shopping areas, friends, relatives and so forth. When anyone is denied or steered to, or away from, housing because of their race, sex, religion, color, national or1g1n. age, ancestry, handicap or familial status, their rights are violated, Federal state, and local law prohibit such 11 actions and provide remedies for those persons whose rights were violated. § § IF you seek help and/or information regarding a tenant-Hlnd1ord aispute that you are ~ does nor 1nvolve the possibility of d1scrimination, you can also contact the Consumer Affairs Association at843-4609 for compla1nts or at 843-4608 for inquiries. now located at 700 Massachusetts, Suite 211. Telephone hours are 9:30- 3:00 1·\on. - Thurs. 9:30 - 12 noon Fridays. Office hours are 9:30 - 4:30 Han. Thurs., same as phone hours on Fr1days. If you desire more information or a free Fair Housing booklet which contains copies of the pertinent fair housing laws plus the Kansas Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, and more, contact the Lawrence Human Relations/Human Resources Department, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 841-7722, extensions 314 or 310. The booklet is an excellent reference material for any citizen, regardless of whether one owns or rents. Please take advantage of an to help others and/or yourself. �PINC~~NEY NEIGHBG ... tHOOD ~ ASSO*C*I~TION NEIGHBORHOOD May 1989 NEWSLETTER Volume IV ANNUAL MEETING ANNUAL MEETING ANNUAL MEETING Thursday, May 25, 1989, 7:30 p.m., Pinckney School, Teachers' Workroom Reminder ••• Agenda: Approval of minutes-March 30 neeting, Treasurer's Report and 1989/90 Members hip dues dues payment, Burcham Park Band Policy, Discuss PNA Western Boundary, $ be collected at Election of Vice-President, Appointment of Advisory Council, New Business. There will be two guest speakers: Judy Wright re Independence Days House Dec- $ the annual meeting $ $1 per individual or oration Event and Linda Hixon re Model Block Presentation. $ $2 per household. At ADVISORY COUNCIL $ this time, PNA has no Five volunteers are needed to serve for two year terms on the Advisory Council $ checking acct., so pay whose function is to advise /assist the officers in their duties. Members will be $ ment in cash would bE appointed at the 5/25 meeting. Duties of the AC members consist mainly of $ appreciated. Treasury attending meetings of the Exec. Board. Broad representation of the entire $ as of 5/1/89: $92.00. neighborhood on the council is encouraged as a means to hear concerns from ALL$ A complete accountin~ areas of Pinckney Neighborhood. Please plan to attend the 5/25 meeting and $ of the year's expendivolunteer to serve in this capacity if you possibly can. $ tures will be included NOMINATING COMMITTEE $ in the treasurer's report at the annual A nominating committee has been appointed by the Executive Board to $ meeting. Dues may ( $ also be mailed/given accept nominations or self-nominations) for the 1 year term of Vice President. Contact Sue Hewitt (842-0749), Kendall Simmons (841-6902), Eleanor Symons (842$$ to: Sue Hewitt, 1215 3986), Arvilla Vickers (843-5353) or Sherolyn Sneegas (842-4314) to nominate. $ West 4th Street. RIVER CLEAN-UP $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$: Participation in the Kaw River Area Clean-Up on May 6 was a great success for Pinkney Neighborhood. Two sites were cleaned-up in Pinkney: the ditch at 5th and Indiana Sts. and Constant Park down to the river and under the 2nd St. bridge. Twenty volunteers worked from 8 am to noon and collected nearly 2 TONS of litter and junk, some of which was recycled with the proceeds going to the homeless (LINK & The Salvation Army). Pinckney School Brownie troop No. 738, led by Bob Baker, also cleaned up the beach on the north bank of the river below the dam. MANY THANKS to the Brownies, Hillcrest Wrecking for free use of a tow truck at the ditch site, Bill Penny Concrete and the Journal-World for sponsoring a dump truck for hauling trash to landfill, the Chamber of Commerce for its donation of bio-degradable trash bags and especially to Patricia Marvin, SORT organizer who coordinated everything. Special thanks to the following volunteers who braved ticks, sludge, poison ivy and chill winds :at the ditch: Susan Pogany, Marguerite Risley, Fred Schuetz, Joe Hewitt, Dave Morgan, Suzanne Perry, Mike Shaw, Steve Hamburg, Sally Barker, Mark Creamer, Susan Clark (all from Pinckney), and Jana Muzyka, Cary deWit, Jerry Landers, Brian Davidson, Marci Francisco, Jeannette Jones, Gene Ferris and Steven Pawnkiller. BOUNDARY POLL Out of 1000 boundary polls sent out, only ten (10) have been returned. 5 from W. of Michigan Street, 5 from E. of Michigan St., three favored making Michigan the boundary, three against and four undecided Assorted comments: Creat a separate neighborhood association, why? Our interests are the same.* If boundary is changed, we wouldn't have to feel guilty for not participating. If divergent natures and issues are taken into consideration, then I think that Michigan St. is not the appropriate dividing line. I think the association should consider drawing its lines more in keeping with the type of homes, residents, etc. that we think of when we think of who fits in the "Pinckney Neighborhood Profile." *Communication may be the answer. Communication and participation is certainly an answer. ALL residents can benefit from a neighborhood association, but like any system, it takes the people to make it work. It's not a matter of fitting in, it's a matter of participating in, in a large or small degree. MODEL BLOCK PROGRAM The model block program offers to property owners in selected model blocks the opportunity to receive $1.00 back out of every $4.00 spent on the exterior of their homes, up to a maximim of $1,666.00. The purpose of the program is to encourage exterior rehabilitation of properties. Does Pinckney want a model block program? Please come to the annual meeting on 5/25 for details .... how can you lose!?!! AN INDEPENDENT IMAGE. • • The Independence Days Committee wants Pinckney residents to "decorate" their homes for this year's celebration. Suggestions range from a contest in which individuals decorate their own homes with winner receiving prizes to banners draped between porch colums or simple flags to give a uniform, low-key look to the neighborhood. The Douglas County Bank has made some money available to furnish some decorations to targeted neighborhoods. Interested? Residents, particularly on Tennessee or along the parade route (Tenn. to Ohio to Indiana to Burcham Pk.), should come to the annual PNA meeting to talk with Judith Wright from the Independence Days Committee who will present her ideas and listen to our input concerning what we want to display to out-of-towners and to our own home-town people. �-lOW TO REPAIR A BRICK SIDE1 'LK - Tools & materials: shovel(, 'pshooter type), tape measure, ;tring, stakes, hammer, rubber ma.. . [ 1 3-bubble level, 2"x6" or 2"x4" .ich measures a bit less than width >f new walk (minus edging bricks), sand. 1) Remove & stack bricks from old sidewalk, leaving edging bricks n place. Edging bricks are the upended bricks that line either side of the walk. 2) [optionalJ Re-align & eve! only one side of edging bricks. Pound stakes in at either end of edging bricks; stretch string between ·takes at desired heighth, & align bricks. Top of edgers should be %" above level of surrounding ground and i" above level of new walkway. Leave other edging row for later because it may be moved. 3) Determine 1eighth at which you want new walkway. Optimum heighth is slightly lower than surrounding ground. 4) Renove some dirt and/or add sand as necessary to raise the old ground. One or two inches of sand provide ~he best bed for the new walk and make leveling easier. 5) Sand you add should be leveled and tamped Jown hard with a 2x6. [sprinkling w/water aids tamping] The sand should be carefully leveled using a 2x4 Jr 2x6 & the level. Traditionally brick sidewalks were slightly higher in the center so water would drain Jff to the side. Probabaly this is the ideal, though I have laid all my walks perfectly level because it ;eemed easier. The leveling/tamping is usually done section by section as you go, because you are usually ;itting in the bed! 6) As each section is tamped and leveled, lay bricks back in the same pattern as before, Jlacing them closely together. Do not walk on bricks yet! 7) When all of sidewalk is re-laid, move the otJer edging row so that it solidly edges your new walkway. 8) Sweep sand between all the bricks. This nust be done repeatedly. You're all done! NOW you can walk on it. Susan Pogany 520 Louisiana . and there are some very nice bricksidewalks on the 500 block of Louisiana .•• check it out! Good work neighbors, good work! Pinckney Neighborhood Association 535 Indiana Street Lawrence, Kansas 66044 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID LAWRENCE. KS 66044 Permit *· 232 I.\ II f) We need your ?articipation in the association and the newsletter,,, Call Arvilla B. Vickers at 8435353 or 841-7722, ext, 314 Thanks I - u-___. --------·---------------- WELCOME TO PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD!!! (and if this welcome is belated, please forgive, because there's no less good wishes behind it! 1) Steve hamburg and Sally Barker 4th and Indiana Barbara and Mark Walters 400 block Indiana Andrea Welborne and Robert Irving 5CO block Louisiana Kansas Zen Center 400 block Ohio To all PNA, if your name is not correct on the mailing list, please let us know! Just call Arvilla B. Vickers, 843-5353. Be a Star!! Support Fair Housing! Remember, fair housing law is for everyone. If you. have doubts about your treatment in real estate sales, financing, rental, call the City of Lawrence, 841-7722x314. ·fA~IVl~lvF~JVl~JVl~I:J~Rii/I:J~TWJ:ltli~~JVl~J:Yi. Ef It's a wrap!! (but not a rip rap!) Yes, the 5th & Ind. drainage ditch project seems to be finished. But the "rip rap" we were told would be put in to help retain the banks of the stream never materialized. Extra fill dirt was put in and it's been smoothed and seeded. We must hank the company that did the work for being so very careful not to disturb any more of the trees nd shrub than they absolutelv had to. We're all hoping for rain to help our farmers, but if a mighty :ansas spring rain hits the sl~pe of th:-t ditch before new growth starts, it will be interesting to see ~. -~- -It .~. " .._ o LL--1·- ___ :_ ... _ -11 ~----~,... .... rl nn thic:. nrniPrt-ll �The Pinckney Neighborhood Association wants to propose Model Block program for the neighborhood through 1990 - 1991 Community Development Block Grant Funds. To accomplish this we must act quickly. The purpose of the program is to encourage exterior rehabilitation of entire blocks. The program, if implemented, would provide property owners on the selected block with the opportunity to receive $1.00 back for every $4.00 spent on the exterior of their house, between August 1, 1990- July 31, 1991 up to a maximum rebate of $2,000.00 per house. For a block to qualify approximately 80% of property owners on the block must sign a petition promising to participate in the program. Newer construction on the block may be considered exempt-not part of the 100%-if desired. Please call the PNA(841-4399, Suzanne Perry) for a petition by September 15, 1989. Act quickly if you are interested in this program. Attend our next general meeting at Pinckney Grade School, Teacher's Workroom 7:30 p.m. - September, 25, 1989 Model Block petitions will also'be available at the Sept. 25 general meeting. Public Safety Poll At the July 19 Ldwrence Association of Neighborhoods (LAN) meeting member neighborhoods voted unanimously to endorse the formation of a city Task Force to investigate public safety issues. This task force is the one to be appointed by the City Commission to investigate police performance and the possibility of increasing the police force. The PNA is poll .. g all residents concerning public safety issues which you feel should be reviewed by the Task Force. If you wish to have input on a public safety agenda to be forwarded to the Task Force by LAN, please contact Suzanne Perry, 535 Indiana Street, 841-4399, before September 6, 1989. �Early this year, the 1988 Fair Housing Amendments Act went into effect. We should all be aware of our rights and responsibilities under local state and federal law. Persons involved in real esta.te transactions or the rental housing business, owner/manager/tenant should be educated regarding the laws that govern these areas. For information and/or free ccpies of laws/other pertinent information, contact the Lawrence Human RElations/Human Resources Dept., 3rd Floor, City Hall (841-7722x314) or ccntact the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity in Kansas City MO .. 1-816-374-6457. Arm yourself with knowledge ... know your rights and your responsibilities! ~~~WJI ~inckney BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID LAWRENCE, KS 66044 Neighborhood Association 535 Indiana Street Lawrence, Kansas 66044 ~ Permit #. 232 '~= ·J l.-.~- ·•: :l· * ::4:. ~: * * "'· ~:cf\t\'· PT .. ·:~nf? r ... ' ·•=cr-z-- .tfi1 (>}(;), CI\R ':37. ::. Just a reminder ... If you have discarded major appliances, furniture, trash and general debris on your property, be it a rental or your owned home, it can be removed free of charge by the City of Lawrence. Just a telephone call - 841-1215 - and you can rid yourself of an ugly, unsanitary and dangerous situation. Make that call today, and please, share this information with others! �PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION TTER PNA meeting: Sept. 25, 1989, 7:30p.m., Tea ·-· o nurKroom, Pinckney Grade School Agenda: 1)Guest- Fred DeVictor, Dir. of Parks & Recreation-City •Update of Burch. Pk. landscape design •Review plans for new play equip. in Burch. Pk. 2)Guest:- Patricia Marvin, City Recycling Coordinator •will help neighborhood plan an October Clean-Up focusing on renting a wood chipper & removal of deadfall from yards 3)Model Block Petition Update 4)Fall Picnic Planning 5)PNA Executive Board Appointments Volume IV II/IUUHHIII/IIII#UIIII/1/1111111/I# 11111111111111111111 BOUNDRY REVISIONS . . . ~ It was unanimously deter- ~NO ~ mined at the May 1989 an- ~ nual meeting that no changes ~for PNA boundries would be ~considered until after the ~results of the 1990 federal ~census are known. Should ~ 1ncome levels of residents ~in PNA at that time cause ~the PNA to lose its status ;}S At a June Exec. Board Meeting, PNA officers voted unanimously against releasing the ~a target neighborhood, new PNA mailing list used for the newsletter distribution to any outside solicitors. ~boundries could be invest!NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR BURCHAM PARK - Pinckney has received $4,000 in CDBG funds ""gated. "' for playground equipment in Burcham Park. Initial plans included a free-standing swing ~ IIIIII//UI/1/UU/IIIUUIIIII/1/11111/ffll UU 1111111111 set and tubular slide. Meanwhile, the Parks & Rec. Dept. is considering replacing the existing wooden equipment in Burcham with a colorful, plastic/metal composit unit (similar to equip. in Centennial or Holcom Pks.) Fred DeVictor would like to combine City funds and the PNA's CDBG money for purchase of this new equipment. Catalogs & photos of possible equipment configurations will be available at the 9/25/89 meeting at which time Mr. DeVictor will present ideas and will listen to neighbor's input. "CHIPPING PARTY" - Want to clean up your yard this fall? See those dead limbs and brush disappear? Get free wood ch1ps for your garden? • Come and hear P. Harvw explain how PNA can help everyone recycle yard debris. CDBG clean-up funds would be .used to rent trucks for pick-up of limbs & brush from yards & deliver it to a central location-possibly Woody Park. At that point, a rented wood chipper would transform the brush piles into mounds of wood chips which ne1ghbors could come collect for mulch. Interested? Come hear more about it on September 25. BURCHAM PARK LANDSCAPING - Recently a design for landscaping improvements at the entrance to the park was drawn up by Sandra Brandt & Sue Hewitt for the neighborhood. PNA rec'd approximately $2,400.00 in 1988 CD~G funds for landscaping in Burcham. The design is under review by Mr. DeVictor, P & R Dir. and he will inform us at the 9/25 meeting of their decision. Many thanks to Sandra and Sue for their many hours of preparation of this design. LET'S ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE - Please contact any of the officers with neighborhood concerns. There are close to 1,000 households in Pinckney which makes communication & the exchange of ideas among neighbors a challenge. Please try to attend the Sept. 25 meeting & share your ideas & energy with other Pinckney residents. A Fall picn1c is also being planned to encourage a stronger sense of community w· e neighborhood. The PNA o Susanne Perry, President- 841-4399 • Susan Pogany, V. P . - 841-3736 • Arvilla Vickers, Secretary Sue Hewitt, Treasurer - 842-0749 REMINDER! HODEL BLOCK PETIT IONS If you and other residents on your block are terested in participating in the fedrally f. nded CDBG Model Block program [you get $1. DO b ck on every $4.00 you spend on exterior home o improvements], begin organizing your blo Get 80% of the home-owners and/or landlo your block to complete a petition (avail from S. Perry, 841-4399) and bring it to 9/25 meeting , bring or mail it to Suzanne at 535 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS. 66044. ??? ARE YOU AVAILABLE ??? ARE YOU AVAILABLE ??? The PNA is seeking a replacement for a vacant Community ment Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Board position. This is a ; lunteer position for one year (term to expire Sept. 1990). CDBG Advisory Board meets in City Hall hours from mid-January to mid-April in order to make recommen ations to the City Commission regarding the distribution of a proximately $60D,OOO in federal money available to target neighborhoods, social service groups and City Departments. members also occasionally convene at other times during the when requests for use of contingency funds are received. Hi orities are encouraged to apply. For more information or f you wish to serve an this important board 1 at 841-4399 before September 25, 1989. HAPPY! ! ! ! ! ! ! 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As a people, Americ3ns believe that every person is entitled to safe, sanitary and affordable housing. Inherent in that principle is the right to choose where we want our shelter to be located & in what kind of shelter we wish to live, in other words, freedom of choice. The freedom to purchase or rent any home or any apartment which '1/e can afford and which is in a neighborhood of our choice is each family's or person's right. ~ow we choose the hous1ng and neighborhood is a personal matter which may be affected by many variables, including its location relative to schools, jobs, churches. shopping areas, friends, relatives and so forth. When anyone is denied or steered to, or away from, housing because of their race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, ancestry, handicap or familial status, their rights are violated. Federal state, and local law prohibit such actions and provide remedies for those persons whose rights were violated. 11 § If you seek help and/or information regarding a tenant-landlord dispute that you are sure does not involve the possibil1ty of discrimination, can also contact the Consumer Affa1rs Association at843-4609 for complaints at 843-4608 for inquiries. now located at 700 Massachusetts, -'---"-=-"=="----'='-'-"-are 12 noon Fridays. Office hours are 9:30- 4:30 ~1on. - Thurs., same as phone hours on Fridays. If you desire more information or a free fair Housing booklet which contains cop1es of the pertinent fair housing laws plus the Kansas Res1dential Landlord and Tenant Act, and more, contact the Lawrence Huma~ Relations/Human Resources Department, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 841-7722, extensiors 314 or 310, The booklet is an excellent reference material for any citizen, regardless of whether one owns or rents. Please take advantage of an opportunity to help others and/or yourself. �PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD /.VZP1<\t ASSOCIATION ~ *** NEWSLETTER NEIGHBORHOOD September 1989 Volume V PNA meeting: Sept. 25, 1989, 7:30p.m., Teacher's Workroom, Pinckney Grade School Agenda: 1)Guest- Fred DeVictor, Dir. of Parks & Recreation-City •Update of Burch. Pk. landscape design •Review plans for new play equip. in Burch. Pk . 2)Guest:- Patricia Marvin, City Recycling Coordinator •will help neighborhood plan an October Clean-Up ~ focusing on renting a wood chipper & removal of deadfall from yards 3)Model Block Petition Update 4)Fall Picnic Planning 5)PNA Executive Board Appointments IIIIIIHHH#III/II#III/111//1/IIIIIIIIIIIIIII/1111111111111 :E NO BOUNDRY REVISIONS . . • ~It was unanimously deter:Emined at the May 1989 an~nual meeting that no changes :lEfor PNA boundries would be ~considered until after the :lE results of the 1990 federal ~census are known. Should "" ~income levels of residents ~in PNA at that time cause ~the PNA to lose its status 2s At a June Exec. Board Meeting, PNA officers voted unanimously against releasing the ~a target neighborhood, new PNA mailing list used for the newsletter distribution to any outside solicitors. ~boundries could be investiNEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR BURCHAM PARK - Pinckney has received $4,000 in CDBG funds :i;; gated. for playground equipment in Burcham Park. Initial plans included a free-standing swing :;;; lfi/I//11/IIII//I/111/11/IIIIIIIIII/1/111/I/1/U 111/11111/ set and tubular slide. fleanwhile, the Parks & Rec. Dept. is considering replacing the existing wooden equipment in Burcham with a colorful, plastic/metal composit unit (similar to equip. in Centennial or Holcom Pks.) Fred DeVictor would like to combine City funds and the PNA's CDBG money for purchase of this new equipment. Catalogs & photos of poss1ble equipment configurations will be available at the 9/25/89 meeting at which time Mr. DeVictor will present ideas and will listen to neighbor's input. . . "':'. .1! . :' ..,, ·r:'iJ "CHIPPING PARTY" - Want to clean up your yard this fall? See those dead limbs and brush disappear? Get free wood chtps for your garden? • Come and hear P. f1arvin explain how PNA can help everyone recycle yard debris. CDBG clean-up funds would be .used to rent trucks for pick-up of limbs & brush from yards & deliver it to a central location-possibly Woodv Park. At that point, a rented wood chipper would transform the brush piles into mounds of wood chips which neighbors could come collect for mulch. Interested? Come hear more about it on September 25. BURCHAt·! PARK LANDSCAPING - Recently a design for landscaping improvements at the entrance to the park was drawn up by Sandra Brandt & Sue Hewitt for the neighborhood. PNA rec'd approximately $2,400.00 in 198B COBG funds for landscaping in Burcham. The design is under review by Mr. DeVictor, P & R Dir. and he will inform us at the 9/25 meeting of then decision. flany thanks to Sandra and Sue for their many hours of preparation of this design. LET'S ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO PARTICIPATE - Please contact any of the officers with neighborhood concerns. There are close to 1,000 households in Pinckney which makes communication & the exchange of ideas among neighbors a challange. Please try to attend the Sept. 25 meeting & share your ideas & energy with other Pinckney residents. A Fall picnic is also being planned to encourage a stronger sense of community within the neighborhood. The PNA officers are: Susanne Perry, President - 841-4399 • Susan Pogany, V. Pres. - 841-3736 • Arvilla Vickers, Secretary- B43-5353 o Sue Hewitt, Treasurer - 842-0749 REMINDER! t~ODEL BLOCK PETITIONS STILL AVAILABLE If you and other residents on your block are in· terested in participating in the fedrally funded CDBG Model Block program [you get $1.00 back on every $4.00 you spend on exterior home or yard improvements], begin organizing your block now!! Get am~ of the home-owners and/or landlords on your block to complete a petition (available from S. Perry, 841-4399) and bring it to the 9/25 meeting , br1ng or mail it to Suzanne Perry at 535 Indiana St., Lawrence, KS. 66044. ??? ARE YOU AVAILABLE ??? ARE YOU AVAILABLE ??? The PNA is seeking a replacement for a vacant Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Advisory Board position. This is a volunteer position for one year (term to expire Sept. 1990). The CDBG Advisory Board meets in City Hall one night a week for 2-3 hours from mid-January to mid-April in order to make recommendations to the City Commission regarding the distribution of approximately $600,000 in federal money available to target neighborhoods, social service groups and City Departments. Board members also occasionally convene at other times during the year when requests for use of contingency funds are rece1ved. Minorities are encouraged to apply. for more information or if you wish to serve on this important board, please call Suzanne Perry, at 841-4399 before September 25, 1989. MAY YOUR UPCOMING HOLIDAYS BE SAFE AND HAPPY, HAPPY HAPPY! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! �Early this year, the 1988 Fair Housing Amendments Act went into effect. We should all be aware of our rights and responsibilities under local state and federal law. Persons involved in real estate transactions or the rental housing business, owner/manager/tenant should be educated rEgarding the laws that govern these areas. For information and/or free ccpies of laws/other pertinent information, contact the Lawrence Human RElations/Human Resources Dept., 3rd Floor, City Hall (841-7722x314) or ccntact the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity in Kansas City MO., 1-816-374-6457. Arm yourself with knowledge ... know your rights and your responsibilities! BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID LAWRENCE, KS 6~ Permit f. 232 Just a reminder ... If you have discarded major appliances, furniture, trash and general debris on your property, be it a rental or your owned home, it can be removed free of charge by the City of Lawrence. Just a telephone call - 841-1215- and you can rid yourself of an ugly, unsanitary and dangerous situation. Make that call today, and please, share this information with others! �The Pinckney Neighborhood Association wants to propose Model Block program for the neighborhood through 1990 - 1991 Community Development Block Grant Funds. To accomplish this we must act quickly. The purpose of the program is to encourage exterior rehabilitation of entire blocks. The program, if implemented, would provide property owners on the selected block with the opportunity to receive $1.00 back for every $4.00 spent on the exterior of their house, between August 1, 1990- July 31, 1991 up to a maximum rebate of $2,000.00 per house. For a block to qualify approximately 80% of property owners on the block must sign a petition promising to participate in the program. Newer construction on the block may be considered exempt-not part of the 100%-if desired. Please call the PNA(841-4399, Suzanne Perry) for a petition by September 15, 1989. Act quickly if you are interested in this program. Attend our next general meeting at Pinckney Grade School, Teacher's Workroom 7:30 p.m. - Septembe~ 25, 1989 Model Block petitions will also be available at the Sept. 25 general meeting. Public Safety Poll At the July 19 Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods (LAN) meeting member neighborhoods voted unanimously to endorse the formation of a city Task Force to investigate public safety issues. This task force is the one to be appointed by the City Commission to investigate police performance and the possibility of increasing the police force. The PNA is polling all residents concerning public safety issues which you feel should be reviewed by the Task Force. If you wish to have input on a public safety agenda to be forwarded to the Task Force by LAN, please contact Suzanne Perry, 535 Indiana Street, 841-4399, before September 6, 1989. �received From the 500 block Louisiana MODEL BLOCK RECOI+I£NOATION - Petiti' the 500 block Tennessee were considered by PNA officers and Exec. Bd. membe. dt the 11/6 meeting and were ranked for <imission to the CDBG board as Follows: 500 bl~. Louisiana 1 (out of 18 houses, 14 owners signed) 500 blk. Tennessee 2 (out of 10 houses, 7 owners signed & 2 owners on 6th Street Petitions and maps of both blocks will be included in the formal request for CD money, however, the PNA recommendat 1 on ·will be to fund rehab work on Louisiana St. further discussion of funding levels will take place at the 11/29 meeting. = == = = = = = ~ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = == = == = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! A new representative to the Lawrence A3sociation of Neighborhoods is needed for PNA. Suzanne Perry will resign from this position at the end of 1989 after serving for 18 months. LAN meets about every 6 wks. end discusses issues important to all city neighborhoods (currently a LAN-initiated noise ordinance is scheduled to be considered by the City Commission). Anyone interested in representing the neighborhood in this associat:ion is encouraqed ~o call Suzanne Perry at 841-4399. :: : : = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ==============::::::::::::::::::::;:;:: Suggested 1990 CD Requests are as follows: Model·Block Grant for 500 block Louisiana; Drinking Fountain for Burchall' P1rk; Toddler Play Equipment for Clinton Park; tennis courts; soccer field. These are requests that are being researched "''d prepared for discussion at the 11/29 general neet1ng. At that time, final funding figures will be ava1lable and " pr1ority rank1ng will be given each request for submiss1on to the CDBG Advisory Board on December 1. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Fair Housing is Everybody's Business! For information about the laws which spell out everyone's responsibilities and rights, call 841-7722x314, Lawrence Human Relations/Human Resources Department or, you may also call 1-816-374-6457, the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity-HUn for detailed information about the recently amended Federal law. * PLEASE, * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PLEASE DON'T SPEED-ESPECIALLY IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS WHERE CHILDREN AND PETS CAN BE AT RISK. THANK YOU. )tc~~!d • Association 535 Indiana Street Lawrence, Kansas 66044 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID LAWREI'tCE, KS 6S044 Pwmtt 1. 232 ~ Guess what!!?? Even though I am a "sweet and loving pet" for ~people, everything around my people's house is MY territory and I wouldn't be a dog if I didn't protect that territory. So if other dogs and people come very close to my territory, I might get very excited and that could mean a fight or a bite and THEN guess what? If I'm not kept on my territory by a fence or a tether, I could end up getting put to sleep if something like that happens. That's only the worst. My people could also be sued, that's the law, and then they'd be mad at me and oh, it would be so, s~o. · very awful. Also, if dogs are let to run where ever they pleas they can fight and bite ther people and dogs as they alking, even if those dogs are leashes, which is the right way, dogs that run loose really are breaking the law and don't know it. But their owners do. So please tell all IIW~IW ,t..-YOur people to be very considerate of all our neighbors an, keep their dogs on their property and on leashes, which is the law, when thev take them out for exercise. We HAVE to depend on our people to do the right thi1 We're just dogs and cannot change our in· stincts to chase a small animal, or defend territory, or look for food in garbage cans if we're let to run loose. When someone gets bitten in such a situa tion, if the owner was put to sleep instead of the poor animal, I'll bet peopl would start obeying the law real fast' But we'd never want our people to get h11 that's why we defend them. I wish thev could know what it's like from our 3tan~ point ... if we keep asking them to, maybe someday, they will. And don't forget, the cold, COLD weather is coming soon. Please remember we need the proper shelt water and food ... a little more food--:rr;-cold weather when we have to be outside. Consideration and love will take care of things every time!! Bow wow, bye bye ... �Pll\~KNEY NEIGHbJRHOOD ASSOCIATION *** NEWSLETTER November 1989 Volume vn The Pinckney Neighborhood Association wants to thank Eagle Scout Dannv Halverstadt who did • beautiful job painting the P1nckney School tunnel under 6th Street. The tunnel is now ••••tcng a new lighting system which is being paid for through Community Development funds. The Ccty cs ~t~l~ ~a~i~g_b~d~ !o~ ~h: ~i2h~sc ~h~c~ ~a~e_b:e~ ~ ~e~g~b~r~o~d_b~a~ !o~ ~a~y_y:a~s: _____ _ 11 FIRST STEP HOUSE is a home for recovering alcoholic and " chem1cally dependent women and their children. The women at " FSH have been sober at least 30 days, and have completed an " inpatient treatment program. They are ready to take their 11 11 first steps toward establishing a new, sober life, For same recovery is complicated by a lack of resources. Such women 11 benefit greatly from such a program because during their " stay, they have time to develop the resources needed for " long term recovery. For more information, call 643-9262 to of ask for Suzanne Stroup. = = :: :: : : = = & = = :: = = = = Pinckney PTO rep 11 ACCESSIBLE HOUSING PROGRAM Collaboration of Pinckney Grade School " The Accessible Housing Program of Independchildren and PNA to provide community " ence, Inc. is now in operation to ass1st services (yard work, errands, etc.) to older or handicapped PNA residents 11 persons with a handicap to make needed modAppointment of LAN representative - Payment of LAN dues ($25.00) " ifications on rental apartments or houses. Allocation for Jane Eldredge's fees from PNA Tresury " Some Examples of modifications that are COBG Requests Ranking " possible through the program include: Discussion and solutions of traffic problems on 6th St., east of My~~n~gsee :: - Building ramps to provide access to the L~ enterence of an apartment or house. ~~C~M~! =W~L~O~E ~ 1 = ~E~C~M~! ~! = =~L~O~E ~! ~ 1 = = = = = = = = = '"-,.~~.4. Widening doorways to allow clearance for llll...v ·· - Doris Pratt and daughter, Jan O'Neal have moved into the 300 block of North- " a person using a wheelchair. wood Lane, and Jan Moore is a new neighbor in the 200 block of Michigan st. - Installing a visual signaling system to We hope you enjoy your new homes and neighborhood and we look forward to inform a person who is deaf that someone getting to know you! Hope to see you at the PNA meeting on the 29th!! is at the door. = = = === = = = = == = = == = = = = = = = = = = = =, - Installing lever-type door or faucet H E L P ! ! ! Contributions are still needed to cover attorney fees ($400+) , handles to provide more independent operation. for legal services relating to the rezoning dispute at 532 Miss. Owning to Replacing or beveling door thresholds the .extremely small balance of the PNA tresury, volunteer contributions are which are too high, allowing smoother essential. Any amount would be appreciateed & sent to Sue Hewitt, Ires., at passage for a person using a wheelchair. 1215 W. 4th or brought to the meeting 11/19. fhank you for your support! =" - Installing grab bars in the bathroom. ~ ~ = = = = = = = = :: ~ = = 11 If there are accessibility modifications yot Current treasury balance is $55.21. Expenses for PNA picnic & Clean-Up on would like to make in the pLace you are ren· 10/22 came to $28.43, approximately the amount earned from the Spring ing, or you would like more in format 1 on, 11 Clean-Up recycling effort. = = = = = = = = = :: :: = :: = :: = :: = = = = = = = = = = :: : : : : = = :: =u Kris Vervaecke Hayden was appointed by the C1ty Commission in November to fill a vacancy for PNA on the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board. Her term will expire 9/90. [hank you, Kris, for this contribut10n of your time and service to the neighborhood. " contact Bob ~1ikesic at Independence, Inc. , 1910 Haskell Ave. ,Lawrence, KS. 66046 or ca ~831-0333. .,A,A '\i_" = = = = = = = Jllfl·~ RE-ZONING VICTORY'!!! After a re-match before the Plann1ng Commission on 10/25 where commissioners voted 6-3 to reject duplex rezoning for 2 lots at 532 Niss. (as well as denying a motion to build only one duplex on those lots), it appe:trs the rental structures ~ that site will ~demolished and sold for single-family development. Hany thanks to the 18 ne~ut,­ bors who spent two hours at the Planning Commission meet1ng, the 70 people who signed a protest petition, and all of )OU who phoned commissioners in support of preserving single-family zoning. Thanks also to Gary Freeman, principal of Ptnckne;. Grade School, for working with the P~A and signing the petition, as well as PTO rep., Kelly Hayden, who spoke at the meetu Special thanks also to Jane Eldredqe, atty. and past P~es. of the PNA, who sa effectively represented neighborhood interest before the commissioners. PRESERVE PL~CKNEY \EIGHBORHOOD stlll proves to be a unifying battle cry 1 On 10/22 und 10/23, Joe Heva t t, Fred Schuetz 1 Suzanne Perry and t:he All Seasons Tree Se rv tee crew p tcked up ltmb:, from .lpproximately 20 front yards in Pinckney ne1ynborhood and stuffed them through a wood chipplng machine, produClllCJ pl!_'k-up truckloads of ch1ps. Several neighbors took home chips far thetr gardens from the ptle dumped in Clinton hHk, Others enjoyed chill, cider and potluck dishes afterwards at the park. Thanks to Sue Hew1tt and Suzanne Perry for the chill'! ============================================== NUl EXEC. BD. 1-\EMBERS- At the 9/25 general meeting, t·lark Creamer, .l12 Indiana, and Suzanne Stroup, Dir. of t·larketinq and Development at First Step House, volunteered to serve on the Exec. Board. Joe He,.itt, 1215 11. 4th, also serves on this bd. h1o more members are still needed. Volunteers are encouraged to contact any officer For more informatton. Dut1es are minimal: attend meetings held by officers frior to each general meebng in order to plan agenda and prov1de input on neighborhood issues - that 1 s all! It's an easy way to GE f I~VOLVED in supporting your neighborhood' 1 ============= \1 HAP P Y H0 L I D AYS EVERYONE!! ==============::= HAP P Y ENJOY, BE H 0 l I 0 A YS HAPPY AND ===========:::==== HA P P Y H0 l I D A YS 0 DR I NK P LE AS E , D0 N' 0 R I V �PIHCICHIY NIIIIIOIIOOD AIIOCIATIOH 10/2/89 Pinckney Fall Clean-Up AND Picnic CLINTON PARK Sunday, October 22, 1989 This year, the Pinckney Fall Cl<oJan-Up will nnt jndude disposal of trash or large items. For households needing pick-up of large items, please call the Sanitation Department 841-1911 during business hours, Monday thru Friday. If the City has one day's notice, their trucks will stop at curbside for almost any large item. Sl\~[ YUU~ Lll.tllS liN() Lllt>S fllll lli[ CIIIPPEil! ! ! TIPS FOR PREPARATION OF LIMBS PUT ALL LIMBS AND LOGS AT THE CURBSIDE LAY ALL LIMBS AND LOGS IN THE SAME DIRECTION (PREFERABLY WITH CUT END TOWARD THE CURe,) LIMBS MAY BE ANY LENGTH LIMBS UP TO 6 INCHES DIAMETER NO BUNDLING, NO BOXES NO STRING, NO WIRE, NO METAL NO TRASH, NO LITTER NO TREATED LUMBER SCRAPS NO STICKERS, NO THORNS, NO VINES NO ROOTS OR BUSHES WITH ROOTBALLS WHY FUSS OVER LIMBS AND LOGS? Neighborhood volunteers will be coming through the n<oJighborhood with a wood chipping machine and c:rew between 1 p.m. and 4 p,m on Sunday, Odober 22nd. The machin<;l turns our useless limbs into useful mulch, The mulch will be colleded in an attached truck and taken to the parking area of Clinton Park. You may bring your bags or boxes lo the park and take some mulch for lawn and garden. Bring some food and enjoy the l'icnic, too. COME TO THE PICNIC! PUNil:l LOCI\TIUN1 FOUill Sun<Jav, (I[J(I(J[Il 22 -- 4-0 p,rn, Clinton Pa.-~ Sllel te.- 11ovse riniCI<nev Neiglll>o.-lmo<J llssoc. will pr-ovide apple cider- and chili. Each family is ad;e<J to 11.-ingl - br-ing a cove.-erJ dish tllat will serve 4-~ per-sons - br-ing t.lleir- own f ooc:l ser-vice tltensih RAIN DATE If we get rain on October 22, we will reschedule the clean up/ picnic for Uctvl>e.- 2.'1. ELDERLY RESIDENTS ASSISTANCE If you are an eld13rly or disabl13d neighbor who would lik13 to participate in the Fall Clean-Up, but require some assistance lo gather and to place your fallen limbs at lhe curbside, call Joe HewiH prior to Odobl3r 20th al 842-0'749, after 5100 p.m. weekdays, or any time on weekends, and arrangemenl.s will be �:.lfJIA..:L ALJt:K tJt::CI·\f·l[\0~1 [tl\ - h\ P\,1. offtt·r•L'S tlk. Loul~il~tnCJ r>OO blk. lennPssee )Of) P.;r !~"_tlJI•':l !'•'•:··~'-l":'d 1nrJ Exec. Bel. rnernhers ut the 011t 2 lL rrq1t1 b tht• '"~UU t>lo,·.., !...•Jllt:.:.ll.u u,r1 rht• ··OU !Jitl• v l•"•r·....J.-•'1-" ~tPr":' c:~r••>,•1r•:····: 1nq and w1~re r·mkpd f,Jr submtsstofl to 1h1• dJBC IH:.tr·J '15 f-1: 1·:-~w::: nu~et qf lA hnu:,f's, _1~ msners stqnedi .out of 10 houses, 7 owners sujned & 2 owners on 6th Street Pet1t1ons tmc1 maps of both blnck5 will be included in the formal request for CD money, however, the P"-1..\ recommeni10tlon will be to fund rehab work on Lou1s1ana St. Further discussion of fund1ng levels will take place at the 11/29 meet1ng. = === === === = === ::::;; = = = = = = = == === = === = = = =-= = === =:::::: =;:; = =:: === = = = = = = = = A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS' A new representative to the Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods IS needed for PNA. Suzanne Perry 1nll resign fro'll this postlion at the end of 1989 after serving for 18 months. LAN meets about every 6 ~<ks. and discusses issues Important to all city neighborhoods (currently a LAN-in1tiated noise ordinance is scheduled to be con-· sidered by the City Commission), Anyone interested in representing the neighborhood in this association is encouraged to call Suzanne Perry at 841-4399. =::: == = = = ==;::::::: :::::: = = === == = = === == = ======== = = === = == == == = == == == = = == = Suggested 1990 CD Requests are as follows: Model·Block Grant for 500 block Louisiana; Drinking Fountain for Burcham Park: Toddler Play Equipment for Clinton Park; tennis courts; soccer field. These are requests that are being researched and prepared for discussion at the 11/29 general meeting. At that time, final funding figures will be available and a priority ranking will be given each request for submission to the CDBG Advisory Board on December 1. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Fair Housing is Everybody's Business! For information about the laws which spell out everyone's responsibilities and rights, call 841-7722x314, Lawrence Human Relations/Human Resources Department or, you may also call 1-816-374-6457, the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity-HUD for detailed information about the recently amended Federal law. * PLEASE, * * *PLEASE * * DON'T * * SPEED-ESPECIALLY * * * * * * IN *RESIDENTIAL * * * *AREAS * *WHERE * *CHILDREN * * * * * AND PETS CAN BE AT RISK. THANK YOU. );~c~~!d BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID LAWR£1tc£, KS 66044 Association 535 Indiana Street Lawrence, Kansas 66044 • ~ Permit*. 232 *************CAR-RT-SORT** CR-10 670 S2: 3 Guess YJhat! !?? Even though I am a "sweet and loving pet" for !!!Y. people, everything around my people's house is MY territory and I wouldn't be a dog if I didn't protect that territory. So if other dogs and people come very close to my territory, I might get very excited and that could mean a fight or a bite and THEN guess what? If I'm not kept on my territory by a fence or a tether, I could end up getting put to sleep if ~omething like that happens. That's only the worst. My people could also be sued, that's the law, and then they'd be mad at me and oh, it would be so, so~·very awful. Also, if dogs are let to run where ever they pleasd, they can fight and bite other people and dogs as they art alking, even if those dogs are on eashes, which is the right way, dogs that run loose really are , ~·· ,;~ b1·eaking the law -nd don't ~ ,•.,1, ' know it. But the owners ;:& :<~' a.~~· S.o please tell all ~ ~ very considerate of all our neighbors and keep their dogs on their property and on leashes, which is the law, when they, take them out for exercise. We HAVE to depend on our people to do the right thin1 We're just dogs and cannot change our instincts to chase a small animal, or defend territory, or look for food in garbage cans if we're let to run loose. When someone gets bitten in such a situation, if the owner was put to sleep instead of the poor animal, I'll bet people would start obeying the law real fast! But we'd never want our people to get hurl that's why we defend them. I wish they could know what it's like from our standpoint ... if we keep asking them to, maybe someday, they will. And don't forget, the cold, COLD weather is coming soon. Please remember we need the proper shelte: water and food ... a little more food in cold weather when we have to be outside. Consideration ~.d love will take care of things every l .e!! Bow wow, bye bye ... �We need active members and wculd like to meet yru at our meeting. If ycu wish to join by mail, please fill cut the ccupon below and return it to Vicki-1)'1ll1 Wazienski, 1413 W. 4th St., Lawrence, Ks. 66044. Dues are $1 per year. NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE DUES ENCLOSED COMHITTEES (For ccrrM.ittees, list any you might like to serve on. If ~ou.have any ideas of committees that would be needed in the assoc~at1on, please list them.) I i I I j I 'ON lJWJa.f ~ S}l ·~a~~., OIYd 3 h150d 'S'fl U Yll )l'l!l!I �*** NEWSLETTER March 1990 Volume VIII parents of Pincknev students and residents near the school hc\Ve becor1e concerned ;_bout the dangers posed by the speed of traffic c.lona and Mississippi Street. Several proposals which mi•;:;ht help alleviate at least some of the problems have been suggested. Belo;; is ;~ summarv of the six we discussed at the last meeting. We would like your reactions to these and welcome any additional suggestions. The Pinckney PTO and the Old \vest Lawrence Association are working \<lith the PNA to develop a feasible pronosal to work on. Please join us as we try to ~ake our neighborhood school-as safe as possible for our children. ~ 1) ~wo tra~f~c lights. bet\<1eex: K~nt~ck:f c.nd Maine: poss~ble locc.t~ons~ Tenn., Oh1o, Lou1s1ana, Ind1an2, MlSSlSSlppl (not recoi~~endea by cros~1n? guard because of c.dded turning traffic which \<lould result) .....,..., 2) One traffic liaht between Kentuckv and Maine: all of the above ~.,__ E'treets considered. _, ·_ 3) School Zone and flashins li<;hts on Sixth Street. -~ 4) 500 block of Mississippi one-way going south; no left turn off of Sixth Street. 5) Flashin~ lights in middle of 500 block of Mississippi to stoD traffic so children can stop. 6) Barriers on easement between Mississippi and Illinois on Sixth St. Committee merr~ers to contact with other suggestions are: Susan Pogany, Karen Erb, Mark Creamer and David Morgan. i ~~==~= i . PLEASE NEXT PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING ATTEND! Wednesday, March 21, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. at Pinckney School, Teachers' Room AGENDA: 1) PNA Yard Sale planning; discussion ofother fund raising events, e.g. Holiday Home Tour, membership drive. 2) Report from LAN rep., Kelly Hayden. 3) Report from Pinckney Traffic Safety Committee. 4) River Clean-Up, P. Marvin, Lawrence Recycling Coord. 5) Discussion of proposed Parking Lot on 6th St. between Vt. & Kentucky. 6) New Business. CDBG Requests - At the Jan. 23 PNA ~meeting it was decided to submit a 'late' CbBG reauest for $4,500 for an 80 day per yr. Coordinator for PNA. It is hoped that the hiring of a Coord. will ensure the perpetuation of the association and its goals regardless of changing levels of commitment by volunteers. The Coord. would help with a quarterly newsletter, see that CDBG requests are properly arrived at and submitted to the City, and follow through on the disbursement of any CD funds received by PNA. The other 1990 CDBG entries for PNAwere prioritized at the 11/89 gen. meetin~. Here they are: 1) oper. exp. !1425; 2) Clean-Ups $1200; 3) Model Blk Project (500 blk LA St.) !li28,000; 4)Tennis Ct. Clinton Pk. $25,000; 5) Drinking Fountains/Burch. Pk. $2325; 6) Toddler Play Equip.Cl.Pk. $5980; 7) Soccer Field in Clinton Pk. $18,750. Many thanks to David Morgan, 533 Tenn., who effectively presented these requests on behalf of PNA to the CDBG Advisory Bd. in Janu1'ry. We should know by the May Annual Meeting which of these requests will be funded. PNA were Oct. that $240 TREASURY DEFICIT - The PNA treasury is -now in the-red -$243.60. LAN dues for 1990 paid, the remaining $38.40 was used towards payment of legal fees ($522) incurred lsst during the 532 Mississippi re-zoning dispute. It was decided at the 11/09 general meet inc the PNA treasury should pay for outstanding legal fees not covered by volunteer donations. has been donated thus far, leaving a balance due of $243.60. Plans are currently underway for a HUGE PINCKNEY YARD SALE in April as a fundraiser- for payment of the legal fees (with any extra profits going into the PNA treasury). Marguerite Risley at 424 Indiana St. has graciously agreed to hold the sale in her yard. DONATIONS OF YARD SALE ITEMS AND VOLUNTEERS WILL BE ESSENTIAL. PLEASE START SCAVENGING YOUR HOMES FOR TREASURES TO DONATE!! The sale and other fundraising ideas will be discussed at the March 21 meeting. ELECTION OF ciFFIC'ERs -- President; Vi'ZePre"'sldeiit,- set;~;;-r;ry,:~r;-~t'T-r~~-;;~;;·e-r--,;;fin;;;- ef~c'"t~d at the May Annual meeting. Current officers will complete their two-year terms and several do not plan to seek re-election (e.g.President). A slate or candidates will ne needed for <:<ll four positions. If you are interested in serving your neighborhood as an officer or if you wish to nominate another willing volunteer, please contact Suzanne Perry, 81i.1-l;399, or Susan Pogany, 841-3736. YA:IR. -;::rousiNG=MoN1l-f1"990,=-wur·b-e ~~ci;;Tmed- il'Yl:'h~- c1t;=trl'r-;;:.;~~~c;;; =rr;f\P;u~ ~~rart CiT the national celebration for the establishnent cf fair housing lnvt in our country. This yearly affiiTrwtian of the right for all for equal op!Jortunity in housins: is the time for us nll to heir others stf!QQ up for their _rights and~ to educate yg_y.rself and .others. as to our riahts and our responsibiltties under housmo law. Call OL\1-7722, L.Jty Hall, If you nave anv 'luestwns-or It you would like a free -'fair housing booklet. ' �..... ,.... ,.... '· ·.·· way traffic 6lh Street 1. Safer, no two way traffic 2. C onvenicnt, no dead ends 3. More efficient, 40 cars instead of 23 this will support 2000 more sq. ft. of retnil business 4. No loss of landscape potential ~ S. Easy in & out of space >- "·' Green-Space or Grey Space?Park or ~ 11\ Parking Lot- Very soon the City will.3'1' decide about conversion of this space ~ lflto parking for city employees and "' downtown shoppers. Some prefer to ;; landscape this area as an inviting ~ green space for visitors arriving at Town Center. Come discuss this issue at the March 21 I -~ X Between Sts. on Six Street Total Capacity 40 cars + 2 H, C, Typical spece 9' x 1 8' BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAJD Pinckney Neighborhood Association 535 Indiana Street Lawrence, Kansas 66044 LAWREitCE, KS 66044 Permit*. 232 ' ' .<1: ~ t. YNN •. ~- -~ ' ~ ~ ,l ~ ' ~- ·' :1. ;. 1 .. ~ ' (• J i"? J Cl) COr·JM. Df'.IJ. -Ll!'Y PO !lOX 7091l l.,\lJf~2:NCf ~:, ·1 /', l E 1 q lt"J ··;() 10 r·11 >: E f1 GlJr~ r:~l.JU .. K:) 66044·-~1 1VIH PLEASE MIND YOUR PARKING MANNERS - When it comes to parking your vehicles, are you considerate of your neighbors? Sure, it may be legal to park your cars, pick-ups or commercial vehicles anywhere you want ••• but don't forget your moral obligation not to inconvenience your neighbors. If you have more vehicles than can be· comfortably parked in front of your own house, perhaps you should consider the following: parking in your garage, renting a neighbor's unused garage, creating off-street parking beside your alley (if you have one), getting your neighbor's verbal permission to park in front of their house regularly, or some other creative solution. Residents with more than two vehicles (some have up to 5 per household!) often don't think about how irritating their cars are to their neighbors. Would you be angry if: 1) you arrived home a bit late to find no parking available in front of your own house -only neighbors' vehicles; Z) an elderly parent or disabled person came to visit and had to park a great distance from your house because your extra parking spots were regularly occupied by a neighbor's vehicle(s); 3) you looked out your front window each evening and weekend to see a large commercial vehicle or pick-up truck belonging to someone else? These things and others happen every day, and if your vehicles are responsible, you can bet your neighbors are upset -- but perhaps too ill-at-ease to discuss their feelings with you. Mutual consideration is the key. Why not take the first step toward neighborliness? Make responsible arrangements for your extra vehicles. HELP UPDATE THE PNA MAILING LIST - if you know of a new neighbor please call Arvilla B. Vickers at 843-5353 so the correction can be made on the mailing list. If you don't know the new person(s) name, call anyway and 1 will drop by their residence and get the information. If a person moves out of Pinckney neighborhood, most likely all their rrail will be forwarded to a new address. This means they get a newsletter they no longc<r need and the new person gets nothing. Please help to keep communication flowing between the PNA and all residents. Please join in so me part -of the -=e"'f7f=o=rt:=o=u='r=c=:i"'t=y==:"is=ct=:r=y=:i=on'=g=:'t'=o="'su""""'c""c=e=e=;d=a7t=re=g=a=rd=.te"·n=g==r==e=c:=y=c=;l7i n=g=."'c~a"'ll=,P'F.=:'M7"'a=rv""'i""n= at 841-7722 x 309 for informatior-. Our planet is in grave danger .•. please recycle-it's good sense & good busomess!! �Neighborhood Newsletter, April1990 SPRING CLEANUP COMING UP Beginning at 7:45a.m. Saturday, May 5, two city trash trucks with crews will cruise every street in the neighborhood, starting on the east edge at the corner of 6th and Tennessee. Large, heavy items (tree branches, brush, junk furniture) as well as garbage will also be picked up at the curb. Please have items out early. Glass (separate by color) and aluminum cans will also be picked up by a United Recycling volunteer neighborhood truck. The PNA will sell these recyclables to United Recycling with proceeds going to the PNA treasury. We must separate Glass and aluminum cans from other trash for the Saturday pick-up. Start saving now. Volunteers are needed to ride city trucks and help load up the trash. A lift is available on the flatbed truck for loading of heavy items. Please join in (free breakfast and gloves provided). To volunteer, call Kendall Simmons at 841-6902 before May 4. The clean up takes about 3-4 hours (8a.m.- noon). Pick-up trucks and drivers are also needed for the recycling drive. Sponsored by the Pinckney Neighborhood Association; funded by Community Development Block Grant Funds. there are two attractive single family residences on these lots. You can make a difference! Sale receipts in excess of the legal debts will be entrusted to Pinckney Treasurer, Sue Hewitt. II ANOTHER RIVER AREA CLEANUP II The River Area Oeanup is a cooperative effort to begin to restore some of our river area to a cleaner and healthier state. Pinckney Neighborhood Association, East Lawernce Improvement Association and North Lawrence Neighborhood Association are co-sponsoring this year's cleanup. Volunteers from Pinckney are needed to help clean up Constant Park, Burcham Park and the areas adjacent to Constant Park and under the Kansas River bridge. Please contact Suzanne Perry (841-4399) by May 4 if you can spend an hour or two picking up litter in these areas (or meet us at Constant Park Saturday morning). II EARTH DAY EVENTS II Volunteers: 7a.m., come to 424 Indiana to help set up or come later to help sell and clean up. The first Earth Day in 1970 focused millions of eyes on the condition of the home planet. The subsequent nationwide attention to environmental issues resulted in the creation of the EPA and the strenghtening of the Clean Air Act With 1990 comes an opportu;nity to both commemorate the first Earth Day and to rededicate ourselves to the challenge of caring for our planet. Earth Day 1990 will be celebrated in Lawrence with a festival sponsored by campus and community environmental organizations. The twentieth anniversary celebration in South Park will include educational booths, workshops, live music, local artists and craftspeople, childrens' activities, local businesses and services, food and drink-in short, everything necessary for truly wholesome awareness and entertainment. Profit: proceeds of sale will be used for payment of remaining $233 in legal fees incurred during rezoning dispute at 532 Mississippi in Ocotber, 1989. You may recall, that the proposal to build duplexes or triplexes on this property was defeated with the help of a former Pinckney resident Jane Eldridge and with the support of Pinckney residents who took the time to show up at the Planning Commission's rezoning hearing. Now Come celebrate at the Earth Day Dinner, April 22 from 5:00-9:30 p.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper. Main dish, dessert and table service will be provided, but please bring a salad or vegetable dish. Speakers will make brief presentations from 6:00 to 7:00p.m .. Steve Hamburg, 40l,Indiana, will speak on behalf of Pinckney neighborhood regarding local concerns. All are welcome! PINCKNEY BENEFIT YARD SALE Saturday, April 28: 8:00am· 1:00 pm Donations: bring items for sale (with prices) to 424 Indiana (home of Arvilla Vickers and Marguerite Risley) by Friday, April 27.1tems may be dropped off at front porch. folding tables are also needed. �'~'=======AI=DS=W=A=L=K======~'ii~'=====L=A=N=W=OR=~=H=O=P====~~~ Saturday, April13 you can contribute to the AIDS fundraising walk starting in downtown Lawrence. Walkers will go past the Campanile on campus and end up in South Park where there will be food and entertainment Walkers are encouraged to obtain $30 in pledges The Douglas County AIDS Project and Health Care Access, community-based volunteer organizations will share the proceeds of the walk. The idea is to replace the insensitivity and aversion often displayed toward those who are HIV positive or who have AIDS with care and compassion, and to provide the community at large with accurate infonnation about AIDS. Health Care Access, with the help of the Lawrence health care community, provides medical services to persons with limited financial means whose health needs are not met by government or private insurance plans. Health Care Access believes that health care should be available to all, regardless of ability to pay. To join the walk, get a registration form by calling 8415670. You may preregister on the three weekends prior to April13 at: The Paradise Cafe, Riverfront Mall or the Lawrence Public Library. KINDERGARTEN SCREENING Parents with children who will be starting kindergarten next fall and who have not already done so, should call Pinckney school for an appointment for screening day, April 23. Call: 843-4622 Pinckney Neighborhood Association 223 Arkansas Lawrence,KS 66044 Saturday, April13, the Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods (LAN) will sponsor the rrrst annual neighborhood workshop conference. It will emphasize skill building and goal setting. Sessions will be held on Newsletters, Treasurer functions, Secretarial responsibilities, Social/Activities, Leadership and Blockworkers/ Membership programs. Attendance is free for Pinckney members. Persons attending are asked to bring a covered dish according to the following schedule: A-H I-0 P-Z Salad; fruit;vegetable Main Dish;caserole;meat/fish Dessert or bread COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LOANS DEADLINE: April 30 The Community Development Department of the City of Lawrence will have a limited amount of funds available for its housing rehabilitation deferred loan program. These loans do not require monthly payments. Applications for the program year August 1, 1990 through July 1, 1991 will be accepted until April 30, 1991. Eligibility requirements for owner/occupants of a property range from gross annual family income of $16,900 for a family of one to $30,200 for a family of eight. Application fonns are available at City Hall, room 08 or can be be obtained by calling 841-7722, ext 3113 or 3114. BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID LAWRENCE, KS 66044 PERMIT #232 �PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION J· ""'\ _JfoV?.. Pr~ 4,~. NEWSLETTER May 1990 A~~U~L ~EETING Volumn IX I A~~~AL ~EETI~G I ANNUAL MEETING ' ANNUAL MEETING 1 ·~~;~;;~~~> ~onday, June 4, 1990, 7:30p.m., Pinckney Grade School- Teachers' Workroom Guest Speaker: 3teve Jantzen, Dir., Watkins Community Museum- "History of Lawrence with a~ emphasis on Pinckney Neighborhood" Also: Election of Officers; Review of the year; Treasurer's Report; 1991 CDBG Requests Update; hth Street Task Foree Report; 5th & Indiana Ditch Report. ~~~n~~l('l!(:C'll~:"'l(~"'l("~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~ominations for 1990-1992 Officers: Please contact one of the current officers, Suzanne Perry - 841-4399, Susan Pogany - 841-3736, Arvilla Vickers, - 843-5353, Sue Hewitt - 842-0749, if you are interested in serving as ~ President, Vice-President, Secretary or Treasurer of the PNA. Officers~~ serve two-year terms. ~ Independence Days JJI!!!.,i_,~::;. ~1. Y.:'l:N:.:.e::::..::.e.=.d.=.s__;V...:oc.:l:.:u:.:nc:...t::.-e=-e=-=-r~i,;l~ ·~~ '1~" ~ J..JJ YARD SALE SUCCESS! On April 28, 1990 a"' neighborhood yard sale was held at 424 Indiana. Six households contributed items and sales totalled $200. Remaining items were packed away for another sale to be held at the same address in conjunction with Independence Days. More items will be needed for the July sale, so please start saving now. Many thanks to Marguerite Risley, Arvilla Vickers, Kelly Hayden, Tolly Smith, Susan Pogany, Fred Schuetz, Bob Baker, Mark Creamer and Suzanne Perry for their efforts. Lawrence's annual Independence Days festival, July 4-8, needs volunteers to work a variety of 2-hr. shifts on the Hospitality and Security Committees Call Judy Write, 865-4476, to volunteer. CDBG Representatives Volunteers are also needed to serve as Pinckney reps. on the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board. This board meets weekly from January through March each year and makes recommendations to the City Commission regarding the expenditure of $6-700,000 in federal funds. The terms of our current representatives, Suzanne Perry and Kris Hayden, expire in September of this year. Please contact S. Perry - 841-4399, if you are interested in serving on this important board. 6th Street Task Force Kelly Hayden and Marilyn Gabay were appointed recently by the City Commission to represent Pinckney Neighborhood and the Pinckney PTO, respectively, on the 6th Street Task Force whose task it is to determine what measures need to be taken to improve pedestrian and vehicular safety on 6th St. A report will be gjven at the June 4 annual meeting on this Task Force's progress. Independence Days Home Decoration Last year Douglas County Bank sponsored a neighborhood decorating activity in conjunction with Independence Days. Forty-four households picked up bunting from the Ind. Days office to decorate their homes. The Bank would like to extend the invitation to Pinckney Neighborhood to again participate by decorating your homes in the spirit of Independence Days. Douglas County Bank will purchase additional bunting this year so even more can participate. Those persons that stored their bunting at the Ind. Days office last year can pick it up beginning several weeks before the festival. Those people can also pick up additional bunting if they desire. Flags can be purchased again this year as well. The company has increased the price so the flags are now $17 each. If anyone in your neighborhood wishes to purchase flags they should contact Ind.Days off. (865-4476) by June 1, 1990 Sometimes ou feel like a Nut, sometimes ou don't!! Please excuse any past present future typos, misspellings, or other goofs in this newsletter! We try hard but sometimes the pressure jess gits to ya!! (At least that's my excuse!) Please advise any names spelled wrong, etc. so they may be corrected in future issues. Thanks for your patience ... Call Arvilla B. Vickers - 843-5353. ~~\WC!)«;;;;~;;n~ �FOR PEACE - October 12-20, 1990 ~EETI~G The meeting for peara will be an unprecedented citizens in Lawrence~ K5. ering of 1000 3oviet & Americ The t~gates •~th- will in,.:lude citi:ten.!: representing a broad cross-se. ~on of the publics in both count.-es. The central purpose of the event is to provide an opportunity for the participants to explore how they can work together,' individually and collectively, in shaping our common future. The event has two primary objectives. The first is to provide a forum, through a 4-day conference, for citizens to meet with their counterparts in areas of special interest. Secondly, to enhance cross-cultural understanding and friendship through the Host Family Program and special eventu. Both objectives will be pursued in the spirit of Soviet-American cooperation advocated by nat:i.ve Kansas Dwight D. Eisenhower. During the conference, the citizens will meet in Task Forces J.n their respective fields to d{scuss ways of achieving sustainable development and to initiate joint projects in areas of mutual interest. The Task Forces' specific topics are: Environment & energy; Business & Trade; Health & Medical Care; Education; Citizen Organization & Governance; Cownun~ca­ tions; Agriculture & Agribusiness; Family Life; Cooperation in Space; Sports & Leisure; Relig~on & Spirituality; Conflict Resolution & Global Security; Economic Conversion and the MilitaryIndustrial Complex; and Sustainable Economic Development. The final recommendations of the Conference Task Forces will be presented to Pres. Bush, Pres. Gorbachev and United Nations SecretaryGeneral Perez de Cuellar. The Conference is designed to serve as a major catalyst for :he development of personal and professional communication between the citizens of the two countries. Conferees will have direct access to a post-Conference co~runication system so that joint projects may be expedited and new forms of cooperation may continue to be explored and implemented. Three special events are planned to offer further opportunities for sharing cultural & histcrical diversities and commonalities. On Sat., Oct. 13, Soviet & American delegates will participatE! in a special Eisenhower commemorative ceremony in Abilene, KS. The ceremony is being hosted by the American Musie and Arts Festival which will be held in Lawrence on Fri. & Sat., Oct. 19-20. The third will be a concert by Soviet & American entertainers in Lawrence on Sat., 10/20. It is anticipated that this concert will be televised in both the Soviet Union and United States. In addition to the performances, t.he concert will be interspersed with videotaped highlights of the week's events. These will include the substantive results of the Conference, as well as the informal, personal interactions between Soviet and American citizens. HOST FAMILIES ARE NEEDED FOR THE VISITING RUSSIAN DELEGATES, For further information, contact Sue Schulte, Meeting for· Peace Foundation, 901 Kentucky, Suite 303, Lawrence, KS., 66044 (913) 843-6435":- ~~~~;~ ( !..~~~~·--·· ~ "W _)--~~ ~&, . .. ... BULK RATE_ U.S. POSTAGI~ • hb h d P•tnc k~·Y. Ne1g or oo Assoc1at1on 535 Indiana StrHt Lawrence, Kansas 66044 PAID KS 6&)4( I.AWRE!Ct Pttmlt *· 23~! A/'/; Jl ~,,>: ~~.. .·,~ ····~~~ i"' CLINTON PARK RESTORATION TICK TALK, TIME IS FLEA-TING ... (sorrv about that .. ! l A mason was found who would repaint the stairs which are part of the stone retaining walls in Clinton Park. $3 1 000 of the GDBG funds allotted were used. It looks very nice ... stop by and take a peek! Come to the PNA meeting on June 4 and pick up some val.\.lable material on the life cycle of fleas and ticks. It's that time again and whether you keep pets or not, these little beasties can really be a problem. But if you do keep pets, out of fairness and concern for them and yourselves, get this information and break that cycle by good preventative care and knowledge about how to fight an immediate i.nfestation. It is important to control pests, b·1t it is also VERY-important not to over-do dips and insecticides for the sake of your and your pet's health. If you can't come to the meeting, at least contact your vet, or, you can call Greg Olmsted or David Hixon at: the Health Jepartment at 843-0721 for information & hand-outs. They also have a microscope to identify any kind of six or eight-legged creature that decides to homestead on your pet or abode. KEEP PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD LOOKING SPIFfY!! -~ ~ The City will pick up your stuff in a jiffy! ... or almost. If you have large items like appliances or funiture to dispose of, don't leave them sitting around, call 841-1911 & the sanitation crew will pick up the next day - but set it out that day at the curb, not when youcall for the p].ckup. Branches and such must be tied in bundles no longer than five feet and eighteen inches in diameter. Anything that can be boxed or bagged should be put out for the regular trash pick-up but there is a 65 lb. wight limit on regular trash days. FAIR HOUSING .•• What is it? What can I do .~bout it? Fair Housing refers to the moral and legal right of every citizen to equal opportunity in the rental or sale of housing, in the terms and conditions of same, of access to the multi-listing service, of the right to associate with whom you pleaS€! in relation to that housing, and rr•uch more. If you have any questions about your responsibilities and/or rights under housing law, contact the Lawrence Human Relations/Hum<,n Resources Dept. at B·H -7 722x31.4. There is free written information and law copies also available. Support Fair Housing! Don't diacriminate! �PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD NEWSLETTER APRIL 1991 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Aprill3 April13 April14 April20 Apri123 May4 May 3-5 MayS LAN Neighborhood Workshop Aids Walk Museum Day at KU Pinckney Neighborhood Cleanup Kindergarten Screening at Pinckney School Pinckney Bazaar Haskell Pow Wow Art in the Park FUND RAISING BAZAAR On Saturday, May 4 (rain date, May 11) the PNA will sponsor a first annual fund raising bazaar with proceeds slated to bolster the treasury. Participation is open to everyone in the community. Spaces will be sold for those wishing to sell craft, food or garage sale items. Cost will be $15 for craft or food vendors or $10 for garage sale items. The fee includes membership for one year in the PNA! If you can't attend but still want to support the neighborhood, donations will be appreciated. Any block interested in funding for next year should make sure its residents attend neighborhood meetings to keep abreast of developments. PINCKNEY CLEANUP The cleanup is coming around again! Saturday, April 20, (rain date, April27) trucks and personnel from the City's sanitation department, and volunteers from the neighborhood will meet at David Morgan's house across from Constant Part (533 Tennessee) and will canvas the neighborhood for trash, old appliances, brushpiles, etc that residents have put out to be taken away. No regular garbage, please. Usable garage-sale quality items are welcome and will be taken to the bazaar on May 4. Please separate trash from bazaar donations. The town notices: cleanups for the past years have made a dramatic difference in the overall look of our neighborhood. Put your items on the curb either Friday night or early Saturday morning so they will be ready by 8:00 when the crews come. To reserve your space for the largest neighborhood sale of the year, contact Robert Baker, 223 Arkansas or call him at 842-0709 Booths can be set up as early as 8:30 on May 4. See you there! MODEL BLOCK FUNDING The CDBG board has tentatively approved funding for the 500 block of Tennessee as model block. This means that for every dollar spent upgrading the exterior of your house/ property, the CDBG will kick in a quarter up to $1000. How can you lose? The CDBG will pay toward labor and materials, but not toward a resident's own labor. A note to the 500 block of Louisiana residents who received the model block award last year: have you made your improvements yet? Funding for following years is based on use of money already allocated. If you don't take advantage of this years allocations, next year will probably receive lower funding. Makes sense. Support those who support you! The following businesses have contributed to the Pinckney treasury indicating an interest in our neighborhood: King Pharmacy Lawrence Body Shop Patterson Construction Phoenix Art Gallery Rumsey Funeral Home Sneegas Plumbing Taco Johns We appreciate your support and participation in PNA activities. �Could you be .. . Would you be .. . Won't you be my neighbor? • ~~ /'i\ ..ri[1L Ii'::Blill ~ ~ ~ fi.!!.L ~~ua~~i!. .. /'{ ~ ~ ..ri[1L ii •. i!t {ill *; ~~ ta.~ liillL IIlli Join the Pinckney Neighborhood Organization Name Address ------------------------------- ----------------------------- • Single membership: $1.00 D Family membership: $2.00 D A. ~ Give to Robert Baker: 223 Arkansas A JI.!!I. ~ £l it. f6]rr �by Police last downtown discussed. Both issues at Watch on Channel 6 if you cion' t--:-fome;,·n Person. DANGER or IMPROVE- MENT??? JZ'.oc41.,e_ ~'"Sit!k.S.S/JV1 '}UtPt-k><P.rr #J'ffl, X/?f7P..t r'l? Downtown d,.:J.!~h-taEf> ~ Po/,.r.z. KPL is putting larger, new F.LSCTRO-MAGNETIC POWER LIN S on 5th Street to replace our old lines. Let's get a representative from KPL and an unbiased eXt)ert to discuss this issue of danger/safety of these lines at o~r next neighborhood meeting, March 30. 115,000 volt lines go up on But do we want them? Why here? Are they safe? issues �PNA NEWSLETTER July, 1991 PNA MEMBERSHIP TIME It's membership drive time again! You know the PNA wotX.s to maintain and upgrade the neighborhood. This means quality of life for yourself, your children and higher property values! Have you benefitted from the cleanups, sidewalks or model block? How about the play equipment in Burcham Park? Several ideas for possible neighborhood projects that could be funded by Community Development monies were discussed. These included asking for neighborhood tennis courts, funding to keep the ditches that drain into the river open and flowing, and possible alley parking projects. Anyone with more ideas or opinions to share should contact Robert Baker at 842-0709. The PNA will continue to work for neighborhood improvements and to maintain our quality community. But we need support and we need to tap the ideas, skills and energy of our community. Come to the next meeting which will be announced later this fall. Hire-a-Kid job service: the newsletter could carry ads for any neighborhood kids who want to earn money babysitting, mowing lawns or doing other chores for neighborhood residents. Fill out the form below, include a parent's signature, and mail to PNA, 223 Arkansas no later than September 30. Support the PNA now by renewing your membership or by joining for the first time. Just $1.00 for singles or $2.00 for family memberships gets you in for the year. SEE THE FORM ON BACK! NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER: JULY 11 MEETING During the July 11 meeting held at the public library, the PNA membership in attendance discussed restructuring the neighborhood, next year's possible Community Development proposals and the possibility of a "classified" hire-a-kid job service for neighborhood youths which could be published in the newsletters. If, after the 1990 Census results are made public, the Pinckney neighborhood is no longer classified as predominately low to moderate income, it could lose the ability to receive the Community Development dollars which in recent years have funded tree plantings, playground equipment, sidewalk repair, Model Block programs and more. In the event that Pinckney's neighborhood status would change, the members might want to consider restructuring newsletter mailings and, perhaps, boundaries to make up for the lost funding. AVAILABLE DAYS AND TIMES: JOB(S): THANKS FOR HELPING Thanks again to those who helped make the PNA's first annual bazaar a successful fund raiser. Among those who helped or contributed are Suzanne Perry, David Morgan, Kelley and Kris Hayden, Dorthea Anderson, Linda Clay, Deborah McMullen, Robert Baker, Joe and Sue Hewitt, Susan Pogany, Marguerite Risley, Rumsey Funeral Home, Sneegas Plumbing, King Pharmacy, Taco John's, Phoenix Gallery, Patterson Construction, Lawrence Auto Body and Pinckney Girl Scout Troop #667. �SUCCESS ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDING AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE SERVICES For 1991-1992, the PNA received over $40,000 in Community Development monies for seven neighborhood projects. Sometime in the next year or so, several of these projects will be started or completed. For example, beginning August 1, the residents of the 500 block of Tennessee who signed up will be eligible to use CD money allocated for their Model Block program (Someone from the Community Development office will visit you to explain how the program works). Another project has been completed: five new trees were planted at the northwest comer of Fifth and Mississippi around the old city building. Through the volunteer efforts of two Lawrence physicians, Health Care Access is able to offer more hours of service to Douglas County residents. NEIGHBORHOOD REINVESTMENT Health Care Access is a private, non-profit agency offering affordable health care services to lowincome persons whose health needs are not met by public or private insurance plans. It operates primarily through volunteer efforts of the Lawrence health care community, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, local pharmacies and social service agencies. During the week of July 15-19, the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation interviewed business leaders and community groups (including the PNA) about the possibility of establishing a local home repair loan program that would offer long term, low interest loans. If this program were established in Lawrence, Pinckney could be a target neighborhood. For general information call Robert Baker at 8420709. If a local program develops that would benefit Pinckney, details will appear in a future newsletter. Could you be ...would you be ...won't you be my neighbor? {I:JJ Fill out the form to the right and join us! lkW' Pinckney Neighborhood Association 223 Arkansas Lawrence, KS 66044 A pediatric clinic is now open every Tuesday from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. A physician will perform school and sports physicals as well as provide health care. Another physician volunteers her services to enable the clinic to open every other Wednesday afternoon from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. The clinics on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:00 to 5:00 pm will continue. Anyone with questions about the program or eligilbility for the service can call Health Care Access at 841-5760. r-singk~mbership$1--~----~ I Family Membership $2 NAME: ~ ~DDRESS: L I I I _;o PNA AT 223 ARKANSAS SEND BULK RATE U.S. POST AGE PAID LAWRENCE, KS 66044 PERMIT#232 J �Candidate nominations will be accepted during the meeting. Preliminary slate for officers: Meeting: Thursday, September 24 President: joe Hewitt Vice President: Open Secretary: Susan Pogany Treasurer: Open Welcome See you at the meeting, Old Business Joe Hewitt, Interim President Report on most recent KPL Meeting (10 min.) Discussion of CDBG Representation Report on 5th Street sidewalks (5 min.) New Business Self-Introduction of each officer candidate (5 min. each) Nominations Election of Officers ( 15 min.) Discussion of Fall Clean-up (15 min.) -\tour September Meeting (September 24 at 7:00pm) we will elect new officers for the Pinckney Neighborhood Association. These officers, working with the PNA Coordinator, manage Community Development Block Grant-appropriated and other neighborhood funds, organize bimonthly meetings, organize the neighborhood cleanup-ups, organize fimdraising activities and represent neighbors' views to our public officials. These positions determine the effectiveness of your neighborhood association Any Pinckney Neighborhood Association member ( ($1 for single, $2 for household) may vote in this election or run for office. Dues will be accepted at the door. I KPLPOWIEJRLINJEUIDATE -, As of September 9, neighborhood residents have been cautiously optimistic . The governor appointed Legal Counsel for the Department of Health and Environment, Bob Eye, to help us. He is facilitating meetings between Pinckney and KPL'S Vice President of Electrical Engineering, etc. On our side of the table we now have our own electrical engineer. For 23 years he worked for KPL. This doesn't hurt us at all. KPL has reduced the cost of the railroad route considerable. We have free legal representation with CURB (Citizens Utility Rate Board), Allen Decker, in our dealings with the KCC (Kansas Corporation Commission). CURB filed Pinckney's complaint about KPL's project September 9; hopefully the KCC will put a hold on construction until the complaint is resolved. And hopefully our talks with KPL will resolve the issue before, during or after the KCC decisions or hearings. PNA has a STUDY SESSION with the City of Lawrence September 21 at 4 pm in City Hall. We want the city to take an active role in responding to our concerns and in preventing what may be a serious health threat from entering our neighborhood. Power lines have been associated with increased rates of cancer. We don't want our neighborllood to be used as a power corridor. We think it is prudent for KPL to avoid exposing homes to what will likely be higher magnetic fields. The railroad route bypasses proximity to all homes. Let your commissioners know you want their help and count on then to preserve our neighborhood. Your call counts! THANKS for everyone's support and attention to our debate. Stay tuned to see what's next for these Neighbors against the Giant. Questions? Call Tolly at 842-3154. I PNA MEMBERS~-~] PNA Membership Dues for 1992-1993 are now due. Dues are $1 per individual or $2 per family per household. The PNA can accept checks. Please make checks payable to: Pinckney Neighborhood Association, and send them with this form to: Suzanne Perry, Treasurer/PNA, 535 Indiana St. , Lawrence, KS 66044. Payment of annual membership dues is a requirement for voting at meetings on neighborhood business. The current balance in the PNA checking account is $206. In the last fiscal year one administrative expense has been paid from the account in the amount of $157 for photocopies relating to the KPL power line issue. A $120 hand-held millegausse reader was generously donated to the neighborllood by Steve Hamburg (401 Indiana St.). This gift has enabled concerned residents to monitor the EMF'S along Fifth Street and to compare/ challenge readings obtained by KPL. Thank you Steve!! �On August 2D, 1992, the Lawrence Resourcc:s Commission recommended that two Pinckney neighborfu.<Xld homes be placed on the Lawrence Register of historic: Places. The "Dillard house", 520 Louisiana, owne:d by Susan and Stef.mo Pogany and the "Griffith house", 512: Ohio, owned by Karen and Tom Erb, both met the qualifications for listing. Later this month the City Commission will act on this recommendatiom.. A house can be nominated based on its distinctive arcbite.ctural style, its link with important Lawrence residents or its value in the development of Lawrence. The owners found that the rec·ently completed Re!>LJrru: of Old West Lawrence Homes by David Benjannin and Dennis Enslinger was very helpful in frlling out: the application. It contains detailed informati1on about a number of older homes in the Pinckney neighborho<Xl. The: Historic Resources director Linda Finger also has acc.~ss to detail·ed histor.ica.l facts about many houses and can help by adding these relevant details to the application. We are hopeful that other residents will nominate llheir homes for the register. We feel there are many hiEtoric homes in our neiglitborllood that need recognition and appreciation. Plea:se conta<;t Linda Fingerr at the Douglas County Planning Office (832-3154) for an application orr Karen Erb (843-2519) for help in learning more about your home. Plea.<>e help us prove to tht~ city ili.at Piinckney neighborhood is lru.1y an historic neighbor.bood. We also need vohmteers teo work oo our crisis intervention teams (l;pecial training will be wrovided) by signing up to be available morning, afternoon, evening or overnight (to b~ on call) for crisis support. I Project Acceptance, a peer support group for people witlb. long-temt mental :illness, is seeking volunJteers to help amswer the tdephcme, socialize and help with the crisis intervf~ntion. network at ow· new :residential house .and drop-in center at 407 Maim~. Starting Oct•ober 1, the house will be open from 8:30 am to 8:30pm seven days a week. Volunteers are mee:ded to work two hom shifts dUJring these htDurs. I<( ..,. ..,. w 0 0 ~'-"' (!) <CO-"' . (/) 1- a:u;-0~ :s a. 0 z <( .-::: ai ::Jcnuja..E~ ::J. a."'~~ "' Crisis i.ntJ~rvention training v.ri.ll be provided for all vollunteers beginning Tuesday, September 15,7:30-9:00 pm at the First Meth<Xlist Clrurch. There w:i:tl be 9 consecutive Tuesday nights of trJlining wlnich ends November 10. -' i- Please call Ron Sund!by.e (843-7032) to sign up or for additional iiJJfOimation. zUl 0 ..... (..'1 l~ject Acceptance was. founded in 1974. It is one of the few membership-run clubhouses fm the mentally ill in U1 u:: the natti.on. We are supported by grants from thf~ United Way, Social and Rehabilitaticn Services, a connmmity Development Blo•;kgrandandan Emergency Shelter 0 :;:: fL 0 \- .::;. c:; (;'} ,.i) *\- CJZ :;:: __________________ SINGLE MEMBERSHIP $1: HOUSEHOLD MEMBERSHIP $2: Send to: PNA c/o Suzanne Perry 535 Indiana Lawrence, KS 66044 c::J c::J i tC ([ L1 tr.l tr.l < 0 8 ~co ""'" @ :I: 0 ~ \0 tZl z ::c >- f...'! :rUUl U1 f;"'i -: "! 0:: 0 ADDRr~S:. ;(' z.z 0 i- 0 ~ ~~ E-<CJ ~~~ ~3: Utn 25c::;~ ~-- G"'J wm::.::: \ ~ ..l) r-1 ~ 5 6 q a: u * MEMBER SliD' i' -D o::.i" i o::.i" 0 r·-~.! .,-\ PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION (-·~ 0 Gr.ant. NAME: _____________________ PROJECT ACCEPI'ANCE w J:', z~Z :::L3W ~..-i~ ,..... •.:• <:!: G.- t··") _j �Your Input Needed! Meeting Thursday night, September 8th, at Pinckney School. Pinckney Neighborhood Association needs your input for it to work, without your help PNA can not be sure it's the voice of the community. So please, attend the meeting and let your opinion be heard on issues which include: - Thousands of dollars in CDBG funding to be determined on for the neighborhood. - Election of new officers and volunteers. - Information on low interest loans or possible grants. PNA looks forward to your attendance and more importantly your ideas this Thursday night! CDBG Funding for 94/95 Lawrence City Commission approved funding on July 31st. It is now available for a variety of projects and uses in the our neighbor-hood $28,080 Sidewalk Repair 8,000 Constant Park lights 6,249 Clinton Park 5,480 Coordinator 2,015 Operating Expenses New grant requests are submitted in December so please call with your ideas and suggestions. Canvassing Project Complete CALENDAR TURSDAY SEPT. 8 and OCT. 6 Throughout the months of June and July many of you have noticed an individual milling about the streets of Pinckney. That individual was me, John Pepperdine. Hired by Pinckney Neighbor-hood Association or PNA, I was instructed to investigate Pinckney Neighborhood Association Mission and report on The purpose of the Pinckney Neighborhood Association the conditions shall be to promote understanding with the City of of the Lawrence: to improve property, living conditions, and to neighborhood. improve communications within the Pinckney Although this Neighborhood; and to promote good public relations was originally as effort to receive large trash truck loads were taken to Community Development Block recycle or the dump. The trash Grants it progressed into a general department also told Pinckney that canvassing and survey. Three key neighbors were calling thru out the next week, more than twenty factors were in my reporting on requests for special trash pickups. behalf of PNA; infrastructure A special thanks goes to the streets, sidewalks, and curbs, houses volunteers that helped load the trash in disrepair or abandon which would trucks, Merle Jackson, David be eligible for assistance, specific Morgan , Brett McCabe, and Steve problems or areas of concern Smith. Also a thank you to Tolly mentioned by residents or myself. Wildcat-Smith and Wayne WJldcat At this point all of the infonnation for taking pictures of the efforts. has been gathered and is now ready The response from the neighbors in the area was great everyone had to be analyze by PNA. My final something out. Next June the clean report for this project will be up will be considerably different, available shortly. If your wish for a PNA will not use CDBG funds to copy of this report please let me pay the trash trucks or pay for the know at the meeting September 8th. news letter announcing the date and details. PNA will instead use volunteers and make arrangements for the free special pick up offered by the city. This will mean more The June all-neighborhood clean up was extremely successful. Over six help will be needed to coordinate PNA Meeting at Pinckney School AT 7PM PNAClean Up �the following; volunteers to help neighbors that can't lift the items to the curb for pick up, volunteers to help load the trash trucks, and help in getting fliers and annouce-ments out. From the response that PNA had of people putting trash out we would expect a large pool of volunteers, please call and let us know. Letter From the Pres. Dear Neighbors, Well the summer is com-ming to a close, school is back in session and it's time to get the PNA back in to full gear. First lets review what has happened this summer for PNA. Brett McCabe resigned as coordinator in July. PNA would like to thank Brett for getting the neighborhood excited with his news letters and ideas, the cleanup was successful do to his involvement. John Pepperdine is the new coordinator, John Has working for PNA as assistant to Brett since June. With Brett's resignation John took over PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION 501 TENNESSE LAWRENCE, KS 66044 John has been working on the canvasing project since June. The first draft will soon be available. Welcome aboard John. PNA was successful in the applications for CDBG funds this year (see CDBG Funding in this newsletter). PNA needs help in putting together proposals for next year the deadline to submitting the proposal is Dec. 1994. John PepperdineCoordinator, Carol Klinknett Treasurer, and Steve Smith Pres. attended a training session sponsored by the CDBG Dept. We can help with the applications but we need your suggestions as neighbors. PNA will need to bold elections soon (October). The current officers and advisory board have served their terms. This is not something to be taken lightly. New blood is necessary to keep Pinckney involved with the whole and not just a "select few." If you would like to become involved or know someone who would let me know,l would be glad to explain the duties of each office. The more people that attend meetings, offer input, and become involved the more PNA can accomplish. I know there are a lot of concerns that have been raised that we simply can not get done unless more people volunteer to help. This will be a critical year for PNA as organization, we have accomplished many things in the last two years that have enhanced the area, but to keep going we need your involvement. I hope to see you all at the September 8th meeting (Pinckney School, 7pm) Your Neighbor, Steve Smith, Pres. PNA PINCKNEY HOTLINES (9am to 9pm please) Pf'esident Steve Smith Treasurer 841-4490 Carol Klinknett 842-7081 Coordinator John Pepperdine 832-8143 Voting memberships in PNA are $!=individual & $2=family J BULKRATE U.S. POSTAGE PAl 0 Permit No. 170 Lawrence, KS 66044 �PINCKNEY HOTLINES (9am to 9pm please) President 841-4490 Steve Smith Treasurer Carol Klinknett 842-7081 Coordinatot· John Pepperdine 832-8143 Voting memben;hips in PNA are: $1 =individual and $2=family CDBGBOARD SEAT OPEN CALENDAR THURSDAY Oct. 6th and Dec. 7 PNA Meeting at Pinckney School starting 7pm PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MISSION -The purpose of the Pinckney Neighborhood A ssociotion shall be to promote understanding with the city of Lawrence: to improve propeny. living conditions. and to improve communications within the Pinckney Neighborhood. and to promote good public relations. ~ NU'1DI01UIOCD October 1994 A CDBG Advisory Board seat needs to be filled by a Pinckney resident If you would like to apply for the seat please contact Steve Smith. The Board is responsible for approving all CDBG funding request. By filling this seat you can help make Lawrence a community and not just a city. CDBG IDEAS? We now have the opportunity funding, now all we need are the ideas to submit for approval. These funds are not just for curb or sidewalk repair, be creative and send us your ideas. Some possible ideas are: Trees or other •:egetatlon planted throughout the neighborhood. LanJscaping for parks. Flood and sewer repair. YOU CAN HELP PINCKNEY October 6th, 7pm Pinckney Neighborhood Association needs your input Thursday night, October 6 at Pinckney School. The meeting will start at 7pm and all residents of Pinckney Neighborhood are encouraged to attend it (anyone north of sixth street, between Tennessee Street and Iowa). Of course we hope for everyone to be there. we especially would like to see Pinckney residents WEST of MissiSSippi to show up Thursday. Remember, we all live in Pinckney and we all should decide its future. YOUR REPRESENTATION IS IMPORTANT! Important issues will be discussed at the meeting such as CDBG funds and ideas, federal assistance programs (winterization and home improvement), PNA officer nommations, but what is most important, your voice will be heard. * We PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION 50! TENNESSEE LAWRENCE, KS 66044 BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 170 Lawrence, KS 66044 apologize for the September newsletters late anival :md hope you received this one a little sooner before the October meeting. The next meeting afte1· October 6th will be December 7th Wednesday night at 7pm. If you have any suggestions for better times or nights fo1· meetings contact John Pepperdine, at 832-8143. NEIGHBORHOOD WATCHES WORK but only if you participate! PNA would like to respond to the suggestions of our neighbors by setting up a neighborhood watch program. These programs are the most effective crime fighting tools our neighborhood has at its disposal. If you're concerned about the rising crime rate and wish to get involved then contact John Pepperdine or attend the next PNA meeting. All we need is your phone call for the list and John would be happy to help organize the program as well as set up an informational meeting by the Lawrence Police Department. �! I l!wy~. " livin~ hi~I<Wf hllfl J,..,.I'II"TY'IIh·li '" tluot l''"'"f'll' •·an ],..,.,.,1\<' K""""~· ~ho!o•l"""' ,..t!y tlayK nf ·n,;, rvrnt mn~tly f,,. ""''" "" l.>~wr<'nt••, K11n~"" <luriu~t th,. tin"'f"'l;,,] ff'l•m lHf,•l '" 11\lo!'i '"'"'"" kroown u ~m,.,.,Jin~: K"n""" ],..,,.,,.,. Kan""'' Hllrl Kaw•"'ll' r ...J..y On IAnl'rl'n<"l'. Kmua• '""'""'· ..,.,,.. ,..,.••,. nf t\u• o·vo•nt~ .. hio·h I'"'~ ]'!"'''' in th" !l:a"~"" Tnrit"'r •nd .f. I•:I.IHtiDGE IIOTF.L QIIANTHII.I.'S HAJJ) UV1Nt: liiRT<iRY Civil \t'.r l'nuf,.,J..ut\1•~' .t,.f,.nt t:;~,t ..r tJ,.. l.ivin,:hi'lh•ry n<•l unlyall•tWIIII P'""'"" In 1f'antfll<'1•ai><<UI1Jlarfio·nl"'r'"ventnrtim,. 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Cmmty 11n<l un!y lwtori•Y" llfll'rlhllt ,~. ... n.. uJ ....rm...·ltJ..,.~..t....kpl•..., {\ ••i•il'"'"' .. n.. nh•·Ho!y tHkin,;p!llt't::,unf! ,,f ,,..;,:t,J,.,, H,:htin~ '"'i~thl><•r uw.-r th<' ;,.~,,,. .,f 1''"1'''11) ri,:ht~ v.. r~n~ .-ivil ~ip:!tt ... n ... loilth .,J rt ... Ch·il War ,.,.,It pl>tl"<" in K.. nu~. t.. t "" nl\1" 11tt•p:nuu!1~<ly lutHI,..cntJw,·rllkr,f NEIGHBORHOOD Sh.- ••w reb\oilt by Shalnr Eldridtr drt·larins th.1t r:aeh tim~ th .. hutd .....,. de11ln•red •nnthrr &tury would be: •dtl..r!. •'•'J>I<nth.-unrfo•r,;n-Kindr•iln..d,tlll"bnnK:nf th.;fi,..•.cl builoJi"f; in K111U•U (Thr EldriJ,::r 11uh'l), -mlollay in ruinale ... tltan fnur hnuno 1.. t.. r. Th.-m<>!IIUnthinJ...b!.. h•rl"'n"d. ,\11~1•1 21, \QQ6 wi1! 1-M' thr !33rd Then nn Au~"t 2l, 1863, Qu•ntrill'a r~~ide"' m•de the Eldrirlse !Intd the foeu1 nf thdr IIIIAt'l "" r....TM"IN'!. Atth•t lime :~hew ... f!un .. id,.rrd th,. fine~! hnildins in K.. n..11. •n;,; .. ,.'""•rr •iQu,.ntrilr• r-id nn lo~~wN-n<'~. F.¥enth~th<':wuulrln•tl11l:IJ'dt>wn . • ~Y tlud willliv~ Th" ITctld bttilt aft,.r Qu•ntn11'• R11irl 1htod until 1924 wh~n th .. thrn iteppd .Side ID make mom for ttM> builrfin,; of 11 nt'W Eldridse llntd whi,.h JtiU •t•nd• tt..l.ay. When midweftl downtnwn area& besan In '~~ _ rl,.t,.riolr&l.- and dnwntnwn htttl'll fdl fmm J'.ul>f, the lu.td Clllrl<' dtme In bcin,; put In lwr kner.t. On July I. 1970 ~~~., du~e-d hrr tloHII'JI, hut 11ftrr 11 Mlturt tl'lll uf 16-yl'llnl, nn p,.,.,,ml,..r.:lt, j')Hf>, "'l'f~n~ tu li{,. ''""" n,;11in playin,: Jt,.t impt~rlnnt ru!O' in th .. •·· ..-,:;i.':·:, ntlw• ~'"'" tllk .. ,·Jnim l,.tft,.l,.•,:umin~~:"fthi~ hntwn<l<>•t•wnr J .~ ........ NEXT PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING ~ BULK RATE PAID Lawrence, KS 66044 Perm!! No. 170 nl nl NEIGHBORHOOD ~~ :3~ •c:, ~~ ·u g~~ V>} ...:: u 0 0 .8 .<:: ., ., c: .2' z .,.. .,:. ~ ., ~\· ..... l'" ~I· .... !':-? ..... .,......It ~<r r..;i:.l~:. 501 LDUISIA~! J.i•,WRE~fCE "1': ~'r 't "!" - ''t ,•. 1--.::-:1 .: ;.r .:-~:~: ~::::. .KS ~ t; :lr ~· ·): ..,. : • : :~: ~H::: ·1 : ·~~-~ ST 6f.,iJ·1".1-:,!.~'3;;- i .( .( T :t.; ~::: ,!.· !· .~:i z~.c 1:<. r: n -:: J ,·~ n 1: ~ ao 3 TOPICS for September meeting: L STORM WATER DRAINAGE We've had many meetings on this problem with neighbors in the 2nd & Mich area. The city has now hired engineering firm Evans, Bierly, Hutchison to design storm sewer improvements. We're planning a meeting with them to be certain they know how bad the problem is and what info our own walks through the whole drainage basin have revealed as additional needs. Thanks to our on the spot reporter, Lynn Hedges, we have already talked to the workers as flags are going up and measuring of existing pipes is being done. They want to have a meeting with us to hear what we know. So, once more,,_Sc.c·Y"\ neighbors who have had so much trouble with floods and the city come to one more meeting. We may be getting close to a real solution. I want to advise you that the City Commission has authorized staff to negotiate an engineering design contract with Evans, Bierly, Hutchison for the design of storm sewer improvements for the 2nd/3rd/Michigan/Arl<ansas system. This area is the number one priOrity in the recently approved Stormwater Master Plan capital improvement list. Part of the contract will require public meetings to explain design options and related issues. Once those schedules are established, you will be notified. We look forward to working with you on ihese improvements. >- -"' <.> c: a: remember: cast your ballot on or before Nov. 5! OCTOBER30 WED 7PM SUITE G, LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Lower level, Enter west (new) entrance Take elevator or stairs down, Suite G U.S. POSTAGE -E lq~~ t~nmmunity. tl) "'c: ""., ~l Bring $ to the Carol Klinknett 500 Indiana St. Pinckney Treasurer Lawrence, Kansas 6604 4 •It,. ... 4th St.?? history Yearly dues are only $1 per person - $2 per household. September meeting or Mail checks to: "•nd -~·-·· vote Hospital Suite G Drainage • Skateboards? Hospital Expansion DECEMBER 4 Wed 7 pm Pinckney S,y._,; School Issues MF.F.T PRINI":lPALS of FREE STATE HIGH & PINCKNEY Association rn-te-1-- I>: 1 f!:: t.<. !,../brJ.a_'::'!· ·')Y/t:/ f !,_.~..,.-· Pinckney Neighborhood · '·-'"- t:..Y>U-t _S<.__;-tu · We are a group of neighbors who care abou. preserving and improving th.e quality of life and services in our neighborhood. JOIN US, and Jet us know how we can help you and your are Pinckney. w•• 1"!"1<""11 wn111rf tli~. in inf•my, OCTOBER30 WED 7PM 11111t'!t oo.th•ntiun uvr~ th" yo·atl'l. On M•y 21. !11!'>6. wlojJ,. luuwn 11~ tlw FtC'" St.1l~ Hotld, proo-~l11v ..ry fm-.: .. ~ ..,,,J., intu [.awrenre II> d,.,.tn•)' h.. rt..,.,:•u,.,. ~h~ lnJrtve•~>••nfr hnv~ fur ... ttl<:'lll rnmin,; tu Kall!IIIR in the nnm,.,,(,!J., F'r...-Stiii!'C.IIIIW'. ! ... wr.-n,..,, th .. c·.. nt~r .. r Fr- St•te lll'liviti,.., • h11vrn frnm .1U 11 ..1 "'""bad, • fni"T'YtT NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS ,.., ..,,.,,.,. T.. rrilrori .. ! Hay~ •ml ·n,,. {;,.llr~!oiuJ'!. >tnt! 11\ Vi,·k<thttrJ!:I~~tlollnt.O<IAJ'II""~[j,.r. i••nnlr" durin~ K""""~ ,Jmhtl'! tl"' Ciwi! W~<t, tlw E!<lricl~~;•· ll"to•l. h h"~ h"''" krwwn hy" numl><•r h[ n"rn''"• ft<'t' St,.kllo•t,.J, Elo!Titl~:.••llmJII4',M1111 Hntt•l E!<lti<l~··· hut it ;.. ~tilltlw ~ .. ,.,,. w,, lW"<'IIUI<"Uit•kmtnH'IJ"Jayluowk.-r'lw fW'"'"'· hut it at.... ,.,., .._.!';..,J lloHI wit!Jj., a f,.,.. ].,..,,... tll .. ir !Jv,.~ ><11ultl rn>l utJ,..,·Jumji:,.,l f<>r"V••r MuNnfth,.n•"iol••nt" -.!irr.... t iut.. !,..d J... [;.. ~inr;tlMttlw ....... ..t...ut '" ,..,,! J..., ... ,~.. tho•rt' lm~int• ..,. ~tilt .,,.,·npyin,; th•• "'"""' "1'"1 thut it lin t!w o·wrnin~ uf Au~l~l 2(1, lflh.1, tn bo-o! nnl knnwin,; J.,,..,.,.,, .., r•·~i•l,.nt~ w,.nl Respectfully, ~:~:~ City Manager �NOlVIINATIONS BEING ACCEPTED Positions for PNA President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary will be open for Pinckney residents to fill in December. If you or anyone you know are interested, please contact the current President Steve Smith at 841-4490 or John Pepperdine at 832-8143. Nominations will be accepted at the October 6th meeting and will continue to be accepted by PNA until the day of the election. A CDBG adviso•y seat is also available to interested Pinckney residents to fill nnd just like the PNA positions you should contact Steve. Please, consider applying these positions and have an impact on your neighborhood. A change in leadership is crucial to Pinckney to remain innovative and representative of the community it serves. DON'T LET PINCKNEY STAGNATE- GET INVOLVED! ATrnNTIONHOMEOWNE~ Up to $20,000 available with only $50 I month payback payment. No interest. If you need home repairs look at the qualifications, you might qualify. Call PNA Coordinator or the City of Lawrence Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development at 832-3114 if you are interested. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: FAMILY SIZE 2 * If you applied last yem·, please apply again. Our files may have misplaced you. 4 5 LAN REPORT 6 7 Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods or LAN has concern about to process the results of HORIZON 2020, the plan now being drafted to serve as policy guidelines for how Lawrence will grow through the year 2020. There are great debates about whether neighborhoods or development Interest will have tlieir v1sion of Lawrence incorporated. Read about the process. Go to the meetings. It is now being written. Join your voice to help shape the document that will determine how Lawrence will be in the future, how our neighborhood will turn out. 8+ LAN is encouraging all neighborhoods to update their neighborhood plan. PNA has one, but it's old. Volunteers to help update PNA plan would be greatly appreciated. Then we will have a solid guide so that HORIZON 2020 will know for sure how we perceive our neighborhood and what we hope to retain and what we hope to add to in the future years. Only we can shape and define our neighborhood and now is the time to do it, so that as HORIZON 2020 is being written, neighborhood visions and ideas and concerns will be included. • Hope you read the L1wrence Joumal Wolid article September 19th, "KPL Prepares to String New Powe1· Line." If m1yone is inter~s1ed in following up this good news with a celebration at a picnic o1· other get together, let us know. RECYCLE AT PINCKNEY SCHOOL A recycling bin is now available at Pinckney School for aluminum items such as crushed or crumpled cans and all other aluminum items (pie tins, foil, etc.). The bin is located on the north side of the gym and all proceeds go directly to the school for their PTO project. .., 50% OF MEDIAN INCOME 14,300 !6,300 !8,3 50 20,400 22,050 23,650 25,300 26,950 * The Grant Review Board may make exceptions to the above limits when the applicant has unusual needs or hardships. THANKS MERLE! PNA would like to thank Merle Jackson for his years of hard work in helping us and the neighborhood. Through Merle's and many other peoples efforts PNA has done some great things for Pmckney. He 1s pictured below between Steve Smith (left) and Brett McCabe (nght) during the clean up drive earlier this summer. �PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MISSION -The purpose ofthe Pinckney Neighborhood Association shall be to promote understanding with the city of Lawrence: to improve property, living conditions, and to improve communications within the Pinckney Neighborhood, and to promote good public relations. December 1994 Wednesday, Dec. 7th at 7pm Neighborhood Watch Meeting at Pinckney School The fear of crime is a growing problem in our neighborhood. We should feel secure in our homes and on our streets. To address those concems, the PNA is initiating a Neighborhood Watch program. These programs have been ve1y successful in significantly reducing crime where implemented. An of!lcer !rom the Lawrence Police Department will make a presentntion at the December 7th PNA meeting about the program. The ot1lcer will also speak to things we can do individually to reduce our chances of being a victim of crime. The Neighborhood Watch program will only be as strong as the pmiicipation by residents. We urge you to attend this impot1ant meeting. Michael Wm. Dann 842-1814 Elections for PNA Don't miss the dections for PNA otTicers on December 7th. PNA positions open for the election will be President, Vice President. Secretary, and Treasurer. Pm1icipate in the election of PNA onlcers and help decide the leadership ofPNA fnr the ne:-;t tvM years. * Anyone interested in Bike/Pedestrian Paths in Pinckney Neighborhood contact Steve Smith at 841-4490 for information regarding possible development. �PINCKNEY HOTLINES (9am to 9pm please) President Steve Smith 841-4490 Treasurer Carol Klinknett 842-70RJ Coordinator John Peppen.line 832-8143 Voting memberships in PNA arc: ${=individual and $2=family CDBG Money at Work in Pinckney W e(ln.esday Dect:~mber 7th PNA :Meeting at Pincl1~ney School starting 7pm The next meeting will be held January lOth at 7:30 pm at Pinelmey School. Funding was approved by the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Bonrd and work is now beginning nn sidewalks in the Pinckney neighborhood. Specificnlly, sidewalks in the l\.1llowing areas will either be built or improveJ: Indiana from 5th street to 2nd street and 5th street !rom Michigan to Califomia. These improvements will take time so please be patient. Feel tl·ee to call any of the Pinckney hotlines if you hnve any questions. PNA i,: here to help and we invite your suggestions as well. CDBG Proposals for 1995 December I st is fast approaching and PNA is gearing up to submit the !allowing proposals to the CDBG adYi sory hoard: • Neighborhood Watch signs to be placed throughout the neighborhood. Lighting for Clinton Park to deter crime. • • Sidewalks on 4th street for safety and Pinckney itlli'astructure developml~nt. • Administrative budget for PNA. PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION 501 TENNESSEE LAWRENCE, KS 66044 BIIi,f: .~,m lJ S fl1JSTAGE BliENCE KS PERim *******************CAR-RT-SORT PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENT 164 7 NO i~T Fn\IOOD DH LAWRENCE KS 66044-1042 ~no **COOl 2* �V. Help us put ighborhood Watch Signs & W hers in several areas of Pinckney Please call to volunteer for these signs to be placed in your part of Pinckney, and to serve as a person who will actively repo•t any problems or graffiti, etc. in our neighborhood. (842-3154) Let's keep our neighborhood and parks safe, and take an neighborhood we active part in want to live making our area the kind 0~ '0 1-- of (!) 0 [!! 0 e0> <( in. E (L City staff Mayor John Nalbandian 2006 Riviera Ct,66047 Home: 841-6012 Most city staff members can be reached at city hall, 832· 3000 .. Vice Mayor Bonnie Augustine 1029 Wildwood Dr., 66049 841-1988 (W); 842-1484 (H) ]o Andersen 1402 N.Y., 66044 842-2533 (H) 1lfeeting Notes Allen Levine 720 Miss., 66044 842-428~ . · Bob Moody 703 N. Third, 66044 841-5946 (H) Date afMeering: July 25, 1996,7 p.m. Location: Lawrence Memorial Hospital, SuiteG Meeting served as an introduction of the Community Health Facility (CHF) project to the Neighborhood Association, led by George Osborne and Tolly Wildcat. Members of the project design team present were C.L. Maurer of Landp!an Engineering, and Nadia Zhiri, Steve Harrington, and Hunter Gibbs of Gould Evans Assoc. 111 The next meeting, scheduled for Thursday, August 15 at 7:00p.m .• will provide the chance for all concerns to be formally voiced by members of the Neighborhood Association to the (CHF) Building Committee. 2. ~ Questions posed by members of the Neighborhood Assoc. present included the following:_ a. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the CHF development occurring on this site? Why wasn't the site chosen on the west side of town? b. Will drainage off this development add to the water problems already occurring along Michigail and 2nd Streets? Can they talk to someone in the utility department to help address this drainage problem? c. Will landscaping berms be built high enough to actually provide a visual screen? ~) Will lights on the site not cause brightness problems for those living immediately adjacent to the site? e. Will there be enough parking on the site in order that cars will not be parked along the streets? How does the CHF project tie into the long-term development ofrhe Hospital? Can someone from the Hospital talk them about long term issues? g. Can a member of the Neighborhood Association be on the Building Committee? Why wasn't a member of the Neighborhood Association placed on the Building Committee from the beginning? h. What about traffic problems in the neighborhood during construction? Can there be parameters ..-::=-, included in rhe specifications that can help lessen any adverse effects? r Can there be Strong coordination with the landscape architect? J. Can as much parking as possible be shifted onto the north side of the building'? k. Can the mechanical equipment be moved closer to the building? c=D to c_s,) 1. 2. ~ ~ """""'--::::: .·.·, ·:,.,.,.... Ill E 0 Rezoning hearings for this site to occur this evening for the Planning Commission and September l7lh. for the Ci~:J:..,_Commis~ion. The request is toga fram an RMl zone to an ROl zone. \{tzst..<'.J.;- c\e>..ple c.u.r jCr"""la.~. .~ ., J- fVJ;IM"'' CJ) ; . . . . • ·.·;§·. ~ ~· I ; -< ..,, ~Xl:> ll . ~ . n~: cjf~i ~·- iL·~t.~_~ I • .e''·---" .·. -...''' ~ 0 ;{ . 1~J. ! ;;. ~ 0 ..: " ... ""'§ ~ :.:::l zc 1 z ~ ~ 0 <{ 0 .. ~ Q) ~ c.> " "' ~ ·g ;,; 0 -a ~ A Z "' f-< ......; c--4 ~ g. 0 ·: (/)" '§ ~ ~ g 8 0 l3 z "'8 ~ ~ "' -< z a~ z ~ "'g ~ £"tu "' :;; u; 1U ] ~ "'0 " ·;; "' J d" ~ ] .!if-< "0 ~ '+< 0 ~ Vi i'l ~ ;g~ ..... "' 0 I] 1~ £ ~ 6 r<i s c.> !l ~ j s " ~ .. Oil ·~ ::r:: ·-"' '+< B .s .s .9= "' "' f-< :2 .... E!:: § .... ~ ~ 0 iU " :g s t3 "' Q 0 8 l:l0 ...< f-< "' IJ') ~ " " 0 _,... P-< ~~ § 0 s u 0 ""'0 ::r:: .... "0 " .2 ~ :1 ~ 8" 6" 0"" oO s 0. Q •;J ~ "' f.:~ OJ) .,."" "" ·-] s" 0 ·~ ~ ~ ~=~ .,.: E-<=~...1 0 ~ ~ 8 .3 "'"' ..s .... .....0 '+< 0 0 0 f-< 8 ..s "' ·~ ·~ 0 .g r.a ;,; ~ ~ f1j ~ ~~ 5 "'" 0 £~ ~il .sg ~~ " Q ~ ~ ~ ~ .... ·;; il >-. g ~] ~ .. z~ ~ ·00 ~ ~ 1-< 0 ] ] ·~ g: .§ e ..... iii '.:· li :g gj "' ] A '+< I .a"' "'"' "' 43"' !l • <t: ~ j . ~ '<!' £ .!l: < § Next meeting scheduled for September 11th at 1:30pm in the GEA conference room. 1 I 'l ' .. ·•,1,';·.'4>· ·..... ,_:.,.,.... "J '~-·~ 's· ... ··~ --~-~5 ,~ ,c.·~ ~ ..,, "' ... =-:::::.. ..= ~ :s: "=' ~ ,. :CI:_:;...s: = ~~ ::J ~: ~ ~-:·<j ·~ ~ ·.~-~~: Gould Ev:m! Asscx:iates, LC Copies of the site plan to date were handed out to those present. Members of the Gould Evans team have summarized cornme"nts from the meeting as follows: ---;;pr <{ .a <(E Discussio11: 1. ... ., ··~·-'ii:..''~·~ .. ,;s:; :ll ] .. ;~ ~. ~ = j,~ I~ Neighborhood Meeting Community Health Facility c ""··;!! ..• "'C>"•'.<.> ·=~!i=l"' ~.is. E'! e -·.::1 .&~ .!e 0.. a. <ll Zi I City Commission '0 0~ USE THESE PHONE NUMBERS TO CALL CITY FOR INFO OR HELP. Or call PNA Coordinator Tolly Smith Wildcat, 842-3154. l;: c 0 ·~ ·:; I '~,:!_J· J.~~j·~ • .:a . .'"', .....~.··. z~ - ·~ "' ~ ~ ~ "'' ~ ~~ l~ p:: :~·~ ~~ it S.:.~ ~.~ '..J.Z �HAND ADDITfON -- H~ P~ G~ PRIORrTIE$, PliRC!.HA5E OF HOli$E$ Fm;t time homebuyers (individualslfiunilies) considered first. fndividuaJs!Families with minimum three year residency in l.aMence or three year work histmy in l.aMence. The housing IIl1N be the principal residence of a qualified low-income individuaVfiunily at time of purchase. IIIncome~ IBastd onMe<ianFamiy Income: !Family Size 80% ofMedian (Low Income:) I I 24,550 ' 2 28,050 4 35,050 5 37,850 6 40,650 7 43,450 8+ 46,250 ~:tc Purchase of these houses is subject to resale or recapture provisions as noted below: 1. Resale provisions include making the housing available for subsequent purchase only to a qualified low-income individuaVfamily to use as their personal residence and ensuring that the housing will remain affordable, through deed restrictions or covenants, to a reasonable range of low-income homebuyers. Resale provisions remain in effect for ten years following the closing date of the sale. H~O-w~~ iMv-f~P~ The HAND Addition is a partnership of the City of Lawrence, Lawrence Home Builders Association, Tenants To Homeowners, Inc. and participating local financial institutions. The project includes building 30 three-bedroom homes on 10 acres near the southeast corner of 24th 2. Recapture provisions include recapturing the subsidy on a prorata basis based on the length of time the homeowner has owned and occupied the house. The subsidy \viii be forgiven 5% per year for each full year of owner/occupancy. The anniversary date will be the closing date of the sale. tree! and Haskell f\venue. Qualified Application deadlin -October 31, 1996 Return completed applicatiOn side to: will construct the homes by Summer, 1997, applicants selected from a '1ottery" will purchase the homes for $70,000- $75,000. The City will finance the project's development costs (including the design and building of new sewers, streets and sidewalks), the Home Builders Association using three different ranch-style models, and local financial institutions will provide Minirnnn dov.npayment of5% ofamiual gross household income or $500, ilichever is greater Applicant IIl1N complete or have completed approved homeo\Wernllp training. Tenants To Homeowners, Inc. P.O. Box 306 Lawrence, KS 66044 (913) 842-5494 an attractive interest rate for selected applicants. "' -· ~ ""Q ,..... ~ ::3 n ~ ~ £S ~ (IS Q ~ "'< ""' ::3 ~', Q ::3 ~ ~ ~ Q ..,~ :, ~1 N b' c: ...~ "0 lt ::r s· ::l n [ 0 {JQ ~ :::1 ::c ... § a. g, "" n 0 --- a. ::r c: :::1 0 :::1 ... [Ja... Ul '? s :? g' ~ 3 g,._ g ~ li ~ !< ~ () c ~ "' !?" ~ "' ...."'w �IV. HISTORY Let's mark our history The tours and lectures were timed so closely to history that it produced th" eerie realization of how those Lawrence felt in 1863 as they awoke to 400 riders bringing death and fire to Lawrence. Paul Steuwe, history teacher at Lawrence High, talked about John Brown and Quantrill. The near dawn walking tour through Quantrill's route by Steve Jansen, Director of Watkins Community Museum, made you vividly aware how at dawn no resident of Lawrence is at his or her best. By the time Katie Armitage lectured at lunch on"Widows, Orphans & Survivors," you realized that by that time, four hours We have some CDBG money to mark historic spots in our neighborhood, so let's talk history. We have some $ for research, approx. $3,000 for markers. Also, We can bring some money to uncover a brick street underneath the asphalt. Pinckney history to life, as Old West Lawrence and East Lawrence have done so Ours was one of the first well. Come help us plan and re-discover our history. areas the first settlers, who came to ensure· that Kansas would be free of slavery, came. A church, made of hay bales piled into a large triangle, was built somewhere near 5th & Louisiana, and later moved to 6th and La. Langston Hughes went to school at Pinckney School. The first Brewery in after Quantrill rode imo town. the residents realized their lives were changed forever. Women had watched their husbands die and their homes and town burn. On Sunday, with cannons firing in tribute and salute, and re-enactors in black veils and historic dress, a memorial service was held by the River for the survivors of Quantrill's raid. Lawrence was here; a portion remains still, the old stone building near the hospital and trailer courts. Come to the meeting and help us plan how to make Pinckney history visible. At our last PNA meeting, Thanks to Katie Armitage, Pinckney neighbor and history, who brought us so much knowledge about the history of our neighborhood. Also Katie brought an early settler and abolitionist, Julia Lovejoy, to life during the week of historic lectures and tours and re-enactments, "Civil War on the Western Frontier." You may have seen a horse drawn carriage bring citizens to Katie's historic home on Ohio St. during the week of August 21 after her historic talk. We want to thank Rob Phillips of the Eldridge Hotel for sponsoring this historic week of horse drawn carriages transporting Lawrence residents back in time and to and from lectures on our amazing history. Many say the Civil War began here. One of the brochures, with Lawrence history, is printel! here in case you were too busy to experience this week of history, or are new to Lawrence. We hope each year near the same time, near the time of Quantrill's bloody dawn raid on Lawrence, August 21, this "Civil War on the Western Frontier" re-enactment will come again. c: .:: _.·.. .'~'l::.~::p-:r:i~i ...c: ., :5 ""c: "' "' ~ c: "' c: ::.::. ~ 0 ,J: ~ "' l,'d-.;! c: 0., "' "... " .::"" ""[:~;, ;; c: "' "' .;,:! " "' ., ~ 00 .,c:"... "'" ~[.. j"' c: ·;; .,e... :; "" 0 3: These Re·-Enactors are walking history books. They are not merely dressed in costumes of the time period. They know and teach the history. We look forward to learning more from them next year. The stagecoach rides and horse drawn carriages through town and through our neighborhood made us aware of that time when travel was quieter than our cars. The only moment regret, was the stagecoach wreck. Not many states but Kansas had two stagecoaches wreck in one week. We salute the bravery of the driver, Glen, and the brave spirits of those contemporary Pioneer women & men who rode the stage that day and lived history a bit too realistically. Maybe by next year Pinckney neighborhood can have more historic markers up, letting us and all know the part Pinckney played in Lawrence history . Come to our meeting and help us plan and learn the history. These are some photos of scenes from Civil War on the Western Frontier, all in Pinckney parks, Constant and Burcham: �III. SKATEBOARL •• <G IN BURCHAM PARK??? LE1 _;; KNOW IF THIS IS THE VIEW OF THE KANSAS RIVER YOU WANT TO SEE WHEN YOU VISIT THE PARK: The city manager ok'd this lease or use of the park for skateboarding. The plywood ramps are adjacent to the river, small slopes of sub-standard plywood hills with an orange plastic fence around jt - Not the most scenic view of the Kansas River. but this is what you see now. Rusty nails, rotten wood and torn up and half constructed boards are now the landscape. Seems a real danger to small kids who might play in the park. and certainly even to the skateboarders themselves, and possibility a real liability issue for the city. Fred DeVictor has acknowledged the facility, sponsored by Let It Ride, is unsafely built and substandard, yet no change has occurred for almost a month. DO WE WANT THESE PLYWOOD SKATEBOARD HILLS AS THE VIEW OF THE KANSAS RIVER IN OUR NATURAL PARK?? Let us and the city commissioners know. HISTORIC RESEARCH & MARKERS Let's discuss our history, and research more or it. Then we can decide which history and character deserve a marker and what· style markers we'd like to sec in the neighborhood. I'd love to sec natural rocks placed vertical with carved names or events at the top. and some plaque or text in metal describing the hi~tory in more detail. In Clinton Park. behind Pinckney School, I'd love to have markers with Langston Hughes name. but also with several of his poems. Maybe we can rename this park "Langston's" or Langston Hughes Park. Clinton, I learned recently, is the name of a town where early settlers to Lawrence had come from. So, maybe a name change for this park wouldn't be impossible. "Br;ng mt' all of your dreams, You dreamers. Bring me all of your 1Ieart melodies That 1may wrap them In a blue-cloud cloth Away from the too rough fingers Of the world." ~n1\\i.t\ 1\l so~t 1-\L"tivt~ ~ ~c\\, son. t\\ te\\ 'j<lu' l>-) "'"'~'~ J . 0 J..AWRENCE jQURNALMWORLD • 1'\~Ces -o~it'n PUBLIC FORUM Small-town flavor W~tC· ~n<l.\i\e .M1 ~· ·~. 88 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1996 I-JIG s\'\1nte!S, )\nG 'QOatGS tot\\ u\). 1\ t'\\C (\oOt)-SIC no o.t\"'t o 'i)ul a\\ t'nC t\11\e se ucen a c\ill\'oi\\ ~n, 1~nd teacni\\ \anUl\\ s, )-SIC tutnirl cotllets.' , . ne d~t\<. - e< ooll\ II\ t ~n<l 5011\etlll\ ·. o't 'QCCI\ nO 1.II\" "t. '\<J'netc tnete .,n can't 1ou tutll uac\<.50, 'o01 • n t'\\C stel's •qou set co""' 0 \)01\ " , 'tS \<,inGet natO· ·ouse 1ou ,In" I I)Oflt 'j<lu \a\\ no-o~rot \ se sti\\ 1\oin' none1, \<e stl\\ c\\11\'oin' o (at 11\e air\t ocen n 0 o.~u·~ 0 ocr'l'\:1\ stilt, tile lot 11\e ai\\t ocen n \ts "naG '.:lc\(5 in \t, ~-'11·~ 0 cr;<t~\ s'.:lit. - To the editor: l.awrcnce is on the verge of JosM ing much of its smaHMtown char;u:ler and values. Friendliness, neighborlincss 1 a srnse of comtnunity ant! placC', and identity are all disaJJ~x·aring. 'l'his is what hapM pens to a community's quality of life when it becomes just another g1<1y, boring suburb. Nonetheless, small. town valuC'S can he retained to some degree if friendly encoun· tcrs arc encouraged by a lively, pcdcstri~tn·frit•ndly downtown surrounded by vibrant older neighborhoods. It docs, however, take active !,'l.lidance by the public to l'nsure that streetscapcs are designt.>d to facilitate interpersonal communication. The first step is to begin a second phase of the Main Street Progrant We must go beyond placing banners at iiltersections and hire an historic preservation architect specifically for downtown to coordinate a comprehensive program. This person could encourage building owners to restore the original brick and wood facades and could even help draw up the plans. A fund could !Jeestablished to prnvidC' low-interc~t loans and gr<~nts to building owners. New rcgul<tUons can he adopted to rC'quin.• that the exteriors of new buildings br- compatible with ncnrhy ~tmcturcs. The skateboard facility was the only anachronistic element of the Civil War on the Western Frontier, when Civil War Re-cnactors brought the l863 time period back to life in Burcham Park ncar the time of Quantrill's Raid on Lawrence. To preserve the quality housing stock in olt.ler neighborhoods, a l'rogram needs to be developed to Joster owner occupancy of dwellings. A majority of units in at lC'ast two older neighborhoods a.re no longer owner occupied. ·1 his leads to the program of landlortlMspeculators demolishing houses they have let run down claiming that they can't be rehabilitated. Low-interest loans need to bt• made available to permit restoration of both owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied houses. Regulations can require that the exteriors of new houses be compatible with nearby houses predating 1940. Although change is inevitable, we can help guide our futu,re and preserve some of the small tOY'(ll character of wonderful 'old Lawrl'JtLc. Clark H. Coan, :l:lllnd. �Thanks owner), Lumley, rains. sale of Kansas Thanks also to the Holiday Inn for being a good neighbor. At PNA's request, they donated rooms for several families so they could escape their own mud and mold and cleanup operations for a short while. For those nights, their children hopefully did not cry in fear when the Kansas thunder rolled The thunder from those spring flooding rains brought a in again. frightening night to our neighbors and their kids. A 7 foot wall of water came from 2nd St. and could have drowned them in their basements, where they had gone to escape when the tornado sirens sounded. They came upstairs just in time to escape the 7 feet of water that floods their basements nearly every year for 30 years when the worst rains come. Hopefully the city will address their life and death situation soon. II. Hospital expansion We'd like to know the long range plans. How much more will LMH grow, what plans for west side? Community Health Facility Expansion, on east side of Hospital We've had several well attended meetings on this issue. (We notified residents living near the expansion by leaflets.) Neighbors points of concern about expansion are listed later in newsletter. We can still have input on these potential problems, like excessive lighting, lack of landscaping buffers, that previous hospital parking lot expansions created for neighbors. George Osborne, PNA President, will be on Building Committee to work with architects, Gould Evans, to address neighbors concerns. Let us hear from you. Zoning change to accommodate this Facility was approved by 28 THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1996 Planning Commission, despite PNA President & Coordinator's request for more time to discuss the issue in newsletter & with Pinckney residents. Seemed like a reasonable request to us, and to one Commissioner, Mary Geese. Thanks to her for her support for the neighborhood position. But other planners ok'd zoning change, although construction won't begin for a year or so. Demolition of three homes in that block east of hospital will be done soon. Contact city (owners) if you could rescue these three homes. We appreciate planners directions to the city to notify neighborhoods sooner in the future so they can be aware of major zoning changes, etc. See more info I live on West Second : Street, and on my mail~ later in newsletter. CITY OF LAWRENCE CAN HELP HOMEOWNERS SAVE$$$ ON ENERGY BILLS The City of Lawrence has money available to pay for weatherizing homes in the city. Improvements can include: • Attic Insulation ~ ...l l'Q < ...l :;; ~ "'~ E-< "' 00 E-< lii A 4th STREET??!! Expansion west of Michigan so 4th will be main entrance to Hospital. But do those KPL poles have to be so close to homes? City says this street has I 00 ft. right of way, will have 5 ft. wide sidewalks - but still do those KPL poles have to be so close to homes? 4th St. Neighbors were notified, and had a meeting in May with engineers & city (PNA was not notified). Neighbors reported however that they did not want input from neighbors, only to tell them what was about to happen to their street & yards. (The project takes a great portion of yards & north side has large power line poles very close to homes.) You can call KPL for a free reading of EMF at your home since poles are now so close to you. CALL IF YOU WANT A REPRESENTATIVE FROM ENGINEERING FIRM & CITY AT OUR OCT MEETING TO DISCUSS 4th St & 2ND STREET (East of hospital expansion, improvement). (842-3154) 8 plus tS:r ·-O,.,OIITUIIIITT Incomes will be verified. Application deadline is September 13, 1996. Application forms are available at the office of Housing & Neighborhood Development in Room 08 of City Hall. For more information call 832·3000, Ext. 3114. ~ ~ 0 !:>: ~ ~ ~ ~ 0 = !:>: ...0 ~ z Q box this morning, there Maximum Income $24,550 $28,050 $31,550 $35,050 $37,850 $40,650 $43,450 $46,250 ;> SOUND was a note saying that they're making Second Street wider. I've never heard anything about this. Is it true? J.Vhen~ it supposed to iulppen? Terese Gorman, city engi: neer, said that although she didn't know who put the signs out, she did know that the city had no plans to widen West Second Street. There are no plans to widen any of Second Street that I'm aware of, except north," she said, referring to the continuing recon· struction of North Second Street. Family Size 1 2 3 ~ = ... • Weatherstripping of Doors 2. Mobile homes are not eligible for assistance . 3. Annual gross family income cannot exceed the following guidelines: ~ 0 Q • Storm Windows Grants for these improvements will be made to eligible homeowners. No repayments for this assistance is required. Grants will be awarded on a first--come first served basis. Eligibilfty requirements for this assistance are: 1. The home must be owner/occupied with no more than two dwelling units. !:>: jOURNAL-WORLD OFF 11 FREE J ENERGY SAVING IMPROVEMENTS to those giving spirits, Stan Zaremba (Zarco Phillips 66 Station Williams Natural Gas Co. & others, who helped our neighbor Barbara replace her van after a tree Jell on it during those flooding spring Only in Kansas would this source of Jundraising be there for us: The 336 sacks of horse manure wood chips. That's pioneer spirit & style good neighbor policy if I ever saw it. ~ ~ Comprehensive Rehabilitation Loans for Housing Rehabilitation The Housing and Neighborhood Development Department of the City of lawrence has a limited amount of funds available for its housing rehabilitation comprehensive loan program. These loans may require monthly payments. This loan money may be used for foundation repair, wirin~ plumbing, painting, roofing, and minor interior repair. Applications for the program year August 1. 1996 through july 1. 1997, will be accepted through March 31, 1996. Basic eligibility requirements are that the recipient must be an owner~occupant of the property, the property must contain only one or two dwelling units1 and the property must be located within the City limits of lawrence. Gross family income from all sources cannot exceed the following: Family Size 1 2 3 z 8 plus Gross Annual Family Income S24,550 S28,0SO S31,5SO $35,050 $37,850 $40,650 $43,450 $46,250 Mobile homes are not eligible. Applicants will be evaluated after April 1, 1996, and a list of potential recipients will be established. Applicants will be notified of the status of their application after all applicationsJI have been evaluated. Additional information may be obtained by ca!ling the telephone number below. Application forms are available at City Hall, Room 08 or by calling (913) 832~3114 or 832-3113. �PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS September 1998 Welcome to Pinckney Neighborhood! Tills may come as a surprise, but everyone that receives this newsletter lives in the Pinckney neighborhood. Because Pinckney is so spread out, we wanted to be sure and invite you to participate in the Pinckney Neighborhood Association (PNA). PNA is your mouthpiece to the city, a means to address local concerns, and a way to improve your neighborhood. Come join us at the meeting on September 26th at the hospital! Pinckney Neighborhood Association Fall Meeting The next meeting ofthe PNA will be Saturday, September 26, 1998. The meeting will be held at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, in Conference Room D in the basement of the hospital (just take the new elevators across from the gift shop). The meeting will begin at 3:00p.m., immediately after the dedication ceremony for our new historic sign (see paragraph below). There will be a brief business agenda, followed by a presentation from Tenants to Homeowners. Please plan on attending! Historic Sign to be Dedicated Please join us for the dedication of our newly installed historic sign in Constant Park! A brief ceremony has been planned at the site ofthe sign (the corner of 6th and Tennessee. facing Tennessee) to welcome it to our neighborhood at 2:30p.m. on Saturday, September 26th, immediately prior to the fall PNA meeting. Historian Katie Armitage will be on hand, as will PNA ofl1cers. City officials have also been invited. The sign gives a brief description of Pinckney's colorful history, and shows historic and modern maps of the neighborhood. It was designed and installed by our neighbors at Art & Sign. Walk by and take a look at it! A Message from the President Welcome to the Pinckney Neighborhood Newsletter. My name is William Tienken and I am the president ofthe PNA. I moved into the neighborhood back in February of 1997 on Michigan Street. I really enjoy living in this neighborhood with its delightful parks and great neighbors. At times, I feel as though I'm living in a small town, but with the good things of a city. I've lived in Lawrence for five years and have no regrets. On February 14, 1998 I went to my very first neighborhood meeting and nominated myself for the position of president of the PNA and got the job. Needless to say, I was quite surprised at myself for wanting the position. Since then I've had the opportunity to work with some really great people. Allow me to introduce you to the other PNA officers. Andrea (Andy) Knickerbocker is the vice president of the PNA. She has put lots of work into the PNA and deserves a round of applause for the work she has put into the development of our new sign that will make everybody aware of the history ofPinckney Neighborhood. Karen Noll is the treasurer and has also put a lot of work into the running ofthe board. Karen will be leaving us at the first of next year for family reasons, and we wish �her well. That means we will need a new treasurer. Think about it and let us know ifyou are interested in the job next year. At our meeting on the 26th we will be accepting nominations for a new secretary. Karen has been pulling double duty as both treasurer and secretary, and doing a wonderful job at it, but she needs a break! I want to invite all to the next Pinckney Neighborhood Association meeting. Who knows what you might get out of it? Look what I got! Tenants to Homeowners to Speak at Fall Meeting A board member from Tenants to Homeowners will be present at our fall meeting to speak about their organization, and to present information regarding their HOOT program- Home Owners Out of Tenants. Tenants to Homeowners helps folks untangle the complicated and sometimes overwhelming steps to home ownership. Anyone wanting to know more about how to move from being a tenant to a homeowner is urged to attend. j~P!SU! SJ!Ul~p ~~S j'lJ9Z .I~qm~:)d~g UO .8U!l~~Ul IJUJ .mo ~.IOJ~q rill!s ;:,polS!lJ M~u .rno ~.1)n:>!P~P d];}q O:J SJ0Cfq[1Jpu .IUOA l{l!M J~ql~1JO:J) l~~ k 1 I .it< 'j ' ,[' :,. ::, .. :.. ) ~ •\ 1,\ I,'\ ', ~·.: ., )l t! •·; ' • l j ' l . ' \ ',_<( ' II' I .\ 'II 'i \:· •" !' OH 'ON l!WJ9d vv099 S>l 'aoueJMlll OIVd 38VlSOd ·s·n 31Vtl >11ns SM;}N poolpoqllJ[.i3pN A;}Ulj[;:>U!d �BUlK RATE US. POSTAGe PAID Per'"'t No. 170 Lawrence, I<S 66044 II I 501 LoctiSi<1"'-' St. Lcow~eYIC<' Ks. 66044 r ! t ~ ' If ll Pinck News PINCKNEY FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS Join us for an evening of history about our neighborhood, Pinckney, with Katie Armitage, local historian , tour guide & our "new" Pinckney neighbor. �PINCKNEY FRIENDS & NEIGHBORE JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF HISTORY ABOUT OUR NEIGHBORHOOD, PINCKNEY, with KATIE ARMITAGE, local historian, tour guide & our "new" Pinckney neighbor. JUNE 19 PNA meeting 6:30-8:00p.m. Suite G Lawrence Memorial Hospital ( If enter at new entrance to hospital (3rd & Arkansas St.), take stairs or elevator to lower level, then right to Suite G, near courtyard . If enter at 325 Maine, take elevator to lower level, walk through-fountain area to corridor on west, Suite G. ) Pinckney's had some rich history including Langston Hughes, famous poet who went to Pinckney, a retired Civil War General who lived in a tree house and teepee near 5th & La., Judge Means, a Brewery in 1870, ETC. COME and learn more. We got funding for historic markers for our neighborhood. Katie's talk will be a good beginning to discover and mark our history. JUNE 21 NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP. Put items by curb by Friday 6 a.m.. (Trash Trucks begin their drive through Pinckney at 6a.m. until finished) Any large items OK except concrete.( Couches, refrigs, tires, etc. OK) Limbs, wood, etc. must be bundled & weigh what you wouldn't mind lifting (no more than 70 lbs.) Pinckney Neighborhood Association is a group of your neighbors trying to preserve and improve our neighborhood. Join us & Let us know how we can help you. (Call Tolly 842-3154 or George 843-2893) Storm Water Drainage- With neighbors in 2nd & Mich. area we held meetings, walked the drainage area, and helped the city pass the new ordinance. SO SORRY it didn't keep those 6 FEET OFWA1ER out of your basements near 2nd & Mich. We're counting on and hoping to work with planners to make sure this new drainage system alleviate flooding. CURB REPAIRS. Let us know if the City doesn't make needed curb repairs near you. THERE'S$$$ FOR HOME REPAIR. Call us (842-3154) or the Lawrence Housing Dept. (832-3109 Marjene) for great grants. VERY GOOD DEALS AVAILABLE IF YOU QUALIFY. We'll help cut through red tape. EMERGENCY GRANTS for roof leaks, heaters, etc. & major home repairs. Volunteers for Neighborhood Watch, Block "captains" to get your block organized??( Call 842-3154) �VERY IMPORTANT MEETING ABOUT FLOOD PROBLEMS Et CITY'S PLAN TO SOLVE THEM. HOSPITAL SUITE G 3PM SATURDAY MAY 24 CITY /Engineer's PLAN TO SOLVE FLOOD PROBLEMS ·INVOLVES YOUR BACK YARD LET'S TALK BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY MAY 27 7PM CITY HALL. COME TO DISCUSS HOW YOU AND NEIGHBORS FEEL ABOUT PLAN SHOWN BY ENGINEERS AT CITY HALL LAST WEEK (YOU SHOULD HAVE REC'D A LETIER NOTIFYING YOU OF THIS MEffiNG{ACTUALLY CITY ENGINEERS NOTIFIED YOU OF THE PLAN, NOT THE MEEETING.) Final approval of plan will come MAY 27 TUESDAY NIGHT CITY COMMISSION MEETING when ENGINEERS present the plan to city Commission. We will have chance to talk at that meeting too. We want to discuss plan to solve flooding and know what neighbors want, and be sure we understand what engineers recommend before that time. COME NOW AND TELL ALL YOUR NEIGHBORS TO COME: LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SUITE G---ENTER WEST{ NEW ENTRANCE, DOWNSTAIRS TO SUITE G .. SATURDAY MAY 24 3 PM (WE MET EARLIER, TUESDAY 7 PM, APRIL 22) PINCKNEY NEIGHBORS IN 2ND Er MICH, 2ND·& ARKANSAS AREA MAY 24, 1997 ..... .. J ._ ..... . !. �BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE Pinckney N e.ighborhood News PAID Lawrence, KS 66044 Permit No. 170 ~·Hl.HC E,\'ifE, :?. '&ri\1;~'TZ PO BOX ?OH t~Jl!j:~:,~'·~~:N-t~l~,:l NEIGKBORHOOD r-"~:-~ 6 f~:.(: 1·~ ,:1 P KG l ~l'l (~ rt TRAY ~ �Pinckney Neighborhood Newsletter Spring greetings to all Pinckney neighbors! I am sending this newsletter to introduce myself and to let you know about several Pinkney events that will occur this spring so that you can pencil them in on your calendars. Let me start with introductions. My name is Sara Taliaferro, and I am the new Pinckney Neighborhood coordinator. You can contact me or leave a message for me at 842-4051. Please do not be shy about leaving messages; this number is for Pinckney business, and I will gladly return your calls. We have been updating our mailing list, as you will notice if your name actually appears on this flyer. Please call me with changes if (1) any of your neighbors are not getting a newsletter but want to receive one, (2) I desecrated the spelling of your name, (3) you received a newsletter addressed to 'neighbor' and want to receive it in your name, (4) I have incorrectly addressed a newsletter or am sending mail to an empty lot. Hospital Parking Lot Meeting We have scheduled a meeting on the 18th of April at 2:00 PM to discuss the proposed parking lot for Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Robert Trepinski of LMH will be available to discuss the design plan and explain such particulars as proposed drainage, lighting, and landscaping. The meeting will take place at LMH in Conference Room D. ** Pinckney Community Dance A community dance is being planned at the Pinckney school for all Pinckney and Old West Lawrence residents. Although the dance is family oriented, it is delightful but not necessary for you to arrive escorted by children! It will be on May 22nd from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. Pinckney Neighborhood Association will have a refreshments table of some kind, and the proceeds will be donated to the school. Since you are all members of PNA, please let me know if you would like to donate your time, the use of a popcorn machine, a cooler for ice cream bars, an ieee machine, cookies, or your ideas. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS April 1111 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day8AM to Noon at 711 E. 23rd. Receiving paints and paint related products, household cleaners, automotive products, pest control products, household batteries. Call 832-3030 for questions or appointments. April 18 111 Lawrence Memorial Parking Lot Meeting 2PM at LMH in Conference Room D May 22nd Pinckney School Community Dance 6:30 to 9:30PM June 5111 Pinckney Neighborhood Spring Cleanup (details in next newsletter) In Memory Pinckney Neighborhood Association has made a donation to the Lawrence Preservation Society in memory of Nancy Shontz. Nancy was a neighbor who will be missed by many. Her incredible energies were directed toward the good cause and the community good. May she inspire us to fill the void that her death has caused. Housing Issues **There is a two-story dwelling at the proposed LMH parking lot site that will be torn down unless someone would like to purchase and move it. LMH is willing to work with any interested parties, but any would-be rescuers should act fast. This construction project will be discussed at the April 28 1h Planning Commission meeting, and if it is approved, construction would start as soon as is possible. Are you a tenant who is interested in being a homeowner? There may be funds available to the Pinckney neighborhood for homes through Tenants to Homeowners. If anyone is interested, please contact me soon. �Pinckney Neighborhood Association PO Box 125 Lawrence, KS 66044 �PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS QUESTIONNAIRE Please take a little time to answer this questionnaire to help me in developing our neighborhood goals for the future. I will use this information to apply for funding or grants to help our neighborhood, to pass on our needs and concerns to city commissioners, to plan guest speakers for our general meetings, and to find service providers to address our concerns. And, as always, please call me with any questions or thoughts. Even 1ittle matters' are important when they are a part of our everyday lives. Postage is paid for the return of the questionnaire; just tape it shut and drop it in the mail. You are welcome to answer this anonymously. You can also write you name and number if you would like me to call you to discuss any neighborhood topics. Please rate the following topics by circling the phrase that best matches your level of interest or concern about the topic: I am concerned about deteriorating conditions in my neighborhood and would like to see them improved. Very Concerned Somewhat Concerned Neutral Not A Problem On My Street I feel that noise is a problem in my neighborhood (Barking dogs, loud music, traffic noise, etc.). Very Concerned Somewhat Concerned Neutral Not A Problem I want to conserve or improve properties in my neighborhood for their historic, architectural, or aesthetic value. Very Interested Somewhat Interested Neutral Uninterested I am concerned about neighborhood safety and would like to develop a block network for support with such things as neighborhood watch, lighting improvements, and storm safety. Very Interested Somewhat Interested Neutral Uninterested I am concerned about car traffic issues on my street such as speeding, heavy traffic, or nonresidential vehicles. Very Concerned Somewhat Concerned Neutral Uninterested I am concerned about environmental issues such as recycling and alternative or renewable energy supplies and would like involvement in these issues at a neighborhood level. Very Concerned Somewhat Concerned Neutral Uninterested I would like Pinckney School to become even more of an accessible community center that involves and includes the whole neighborhood in community activities and services. Very Interested Somewhat Interested Neutral Opposed This list of questions is not comprehensive; please write in any concerns or thoughts that I have not mentioned. �SCHEDULE OF EVENTS May 22"" Pinckney Sclwol Community Dance · • · · _,;1.\il"Zfi'·!<:fc;_\·. BULK RATE 4- "'\;:." Pmckney Neighborhood Association,..,," . PO Box 125 ~ M ~;:toLawrence, KS 66044 '"' c .AY 1999 '£•; ;:;; 0£(·. _ r :· , -~ ...; Q;:(c;J'-:';~":./ June 4" Pinckney Neighborhood Spring Cleanup u.s. POSTAGE PAID Lawrence. KS Permit 1170 ---- .... •.".". ,...... ·' ,, ".~;~,~~··:--· ., \l•ti.''r June J2'h Tenants to Homeowners First Time Home Buyer Workshop }"'I. I ~~f: i•, I~ I· .I·_; ! ";..' ·' June 12" Fountain Walk June 19"' Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Jwze 23'J Product Reuse Open House PINCKNEY COMMUNITY DANCE ! Coordinator..•. Hello ? A community dance will be held at Pinckney School from 6:30 to 9:30PM this Saturday, May 22nd. All Pinckney neighbors are invited ! Sonny Heller's Music Box will D.J. the event. Old West Lawrence Neighborhood Association will be selling hot dogs and chips, Pinckney School will sell drinks, and PNA will sell cookies. All proceeds go to the Pinckney School. If you would like to donate a batch of cookies, please call me at 842-4051. We hope to see you there to meet neighbors and have fun! I have been delighted to hear from so many of you after sending out the last newsletter. I do have a confession to make; one weekend I went out of town, and I got so many calls that I think a message or two got lost. If you called me and I never returned your call, I apologize--no snub was intended. Please call back ! It is my pleasure to hear from you. HOUSING ISSUES Rental Rehabilitation Program The Housing and Neighborhood Development Department (HAND) of the City of Lawrence wants to assist property owners in rehabilitating five to ten rental dwelling units. Pinckney is one of the targeted neighborhoods. Units occupied by low income families or vacant units which the owner has agreed to rent to Section 8 eligible and qualified tenants will receive priority. For more information or to request an application packet, please call the HAND office at 785-832-3100. You can also call Sara at 842-4051 for more details. Accessible Housing Funds may be available to build a totally accessible home in our neighborhood some time later this year. Would someone in your family benefit from living in a home designed for their particular needs ? I want to see if we have any interested families in our neighborhood so that if the opportunity does arise, we could apply. Sidewalks Would you like a sidewalk on your property ? There are some funds available for sidewalk installation on individual properties. Please call Margene Swarts at 832-3117 for information. �NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS Neighborhood Questionnaire You will notice a questionnaire enclosed in this newsletter. I want to know what our neighborhood needs, and who better to inform me than all of you, the neighbors of Pinckney ? So fill it in to help me better serve the neighborhood. My many grateful "thank you's" in advance! GOOD PINCKNEY NEIGHBORS Rehabilitation Project Brook Creek neighborhood needs volunteers to work on a house rehabilitation project being sponsored by HOOT. They will accept carpenters and contractors, and they will be happy to accept any 'short term apprentices' as well. If you would like to help perform this good deed and get written up in our newsletter, please call me. It is a volunteer effort that will pay off twice, because a rehabilitation project will be chosen in our neighborhood and volunteers from other neighborhoods will come over to help. A Bigger 6th Street... The City Commission has postponed a vote on extending the fifth lane (turning lane) on 6th Street farther east. This extension was proposed in an effort to address traffic flow problems. Some opposition to this plan has been expressed because landowners along 6th Street do not want the street widened, especially if this means loss of property along the street. Concerns have also been expressed because this stretch of 6th Street includes both residential and school zoned areas, and some fear this plan would compromise both residential aesthetics and school safety. Old West Lawrence Neighborhood has asked for Pinckney input, so please call me with your ideas, concerns, and views so I can represent you in subsequent meetings about 6th Street. When LMH Lights Up .... Robert Trepinski of Lawrence Memorial Hospital would like to thank all of you who expressed thoughts on the proposed LMH parking lot. He also wanted me to share information about lighting of the lot. No vertical stanchion lighting will be used. They will install "Ballard lights," which are 3Yz to 4Yz feet tall. Such lights are already in place in other parts of LMH property. Block Representatives We would like to develop a group of block representatives to help bring neighborhood needs to Pinckney Neighborhood Association meetings. Would you like to volunteer to be that person? We would love to see all of you at meetings, but a block representative could stand in for others on a street or in an apartment complex. Call 842-4051 to volunteer! Another volunteer opportunity exists for someone who is interested in attending Tenants To Homeowners meetings. It would be great to get more Pinckney residents involved, perhaps even as directors. Meetings are the third Tuesday of every month at the United Way Center, 2518 Ridge Court, Room A. Meetings start at 6:30PM. Fountain Walk The Free State Walkers, along with Lawrence Parks and Recreation, Community Mercantile, Paradise Cafe, and Free State Brewery, are sponsoring a fountain walk on Saturday June 12th to raise money for the Teddy Roosevelt Fountain renovation. You can show up at the South Park Recreation Center, just south of lith Street on Massachusetts Street any time between 8AM and !lAM. The walk ends at 2PM. You can walk for free, make a donation, or register to win an award. For more information, please call Bob Lewis at 841-6657, or Kathy Horton at 749-1558. 'Y2K' In The Neighborhood Lots of hype surrounds the approaching Year 2000, and it may be confusing to us everyday folks to know how we may or may not be affected. Do you have a phone, a microwave, medical prescriptions ? Then you probably need some practical, no-nonsense information about the Y2K issue. We are planning a neighborhood meeting some weekend in July or August. We will have a guest speaker to give us some insights as to how individuals can prepare themselves to ensure an easier new year. More details will be posted in the next newsletter. Neighborhood Cleanup Our neighborhood cleanup for individual households will be June 4th. This gives you the week (weekend prior) to clean out your attics, closets, basements, and garages and free yourself of all the stuff you no longer want (and you are pretty sure no charity will want either!). This does not include any hazardous waste (see Pinckney Environment section of newsletter). The city will send around special trucks for washers, dryers, hide-a-beds, and old tires, so you can set those out too. We will be organizing another neighborhood cleanup in the summer for target areas such as Tommy Constant Park. Burcham Park, and Clinton Park. Let me know if there are other areas we should target for this second neighborhood cleanup. PINCKNEY ENVIRONMENT Brush Collection From now until November 13th, anyone can take truckloads oftree branches and brush to the Forestry; of Parks and Recreation at 1110 Haskell (from the intersection of II th and Haskell, travel north on II tt .':t -~t past Consolidated Lumber--the Forestry Division is located on the south side of II th. A truck load costs $2.00, and the collection site is open from lOAM to 4PM on Saturdays. Not only. will you beautify your own yard by cleaning up brush and branches, but you will be contributing to the beauty of greater Lawrence; the wood will be recycled into mulch in city landscaping. Hazardous Waste- Product Reuse It is easier than ever to show your concern for the environment by safely disposing of hazardous wastes in Lawrence. You can bring hazardous wastes to the Collection Day event on June 19th (or the 3rd Saturday of any month) from 8AM to Noon. The collection site is at the Douglas County Public Works Yard at 711 E. 23rd St. If you are unable to bring materials at that time, please call 832-3030 to arrange a drop-off appointment. They accept used engine oil, paint, cleaners, disinfectants, pesticides, furniture polish, photo chemicals. pool chemicals ... you may be surprised at the list. And did you know that every Wednesday following the monthly Collection Day, you can attend a Product Reuse Open House at the Public Works yard and pick up any of the above materials for free? These products are for individual use only and should be disposed of properly. The city redistributed over 13,000 lbs of donations last year. Join in the good effon! �The Pinckney Neighborhood Association welcomes you! All properties except the parl<s are private, so we ask that you please enjoy this historic area from the street. Walking time ...... TENNESSEE STREET 545 TENNESSEE. Canceller Francis Snow buill this home about 1903. he also built three other houses facing 6th street. 511 TENNESSEE. Banks House, built about 1866. LOUISIANA. Dillard House, in 1890 by Jesse Dillard, a former Virginia slave and a selftaught Lawrencian. His daughter Mary, a KU grad., taught poet Langston Hughes when he was a boy. 516 LOUISIANA. Gardner House, built 1884. 519 LOUISIANA. Hadley House, built 1875. 504 Louisiana. Built about 1884, apparently by Tomas Dee, a bricklayer, who lived there with his wife and bookeeper son. 516 w 6th. 509 TENNESSEE. Horton House, built about I 870. TURN LEFT (WEST) ON 5TH STREET. =·;;:~""' '';7;~--.-,,,M'<J! SE CORNER OF 5TH ~:::...~~._,,~AND OHIO STREETS. -~;:;;, ?"""~'}'/i\'"';'"'"f:~(., Site of the first meeting LLl· ..... ·,~~ · "".' house m Lawrence, known . "_ ·..;;·-~. ..i1 r;;\ ___ 1 . i•a\ · '{~')l!~j-: - , ~ik -•' ...,.:', , · 'r as the" Hay Tent" . Plymouth Congregational a·· Church was orgamzed here 1- in 1855. 501 LOUISIANA. Barker House, built in 1872. Later, the Judge Hugh Means family lived here. One and a half story cross, exposed russ in gable. 500 LOUISIANA. Tucker House, built in 1888. Folk Victorian Dwelling with carpenter lace trim. 5th STREET (behveen Louisiana and Indiana), Site of Hugh Cameron's tree house,\907-1908. Cameron a settler and soldier who lived on a wooden platform built in a large maple tree. In the creek bank below the tree,he dug out a kitchen and dining room and roofed it. He installed a telephone and planned to install electricity. TURN RIGHT (NORTH) ON OHIO TURN LEFT (WEST) ON 5TH STREET AND STREET. WALK TOWARD DEAD END. PROCEED TO INDIANA STREET; TURN RIGHT (NORTH) ON INDIANA. OHIO STREET 425 OHIO. Built by A.H. Foote, an attorney. Remodeled in 1982. 433 OHIO. Built in 1912 by Gustave Graeber of Graeber Bros. Plumbing. Prairie style dwelling with end gable. 501 OHY '· Shaw House, built in 1908. Episc<Jpallian Bishop Thomas built in 1865-66. ltalianate Style house represents rebuilding that occured after Quantrill's raid and the end ofthe civil war. 51 I OHIO. Griffith House, built 1888. Stick style, irregular gables. Local Register of Historic Places. 519 OHIO. 1910 two-story, four bedroom stucco. l-Ias original trims and leaded glass bookcase inside. 529 OHIO. Huson House, built ~~\!!!,:'--- 1868. Samuel K. Huson was a physician, postmaster, and mayor in Lawrence. WALK SOUTH TO SIXTH STREET AND TURN RIGHT (WEST). 646 LOUISIANA. Pierson House, built 1889. Mr. pierson owned a flour mill at 6th and Vermont. TURN NORTH ONTO LOUISIANA STREET. LOUISIANA STREET 533 LOUISIANA. Russell House, built 1902. Queen Anne style. 531 LOUISIANA. Russell House, built 1909. Folk National style. 530 LOUISIANA. Denham House, built 1869.Brick Vernacular style. 523 LOUISIANA. Osbum House, built 1885. DRAFT COPY INDIANA STREET 304 INDIANA. Zimmerman House, built 1872. Mr. Zimmerman was a contractor for the Kansas River dam. Nicknamed "The Castle on the Kaw", the house is now on the National Register of Historic Pia 312 INDIANA. Post-Victorian two stof) stone basement. :h full 345 INDIANA. Queen Anne style house with gables. 0 fHER POINTS OF INTEREST 401 INDIANA. This house, built for a Mrs. Meyers by the famous vaudvillian George Walker of Williams and Walker, features bay and stained glass windows and a quarter sawn oak entry. Alice Peabody Sears, a survivor of Quantrill's raid, lived here. 408 INDIANA. Built in the late 1890's. 424 INDIANA. Folk Victorian style. 521 INDIANA. National style gable front and wing. 525 INDIANA. National style gable and wing. PROCEED TO 3RD STREET, THEN TURNLEFT (WEST). WALK TO MISSISSIPPI STREET AND TURN LEFT (SOUTH). 340 N. Michigan. Built in 1871, National Register of Historic Places. Originally Judge Timothy Stephen's 160-acrc farn1. MISSISSIPPI STREET 501 MISSISSIPPI. Built around 1858. Limestone. One of oldest houses in the Pinckney Neighborhood. TURN RIGHT (WEST) ON 5TH STREET AND PROCEED TO ILLINOIS STREET. WALK NORTH ON ILLINOIS STREET. ILLINOIS STREET 323 ILLINOIS. Van 1-loesen House, 1870's. Van H. was a McCormick implement dealer. Note outbuildings. i\ two-room playhouse, now in Watkins Museum, had its own mailbox and street address. 345 ILLINOIS. VanHoesen House. Rear view ofWalruffBrewery, 1867. 2ND AND MAINE. WalruffBrewery, founded by Gern1an born C.J. Walruff in 1867 By 1879, the brewery was probably the largest in Kansas, producing a volume of 5,000 barrels. Prohibition finally killed off the brewery in 1885. The building was then used for leather tanning, a business owned by McCarter Byrd. �"8661 ll! 86 ~3u )U 4lBOp srq .JO OWl) oru )P. 'U' M 80'1 )B paA!Il'"qtv '( i,l uos s,o3Jooo ·A.Jnqsnus o~1ooo JO '"l't3nup 'U!MpOOQ A.tnqsttBS "SJV\l "'ll 'lB.\\ HAP ~u!Jnp t:uuu uo!un Ol!l U! poAJOS "H .,liWlO!I SBSUB)I 11 ;}l{l 'UOJ~WU:J tf3HH ("lS<lJ;JlU! JO SlU!Od J<lq}O Moqs 0} dum <~ql UO p<lOBjd SJOqru,\s pUB 'p;l)p13Ul ;JlllOl ;Jl;JjdUlOO <~ql ql!M durn ;Jql]O UO!Sl<!A J<llB<lU 13 'pooqJoqqil!<lU <lql U! p<lA!J OqM. <!jdO<!d JO S<llnP!d <lABq Jl!M. UOp:><!S S!q.I) ( r,:,;;~;~EV1 WALKING TOUR The Pinckney Neighborhood is one of the oldest in the city. It bears the former name of 6th Street. Until 1912, 6th street was named Pinckney Street after a Revolutionary war hero. First Pincknt:y School �..,~f,~~T. PINc.\--1J. . I NEIGHBORJ[QUD Pinckney Neighborhood Assn. PO Box 125 Lawrence, KS. 66044 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS October 9' 11 Tenants To Homeuwners' Pinckney NA Volunteer Workday October 9'11 : River Valley Celtic Society Festival At Burcham Park 11 November 7' : PNA Appreciation Day, 2PM L MH, Conference Room D November I 3'11 : Neighborhood Cleanup BULK RATE ] U.S. POSTAGE PAID Lawrence, KS 66044 Permit No. 170 : MARGENE SWARTZ FO EOX 708 LA\'i'RENCE KS 66044-0708 Pinckney Neighborhood Newsletter Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Andrea Knickerbocker, acting president, vice president Jody Brown, Secretary William Tienken, Honormy President Rosalie Mclv!aster, Treasurer Sara Taliaferro, coordinator (842-4051) Pinckney Neighborhood's Tenants To Homeowners Project Tenants To Homeowners has purchased a home in our neighborhood that they will renovate and sell to an eligible family. I have organized a small group of volunteers to work on the house on Saturday, October 9th, but I would be delighted if any of you would like to add your names to the list. We will be cleaning, cutting bushes, weeding, seeding the lawn, planting flower beds, washing windows, hanging up storm windows, and bagging and setting out miscellaneous trash items. The house is located at 218 Alabama Street, and I hope you will stop by and see the house on Saturday. If you would like to work for an hour or so, or bring your guitar and play a song for us, bring flower bulb or root stock donations for the yard, bring over freshly baked cookies, or just stop by to say hello, we would be delighted to see you! There is a rumor that a news crew may stop by at some point-who knows? We will provide food for volunteers. Like a good "stone soup," the more folks who are involved, the better the project will be, so please call me if you would like to help out for a bit (842-4051 ). The Tenants To Homeowners Board is looking for eligible families to buy the two-bedroom house, and they will give priority to families who are looking for a handicapped accessible home. We would ideally like to sell the home to a family in the Pinckney neighborhood. If you are interested, call Alan Bowes at 842-5494. It would be wonderful to have a family in the house by Christmas! Neighborhood Appreciation Day We are having a good year as a neighborhood association. So we would like to celebrate with an informal reception on November 7th at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Conference Room D at 2:00PM. We will have refreshments and some show-and-tell items (such as a map of the proposed utility department project). Everyone who is a member of the Pinckney Neighborhood Association (and you are a member if you live east of McDonald Drive and west of the river, and south of 1-70 and on the north side of 6th Street) is invited. And we celebrate everyone who sent in their questionnaire, called about neighborhood concerns, offered photos or history, participated in neighborhood cleanup, attended meetings, volunteered on projects, wrote letters to the city, organized neighborhood watches, shared their opinions, represented us on various board and committees throughout the city, or served on our neighborhood association board. We have a good community of neighbors that live in our ranches, two-st01y homes and mansions, cottages, apartments, townhomes, duplexes, and mobile homes throughout Pinckney. By November we will have completed a walking tour brochure and held our second neighborhood cleanup. This year we have also worked with the city to maintain the new storm drainage ditch between Michigan and Arkansas Streets and to give attention to some neglected homes. We had a community dance with Old West Lawrence Neighborhood Association and the Pinckney School. We have a successful Tenants To Homeowners Project in our neighborhood. I have left out countless notes and calls and minor victories that you have made: to help keep the neighborhood network alive. We look forward to seeing you in November to celebrate our neighborhood! �Pinckney's Fall Neighborhood Cleanup We are having our fall cleanup on Saturday, November 13t". This cleanup will give you another opportunity to clean out houses and garages and set out such things as appliances and old tires without having to make special arrangements with solid waste disposal. You can also set out yard waste such as bagged leaves and bundled sticks. For our fall cleanup we will also organize crews to walk through Clinton Park (meet there at 9:00AM), Burcham Park (meet there at II :OOAM), and Tommy Constant Park (meet there at I :OOPM). Please either call me or show up if you would like to be on one of the cleanup crews-or all three if you are ambitious! We are still working out details with the city, but it looks as if yard waste will be picked up on Monday, November 15th ifthe weather is favorable and Monday pickups are still being run. Household items, especially appliances and tires, will get picked up Friday November 19t11 • Tenants To Homeowners Board of Directors The PNA Board extends a special thank you to Marguerite Risley who has represented the Pinckney Neighborhood on the Homeowners Out Of Tenants (HOOT) Board of Directors and will end her term this year. She has been a wonderful and responsible advocate for neighborhood concerns, and we are sure the board will miss her. We really appreciate her caring work. It is our pleasure to announce that John Pepperdine will join the board in October to learn the ropes before Marguerite steps down at the end of the year. John is a former neighborhood coordinator and has nonprofit board experience, and we welcome him as our new representative. HAND Advisory Board The Pinckney Neighborhood Association is looking for people who would be willing to serve on the HAND (Housing and Neighborhood Development) Advisory Committee to represent neighborhood concerns (of all neighborhoods, not just Pinckney). The HAND Advisory Committee combines two former housing and neighborhood issue advisory groups, the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Committee and the Housing Advisory Council in order to increase citizen participation and make the program more effective. The l-lANO Advisory Committee consists of eleven members: five members represent CDBG target neighborhoods (of which Pinckney is one), a member from the landlord community, two members from the CDBG practitioner's panel, and three from the community at large. The mayor appoints individuals for three-year terms. This is a very important position to our neighborhood, and we would be very pleased to recruit a good individual (or two!) from our neighborhood. City of Lawrence Notes The Department of Public Works wants to see that roadside ditches are functioning properly, and they need your help. Landowners are responsible for mowing and removing debris from ditches. The City is responsible for reconstruction of ditches and existing driveway culverts. If you need to install a new driveway culvert, you will either need to submit a plan with a drawing to the city, or you can pay the City to install the culvert. If you are aware of any obstruction that disturbs drainage ditches, or if you have Questions or comments, please contact Public Works at 832-3027. You can also call me ( 842-4051 )to make me aware of problem areas so that we can bring this to the city's attention. As you may know, the City of Lawrence is planning a city "fixed route" transit system. If you want to see details of the proposed routes, they will be available at the Lawrence Public Library reference desk and at the City Manager's office on the fourth floor of City Hall. If you have any comments on the proposed routes, you can send written comments to Aaron Bartlett, City Transportation Planner, Lawrence/Douglas County Planning Department, City Hall, PO Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044. As of September, Lawrence City Commission meetings will be aired only on City Cable Channel 48 and not on Sunflower Cable Channel 6. The City of Lawrence held two public meetings on future recreation needs of Lawrence and the Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan. Deadlines for comments were at the end of September, but if you have comments, you can still send them to Lawrence Parks and Recreation, Fred LeVictor, PO Box 708, Lawrence, KS, 66044; call 832-3450; or e-mail at fdevictor@ci.lawrence.ks.us. Mention that you realize you missed the deadline; they are planning to conduct surveys and interviews with youths as well. Check out the new Prairie Park Nature Center! It is located at 2730 Harper Street (from Haskell Street, turn east onto 27th Street and travel six blocks to Harper Street; turn south and the Nature Center is on the east side of the street). �Pinckney Neighborhood Newsletter SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board William Tienken, President Andrea Knickerbocker, Vice President Jody Brovvn, Secretmy Rosalie McMaster, Treasurer Sara Taliaferro, Coordinator (842-4051) Eve1y Saturday Brush collection from 10Alvf-4PM at Forestry Div., 1110 Haskell St. August Il" First Time Home Buyers' Workshop United Way Center. 9:45AM-I PM August 21 81 Y2K Guest Lecture, ]JAM August 2F1 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, 711 E. 23rd St., 8AMto Noon August 25 111 Product Reuse Open House, 711 E. 23rd St. (832-3030) www. recycle. ci./awrence. ks. us 111 October 9 River Valley Celtic Society's Festival Y2K Information Seminar The Pinckney Neighborhood Association is hosting a Y2K information seminar at Lawrence Memorial Hospital at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 21st in Conference Room D. Our guest speaker will be Jerry W. Manweiler, the Chairman of the Lawrence-Douglas County Y2K Community Compliant Information Task Force. Dr. Manweiler is the Vice President of Information Technologies and the General Manager for Fundamental Technologies, LLC. He will talk about common sense ways for individuals and families to prepare for the 'Y2K problem'. On January 1, 2000, computers that are not Y2K compliant will 'perceive' the 00 in the date 01-01-00 as meaning the year 1900 instead of the year 2000. A more immediate problem will occur on September 9, 1999, which some computers could perceive as 9999, meaning no data. Even if you do not have a personal computer, your life could be potentially affected by non-Y2K-compliant computers. Dr. Manweiler will not advocate that we "build a bomb shelter in the back yard", but instead will have very practical advice. There will be time after the talk for a question and answer session with Dr. Manweiler. First Time Home Buyers' Workshop Tenants to Homeowners, Inc., Housing and Neighborhood Development-City of Lawrence, and the Lenders Committee are presenting a workshop that provides a step-by-step guide to buying a house in Lawrence. This free workshop will be held at the United Way Center, 2518 Ridge Court in Meeting Room A from 9:45AM to I :OOPM on Saturday, August 14. Everyone is welcome; the presentation is geared toward low income buyers. There will be four parts to the seminar: the decision of buying a house, the mortgage process, personal budgeting, and home maintenance. Preregistration would be helpful, but it is not required. Alan Bowes ofTenants To Homeowners will facilitate, and Jackie Foley of Commerce Bank and Deanna Dibble ofReMax Professionals will give presentations. For more information contact Tenants To Homeowners at 842-5494. YouthFriends YouthFriends is a program of The Lawrence Partnership for Children and Youth, Inc.; Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Douglas County, Inc.; and The Lawrence USD # 497, and they would like to count you among their volunteer team! Volunteers use special interests or hobbies to connect with a child or group of students, or spend time with a youth reading, tutoring, or eating lunch. YouthFriends holds a brief orientation for volunteers. New volunteers can make a minimum commitment of one hour a week for four weeks, and the program is very flexible. If you are interested, call 842-5006 orEmail youthfriends@.hotmail.com. Pinckney is one of the participating schools, so your community efforts could be in your own "backyard"! �BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE Pinckney Neighborhood News PAID Lawrence, KS 66044 Permit No. 170 NEIGHBORHOOD Draft of Walking Tour Brochure enclosed! Draft of Walking Tour Brochure A few changes need to be made, information added, and a decent map will replace the scrawled version you are seeing, but we are in the final stages of editing the brochure. I would like any comments, suggestions, history, or pictures that Pinckney neighbors may have to offer. By September 1st we should have a completed version in place at the historic sign in Tommy Constant Park, so you can trade in your draft version for a shiny new complete one. If your house is featured and pictured, please let me know ifl can have your permission to print it as shown. I will try to call everyone, but I welcome your phone calls if you take the incentive before I do. Thank you in advance for your help on this! Celtic Happenings This is a fall event, but in case we laze our way into fall without an early fall newsletter, I will give you the scoop now. The River Valley Celtic Society will be having a festival at Burcham Park on Saturday October 9, 1999, starting at SAM. They 111 will be setting up on Friday the 8 • For an admission of$7.00, attendees will be treated to various musical groups and booths, but perhaps no Highland games. Burcham Park's immediate neighbors might be interested to know that the music should stop around l 0:30 PM, and cleanup will be on Sunday. ,. �'1-~'V-e.~£ PIAic~.j. .. BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE J NEIGHBORHOOD SCHEDULE OF EVENTS J PAID Pinckney Neighborhood Assn. PO Box 125 Lawrence, KS. 66044 Februwy 5th: PNA General Meeting and Elections March 111": First Time Homebuyer 's Workshop, Tenants To Homeowners, 9:45AM To 1:00PM, United Way Center, 2518 Ridge Court, Room A. Law~ence. KS 66044 Permit No 1?0 'iO .:1,1 Attention Pinckney Neighbors! Anyone who lives east of McDonald Drive and between I-70 and 61h Street is a Pinckney neighbor and can receive the newsletter and participate in any neighborhood events such as cleanups. Do you have a neighbor who is not receiving a newsletter but would like to? Do you have news that might be of neighborhood interest? Please call Sara at 842-4051. �Pinckney .. ,dghborhood Newsletter: Ja ... aary 2000 Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Andrea Knickerbocker, acting president, vice president Jody Brown, Secretmy William Tienken, Honorary President Rosalie McMaster, Treasurer Sara Taliaferro, coordinator (842-4051) Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting The Pinckney Neighborhood Association will have a general meeting on Saturday, February 51h at 1:00PM at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Conference Room G. We will hold elections for the positions of president and secretary of the Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board. Also, students from the Kansas University School of Architecture will be presenting plans for a new home that will be built on the lot at 216 Alabama Street (see 'Breaking Ground' article below) in cooperation with our neighborhood association and Tenants To Homeowners. Please come vote for-and then congratulate l-our new officers. Never been to the hospital for a meeting? From the East or the West entrance, proceed into the middle of the building to the elevators. Take an elevator down one floor, and when you get off the elevator, tum right. Walk down the hall and look for signs! Hope to see you there! Many Thanks! The renovation project at 218 Alabama Street is moving along rapidly, and we would like to thank those people who have contributed their time and efforts so far. We held two neighborhood cleanup days in the fall, and the following people showed up with lots of elbow grease and good company and did an outstanding job. Hats off to Andrea Knickerbocker, Michael Holtz, Mark Jakubauskas, Katie Armitage, Clayton and Gwen and Gordon and Claire Blodgett, John and Carrie Pepperdine, Charles Jones, Lee Skinner, Stu, David and Kathy Slade, and David Unekis. Thank you to Ken and Kevin Armitage for the little tree. And Alan Bowes, the Executive Director of Tenants To Homeowners, has done an incredible job lining up contractors and helping with the renovations. But our thanks do not end there. Several contractors have provided services and goods, often at a reduced price, to make this project a success so far. Loren Harris and Harris Foundation repaired basement walls, footings, and foundations; David Simmons and Alternative Construction trimmed out the porch, installed a door and windows, installed floors and underlayment in the kitchen and bath, built a deck, and tuck-pointed the exterior foundation; Sneegas Plumbing installed drains and sewerline; JJ's Repair rebuilt the soffit and fascia and painted trim; Rainbow Gutters installed gutters and drainspouts; Anderson Rental provided a floor scrubber; paint and floor enamel from Sherwin-Williams; floor finishing supplies from Coast To Coast Hardware; and vinyl floor covering for the kitchen and bath from Georgia Carpet Outlet. All of you have contributed to the transformation of this little house. We are not quite done, but it is becoming a home. Thank you. Breaking Ground In mid December, Tenants To Homeowners (HOOT) approached the Pinckney Neighborhood Association with a proposal to build another accessible home in our neighborhood. HOOT planned to work with the Kansas University School of Architecture to build an affordable and accessible home, but needed a vacant lot for this project. Since HOOT owns the lot for 218 Alabama Street until the renovation project is completed, and since the site is a double lot, they wanted to build the new house on this lot (216 Alabama St.). They have worked with the city and have all the approvals they need. By February they will have a set of plans for this accessible home. This project is the Masters thesis of the architecture students involved in its plannin~. They would like to present these plans to the neighborhood association at our February 51 meeting to get our approval and answer any questions about the project. �._._f>._~r. PlN,+-1- ,._ PRSRTSTD U. S. POSTAGE I N'E.lGHBORHOOD PAID LAWRENCE, KS PERMIT #170 PO Box 125 Lawrence, KS. 66044 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS May 19'": May 20'": Open House, 216 Ala. St., Noon-3P M Community Street Dance at Pinckney School, 6:30-9:30 PM June 3'd: PNA General Meeting, 10 AM, at LMH, Kansas Room July 8th: First Time Homebuyer 's Workshop, Tenants To Homeowners, 9:45AM To 1:00PM, United Way Center, 2518 Ridge Court, Room A. A~!:jo~e wvw L~ves ee~.st MARGENE SWARTZ of McDo~e~Lvl Dr~ve e~~c{ betwee~ 1-7-o e~~c{ e~ "P~~e-R~e!:j ~e~gV\bor e~~Dl e-e~~ 1)e~rhe-~-pe~te ~~ e~~u ~e~gV\borvwovl eve~t.s ole~ ~a. street Ls; stAe-V\ e~s tV\e 0tV1 �Pinckney Neighborhood Newsletter: May 2000 Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board John Pepperdine, President David Unekis, Secretary Rosalie McMaster, Treasurer Jody Brown, Vice president Sara Taliaferro, coordinator (842-4051) Message From The President on behalf of the Pinckney Neighborhood Association, I would like to invite your participation in deciding how the Association should operate and what its goals should be. Certainly, we are not without ideas or enthusiasm but would always welcome further comment and involvement. The purpose ofPNA is to improve the quality oflife for everyone in the community. This may include coordination of federal grant money to improve sidewalks and sewers or help for individuals to attain affordable housing. PNA is your voice to the local, state, and federal governments when neighborhood issues arise. The Association is active with other neighborhood associations in Lawrence to oversee development of the city and county. As you can see, PNA is active but needs your input; neighborhood associations function best when the entire neighborhood is involved. Please feel free to contact me at 840-0983 or Sara Taliaferro, our coordinator, at 842-4051 if you wish to become more involved. Or simply be on the lookout for notices dropped off at your home with opportunities to help. Again, I look forward to your input and support of the association. John Pepperdine President, PNA Community Dance! The Pinckney School is hosting a community street dance with a D.J. on Saturday, May 20th, 6:30PM to 9:30PM on the playground. The dance is sponsored by Old West Lawrence Neighborhood Association, Pinckney Neighborhood Association, and Lawrence Memorial Hospital. A raffle will be held for prizes and gift certificates with a drawing at 9PM. This is a community dance, so all ages are welcome. You do not have to have children in the Pinckney School to be invited, so adults unaccompanied by a child will still be admitted! We had great fun last year, so we hope you join us this year for even more fun! Refreshments will be sold at the dance, and profits will be donated to Pinckney School to fund other community events. Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting The Pinckney Neighborhood Association will have a general meeting on Saturday, June 3rd at 10:00 AM at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in the Kansas Room (take old elevators-just inside from east entrance-to lower floor, tum right as you get off elevators). Our main agenda topic is traffic safety. From our questionnaire last year, we kriow that such issues as speeding, pedestrian safety, and easy access to and from 6th Street are a big concern to people in the Pinckney neighborhood. We will present a plan that Old West Lawrence Neighborhood has assembled concerning 61h Street and wishes to present to the City of Lawrence with the support of the Pinckney Neighborhood Association. Other traffic safety issues can be raised during the meeting for consideration. Please come and help shape policy on an issue that affects us all! Affordable Housing Many of you have been watching progress of the new building project at 216 Alabama Street and the renovation project at 218 Alabama St. Now you will have some opportunities to check out the projects! An Open House is scheduled on May 19th from Noon to 3PM at 216 Alabama St. Independence, Inc. will include 216 Ala. in an accessible homes tour on June 1oth and 11th (contact them for details at 841-0333). Tenants To Homeowners will have another Open House at some later date. Tenants To Homeowners is still soliciting applications for 218 Alabama St. Call Alan Bowes at 842-5494. Do you have property or home in the Pinckney neighborhood that you would be willing to sell to Tenants To Homeowners? Please call Alan Bowes at 842-5494 to find out details and tax information. �vv099 S)i '38N3tlMVl BOL X08 ·o·d Sltl'v'MS 3N38tl'v'V\I ~-;::::::::i:' ... ~_...........-.--···--· ·~~~ -- .... . . . . _._..,_,.. . .... ....., ....~ __.........~,~'"'- .. ,_,,~ vv099 S>l 'aouaJMEll ... ~...-v-~ ..... ~.'\~-7~­ . ~-- . ....,r--·_..,~- -........... ............... ~ _.;._ gu xos ·o·d ·ussv pompoq46!8N f;au)jOU!d ~~ ~ --.-~"'""'"~ -~ ··~ .......-~......__,_,.,....... ......,... -. --- �L;ic+4~~ ~ NEIGHBORHOOD Pinckney Neighborhood Assn. Neighborhood Cleanup PO Box 125 Lawrence, KS. 66044 In anticipation of the 4th of July, Pinckney Neighborhood will have a special solid waste pickup on June 30th. The city will send around trucks to pick up old appliances, tires, and bulky items--but no hazardous materials. Anyone between I-70 and 6th street and McDonald Drive and Tennessee Street will get pickup. Please call Sara Taliaferro at 842-4051 if you have any questions. On Saturday, July 15\ anyone interested can help pick up debris in Clinton Park (9 AM), Constant Park (10 AM), and Burcham Park (11 AM). Volunteers at the fall cleanup did a great job giving a little extra care to our community parks. We look forward to your help and company on the first of June! SCHEDULE OF EVENTS June 3dh: Special Pickup for neighborhood Cleanup ****Housing Rehabilitation loan and grant applications due******* July 151 : Walk the Parks Cleanup Day July 8th: First Time Homebuyer's Workshop, Tenants To Homeowners, 9:45AM To I :00 PM, United Way Center, 2518 Ridge Court, Room A. July lith: Music Festival at Burcham Park, Noon To JO:OOPM July Itfh: Household Hazardous Waste dropoff from 8:00Am to Noon, at 711 E. 23'd Street Housing Rehabilitation Funds are available through the city for resident homeowners with modest incomes who wish to rehabilitate their homes. The deadline for one of the programs is June 30th for this funding year. If you are interested or have questions, please call Sara at 842-4051 or Margene Swarts of the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development at 832-3117. - Gr~111f &'''~trtle411 The Pinckney Neighborhood Association recently received a neighborhood grant from the City of Lawrence to have two historic signs made. One sign, to be located near the comer of 5th and Louisiana Streets, will give a description of Lawrence's original hippie, abolitionist Hugh Cameron. Mr. Cameron resided for a time in a tree home along the creek. The second sign, located in Clinton Park, will include information on the Civilian Conservation Corps stonework in the park. :H:e1p! The City of Lawrence has hired a Neighborhood Programs Specialist, Cindy Nau. She has sent us a neighborhood survey to find out how we get information about city programs and services and what kind of information we would like to receive. If you are willing to fill out this one-page questionnaire, please give Sara a call at 842-4051. /)UJte 2000 dfewfjlette'C.: e.,Lean.u.p cfi.me! �:\"EifiliHOilltOOI) Pinckney Neighborhood Assn. P.O. Box 125 Lawrence, KS 66044 OCTOBER2000NEWSLETTER SCHEDULE OF EVENTS October I5' 11 : PNA General Meeting, LMH, Conference Room Gat 2:00PM October 20'11 : Fall Neighborhood Cleanup; door-to-door pickup of solid waste and brush Breast Cancer Awareness Dance, 8PM to Midnight at the Ho!idome October 2 1"': Hazardous Waste Collection, BAM-Noon, 71I E. 23'd Street October 22"d: Adopt-A-Park Cleanup, I:OO PM at neighborhood park ofyour choice (see article) Until Nov. II'": Brush Collection, Saturdays from IOAM-4PM, 1 I 10 Haskell Street-- $2.00 a load Voluntary Annual Newsletter Subscription Rate is $2.00 �General Meeting Pinckney Neighborhood Association's Fall General Meeting will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, October 15th at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Conference Room G (take new elevators downstairs; turn right and look for signs). We will discuss family friendly neighborhoods and neighborhood blight as well as regular business. Cleanup For Halloween! On Friday, October 20 th , we Wl'11 have our Fall Cleanup. Please have all items curbside Thursday night. The City's Solid Waste Division will send special crews around to pick up old tires, appliances, larger trash items and such. The City's Forestry Division will send around chipper trucks for brush. Please pile brush separately from other items, and pile brush with cut ends together at one side of the pile. If it rains, brush will be picked up the following Monday (the 23 rd). Hazardous household items will not be picked up. If you have any questions, please call Sara at 8424051. Pinckney Neighborhood Associat~on John Pepperdine, President Jody Brown, Vice President David Unekis, Secretary Rosalie McMaster, Treasurer Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator (842-4051) Adopt-A-Park! Join your neighbors in cleaning our parks on Sunday, October 22nd at lPM! Meet Charles Jones (841-4598) at Constant Park, Steve Braswell (841-6902) at Clinton Park, or John Pepperdine (840-0983) at Burcham Park. It is a small time donation, but it sends a message that we support our favorite neighborhood parks. We look forward to walking with you. Please Note .. .. Our neighborhood coordinator, Sara will not be available between ' October 21st and October 28 th . You are welcome to leave a message on the Pinckney answering machine. If you need immediate assistance on a neighborhood matter, please contact president John Pepperdine at 8400983. Oe tobeF 1~ 8Fea.rt Ca~teeF llwaFel(e.r.r lfo~tt!v. �PRSRTSTD U. S. POSTAGE PAID :\t:JCHJJHIIUJOOil LAWRENCE, KS PERMrT #170 Pinckney Neighborhood Assn. P.O. Box 125 Lawrence, KS 66044 NOYEMBER2000NEWSL£TTER ,. ,. * + * * * + * ,,. * * * r. * * * * * * "' * * * * * + *EC RLOT * * B 0 ''i 0 M.J\RGENE SWARTZ PO BOX 70B LANHENCE KS 6(1041-·0'lOB PKG l TRAY 5 1.11 •• ,II" u... ,! •• IIi" m,>l[lum, uf •• 1.11 .. I!' .l.r mfl SCHEDULE OF EVENTS November 1i": PNA General Meeting, LMH, Conference Room D at 4:00PM Until Nov. 1t": Brush Collection, Saturdays from 10AM-4PM, 1110 Haskell Street-- $2.00 a load U/e lfeec/ fltJa/ U/e /furl fltJiif' tJftir/tJI(.f tJI( .ftJ!f(e «fetJ!f(tirj l.f.fae.f {.ree tir.ft'rle). 111(1 «Je are etJfleettirj !f(e!f(tJ~t'e.r alfd .f"to~t'e.f tJf tfe, tir Ptireilfe/1 (eaff t~a). Voluntary Annual Newsletter Subscription Rate is $2.00 �Pinckney N eighbJrhood Association N ovemb,._.f 2000 Newsletter John Pepperdine, President Jody Brown, Vice President Rosalie McMaster, Treasurer Dave Unekis, Secretary Sara Taliaferro, Coordinator Redefining Family in Single-Family Zones Ordinances to change the number of unrelated people living in a house in an area zoned single family from 4 to 2 will be discussed at a special Planning Commission meeting on November 1". At our last board meeting and general meeting, it was decided that PNA would lend support to the ordinances. If you wish to share co1111nents before this meeting, please call Sara at 842-4051. We will discuss the ordinance at the November 12'h meeting. 6th Street Issues PNA and Old West Lawrence NA have been sponsoring a plan for triangular green areas along the edge of 6'h street that announce the presence of the two neighborhoods. The Planning Commission brought forward plans for the triangular areas as well as an alternative plan for green islands in the middle of Sixth Street. The island or boulevard idea adds turning lanes to 6'h Street. We need your opinions about the plans, since this will affect everyone in Pinckney. Please attend the November meeting for information and for a neighborhood vote. Please call Sara at 842-4051 if you cannot attend the meeting but need information or have op11uons or votes. New Ordinance on Disorderly Houses Lawrence City Commission adopted a new ordinance concerning properties where such activities as excessive noise, litter, underage alcohol consumption, illegal parking, and urinating in public are a recurring problem. This applies to all types of housing and common areas such as garages, and the nuisance can take place inside or outside on the property. Occupants, including tenants and guests, and owners can be cited. For more information, contact Dave Corliss, assistant city manager and director of legal services, at 832-3403, or E-mail dcorliss@ci.lawrence.ks.us. Wanted Volunteer drivers are wanted to deliver meals for the homebound elderly, one day a week between 11:15 .\M. and 12:15 PM. All it takes is a kind heart, a car, and a valid driver's license. If interested, please contact Mary Gillaspie or Kim Wittman of Douglas Count Senior Services at 8420543. Thank you! Stormwater Pollution Prevention The City of Lawrence has a draft ordinance addressing stormwater pollution prevention that includes instructions to residents to keep pollutants out of the drainage system. Neighbors have expressed concerns about debris and litter going down the storm drains. It is surprising to learn that pollution from homes is greater than that of industrial waste. That is contrary to what many of us would suppose. This means that we can have a very great impact on the environment just by what we do in our yards. To be kind to our neighbor, the Kaw River, such things as litter, debris, household waste, yard waste, pet, waste, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, household hazardous waste, industrial waste, petroleum products and soil should be kept out of the drainage system. We will discuss the ordinance in future meetings and newsletters. If you have any questions about the draft ordinance, please call Chad Voigt, Stormwater Engineer in the Department of Public Works, at 832-3037. Also, Sara Taliaferro has a copy of the draft. Free Paint---But Hurry! The Product Reuse and Household Hazardous Waste facilities at 711 E. 23'd has latex paint that they have bulked, packaged, and labeled. Call to schedule an appointment at 832-3030. But hurry! This offer only lasts through October! The facility is closed from November to April. F all(ing) Leaves ... Are you busy raking and bagging those fall leaves? Have you tried the compostable yard waste bags? Fiber compostable yard waste bags are available at: Cottin's Hardware and Rental, 1832 ;-.Iassachusetts Earl May Nursery, 3200 Iowa Payless Cashways, 3434 Iowa Target, 3434 Iowa Westlake ,\ce Hardware, 601 Kasold and 711 W. 23"' Street Walmart, 3300 Iowa Street These bags can be set out for yard waste collection on Mondays, and the city can recycle the whole bag and its contents. �.,...~wn;'''·'f·~,,. . PRSRTSTD U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 542 . Lawrence, KS ;-if:llliiiiOHilOOil Pinckney Neighborhood Assn. P.O. Box 125 Lawrence, KS 66044 MAY 2002 NEWSI.JITfER MARGENE SWARTZ PO BOX 708 LAWRENCE, KS 66044-0708 tfteof Da.t (Jrq- 1(~((/ lf~{f~bDFhDDrf ((J~b~t'te,, , , Mrf O(J/If~ trJ tfte cft~tirf Pte~tie/1/ SCHEDULE OF EVENTS June 1'1: Pinckney Neighborhood Picnic, Noon to 2 PM, Clinton Park on Fifth Street July l3 1h: Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting, Burcham Park Shelter, I 0:00AM In case of rain, please check website for alternative location (or call Sara at 842-4051). We will discuss fundraisers for our park projects (a neighborhood garage sale, for instance). Voluntary Annual Newsletter Subscription Rate is $2.00 Pinckney Neighborhood Association May 2002 Newsletter John Pepperdine, President Jody Brown, Vice President Jerome Ratzlaff, Treasurer Cynthia Pierard, Secretary Sara Taliaferro, Coordinator Pinckney Neighborhood Has a Website! The Pinckney Neighborhood Association has its own website, thanks to the efforts of our webmaster, Kendall Simmons! Check it out at www.pinckneyneighborhood.org. You can read this year's newsletters, subscribe to our online mailing list, and check out our calendar of events. We will have the walking tour online soon, thanks to Kendall and to Gary Samuelson. We will expand the offerings and content, and develop a neighborhood history section. Please bring your comments and suggestions to meetings or contact us online. And we all want to thank Kendall for an excellent website-her great work and neighborhood support is gratefully appreciated! �On Saturday the 26'", all who are interested can meet in Clinton or Constant Park at 10:00 AM and in Burcham Park at 1:00 PM to walk the parks and pick up litter. Bags will be provided! And please cheer for the MS Walk volunteers as they pass by on their route (see article)! Finally, you can spend the weekend collecting brush for pickup on Monday, April28'h! Mulford's Tree Service (841-6981) has kindly offered to help with our brush pickup and has given us a neighborhood discount. Please stack brush in several small piles right at the curbside, butt ends of branches all facing the same way. Please make certain that no vines, weeds, or foreign objects are mixed into the branches. We do have some money set aside for the brush pickup but are also accepting donations. It is hard to predict the amount of brush, and thus the cost, of brush pickup. If you arc interested in making a donation, please send a check to Pinckney Neighborhood Association at P.O. Box 125 or call Sara at 842-4051. ~~ Annual Neighborhood Picnic! We will have our annual neighborhood picnic at Burcham Park on May 24'h this year from 11 AM to 2 PM. Our theme is "Pinckney on the Kaw," and we will have activities and presenters to explore our relationship and history with the river. First, if we have a national security alert code of yellow or lower, we will meet at Burcham at 11 AM and walk over for a tour of the water treatment facility at 3'd and Illinois streets. We will eat lunch at noon-please bring your own picnic lunch and table service. Also bring a dessert or dish to share if you so desire. We will provide ice, some drinks, and desserts. We will have speakers and presentations: possible topics include the wetlands area project in our neighborhood, the 19 51 flood, river travel at the turn of the last century. We also will have a canoe trip to Eudora, a 3.5 hour trip, if enough people are interested. The cost is $30.00 for 2 adults. Please call Sara at 842-4051 if you want to rent a canoe. grapple with respecting those more transient members of our neighborhood while ensuring respect toward the 'addressed members' of the neighborhood and thoughtful use of shared spaces. Those who have attended recent general meetings know that PNA and Project Acceptance (407 Maine Street) have been discussing 'good neighbor' issues, and several people brought up issues of encounters with inebriated individuals throughout the neighborhood. If a concern arises with behavior of members on the property of Project Acceptance, please contact Sharilyn Wells, Director, at 843-1266, and leave a message stating the date and nature of the concern. If a disturbance occurs on your property, or if you are approached by someone who makes you uncomfortable, please notify the police. Please also notify Sara at 842-4051. Out intention is not to harass anyone, but rather to discover the nature and extent of issues we experience in relation to our homeless population. We also want to deliver a message that no one is invisible within our neighborhood, and everyone deserves to give and receive respectful treatment. An in-depth article and follow-up report will appear on our website in May. Go to the site at www.pinckneyneighborhood.org News Briefs *MS Walk, a fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, will be held on April26'h in Lawrence. Both walkers and other volunteers are needed. The route runs through Pinckney Neighborhood with Burcham Park as 'headquarters'. For more information, please check msrnidamerica.org or call Emily Zung at 832-1731. Homeless in Pinckney *Pinckney School is having its S'h annual Street Dance on tl1e school playground blacktop on Saturday, May 17th from 6:30 to 9:30PM. The neighborhood is invited! If you can donate cookies to sell at the concession, please contact Jim Immel at the school (832-5800) as soon as possible. As Lawrence discusses a new open shelter providing services to homeless individuals in our community, the Pinckney Neighborhood has been contemplating its own homeless population. Homeless people visit Pinckney for services at such providers as Bert Nash, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Project Acceptance, and Health Care Access. They also sometimes live in our woods and parks. We often *Household Hazardous Waste Program has expanded hours! While you are doing that spring cleaning, why not make your home safer? To make an appointment, call 832-3030 to drop off unwanted paint, pesticides, cleaners, old mercury thermometers, and batteries. There is no fee to households. Do your bit for a clean earth! �PRSRTSTD U.S. POSTAGE PAID LAWRENCE, KS PERMIT #1 :\J:I<:IIIUHIIIOOil Pinckney Neighborhood Assn. P.O. Box 125 Lawrence, KS 66044 c. OCTOBER 2002 NEWSLETTER . . * PKG 1 * ** * ** * * *~'.Jc * * * f: ?I** -k * * * * * * * * *ECRLOT* *BO 50 MARGENE SWART~ PO BOX 708 ·.. ._.. . . . TRAY 5 LAwKENCE KS .. 6b044-070;,8 ' -::•· It ,;r f"aff ;1/e~fttboi<-bJol C~M«(J t//l(e/ -A~trf eo/l(e t() tk f"aff ~el(ef<'af ;tfutlltf t() rft:rea.~~ ()rue- l(tttU l(e~hbof<-lv()od fi<-tj/eet Md afi<-0/()~ed rle~fot/l(el(t tit tk l(e~fttb()f<-bJod, ... SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Oct. 25th: Pinckney Neighborhood Fall Cleanup. All objects curbside Thursday night for Friday pickup. Oct. 26t": Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting, 10:00 AM at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Room G. Nov. 9th: Tenants To Homeowners home-buying workshop, 9:45AM-1:00PM, United Way Building, 2518 Ridge Court. Voluntary Annual Newsletter Subscription Rate is $2.00 Pinckney Neighborhood Association May 2002 Newsletter John Pepperdine, President and Acting Vice President Jerome Ratzlaff, Treasurer Cynthia Pierard, Secretary Sara Taliaferro, Coordinator www. pinckneyneighborhood.org Pinckney Neighborhood General Meeting The Pinckney Neighborhood Association will hold its fall general meeting at 10:00 AM Saturday, October 26, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Room G. For those of you not familiar with the hospital, enter either from the east or west entrance and walk to the elevators in the center of the main corridor. The meeting rooms are one floor down. Beat right as you exit the elevator. As you approach a 'T' hallway, you will see signs for the meeting rooms. Room G is to the left. We have some important business to accomplish at this meeting. First, Jody Brown, our Vice President, has moved to North Carolina with his wife Meg and son George. Although we celebrate their good fortunes in moving to North Carolina, they will be missed. With Jody's departure, we need to hold a special election to fill the Vice President's position. Steve Braswell has offered to run for the position. Anyone else interested in the position please call Sara at 842-4051 or show up at the general meeting. The vice president's duties include �attending four to six board meetings a year as well as the four general meetings a year. PNA by-laws will be available fm the new electee. Our second order of business is to hear a presentation by Michael Morley on a site plan for a development project proposed for a tract of land at the southeast corner of Third and Illinois Streets. The project would require rezoning of the tract of land. We greatly appreciate Mr. Morley's goodwill in approaching PNA for input and information sharing on this project. Our third order of business is to discuss a neighborhood grant we have received for a beautification project of an area adjacent to one of our historic signs. All present can help pick out a park bench and discuss plantings for the site. And willie we are thinking about long-term neighborhood plans and projects, now is a good time to discuss the Community Development Block Grant application we will submit in December. Ideas for future projects come from letters, E-mails, phone calls, and suggestions at meetings, so this is a good time to let us know what you would like! We will review this year's proposals for those of you who missed reading about it in the newsletter or discussing it at the general meeting last year. Pinckney Neighborhood Fall Cleanup! It's time fm our fall cleanup! Pickup will be Friday, October 25'h, so please have your pickup items curbside Thursday night. For those of you who normally have alleyway pickup, we suggest you set items curbside for this event. Solid \v'aste Division of the City of Lawrence will pick up any nonhazardous household materials. They will also send around a truck for old tires. If you ha,re questions about how much can be placed curbside and what items are acceptable, please call SWD at 832-3032. Please tell them this is for the special PNA cleanup. Lonnie's Recycling will pick up anything metal. This includes old appliances, bicycles, vacuum cleaners, and even old hair dryers. Please make the metals pile separate from other items. If you have metals for pickup or have questions about what can be left out, please call Lonnie's Recycling at 841-4855 and tell them you are with the PNA Oct. 25'11 cleanup. For this cleanup, brush must be cut into three-foot sections and bundled. Solid Waste employees will pick brush up along with other nonhazardous waste. We will have chipper truck services at our spring cleanup. North Lawrence 'Steals' Pinckney Houses Please pardon the sensationalist headline! I am quoting a joking comment made by North Lawrence's coordinator, Star Straf. The story is in fact a happy one. Tlus spring, Robert Trepinski told general meeting attendees of Lawrence Memorial Hospital's plans to extend their employee parking lot on the southwest corner of the 300 block of Arkansas Street and to create a green area on the southeast corner of Michlgan Street. Neighbors at the meeting said the only lingering concern from the last parking lot project was that a house was torn down to create the space. PNA hated to see this happen to the two houses on the current project site. Mr. Trepinski took thls to heart and worked hard to find new locations for the houses, and both homes are now on foundations in North Lawrence. LMH also worked with neighbors to address concerns of lighting, privacy fences, hedgerows, and runoff. LMH plans to leave the corner lot at 4'" and Michlgan as a landscaped green space and had existing trees preserved on the two properties. We are grateful to Mr. Trepinski and LMH for being thoughtful to the neighborhood's concerns, and we are glad that these older homes were preserved. Kudos! News Briefs * Construction is well underway on the new Radiation Therapy Wing of Lawrence Memorial Hospital and is projected to be completed early summer, 2003. Children, if your parents really enjoy heavy equipment, please make certain that they stay safely outside of the fence as they watch. * A new sidewalk is being installed on the west side of the 500 block of Illinois! And a brick sidewalk has been repaired on the north side of 4'h Street between Mississippi and Illinois Streets. Got a section of sidewalk that is a good candidate for repair? Please let us know, and we will apply for repair monies if any become available. �Pinckney Neighborhood Spring Picnic! It's time to have fun! We are having our second annual neighborhood picnic on Saturday, June 1", at Clinton Park (North of Pinckney School). The picnic will be from Noon to about 2 PM. Please bring your own picnic lunch and service, and we will have desserts to share. If people want to bring a croquet set or horseshoes along, or perhaps a musical instrument to play, please feel free to do so! We will have information about the neighborhood activities and citywide programs that might be of interest. Our guest speaker, Bill Tuttle, will give an informal talk beginning at 1:00 PM about Langston Hughes and his childhood ties to Lawrence. Bill will also talk about pertinent local history. It will be a lively and interesting talk, not to be missed! Please call Sara at 842-4051 if you have questions or wish to donate a dessert! Pinckney Neighborhood Cleanup The Pinckney Neighborhood Spring Cleanup was a success! And some of you may have noticed that the City of Lawrence did send a chipper around even though we had advertised they would not. It was a last minute change, but we were very pleased that they did it and sorry we could not have advertised it earlier. We had appealed to the city to offer brush cleanup along with our spring cleanup because we have brush remaining from the January ice storm. Thank you to Parks and Recreation's Forestry Department for this wonderful service! As for future cleanups, the fall cleanup should include brush pickup if our CDBG application is approved (see next article). We plan to ensure that EVERY Pinckney Neighborhood Cleanup includes brush. We recognize that not everyone has access to saws, limb loppers, and the like, but clearing of branches and limbs is an ongoing necessity in an older neighborhood like Pinckney. We have drafted a letter to the city asking to include brush-clearing services in conjunction witl1 our spring and fall cleanups. We will have a copy of this letter available at the neighborhood picnic, along with a petition for people to sign if they are in support of the letter. ~i _, @~ Community Development Block Grant In April, the Lawrence Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee made their recommendations for federal Community Development Block Grant funds allocated to the City of Lawrence, and the portions that pertain to Pinckney are outlined below. Our request for funding as outlined in our CDBG application is indicated in parentheses: Public Service Funds: Pinckney Neighborhood AssociationOperating Expenses ($3,939) $2,754 Coordinator ($4,200) $3,800 Neighborhood Cleanup ($600) $600 Capitol Improvements: Clinton Park Restoration ($12,000) $5,000 The $5000.00 is to hire a landscape architect to develop a master plan for a park restoration. We applied for Capitol Improvement funds through the city of Lawrence as well. We hope to acquire funding over the next few years to build a new shelter house; refurbish the rock wall; replace the existing restroom in the park; and upgrade the water, sewer, electric, sidewalks, and playground equipment. We will continue to explore funding sources for this project. Thoughtful Lawn Care Are you planning to apply fertilizer to your lawn this year? There are many choices for fertilizers and herbicides for your lawn, and making decisions about these products may be difficult. The City of Lawrence's Recycling Division has a brochure to help you decide what to apply, how much, and when to apply it. The brochure, called "The Rookie's Guide to Fertilizing in Douglas County," can be yours for the asking by calling 832-3030. By taking care in applying fertilizer to your lawn, you are being a good neighbor! Proper application means a healthy lawn for you and clean water for our community. �.; ...~·,\t\1-! 1'1\f'l,·l PRSRTSTD U.S. POSTAGE I PAID . LAWRENCE, KS PERMIT#1 I '(J-;J(;JIJl()JlJI()()J) Pinckney Neighborhood Assn. P.O. Box 125 Lawrence, KS 66044 APRIL 2003 NE.WSL.E.TIE.R SCHEDULE OF EVENTS April 25'h: Pinckney Neighborhood Spring Cleanup. All objects curbside Thursday night for Friday pickup. April261h: Pinckney Neighborhood Parks Cleanup, 10:00 AM at Clinton and Constant Parks, 1:00PM at Burcham Park. Hearts of Gold Ball at Lawrence Memorial Hospital,fimdraiserfor the cardiac unit. To volunteer to help on Saturday or Sunday, please call Jenee Armbrister at 841-6553 or (785) 594-8447. April 281h: Pinckney Neighborhood Brush Pickup. May 10'h: Tenants To Homeowners home-buying workshop, 9:45AM-1:00PM, United Way Building, 2518 Ridge Court. May 171h: Pinckney School's annual community Street Dance, 6:30-9:30 PM Cookie donations wanted (see brief). May 24'h: Pinckney Neighborhood Annual Picnic! 11:00 AM until1:30 PM at Burcham Park Shelter. Lunch starts at Noon. Voluntary Annual Newsletter Subscription Rate is $2.00 Pinckney Neighborhood Association Apri12003 Newsletter John Pepperdine, President Steve Braswell, Vice President Emily Zung, Treasurer Cynthia Pierard, Secretary Sara Taliaferro, Coordinator www. pinckneyneighborhood.org Pinckney Neighborhood Spring Cleanup The Pinckney Neighborhood Association will hold its Spring Cleanup on Friday, April 25th and Saturday, April 26th with brush pickup on Monday, April28'h. On Friday, the Solid Waste Division of City of Lawrence will pick up all nonhazardous household materials and old tires, and Lonnie's Recycling will pick up any metal items. Metal items include old appliances, bicycles, vacuum cleaners, and even old hair dryers. Please pile metals separate from other items. If you have metals for pickup and have questions, please call Lonnie's Recycling at 841-4855 and tell them you are with the PNA cleanup. If you have questions about how much can be placed curbside and what items are acceptable for City pickup, please call SWD at 832-3032. Please tell them this is for the special PNA cleanup. �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Newsletter Next meeting: February 3, Wednesday 7 p.m Upcoming meetings: March 31, 7 p.m and June 2, 7 p.m All meetings take place at Pinckney School. Enter from the back parking lot. Come to the meetings and/or send in the questionnaire (on back). Or just send money! COME TO OUR MEETINGS oriel us hearfromyou. Dues are only $2/household, but you don't have to be a member to attend meetings. Just come or send money! If you don't like coming to meetings, mail the questionnaire (on back) to us so we can know some of your ideas, concerns, problems your area of the neighborhood is having. Maybe we can help connect you with other neighbors having similar problems so together you can find a solution, or we can get the city to help. OFFICERS ARE: Joe Hewitt, Pres.; Steve Smith, VP; Susan Pogany, Secretary; Carol Kinknett, Treasurer; Tolly Smith, Coordinator. WE NEED A REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE CDBG ADVISORY BOARD. The Board decides who gets $$ from the government. You would get to know city service groups as you help decide. Meets Thursday nights from January through March. Call immediately if you can serve: 842-3154 or 841-4490. AT THE LAST MEETING WE: + voted continued unanimous support for PNA efforts to get KPL to reroute high current power line away from homes; + voted to set up Pinckney Defense Fund at Douglas County Bank for donations. Funds will be used for correspondence needed to get ordinances, citizens and governments informed, etc.; + voted to ask for CDBG funds ($ available from city for neighborhood projects} for: (1} sidewalks; (2} paving of alleys; (3} to get more historic homes on city or national register; money to research and submit proposals; (4} playground equipmentlorolderchildrenforCiinton Park(5} PNAoperatiing funds and coordinator salary. · Write or Call your City Commissioners. Let them know if you want them to use their powers to respond to citizen concerns over powerline siting near homes. Watch for Jan. 26 and early Feb. commission meeting agendas - come and support us! Donate$ to help PNA fight KPL. Send to: Pinckney Defense Fund, Douglas County Bank, 9th and Kentucky, Lawrence, 66044, or enclose$ with your questionnaire. Make checks out to Pinckney Defense Fund. Vote In City Commission Upcoming April Election. Support candidates who will support neighborhood concerns. We'll try to have candidates come to our meetings and issue endorsements in next newsletter. Horizon 2020. The city is now preparing the plan that will guide and guard future development in Lawrence through the year 2020. Neighborhoods are involved in this process of what we want Lawrence to be, what we want our neighborhoods to be. Pinckney Neighborhood Association attends the Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods to define how increased traffic, business, zoning, etc. will impact on neighborhoods. Tolly Smilh Wildcat, coordinator, is on the Neighborhood Committee of 2020 to help shape future policy. Get the Lead Out. If you have lead paint in your home, call us and we can try to connect you with others who have already dealt with this problem. Compare stories on city help, FHA, doctors, removers of hazardous materials, lawyers, etc. Call8423154 or the city Community Development Dept. for help. Having Sewer Problems? The city has told us that their new sewer project should correct some of the problems Pinckney residents may be having, if those problems come from an overused sewer rather than from individual basemenVhome sources. Survey teams and flags are up; project will be for 1993. Call George Williams (832-3123} for further questions or complaints. Trying to buy a home (for first time, or first time In 5 years) and need help with a down payment? Need $to fix up an existing home? The city has money for you (maybe}. Call Larry Hamm (832-3114 or 832-3122} for info. Have Big Junk to Throw Away but can't get It to the Cutb Where City Will Pick It Up? (The cily picks up extra large things if they're at the curb, if you call them for special pick up.) If you have other stuff, we'll have two neighborhood cleanups (tentatively May 11 &June 19}. Call Joe Hewitt (842-0749} if you need hauling. We'll have trucks & need some volunteers too. Pinckney Neighborhood Association BUlK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID Pennh No. 170 Lawnmce, KS 61104-4 �WILL WE IT BY WITH A LITTLE HELP FRO:a- UR FRIENDS OR WILL IT BE BUSINESS AS USUAL FOR THE POWER COMPANY'? Watch for Jan. 26 and early Feb. city agendas. Pinckney and power line issues should be on the agenda, continued from Jan. 19 City Attorney's report. Come and support us, or write or call commissioners and let them know if you want them to pass an ordinance guaranteeing homeowners would have input into the power company's way of doing business. Since many scientists find that living near power lines Increases yours and your children's risk of getting cancer, we've been trying to persuade KPL for the last 10 months not to build their 115 kv power lines along 5th Street. KPL's proposed line would go past nearly 100 homes (some only 20 feet from it), two schools, at least one daycare center and a playgroundlpark. Pinckney proposes that KPL build the line along the railroad where it would have proximity to no homes. To us this makes sense in terms of KPL's own policy guidelines , to consider intrusiveness when they choose a route. We've worked with KPL, the city, the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) who "regulates" utilities. PNA/KPL. The working assumption of our many meetings with KPL (August-October) was that if the costs of the railroad route would be comparable to their 5th Street proposal, KPL would build the Railroad Route. After 4 months of talks, we did bring the cost down only to learn that cost was not the only factor keeping KPL from building the line. They also fear precedent. · THE CITY. After 10 months of requesting that the city help us, the City Attorney will tell us that the city does have jurisdiction to use its home rule authority in matter concerning power line siting. (They already do use it when they mandate that new construction has to have underground wiring. We've only wanted them to pay equal attention to power lines and their effect on health and property in older neighborhoods.) Now we must urge the city to pass an ordinance that (fJ }\_ would ensure that homeowners have a chance for public hearings on power fine issues that may endanger their property value and their health, and that the city cares as much for its older neighborhoods in matters of power line siting as It does for the new ones.City Attorney report will be Jan. 19, but watch for power line/Pinckney issues on Jan. 26 and early Feb. Commission agendas and come to the meeting and let the city know who has the power. They need to see that all of Lawrence is concerned about this; this ordinance will help everyone, not merely Pinckney. The Power Company can and does do the same thing wherever they want with no one to regulate them or make them listen to their customers. We think the city must use their power to ensure that public hearings and citizen concerns over health and property values become a part of KPL's decision-making process. KCC. PNA will appeal the KCC ruling that denied us a hearing. We feel the public deserves a hearing of the evidence behind our formal complaint against the Power Company. It's not over yet, folks! We're not quitting because we love our neighborhood and we see higher current on all other power corridors In town and don't want it on ours. Once upon a time when all this began KPL said they would not do anything that Pinckney neighbors would not like. We want to held them to that company spirit. HELP US! jLetters to the editor Power line plea This letter originally appeared in a recent issue of the Lawrence Journal- World. To the editor: We in Pinckney Neighborhood who have fought the proposed Fifth Street power line for the last 10 months were interested in the Jan. 3 USA Weekend magazine cover story on magnetic fields and their affect on human health. Perhaps the author could have done a better job of explaining why persons living close to power lines may face a greater risk from magnetic fields than persons whose major exposure to such fields is from household appliances. Those whose exposure is main· ly appliance·related have a choice; those living next to a power line have no cholce. Those · who worry about EMF exposure can stand back a few feet when their microwave is in operation. They can choose not to use a hair dryer or electnc blanket. But when a hig~voltage power line is placed directly adjacent to your home agai.nst your wishes, you are denied the choice to limit your exposure. The author calls the scientific studies to date "inconclusive'' and looks forward to the results of more research. This wait·andsee attitude is all well and good - unless a high voltage line is about to be built next to your house. Residents of the 100 homes along Fifth Street do not have the luxury of sitting back, calmly awaiting the results of the next study, and the next, and the next. So far. more than 40 studies have strengthened the EMF·health risk connection. (In fact, the latest study, released just three months ago, showed !!-44 times the expected leukem1a rate in kids living next to power Unes.J :'\1anv scientists believe the "\\'eaght of evidence" from all these studies is already suffi· cient to warrant local and national policies to mitigate El\iF exposure. The residents of Fifth Street cannot understand why Kansas Power and Light will not agree to move this proposed 115,QOO..volt line to an alternate route along the railroad which avoids aft homes while accomplishing the company's power needs. For months, KPL t0ld the neighborhood and the news media that the extra cost of the alternate route was the onlv obstacle to its construction. ~0\\~. even the staff of the Kansas Cor· poration Commission agrees that the cost difference between the two routes is only about $100.000. This is peanuts for a behemoth like KPL. We ln Pinckney vow to con· tinue our efforts against the Fifth Street power line. He hope our supporters will join us at city hall in the next few weeks when we will again urge the commis· .sion to broaden existing or· dinances to include oversight o{ power line siting. Susan Pogany, 520 La .• secretary, Pinckney Neighborhood Assn. -----------------------------------:------~----MAiL THiS iN! LET U5 Kl'iOW WHAT FRVdlEM5iiUCAS ·toU r-iAVE, OR ~"if:kT i.1Ct~=:~l ","OU '.VANT ":'"O·C:VE. Send to: Tolly Smith, Coordinator, 501 Louisiana Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 Your name and address I enclose$ _.Please specifywhatthe money is for. If dues ($2), do you want itto be used for general neighborhood business or for power line rerouting efforts (specifically for the Defense Fund)? What really bothers be about where I live, in my block or area is - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - In my area I am concerned about crime abandoned vehicles in yards other. ____ Yes! I support the efforts of PNA to reroute power lines away from homes. ____ Yes! I'd like to be more Involved in neighborhood work and have just been waiting for this questionnaire to get me going I The work I'd like to help with is: ____ distribute newsletter personally _ help get city to ____ help get more homes on the historic register help with neighborhood cleanup ____ help let people know what city funds are available for fixing up homes or making down payment on first home. ____ I need help with care for the elderly. (Do you know about Visiting Nurses? Call Social Services at the hospital or call Senior Center for services/help they have.) ____ I will need help with labor (raking leaves, shovelling snow, etc). and can't find it. ____ I will help with work people need done (raking, snow removal, etc.) ____ I will probably need help with hauling big items away when Cleanup occurs. �_t 411 Valentine's Day - Meet with neighbors Pinckney Neighborhood Association invites you to join us\. on Valentine's Day Saturday, February 14, 3-5 p.m. near the fountain area in Lawrence Memorial Hospital (Ent~r West side of hospital, take stairs or glass elevator down. If fountain area is busy, we'll meet in Suite G, nearby. for the romantic, the hungry or the history buffs, or the neighborly Share bread and history -- "Love Bread" - heart shaped bread baked by Katie Armitage - join us. For the history buffs: til 1. Report on history of our neighborhood (from the River on the North, Tennessee St. on the east, and Iowa on the west..) We're getting historic signs to make us all aware that ours was the first area of settlement when Free State emigrants came here in 1854, had lst Brewery, Langston Hughes and other great residents. Report from Katie Armitage & Tolly Smith Wildcat 2. Election of new officers: President and Vice President. Longtime loyal serving Treasurer, wants to resign. Madeline Finch will run for Secretary. join us ·We need some new energy . . and new faces to keep making our neighborhood a better place to live. ..,. We need volunteers for CRIME WATCH in your area. 3. Skate board park- safety issues and location. What do we want in OUr parks? Let's ta Ik. The city is considering building a real (safe) skateboard facility, and will debate its location. We're concerned about safety issues at Burcham park of the existing homemade structure. Do we want to see the river when we go to Burcham Park (2nd and Indiana St.) or see a skateboard facility (plywood or plastic)? Do we want our river{nature park to have the river as its focus or a skateboard facility at the river's edge? Burcham has always been a river park for canoe teams and events, quiet walks by the river, july 4th band concerts, playground for kids, fishing, Civil War on the Western Frontier Days, etc. New benches and grills are there now. Do we want it to become a major skateboard center? Is this secluded area safe? Will traffic and trash increase? 4. Report from the 2nd and Michigan area folks (flood area west of the hospital) about surviving Flo~ds & how the city's drainage plan is working for them. They have been meeting with the city, engineers, and each other (30 or more neighbors) to make their way through the flood waters of despair and mud into the light of a dry day the city has offered them with the Drainage plan. Do they feel the plan will work? Do they need help moving their stuff out of their backyards which will now become drainage ditches? Anyone want to volunteer to help move fences, shed, flowers, etc.??? Call 842-3154 to volunteer. All stuff in backyards must be moved soon or the city will bulldoze it to begin work on underground and overground drainage plan (re-building Nature. This will be a man-made version of the original creek that was there before it was filled in and homes were built on top of it.) �PNA has worked on key projects and had many meetings this year, with areas of the neighborhood with problems. We also got $ and got Parks Er Rec to install some benches atld grills. Coordinator has met many times with 30 or more residents from 2nd Er Michigan area. PNA helped them help themselves. We can help you or your area too if you have concerns of problems (call 842-3154) We also got$ and got Parks and REcto install benches and grills in Burcham. JOIN US We're just a group of neighbors working to keep our neighborhood a great place to live, and make it better. We can help with problems and get you connected with the solutions. Membership dues: only $2 per household $l(individual (Per year!) THE CITY HAS $ FOR HOME REPAIRS OR EMERGENCY REPAIRS. CALL THE CITY FOR INFO: 832-3109: Lawrence, city of: Housing and Neighborhood ... or Pinckney neighbor/coordinator 842-3154. I'll help you get through the paperwork. NEED living assistance of some kind? Call. There is Help. Tenants to Homeowners 842-5494 Habitat for Humanity 83 2·077 7 Mother to Mother Visiting Nurses Home Care Support Services 841-4663 Trini1y Respite Care (getting groceries, house help etc.) 842-3159 Douglas Coun1y Senior Center Lawrence's Indian Center (food, help with other services, for all citizens) Social Service League Store(cheap clothes, ETC.) 905 Rhode Island St. 843-5414 Bert Nash Mental Health 843-9192 (very affordable therapy ETC) City Housing and Neighborhood Development- home repairs, energy efficiency 83 2-3109 BULK RATE US POSTAGE PAID Pe•mn No 170 Lawrence KS 66044 NEIGHBORHOOD Pinck News join us on Valentine's Day tf Heart shaped bread and loving history of our neighborhood, Pinckney both baked by Katie Armitage J. 1\ A * 11 J: A 'l. 1 ~~ l~ ~ -1. ~ '* r ~ 1i 'II. ·~o. :i -.; .~ ·A ~ -;t ;t I~c F~JJ)T -n- " no .:, o W\ HG E tH, ;_; :M\!l'l' Z t'l'.~ G 1 PINCRNE.Y NinGHBORHOOD RE:S li!E:tl'I' TJ1:Nf I Pi) BOX '10 (l Ll'tVIRENCE KS 660 H ·-0 70 tt (-l �Pinckney Positions! Elections were held at the February Annual Meeting. Welcome to Dale Nimz, our new secretary and board member! And thank you on behalf of the neighborhood to Steve Braswell for the gift of your service in another term as Vice President! The Pinckney Neighborhood Association has two positions opening up within the next couple months. First, Sara Taliaferro, the Pinckney Neighborhood Coordinator, will be stepping down. The position is a paid volunteer position with a salary of $10.00 an hour for no more than thirty hours per month. The PNA board will run an advertisement for the position within the next month. Preference will be given to Pinckney Neighborhood residents. The second position is that of our neighborhood's representative to the Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods. Steve Braswell has been our LAN representative, with Sara as an alternate. Steve is willing to continue as a rep., but we need two more representatives/ alternates. The Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods is a great place to hone your community advocate skills and learn more about community history and issues. Please contact John Pepperdine at 8400983 if you are interested in either of these positions. ~~~ Affordable Perkins Development Tenants To Homeowners is negotiating with the City of Lawrence to change the terms of agreement signed by a previous bidder that would establish a benefit district for street improvements around 3'd and Illinois Streets. They would like Alabama Street to not be constructed and to have the city help pay for some of the 3rd Street improvements (TTH would need to pass the rest of the cost onto the house prices). The three lots that would face Alabama will have access through an improved easement (alley) in the rear of the lots. TTH does not want to cut down the trees that currently provide a nice barrier between the Medical Arts parking lot and the development. ~~~ Lawn Waste Recycling Pinckney Neighborhood is one of three neighborhoods chosen for a yard waste recycling program this year, and Mollie Mangerich of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Division of the City of Lawrence talked to PNA about the program at the last meeting. Any neighbors who want to participate in this program will receive free recyclable paper lawn waste bags throughout the year. The Recycling Division started the program to promote the use of cans, carts, or paper lawn bags for lawn waste. If plastic bags are used, city staff has to cut open the bags to collect the lawn waste, and a separate truck must collect the plastic. Mollie noted that if you treat your lawn with Clopyralid-containing herbicides, please do not set lawn clippings out to be recycled. Instead, leave the clippings on the lawn (grasscycle), or contact the Lawrence Household Hazardous Waste Facility at (785) 832-3030. If you have questions, please call Diana Sjogren (a Pinckney neighbor!) at the Waste Reduction Division (832-3030), E-mail the division at recycling@ci.lawrence.ks.us, or visit www.LawrenceRecycles.org. ~ ·.••·R"'""c•,, /..._·-....... ,l:rc.unonuooo Pinckney Neighborhood Assn. P.O. Box 125 Lawrence, KS 66044 APRIL-MAY2004NEWSUITT£R ! /·:'<):~-.,___ ___ ·-. . .-.. • '· : / PAID LAWRENCE, KS PERMrr#1 / ,..... '-........._...,.~ .... '-- - •...: ................ - foo? r; I <"-1.>.. ~- -........__ PRSRTSTD U. S. POSTAGE '·-0 }..' ' 1 6ci.7' ~· ........ . _1 ~ * k * * -f * * * * ., ***'**************ECRLOT**BOSO I '~NE WARTZ; ·.:.. .: . ~i:T)AiF" LAWREJ.fCE -.. . . :,·.. · .;;Q,/aox::-wa I ,... j... PKG 1 TRAY 5 ~ ..... _'\'fCE KS A:i6044-0708 It 1~ t/(l(e, fot<- tk ~t<-t1f #e(fMot<-Mocl tJfe_aJrt(l aJrcl tk #e(fh;bot<-Mocl Piel(ie/ Voluntary Annual Newsletter Subscription Rate is $2.00 Pinckney Neighborhood Association April-May 2004 Newsletter ~~~ John Pepperdine, President (840-0983, E-mail jcpcpperdine@sunflower.eom) Steve Braswell, Vice President Emily Zung, Treasurer Dale Nimz, Secretary Sara Taliaferro, Coordinator www.pinckneyneighborhood.org News Briefs * Constant Park May Day Garden Party will be held Saturday, May 1 at 10:00 AM. It will be held at 521 Tennessee Street. Plant exchange-bring a "starter" plant from your garden to trade! If you drive, please park in the Constant Park parking lot on the northeast corner of 6th and Tennessee Streets. Please call Laura Burger (749-3516). if you have questions. * Pinckney School is having its 6th annual Street Dance on the school playground blacktop on Saturday, May 8th from 6:30 to 9:00 PM. The neighborhood is invited! Admission to Moon Walk and Obstacle Course is $6.00 per child, payable at event. Dance will be held in the gym in the event of rain. If you can donate cookies to sell at the concession, please contact Gayle Davis at the school (832-5800) as soon as possible. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Ma)' 1: Cons/an/ Park May• Day• Cardm Party, 10:00 /LtV!, 521 Tmnessee Street (see briefin.ride) Red School Rockin')amboree, uwn:m·e Community N11mry School, 645 Alabama Street. Call842-0064 for ticke!J. May 8: Pinckney Neighborhood General 1\-feeiingy 10:00 ./1M at uwrence Memorial Hospiial, Conference Room A -Easl. .1nmtal Picnic Planning. Neighborhood Watch Update. Tenants To Homeotv~~ers l:'lrst Time Homeowr.m Training Class, United W")' Center, 2518 Ridge Courl, 9:45AM lo 1:00PM. Phone: (185) 842-5494 Pinckney School~ Annual Coi!JI/JJIItity Simi Dmm, 6:30-9:00 PM. Cookie dona/ions wanted (see btief). M")' 21: Pinckney Neighborhood Spring Cleanup. All objects mrbside Thursday nightfor Friday pickup. M")' 22: Pinckney Neighborhood Parks Cleanup, 10:00 AM at Clinton, Con.rfant, and Burcham Park.r. M"J' 29: Pinckney Neighborhood Annual Pimic! 11:30 AM until 1:30PM at Clinton Park Shelter. umch starts at Noon. �Pinckney Neighborhood Spring Cleanup The Pinckney Neighborhood Association will hold its Annual Spring Cleanup on Friday, May 21. The Solid Waste Division of the City of Lawrence will pick up all nonhazardous household materials and old tires, Lonnie's Recycling will pick up any metal items, and Mulford's Tree Service (841-6981) will pick up brush. If you have questions about how much can be placed curbside and what items are acceptable for City pickup, please call SWD at 832-3032. Please tell them this is for the special PNA cleanup. Metal items include old appliances, lawn mowers, vacuum cleaners, radiators, motors, bicycles and even old hair dryers. Please place metal in piles separate from other items. If you have metals for pickup, please call Sara at 8424051 to be placed on a list. Please stack brush in several small piles right at the curbside, butt ends of branches all facing the same way. Please make certain that no vines, weeds, or foreign objects are mixed into the branches. Mulford's will chip the brush, so brush does not need to be tied in bundles. On Saturday, May 22, all who are interested can meet in Clinton, Burcham, or Constant Park at 10:00 AM to walk the parks and pick up Jitter. Please bring gloves; bags will be provided! Steve Braswell (841-6902) is organizing the Clinton Park Cleanup, Laura Burger (749-3516) is organizing the Constant Park Cleanup, and Sara Taliaferro (842-4051) is organizing the Burcham Park Cleanup, so please give them a call if you want to help. ~~~ Annual Neighborhood Picnic! We will have our annual neighborhood picnic at Clinton Park on May 29 this year from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. We will eat lunch at noon-please bring your own picnic lunch and table service. Also bring a dessert or dish to share if you so desire. We will provide ice, some drinks, and desserts. Our theme this year is "Pinckney Through The Years" in honor of Lawrence's 1 150 h Anniversary year. Activities include a conversation with Katie Armitage about Pinckney and Lawrence 150 years ago. We will also talk about Pinckney's entry in the September 181h Lawrence 150'h Birthday Celebration Parade. Would you like to be involved in picnic planning, food donations, activities, or programs? Please call John (840-0983) or Sara (842-4051), or come to the May 8 General Meeting! ~~~ Neighborhood Watch At the February General Meeting, Officer John Barta presented a neighborhood watch program and answered neighbors' questions. Officer Barta first gave practical tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of crime. He mentioned locking doors even when at home, providing exterior lighting on your property, never leaving your garage door open, and trimming shrubs around doorways and windows. He suggested never giving personal information over the phone. If you receive a harassing phone call, say nothing and hang up. If the phone call is threatening, hang up and immediately call the police. Always know 24hour places to access phones when you are traveling about town. Officer Barta then answered neighbors' questions. If someone witnesses drug trafficking activity, call the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) at 830-7458. Also call Crime Stoppers at 843-TIPS whenever an incident is witnessed. The police department needs specific information. Simply calling to say that a neighbor is a suspected drug dealer is not useful information for Crime Stoppers. But it would be helpful, for example, to call if you saw a red Ford escort with tag #ABC123 pull up and make a drug exchange. Officer Barta explained the acronym CYMBAL to remember car description information that would be helpful to police: Color, Year, Make and model, Body style, Accessories or damage, and License plate number (even partial) and state it is from. Neighbors mentioned a turnoff loop on Iowa Street where people routinely parked, got into other cars, left and returned a short time after. The Pinckney Neighborhood Watch agreed to review this site and talk more about monitor's reports at the next general meeting. Neighbors mentioned problems with loose dogs, especially pit bulls spotted roaming. Officer Barta said pepper spray can be effective in temporarily deterring a dog in case of an aggressive approach, and then immediately call to report the loose dog. Call police dispatch (832-7509) and ask for an animal control officer. Animal control officers are available 7 AM to 8 PM Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Saturday and Sunday, and are on call 24 hours. A police officer may answer during oncall times since it is difficult for someone to get there quickly enough to catch the dog loose. Dog traps can be set up on neighboring properties, but animal control must have written permission from the landowner to do this. Also, if the officer do pick up the at-large dog, the owner is cited, and fines include a pickup and impoundment fee, but currently the dog must be released to the owner if the owner shows proof of ownership and current rabies vaccines. Since the general meeting, several blocks throughout Pinckney have been organizing to address concerns. John Pepperdine has talked to Drug Enforcement Officers and city officials, and he talked to the Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods about drug dealers in neighborhoods. LAN has agreed to support various neighborhoods' efforts at community policing and will investigate strategies to combat the problem. Plans for a neighborhood watch section to the Pinckney Neighborhood web site will be discussed at the May 81h meeting. ~~~ Time Traveling In Pinckney Neighborhood At the northernmost end of Maine Street, past the hospital and beside the mobile home park, a three-story stone structure stands, its side wall facing the street. On its east side, an old wooden loft door perches above a more modern garage door. This building is the former stables of the Walruff Brewery (it sits on private property, so please view it from the street). If one were standing near the stables in the 1870s, the view would include the massive three-story Lawrence Brewery and Beer Gardens. The main brewery contained a drinking parlor on two floors where one could buy a five-cent draft. Outside, in the five-acre beer gardens, a patron could play croquet, practice marksmanship at the shooting gallery, swing on swings, relax while lawn bowling, or simply eat, drink, and watch the peacocks strolling the grounds as a brass band played. Canopied tables held "pickled herring, boiled ham, rye bread, pretzels, and Swiss and Limburger cheeses .... One member of Such's Brass Band, which played at beer halls and gardens across northeast Kansas, told of returning from Kansas City on the Fourth of July and receiving a note to go immediately to the Walruff gardens. He grabbed his horn and caught up with the band. "It was all drink and eat, blow, and sweat in sufficiency," he remembered." 1 ~ ~' The brewery, built and owned by Christian Joseph ("Joe") Walruff, opened in 1867. Business boomed, and Walruffs brewery had no competition. He suffered a setback in 1870 when his 24-hour bath house caught fire, and the brewery burned down as well before the volunteer firefighters could find the horses and hitch them to the fire wagon. Joe Walruff brought in his brother John as a silent partner and rebuilt the brewery. John assumed complete ownership in 1872. The brewery produced 2,000 barrels of beer a year and supplied Walruffs 23 Lawrence saloons and five wholesale liquor dealers. Beer was shipped south on the Leavenworth, Lawrence, and Galveston Railroad line. Thousands of bushels of barley needed for brewing were grown locally, and additional grain was hauled from Iowa and Nebraska. Prohibition initially did not deter beer sales. The beer was touted as a new medicinal "Extract of Malt" beer. Eventually, though, the Jaw caught up with him, and legal battles went all the way to the Supreme Court. John Walruff finally quit and left Lawrence. The building became a tanning factory in 1889. McCarter Byrd bought the tannery in 1903 and lived upstairs with his wife, seven daughters, and one son. He ran the tannery for 48 years. In 1964, all but the stable was demolished. 1 Kansas Breweries and Beer 1854-1911. by Cindy Higgins. �1'1'1''1''1'"111" 'I" ~IW'l'l"ln "ll"ll"'ll'! I #.I.IW83d 1}1 '3:3N:mM.VI W:Vd l!>V.LSOd ·sn <I.LS .L'BS'Bd PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD GENERAL MEETING AUGUST 14th, 2004 Lawrence Memorial Hospital Meeting Room B In the basement 10:00am We will discuss the Clinton Park Renovation Plan Pinckney Neighborhood's part in the Sesquincentennial Activities We will discuss what Pinckney would like to have in the Area Plan �NEIGHBORHOOD HA~~f\~p.qu.~ WA~T~ C.t,~ANU.P. f\U.q U.~T ~1~r, ~QQ4. P.Rql;' qff 11:3.Q~~ SAMPLE ITEMS OF ACCEPT ABLE WASTE FOR PICKUP Pesticides, Paint cans, varnishes, Paint Thinner, motor oil, antifreeze, household cleaners, polishes, Household Batteries, Gasoline, Weed killer, Pest Controls, Turpentine, Stains, wood preservatives, photo and hobby chemicals, car batteries PAY All items must be labeled with either the Manufactures label or Hand Written Label identifying the waste (i.e. "Used Paint Thinner"," Bleach"). All spillable solid waste must be in a closable container (i.e. "Rat Poison", "Moth Balls") All liquid wastes will need to be in secure, spill proof containers. For more Information, Please call or check out the website. The PNA volunteers reserve the right to refuse to take any of the wastes and request that the property owners contact the city and set up their own drop off appointment. Lawrence Waste Reduction and Recycling Department P.O. Box 708 Lawrence, K~s 66044 785.832.3030 http: I I recycle.ci.lawrence.ks.us lhouseholdhazardous.shtm <..)_uestlons regardtng waste should be sent to SAMPLE ITEMS OF the Lawrence Waste Reduction and Recycling NON -ACCEPTABLE WASTE Department. To Schedule a pick up, Pinckney Residents should call Emily Zung @ 832.1731 FOR PICKUP Unknown material, Ammunition, Asbestos, Compressed Gas Cylinders, Computers, TV's, Electronics, Explosives, Infectious Waste (Medical), Radioactive Waste (Smoke Alarms) �PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID LAWRENCE, KS PERMIT#l 1,11., ,11,, II. '"\.,l,l •. ll\,,,\,,,\11 ... 1..1.,1 ,\.I .,., *.br<-7n:"".....------ * ~*~**************************ECRLO~ ~ ~ MARGENE SWARTZ CITY OF LAWRENCE PKG l TRAY :i or current resident PO BOX 708 -JAtffiENCE KS 66044-0708 R /NOV£M13£R N£WSl£TT£R www. pinckneyneighborhood. org Cans, Carts, and Compostable Bags at the Curb Yard waste has been collected separately from trash in Lawrence since 1993. Since the~ our community composting program has diverted over 85,000 tons of yard waste. Beginning in 2005, the City's Solid Waste Division asks you to no longer use plastic bags for curbside collection of grass, and leaves. This will: • Increase collection efficiency by reducing collection time • Improve worker safety in many ways, such as reduced traffic congestion • Yield higher quality compost by reducing plastic contamination Waste reduction methods such as mulch mowing and composting let you avoid much of the bagging and dragging, while improving your home soils. Call the Waste Reduction and Recycling Division for more informatio~ or to get started with a $10 compost bin with instructional book: (785) 832-3030. Also please be careful not to treat your lawn with an herbicide or weed & feed that contains the active ingredient Clopyralid. If you do or have done so this year, do not set your clippings out for Monday collection ... simply mulch mow them instead. www .LawrenceRecycles.org -- 832-3030 Make plans to attend Lawrence's 4th Annual Home Energy Conservation Fair and Douglas Co. Sustainable Homes Tour. Sunday, October 17th, 2004 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Douglas County Fairgrounds, Building 21, Lawrence Featured Speakers: Russ Rudy, "The Energy Doctor" Marge Padgitt, "The Chimney Lady" Bus tours ($5) of Sustainable Homes leave the Fairgrounds at 1Oam and 2pm AUTOS/EXHIBITS WORKSHOPS FOOD Sponsoredby TheCityofLawrence Recyclingand Resource Conservation AdvisoryBoard More Info: www.LawrenceRecycles.org or (785)832-3030 ~ Note from Sara Taliaferro I want to thank all of you for the privilege of serving you as your coordinator for the last five and a half years. Pinckney is one of the best neighborhoods in Lawrence' It is truly unique and special, and the people who live in Pinckney make it that way. It has been a pleasure to get to know so many of you and work with you over the last few years. You all taught me a great deal, and I will continue to advocate for older neighborhoods, especially Pinckney, in honor of that debt. I am preparing for a new 'coordinator' job as I anticipate the arrival of twins, a job that will be much more challenging but no less rewarding, but I will miss working with all the fine folks in Pinckney! Best wishes to all of you. �NOVM£B£1t 20tl1 G£N£RAl M££TJNG ROOM G AT lAWR£NC£ M£MOR1Al HOSPlTAl l"~""AM A Tenants to Homeowners, Inc. Will Begin Building Affordable Home in Pinckney! Tenants to Homeowners, Inc. is a local nonprofit that works with neighborhoods to build affordable housing opportunities, often with infill construction. Currently TTH, Inc. is developing the six lots that are bordered by Alabama, Illinois, 3rd and 4th streets in the Pinckney Neighborhood. We have a working plan for the northwest lot and welcome any neighborhood input. This home will be built using insulated concrete forms. They have several advantages over traditional stick built construction-they are more quiet, safer in hazardous weather, and more energy efficient-a big benefit to keep housing affordable as energy prices rise. The best thing about ICFs is that from the outside you can't really notice any difference. So we will choose a veneer that fits in nicely with the neighborhood. This plan is exceptional on the inside as well. It is a humble one bedroom design that makes very efficient use of several multipurpose spaces. The plan has the ability to be versatile for a number of different family needs. The design is also universally accessible and is a great example of how accessibility can be achieved in a small space. Anyone who is interested in seeing this plan may contact TTH, Inc. at 842-5494 and we'd be happy to share it with you. We will be breaking ground as soon as we can complete our two current rehabs and we look forward to participating with the Pinckney Neighborhood on this home and the next 5 lots that will be individually designed to meet the needs of the low income home huvers we work with. I~ 1 I. I N£W N£1GHBORHOOD COOR'DlNATOR Gwen Klingenberg 4900 Colonial Way Lawrence, KS. 66049 glklingenberg@sunflower.com -...-~-~ 838-9197 --MNCKN£V N£1GHBORHOOD Of'F1C£RS ~- John Pepperdine - President Emily Zung - Treasurer Steve Braswell - Vice President Dale Nimz- Secretary �PINCKNEY NEIGBORHOOD ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTEI~ P.O. BOX 125, LAWRENCE I<:S. 66044 Steve Braswell - President- 841-6902 pinckneyneighborhood .org April, 2006 Gwen Klingenberg - Coordinator- 838-9197 SPRING CLEANUP! Spring Cleanup is upon us again. The neighborhood will be cleaning up our parks on Saturday, May meet at Clinton Park, Constant Park or by the Creek at 1O:OOam. Steve Braswell is the contact person for Clinton Park- 841-6902 Ruth Lichwardt is the contact person for Constant Park by the river- 841-5419 Marilyn Roy is the contact person for the creek at 5th and Indiana- 838-3057 6th. Please ANNUAL Saturday, May 27th, 2006 at 4:00pm at Clinton Park 5th and Illinois We will provide hot dogs, soft drinks, paper plates and utensils. Please bring your favorite dish or dessert to share with your neighbors. The City of Lawrence has approved approximately $250,000.00 for improvements to Clinton Park. These include new restrooms, a new shelter house, new playground equipment and additional walking paths. The Pinckney neighbors have been working with Lawrence Parks and Recreation to help plan these improvements. Come to the picnic to get an update on this improvement project and to also let Parks and Recreation hear from the neighborhood on how we want this plan to be carried out. H.O.P. Area Plan Hillcrest, Old West Lawrence, and Pinckney have been working on an area plan around 6th street. We have downzoned three single family homes to a single family zoning along 5th street. And the City Commission has assigned us the job of taking a look at the bigger picture around this area to consider a zoning change for other properties in which the existing buildings do not fit the .zoning that they are in. Anyone interested in this process please contact Gwen Klingenberg at 838-9197 or Michelle Leinenger at the Planning Department- 832-3150. Building Boom ht Pinckney An exciting new building project is under way in the Pinckney Neighborhood by Tenants To Homeowners through the Lawrence Community Land and Housing Trust Program. If you haven't been by the 3rd and Alabama area recently, you really need to. TTH is currently at work on a pair oftwo-story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhomes at 908 and 910 W. 3rd St. The goal is to keep construction costs down by building two units rather than a single family dwelling on the lot. These townhomes are across 3rd Street from the other 6 lots that TTH has been building on over the last year. Three of these homes are complete (31 0 Alabama, 307 and 309 Illinois) and have been sold. �When complete, these homes will be sold as land trust properties to income-eligible individuals and families. This program ensures that these homes will stay permanently affordable, one buyer after another. The land trust is good for neighborhoods because it helps create owner occupied, sustainable neighborhoods. The ground lease provides a mechanism for the land trust to ensure that owners occupy their homes and resell their homes at an affordable price. Therefore, the subsidy remains and continues to revitalize our neighborhoods. If you are interested in TTH Land Trust Program, join them for the next First Time Homebuyer Workshop on May 13,2006 from 9:30-1:00 at the United Way Center (directions on their website at www.tenants-tohomeowners.org) or call TTH at 842-5494. Elections Elections were held at the PNA Annual Meeting February 25th. Ruth Lichtwardt was reelected Vice-President and Marilyn Roy was elected Secretary. Steve Braswell remains President but the position of Treasurer is unfilled. If you would like to get more involved with the Pinckney Neighborhood Association as Treasurer or Membership Coordinator call or email Steve. Have any articles you want in the newslettm·? Wish to advertise in you neighborhood newslette1•? Please contact Gwen Klingenberg at glldingt•nberg@snnflowt.~r.<~om or 838-9197 Next Newsletter in Jmte Next PNA Meeting, Saturday July 22, 2006 Lawrence Memorial Hospital OOLQ-vt099 S>i 3~N3HM\fl 80LX080d 3~N3~MV'l .=jQ AJ.J8 ZLtJVMS 3N38~VV\I 099 .ll81a-£................. ~.£ 11"'1'1''1'"11'1"1'''111'''1'''111''1'1"1 I 1 I 111''11' I '11'1 . :1 \I L. -·------·-zvgu 11V>Jl:l3d S>i '30N3l:IM\fl QIVd 38VlSOd'Sn illSlliSI:ld ({W~fJlfHI 1717099 S>i 'eoueJMBl 96~ xog ·o·d ·oossv poot.poq4D!9N J\eu>jOU!d � 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 Pinckney Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource Pinckney Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws, correspondence, newsletters and minutes from the Pinckney Neighborhood Association in Lawrence, Kansas. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Lawrence (Kan.) 1980-2006 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PinckneyNewsletter_Apr1980-Apr2006_Final.pdf https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/82b2e16c8af83424aee5b4d2bc2831db.pdf ae125ffa10216b78b4ea129852f04719 PDF Text Text Minutes, May 23 1988 Annual Meeting 2. Suzanne Perry added there is not enough money left in this year's CD account for a Spring Clean-Up. More money will become available August 1 and plans can begin for a Fall Clean-Up. A brief discussion ensued regarding the inclination of the PNA to consider redefining its western boundary (i.e. establish Maine St. as the dividing line). Sandra Brandt gave reasons for the possible need to study this issue further. She pointed out the low attendance by residents from the West end at recent neighborhood meetings (1 came to the Dec. 7, 1987 meeting and 9 out of 52 at tonight's meeting lived west of Michigan). Rhonda Neugebaur suggested low attendance might be in part due to an imperfect mailing list which does not always reach people early enough for them to plan to attend. Sandra also mentioned that the re-evaluation of income levels during the 1990 federal census will determine whether Pinckney remains eligible for CD money. It could therefore be to the benefit of both halves of the neighborhood to reflect a lower income. Sandra stressed that she is not advocating one side of this issue or the other but feels that it needs further examination since the neighborhood is quite diverse with brand new housing in the West end and older housing in the East end and perhaps each group might have very different interests. Terry Summers said he would like to see those present fill out the "position paper" regarding this issue and pass it on to new officers. Merle Jackson, seconded by Carol Renzulli, moved that this issue be deferred for deliberation by the new officers. Sandra Brandt, seconded by Suzanne Perry, amended the motion to add that a poll by letter of all Pinckney residents be taken on this issue. Motion passed unanimously 46-0. Terry announced that anyone wishing to submit addresses of blighted structures in Pinckney Neighborhood give them to the new President who will forward them to the CD office and request that owners of the properties be notified that CD money is available for demolition. Tollie Smith, seconded by Kendall Simmons, moved that the new President write to the City about repa1r1ng the stone retaining wall at 5th St. and Tennessee and also ask that signs be put up to prevent future collisions. Motion passed 46-0. Suzanne Perry, seconded by Arvilla Vickers, moved that a committee be formed to determine the advisability of rejecting or retaining the Executive Board. In the ensuing discussion Steve Smith mentioned that in the past very few if any of the 5 Directors on the Executive Board ~v-ould attend the officers 1 meetings. Meanwhile, the Directors are empowered by the By-Laws to speak for the neighborhood on issues and in the past have done so without consulting any of the officers·. He suggested that Director positions be retained but become advisory in nature and that the 4 elected officers be the only ones authorized to handle neighborhood business. Motion passed 33-3 with one abstention. Terry ruled that this motion was new business and it will be taken care of by new officers. Sue Hewitt gave the Treasurer's report. Current balance is $64.60 which reflects dues paid at the December meeting. She asked that those present pay their l9B9 dues which are $1 per person and $2 per household. Other money available to the PNA comes from the 1986 CD account, with balances being: $267.00 for administration, $348 for clean-up. No CD money was requested for 1987. 1988 CD funding will be available August 1988. Terry Summers reported that 2 years ago when he was Treasurer he and Merle Jackson opened an account at Columbia Savings with a balance of $498.00. He stated that that account had been decimated with his name remaining on the account. Finally, �MINUTES The meeting convened in the Pinckney School gymnasium at 7:32 p.m. Agenda I tern No. 1. The minutes of the May 1988 meeting were read and approved. Agenda Item No. 2 Susanne Perry, PNA President, advised that Susanf Hewitt, Treasurer, would be unable to attend the meeting due to illness. In her absence, Ms. Perry reported that there is $119.30 in the PNA treasury. She stated that during the last three months there were some expenditures for xeroxing for the Burcham Park Task Force and By-Laws Committees in the amount of $15.00, and the Community Development Block Grant <CDBG> was received: $1,300 for administration; $1,200 for 2 clean-ups; Burcham Park Gate and for landscaping of the park in the amount of $2,540. Ms. Berry also stated that the renewal for our Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods <LAN> membership is due soon in the amount of $25.00. Thet"·e trJas a c:·oncensus those dues should be paid as soon as possible. Ms.Berry ghen gave a brief description of the function of LAN. Some discussion ensued. Ms. Perry also asked that is anyone had net pa1d their PNA dues it would be appreciated if they would do so after the meeting which would mean paid membership until the annual meeting in May '89 - $1 for an individual membership, $2 for a household. Agenda Item No. 3 Announcements 1. Ms. Berry received a letter from Fred DeVictor of the Parks and Recreation Department of the City of Lawrence regarding the Burcham Park gate installation at the end of October 1988. The letter stated that fences would also be installed by each side of the gate so that persons could not drive around it. The letter also said the City Commission had approved slightly different hours for the park: close - 10:30 p.m., open - 5:00 a.m. 2. City Commission approved signs to be installed by the recently repaired wall at the curve of 5th and Tenn. "Sharpe Turn" - "20 MF·H" ··- and a sign designating the angle of the turn. Some discussion ensued. 3. Merle Jackson of PNA was appointed tof the CDBG Grant Review Board. 4. Letter to PNA from The Salvation Army asking for volunteers to help at their agency so that their shelter for the homeless could continue to opperate. Pinckney Neighborhood Association • Lawrence, Kansas �into afterburners as it rose steeply above Burcham Park. There was a concensus that the next PNA meeting would take place on November 30, 1988. Meeting adjourned. �THE PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION BY-LAWS The residents and property owners within the area of the City of Lawrence known as the Pinckney area and defined as the area bounded by Sixth Street en the South, West Interchange Read of Turnpike en the west, the Kansas Turnpike and the Kansas River on the north and Massachusetts Street on the east; have formed an organization to be known as the Pinckney Neighborhood Association. I~RTI Cl_E I Name Section 1. Name. The name of this association shall be the Pinckney Neighborhood Association. F'ur-pose Section l. Purpose. The purpose of the Pinckney Neighborhood Association shall be to promote understanding with the City of Lawrence; to improve property, living conditions, and to improve communication within the Pinckney Neighborhood; and to promote good public relaqtions with the businesses within the neighborhood. t':'tFniCL.E I I I Section 1. Eligibility. Any person who resides or owns property in the Pinckney Neighborhood or who subscribes to the purposes of the Pinckney Neighborhood Association shall be eligible for membership in the Pinckney Neighborhood Association. Section :2. Types of Membership. The membership of the Pinckney �annual meeting, by a majority vote of the remaining members of the Executive Board. Section 5. Powers and Duties. It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Executive Board to organi2e the business before the Association to insure maximum participation of Association members and to insure maximum utilization of Association business. Towards these objectives the Officers may assign projects~ designate committee, make preliminary decisions on Association business, provided, however, that all final decisions on Association business be made by the membership at large. Section 6. There shall be at least one regular meeting Meetings. of the Executive Board and shall call a special meeting upon the request of any member of the Board. At any meeting any business may be transacted whether notice of the purpose of the meeting was given or not, or whether the item of business in question was referred to or not. Section 7. Quorum. A majority (three) of the Executive Board shall constitute a quorum. Section. 8. Disqualifications. Any officer missing three con- secutive meetings may be asked to resign. ARTICLE V Officers Section 1. Enumeration and Election of Officers. The officers of the Pinckney Neighborhood Association shall be a President, a Vice President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer who shall be elected for terms of two years by the general membership at an Annual Meeting and take office immediately. They shall be elected in even numbered �ARTICLE VI The Advisory Council Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of the Advisory Council shall be to advise and assist the officers in their duties. (See Article IVj Section 5.). Section 2. Number and Term of Office. The Advisory Council shall consist of five members of the Pinckney Neighborhood Association. The five members shall be appointed for two-year terms in odd-numbered years. All appointments shall be made at the Annual Meeting. Section 3. Qualifications. No person shall be appointed or shall continue to serve as an Advisory Council member of the Pinckney Neighborhood Association unless he/she is a votinq member of the Association. Section 4. Vacancies. Any vacancy in the Advisory Council by reason of resignation, death, or disqualification may be filled, until the next Annual Meetinq. by a majority vote of the Executive Board. Section 5. Duties. The duties of the Advisory Coucil shall be to advise and assist the officers in their duties. Section 5.) (See Article IV, Advisory Council members shall be present at meetings of the Executive Board. Section 6. Meetings. See Article IV, Section 6. ARTICLE VII Meetinqs Section 1. Membership Meetings. The number of general membership meetings to be held during the year shall be left to the discretion of the Executive Board, but shall be no fewer than one per calendar �of the Annual Meeting. Immediately following the presentation of this report, nominations may be made from the floor by any voting member provided the consent of the nominee shall have been secured. Section 3. Election. The election shall be by ballot~ provided that when there is but one nominee for each position, the secretary may be instructed to cast the ballot for every nominee. A majority vote of those qualified to vote and voting shall constitute an election. Absentee or proxy voting shall not be permitted. ARTICLE IX Committees Section 1. Appointment. The president of the Pinckney Neighborhood Association shall be entitled to appoint the membership to such committees as the Board deems necessary. Such committees shall be established and appointed to carry out the purposes enumerated by the Board. ARTICLE X Action Section 1. Executive Board Action. The Executive Board may make public statements and take any other actions that it deems necessary in the performance of its duties. Decisions made by the Executive Board are subject to membership review. Section 2. Member Action. Members may act in the name of the Pinckney Neighborhood Association only when authorized to do so by the property Executive Board. ARTICLE XI Amendments Section 1. Amendments. These By-Laws may be amended by a �Minutes PNA Meeting- November JO, 1988 NEIGHBORHOOD The minutes of the September 21, 1988 meeting were read by Suzanne Perry and approved as written. Sue Hewitt, Treasurer, reported that $102.]0 was in the treasury. President Suzanne Perry noted that dues are still being accepted. Suzanne Perry reported thi'l.t she had received an a.nsv1er to PNA 1 s letter to the Independence Days committee regarding the B1 Bomber incident last July. The response indicated that they appreciated the input and that plans for 1989 included the involvement of the directly related neighborhood associations. Ms. Perry stated that this was the first time there'd been any contact with the neighborhood association in any way regarding the celebration and that perhaps it would be a good beginning of communication with the groups that has been holding the celebration in our neighborhood for five years. Suzanne Perry demonstrated a sample of the PNA tee shirts which could be now ordered. She stated that as noted in the newsletter, any size was $?.00 and they came in Tropical Pink and White.and that interested parties could submit their order at the end of the meeting. Suzanne Perry announced that PNA had obtained $6,500 in contingency CD funds. $2,000 for bou).ders to be placed beside the new gate at Burcham Park and $4,500 for the re-grading of the drainage ditch at 5th and Indiana. She also stated that three members of the neighborhood association, Sandra Brandt, Mike Nelson and Sue Hewitt had volunteered Surcham Park. to form a liaison committee regarding the beautification of It was stated by one of the committee members that Mike Nelson twuld put the general plans in writing, that upon meeting with a "city official" about the plans that t~r.:.:;~·e was resistence to planting anything that would require maintenance, Pinck~ey Neighborhood Association • Lawrence, Kansas �that the park was to be kept 11 natunl." There was also an indication that doing anything would not be appreciated because people in the PN did not take care of their own houses. Marguerite Risley reminded the members of the time when ooncerned persons in the neighborhood rejuvinated the Pinckney Schood landscaping and volunteers kept the plantings al~ve through a very harsh summer and that they exist today. She stated perhaps this information might be given to the city official as a reminder that there are, in fact, persons in the neighborhood who care about such things. It was also stated by Sandra Brandt that even though there was the resistance on the part of the city, that the Independence Days celebration brings thousands of citizens to the park and if for no other reason, the park should be beautiful whether the style was natural or not. Some other brief ediscussion ensued. SUzanne Perry reported that the demolituon requests submitted last May (about 10 addresses) were finally acted upon by the City in August 1988. of the properties were given citations. The owners Xhe approach was different than the neighborhood had thought it would be and it was discovered that there had been a staffing change plus a delay in demolition monies being made available. Ultimately, the outcome was that if the o•Nners do not do something about their properties. the City will pursue demolition. Perry pointed out that it would be helpful if members of the neighborhood would track these goings on and appear at the commission meeting involved to add their testimoney as to the state of the property, how long it had been that way, etc. If she knew of such meeting dates, Perry said she would notify neighbors and others. Tolly Smith began the discussion regarding proposed CD requests. by those present that they would be submitted in the l. 2. 3· 4. 5· Pinckney Tunnel Lighting Drainage Ditch Beautification Clinton Park Landscaping Burcham Park Play Equipment Paving of 3-400 Block Indiana followin~ It was agreed order of preference: $ 2,300 4,000 J, 100 4,500 14.000 $:27,900 Suzanne Perry stated that there would also be the regular qrequest for operating costs (two clean-ups) and the newsletter which would bring the total request of $)0,700. �.. Next, the LAN noiae ordinance was discussed. and proceeded to explain certain aspects. She ~tated Suzanne Perry read it that LAN wanted all the neighborhood associations to vote on the proposed ordinance, forward the results to them and if it passed, LAN would take it to the City Commission. moved to pass the proposed ordinance. There was a second to the motion and it passed with 10 yes, 1 abstention. The meeting then adjourned. Submitted by: Merle Jackson Arvilla B. Vickers, Secretary Pin~eY. Ne~~hb~rhood Association \\~.\)~ �MINUTES OF PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING December 7, 1988 The meeting was held in the Pinckney Grade School Library and was attended by 20 people. $18 in association dues were collected by the Treasurer, Sue Hewitt. Susan Pogany presented a petition opposing the School Board's proposal of school pairing which she planned to give to Valerie Murphy. Many of those present signed the petition. President Terry Summers summarized a letter he and other officers and concerned residents had written in November to the City Commissioners regarding the car-train accident at the entrance of Burcham Park that month. The letter requested more surveillance of the park by police and the installation by Santa Fe Railroad of a crossgate at the railroad crossing. He also read responses from Buford Watson (for the City) and Ron Olin (for the police dept.) to the neighborhood's requests. Mr. Watson wrote that Mike Wildgen had sent a letter on behalf of the City expressing concern about the dangerous crossing and requesting action. Police Chief Olin assured the neighborhood that enforcement was adquate. It was decided by those present to haye Terry Summers and Marguerite Risley write another letter on behalf of the neighborhood to Olin and Fre DeVictor about the park. A concerned resident asked what the neighborhood could do about removing an abandoned bus from property on the east side of Clinton Park below Pinckney Grade School. She said it was unsightly and a hazard to children. Since it was determined that the bus is probably privately owned and parked on private property, it seems little can be done to demand its removal. President Terry Summers requested suggestions for CDBG requests for the coming year. The following items were mentioned: 1. Lockable bar and pole gate for entrance of Burcham Park to close park daily to vehicular traffic during hours of closing (11:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.), 2. Additional plantings of trees and shrubs in Burcham Park 3. Rechipping of trails in Burcham Park 4. Environmental Impact Study of Erosion along Kansas River Banks in Burcham Park 5. Gravel access road in Burcham Park Secretary Suzanne Perry agreed to discuss these items with Fred DeVictor and then submit those deemed appropriate to the CDBF office. Terry Summers and Pete Whitenight, ambassadors from DIC, concluded the meeting with a debate/discussion of the Downtown Improvement Committee's proposal for development of the downtown retail district. Meeting adjourned at 9 p.m. Pinckney Neighborhood Association • Lawrence, Kansas �Pinckney Neiqhborhood Association ?)nnuel Meet.i ng M.:'\y 25, 1989 MINUTES Present: Chris Haber Sue Hewitt, Tresurer Joe Hewitt David Morgan Suzanne Perry, President Robert Irving Guests: Dean Burger Steve Hanna Linda Hi:.~ on Minutes of the March Susan F'oqany Marguerite Risley Eleanor Symons Arvilla B. Vickers, Secret.=H-y (4ndrea t Jel born 1 Patricia Marvin Sandy F'rager Judv Wriqht 30~ 1989 meeting were read and approved. Sue Hewitt reported a PNA treasury balance of $83.64. Susan Pogany and Kendall Simmons were nominated for PNA Vice President. Susan Pogny was unanimously elected, replacing Carol Renzuli. Joe Hewitt volunteered to sit on the Advisory Council. more members are needed. Four Any change in the PNA western bounr ·y was deferred until the results of the 1990 census. A ~~ange will be considered at that time if said results indicates that CDBG funding for PNA would be lost. Judy Wright and Sandy Prager spoke regarding the plans to decorate certain streets along the parade route for the Independence Days celebration. A limited supply of bunting will be available free of charge along with flags, at a very reasonable price. Discussion ensued regarding forms of housing decorations, etc. Linda Hixon spoke regarding Model Block and a left a sample petition for same. It was unanimously approved to put out a PNA mailing in August about model block and how to apply. Discussion ensued. Steve Hanna and Dean Burger from KPS spoke about the upcoming gas line replacements in Lawrence and approwimately when and r·1m•J i t ~.oJoul d bE· ac:comrnpl i. ~s!H:-:!d i. n P·i. nckne·y' nei (;jhbor . rwod. Discussion ensued. Pine kney Neighborhood. Association • Lawrence, Kansas �A basic policy for bands that wish to play in Burcham Park was discussed and set. It was stipulated that the applicant would have to sign a request form and would be screened by the Parks and Recreation Department of the City, they would have to adhere to existing noise ordinance and only acoustic instruments would be allowed. Meeting adjourned Respectfully submitted, Arvilla B. Vickers, Secretary Pinckney Neighborhood Association �MINUTES Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting September 25 1 1989 Present: Mark Creamer, Cristi Hansen, Kris Vervaecke Hayden, Joe Hewitt, Sue Hewitt, Robert Irving, Suzanne Perry, Susan Pogany, Marguerite Risley, Suzanne Stroup Eleanor S. Speakers: Daniel Bledorn, Fred DeVictor, Patricia Marvin Meeting convened at 7:35 p.m. Minutes of May 25, 1989 meeting were read and approved. Daniel Bledorn of Sigma Chi Fraternity at the University of Kansas, spoke about service project by their group to assist Pinchney neighborhood with yard clean up and house maintenance. The Model Block petitions were discussed. Though not represented at the meeting, it was noted that the 500 Block Tennessee, the 400 Block Illinois and the 500 Block LoGisiana were interested. Each petition must have signatures representing approximatly 80% of the block and it was unknown if there will be more than one block chosen this year. The deadline for CDBG requests is December 1 1 1989. F'atri cia Marvin spoke about having a "chipper party" instead of the convention fall cleanup. A machine will be available to turn fallen limbs, etc. into wood chips and then neighbors may take quantities for use in their gardens, etc. It was decided unanimously to set the date as 10/21/89 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with 10/28/89 as a raindate. There would also be a picnic after the chipping. It was also noted $30.00 had been earned from re-cycling. Treasurer, Susan Hewitt reported that the PNA treasury contained $113. 88. Suzanne Stroup, Mark Creamer and Joe Hewitt volunteered to serve as members of the PNA Executive Board. Fred DeVictor, Director of the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Lawrence spoke about the Burcham Park play equipment being considered. The current equipment is outdated and the City is concerned about liability. Discussion followed. The City will augment the PNA CDBG allotment with some additional funds. A committee made up of Mark Creamer, Susan Pogany and Kris Hayden Pinckney Neighborhood AsSociation • Lawrence, Kansas �...·' MINUTES Pinckney Neighborhood Association Gener·al 1'1eeting 1'-~ovember ~>'.. ' . 1989 NEIGHBORHOOD Present: M. Creamer, K. Erb, R. Irving, K. Hayden, S. Hewitt, S. Perry, S. Pogany, D. Morgan, M. Ri~ley, A. Vickers, P•• Welbm-n. Meeting convened at approximately "7, : .::.-.~ p.m. -~t::' Minutes of May 25, 1989 meeting were read and approved. Suzanne Perry updated some items mentioned in the minutes: llThe landscaping proposal was to improve the entrance to Burcham Par~ on both sides of the entrance. There IS a water source and in the Spring the City will set in $2,000 worth of low maintenance plants including native grasses. 2l8ids are still being taken something less than $9,200 3lPlay equipment for Burcham ordered and bids are going unit. on the Clinton Park masonry job is being sought. Park-the arch swing set has been out on the arch climber and component 6th Street Traffic Problems - Sherry Kay from the Old West Lawrence Neighborhood Association and Pinckney Crossing Guard, and Bill Baker, president of the Pinckney PTO were in attendance to report and participate in the discussion on this subject. Extensive discussion took place and suggestions to achieve a slowing of traffic and greater safety included t~affic lights, barriers, stop signs, school zone signs with flashing lights, lowering speed limit, middle turn lane, no left turn signs. Various examples of personally viewed severely dangerous situations were recounted, the fact'additional traffic will be caused by the riverfront mall opening soon were mention~d and discussed. It was decided that the options discussed will appear in the next newsletter be part of the agenda at the next meeting so that, hopefully, the PNA members will attend and give additional ideas to help solve the problem. It was mentioned that the City must ask the Kansas Department of Transportation to do a study on the problem and until that happens nothing can actually be done. Commun1ty Development Block Grant (CDBG> Requests- It was decided the CDBG requests would be prioritized as follows. Some comment/information was given as each item was considered. $ $ 1,425 PNA Operating Expense 1,200- Two Cleanups Pinckney Neighborhood Association • Lawrence, Kansas �:.t 28,000 :t 25' 000 :t: :::! 325 :t 5' 980 .l J.8, 750 Model Block Project (500 blk. Tennessee) Tennis Court - Clinton Park Two drinking fountains for Bircham Park Toddler Play Equipment for Clinton Park Soccer Field for Clinton Park A children's neighborhood task force was discussed. Possible activities mentioned included recycling, cleanups, Adopt a Grandmother. Changes in recycling companies also were talked about during this discussion. Treasury Deficit - It was stated that there was only :.t55 in the PNA treasury. A $500 legal fee is still owed and :.t25 LAN dues must be paid to continue membership in that neighborhood association coalition. Suzanne Perry stated that there are $115 in pledges for donations toward the legal fee and that she was going to pay the difference of $385 until more funds could be raised. Some discussion/ explanation of LAN ensued. It was then decided to renew the PNA membership in LAN and Kelly Hayden volunteered to be the new PNA representative to LAN. It was then decided to have a yard sale sometime in April 1990 to raise funds for the PNA treasury. It was also decided that after the LAN dues were paid, the small treasury· balance would go to S. Perry to help pay back the legal fee paid for PNA. It was asked that everyone start getting together donations for the yard sale. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully Submitted, ~ . B. v·,cke.R.~ Arvilla B. V1ckers f.iec r· et ,i:\r '/ Pinckney Neiqhborhood Association Pinckney Neighborhood Association • Lawrence, Kansas �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Minutes of the Meeting - Sept. 24, 1992 (meeting at 7 p.m., Pinckney School teacher's room) Meeting was called to order by Vice President Joe Hewitt. It was explai~ed that future meetings may be attended by some architectural students from KU who may make recommendations to our association concerning environmental, historical, and recreational aspects of the neighborhood. Next, election of new officers was held. The name of Joe Hewitt was nominated and seconded for the office of president. Mr. Hewitt explained his reasons for wishing to become president, and a vote was held which resulted in his being named new president. Similarly, the names of Steve Smith for vice president, Susan Pogany for secretary, and Carol Klinknett for treasurer were nominated, seconded, and voted upon. All were elected. Elected to the Advisory Board were Madeline Finch, Sue Hewitt, Steve Hamburg, and David Morgan. Dues from PNA membership were collected and recorded. The upcoming Fall Clean-up was discussed. PNA may investigate asking KU fraternities to participate as part of community service projects. Whether or not a city truck should be used was discussed. If money were saved (using KU students and non-city truck), perhaps this savings could be used toward bigger Spring Clean-up. Date for Fall Clean-up is still to be named. Representatives to the Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods (LAN) were named. They are Carol Jones, David Morgan, and Madeline Finch. David Morgan agreed to represent PNA on the CDBG Advisory Board if no one else can take this position. Our other representative on this board is Allen Reed, who explained he is serving as chairman of the board this year. Susan Pogany reported on progress toward the selection of playground equipment funded thru CD funds for Clinton Park. She said the PNA has been told this $3,000 allotment from last year's requests cannot �Pinckney Neighborhood Association I Minutes of the Meeting/ 9-24-92/ Page 2 be held over and combined with next year's hoped-for playground allotment. She has been to the Park Dept., has spoken with director Fred DeVictor, and is working with him to spend the money on equipment suitable for older children. (The most recent equipment installed was for toddlers.) DeVictor is leaning toward installation of a large slide. Possible projects that may be requested thru CDBG include: --Researching the possibility of having Pinckney Neighborhood declared a historical district (similar to Old West Lawrence). Funds would be necessary for such research. It was mentioned that perhaps the architectural students mentioned at the beginning of the meeting might be asked to look into this. i~ Coordinator Tolly Smith said she would see if Karen Erb interested in overseeing such a project. --Sidewalks on Michigan Street. Joe Hewitt said he will look into this. --Seed money for a Pinckney historic homes tour. --Resurfacing/asphalting the alley between Ohio St. and Louisiana St., since the present uneven surface is dangerous for children. --Funding of some project (to be determined) relating to the ongoing KPL/Sth Street powerline controversy. Susan Pogany volunteered to explore the possibility of renaming Clinton ParK. Those present thought Langston Hughes Park would be a more appropriate name. Tolly Smith and Steve Smith gave an update on PNA activities to re-locate the proposed 5th Street power line project to the alternate railroad route. PNA has received letters of support from Oread Neighborhood Association and LAN. A study session concerning PNA's proposed ordinance (dealing with po'ver line siting and the need for public input) was held with Lawrence City Commissioners Sept. 21. The commission is having the city attorney investigate whether or not the city can legally regulate a utility such as KPL. Commissioners agreed to write letters on PNA's behelf to the Kansas Corporation Commission, and KPL CEO John Hayes. Tolly, Steve, Susan Pogany, and �PNA Meeting Minutes Page 3 Steve Hamburg have met twice with KPL administrators in recent weeks (and have another meeting scheduled Oct. 1) to discuss the PNA's proposed railroad route for the planned 115,000 volt power line. Jim Von Rohr, an electrical engineer formerly with KPL, is~6rking closely with PNA. Efforts are focusing on finding ways to reduce the cost of the proposed railroad route. Meeting adjourned at about 8:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ~~~~ Susan Pogany PNA Secretary �... Pinckney Neighbor11ood Association Minutes of the Meeting - November 19, 1992 (meeting at 7 p.m., Pinckney School teachers' room) Meeting was called to order by Vice President Steve Smith (in absence due to surgery/illness of President). A short discussion of the proposed KPL power line and how to fight the line most effectively followed. Steve Smith discussed the follow-ing possible projects for which the neighborhood might request CDBG funds: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Pave alley between La. and Ohio Streets. Sidewalks. Historic district designation. Clinton Park playground equipment. KPL capital improvement asset money. As regards possible CDBG fund application of the above projects, the following discussion took place: SIDEWALKS: Various sidewalk problems were mentioned. Bill March said Pinckney School should be notified about the drainage problem on the sidewalk on the school side of Miss. St. (a low spot on the sidewalk). He felt a drain is needed in the parking lot. Members mentioned thefis no sidewalk on 4th St. from Illinois St. to Maine St. on the south side. Another possible area of need is Indiana St. ~tween 5th and 4th on the west side. It was mentioned that the existing sidewalk on 4th St. has missing parts. Steve Hamburg said he will make a list of other needed areas. HISTORIC DISTRICT DESIGNATION: Karen Erb said that fewer than 40% of houses would qualify for historic district designation ~ccording to a study done by David Benjamin, 40 %are needed in order to qualify. There was a discussion of how and which homes qualify. It was mentioned that Paul Caveness charges $400 to research houses and prepare nominations. Katie Armitage also provides this service. Members discussed how having homes on the National Historic Register could help in the fight against the 5th Street power line. Steve Hamburg discussed the problem of "open lots" in Pinckney; felt historic designation would give neighborhood more control over these buildable lots. Those present felt that CD money could be used to hire someone to research whether or not its worthwhile to try to get Pinckney designated historic. Karen Erb will consult Old West Lawrence Assn. on the amount of money necessary for such research. HOME TOUR SEED MONEY: was not appropriate. After short discussion, members decided a fund request KPL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ASSET MONEY: Members discussed requesting CD money for easement beautification, cutting and clearing of trees, demolition, purchase of property in the woods along possible route of power line. Members decided it is not feasible to ask for government money to buy land for use by a public utility. �Pinckney Neighborhood Association 11-19-92/ Page 2 CLINTON PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT: Susan Pogany has been in contact with Fred DeVictor, director of Parlm, concerning the expenditure of $3,000 "I'Thich PNA was allotted last year in CD funds for Clinton Park equipment. She said PNA could either spend this money on a new slide which would be attached to the existing equipment or could spend the money on the first phase of a three or four-phase project totalling $12,257. Phase one would be the slide. Karen Erb said she would prefer an open slide as compared to an enclosed slide. Pogany will look into this. Hamburg motioned that PNA buy a slide now as part of the multi-phase project. The motion was seconded and carried. The following additonal possible CDBG fund requests/projects were discussed: PNA OPERATING EXPENSES: Last year's submission was $1,650. PNA COORDINATOR: Last year PNA asked for $4,780 for coordinator's job and was granted $3,410. It was motioned , seconded, and passed that PNA ask this year for a "reasonable amount" for coordinator. CLEAN-UPS: Members decided not to apply for clean-up funds this year because existing and new city clean-up programs are taking care of this need. It was suggested that PNA ask the city to clean up the area between the entrance to Burcham Park and the Shaw house, also knoiin as the Castle on the Kaw. Steve Smith suggested that PNA should continue clean up funding of some kind. Coordinator Tolly Smith suggested housing rehabilitation as another possible CDBG funding request. She suggested that the neighborhood apply for funds to be spent as needed by the elderly for painting or other housing rehab. During discussion, members said the CD Board probably wouldn't allow PNA funds to spend on unspecified addresses. Instead, it was suggested that PNA apply for extra funds for the coordinator so the coordinator could go door to door notifying residents of CD money available for rehab or help residents with forms necessary to apply. Steve Smith asked treasurer carol Klinknett to find out from Margene Schwartz about what CDBG money was granted last year and what amount has been allocated and spent. The subject of PNA's non-profit status was discussed. Tolly Smith if PNA has 501C3 non-profit status. Steve Hamburg asked He stated that PNA needs such status in order for contributions to be tax deductible. This question will be explored. Final topic of the meeting ivas an update on the effort to have KPL re-route the proposed 5th Street power line: Tolly Smith explained that questions which PNA had put before KPL the previous week will delay the Kansas Corporation Commission's final decision. It is hoped that the Legislature will have hearings on the topic of power line siting/ �Pinckney NeighborhooA Association 11-19-92/ Page 3 EMFs in January. TI1e KCC staff will make its recommendations to the Commisioners within a short time, but it is unknown how long after this the Commission itself will make its decision as to where the line is to built. Legal options were discussed. Tile role which the City of Lawrence could play was said to be uncertain. Members agreed to have a vote on whether or not to retain a lawyer to represent PNA in the power line siting issue. Carol Klinknett said four people had sent in ~~ra contributions for membership recently. All said their primary concern was that the neighborhood association should support the power line fight. Steve Smith asked if PNA should ask · members making extra contributions if they want this money to go to PNA generally or if they want to specify that it go to a PNA bank account set up specially for the PNA fight against the 5th St . po1'ler line. Carol said she felt this should be a neighborhood decision. Steve Smith motioned tlKtPNA establish a bank account for the purpose of funding the fight against the 5th St. power line. Tile motion was seconded and passed. Steve Hamburg motioned that PNA engage a lawyer to ~~lore legal avenues beyond those which C.U.R.B. can handle. The motion 1'laS seconded and passed. Shellie Bender suggested raising money by sending a letter to all Pinckney residents requesting funds. The Old West Lawrence Neighborhood Association could be asked to put an item in their newsletter concerning PNA's need for contributions. Hamburg motioned to call PNA's new bank account the Pinckney Neighborhood Defense Fund for use for any KPLfight-related expenses. The motion 1'laS discussed, senconded and passed. Tile four names on the account will be Susan Pogany, Secretary; Steve Smith, Vice President; Carol Klinknett, Treasurer; and Tolly Smith, PNA Coordinator. Fund raising was discussed. Steve Hamburg reiterated his assertion that PNA must be certain whether it has 501C3 non-profit status. The meeting adjourned about 9:15 p.m. �rNA Pttt-~.J?dQa_s t )~ (01,-1 ?---S?o Lo\_ ct ( ,i.-l y r fr.t a- '3 J~-<i ~ c) / .... t . / I / �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Minutes of the Meeting-February 3, 1993 Meeting at 7 p.m., Pinckney School Meeting was convened 1 and minutes of the meeting of November 19, 1992, were read and accepted with one correction. Steve Smith said it had been decided that PNA would ask for CDBG funding for a clean-up. The treasurer's report was given by Carol Klinknett: As of December 10 1 1992 1 CDBG operating funds totaled $1245.38. After paying Kinko's bill of $171.49, $1073.89 remained. Of this, $226 will go to pay for the recent newsletter, leaving $847.89. As of December 10, 1992, remaining coordinator's funds were $1737.50. Of this 1 $210 will be paid to coordinator for January, leaving $1317.50. Unspent clean-up funds total $700. Unspent sidewalk funds total $10,800. (This project for sidewalks on Tenn. st. has already been bid out by the city.) Still available for play equipment is $3,000. The grand total in PNA's checking account is $274. The amount in The Pinckney Defense Fund was $40 today, with $63.13 being added tonight from additonal contributions 1 for an estimated total of $103.13. It was agreed that any dues sent to PNA must be deposited in the checking account, not in the Defense Fund. Guidelines for dues for CDBG-funded neighborhoods are $1 per person maximum. Joe Hewitt questioned who the statement from Douglas County Bank/Pinckney Defense Fund will go to. He directed Tolly Smith to find out and have statements sent to Carol Klinknett, who should keep a tally on this. Carol will handle making all deposits to the Defense Fund. Carol reported on the question of 501C3 non-profit status for PNA. It would cost $300 for PNA to apply to the federal government for such status. She is concerned about PNA's responsibilities for paying FICA for our coordinator. Dave Morgan motioned that PNA set up an appointment with an accountant to get an answer to this question, with the $50 charge to be paid from PNA's CDBG account. Allen Reed seconded the motion, and it passed. Carol and Tolly and other interested members will attend this appointment. Steve Smith will set up this appointment. Tolly Smith reported on what happened at the recent Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods (LAN) meeting. She also explained that PNA had not paid last year's $30 dues and that we also now owe this year's dues ($25 plus $5 for our attendee at the meetings.) Dave Morgan stressed that this is a very worthwhile expenditure and motioned that we pay our LAN dues and that it be paid, if possible, out of our CDBG account, not the PNA checking account. Susan Pogany seconded the motion, and it passed. Tolly is to submit this cost to Margene Swarts. �As regards LAN news, Tolly reported that Old West Lawrence Neighborhood Association and all neighborhoods can get a chance to look over their neighborhood plans with City Planner Dean Palos and Neighborhood Activist Barbara Waggoner the morning of saturday, Feb. 13 at the city Library. It was advised that these plans be brought up to date and be made part of Horizon 2020. Tolly said that Barbara Waggoner will have a coffee Sunday, Feb. 7, from 4-6 p.m. for City Commission Candidate Jolene Anderson. This could give PNA a chance to air our concerns. There will be a forum Feb. 25 at the City Library from 7-8:30 for all Commission candidates set up by LAN to discuss campaign issues. Tolly reported on the concerns which had been noted by neighborhood residents who had responded to PNA's recent newsletter. Concerns included crime, parking by discourteous neighbors, and traffic. A Mr. Wagley is concerned about zoning of an empty lot at 3rd and Michigan and about work being done to fill in this land. Tolly will follow up on these concerns by contacting these neighbors and reporting back to the membership. Susan Pogany was asked to respond to the comment of resident Clark Coan that Clinton Park should be renamed Langston Hughes Park. Tolly reported on preliminary plans for a neighborhood bazaar/garage sale. May 1 was selected for the date. Steve Smith asked Tolly to get a copy of PNA newsletter mailing list to see which residents have P.O. boxes. These people are not receiving the newsletter. Dave Morgan will review it and add street addresses. Tolly will put other neighborhoods on mailing list for our newsletter and will ask them to put PNA on their mailing lists. It was decided that Tolly will be PNA's LAN representative with alternates being Dave Morgan, carol Jones, and Madeline Finch. Joe and Sue Hewitt agreed to look into getting a speaker from Lawrence Memorial Hospital who will address the topic of LMH's real estate expansion goals and also explain what the hospital burns in its new incinerator. They will try to get this speaker for the March 31 meeting. PNA has received a letter from Horizon 2020 asking "What conerns do you have for your Neighborhood?." Dave Morgan suggested that our concerns are the expansion of downtown, traffic corridors, and parks. Richard Peyton, 255 Michigan and City Commission cadidate, said he is on the Horizon 2020 Transportation Taskforce Committee, which meets every other Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the KPL building. Next meeting is Feb 16. Tolly Smith is on the Horizon 2020 Neighborhood Committee. �Tolly is exploring other fund-raising ideas. Joe Hewitt asked her to get details on whether or not Pinckney could be part of Old West Lawrence Home Tour. Joe reported that he and steve Smith recently explained PNA's CDBG project funding requests before the CDBG Advisory Board. Steve sent a follow-up letter answering additional questions posed by board members. Dave Morgan, who has been sitting in on the CDBG meetings for PNA, said priority is given to projects which benefit low-income persons, and that PNA's CDBG requests should address this point in detail. Dave agreed to turn in his 11 suggestions 11 for how PNA could design future funding submissions more wisely. Joe said the city is asking for input for its Capital Improvement Plan for Lawrence. PNA could submit project proposals, e.g., land acquisition for parks, or public water lines and sewers. Tolly said the new sewer along the railraod tracks should help solve some of Pinckney's drainage problems. Joe said interested persons could attend the Developers' Information Forum Feb.l7 from 3-6 p.m. in the City Commission Room. Steve Smith said the Advisory Council for PNA has only 4 members and needs one more. Allen Reed volunteered to serve. The question of who will serve as PNA' s CDBG Advisory Board representative was discussed. Dave Morgan has been attending for PNA until a represe t iv · ormally designated. Two persons, Brett McFadden an rvilla Vickers who had phoned to express an interst in serving in ls capaclty and who had been invited to attend this evening's meeting, did not attend. Steve Smith will phone them to see if they are still interested. If they are not, Susan Pogany, secretary, will be asked to draft a letter to Margene Swarts, recommending that Dave Morgan be designated our representative. Power line battle report: steve Smith said we needed to decide whether we wanted to ask our legislators to assist us by introducing legislation or a moratorium. After discussion, members decided it was best not to complicate the action being taken by the City Commission. Merle Jackson said it would be helpful if a form letter of sorts could be drafted that people could submit to City Commisssioners to encourage them to draft and pass an ordinance concerning power lines. Susan Pogany will do this. city Commissioners' addresses will be included in the next PNA newsletter with suggestions of what powerline-related subjects might be addressed in letters. The coordinator will send information about the Pinckney Defense Fund to other neighborhood �association newsletter in hopes of attracting contributions. Merle Jackson explained that he is chairman of the CDBG Grant Review Board, which allocates up to $17,000 per home for rehabilitation projects designed to bring homes up to code. Homes must be owner-occupied, and there are income restrictions. He was asked to furnish information and guidelines on this program for inclusion in the next PNA newsletter. He also said there are grants available for up to $7,000 for rehabilitation of rental properties to be rented by Section 8 tenants. These grants are used to match the owner's money. Richard Peyton, City Commission candidate, discussed his positions on campaign and neighborhood issues. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Susan Pogany, Secretary �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Minutes of the meeting of March 31, 1993 Speaker for this evening's meeting was Robert Owens, director of. Lawrence Memorial Hospital, who addressed expansion plans for LMH over the next 10-12 years. Mr. Owens said that "campus expansion" between now and 1995 will include a new medical office building as part of the LMH complex, as well as a Western Expansion of _.the complex. In 1995-96, there will be major renovation of the existing structure. Construction will be completed by the end of this summer on a new parking lot on 4th st. between Missouri and Arkansas streets. This will include 100 physician parking spaces and patient parking. There are presently 123 doctors on the medical staff, and Mr. Owens expects there to be an additional 5 physicians per year. Paving could begin as early as 1995 on a new parking lot encompassing the block between Maine and Alabama Streets and 2nd and 3rd Streets. LMH owns the ball park north of the hospital. Mr. Owens feels that drainage problems make this land unsuitable for construction. PNA member Sue Hewitt voiced concern that the new parking lot on 4th Street was not designed with sufficient green space and foliage. Mr. owens said too much foliage might make it too easy for criminals to conceal themselves at night. Sue Hewitt also was concerned about bright lights being on in the parking lot all night and shining into neighbors' windows. Mr. owens said the problem of too many cars parked in front of neighbors' homes is in the hands of the City Commission. He believes the agencies close to the hospital, such as the health center and the Visiting Nurses' Assn., are responsible for this street parking. A city-county workshop will deal with this problem. Mr. owens said the hospital would be interested in purchasing land on the west side of Arkansas Street. Some of the land is presently vacant, but most of the l<i\nd has homes on~ittt He said the hospital would b\ly the homes as they come up for.sale and maintain them as renta~~~~e said.he sees this are~ as having,value mainly as green space. -. ·1'1.'te hosp1 tal board has d1scussed th1s, and purchasing of the land ·could begin at any time--or later. (The above notes are respectfully submitted by Secretary Susan Pogany. Pogany had to leave before the end of the meeting. Remainder of the minutes were taken by Coordinator Tolly Smith. These notes appear on the following page[s]:) .• �We discussed the hospital's ilrpact on the neighborhood and felt we needed to study the linpact of traffic and parking on neighborhood. Joe Hewitt agreed to call the city to get PNA invited and infomed of next workshops on hospital issue. Landscaping even would help conceal parking lot. linpact, etc. We took several business votes on various issues : ;..*: .• Authorized paym:mt to Steve mith and Susy Pogany of their expenses on nower line issue from Pinckney Defense fund (Susy ($81. 65) and Steve Smith $148. 20) That payrrent leaves a balance of n6. 48. We discussed need to raise trore m:mey' made tentative plans for a garage sale. Agreed to pay taxes for coordinator Treasurer will deduct 6. Z% from paycheck tronthly (social security payrrent) and 1.45/o for rredicare. A total of 7. 65% deducted rronthly; PNA matches that am::n.mt. All voted unanim:msly to pay these taxes L'< : ·_ in April 1993 Voted unanimously to incorporate PNA. Voted to have a 50/50 share of garage sale 50% to PNA, 50% to Pinckney Defense Fund, but all agreed that power line issue could use PNA funds and have access to those as well. Treasurer, Carol Klinknett gave her report: Balance in PNA Accmmt ,[299. 21 There was a trotirm and agreerrent to get a new SSN 1f from the IRS. Meeting adjourned, -.• ..... �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Minutes of the meeting August 16, 1993 Joe Hewitt, President, opened the meeting. Steve Smith gave an update on the power line battle. He said neighbors were needed to deliver flyers about the public hearing August 24. He discussed what may happen at the public hearing. He provided an update on recent meetings between PNA representatives and KPL officials. Merle Jackson told the group that his county property valuation was recently lowered by 12 per cent when he told appraisers his home was by the proposed power line. Joe Hewitt discussed the new parking lot to be built by Lawrence Memorial Hospital at the northeast comer of 4th and Arkansas. LMH has decided not to construct a parking garage opposite the parking lot. PNA would prefer that the garage be built. This would help with area parking problems. The proposed lot containing 50 spaces will be too small to make a dent in the parking problem in the neighborhood around LMH. Members discussed various approaches to solving the LMH parking problem. At the City Commission meeting August 17, parking at LMH will be discussed. Joe Hewitt will represent PNA at the meeting. PNA members decided that PNA should: 1) encourage better screening and green space for the lot at 4th and Ark. 2) encourage use of poorly utilized spaces at the northwest comer of LMH campus. 3) encourage eliminating parking on streets on perimeter of LMH campus. 4) oppose development on Arkansas St. west of Hospital grounds. Because of its concern about hospital encroachment into the neighborhood, PNA believes the hospital should develop on nearby land to the east. 5) express concern about traffic flow onto Arkansas St. 6) express concern that flagstones removed for new lot were carried off by private persons unknown. Will LMH replace these sidewalks? �7) encourage city to build a lot to handle parking for ancillary services. 8) oppose LMH' s effort to get Use Permitted Upon Review in connection with their 5-year expansion plan. The meeting was adjourned. �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Minutes of the Meeting November 11, 1993 President Joe Hewitt called the meeting to order. Coordinator Tolly Smith introduced guests addressing the subject of Northwest Relief Sanitary Sewer Project which runs by Pinckney along the Santa Fe Railroad. Guests were Debbie Vansaun, assistant director of utilities; Phil Spitzer, Black and Veatch, principle engineer for the project; and Chad Lovett, of local firm EBH, which co-engineered the project with Black and Veatch. They were invited to the meeting because some neighbors have been concerned about digging in front of their homes. Ms. VanSaun said the project is designed to provide relief to the sanitary sewer system during significant rain storm events, to prevent overflow in other areas. She said Pinckney neighbors won't have their service disconnected during construction. She described the project as beginning at 6th and Kentucky Streets and going in a northwesterly direction to Peterson and Kasold. Residents commented on the bad smell at 5th and Tennessee Streets. This resulted from the renovation of the Lift Station nearby, which was the first phase of the present project. Evidently, the City has not installed the smell-control equipment necessary to control the stink, Ms. Vansaun said. Neighbors complained about the smell and asked VanSaun to relay their concerns to the city. Mr. Spitzer said the new 30" pipeline should relieve some of the excess water problems in Pinckney by diverting storm water in distant areas that would eventually have come into Pinckney. The project, which began October 15, should take about 9 months. Ms. Vansaun said she would notify PNA if rock from the old wall at the end of 4th and Ohio Streets can be saved to reface the new retaining wall. Community Development Block Grants were discussed: 1) Clinton Park playground equipment. �2) Sidewalks on the south side of 5th St. between Michigan and Wisconsin Streets. 3) Funds to replace missing or deteriorated segments of existing sidewalks. 4) Lighting for Constant Park. This project will be proposed jointly by PNA and the Parks Dept. The area in Pinckney which is east of Indiana is now considered "too rich" to be in the CDBG benefit district. The Treasurer's Report was given by Carol Klinknett. PNA has $228.60 in the Credit Union and $103.49 in the Pinckney Defense Fund (power line battle) . The Defense Fund will be kept open in case funds are needed to fight future aspects of KPL tariff. The meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted by Susan Pogany, PNA Secretary �MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OCTOBER 6, 1994 Meeting was called to order by President Steve Smith at 7:00 pm. The meeting began with an attendance sheet passed around and a discussion of future meetings. It was decided that future meetings held after the December would be scheduled for Tuesday nights at 7:30pm. A reminder to everyone in attendance that a CDBG advisory board position was available to anyone in Pinckney who wished to be nominated. At that point, Linda Anderson expressed her interest in filling the position. Her name is now being forwarded to the city for approval. An announcement was made to all interested persons that a CDBG meeting would be held on October 13 at Lawrence City Hall. The meeting starts at 7:OOpm and would address issues regarding the application process of CDBG funding. Steve Smith reminded everyone that the current President and Treasures terms would expire soon and that nominations for replacements had not been found at the time. Additionally, the Vice President and Secretary positions were currently vacant and needed to be filled as well. CDBG funding was discussed and ideas for the use of the funding were suggested. The ideas included were better lighting, street and curb repair, possible picnic, and continuation of administration of PNA. Other sources of suggestion were also discussed. It was then decided by Steve Smith that the current coordinator should mail out informational cards requesting input from the individuals who participated in the canvassing survey. The next order of business was a proposal by the current Treasurer, Carol Klinknett, that the next PNA newsletter incorporate several changes. These changes were to be more specific infonnation given about the neighborhood crime watch, a message to the neighborhood about the benefits of lighting in deterring crime, and final approval of the draft copy of the newsletter be given by several members before it is printed. Specific ideas on which projects should be applied for to receive CDBG funds were discussed. A motion on the floor by Merle Jackson was brought up to approve the applications of funding for three ideas. These ideas were cost administration (newsletter, copy and material fees, coordinator salary, etc.), lighting for streets and parks, and general infrastructure repair. Which areas of the infrastructure to repair would be decided by the information provided by the canvassing project and request by Pinckney residents. The motion was seconded by David Morgan and approved at 8:05 October 6, 1994. During the meeting it was also decided that David Morgan would head up the neighborhood crime watch program. Minutes submitted by John L. Peppperdine, PNA Coordinator �June 29, 1995 Pinckney Neighborhood Assoc. meeting of Executive Board and Advisory Council Attending: Carol Klinknett, Treasurer George Osborne, Vice-President Merle Jackson, Advisory Board Gayle Chausee Tolly Smith Wildcat, Advisory Council Those attending decided: Tolly would be the coordinator A newsletter would be composed by Tolly (or she could ask Brett McCabe) The newsletter would contain: 1. CDBG availability of funds to inform membership 2. Possible clean up by City (Tolly will call City) 3. Pinckney Neighborhood gararge sale August 12, 1995 (Tolly wi 11 uJ y.,te a.Y'i-rc..Je ) 4. General Meeting- think of possibilities and pick a datedecide on something and put in newsletter. 5. Board and Advisory Board names and phone numbers 6. LAN report - Tolly No required membership fees 1995 ? Ye $ev"l ::t-, Article on need for President ? 8. 7. 9. 10. a~ \"e e d tJ n b'l -+'-' t> s. €.. Possible Crime Watch Article ~ CDBG 95-96 Grant amounts and items /{. ltt>cla.._i-e 1'2.. o-\-he r DV\.. yowe.'\ \ OU..."\'ieo!>~eeol Ill)'€.. ~l"~~c..Je.s. - lo \\ y A meeting will be called July lOth, Monday, 7:00pm, 500 Indiana, to review newsletter. Tolly will call Brett and ask about writing newsletter. Carol will call Linda Anderson and try to find the postage stamp for newsletter and the box of PNA stuff that Steve Smith gave to Linda Anderson. Carol will go to CDBG office for 95=~6 grant amounts and CDBG funding for individuals and call Brett about P.O. Box~~ )'le \).)~ \e_\t·e o,j M. "'-' \I N "j l-1 ::S T • Submitted by Carol Klinknett and given to CDBG and officers and advisors. ��Storm water concerns 3rd & Michigan area of Pinckney- 3rd & Arkansas 3rd & Michigan. southwest corner (vacant lot) considerable filling in of natural drainage ditch has been done/allowed here. Neighbors have over the years expressed concern that this occured. and that homes might be built here. This is especially in need of consideration since the city i now purchasing land directly across the street from this to re-create the drainage ditch that once occured there. That will be the location of the large pipes, home there at 3rd & Michigan (on north east corner) will be purchase by city to re-create what once was the natural drainage channel. It seems appropriate at this time to also look across the street (3rd&Michigan, southwest corner) and re-open that part of channel. or ensure that no development occur there because it is on top of anatural drainage ditch. Building on top of natural drainage streams is what caused the homes to be in trouble in this area in the beginning. Hopefully we won't let that problem re-occur. Also Pinckney Neighborhood Association would like to once again re-iterate our concerns that the land adjacent to the stream that handles the entire storm water drainage for the entire Country Club drainage basin (at 3rd & Arkansas to the river) is being used as a landfill. Whole streets or sidewalks or parking lots of concrete are regularly being dumped here. Is a landfill allowed in this location? This extensive filling in of landfill and building trailers on flood land, and since this stream is in flood plain. seems bad planning that will only result in future flooding problems for the trailers built on it. for the Pinckney residents who will have slower drainage of their water out of their area because of this extensive landfill that restricts the stream passage to the river. It seems odd that the city would spend over a million dollars on this area to improve storm water drainage, and then not care about the size or nature of stream that this water exits to get out of neighborhood into river. Also,to allowo building on top of flood land, land adjacent to flood plain (open channel natural ddrainage stream) designated flood plain on flood plain map, seems to repeat the errors already made in this area years ago. Pinckney neighbors would appreciate if city and engineers would re-look at this area. copies to city Linda Finger. Evans Bierly Hutchson �Building on top of natural drainage streams is what caused the homes to be in trouble in this area in the beginning. Hopefully we won't let that problem re-occur. Also Pinckney Neighborhood Association would like to once again re-iterate our concerns that the land adjacent to the stream that handles the entire storm water drainage for the entire Country Club drainage basin (at 3rd & Arkansas to the river) is being used as a landfill. Whole streets or sidewalks or parking lots of concrete are regularly being dumped here. Is a landfill allowed in this location? This extensive filling in of landfill and building trailers on flood land. and since this stream is in flood plain. seems bad planning that will only result in future flooding problems for the trailers built on it. for the Pinckney residents who will have slower drainage of their water out of their area because of this extensive landfill that restricts the stream passage to the river. 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MAKE 2ND STREET WIDER? HOW IS IT GOING TO EFFECT YOU? MEETING AT THE LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WITH GOULD EVANS -- ARCHITECTS SUITE G THURSDAY JULY 25, 1996 7:00P.M. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!! PINKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE!!! ·. ,' ·~: �. ,/! l /()y / -~ !~ �Mimi.-" of the Pinckney Neighborhood Assoc, Saturday, February 14, 1998 m The meeting was called to order in Suite G of the Lawrence Memorial Hospital at 3:15p.m. 23 present (see back) After everyone had introduced themselves, Tolly Smith Wildcat gave a brief description of duties of officers, as election of officers was on the agenda. Carol Klinknett also voiced the need to follow the association's bylaws and for those serving as officers to follow through on the commitment to that office or to notifY the Board if they are unable to do so. A very interesting presentation was given by Katie Annitage on the rich history of our neighborhood and the fact that so many of the first homes and businesses in Lawrence were located here. Diversity has always been a characteristic of the area, and there are existing homes and businesses and remains of such that are noteworthy. She concluded with a suggestion for the PNA to complete a project that has been in process for about 1 1;2 yearsthat of installing signage noting the historicity of the area. We have been given a grant from the city for this. Contact has been made with a Cincinnati company for aluminum printed signs as well as a local company for installing the posts for displaying them. Her suggestion is to place one large sign including our portion of Holland Wheeler's early Lawrence map with individual sites perhaps designated in a brochure or with smaller signs posted on the right-of-way near them. Shellie Bender suggested a committee to oversee this project be fotmed. Charles Jones moved Katie Armitage be given clear authority to proceed and complete this project, drawing in any other interested members to assist her. The motion was seconded and passed. Tolly moved retention of existing contracts for the signs and posts. It was seconded and carried. Charles suggested trying to broaden the representation on the neighborhood beyond the streets of Ohio, Louisiana, Tennessee and Indiana. Given the addresses of those at this meeting, that may be difficult. He asked about the possibility of an otlice shared by a couple. Carol said it seemed the bylaws would allow that. Nominations were made as follows: President William Tienken Vice-President Andrea Knickerbocker Secretary Madeline Finch Treasurer Karen Noll Eleanor Symons moved the vote be taken as a total ticket. The officers were elected unanimously. Merle Jackson moved we un-incorporate. Motion was seconded and canied. Tolly mentioned the skate boarding area at Burcham Park. As the city seems to be pursuing locating more petmanent equipment for that activity in either Centennial or Broken Arrow Park, PNA will wait for their action before making any decision on our part. The President-elect atmounced a meeting of the Executive Boat·d on Wednesday, Aptill, 7:00p.m. in Suite G of UvfH. He invited past officers to attend. There was motion for adjournment. Motion passed. Respectfully submitted~ Lori Lange secretary, pro-tem �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board of Directors Meeting Date: Present: Aprill, 1998 William Tienken, President; Andrea Knickerbocker, V.P.; Karen Noll, Treasurer, Madeline Finch, Secretary; Tolly Smith Wildcat, Coordinator, Steve Smith, former officer The meeting was convened at 6:30p.m. at Madeline Finch's house, 520 Louisiana. An agenda was handed out; introductions were made. Andrea read a report submitted by Charles Benjamin that discussed his understanding of the current status of CDBG funds and grants. Status and priorities of current grants were discussed in general, and then Tolly addressed the board with her understanding of the status of current grants and projects. Steve Smith commented on the advisory board's role in smoothing the way for the incoming board. He suggested ways to help projects toward completion, accessing the history box for understanding PNA, and shared ideas for increasing membership. A meeting of the executive board was scheduled for April 13 to discuss the following items: 1. CDBG monies (after getting precise info from Marjene); 2. discussing the possibility of establishing board contacts for current projects; 3. newsletter plans (i.e., junk pick-up Saturday, social general meeting at Park, trash clean-up); 4. General Meeting plans. �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board of Directors Meeting Date: Present: Aprill3, 1998 William Tienken, President; Andrea Knickerbocker, V.P.; Karen Noll, Treasurer, Madeline Finch, Secretary The meeting was convened at 7:00p.m. at the home of Andrea Knickerbocker, 408 Indiana Street. The board discussed asking Tolly to submit a job description and to sign a contract. A tentative date of May 4 was set to meet with Tolly on these matters. Madeline agreed to contact Tolly. The CDBG Historical Marker Project was discussed. William suggested that it would be a good idea to meet with Katie Armitage and ask her to summarize for the board the work that she has done to date on the project, as well as to get her recommendations for how to proceed with the rest of the project. William indicated that he would contact Katie to set up a meeting. William likewise indicated that he would be willing to work with Katie as a board liaison/contact person for this project. It was agreed that, for the present time, plans for a General Meeting as well as for the newsletter would be put on hold until current matters of a job description and contract for the coordinator had been settled, and progress had been made on the Historical Markers Project. �To: Margene Swarts, Community Development Manager FROM: Madeline Finch, Pinckney Neighborhood Association Secretary RE: Minutes DATE: May 4, 1998 nw,.r2 ;,"- ~ Enclosed are minutes from two recent meetings held by the PNA Board of Directors. You can reach me by phone at 843-1350 or e-mail at madfinch@sunflower.com if you have questions. Thank you! �Pinckney Neighborhood Association-Board Meeting Minutes October 1, 1998 The meeting began at 7:15PM with William Tienken, Andrea Knickerbocker, Karen Noll, and Sara Taliaferro in attendance. Andrea brought to our attention that we need to write a Community Development Block Grant(CDGB) and submit it, but she was not sure when. She explained that Pinckney is eligible because it fits a certain demographic profile. She says that block stands for a portion of money. The neighborhood has had two reps to that board, Charles Jones and Phyllis Wolf. William has tried to reach Phyllis Wolf but has never had a reply from her. Andy told us that monies go for a variety of purposes such as benches, grilles, sidewalks, and also for families in emergency, battered women's shelters, soup kitchens-all compete for this money. Another item of new business is that we need to write up a coordinator job description and advertise for the position. Possible qualifications were discussed, and it was agreed that we would come to the next meeting prepared to write the description. Andrea discussed some of the history of the Pinckney neighborhood and explained how the by-laws have changed to aid against certain conflicts between the board and the coordinator. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00PM. Respectfully submitted, Sara Taliaferro, Secretary �Pinckney Neighborhood Association-Board Meeting Minutes November 9, 1998 The meeting was brought to order at 7:05PM with William Tienken, Andrea Knickerbocker, Karen Noll, and Sara Taliaferro in attendance. We discussed the Coordinator position advertising, Andrea wants to work on that. We decided to table it for a brainstorming session later this month. Andrea needs to call Margene Swarts at the city because she thinks we have to turn in the CDBG grant, maybe in January. Sara asked if the coordinator needs to live in the neighborhood or if they can be from anywhere in Lawrence. Andy said that one of the coordinators covers two areas and does not live in both, so she thinks it does not matter. A neighbor would be preferred. We need to update our mailing list. Andrea says there are about 1,005 addresses on the list, but there are probably a lot of places being missed, especially in the apartment complexes. We want to be more comprehensive. We can get the water bill list from the city and cross reference it with our mailing list. Andrea wonders if we should send out a mailing asking for ideas and needs in the neighborhood? Karen thought perhaps wait until we get the coordinator hired and work that out. Tolly Smith-Wildcat submitted a bill for her hours. William will take the bill to Margene. Andrea wondered whether or not there would be a problem submitting the bill. lfthere is a problem, we will pay Tolly out of petty cash just to have things settled. Andrea wondered whether we should set a monthly meeting time. It was agreed to wait because we will have extra meetings while we figure out hiring and grants. We have some items of correspondance from the city. Andrea read the following and submitted them for records. (1) The old brewery will not be torn down after all. It is a stone barnlike structure, a bit decrepit. (2) Minutes from Law Board of Zoning Appeals. Want to tear down the Medical Building. (3) There is a meeting on the needs of Centennial Park. (4) Demolition permit for residence on Elm-a garage. In our neighborhood? (5) Community Health Improvement Project is holding a public forum on alcohol during pregnancy, discussing interventions. (6) Bicycle advisory meeting-6th street. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30PM. Respectfully submitted, Sara Taliaferro, Secretary �Pinckney Neighborhood Association-Board Meeting Minutes November 16, 1998 The meeting was called to order at 7:30PM with Andrea Knickerbocker, Karen Noll, and Sara Taliaferro present. Andrea informed us that she tried to get in contact with Rosalie McMaster who was elected Treasurer in September. She has not yet reached her or heard back, but if she does reach her, she will tell Rosalie about our meeting December 151 . Andrea talked to Margene Swarts about the Community Development Block Grant and hiring a coordinator. Margene explained the subgranting process for us to employ a coordinator. We should contact in-town agencies and organizations so that they can advertise the position. Margene supplied us with a list. The ad ran Saturday and will run Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday. As for the grant, we have the form, and a representative needs to deliver the form by the first of December. We reviewed the form. Andrea explained that technically we do not have to verify the income of the beneficiaries. We discussed the grant. We feel that this next year or granting period will be a reorganization year, so our goals should be to improve the mailing list, get newsletters out and just get active again. It was agreed that Andrea will formalize our ideas and give a copy to everyone to review, and then Sara will type up the form and get it ready to submit. Sara can use word at work after hours. Andrea will get a copy of the grant on disc for Sara to use. The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 PM. Respectfully submitted, Sara Taliaferro, Secretary �Pinckney Neighborhood Association-Board Meeting Minutes December 1, 1998 The meeting was called to order a 7: 10 PM with William Tienken, Andrea Knickerbocker, Karen Noll, Rosalie McMaster, and Sara Taliaferro in attendance. We received the following correspondence: ( 1) a memorandum from Mar gene stating that all reimbursements needed to be turned in by December 9111 • (2) The Metropolitan Planning Commission Agenda from Nov. 18 111 • We received a response from someone wanting to apply for the coordinator's position. Andrea thinks we need more applicants. Sara announced that after some soulsearching, she would like to apply for the position. Andrea thought that Sara should resign as secretary if she wants to apply, and we all agreed. Andrea thought that we should shorten the ad and rerun it. Rosalie suggested that we put it in two locations in the paper because she never reads the classified ads in help wanted but looks for estate sales. It was agreed that the two locations may increase visibility since some applicants may take the job for its service aspects and not really the income. Andrea will send the one applicant a letter thanking her for her interest and send her an application to fill out. We will extend the search to Dec. 31. We will let the one applicant know that we will call her after that date to schedule interviews. Karen thought that the candidate should get an interview and all agreed. Rosalie asked if we should send out postcards to the neighborhood, and we decided against the expense. Karen suggested we put a line in the shortened ad that says 'call for full job description' so that no one is misled into thinking our full requirements are listed. Everyone agreed. Everyone will meet on January 9111 to discuss the applicants. Andrea brought up the idea of a post office box. She has had complaints from former officers because they still get mail from the city and other NA related mail. If we had a post office box, there would be continuity for the neighborhood. Everyone agreed. Andrea will ask Margene if this could be an operating expense. Karen handed over the books to Rosalie. She explained that there ae two accounts. One is a power line defense fund. The other is the neighborhood association account at Free State Credit Union. Should we create a new account? It was agreed that we would combine the two accounts and announce this move at the next meeting or newsletter. With all other business discussed, Sara formally handed in her resignation as secretary. Everyone wished her luck, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:30PM. Respectfully submitted, Sara Taliaferro, Secretary �PICKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING MINUTES FOR: Pickney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Date: February 13, 1999 Attendees: President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Neighborhood Coordinator William Tienken (WT) Andrea Knickerbocker (AK) Rosalie McMaster (RM) Jody Brown (JB) Sara Taliaferro (ST) The following issues were discussed and conclusions reached: AK reported that Katie Armitage had contacted her to say she is working on the brochure for the walking tour to be placed at the new Pickney Neighborhood sign. • RM reported that Nancy Shontz passed away recently. She was a strong advocate for the Pickney neighborhood and her efforts and passion will be greatly missed. The fate of the old brewery was discussed briefly. The board is uncertain as to the status of the possible demolition of this structure. • ST suggested writing a letter to Tolly Wildcat (the former Pickney Neighborhood Coordinator) as a means to make amends for the trouble in the past and to assure Tolly that her passions and efforts have been appreciated and we welcome her input in the future. After discussion it was decided that the letter should be a personal letter from ST instead of an official PNA letter at this time. ST to bring a draft copy for the Board to take a look at before it is mailed. 11 The L.A.N. meeting will be Wed. 1i • JB & ST will attend to show a strong PNA envolvment. PNA still owes it' L.A.N. dues from last year and this year ($50 total). ST to contact LAN. (who?) to confirm how much we owe and how to handle back dues. ST to get check from treasury to take to this Wednesday's meeting. ST reported she had gotten the update list of neighborhood addresses. ST to compare this list and the Water Company list to maximize the number of residents that receive the newsletter. The board discussed adding info to the newsletter explaining our attempts to correct the mailing problem. Unknown residents will be referred to as "Pickney Neighbors· and they will be given the opportunity to contact ST to enter their names into our database. PNA needs to schedule a general meeting. It was suggested that this take place in the spring possibly in April. AK mentioned that PNA may be required to have quarterly general meetings to qualify for CDBG funding. We need to confirm this. ST suggested sending out a letter asking for input from neighbors to help define the PNA agenda for our spring general meeting. This could be included as part of the newsletter in the form of a "what issues are you concerned with" questionnaire The board discussed various possible agenda items for the spring general meeting: Reschedule the Tenants to Home Owner talk that fell through at the last meeting Discussion of the new addition to Pickney Elementary School WT reported that a stone house on Pennsylvania street which dates to 1862 survived Quantrill's raid will be moved to Constant Park soon. Katie Armitage might be able to give a talk about it. ST to talk to Katie Armitage to get more info �PICKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION The Board discussed goals for the upcoming year. These include: General reorganization of the PNA board Improved distribution of Newsletter Get more involvement from neighbors West of Michigan Street and improve the overall sense of belonging to the Pickney Neighborhood Increase neighborhood input and attendance of general meetings Organization of a Neighborhood clean-up project Organization of a Social event (picnic, pot-luck, bar-b-que, etc.) The possibility of coming up with a PNA mission statement was discussed. ST read the mission statement for LAN. as an example. This would help to inform the neighbors the value of a neighborhood association. It could include such things as PNA acts as an information resource, referring people to the appropriate city office for their particular concerns. • Next Meeting was scheduled for Sunday, March 7th, 1999 at 3:00pm. ST will call the board members to confirm and to establish where the meeting will happen. �PICKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING MINUTES FOR: Pickney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Date: March 7, 1999 3:00pm Attendees: President Treasurer Secretary Neighborhood Coordinator William Tienken (WT) Rosalie McMaster (RM) Jody Brown (JB) Sara Taliaferro (ST) The following Issues were discussed and conclusions reached: Letter to Tolly Wildcat: ST presented the letter she had drafted to Tolly Wildcat. The letter met with general approval and ST is to send it out ASAP. WT and RM feel PNA should send an official letter to follow up thanking Tolly for her years of service. • Minutes: Minutes from the last PNA board meeting were reviewed and approved. ST mentioned that we might need to send a copy of the minutes to Margene at CBDG. JB requested that she confirm this and let him know where to send them. JB suggested that future minutes could be emailed and/or snail mailed to the board members for review, so we would not have to wait until the next board meeting to see them. Stone house relocation: ST spoke to Katie Armitage about the stone house in East Lawrence which is slated to be moved. The current plan is to relocate it to Hobbs Park not into Constant Park as WT had previously thought. They are currently trying to raise funds which could be as high as $100,000 111 • The L.A.N. meeting will be Wed. 17 • JB & ST will attend. PNA has paid the L.A.N. dues. • Futures Conference: ST and JB briefly reported on the School Board's "Futures Conference• discussion that took place at the last L.A.N. meeting. JB underscored the concept of "Neighborhood" Schools and "Comprehensive· Schools that were strongly advocated by the conference attendees. As seen in this light, Pickney Elementary School should and could be the center of the Pickney Neighborhood. Meeting such as the PNA board meetings and general meetings could take place there. As the Pickney School under goes a renovation, we should analyze the plans to see if they improve the image of the school as the center of our neighborhood. Meeting about the proposed LMH parking lot: PNA needs to schedule a general meeting with Robert Tripinski the administrator in charge of the project. ST will set this up for April18111 at 2:00pm at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. ST will announce this meeting in the newsletter. A house on Arkansas will be moved as a result of this lot. JB suggested we try to contact Beau March to see is he would be interested in the house since he has recently moved a house he purchased from Plymouth church into the Pickney Neighborhood. JB will try to get in touch with him. Pickney School Community Dance: Mary Beth Bialek has informed PNA that Pickney School will be having a community dance on May 22nd. The plan is for a dance open to the Neighborhood as well as parents and kids who attend the school. This should be a great event for Pickney. It was agreed that PNA should be involved. We could offer to do a refreshment stand, bake cookies, etc. At the very least we should take the opportunity to hand out our brochures and/or newsletter. ST will talk to Mary Beth to see what she thinks we should do. The dance will be noted in the newsletter. • Spring Cleanup: PNA needs to set a date for the spring cleanup. It's too late for March or April. RM suggested later in the spring, perhaps June. We will tentatively plan for the cleanup on June 6. ST to add a blurb to the newsletter to get people thinking about it. �PICKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION • Mailing list and Newsletter. ST has added over 600 names to the database for the newsletter mailing. A rough draft of the first newsletter was reviewed and met with general approval. It could be ready to mail in about a week. ST will mail a proof to the board members for our final review before it's mailed. This first newsletter should be sent out ASAP. ST plans to do 6 newsletters a year. JB suggested that future newsletters contain "useful" information such as a flyer announdng the Pickney SchooU Community Dance, a copy of the walking tour brochure, etc. JB also, suggested that we add a plug for people to ~et out and vote this April. (since the chamber of commerce/ business endorsed candidates finished 1 and tl<l in the primaries and the "neighborhood" candidates are lagging behind) PNA should not endorse any particular candidate but we could do our part to increase voter tum out in Pickney. • Walking tour brochures: Katie Armitage has said the walking tour brochures will be finished in May. • Nancy Shontz: RM relayed a suggestion made by Tolly Wildcat to make a donation in Nancy Shontz's memory to the Lawrence Preservation Sodety. The board unanimously voted to donate $100. RM is to draft a letter to go along with our donation. JB mentioned that L.A.N. was putting off the publication of their newsletter to allow time to for people to submit memories and praise for Nancy Shontz. It was agreed that PNA should submit an official statement expressing our gratitude for Nancy Shontz's years of service to Lawrence Neighborhoods. RM is to draft a few sentences and give it to JB to email to Steve Lopes (the L.A.N. newsletter editor) Mission statement: RM suggested we aim for April to include a mission statement in our newsletter. • Next meeting: Next board meeting will be after the meeting on the parking lot at Lawrence Memorial 111 Hospital- April 18 @ 3:00pm. �PNA MEETING MINUTES: MAY 8, 1999 William Tienken, Rosalie McMaster, and Sara Taliaferro were present. Neighborhood Survey Sara talked to Margene Swarts about past surveys. Margene said an intern had interviewed the various neighborhood groups, but she thought Pinckney was not organized at that time and was not really represented. She said that she would provide funds to pay for the return postage on the questionnaire and that we would not have to pay postage. She felt that it was more just in the neighborhood's interest to have the survey. Sara will send out the survey in the next newsletter. Community Dance PNA is in charge of desserts. Do we want to stick to our original idea of cookies? How many should we make? Should we buy some? Rosalie suggested that we each just make a couple dozen cookies and when they sell out, they sell out. Neighborhood Blight S<\ra reported that a couple of houses were brought to her attention as abandoned houses that were being neglected. The addresses were 214 Alabama St. and 432 Mississippi. She reported them to Julie Wyatt, the environmental inspector for the city. The owners will be served notice if the houses are in violation, and if the issues are not addressed, there will be a public hearing on the houses. Rosalie mentioned another house that is being rented but is in poor shape. It is owned by AI Hack, Jr., and it is located at 210 Michigan. Bill reported a house at 414 Michigan. It is vacant, and the owner is storing old batteries on the back porch. There is also broken glass, etc. on the ground. Neighborhood kids play there. Sara will report these and keep an eye on them. Storm Drain Maintenance Victor Carr had called Sara to report that the banks along the new storm drain between Michigan and Alabama in 200 block were not being maintained. Rosalie confirmed this and said that the neighbors had agreed to maintain the banks, which technically still belong to the individual homeowners, but that the banks were much steeper than what neighbors had been told in the original meeting. It would be dangerous for neighbors to mow these banks. Sara will call city and follow up on this; Victor Can was planning to write the city a letter. Neighborhood Cleanup What do we need to do to organize the cleanup? Sara wants to put something in the next newsletter, but wonders how to organize crews in time, etc. Rosalie suggested we just simply organize a cleanup of individual homes/properties and inform neighbors there will be an organized neighborhood cleanup that will include crews of volunteers cleaning parks and other targeted areas. All present agreed. Misc. Business Bill wondered what ordinances govern noise? Sara will check. We should push idea of block representatives. Rosalie mentioned an issue coming up concerning adding a fifth lane to 6th street. It would be a turning lane extending east further than current one ... to Tennessee? It is a Pinckney and an OWL issue. Will they take more of the land? City Commission vote has been postponed. We should schedule a Y2K speaker for the July/August general meeting. Rosalie reported on the Chamber of Commerce speaker she had heard and said that he was commonsense and not alarmist. Sara will pursue. Respectfully submitted by Sara L. Taliaferro �PICKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING MINUTES FOR: Pickney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Date: June 20, 1999 Attendees: Secretary Neighborhood Coordinator Jody Brown (JB) Sara Taliaferro (ST) The following issues were discussed and conclusions reached: ST has received about 69 responses to the PNA questionnaire that was sent out with the last newsletter. She will tally the results and put together a report in the next week to help determine what some major neighborhood concerns are. PNA mission statement. ST has reviewed the LAN and Tenants to Home Owners mission statements and would like the board members to come up with some possibilities for a PNA mission statement. The results of the questionnaire should also be used as a guide for this. PNA Walking brochure. ST has spoken with Katie Armitage again and has volunteered to take on some of the work in order to get the brochure finished as quickly as possible. JB suggested using the Kansas Collection in the Spencer Library at KU as a resource for any research needed. JB will also look into borrowing a digital camera from work so photo can go directly into the computer. JB suggested that PNA contact all the owners of the houses listed on the walking tour to make sure they want to be on the tour. ST will work up a draft for the board to review and later send it out to the neighborhood for comment. ST to check into how often we are required to have a General meeting. General meeting was ~entatively set for 7/17/99. STwill reserve a room at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Possible topics for discussion include practical preparation for Y2K, Landlord licensing, Big clean-up. Since other board members could not attend this meeting, another Board Meeting was tentatively scheduled for 6/26/99 at 11 :OOam. ST will call the board members to confirm and to establish where the meeting will happen. �PICKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSO.CIATION MEETING MINUTES FOR: Pickney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Date: July 17, 1999 Attendees: Vice President Treasurer Secretary Neighborhood Coordinator Andrea Knickerbocker (AK) Rosalie McMaster (RM) Jody Brown (JB) Sara Taliaferro (ST) The following issues were discussed and conclusions reached: State of PNA Board: ST reported that William is having health problems and has expressed concern in his ability to serve as President. AK is willing to serve as acting President until Board terms are up in February. If William wants to officially step down, PNA will need to get a letter for our records. The Board would like to express our appreciation for William's service to the Neighborhood and we wish him well in the future. His efforts will be greatly missed. Budget: PN~ has used all of the available funds for the fiscal year ending in July 1998. ST has drafted a letter to Margene Swarts to request a transfer of $820 from the Coordinators Salary fund to the general operating fund. This will be used to cover the upcoming newsletter mailing. ST has provided a breakdown of projected expenses for the upcoming fiscal year ending in 1999 (see attached Agenda). Our CDGB/HOME grant was about $260 less than we will need. It is costing about $90 more that expected to send out newsletters due to the addition of almost 600 new mailing addresses. Also, we had planned to send out 6 newsletters next year since we are "getting our act together". STand RM suggested we send out only 4 or 5 newsletters since we are short on money. PNA is only required to send out quarterly newsletters. Questionnaire Results: ST has received 74 responses to the questionnaire sent out with the last newsletter. A summary of these results is included in the attached Agenda. These concerns should be used as a guide for general meeting topics and as a guideline it drafting a PNA mission Statement. ST relayed some of the comments included in the questionnaire results, Such as: concern with drug sales at Clinton Park, Difficulty crossing 6th street, concern for abandoned or neglected houses. The city has been very responsive to our concern for blighted housing. They have promptly inspected and served notice to the owners of the few homes we have called to their attention. ST is considering drafting letters to the owners of neglected houses to let them know the neighborhood is worried and see if they would consider selling the property to the Tenants to Home Owners Association. �PICKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Pickney Walking Tour Brochure: ST provided a draft of the walking tour brochure for the board to review. RM suggested contacting Tolly Wildcat for assistance with the historical research. ST said Tolly had expressed interest in this project in the questionnaire she had returned. AK advised approaching Tolly with caution; get her input on the history of the houses on the tour and do not discuss layout, format, or content. ST will send a draft to Tolly for comment. After discussion it was decided it would be acceptable to have a rough draft of the walking brochure available for comment at the general meeting. RM mentioned that it would be a good idea to complete the brochure in time for "Civil War Days" which is in August. This would also, get it finished under this years budget instead of next year's. RM suggested that ST contact Steve Jenson at the Watkins Museum for additional help in her Historical research. Also, JB had suggested she go to the Kansas Collection in the Spencer Library at KU. RM suggested ST "run with" the brochure and print up a small amount, solicit comments, and then print a revision. PNA Mission Statement: RM suggested that the Board all sit down to hash out ideas for our mission statement. JB suggested that the next board meeting be solely dedicated to this topic. Other Business: • • • Y2K speaker- ST will contact Jerry R. to set up a time in August to have him speak for PNA. Jerry gives a very practical, down-to-earth, talk about preparing for the year 2000. The newsletter is at the printer now to notify the neighborhood of the general meeting next weekend. RM expressed concern that people were getting the newsletters after the fact and cited the neighborhood clean-up as an example. ST assures us there were special circumstances then and the printer has stated that this newsletter will be finished and mailed in time for the general meeting. RM suggested that in the future we postpone events to a later date if we cannot guarantee prompt notification. Big Clean-up will be discussed at the general meeting. LAN has been discussing licensing Landlords. ST will attend the next LAN meeting to keep us informed on this issue. OWL has recently opposed a city plan to install asphalt accessible curb cuts in various places. Some of these locations were in Pickney. OWL drafted a letter to the city requesting that these curb cuts be concrete at concrete sidewalks and concrete with brick inlay at brick sidewalk. ST told the OWL representatives that PNA agrees with that position. 218 Maine- current plans for this house are for the city to buy the lot and HOOT to purchase the house and sell it well below market cost. RM shared a letter PNA received from the Lawrence Preservation Alliance thanking PNA for our donation in Nancy Shontz's name. RM reported that PNA's efforts regarding the storm drainage maintenance behind Arkansas St. has paid off. The city was there with a crew within days of our complaint. Future Meetings: General Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, July 24, 1999 at 2:00PM at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Next Board Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, August 21 5 \ 1999 at 1O:OOam. ST will reserve a conference room at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. �PICKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING MINUTES FOR: Pickney Neighborhood Association General Meeting Date: July 24, 1999 Attendees: Vice President Secretary Neighborhood Coordinator Mike Holtz Victor Carr Michael Noll Steve Braswell Charles Jones Andrea Knickerbocker Jody Brown Sara Taliaferro The following issues were discussed and conclusions reached: Meeting was called to order at 2:10pm Y2K Speaker: • Jerry Manweiler (Chair of the Douglas County Y2K community compliant preparedness task force) will speak to PNA Sat. Aug. 21 at 11am. Newsletter will announce this to the neighbors and include more information Questionnaire Results: Questionnaires were sent to the 1600 neighbors in Pickney. We received 74 responses (1%-5%) which is good compared to other neighborhoods. The top concerns were: 1. Traffic, 2. Neighborhood Safety, and 3. Environmental Issues. Traffic: concerns included speeding, construction around Memorial Hospital and the Bert Nash Center, Pedestrian safety. Crossing 6th street is a major concern. Since 61h is a state highway, there are only a few places to cross (Michigan, Maine, the tunnel at Pickney Elementary, and Kentucky). The main crossing point to downtown is Kentucky; there is a problem crossing here because of the number of cars turning right on red. They often do not yield to pedestrians. Also, People "hang out" in the tunnel at Pickney which makes it seem unsafe to pedestrians (especially the children it was constructed to serve). As far as speeding goes, we should have 20mph speed limits in most areas because of the large number of children. How hard would it be to get Children @play signs installed? We need to pursue more law enforcement because of the high rate of speeding and traffic violations such as running stop signs and not yielding to pedestrians. Unfortunately, city trucks are some of the more irresponsible drivers. This is a problem because of the City works building being located behind Pickney Elementary. �.. PICKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION • Neighborhood Safety: PNA has report 4 blighted houses to the City Environmental Officer. She has inspected these houses and written them up, and the owners have responded to her concerns. PNA will put a request in the newsletter for neighbors to report any additional houses they are concerned about. Environmental Issues: Victor reported on the storm sewer ditch between Arkansas and Michigan. The city responded quickly to the neighbors maintenance concerns. A crew was sent out the day after we contacted the city. PNA should send a letter to the city thanking them for their prompt attention. The drainage ditch seems to be working properly. Spring Cleanup: • Sarah reported on the mix-up with the recent spring clean-up. The date we had selected conflicted with Memorial Day and the weekend when most students move out. This caused some rescheduling. Next year we'll pick another weekend. In spite of the mix-up the clean-up was a success. Steve expressed his appreciation for our efforts on the clean-up and noted that PNA was noticed as a force when he went before the City Commission to express his concerns about brush pick-up. Mike Wildgen went out of his way to inake sure Pickney would have brush pick-up. We should make efforts to maintain this influence and foster it. PNA will begin planning for the next clean-up. Andy suggested October since this would allow for leaves and brush pick-up. Andy also suggested we add a list of days for the various city pick-ups and required procedures (such as bundling of twigs, etc.) in the newsletter. Pickney Walking Tour Brochure: • The Pickney Neighborhood sign is in place at Constant Park. PNA is currently working on a walking tour brochure which will go in the pocket on the sign. A draft was distributed for review and we will include draft in a future newsletter to solicit comments from the neighbors. This brochure will be paid for from funds from PNA's CDBG neighborhood grant. Other Business: • Neighborhood Commission: Charles suggested that Lawrence follow the model of some other cities and establish a "Neighborhood Commission". Currently, neighborhoods are not fully represented by the city staff. The Planning Commission is focused on development, the Historic Resource Commission is focused on preservation of historic properties, and the City Commission's focus varies with each election. Also, Neighborhood Association participation has been dwindling in all NA's (and in Pickney, to be sure). Additionally, CDBG funding has been changing recently to provide more of a focus on the housing market. In short, there is not a permanent branch of the local government which has neighborhood issues as their primary concern. Law·rence needs a unified front that is "neighborhood" oriented in lieu of "development" oriented. (Note: Charles Jones will be presenting these ideas at a future L.A.N. meeting). What is a neighborhood coordinator? Many neighborhoods receiving CDBG funding have a coordinator. CDBG funding comes ultimately from HUD funding which is distributed by the city through CDBG to neighborhood associations. 15% of this funding goes towards public service and the rest goes toward housing related issues. PNA qualifies on both accounts. CDBG funding is available for "Targeted Neighborhoods" which are typically well established and often close to downtown. PNA uses this funding to pay for our coordinator who is in charge of the newsletter, scheduling, hoop jumping, and generally keeps PNA humming along. �PICKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION • • • CDBG funding: Charles suggested that PNA consider following a model in Texas where alliances are encouraged between large corporations and neighborhood associations. In PNA, Lawrence Memorial Hospital would be a good choice for such an alliance. Also, we might consider using some of our CDBG funding to bring in people from other communities to speak about things that have worked for them. Future events: Is the Warped Tour coming back next year? We haven't heard anything yet. LMH had a charity run last week which went through Pickney; it would have been nice to know about this so neighbors could sit out on the porch and cheer them on, and contribute to the cause. Sarah will contact the city to get a "Master" calendar of events so we can publish them in the newsletters. Neighborhood efforts: Charles warned of putting too much on the shoulders of our coordinator. Efforts should be made to distribute work to willing neighbors as wells as PNA board members. Also, Sarah should refer people to the appropriate city office as often as possible instead of doing all the leg-work herself. There used to be an "advisory committee" in Lawrence for such assistance. PNA should do a better job of letting people know what's going on. Ads should be put in the paper about upcoming events. It would also be helpful to get a list of shut-ins so the neighbors could help them out during things such as the clean-up (Meats-on-wheels may have a list of those people) We should make efforts to appoint "block leaders" to coordinated our efforts through-out the neighborhood. E-mai/s: PNA should look into getting neighbors e-mail addresses as a way to encourage more participation. Erosion: Charles Jones reported that the County will be discussing erosion at one of the future County Commissioner meetings. This may impact Burcham Park. Future Meetings: • Next meeting will be Aug 21 51 at the Y2K talk. Time and location to be published in the next newsletter. Meeting adjourned 3:20pm Respectfully submitted, Jody Brown (PNA Secretary) �PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING MINUTES FOR: Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Date: September 26, 1999 Attendees: Vice President Treasurer Secretary Neighborhood Coordinator Andrea Knickerbocker Rosalie McMaster Jody Brown Sara Taliaferro Meeting was called to order at 4:20pm (ish) Garage Demolition: • Andy drafted a letter in support of Madeline Finch's request to demolish a garage behind her historic property in Pinckney. The Historic Resource Commission has already approved the plans, and this letter of support from PNA will help bypass the 30 day waiting period to obtain a demolition permit. H.A.N.D. Advisory Committee Representative: • Phyliss Wolfs term as the Pinckney representative to H.A.N.D. is about to expire. William has tried to call her a few times and has not gotten a response. Also, she has not been to the last 3 meetings. Sarah will try to get a hold of her again to see if she is interested in another 3 year term. If she isn't, or if she doesn't seem like an appropriate representative (we've heard rumors that she may have been encouraged to serve on the committee by a real estate agency) Sarah will call Charles Jones to see if he could recommend a person to take her place. Newsletter: • The Newsletter is still not getting to all addresses. Sarah has given an updated disk to the printer, but it may be that they are still using the old version. Sarah will follow-up to make sure they have the current info. 218 Alabama: • Tenants to Homeowners has purchased the house at 218 Alabama. PNA will be organizing a clean-up and landscaping effort on Oct. gth all day starting at 9am. Fall Clean-up: • 1 PNA will plan for a fall clean-up on Nov. 13 h. The clean-up may include organizing a small group of volunteers to do general clean-up at Clinton, Burcham, and Constant Park Tenants to Homeowners: • Marguetite Risley is stepping down from the Tenants to Homeowner's Board. Sarah has recommended John Pepperdine to the board. John had expressed an interest in volunteering. �PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Tax Return: • Corporations are required to file tax returns; however, the PNA board voted to end our status as a corporation a year and a half ago. PNA May need to file a tax return for 1 or 2 month's of the last tax year that we were incorporated. Rosalie will look into this. Brainstorming session: • The remainder of the meeting was spent discussing the goals, focus, and accomplishments of the Pinckney Neighborhood Association. See attached "idea sheet" drafted by Jody and a summary of neighbor responses to questionnaires. The board will be exploring these topics at a future planning meeting. Future Meetings: • • An end of the year "Neighbor Appreciation" meeting will be scheduled for Sunday November from 2:00pm- 3:00pm. Sarah will contact Pinckney Elementary to see if we could use the gym for this meeting which may not be possible because of the pending construction project there. The public library will be our fall back location. This will be the last public meeting of the year. We are required to have 4 general meetings to qualify for our CDBG funding although this will be our third meeting of the year Margene Swartz has indicated that this will not effect our standing with CDBG because this has been a re-organizing year. The PNA board will have a "Planning Meeting" Friday November 1zlh at Andy's house. We will discuss goals for the upcoming year (and pizza will be served!). th Meeting adjourned 6:20pm (ish) Respectfully submitted, Jody Brown (PNA Secretary) �PICKNEY~ JEIGHBORHO'""D ASSOCIATION General issues for: Pickney Neighborhood Association {PNA} Pickney is one of Lawrence's "established" neighborhoods receiving CDBG funding. As such, issues confronting Pickney involve the community at large. For example: 1 Transportation- 6 h Street runs along the edge of Pickney. This is a major arterial road feeding downtown as well as a road serving Pickney. This street should be evaluated in terms of how it serves downtown as wells as Pickney. We need to safely cross the street, yet we do not want to be separated from the rest of the community. Kentucky should be designed as an "entry" to downtown. Since downtown has a strong pedestrian character, the pedestrian nature of this crossing should be enhanced. Storm Water- Storm water runoff increases with each parking lot built on Iowa St.; this water ultimately ends up at the river which means it goes through Pickney. PNA must closes monitor development throughout the community to regulate its effect on Pickney. Rivers and Parks- The Kaw river should be one of the focus points for the city. Instead, it is neglected and polluted. (not to mention prone to flooding). We should make efforts to encourage community-wide events at Burcham Park. The river should be strengthened as a destination spot for recreation and public gathering. Additionally, the city parks in Pickney should be cared for, used, and protected. General PNA meetings and neighborhood gatherings should be held at Clinton Park, Burcham Park, or Constants Park. Clean-up efforts should be put in place to care for these public parks if city services are not adequate. Pickney Elementary- With the recent "futures conference" undertaken by Lawrence to define the role of our schools in the community, PNA should look into using the resources at Pickney Elementary to full advantage. The neighborhood dance was an excellent example of the schools potential to be a focal point for the neighborhood. We should try to use the facilities at the Elementary School for our PNA meetings. Pickney Elementary School also serves to connect us with OWL and other neighborhoods who send their children to the school. Housing- Current zoning regulations, impact fees, property taxes, etc. Make it difficult to develop property in our established neighborhoods. Set-back regulations were written for suburban sites. When these are applied to Pickney sites the buildable area is so small as to make it unusable. Impact fees are applied to developers regardless of where they chose to build. Why should Pickney require an impact fee? We have an established school, existing fire service, police service, existing utilities (storm sewer, water, gas, phone). These impact fees discourage development in our neighborhood. Current regulations encourage a continual growth away from downtown. This causes blight, neglected properties, increased crime, lowered school enrollment, neighborhood decline, etc. in Pickney. �PICKNEY···NEIGHBORHUOD ASSOCIATION Diversity- Pickney is one of the most diverse neighborhoods with people of varying age, economic standing, race, etc. The neighborhood reflects this. Property values range from beautiful historic mansions to cost efficient mobile housing. We have a wide range of rental property as well as Home owners. PNA should encourage this diversity and embrace all neighbors. Pickney is a microcosm of Lawrence as a whole. A walkable Neighborhood- As an established neighborhood, our sidewalks are a vital part of our transportation network. Our kids walk to school on them, we use them to walk the dog, visit our neighbors, and access downtown and other neighborhoods. Why are the individual property owners responsible for the care and upkeep of the sidewalk in front of our property? We are also, liable for any accidents neighbors may have while passing by our house. Shouldn't sidewalks be recognized as a vital part of our transportation network? Didn't the city just spend a heck of a lot of money installing handicap curb cuts throughout Pickney (and OWL)? Who is responsible for the maintenance of these curb cuts? Aren't curb cuts pointless if the sidewalks are not maintained as a consistent part of a pedestrian transportation network. Historic Resources- As an established neighborhood, Pickney has a wealth of historic properties which enhance the character of the community as a whole. PNA should advocate the support of and encourage restoration and renovation of these cultural resources. PNA should consider the policy of preserving and restoring brick streets carefully. Downtown Development- Pickney is one of the neighborhoods surrounding the Downtown area. As such, the fate of downtown directly affects the state of Pickney. We should be proactive to encourage the continued community wide focus on "downtown" as the heart of Lawrence. Every development on Wakarusa or Iowa threatens the continued health of downtown as the cultural and retail center of our community. Pickney (and all COBG funded neighborhoods) should become more vocal and active in guiding the development and preservation of the downtown district. Collection of Concerned Citizens -Pickney is made up of a diverse population; we are a cross section of Lawrence. Our concerned citizens should be given every opportunity to organize and express their opinions as representatives of the community as a whole. PNA should openly recognize that what effects Lawrence as a community, directly effects Pickney as a neighborhood and vice versa. �Pinckney Neighborhood Fall General Meeting November 7, 1999 The meeting was called to order at 2:15 PM with Andrea Knickerbocker (vice president and acting president), Rosalie McMaster (treasurer), John Pepperdine, Shelley Barnhill, Katie Armitage, Charles Jones, Michael Holtz, and Sara Taliaferro (coordinator) present. Sara opened by thanking everyone present for helping with the neighborhood association for the last year. She summarized our accomplishments. First, we cohosted a Community Dance at Pinckney School with OWL and LMH. Pinckney School feels it was successful and is planning a second event. Second, after working with Chad Vogt, it is set up so the city will maintain the storm ditch in 200 block, between Michigan and Arkansas Streets (cut weeds, etc.). Third, our spring neighborhood cleanup was successful; the next cleanup is November 13 111 • We could use volunteers to walk the parks and also need volunteers for a second cleanup of the 218 Alabama St. house on that day. Andrea wonders if we should approach Bert Nash about volunteers. John Pepperdine volunteers to hand out flyers if Sara gets them made. Fourth, we have supported Tenants To Homeowners with the project at 218 Alabama Street. It was a home that was fairly run down and is now getting rehabilitated. Fifth, people are reporting neighborhood blight, and we are working with Julie Wyatt to take action on these. Katie Armitage mentions that the house at 534 Ohio Street is in horrible shape and that drug dealers may be operating out of there. Sixth, we have a walking tour brochure. Sara passed around an example. Katie Armitage did the historic work for the brochure, and Sara put it together. Sara is making corrections and creating a map for the brochure, but it is nearly complete. Andrea states that we want to extend a thank you to Marguerite Risley for working so hard as our representative on the Tenants To Homeowners (HOOT) board. She mentions that she and Sara sent out thank you letters to people who helped us over the course of the year, and Marguerite was included. Andrea introduces John Pepperdine as our new HOOT representative.She says we also owe a thank you to Phyllis Wolf, our HAND representative. Sara introduces Shelley Watts Barnhill as our new representative. Sara mentions that she had a good talk with Phyllis Wolf who gave a lot of information about the neighborhood. Phyllis may be hard to get in touch with but would answer questions if Shelley needs her to. Charles Jones says he will be happy to tell her about the board as well. As for new business, Sara mentions that the traffic committee has given her a report, and we will figure out how to use that information. Andrea reminds everyone that elections will be held in February for the positions of President and Secretary. Katie Armitage informs the group that there are trees along the riverfront walk that are debarked and wondered why. Sara says that she will try to find out about it. Sara reports on a letter from Mike Wildgen informing us about a utility department project that will probably start in 2000. It is a lagoon system to prevent lime softening residuals form being dumped in the Kaw. Rosalie asked if these were sewage lagoons. Mike said they were not. He works for a contractor and has been involved with treatment plants. He says this would be a settling pond. Charles says that he thinks this is �a good thing the neighborhood should support, and he was involved in discussions on this. He asked if anyone noticed the runoff in the creek under the footbridge along the river walk. Everyone had. He said that the cloudy whitish residue in there is what we are talking about. Consensus was that the neighborhood acknowledges and supports the project. Sara shows the map that Mr. Wildgen included with his letter. Rosalie asks if we could plan some event with Friends of the Kaw-such as a canoe trip--to celebrate when the lagoon is constructed. Others agreed that they liked the idea, and we will discuss it again when lagoon construction is underway. Sara asks everyone to think about how we can continue to improve outreach to neighbors. Should we start an E-mail list? An E-mail signup was passed around. Rosalie mentions that she does not have E-mail, and she thinks E-mail would exclude some of the people we would be targeting. There was discussion on how to include more people who traditionally had not been very involved such as lower income or renters. The newsletter does seem to be getting response. Everyone agreed to think about this and bring ideas to the next meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 3:30PM. Respectfully submitted, Sara L. Taliaferro �PINCKNEY NElGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING MINUTES FOR: Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting I Planning Meeting Date: November 12, 1999 Attendees: Vice President Secretary Neighborhood Coordinator Andrea Knickerbocker Jody Brown Sara Taliaferro Meeting was called to order at 7:00pm William Tienken: • Andy read a letter she drafted to William thanking him for his contributions to Pinckney and wishing him improved health. Upcoming Elections: • Andy will be stepping down at the end her term and William has officially stepped down due to continued health problems. Therefore, PNA will be holding elections for President and Vice President at the next general meeting. It would be an advantage to stagger the terms of the board members so that PNA can maintain consistent representation instead of having a complete turn-over every two years. Newsletter: • There is still concern about the mailing list for the Newsletter. Andy suggested adding "or Pinckney Neighbor" to the letter in case they are going to incorrect addresses. Also, we could added a blurb to the newsletter stating to give us a call if you know of someone who" not receiving the newsletter or if your name and address is shown incorrectly. Sara will check with the printer once again to make sure they are using the current mailing list. Goals for upcoming year: • PNA's primary goal for the upcoming year will be to increase neighbor participation through an "outreach" program. Sara proposed going door to door to solicit volunteers. Jody suggested utilizing the group of neighbors who have participated over the last year by setting up formal roles for them. For example PNA could have block rep's, and LAN. liaison, a Pinckney Elementary School liaison, board members on Tenants to Homeowners etc. Jody suggested building up a core group of neighborhood representatives this way. The Board meetings could be opened up to this broader group. Jody also suggested seeking out corporate sponsorship from local businesses as a way to generate funds and strengthen local business. �PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING MINUTES FOR: RECEIVED Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting Date: February 5, 2000 SEP 1 3 2004 L NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCES Attendees: Andrea Knickerbocker Vice President (Acting President) Neighborhood Coordinator Sara Taliaferro Secretary Jody Brown John Pepperdine Shelley Barnhill Charles Jones Katie Armitage Ken Armitage Mike Holtz Karen Noll Eleanor Symons Tenants to Homeowners Alan Bowes Lawrence Journal World Chris Koger Lawrence Journal World Richard Gwin Presenters: Tom Trenolone Amber Harden Studio 804- University of Kansas Studio 804 - University of Kansas Meeting was called to order at 1:OOpm Elections: • Sara presented the nominations for the available Board positions. The ballot included John Pepperdine for President, Jody Brown for Vice President, and Dave Unekis for Secretary. Sara made a motion to accept the ballot as drafted, Andy seconded and it was approved. John, Jody, and Dave were unanimously elected by the attendees. Andy noted that PNA will attempt to stagger the Board terms so there will always be returning members. Jody Brown was the secretary and Rosalie McMaster will continue to serve as Treasurer. Congratulations to the new board members. Appreciation of past Leaders: • Katie Armitage presented a gift of flowers and a card signe·d by all attendees to Sara and Andy to show our appreciation for their devotion and service over the last few years. Andy almost single handedly kept the PNA afloat and was the key person behind an effort to get us back on track. We thank her for her efforts and her leadership. Sara has served and continues to serves as PNA's faithful and effective coordinator and we look forward to many more years of working with her. Also, PNA wishes to extend a special thanks to William Tienken who along with Andy led the effort to rebuild the neighborhood association until failing health caused him to step down. We are grateful for his efforts and wish him well in the future. Barker Neighborhood Association Resolution: • The Barker neighborhood has drafted a resolution to be sent to the city of Lawrence regarding the regulation of sexually related businesses. The resolution (as read by Sara during the meeting) requests that the city look into regulating the location of sexually related businesses, restricting them Page 1 of2 �PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION to areas remote from residences, churches, and schools. Additionally, the resolution requests the city consider ways to regulate the existing "Naughty-but-Nice" store which has opened in Barker. After much fruitless discussion on the legality of regulating free speech, it was concluded that the City of Lawrence should make these legal decisions and the Barker resolution simply requests that they begin to research the issue. Katie Armitage made a motion that PNA draft a letter supporting the "sense" of the Barker resolution; Charles Jones seconded and it was unanimously approved. Sara will draft a letter and circulate it to the Board members for review and approval. As an aside, Charles Jones commented that if any neighbors had questions regarding zoning regulations they could contact him for help. 216 Alabama: • Tom Trenolone and Amber Harden from studio 804 in the University of Kansas Architectural graduate program gave a presentation of the house they are designing at 216 Alabama. The 16 students in studio 804 will design and build a fully accessible home over the course of a school year. In the past, the studio has worked with the city of Lawrence to build these homes. This year the students will be teaming with Tenants to Homeowners. Tenants to Homeowners already owns a house and a double lot at 218 Alabama and are currently in the process of rehabilitating it to be sold at an affordable rate to a needy person or family. The double lot will be divided to make room for the new student designed house (which will be 216 Alabama). The association with Tenants to Homeowners has been very effective so far and could prove to be a model for the future. Studio 804 will qualify as a "not-for-profit" organization this year. This will allow them to seek larger corporate sponsors (for example General Electric will be donating some equipment). Studio 804 has already presented the schematic design to the Tenants to Homeowner's board and Jody Brown (PNA secretary) has been serving as the neighborhood's representative at these meetings. The house will be fully accessible to those with disabilities, it will be energy efficient, and will incorporate sustainable design ideas (such as recycled materials, natural lighting, environmental friendly materials, etc.). The design consists of a home unit and a garage connected with a breezeway. This breezeway provides shading for south facing windows, and contains passive solar panels. A pleasant outdoor space has been carefully defined in the back yard with direct access from a deck. Copies of the design are available for review at the reference desk at the Public Library. • The home design met with general approval and overall enthusiasm from all attendees. Ken Armitage noted that this is an excellent example of "in-fill" housing. Charles Jones and John Pepperdine noted the success Tenants to Homeowners have had soliciting volunteer labor at the 218 site, and offered neighborhood support (unskilled labor of course) to the students efforts at the new house. • Alan Bowes fielded questions about the financing of the project. The funds come ultimately from the department of Housing and Urban Development. Tenants to Homeowners will be required to follow federal regulations to determine qualifying buyers. The house will be sold at well below market value and will go to someone with a specific need for handicap accessibility. • The house is slated for completion by May 21 11 Future Meetings: • The PNA board will have a kick-off meeting 6:00pm, February 18111 at Jody Brown's house. Pizza will be provided. Meeting adjourned 3:00pm Respectfully submitted, Jody Brown (PNA Secretary) Page2 of2 �PINCKNEY NEIGHBORNOOD ASSOCIATION 02/01/2000 FREE STATE CREDIT UNION BALANCE: $114.30 PETTY CASH: $ 10 1999 CDBG DRAWS DATE ITEM 03/07/99 03/09/99 04/19/99 04/20/99 04/21/99 05/24/99 05/28/99 06/09/99 06/10/99 06/1l/99 07/07/99 07/22/99 07/26/99 08/03/99 08/13/99 08/15/99* 11/05/99 11/05/99 11/05/99 11/05/99 11/30/99 12/01/99 12/10/99 01/22/00 01/22/00 SARA/HRS. (JAN/FEB) LAN ASSOC. DUES (1998, 1999) NEWSLETTER SARA/SUPPLIES SARAIHRS. (MAR/APRIL) NEWSLETTER SARA/HRS. (MAY) SARA/POSTAGE SARA/SUPPLIES NEWSLETTER SARA/HRS. (JUNE) NEWSLETTER WALKING TOUR BROCHURE SARAIHRS. (JULY) NEWSLETTER POST OFFICE FEE (YEARLY) SARA/HRS. (AUGUST) SARA/HRS. (SEPTEMBER) SARA/HRS. (OCTOBER) NEWSLETTER WALKING BROCHURE "CLEAN UP" FLYER PHOTOS FROM K. ARMITAGE SARA/HRS. (NOVEMBER) SARA/HRS. (DECEMBER) TOTAL DRAWS FOR 1999: $5363.84 *date may be incorrect AMOUNT 90.00 50.00 530.82 43.37 210.00 789.84 172.30 6.60 14.35 486.86 155.00 486.86 164.47 150.00 551.80 44.00 150.00 60.00 178.00 553.12 98.21 16.04 17.10 270.00 75.00 TOTAL 90.00 140.00 670.82 714.19 924.19 1714.03 1886.33 1892.93 1907.28 2394.14 2549.14 3036.10 3200.57 3350.57 3902.37 3946.37 4096.37 4156.37 4334.37 4887.49 4985.70 5001.74 5018.84 5288.84 5363.84 �BREAKDOWN OF 1999 CDBG DRAWS BY CATEGORY COORDINATOR FEES JAN/FEB MAR/APRIL MAY JlJNE JlJLY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER 90.00 210.00 172.30 155.00 150.00 150.00 60.00 178.00 270.00 75.00 TOTAL COORDINATOR FEES: $ 1510.30 NEWSLETTERS APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST NOVEMBER 530.82 789.84 486.86 486.96 551.80 553.12 TOTAL COST OF NEWSLETTERS: $3399.40 OTHER PRINTING (BROCHURES, FLYERS) 164.47 JULY NOV 98.21 DEC 16.04 TOTAL COST OTHER PRINTING: $278.72 MISCELLANEOUS COSTS (SUPPLIES, DUES, PHOTOS) LAN DUES SUPPLIES PHOTOS POSTAGE POST OFFICE FEE TOTAL COST MISCELLANEOUS: 50.00 43.37 14.35 17.10 6.60 44.00 $ 174.42 �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Februaryl\2000 I<\ John Pepperdine (President), Jody Brown (Vice President), Rosalie McMaster (Treasurer), David Unekis (Secretary), and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present. The group discussed ways to increase participation in neighborhood association activities. The newsletter works to reach people and make them feel connected. David asked who printed the newsletter and what did it cost? Sara said that Kansas Key Press does the printing. David wondered if we could do it cheaper elsewhere. Sara said she had priced it out, and at the time, this was the most cost-effective way to do the newsletter, plus KKP works with nonprofits and would give us an invoice. If David wants to review this, he could. Vicki is our contact at KKP. John asked if we should work harder to have area representatives for the neighborhood. He wondered what other neighborhoods do. The idea of geographic representatives versus block representatives was discussed. Should we divide the neighborhood into quadrats? No decision was made. Sara mentioned that the townhomes on N. Michigan have their own association. Perhaps a representative from the townhomes could be invited to meetings. Rosalie wondered if we should include the townhomes. The group thought yes. Rosalie also suggested we reach out to people who have been active in the past. For instance, Eleanor Simons might be willing to be the Wisconsin Street representative. Jody thought setting a predictable pattern for meetings might help people anticipate them and help remind people to participate. Having meetings the first possible Saturday after Easter, July Fourth, Halloween, and New Year's was discussed. The board decided to try that. Saturdays versus other days were discussed for meetings. It was noted that Saturdays seemed to work best for the greatest number of people. The board discussed setting up a Pinckney website. This will be discussed at the next general meeting to see if there is interest. A neighbor had asked about a website at one of our events at the Tenants To Homeowners rehab. John reminded the group to get information to Sara for inclusion in the next newsletter. Sara said the board needs to set a date for the next newsletter. We know that the Pinckney Street Dance at the school is May 20th, but we have no other dates set yet. John suggested a May 1 deadline for the newsletter to get to press. Rosalie asked if we were going to solicit neighborhood businesses for contributions for the neighborhood dance. Sara thought we should let the school handle that, since it is their event and they had relationships with some local businesses such as the hospital already. Besides, we may want to approach businesses for neighborhood projects and might want to form a plan or policy on that before we start asking for things. Rosalie asked what the school was planning for the dance. Sara asked if we could get a neighborhood parent of a Pinckney pupil to attend the planning meetings, represent the neighborhood, and report back to us. Jody said he would compile a list of possible contacts. Sara mentioned that we had some time-sensitive items to discuss. First, froject proposals for the Capitol Improvement Plan of2001-2006 must be submitted by March 6t to the City of Lawrence Planning Office. The idea of developing Green's Lake into a park was discussed. But right now it is private property. Second, The City of Lawrence is holding a Neighborhood Grant Program, and those proposals are due May 1. The group discussed possible funding sources for projects in the neighborhood. Would Friends of the Kaw be a funding liason? Could we work more closely with Pinckney School, have meetings there? We should explore other funding sources. �John mentioned that March 18 1h was the final cleanup for the Alabama Street project with Tenants to Homeowners, and that we had committed to do it. We could meet first and then head over. Rosalie mentioned that the Free State Credit Union Account has a checking account option. She asked if we wanted that. The group discussed it, and although it would make it easier to pay out of the account, PNA writes so few checks that it would not be cost effective. Jody mentioned that Studio 804 is soliciting materials for their accessible home project. (These notes were taken by Dave Unekis and typed up by Sara Taliaferro some months later after David resigned and handed them in.) �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting March 18, 2000 John Pepperdine (President), Jody Brown (Vice President), Rosalie McMaster (Treasurer), David Unekis (Secretary), and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present. John opened the meeting by asking if the neighborhood association could participate in the neighborhood dance. Sara said it was open to all Pinckney and OWL residents, and they would like us to run a cookie table and solicit donations from neighbors. Sara and Rosalie will run the table. John will help hand out flyers in the neighborhood. Flyers will be out around May 1, and Sara will check with the school and see if something will be in the Journal-World. John asked for an update on the sidewalk program. Sara had talked to Mike Wildgen. The deadline is April 3. The application is not too involved, but we need to identify the sidewalks. John said he did a sidewalk survey when he worked as the neighborhood coordinator one summer when he was a student. It probably is gone or needs to be updated. Sara had it; it was in the old files. Jody felt that since there was not a lot of money in the fund considering what it costs to replace a sidewalk. We ought to highlight highest needs and give precedence to routes for Pinckney school children. Some possible streets were named. Sara will survey and measure. The Neighborhood Grant through the city was discussed. Sara told the board that the most a group could get was $2,500.00. She mentioned that some neighbors had requested a Langston Hughes statue for Clinton Park, and John wondered if we could do a statue. Jody wondered if that was too ambitious. Perhaps a plaque with historic information? Someone suggested contacting Katie Armitage to discuss ideas such as a Langston Hughes plaque or one to commemorate the fact that Illinois Street was called "little Harlem." Jody made a motion that a sign be the focus of the grant, and John seconded. All voted for that. Someone brought up the Land at Green's Lake again. It was suggested that Sara contact Parks and Rec. and also try to find out more about ownership of all the land in that undeveloped area. Jody asked Sara to contact the Friends of the Kaw about collaborating on some event for the neighborhood. (These notes were taken by David Unekis and typed months later by Sara Taliaferro after David resigned and handed them in.) �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting April}OOO 16 John Pepperdine (President), Jody Brown (Vice President), David Unekis (Secretary), and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present. John reminded everyone that Tenants To Homeowners has a meeting next Tuesday at 6:30PM at the Unite Way building. He encouraged others to attend with him. Sara reported that the sidewalk proposal is in. We requested replacement of a section along the west side of the 500 block ofMississippi, the west side of the 400 block of Illinois, and the west side ofthe 300 block of Mississippi. John would check with a state authority he knows who works with a committee that gives funds away to see if we could somehow get additional funds from another source. Sara reported that Pinckney School is asking us and Old West Lawrence to contribute money to pay for a DJ for the dance. OWL is contributing $300.00, but we simply do not have that much money. John made a motion that Pinckney contribute $50.00. Jody seconded, and the board voted to do so. John asked if there was any more news on the dance. Sara said we are on for cookies again this year. David said that he and his wife Jen could make some. The group discussed collecting dues for future projects. Jody asked what other neighborhood associations do. Sara thought that since we are CDBG recipients, we may be limited in what we can ask. In the past, it was maybe $2.00. John asked what we would spend it on. Jody thought we should not collect dues until we defined how we would spend them. He wondered if we could increase newsletter quality, perhaps ask for a voluntary subscription to the newsletter itself. John asked if we would ask for $2.00 Or $5.00. The group voted to ask for $2.00. Sara reported that the historic sign project proposal was moving along. Sara mentioned that Ed Salisbury's niece called from Chicago. Ed Salisbury lives on the 1500 block of Fifth Street. He is 92, she thinks, and his father built the house in the 1920s, which was a big deal for an African-American family. Is it eligible for historic designation? How could we help him fund rehabilitation of the home? Ed is definitely on a fixed income. Could we tie this in to the "Little Harlem" designation? Is that something neighbors would support? Sara said that she is not certain that the deed is in Ed's name now, so that might matter for rehab funds. Jody suggested contacting Dennis Enslinger, the Historic Resources Commission Chair, to get ideas or suggestions. Sara said that she contacted Friends of the Kaw, and they would definitely like to work with the neighborhood on some project involving the river and Burcham Park. Jody would like to talk to someone about the trails along the river. He fells they are being neglected. Sara thought maybe Parks and Rec. John wondered if we could put something in the newsletter to generate interest in an event in the Park. This was discussed but no decision made. (These notes were taken by David Unekis and typed up by Sara Taliaferro some months later when Dave resigned and handed them in.) �Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting June 3, 2000 Alan Blair (OWL President), Bill Pugh (OWL member), Margene Swarts (HOME/HAND grants manager for City of Lawrence), Cindy Nau (Neighborhood Programs Specialist for the City of Lawrence), Eleanor Symons, Katie Armitage, Andrea Knickerbocker, John Pepperdine (President), David Unekis (Secretary),Jody Brown (Vice President), and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present. John Pepperdine introduced Margene Swarts and Cindy Nau from the City Of Lawrence. Cindy is the neighborhood program specialist. They talked about city resources and contacts and answered questions. Sara reported that PNA is approved for a grant to construct and install two signs to commemorate the history of Pinckney. One will be in Clinton Park and mention that Clinton is part of the original plat for the City of Lawrence. The other will be near the ravine along Indiana Street, close to Fifth Street and will commemorate Hugh Cameron, the "Kansas Hermit" who lived in a tree house near the site. John suggested we have a dedication ceremony for the signs when they are complete. Sara announced that PNA put in a sidewalk proposal for sidewalk replacement, and the city is reviewing the proposals. Sara asked when the association would like to have the annual spring cleanup. John suggested before the 4th of July, perhaps June 241h. Sara said it would have to be on a Friday. The group decided June 30th was an alternative after looking at a calendar. Sara will check to see which date will work for Solid Waste. Alan Blair and Bill Pugh talked to the group about their efforts to initiate traffic calming on Sixth Street. Old West Lawrence NA would like to see two green extensions from the curbside that direct traffic away from the curbs. They would like to post signs on the areas that state "You are entering Old West Lawrence Neighborhood and Pinckney Neighborhood." It would start at Alabama Street on the OWL side, and the other would be from Ohio Street on the Pinckney side. The neighborhood names would be reversed in priority on the sign depending on which side of Sixth Street the sign appeared. OWL would also like to reduce the parking lanes, plus folks park illegally anyway when they pick up their children. I<:DOT's recommendation is a turning lane from Maine to Tennessee Streets. Bill Pugh says that this could never be because of the street' proximity to historic homes. It is part of the environs, and pushing traffic, especially truck traffic any closer to those properties would set up damaging vibrations. �Alan reported that KDOT did a study and found that the average speed is 39mph on that stretch of Sixth Street. They feel that is acceptable even though it is above the posted limit of 35 mph. The City will not reduce it to 30 mph because it is a highway. Both neighborhoods are concerned about the traffic speed, especially around Pinckney School. The city will not put up warning signs about a school zone. They cite the existence of a tunnel for walkers as a reason. Alan said that Mike Rundle thinks the city would be open to traffic calming discussions. Katie Armitage brought up the crossing at Sixth and Kentucky. She said it is so unsafe. She had a postal worker beg her to get the neighborhood to do something about this. Northbound traffic on Kentucky is especially menacing to pedestrians and will not yield to those in the crosswalk. Sara mentioned that she has had other neighbor complaints on this matter. Someone mentioned that they did not feel that traffic engineers take pedestrians into consideration. Katie said she called about the crossing and did not get a satisfactory answer. The meeting was adjourned, and all who were free to do so met along Sixth Street to walk the area and discuss ideas. (These notes were taken by Dave Unekis. Sara Taliaferro added her own notes and typed up the minutes some months later when Dave resigned and handed in his written notes). �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Septen1ber16,2000 John Pepperdine (President), Jody Brown (Vice President), Dave Unekis (Secretary), Rosalie McMaster (Treasurer), and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present. The Annual Spring Cleanup was discussed briefly. People are pleased with the cleanup and are calling about it and participating. Ideas were discussed for increasing participation in the parks cleanups. Sara reported that we got several calls about the Rehabilitation Grant/Loan through the City of Lawrence. She handed out five applications. Sara reported that no firm dates are in place for the replacement of the sidewalks, but all three of our projects are on the list. The City is committed to doing the replacements, but it sounds as if they will work around other scheduled maintenance projects. Sara reported that she had some complaints about trash blowing down Second Street around the area of Hope Court. Residents thought it was coming from the mini mart and had talked to the employees there, but they denied it and seemed indifferent. At John's request, Sara sent some letters in August to several businesses in the area and asked the owners to report if they noticed trash problems. She followed up with phone calls. She has had no more complaints. In August, Sara also wrote a letter to Bob Yoos about the alley trash pickup behind Louisiana Street. Neighbors had called because they met with someone (it turned out to be Bob Yoos) to ask that trash pickup be restored to the alley. Evidendy, Mr. Yoos said the new truck was too big to make the turn into the T-alley because of a telephone pole. He said the neighbors would have to pay for the pole and guy wire to be inoved, and the property owner at that corner would need to yield part of his corner so the pole could be installed there. Neighbors said they were willing to t1:y but did not want to pay the whole $600.00 plus bill to have this done. The neighbor would yield his corner but may sell his home in a few months, so they would have to move on this. The board discussed raising money for the pole and possibilities for getting more funds. The board asked Sara to call Bob Y oos to discuss the matter further. At the board's request, Sara sent a letter to the City Commission concerning our and Old West Lawrence's concerns about traffic speed and safety on Sixth Street. She and Allen Blair attended a City Commission Meeting on the 22"d of August and read brief statements about our concerns. She and Allen Blair will meet with planning staff sometime soon to discuss ideas for traffic calming. Jody mentioned that we can request a traffic study from them and see if the street is meeting its design function. There is an annual report on most dangerous intersections. John asked if this was a KDOT report. He will check. Sara reported that the Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods is proposing a change in the single-family residential portion of the zoning code. The definition of family is now "no more than four unrelated persons" are allowed to co-habitatc in a residence, and LAN wants to change this to two persons. John thought we should support this concept because it would promote family-friendly neighborhoods. Jody reported having trouble buying a home that he and Meg could afford because three different times someone outbid them. The new owner then turned the property into a rental in each case. J ody thought the new ordinance might take away some of the profit incentive for landlords, and he thought that would give families a better opportunity to compete for properties. This topic will be discussed at the next general meeting. �Sara has some information from Katie Armitage for the historic signs but needs to do more research for the Historic Sign Project. It is difficult to find much on the Park. The board set October 15th as the date for the next general meeting. The Annual Fall Cleanup will be the 20th of October. The parks cleanup will be October 21. J ody said that way it would be before Halloween, a time when folks would be out walking around for trick or treating. Jody also wanted the board, or Sara on the board's behalf, to contact Parks and Recreation about putting up littering signs along the river bank and extra trash cans along the river edge of the parking lot in Burcham Park. He said that the park and the river trail needed attention. John said he would talk to Charles Jones about this. Charles had mentioned talking to the city about the park, so John will follow up. The board discussed a neighborhood 'Walking Campaign' where the board would go door to door and introduce themselves to increase neighborhood contact and perhaps increase participation. Rosalie asked if we could target an area and get volunteers to have a meeting in their home. Jody was skeptical about the amount of effort as opposed to the payoff. It would be a lot for the board to do. Sara wondered if the campaign could be spread throughout the year or over two years to make it work. All agreed that outreach was a good idea, but no consensus on what to do. All agreed to think about the issue more and discuss it at the next meeting. Sara reported to the group that an empty house on the 400 block of Illinois Street, West side (green house) is blighted and the subject of controversy. The City has cited it for environmental blight. It is owned by an Alice Walker, who died this year. Her sons are fighting over the property. One son who lives in Chicago wants to have the house and rehabilitate it. He fears that his brother will sell it to someone who will then tear it down and build a duplex. Jody thought that was undesirable in an older neighborhood. Sara asked what the board felt should be our stance. The board felt that for the time being, we should speak in favor of rehabilitation of the home but try not to take sides with any family member. Respectfully submitted, Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator (Dave Unekis lost his notes from this meeting, and Sara constructed this report from her own notes with the boards' approval some months later.) �PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GENERAL MEETING October 15,2000 John Pepperdine (President), Jody Brown (Vice President), Rosalie McMaster (Treasurer), Ken Armitage, Shelley Barnhill, Jerome Ratzlaff, Katie Armitage, and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present. John called the meeting to order at 10: 10 AM. He asked Sara to report on the sidewalk fund proposal. We submitted a proposal for repair of sections of the following areas: (1) the north side of 4th Street between Alabama and Mississippi Streets; (2) the west side of the 400 block of Illinois Street; (3) portions of the east and west sides of the 300 block of Mississippi. We are on 'the roster' for the fiscal year that began August 1st, but no plan is set for the work at this time. Katie Armitage did the preliminary report on Hugh Cameron for the sign, and Sara just completed a search for information on Clinton Park. The project must be completed by December 31st. Sara will put something in the newsletter to ask for participants in work program to complete the wall or for neighbor's memories of the park. The Planning Commission is contacting KDOT. John said we also need a clarification of OWL's stance on the proposal and a solicitation of opinion from our association. Discussion followed with no motions. John brought up the proposed change in the definition of family in the single family residential zone description in Lawrence's zoning. The proposal is to change the definition of "no more than four unrelated persons" to "no more than two unrelated persons." The group discussed the issue and voted to support it. John said Sara will write a letter to the Planning Commission. This may be discussed at the meeting on the 25th. The Fall Neighborhood Cleanup is scheduled for October 20. The City of Lawrence's Forestry Division is sending around a chipper truck .. The parks cleanup will be October 22nct at 1:00 PM. Cleanup leaders are Charles Jones at Constant Park, Steve Braswell at Clinton Park, and John Pepperdine at Burcham Park. Sara asked the group to think about long-range plans for neighborhood to bring up at future meetings. If there are any programs or information that we should share at meetings, please let the board know. The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 AM. Respectfully submitted, Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting November 12,2000 Agenda Items: 1) CDGB Block Grant Proposal-suggestions for funding. It was decided to increase the amount requested for the neighborhood cleanup to cover brush removal. The City of Lawrence collected and chipped the brush, and it cost $600.00. Neighbors have consistently requested that brush removal be a part of the cleanups, and participation was very good last time. 2) Discuss plans for implementing current grant. The timing of newsletters for the remainder ofthe fiscal year and the number of newsletters the association could afford to send given the operating budget were discussed. 3) Sixth Street Issues-Sara and Alan Blair of Old West Lawrence NA met with city planning staff and talked over the green areas and signs concept. They seemed lukewarm to the idea, citing drainage problems with the triangular extensions into the existing street. They put forth a boulevard concept that would involve green medians to help pedestrians and that might have a traffic calming effect. OWL could not support that because of the environs issues. (These minutes are actually Sara's notes from the meeting. David Unekis lost the minutes, and the attendance record was a part of that.) �Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting November 12,2000 John Pepperdine (President), Jody Brown (Vice President), Dave Unekis (Secretary) ... Steve Braswell, Kendall Simmons, .... Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present. The group voted to support an increase in the amount requested for the neighborhood cleanup to cover brush removal. Sara reported that the City of Lawrence collected and chipped the brush at the last cleanup, and it cost $600.00. Steve Braswell spoke up in support of brush removal and said he would like to see it be part of every cleanup. The group discussed on Pinckney Neighborhood's position regarding changes to definition of family in zoning ordinances for single family residential areas. Steve Braswell and Kendall Simmons had misgivings about the proposal and wondered if we were being anti-landlord. John Pepperdine said we want to be very careful to show that we are not anti-landlord, nor are we anti-student. KU students were lobbying against this, even though the article in the paper showed student rental property (house) in Oread neighborhood that is actually not in single family residential zoning and would not be effected. It was discussed whether or not we could find out how many properties would actually be affected. Sara had a call for and a call against. The group voted to support a letter in favor of the change, although the vote was not unanimous. Sara reported that she and Alan Blair of Old West Lawrence NA met with city planning staff and talked over the green areas and signs concept. Planning and traffic staff seemed lukewarm to the idea, citing drainage problems with the triangular extensions into the existing street. They put forth a boulevard concept that would involve green medians to help pedestrians and that might have a traffic calming effect. 0 WL could not support that because of the environs issues. Bill Pugh (OWL) has since told Sara that this boulevard idea has been presented and voted down in the past, and he was disappointed that the city tried to present it again. It cannot fly because it would put traffic nearer historic homes. No vote was taken after the discussion. (This report is from Sara's notes. The original minutes were lost along with the roster. Sara indicated the people mentioned in her notes, but the roster indicated is not complete.) �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Date/Time: February 17, 2001 - !O:OOa.m. Attendees: John Pepperdine, President; Jody J. Brown, Vice President; Jerome Ratzlaff, Treasurer; Cindy Pierard, Secretary; Sara Taliaferro, Coordinator. Meeting Schedule We need to establish a regular schedule for neighborhood meetings. Jody suggested that meetings follow major holidays to help people remember them. Thus, the coming year's meetings will take place the week on the Saturday that follows Easter (spring), Independence Day (summer), Halloween (fall), and New Year's (winter). The spring meeting will be our next general meeting and will take place at 10:00 on April 21. Sara will talk to officials at Pinckney school about using their facility for the meeting. Officer Jolm Barta of the Lawrence Police Department has offered to present a program for the neighborhood. We will invite him to speak at the spring meeting and ask him to provide us with neighborhood-specific data on crime. City Commission Proposal Several people have contacted Sara and/or John about the proposal before the City Commission that would limit the number of unrelated people who may live together in one house. The majority has been in support of the proposal, although there are concerns about ensuring that unrelated people, who might not otherwise be able to afford to live in a home, are provided with fair treatment. The board is in support of the proposal and thinks that the recent action of increasing the restriction from two to three people will result in a more affordable housing situation, both for unrelated people and related people. John will write a letter of support to the commissioners. Other Upcoming Meetings John mentioned that there will be a meeting on methamphetamine labs at the Lawrence Public Library on March 13. The meeting will be held in the auditorium and should get underway at 7:00. Sara noted that March 8 is the date for the hearings concerning neighborhood funding. March 28 is the date of the meeting at which proposals for the city's capital improvement plan will be discussed. Neighborhood associations are welcome to submit any type of project that would benefit their area. Jody suggested we submit a letter in support of the proposal to retrofit Sixth Street as a boulevard. The board agreed. Neighborhood Outreach Sara asked board members to consider possibilities for increasing our outreach within the neighborhood. Suggestions included: I) devoting a section of the newsletter to discussion of projects and advocacy issues with which the association is currently involved; 2) holding upcoming meetings in prominent spots within the neighborhood such as Pinckney School or Clinton Park; 3) continually review and act upon the list of priorities listed by neighborhood residents in the 1998 survey (blight, preserving neighborhood landmarks, neighborhood safety, traffic issues, environmental issues such as recycling, developing Pinckney School as a neighborhood center). The signs commemorating Pinckney neighborhood historic sites ("Kansas Hermit" Hugh Cameron and Clinton Park) should be ready for installation later this spring. In conjunction with this event, we will look into the possibility of having Rick Averill attend, as he has portrayed Cameron as part of the Kansas Historical Society historic impersonation program. John will write a letter to Erv Hodges, thanking him for his support of this initiative Cindy noted that the KU Libraries would be hosting a Saturday morning workshop on researching the history of your historic home, which might be worth promoting in the newsletter. Sara will write a letter to the city commission concerning the problems with safely using the pedestrian crossing at 6th and Kentucky. Jody suggested that we begin thinking about activities in connection with the celebration of Langston Hughes' birthday. One possibility might be to acquire an historical plaque denoting the "Little Harlem" area of Lawrence along the 400 block of Alabama, Next Board Meeting The next board meeting will be on March 17 at Jody Brown's house. Respectfully Submitted, Cindy Pierard (PNA Secretary) �To: Sara Taliaferro From: Katie Armitage- Feb. 20, 2001 Re CORRECTED PINCKNEY NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING MINUTES The Pinckney Neighborhood Association met at Lawrence Memorial Hospital Room G., Sat. 10, 2001, 9 a. m. Attending: J. Pepperdine, Jody Brown, Rosealie McMasters, Jerome Ratzlaff, Shellie Barnhill, Ken and Katie Armitage. President John Pepperdine presided. Sara Taliaferro passed out agendas ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Vice President-Jody Brown, Sec. Cindy Pierard-Treas. Jerome Ratzlaff, Katie Armitage moved approval, seconded by Shellie Barnhill. Passed. TRAFFIC-Jody Brown reported on status of 6th St. & traffic calming proposals. Jody personally favored a boulevard solution rather than "turn lane stacking" into OWL as recommended by city. Signal at 6th and Kentucky-all agreed on danger and the too short "walk" light. A letter will be sent to the City Commission about this. CDBGGRANT PNA will request the same as last year as will most of the other neighborhood associations receiving funds from CDBG. PNA's request covered coordinator salary @ $10 per hour 35 hours a week, $4,200 total. Operating expenses include, $120 for walking tour brochures; truck, chipper and two forestry employees for neighborhood cleanup; $3,600.00 for newsletter, $40.80 for stamps, box rental etc. for total operating cost of$3,934.80. The total budget is $8,734.80 NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN UP-A discussion followed re:paying $600, for 6 hours for city truck. Ken Armitage noted that only some Pinckney residents regularly use the grass pick up. An argument could be made that the city then should provide trucks for brush pick up. Ken also mentioned the bridge being out between Constant and Burcham Parks on the River Trail since last fall. This situation will be mentioned in a letter to City Hall about other park matters. NEW BUSINESS Zoning- The City is updating zoning, which has not been changed since the 1960s. A consultant, hired to look at this, may recommend 6 residential zones. Pinckney currently has 4 different zones. Lawrence Association of Neighborhood has a committee looking at this. Solutions in. older neighborhoods could include an "overlay district," or as Jody Brown favors, a separate zone for the original townsite. The Pinckney Neighborhood is encompasses "historic" and 1950s developments, ex. Countryside Lane's California style houses. Concern was expressed about rapid changes on 5th and 4th, a traditionally black neighborhood, where developers are buying up houses for the lots. Discussion of a condemned house 4th & Minn. with a big lot. New construction must include off street parking etc. which changes traditional buildings and sites. A discussion followed about defining characteristics of the neighborhood, alleys and street set back etc. Sara needs help in collecting data on this. Ken will measure set backs on Ohio Street. NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION ACT.-State Tax Credits for home improvements Sara will call on this. Meeting was adjourned 10:45 a. m. �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting March 17, 2001- 10:00a.m. Date/Time: Attendees: John Pepperdine, President; Jody J. Brown, Vice President; Jerome Ratzlaff, Treasurer; Cindy Pierard, Secretary; Sara Taliaferro, Coordinator. Outreach Discussion centered on different possibilities for outreach and learning the needs of people in the neighborhood. Crime, traffic, and blight were all concerns that were voiced by residents during the last survey done several years ago. Sara noted that Julie Wyatt (Environmental Inspector, City of Lawrence) recently contacted her about a Pinckney property that has been cited for blight. It is a good step that the city is contacting neighborhood associations when these situations occur, but how should PNRA respond? It was decided that we should consult with other neighborhood associations that have had some recent success with outreach. We will try to have a joint meeting on May 5, shortly after the PNRA general meeting. General Meeting Update The meeting is planned for Saturday, April21. Sara is still working on confirming the location (hopefully, Pinckney School). Other Meetings John distributed information from the meeting on methamphetamine labs that was held the preceding week at Lawrence Public Library. We could bring extras to the general meeting. Newsletter The plan is for the newsletter to be distributed approximately two weeks in advance of the meeting. We will also plan to distribute flyers the week prior to the meeting, perhaps particularly targeting areas where crime has been a concern since that will be a focus of the meeting. Neighborhood Clean-Up We will try to schedule this for Mary 12 or 26, after Commencement. Dedication of Plaques Neighborhood Outreach The two plaques commemorating Pinckney neighborhood historic sites ("the Kansas Hermit" and Clinton Park) should be ready for installation soon. In the last meeting, we discussed the possibility of having Ric Averill portray Cameron, and inviting students from Pinckney school. This could be done fairly easily since the location of one of the plaques, Clinton Park, is immediately behind the school. We will see if this could be arranged for later this spring. Respectfully Submitted, Cindy Pierard (PNA Secretary) �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Spring General Meeting April21, 2001 -10:00 a.m. Pinckney School Library Attendees: John Pepperdine (president), Sara Taliaferro (coordinator), Jerome Ratzlaff (treasurer), Jody Brown (vice president), Cindy Pierard (secretary), Emily Zung, Ray Finch, Jesse Cortez, Carrie Pepperdine, Meg Brown, and Carol March. Welcome & Announcements Sara Taliaferro welcomed everyone to the meeting, introduced the PNA board members, and made a few general announcements: Friday, May 18 Neighborhood spring pickup. Place all large items at the curb and city crews will take them away! No hazardous waste. Saturday, May 26 12:30 Picnic lunch (12:30) and dedication (1 :30) of historic signs concerning Clinton Park and "Kansas Hermit" Hugh Cameron. Ric Averill will depict Cameron as part ofthe dedication ceremony. Sara noted that Louisiana Street residents have long been trying to arrange for garbage pickup to the alleyway behind their houses. The city has agreed to provide services, but will need to purchase a support pole for a guy wire in order to make it possible for trucks to easily navigate the alley. The cost for this service would be $601. Sara asked neighbors who felt they could to contribute to this project, noting that alleys are a part of historic neighborhoods, and it is worthwhile to see that they are preserved. Emily Zung announced that the MS Walk would be held on Saturday, May 28. She had fliers available if people wanted to post them on their doors to show support for the walkers. Presentation- Officer John Barta, Lawrence Police Department Officer Barta noted that neighborhood crime prevention programs were very important because the LPD is thinly staffed. There are 123 police officers in Lawrence (only 117 at present due to vacancies). Only 12 police officers patrol the entire city of Lawrence during a regular shift. Because of their staffing, LPD is "call-driven" and responds to people who contact them about problems rather than regularly covering all areas of the community. Barta offered several tips for improved home security. He recommended noting all model and serial numbers of appliances [LPD has an engraver available for check-out], which is the only real way for your property to potentially be recovered. It is a good idea to put a name or other identifier on valuables, but do not use a social security number. It is also a good idea to take photographs or videotape the possessions in your home. It is much easier for insurance officers and police to get an idea of any items that may be missing. Barta also offered tips for identifYing suspects, suspicious vehicles, and weapons. For suspects, he suggested working from the top down, noting sex, race or complexion, age, height, weight, hair color, facial hair, clothing, any unusual characteristics (odor, speech, etc.). For vehicles, he shared the CYMBAL strategy: color, year, make/model, body type, accessories such as bumper stickers, and license tag. For weapons such as guns or knives, he cited factors such as whether the perpetrator was left or right-handed, and any characteristics of the weapon (revolver v. automatic, folding v. fixed blade). IfPNA wishes to establish a Neighborhood Watch program, there much be a group of people who are willing to provide their names to LPD and to meet occasionally. LPD will work with neighborhoods to put up signs, but the neighborhood associations must pay for these. �Barta also shared some comparative crime statistics for the past year: Category Pinckney Old West Lawrence Indian Hills Calls Incident Reports Robberies Rapes Burglaries Home Alarms Noise Complaints 2549 374 I 0 12 128 40 2967 462 4 2 41 41 318 772 193 2 1 nla n!a n/a Barta invited Sara or others to contact him ifPNA wants to establish a Neighborhood Watch program. He invited everyone to review and pick up copies of any ofthe brochures he brought along. Sign Dedication May 26 is the date for the dedication of two new historic signs. One sign, which shall be placed in Clinton Park, tells the history of the park; the other, relates the story of"Kansas hermit" Hugh Cameron. A potluck picnic will be held in the park at 12:30 p.m. Ric Averil will attend the picnic and tell the story of Hugh Cameron. At 1:30, the dedication ceremony will get underway. Outreach Discussion centered on different possibilities for outreach and learning the needs of people in the neighborhood. Crime, traffic, and blight were all concerns that were voiced by residents during the last survey done several years ago. Sara noted that Julie Wyatt (Environmental Inspector, City of Lawrence) recently contacted her about a Pinckney property that has been cited for blight. It is a good step that the city is contacting neighborhood associations when these situations occur, but how should PNRA respond? It was decided that we should consult with other neighborhood associations that have had some recent success with outreach. We will try to have a joint meeting on May 5, shortly after the PNRA general meeting. General Meeting Update The meeting is planned for Saturday, April21. Sara is still working on confirming the location (hopefully, Pinckney School). Other Meetings John distributed information from the meeting on methamphetamine labs that was held the preceding week at Lawrence Public Library. We could bring extras to the general meeting. Newsletter The plan is for the newsletter to be distributed approximately two weeks in advance of the meeting. We will also plan to distribute flyers the week prior to the meeting, perhaps particularly targeting areas where crime has been a concern since that will be a focus of the meeting. Neighborhood Clean-Up We will try to schedule this for Mary 12 or 26, after Commencement. Respectfully Submitted, Cindy Pierard (PNA Secretary) �Pinckney N~ighborhood Association Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Date/Time: May 5, 2001 - !O:OOa.m. Attendees: John Pepperdine, President; Jody J. Brown, Vice President; Cindy Pierard, Secretary; Sara Taliaferro, Coordinator. Upcoming Events Saturday, May 11 Park Clean-Up. Coordinators are Cindy (Constant Park), Charles Jones (Burcham Park), and Kendall Simmons (Clinton Park). Bring plastic bags and gloves. Friday, May 18 Neighborhood Clean-Up. A perfect opportunity to have large, unsightly objects taken away by the city crews. No hazardous waste. Saturday, May 19 Neighborhood Dance at Pinckney School. PNBA will have a booth with refreshments and newsletters. John, Cindy, and Sara will make cookies, etc. Saturday, May 26 Picnic/Historic Sign Dedication. Neighborhood picnic at Clinton Park (12:30), followed by ceremony dedicating "Kansas Hermit" Hugh Cameron and Clinton Park (l :30). Ric Averill will perform as Hugh. Funds are still needed to help cover his fee. John will ask former board members. CDBG Funds Sara shared the status of our funding request to CDBG. Overall, we did well. We requested $3934 in operating expenses, with $4200 for the coordinator, and $600 for neighborhood clean-up efforts. We were allocated $2754 in operating expenses, $3830 for the coordinator, and $600 for neighborhood clean-up projects. Lousiana St. Garbage Pick-Up Funds are needed to help cover the costs of a pole to anchor a guy wire to enable the city to resume garbage pick-up in the T-shaped alley behind Louisiana Street. Sara and John will send a letter to neighborhood residents requesting contributions. Respectfully Submitted, Cindy Pierard �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting Date/Time: September 291 2001 - 10:00 a.m. Attendees: John Pepperdine (President)/ Allison Watkins1 Katie Armitage1 Jody Brown (Vice President) 1 Cindy Pierard (Secretary)1 Jerome Ratzlaff (Treasurer) 1 Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) 1 Merle Jackson 1 Marguerite Risley. Sidewalk Improvements Sara announced that we were successful in getting a $2500 neighborhood grant to sidewalk repairs near 51h and Indiana, the location of the historic sign commemorating former resident Hugh Cameron. Sara and Marguerite Risley shared bids for the repairs that were received from three local firms. All of the bids include the incorporation of a small platform surrounding the historic sign, which should bring the sign into the public walkway. Those present voted to have George Osborne handle the repairs. His bid for the job was $2812.50, but we believe we might be able to get costs down to match our budget, especially if volunteers help to remove the loose bricks. The vote was contingent upon getting the price very close or equal to our budget, which seems very possible. Re-Zoning Questions John shared a petition put together by the Old West Lawrence Neighborhood Association concerning rezoning of several blocks from duplex to single family. We want to monitor this petition closely to see if we might implement something similar in Pinckney. Sara will make contact with folks in OWLNA to see if she can learn more about their plans for the petition. Other Projects We have adequate funds to sponsor a fall clean-up, including rental of a chipper truck for woody debris. The clean-up will have to be on a weekday when labor costs for city workers are lower. This will be a day when residents can leave on the curb large household items and limbs or other debris for pick-up. Sara will try to schedule the clean-up for the Friday prior to Halloween (October 261h). Gas Rebates Merle Jackson noted that many Pinckney residents may be eligible for rebates from the gas company in light of last winter's exorbitant heating bills. He shared the application that he submitted along with the eligibility guidelines. We will publicize this possibility, along with contact information for the gas company, in the next neighborhood newsletter. Meeting Schedule Sara asked for assistance in scheduling the next two meetings. These will need to be somewhat close together since we are running behind in our meeting schedule. She noted that we would want to meet around November in order to generate ideas for CBDG grants. The group selected November 3rd and December 1st as the dates for the next general meetings. Respectfully Submitted, Cindy Pierard, Secretary �PNA General Meeting, Pinckney School Library Date/Time: November 3, 2001- 10 a.m. Attendees: Sara Taliaferro, John Pepperdine, Ken McRae (312 Illinois), Steve Braswell & Kendall Simmons (427 Michigan). Discussion: Sara began with a breakdown of the CDBG funding request that she put together on behalf of PNA. Along with the PNA newsletter, coordinator salary, and miscellaneous cost associated with running PNA, the grant request to CDBG would also include asking the CDBG advisory board for $10,000 for replacing a park shelter in Clinton Park that is falling apart. Motion: A motion was put forward and accepted by all attendees that the CDBG grant was acceptable and should be put forward to the city's CDBG Advisory Board. Discussion: Steve Braswell shared a concern over the city's lack of cooperation with brush clean-up. Specifically, the city currently charges a fee for the clean-up and does not allow weekend pick-ups. Steve talked to Mike Wilgen, the city's attorney, but did not get a favorable response. Sara and John said they would talk to other neighborhood associations and LAN (Lawrence Neighborhood Association) about making a collective ask for free brush pick-up. Considering the service would benefit the city's efforts to beautify neighborhoods, this request was considered realistic. A brief description of the recent Old West Lawrence re-zoning effort was discussed. While the objective of the effort was to maintain current historic homes and affordable housing, Steve Braswell and Kendall Simmons were concerned that it may alienate rental property owners. It was decided, however, that a similar effort in Pickney would not be necessary or follow the same method due to the vastly different zoning situation. Respectfully Submitted, John Pepperdine (PNA President) Sara -r �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting Date/Time: December 1, 2001 - 10:00 a.m. Attendees: John Pepperdine (President), Katie Armitage, Jody Brown (Vice President), Cindy Pierard (Secretary), Jerome Ratzlaff (Treasurer), Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator), Ann Goans. Announcements The Neighborhood Resources Department is conducting a survey of the homeless December 5 through December 9 and is looking for volunteers to assist with this effort. Please call Cindy Nau (832-31 08) if interested. LAN suppotts our idea that chipper trucks should be provided as part of the neighborhood clean-up program. Hopefully, we will be successful in taking this up with the city. The Lawrence Transit System is offering free rides on Saturdays from November 22 through December 22 as a promotion for the buses. The brick sidewalk replacement project near the historic marker for Hugh Cameron (4th and Indiana) should be getting underway in the next week or so. It is scheduled to be completed by December 13. Neighborhood Rezoning (Guest Presentation) Ann Goans from the Old West Lawrence Neighborhood Association shared information on their rezoning effort. They are petitioning the city to rezone to RS2 (single family) that part of Old West Lawrence now zoned RMD (duplex). This includes all or part of the 800, 700, 600 blocks of Alabama, Missouri, and Maine streets, and the 800 and 700 blocks of Arkansas, plus two lots on the west side of the 800 block of Illinois, as well as a few parcels that face 7th, 8th, and 9th streets. They believe that the RMD zoning is detrimental to property owners, historic preservation, and the larger community. Historic houses, many of them smaller, affordable properties, have been razed to make way for duplexes because of the zoning. The zoning also does not reflect actual neighborhood use patterns: 72% of housing in Old West Lawrence is owner-occupied single-family dwellings. They have been very successful in building support for the rezoning initiative. 91% of resident owners, 43% of landlords, and a total 70% of all property owners support rezoning. This support was carefully built through door to door canvassing and considerable discussion about the petition and its meaning. The petition states that all existing duplexes shall be grandfathered in, which has been critical to ensuring the support of KU students who live in the area. In discussing the petition with landlords, proponents pointed to the recent rezoning of the College Park area in Topeka, an effort which offered evidence that renters will pay well for the opportunity to live in a neighborhood setting where parking is available, and where noise and crowding are kept to a minimum. They have also lobbied the City Commission to take on this initiative (if the Commission initiates the rezoning, then no fee is charged to the neighborhood). This passed unanimously. Ann pointed out that successful rezoning efforts have now taken place in Brook Creek and East Lawrence, and the Old West Lawrence petition seems to be making good progress. There is good precedent for these efforts, and she encouraged Pinckney residents to investigate zoning issues if it seems parts of the neighborhood are not appropriately zoned. Those present agreed that this would be something to look into. �CDBG 2002 Application At the November meeting, there was a unanimous vote to work on a restoration of the buildings in Clinton Park as our CDBG project. After consulting with Mark Heckler, Facilities Maintenance Supervisor for the City, we have decided to ask for funding to have a landscape architect do a master plan of the park, detailing where each new facility will be located and how they will relate to existing facilities in the park. We will also ask for funding to hire an architect to design a new shelter house for the part to replace the current facility. It is estimated that these two projects will require ca. $12,000. Future funding requests might also be made to support additional redevelopment efforts: constructing new shelters, refurbishing the rock wall, constructing new restroom facilities, upgrading water, sewer and electrical work, upgrading playground equipment, etc. The CDBG proposals are due Monday. We reviewed 2001 budget and anticipate no major changes. However, a motion was made to bring the salary paid to our neighborhood coordinator into parity with the amount paid to other neighborhood coordinators. The motion passed unanimously. 2002 Meeting Schedule The next board meeting will be Saturday, January 15 at John Pepperdine's house (the day after A.A Milne's birthday!). The next general meeting will be Saturday, February 16 in the Pinckney School library. Respectfully Submitted, Cindy Pierard, Secretary �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Date/Time: January 5, 2002 - 10:00 a.m. Attendees: John Pepperdine, President; Jody J. Brown, Vice President; Cindy Pierard, Secretary; Sara Taliaferro, Coordinator. Review of Minutes Minutes from the past year's meetings were reviewed, corrected, and approved. Cindy will distribute copies of all200 1 meeting minutes early next week (via email). Sidewalk Repair Project The sidewalk repair project on the 300 block of Indiana Street (surrounding the new plaque commemorating Hugh Cameron) has been successfully completed. Board Elections The positions of vice president and secretary up for election. Sara will call for nominations in the next newsletter, which should be published within the next few weeks. A slate of candidates will be presented at the general meeting in February, along with an invitation for additional nominations. Once the slate of candidates is finalized, officers will be elected by those in attendance. We suggested a few neighborhood residents who have attended previous neighborhood meetings, and who might be interested in serving as officers. John will contact these individuals to see if they would like to run for election. Several current board members are also interested in continuing their service. Treasurer's Report Jerome will present a treasurer's report at next month's general meeting. There was some discussion of developing a spreadsheet to automate the process of tracking receipts and expenditures. Re-Zoning We will resume of discussion of neighborhood zoning after the February election. Other Announcements Sara announced that Kendall Simmons is working on a web site for the neighborhood association, and asked for suggestions about possible site content. Possibilities suggested include a copy of the walking tour brochure, and information about researching historic properties in Pinckney using resources available at KU's Spencer Research Library and the Douglas County Historical Society. Spring Projects/Events We would like to sponsor some type of neighborhood activity this spring, possibly another picnic in April or May. Last year's Memorial Day picnic and plaque dedication drew a good group (ca. 15-20) of people. The depiction of Hugh Cameron by Ric Averill was particularly popular and was featured in the Journal-World. Perhaps this year's activity could also involve a similar presentation, for example, a talk on some aspect of Lawrence history or a walking tour of the neighborhood. Discussion of ideas and venues will continue at upcoming meetings. Sara expects that we will hear from Pinckney School about a neighborhood dance (usually held in the spring) in the next few months. A park clean-up and neighborhood spring clean-up are also possible activities. Next Meeting The next general meeting will be Saturday, February I 6 at the Pinckney School Library. The next board meeting will take place the week following the general meeting (place to be determined). Respectfully Submitted, Cindy Pierard �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting Date/Time: February 16, 2002- 10:00 a.m. Attendees: John Pepperdine (President), Jody Brown (Vice President), Cindy Pierard (Secretary), Jerome Ratzlaff (Treasurer), Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator), Katie Armitage, Ken Armitage, Kamel Nikazm, Steve Braswell. CDBG Update Every year, each neighborhood association may apply for CDBG funding, a federal program which provides money for neighborhood improvement efforts. Funds are used to support specific project, to pay a neighborhood coordinator, to fund brush/debris clean-ups, etc. All CDBG proposals are being evaluated presently and we hope to hear more about our requests soon. One special project for which PNA is seeking support improvements to facilities in Clinton Park. Specifically, we have asked for funding ($12,000) to hire an architect to do a master plan for the park, and to design a new shelter house. Elections Officer positions cunently open are the Vice President and the Secretary. Cunent officers (Jody Brown and Cindy Pierard) have agreed to run again, but the board also welcomes anyone who has an interest in participating in the board. No additional candidates were identified. The Vice President and Secretary were re-elected by a unanimous vote. Plans for the Coming Year The board continues to work towards extending outreach efforts. Several activities during the past year-particularly the Memorial Day picnic and historic sign dedication-were well-attended. We would like to continue these types of activities. The date for this year's picnic will be announced in time for the next general meeting and will probably fall on a Saturday close to Memorial Day weekend. Another important area is to educate neighborhood residents about the programs that may benefit them, for example, emergency loans and furnace loans to support residents who need temporary financial assistance. There is no perfect way to promote these services, but the newsletter is one good vehicle that reaches 1,600 households (of3,000 total in the neighborhood). Kendall Simmons is currently designing a neighborhood web site, which should be another effective outreach tool. Katie mentioned that she is regularly replenishing the walking tour brochures at Constant Park. We might consider installing additional brochure racks at other neighborhood locations such as by the new historic signs at 4th and Indiana and Clinton Park. We could also look in to the possibility of providing brochures to new homeowners in the neighborhood. Sidewalks have been identified as a key area on which the neighborhood would like to focus. Sara will be working with the city and other board members to determine what we might be able to do to improve sidewalks that are nonexistent or in need of repair. Upcoming Events March 10 Apri16 May 10 Board Meeting at Jody Brown's house General Meeting at Pinckney School Parks Clean-Up Respectfully Submitted, Cindy Pierard, Secretary �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting Date/Time: March 21 2002- 10:00 a.m. Attendees: John Pepperdine1 President; Jody J. Brown 1 Vice President; Cindy Pierard 1 Secretary; Sara Taliaferro1 Coordinator. Capital Improvement Plan Funding Requests Requests for city capital improvement funds are due March 11. These requests concern are long-term projects that are developed according to a six-year plan (2002-2008). Projects may include land acquisitions such as land for public parks, construction of public buildings, and installation of fixed equipment such as water and sewer lines. Our funding request complements our CDBG funding request, which concerns improvements to the public shelters in Clinton Park. We have already requested CDBG funds to hire an architect to develop a master plan for the park, and to design a new park shelter. Capital improvement Plan funding will be requested to complete construction and similar work that is identified by the master plan. Brush Clean-Up There is an ongoing concern with funding neighborhood brush pick-ups. In the past, we have requested CDBG funding to cover costs associated with hiring the chipper truck and crew to assist with brush pick-up. However, we would like to determine if there is another way to make brush pick-up available as a regular city service, particularly in older neighborhoods with many trees. Sara has raised this before at LAN (Lawrence Association ofNeighborhoods) meetings and with various city officials. LAN is generally supportive, but we have not had much response from the city. Sara believes that additional research is needed before we can do any more with this issue. She has a series of questions she plans to pursue, such as: what are the statistics on pick-ups for grass clippings v. brush pick-up? What is done with the bundled brush that may be put out for regular pick-ups-is it chipped and mulched or taken to the landfill? Is there some type of fund or tax that supports clippings and brush pickups? After Sara has completed her research, she will prepare a detailed memo for the city commission explaining her findings, describing what our neighborhood would like to see (no extra costs for brush pick-ups), and requesting their support. Copies of the memo will be available at our next general meeting. Annual Picnic We will have our annual picnic during the first weekend in June (Saturday, June I) at Clinton Park. We would like to have a speaker as we did last year commemorating some aspect of Lawrence history. Cindy suggested inviting the authors of. Another possibility is to ask someone who was involved with this year's Langston Hughes symposium, perhaps focusing on the author's connection to the Pinckney neighborhood. LAN Retreat Sara announced that she will be attending a LAN retreat tomorrow. The goal of the retreat is to work on LAN's mission statement and determine how the organization can become more effective. She will report back at an upcoming meeting. Respectfully Submitted, Cindy Pierard �Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting April 6, 2002 at lO:OOAM John Pepperdine (President), Steve Braswell (Vice President), Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) ... sign-in sheet missing. We do not remember who else was in attendance. Robert Trepinski of Lawrence Memorial Hospital showed site plans for couple a new parking lot on the west side of Arkansas Street in the 300 block. LMH purchased the NW corner lot of Arkansas and Fourth and the SW comer lot on Michigan and Fourth. They will sell the two houses to someone who will relocate them rather than tear them down. A future meeting time will be posted on signs at the lot site. Old Business Update on CDBG application and proposed funding outline from NRAC. Discussion of Capitol Improvement Plan Discussion of meetings and data concerning brush collection as part of neighborhood cleanup. Steve Braswell would like a letter of our proposal sent to the City. Sara will write it and give to John for review. New Business 1) Neighborhood Cleanup 2) Neighborhood Picnic 3) Discussion of topics for July meeting 4) Neighbor's comments or concerns 11:30 AM-Meeting Adjourned Original minutes are missing-presumed that they left with Cynthia Pierard when she moved. These are some of Sara's notes and the agenda outline. Respectfully submitted, Sara L. Taliaferro �Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting July 13,2002 (Sign-in sheet is missing, as are original minutes. Cynthia Pierard was secretary and moved, taking a couple sets of meeting minutes with her. What follows was constructed from Sara and John's notes-both were present at meeting.) Sara reported that Lawrence Memorial Hospital is moving two houses from the lots where the new hospital parking will be. They will be moved to north Lawrence. Neighbors were pleased that the houses were being preserved, especially the bungalow from Arkansas Street. Discussion of next step on brush collection issue. Draft of letter attached that could be sent to Commissioners. Floodplain regulations were discussed. Developers have sent out a scare letter advising people to ask the Commissioners not to vote for the floodplain regulations, saying property values will go up. The Lawrence/Douglas County League of Women Voters supports the proposed regulations. Lawrence School District has hired an outside consultant to evaluate facilities of the district and make recommendations. Neighborhoods are concerned with having a voice in this process. There are three more meetings scheduled. Sara will attend at least one of them. Proposal by KU Endowment to raze houses at 1300 Ohio Street, which Oread NA opposes-we should support a fellow neighborhood association. Write a letter to the governor, and if anyone wants more information, contact Sara. PNA is getting some outside monies for our Clinton Park Restoration Project. Should we raise some money on our own for landscaping? Another neighborhood improvement idea was a park bench over near the 'hermit sign' and a post with a box for pamphlets on Hugh Cameron's life (more detailed than on the sign). Neighbors liked this idea and would consider it for a neighborhood grant idea. Respectfully submitted, Sara L. Taliaferro, PNA Coordinator �April 7,2002 City Commissioner City Hall P.O. Box 708 Lawrence. KS 66044 Dear: W/e are writing on behalf of the Pinckney Neighborhood Association to discuss a proposal we would like to make concerning brush pickup at our neighborhood cleanups. Pinckney neighborhood has held spring and fall neighborhood cleanups for several years. In the past, the City of Lawrence was quite involved in our cleanups. The cleanups were held on Saturdays, and city solid waste crews came around for household nonhazardous waste, and forestry crews came around and collected brush. Over time, city policies changed, and such issues as employee overtime policies led to a discontinuation of Saturday pickups. We have continued to work with the City of Lawrence's Solid Waste Division to hold our neighborhood cleanups on Fridays, and their service and support in making our cleanups successful has been phenomenal and is greatly appreciated. The brush pickup portion of our cleanup has undergone some changes. City Hall officials (namely Mr. Jim Beebe, Mr. Mike Wildgen, and Ivlr. Tom Wilkerson) worked with us on our Fall 1999 and Spring 2000 cleanups and sent around a chipper truck at no charge to us. Forestry staff were very supportive and helpful during those cleanups. In the fall of 2000, we understood from conversations with city staff that Pinckney was not the only neighborhood working with the City of Lawrence to have brush collection as a part of neighborhood cleanups. Tlus caused increased demands on personnel and equipment, pulling tl1em away from other jobs, and thus increased costs for the department. The division of forestry informed us that they would need to bill for our fall 2000 cleanup and billed us tills fall for SL'< hours for two workers, a truck, and a chipper at a cost of $567.74. We requested CDBG fund to cover this at city staff's suggestion, and the Forestry Division kindly waived the portion of that bill not covered by CDGB funds. This is the current procedure for brush collection at our neighborhood cleanups. Here follows a summary of our opinions in light of our understanding of the current procedures and policies. We live in an older neighborhood, and brush and branch clearing will be an inevitable part of neighborhood cleanups, especially after such natural catastrophes as the February ice storm. Our current alternatives, as we understand them, are to place bundled brush out with our household nonhazardous waste on our scheduled pickup day or place bundles curbside during our neighborhood cleanup, take our brush by truck to the forestry yard at 11th and Haskell on Saturday for a fee of $2.00 a load, work with the city using our own or CDBG funds to pay for a city chipper truck and crew, or get an outside contractor to donate chipper truck and crew sen-ice to our neighborhood cleanup. Our neighborhood is opposed to the first alternative because we do not want to add brush bundles to the city landfill, and we think citywide household brush output is substantial enough that tills is a significant and unwanted addition to the landfill burden. The second alternative poses practical problems, since our neighborhood has an appreciable proportion of families with low to moderate incomes, many older or disabled neighbors-and few neighbors own a truck or have access to one even though the brush collection site has very reasonable fees for loads of brush. We also have found that our neighborhood cleanups generate both compliance and sense of pride and community ownership that is much more effective in addressing the quality of the neighborhood environment than is reliance on individual compliance. This leaves the latter alternative of cllipping. It is our understanding that tl1e most efficient way to handle the brush during a neighborhood cleanup is to send a chipper around >vith a truck and chip on the spot. We find it to be the most effective way of cleaning up our neighborhood environment and feel it is the option we should continue to choose. �-2- April 22, 2005 We could continue to request funds from CDBG for brush pickup, and it is indeed true that it provides a valuable service to the neighbors, ensures that people who might be less able to comply through other means can participate in cleanup efforts of their properties, and undeniably fits with the goals of the Community Development Block Grant by addressing neighborhood blight through correction of environmental noncompliances. \'V'e have two concerns with this approach. First, we take our responsibility as a grantee very seriously, and we do not wish to ask for any monies from CDBG for services that might be otherwise covered within city responsibilities and governances. We compete with many very worthy organizations and associations. So if PNA were to request the approximately $1,400.00 a year that it currently costs to provide brush cleanup twice a year, and if other target neighborhoods request the same, this begins to drain those financial resources away from projects that we and other entities would also like to realize. Further, we feel that this is not only a target neighborhood concern, but it is in fact a citywide concern. Implementation of a city plan to handle brush will benefit all landowners and landlords, and it will provide a means of reducing landfill input and will be a means of addressing neighborhood blight. We have explored the possibility of having a private contractor donate services to our cleanups, but this is not a viable longterm solution, since .... We understand the grO\ving demands on city staff to provide services, and we also appreciate the budgetary concerns behind the evolving policies and procedures. We hope that a plan can be developed and implemented that will make free city brush pickup service a part of Lawrence neighborhood cleanups. We look forward to suggestions and strategies from city staff as to how this policy might be implemented, providing financial and staff support to the Forestry Division and a valuable service to the Lawrence community. Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods has voted to support us in our request on this matter. We think that there are many advantages and benefits to such a policy, tl1at these benefits would be city\vide, and that the policy would be compatible to both the mission of City Hall and to the policy statements of tl1e Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods. Thank you for your time in considering this request, and we are most grateful for your support and consideration. Sincerely yours, Steve Brasswell PNA Cleanup Committee Chair John Pepperdine PNA President Sara L. Taliaferro PNA Coordinator �Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting October 26, 2002 Ken McRae, William Zung, Emily Zung, David Unekis, Archie Hawkins, Kendall Simmons, Steve Braswell, Tauneel McKay, Katie Armitage, Jennifer Yuil, Ciynthia Pierard (Secretary), John Pepperdine (President), Jerome Ratzlaff (Treasurer), Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator), and Janet Smalter, Kent Smalter, and Michael Morley of Morley and Associates, Inc., were present. John Called the meeting to order at 10:10 AM. He that a special election for the PNA vice presidential position was being held since Jody Brown has moved to North Carolina. We have one nomination, Steve Braswell, for the position. He asked for nomination from the floor. None were offered. Steve was unanimously elected as vice president. John reminded the group that positions of president and treasurer are up for election in February of 2003. Michael Morley gave a presentation concerning a development concept for 3'd and Illinois Street lot. His group showed plans for the lot. They waht to rezone the entire block to allow them to build townhomes. The designs are energy-efficient and affordable. There were some questions and discussion about affordability, but everyone agreed on a November 16 meeting at 10:00 AM to discuss the matter further. Neighbors surrounding the affected area will be contacted specifically for this meeting. The latest neighborhood grant was discussed. Sara discussed the CDBG grant application, which is due at the beginning of December. Discussion of ongoing projects, The group agreed to change the amount requested for brush collection, since the older neighborhood has a constant supply of branches from established trees. Most people do not have access to a truck to haul the brush to the forestry yard. Sara asked the group to consider possible expansion of neighborhood projects. The next general meeting is scheduled for November 23, 2002. (No one seemed to be able to find the notes for this meeting. Presumably, Cindy had them, but she did not locate them before she moved away. Sara had the attendance roster and wrote up minutes from her own notes). �300 BLOCK OF ILLINIOS-PROPOSED REZONING PROJECT (From November 16 1h, 2002, meeting) Cindy Pierard (Secretary), Jerome Razlaff (Treasurer), Emily Zung, Harry Miller, Ken McRae, Erik Rowlett, Jennifer Yuil, and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present. The group brainstormed and came up with the following lists. The lists were written on large posters on the wall and discussed. Pros *The project is for residential and not commercial use. *The City of Lawrence could/would repave and improve 3rd Street (we would want clarification on this). *Parking space within the lots is included in the design. *The developing team seems willing to blend the construction with the neighborhood-good design, decent construction would be an improvement over some of the existing environs. *We have a chance for input on this project. We may not with other proposals. *This project could pave the way for new patterns of inserting neighborhood input into future development projects. Cons *Allowing zoning change might appear to reverse our stance of preserving single family residential zoning and reclaiming areas of Pinckney as single family residential. *This zoning change could lead to further zoning change proposals, thus eroding SRl-2 areas further. *Neighborhood feels uncomfortable without a better understanding of the thought process/plan for the development and would like a concrete plan with platting, three-dimensional conceptual design sketches and/or blueprints, etc. *Once the lots are sold, there are no guarantees as to what could happen with the properties (such as owner-occupied versus rental, maintenance on properties, etcetera). Action Items *What are options to assert more longterm neighborhood control over this project? For example, could we suggest that the property return to SR-2 under certain conditions? *How much specificity can we get on the project proposal? What will the design really be? When a project like this is proposed, how carefully must the developer/builder stick to the specifications as outlined, and what actually happens if the plan is not followed exactly? *What covenants or homeowner associations exist in Lawrence, and how do they govern effectively? Can both we and the project planners investigate this? *Will there be gutters and other improvements made to Alabama Street? *We would like an update on the discussions with Bert Nash, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, and Tenants to Homeowners, etc. Respectfully submitted, Cynthia Pierard (Secretary) and Sara L. Taliaferro (Coordinator) �Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting November 23, 2002 Ken McRae, Kendall Simmons, Marguerite Risley, Kelly Brown, Andrew Driscoll, Mark Ridgwall, EmiLee Whitehurst, Cindy Pierard (Secretary), Steve Braswell, (Vice President), Jerome Ratzlaff (Treasurer), John Pepperdine (President), Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator), Rebecca Buford (Tenants To Homeowners), and Kent Smalter (Morley and Assoc.) were present. Sara Presented the draft of Pinckney's CDBG application. We are asking $3,683.50 for operating expenses, $4,200.00 for Coordinator salary, $7,000.00 for the Clinton Park Restoration Project, and $1,680.00 for brush collection during the spring and fall neighborhood cleanups. The Clinton Park estimate is to pay for an architect's plan for the Shelter House and the restroom facility. Both need to be torn down and rebuilt. We currently have funding for a master plan. All present voted to accept the CDBG application. A group met and put together a list of pros and cons for the 3rd and Illinois proposed project, but the group needs more time to investigate some of the concerns. The association cannot make an end-of-month deadline to vote on this before it goes before the Planning Cornrnision in December. Kent Smalter said they could ask the Planning Commission to take them off the agenda for January and hold the Planning Commision decision until February. A January 11th meeting date was set for Pinckney for an in-depth discussion and vote on whether or not the neighborhood supports the proposed rezoning. Kent Smalter said they could adjust to that but hoped there would not be more delays. Sara said the group worked pretty hard on the 161h and had good discussions about both pros and cons of the project. She thought we could come to a decision. Marguerite Risley told the group that the neighborhood actually petitioned successfully to have that area changed to single family from duplex zoning a few years ago, and she had deep reservations about undoing that work. It was done to preserve the single-family nature of the neighborhood. She pointed out the properties on the north side of Third Street, which were converted to duplexes. They are an eyesore and blight to the neighborhood. Others echoed her concerns about the rezoning. John said we need all neighbors who live in that area at the January meeting. Officers will call people to let them know, and he asked those present to get the word out. Sara asked for a site review of the naturalized area along east Indiana Street. Where should the bench and signpost be placed? She reminded the group that the grant covered a signpost for a box to hold a detailed pamphlet on Hugh Cameron's life. It also covered some native plantings to help beautify and stabilize the bank. Marguerite said that we should check with city officials about placement of the bench, since that area had flooded in the past. Sara said that we could not make a final decision without talking to Mark Hecker and others about it. The group voted to empower the board to make a bench selection and order the bench. Sara said that one possibility was a metal bench such as the ones near the bandstand in South Park. Members agreed to check them out and get back to the board by sometime in January. Sara reminded the group that the positions of Secretary and Treasurer are up for reelection in February. She said that Both John and Jerome would welcome replacements but might serve again. She also thanked Jerome for being the Tenants To Homeowners representative for the neighborhood. Jerome said that he also was serving on the Habitat For Humanity board, so he would be glad to let someone else be treasurer-really! Andrew Driscoll outlined problems that he and other neighbors have been having with Project Acceptance on Maine Street. Mark Ridgwall said that he had lived there a number of years, and the problem had deteriorated in the last two years or so. Complaints were many and �included fights outdoors, yelling, public urination, alcohol bottles thrown in neighbor's yards, people sleeping on Andrew's porch, lewd comments made to Kelly, Andrew's fiancee. Andrew had talked to the director and the landlord, but nothing has changed. He asked if this was a neighborhood association concern. The group agreed that it was, and John asked Sara to work with the neighbors and the city to try to resolve the issue. Marguerite said that she called the police on a couple who had tumbled into the ditch near her home on Indiana Street. She went out to help them, thinking they were in distress, but it turned out they were drunk. They were on their way to Acceptance House, they told her. But P.A. is supposed to be closed at that time, and the incident happened after dark. Jerome Ratzlaff said his wife was approached by a very inebriated man one day a couple months ago, and the man got in her face and told her she should check out Project Acceptance because it was a good place. He did not harm her but was too friendly and hard to get rid of. Rebecca Buford introduced herself as the new Assistant Executive Director of Tenants To Homeowners and said that TNT would like to know of properties that might be for sale for affordable housing. They enjoyed working with the neighborhood in the past and wanted to do so in the future. She could talk to anyone who is interested about tax advantages to donating properties. She also reminded the neighbors about the first-time home buyers seminars and thanked the association for publishing these dates in our newsletters. Respectfully submitted, Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator �Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting January 11, 2003 John Pepperdine (President), Steve Braswell (Vice President), Jerome Ratzlaff (Treasurer), Tauneel McKay, Erik Rowlett, Kendall Simmons, Kathy Stiers, Linda Albin, Paul Liechti, Ken McRae, Pat Miller, Harry Miller, Andrew Driscoll, Mark Ridgway, Carrie Pepperdine, William Zung, Betty Peterson, Kent Smalter (Morley and Assoc.), Michael Morley (M & Assoc.), Janet Smalter (M. & Assoc.), and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present. A Journal-World reporter and a photographer were present but did not sign in. John called the meeting to order and opened the floor for discussions. Linda A. is worried because we will double the neighborhood population for this area if we allow by building town homes. She is also worried about the tenant situation. Michael M. says they have talked about approaching Tenants To Homeowners and working with them to place qualified owner/tenants. Eric R. asked what is meant by qualified. Jerome Ratzlaff aid that there are maximum yearly income requirements and that potential homeowners go through an application process with TNT. He also noted that at $120,000.00, these properties would be at the upper end of what TNT could finance. KentS. said that in response to Linda's concern, Horizon 2020 describes buffer zones between more and less densely zoned areas, so this project might be appropriate as a buffer zone. Sara T. pointed out that although the 200 blocks of Illinois and Alabama were zoned duplex, the actual structures were single family bungalows or low-proftle duplexes that mimicked bungalows, so she was not certain how town homes would be a buffer to single family residences from the 200 block. Tauneel M. asked what would keep these town homes from being sold and used as rentals if TNT were not involved. Janet S. pointed out that design features might prevent this from happening. Tauneel asked about plans to widen Illinois Street. Janet S. said no, that they would vacate the right-of-way to 60 feet on Third and on Illinois Streets. They have replatted the area and are asking for rezoning. Betty P. Asks for an explanation of replatting and rezoning. Some discussion of spot zoning versus a rezone of the whole block followed. The gist was that the neighborhood did not want the whole block rezoned. Tauneel admitted she was on the edge as to how her vote might go. She liked the idea of affordable and energy-efficient homes. Betty P. asked if there were any other homes that SMS had built that the group could look at for examples of the building style. Michael M. said that there were not, but he gave some addresses of other projects to refer to to give a general idea. Kent S. said that they also wanted to make "green" construction, a point that might not have been stressed before. Andrew D. said that if design is a factor, then we need some more concrete information to help with our decision. Michael M. said that they were not required to do that and would not invest time and money generating designs for a project that was not yet approved. Pat M. asked how many bedrooms the units would have. Janet S. said two or three bedrooms; it varied from unit to unit. Pat M. said that the plans as drawn did not allow a place for children to play. She thought the design was more conducive to college student dwellings or military or starter home. Ken M. said there are area parks for the children to play. Kent S. said they would like to leave Alabama Street as a green space. Michael M. said they would like to clean it up too. Also, he thought that a lot of the neighborhood had been lost to the hospital, and developing these lots would recap some of the housing stock loss. Carrie P. said she was vety concerned with traffic and density issues. She thought this development would cteate a lot more traffic on Mississippi Street. Betty P. says �she sees this as a lot less of a concern than hospital traffic and other street traffic. Kent S. said that he thinks the new zoning could actually lead to improvements in the area. Michael Morley said it would generate new curbs and sidewalks. Ken M. asked of it would be a benefit district if the developer was not involved in this project. Michael M. was not certain. Carrie P. asked if the city required them to address traffic issues. Michael M. did not think so. Ken M. asked if there could be a sunset provision to the zoning so that there was some limit if this project did not go through. No one knew. Kent S. said they wanted to get financing started. Kendall S. asked if he meant start financing or start work soon. KentS. said start work, they were behind schedule now. ] ohn asked if we needed further discussion or if the group could vote. The group wanted to vote. John asked "Does Pinckney Neighborhood Association favor rezoning the six lots at the southwest corner of Third and Illinois Streets from RS2 to RMD?" Five people voted in favor of the change, and twelve people voted against the change. March 8, Saturday, at 10:00 AM at LMH was chosen as the time for the next meeting. Sara announced that elections for the President and Treasurer positions, the Annual Spring Cleanup, and the Annual Picnic were items on the agenda for the next meeting. Kendall made the suggestion that newsletters come out on a set schedule because they are very important. No motion was made. The meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting Date/Time: March 71 2003 - 10:00 a.m. Attendees: Emily Zung 1 William Zung 1 Linda Altin, John Pepperdine1 Sara Taliaferro1 Steve Braswell, Kendall Simmons1 Jerome Ratzlaff, Cindy Pierard. Agenda 1. Elections 2. Neighborhood Clean-Up 3. Picnic 4. 3rd and Illinois 5. 6. 7. 8. Project Acceptance Park Bench Installation Park Clean-Up Timeline Project 1. Elections The Treasurer and President position are open. Both John and Jerome would be willing to serve on, but they also expressed interest in getting new folks involved. Emily Zung was nominated for the Treasurer position. Steve Braswell nominated John to run again as President. Both Emily and John were elected unanimously. 2. Neighborhood Clean-Up The spring neighborhood clean-up will be held Friday, April25. Household non-hazardous waste and bruch will be collected. Sara reported that the city does not provide brush pick-up any longer, so we need to contract this out. Some questions were raised as to whether the city would reconsider since this is an important service for older neighborhoods with established trees. Sara will investigate and pursue with the city and/or contract with an independent pick-up service. It was noted that we use CDBG funding to support the costs associated with brush pick-up. 3. Picnic The neighborhood picnic will be held on Saturday, May 24 (Memorial Day weekend). We would like to have some sort of program or speaker. We have done this for the previous two years, and it seems to be popular. "Water in Pinckney" was a suggested theme. This sould involve wetland development by the river. It may also involve someone from the water treatment plant talking about water quality. In an attempt to feature a different neighborhood park, we will hold this year's picnic in Bercham Park. 4. 3rd and Illinois The City Commission met Februray 2ih to discuss Michael Morley & Associates' proposal to build townhomes at the intersection of 3rd and Illinois. PNA had already voted on this matter and voted against rezoning the land, which would be necessary were the project to go forward. The City Commission voted down the proposal. Something we might consider is putting together a neighborhood petition to zone the north side of 3rd street to single family housing and grandfathering in existing duplexes. Sara will investigate this. �5. Project Acceptance Sara has continued to meet with the board members of Project Acceptance, a client-run drop-in service for individuals with mental illness. The situation with the neighbors has stabilized. The city will undertake a review of Project Acceptance in the near future. If there are future problems, PNA may need to weigh in on rezoning the special permit that allows Project Acceptance to run at this location. 6. Park Bench Installation Sara has yet to order the bench that we received funding to install at the intersection of 51h and Louisiana, near the historic plaque that marks the former treehouse home of Hugh Cameron (former Pinckney resident). She plans to order it soon, but anticipates needing a place to store it short-term until it can be installed. William and Emily volunteered their garage. Steve asked if any permits are needed to install something like this, and Sara said she would investigate and report back to the board. Steve volunteered to work on the installation. 7. Park Clean-Up The Park clean-up will be held on Saturday, April26 one day after the neighborhood clean-up. Emily and William volunteered to clean up Bercham Park since they will be there to oversee the annual MS Walk. Charles Jones and/or Ken and Katy Armitage will be called upon to clean Constant Park. Kendall, Steve, and John will work on Clinton Park. 8. Timeline Project Sara is interested in starting a neighborhood timeline project as a creative way of building knowledge of neighborhood history and continuity. Brush Creek neighborhood has done something similar. Other Steve asked that we replenish the supply of neighborhood walking tour brochures at the Visitor's Center. John suggested that we ask the Visitor's Center if they could assist with copying costs. Steve mentioned the possibility of installing historic street signs as Old West Lawrence has done. This might be a project to pursue with future neighborhood grant money. The meeting was adjourned around 11:25. Respectfully Submitted, Cindy Pierard, Secretary �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting March 29, 2003 A board meeting was held on this day. Cynthia Pierard was secretary. No notes currently exist for the meeting; Cynthia took the minutes with her when she moved out of state. It was new treasurer Emily Zung's first meeting, and her job duties were one of the items discussed. �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting June 14, 2003 John Pepperdine (President), Steve Braswell (Vice President), Emily Zung (Treasurer), and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present. John called the meeting to order at 9:15AM. Emily reported that 235 Illinois is vacant again, and she is concerned about what happened to the elderly former tenant. Work had started on the place, but materials were left out in the rain, and she does not know if the open, uncapped sewer pipe in the garage has been capped. It is a blighted property, and she does not know what direction things will go now. Steve reported that he had paid $5.00 for his individual dues, but Pinckney owes $20.00 for dues to LAN. Sara said that Steve does not owe individual dues because he is Pinckney's official representative. She would send $15.00 and a note to the LAN treasurer, and Pinckney could reimburse Steve. Sara reported on the LAN retreat she attended. She reported on items of possible interest to the neighborhood that LAN supports: (1) sidewalks in neighborhoods, (2) developers talking to neighborhoods and getting approval for projects within the neighborhood, (3) investigating the high property values downtown and supporting measures to make it more affordable for local businesses, (4) tornado safe rooms, (5) the Lawrence Sesquicentennial events. John thought tornado safe rooms would add to cost of building homes and that affordability is an issue. Steve said our own neighborhood is very interested in seeing neighborhood cleanups continue. Everyone thought sidewalks were important and wanted more city support to replace broken sidewalks in established neighborhoods. John mentioned that speed limits were a constant issue in the neighborhood. The group was joined by General Meeting attendees, and the board meeting ended. Respectfully submitted, Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator �Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting June 14, 2003 John Pepperdine (President), Steve Braswell (Vice President), Emily Zung (Treasurer), Kendall Simmons, Katie Armitage, Michael Shaw, and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present. John called the meeting to order and asked Sara to start reviewing the meeting agenda. Sara reported that the Pinckney Neighborhood was entered in the Fourth of July Parade and that the theme was "Pinckney Neighbors Throughout History." Sara said this would allow children and others to participate as modern neighbors if they were not able to pull off an historic costume. Katie said that she has a couple period outfits she would lend and some American flags, but she will be out of town. Sara will look for a mule for a "Hugh Cameron" to ride. She said no horses were allowed in the parade, but she had written a note to the parade committee, and a brief article about the parade had mentioned the mule in Pinckney's entry, so it is a go. Steve and Kendall will be there and might bring some neighborhood children. Sara said the Driscolls were coming in period costumes. Michael Shaw, a neighbor and member of the Lawrence Preservation Alliance, talked about the proposed historic districts in Pinckney. He said the districts were Pinckney Number One, which consisted of Louisiana Street from Fifth to Sixth Streets (but not 545 Sixth), all of Ohio and Tennessee Streets, and Sixth Street north side from Louisiana to Tennessee Streets. Pinckney Number Two is Indiana from Fourth to Fifth Streets. He said the paperwork would be paid for to establish districts. They would be registered and participants and nonparticipants indicated. There are five districts within the city of Lawrence. He said there was a September deadline for filing, and they would need to know the neighborhood's support. John said it would be difficult to have a summer meeting, but perhaps in August the neighborhood could vote. An August 16 meeting date was set for the next general meeting. A discussion of nonparticipants and participants and what restrictions were placed on environs followed. Katie noted that many homes were already within the environs of registered properties, both State and National, and that their owners have not suffered from this. She gave examples of allowances that had been made for different owners. We need to have maps and more information for the August meeting. John asked what issues surrounded the proposed tower downtown. Why was it being restricted in height? Was it because of the Downtown Hitoric District? Katie said it would dwarf the Eldridge House and the old Post Office, and those were the issues. Sara gave a brief update on Project Acceptance. Andrew Driscoll was filing complaints with Sara announced that the Master Plan would probably be ready in August for funding sources. the group to review and get neighborhood input. Steve asked if lights were in the Master Plan. Sara thought they were, but she would check to make certain they were included. Emily asked if the Burcham Park gate could be locked at sunset as it once was. There are drug dealers who are using the park. Katie noted that EMTs and police came down along the river and took away an unconscious man who may have been dead. He was homeless. She saw nothing about it in the paper, though. Emily reported that the Free State account has $1,338.79. Most of this is for the park bench and improvements near the Hugh Cameron sign. The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 AM. Respectfully submitted, Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator �Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting August 16, 2003 John Pepperdine (President), Steve Braswell (Vice President), Katie Armitage, Alison Roepe, Lucy Simpson, Shellie Bender, Kent VanHoesen, Andrea Wellborn, Robert Irving, Niki Christopher, Steve McDowell, Sheldon Weisgrau, Mike Yoder, Paul Baumchen, Carol von Tersch (Lawrence Preservation Alliance), Virgil Dean (Lawrence Preset-vation Alliance), Michael Shaw, Dale Nimz, Bridget Murphy, Charles Jones, Newt Baur, Laurie Lang, Chris Greenhoot, and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present. (A few others did not sign in, including Boog Highberger). John opened the meeting by welcoming those who were in attendance from the Lawrence Preservation Alliance to help with the discussion and answer questions about the proposed historic districts. He said that it was not possible to get someone from the city at this meeting because Dennis Enslinger left his position with the city, and Lynne Zollner just started as Historic Resources Director and needs to get up to speed with the position. Before discussing the proposed districts, though, a few items of business must be covered. Emily submitted the treasurer's report electronically. We have $1,345.46 in the Free State Credit Union Account. Sara announced that the Clinton Park Master Plan meeting to discuss future improvements in Clinton Park will be held Wednesday, August 27 at 5:30PM at the Clinton Park Shelter. She invited all interested neighbors to attend. If anyone had comments or questions but could not attend the meeting, please call Sara to let her know. John asked if there were any nominations for PNA Board Secretary, a position that opened because Cindy Pierard moved to Arizona. None were offered. John made a motion that the vote on this position be deferred to October, and Steve seconded. All voted in favor. Sara noted that a neighbor had called about the funding for crossing guards. The City of Lawrence will pay salaries this year but is considering cutting salaries next year because of budget concerns. This will be an issue for students in Pinckney and their families, especially the crossing at 5th and Maine, which is hazardous and gets heavy traffic. John introduced Carol von Tersch from the Lawrence Preservation Alliance and asked her to open the discussion on the proposed historic districts. Carol said that tax credits to help participating homeowners were only part of the benefits. Shelli B. and Niki K. told of several instances where homeowners had bad experiences and had their costs go up or long delays because of the Historic Resources Commission reviews. Niki said that it was unfair to homeowners on moderate budgets because they could not afford an architect, which would be required. Virgil Dean said this depended on the size of the remodel and what was being done. Katie A. said that homeowners could get exemptions based on income and ability. Charles Jones asked that only people who could testify to their own experiences should enter into the discussion. He thought it misleading to give antecdotal evidence and thought that one of the examples given as a negative was someone who actually supported the district but did not want to go on record. La uri Lang said that her new porch project went through painlessly, but she would just as soon not have the review process at all. Lots of discussion and dissention followed. Some people mentioned good experiences. One couple was upset to find out they were already within the environs of Old West properties and wondered why they had not been informed when they bought the house. Someone else said that the zoning board was the painful part of the process for them �when they remodeled their home, but the Historic Resources Commission was no problem. Someone asked about the environs concept. Dale N. said that 500 feet petimeter around an historic property or district is a state law. Most projects will be approved unless they "threaten" the histotic quality. Someone else asked if a property could opt out of the historic district. Not necessarily. It depends upon where it is located. Dale N. said that 70 % of the properties had to be contributing for the district to exist. Carol v.T. said that she did a remodel to her home, which is listed, and she removed a window and changed it . This was permitted because it was not considered a permanent change. The Permit is the call of the Neighborhood Resources Department, and that might not be part of the review. One of Shelli's examples involved fences, and Carol said that variances are only needed for fences over six feet tall. There are special corner lot requirements too, which might have affected Shelli's example. Also, if some sort of footer or foundation needed to be laid (stone pillars, for example), that might require review. Generally, it takes three to five days for the building permit, and the HRC tries to mn its review concurrently. Someone asked how this process got started. Dennis Enslinger met with interested community members in an open meeting at the library and got enough community response that the city took the initiative to move forward. They formed a contract between the City of Lawrence and the State. They got a grant to hire consultants to review all the properties in the proposed districts to outline the reasons why a property might be participating or not. The Staff at the State Historic Society are currently reviewing this? Once their review is complete, the nomination will go before the state board in conjunction with the National Park Service. The Park Service Historic Sites Board will meet in Febmary, and the districts could be approved by next Febmary. Virgil Dean said that if people had concerns our questions, they should write a letter, call Lynne Zollner, or contact the State Historic Society. Shelli said they were organizing a letter-writing campaign. The Historic Resources Commission and Lawrence City Commission will have specific meetings about this in December and January and get an official response to pass on to the state. John asked if the group was ready to take a vote. Charles J. said he thought that the group should not, that there were too many questions and misinformation. He felt as if it would divide the neighborhood too much. Carol v.T. said that the neighborhood vote would just go on the record, but the individual homes within the districts and within the environs had to weigh in. The neighborhood vote would not count for more than opinion. Steve B. said that he felt he could not vote anyway because he did not live in a proposed district nor within the environs, and it seemed unfair to weigh in on something that did not directly affect him. Shelli B. thought we should not vote because she had lots of no votes on a petition, and she thought the no votes would carry. She thought we should schedule another meeting. John mentioned that he thought people had to be present to vote. The group unanimously agreed to not vote. The next meeting is tentatively set at 10 AM Octo bet 11 at LMH in a room to be announced. Respectfully submitted, Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator �Historic District Concerns Raised at August 16, 2003 PNA General Meeting 1. Houses within environs are subject to regulation without tax credit benefits. 2. Is it true that people can opt out of district? 3. Qualifications for tax credits for contributing houses are not automatic? 4. There is time and expense involved in review process. 5. Is flexibility dependent on the composition of the HRC board? 6. Who is already in environs? What houses would remain status quo? What properties would change? 7. Last house on Ohio Street-why is it not included? �Clinton Park Development Meeting for Pinckney Neighborhood Association August 27, 2003 David Hamby (BG Consulting), Mark Hecker (Supt. Of Parks and Rec.),John Gress (LPRD), Mike Pisani, Glen Walker Jr, Shawn Georgie, John Torrburg, and Sara Taliaferro were present. The bathroom design was discussed. Mark suggested that the men's restroom would have a urinal or two and one ADA accessible stall. The women's bathroom would have on ADA and one regular stall. Everyone thought that was fine. Different locations for the shelter were discussed. The neighbors did not want a smaller shelter. Mark suggested a gazebo style. Neighbors liked the current style. Amount of park use was discussed. The neighbors said the park got a lot more use than the official shelter reservations would indicate. Landscaping was discussed. Neighbors would like plaques recognizing people who contributed. Lawrence Memorial Hospital might, and perhaps the V.F.W would. The order of work was discussed. Probably the bathrooms would be first, and then the shelter. The playground would probably be third. The sidewallc would be a higher priority. The parking lot and the basketball court would be last. Mark Hecker directed the group to check out the playground at Ryan Grey Park at Tenth and Hillcrest Streets. It is new and big and is the kind of playground that could go in Clinton Park The rock wall restoration was discussed. Sara said Kieth Middlemas is a stone mason. Glen W. said he worked with another local man who is very reasonable and does good work. We would take bids. We could also check to see if there ate any funds or grant available because the wall is a WPA project. A garden would be planned around the wall. Respectfully submitted, Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator �Pinckney Neighborhood Association Board Meeting at Clinton Park August 31, 2003 John Pepperdine (President), Steve Braswell (Vice President), Emily Zung (Treasurer), and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present. This brief meeting was to apprise the board of the August 2ih meeting, since none of the board could attend. Sara told them of the plans as discussed. The group walked the site and discussed the location of the shelter. It could either be where it is now or over where the bathrooms are currently, providing a view of the rock wall. Emily is okay with either shelter location. John is also okay with either. Steve prefers the current location and does not want the shelter to be smaller. Sara added their votes to the rest of the group. She said that people slightly favored moving or did not care. Respectfully submitted, Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator �Draft Minutes of Pinckney Neighborhood General Meeting October 11, 2003 Meeting began at 10:00 AM at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Paul Liechti, Niki Christopher, Shellie Bender, Katie Armitage, Ken Armitage, Charles Jones, Linda Albin, Larry Smith, Mianne Irick, Larry Irick, Bridget Murphy, Shawn Georgie, Kelly Foos, Andrew Driscoll, Amanda Jay, Jeff MacFarland. John Pepperdine (PNA President), Steve Braswell (PNA Vice President), and Sara Taliaferro (PNA Coordinator) were present. 1) Alan Bowes with Tenants to Homeowners presented preliminary plans for housing development of 6 lots their organization plans to purchase at 3rd and Illinois. This is the same property that the Morley Group had planned to develop. Tenants to Homeowners wants to build three single family homes and three duplex townhomes. TTH is proposing that the lots include duplexes because they can lower the cost to a prospective homeowner to around $70,000.00 to $90,000.00. It is hard for someone to purchase a decent home for that price in Lawrence. The City is encouraging TTH to provide affordable housing for more people and to work with the neighborhood association. They want to start this project in spring of 2004. This will require rezoning these lots for multi-family housing and Tenants to Homeowners is looking for support from PNA. Alan will come to the next PNA meeting to discuss this development and listen to neighbor's concerns. 2) Sara Taliaferro presented preliminary plans for the new master plan for Clinton Park. Some highlights of this plan include: • Rebuilding and moving the bathrooms and shelter to the east side of the park. Bathrooms are not now ADA compliant. • Revise the parking to have two entrances. • Rebuilding and moving the basketball court to the east side of the park. • Building a walk through the park including the lower area. • Provide garden seating where the shelter house currently stands. • Provide new playground equipment. A meeting will be held at Clinton Park with the architect to discuss plans at 5:15 PM, Wednesday, October 22. All interested parties are invited to attend. 3) Announcements from the board: • The PNA clean-up will be Friday October 24. Brush pick-up will be included. • The city is sponsorin~ a Home Energy Conservation Fair at the County Fair Grounds on Sunday, October 191 . • The next PNA general meeting will be Saturday, November 22nd, at 10:00 AM at LMH. Lynne Zollner, Lawrence Historic Resources Administrator will be there to discuss historic preservation districts. 4) The proposed historic districts in the Pinckney Neighborhood were discussed. John Pepperdine announced that at this point there seem to be nothing for PNA to vote on and a vote would not be held. • The board handed out literature provided by the City with general information on historic districts. • Nicki Christopher gave a brief overview of where the approval process for these districts is and who to contact with questions or concerns. • Katie Armitage presented some of her experiences while a member of the Lawrence Historic Preservation Commission. �• • There was a spirited discussion by many in attendance with different points of view expressed. The issue of historic districts will be on the agenda for the next PNA meeting. 5) The meeting was adjourned at approximately 11 :45. Respectfully Submitted, Steve Braswell PNA Vice President �Clinton Park Development Meeting for Pinckney Neighborhood Association October 22, 2003 Mark Hecker (Supt. OfParks and Rec.),John Gress (LPRD), Steve Braswell (Vice President), Mike Pisani, Shawn Georgie,? Georgie, David Byrne, Ken Armitage, Jenny Smith, Lynne Ellis, John Ellis,John Torrburg, and S~ra Taliaferro were present. Everyone reviewed the plans and started walking the site. Several people wondered about the location of the shelter. All agreed that it should not be smaller. The idea of a patio area for additional picnic benches around a smaller shelter was discussed. Eventually, the group agreed that they would not mind if the shelter were moved as long as it was not smaller. Several people gave examples of use at the shelter. Additional picnic benches at the current site was discussed so there could be two seating areas. People were not opposed to this. Several people objected to the proposed parking lot. They did not want it bigger, or at least not extended so far toward Maine Street. Eventually, everyone agreed that the new plan allowed more green space than the current parking lot, but they did vote for the concession of a shorter lot that had an entry point on the east side of an existing tree rather than the west side. Lots of discussion ensued about the size, necessity, and placement of the basketball court. The group compromised on the location, but insisted that it got use and should be the same size at the new location. Everyone wanted a bigger playground. The size of the playground was discussed. No one liked the proposed bathroom site. The group walked the site and suggested a new location near the treeline and farther from the houses on the east side of the park. This location would be nearer the existing path. Sewer lines were discussed. Mark H. thought this new site could work. Lighting placement and sidewalks were discussed. People did not want trees removed unless it was absolutely necessary. They agreed that clearing underbrush was desirable, especially along the treeline that separates the playground/upper area from the ravine. Homeless people camp there, and a man actually menaced Steve B. during one of the park cleanups. Neighbors take their dogs out to scare the people off. The group wanted some new trees planted to shade the playground section and pointed out where trees were lost. Mosquitos descended, and the group disbanded. Respectfully submitted, Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator �Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting November 22, 2003 John Peppercline (President), Steve Braswell (Vice President), Katie Armitage, Charles Jones, Dale Nimz, Michael Bradley, Tresa Hill (Lawrence Preservation Alliance), Carol von Tersch (LPA), Michael Shaw, Robert Irving, Andrea Wellborn, Lauren James, Larry Smith, Allison Watkins, Shari Bradt, Lynne Braddock Zollner (Planning Dept.), Linda Finger (Planning Dept.), and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present. Guest speakers Lynne Zollner, Historic Resources Administrator, and Linda Finger, City Planner, discussed the proposed historic district. They had maps of the proposed sites, maps of current historic projects, and literature to share. The sites board will meet February 21, 2004 to do a 106 review for projects within the district and will also have an environs review. Dale Nimz suggested a walking tour of the proposed historic area some time in the spring. Sara reported that the Clinton Park Master Plan meeting is tomorrow but will be in Room D, changed from Room A. Neighbors at the 22nd meeting approved plan with changes. Namely, they did not like the location of the bathrooms, and they wanted the parking lot smaller. Sara reported on the proposed Tenants To Homeowners project at 3rd and Illinois. A meeting will be held December 6th to vote on the rezoning. This is the same vote we took in January, so perhaps it can be considered a formality.? Michael B. mentioned that Topeka's CHOTO track record is bad and that a lot of houses go back on the market within 5 years. HOME program might prevent this. Sara suggested talking to Alan Bowes about this in December. Sara informed everyone that she has had several reports of a growing problem of drug dealers in the neighborhood. All present said they would be interested in discussing a unified neighborhood watch program, and this will be the topic of our January meeting. City of Lawrence is holding a focus group meeting with police department consultants for neighborhood representatives on Wednesday, December 3 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Is anyone interested in being a neighborhood representative? Sara planned to attend. Steve Braswell said he would be interested. People cited traffic concerns as a neighborhood issue besides drug dealing. Katie mentioned the ongoing problem of the safety of crossing Sixth Street at Kentucky, but she doubted that was a police matter. Steve and Sara promised to pass these concerns along. Respectfully submitted, Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator �Pinckney Neighborhood Special Meeting for Proposed Tenants To Homeowners Project December 6, 2003 Michael Bradley, Latty Smith, Alan Bowes (fenants To Homeowners Exec. Dir.), and Sara Taliaferro (PNA Coordinator) were present. Sara introduced Alan Bowes. Alan outlined the proposed project and said that regardless of zoning and the types of swellings that were built, TNT had certain goals. They want to maximize livability, affordability, and energy efficiency. They want more built-ins. The homes would have a smaller footprint with a bungalow design (soffits, a little front porch with an airlock, etc.).They will use insulated concrete forms such as were used in a bungalow they did in North Lawrence. Energy efficiency is critical, especially when house payments are already high. Michael B. felt that the value of a front porch to a neighborhood is great, and that ought to be included. Alan B. said that TNT wants to buy the vacant lot next to the yellow house on the north side of Third Street so the can ensure a sewer line from the north and could have basements without pumps. Larry S. said if there is to be a benefit district for any improvements, he wanted that borne by TNT. Also, he wanted to make a statement that he has been there since 1938(?), and the area we are discussing was originally developed as single family residences. Now the area is chopped up by city land, the hospital, RO, and so on. Areas designated duplex have "gone to hell in a handbasket" and were eventually purchased by landlords and not kept up. Alan B. said that if TNT paid for the curbs and guttering that they would "eat" the costs, and the house cost would go up. They will talk to PNA and the City about this more. Alan B. talked about Land Plan Engineering, the company doing the platting. He also said that the home prices would be 80% cost, 20% was HOOT financing on each unit, so it was about $8,000.00 to $9,000.00 a unit to HOOT. For example, for a $100K house, $80K was mortgaged through homeowner and $20K came from the City of Lawrence (half of which is forgiven after ten years). Buyers make under 80% of median income and might have a fixed income. Michael B. said that cookie cutter homes were not desirable and gave examples. Alan B. agreed. He said that two-car garages would be in back of the homes, for instance. Alan B. said that TNT bought out Smalters' and Morley's claim. Michael B. asked if TNT was using HOME funds and cited the poor track record in Topeka, with HOME houses getting sold to landlords and deteriorating. Alan B. said yes, HOME funds were used but that here in Lawrence, if the homeowner sells to someone under 80% of median income, they qualify for the same mortgage. He said that TNT has a revolving building fund. Alan B. said that TNT would like to purchase the duplexes on the north side of Third Street, allow the tenants to stay as long as they wanted with an option to buy. Michael B. asked about the horrid yellow duplex. Alan said that if TNT purchased it, once the tenant moved out of their own accord, that duplex would be torn down and replaced. The others would be rehabilitated, since they are in reasonable condition. This pleased the neighbors greatly. A vote was taken. All present voted against rezoning. Lany S. pointed out that not many people showed up because they had already studied this issue and voted earlier this year. Sara T. said that was true and on the record. She said the vote occurred in January. Alan B. said he understood, and he was obligated to pitch his case and see if TNT's involvement changed the neighbors' attitude. Sara T. said that she had not heard anyone saying this changed their vote. However, the neighbors at meetings have expressed approval and support of TNT's involvement on the project. Respectfully submitted, Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator �Pinckney Neighborhood Association General Meeting February 21, 2004 Steve Braswell (Vice President), Emily Zung (Treasurer), Leigh Ann Foskey, Satn Amburgey, Dale Nimz, Reva Nimz, Ruth Lichtwardt, Ken Armitage, Katie Armitage, Chris Burger, Lara Burger, Mike Ediger, Officer John Barta (LKPD), Mollie Mangerich (City of Lawrence WRRD), and Sara Taliaferro (Coordinator) were present. Steve B. started the meeting and asked Sara to lead the group through the agenda in John's absence Qohn Pepperdine, PNA president, was felled by the flu!). Sara introduced Mollie Mangerich, the City of Lawrence Waste Reduction and Recycling Division Supervisor, to explain the pilot program for yard waste recycling in Pinckney. She said the program also would run in a couple other neighborhoods. She explained that the goal was to get people to use recyclable paper sacks for bagging yard waste, or to place yard waste in cans or carts. If plastic bags are used, crews have to gut the bags and dispose of them separately. Katie A. asked why we do not pay for bag. She felt that lots of older neighborhoods compost their yard waste and do not need to pay as much for the pickup. But everyone pays for the sanitation fee, which Mollie explained covers these expenses too. Steve B. asked if there would be an ordinance against plastic for yard waste. Mollie said this had been discussed. He asked if sticks were collected too. Mollie said not in the yard waste. She then gave out pamphlets and talked about clopyralid, the pesticide found in yard waste. She fmally said that they do a cost effectiveness analysis yearly of all waste and discuss various recycling methods. Sara then announced the elections for the positions of Vice President and Secretary. She asked for nominations from the floor. There were none. She said that Steve Braswell was willing to serve another term as Vice President, and that Dale Nimz had agreed to serve as secretary. She called for a vote. The slate passed unanimously as presented. Sara thanked Steve for all of his support and service to the neighborhood and welcomed Dale. Sara introduced Officer John Barta, who came to give a presentation on neighborhood watch and discuss particular concerns of the Pinckney neighborhood. He presented a Powerpoint presentation on neighborhood watch. Then he discussed how not to become a victim. • Lock doors, even when home. • provide exterior lighting around home. • Trim shrubs around doorways and windows. • Have a visible street marker that police and emergency crews can read from street. • Never leave your garage door open. • Have peepholes or some other way to check someone's identity through a closed door. Do not let in unannounced repairmen. Call and check to verify. • Do not hide a key outside your home. Not under doormats, flowerpots, or anywhere around your house. • Have mail and paper collected if you are gone away from home. Put lights on timers and close ground floor curtains. • Do not give personal information over the phone. Hang up immediately on harassing phone calls; say nothing. Hang up and call police if call is threatening. • Make a list of serial numbers and model numbers on all items in house. Hide list. Identify, photograph, engrave (police department has an engraver that folks can borrow). • Install a deadbolt with a steel or aluminum jamb that cannot be kicked out. • Lock your car, even when you are in it. Do not leave valuables in plain sight-this promotes "window shopping." Thieves will break open cars for CDs and such. Remove the stereo faceplate if you can. • Look around the car, be aware in places such as parking garages. • Do not pull right up to the car ahead of you when on the road. Always have an escape route. �• • • • • • • Do not leave your car warming on a cold day! Do not walk in alleyways or poorly lit areas. Stay alert and walk with confidence. Do not flaunt expensive jewelry or cash. I<now where you can access phones 24 hours. When trying to remember a car description, the following acronym may help: CYMBAL-color, year, make/model, body style, accessories/damage, license plate (even a partial is helpful). When trying to remember people, try to identify sex, race, approximate age, clothing (especially shoes), height and weight, body build, hair and eye color, distinguishing marks (scars, tatoos, odor, etc.). When describing weapons such as guns, was it a revolver (rolling barrel) or a semi-automatic? Was the knife serrated, or was it a switch blade? Steve asked if car alarms were effective. Officer Barta said they were at night. He also said that alarms on houses often had high rates of false alarms because people did not know how to use them properly. There are direct and indirect alarms. Lara B. said that there were a lot of drunks who park on Tennessee Street, especially on weekends. She said some of them seem to be leaving downtown or Abe and Jakes and realize they should not drive. Others just park there. They are loud and disorderly. Someone else asked about loose dogs and what could be done about them. Officer Barta said that pepper spray could work as protection, and that someone should call animal patrol. Officer Barta talked about neighborhood watch. He said that each block needed at least two or three people who would watch. Everyone should tell neighbors about trips they are taking, visitors they are expecting, and just generally communicate. Everyone must watch. There should be separate neighborhood watch meetings from the regular neighborhood meetings. Get to know your neighbors and call the police when suspicious activity is noticed! If a block is an official neighborhood watch participant, the police need a responsible party list so they can contact people. The program is free. Neighborhood watch signs are $20.00 per sign and can be installed at the entrances to blocks or neighborhoods. Lara B. said they had problems with transients camping and wandering in neighborhood. Part of it was just not knowing how much of a problem it is, but she did not think people should camp within sight of houses in the park. The group discussed this. The other big concern was drug houses. The group discussed houses and areas of concern, and they agreed to have another meeting to talk about options. Sara T. mentioned a program in Oakland, Calif., where neighbors got together and sued landlords of houses rented to drug dealers. This had success. Officer Barta said we would need to explore the legalities with City Hall to flnd out what could be done given Lawrence's ordinances and such. But we could contact landlords. More discussion is needed about the appropriate way to handle this. Officer Barta said that as much detailed information as could be passed on to police, the better. Give license plate numbers, times, people seen, types of activities, the kinds of details he talked about earlier. Sara T. said that when she lived on Missouri Street, a drug dealer lived next door. The police knew about it and seemed to have an undercover operation going but could not talk about it for fear of jeopardizing the operation. But neighbors worried that nothing was happening, so it was tricky. Dale Nimz said that he would be willing to be a contact for people interested in Neighborhood Watch. The group would meet in a couple months after they had time to talk to their neighbors and work out a plan. Respectfully submitted, Sara L. Taliaferro, Coordinator � 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 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Pinckney_Bylaws.pdf https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/de78c819445c968ec28a0781c3bf74a2.pdf 98f6cfd9379775604267f385016eaca9 PDF Text Text • • OREAD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION, INC. AGENDA DECEMBER 4, 1978 I. Election of Offciers by Ballot A. B. C. D. E. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Parlimentarian II. Distribution of ONA, INC. by-laws III. Discussion of proposed ONA plan A. ONA neighborhood committee report (See handout) B. Planning commission meeting rescheduled date IV. New Business A. Discussion of new shopping center and possible ONA resolution B. Scheduled date of next ONA meeting C. Additional business �MARVIN E. McDOUGAL 1244 Loui>iand Lawrence. Kansds 66044 (913) 84 2-0186 November 17, 1978 TO: Mrs. John L. Davis Mr. David Holroyd Mr. Robert Eggert Mr. Neil Salkind RE: ONA NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN COMMITTEE MEETING - November 14, 1978 Davis, Salkind and McDougal met November 14th at Salkind•s to discuss appropriate questions to ask of The Planning Staff. Holroyd and Eggert had other meetings and were unable to attend. After a page by page review of The Planning Staff Proposals published August 7, 1978, the following questions were suggested: 1. What are the three alternative plans that have been proposed by the planning office? Which plan does the planning staff support and why? What refinements are proposed for the plan that are not included in the August 7th publication? 2. Considering the conmercial development along 9th, on f~assachusetts and Vermont Streets, what is the rational for locating additional commercial development in The Oread Neighborhood? (Page 2-2) How are commercial spot and strip zoning to be discouraged while developing a campus oriented node? (Page 2-4) What is the rational for moving the Tavern•s from their present location to the proposed location at 12th and Oread? 3. What has the population density been in increments of three years over the last 12 years? (Page 4-4) 4. Given the predicted stabilization and decline of the K.U. enrollment, has the planning staff taken into account the decline in demand for student housing? (Page 1-2) �MARVIN E. McDOUGAL 1244 l.ouisiJnJ LJWI t.•nce. 1\Ml~ds 66044 191 J) 842-0186 5. How does the plan encouraqe the preservation and revitalization of the unique character of the neighborhood? (Page 2-3) What effect does the plan have on replacing destroyed structures? What encouragement is currently being made by the City to rehabilitate housing in the neighborhood? (Page 1-4) 6. How does the planning staff interpret the desires of the residents of The Oread neighborhood according to the results of the survey? 7. Explain the proposed changes to the zoning code? It should be made clear that the above are only the questions suggested by the members of the committee. Anyone concerned should make a personal review of the proposals as there may be other points which need clarification. ··sincer(J i ',·r,~ t·1cDouga1 ~1Et-1/dmc CC: Mr. Richard B. Stevens Mr. George E. Coggins �Summary of GENERAL MEETING September 18, 1989 Annual Election The following candidates were elected at the annual membership meeting: President - Lance RaJce, Vice President - Linda Hixon, Secretary Harlanne Papanek, Treasurer - Sue Kapfer, Representatives at Large - Marci Francisco and Eric Cleveland, Area 1 Representative - Fred Sack, Area 2 Representative - Jim Schneider, Area 3 Representative - Kyle Thompson, Area 4 Representative - Sue & Robb Tabor, Area 5 Representative - Kevin Elliott, Area 6 Representative - Mary Anne Jordan and Jane Hoyland. Terese Gardner on Sidewalks City Engineer Terese Gardner gave a presentation on sidewalk repair. She began by passing out copies of the city ordinance pertaining to sidewalks and her office's procedures for the construction of brick sidewalks. The ordinance specifies that "when practical, the slope across the side>valk shall not exceed one-half inch per foot, nor be less than one-fourth inch per foot." Terese pointed out that the City Commission orders that side>valks be repaired. The City Clerk sends notices to property mmers. If the work is not done "lvithin the time specified, the city >vill contract to have it done. The City Clerk's letter gives an estimate of how much it 1vould cost if the city contracts the "lvork. When asked why the estimates are so high, she pointed out that the city must use bonded laborers and they 1vould rather err on the high side in their estimates. Several questions were asked regarding the rationale of the 1vork ordered to be done and the amount of time allowed to do it. Terese said she 1vould be willing to discuss the orders with anyone and would even go over the sidewalk with owners. Marci Francisco commented that Terese had come out to discuss sidewalks w·ith her. Jennifer Kimball Brown asked Terese if she >vould consider changing the wording in the notification letter, which currently begins with the statement that the city received a complaint from ONA. She said this led people to focus their anger on ONA and obscures the fact that the city decides "lvhat sidewalks need repair. Jim Schneider said he thought people should know who complained, but it \VOUld be better for ONA to contact the mmers directly and ask them to fix their sidewalks rather than going through the city. Several people said their letters stated that ONA had complained even though their properties had not been on the list ONA submitted. �Terese conceded this was a mistake. Terese said that she and her assistant inspect sidewalks only after they have received a written complaint. It is a very time-consuming procedure, she said, and they have no plans to do inspections other than on a complaint basis. Fall Clean-up Eric Cleveland announced that the annual fall clean-up w-ill be held on Saturday, October 21. Volunteers should meet at 921 Illinois at 8:00 AM and lunch ,.,ill be served in South Park Recreation Center. Eric pointed out that the last newsletter was mistaken in saying there 'vould be a chipper at the clean-up. Larry Bodle said that he has chips available from anyone who wants them. Recycling was discussed. Kevin Elliott volunteered to take recyclables to a local center and put proceeds in an Oread account. Homes Tour Eric announced that a Homes Tour fundraiser will be held on December 9 & 10. Volunteers will be needed in all the houses. The reception 'vill be held in the Watkins Community Museum. The event will be co-sponsored by ONA, the Lawrence Preservation Alliance and the Douglas County Historical Society. The meeting was adjourned for cookie sharing. �Margene Swarts From: Sent: To: Subject: - - - - - - - - .. - ... Janet Davies Gerstner [gerstner@idir.net] Monday, September 20, 1999 3:48PM Margene Swarts ONA Board meeting minutes Oread Neighborhood Association August 8, 1999 Board Meeting Minutes Members Present: Linda Hixon, Janet Gerstner, Jon Hobble, James Dunn, Myia Williams, marci francisco, Karen Ross The meeting was called to order at 7:40pm in Linda Hixon?s home. 1. Welcome to Oread Signs?lt was agreed we should again post our ?Welcome to Oread? yard signs at the start of the school year. ONA will write the City/City Commission to obtain permission for the signs to be in place from Sunday August 22 to Tuesday August 31. Myia will call Board members and deliver signs to each before August 22. 2. Ludington-Thacher House Party?The L-T Party Committee (James, marci, Terry R, Janet, Myia) will set date for party, discuss manufacture of tickets, etc. Myia will get more info from Kesha Larson (of Cottonwood), and meet with James, marci, Janet 11 :30am Wednesday August 11 at Community Mercantile. Board members will need their tickets (to sell) as soon as possible. They will cost $11 each and ONA must guarantee the sale of 100 tickets. Proceeds: Cottonwood $1,000 (+); ONA $1 for each ticket sold, applied to either a membership or a donation to ONA?s general fund. 3. Maintaining Site Plans?Fred had asked for this to be included on the meeting agenda. Fred feels there needs to be specific policies in place to see that site plans are maintained?(eg. if landscaping dies that it is replaced)?ie. a mechanism should be in place to see that original requirements of site plans are still being met. However, Fred was not at the meeting to explain this, and Board discussion centered on the rewriting/updating of the City?s Zoning/Subdivision Ordinance which will be occurring over the next 18 months. The consultants have issued their initial report. (For those with Internet access, the ?Zoning/Subdivision Ordinance Diagnosis? report can be viewed at www.ci.lawrence.ks.us/). The revision of this ordinance will most likely have significant impact on Oread. One especially important item in the consultants? report is recommendation of special Old Townsite codes. Another is the recommendation of administrative approval of site plans instead of the current City Commission approval process. The Board felt that administrative approval might be acceptable, but only if a method insuring adequate public notice exists, and only if each neighborhood association receives copies of each new site plan involving property in their neighborhood. 4. Fall Cleanup?This year?s fall cleanup will be on October 9. Myia will enlist help from board members, ONA members, spring cleanup helpers, the Hawk, the Wheel, Bullwinkle?s, fraternities, sororities, Sunflower House, the 1614 Coop, and Community Corrections. ONA needs to have the annual general meeting to elect board members and officers; this will be held before or after the cleanup. 1 �5. Newsletter?The next newsletter has an end-of-August mailbox date, and is an orientation and welcome- to-O read issue. Once printed and labeled, Janet, marci, Linda and Myia will sort the newsletters by address. Some (ie. single-family residence and non-apartment-complex addresses, etc) will be distributed to board members for delivery. At the same time that the newsletter is delivered we can sign up new members and sell Ludington-Thacher Party tickets. Greg will again contribute a history-related article to the newsletter, Terry W. has volunteered to take over Trash and Tulips, and Terry W. and Janet have offered to help put together new-to-neighborhood orientation info. Board members specifically wanted the new pet ordinance, as well as trash, yard waste and recycling info included as part of orientation material. Newsletter will also include: not exactly ?rules?, but ?things every Oread resident should know?: Don?t put couches or mattresses in dumpsters, don?t park in the yard, don?t throw beer bottles/trash/cans in yards or streets, leave porch lights on all night, don?t urinate on the lawns (it?s against the law!), don?t barbecue under overhangs or on porches and limit use of charcoal lighting fluid, be careful walking alone at night. If board members can add to the list, please call Myia. 6. CDBG?Applications for CDBG proposals will again be due in December. Ideas for project proposals so far: repairing the steps running from 12th Street cul-de-sac down to Mississippi Street sidewalk; funds to prepare and print brochures for an Oread Walking Tour (with assistance from the Convention and Visitors Bureau and possibly a paid local historian/writer). James reported that the annual CDBG study session between the City Commissioners and the HAND Advisory Committee will be August 25 (much earlier in the year than usual). In addition to the usual CDBG discussion topics, implementation of the Housing Trust Fund will also be explored at this meeting. James encouraged all those interested to attend and observe the study session. 7. Oread Needs and Goals?The City?s HAND Department (Housing and Neighborhood Development) has committed to meeting with each Target Neighborhood to discuss implementation methods to address/reach Needs and Goals each neighborhood has identified. This could be an important opportunity for some special assistance from City staff for help in addressing some of our needs and reaching some of our neighborhood goals. Therefore Janet is asking each Board member to read and think about Oread?s recently updated Needs and Goals list (a copy is included with these minutes), and select the Top Ten that each feels are most important and achievable. This would be in preparation for the Board to jointly set our top neighborhood priorities, and then meet this Fall or Winter with City HAND staff to discuss plans and methods for addressing/achieving the prioritized Needs/Goals. Please mail your list of the ten Needs/Goals you feel are most important and achievable to Janet (1101 Ohio) by September 15. 8. Next Meeting?The next Board meeting will be 7:30pm September 9 (location to be announced). 9. Miscellaneous: 945 Indiana Oxford Halfway House?Board wants Myia to call the Planning Department to see if the house at 945 Indiana ever asked for or received Use Permitted Upon Review status, and what restrictions apply. It came to ONA?s attention that it is being used as a halfway house but ONA heard not a word. (In the meantime, Jim Rose, guest at the June ONA Board meeting, wants to continue to explore renting his 1333 Tennessee rental property to Oxford House for use as an 2 �additional halfway house for women). 1200 Block of Ohio Development?Tim Allen, at the City?s direction, has contacted Myia to tell us he has major development plans for 1239/1241 Ohio, and 1231-1237 Ohio. We will need to be alert and comment as appropriate as this goes through the planning process. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:30pm. ONA BOARD MEETING MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 Present: James Dunn, Janet Gerstner, Karen Ross, Terry Wierman, Jon Hobble, Linda Hixon, marci francisco, Myia Williams The meeting got under way at 7:05 at James Dunn?s home. Janet thanked board members; there have been a lot of projects recently and board members have done a lot of work, including delivering the newsletter and selling tickets to the Ludington-Thacher party. NEWSLETTER: Myia asked board members if they had any objections to looking at new designs for a logo. The ONA newsletter masthead needs to be cleaned up at any rate. One idea is to see if a KU design teacher would assign students the project of redesigning our logo, which would give us the luxury of being able to accept or reject proposals. No objections to asking, so I'll try. Board members like the skyline, and would like designers to consider including it in new designs. Keywords designers should know include historic homes (character/charm), historic neighborhood, diverse, families as well as students, liberal. CLEANUP: Cleanup will be October 9 from 9 to 12. We will meet at marci's house for doughnuts and bagels, then pick up trash. Afterward, around noon, we plan to have lunch and election of officers. Myia needs to send out postcards to all members notifying them of the election date and time, and marci will help design the card. Earlier suggestion to have Cordley art students design logo was rejected, BUT we will ask if Cordley students would design posters for our October 9 cleanup and perhaps help with the cleanup itself. Myia will get in touch with Cordley principal, art teacher, and PTO. Board members also talked about the tradition of brush pickup in the fall cleanup. Since the city charges only $2 a pickup load, we decided to forgo a chipper in favor of brush drop-off at the city lot. Cleanup crews can make piles of brush on blocks to be picked up by roving pickup crews such as James Dunn. Also regarding cleanup, credit marci with this idea: Announce that ONA is having a couch drive and residents can leave donated couches on the porch for us to pick up. Then ONA picks them up, leaves a note: Thanks for your donation! What a lark! PARKING VARIANCE: Board members walked down the block to Ellie LeCompte's office at 1017 Kentucky. She is considering buying the house at 1005 Kentucky, but needs a parking 3 �variance. Ellie wants ONA support for,,.~ variance before she goes ahead with the purchase. Ellie converted the 1017 Kentucky house, located on a half lot, to four small office spaces. The rehab is great, landscaping is great, and several board members commented that they thought the house was a goner at one time (neglect, blight, cham-link fence with dogs) but Ellie turned it around. The house she wants to buy would be made into four larger office spaces. Right now the house is divided into four (probably makeshift) apartments, it looks pretty bad, it's in RO-Residentiai/Office zoning (not terribly appealing to single-family buyers), and has five parking spaces behind it (she needs 8.5 to comply). Ellie received a parking variance for the house she already owns (ONA never sent any comment to the Board of Zoning Appeals on that variance request because of a former coordinator's oversight). Marci was able to point out the zoning board's exact language requirement to Ellie--she needs to demonstrate a reason the property is UNIQUE to require a variance from other properties. ONA would prefer for the house to be bought by a single family for their residence. The house itself is in good enough shape to stand in any case; it's structurally sound and could not be replaced by a building anywhere near as large. However, a single-family sale seems unlikely. In the discussion that followed, board members were divided, mainly because (1 )once a variance is granted, that variance remains with the property (unless the BZA conditions the variance); (2) ONA has taken a strong stand on parking and some board members feel that the parking ordinance should be upheld in all cases, others that it's different on more commercial streets and on streets farther from KU student parking spillover; (3) does ONA want Kentucky to become all commercial? Some feel the new rehab would begin a trend on the 1000 block that would mirror the 600 block of Kentucky. On the other hand, Ellie has done a great rehab job. ONA decided not to oppose the variance but to tell Ellie that we would enthusiastically support her if she would consider mixed use for the building, that is, including one or more apartments in the rehab. Marci will call Ellie to chat about ONA's concerns and suggestions, and then Janet (with marci?s help) will write a letter to the Board of Zoning Appeals. TRASH TRUCKS are again picking up trash around 6 in the morning in our neighborhood, at commercial places (bars, Corbin, etc.). This is particularly disruptive to people who live near bars that close at 2 a.m. Janet has been in touch this week with the city to again ask if commercial pick-up in Oread residential areas, especially in the 14th & Ohio bar area, could wait until at least 7 a.m. Mike Wildgen, as before, is supportive of this request and has been in touch with Bob Yoos, director of the Solid Waste Division. Board members voted unanimously for Janet to write a letter to Yoos putting this request in writing in an attempt to get a long-term solution to this problem. EVALUATION: Janet, marci, Jon, and James will meet to evaluate Myia sometime soon. HOMES TOUR: Janet has been in touch with Angie Blair and Dona Snead of the Old West Lawrence NA to ask if they might consider taking a breather on the Holiday Homes Tour in 4 �December 2000 to allow ONA to hold t .. Oread Holiday Homes Tour. Surprisingly, their response was, Would ONA be interested in a 1999 Holiday Homes tour?!! Last week their home tour plans for this year abruptly came into question, owing to Dona suddenly stepping down from the Homes Tour coordinator position. The board members felt ONA would be hard-pressed to organize such an event in two months. Janet will tell OWL that we will have to decline for this year because of the short notice, but that we encourage them to go forward with their original December 1999 plans so that ONA can do a December 2000 Holiday Homes Tour (either alone, or combined with OWL). Marci had the idea to offer Myia to work for OWL to learn methods and contacts, and to encourage OWL to go ahead with this year?s tour. Myia agreed to volunteer to be a spy in the enemy's camp. (Janet will relay Myia/ONA?s offer of help.) NEEDS & GOALS: Janet announced she is rethinking the time frame for discussion of Needs and Goals, that is, postponing it owing to the other pressing things ONA needs to do (L-T party, coordinator evaluation, cleanup, CDBG proposals, and so on). Marci suggested determining a ?primary goal? for this year so that we keep action going on prioritizing Oread goals, and on working with HAND and city staff to achieve them. The board voted to set a primary goal for the upcoming year: Work with the city and consultants on the process to update and revise the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Regulations, with special interest in making them appropriate for the Original Townsite. This would be a very timely choice for this goal, as the Zoning Ordinance revision process is currently under way. TIM ALLEN: Allen has called Myia once and Janet talked to him recently. He is the owner of two houses at 1231 Ohio and 1239 Ohio. He wants to rehab one and tear the other one down and replace it with a fourplex. The houses are substandard, inappropriate to the neighborhood, and look terrible. Allen claims to want to work with the neighborhood, claims an interest in trying to improve the neighborhood, and wants ONA feedback on his plans. He expects drawings of 1231/1239 Ohio plans to be done next week, and will drop a set to Myia at that time. PARKING MEETING WITH BARS: The new Hawk and Wheel ordinances state that the bars must participate in a meeting called by ONA or the city concerning illegal parking in the 14th and Ohio vicinity, if the meeting is called by September 15. That?s next week. The board felt we should not miss this opportunity to meet with the bars on this issue, but that we have not had sufficient time to assess this year?s situation with just 2-3 weeks into the KU year and heavy bar business. It was decided that ONA would request an extended deadline of November 1 for calling a parking meeting. HOUSE PARTIES: Janet circulated her August 28 and 30 e-mail comments to commissioners, city manager, and chief of police regarding her observations/concerns about recent house parties and the stabbing in the 1100 block of Ohio. She encouraged the commissioners? in their work toward drafting a house party ordinance, encouraged better enforcement of 5 �existing laws, and offered some suggt._ .. ons. The recent crackdown on fake IDs in local bars may be partially responsible for the even-larger-than-normal number and size of parties widespread throughout the neighborhood. Since the stabbing incident on August 20 (in which the police did not seem to take any action until the stabbing occurred), the police appear to be much more proactive in intervening with house parties, and more responsive to phoned-in complaints. Dunfield, Henry, and Hodges responded, all saying they are concerned. LUDINGTON-THACHER PARTY: Surprisingly little talk about party, but what's to talk about? We all need to sell our tickets, which prove to be easy sells. Myia wants to contact several older people in the neighborhood to see if they need a ride to the party. If any board member knows of anyone who falls in this category, please call Myia. I have more tickets if you need them. Checks should be made out to ONA. I have been inside the house on official business and can say with assurance that no one will feel cheated! It's fantastic. Give checks, money to Myia or Janet. It should be fun. The meeting adjourned at 9:15p.m. 6 �"' ONA BOARD MEETING MINUTES, ruLY 11, 2000 Present: Janet Gerstner, Terry Riordan, marci francisco, Fred Sack, Shane Lillich, Charlie Goff The meeting began at 7:35 at Janet Gerstner's house. Marci (transitioning from acting president to vice president) offered to run the meeting, and Janet (transitioning from interim coordinator back to president) accepted. Janet amended the agenda by offering thanks to the coordinator review committee for their work in selecting Charlie to be the coordinator. She also welcomed Charlie to ONA. Charlie thanked the committee for selecting him. TREASURER'S REPORT. Janet reported check balance to be $1803.11 with an expected reimbursement of about $2500 from the city due soon. Discussion over the Special Share account with KCMCU, involving the Community Mercantile loan, ended in uncertainty over what the bank statement indicated. Marci volunteered to talk to Denise of the credit union to determine what the statement meant. With July 31 being the end of the CDBG year, the current operating expenses budget was reported as just having hit zero. Outstanding expenses were discussed, including a reimbursement to Janet for the new coordinator ads. Also Janet brought up that only three newsletters had been put out this fiscal year, and if the association wanted to put out a fourth issue as it usually does, it would cost between $900-$1000 dollars of ON A's own funds (since this year's CDBG operating expense funds are depleted). NEWSLETTER. Discussion centered around whether or not to put out a fourth issue for the year. Janet sited cost increases of $150-$200 if the newsletter was going to be done the same way it had been in recent history, printed by the Journal World. There was discussion about the format, using Charlie's program, having Janet's husband lend him his laptop with the program previously used, or doing it offset/pasteup. Costs of newprint vs. 17" paper, and having a four page edition vs. eight page were discussed. No decision was made on this issue, while the board seemed open to a change of format. Costs will be explored. NEXT GENERAL MEETING. The timing of a fourth general meeting for the year was next discussed, with the consequent requirement of having a newsletter published to announce the meeting. It was agreed that a general meeting would take place on Friday, August 18th, 6:30pm at South Park. The meeting would also be a potluck dinner. Candidates for local office would be invited to come and speak. Also the meeting would include an official farewell to Linda and David Hixon. A date between August 7-10 was agreed upon for the newsetter to be ready for press. HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOOD STREET SIGNS. Janet gave background on issue: a grant of $2500 has been approved and ONA is providing up to an additional $500. This would not allow the signs to be placed on every comer of the neighborhood. Kyle Gerstner had done a map of where the street signs are currently and what sort of poles they are attached to. After discussion, it was generally agreed that the priority areas for historic signs should be those areas where the historic homes are located. At the end of the discussion, marci moved that the signs cover the area of the Oread neighborhood from Massachusetts St. to Mississippi St., south as far as the money will go, including sites in the downtown area if the downtown association is amenable, and not including sites outside the Oread area. Shane clarified the motion, and marci seconded. There were no opposing votes. HOMES TOUR. Janet gave background, saying that the Old West Lawrence Association had opted out of doing a joint tour with ONA. Several residences were suggested to be contacted for inclusion in the tour. Prospects which have already expressed interest include the Blood house, Plymouth Church, and the Dold and Younger residence. Other prospects include the Gerstner's residence, Candy Davis's residence, the Epstein and Thompson residence, 1008 Ohio, marci's residence, and Eric Cleveland's residence. Charlie asked about some of the logistics involved. Janet and Marci gave some background on what a tours coordinator would need to do. Discussion of promotion followed. Contact has already been made with the Convention and Visitors Bureau, where Judy Billings is very enthusiastic and says ONA can still list the event in the Visitors' Guide. The board also.discussed making use of help offered by the Old West �Lawrence N.A. and discussed seeking assistance from the Lawrence Preservation Association. The event will be covered in the ONA newsletter. A brief discussion of time lines involved in the process followed. One necessity involves forming a Homes Tour Committee as soon as possible to solidify which homes will take part in the event. Terry moved that ONA should proceed with a tour, the flrst week of December, with an option for an ONA paid coordinator to oversee the operation. Marci seconded the motion, and it passed without dissent. CDBG UPDATE. Janet related how the work on the sidewalk in front of the Sunflower House had begun and should be fmished by the July 31 deadline. All other CDBG projects for the flscal year have been completed. Janet related how there would be about $250 left over from clean up and the Sunflower project, which Margene at HAND said could be given to help pay for the installation of a dumpster pad to assist in placement of two dumpsters in the alley between Vermont and Kentucky near 13th St. A history of ONA's involvement in dumpster placing was then given by marci. For the upcoming flscal year, funding has been approved for a coordinator, operating expenses, clean ups, dumpster repair, and the flrst phase of the 12th St cui de sac step replacement project. NEXT BOARD MEETING. It was agreed that the next board meeting should take place after the potluck, August 18th at South Park. NEW BUSINESS. Janet discussed the recent decision by the Kansas appellate court, which denied Bullwinkle's bar a liquor license, and discussion followed that the decision could affect the liquor licenses of The Wheel and The Hawk. Janet expressed gratitude for the city's efforts on this issue and indicated that ONA owed them a thank you. The board agreed. Shane said he would read the court's decision in detail to understand it clearly and also determine if any precedents could come from the decision. Janet announced that, in response to the letter that ONA had sent to the city expressing concerns about 1147 Ohio, the city inspected the site and determined that the duplex conversion there had been done illegally. Duplex occupancy must cease by July 17. Additionally, Janet said another more extensive inspection resulted in a long list of code violations that were supposed to be corrected by August 15, 2000, or the owner could be prosecuted. Discussion followed about the possibility of the owner demolishing the house and how that might affect the neighborhood. Janet said the house was built in 1865. She volunteered to write a letter to the city commission to update the members on the situation and stress the need for landlord registration. Next Janet brought up that the Disorderly House Ordinance has now taken effect. There followed discussion about the timing of the general meeting and that Welcome signs for new students should be distributed there. Next Janet said that the rehabilitation of the garage at 1101 Tennessee is on the upcoming HRC agenda. She gave a brief background on the situation, which led to discussion of Larry Bodle's residence at 1208 Tennessee, and how Mr. Bodle had let several demo permits expire regarding the tearing down of an unsightly structure on his property. There followed a discussion of how an Oread landlord has created gravel parking lots at 1126 and 1128 Ohio. The board suggested Charlie look into the matter and inform the appropriate authorities. The meeting adjourned at 9:35pm. � 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 Oread Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource Oread Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws and minutes from the Oread Neighborhood Association in Lawrence, Kansas. 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Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1978-2000 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hoch, Tony Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Lawrence (Kan.) 1978-2000 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Oread Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Oread_Minutes_1978-2000_Final.pdf https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/204be7d82cd7422c02543d57e5c2e756.pdf 2f6a113a7c8b2abfd5581ee551285ce7 PDF Text Text BYLAHS of the '·' Oread Neighborhood Association SEC'L'ION I. BOUNDAHIES. • t ~ The Oread Neighborhood is that area 'I'Ti thin the Gi ty of Lawrence, County, Kan~as, which is boupded by Massachusetts Street on the ~.- eas~our1 ~ Doue;~as Street on the west, 9th Street on the north, and 17th Street on the south: less the University of Kansas. SEC'l'ION II. NANE. The residents and property o'l'lllers within the Oread Neighborhood have formed a non-profit corporation to be known as the Oread Neighborhoo.d Association. SEC'riON III, PURPOSE. The Dread Neighborhood Association is· . a corporation organized NOT for profit under the lmm of the State of Kansas and the nature of its business or purposes to be conducted or promoted is the common good and general welfare of the people of the Oread Neighborhood community of Lmrr-ence, Kansas, by bringing abou·t; civic betterments and social improvements· 'I'Tithin the meaning of section 501{c){4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 and amendments thereto (or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Law); specifically to promote understanding wi~h the City of La'I'Trence1 to familiarize neighborhood residents with the ordinances of and service and facilities available through the City of La'l'rrence; to improve the quality of life through ... cooperative interaction within the neighborhood; �and to preserve the interesting homogenety of the area. In furtherance of these goals, the Dread Neighborhood Association snall conduct pub~ic meetings to present speakers, discussion groups, forums, panels, or other similar programs for the instruction of the public on subjects beneficial to the community, \ I I i l ) SECTION IV. ME!1BERSHIP. · No person shall be excluded from membership on account of sex, race, color, creed or political view, There shall· be two classes of membership: general members 'l'rho may vote and associate members who may not vote, A. GENERAL ltlE!1BERS: Any person eighteen years I of age or older living or ovming property I within the Dread Neighborhood, Law-rence, Kansas, shall be a general member of the Oread Neighborhood Association upon payment of the annual dues of One dollar ($1.00). A general member is entitled to vote at Oread Nelghborhood Association General Meetings. B. ASSOCIATE HENBERS: are not entitled to vote at any of the Oread Neighborhood Association meetings. There are two sub-classes of as- sociate members: 1. INDIVIDUAL ASSOCIATE: Any interested person eighteen years of age or older trho neither lives nor owns property 'l'ri thin the Dread Neighborhood shall· be an individual associate member of the Oread Neighborhood Association ... upon payment of the annual dues of One dollar ($1.00). �· 2. MEHCHANTr Any merchant ~rithin or outside of the Orend Neighborhood shall be a merchant member of the Oread Ne~gh· borhoo~ Association upon payment of the annual dues of Twenty dollars ( $20. 00). SECTION V. FISCAL YEAR.. The fiscal .Year of this Association shal commence on the 1st day of January and end on the )1st day of December. SEC'ri ON VI. NEI1BERSHIP NEETINGS, All membership meetings of the Dread Neighborhood Association shall be held at such places in the City of Lawrence as may be des igne.ted by a resolution of the Board of Directors, The business of the Dread Neighborhood Assoc:l.ation may . . . be conducted only at open meetings of which all members have received reasonable notice, A. NEETINGSr 1. Regular monthly meetings shall be held on the first Nonda;)i of each month. 2. Special meetings for any purpose or purposes may be called by the Board of Directors. The business transacted at any special meeting sha11 be confined to the object stated in the call. J, The Annual meeting shall be held on the first Monday of October at 7r30 p.m., if not a legal holiday, and 1f a legal holida~ then on the next day folloNing at 7:JD p.m. a. Hritten notice stating the time and place of all annual meetings of members and the general nature of the business to be considered •.. shall be given by the Secretary or other person designated by �the Board of Directors at least ten (10) calendar days before the meeting to each member, by postcard at his last known post office address as shol'ln by the records of the Association. b. The general members shall elect by ballot the Board of Directors, including the Officers for the ensuing year. c. The general·members shall transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. B. RULES OF PROCEDURE: 1. The proceedings and business of this Association shall be go'.rerned by Robert's latest book on parliamentary procedure, unless otherwise provided herein. 2, CHAIRI'lAN: 'l'he President shall call the meeting to order and shall act as chairman of such meetings'unle~s the members present shall designate another chairman, 3. SECRETARY: The Secretary of the Dread Neighborhood Association shall act as secretary of all meetings, but in the event of his/her absence or failure to act, the chairman of the meeting shall appoint pro tern. 4. JlliNU'l'ES I The minutes of all meetings shall be kept by the Secretary or •.. Secretary Pro Tern in a book kept exelusively for that purpose, _5. QUORUN: 'I' en ( 10) general members of the �Oread Neighborhood Association, present in perso~ ., shall· constitute a quorum of all mee.tings of the .in embers. No meet- ing shall be dismissed in less than thirty (30) minutes t·rhlle waiting for a quorum. 6. 'l'RANSACTION OF ANY !3USINESS: of the votes of the general A ma'Jority ~embers present. and voting shall be required for the transaction of any business. SECTION VII. \ I BOARD OF. DIRECTORS. A. I l l I JvlE!iJBERSHIP, 'l'he Board of Directors shall consist of thirteen (13) members: 1. '\ The president from the previous year who shall serve as a member at large; 2. \! Twelve elected from the general membership at the annual meeting as follow-s: ' a. Four (4) elected officers b, 'l'wo (2) members at large c. Six (6) area representatives, one from each of the geographical areas of the ,Dread Neighborhood to be defined by the Bos.rd of Directors. B. 'l'ERM OF OFFICE: Each member of the Boa:rd of Directors shall serve a term of one (1) year and until his/her successor shall be c. VACANCY: el~cted, In the event of any vacancy on the Board of Directors, the members shall elect a successor representative to serve for the remainder of the vacant position, D. ,..POWERS AND DU'riES: 1. The Board of Directors shall execute �I. the plans and policies adopted by the general membership of.the Oread Neighborhood Association at any of '-' their open ousiness meetings, 2, The Board of Directors shall recommend plans and policies to the membership of the Oread Neighb9rhood Association. 3,: The property and business of the Ore ad I Neighborhood Association shall be managed II under the general supervision of the I Board of Directors, I I l 4, The Board of Directors shall appoint individuals to assist as necessary with the operation of the Dread Neighborhoorl Association, E. \I QUORU!-1: Tv10-thirds of the members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but if at any such meeting there shall be less than a ·quorum present, the members of the Board of Directors present may adjourn the meeting from time to time until a quorum is present, F. TRANSACTION OF ANY BUSINEss: A majority of the votes of the members of the Board of Directors present and voting shall b~ required for the transaction of any buGiness, G. NEE'l'INGS, 1, ORGANIZATIONAL ~lEETING, 'l'he newly elected Board of Directors shall hold its first meeting for the purpose of organization and transaction of business, if a quorum be present, immediately after ~ the annual meeting of the members of the Oread Neighborhood Association, or at such other time and place as may be agreed upon by the members of the Board of Directors present. �j. 2. ·REGULAR meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at such time and place within the City of LaNrence, Kansas, as shall be determined by the Board of Directors. J, SPECIAL meetings of the Board of Directors may be ca).led by the President I upon the "Tritten request of any member of the Board of Directors. I Such meet- ings shall be'helQ at such time and place within the City of Lsn·Trence, Kansas, as shall be determined by the President, SECTION VIII, II OFFICERS, A. TERJ'l OF OFFICE,. The officers which are President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer·, shall be elected for one {1) year, or until I I the election and qualification of their successors f by the general members of. the Oread Neighborhood Association at the annual meeting of the members. B. VACANCY. office, In the event of a vacancy in any th~ successor offic~r shall be elected by the Board of Directors, and such successor officer.shall hold office for the remainder of the term, or until the election and qualification of a successor. C, POI•lERS AND DUTIES, 1. PRESIDENT. the ~hief 1'he President shall be executive of the Associ~tion, charged with the duty of supervising all of its functions, subject to the ,.• orders of the Board of Directors, shall be ex officio a member of all S/he �committees, 2. VICE-PRESIDEN'l', ority of th~ '!'he power and auth- Vice-President shall be co-extensive and equal with that of the President and in the absence or disability of the President, s/he shall perform th~ duties and exercise the powers of the President and perform such other duties as the Board of Directors may'prescribe, ' I ), SECRE'l'ARY. The Secretary shall issue .... notices and keep minutes of ail meet- \ ings of the Board of Directors and all meetings of tile Oread Neighborhood· I Association, shall conduct the correspondence of the Association, be I custodian of the records, keep the roll l of all members, and discharge such ' other duties as may be assigned to him or her by the Board of Directors or the President. 4, TREASUHER. The Treasurer shall collect all membership dues and· shall have the care and custody of all the funds and property of Lhe Association, w·hich shall be disbursed by him/her only upon the order of the Board of Directors or of the President. S/he shall submit a report for the preceding year at the annual meeting and shall render special reports whenever requested to do so by ... the Board of Directors. S/he shall de- posit all funds in the name of the Association in such bank or banks as may be designated by the Board of Directors. �,. SECTION IX, CHECKS. All checks or demands for money of the Association shall be signed and countersigned by the Treasurer and one other officer designated ·.• by the Board of Directors. SECTION X, INSPECTION OF BOOKS. Any member of the Associa- tlon shall have the right to examine in person, or • by his or her agent or attorney, at any time, for any purpose;- the by-laws, books, accounts and records of the Association, and to make copies or extracts from them. SECTION XI, \ COMMITTEES, Committees shall be designated and appointed by the President as may be required. I \ SECTION XII. AMENDMENTS. The by-laws of this Association may be amended, repealed or revised by the Board of Directors by unanimous vote of all directors, or \! I \ I by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present at the annual, regular or special meeting; provided that the notice of any such meeting contains a summary of the proposed amendment or amendments, August 7. 1978 Approved by:~~--~~----~---------.--­ James Flynn, Incorporator ,., �BYLAWS OF THE OREAD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION SECTION I. The Oread Keighborhood is that area vd thin BOUNDARIES: the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, which is bounded by Nassachusetts Street on the east, Missouri Street on the west, 9th Street on the north, and 17th Street on the south; less the University of Kansas. SECTION II. NAME: The residents and property owll.ers 1-d thin the Oread Neighborhood have formed a non-profit corporation to be known as the Oread Neighborhood Association. SECTION III. PURPOSE: The Oread Neighborhood Association is a corporation organized NOT for profit under the laws of the State of Kansas and the nature of its business or purposes to be conducted or promoted is the common good and general \velfare of the people of the Oread Neighborhood community of La·wrence, Kansas, by bringing about civic betterments and social improvements within the meaning of section 50l(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 and amendments thereto (or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Law); specifically to promote understanding with the City of Lawrence; to familiarize neighborhood residents with the ordinances of and service and facilities available through the City of Lawrence; to improve the quality of life through cooperative interaction within the neighborhood; and to preserve the interesting heterogeneity of the area. In furtherance of these goals, the Oread Neighborhood Association shall conduct public meetings to present speakers, discussion groups, forums, panels, or other similar programs for the instruction of the public on subjects beneficial to the community. SECTION IV. MEMBERSHIP: No person shall be excluded from membership on account of sex, race, color, creed or political view. There shall be two classes of membership; general members who may vote and associate members \¥ho may not vote. A. GENERAL HEHBERS: Any.person eighteen years of age or older living or owning property within the Oread Neighborhood, Lawrence, Kansas, shall be a general member of the Oread Neighborhood Association upon payment of the annual dues of One dollar ($1.00). A general member is entitled to vote at Oread Neighborhood Association General Meetings. B. ASSOCIATE ME:t-ffiERS: are not entitled to vote at any of the Oread Neighborhood Association meetings. There are two sub-classes of associate members: �··~' 1. Individual Associate: Any interested person eighteen years of age or older who neither lives nor owns property within the Oread Neighborhood shall be an individual associate member of the Oread Neighborhood Association upon payment of the annual dues of One dollar ($1.00) 2. Herchant: Any merchant within or outside of the Oread Neighborhood shall be a merchant member of the Oread Neighborhood Association upon payment of the annual dues of Twenty dollars ($20.00) SECTION V, FISCAL YEAR: The fiscal year of thi!? Association shall commence on the 1st day of January and end on the 31st day of December. SECTION VI, MEHBERSHIP MEETINGS: All membership meetings of the Oread Neighborhood Association shall be held at such places in the City of Lawrence as may be designated by a resolution of the Board of Directors. The business of the Oread Neighborhood Association may be conducted only at open meetings of which all members have received reasonable notice. A. MEETINGS: 1. Regular monthly meetings shall be held on the first Honday of each month. 2. Special meetings for any purpose or purposes may be called by the Board of Directors. The business transacted at any special meeting shall be confined to the object stated in the call. 3. The Annual meeting shall be held on the first Monda.v of October at 7:30 p.m. if not a legal holiday and, if a legal holiday, then on the next day follmving at 7:30p.m .. a. Written notice stating the time and place of all annual meetings of members and the general naturE~ of the business to be considered shall be given by the Secretary or other person designated by the Board of Directors at least ten (10) calendar days before the meeting to each member by postcard at his last known post office address as shown by the records of the Association. b. The general members shall elect by ballot the Board of Directors, including the Officers, for the ensuing year. c. The general members shall transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. �B. SECTION VII. RG~ES OF PROCEDURE: 1. The proceedings and business o~ this Association shall be governed by Robert's latest book on parliamentary procedure, unless otherwise provided herein. 2, CHAI~Uu~: The President shall call the meeting to order and shall act as chairma~ of such meetings unless the members present shall designate another chairman. 3. SECRETARY: The Secretary of the Dread Neighborhood Association shall act as secretary of all meetings, but in the event of his/her absence or failure to act, the chairman of the meeting shall appoint pro tern. 4, HII\'UTES: The minutes of all meetings shall be kept by the Secretary or Secretary Pro Tern in a book kept exclusively for that purpose. 5. QUORUM: Ten (10) general members of the Oread Neighborhood Association, present in person shall constitute a quorum of all meetings of the members. No meeting shall be dismissed in less than thirty (30) minutes while waiting for a quorum. 6. TR&~SACTION OF ANY BUSINESS: A majority of the votes of the general members present and voting shall be required for the transaction of any business. BOARD OF DIRECTORS: A. B. ME~ffiERSHIP: The Board Of Directors shall consist of thirteen (13) members: l, The president from the previous year who shall serve as a member at large; 2. Twelve elected from the general membership at the annual meeting as follows: a. Four (4) elected officers b. Two (2) members at large c. Six (6) area representatives, one from each of the geographical areas of the Dread Neighborhood to be defined by the Board of Directors. TERM OF OFFICE: Each member of the Board of Directors shall serve a term of one (1) year and until his/her successor shall be elected. -3- �., C. VACANCY: In t.he event of any vacancy on the Board of Directors, the members shall elect a successor representative to serve for the remainder of the vacant position. D. POWERS AND DUTIES: 1. The Board of Directors shall execute the plans and policies adopted by the general membership of the Oread Neighborhood Assocaition at any of their open business meetings. 2. The Board of Directors shall recommend plans and policies to the membership of the Oread Neighborhood Association. 3. The property and business of the Oread Neighborhood Association shall be managed under the general supervision of the Board of Directors. 4. The Board of Directors shall appoint individuals to assist as necessary with the operation of the Oread Neighborhood Association. E. QUORUM: Two-thirds of the members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but if at any such meeting there shall be less than a quorum present, the members of the Board of Directors present may adjourn the meeting from time to time until a quorum is present. F. TRili~SACTION OF ANY BUSINESS: A majority of the votes of the members of the Board of Directors present and voting shall be required for the transaction of any business. G. MEETINGS: 1. The newly elected Board of Directors shall hold its first meeting for the purpose of organization and transaction of business, if a quorum be present, immediately after the annual meeting of the members of the Oread Neighborhood Association, or at such other time and place as may be agreed upon by the members of the Board of Directors present. 2. REGULAR meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at such time and place within the City of Lawrence, Kansas, as shall be determined by the Board of Directors. 3. SPECIAL meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the President upon the written request of any member of the Board of Directors. Such meetings shall be held at such time and place within the City of Law-rence, Kansas, as shall be determined by the President. I --+- �SECTIO~ VIII. SECTIOK IX. OFFICERS: A. TEP~ OF OFFICE: The officers which are President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, shall be elected for one (1) year, or until the election and qualification of their successors, by the general members of the Oread Neighborhood Assoc iation at the annual meeting of the members. B. VACANCY: In the event of a vacancy in any of::ice, the successor officer seall be elected by the Board of Directors, and such successor officer shall hold office for the remainder of the term, or until the election and qualification of a successor. C. POWERS Ah~ DUTIES: 1, PRESIDENT: The President shall be the chief executive of the Association, charged with the duty Of supervising all Of its functions, subject to the orders of the Board of Directors. S/he shall be ex officio a m~mber of all committees. 2. VICE-PRESIDENT: The power and authority of the Vice-President shall be co-extensive and equal with that of the President and in the absence of disability of the President, s/he shall perform the duties and exercise the po~ers of the President and perform such other duties as the Board of Directors may prescribe. 3. SECRETARY: The Secretary shall issue notices and keep minutes of all meeting of the Board of Directors and all meetings of the Oread Neighborhood Association, shall conduct the correspondence of the Association, be custodian of the records, keep the roll of all members, and discharge such other duties as may be assigned to him or her by the Board of Directors or the President. 4, TREASURER: Tha Treasurer shallccollect all membership dues and shall have the care and custody ofaall the funds and property of the Association, which shall be disbursed by him/her only upon the order of the Board of Directors or of the President. S/he shall submit a report for the preceding year at the annu~ meeting and shall render special reports whenever requested to do so by the Board of Directors. S/he shall deposit all funds in the name of the Association in such bank or banks as may be designated by the Board of Directors. CHECKS: All checks or demands for money of the Association shall be signed and countersigned by the Treasurer and one other officer designated by the Board of Directors. -5- �\ SECTION X. INSPECTION OF BOOKS: Any member of the Association shall have the right to examine in person, or by his or her agent or attornery, at any time, for any purpose, the by-la>vs, books, accounts and records of the Association, and to make copies or extract::; from them. SECTION XI. CO:tv1MITTEES: Committees shall be designated and appointed by the President as may be required. SECTION XII. Al"1ENDMENTS: The by-laws of the Association may be amemded, repealed or revised by the Board of Directors by unanimous vote of all directors, or by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present at the annual, regular, or special meeting, provided that the notice of any such meeting contains a summary of the proposed amendment or amendments. August 7, 1978 Approved by James Flynn, Incorporator. �nroad NoigJtbor)tood ~nssociatioq~ Anti-Crime Program 407 West 12th Street Lawrence, Kansas 66044 (913) 842-5440 c April 6, 1979 Lynn Goodell Director Community Development City Building · Lawrence, Kansas Dear Lynn, Here is a copy for your files of the revised Oread Neighborhood Association by-laws. These were approved on January 8, 1979. We're swamped with the Oread Clean Up organization at the moment, but do call if you need anything else from us. Cordially, ~ Nan Harper Project Director �CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS of OREAD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION BOUNDARIES: Residents and property owners within that area of the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas bounded from Massachusetts Street to Missouri, between 9th and 17th streets, less the University have formed an organization to be called the Oread Neighborhood Association. SECTION I. NAME. SECTION II. PURPOSE. The purposes of the Oread Neighborhood Association are to promote understanding with the City of Lawrence; to familiarize neighborhood residents with the ordinances of and services and facilities available through the City of Lawrence; to improve the quality of life through cooperative interaction within the neighborhood; and to preserve the interesting homogenety of the area. In furtherance of these goals, the Oread Neighborhood Association shall conduct public meetings to present speakers, discussion groups, forums, panels, or other similar programs for the instruction of the public on subjects beneficial to the community. SECTION Ill. MEMBERSHIP. SECTION IV. The name of the association is the Oread Neighborhood Association. 1. Any person residing or owning property within that area of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, above defined whose dues are paid, shall be a member of the Association. 2. Each merchant may be an associate non-voting member, with a paid fee of $20.00. 3. Interested people shall be an associate non-voting member by paying dues. 4. No person shall be excluded from membership on account of sex, race, color, creed, or political view. MEETINGS. 1. The annual meeting of members shall be held at such place in the City of Lawrence as may be designated by the Executive Council. �BY-LAWS O.N.A. (continued) SECTION V. page 2 2. The annual meeting of members shall be held on the first Monday of October at 7:30 p.m., if not a legal holiday, and if a legal holiday, then on the next day following at 7:30 p.m.. At which time the members shall elect by ballot officE~rs for the ensuing year and shall transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. 3. Regular monthly meetings shall be held on the first Monday of each mont~. 4. Special meetings of the members for any purpose or purposes may be called by the Executive Council. The business transacted at any special meeting shall be confined to the object stated in the call. 5. Written notice stating the time and place of all annual meetings of members and the general nature of the business to be considered shall be given by the Secretary or other person designated by the Executive Council to each member, as shown by the records of the Association, by postcard at his last known post office address as shown on the Association records, at least ten days before the meeting. 6. The President shall call the meeting of the members to order and shall act as chairman of such meetings unless the members present shall designate another chairman. The Secretary of the Association shall act as Secretary of all meetings of thE! members, but in the event of their absence or failure to act, the chairman shall appoint another person to act as Secretary pro tern. 7. Ten ( 1 0) voting members of the Association, present in person shall constitute a quorum of all meetings of the members. No meeting shall be dismissed in less than thirty (30) minutes while waiting for a quorum. 8. Dues of the Association shall be one ($1.00) dollar per person per year, payable in advance; each Merchant may be a non-voting member with paid fee of $20.00. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL. 1. The property and business of the Association shall be managed under the general supervision of the Executive Council. The past President shall be on the Executive Council. 2. The Executive Council shall consist of thirteen ( 13) members; twelve elected from the membership at large, and one the president from the previous year who then becomes another member at large. �BY -LAWS O.N.A. (continued) 2. page 3 The Executive Council shall consist of thirteen ( 13) members. The four (4) elected Officers of the Association, two (2) members at large, six (6) representatives, one from each of the geographical areas, (to be defined), and the President from the previous year, who will serve as another member at large. Such representatives shall be elected by the members of the Association at the annual meeting. Each representative shall serve for a term of one ( 1) year and until his successor shall be elected. In the event of any vacancy on the Executive Council, the members shall elect a successor representative whose place shall be vacated and until the election and qualification of his successor. SECTION VI. 3. The newly elected Executive Council shall hold its first meeting for the purpose of organization and transaction of business, if a quorum be present, immediately after the annual meeting of the members of the Association, or at such other time and place as may be agreed upon by the members of the Executive Council present. 4. Regular meetings of the Executive Council may be held at such time and place as shall from time to time be determined by the Council. 5. Special meetings of the Executive Council may be called by the President upon the written request by any member of the Council. 6. Two-thirds of the members of the Executive Council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but if at any such meeting there shall be less than a quorum present, the members of the Council present may adjourn the meeting from time to time until a quorum is present. 7. The annual meeting of the Executive Council shall be held at such place in the City of Lawrence as may be designed by the Executive Council. All regular and special meetings of the Council shall be held at such place or places within the City of Lawrence as may be determined by the President. B. The Executive Council shall execute the plans and policies adopted by the Association and shall recommend plans and policies to the Association. Executive and general meetings will be public. OFFICERS. 1. The officers of the Association will be President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. �BY-LAWS O.N.A. (continued) page 4 2. The officers of the Association shall be elected for one ( 1) year, or until the election and qualification of their successors, by the members of the Association at the annual meeting of the members. 3. In the event of a vacancy in any office, the successor officer shall be elected by the Executive Council, and such successor officer shall hold office for the remainder of the term, or until the election and qualification of his successor. PRESIDENT. 4. The President shall have the usual power and authority vested in the office of the President of an unincorporated association, and shall execute the plans and policies of the Association, and shall perform such other duties as the Executive Council may prescribe. VICE-PRESIDENT. 5. The power and authority of the Vice-President shall be co-extensive and equal with that of the President and in the absence or disability of the President, he shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President and perform such other duties as the Executive Council may prescribe. SECRETARY. 6. The Secretary shall attend all sessions of the Executive Council and all meetings of the Association and record all votes and the minutes of all preceedings in a book to be kept for that purpose. They shall give , as cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the members and of the Executive Council, and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Executive Council, or the President under whose supervision he shall perform their duties. TREASURER. 7. The Treasurer shall have general custody of the funds of the Association and shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in books belonging to the Association, and shall deposit all money in the name and to the credit of the Association in such manner and in such depository as shall be designated by the Executive Council. They shall cause the funds of the Association to be disbursed in such manner as shall be designated by the Executive Council, and see that proper vouchers cover �BY-LAWS O.N.A. (continued) page 5 all disbursements. They shall render to the Executive Council at regular meetings of the Council, or whenever they may require it, a proper account and statement showing the financial condition of the Association. 8. The Executive Council shall appoint individuals to assist as necessary (e.g. preparation of newsletter, attendance of other meetings, etc.). SECTION VII. INSPECTION OF BOOKS. Any member of the Association shall have the right to examine in person or agent or attorney at any time for any purpose, the bylaws, books, accounts, and records of the Association or of the proceedings of the members or Executive Council, and to make copies or extracts from them. SECTION VIII. CHECKS. All checks or demands for money of the Association shall be signed and countersigned by any two officers. SECTION IX. AMENDMENTS. These by-laws may not be altered, amended or repealed except by a majority vote of those voting members of the Association present and casting votes at a meeting called pursuant to thirty (30) days, which notice sets forth the proposed alteration, amendment or repeal to be considered at said meeting. �&_\)~ Copy as approved at -general meeting 1/8/79 p'?. Cj ~ BY- LAWS OF THE oRf.AD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION p._. Sec. I. BOUNDARIES. The Oread Neighborhood is that area within the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, which is bounded by Massachusetts Street on the east, Michigan Street on the west, Ninth Street on the north, and Seventeenth Street on the south; less the University of Kansas. Sec. II. Nfuvffi. The residents and property owners within the Oread Neighborhood have formed a non-profit corporation to be known as the Oread Neighborhood Association. Sec. III. PURPOSE. The Oread Neighborhood Association is a corporation organized not for profit under the laws of the State of Kansas and the nature of its business or purposes to be conducted or promoted is the common good and general welfare of the people of the Oread Neighborhood community of Lawrence, Kansas, by bringing about civic betterments and social improvements within the meaning of section 501 (c) (4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 and amendments thereto (or the corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Law); specifically to promote understanding with the City of Lm'ITence; to familiarize neighborhood residents with the ordinances of and service and facilities available through the City of Lawrence; to improve the quality of life through cooperative interaction within the neighborhood; and to preserve the interesting heterogeneity of the area. In furtherance of these goals, the Oread Neighborhood Association shall conduct public meetings to present speakers, discussion groups, forums, panels, or other similar programs for the instruction of the public on subjects beneficial to the community . Sec. IV. MEMBERSHIP. No person shall be excluded from membership on account of sex, race, color, creed or political view. There shall be b~o classes of membership: general members who may vote and associate members who may not vote. A. GENERAL MEMBERS. Any person eighteen years of of age or older living or mvning property within the Oread Neighborhood, Lawrence, Kansas, shall be a general member of the Oread Neighborhood Association upon payment of the annual dues of one dollar ($1.00). A general member is entitled to vote at Oread Neighborhood Association Meetings. B. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. Any interested person eighteen years of age or older who neither lives nor owns property within the Oread Neighborhood shall be an associate member of the Neighborhood Association upon payment of the annual dues of one dollar ($1.00). An associate m~nber is not entitled to vote at Oread Neighborhood Association Meetings. Sec. V. FISCAL YEAR. The fiscal year of this Association shall commence on the 1st day of January and end on the 31st day of December. Sec. VI. MEETINGS. All meetings of the Oread Neighborhood Association shall be held at such places in the City of Lawrence as may be designated by a resolution of the Board of Directors. The business of the Oread Neighborhood Association may be conducted only at open meetings of which all members have received resonable notice. Page 1 of 5 �6. TRANSACTION OF ANY BUSINESS. A majority of the votes of the general members present and voting shall be required for the transaction of any business on the agenda. A two-thirds majority of the votes of the general members present and voting shall be required for the transaction of any business not on the agenda. In the event there is no uvo-third majority, the mover and second may have the item of business placed on the Agenda for further consideration at the next regular meeting. Sec. VII. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A. MEMBERSHIP. The Board of Directors shall consist of thirteen (13) members: 1. The President from the previous year who shall serve as a member at large. 2. nvelve elected from the general membership at the annual meeting as follows: a. Four (4) elected officers b. nvo (2) members at large elected by the general membership. c. Six (6) area representatives, one to be a resident in each of the geographical areas of the Oread Neighborhood as defined by the Board of Directors and approved by the general membership. The general members in each of the six (6) geographical areas shall elect as their area representative a general member living in the same area. A general member shall vote for no more than one area representative. B. ~I OF OFFICE. Each member of the Board of Directors shall serve a term of one (1) year and until his/her successor shall be elected. C. VACANCY. In the event of any vacancy on the Board of Directors, the general members shall elect a successor representative to serve for the remainder of the vacant position. D. POWERS Al\10 DUTIES . 1. The Board of Directors shall execute the plans and politicies adopted by ·the general membership of the Oread Neighborhood Association at any of their meetings. 2. The Board of Directors shall recommend plans and policies to the membership of the Oread Neighborhood Association. 3. The property and business of the Oread Neighborhood Association shall be managed under the general supervision of the Board of Directors. Page 3 of 5 �membership, and such successor officer shall hold office for the remainder of the term. C. POWERS AND DUTIES. 1. PRESID&~. The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Association, charged with the duty of supervising all of its functions, subject to the orders of the Board of Directors. S/he shall be ex officio a member of all committees. 2. VICE-PRESIDENT. The power and authority of the Vice-President shall be co-extensive and equal with that of the President and in the absence or disability of the President, he or she shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President and perform such other duties as the Board of Directors may prescribe. 3. SECRETARY. The Secretary shall issue notices and keep minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors and all meetings of the Oread Neighborhood Association, shall conduct the correspondence of the Association, be custodiam of the records, keep the roll of all members, and discharge such other duties as may be assigned to him or her by the Board of Directors or the President. 4. TREASURER. The Treasurer shall collect all membership dues and shall have the care and custody of all the·funds and property of the Association, which shall be disbursed by him or her only upon the order of the Board of Directors. He or she shall submit a report for the preceding year at the annual meeting and shall render special reports whenever requested to do so by the Board of Directors. He or she shall deposit all funds in the name of the Association in such financial institutions as may be designated by the Board of Directors. Sec. IX. CHECKS. All checks or demands for money of the Association shall be signed and countersigned by the Treasurer and one other officer designated by the Board of Directors. Sec. X. INSPECTION OF BOOKS. Any member of the Association shall have the right to examine in person, or by his or her agent or attorney, at any time, for any purpose, the by-laws, books, accounts and records of the Association, and to make copies or extracts from them. Sec. XI. CQvMITTEES. Committees shall be designated and appointed by the President as may be required. Sec. XII. Al\1END.\ffi~S. The by-laws of this Association may be amended, repealed, revised by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present at the annual, regular or special meeting, provided that the notice of any such meeting contains a summary of the proposed amendment or amendments. Approved by the General Meeting January 8, 1979 Page 5 of 5 ~!embers �RESOLUTION NO. ··.,, f:L,:Sf!/ :•J A RESOLUTION ~-lAKING AVAILABLE ALL GRANTS AND SERVICES OF THE CITY'S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO ALL QUALIFIED PERSONS IN THE OREAD AND OLD HEST LA\·JRENCE NEIGHBORHOODS. HHEREAS, the Governing Body of the City of La11rence, Kansas, desires to make available all Community Development grants and services to all eligible areas of the City. ·~' HHEREAS, the area bounded by ~1assachusetts Street on the east, t1ichigan Street on the west, Ninth Street on the north and Seventeenth Street on the south, less the University of Kansas, this area kno11n as the Oread Neighborhood and the area bounded on the north by Sixth Street on the south by Ninth Street on the east by the alley bet11een Kentucky and Vermont and on the west by r-lichigan Street, this area known as the Old West Lawrence Neighborhood are areas within the city that are eligible for Community Development grants and services, :, ;~, .i NO\~, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Governing Body of the City of Lawrence, Kansas: .;· ,, ·' l. That the persons within the areas known as the Dread Neighborhood and the Old West Lawrence Neighborhood shall be considered eligible to participate in all Community Development grants and services for ~1hich they qualify. r~--;f ADOPTED by the Governing Body of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, this ./:::_::_ · day of August, 1979. . ADOPTED ·~ · /J I ;f 0/ ·/ ~~ cwtrveiij. a~ J ·~ Barkley Clark, -Mayor ATTEST: :·, \:• ., .-}. �BY -LAWS OF THE OREAD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Updated 10/29/2001 BOUNDARIES. Sec. I. The Oread Neighborhood is that area within the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, which is bounded by Ninth Street on the nmth, Massachusetts Street on the east, Seventeenth Street on the south, Michigan Street on the northwest, Edgehill Road on the southwest, and the University of Kansas on the west between Michigan and Edgehill. Sec. II. NAME. The residents and property owners within the Oread Neighborhood have formed a non-profit corporation to be known as the Oread Neighborhood Association. Sec. III. PURPOSE. The Oread Neighborhood Association is a corporation organized not for profit under the laws of the State of Kansas. Said corporation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law), including for such purposes: 1) The education of neighborhood residents, through public meetings, discussion groups, publications, panels, or other similar programs for the education of the public to promote the purposes of the Oread Neighborhood Association, to-wit: lessening neighborhood tensions, combatting community deterioration, and preventing crime. 2) The making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 50l(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers or other private persons, except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to any reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth herein. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislations, and the coropration shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. This corporation shall not have or exercise any power of authority either expressly, by interpretation or by operation of law, nor shall it directly or indirectly engage in any activity that would prevent this corporation from qualifying (and continuing to qualify) as: (a.) a corporation described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a tax-exempt corporation; or (b.) as a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under section 179(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue law. Sec. IV. MEMBERSHIP. No person shall be excluded from membership on account of sex, race, color, creed or political view. There shall be two classes of membership: general members who may vote and associate members who may not vote. A. GENERAL MEMBERS. �ONA By-Laws, as amended 2/25/97 -- 2 Any person eighteen years of age or older living or owning property within the Oread Neighborhood, Lawrence, Kansas, shall be a general member of the Oread Neighborhood Association upon payment of the annual dues of one dollar ($1.00). A general member is entitled to vote at Oread Neighborhood Association meetings. B. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Any interested person eighteen years of age or older who neither lives in nor owns property within the Oread Neighborhood shall be an associate member of the Neighobrhood Association upon payment of the annual dues of five dollars ($5.00). An associate member is not entitled to vote at Oread Neighborhood Association meetings. �ONA By-Laws, as amended 2/25/97 -- 3 Sec. V. FISCAL YEAR. The fiscal year of this Association shall commence on the 1st day of August and end on the 31st day of July. Sec. VI. MEETINGS. All meetings of the Oread Neighborhood Association shall be held at such places in the City of Lawrence as may be designated by a resolution of the Board of Directors. The business of the Oread Neighborhood Association may be conducted only at open meetings of which all members have received reasonable notice. A. MEETINGS 1. A minimum of four meetings shall be held on dates to be determined by the Board of Directors. 2. Special meetings for any purpose or purposes may be called by the Board of Directors. The business transacted at any special meeting shall be confined to the object stated in the call. 3. The annual meeting shall be held in the fall (September/October) on a date determined by the Board of Directors. a. Written notice in the newsletter stating the time and place of all annual meetings of members and the general nature of the business to be considered shall be given by the Secretary or other person designated by the Board of Directors. b. The general members shall elect by ballot the Board of Directors, including the officers for the ensuing year. c. The general members shall transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. B. RULESOFPROCEDURE 1. The proceedings and business of this Association shall be governed by Robert's latest book on parliamentary procedure, unless otherwise provided herein. 2. CHAIRPERSON. The President shall call the meeting to order and shall act as chairperson of such meetings unless the members present shall designate another chairperson. 3. SECRETARY. The Secretary of the Neighborhood Association shall act as secretary of all meetings, but in the event of his/her absence or failure to act, the chairperson of the meeting shall appoint pro tern. 4. MINUTES. The minutes of all meetings shall be kept by the Secretary or Secretary Pro Tern and published in the newsletter. 5. QUORUM. Ten (10) general members of the Oread Neighborhood Association, present in person, shall constitute a quorum of all meetings of the members. No meeting shall be dismissed in less than thirty (30) minutes while waiting for a quorum. 6. TRANSACTION OF ANY BUSINESS. A majority of the votes of the general members present and voting shall be required for the transaction of any business on the agenda. A two-thirds majority of the votes of the general members present and voting shall be required for the transaction of any business not on the agenda. �ONA By-Laws, as amended 2/25/97 -- Sec. VII. 4 BOARD OF DIRECTORS A. MEMBERSHIP. The Board of Directors shall consist of thirteen ( 13) members: 1. The President from the previous year who shall serve as a member at large, unless he/she serves a second term in which case a fourth at-large member would be elected. 2. Twelve elected from the general membership at the annual meeting as follows: a. Four (4) elected officers. b. Two (2) members at large elected by the general membership. c. Six (6) area representatives, one to be a resident in each of the geographical areas of the Oread Neighborhood as defined by the Board of Directors and approved by the general membership, one to be a resident in each of the geographical areas of the Oread Neighborhood as defined by the Board of Directors and approved by the general membership. The general members in each of the six (6) geographical areas shall elect as their area representative a general member living in the same area. If no area representative is available, a resident from another area may serve on their behalf. B. TERM OF OFFICE. Each member of the Board of Directors shall serve a term of one (1) year and until his/her successor shall be elected. C. VACANCY. In the event of any vacancy on the Board of Directors, the general members shall elect a successor representative to serve for the remainder of the vacant position. D. POWERS AND DUTIES 1. The Board of Directors shall execute the plans and policies adopted by the general membership of the Oread Neighborhood Association at any of their meetings. 2. The Board of Directors shall recommend plans and policies to the membership of the Oread Neighborhood Association. 3. The property and business of the Oread Neighborhood Association shall be managed under the general supervision of the Board of Directors. 4. The Board of Directors shall appoint individuals to assist as necessary with the operation of the Oread Neighborhood Association. 5. The Board of Directors shall prepare an Agenda for each meeting of the Oread Neighborhood Association and make its contents available to any individual requesting the same. 6. The Board of Directors shall name a nominating committee of at least three (3) general members by or before the August Board Meeting of the Association. The nominating committee shall recommend to the general members at the September/October meeting a slate of candidates for all positions to be voted upon at the annual meeting. E. QUORUM. Two-thirds of the members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but if at any such meeting there shall be less than a quorum present, the members of the Board of Directors present may adjourn the meeting from time to time until a quorum is present. F. TRANSACTION OF ANY BUSINESS. �ONA By-Laws, as amended 2/25/97 -- 5 A majority of the votes of the members of the Board of Directors present and voting shall be required for the transaction of any business. G. MEETINGS. All meetings of the Board of Directors shall be open to the public. 1. REGULAR meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at such time and place within the City of Lawrence, Kansas, as shall be determined by the Board of Directors. 2. SPECIAL meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the President upon the written request of any member of the Board of Directors. Such meetings shall be held at such time and place within the City of Lawrence, Kansas, as shall be determined by the President. Sec. VII. OFFICERS. A. TERM OF OFFICE. The officers, which are President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer, shall be elected for one ( 1) year, or until the election and qualification of their successors by the general members of the Oread Neighborhood Association at the annual meeting of the members. B. VACANCY. In the event of a vacancy in any office, the successor officer shall be elected by the general membership, and such successor officer shall hold office for the remainder of the term. �ONA By-Laws, as amended 2/25/97 -- 6 C. POWERS AND DUTIES. 1. PRESIDENT. The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Association, charged with the duty of supervising all of its functions, subject to the orders of the Board of Directors. S/he shall be ex officio a member of all committees. 2. VICE-PRESIDENT. The power and authority of the Vice-President shall be co-extensive and equal with that of the President and in the absence or disability of the President he/she shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President and perform such other duties as the Board of Directors may prescribe. 3. SECRETARY The Secretary shall issue notices and keep minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors and all meetings of the Oread Neighborhood Association, shall conduct the correspondence of the Association, be custodian of the records, keep the roll of all members, and discharge such other duties as may be assigned to him or her by the Board of Directors or the President. 4. TREASURER The Treasurer shall collect all membership dues and shall have the care and custody of all the funds and property of the Association, which shall be disbursed by him or her only upon the order of the Board of Directors. He or she shall submit a report for the preceding year at the annual meeting and shall render special repmts whenever requested to do so by the Board of Directors. He or she shall deposit all funds in the name of the Association in such financial institutions as may be designated by the Board of Directors. Sec. IX. CHECKS. All checks or demands for money of the Association shall be signed by an officer designated by the Board of Directors. Sec. X. INSPECTION OF BOOKS. Any member of the Association shall have the right to examine in person, or by his or her agent or attorney, at any time, for any purpose, the by-laws, books, accounts and records of the Association, and to make copies or extracts from them. Sec. XI. COMMITTEES. Committees shall be designated and appointed by the President as may be required. Sec. XII. AMENDMENTS. The by-laws of this Association may be amended, repealed, revised by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present at the annual, regular or special meeting, provided that the notice of any such meeting contains a summary of the proposed amendment or amendments. �Oread Neighborhood Association Board of Directors 10/29/01 President Greg Hickam 1213 Kentucky 550-4431 (h) 838-8280(w) g reghickam@yahoo.com VicePresident marci francisco 946 Ohio 842-6402 (h); 864-3245 (w) irmaf@ukans.edu Treasurer Debbie Milks 945 Ohio 841-8505 milksdeb@aol.com Secretary Janet Gerstner 1101 Ohio 843-6649 gerstner@idir.net District 1 Lenette Hamm 1007 Alabama 843-8957 jlhamm@sunflower.com District 2 Candy Davis 947 Louisiana 842-9265 cdavischc@ hotmail.com District 3 Fred Sack 1020 Ohio, #2 842-6559 District 4 Carol von Tersch 706 W. 12th District 5 Greg Seibel 1406 Tennessee, #107 749-0871 gregseibelz@yahoo.com District 6 Shane Lillich 1611 Kentucky 841-5848 roxrac@yahoo.com At-Large James Dunn 936 Kentucky 843-5272 LLORDDUNN@aol.com Terry Riordan 1613 Tennessee 842-1900(h) 842-4477(w) TRIORDAN@mem.PO.com Aaron Paden 1614 Kentucky 840-987 4(h) 864-8862(w) arronQad@ku.edu 842-5030(h) 864-3097(w) tersch@ku.edu ONA Office: Post Office Box 442065 842-5440 Charlie Goff Ill 12181/2 Connecticut or POB 146 832-9171 Coordinator padukem@idir.net �r· -, '-...,.,. ) BY-LAW~ ~F THE OREAD NEIGHBORHOOD A~OCIATION Updated: September 2010 Sec. I. BOUNDARIES. The Oread Neighborhood is that area within the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, which is bounded by Ninth Street on the north, Massachusetts Street on the east, Seventeenth Street on the south, Michigan Street on the northwest, the University of Kansas on the west to Gower Place, and the west boundary of the properties on the west side of Tennessee Street between 141h and 17'h Streets and lot 15 less E 5 foot as known as 1649 Edgehill Road. Sec. II. NAME. The residents and property owners within the Oread Neighborhood have formed a non-profit corporation to be known as the Oread Neighborhood Association. Sec. Ill. PURPOSE. The Oread Neighborhood Association is a corporation organized not for profit under the laws of the State of Kansas. Said corporation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law), including for such purposes: 1) The education of neighborhood residents, through public meetings, discussion groups, publications, panels, or other similar programs for the education of the public to promote the purposes of the Oread Neighborhood Association, to-wit: lessening neighborhood tensions, combating community deterioration, and preventing crime. 2) The making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers or other private persons, except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to any reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth herein. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislations, and the corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. This corporation shall not have or exercise any power of authority either expressly, by interpretation or by operation of law, nor shall it directly or indirectly engage in any activity that would prevent this corporation from qualifying (and continuing to qualify) as: (a.) a corporation described in section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a tax-exempt corporation; or (b.) as a corporation, contributions to which are deductible under section 179(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue law. Sec.IV. MEMBERSHIP. No person shall be excluded from membership on account of sex, race, color, creed or political view. There shall be two classes of membership: general members who may vote and associate members who may not vote. A. GENERAL MEMBERS. Any person eighteen years of age or older living or owning property within the Oread Neighborhood, Lawrence, Kansas, shall be a general member of the Oread Neighborhood Association. A general member is entitled to vote at Oread Neighborhood Association meetings. Annual dues of one dollar ($1.00) are encouraged but not required. B. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Any interested person eighteen years of age or older who neither lives in nor owns property within the Oread Neighborhood shall be an associate member of the Neighborhood Association upon payment of the annual dues of five dollars ($5.00}. An associate member is not entitled to vote at Oread Neighborhood Association meetings. �ONA By-Laws, as amended I 0/2004 -Sec. VI. 2 GENERAL MEETINGS All meetings of the Oread Neighborhood Association shall be held at such places in the City of Lawrence as may be designated by a resolution of the Board of Directors. The business of the Oread Neighborhood Association may be conducted only at open meetings of which all members have received reasonable notice. A. MEETINGS 1. A minimum of four meetings shall be held on dates to be determined by the Board of Directors. 2. Special meetings for any purpose or purposes may be called by the Board of Directors. The business transacted at any special meeting shall be confined to the object stated in the call. 3. The annual meeting shall be held in the fall (September/October) on a date determined by the Board of Directors. a. Written notice in the newsletter stating the time and place of all annual meetings of members and the general nature of the business to be considered shall be given by the Secretary or other person designated by the Board of Directors. b. The general members shall elect by ballot the Board of Directors, including the officers for the ensuing year. c. The general members shall transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting. B. RULES OF PROCEDURE I. The proceedings and business of this Association shall be governed by Robert's latest book on parliamentary procedure, unless otherwise provided herein. 2. CHAIRPERSON. The President shall call the meeting to order and shall act as chairperson of such meetings unless the members present shall designate another chairperson. 3. SECRETARY. The Secretary of the Neighborhood Association shall act as secretary of all meetings, but in the event of his/her absence or failure to act, the chairperson of the meeting shall appoint pro tern. 4. MINUTES. The minutes of all meetings shall be kept by the Secretary or Secretary Pro Tern and published in the newsletter. 5. QUORUM. Ten (I 0) general members of the Oread Neighborhood Association, present in person, shall constitute a quorum of all meetings of the members. No meeting shall be dismissed in less than thirty (30) minutes while waiting for a quorum. 6. TRANSACTION OF ANY BUSINESS. A majority of the votes of the general members present and voting shall be required for the transaction of any business on the agenda. A two-thirds majority of the votes of the general members present and voting shaH be required for the transaction of any business not on the agenda. Sec. VII. BOARD OF DIRECTORS A. MEMBERSHIP. The Board of Directors shall consist of thirteen ( 13) members: I. The President from the previous year who shall serve as a member at large, unless he/she serves a second term in which case a fourth at-large member would be elected. 2. Twelve elected from the general membership at the annual meeting as follows: a. Four (4) elected officers. b. Two (2) members at large elected by the general membership. c. Six (6) area representatives, one to be a resident in each of the geographical areas of the Oread Neighborhood as defined by the Board of Directors and approved by the general membership. The general members in each of the six (6) geographical areas shall elect as their area representative a general member living in the same area. If no area representative is available, a resident from another area may serve on their behalf. B. TERM OF OFFICE. Each member of the Board of Directors shaH serve a term of one (I) year and until his/her successor shall be elected. C. VACANCY. In the event of any vacancy on the Board of Directors, the general members shall elect a successor Representative to serve for the remainder of the vacant position. D. POWERS AND DUTIES �ONA By-Laws, as amended 10/2004-1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. E. 3 The Board of Directors shall execute the plans and policies adopted by the general membership of the Oread Neighborhood Association at any of their meetings. The Board of Directors shall recommend plans and policies to the membership of the Ore ad Neighborhood Association. The property and business of the Oread Neighborhood Association shall be managed under the general supervision of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall appoint individuals to assist as necessary with the operation of the Oread Neighborhood Association. The Board of Directors shall prepare an Agenda for each meeting of the Oread Neighborhood Association and make its contents available to any individual requesting the same. The Board of Directors shall name a nominating committee of at least three (3) general members by or before the August Board Meeting of the Association. The nominating committee shaH recommend to the general members at the September/October meeting a slate of candidates for aU positions to be voted upon at the annual meeting. QUORUM. A majority of members of the Board of Directors shaH constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but if at any such meeting there shaH be less than a quorum present, the members of the Board of Directors present may adjourn the meeting. F. TRANSACTION OF ANY BUSINESS. A majority of the votes of the members of the Board of Directors present and voting shall be required for the transaction of any business. G. MEETINGS. All meetings of the Board of Directors shaH be open to the public. 1. REGULAR meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at such time and place within the City of Lawrence, Kansas, as shall be determined by the Board of Directors. 2. SPECIAL meetings of the Board of Directors may be ca11ed by the President upon the written request of any member of the Board of Directors. Such meetings shall be held at such time and place within the City of Lawrence, Kansas, as shall be determined by the President. Sec. VII. OFFICERS. A. TERM OF OFFICE. The officers, which are President, Vice President, and Secretary!freasurer, shaJI be elected for one (I) year, or until the election and qualification of their successors by the general members of the Oread Neighborhood Association at the annual meeting of the members. B. VACANCY. In the event of a vacancy in any office, the successor officer shall be elected by the general membership, and such successor officer shaH hold office for the remainder of the term. C. POWERS AND DUTIES. 1. PRESIDENT. The President shall be the chief executive officer of the Association, charged with the duty of supervising all of its functions, subject to the orders of the Board of Directors. S/he shall be ex officio a member of all committees. 2. VICE-PRESIDENT. The power and authority of the Vice-President shall be co-extensive and equal with that of the President and in the absence or disability of the President he/she shaH perform the duties and exercise the powers of the President and perform such other duties as the Board of Directors may prescribe. 3. SECRETARY The Secretary shall issue notices and keep minutes of all meetings of the Board of Directors and all meetings of the Oread Neighborhood Association, shaH conduct the correspondence of the Association, be custodian of the records, keep the roB of a11 members, and discharge such other duties as may be assigned to him or her by the Board of Directors or the President. 4. TREASURER The Treasurer shaH collect all membership dues and shall have the care and custody of all the funds and property of the Association, which shaH be disbursed by him or her only upon the order of the Board of Directors. He or she shall submit a report for the preceding year at the annual meeting and shall render special reports whenever requested to do so by the Board of Directors. He or she shall deposit all funds in the name of the Association in such financial institutions as may be designated by the Board of Directors. �ONA By-Laws, as amended 10/2004-- 4 Sec. IX. CHECKS. All checks or demands for money of the Association shall be signed by an officer designated by the Board of Directors. Sec. X. INSPECTION OF BOOKS. Any member of the Association shall have the right to examine in person, or by his or her agent or attorney, at any time, for any purpose, the by-laws, books, accounts and records of the Association, and to make copies or extracts from them. Sec. XI. COMMITTEES. Committees shall be designated and appointed by the President as may be required. Sec. XII. AMENDMENTS. The by-laws of this Association may be amended, repealed, revised by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members present at the annual, regular or special meeting, provided that the notice of any such meeting contains a summary of the proposed amendment or amendments. � 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 Oread Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource Oread Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws and minutes from the Oread Neighborhood Association in Lawrence, Kansas. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Lawrence (Kan.) 1978-2010 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Oread Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Oread_Bylaws_1978-2010_Final.pdf https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/7f951fd2eedc78a9b4880d511b94478c.pdf a06fce45c12dc74e94a6e644196b7844 PDF Text Text Lawrence A Publication of the North Lawrence Improvement Association Neighborhood Potluck Picnic to be September 9 The Not·th L~n•;rence Improvement Association sponsor a neighborhood potluck picnic Satut-day~ September 9 at 6 p.m. in Lyon Park, located at 7th and Lyon Street. All North Lawrence residents and business pet'Sotls are invited to attend and bring a potluck dis~ table service and chali-s. Dt•inks '\Yill be furnished. Please bring enough of one dish to feed the number of people in your family. The follo'\ving suggested menu will help assure a vat·iety of foods: '"ill lcl.·B·t 11.-LC-nl-e- s-tarts \"'ith Ori.fl.gs A. -L .....-~···~·~""""'"""'""~'"""~"""'''--·-·-main dish J -Q..................................................... ~............~.....-_•......,._dessert R-Z .............'""'"~·-..·---······_salad or vegetables Playgt•ound equipment will be available fot· the chikh-en. We hope you ·will be able to join us for a final fling before fall. ### North Lawrence lmprovelll€nt Assoc. Officers Bob Moody, President -841-5946 Maxine Lee, l.lice President.-.........843-362? Judy Percival, SecretMY-·-·-·-842-0683 MarguerrreJohnson, Treasurer~3-~ N.LI.A. is a non-profit neighborhood organization. Dues are $l a year. t<\any projects of the H.U.A., including this newsletter, are paid for by Community Development flJ1ding. The Missing Piece is YOU! Neighborhood Cleanup Scheduled Oct. 21st & 28th The annual fall neighbot·hood deanuf>J sponsored by the North Lav•·rence Improvement Associaii~ will be conducted Saturday, Oct. 21 and Saturday, Oct. 28. Tras~ brus~ and other refuse will be picked up on the south side of the Union Pacific tracks on Oct, 21 and on the north side of the U. P. tracks Oct. 28. La,:vrence Public ·works ct·ews \viti be picking up the tt-ash. The cre'\-vs \vi11 stat•t early each Saturday, so please have your trash at the normal pick-up point Fdday night. Elderly and disabled wishing assistance in getting trash to the pich-up point may call 841-5946. Please call far enough in advance so that you can be scheduled for assistance bv volunteers. The N.Ll.A. encoura~ recycling. Glass, plastic, aluminum, nev\•spaper, and metal can be recycled. There may be money in that trash. Check before you throw it awav. Persons with questions' about recycling ma:-y call Patricia Marvin at 841-7722, extension 119, ot' 842-7385. 1\Js. Marvin is the dtis t·ecycling coordina tot' at1d is in tet·ested in recycling suggestions and individuals who are c.omposting. This spring, the N.LJ.A. became the first neighbot-hood to use a chipper for the t-emoval of brush. The experiment ·was vet•y successful and you are responsible for that suc.cess. Unfort.w1ately, there is not enough money to hke the chipper {Qt· this cleanup. However, the chipper ,,..;u be used in next spt•ing~s cleanup. T'vo other neighb01·hoods haYe taken Not·th Lawt·ence's lead and have scheduled chippers fot• use in their cleanups. Congt·atulations! Once again, you have pro·ven that Not·th La,'\•t-ence residents are leadet•s. ### �N. 4th &. Locust School Beacon to be Instailed Stoplight at N. 2nd & Lyon Sought by N. L. I. A. A flashing pedestt·ian ca"'ssing beacon ,,.,ill be installed soon at N. 4th and Locust. !vfany l\;m·th Lawrence businesses, residents and fdends contt'ibuted to the succ:essfut drive sponsoa·ed by the \1\Toodlawn P.T.O. and the Not·th La·wrence Impeovement Association. Since the last newsletter', a contribution was t•eceived. fa·om .Hid'tvay USA. Please thank them and the othea• contt•ibutoNt: F l\II C, Lcnvrence Ready l!t!ix, 'J{ooile Esta.tes ~Vodh, H'oodtawtl P.T.O., David L. Faymatl, Hat·distet• Painting & Decoratittg, Riverfront Square In vestot•s, J ayhawk Sieling, 1\.f ira.cte Fideo 1 & Too, N.L.L4..., Roger's Food Center~ I.O.O.F. Lodge #4, Sheet Rock ConstnJ..ction, Ka...,.,.• AJotor & Salvage, Fiola & Boo Howard, J,farguerite & Ft·ecl Johnson, Patsy & Boo Moody, Ichaood's, A-Ia.xine & Jack Lee, Julia & H"illis Bond, and AI ctt·ci Ft·ancisco. · I\orth La,va·ence has reason to be pt·oud We v•>ere the only group to raise 50 pet"cent of the cost of the beacon as required by the city. You have been commended by the city commissioners and administrators. A.nd you have been the envy of othet· local Oi'ganizations. THANK YOm ### The North La,va'ence Impt"'Vetnent Assoc. is trying to convince the City and the State that a stoplight is nec.essaa·y at the intea·section of N. 2nd and Lyon stt··eets. N. L. I. A. believes a controlted intea·section is needed. on the north side of the u. P. tt·acks t.o allov.,for safe access to N. 2nd Street. Ks. Dept. of Transp:u·tation approval is requit•ed because N. 2nd is a state highway. KDOT rec.ently completed a study \vhich concluded the int.ersection met a t•equired warrant fot• installation of a stoplight. However! KDOT did not recommend the placement of the signa1 and the city's Traffic Safety Commission agreed The item is on the September 12 City Commission's agenda. N.LLA. is undet'taking a petition drive in hopes of convincing the City Commission and ow· state rept'E!Setltath•es of our need for a safe intet'section on N. 2nd not·th of the tracks. Sevet•al volwlt.eE!t'S wi.ll go doot·-t.odoor in the next few days seeking yow· support on the petition. Please sign if you agree. Additionally, your preSetlce at the Sept. 12 City Commission meeting assist in convincing the Commission of the need. If you are not approached 'vith a petition and wish t.o sigtlJ please call 84-1-5946, ### '"'ill North Lawrence Improvement Association 539 Elm La•11rence, KS 66044 Bulk Rate Postage Paid Permit 11203 Lawrence,KS 66044 4~ 1•11') ~ ool.t (0 {'61"<1 t11.K~ j t,:f-J of' L~r::_ ve----. la '2-- c,, -s + J De <-h· {op~-J­ (, - L ~ r -61/c c.'-(' r /;..- s G., c, 0 Cf <-( �Courier •.1.. Publication of the North~ L(nvrence Itnprovetnent 5tl' .PT 1 'ltl.,. <;;< •• l.,.e<l .... le<l for Neighborhood Cleanup 1\tf ..:.-..r lU.U.J The North Lawrence Improvement Association will sponsor a neighborhood potluck picnic Saturday, May 19, at 6 p.m. in John Taylor Park, 7th and Walnut. A11 North Lawrence residents and business persons are invited to attend. Please bring a potluck dish, table service and lawn chairs. Drinks will be furnished. Please bring enough of one dish to feed the number of people in your fami 1 y. The fo 11 owing suggested menu will help assure a variety: last names starts with brings A- I ............. Salad or Vegetable J- Q •••••••••••••••••••••• Main dish R - Z........................ Dessert Playground equipment is available for the children. We hope you will be able to join us in this old-fashioned family oriented evening. ### The N.L.I.A. salutes Woodlawn Schoo 1 & I. 0. 0. F. Lodge #4. Woodlawn has allowed us to meet at the schoo 1 free of charge for years. This required school staff to open and close the building. Recently, the Odd Fellows offered us free use of their hall at 615 Lincoln. The members of the N.L.I.A., feeling that we had imposed on the schoo 1 long enough, accepted the Odd Fellows' offer. We have great gratitude to Gary Haworth, Woodlawn Principal, and the Odd Fellows for their hospitality. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!! I. OL ~..._. ..JJ. >Jiii.J I 1.\.-t,.J. The Spring neighborhood cleanup, sponsored by the N.L.I.A., will be Sat., May 5, & Sat., May 12. Brush, trash & other refuse will be collected on the south side of the Union Pacific tracks on May 5 and north of the U. P. tracks on May 12. Mulford's Tree Service, 845 Map 1e, has agreed to provide brush chipping.for the cleanup. Please stack the limbs & brush separate 1 y from the trash but at the normal pickup area. Butt ends of the limbs should be facing the street or a 11 ey. Remove a 11 metal, glass or rock from the brush. This will allow for faster, safer brush removal. The resulting wood chips will be free for the taking after 2 p.m. each Saturday in the park at N. 4th & Walnut. Wood chips make excellent mulch in flower beds and gardens. We thank Mulford's Tree Service for their he 1 p. Lawrence Public Works crews will pick up trash starting early each Saturday. Trash shou 1d be at the normal pickup area Friday night. Please recycle. Demolition materials and cars will not be accepted. Make sure children cannot climb into refrigerators and freezers. Elderly and disabled wishing assistance in getting trash to the pickup point may call 841-5946 by the Wednesday preceding the cleanup. North Lawrence IrnprOY'SCi&nt .~ssvc. Cfficars Sob Hoody, Pras ident .. , .841·5946 Ha:<ine Lee, Vice President ... 843-3627 Judy Perc iva 1, Secretary ... 842-0683 Marguerite Johnson, Treasurer ... 243-1954 H. L.I.A., a non-profit neighborhood organization, r.eets the · 2nd Honday of each month, sxcept Jur.e, July ! August, at 7 p.m. at the r.o.o.F. Hall, 615 Lincoln. Dues are $1 a year. Hany projects of the U.I.A., including this newsletter, are paid for by Community Development Fundtng. ;.. �PQ -t"""t~n:t~~ -t~ ~fl ~~ l ;{.ltl. >Lg,~..:.l. i.JO;t~ iS..itVii.X. Jtr3 2nd & Lyon ShJ<plight Nears Reality ,..., :'luceess The Ks. Department of Transportation recently recommended installation of a stoplight at N. 2nd & Lyon streets. The N. L. I. A. sought city and state approval of this project last fall. No date has been set for installation of the stop 1 i ght, but it is hoped it wi 11 be in by the end of the year. Engineering, purchasing of equipment, and installation do take time. Thanks are extended to Sen. Wint Winter, Rep. Betty Jo Charlton, the City Commissioners, & city staff for their help in convincing K.D.O.T. the stop 1 i ght was necessary. The biggest thanks go to the volunteers who carried a petition and those 900 persons who signed it. ANOTHER NORTH LAWRENCE SUCCESS STORY. #iii N' "\V ..t l *"'- -..:nn ''f t00 '\.I.J.d '¥'!' ...... ""'' ,_ ~ ... -.,.1~.:· ¥ OH.Hltt:'-· .;;; c;_l·.--11+ ~o lt).i t; -'1;¥-.a,., 1 1!._,. '{,~,:;, 1\,,.,..,1~ .. , ~""'ay~ 1111.-... !J VV ~ ·• ~ to Help woodlawn School is seeking volunteers who would like to either work with children or assist the school in another way. Several North Lawrence residents find their volunteer efforts to be quite rewarding. For information, contact Gary Haworth at 843-4686. The Woodlawn Family Carnival is scheduled for the evening of May 11. Fun for kids of all ages, 1 to 101. ### Several recent projects of the N.L.I.A. have been successful. The key ingredient of those successes is the participation of North Lawrence residents and businesses. Severa 1 residents carried petitions for the stoplight at N. 2nd and Lyon and 4way stop signs at N. 3rd and Lincoln. Numerous residents and businesses contributed money for the school beacons at N. 4th and Locust. Cleanups have given the neighborhood a tidy look. Union Pacific donated the depot at its present location to the city. Sidewalks have been constructed to allow for safe pedestrian passage. The key point is that these projects would not have happened had it not been for residents and businesses donating time and money. The N.L.I.A. represents all of North Lawrence. Sometimes, unfortunate 1 y, the good for the entire neighborhood overrides individual concerns, but it is never our intent to create problems. Our goal is to solve them. You can help by becoming a 111erllber of the N.L.I.A. Your $1 yearly dues assist and give more strength to our voice at City Hall. $1 is a sma 11 year 1 y investment in your neighborhood. Please send your $1, name & address to N.L.I.A., 539 Elm, Lawrence, KS 66044. ### Ths M... 1SSi11fl •o:.r • ' ( ·P16G6 IS YOU! North Lawrence Improvement Association 539 Elm Lawrence, KS 66044 Bulk Rate Postage Paid Permit 11203 Lawrence, KS 66044 �North Lawrence Courier A Publication of the North Lawrence Improvement Association Neighborhood Cleanup set for Oct. 20 & 27 Forum to Discuss School & Road Bond Issues Oct. 8 Wood Chips free to residents I.O.O.F. Hallt 615 Lincoln The Fall neighborhood cleanup, sponsored by the N.L.I.A., will be Sat. , October 20 & Sat. , October 27. Brush, trash & other refuse will be collected on the south side of the Union Pacific tracks Oct. 20 and north of the U. P. tracks Oct. 27. Mulford's Tree Service, 845 Map 1e, has agreed to provide brush chipping for the cleanup. Please stack the limbs & brush separate 1y from the trash but at the normal pickup area. Butt ends of the limbs should be facing the street or alley. Remove all metal, glass or rock from the brush. This will allow for faster, safer brush removal. The resulting wood ch.ips will be free for the taking after 2 p.m. each Saturday in the park at N. 4th & Walnut. Wood chips make excellent mulch in flower beds and gardens. We thank Mulford's Tree Service for their he 1P. Lawrence Pub 1 i c Works crews wi 11 pick up trash starting early each saturday. Trash should be at the normal pickup area Friday night. Please recyc 1e. Demo 1 it ion materials and cars will not be accepted. Make sure children cannot climb into refrigerators and freezers. Elderly and disabled wishing assistance in getting trash to the pickup point may call 841-5946 by the Wednesday preceding the cleanup. ... The N.L.I.A. will sponsor. a forum October 8 at 7 p.m. at the I.O.O.F. Hall, 615 Lincoln, to discuss the three bond issues on t~e upcoming ballot in November. The South Lawrence Trafficway, the Eastern Parkway, and the New High School Bond issue will be examined. Proponents and opponents wi 11 make presentations, followed by question and answer sessions. The N.L.I.A. neither supports nor opposes any of the bond issues. It is the intent of the N. L. I . A. to provide opportunity for individuals to become educated, informed voters. The October 8 meeting is the regular monthly meeting of the N.L.I.A. The N.L.I.A. meets the second Monday of the month at the I.O.O.F. Hall at 7 p.m. Membership is $1 yearly and is open to any North Lawrence business or resident. We welcome your involvement in your neighborhood. North Lawrence ltproveunt Asaoc. Officers Bob Moody, President .... 841-5948 Maxine Lee, Vice President •.. 843-3827 Judy Perci va 1, Secretary ... 842-0883 Hargueri te Johnson, Treasurer ... W-19H N.L.!.A., a non-profit neighborhood organization, mts the 2nd Monday of uch 1onth, mept June, July & August, at 7 p.1. at the I.O.o.F. Hall, 815 Lincoln. Dues are $1 a year. Hany projects of the N.L.I.A., including this newsletter, are paid for by Couunity Developtent Funding • The Woodlawn P.T.O. is again sponsoring a pizza and burrito sale to benefit the schoo 1 . The sa 1e wi 1 1 extend through October 5. If you have not been contacted by a Woodlawn student and wish to support the schoo 1 by purchasing de 1 i c i ous pizza or burritos, please contact Woodlawn School at 843-4686. �Health Care Acr ··ss WoocP .:wn School Notes Provides Medical Care through Volunteer Efforts Woodlawn School is emphasizing North Lawrence pride and history this year. It will be common to see students investigating the neighborhood and talking with residents about our history. Interested persons are invited to attend a school assembly presented by Steve Jansen, Director of the Dg. Co. Historical Society, Wednesday, Oct. 10, at 12:15 in the gym. Please help pass our history onto our future. woodlawn School needs volunteers. There are many ways to help, both in the classroom and out. No person is too old and volunteers find the work extremely rewarding. If you can give as little as one hour per month, please call Woodlawn at 843-4686. Everyone knows that medical costs have skyrocketed. Insurance is expensive, and even if one has insurance, the deductible is high and the policy does not cover everything. Health care Access has formed to deal with this situation. Its' philosophy is that he a 1th care is a right, and not a privilege of those who can afford it. Health Care Access provides services to individuals and families whose health needs are not being met by public or private health care plans. Health Care Access exists because of impressive community-wide support. A11 aspects of the he a 1th care profession donate their time and resources to provide health care to the medically indigent. Services include acute dental care, a twice weekly health clinic, prescription assistance, and referrals to specialists and dieticians when necessary. Lawrence Memorial Hospital donates lab and radiological services. Clinic space is donated by Lawrence Social service Housing Authority. agencies volunteer their time by screening for eligibility and arranging appointments. Appointments may be made at any of the following agencies: Ballard Center, 842-0729; Red Cross, 8433550; ECKAN, 841-3557; Independence, Inc., 841-0333; Lawrence Indian Center, 841-720~; and Salvation Army, 843-4188. If you have any questions or would like to become involved in health care concerns in Lawrence, call Health Care Access at 841-5760. Emily Bono It# FREE REMOVAL OF DErERIORATED STRUOURES Why riot get rid of that old, broken down shed or garage behind your home or rental property? Or, do you have dead or dying trees creating a hazard? The Community Development Department of the City of Lawrence has allocated o limited amount of funds to be used lor the voluntary demolition and clearance of dilapidated buildings and outbuildings, {garages, sheds, etc.), and tree removal. The basic eligibility requirements are~ 1. The structure{s) to be demolished or tree(s) to be removed, must be removed, must .be in one of the following CDBG target neighborhood areas: Pinckney, East lawrence, Brook Creek, Oread, North lawrence, or University Place; or 2. The structure{s) to be demoli&hed or tree{s) to be removed must be located on property within the City limits, and the applicant's family gros& income from all sources may not e)(ceed the COBG income guidelines. 3. The applicant need not be an owner /occupant of the property where the structure or tree(s) are located. ~. There will be no income restrictions unless requests lor demolition 8)(teed available funds. In that case, firs1 priority will be applicants who meet th& CDBG Income guidelines. Clearance and demolition contracts will be administered by the Community Development Department . .Application forms for this program ore available at the office of Community Development in Room 08 of City Hall. Deadline lor this program is 2ctober 15. 199Q. ·u you hove any further questions, please call 841-7722, ext. 100. North Lawrence Improvement Association 539 Elm Lawrence, KS 66044 Bulk Rate Postage Paid Permit #203 Lawrence, KS 66044 �North LaWrence Courier Neighborhood Potluck Picnic to be wlay 18 Cleanup for all of North Lawrence to be I\Iay 1 The ~orth · Lawrence Improvement Association will sponsor a neighborhood potluck picnic Saturday, May 18, at John Taylor Park, located at 6th and Walnut. All North Lawrence residents and business persons are invited to attend. Please bring a potluck dish, table service and lawn chairs. Drinks will be furnished by Roger's Food Center, 2nd & Lincoln. Please thank them the next time you shop. The following suggested menu will help assure a variety of foods: The annual spring neighborhood cleanup, sponsored by the N.L.I.A., wi 11 be Wednesday, May 1 . P 1ease note several changes in the cleanup this year. Both sides of the tracks will be picked up on the same day. We are experimenting with having the cleanup on Wednesday for several reasons. Several neighbors wanted a full weekend to c 1 ean and get trash ready for disposal. Perhaps most important is that it saves taxpayer dollars. The c 1 eanup is funded by Community Development and by having the cleanup on Wednesday, we avoid paying for overtime. We hope these changes will work for your benefit. Lawrence Public Works crews will start picking up the trash early Wednesday, so please have your trash at the normal pickup point Tuesday evening. Trash can be placed out earlier and some of it may be picked up with the norma 1 route Tuesday. Large and bulk i terns wi 11 not be picked up until Wednesday. Elderly and di.sabled wishing assistance in getting trash to the pickup point may call 841-5946. Please call far enough in advance so that volunteers can be scheduled. A recent addition to our cleanup has bt.Coine very popular and will be offered again this spring. Mulford's Tree Service wi 11 chip 1 i mbs and brush for use as wood chips. Please place all limbs with the butt end facing the pickup area. Remove all foreign objects, such as g 1 ass and meta 1 . The chips will be available for use at the park at 4th & Walnut. N.L.I.A. encourages recycling. Please remember metal, aluminum, glass, oi 1, plastic, newspaper and styrofoam can be recycled. Please do so. Last name starts with Ma.in Dish Dessert Salad or Vegetable Playground equipment will be available for the children. Members of the City Commission, County Commission and city staff are invited guests. Please accept this as a personal invitation to attend an old-fashioned neighborhood picnic designed to start the summer off right. North Lawrence Improvement Assoc. Officers Bob Moody, President ........ 841-5946 Maxine Lee, Vice Pr&s ....... 843-3627 Judy Percival, Secretary ..... 842-0683 Marguerite Johnson, Treas .... 843-1954 N.L.I.A. is a non-profit neighborhood organization. Dues are $1 a year. Many N.L.I.A. projects, including this newsletter, are funded by Community Development, City of Lawrence. WE WELCOME YOU TO JOIN US!!! �A Round of Applause Several individuals, businesses and organizations deserve a round of applause and a thank you for their help in making North Lawrence a better place to live. The Woodlawn Elementary School students and staff recently joined in the North Lawrence cleanup by cleaning the rights-of-way of severa 1 of our streets. What an exce 1lent neighborhood school we have! The Woodlawn P.T.O. coordinated the new school sign. Stephen's Real Estate, Charlton Msnley Insurance, Douglas County Bank, the Woodlawn Student Council, and the Woodlawn P. T.O. donated cash for a great sign. Harry Shafer and Gary Haworth THANK YOU donated their time and effort in installing the new school sign. Roger's Food Center a 11 owed the N.L.I.A. to use their store to inform customers of the Association's activities and solicit members. The City staff has inc 1uded N. 7th Street from Elm to North Street in this year's street overlay program. Locust Street from N. 3rd to N. 7th will be getting new C:IJrb and gutter this summer. The stop light at N. 2nd & Lyon will be installed this summer. Many individuals have planted new flowers and landscaping, further proving that North Lawrence is the garden spot of Lawrence. Hundreds of neighbors have done good turns for their neighbors just because. That's what make North Lawrence the best part of the city. The faculty of Woodlawn works hard every day to give our children that extra chance to be successful. Please thank anybody who is mentioned above. They are working to make North Lawrence as good as it can be. While you're at it, thank yourselves for being a good North Lawrence neighbor. ### North Lawrence Improvement Assoc. 539 Elm Lawrence, KS 66044 Depot 'Vork to Begin Soon Restoration work will soon begin on the Union Pacific Depot. The Depot Management Board has approved a phased plan which would return the depot grounds to the attraction it once was. The Depot, once restored, will house a community meeting room and offices for the United Way. The restoration will include the replacement of the Depot's magnificent 31 foot spire, as well as several other features of the original design. The long-term plan also calls for the demolition of the freight depot and the fertilizer mixing plant, located on the north and south side of Locust at N. 2nd. A beautiful garden is planned on the north side of Locust; while the south side will have a parking lot for the Farmer's Market and Riverfront Park. Fundraising efforts will begin this spring. The project wi 11 require investment from both public and private sources. Members of the Depot Management Board would be happy to speak to any organizations or individuals regarding this important North Lawrence project. Please call 841-5946 for more information. Survey Results are Good ii A recent City of Lawrence survey indicates North Lawrence residents are pleased with their neighborhood & the N. L. I. A. North Lawrence & the N.L.I.A. rated best in several questions posed to 5 older neighborhood residents. A1most 66% of North Lawrence respondents felt good about North Lawrence. Near 1y 83% were aware of the N.L.I.A. and twothirds felt the N.L.I.A.'s eff'"ctiveness was good to excellent. However, only 18%, one of the lowest totals, are members of the ~.L.I.A. Join and work with us. Bulk Rate Postage Paid Permit #203 Lawrence, KS 66044 �North Lawrence Courier A. Publication of the North Lawrence Improvernent Association Cleanup for all of North Lawrence to be Oct. 16 The fa 11 neighborhood cleanup, sponsored by the N.L.I.A., will be Wednesday, October 16. A11 of North Lawrence wi 11 be picked up on the same day. Our one day pickup experiment last spring was very successful. Lawrence Public Works crews will start picking up the trash early Wednescray, so please have your trash at the normal pickup point Tuesday evening. Trash can be placed out earlier and some of it may be pi eked up with the normal route Tuesday. Large & bulk items wi 11 not be pi eked up until Wednesday. Elderly & disabled wishing assistance in getting trash to the pickup point should call 841-5946. Please call far enough in advance so that volunteers can be scheduled. A recent addition to our cleanup has become very popular and will be offered again this fa 11 . Mulford's Tree Service wi 11 chip 1 i mbs and brush. Please place all 1 imbs with the butt end facing the pickup area. Remove all foreign objects, such as g 1 ass and meta 1 . The chips will be available at the park at 4th & Wa 1 nut free of charge for your gardening use. Please feel free to take as much as you need. N.L.I.A. encourages recyc 1 i ng. Lonnie's Recycling wi 11 pick up metal if the metal is separated from the rest of the trash. Please remember metal, aluminum, glass, oil, plastic, newspaper and styrofoam can be recycled. Please do so . . . Please secure refrigerators and freezers so children cannot - become trapped. 'lo "\V f't. ...-n -.;::u- P T {) D a:.1.s!..... T T 'U' 0 '\.I,.I.U, l'T .II. I. , .1. • 'IJ • .1. '\.. .1..1..1.5 Playground E<tnip. Funds Wood 1awn E1ementa ry Schoo 1 students are se 11 i ng severa 1 items for the P. T. 0. fund raiser. The fund raiser is scheduled through October 7. The goa 1 is to raise enough money to buy addition a 1 p 1 ayground equipment. The students are selling a variety of items, such as meats, cheeses, cookies, candies, stationery, gift wrap, cards and ribbon. If you have not been contacted by a Woodlawn student and would like to support the schoo 1 , p 1 ease call Sandy Sharp at 843-4686 or stop by the Woodlawn office to look at a brochure. Your support is greatly appreciated. #:!!:# NLT!. l . .J•.l"i.. Oct • 1\ti I t• C1 p • .I.~ II.., I {) 0 F H'lo H t 11 11 n·1ee~.1ng ~CJle(l.ll.le(i'J.. ""14 - '7 I • 'IJ • • .I.U..I..l Price Banks, Director of Planning for Lawrence & Douglas County, wi 11 be the guest at the next N.L.I.A. meeting, Monday, Oct. 14, at the I.O.O.F. Hall, 615 Lincoln, at 7 p.m. Mr. Banks wi 11 discuss Horizon 2020, a planning document which will guide the city and county growth through the year 2020. The plan will contain basic policies for land use and general policies for public systems . A 1so on the agenda is the election of officers. The N. L. I. A. is open to any North Lawrence resident or business person. Membership is $1 per year. Please feel free to contact any of the officers if you have questions about the organization. N.L.I.A. OFFICERS Bob Moody, Prasi dent .•. ,, •••• 841-S948 Maxine Lee, Vice Preaident •• •.843-3tl2.7' Judy Percival, Secretary.,,. ,842•0883 Marguerite Johnson, Treaa •... 843-1954 �Oct. 5 River Area Cleanup Volunteers Sought The N.L.I.A., in cooperation with the City of Lawrence and Jayhawk Beverage, is co-sponsoring a river area cleanup on Saturday, Oct. 5. Three sites, including the Eighth & Oak boat ramp area in North Lawrence, have been targeted for cleanup. The cleanup efforts will focus on the removal of litter and trash. It wi 11 include recycling as much of the material as possible. Each site will have a supervisor to direct the volunteers' efforts. A picnic will follow. If you wish to support this effort by vo 1 unteering, please call Patricia Marvin at 832-3036. ### FREE ENERGY SAVING IMPROVEMENTS CITY OF LAWRENCE CAN HELP HOMEOWHERS SAVE$$$ ON ENERGY BILL$ The City o! Lawrence has money available to pay for weatherizing homes •n the ctty. Improve menu can include: • Attic Insulation • Sto'rm Windows • Weatherstripping of Doors Grants lor these improvements will be made to eligible homeowners. No repayment far this oulstance is required. Grants will be awarded ~n a.lirst·C~melirst served bass is with priority given to applicants who hve •n the ftve COBG target neighborhoods. Eligibility requirements for this assistance are: I. The home must be owner/occupied with no mare than two dwelling units. 2. Mobile homes are not eligible lor assistance. 3. Annual gross family Income cannot exceed the following guidelines: Family Size ·Maximum Income I $19,700 2 $22,550 3 $25,350 4 $28,150 5 $30,400 6 $32,650 7 $34,900 8 plus $37,150 Incomes will be verified. Applkanh received. on .or before October 4, 1991, will be given first consideration. Apphcat•ot'( forms ore ovoiloble at the office of Com· munity Development in Ro&m 08 of City Hall. For more information, cail841·7722, Ext. 3114. N. Lawrence Improvement Assoc. 539 Elm Lawrence, KS 66'044 · New Stoplight Operating at N. 2nd & Lyon SUCCESS! ! The new stop 1 i ght at N. 2nd & Lyorr is operating. N.L.I.A. requested the light to a 11 ow for a safe, centro 11 ed entrance onto N. 2nd on the north side of ·the tracks. Thanks to Terese Gorman, City Engineer; the city crews & the City Commission for their assistance. A1so, thank you to Senator Wint Winter, Jr. & Representative Betty Jo Charlton for their help in convincing the Ks, Dept. of Transportation the light was necessary. We hope you will use the intersection. We appreciate the amount of work it required to become a reality. He port Card ### Meet Your Neighbors Woodlawn School experienced an increase in enrollment of nearly 25 percent over last year. This means a number of new fami 1 i es have found North Lawrence to be the neighborhood in which they want to raise their children. We welcome those new neighbors to the best place in town to live and hope they enjoy the benefits North Lawrence has to offer. If you have a new neighbor and have not yet met them, please take the time to do so. After all, one of the things that makes North Lawrence so nice is our neighbors. Be a good one!!! ### Bulk Rate Postage Paid Permit #203 Lawrence, KS 66044 �North Lawrence Courier A Publicatlon. of tile North Lawrence Improvement Association Spring Cleanup is AprilS Neighborhood Picnic May 30 The spring neighborhood cleanup, sponsored by the N. L. I. A. , will be Wed., April 8. All of North Lawrence wi 11 be pi eked up on the same day. Lawrence Public Works crews will start picking up the trash early Wednesday, so please have your trash at the norma 1 pickup point Tuesday evening. Trash can be put out earlier and it may be picked up with the normal route Tuesday. Bulk i terns will not be pi eked up unt i 1 Wednesday. Elderly and disabled needing help in getting trash to the pickup point should call 841-5946 far enough in advance so that volunteers can be scheduled. Mulford's Tree Service will chip limbs and brush again. Please place all 1 imbs in a separate pile from the trash. The butt end of the limb should face the pickup area. Remove all foreign objects, such as glass and meta 1. The chips wi 11 be available free of charge at the park at 4th and Walnut. Please take as much as you want. Lonnie's Recycling, 501 Maple, will pick up and recycle metal. Please separate the metal from the rest of the trash. Additionally, North Lawrence residents wi 11 have an opportunity to save money and rid themselves of waste tires at the same tlme. The city charges $2 to dispose of each car or 1i ght truck tire. For one day on 1y, waste car and light truck tires may be disposed of for a $1 fee at B.C.'s Auto Repair, 510 N. 6th. Waste tires will be accepted from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wed., Apri 1 8. The tires will be recycled. N.L.I.A. encourages recycling of metal, aluminum, glass, oil, plastic, paper and styrofoam. The North Lawrence Improvement will sponsor a Association neighborhood potluck picnic Sat., May 30, beginning at 6 p.m. at John Taylor Park, 7th and Walnut. Please mark this date on your calendar. A11 North Lawrence residents and business persons are invited to attend. Please bring a potluck dish, table service and lawn chairs. Drinks will be furnished by Roger's Food Center, 2nd and Lincoln. Please thank them the next time you shop. The ~ ll For Your following lnformatioon suggested . ~- r ~!.!menu w1ll help assure a variety of foods: JU Last name starts with A---I J---Q R---z Brings Dessert Salad or Vegetable Main Dish New playground equipment has been installed at John Taylor Park for the children. Please accept this as a personal invitation to attend an old fashioned neighborhood picnic. The North Lawrence Improvement Association, a non-profit neighborhood organization, meets the 2nd Monday of each month at the I.O.O.F. hall, 615 Lincoln. Dues are $1 a year. Many N .L.I.A. projects, including this newsletter, are funded by Community Development, City of Lawrence. The officers are: Bob Moody, President 841-5946 843-3627 Maxine Lee, Vice Pres. Judy Percival, Secretary 842-0683 Marguerite Johnson, Treas. 843-1954 Please Join UsJ �Lead Water Pipes May Be Hazardous The City of Lawrence Utility Department requests your help with a survey. The U.s. Env i ronmenta 1 Protection Agency sets drinking water standards and has determined that lead is a health concern at certain exposure levels. Materials that contain lead frequently have been used in the construction of water supply distribution systems, and plumbing systems in private homes and other buildings. Lead plumbing may have been installed in some older homes (prior to 1910). If you suspect such plumbing is in your home, please complete the following information. _ _ I suspect lead pi pes have been installed in my home. Name: _______________________ Address: ____________________ Daytime Phone: _________ Please return this information to: City of Lawrence, Dept. of Utilities, P. 0. Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044 or call 842-5032 for further information. It's Easy to Recycle North Lawrence residents have several opportunities to recycle. Neighbors may drop off many of their recyclables at the Union Pacific Depot each Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Patricia Marvin, Lawrence's recycling coordinator, has designated the depot as a drop off site for grass clippings and leaves, used motor oi 1, and automotive batteries. An attendant will be present to assist emptying the into material appropriate containers. The grass c 1i ppi ngs and 1eaves wi 11 be compos ted The used motor oil and automotive batteries will be recycled. Reusable containers are encouraged. Please do not bring glass containers. Used motor oil is a particularly dangerous contaminant. North Lawrence is located very close to groundwater and any oil spread onto the ground can contaminate vour or your neighbor's well One quart of oil is enough to pollute 250,000 gallons of water. Please do not use motor oi 1 as a weed ki 11 er or dust suppressant. It is neither. Please take it to the depot on Saturdays. Do it for yourself and your neighbors. The city also sponsors a newspaper recyc 1i ng program. A shed to deposit newspapers in is located east of Woodlawn School. :::::::: Please do not tie the newspapers in bundles. Simply p1ace them in paper sacks and set them inside the shed. Other recycling programs are available to neighbors. Lonnie's Recycling, Kaw Motor Company, and OK Recycling recycle numerous items. Kaw Motor Company, Highway 24/59, accepts anything made out of meta 1. Lonnie's Recycling, 501 Maple, accepts glass, tin, aluminum, and other meta 1s. OK Recycling accepts plastic, glass, tin and aluminum every Wednesday morning from 7:30 to 8: 30 at the newspaper shed east of Woodlawn School. Please take advantage of the many opportunities to recycle in our neighborhood. It's good for your and our earth! I I .......... (®"I North Lawrl!llCI! Improvement Association 539iln Lawrence, KS 66044 Boa< Rate Postage Paid Pennit 11203 lawrence, KS 66044 �Nortli Lawrence Courier A publication of th.e North. Lawrence Improvement Association Fall Cle.atllliJ is October 14 The fa 11 neighborhood c 1eanup, sponsored by the N.L.I.A., will be Wednesday, October 14. All of North Lawrence will be picked up on the same day. Lawrence Public Works crews will start picking up the trash early Wednesday, so please have your trash at the normal pickup point Tuesday evening. Elderly & disabled wishing assistance in getting trash to the pickup point should call 841-5946. Please call far enough in advance so that volunteers can be scheduied. Tree Mulford's Service will chip limbs and brush. Place limbs with the butt end facing the pickup area. Remove all foreign objects, such as glass and meta 1. The free chips will be avail ab 1e at the boat ramp at 8th & Oak for your gardening use. PLEASE NOTE THE NEW LOCATION. Take as much as you need but don't de 1ay because the unused chips will not stay there. N.L.I.A. encourages recyc 1 i ng. Lonnie's Recycling, 501 Maple, will pick up metal i f the metal is separated from the rest of the trash. Please remember metal. aluminum, glass, oil, plastic, newspaper and styrofoam can be recycled. B. c. Auto Repair, 510 N. 6th, will accept waste car and light truck tires for a reduced disposa 1 fee of $1 for one day only on Wednesday,- Oct. 14. North Lawrence residents wi 11 have an opportunity to save money. The city charges at least $1.50 per tire for disposal. This allows you and N.L.I.A. to save. Ca11didate's Forum Scheduled Oct. 12 The N.L.I.A. will sponsor a Candidate's Forum, Monday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. at the I.O.O.F. Hall, 615 Lincoln. Candidates for County Commission, State Representative, and State Senate have been invited to attend and answer your questions. A1so on the agenda at this meeting will be election of officers. The N.L.I.A. is a non-profit neighborhood organization open to any North Lawrence resident or business person. The N. L. I. A. meets the 2nd Monday of each month at the I. 0. 0. F. Ha 11 615 Li nco 1n. Membership is $1 per year. Please feel free to contact any of the officers if you have questions about the organ i zation. N.L.I.A. OFFICERS Bob 1-!oody, President •••••••.• 841-5946 llaxine Lee, Vice President •.• 843-3627 Judy Percival, Secretary ••• , .642-0663 1-!arguerite Johneon, Treas, ••. 843~1954 ******************************* North Lawrence Survey Out Soon Each North Lawrence household & business wi 11 soon be receiving a questionnaire regarding our neighborhood. This effort, funded by a Community Development Block Grant, is a project of a Planning class at KU. Information from this survey will guide the N.L.I.A. in areas it will concentrate its. efforts on. The questionnaire will be hand de 1 i ve red to each house and business with a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Your help by filling out this questionnaire will be greatly appreciated. �..~-------....- Playground Equipment Installed .FREE-. ENERGY SAVING:IMPROVEMENTS· CitY OF LAWRENCE CAN HELP'HOt.£()WtERS SAVE$$$ ON Et£RGY BUS Donations Accepted The Wood 1 awn P. T. 0. recently bought new playground equipment for the school yard at a cost of $8,664. This has been a multi-year effort which is not completed yet. $6, 000 has been paid on the equipment· leaving a balance of $2,664. Woodlawn students have recently completed a fund raiser to help pay off the equipment. There is still an opportunity to give. Checks may be made out to Woodlawn P.T.O. and mailed to Woodlawn School, 508 Elm, Lawrence, KS 66044. Your help is appreciated. The City of Lawrence has money available 10 pay tlr weat18rizing homes i'llla city. mprovements can ilclude: · • Attic lnUation • Stonn WIRiows • W~ng of Doors GraniS 1or theSe mproY811'M1111s Y4 be made 10 elglble honieownels. No repayments ror this asslstaroe is~ Granta w11 be awarded on a ftrst-come rnt eeMJcl-tus with pt1or1ty lto'el1 to appllc:ants ~ t.ie In h ftve COBG target~ Eliglbiily ~ fo( tis assistance ate: 1. The home roost be ownerloccupied ~ no more \llall two ltMlling l.litS. 2.. Uobile homeln not ellgllle 1« usislanoe. 3. Arroal crosa family Income cannot exceed lhe ~ng Qlidelnes: Friy sb 1Wimll11 ilcome $20,450 $23,350 $26,XIO 2 3 4 5 $2i,200 $31,550 '$33,850 • 7 fplua $36.200 $38,550 lnComll wll bt VllfllecL. Ajlplcanls lllC8IVed on or balore OCtober 23. 1992 wil be given first consideration. ~ lonnS 11'8 avalable at .. ofb of Hclusir'v & ~Development In Room 08 of City. Hil. For men lnruma!lon cal832-3000 Ext 3114. Are you interested i11 Model Block Program? The N.L.I.A. will soon be submitting projects for consideration for Community Development funding. One suggested project would be a "Model Block Program" in North Lawrence. Under this program, homeowners in a block area agree to participate in the program which allows for a $1 rebate for every $4 spent on approved, exterior projects, such as painting, roof repairs, & porch repairs. The maximum return for each household is $2,000; minimum rebate is $100. If you are interested in this program and would like further information, please call Bob Moody at 841-5946. School Bottd Forurn to be Oct. 27 will fund the building of two new e 1 ementary schoo 1 s and a new junior high school, as well as expand Wakarusa school and renovate Central Junior High and Lawrence High. The Woodlawn P.T.O. and the N.L.I.A. will jointly sponsor a forum on the proposed $29.9 mi 11 ion schoo 1 bond issue, Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Woodlawn Gym, 508 Elm. The bond issue, if approved, Bulk Rate Postage Paid Permit #203 Lawrence, KS 66044 N. Lawrence Improvement Assoc. 539 Elm Lawrence, KS 66044 !\'\., r "j e. v\ ..:: S v.:_'c•,. v'f ~. r/ o "' s ;~ ') I, ;V<"' ),o dwaf JSD;/ /0 '1, 0 L·"·'·-; 1 t: .... ,--( r rs De c''c>h1, c c, o 'I v ·- D ;Z'B �HOI HOI HOl North Lawrence Improvement Association Officers MERRY [I CHRISTMAS! Maxine Lee, President Delores Todd, Secretary Marguerite Johnson, Treasurer What? It's too early to think about Christmas?! Not if you plan to win the first-ever North Lawrence CHRISTMAS DECORATING CONTEST. Youdon'tneedtodazzlethejudges with a "million bulbs." Entries will be judged on their originality and aesthetics. There'll be prizes for the best entries. We'll announce what they are at the NoYember NUA meeting. L<.~ us know you want to be ineluded in the contest by sending in your entry blank before November 30. NORTH LAWRENcE -cou~~~~ 843-3627 842-7982 843-1954 EARLY HISTORY OF NORTH LAWRENCE NLlA is a non-profit neighborhood organization. Dues are $1 per year. Many NLlA projects, including this newsletter, are paid for by community Development funding. II THE MISSING PIECE IS YOU! • • • • • • • • • • 0 • • • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •• • • FIRST-EVER NORTH LAWRENCE : CHRISTMAS DECORATING CONTEST o ENTRY BLANK • • • • • • Name ----------------------------------------• Address,________________________________________ • Phone number : (Day or evening?) • Send your entry to NUA, 747 Elm, Lawrence. KS 66044 • Entries must be received by November 30. 1993. We'll announce winners in the Winter 1994 edition of the North • • Meet your neighbors and the North Lawrence community at our .. .•...•..•.•...•.••..•..•...•.•.....•..•.• • Lawrence cour!er. North Lawrence Improvement Association 747Elm Lawrence, KS 66044 POTLUCK PICNIC Bulk rate Postage Paid Permit No. 203 Lawrence, KS 66044 annual picnic. Join us on Saturday, September 18th at John Taylor Park (between Elm and Walnut on 7th Street). Bring a covered dish to share. your own dishes and silverware. We'll provide ice tea You might also want to bring chairs or a blanket to sit on. This will be our first meeting of the year. We won't conduct any business at the picnic, but instead use the time to catch up on the summer's news. If you are new to North Lawrence. this is a great time tomeetyourneighborsandseewhat the North Lawrence Neighborhood Improvement Association is all about. The whole family is welcome. Ifitrains. we'll hold the picnic inside the Ballard Center. ·····••··········•• FALL CLEANUP--- • FRIDAY, • : OCTOBER 15!: .................... . Awhile back, my neighbors the Zilners gave me the original deed to my house, which they had once owned. It was fascinating reading. Tbe first entry noted the President's transfer 0f a plot efland to an Indian. Soon after, several settlers acquired the land. In each subsequent entry, the size of the plot shrank, until finally, my house was built in 1929. The history of all our homes in North Lawrence follows this sarue pattern, according to the Early History of North Lawrence. This is a neat little book originally published in 1930 by the North Lawrence Civic Association. Members of the Woodlawn Parent Teachers Association added to the history and reissued the pamphlet in 1961. The History paints a picture of a bustling town quite a bit different from today's North Lawrence. Indian Country Our land deeds start with Sarcoxie. He was the chief of the Turtle Band of the Delaware Indians. This area was set aside for the Delaware Indians in an 1829treaty.From 1829untill854,North Lawrence was Indian Country, part of the Nebraska Territory. But even though this was Indian Country, white settlers and runaway slaves were moving in and forming settlements. In 1854, the Kansas-Nebraska Bill officially opened the state to non-Indian settlers. Perhaps in response to this influx, President James Buchanan deeded Sarcoxie 320 acreswhich included North Lawrence-in an 1860 treaty with the tribe. Now, the History implies that North Lawrence was here before the rest of Lawrence, and it would be nice to say we were "one up" on the rest of the city. Most likely, though, these early settlers were scattered throughout the area. The first mention of a city in the area came in May of 1854, when Missourians John Baldwin and Clarke Stearns staked out the Lawrence townsite. A few months later the New England Emigrant Aid Society established their base there. While Baldwin, members of the Aid Society and many other newcomers chose to live north of the river, North Lawrence was not a part of the main city at that time. Early development In 1861, Sarcoxie sold his acreage to Charles Robinson, RobertS. Stevens and William A. Simpson-<Jur first developers. These men immediately began selling the land in pieces. some to the Kansas Pacific Railroad and the resttoothersettlers. Webecameknown as Jefferson, and were included as part of Jeffurson County . About this time, North Lawrence development really took off. The first post office was built in 1862. There were many small shops and stores in the area, including a grocery, a meat market, a barber shop. a drug store, flour and feed mills and a coal yard. There was a pool ball a saloon and two hotels. The first toll bridge across the river was built in 1863, and the Kansas Pacific rail lines reached the area the sarueyear. By 1865, therewereatleast four churches. Cbildrenattendedanumber of makeshift schools in the area until the first school building, on the northeast corner of North Seventh and Lincoln, opened with 250 students in 1865. At this time, North Lawrence had its own cemetery. jail. court and newspaper. And many of our homes were built during this period. While Locust and Bridge (North Second) streets were the principal business districts, stores and shops were scattered throughout the neighborhood. It sounds like Jefferson was the type of city many COntinued... :-.:orth Lawrence Courier l �Early North Lawrence continued currentNorthLawrenceresidentswould like to live;: in, if their survey responses are any indication. We become a city The Legislature created Grant Township. which included North Lawrence, in 1865 and made it part of Douglas County. Somewhere between 1865 and !867,Jefferson became North Lawrence, and town officers were elected. On June 7, 1867, North Lawrence officially became a second-class city with a population of 2,500. Four days later, a group tried to get the city of Lawrence to annex North Lawrence. This effort failed. But in 1870, North Lawrence citizens voted to consolidate with Lawrence. Unfortunately, the History doesn't explain the motivation behind the conflict or the reasons why people finally voted to join Lawrence. Cultural center In the early 1870s, the Union Pa- ............... FIRST MEETING1993-94 The first meeting of the year for the NorthLawrencelmprovementAssociation will be on October 11 at 7:00 at the Oddfellows Hall, 6!5 Lincoln. Everyone who lives or owns property in North Lawrence is welcome to attend. Items on the agenda include electingofficers,planningmeetingsandcommunity activities for the rest of the year and developing ideas for our Community Development Block Grant proposal, which is due in November. Many people responding to last year's neighborhood survey said they thoughtCumrnunityDevelopmentfunds hadn't done much good in North Lawrence. If you have an idea on how to use these federal funds in our neighborhood, come to the meeting and be a part of the planning process. Meetings of the North Lawrence Improvement Association are held the second Monday of every month, from October through May. 2 North Lawrence Courier cific Railroad moved its general repair At the beginning, there were four shops to Bismarck Grove, which was in more blocks to the west ofN orth Second the northeast corner of North Lawrence. street. And the river was only about half Many houses were built near the Grove its present width. In 1903, amajorflood to bouse shop employees. Although hit the area, washing away the blocks some still stand, most have been tom south of Locust and west of North Secdown. ond and parts of Mill, Walnut and Ash Apparently, Bismark Grove was streets from the bridge to North Fifth. In quite a focal point for the city. For many addition to the 1903 and 1951 floods, years, it was the site of the Kansas State flooding also occurred in 1901. 1902, Fair, and it was used for many statewide 1904,1905,1908,1910, !912and 1915. gatherings, such as carnivals and politi- We can count our blessings for the levcal and religious meetings. Mule cars- ies that protected us this year. I n the city's first public transportation- many ways, the History of North Lawoperated from Bismark Grove to 19th rence just scratches the surface. But it and Ma'"achusetts. Part of Bismark shows that North Lawrence has a heriGrove was a game preserve for deer, tage that we can be proud of. buffalo, elk and antelope. ................................... HOW DO YOU COMPARE? Lastfall,mostNorthLawrenceresidents participated in a community opinion survey sent out by an architecture professoratKU. Unfortunately, the professor lost his graduate student and so has not yet compiled the results. Fortunately, he loaned the surveys to the NLIA, and we have tallied some of the answers. Not being statisticians or having much spare time, we couldn't do the entire survey or interpret the results. So we chose a few questions we thought peoplemightbeinterestedinandcounted the number of answers for each ques- tion. You can use the numbers to see how you fit into the neighborhood. And you can see whether you have the same goals and feelings for North Lawrence as others in the neighborhood. We appreciate everyone's participation in the survey. Reading people's comments gave us a lot of ideas for future NLIA activities. It also showed that most people are really proud of their neighborhood. Hopefully, politicians and developers will one day be able to use the results to improve facilities and services while maintaining our neighborhood's character. ....•••..•••.••..••...•..•••....... Chartll on next pago, .. FALL CLEANUP-October For those who prefer fall cleaning, a Clean Up Day is scheduled for Friday, October 15. This will give you a chance to get rid of some of that debris left over from July's storms. City crews will collect bulk trash from your regular pick-up site. Have it there by 7:00a.m. Separate recyclable metals and brush and tree limbs from the rest of the trash. Lonnie's Recycling will pick up the metals. Mulford's Tree Service will chip the limbs and brush. Tbey'llleave the chips at the boat dock on 8th and Oak Streets. You're welcome to take these chips as long as they last. City crews will take up to five tires in the cleanup. And there is no charge to pick them up. However, they'll only take car or small truck tires. If you have more than five tires, take them to B.C. Auto, 510 North 6th. The charge to dispose of them there is $1. North Lawrence Courier 3 �jl;jj" NORTH L~~NCB COUKIBR 1ru1(JVfJ- Mlnl..l!C:$. continued hom P"8C 5 Ballard <;:enter becoming a teen cen- ter (as jo Anderson off-handedly Spring 1994 suggested in the paper last week). Most comments about the possibility were negative, i.e. there's not enough parking nor enough room in the building. People were also concerned about the classification of this neighborhood as "inner city" MINUTES OF THE NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION 1993-1994 as well as the type of people the centerwouldattract.RustyThomas, Ballard Centerboard member, says that board wasn't too thrilled with the idea either and that she would convey our sentiments back to her board. Delores explained this year's approved CDBG allocations. She also compared allocations to our neigh- December 13, 1993 borhood with those going to other neighborhoods. She and I made an appeal for the group to give a lot of thought as towhatwe should apply for next year. For example, Fred De Victor earlier had mentioned that playground equipment for smaller children might now be appropriate ad~ ditions to the parks. Kathy Martinez brought seeds from the America the Beautiful program. And the group went crazy going through them. Meeting ~djourned ;'!~9:00p.m. JB(.S" ---- - .............................•........ .. DON'T FORGET: NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP JUNE 10 ...................................... P'OTLUC!l. PICI'!!C North Lawrence Improvement Association 747 Elm Lawrence, KS 66044 JUNE4 Bulk rate Postage paid Permit No. 203 Lawrence, KS 66044 '):>;:; Housing &Neighborhood Development City Hall 6 East 6th 66044 Lawrence, Kansas r:r.., ·~~~ ._;, 0~~~ liP~ "'~~- ..... ""'{ 1 '(s..~;- ~~'%, 'tb ~:~ ?f\~~ ~-:.:- ..-~~/ ]7' ------· NEIGHBORHOOD POTIUCK PICNIC JUNE4, 6:30P.M. JOHN TAYLOR PARK EVERYONE'S INVITED 6 North Lawrence Courier ·; Delores Todd called the meeting to order at 7:00. Marilyn Rogers tried to read the minutes of the November 8th meeting, which were then discussed and approved. Marguerite gave the treasurer's report. As of December 13, we had a total of $293.21: $274.21 in the checking ac· count and the rest cash. Maxine Lee reported that she delivered a $50 gift certificate to the Lathrum's,aNorthLawrencecouple who were flooded this summer. 1bis was part of the Unity Church's do· nation for flood-affected North Lawrence residents. She also said she'dgiven$25 ofthe Unity Church's donation to the Ballard Center. This left $113. New business: Maxine proposed that we donate more money to the Ballard Center. She suggested the Ballard Center could use the money for Christmas presents for a flooded family, or it coulduseitforan "unadopted" family. After discussion, theNLIA voted to send another $50 to the Ballard Center, earmarked for a North Lawrencefamily(notnecessarilyone with kids). We decided to keep the remaining $63 in case we hear of anyone else needing assistance. We then discussed programs for 1994 meetings. Delores will arrange for representatives from the park department (possibly Fred DeVictor), FMC and the street maintenance department (possibly Teresa Gorman) to meet with us. We're asking the street department to discussculvertmaintenanceasoneway to reduce street flooding in North Lawrence. Marilyn and Delores announced that the Christmas lighting contest would be judged this week. FMC representatives would do the judg· ing so there would be no favoritism given to any of the entries. Several businesses donated prizes for the decorating contest: Fat Man's Restaurant gave a dinner for two; Roger's Food Center donated a 5 pound ham, B&C Auto donated $50 in auto repair, River City Car Wash gave $100 in car wash tokens, which we broke into smaller amounts to give to several winners, La Tropicana Restaurant donated dinner for two and Pines Greenhouse donated a rose bush. We could have had many more prizes, but when we were soliciting, we were afraid we wouldn't have many entries. In the end, we had 11 entries . Delores and Marilyn reported on the CDBG request we sentto the city in November. We asked for $3,660 in operating expenses, which pays mainly for the newletter and office supplies, $100 to provide supplies for a volunteer program to help elderlyordisabledNorthl.awrenceresidents, $2,880 for repair of the brick sidewalk onLocustStreet, and $3,300 for culvert cleaning, repair and replacement. After submitting therequest, Fred DeVictor gave Delores some ideas for next year's request. He has some improvements in mind for Lyens Park plus more tree-planting sites. Finally, we discussed general neighborhood chitchat, such as what's going on along the northside of the tracks, when's the burned building going to be tom down and who's in the hospital. Meeting adjourned at 7:50. January 10,1994 Delores Todd called the meeting to order at 7:05p.m. Marilyn Rogers read the minutes, which were then approved by the members. Marguer· ite gave the treasurers report. She said we had a total of $224.21 in the checking account and $21.00 in cash. Delores announced the program schedule for spring meetings. On February 14, a representative from the Lawrence Police Department will speak to the group about setting up a neighborhood watch program. In March, FMC people will visit with us to explain their role in the com· munity. In April, we'll meet with someone from the street department to discuss culvert maintenance. Delores said she has been spending some of our CDBG funds and buying office supplies, such as note •..•••........ Continued on pugc ~ SPRING CLEANUP Have your bulk trash at the curb by 7 a.m. on Friday, June 10. It's springcleanup time again. However, there are a few differences this year from years past. Do not put limbs or brush out for pick up unless you cut the limbs into 18-inch-longpiecesandbundlethem together as you do for normal trash pickup. Our tree service has raised his rates, and we don't have enough money in our budget to pay forpicking up and chipping brush this cleanup. Don'tputtiresoutforthiscleanup. Instead, call the city sanitation department. They will put you on their schedule for collecting tires (up to five from a household). Separate metals and other recyclablesfrom the bulk trash. We"ll have Lonnies pick these up again this year. North Lawrence Courier I �Minu!cs,ronlinuedfromp4&-4 North Lawrence Improvement Association Officers Delores Todd, President Maxine Lee, Vice President Marguerite Johnson, Treasurer Marilyn Rogers, Secretary 842-7982 843-3627 843-1954 841-4473 NLIA is a non-profit neighborhood organization. Dues are $1 per year. Many NLIA projects, includingthisnewsletter, are paid for by Community Development funding. THE MISSING PIECE IS YOU! Neighborhood watch We are fortunate that we have few crime problems in North Lawrence, says Mark Brothers of the Lawrence Police Department who spoke to the NLIA meeting in February. Vandalism is rare here as are car and resi~ dential burlaries.And wedon'thave to put up with "stupid drunk tricks" like residents around KUdo. North Lawrence has mainly two types of crime problems: those inherent to having bars in residential neighborhoods and theft by transients restocking their "summer camp.'' Elm has gotten better as far as drunk driving goes, he says; Locust is worse. Some of the "drunktype" problems center around the bar at508 Locust According to Brothers,mostofthefightsandotherprob!ems are caused by out-of-town friends of the regular clientele. And few of the problems extend to the rest of the neighborhood. Generally, there's more trash than violence, he says. North Lawrence should expect the "homeless" population to be moving back to their summer camps along the river in April. So we should also expect to Jose camping gear and related items if we leave our garages and storage sheds unlocked, Brotherssays.Popularitemsthatthetransients take include fishing poles, tents, grills and lanterns. We should also expect some localized "antics" around the 200 to 500 2 North Lawrence Courier blocks of Elm and Locust, he says. Some are bar-related; some are related to gang activity (especially on Elm). Brothers says the police department keeps a good watch on the group suspected of being in a gang. Brothers says he hears complaints that the police don't patrol North Lawrence enough. However, this is a reflection of how safe the neighborhood is, he says. If an area appears OK, patrolofficerswillhead to otherareaswhereproblemsaremore chronic. If you frequently see officers in your neighborhood, it means your area may be having more problems than you want, he says. But even with a police officer "sitting on your doorstep," it's possible to be a crime victim. That's why citizens should be proactive. Citizens are the eyes and ears of the police. Brothers says that while North Lawrence in general is good about knowing who belongs in a neighborhood, we sometimes question whether we should call the police when we see something suspicious. We should, he says. Preventing crime has to be a partnership between the citizens and police. If you are interested in setting up a more formal partnership with police-a neighborhood watch program-call Mark Brothers at the Lawrence Police Department, 8417210. A REQUEST FOR HELP COMMUNITY CALENDAR It leaks and has other problems. Also, the department is changing the way it charges for pool use. Season passes will now be available for $30 for an indi- According to City Commissioner Bob Moody, the city cannot rezone an area until it receives a petition signed by affected property owners. So I would like help in getting a petition signed for changing the zoning on Locust and Elm between 2nd and 4th from industrial to residential. If you live ina commercial/ industrial zone, here are the financial benefits of rezoning to residential: • If 50% or more of your home is destroyed (e.g., by fire, flood or storm), you cannot rebuild unless you obtain a zoning variance from the city. • It is difficult to sell or refinance a home in a commercial/industrial area because few mortgage companies or banks will lend money for homes in these zones. • Property taxes would probably decrease. Typically, property taxes are higher in commercial/ industrial areas. The city appears to be willing to consider rezoning some industrial/ commercial sections in North Lawrence to residential. Several residents who attended the NLIA meetinginMaydiscussedwhichsections this rezoning should include. They agreed that it may be possible to rezone sections of Locust and Elm between 2nd and 4th Streets with little difficulty. While the group would also like to see Maple and the rest of Locust from 4th to 7th rezoned, existing businesses in those areas could make the process more difficult. However, individuals located in those areas could certian!y sign the petition and make their voices heard. Because many of the properties in this area in question are not owneroccupied, door-to-door petitioning would be somewhat ineffective. Therefore, if you own property on Locust and Elm between 2nd and 4th Streets and are interested in signing a petition to change the zoning of this area to residential, please call Cheryl Miller at 749-3510 or stop by 228 Locust. -Cheryl Miller vidual, $90 for a family of four. As an added attraction, parks and rec has contracted with a company to install a 17- foot tall, 140-foot long water slide this summer, which they hope to have installed by Memorial Day. De Victor said his office would be responsible for maintaining the renovated Union Pacific depot and for scheduling the meeting room there. Several people got on De Victor's case about the depot. They were mainly concerned that the parking lot for the depot would be filled with Johnny's Tavern patrons. De Victor commented that one way to con- trol that would be to lock the parking lot at night. People commented that the depot essentially represents another instance where the city made plans for our neighborhood but didn't take the time to come to the neighborhood to ask for input about how well the project would work or to ask for suggestions on how to make it work. For example, because Ted Boyle once had his shop at the same intersection, he could help the city work out parking problems at the depot. De Victor announced that the neighborhood has enough kids to support playground programs at both John Tay- John Taylor Park June 4, 6:30p.m. Neighborhood Potluck Picnic Everyone's invited. Bring a dish to share, your own table service and a chair. JunelO Neighborhood cleanup On-going: Ballard Center Aerobics classes, Monday and Wednesday 6:15 to 7:30pm and Saturday 9 to 10 am. Classes are free and open to everyone, however, space is sometimes limited. Free summer lunch program for children (up to age 18) lor and Lyons Parks this year. Activities run from 9 to 12 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. and include a free lunch. The program begins June 13. After De Victor finished his presentation, Marilyn Rogers read the minutes, which the group approved. Marguerite Johnson phoned in her treasurer's report to Delores Todd earlier in the evening. We had a total of $244. Cheryl asked about rezoning Maple and Locust Streets from industrial to residential. While Bob Moody had told her that all we needed was verbal support for the change, in actuality, we must present a petition to the city. Cheryl asked for advice about who to contact and whether all blocks needed to be included. A couple of people asked why we needed the change. Cheryl listed three reasons: Ted brought up the subject of the Continued on pttge 6 TO THE RESIDENTS OF NORTH LAWRENCE The following question appeared on the survey taken last year: "Are you satisfied with the manner in which the city has allocated community development funding in the recent past?" A majority of residents answered "No." As a member of the Community De- velopment Block Grant Advisory Board and as a member of the North Lawrence Improvement Association, lam puzzled by this response. I believe residents are confusing community development funding with general city funds. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awards community developmentfunds to cities. Our local Housing and Neighborhood DevelopmentOfficeisinchargeofoverseeing these CD funds. The process for distributing CD money begins with organizations submitting requests. The requests are then reviewed by a 16-memberadvisory board. The board consists of people from target neighborhoods and at-large community members. The amount of allocations depends on the total amount of money available. Almost always, the money requested is larger than the amount available. The board makes their recommendation to the city commission, which either accepts the recommenda~ tionsorrequestschanges. This is a shortened version of a lengthy process. But I wanted to give you an idea of how it works. The last newsletter listed some of the projects previously funded by CD. These included sewer lines, water lines, drainage improvements~ land for Lyons Park, sidewalks, rehabilitation loans and weatherization grants. Community development money also funds our cleanups, pays for our newsletters and provides general operating expenses. These projects are entirely separate from projects that city departments (e.g.,street, parks and recreation, public works, etc.) spend in our neighborhood. The ideas for requests for North Lawrencecomefromneighborhoodresi~ dents. If there is a particular project you would like to bring to our attention, contact any NUA officer. Or better yet, come to one of our meetings. Our requests for the 1994-1995 year include: Operating expenses $1,660 Volunteer services 100 Oeanup 2,000 Culvert replacement 660 Brick sidewalk replacement 4,890 Morespecificinformationaboutthese projects will be in our next newsletter. This summer, the board will be meeting to discuss projects fornext year. Suggestions are welcome at any time. If you would like to attend a meeting, let one of the board members know. NllA mem~ bers will vote on final recommendations at the November general meeting as the deadline for applications is December 1. Take a look around your neighborhood. Think how it could be improved. Let's all make North Lawrence an even better place to live. -Delores Todd NLIA President, 1994 North Lawrence Courier 5 �Miflutcs. eontinued from p.lge 1 booksandafilingc:abinet.Shealsoannounced that CDBG meetings begin this week on the 13th. Marilyn asked for help con tactingcommu~ nity churches and schools for information for the community c::alendar for next month's newsletter. Shirley North volwlteered to do the calling. Shirley reported on a call she had received asking for volunteers to the CASA (Cowt AppointedSpecialAdvocate)prog:ram. These volunteers work with children caught up in the court system, often in custody battles. Anyone wishing to work with Utis group should contact Lena at the Roger Hill Volun~ teerCenter. They plan to start a training program at the end of the month. Marguerite reported that Maxine Lee is back in the hospital with lung problems. Mar~ gueritcwill also becontactingNorth Lawrence businessesregardingtheNeighbor~to·Neigh­ bor program. 'This program has been set up with government flood money. She also announced th<1t as part of this program, a potluck is scheduled for February 13 at the Douglas County Extension Center. Everyone in the county is invited to attend. Cheryl Miller asked if it would be possible to gauge support for rezoning Locust Street from 2nd to 7th. Currently, that section is zoned industrial. She would like to sec it re-zoned both to preventindustrial development in the area and to be able to do things to her home that arc prevented by the zoning category, like refinancing at much lower rates. ShesaidBobMoodytoldherthedtywouldbe willing to research whether this was feasible, but it did..1't want to waste it's time if the residents didn't support the change. Shirley volunteered to help find residentsofhomesin this area. Marilyn will put a blurb in the newsletter to gauge support throughout the neighborhood. There was considerable discussion about what the city has planned for the area bounded by the depot, the river and2ndand3rdstreets. Some believe the city plans to demolish <ill businesses and residences in the area to make room for p:lrks, the farmers market and parking, Others believe the city just wants property owners to clean upthearcaso it's not an eyesorevisiblefromcityhallandthemall, We should probably have a city representative come explain their plans to us. Delores announced the winners of the Christmas contest: 1st prize: Glen and Ellen Miller 2nd prize: Tommy and Linda Lee 3rd prize: Mrs. Roberts Honorable mentions: The Beebes and the Gillespies Ted Boyle mentioned that he had called people he knew at Sunflower Cable to oome over and take pictures and that he'd seen several North Lawrence homes on the news. Marguerite announced that the Tenantsto-Homeownersprogramwillholda "school" forprospectivehome buyers in February. The school will explain the program, which helps low-income people buy homes nccdingrehabilib.tion in target neighborhoods plus helps them fix up the homes. Shirley asked ifweallknew the New Year's baby was a North Lawrence baby. He belongs to Byron of Byron's Auto House. Delores 01djourned the- meeting at 8:05. Febnuary 1~ 1994 Delores Todd called themeetingtoorder at7:05 p.m. K.C. Childs, Tanger Outlet Center marketingmanager,explainedthemall'scxpansian plans. The design calls for lengthening the building thatparallels the river and adding another building and four rows of parking on the south end of the lot. The additions will add 58,0Cl0 square feet of space to the mall and create a horseshoe of buildings on the lot. Childs said she expects their request for expansion -will be on the agenda for the ctty commission's April 27 meeting and hopes to receive approval for the project by the end of May. On that schedule, construction will begin in the fall. She also hopes NorthLawrence-willsupporttheexpansion. Mark Brothers of the Lawrence Police Departmt!nt talkOO o:~ol>uul types of oimc problems North Lav-.rrence experiences. His take-home message was that preventing crime has to be a partnership between dtizens and police. Citizens must be the eyes and ears for the police force. People should be willing to get involved. And if we sec somethingthatmake:suswonderifweshould call the police, well, we should. After the presentations, we started the business meeting. Marilyn Rogers read the minutes, which thosepresentapproved without comment. Marguerite Johnson gave the treasUrers report We have $204.21 in the checld.ng acCOWltand$23incash. Wediscussed.whether it would be OK to use the money in the accountformailingthenewsletter then getting reimbursed with CDBG funds and decided it was. Ftnally,everyonehelpedstickmailingletters on the newsletter, which was a tremen~ doushelp. u,"' Much 14, 1994 Delores Todd called the meeting to order at7:05. Marilyn Rogers read the minutes, which the group approved. Marguerite Johnson gave the treasurer's report. We had $49.21 in the account. The city's $155 reimbursement for mailing the newsletter had arrived but had not been deposited. fora to!:U of$204..21. Wehad$24in cash.Kathy Martinez of the Neighbor-toNeighbor Program informed the group that she could provide assistancetoresidents and business owners affected by last summer's flooding. Call her at 84:>-2383 if you qualify for assistance and are having trouble getting it or if you need more information. Ed Flynn FMCplantmanagerspoketo the group, informing us ofFMCs activities and role in the community. He said that the companyhadnothadamechanismforcommunicati.ngv.iththeneighborhood.Sothiswasthe first step in what he hoped would be better communication. Flynn described the company's background. FMC is an international $3.8 billion company based in Chicago. The local plant has been here since 1951. It employees about 225 people and has a $12 million payroll, making it the eighth largest employer in Lawrence. It pays about a quarter of a million in taxes. Locally,FMCproducesphosphatesforuse in products such <15 Pepsi, Dr. Pepper,JeUo, Aunt Jemima maple syrup, Velvceta, YV:heaties, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Total, Soft Batch Cookies, Ritz Bits, hotdogs, ham, bacon~ crescent rolls, pet food, Crest toothpaste, Cascade dishwasher soap and Spic and Span. The company produces different forms of the mineral, which can act as leavening agents, buffering agents, cle<Uring agents and nutrients, among others. FMC is a safety-oriented facility, says Flynn. In 1993, the plant had gone 3 years without an accident causing an employee to miss work. FM:Cprovidespreventivehealth care, tests employees for drugs and conducts regular safety meetings and drills. Plus,yearly,italsoconductsjointdrillswith the fire department. Thecompanyhasanemergencyrcsponse plan, whichisavaila.blcatthelibrary. Flynn says he'd be glad to also give NUA a copy for our files. The phosphate manufacturing process produceshydr"8""sulfidegas,whichsmells like rotten eggs. Because of neighborhood complaints, the company in July 1993, installeda$1.Smillionscrubbertoremovethe smell. Flynn says he hasn't gotten a complaint about the smell since then. He also pointedoutthatthegovcrnmentdidn'tleg~ islate this scrubber, they installed it in response to neighborhood complaints. Currently, FM.C is working to reduce waste emissions by 50'7.., Flynn says. One way they do that is to capture the heat producedin themanufacturingprocessthen reuse it to heat the facility, FMCco-spon.sorstheRIF(ReadingisFunda:mental) program at Woodlawn School and has bought dolls and toys for the kindergarten class. Its employees donated $21,000 to the United Way this year, and some employees volunteer at the Ballard Center. The company also sponsors ball teams and the boys and girls club. Scveralpeopleattendingthemeetinghad questions for Flynn. TheCoppsasked about the emergency alarms that go off at night. They said they worry that the company is emitting pollutants or poisons at night and wonder if it's safe. The company's security personnel say they can't hear the sirens go off. Flynn said his reason for being at the meeting was to start to work on these types of issues. He wanted to setup a mechanism for dealing with them. Copp said he feels no one will buy his property because of whereitis,even though property taxes just went up $14,000. His daughterwasdenicdaloanforherproperty because the bank was worried about the possibility of ground-watercontamination. Copp asked what was F?vfC really doing about safety? Flynnsaidhecouldn'tspeaktothebank's lending practices. Copp said the company could talk to banksandshowthattherewasnopollution. Aynn responded that FM.C could tell banks that they're using the wrong information and give them the records the company must £1e with the state. Flynn said FMC has been planning an open house to address these issues. That way company representatives oould walk Coi:II.Umcd... North Lawrence Courier 3 �MU!utes,conunue<lfromp.1gf.3 us through the plant and pointoutthemany safety features. Flynn said he'd also be willM ing to periodically come back to NUA meetings. Martinez: said she'd like to contactfMCs public relations department to see what assistance FMC could offer flood victims. Bob Moody mentioned that he's smelled naturalgasashe'sdriven by a pipeline on the southeast comer of FN{C's property. Flynn said he'd check thatout.Notonlyisita safety hazard, but FMC doesn't want to pay any more utilities than it has too. Finally,JaniceJohnson,arepresentativeof the Lawrence Girls Fast Pitch program, spoke to uo:; about the possibility of opening ball field." m North Lawrence. Right now, the 10to 12-year old girls must travel to Johnson County and other areas in the state for all their games. The group has joined with the Breakf.J.stOptimists Oub to develop fields in Lawrence. Currently, they are negotiating with FMC to lease company land. So far, details of how the site would be used havenot been worked out. But, Johnson said, there should be no street parking. and until the group has money for lights, there will be no night games. However, many of the games for older girls start at 9:15, so late night crowds and noise could be possible once lights are installed. Copp asked what would be done to prevent the fields from beingusedbythegeneral public and how would the group avoid gen· eral rowdiness. Johnson said the fields are too small for usc by adult teams. Plus the agreement with FM"C will be only for this group. Also, they won'tsell beeratthegames, although some adults may bring some with them. Flynn added that the agreement would include a clause to shut the fields down if alcohol becomes a problem. Healsosaidhe'd like to poll the neighborhood to see how we fccl about the fields. In general, people attending the meeting commented favorably on the fields, saying they were gla~RILIT,ri~ls' sports. Maxine Lee called the meeting to order at 7:15.Marilyn Rogers read theminutes, which the membership approved. Marguerite Johnson gave the treasurers report. We had $204.21 in the bank, $27 in cash, plus we received about $12 for new memberships tonight. We had a short discussion about having a neighborhood· wide pi01ic this spring. The group voted to have a potluck pi01:k on June 4 at John Taylor Park, starting at 6:00. This will be after the newsletter comes out. Someone will also post notices at Rogers Food Centersowewon'tmisslettinganyoneknow about the picnic. Maxine announced that the city has changed bulk trash pickups back to Friday. So the spring cleanup will beon}unelO this year. Also, no limbs will be picked up this spring. Our usual tree service has raised its pricesforpickinguplimbs(nearlythreetimes whatitusedtobe),and DclorcsToddhasnot found a cheaper service. ('rNe learned about this price increase before CDBG appropria· tions were finalized, so we were able to increase our request for next year. We will probably schedule the tree service to pickup limbs in the fall cleanup.) 4 North Lawrence Courier Maxine announced thataParks andRecrcation Department representative will speak at the next meeting on May9. A representative from the trailer park on Walnutwasscheduled.toappearatthismecting. However, that person did not show up nor did she c:a1l to canceL This is the trailer court that plans to expand across Walnut, add 30 trailers to the lot and wants access to Eighth Street. Members vented their feelings about the non-appearance and about the planned expansion. As background: So far, the Oty Planning Commission has denied theowner'srequest for the expansion. They said the owner can't expand unless access to the <:aurt is from Eighth Street and not Walnul To do this, the owner would need to buy two houses on Eighth, which he would then tear down. Apparently, by the date of this meeting, one ofthchouscshadbccn torn down. TheownM ership of the other house was up in the air because its last owner issuing to get it back. After considerable discussion, David Baird made amotion that we write a lettcrexplainingourconcems to the Gty Commission and the Planning Commission. The membership votedtoapprovethemotion.MarilynRogers will write the letter. To summarize our con· cerns: • The trailer court will increase traffic on streets that are already too narrow for the current load they carry: Elm, Eighth, Walnut and Oak. Thedrainageditchcsonthcsestrects make it difficult to expand the roads. •The trailer court will decrease property values. • Because trailers depr~te like cars, the used trailers the owner plans to bring to the site will run down the area more than if he moved new trailers in. •The trailer court will be rental property rather than owner·occupied. Tenants have little incentive to keep a neighborhood. looking good. In general, thcrundown properties inNorthLawrencearctheonesthatarerented. In fac:t, to compare apples to apples,. just look at the difference between the trailer court on Third Street (which is mainly owner-occupied) with the current Walnut Street trailer court (which is mainly tenant-occupied). •Gas and water pressure is already too low in homes on WalnutStreet. The demand for water and gas created by adding another 30 trailers would be above current capadty. • The existing court is overcrowded. It doesn'tmeetany kind ofcode.ln fact,someof the trailers are located on dty property. • The owner has made little effort to clean up the current trailer court. The trailer court is junky with couches, chairs and all sorts of trash strewn about. •The membership believes that once the court's owner gets permission to expand the trailercourt,he'lldowhateverhcwantswith it. • The dirt road currently serving the trailer court is a mess. •The membership worries that even if the owner deans up the trailer court, the ntxt owner znaynotbesogood. Finally, Kathy Martinez announced she had flower,. herb and vegetable seeds avail· able for beautification projects. The seeds are provided to the Neighbor-to-Neighbor pro-gram through theAinericathe Beautiful Fund. Although the seed is to be used for rommunity landscaping, Lawrence has rules for landscaping public property. 5o Kathy will let us take the seeds for personal usc. She will bring packets to the next meeting. May 9,1994 Delores Todd called the meeting to order at 7:05p.m. Fred De Victor of the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department spoke about park operations. He started off asking if we had any concerns about neighborhood parks. Peopleresponded. with questions about what could bedoncaboutgcttingrid of the broken glass in Lyons Park, whydrinldngisa.l.lowcd in parks and whether noise and lights from the ball games could be shut off earlier in the evening. Cheryl applauded the recent repairs to the levy and asked whether the department planned to also repair the levy east of the bridge. De Victor said they intend to do that as well asc:hipandseal the boatramp area on Eighth. Ellen Miller mentioned that the street sweepers dump their hoppers in the boat ramp area, leaving lots of trash with the dirt. De Victor said he could get that practice stopped. De Victor explained that his office was in the process of finalizing its long-range plans as part of Horizon 2020.Among the ideas the office hopes the city conunission will approveareimpactfeesfornewdevelopments. Howthesework:Dcvelopersofnewsubdivisions will pay a certain amount of money per each living area buill The fees will subsidize land acquisition and parkdevelopmentcosts so that the rest of the city won't have to pay for parks in the new areas. The city conunission is considering using this type of funding for other services, such as sewers and sidewalks, as well, De Victor said. Other projects parksandrecwouldlike to accomplishincludebuildinganewcity-wide recreation center with an indoor pool at Centennial Park, expanding the East Lawrence Recreation Center, building ball diamonds and providing more youth services. De Victoraddedthatthe"high-priority"listofideas totals $12 to $13 million. This is quite a jump compared with past years in which only S100,CXX) to $250,(X)() has been allocated for capital improvements. However, the city has many recreational needs that warrant the increase, De Victor said. For example,. parks and rec: used. to schedule classes in the gym at South Junior High. But now, the school uses the gym for its own programs, so the parks department must find other places to schedule classes. Also, the city has access to the high school's swimming pool only in the evening. But if parks and rec had access to a pool all day long, they could meet all the requests for aquatic programs. Several people commented that they support the new projects, especially the pool since the old one is so crowded. However, some people were concerned that the dty isn'tlarge enough to warrant all the projects. The city will soon renovate the municipal pool, De Victor said. Thepoolis26yearsold. Coo.tmucd9C.p.f;l'5 �)Clqf- to A, llll.olldm.o!ll th hy-aws eo:noonlil>g duts will il<o '" pl'1<t.lllt4 ot th Soptomhtr mootini . .Aoeonling to t!a pl'1<tlll l>y-lAws llUIUll duos m due on th srcond Mowy or Jn1W'JI'. .As ttus'W'tr, ~· flnds thi< t!ll!.ini vory COMUSilti'. T:U wo.y this lw: bttn ~4, som.ot:!ll!.u ll!.t*ll< a person ;. pola up for a yur lll4 a W. Th proposed lllltlldm.olll will nad: Section 1. Duts- AnnUli d'W or ono dollAr ptr yur dwl. h• assossod uc:h :m.omhor or THE NORTH LAWRENCE IMP- NORTH LAWRENCE COU.KihR Delorse Todd, President/ Acting Secertary 842-7982 Maxine lee, VIce President 843-3627 Marguerite Johnson, Treasurer 843-1954 I·JLIA 1s a non-p:·-oflt neJqhbornood oroanlzatlon [;ues are .i I r.1er year · r·rany NLIA. projects, Including trJis newsletter·, are paid for t1y Commun11y DsvBloprnent fund1n9 ROVEMENT IIBSOCIA'!ION lll4 m due on t:ho socoD.d Mowy or Soptom.hor. No 4uts s:hill :ho omptod on t:ho day of ol.octions. (Dues en l>o pola an1Jtim,e )111 m.e:m.hersbip will nm fro:m. Soptmhor to .oi\.1lgl1St) W.!t:h til huswss accom.plis!ad :m.totini adjonwd. The missing piece Is you! ************************************************** North Lawrence Improvement Association 724 Elm Lawrence, K& 66044 ; Contest Time CDBG North Lawrence Improvement Association Officers Bulk rate Postage paid Perm1t No 203 Lawrence, KS 660+-t / ~D~U'\~ 7" ~\j~Gorhooq be.u".\trpV¥1-Q_!Vd- lo '(__ c,G-tb- \_~,1/\ u k(_S J iD i.e o'-1 t !hi< yeon requests U.Clu.dod ropltcilti' six c11lwrts ill th North bwrollCo noig:hhorhood. TJ..se ...a to he c111wrts tlW .,.. dall!.lq14 or do:ngaro11S. Friority will he ginn on a bssis of :n.. a. If illlerostod, etll on. ~C tJ.. 1om m.tlk1trs for m.oro illform.otio:n or to he pill Oll a wmiJli list. If thf< progt'llD. is su.ec:es:s:f'ul1 wt could 1Ukt this lll oJl€0illg project. Romom.bor, a m.om.her of t:ho p11l>li< worlcs d.:partm.olll will bt ot t:U Octobor mtttilti' to disC11SS C1JlV.rt m.aillltllallCO. Allot:hor project will ht one for vohmtoor servil:os. T:ho idu ;. to :holp lll ddorly, distl>I>d, or som.oone Ul>Ult to do a job t!am.stlVts, to cltlll lll area of t:hoir ym, spruoo up sllrll11try, or :m.oD.d a f•:nc•. Romom.hor Wt neod roquosts lll4 nl'Caleers. T:U liSt projoct is rop:W:ilti' t1t brick s~W>lk 011. Locust St1'1tt hotwotn 4t:h lll4 ?th stl'1tts. Lottors will .be still to 1'1slatllls oxp~ dotills. This project will he CUJ>.dod by Com.:m.'Ullity DeVtlopm.el>l' lll4 is of no cost to t:ho ros~llls. T:U brick will bt np:W:oOy brick, wl is to just im.proVt s.Coty wl appti!UOt. Only tk >ross wlt:h brick now will h• afftctod. If you :haVt questioliS, fool fret to cill one of t:U how m.t:m.htrs. Wo still ne•d roquosts to h• s11l>m.itttd this year. One s~stloliS is Cor pay eq11ipm.ellt ror t:ho sm.illtr cbildron ot Lyons :Park. We will be wor1cillg with t:U Par1cs lll4 Rtcrootion O.partm.ollt to soltct t:ho oq11ip:m.ellt. Agm. thls year, t:ho NLIA will h• sponso~ J. Christm.as docor- Alllli eolllest for hom.ts lll4 yuds. Last )'ton o:ntrallts """ enjoyed hy all lll4 was shown on local cult. T:ho only aiffemct this year is ptt-ngistrotion is not necmuy. J~s will ari.Vt uouD.d t:ho ll.tig:hhorhood colorM llld enjoyt:hlt. Holiday Dinner T:U unw holihy dilwr sponsottd hy t:ho NLIA lll4 t!a :Billud Cwor will ht :hold Tuosdoy Novo:m.btr 15, 6:00p.m.. ot t:ho Billud Ctllltr. ?t:h lll4 Elm.. ~AI, potllots lll4 i!J.vy, 41'1ssillg, drill.ks lll4 ttl>lt strvil:t will ht prov;dol. Those otttndini' should 1>~ J. Vtgttt:hlt or oloss•rt oov.roii mh. Com.t v:is:i( 'Willi. yo\11' neig:hhors ill4 oll.joy J. goodllltal. W oodlaw.n News D11/ini' t:ho s'Ull>.:m.tr t:U stoplights ot t:ho corner of 5t:h w Elm. Wtrt nm.oVtd hy t:ho City. !b.y wtro not wor1<ilti, t:hon Wtrt no parts J.vab:llt, w t:hoy no lollitr :m.ot traff:i.o eoa.s. T:U Woodlawn P .I .0. colllocted t1t city of LJ.wrt:ctt to sot whA! could bt do:u tho! would WlllJ. ptoplt to slow down t.S t:hty approochtd t:ho school. ll was I€J'ttdtd tlW t:hoy city lll4 t:ho P. I .0. would split tb. cost of a flss~ yellow 'WII'lWoi htocon, l!kt t:ho ollts on LoC11St Stntt. T:ho light will bt loct.ttl Oh Elm. strtet bttWttn 4t:h lll4 5t:h llld should bo instilled this fill. Voodlo.wn school Is participotini' ill. t:ho Dillons "Tape for Eduellion" progr>:m.. Vt would tpprici>.tt lllY css:hrogistor t•pts thAI ptopl> en stvt for us. O'W' gool is to colltct tnovgh ttciptos to get so:m.t oq11ipmtlll for olll now Scitll#t/Math ltl>. AI. its Open Houst on Stpttm.btr 8 lll4 *i"'t:m.t:ot was sigll.td l>ttwttn Voodlown school w FMC Plollt. This :i< ._ :Buswss/Eduellion partnership which wt bditVt will :Ulp both 0/Vl]Uzotlon. Vt :haVt wor1ctd Toqtt:hor ill t:ho past, lll4 if *i"'tm.tlll :m.akos tb. omJii'tll!.tlll lllOn ptrm.anolll. Fall Cleanup T:ho fill clw>-up will bt :Uld Friday Octo)er 14. Now is J. good t!ll!.t to cltan olll t:ho ~­ spruce up tho ym, or get rid of tb brush w dtbris uouD.d t:ho ho11St. :Res~:ots need to b.vt ti>tir h'Ulk tru:h tt w cwh by ? :00 a.m.. Tins will lot picktd up AI thi< t!ll!.t, also ,hill rtsi4tllls llttd to rom.t:m.btr Wrt is J. fin tin l!ll!.it, lll4 t!a city dots kttp t12ek of t:U adartssos wlart t!rts are picked up. T:U cbipptr will bt run by city cnws, lll4 doptD.dini' Oh hoW mue:h tb.rt is, will bt picktd v.p AI tla Sllllt t!ll!.t, hill possl.bly co11ld 1'111!. illlo St.twday. NLIA Guest Speakers !:ho Octohtr 10 :m.tttilti will :han J. rtprtstlll.ttVt from. t:U p1Jlllic wor1!:s J!tportmolll to discvn rtp:W:t:m.t:ot lll4 m.aillltllallCt of c111Vtrts. Vince a good part of North LJ.wnllCt sUll has ditc:hos lll4 culnrts, lll4 tb.y sum to bt part of ow~ problem., now is a good t!ll!.t to t.Sk qwtions t:holll t:ho upkoopini' of culVtrts. Also Lynn Gooa.u, dirtetor of Housini lll4 Ntig!J>orhood Devtlop:m.olll, will talk ll>olll prop- �ertl.u ""'luirtJ. ti.rc~~¥ilthf Cr>il~ proil'*"' u4 t:ht Flood l<t:U.r pro· il'*"', w possl)k phlls Cor t:htu aequisiU.oDS. F\IIWt m.utiJ~es wludt ~ ll:r.tm.btr or t:ht PlwWli 4tpllltm.tlll to talk aloo\11 Histor!Q Prmrvr.tion ill North L~wrtllllt. fllllllllllllll•l•t•l Mi.1111tes of the North Lawre.11ce Improvement Association M&J' 9, 19!14 Ddorn ToM oalhd t:ht :mut~ to or4tr Jl ? :05 p.m.. Fr.4 Dt Vl4tor o! t:ht Lownllllt Puks u4 J:<eor.Jiion Dtpllltlllllll spokt aloo'UI puk optratioDS. :a. st~~rtt4 ocr ask~ Jt we W ny oo110erns i.bo\11 111le'Uorhoo4 puks. People r.spol1414 wilh qustion aloo1J.t w~ oo'Uld ~. do111 aloo'UI itll~ 114 oC t:ht broken iW< ill LyoDS Puk, why drillkilli Is ill.owo4 ilL porks w w:httur 110lst wlle'hts !rom th ball i'llU ooW4 bt sh'UI off urlllr ill t:ht ov.~. Chryl ;.ppla.udti t:ht r.oolll r.:Pdrs to tu kvy w .skod wutur tu 4tpllltm.em pla.l11114 to wo r.pair tu kvy t.st of tu brl4it. Dt Vi»tor said thy ilLitl14 to 4o t~ as well .s ohip w sul tile bot~ rmp ma on Eii'htb..p Ellen Miller mtmiond t~ tile str.tt sw.op•rs iump tuir hoppors ilL t:ht bot~ rmp uu, le•viJii l.ots or trosh with t:ht 4lrt. Do Victor sUd :he could itt t~ p~tict stopptd. Dt Victor oxpla.illod t!W :his OCl'lct Wi.S ilL tl>.; procoss Of fl:n.illz~ ils l.olli"*"if phlls a:~ plllt or Hor:i2on 2020. Amolli tl>.i ;a..s t:ht offict hop,. tl>.i oily COlll.ll!.isSion will;.pprove art impact fUS for ntW dtvtl.opmollls. How tl>.iaso wom: D•vtl.opors of ntW s\\l>divisioDS will p;.y ;. cort;.ilL ;.mo1W of monty P•r t..oh liviJ~i ma built. Th rus will s\\l>si.lizo lu4 J.O'luisilion w pork iov.l.op111tlll costs so tlW r.st oC t:ht oily woll't have to pay rorporks illt:ht lliwm.s. Th oily OOil!.ll!.isSion is OODSi4t~ ""~ this typo of fUJ~ibi Cor ot:htr urvices, suol.as sewers w si4twalks, a:~ well, Dt V!otor said. Otur projtots porks w r.o wo'Uldlike to accoll!. plish i:D<ludt b1dlailLi ;. lliW oily-wi4t r.clulioll. ctnltr wilh a ilLdoor pool ot Ctllttw.l Pork, txpfll4ilLi the E.st Lawrtll.Ct Rtcre.tioll Ctllttr, b~ ball di;.mo:W w providillg more youth mvists. Dt Vl#tor ;.4414 tlW t:ht "highpriorily" list of idt>s totw $12 to $13 m.illi.oll.. This is t'Uil• • jump compmd. wilh past yurs ill which only $100,000 to ~250,000 has bttll. ill.ocottd Cor o;.pil;.l ill1provt111•IIIs. Howevtr, t:ht oily has 111ay reortolioDS Jl.ttds tlW vmDIII th i:D<r.;.so, D• Vic:or said. For tlWILplt, porks w r.c ""•d to schtiult c:Wsts ill tht gy:m ol South J\Uiior High. B'Jl ll.OW1 th sohool ""'s tile gy:m for ils OWl!. pro~·. so t:ht porks dtp>.rtll!.tnl JD.'USt find other pla.cts to schtdult olassts. Also, tile cily has acms to the high schoors swimm.il>g pool only ill tht tvtll.il>g. B'UI i! porks w roc lwi ..ccess to a pool all ay Iolli, t:hty could ll!.ttt all tht rtqlltsls for >.quatic progr>m.s. Stvtri.l peopk COil!.ll!.tnltd tlW tl>.iy supported tl>.i lltw projtcts, tspiii:Wly th pool si:D<t t:ht old ou is so crowdtd. Howtv.r, SOil!.t p•opJ.o Vmt COlllltrllt4tlW the clly lsll.'l J&ri' t110Uih to wur;.III all t:ht projocts. Tht clly will soon rtl10\l)(t tile m..W.ip;.l pool, Dt Victor sm. Tile pool is 26 yurs old. It leaks w w otur problems. Also, l:ht dtpilltll!.tnl is c~ tile w;.y it cJwvos for pool ""'. Soasoll. passos will >DW bt •vaili.bl< for $30 for a Wi.v;dw.l, $90 for • !OJilil.y o! !ow. J.s n ;.4414 .rtraction, p>.tKs t.l1d r.c has colltracto4 wilh a com.p;.ny to illstall a l?.foot tall, 140.(oot l.o.ng Vllltr sliaa this sum111tr, which !by hopt to havt illstalh4 ~y Mo111orit.lDay. De Vl4tor said :Ids oll'l4t wo'Uld bt r.spoDSil>lt for 111;.ilLI~ lb r.I10V)lt4 Ull.ion Paei!ic depot w for schdulilli tha m.ttt~ 100111 tb1t. Stvor;.l p•opll iOt Oil Dt Villtol's cast aloout t:ht iopot. Thty wer. 111..Wy sc:htdiUil>g tile ll!.ttt~ roo111 t:htr.. Stvtri.l people iOt Oil Do Victors ct.St aloo'UI t:ht dtpot. T:hty Wilt mainly OO:Diltrll.td tlW !U porkil>g l.ot for tu a.. pot wo'Uld be fill.td wilh Jolwly's T~vtrn potroDS. Do Victor commonled tlW ou w;.y to co:otrol tlW woW4 bt to lock tu pork~ lot .r Jl.iilll. P•opk COil!.ll!.tllt•i tlW tb 4tpot tsstlii:Wly r.pr.sollls &110thr ilLsti.llCt wbr. th oily m.w phlls Cor out ulihl>orhood !Jut WlLl t.Xt till1t to comt to tile ~>~iih· ~orhoolto .sk for l:aput al>o'UI how well t:ht proi••t wo11ld wom or to .sk Cor S"ii'>tioDS Oil how to 111tkt il wom. For tlWILpk, btca""' Tt4 Boylt Oll.Ct lwi his shop at the s..mt ilLitrstctioll., he could :help tile cily wom out p>.tKil>g probkms .t t:ht depot. Dt Victor i.l11101Wtd tb.tl th uie-Uorhooi has tll.OUih kids to support pll)'ir'OUll.l! pro~s .t both Jolm T•yl.or t.l1d LyoDS Pork this yur. Activlllts I'U1l. Croll!. 9 to 12 a.111. w 1 to 4 p.111. w i:D<ludt a free 11Wh. This progr>m. bogD>s J11.11t 13. Aner De Victor filLished :his prtstlllolioll., M1ril)'l1 Roitrs rtt.d tile ll!.ilLutts, wlW:h the group •ppro.,.a. ~ril• Jowoll. pholltd. ill her trtt.Surer's report to Dtlorst ToM tuiler ill. the evell.il>g. We lwi .. totAl of $2~4. Chery>! .sktd al>o'UI rtzoll.il>g M>.plt w Loc'USt Stretts fro111 ill.d'UStllal to rosidtlltii.l. w:b:ilt Bob Moody lwi to!a J.er t~ all WI utdtd. w;.s vtrb;.l support for t:ht clwlgt, ill ACtuality, w. ll!.'USl prostilt a potilion to th oily. Chery;.! .skod for dvist aloo\11 who to colll;.ot w wbthr all bl.ooks li.Otdtd to bt ii!Dludtd. A coupk of ptopk a:~ktd why we n.•at4the •hall.it. curyllistoa thr.t r.asoDS: "11' a holl!.t ill this zo~ rtceivos 111or. thi.ll 50 ptrctlll dAmt.it, s\ICh .s throUih firt, flood, or torll.l4o the hom.• oWII.tr on't rtbuil4. "''t is im.possil>k to rtfilLi.llct a ho111• ill a iJI4"UStrlal m;. (ll.Ot ll!.tnliontd dill'icvll to !illd filwl<ill.i to tvtll. pwehast tha holl!.t). >!C~ tl>.i classiC!o.tioll. to rtsidtnliil sho'Uld ht 4tcr.t.Sod proptrty taxos. TtUroUilllup th s\\l>joct or the Ballu4 Ctnlor btcOil!.il>g ;. lUll Ctnltr (t.S Jo .Alldersoll. off-hall.4tclly S"ii'St•d l1 tllt p•ptr last wtek). Most coll!.m.tllls aloout the possailily w.r. u8"tive, i.e. ture's 1101 tll.OIIih puk~ ll.Or tll.OUih roo111 ill the buildl:.ng. Ptople wtrt ilio coll.Ctl'lltd aloo\11 the classiCicolioll or this n.ie-Uorhood >.S "illntr oily" ... w.ll >.S the type of people the <tl>ltr wo'Uld >Jt~t. l<'USty Tholl!. as, Ballu4 cenltr boud.ll!.tll!.btr, says tlW boud. wasn't too t:hrilltd with tile idea tither t.l1d tlW sl>.i would convty ow stnlimtnls baek to ur boud.. Dolors• oxpla.illod this yotr's approved CDBG ill.ocotiollS. Sh wo oo111pmd ill.oc>JiollS to ow ll.tie-~orhood wllh thoso iOI"i to otller ntiib.borhoods. Silo w I mdt a app ...l for tile group to giV11 • l.ot or though! as to wlW wt should apply for Jl.tl(! yur. For t>Wil.plt, Fr.d De Victor ..:irler had 111enlioned tbl pllygroUII.d tqllipm•lll for s111alltr children 111iilu 110w be •PPropri>lt a.ddilioDS to the porks. K.thy M.rtill.tz ~ro"iht sua. fro111 t:ht America tho BullliCIU pro~. All4 th i!'OUP Wtnl cmy iO~ throUih tbm. Mitt~ djo-4 o1 9:00 p.111. NLIA Executive Board MeetiBg l'alJ' :28, 111114 Th Elii!C\Itiv. Boord. lUI to sot dt.tos for cltn-ups, lllwsktttrs, diso'USs CDBG r.~uosts, anoill.t~ th soor.t;.ry's r.pltaomolll, w ot:htr misctlbo'US iltm.s. Alto~ wer.: Dtlorso ToM, M:lxill.t Lot, ~· Jowon. W't disc'USstd th r.m~ ll!.Oll.tY of ow CDBG ill.ooi!iollS. Dolorst show.d tht 111UOh-lltt4td off!oo s11pplios t.l1d ktt•rh<W pwchast4. Phlls wer. mw Cor a Oll.t·p~ uwslttttr yet to bt so:ot on this you's ill.ocolio11S. Ttnlllivt Utes &4usnd i:D<l..Ud: l'tll olen-up w c!Upptr Ootobtr 14 Sopttm.btr 12 111tttilli-m.•m.)trl :m.o111btrs o! oily oom.misslDa discuss ~ wwtr t11.1stiol1S ,... ~ 4tnlopm.1lll wzo~ ilLNoltb.LAwrtllllt Octobor 10 m.tttll1i- Clly ·~•rs offiD• to tAlk uo'UI ciUnrtr. pltatmolll w miilltuw•D• Novtmbtr- Thall.ksiivilli 4bwr shar.d with Ballri Ctllltr Doctll!.btr- ~ will spoDSor ;. !iihl~ colllost NowsltUtrs: will wom Oll tha wetk oC: St:pttmbtr 26 Docom:btr 26 M'>rch20 Sp~ clta-up Apr:D. 14 ~ril• asktd al>out ""illi so111o of th aouy 4oll.tlo4 by tilt Ullily Ch""'h of L;.wn""' to hlp pay for >4hool supplits, projoot of the Ballu4 Ct:otor. This will bt )rollilll up il t:ht StJttm.btr mtttilll!'. Community Calendllr Oct. 10 NLIA General Meeting 7:00 6th & Lincoln Oct. 14 Neighborhood Cleanup NLIA Gerw·J]ll1eet1nr, 7:00 6th&. Lincoln Hov 15 Hollday D1nner 6:0(• Ballard Center .~ov. 24 Thanksgiving I<OV 14 Dac. 1 CDBG Requests Due. Dec. 12 NLJA 1Jene1ai J·Jeetlnq Dec 19-23 Nllf\ Chr1stmas .Judg1ng L ig~rt ing Contest Dec.25 MERRY CHP.JSTMAS �:'(\\..3Wr61 condition to closing 4th street, and the unsightly appearance of the 4th street intersection. Mr. Boyle was to take these concerns back to officials of Union Pacific. :~u;! •..,.,It,..,. . "~ 0~· Delores Todd, President Regular Agenda Due to the absence of the secretary. no minutes were read. Marguerite gave the treasurers report. .$1900 $3000 S3000 S 1980 .$2982 A reminder of the Christmas decorating contest was given. Coleen Tabbert has been busy calling on neighborhood businesses and has been very successful in getting donations. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. 842-7982 843-3627 842-4387 843-1954 Maxine Lee, Vice-President Tom Harmon, Secretary Marguerite Johnson, Treasurer NLIA is a non-profit neighborhood orgainzation. Dues are $! per year. Many NLIA projects, including this newsletter, are paid for by Community Development funding. Delores gave the final report on CDBG requests: Operating expenses Clean-up House Numbers Culverts Playground Equipment ~ :NO!J{'l'J[ L;fi1JclzP.:NCE COVCJUP.q{ ~ North Lawrence Improvement Association Officers THE MISSING PIECE IS YOU! Future Meeting Dates February 13 Fire Department representative to discuss fire protection and insurance coverage especiaiiy due to railroad crossing closings. £ March !3 April!O May& ~ C'HRISYMAS D'ECORAYING CONYESY R'ESUL YS Once again, our Christmas Decorating Contest was a huge success. The winners and their prizes are: First place - Tom and Linda Lee - $45 gift certificate from Johnny's Tavern; second place - Glen and Ellen Miller $25 gift certificate from Tanger's Factory Outlet Center; third place - Mrs. T. L. Roberts - $20 gift Pine's certificate from Greenhouse; fourth place Maxine Lee - 4 dinners from Patman's Restaurant; fifth place Sandra Walker - 2 dinners from L::1 Tro?!canz; a::.d sixth p!ace Bulk rate Postage Paid Permit No. 203 Lawrence, KS 66044 North Lawrence Improvement Association 724 Elm Lawrence, KS 66044 Plans are already underway for next year's contest with possible categories including businesses, mobile homes, most dramatic/creative use of lights, and best decorated blocks. Our thanks go the merchants for their donations for the ft.,.~i~ o,.o-~ ~ .o\ .~~ ~(~7 ~2 '{;\ \'\'~.~ ·-x· (:~, ~ .-·' ·I'r ~·;:;" ....:;,f·.:-,~"'.. < ~. .~r ::'/ "' _,· ··~· ,.:·-;:;./ .....:.c-:..~,-- \~ t\ ~ I ~· '2-A D lc +h. ~.~LJ.. ~· !Lie v \ C.-l Jack Todd- 3 dozen cookies from M & M Bakery and video rentals from Miracle Video. Several houses in North Lawrence were featured in the Journal Worlcl ~ Spri.TI{f 1995 ( CDBG REQUESTS J As you may have noted in the December minutes, the NLIA turned in the following requests for Community Development Block Grant moneys: $ l ,900.00 Operating expenses Clean-up (chipper) 3.000.00 House Numbers 3,000.00 Culverts !,980.00 2,982.00 Playground Equipment (Twirl for 4th St. Park) --:--=-::-:$ !2,862.00 · The CDBG advisory board is now considering all of the requests. If approved, money will become available August !, 1995. Coming up with ideas for using Community Development funds is a year round process. Anytime you think of a possible project, bring your idea to one of our meetings or contact one of the officers. Take a look around your own block and think of possible iroprovements. Again, I need to thank Marguerite Johnson for making the presentation before the advisory board. And speaking of the CDBG advisory board, we are still looking for another representative from North Lawrence. The meetings have already started with the other targeted neighborhoods having two representatives, and North Lawrence just one. This means we are losing representation. If you are interested, call Delores Tndd - 842-7982, or Margene Swarts - 832-3!17. This is an interesting board to sit on and a good way to learn about your city. ~ WOODJ..AWN N£\l[S Woodlawn School is instituting a pre-school reading program. This will be held on Mondays beginning February 6 at l 0:45 a.m. All pre-schoolers 3-5 years old are invited to listen to the principal, the librarian, or other volunteers read stories. This includes day-care providers. This is an excellent way to expose children to books as well increase their listening ability and expand their iroaginations. If you have a child/children in this age range, please take advantage of this program. Woodlawn School still needs volunteers to help in various ways at the school. If you have some extra tiroe, call the school at 832-5920. I ) <;: K___, 0, Ltcci~ North Lawrence Courier 1 �Minutes of the North Lawrence Improvement Association September /2, /994 The meeting was called to order at 7:05 by President Delores Todd. Minutes from the May 9, 1994 meeting were read by acting secretary Tom Hannon. Treasurer Marguerite Johnson reported $2470.00 in the treaswy. OLD BUSINESS 1. CD reporl ~ Tree planting. NLIA was informed by Fred DeVictor's office that trees will be planted from N. 5th to N. 7th streets on Locust street. 2. Opening on CD Board. Names are being sought to fill the North Lawrence scat on that board. Kathy Martinez was suggested. 3. Clean-up. Plans for the fall cleanup arc under way. NLIA is making the arrangements for the wood chipper. 4. Newsletter. News items are needed for the next edition. Also an Editor is needed. 5. By-law changes. Maxine Lee made a motion to change the dues payment deadline from Jan. 2 to the second Monday in September. The motion was seconded by Marguerite Johnson. The motion passed. A second vote will be taken at the October meeting. 6. 1995 NLIA Officers. Officers will be elected at the October meeting. 7. Office supplies. A word processor has been purchased with CDBG funds, it will be available for use at Delores Todds house. Stationary with NLIA letterhead is also now available. NEW BUSINESS A Jencr dated June 3, Mayor Jo Anderson, the infrastructure Lawrence was read Delores Todd. City Commissioners Bob Moody, John Nalbandian, Jo Anderson, Doug Compton and Bob Schulte were present. Commissioners made an opening :rnrtement before the discussion began. John Nalbandian posed the question "What do residents want North He Lawrence to look like"? stated he is willing to do whatever North Lawrence residents want, with a full understanding of the consequence of those actions. Decisions to maintain a rural atmosphere may prohibit future development opportunities. Jo Anderson expressed her interest in working together with North Lawrence residents. Bob Schulte stated "I would like to sec North Lawrence retain it's rural, small town atrn.osphere". He personaUy does not have a problem with special standards for North Lawrence. Bob Moody said "Downzoning is no problem but the size of downzoning is a concern". He also stated that ·due to the topography of North Lawrence it would be: w.ry difficult to in.:,tlill a stonn sewer system. Floor was opened to discussion. Who's responsible for clearing storm drainage dilches and culverts? Minutes dated June 27. 1994, NLIA special meeting, were read by Tom Hannon. Maxine Lee made a correction to the statement about the size of lots from 25 feet to 50 feet that have been grandfathered in. On October 12, 1994 the stonnwater master plan wiil hold a public meeting and will address long range plans for North Lawrence. Bids will be taken on a pumping station to be located on North Second street by the end of the Year. Lynn Goodell from the Housing and Neighborhood Development office spoke to the group briefly about housing affordability. He talked about development currently happening in North Lawrence and plans for future development Mr. Gooden addressed the city purchase of property on North Seventh Street He presented a tentative plan that would create a private street and places houses 4 or 5 deep into the lot facing the common private street Public reaction was not favorable to this plan. There are also neighbors opposed to the plan. Minutes approved as read by Tom Harmon. Treasurers report: $256.21 Bank Balance + 27.00 September dues paid - 16.00 Supplies to Delores Todd Stann water drainage surveys were handed out - return by mail to Margene Swarts. Mike Wildgen, City Manager, said it is the rcsponsiblity of the home owner or tenant to keep the ditches and culverts clear. The city has purchased a ·'super Sucker" to clean ditches and culverts at corners and outlets. The League of Women Voters will tour the juvenile detention on Saturday, November 19. Centenary United Methodist Church, 4th and Elm, will host a luncheon. ~ Community Development re~ quests are due at the November meeting. Minutes of the North Lawrence 1994 from concerning of North aloud by ditch is cleaned on both sides for the entire block. Improvement Association October /0, /994 Terese Gorman was present to discuss culverts, ditches and residential drainage. Ms. Gorman reported that there had been $39,600 spent to date on drainagdd.itch cleaning. If a culvert is replaced, (usually at a cost of .$4-6 per linear foot) gravel will be replaced (concrete also). When a culvert is cleaned, the By-law changes reaci. Maxine Lee moved to accept the changes. Marguerite Johnson seconded. Motion passed. A letter from David Baird was read, asking for NLIA support in opposition of the demolition of 223 North Seventh to create low income housing. Mr. Baird is asking the city to sell to an individual family rather than create rental units. Mary Pears moved to support Mr. Baird. Julia Bond seconded. The vote was four in favor, five against, no abstentions. Motion defeated. Lake, 8th & Lyons and 8th & Oak. The floor was opened for nomination of officers. Julia Delores Todd for nominated President, second by Louisa Davis. Beverly nominated Maxine Lee for Vice~President, Tom Harmon for Secretary, and Marguerite Johnson for treasurer. Louisa Davis seconded. All officers were elected as nominated. Road Deve/opmenJ: any new developed street would increase to 24' width with two ditches and parking on one side only. Meeting adjourned at 9:15. ~ Minutes of the North Lawrence Improvement Association November 9, I 994 The meeting was called to order by Vice~President Maxine Lee. Minutes of the October 10 meeting were read by Tom Harmon and approved. Treasurers Report: $272.21 Bank balance I 0.00 cash on hand Beverly Cates moved to accept the report. Ellen Miller seconded. Motion approved. Busjness Report 1. Depot Report. Mike Wildgen reported the depot had acquired the land and buildings on the north and south side of Locust St Federal money was used for the purchase. A combination of 80% federal money and 20% city money will be used to revamp Locust Street toN. 3rd. Effective immediately, train traffic will increase through North Lawrence. There will be an approximate increase from 65 trains per day to 130 trains per day. 2. Norlh Lawrence Development Plan. Bob Moody reported that he will ask the city commission for a recommendation of the North Lawrence Development Plan by the end of the year. The recommendation is expected to include downzoning lot sizes from RS2 to RS I. This would affect large areas subject to redevelopment such as 9th & Slorm Wafer: initiate ditch maintenance system to maintain ditches. 3. Bollard Center. Ballard Center will host an annual Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy arc provided. The NLIA has traditionally donated .$25.00 toward the dinner. Mrs. Miller moved to donate $25.00 for Thanksgiving and $25.00 for Christmas. Motion was seconded and passed. 4. Detention Center. The dcntention center will host an open house Saturday 19. 5. Christmas Contest. Christmas yard decorating contest will begin after Thanksgiving. 6. Parks and Recreation. Delores Todd, Coleen Tabbert, and Maxine Lee had a meeting with Fred DeVictor. The city is giving $14,000 worth of playground equipment to Lyons Park. 7. CDBG. include: CDBG requests will $ 1,400.00 S 3,000.00 newsletter chipper and cleanup $ 150.00 misc. S10,000.00 culvert replacement $ 2,000.00 for house numbers 8. UP and FMC. The trnin track crossing at 9th Street will close. FMC and UP have agreed. FMC is planning some extension. Some questions were raised and it was suggested that we invite FMC and UP to speak to us about the changes. 9. Representative. A CDBG representative is needed. Shirley North was suggested as a possibility. lO. CBW. The city has negotiated to purchase the CBW building for $399,000. Plans are to recreate a recycling center. It will be on the city comission November 15. agenda on Meeting adjourned at 9:30. ~ Minutes of the North Lawrence Improvement Association December 12, 1994 Representatives from FMC Corporation and Union Pacific Railroad were in attendance to present their plans for closing the North Ninth AI Herring and Dave crossing. Figuieres from FMC explained UP's railway through North Lawrence: was the busiest coal corridor in this area. Now eight trains a day pass through with an additional twenty after March. The speed limit through this area is 40 miles per hour. They explained while the closing of North Ninth was UP's decision. it fit into their plans also, and wanted to let neighborhood residents know of their plans. FMC plans to upgrade their packaging system. They presently have a problem with leakage. This is a $10 million plus project The basis of the project is the need to move the loading dock on the: north side of the warehouse. The expansion will add 12,000 square feet and be 120 feet high. Construction will start in the spring of I 995. Dave: Boyle, an engineer from Union Pacific, explained their concern and why they wanted to close the crossing. A traffic count on September 25, 1994 showed: 281 ~ 9th street crossing 192 ~ 8th street crossing 1233- 7th street crossing I 194 ~ 3rd street crossing UP feels the grade of the 9th street crossing and the number of trucks and other traffic using the crossing makes it so dangerous. Mr. Boyle was the engineer involved in the fatal accident on the tracks on 3rd street. and related his perSonal experiences. Neighborhood residents questioned the closing of our streets as the railroad and city already closed vehicle traffic on N. 4th. Concerns included fire protection, insurance rates. inability to cross at other crossings, lack of UP's promise to upgrade the 8th street crossing as a North Lawrence Courier 2 North Lawrence Courier 3 �NORTH I A WRENCE COURIER SPRING 1996 NEWSLETTER OF THE NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION *********************************************************************************************** CDBG UPDATE MINUTES MINUTES WE HAVE APPLIED FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS FOR LIGHTING FOR JOHN TAYLOR PARK ,\ T 7TH & WALNUT AND LIGHTING .-\.."<D FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR RIVERFRONT PARK AT 4TH & WAL\JVT NOVEMBER 13TH DECEMBER 11TH REPRESENTATIVES FROM FMC GAVE A PRESENTATION ON FINDINGS OF LEVELS OF ARSENIC FOUND IN GROUND WATER NEAR THE PLANT. ATTENDING WERE AL HERRING, FRED VON AHRENS, PAUL STUDEBAKER AND JOHN FISHER. INFORMATION WAS HANDED OUT AND QUESTIONS FROM NEIGHBORS WERE ANSWERED. MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY TED BOYLE, PRESIDENT. :\EIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP A NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP DAY HAS BEEN PLANNED FOR FRIDAY :\PRJL 19TH. HAVE YOUR ITEMS PLACED AT YOUR REGULAR TRASH PICKUP LOCATION BY 7:00 AM FOR CITY CREWS TO PICKUP. ALSO, NEWTON MULFORD OF MULFORD'S TREE SERVICE WILL PROVIDE A CHIPPER FOR DISPOSAL OF LIMBS. CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CONTEST THE WINNERS OF THE NLIA CHRIST\1AS LIGHTING CONTEST WERE TOM LEE, I ST PLACE, EDWARD DODSON, 21\!TI PLACE AND ED MOON 3RD PLACE. PRIZES ARE $25.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR 1ST PLACE, $15.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR 2ND PLACE AND $1000 GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR 3RD PLACE. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS AND THANKS TO ALL WHO DECORATED THEIR HOMES ANDY ARDS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. ~E\VSPAPER RECYCLING LONNIE'S RECYCLING AT 501 MAPLE \lOW HAS A NEWSPAPER RECYCLING BIN ON THEIR LOT FOR NEWSPAPER RECYCLING. JUST LOOK FOR THE BIG BLL'E BIN ON THE NORTH SIDE OF BL'ILDING TO PLACE YOUR UNWA\iTED l'<'EWSPAPERS. MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY TED BOYLE, PRESIDENT. TED ANNOUNCED WE NEEDED A SECRETARY, AND RICHARD HEDGES VOLUNTEERED. SUGGESTIONS WERE NEEDED FOR SUBN.UTTALS CDBG REQUESTS. NEED TO BE TURNED IN BY DECEMBER 1ST. DELORES REMINDED THE MEMBERS THAT THE PROPOSALS NEED TO BE APPROVED BY THE SHE SUGGESTED A MEMBERSHIP. SPECIAL MEETING OR CALLING COMMITTEE TO APPROVE THE REQUESTS. SUGGESTIONS INCLUDED LIGHTING AT 4TH STREET PARK AND JOHN TAYLOR PAruK BENCHES ON THE LEVEE, RAILING ON THE UNDERPASS, PICNIC TABLES AT LYONS PARK, FENCE ON THE LEVEE, DAWN TO DUSK LIGHTS AT THE BOAT DOCK AND "WELCOME TO NORTH LAWRENCE" SIGNS. TED TOLD OF LINCOLN JOHNSONS HOUSE BURNING DOWN. LINCOLN IS A LONG TIME NORTH LAWRENCE RESIDENT. TED IS TAKING DONA· TIONS. A MOTION WAS MADE TO DONATE $50.00 TO LINCOLN JOHNSON AND $10.00 TO HOSPICE IN MEMORY OF RAYMOND TINGLE. THE MOTION PASSED. TED MADE THE MOTION FOR ADJOURNMENT. TED DISCUSSED ITEMS TO BE REQUESTED FOR CDBG FUNDS. THEY INCLUDED LIGHTING FOR JOHN TAYLOR PARK (6 LIGHTS) AND RIVERFRONT PARK AT 4TH & WALNUT (3 LIGHTS) AND WARM-UP EQUIPMENT FOR RIVERFRONT PARK. THERE WAS DISCUSSION ABOUT THE WARM-UP EQUIPMENT. DELORES TODD QUESTIONED WHAT REASONING AND JUSTIFICATION WOULD BE USED FOR THE EQUIPMENT NEEDS FOR LOW INCOME PEOPLE. SHE NOTED THAT WE MUST BE PREPARED FOR JUSTIFICATION. TED REQUESTED INPUT FOR THE JAIL LOCATION DEBATE. HE ASKED THAT EVERYONE TO KEEP AWARE OF WHAT THE CITY IS DOING IN THIS REGARD. TED UPDATED THE MEMBERS ON THE NORTH 2ND STREET WORK, ADVISING THAT A 40 INCH DRAINAGE PIPE WAS BEING INSTALLED ACROSS NORTH 2ND STREET AND THE ENTIRE PROJECT IS SCHEDULED TO BE COMPLETED BY JULY. TED EXPLAINED THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT HAD SENT OUT 200 LETTERS CONCERNING LOT SIZE ON PROPERTIES IN THE SOUTHEAST AND NORTHEAST PARTS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD EAST OF SEVENTH STREET. HE WILL CALL THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AJ\11) INVITE THEM TO ATTEND EITHER THE JANUARY OR FEBRUARY MEETING. HE WILL ALSO GET A LIST OF PROPERTY OWNERS THAT RECEIVED THE LETTER. MARGUERITE JOHNSON REPORTED THAT THERE WAS $193.49 IN THE ACCOUNT. PAGE 1 �MAXINE LEE MADE A MOTION TO PURCHASE COOKIES FROM THE AL· TERNATE HIGH SCHOOL TO USE FOR OUR MEETINGS. IT WAS SECONDED BY MARGUERITE JOHNSON . ~..."iD APPROVED BY THE MErvfBERS. TED INTRODUCED KENT SNYDER. HE A.;"\ffi TWO OTHER INVESTORS IREAL ESTATE INVESTORS) ARE LOOKING AT THE PROPERTY AT 7TH AND LOCUST TO PURCHASE Al\.'D DEVELOP INTO TWO OFFICES Al'<'D TWO 2-BEDROOM APART\1ENTS. HE PASSED AROUND PLANS FOR THE PROPERTY AND ASKED FOR INPUT ON THE REZON· lNG TO R0-2. MErviDERS LET THEIR OPPOSITION BE KNOWN AND ADVISED MR. SNYDER THAT THE NLIA WOULD OPPOSE ANY PLANS TO DEVELOP THE PROPERTY INTO APARTMENTS. TED TOLD EVERYONE THAT A NEWSPAPER RECYCLE BIN HAS BEEN PLACED AT LONNIE'S RECYCLING. THIS WAS AFTER TANGER OUTLET MALL SAID THEY DID NOT WANT IT LOCATED AT THE OUTLET :vi ALL. MAXINE LEE ADVISED THE BALLA....lill CENTER WANTED AN AD$20.00 FOR THE DITIONAL THANKSGIVING DINNER. MARGUERITE JOHNSON MADE A MOTION NOT TO GIVE BALLARD ANY ADDITIONAL MONEY AT TillS TIME. ELLEN MILLER SECONDED THE MOTION AND IT WAS APPROVED BY THE MErviDERS. TED ASKED ABOUT EITHER ADOPTlNG A FAMILY OR GIVING $25.00 TO BALLARD CTR. FOR CHRIST:tv1AS. COLLEEN TABBERT MADE A MOTION TO DONATE $25.00 TO BALLARD CENTER. ELLEN MILLER SECONDED THE MOTION AND IT WAS APPROVED BY THE MErviDERS. TED ASKED WHAT SHOULD BE DONE ABOUT THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CONTEST. IT WAS AGREED THAT GIFT CERTIFICATES WOULD BE THE BEST. FRED JOHNSON MADE A MOTION THAT THE SUPER TARGET STORE BE CONI ACTED TO JUDGE THE CONTEST AND THAT WE ASK THEM FOR THE GIFT CERTIFICATES. JEFF JOSEPH SECO'l'I'DED THE MOTION -\~D IT WAS APPROVED BY THE \lE\lBERS f lAXINE LEE MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. IT WAS SECONDED BY JEFF JOSEPH. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:03P.M. MINUTES JANUARY 8,1996 MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER AT 7:11 P.M. BY TED BOYLE, PRESIDENT. TED EXPLAINED THAT HE HAD CONTACTED THE TARGET STORE REQUESTING THAT THEY SPONSOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD'S CHRISTMAS LIGHTING CONTEST. AFTER SEVERAL TRIES TO GET A RESPONSE, TED CONI ACTED REPRESENT ATIVES FROM AMERICAN MEAT AND RESER'S FOODS TO JUDGE THE CONTEST. TED ESCORTED THE COUPLE AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD ONE EVENING. THEY JUDGED AS FOLLOWS: 1ST PLACE-TOM LEE 2ND PLACE-EDWARD DODSON 3RD PLACE-ED MOON TED SAYS HE WILL WAIT TO HEAR FROM TARGET TO SEE IF THEY WILL DONATE THE GIFT CERTIFICATES. IF NOT, TED WILL CONI ACT OTHER BUSINESSES TO GET PRIZES FOR THE CONTEST. TED HAS RECEIVED 16 RESPONES OUT OF THE 200 PEOPLE CONI ACTED ABOUT THE REZONING. TED PASSED AROUND A LIST OF RESIDENTS THAT THE LETTER WAS MAILED TO. ELLEN MILLER COUNTED THE NAMES ON THE LIST AND CAME UP WITH ONLY 71 NAMES. TED SAID HE WOULD CHECK INTO WHY THE LIST WAS SHORT. HE ALSO EXPLAINED SOME OF THE QUESTIONS HE RECEIVED ON THE REZONING ISSUE. HE SAYS WE NEED MORE INPUT ON THE REZONING IF WE EXPECT ANYTIDNG TO BE DONE. 'kwsLETTER. THERE WAS FURTHER DISCUSSION CONCERNr;-.;G ZONING AND WHAT TO DO ABOCT IT. JEFF JOSEPH SUGGESTED A LETTER DIRECT FROM THE NLIA TO RESIDENTS ASKING FOR INPUT A..''J'D EXPLAINING REZONING ON A MORE SIMPLE BASIS. JEFF JOSEPH AD\'ISED THAT THE CITY WAS TO GET $22.5 MILLION FOR STORM DRAINAGE FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. HE CALLED BURNS & McDONALD ENGINEERING FIRM IN KC. ABOUT THE PROBLEMS AND WAS ADVISED THAT IDS QUESTIONS WOULD NOT BE IGNORED AND WILL GET SOMETIDNG DONE FOR NORTH LAWRENCE. MARGUERITE JOHNSON GAVE THE TREASURER'S REPORT AND SAID WE HAD $114.80 IN THE ACCOUNT AND $17.00 CASH ON HAND FROM DUES. TED ASKED DELORES TO LOOK OVER THE CDBG APPLICATION TO SEE IF OK DELORES MOVED THAT THE MEETING BE AJOURNED. COLLEEN SECONDED THE MOTION. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:26P.M. MINUTES FEBRUARY 11,1996 THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY TED BOYLE, PRESIDENT. THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY MEETING WERE READ. TED ASKED DELORES ABOUT CDBG APPLICATIONS. SHE SAID DECISIONS WOULD BE MADE IN MARCH OR APRIL. TED THEN EXPLAINED THE APPLICATIONS HE HAD SUBMITTED. THEY WERE FOR LIGHTS IN JOHN TAYLOR PARK AND RIVERFRONT PARK AT 4TH & WALNUT ALONG WITH FITNESS EQUIPMENT TO BE PLACED IN RIVERFRONT PARK. THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT WILL BE CONTACTED TO INVITE THEM TO ATTEND AN NLIA MEETING. TED WILL ALSO CONTACT ALL PARTIES THAT CONTACTED IDM OF THE PLANNED MEETING. TED THEN GAVE AN UPDATE ON THE WALNUT STREET TRAILER PARK EXPANSION. HE CALLED THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND THEY ADVISED THAT 8TH STREET WOULD BECOME A RESIDENTIAL CHERYL MILLER ASKED THAT ZONING BE EXPLAINED IN THE PAGE2 �STREET BECAUSE ARTERIAL STREETS MUST BE 35FT. WIDE. HE , SAID TH/\ T MR. ZAREMBA WOULD HA \'E TO GO TO COURT TO GET THIS CHANGED IF THE 2020 PLAN \\'AS .ADOPTED. THE TRAILER COLR T WOULD 1\0T BE ABLE TO EXP:\.."\D. TED KEEPS IN TOUCH WITH THE PLA~~ING DEPARTMENT CONCER.l\JlNG THE CUL-DE-SAC IN THE 500 BLOCK OF LINCOLN STREET :\_l\ID WALNUT STREET LOCATIONS. IT SEEMS JOHN CHANEY IS HOLD1:-\G OFF ON THE CUL-DE-SAC FOR \:0\\' TED SAID THAT WE Wll..L HAVE A :\EWSLETTER OUT SOON AND IT WILL HAVE LOTS OF INFORMATION 11\CLUDING A."l EXPLANATION ON ZONING. THE PETITION CAMPAIGN CONCERNING TilE WALNUT STREET TR.t\.ILER PARK EXPANSION NETTED APPROXIMATELY 400 SIGNATURES WITH GLEN & ELLEN NULLER SPEARHEADING THE CAMPAIGN. DELORES TODD SUGGESTED THE ~LIA ADOPT SPECIFIC NEW HOME PLANS. WE NEED TO GET THE OLD PLAN AND UPDATE SPECIFYING LOW DENSITY DEVELOPMENT NEW BUILDING CODES AND TRAFFIC PATTERNS. JEFF JOSEPH SAID REFERENCE PLANS ARE IN THE BASEMENT OF THE CITY LIBRARY. TED SAID HE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT REQUESTING A W.A.NT LIST OF STREETS AND CURBS NEEDING REPAJRS THIS YEAR DEADLINE IS ".1ARCH 1ST TED SAYS WE NEED TO PLAN A SPRING CLEANUP DATE. IT WAS DISCUSSED AND AGREED TO APRIL 19TH FOR THE CLEANUP. MAXINE LEE WILL CALL THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT TO SEE IF THAT DATE WOULD BE OK TED NEEDS SUGGESTIONS FOR CDBG FUNDS FOR NEXT YEAR. WE 1\iEED TO PLAN SO WE CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FUNDS FOR IMPROVING OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. TED ASKED FOR NEW BUSINESS OR COMMENTS ON OLD BUSINESS. SHIRLEY NORTH SUGGESTED 3-4 PEOPLE REVISE THE NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN AND THEN PRESENT fHE PLAN TO THE·GROUP. DELORES TODD SAID SHE WAS ON THE FMC CITIZENS ADVISORY PANEL FOR THE ARSENIC CLEANUP AND ADVISED THAT NOTHING NEW HAS COME UP. DELORES ASKED IF ANYTHING FOR NORTH LAWRENCE WAS IN HORIZON 2020 PLAN. TED ADVISED NOTHING HAS BEEN RELEASED YET. ELLEN MILLER ASKED HOW TO FIND OUT ABOUT THE MEETINGS ON THE HORIZON 2020 PLAN. TED ASKED THAT WE THINK ON WHERE TO PLANT TREES AND FOR OTHER ITEMS SUCH AS LIGHTING IN THE UNDERPASS TO REMEDY THE PROBLEMS TO KEEP THE LIGHTS FROM GETTING BROKEN BY USING UNBREAKABLE COVERS. MARGUERITE JOHNSON GAVE THE TREASURERS REPORT. WE HAVE $94.86 IN THE CHECKING ACCOUNT AND $18.53 CASH ON HAND. MAXINE LEE MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. JEFF JOSEPH SECONDED THE MOTION. 'MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:25P.M. MINUTES MARCH 11, 1996 THE MEETING WAS CALLED TO ORDER BY TED BOYLE, PRESIDENT. TED SAID JOHN CHANEY HAS PUT THE CUL-DE-SAC ON HOLD FOR NOW DUE TO POSSIBLE FLOODING PROBLEMS. THE NLIA SENT A LETTER TO THE CITY STAFF AND COMMISSION ON REQUEST TO LOOK AT PROBLEMS ON THESE PROJECTS. FMC CORP REPRESENTATIVES WILL ATTEND THE APRIL MEETING TO GIVE AN UPDATE ON THE GROUNDWATER PROBLEMS. TED EXPLAINED THE ZONING DUE TO CONCERNS AND QUESTIONS. A NEWSLETTER IS BEING PLANNED WITH THE ZONING MAPS INCLUDED. JEFF JOSEPH SPOKE UP ON THE LETTER THAT HE HAD SENT TO THE CITY COMMISION AND OTHER CITY STAFF. HE DID GET A RESPONSE BACK BY NUKE WILDGEN 4-5 DAYS LATER SAYING THERE WERE SEWER IMPROVEMENTS BEING PLANNED FOR 1996 TO 1997. ~·En SAID THE HORlZ01': 20~0 PLA.~ MEETING/PUBLIC HEARI~G \\'ILL BE WEDNESDAY APRIL 3, 1996 630 PM· lOPM AT BUILDING #21 AT THE FAIRGROUNDS. NORTH LAWRENCE V.'ILL BE HA\·ING IT'S NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE MAY4TH-:- 'tHEY-CA.!-\ CALL ELLEN MILLE]. AT 843-5105 FOR DE- TAILS. --- TED SPOKE OF THE lli-i1.0~ PACIFIC DEPOT OPENING & DEDICATION SATURDAY MARCH 16TH FROM lOAM TO 4PM. CHERYL MILLER SPOKE UP & SUGGESTED CERTAIN PEOPLE HADN'T GOTTEN THE ZONING LETTERS & MAPS. A LIST WAS MADE UP AND WILL BE GIVEN TO THE CITY STAFF TO SEND OUT ~S & LETTERS AGAIN. APRIL 19TH WILL BE THE NORTH LAWRENCE CLEANUP DAY. LIMBS WILL ALL HAVE TO BE LAYING ONE DIRECTION. DELORES SAID THE CDBG WILL BE GIVING US FULL FUNDING ON OUR REQUESTS. CERTAIN PARTS OF THE CITY DIDN'T. WE WERE GIVEN THE MOST OUT OF ALL NEIGHBORHOODS. OVER $18,000 WILL BE GIVEN TO THE NORTH LAWRENCE NEIGHBORHOOD FROM THE FUND/GRANT. MAXINE MOVED TO ADJOURN, COLLEEN SECONDED THE MOTION. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 8:30P.M. FMC GROUNDWATER INFO ON OCTOBER 25TH, 1995, RESULTS FROM A NEW MONITORING WELL SHOWED THE PRESENCE OF ARSENIC IN TilE GROUNDWATER TO THE SOUTH OF THE FMC PLM'T. FMC IS WORKING WITH REGULA TORY AGENCIES, LOCAL OFFICALS AND AREA RESIDENTS TO BETTER DEFINE GROUNDWATER IMPACTS M'D TAKING THE NECESSARY MEASURES TO ASSURE THE PUBLIC HEALTH IS PROTECTED. IF YOU WANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FMC OFFICALS WILL BE AT OUR APRIL 8TH MEETING AT THE I.O.O.F. HALL AT 7 PM. IF UNABLE TO ATTEND PAGE3 �AND YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION, YOU CAN CONTACT PAUL STUDEBAKER (FMC E&H ENGrNEERlNG) AT 749-8139 OR AL HERRING (FMC ENG. & TECH MANAGER) AT 749-8135. ZONING ENCLOSED IN THIS NEWSLETTER ARE COPIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS FOR YOUR INFORMATION. THIS fNFO SHOULD HELP YOU UNDERSTAND HOW ZONING MAY EFFECT YOUR PROPERTY. THE CITY PLAN)'.!!NG DEPARTMENT WILL ATTEND OUR MAY MEETING TO HELP ANSWER QUESTIONS ON THESE MATTERS. IF YOU WANT TO FIND OUT HOW YOUR PROPERTY IS ZONED, GO TO THE PLANNING DEpARTMENT AT CITY HALL AND LOOK YOUR PROPERTY UP ON THEIR ZONING MAPS. OR (ALL... 2~J-31SY/ o(' <63J-31Col for MG~ -:INfO RMA!l oN UNION P ACI:IriC DEPOT REDEDICATION NLIA OFFICERS THE UNION PACIFIC DEPOT WAS DEDICATED ON MARCH 16TH. LAWRENCE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU OFFICES WILL BE LOCATED AT THE DEPOT. ALSO THERE ARE MEETING AND CONFERENCE ROOMS AVAILABLE FOR RENT TO INTERESTED PARTIES. PRESIDENT YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION JOIN THE NORTH LAWRENCE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION. WE WORK TO HELP MAKE OUR NEIGHBORHOOD A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE. TO DO THIS WE NEED INPUT FROM AS MANY RESIDENTS AS POSSIBLE. ONLY WITH GOOD COMMUNICATION CAN WE IMPROVE TO MAKE NORTH LAWRENCE ONE OF THE BEST NEIGHBORHOODS IN LAWRENCE. JOIN TODAY, DUES ARE ONLY $1.00 PER YEAR. MEETINGS ARE HELD THE SECOND MONDAY EACH MONTH AT 7:00 PM AT THE ODD FELLOWS HALL AT 615 LINCOLN ST. TED BOYLE 841-6955 VICE PRESIDENT MAXINE LEE 843-3627 SECRETARY RICH HEDGES 843-0498 TREASURER MARGUERITE JOHNSON 843-1954 NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION lAWRENCE, KANSAS December 4, 1995 Dear Property Owner, The NORTH LAWRENCE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION is currently undertaking a planning study of portions of the North Lawrence Neighborhood. These areas are identified on the attached map. The Neighborhood Association is seeking your opinions about possible zoning changes for parcels within the identified areas on the map to a lower density single family residential classification. If there is significant support for this proposal, a formal rezoning petition will be circulated and a study session will be held. Following that, the Neighborhood Association in conjunction with Lawrence/Douglas County Planning Department staff will formally seek these rezoning changes. �... .. ::..-:rt ::::::---.: \).fJ.· '' W}J 0 <I: Q_ ,, iH~\- 1' NORTH ~ I v £ R .. ......__ ...... �~ f10 ~~ ~ Zll> u .u �STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY 50'---1 ~~ I· •I so' f WHEN ABUTTING PROPERTY IN A NON· RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT o'-1.-. ---r--J--,--1 I I I RESIOf:NTIAL DISTRICT I II I I I • WHEN ABUTTING PROPERTY IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT I I t C-4: 5,000 1oo' WHEN ABUTTING PROPERTY IN A _JJJI. 25 FRONT YARD SETBACK I ; I I I : I I I WHEii ABUTTING PRQPERTY IN A NON-RESIDEFITIAL DISTRICT I I I I I I I I I I I I I I REAR YARD SETBACK l I so' I I I I I I I ; I I M-2 MINIMUM LOT AREA I I I I I I I I IUTTIN~~ ~15'-!11 WHEI'I A FRO PER TY IN A NON-RESI •ENTIAL 0 STRICT I I I I I I ZONING DISTRICTS GENERAL COMMERCIAL GENERAL INDUSTRIAL/ INTENSIVE INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SETBACKS f : !i9' I 1 M~3 20,000 SQ. FT. ~iN LOT --o :t> 9' m '-J l RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT WHEN ABUTTING I : 5,000 SO. FT. I STREET FROM J I L--J t r··········----·····r····--····· . ······ I ··-········· ___ P 50' I I I WHEN ACROSS -- I I I I 12 WHEN ACROSS STREET FROM A NON·RESID€NTIAL DISTRICT- MAJOR THOROUGHFARE/ MINOR THOROUGH FARE• 25' 100' __ j __ _ I ---~ __ j I I SO. FT. MINIMUM LOT AREA 12' : . - I I I ~ _I ~-----------------100' I MUM AREA 1:PROPERTY IN l; RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT A �(MINI I r IVV ! 1 s ~ y RD SET ~ACK 20' j _____ -, r _______ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I t- I I I I l I I I I I I I I RS·E 20,000 SQ. FT. MINIMUM LOT AREA I I __ 1 100 1 __J sk- 10' I ! stbE YARD I . I RS·2 7,000 so. Ft MINIMUM LOT AREA I I I 100' ?IJ' REAR YARD SETBACK ~ 1 RESIDENCE: SINGLE- FAMILY BUILDING SETBACKS L_ ----~--- - - - ' 30' REAR YARD SETBACK ! I I I ~5· I I I L----1------' SETBACK 3o' REAR YrD SETBACK ZONING DISTRICTS r . I ! I I I I I I I o() L------~---- I I I I 9 \Tl I I I I I I I I I r I I :£:, I ---...!I 10,000 SO. FT. MINIMUM LOT AREA I I I '"""t:? I I I r I I _LL I SlOE YARD SETBACK I l 10' ....-- I I I I I 20' I I I I I I , _____ l ____ , ! _______ l RS·I t 25' FRONT YARD SETBACK I I I I oo' I I I 25' FRONT YtD SETBACK 25 FRONT YlRO SETBACK r ____ I~ I I DE RD BACK �' NORTH tA WRENCE COURIER SUMMER 1996 NEWSLETTER OF THE NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Community Development Block Grant Update The CDBG Funding Requests we made last fall have been granted and the North Lawrence Neighborhood will be receiving all items that had been requested. Originally the neighborhood was only granted $15,280.00 of our total request of $24,920.00 for space & security lighting for John Taylor Park and Riverfront Park. This is in addition to $1,900.00 for operating expenses and $1,000.00 for neighborhood cleanup. We should soon be receiving new park equipment for Riverfront Park at Fourth & Walnut Street. We will be getting a merry-go-round aged specifically at the younger set. If you have other ideas for this park, let us know. We need to be planning for what we want to request for CDBG requests for this fall. We need to get an early start so we can have all our estimates and be ready to turn the requests in by the deadlines. CDBG budget requests must be for improvements that will benefit low - moderate income residents and the North Lawrence Neighborhood. Anyone with suggestions for these funding requests, we need your input, if you have any ideas for our parks, sidewalk repair or any area that needs attention, please contact Ted Boyle @ 841-6955 or Rich Hedges @ 843-0498. BE CREATIVE ! BE UNIQUE ! BE INVOLVED! North Lawrence needs a new representative to serve on the Community Development Advisory Board. As a targeted neighborhood we are entitled to two representatives. Chris Schmid still has two years left on his term: Delores Todd's term has expired. Serving on this board is a great experience. It is a way of getting to know about other neighborhoods and public service agencies in our town. An organizational meeting is usually held in December. Weekly meetings (usually Thursday nights) start in mid-January with neighborhoods and agencies presenting their proposals. Deliberations begin, allocations are made, public comments are taken, then the city commission makes a final decision. If you are interested in serving on this board, (terms are for three years), call an officer, or if you have further questions call Delores Todd, 842-7982; or Chris Schmid 841-9428. ««««««««««««««»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Woodlawn News School starts with a half day ses·sion on Tuesday August 20th and first full day on Wednesday August 21st. Remodeling and. expansion of Woodlawn school is underway. Remodeling of the classrooms is expected to be completed by start of school in August and the office and kitchen remodeling should be finished in the early fall. The old gym will become a multi-purpose room and office area. The new gymnasium is expected to be finished in January or February I 997. ««««««««««««««»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Ballard Center News The Ballard Community Center is looking for a volunteer who may be willing to help us with light maintenance projects. Example: changing light bulbs, repairing bookshelves, replacing door knobs... This would be about 4-6 hours per month, if you are interested or have any questions, please call Stephanie H. Keller at 842-0729. The Ballard Center's Board of Directors are looking into ways to make the center more neighborhood oriented. Uses may be health-related, entertainment, educational programs, etc. If there is a program or specific use you would like to see at Ballard Center, call Delores Todd at 842-7982 or LaMerle McCoy at 841-0616. ««««««««««««««»»»»»»»»»»»»»» �Page 2 NORTH LAWRENCE COURIER SUMMER 1996 NEWSLETTER OF THE N.L.I.A. North 2nd Street Update North 2nd Street widening project is planned to be completed by Au~ gust 15th. Landscaping and fin~ ishing touches will be done in the Fall and completed in the Sping of'97. ««««««««««««««»»»»»»»»»»»»»» NLIA Picnic The NLIA first fall meeting and annual picnic will be at John Tay~ lor Park, Monday September 9th at 6:30 p.m. This will be a pot~ luck dinner. The NLIA will pro~ vide dinnerware, rolls, tea and Kool~Aid. Use this opportunity to meet with your neighbors and find out what the NLIA is about. If you are new to the neighbor~ hood, come by and get acquainted with your neighbors. «(( (( «(( «(( «(( (( «(( ««»)) )))))))))))))) »)))))))) FMC Groundwater Update Many residents have called with concerns on the FMC Groundwater issue. We are including excerpts from the June 26th FMC Community Advisory Panel meeting, background on the the issue and information of the plant's op~ erations. Healtlt Issues in Groundwater Concerns. Chris Fevurly presented information regarding potential health effects of arsenic in the groundwater, as related to available data for understanding such issues in environmental medicine. He pointed out that the attempt to identify and understand these issues is still in its infancy, and that ongoing studies tend to raise serious ques~ tions and doubts about previous studies and their conclusions. Studies have developed from research on both animals and humans. The Maximum Contaminant Level~ "M.C.L."- utilized by the Environmental Protection Agency, was established in the mid-sixties, declaring that arsenic contaminants above 50 parts per billion (p.p.b.) make water unfit for humans to drink. This figure had been derived in part from a study in Taiwan which found per~ sons were averaging 710 p. p. b. or more in their drinking water. In this population, it was found that ' over their lifetimes, thickened skin lesions on palms, soles and torsoes were recorded, as were changes in pigmentation on areas of the skin. These and other manifestations sometimes developed into skin cancers. Fevurly emphasized that acute lngestlon will be deadly (as in "Arsenic and Old Lace"). Quick death can result from ingestion amounts in the range of 60,000 p.p.b. In comparing these figures to the exposure, in some of the relevant test sites, to approximately 150 p.p.b., Fevurly tends to see little basis for concern. He also pointed out that arsenic on the skin is not a problem. Inhalation of arsenic dust can be quite serious, with known relation to lung cancer. Protection from this risk seems to be adequate. In response to questions raised about collection of arsenic on fruits ~d ~getables, whether from wat~r in ~ i11e ground, or from spraying and irrigation, Fevurly stated that he sees no dramatic risk. Others continued to question the dangers, leading to the discussion which centered on risk, and the various aspects of knowledge, control and choice involved in regard to the risks. At least two very different views were expressed; Fevurly concluded that, generally, very little risk is at issue according to the data with which he was working, while others saw major risks within their specific well situations. Furthermore, circumstances beyond their choice and control were seen to have such ef~ fects as lowering their property values. Fevurly reminded the group that his assessment is his own opinion, based on his study of the data. Rob Hartman elabo~ rated on the use of wells on the FMC property to reduce concen" trations of arsenic in the groundwater -- monitoring over the years has shown a slow decrease in overall arsenic conditions. Update mr Comprehensive ltlvestigation and Interim Agreement. Rob Hartman reported on the re~ cent semi-annual groundwater monitoring, which included comparisons of results this Spring to last Fall's results. Fifty~five monitoring wells and five production wells were monitored from the northern edge of the plant to the southern wells near the river. The highest level of arsenic, at pro~ duction well 4B, was comparable to last FalL In the Fall, Approximately 20 monitoring wells had �Page 3 arsenic levels at or above the M.C.L.. This Spring, 10 of those 20 had such levels, and none of the wells previously unimpacted are now impacted. Although FMC is now ready to go into the field for the planned additional monitoring, they have not yet had the opportunity to meet with the Kansas Department of Health ofEnvironment to finalize an agreement with them. A draft of a proposed NORTH LAWRENCE COl'RlER SUMMER 1996 NEWSLETTER OF THE N.L.I.A. ..··· LA has been sent to KDH&E, but they have not yet responded. CAP members indicated interest in continuing to be informed on progress on the Agreement, with satisfaction expressed regarding the background information received and desire for updating on future monitoring. Other Concerns In response to the question of whether FMC has other concerns of environmental impact, Paul Studebaker responded that the other primary concern for air continues to be monitored and is being handled satisfactorily. Some discussion of ongoing occasional truck traffic problems identified some needed modifications being pursued with the City personnel. Excerpt from FMC CAP Meeti!Jg Beverly Barnhart commented that she had heard of potato farms in this area prior to FMC acquiring the land, and that it is known that potato growers regularly used arsenic (confirmed by another as "Paris Green"). She therefore questioned if FMC should be Union Pacific Depot/Vistor Center The Union Pacific Passenger Depot was rededicated on March 16th. It is now home to the Lawrence Visitors Center. The Visitor Center hours are 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 p.m . -5 p.m. Sunday. The Depot/Visitors Center has 2 rooms available, 1 for $15.00 per hour and the other for $20.00 per hour, for meetings or receptions. Call the City of Lawrence Parks & Recreation Department to make reservations@ 832-7920 .. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Arsenic in the Environment Arsenic is the 20th most abundant element in the earth's crust and is present in all rocks, soils and waters at some level: Concentration, parts per billion Average for the earth's crust Range for soils Average for soils in Kansas 2,000 1,000 to 40,0000 6,800 Rainwater 0.2 to 0.5 1 to 2 Typical U.S. groundwater Average U.S. drinking water Typical U.S. surface water Drinking water criteria level Irrigation water criteria Taiwanese well water (China) 2.4 3 50 100 170 to 800 �Page 4 NORTH LA WR£NCE COURIER SUMMER 1996 l\EWSLETTER OF THE N.L.l.A. "blamed" for all the arsenic contamination. AI Herring responded that although there may have been other contributing factors, FMC accepts responsibility for its contribution of arsenic to groundwater , and will do what it can to relieve any negative results. Other Information Also included in this newsletter is a diagram showing the manufacturing processes at the FMC plant. <<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>> Letter (rom Mavor John Nalbandian The following is a letter in its entirity from Mayor Nalbandian to Ted Boyle, President NLIA: Dear Mr. Boyle: You may have noticed an increase in the presence of graffiti in and around your neighborhood. The City, working with the County, has recently changed the way in which we are addressing graffiti removal, because of the increased incidents of property damage. I am requesting the assistance of your association and its members in reporting incidents of graffiti. If graffiti is observed on private grogerty. we would ask that you contact the Lawrence Police Degartment at 832-2570. A gatrol officer will be disgatched to ghotogragh and document the graffiti. The officer will contact the property owner to request the timely removal of the graffiti and share information about available community resources. Douglas County Community Corrections work crews will paint over the graffiti at no cost to the owner, if requested by the owner. Or, if the property owner prefers to paint over the graffiti, paint may be available through the Waste Reduction/Recycling Office at 832-3030. We have received good voluntary cooperation in the past, however, the increasing incidents of graffiti and the reluctance of some property owners to remove the graffiti promptly, has caused us to develop additional steps to achieve the removal of this blight from our community. If you would like additional information, please contact Rod Bremby at 832-3402. Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, John Nalbandian Mayor <<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>> Ditch Mainterwnce It is the responsibility of property owners to maintain the ditches adjacent to their property. This means keeping them mowed and free of trash and debris. This will help reduce problems of water runoff and flooding. Please make sure you are maintaining the ditches near your property to reduce any problems. <<<<<<<<<<<<>>>>>>>>>>>> WHAT IS THE NLIA ? The North Lav,rrence Improvement Association is a non--profit neighborhood organization. Dues are $1 per year. Many NLIA projects, including this newsletter, are paid for by Community Development Funding. Meetings/Membership Information The North Lawrence Improvement Association meets at 7:00 PM on the second Monday each month from October through May. A potluck picnic is held the Second Monday in September at John Taylor Park at 7th & Walnut Streets. Everyone is encouraged to attend these meetings. Annual dues are $1.00 per household. The NLIA is YOU!! YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!! Please join and attend any meetings you can. ..•.••...............••....•........... North Lawrence Improvement Association Officers ·········~····························· President•Ted Boyle•841-6955 Vice President•Maxine Lee-841-5946 Secretary•Rich Hedges•843-0498 Treasurer• Marguerite Johnson•843-1954 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• �FMC - Linking Quality, Reliability, Service , Soda Ash Storage Reactor Milling Screening Bagging �2ITY OF LA WRENCE,KANSAS CITY lJF LA \\'RENCE WASTEWATER l11 11.-ITY MAJOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND FINANCING NORTH LAWRENCE NEIGHBORHOOD ONLY SHOWN Description Major Capital Improvements North Lawrence-New P.S. No.4 North Lawrence-Relief Sewers North Lawrence-New P.S. No. 1 North Lawrence-New P.S. No.3 1996 $ 1997 $ 1,380,000 180,000 1,018,000 157,000 1998 $ 1999 $ 2000 $ 2001 $ 2002 $ 831,000 1,140,000 All of these projects are required to meet design level of protection for collection systems facilities. NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION 510 North 6th Street Lawrence,KS 66044 Bulk Rate Postage Paid Permint No. 203 Lawrence,KS 66044 �NORTH LAWRE1 {CE COURIER FALL 1996 NEWSLEITER OF TilE NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION WHAT IS THE NLIA ? The North Lawrence Improvement Association is a nonprofit neigh~ borhood organization. Dues are $I per year. Many NLIA projects, in~ eluding this newsletter, are paid for by Community Development Fund~ mg. Meetings/Memhersh ip Information . The North Lawrence Improvement Association meets at 7:00 PM on the second Monday each month from October through May at the Odd Fellows Hall at 615 Lincoln Street. A potluck picnic is held the Second Monday in September at John Taylor Park at 7th & Walnut Streets. Everyone is encouraged to attend these meetings. Annual dues are $I .00 per household. The NLIA is YOU!! YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!! Please join and attend any meetings you can. ............................................. North Lawrence Improvement Association Officers President•Ted Boyle•841-6955 Vice President•Maxine Lee•841-5946 Secretary•Rich Hedges•843-0498 Treasurer• Marguerite Johnson•843-l954 ............................................. Neighborhood Cleanup FRIDAY OCTOBER 25TH A neighborhood cleanup is planned for Friday October 25th. You will need to have any items you want picked up at your regular pickup location by 7:00a.m. Friday morning. Ifyou have anv lumber items, thev must be bundled and have anv nails removed or thev will not be picked up. We also included information on refuse collection, hazardous waste disposal and recycling in this newsletter. ~ North 2nd Street Update Paving and lane stnpmg on the North 2nd Street widentng project is completed Landscapmg and finishing touches wlll be done thts Fall and completed m the Spnng of'97 . «««««««««««««»»»»»»»»»»»»»» C.D.B.G. Information • The NLIA has submitted Guenter de Vries name to the CDBG for consideration to replace Delores Todd whose term expired September 30th. . We need to be planning for what we want to request for CDBG requests this fall. We need to get an early start so we can have all our estimates and be ready to tum the requests in by the deadlines. CDBG budget requests must be for improvements that will benefit low and moderate income residents and the North Lawrence Neighborhood. Anyone with suggestions for these funding requests, we need your input, ifyou have any ideas for our parks, lights, landscaping, sidewalk repair or any area that needs attention, please contact Ted Boyle @ 841-6955 or Rich Hedges @ 843-0498. BE CREATIVE ! BE UNIQUE ! BE INVOLVED ! (((((((((((((((((((((((((()))))))))))))))))))))))))) �Page2 NORTH LAWRENCE COURIER FALL 1996 NEWSLETTER OF THE N.L.I.A. NLIA Picnic The NLIA first fall meeting and annual picnic was held at John Taylor Park, Monday September 9th at 6:30 p.m. Approximately 30 residents showed up for the annual potluck dinner. The weather was great and everyone appeared to have a good time. If you are new to the neighborhood or haven't attended one of the picnics, plan on attending next year's picnic and get acquainted with your neighbors. ((((((((((((((((((((((((((})))})))))))})))))})}))))) FMC News The following are e:ccerpts from the Community Advisory Panel meeting September 25,1996. Discussion of Proposed Guidelines R.ob Shelton pre!iented a draft of proposed guidelines for the FMC Community Advisory Panel from the August Several suggestions were meeting made for improvements. Groundwater Situation llpdate AI Herring reported the the State Department of Heatlh & Env1ronment has not yet s1gned the Intenm Agreement In addition. 1ssues remain concemtng the provisiOns of water to property owners afTected by groundwater contamtnatlon. wtth the maJor problems centenng on what the C1ty of La'.'.Tence will do tn ltght of 1ts normal poltcy of prov1dmg c1ty water only when property is annexed into the City Tabletop Ementency Exercise Plans. Dennis Greenfield d1scussed the plans for the exercise to be held Wednesday, October 16th, 7:00p.m. at the Douglas County Emergency Operations Center, located at Ill East I I th Street (lower level of the Judical Center). The Exercise scenario will be timed for the noon rush hour at 12:30, in order to maximize the complications to be explored in the simulation. Observers have vital roles in raising questions for the emrgency team members, who, according to Greenfield, learn a good deal from the exercise. Arrangements were also discussed for a visit to Woodlawn School by Emergency Response personnel, at a time being worked out with Woodlawn principal, Gary Haworth. 'ruction of a lift station in the 8th & Jak street area with replacement of sanitary sewer lines along North 8th street from Oak Street to near Maple Street. The S<Jhedule for this project is to bid the project in May of 1997 with a proposed construction start date of July I, 1997. Process Safety Management. The Stonnwater Management Master Plan calls for improvements along North 8th Strc:et. The project has a priority level III based on cost benefit ranking. This translates into a 10-15 years for the utility to construct these improvements. The Public Works department recently improved drainage along North 8th Street and the stromwater utility fee will provide accelerated maintenance of roadside ditches and culverts in problem area such as this. AI Herring introduced Wilbur White, Senior Process Engineer for FMC, who is now working fulJ.time with Process Safety Management for the plant. Herring pointed out that, while previous meetings have focused on hazardous materials and the specific hazards they can produce, the major emphasis of Process Safety Management is to avoid major incidents. This emphasis is driven by both legally binding regulations and by the growing determination of the chemical indusrty to assure that catastrophic events do not occur. Wilbur White answered the question of "What is Process Safety Management" with the defmition of the Center for Chemical Process Safety - the application of management principles and systems to the tdentification, understanding. and control of process hazards to prevent process related injuries and inCidents. Site Activities for the Coming ««««««««<«< «» »)) »)) »)))) »)) » North S'th Street Drainat:g. «««««««««««««»»»»»»»»»»»»» Ditch Jtfaintenance Reminder, it is the responsibility of property owners to maintain the ditches adjacent to their property. This means keepingthem mowed and free of weeds, trash and debris. This helps reduce the problems of water runoff and flooding. Please make sure you are maintaining the ditches near your property to help reduce any problems «««««««««««««»»»»»»»»»»»»» Month. A plant safety drill mcludmg an evacuatto. 1s likely to take place before November I The new trammg center is completed. and 1s available for future CAP meetmgs «««««««««««««»»»»»»»»»»»»» Lift Station and Relief Sewers Proiect - ~ An engmeenng study for a lift station and relief sewers project has been completed. The study recommended con- U.P. Depot/Vistor Center The Depot/Visitors Center has 2 rooms available for meetings or receptions. Call the City of Lawrence Parks & Rec Department to make reservations @ 832-7920. �. -~· Wednesday Refuse Collection All residents who live North of 15th WEDNESDAY Household Refuse Days: Street from Mississippi Street west to Wakarusa. tmi ST. ri Tuesday collection: All residents who live east of Louisiana !. . . . . Street and South of 6th Street. Also, aU ... i1i residents who live east of Mississippi Also, all residents that live north of 6th Street from Tennessee Street 0 All residents in North Lawrence. Street between 6th Collection: west to the City Limits. 15Tli STREET ;,;,;.,;;;,;,;,;;;;;;,.*""""-1 THURSDAY Street and 13th All residents who live South of 15th Street ~ from Louisiana Street west to the City Lim- 9 Street only. Thursday Collection TUESDAY Iii + its. All residents who live between 6th and HOlm! I 15th Street west of Wakarusa to the City Limits. ------------------------~<>~-----------------------Other Collection Services Drop off Site for Household Hazardous Waste: EARTHBOUND Lawrence and Douglas County . Tire Collection: Limit five tires Household Hazardous Waste Facility Per Household. Large Item Pick-up: Such as refrigerators, ranges, washers, couches etc. Located at: 711 E 23rd Street ""Monday is city wide curbside collection for grass and leaves. Yard waste is collected for composting March thru December. These Collection Services are provided by appointment only. To sched- For acceptable materials and the facil- "'Christmas tree curbside col- ule an appointment for these services ity's hours of operation please call the lection days will be announced HHW information line at 832-3036. m please call the Sanitation Office at: 84/-/9ll. the Lawrence Journal ---------------------;/··,>---------~-o_r_ld_o_r_c_a_l1_8_3_2_-3_0_3_0_._ __ ·.,./ ------------------------------------------------·· 'r----------------------------------------------- Regulations Acceptable Containcrs:Chaptrr 9, Article 4, Section 402.1, of the Codr ofthr City ofl..a~ncr, Kansas. Tree Trimmings: "Each 1uch container shall be conatMicted ofmdal, plastic or other matrriab apprond by the di~ctor of Public Works, shall have a capacity Arc to be bundled securely to of not morr than 35 cal.lon.s, ahall be watuticht. shall be provided with 1:1¥0 a length not to exceed five feet and tied in bundles not more than 18 inches in diameter, handles on the 011Uldr, shall be provided "'th a tight-fitting cover, and maintained In • statr or J:ood rrpalr. Disposable plastic bags of sllfficlent thlclaten lllld ba~:s tt~nrth to avoid Mlpturc and tearln£ and cfuposable paper which an I!Wiufactured tpecilical.ly for rrfu.se cfuposal may be IUed and not more than 65 pounds for rrfllse by occupanl'l or slnele family n3ldmcts. Disposable bags are in weight. These will be col- not pennltted for multiple family residences or for accounu paying non- lected on your Household refuse day. residential rates unless facilltle.s are provided to prevent scattering of ~flue by anlmal.s, weather, traffic or other causes." Help us Help You keep your neighborhood looking nice .... Sawdust, cat litter, sweeping compounds, shredded paper, facial tissues, packaging materials, etc., all blow in the breeze when containers are emptied by the collectors. Please bag these items before putting them out for collection. Please pay special attention to fueplace ashes which need to be cooled Utoroughly before bagging them for collection. It will take several days for a container of hot ashes to cool naturally. �P"uglas County * City of Lawrenr~ Househ"ld Hazardous Waste Cobection OPEN THE THIRD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH April- October STARTING: April 20, 1996 HOURS: 8 AM TO 12 PM LOCATION: 711 E 23RD For More Information Please Call City ofLawrence Waste Reduction and Recycling Division 832-3030 Materials will be accepted from HOUSEHOLDS ONLY sources, in their ORIGINAL, LABELED containers only: PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS HOUSEHOLD CLEANING PRODUCTS Pesticides Antifreeze Oven Cleaners Fungicides Transmission Fluids Toilet Cleaners Roach and Ant Killers Brake Fluids Drain Clean€:rs Rat and Mice Poisons Gasoline Disinfectants Herbicides PAINTS AND HOBBY SUPPLIES "' Rug and Upholstery Cleaners House Plant Insecticides Enamel or Oil Based Paints Floor and Furniture Cleaners Ar:.enicals Rust Inhibiting Paints Blell.ch Cleaners Botanicals Thinners and Turpentine Ammonia Based Cleaners Carbonates Furniture Strippers Abrasive Ckaners and Powders Chlorinated Hydrocarbons Wood Preservatives Mothballs Organo-phosphates Stains and Finishes Photographic Chemicals Kerosene Pool Chemicals MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS Household Batteries Products labeled: Nail Polishes/Removers DANGER, POSION Hair and Deodorant Sprays WARNTNG AND CAUTION Materials NOT ACCEPTED: UNKOWN MATERIALS (NO LABELS) Infectious (Medical) Wastes Fluorescent Light Tubes Ammunition Radioactive Wastes (Smoke Alanns) Compressed Gas Cylinders Explosives Asbestos For infonnation on unacceptable materials, call the local Kansas Department of Health and Environment office at 842-4600. �- ------ ---------· Recycling Drop-off Sites Aluminum, Plastics, Paper, Glass, Metals, Used Motor Oil and Antifreeze ------------------------- ... ...., ~~~ J.l ------------ Community Recycling Center Metals Wal * Mart 3300 Iowa (buybacka-ferroua and nonferroual .t:"cvc~~ -----------------•Aluminum cans and foils •Glass: Clear, Brown, Blue, Green •Corrugated Cardboard Curbside Recycling -----·-· (fora fee) •Conservation Resources 913-842-1167 • Eco Services 913-841-1615 •Kaw Motors and Salvage Co. 1349 N 3rd •Steel "tin cans" Lawrence Guide to Recycling ~RE~ 913-843-2!S33 •Lonnie's Recycling 301 Maple •Mixed Paper 913-841-48:S:S "Vhite Office Paper .. rJ.aatlc Beverage: I 1 and 12 •Newspaper Polystyrene Peanuts (Clean and Dxy) •Magazines •Catalogues •Pack and Ship Express 738 New Hampshire Dillons Food Stores (Store Locations) 1740 Massachusetts 3000W6 1015 w 23 •The Mall Box 3115 w 6th •Postnet Postal 2540 Iowa, Suite J • Aluminum can buy-back • MUir: and soda bottles •Alvin's IGA 9th and Iowa •Douglas County Fairgrounds 2110 Harper •Community Recycling located at Wal*Mart 3300 Iowa •Hobby Lobby 6th and Kasold •Lawrence High School 1908 Loulalana •Lonnie's Re'cycllng 501 Maple Grass and Leaf Collection •City Garage at 1141 Haskell • Credit for sack reuse 8 am to 5 pm Mon.- Fri. Antifreeze •Wal*Mart Auto Center at 3300 Iowa During Regular Business Houns 613 N 2nd -------------------- Used Motor Oil Grocery sacks •State Radiator Newspaper Drop-Off Sites -·· •Jiffy Lube at 914 W 23rd During Regular Business Hours "One touch of nature makes the whole world kin." . . . . . . William Shakespeare •Curbside Pickup Monday Ia city wide curbside collection for grass and leaves. Collection period is March through December. •Cart Rental 65 gallon and 90 gallon rollout carts are available for rent. Call 832-3032 for more lnfonnatlon . �WHAT'S INSIDE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Recycling information Refuse Collection Information CDBG Information FMC News U.P. Depot and Visitors Center Information Monday Oct. 14th NLIA Meeting 7:00 p.m. Friday Oct. 25th - Neighborhood Cleanup Thursday Oct. 31st - Halloween REMINDER Tuesday Nov. 5th-Election Day 7:00 a.m.-7:00p.m. Tuesday November 5th is Election day. Get out and vote ! ! Polling place is at the Union Pacific Depot and Lawrence Visitors Center. Monday Nov. 11th NLIA Meeting 7:00 p.m. Thursday Nov. 28th Thanksgiving 1717099 S){';;!:)U;;!JMtq L£'17 'ON l~WJ;:)d P!Bd ;;l~BlSOcl ;;llB(l )\108 '17'17099 S)l';;l:)U;;!JMtq l;;l;:JJlS 419 4lJON 0 l S' NOll. VI:JOSSV lN3W3AO(ldlt'JI 3;)N3(lM V1 Hl(lON l t.: t}., l (; �i. ~·- ,,... ~ NORTH LAWRE}'(CE COURIER SUMMER 1997 NEWSLETTER OF THE NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION NORTH LAWRENCE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Monday September 8th - N.L.I.A. Picnic John Taylor Park 7:00P.M. ; Monday October 13th- N.L.I.A. October Meeting- I.O.O.F. Hall 7:00PM Friday October 1Oth - North Lawrence Neighborhood Cleanup Monday November lOth -N.L.I.A. May Meeting-I.O.O.F. Hal/7:00P.M. WHAT IS THE NLIA? N.L.I.A. Picnic The North Lawrence Improvement Association is a nonprofit neighborhood or~ ganization. Dues are $1 per year. Many NLIA projects, including this newsletter, are paid for by Community Development Funding. The annual North Lawrence Improvement Association will hold its' annual pot luck picnic at John Taylor Park on Monday September 8th at 7:00 PM. The N.L.I.A. will provide dinnerware, rolls, tea and kool-aid. Bring your lawn chairs and spend some time visiting with your neighbors. If you are new to the neighborhood come get acquainted and see what your neighborhood association is all about. Meetings/Membership Information The North Lawrence Improvement Association meets at 7:00P.M. on the second Monday each month from October through May at the Odd Fellows Hall at 615 Lincoln Street. A potluck picnic is held the Second Monday in September at John Taylor Park at 7th & Walnut Streets. Everyone is encouraged to attend these meetings. Annual dues are $1.00 per household. The NLIA is YOU!! YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!! Please join and attend any meetings you can. North Lawrence Improvement Association Officers President•Ted Boyle•842-7232 Vice Pres. •Rich Hedges•843-0498 Secretary•Jeff Joseph•84 l-1284 Treasurer•Colleen Tabbert •843-0071 vt099 S)f':JOU:l.1Mll1 L£V 'ON <tUU:Jd P!lld :Ji!tnSOd :Jl"B(I l!Ina &v£s;-vvo99 s:f:Jou;J.IM1l1 <aa.qs ujooun Ios; NOLLVI:JOSSV .LN3W3:AOlldWI 3:JN::n!MV1 HDION NEXT N.L.I.A. MEETING MONDAY OCTOBER 13TH 7:00P.M. IOOF HALL Minutes 3110/97 NLIA Meeting Meeting started at 6:57 PM. Elmer James of James Gang Automotive spoke of the desire to run a small auto sales lot at his property. Elmer said that there wouldn1t be many more cars than presently on the lot now. Questions were raised concerning the possibility of parking overload and possible problems of visibility for traffic in the area. The group was concerned of creating a prob~ lem at the intersection. Elmer reiterated the cars would be set back enough not to create problems like this. John Chaney spoke of his desire and ideas of putting 12 more homes along Hickory Street between 7th & 8th Streets. Lot sizes would 66 ft x 276 ft. He gave a brief explanation of the area. Ted Boyle spoke of the city's request on the recycling of auto batteries. We will be learning about this more in the future. Ted mentioned a letter and request from Webster's to build a new office on 4th street adjoining the trailer park on the southside. Several questions were raised about traffic, parking. lot size ~ for office. drainage etc. The group requested more information and a site plan before they could talk about it anymore. The group will submit a letter to city staff for the commission to defer this until we get more infonnation. Ted spoke of the letter and our request for capital improvement funds for guard rails and lights in the underpass area of the U. P. tracks. Ted asked the group about other projects that they would like to see done in the area. Ms. Davis said she has concerns about curb and road repairs in her area. The question was brought up about the dirt on the 700 block of Lincoln Street (southside) on private property and what was happening with it. Ellen Miller asked if anyone could look at the work that has been done near her home on the ditches and culverts. It bothered her the way the work had been done. Mrs. Sanders and Mrs. Had! asked if anything could be done about the elevator noise. They had called the city and had no response. A question was raised about the chance of moving the voting booths permanently to the U.P. Depot. The group discussed the upcoming spring cleanup for North Lawrence. The Neighborhood cleanup and pickup will be April l l th for the spring and October 1Oth for the Fall. The group a~'l'eed that it should stay this way from year to year, the second Friday in April and October. The group discussed the neighborhood garage sale making it on May lOth, the second Saturday of May. Delores spoke of requests for things pertaining to the needs of the Ballard Center We had 6 new meni.bers join at the meeting or renew their annual dues of$1.00. Meeting adjourned at 8:03 PM Minutes 4114197 NLIA Meeting Rkh Hedges read the minutes from the March meeting. Ted asked to approve �Page 2 long narrow lots. NORTH LA.W'RENCE COURt'"ER Tt:d asked for a vote. By buiiding on 661 WINTER 1997 x 276' lots on Hickory Street, this would not allow North Street to continue to the east and would not allow lots on the south side of North Street east of 7th NEWSLETTER OF THE N.L.LA. the minutes. Ted said Elmer James wanted approval on his idea/plan to have a small car sales lot at his place ofbusiness. He had come ro last month's meeting but the group had not voted on it. 1t was voted on and passed. He will now speak to the City and will be supported by the N.L.LA. John Chancy was asked to speak about his projects. He was questioned about the tube not draining on the 500 block of Lincoln Street at his project and future culwde~sac. John said he would clear the tube and move it out of the ditch if necessary. Ted said the N.L.I.A. does not approve of curbs and gutters on the Hickory Road project. There was a lot of discussion on the controversy between open drainage ditches and curb/gutter and storm sewers. John said whenever you talk to different individuals within the City staff, you get different answers on the drainage issues and improvements in North Lawrence. John said the drainage will all fall toward the back of the lots on Hickory Street project. People have a lot of concerns about this project and its1 drainage and lot size. John says he has plans for 12 houses on this project. John mentioned the 2020 plan and in the next 20 years possibly seeing 800 new homes in North Lawrence. The question was raised about the big hole where dirt had been moved out. Rich brought up that we are all concerned about the lot size and street frontage. City code allows narrow lots. Ted mentioned city staff memos saying street frontages of l 00', 88'. and 60' or 65' lots are being passed around for discussion with Mike Wildgen and the commission. Colleen asked John who owns the land east of 7th street & North. He said (Roger) Johnson does. The question was asked whether the North side of Hickory is city or county. Ted asked if we wanted to vote on 1ao~ wide lots or 66 1 x :200' plus. I 00' foot lots compared to move all nails from boards and place broken glass in suitable containers and mark it to prevent any injuries. Street to be built on. It was voted on to leave the lots at 66' x 276'. It passed l 0 to2. The treasurer's report was read by Colleen. She said we had $341.00 in the bank. $30.00 cash, and had just gotten a donation to the N.L.I.A. from Mrs. Weber. She is the owner of the Ist & Perry Street trailer park. She donated $20.00 to the N.L.I.A. and also joined the N.L.l.A. for 5 years. si~ility to keep ditches clean adjacent to their property. Take pride in keeping the neighborhood clean and help prevent a Minutes 5111197 NLIA Meeting dangerous situation from happening by having the ditches clear so water can move through them not around them. Speakers Coy Drinnon & Roger Coffey of the city staff and Jerry Edwards planner. These speakers talked about sewer improvements. 8th & Oak Street has an existing lift station that is undersized and U.P. Depot/Vistors Center outdated. A new station will be located 400' or 500' east of 8th & Walnut Street. It Will be 500' from the river levee. The lot will be lit on the exterior and will have a chain link fence. The lift station will have the appearance of an actual home. It will be constructed of construction block. and will be 25' x 30'. A second station will be at 7th & Grant. There is one at this point now. The present project is now in the hands of the government. This will be bid on possibly in early June and actual construction to start 4 to 6 weeks later. The system will involve gravity feed and force feed lines ofl2" to 18". Speakers from FMC - Fred Von Ahems. Plant Manager. showed a film on FMC employees and community involvement. They then spoke of continuous testing of the wells (water) on groundwater contamination. They spoke next on table top drills on possible hazardous situations. FMC has put on this type of drill at Woodlawn School. FMC spoke of ways to get the community involved in case of emergency situations which could arise. Meeting adjourned. II Neighborhood Cleanup Neighborhood cleanup will be Friday Oc· tober I Oth. Make sure you have all items you wish to discard at your regular trash pickup site by 7:00 a.m. A reminder, re- Reminder Fall rains are just around the comer. Make sure your ditches and driveway tubes are clear of trash, debris and weeds. It is the property owners respon- The Visitors Center at the Union Pacific depot has a theater in the room at the east end of the depot. Every hour on the hour a film on the history of the City of Lawrence from 1854 to present is shown. The film is 28 minutes long and gives a look into the history of Lawrence. Progress in the Neighborhood Through the efforts of the N.L.I.A. President, Ted Boyle, the lights in the walkways in the U P. underpass are functioning again. Also. Ted has gotten estimates for repairing the guardrails along the walkways from Talley Welding. Ted is continuing to work with George Williams at the City Public Works Department to get this and other items repaired. Other News On August 22nd at 6:30 pm. the dedication of the "Mobility" art work at the U.P. Depot was held. N.L.I.A. Picnic September 8th 7:00PM! John Taylor Park 7th & Walnut Street HOVSEHOLD BATTERIES- A PROPER DISPOSAL QVIDE Q: Why are household batteries considered HAZARDOVSl A: Household batteries have a high potential to be corrosive, a characteristic used by the federal government to classify hazardous waste. Also, some of the major components of a battery - cadmium, mercury, zinc and lithium - have the potential to be environmentally hannful and injurious to humans if disposed improperly. Some examples are, (1) lithium batteries are highly reactive with water if their casings are disturbed, and (£) mercury button batteries can be lethal if ingested - a fact that is particularly important in households with children. Q: What is being done with the batteries turned into the Household Hazardous Waste collection! A: The batteries which can be recycled using today's available technology are sent to federally licensed battery recyclers. The remaining batteries are carefully packaged, and sent to a federally approved hazardous waste landfill for proper disposaL thereby diverting them from the municipal Batteries have become an integral part of our daily living, providing convenience for many. However, as advancements in technology continues to increase, so do the amounts of hazardous waste. Vnfortunately, proper disposal of this power supply is all too often overlooked. The City of Lawrence Waste Reduction and Recycling (WRIR) Division believes that pollution prevention begins at home. This collection program provides for the recycling and proper disposal of household batteries. If you have questions about other hazardous products in your home, call the WRIR Technical Assistance Line at A NICKEL (Nil FOR YOVR THOVCjHTSl Developing awareness of household batteries and their current use is essential to understanding the importance of this collection program. The following list provides facts about battery use and its impact on our solid waste stream: £.5 billiun dry cell batteries are sold in the VS each year An estimated 530,000 pounds of batteries require disposal daily Americans own over 900 million battery operated devices The average household batteries accounted for 89% of the mercury in the municipal solid waste stream Alkaline and carbon-zinc batteries are the most common types of batteries consumecL comprising 9093% of all batteries in the residential waste stream In a recent EPA study, nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd) rechargeable batteries were found to contribute over 50% of the cadmium in the waste stream vJ R E (SOVRCB: Environmental Protection Agency (Ep.AJ. Franklin ' Assodales, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Rorida Department of Environmental Resourtesl v p- lye: ~ �NORTH LAWRb.L~CE COURIER WINTER 1997 NEWSLETTER OF THE NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION WHAT IS THE NLJA ? The North Lawrence Improvement Association is a nonprofit neighborhood organization. Dues are $1 per year. Many NLIA projects, including this newsletter, are. paid for by Community Development Funding. Meetings/Members/zip Information The North Lawrence Improvement Association meets at 7:00 P.M. on the second Monday each month from October through May at the Odd Fellows Hall at 615 Lincoln Street. A potluck picnic is held the Second Monday in September at John Taylor Park at 7th & Walnut Streets. Everyone is encouraged to attend these meetings. Annual dues are $1.00 per household. The NLIA is YOU!! YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE ! ! Please join and attend any meetings you can. ············································· North Lawrence Improvement Association Officers President•Ted Boyle•842-7232 Vice Pres. •Rich Hedges•843-0498 Secretary•Jeff Joseph•841-1284 Treasurer•Colleen Tabbert •843-0071 ............................................. Minutes 10/14/96 NLIA Meeting The meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. Ted Boyle, President, introduced Christine Tonkovich. Ms. Tonkovich is current District Attorney for Douglas County. She is running as the Republican candidate for the D.A. office. Ms. Tonkovich was appointed acting District Attorney when Mark Knight resigned. She was campaigning for the D.A. office in the upcoming election. Alan Bowes from the Tenants to Homeowners spoke to the members in attendance about the Tenants to Homeowners and the Hand Addition programs. These programs are for low income individuals/families to help them become homeowners. Mr. Bowes also asked for public comment and support on these programs. Mr. Bowes would also like someone from North Lawrence to be a board member or liaison for the programs. There are currently 2 homes on North Seventh Street which are being prepared and Mr. Bowes hopes they will be occupied by Christmas. Martha Bach from the City of Lawrence Planning Dept. spoke concerning downzoning in North Lawrence. She said most of North Lawrence is zoned RS-2. Ms. Bach also said that the present request for development at 8th and Elm Street met city codes. If the residents of North Lawrence were interested in getting the rezoning, a petition should be submitted to the City Commission with a high percentage of residents signing the petition. Ms. Bach says she needs to research how rezoning would affect existing lots. John Chaney spoke to the group and apologized for his comments at the com- mission meeting. Mr. Chaney has a site plan for his proposed addition on Lincoln Street. The cul-de-sac he proposes will have only 5 lots on it, down from the original 6 lots. The lots will be around 10,000 square feet each. He also explained how the drainage would be handled on this addition. Mr. Chaney also gave some insight on rezoning. Marguerite Johnson gave the Treasurer's We received a check from report. Johnny's Up & Under for $425.00. This donation was from the bungee jump they held in their parking lot. This gives us a new balance of$462.04. Ted gave a report on a meeting that was held at the U.P. Depot concerning the Los Amigos Club. The Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Ron Olin Chief of Police, and nearby neighbors of the club were in attendance. Jesse Del Campo wants help to control the problems surrounding Los Amigos. Suggestions ranged from closing earlier to additional security. Los Amigos license renewal comes up in March 1997. Ted also mentioned that nothing has been decided on the Riverside Bar & Grill building since the fire recently. He says he is not sure that the owners are planning to rebuild at this time. Election of Officers was held. Ted Boyle was re-elected President, Rich Hedges was elected Vice-President, Jeff Joseph was elected Secretary and Colleen Tabbert was elected treasurer. Ellen Miller made a motion for adjournment. It was seconded by Jeff Joseph. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. NEXT N.L.I.A. MEETING MONDAY APRIL 14TH 7:00P.M. IOOF HALL �Page 2 NORTH LAWRENCE COURIER WINTER 1997 NEWSLETTER OF THE N.L.I.A. Minutes 11111196 NLIA Meeting The meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. Mr. Joe Snyder, principal for the new Free State High School, spoke, wanting to introduce himself to the different neighborhoods. He spoke of the transition from L.H.S. to the new Free State School. He also said for the first year it would be the choice of the juniors to choose which school they wanted to attend for their senior year. The new school will have all the same classes except for autotech shop and woodshop. The new school will not have a swimming pool either due to the cost. There will be approximately 77 classrooms. Mr. Snyder's secretary is Connie Kessinger. The phone number to reach them at is 832-5000. John Chaney thanked the NLIA for our recent support. He suggested we put together a list of improvements and building that we want to see in the neighborhood and to submit these ideas soon to the City Commission. He said Charlie Steinbacher will be in the area soon doing survey work for the upcoming sewer projects. Ted Boyle spoke of the study session that he and Jeff Joseph attended at City Hall on 11/6/96. The meeting was with the City Commission, City Staff and Department heads directly related to stormwater, sanitary sewers and zoning. George Williams and Roger Coffey were two ofthe speakers. Rich Hedges said that he had spoken with George Williams on 11/11/96 on the Maple Street storm sewer pump. George said the repairs and improvements should be complete within a couple of weeks. Ted said we need to put together goals and ideas of what we need and want for future development for the neighborhood. John Chaney advised making all lots that would be suitable for building to have elevations of at least 818 feet above sea leveL He also mentioned 7 5 to 100 ft lot frontage is probably best for the neighborhood. Anything wider the costs go up too much for the developers and this would most likely stifle growth completely in the neighborhood. It was suggested we speak to Linda Finger on the formation of ideas and actual wording by the City attorneys on our ideas. The treasurer's report said we had as of 11111/96- $392.97 in funds. Ted spoke of improvements being needed at the U.P. underpass such as new lighting and handrails for the walkway. This could be improved by CDBG money for the upcoming year. A vote was taken to buy turkeys for the Ballard Center upon request from Delores Todd. A vote was also taken to buy new books and supplies for the center. The vote was in opposition for the donations. The group is in favor of keeping as much money in the budget for NLIA as possible. Marguerite Johnson asked if we could offer a small donation to the Oddfellows for use of the hall and utilities. There was a motion and it was seconded to donate $25.00 to the halL The question was raised whether to have a Christmas lighting contest. It was voted upon and opposed for this year. Rich Hedges suggested to have a contest next year but to start it sooner and to get sponsorship from North Lawrence businesses. It was suggested that we give the Ballard Center $25 00 to assist a needy family at Christmas. The vote was passed. Meeting ended at 8:45 p.m. Minutes 1219/96 NLIA Meeting Members ofN.L.I.A. attended a study session and meeting at the U.P. Depot that pertained to the North Lawrence sewer system and the future plans and improvements that are in the works for this system. Engineers and City Staff spoke of the pump station and new relief sewer lines. Our regular monthly meeting was held at the depot as well immediately after the sewer meeting. The meeting subject was mainly about the Maple Street Development and 8th and Elm projects. Speaker Pete Moore, a realtor not a developer, said that they made a mistake by trying to build according to the City's zoning ordinance book Pete &aid the 8th and Elm project has been postponed for now due to infrastructure and drainage problems in the area. The second project Pete spoke about was the building of houses in the 700 block of Maple. These lots would be 60 feet wide. It was mentioned by the N.L.LA. that we were presently not impressed and opposed to the project due to the drainage, street and sewer problems in this area. Pett: then requested that N.L.l.A. rethink the idea of this project. Pete then mentioned that it was not feasable to build on bigger lots and much more expensive housing directly across the road from the U.P. tracks. Pete mentioned his people (owners) had already extended their funds on this project already and that they only have limited funds at this time. The houses that they' are planning on building are narrower in design which offer more side yard. Ted Boyle brought up the storm drainage problems in the area. Pete said that they are not trying to create more problems for anyone. Ted mentiom:d that the N.LI.A would like to see what this project would do to the neighborhood in the future. Pete mentioned that these houses are not government subsidized houses such as section 8. The question was raised that if we were to approve this project, would we (NLIA) be setting ourselves up for all other builders/developers in the future to build on 60 or 70 foot wide lots in the North Lawrence area. It was said that we don't want to contribute to our present problems. We want to alleviate! our problems. Pete wanted to know, what he needs to get N.L.LA approval? What improvements besides the drainage? Ted questioned whether there were large entire �site 'plans of the whole development available? Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Minutes 1113197 NLIA Meeting The meeting opened at 7:05. Ted Boyle asked if there were any questions pertaining to the 700 block of Maple housing project. There were no questions. Ed Stroda, the developer, spoke offering information on the project. He brought blueprints and an overall site plan. Ed stated no actual sewer improvements would be made. There would be storm drainage improvements including all new tubes for the new homes, the main ditch would be cut deeper for better drainage to the east. Ted then asked if any improvements would be made to Maple Street., Ed said he wouldn't expect any except for the ditches and tubes. Ted then spoke that there may be a controversy on the upcoming sanitary sewer improvements. Mr. Shellhorn & Mr. Dwayne Moller landowners of property that may be used for the I st lift station replacement have concerns. Ted spoke of our requests for C.D.B.G. funds. The money would be used for a computer, N.L.l.A. operating expenses & guardrails for the north side of the U.P. underpass. Adjourned at 8:00. Minutes 2110/97 NLIA Meeting Speaker Marian Abegg came to us saying the Free State Walkers are planning a June 14th walk in North Lawrence. She was wanting input from the neighborhood about any historical sites that the group could walk by on their walk. Speaker John Scanlan works with Habitat for Humanity came to the meeting telling us of the desire to put a new single-family home on North 8th Street. Ted told Mr. Scanlan we must see a site plan before we can approve of anything. The site plan should involve the home, lot size, drainage improvements, etc. The group also mentioned to Mr. Scanlan about flooding that happens in this area. Mr. Scanlan satd he would check into the flooding and these problems in the area before they would buy the property. They don't want to buy a lot that Richard has wouldn't be buildable. drawn up a rough draft of ideas that N.L.I.A. would like to present to the City for the new building tor the future of North Lawrence. It was voted on by the N.L.l.A. to send a letter of approval to the City on Ed Stroda's project on Maple Street. It did receive approval to go ahead on the project as long as they went according to the information that had been presented to the N.L.I.A. on the development. Issues of concern pertaining to the development were lot size, drainage, house size, etc. The group visited about the desire on future development to allow for gravel driveways in the neighborhood for better drainage. There was a discussion over the anticipation of the future growth for the north and east parts of North Lawrence. One area is Hickory Street and to the north. There is speculation that developers are presenting information to city staff on this area. Ted told the group of the requests for C.D.B.G. money and it's use. Meeting adjourned at 8:10. Page 3 NORTH LAWRENCE COllRIER WINTER 1997 NEWSLETTER OF THE N.L.l.A. renee Memorial Hospital. The course included participants from throughout the state. Participants represented law enforcement, fire, EMS and emergency management agencies, and funeral homes. Participants learned how quickly mass fatalities can overwhelm local resources, and the need for preplanning. By the end of the three day course, participants were motivated and excited about the planning process for such an incident. Neighborhood Cleanup Neighborhood cleanup will be Friday April II th. Make sure you have all items you wish to discard at your regular trash pickup site by 7:00 a.m. A reminder, remove all nails from boards and place broken glass in suitable containers and mark it to prevent any injuries. Neigltborhood Garage Sale The Jrd annual North Lawrence Garage/Yard sale will be held Saturday May lOth. Call Delores Todd @ 842-- FREE STATE WALKERS 7892 for further information. On Saturday June 14th, the Free State Walkers are planning a walk starting at the Visitors Center at the restored U.P. Depot through the North Lawrence neighborhood. Anyone interested in the walk is welcome to join in. Marian Abegg would like to know of any historic homes or sites in North Lawrence that could be incorporated into the walk. Anyone with this type of information may contact either Marian @ 864-4720 (work) or 843-0636 (home) or Carol Church@ 842-3542. Voting ln(ormation Douglas County Emergency Management The following information comes from the Douglas County Emergency Management. Douglas County Emergency Management hosted a Mass Fatalities Incident Response course January 27-29 at Law- ©©© The next city election is Tuesday April I st for election of City Commissioners and School Board Members. The voting place will be at Woodlawn School. In the General Election in November the North Lawrence precinct had a 59.7 % turnout and a 22 % turnout in the primary election in February. Make sure you vote on election day ! ! ! Fb Reminder Spring is just around the corner and so are the spring rains. Make sure your ditches and driveway tubes are clear of trash, debris and weeds. It is the property owners responsibilty to keep ditches clea adjacent to their property. Take pride in keeping the neighborhood clean and help prevent a dangerous situation from happening by having the ditches clear so water can move through them not around them. �Recycling Drop-off Sites Aluminum, Plastics, Paper, Glass, Metals, Used Motor Oll and Antifreeze Com.u1unity Recycling Center Metals Wal * Mart 3300 Iowa (buybaclta-ferroua and non£errou•l •Aluminum cans and foils • Kaw Motors and Salvage Co. 1549 N 3rd •Steel "tin cans" •Glass: Clear, Brown, Blue, Green •Corrugated Cardboard 913-843-2533 •Lonnie's Recycling Lawrence Guide to Recycling ~RE.f\t~ '"~·(<' ~~ Curbside Recycling ~eye'- ----- (for a fee) --------- ---- •Conservation Resources 913-842-1167 •Eco Services 913-841-1615 501 Maple •Mixed Paper 913-841-48!5!5 •White Office Paper •Plastic Beverage: ll.and 12 •Newspaper Polystyrene Peanuts Newspaper Drop-Off Sites •Alvin's IGA 9th and Iowa (Clean and Iny) •Douglas County Fairgrounds •Magazines •Catalogues • Pack and Ship Express 738 New Hampshire Dillons Food Stores IBtore Locations) 1740 Massachusetts 3000W 6 1015 w 23 •The Mail Box 3115 w 6th • Postnet Postal 2540 Iowa, Suite J • AlumlnuDl can buy-back • MUk and soda bottles •City Garage at 1141 Haskell 613 N 2nd •Hobby Lobby 6th and Kasold •Lawrence High School 1908 Loulaiana •Lonnie's Re.cycling 501 Maple Grass and Leaf Collection 8 am to 5 pm Mon.- Fri. Antifreeze · •State Radiator located at Wal*Mart 33001owa Used Motor Oll • Grocery sacks • Credit for sack reuse 2110 Harper •Community Recycling •Wal*Mart Auto Center at 3300 Iowa During Regular Business Hours •Jiffy Lube at 914 W 23rd During Regular Business Hours uone touch ofnature makes the whole world kin, , , .. , .. William Shakespeare •Curbside Pickup Monday is city wide curbside collection for grass and leaves. Collection period is March through December. ·Cart Rental 65 gallon and 90 gallon rollout carts are available for rent. Call 832-3032 for more information. �KSU HORTICULTURE REPOKT MOWING YOUR LAWN r ~. . Mowing height mainly depends on the kind of grass and time of year. The various kinds of grasses have individual growth habits needing different mowing heights. Be sure the mower is set at the right height for the kind of grass you are mowing. Cool-season ~luegrass, tall fescue and rye grass-are mowed taller than wann-season grasses because of their erect growth habit. Because hot weather is a stress for cool-season grasses, they should be cut higher during the summer than in spring and fall. The additional foliage helps insulate the ground against heat, furnishes more food-producing area and maintains deeper roots during hot weather. Do not mow too tall, however, or the grass will become coarse, stemmy and often mat down. Mowing cool-season grasses too short during hot weather places the turf under a stress requiring excessive watering. Repeated short, infrequent mowing causes thin, weak turf which will eventually be taken over by weeds. Avoid sudden and drastic lowering of cutting height (scalping) as this seriously diminishes root growth. Mowing heights for wann-season grasses-bennudagrass, buffalograss and zoysiagrass-are shorter than for coolseason grasses because their leaves are produced on runners (stolons) which grow close to the ground. Warm-season grasses grow best during the summer, so there is no need to raise the summer mowing height to protect them from heat stress. Bennudagrass and zoysiagrass build up excessive thatch when mowed taller than recommended. There is a strong correlation between mowing height and thatch accumula· tion. Grasses lose their drought resistance when a thick Recommended Mowins Heights for Home Lawn. IU.nking of Tolerance to Short Mowing Bermudagras.s Bluegrass Buffalograss Ryegrass Tall fescue Zoysiagrass Bennudagrass Zoysiagrass Buffalograss Ryegrass Bluegrass Tall fescue Mowing is one of the most important factors in maintaining a good lawn. Corrett mowing produces a neat, even, well-groomed appearance that is a source of personal pride and satisfaction. A lawn's density, vigor, water consumption, weed infestation and resistance to weather stress is largely affected by how one mows. The effectiveness of other lawn maintenance-fertilizing, watering, weed control-depends on proper mowing. But. there is more to proper mowing than just cutting the grass. Important Mowing Factors • • • • • • • • Mowing Height Mowing Frequency Sharp Blade Clippings Mowing Pattern Mower Operation Mower Selection Mowing Safety How High to Mow 1-2 inches 2-3 inches 1V1-3 inches 2-3 inches 3-3V1 inches 1-3 inches COMPLIMENTS OF: oo - ro,.,.r"~'l"\' ,..,.,. ~·COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE ~ .:.""~ 0 ~- .-;.T· E KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY :·J:,, .:> • : .• :::. MANHATTAN KANSAS 0 0 : _ 0 0 : ' 0. • ; .- 0 .. 0 ·. :: .. s ·~~·~ :3-J'.~ ~~ • 0 t Best Least �!more than/: 1nchl layer of thatch builds up. Mowing he1ght and frequency .lie the two mo~t 1mporunt aspects of mowing and also the two most otten Lione w.:urrectly. They are closely interrelated and of equal 1mportJJ1-:e How Often to Mow It takes frequent, consistent mowing to produce a highquality. attractive lawn. It is best not to remove more than one-third of the total leaf length at any one mow mg. Waiting too long before mowing and then taking .off most of the leaf tissue is a severe shock: to the grass. This causes stubble, thinning out. excessive clippings. curtailment oi root growth and requires unnecessary watering for the grass to recover. Mowing grass that has grown much too tall is hard on the mower, takes longer to mow, produces an abundance of "hay" that must be removed and is generally an inefficient. harmful practice. In the summer, removing too much leaf area often results in sun scalding (turning white) of the lower leaves and stems. Base the mowing frequency on the growth rate of the grass rather than on a set time schedule. This may require mowing twice a week. in the: spring, every two weeks m the summer and once a week. in the fall. Weather conditions. which vary during the growing season, mostly determine how fast the grass grows, but watering and fertilizing also affect growth rate. The shorter a lawn is maintained, the more often it must be mowed so as not to take off more than one-third of the leaf. Use the table at the bottom of this page as a guide for when to mow and how much to remove. [f mowing is delayed because of weather conditions or vacations. it is advisable to raise the mowing height for the first mowing and gradually decrease the height in subsequent mowings until the original mowing height is attained. Check the cutting height on a sidewalk or drive. Keep the Mower Blade Sharp The k.ey to a quality mowing job is a sharp blade. Dull blades beat and tear the grass. leaving frayed leaf tips causing a whitish cast to the lawn. Sharp blades improve energy efficiency by cutting cleaner and quicker with less power. Sharp blades are est>Ccially important to zoysiagrass. ryegrass and tall fescue. Inspect the blade after each mowing for nicks and dullness. The amount of mowing, kind of grass and debris struck determine the frequc:ncy of blade sharpening. It is a good idea to have an extra sharp blade on hand. Don't cut off more than one-third of the gmss. When to Mow (To remove one--third) Sh•rp Mow•t 8/ad• '~~~~~~~~ Dull Mow•r B,.d• Your mowing height ~ linch 1'12 inches 2 inches 2'12 inches 3 inches Sharp blades cut cleaner, quicker, and require less energy. 2 Mow when grass gets this taU 11/l inches 2'(1inches 3 inches 3'/.inches 4V1 inches 3~inches S'l~inches 4 inches 6 inches Amount of grass removed (one--third) 1/ inch 2 lf.inch 1 inch 1'1, inches lY2 inches 13f. inches 2 inches �Mowing Pattern It is a good idea to mow from a different angle t!al:h tim<! so that soil compaction and turf wear from the mo-wer wheels will be more uniformly distributed over the la-wn. Grass blades tend to lean in the direction of mowing. Th1s pattern can be minimized by mowing in different d1recuons. When mowing without a catcher. it is a good pracliCt! to mow in a clockwise direction, throwing the grass away from the building, walks and drive. Afterwards. throw the clippings away from the uncut grass by mowing counter· clockwise. Most exhausts for clippings are on the right side of the mower. Repeatedly mowing over clippings that ha~·e been thrown on uncut grass is hard on the mower. wastes energy and results in a poor cut. This is not a problem with mulching mowers, however as they discharge the clippmgs beneath the mower deck. Establish several mowing patterns that result in as few turns as possible. This not only speeds up mowing time. but reduces damage to the turf by mower wheels when turning. Clippings: Catch or Let Fall? Clipping removal is largely dependent on mowing frequency. If you mow often enough. the short clippings will filter down into the turf and do not have to be removed. Excess clippings from infrequent mowing exclude sunlight and favor disease development when wet. From the standpoint of reducing shock to the grass, it is best never to let the grass get tall enough so the clippings stay on top. Using a mulching mower is another way to deal with clippings. Mulching mowers cut the grass and then recut the clippings. This makes the clippings smaller and lets them filter more easily into the turf. Mulching mowers should not be an excuse for letting the grass grow tall and then taking off more than one-third of the grass. In fact, they do not work well on tall or wet grass. The principles of mo\Ying height and frequency also apply to mulching mowers. If the grass is mowed frequently enough there is no need for a mulching mower. If you are in the market for a new lawnmower then a mulching mower would be a good purchase, if not, there is no urgency to buy a mulcher. Clippings do not contribute to permanent thatch because they contain 85 to 90 percent water and soft tissue which shrinks and decomposes readily. Clippings return about 25 percent of the fertilizer when they fall to the soil and are a source of organic fertilizer. Mower Operation Operate the mower at a safe speed (3 to 5 mph), this will cut the grass cleanly and thoroughly. Excessive speed causes the mower to bounce and cut unevenly. Slow down when making sharp turns to avoid damage to the turf. Malee wide, gradual turns when possible. Keep the mower properly adjusted and watch for loose or broken parts. Check the engine oil level each time you fill up with gas and change it according to the manual. Air cleaners need frequent cleaning, especially when mowing in dusty conditions. Grease wheels, bearings, chains and shafts according to the directions. Become thoroughly familiar with the operator's manual. Clean dirt and grass from the mower housing immediately after mowing or it becomes dry and hard to remove. A putty knife is handy for this purpose. Also, wash off the mower, but do not get water on the hot engine. Mowing Wet Grass It is best to mow when the grass is dry, but during rainy weather, it is better to mow wet grass than let it get too tall. Dry grass is easier to mow and doesn't stick to the mower as badly. Wet clippings stain buildings, concrete and clothing and clump together on the lawn. Mowing New Lawns Newly planted bluegrass, fescue and ryegrass should be mowed at 2 inches as soon as the grass becomes 3 inches tall. It does not hurt new grass to mow it. In fact, it is harmful to let the new grass get tall and then cut it back. This is a shock to the grass and results in ~oarse stubble. New zoysiagrass, bermudagrass and buffalagrass should be mowed at 1 to 1Y; inches as soon as there is anything to mow. The idea is to make it spread rather than grow upright New grass is quite succulent and tends to stick to the mower for the fint few mowings. Try to mow on a warm, dry afternoon or evenioJ. Avoid watering a day or two before mowing. Mow (Rqucntly to encourage the grass to spread and thick:ea:. Mower Selection Select a mower large enough to mow the lawn in a reasonable amount of time, but small enough to be maneuverable. Be sure the mowing height is adjustable within the range recommended for your grass. Select an engine with sufficient power and check on availability of parts and service. Two basic types of mowers are used for lawns-the reel mower and the rotary mower. Both types have certain advantages as well as some disadvantages. The reel mower produces a smooth cut. runs quietly, is more energy efficient. usually doesn't scalp on uneven ground and doesn't throw hard objects. They are especially good for close-cut turf (1 inch or less). Disadvantages are that reel mowers are relatively expensive, won't cut high grass or weeds, and must be adjusted and sharpened by a professional. Rotary mowers are relatively inexpensive, cut high grass and weeds, and are easy to sharpen and maintain. They can be dangerous, are noisy, take more power than reel mowers and may scalp uneven close-cut turf. Don't Bump Trees With Lawnmowers Bumping young and thin-barked trees with a lawnmower causes serious injury, reducing growth and vigor of the tree. What seems like only a minor bruise later enlarges into a deep wound destroying the cambium (growth) tissue just under the bark. Repeated bumping each time the lawn is mowed may result in eventual death of the tree. It is better to trim grass by hand than to injure or kHI the trees. Nylon cord trimmers can also injure young and thinbarked trees. Maintain a cultivated or mulched area 1 to 1~ feet in all directions from the trunk. 3 �Safety II Power mowers can be dangerous and cause serious injury. Become familiar with the equipment. use good judgement and be safety minded. 11 Read the operator's manual for safety instructions. 11 Pick up all debris before each mowing. 11 Keep children and pets a safe distance from mowers. 11 Keep feet and hands from blades when starting and running engine. II Wear sturdy shoes and long pants. II Operate mower at a safe: speed of tra\ d. Always push mower rather than pull It l0\1. :1rd :n)u II Watch your footing on steep slopes and v..:t ~r:1s' II Don't leave a running engine unattended. II Refuel the engine only when it is shut off and ..:ool. II Wear goggles when op<:rating cord trimmers JnJ power edgers. II Stop engine and disconnect spark plug w1re before working on engine or blade. II Keep the mower in good repair and adjustment. LArry D. Leuthold Extension Turfgrass Specialist Jack Fry Assistant Professor, Turfgrass Cooperative Extension Service, Manhattan, Kansas MF-1155 June 1994 lssued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work, act$ of May 8 and June 30, 1914, as amended. Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, and United States Department of Agriculture Cooperating, Richard D. Wootton, Associate Director. All educational programs and materials available without discrimination 1>n the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. File Code: Horticulture & Landscaping 7 AB6-94-l5M. �NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: City of Lawrence, Kansas Waste Reduction and Recycling Division 3 March, 1997 Mollie Mangerich Operations Supervisor (913) 832-3030 SAFE DISPOSAL FOR HOUSEHOLD BATTERIES IS IN THE BAG! (Lawrence, Kansas) Ever go to pitch that used battery in the trash and wonder if there was a bener way LO dispose of it? Well, look no farther! The City's Waste Reduction and Recycling Division has partnered with Hamm Companies to make the proper disposal of household batteries a hit easier for Lawrence and Douglas County residents. A resealable, reusable plastic bag has been designed and produced by Hamm Companies for distribution through the City's Waste Reduction and Recycling Division. Lawrence households may now store unusable batteries in this bag until it is convenient to bring to a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event. Staff and volunteers will remove your batteries and return you bag! For Douglas County households interested in receiving a "battery bag" --please contact the Waste Reduction and Recycling Division at 832-3030. Household hazardous waste collection occurs on the third Saturday of the month, April through October at the Douglas County Public Works yard located at 711 E. 23rd Street. Hours are 8:00a.m. - 12:00 noon. Collection Dates: Saturday, April 19 Saturday, May 17 Saturday, June 21 Saturday, July 19 Saturday, August 16 Saturday, September 20· Saturday, October 18 �NORTH LAWRENCE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tuesday April 1st- City Wide Election- Polling Place- Woodlawn School Friday April lith- North Lawrence Neighborhood Cleanup Monday April 14th- N.L.I.A. April Meeting- I.O.O.F. Hai'l 7:00p.m. Saturday May 1Oth -North Lawrence Neighborhood Garage Sale Monday May 12th- N.L.I.A. May Meeting .. I.O.O.F. Hall 7:00p.m. tv099 S)I'~~u~JM-e1 L£t 'ON l~UU~d p~-ed ~il"elSOd ~W~I ){Ina 8V£~-vv099 S)J'~~u~lM-e1 l~~llS U{O~uq 10~ NOllVI;JOSSV lN3W3.A01IdWI 3:JN31IMV'1 Hl1ION �NORTH LAWRENCE CALENDAR OF EVENTS North Lawrence ImprovementAssoci~.ion 310 Elm Street Lawrence, KS 66044 Bulk Rate U.S. Pnstnge PAID Permit Nn. 437 lawrence, KS NLIAPicnic September 14-7:00 p.m. John Taylor Park Shelter House. PotLuck. NLIA will provide drinks and tableware. All Welcome. NLIA Meeting and Elect Officers October 12-7:00 p.m IOOF Hal~ 6th and Lincoln NLIAMeeting November 9-7:00 p.m. IOOF Hall, 6th and Lincoln C.t,f0.~~ 0 f ~_s •LJ. j7 H •• n ~Vl'V'G 0o4 ( - i . ~-·~- Woodlawn News Enrollment. ................. August 10 School Opens ............ August 21 Kindergarten .............. August 24 Meetings I Membership Information YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!! CHRIS'S FRESH MARKET PLACE • 608 North 2nd Street ..................... PREMIERE VIDEO • 923 North 2nd Street * * * * *-* * * * * NEWSLETTER OF THE NORTI! lAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION What is theN. L. I. A. ? The Following Neighborhood Merchants Help Support the North Lawrence Improvement Association and Their Neighborhood. We Thank Them for Their Support. Support Them by Patronizing Their Businesses. ********** JAMES GANG AUTOMOTIVE • 300 Locust Street ********** JOHNNYSTAVERN • 410 North 2nd Street ********** LONNIE'S RECYCLING • SO I Maple Street ********** O'REILLY'S AUTOMOTIVE • 906 North 2nd Street ********** Summer/Fall 1998 The North Lawrence Improvement Association is a nonprofit neighborhood organization. Dues are $1 per year. Many NLIA projects, including this newsletter, are paid for by Community Development Funding. The North Lawrence Improvement Association meets at 7:00 P.M. on the second Monday each month from October through May at the Odd Fellows Hall at 615 Lincoln Street. A potluck picnic is held the Second Monday in September at John Taylor Park at 7th & Walnut Streets. Everyone is encouraged to attend these meetings. Annual dues are $1.00 per household. NLIA Meeting December 14- 7:00p.m. IOOF Hall, 6th and Lincoln NORTH LAWRENCE COURIER The NLIA is YOU!! Please join and attend any meetings you can. North Lawrence Improvement Association Officers President • Ted Boyle • 842-7232 Vice President • Rich Hedges Secretary • Jeff Joseph • 841-1284 Treasurer • Colleen Tabbert • 843-0071 Neighborhood Cleanup North Lawrence cleanup with limb pick up - October 9, Friday. Have limbs at trash pick up place, free of metal and trash, and 4 tires per residence. Lonnie Faler of Lonnie's Recycling will follow the City trucks and pick up metal items that the city will not pick up. Minutes N. L. I. A. Meeting February 9, 1998 Our guest speaker was Rich Barr with the City of Lawrence Fire Department. He talked about flre safety and other related issues. Rich said Lawrence usually has 1-1.5 million dollars lost on the area due to flre per year. Residential property loss is the greatest. Smoke detectors are a law now, he said. The use of space heaters are quite dangerous and are a risk. Things near a heater can easily be ignited. It's very important to know that smoke detectors are inexpensive and very beneficial. They are very effective. He also said not to use regular extension cords, use power strips instead. Ted spoke of the guard rails/hand railings for the Union Pacific underpass and the ............................................. Reminder: Make sure your ditches and driveway tubes are clear of trash, debris and weeds. It is the property owners responsibility to keep ditches clean adjacent to their property. Take pride in keeping the neighborhood clean and help prevent a dangerous situation from happening by having the ditches clear so water can move through them, not around them. recent bid of $20,000+ by Bob Talley being submitted to the City of Lawrence. He said George Williams and Mike Wildgen will be looking at the project very soon. There is a good possibility of this being taken care of by Capital Improvement Funding. We also spoke of the recent blight and environmental cedes and the possible changes coming up. End of meeting. Minutes N. L. I. A. Meeting March 16,1998 March meeting was postponed one week due to bad weather on March 9, 1998. Our guest speaker for the meeting was Officer Tom Moore from the Lawrence Police Department. He presently works with the Special Projects Unit. City of Lawrence population is 80-90 thousand people now. Officers are now constantly on call. They most generally go call to call to call. L.P.D. received about 71,000 calls in 1997. From these 71,000 calls there were about 18,000 actual reports made. They have 10 detectives now on the force. These men usually work about 450 cases a year. He compared North Lawrence to the Oakland area ofTopeka. Mr. Moore spoke of neighborhood watch groups. He said they work best when it is not over a 1 to 2 block area. If the area is bigger than this it gets too spread out. The idea is to help watch your own neighborhood, knowing the vehicles coming and going into the area, your area's homes and to be able to notice strange happenings in the area. It's good to be nosey to help the neighborhood! There are steps you can take to protect your own home and property. Upgrade your home with deadbolts on all exterior doors, locks on all windows, security �I Page 2 signs and security lighting. On your door locks and jams you should have at least 2 1/2" screws for security on your door face plates. Keep your shrubs and trees trimmed low around the house. Also, be mentioned bow inexpensive security lighting is now, the type with motion detectors, and how effective it is. Mr. Moore also mentioned labeling/marking your personal belongings; guns, stereos, T.V.s, VCR, etc. Something to identify your belongings if they were to get stolen or recovered. He mentioned the area of23rd to 31st, Louisiana Street to Iowa being the worst area now for burglary and theft. The neighborhood watch signs are $20.00/sign and are recommended at each end of the block. Ted spoke that it could be a possibility to use CDBG funds for signs in the area. Mrs. Lowther of 509 N. St. said they have scrapped the idea of the home that was burned being used as an art studio/building. The City of Lawrence was not responsive to the project. The house will now be used for agricultural purposes. The house will be possibly turned into a greenhouse or something like this. It won't be used for retail sales. Meeting adjourned. Minutes N. L. I. A. Meeting April 13, 1998 Ken Daring with F.M.C. spoke. He mentioned North Lawrence is an area of having the possibility of a chemical spill. F.M.C., the Union Pacific tracks and truck traffic are all potential candidates for problems. He visited about Shelter In Place. This is where you would have a plan for safety to stay in your home in case of an actual emergency due to a chemical spill. There are many things to have ready for this situation such as flashlights, food, portable battery powered radio, first a kit, to name a few. It would be advised to go to a small room centrally located within your home. You should turn off all fans, NCs and furnaces and close all windows, during Shelter In Place. Paul Studebaker spoke on the Summer/Fal£1998 ground water situation. The update recently is that there is no significant change since last year on the water problem. F.M. C. will be putting in a green space, planting area which would include a wild life area as well on the South and East sides of the plant. A walking trail would also be included. May 9th will be the North Lawrence Area garage sale within the community. Ted brought up the idea of getting names of persons and locations of where they live in case of any of the previously mentioned problems of chemical spills or emergencies. This will be an ongoing job for our residences and many agencies within the city to identify the locations and to help in case of an actual emergency. Minutes ofN. L. I. A. May 11,1998 Mary Ann Middleton, with the American Legion, spoke on getting a city wide effort to get everyone to fly the American flag. This would start on Memorial Day and run through Veterans's Day. Ted and Debbie Chalender went to City Hall and spoke up on building on properties in the flood plain. The were suggesting that the city look at the ideas that we had discussed and suggested in September, 1997. The City will be looking at this soon. Ted said we need to stay on the storm water issues and flooding. Ted spoke of a F.M.C. siren being installed and a new plan to educate the public for possible emergency situations. The NUA picnic will be the second Monday in September at John Taylor Park, 6:00 p.m. 217.19 checking, 33 petty cash and a total of 36 members. Norlh Lawrence Courier Would You Need Help??? In the event of an emergency that required you to evacuate your home, would you need assistance? The North Lawrence Improvement Association is trying to identify residents in the neighborhood that would need assistance in the event of a major disaster that would require the evacuation of the area. If you are handicapped or disabled, and would require assistance to evacuate your home in case of an area wide emergency, we want to help get this information to the Douglas County Emergency Preparedness Center. All we need is your address, you do not have to give your name if you wish. Contact Ted Boyle @ 842-7232 or Rich Hedges 843-0498 so we can pass this information to the Emergency Preparedness people. If you know of a neighbor that may need this assistance, make sure they know that help is available if they want it. New Floodplain Regulations New Floodplain Fill Properties the Following Regulations shall apply: 1. No fill dirt shall be placed closer than 5' to the perimeter lot line(s). 2. Fill dirt shall be placed on a lot so that it does not exceed a 3:1 slope. U. P. Depot I Visitor's Center 3. Where additional elevation is needed to meet the requirements in the City Code [re: Chapter 20, Article 9A, Section 9A07], over the height which can be achieved from a 3:1 slope, the additional elevation shall be met through the use of vertical walls and the development of non-residential areas e.g., garages, crawl spaces with gravel floors, or similar structurally sound designs, as part of the residential structure. The Visitor's Center at the Union Pacific Depot has a theater in the room at the east end of the depot. Every hour on the hour a film on the history of the City of Lawrence from 1854 to present is shown. The film is 28 minutes long and gives a look into the history of Lawrence. North Lawrence Improvement Association offers $100.00 Reward for Infonnation leading to the arrest and conviction of person or persons vandalizing public or private property. 842-7232 I North Lawrence Courier Page3 Summer/Falll998 HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE PROCjRAM HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES Homes are fuU of hazardous substances. Detergents, degreasers, household cleaners, automotive lubricants, paint strippers, stain removers. and do-it~yourself aids have made our homes miniature chemical warehouses. These substances may be poisonous, flammable, corrosive, reactive or carcinogenic. Improper disposal may contaminate the air, the soil, or water and endanger the environment. Many substances are not readily biodegradable, and concentrate in food chains. Improper use of these products can present a danger to health. They may be ingested. absorbed through the skin, or inhaled. Hazardous products present two types of dangers to health and the environment: acute or chronic. Acute effects are immediate and characterized by severe symptoms with a sudden reaction. Chronic effects are gradual and occur through repeated exposure over an extended period of time. To avoid these scenarios, the best thing to do with a leftover product is to use it aU according to the label directions or find someone that will use it. Some household hazardous substances, including batteries, used motor oil, and antifreeze can be recycled. Proper disposaL for many household hazardous substances, is utilizing a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Collection Facility. WHAT TO EXPKT During our HHW collection program, Douglas County residents may bring in. at no cost household hazardous materials. Citizens volunteering on-site for the program will direct you to the unloading site, record tracking information, unload your vehide, and record and pack your hazards in drums for shipment. The process happens within a few minutes without you having to get out of your vehide! Some of the materials with reuse potential are offered back to the public through our Product Reuse Program. Many products are shipped to be recycled or used as alternative derived fuel. Hazardous waste items are disposed of properly in a federally-approved hazardous waste landfill or high temperature incinerator. MATERIAL ACCEPTED AT THE FAOLITY P£ST CON'TROL PRODUCTS Pesticides Fungicides Herbicides Roach & Ant Killers Rat & Mice Killers Insecticides Arsenicals Botanicals Carbonates Chlorinated Hydrocarbons Organic Phosphates HOUSEHOLD a.EANINQ PRODUCTS Oven Cleaners Toilet Cleaners Drain Cleaners Disinfectants Rug Cleaners Floor Cleaners Abrasive Cleaners&. Powders Photographic Chemicals Ammonia Based Cleaners Furniture Polish Bleach Cleaners Mothballs Pool Chemica~ PAINTS AND HOBBY SUPPLlES Enamel or Oil Based Paints Rust Inhibiting Paints Thinners&. Turpentine OTY OF LAWRENCE-DOUQ!.AS CO. Furniture Strippers WooJ Preservatives Stains & Fmtshes HHW COUECTION FAOLITY. Open for drop off, third Saturdays, April through October. Location: Douglas County Public Works Yard711 E. 23rd Tum South from 23rd on either side of overpass. AUTOMOTIVE PRODVCTS Antifreeze Transmission Fluids Brake Fluids MlSCELI.ANEOUS PRODUCTS Household Batteries Nail Polishes&. Removers Hair & Deodorant Aerosol Sprays MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED AT THE FACILITY Infectious Wastes !Medical) Radioactive Wastes !Smoke Alarms) Explosives Ammunition Asbestos Ruorescent Light Tubes Compressed (ias Cylinders Vnknown Materials (No Labels) NO BVSINESS WASTE ACCEPTED Thls ract shct!t producc:d b)' the Waste Rcductnm ~nd Re~:'-dmg Dt•lS!,1n For more: tnform:ltlon cal! 785-83.!-3030 •~ ·-- .. -vJ. 'R.E 1y ...,i'" C'~ WASTE REDUCTION&.. RECYCLING 832-3030 �i NORTH LAWRENCE CALENDAR OF EVENTS Monday March 9th- N.L.I.A. March Meeting- /.O.O.F. Hall 7:00P.M. Guest speakers - Lawrence Police Department ~·- ,._ ~ WHAT IS THE N.L.LA. ? The Monday April 13th- N.L.I.A. October Meeting- l.O.O.F. Hall 7:00PM Guest speakers- F.M.C. Corp. update NORTH LAWRENCE COURIER North Lawrence Improvement Association is a nonprofit neighborhood organization. Dues are $1 per year. Many NLIA projects, including this newsletter, are paid for by Community Development Funding. Friday April 1Oth -North Lawrence Neighborhood Cleanup Meetings/Membership Information Saturday May 9th - North Lawrence Neighborhood Garage Sales The North Lawrence Improvement Association meets at 7:00 P.M. on the second Monday each month from October through May at the Odd Fellows Hall at 615 Lincoln Street. A potluck picnic is held the Second Monday in September at John Taylor Park at 7th & Walnut Streets. Everyone is encouraged to attend these meetings. Annual dues are $1.00 per household. Monday May lith- N.L.I.A. May Meeting -l.O.O.F. Hall 7:00P.M. The NLIA is YOU!! YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE ! ! Please join and attend any meetings you can. North Lawrence Improvement Association Officers President•Ted Boyle•842-723 2 Vice Pres.•Rich Hedges•843-0498 Secretary•Jeff Joseph•841-1284 Treasurer•Colleen Tabbert •843-0071 vt099 S)!':l~U:lJMBl L£t ·oN_liWJ:ld Pllld :l2lllS0d :llll<I :>fins 8t£S-tt099 S)!':l~U:lJMBl l:l:l.llS uto~un rosN.Ol.L VDOSSV .LN.3Y\13AO<IdV'll 3:)N.3<IMVl HD:!ON. NEXT N.LI.A. MEETING MONDAY MARCH 9TH 7:00P.M. IOOF HALL Winter 1998 NEWSLETTER OF THE NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION WOODLAWN NEWS Woodlawn School is participating in the Dillon's receipt program. Collect those gold receipts and turn them in to the Woodlawn office. They have been a valuable resource in the past. Through this program, we have been able to receive a new computer with printer, software, Geo Safari, a full size skeleton, !ego table, tunnel, teaching clock, busy table, a basketball goal for the Kindergarten, 35mm camera, lazer discs and books. We are also doing the "Campbell's Labels for Education" program. Cut labels off Campbell's Soup, Tomato Juice & Ramen Noodles, Open Pit BBQ Sauce, Swanson's soup;, Pepperidge Farms soups, Prego Sauces, V8 Juice, Franco American gravy and pasta products; UPC codes from Pepperidge Farms cookies, crackers, croutons & frozen items, Swanson's frozen dinners, broths & Great Start breakfasts; lids from Vlasic pickles, V* & Tomato juices, Pace Picanti sauce, Milwaukee's Pickles, Campbell's Ramen Noodle & microwave soups. These can be used to receive equipment for the school. Woodlawn School will be having a Talent Show/Ice Cream Social on Thursday May 7th at the gym. We have a lot of talented people here at Woodlawn. Come and enjoy the evening with us. Please cht:ck with Woodlawn's office to confirm this day and time as the date gets closer. Every year the Woodlawn PTO purchases a number of Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun tickets and have these available at discounted prices. These tickets are available to anyone on a first come, first serve basis until they are gone. For infonnation on these tickets, contact Deb Vannicola, Woodlawn secretary and PTO treasurer, at the school office or at my home number, 842-4538. Neighborhood Cleanup Neighborhood cleanup will be Friday April lOth. Make sure you have all items you wish to discard at your regular trash pickup site by 7:00 a.m. A reminder, remove all nails from boards and place suitable glass broken rn containers and mark it to prevent any injuries. Lonnie Faler of Lonnie's Recycling will follow the City trucks and pickup and metal items that the city will not pickup. Reminder Spring rains are just around the �I J Page 2 - NORTH LAWRENCE COURIER . WINTER 1998 NEWSLETTER OF THE N.L.I.A. corner. Make sure your ditches and driveway tubes are clear of trash, debris and weeds. It is the property owners responsibility to keep ditches clean adjacent to their property. Take pride in keeping the neighborhood clean and help prevent a dangerous situation from happening by having the ditches clear so water can move through them not around them. Minutes N.L.I.A. Meeting October 13.1997 7:05 meeting called to order by N.L.I.A. President Ted Boyle. Tametra Nunn from the City of Lawrence Housing and Neighborhood Development spoke to the group about updating the CDBG program. The last time it was updated was in I987. She also passed out a survey concerning the neighborhood needs. Maxine Lee suggested putting a copy of this survey in our next newsletter to possibly get more response. The group brought up questions pertaining to 8th & Ash and 7th & Lyons street drainage problems. Ted stated that he would contact George Williams about the issues. Mrs. Lowther spoke of the fire that burned the front house on their property at 1480 N. 1700 Rd. (509 North St.). She spoke that they were trying to find out if there was any historical value to the house. They were trying to decide whether to save the house or not. She spoke that if they end up leveling the home. they may try to build a monument or a small park in remembrance of the child that perished in the fire. The yearly vote was taken on officers for 1997/1998. The membership voted to keep the same officers in place for the coming year. Meeting adjourned. Minutes N.L.I.A. Meeting November 10.1997 Tametra Nunn from the City of Lawrence Housing and Neighborhood Development N.L.l.A. Neighborhood Garage/Yard Sale Saturday May 9th THE FOLLOWING NEIGHBORHOOD MERCHANTS HELP SUPPORT THE NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION AND THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD. WE THANK THEM FOR THEIR SUPPORT. SUPPORT THEM BY PATRONIZING THEIR BUSINESSES. ........................ ........................ ........................ ........................ CHRIS'S FRESH MARKET PLACE • 608 North 2nd Street JAMES GANG AUTOMOTIVE • 300 Locust Street JOHNNY'S TAVERN • 401 North 2nd Street LONNIE'S RECYCLING • 501 Maple Street O'REILLY'S AUTOMOTIVE • 906 North 2nd Street WOULD YOU NEED HELP??? In the event of an emergency that required you to evacuate your home, would you need assistance? The North Lawrence Improvement Association is trying to identify residents in the neighborhood that would need assistance in the event of a major disaster that would require the evacuation of the area. If you are handicapped or disabled, and would require assistance to evacuate your home in case of an area wide emergency, we want to help get this information to the Douglas County Emergency Preparedness Center. All we need is your address, you do not have to give your name if wish. Contact Ted Boyle @ 843-7232 or Rich Hedges 843-0498 so we can pass this information to the Emergency Preparedness people. lf you know of a neighbor that may need this assistance, make sure they know that help is available if they want it. ll P2ge3 NORTH LAWRENCE COURIER WINTER 1998 NEWSLETTER OF THE N.L.I.A. to attend the meetings. More money was requested in the CDBG money for this additional expense. Ted also spoke of trying to get different City and local representatives to come out to our monthly meetings. Individuals from the fire departmen1, police. etc. The group spoke of having the Lawrence Police Dept. over next month, then possibly fire department, Lawrence recycling F.M.C. Dept. andior representatives. Meeting adjourned. Annual Neighborhood Garage & Lawn Sale returned and gave results of the survey she passed out at the October meeting. The group discussed the results of the survey. Ted advised he had contacted the Fire, Police departments and Fred Von Ahrens at F.M.C. and they will have speakers at our meetings starting in January. Ted spoke of the upcoming C.D.B.G. budget requests and said the items we were requesting funds for the 1998-1999 fiscal year were our operating expenses and neighborhood cleanup. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm. Minutes N.L.I.A. Meeting 12/8/97 Ted spoke of ways to increase attendance to our monthly meetings. He invited ideas on how to do this. He also asked for ideas on what projects to request C.D.B.G. funding for the coming fiscal year. There was discussion on what the neighborhood should request. Meeting adjourned Minutes N.L.I.A. Meeting 1112/98 Ted Spoke of money for the future year in CDBG funds. He will attend a meeting this Wednesday 1/14/98 at City Hall on CDBG. This year's request from the N.L.I.A. is $3,845.00. Ted brought up the idea of promoting the N.L.I.A. more in Journal World ads to get more response from the neighborhood May 9.1998 This years neighborhood garage & lav.-n sale will be on Saturday May 9th. We need someone to help coordinate securing si;,'l1s and notices for this year's event. If you would like to help with this, please contact Ted Boyle @ 843-7232 or Rich Hedges @ 843-0498 . U.P. Depot!Vistors Center The Visitor's Center at the Union Pacific depot has a theater in the room at the east end of the depot. Every hour on the hour a film on the history of the City of Lawrence from 1854 to present is shown. The tilm is 28 minutes long and gives a look into the history of Lawrence. �i NORm LAWRENCE CALENDAR OF EVENTS March 8 Meeting- FMC update on ground water and shelter-inplace and plant new warning siren. April 12 Meeting - Douglas County Emergency Management, Paula Phillips, to answer questions about any emergency at FMC plant North Lawrence Improvement Association 310 Elm Street Lawrence, KS 66044 Bulk Rota U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 437 lowrenca,KS and plant siren and severe spring storms and tornadoes. May 10 Meeting- FMC and U.P. Railroad to answer any questions bout how many trains are running and new siding to park waiting trains. April 9- Neighbor Clean Up May 8- Neighbor Garage Sale May 10 - FMC follow up and shelter-in-place and warning siren. The Following Neighborhood Merchants Help Support the North Lawrence Improvement Association and Their Neighborhood. We Thank Them for Their Support. Support Them by Patronizing Their Businesses. ********** JAMES GANG AUTOMOTIVE • 300 Locust Street ********** JOHNNYS TAVERN • 410 North 2nd Street ********** LONNIE'S RECYCLING • 50 I Maple Street ********** O'REILLY'S AUTOMOTIVE • 906 North 2nd Street ********** PREMIERE VIDEO • 923 North 2nd Street **** *** * * * NORTH LAWRENCE COURIER ~ Winter/Spring 1999 NEWSLETIER OF TilE NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION What is theN. L. I. A. ? Woodlawn News The North Lawrence Improvement Association is a nonprofit neighborhood organization. Dues are $I per year per perscn. Many NLIA projects, including this newsletter, are paid for by Community Development Funding. Clothing Needed Woodlawn's clothing room could use some jogging pants and sweat shirts in all sizes. Also, with the warm weather coming, cotton-shirts in all sizes would be welcome. Meetings I Membership I nfo17TUltion No Pagers, Please Parents, please remind your children that pagers will be taken if they are brought to school. Thank You. The North Lawrence Improvement Association meets at 7:00 P.M. on the second Monday each month from October through May at the Odd Fellows Hall at 615 Lincoln Street. A potluck picnic is held the Second Monday in September at John Taylor Park at 7th & Walnut Streets. Everyone is encouraged to attend these meetings. Annual dues are $1.00 per person in household. The NLIAis YOU!! YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!! Please join and attend any meetings you can. North Lawrence Improvement Association Officers President • Ted Boyle • 842-7232 Vice Pres. • Debbie Chalender • 843-6408 Secretary • Jeff Joseph • 841-1284 Bad Weather School Closing If winter weather forces a closing of schools you can hear the news on area radio and television stations just as scan as a decision is made. You can listen to: KLWN,AM 1320 KSNT, Channel 27 KLZR, FM 105.9 KTKA, Channel49 Channel13 KANU, FM 91.5 KZTO, FM 95.7 KMZB,AM980 W!BW, FM 97 3; AM 580 After 6 a.m. you can call the Access Line at 865-5000, category 5001. Woodlawn Partners with KU • We are please to have two student teachers at Woodlawn this semester. Chad Askew, art education undergraduate, is working with Marcia Miller, art teacher, and Lesley Johnson, music therapy undergraduate, is working with Kim Augustine, resource teacher. • Carolyn Doolittle, KU instructor, is bringing her undergraduates to Woodlawn on Thursday mornings to help Treas. • Mariann Middleton • 842-9979 ............................................. Reminder: Spring rains are just around the corner. Make sure your ditches and driveway tubes are clear of trash, debris and weeds. It is the property owners responsibility to keep ditches clean adjacent to their property. Take pride in keeping the neighborhood clean and help prevent a dangerous situation from happening by having the ditches clear sc water can move through them, not around them. teach reading to students in grades 1,2,5, and 6. • The KU Adopt-A-School Program will begin shortly. This program puts KU undergraduates in classrooms. KU students may listen to students read, help with small groups, assist with classroom work, and be role models for our children. Spelling Bee Winner Congratulations to Ashley Hornberger, Wood-lawn's Spelling Bee champion. Alternate representatives are Jarvis Doleman and Jessica Daniels. Our best wishes go with Ashley as she represents our school at this year's competition. Go-o-o-o-o Ashley! !!! ! REMEMBER TO VOTE! APRIL 6 Woodlawn School Stonn Water Capital Improvement Plan February 24, 1999 at 5:00 NLIA and residents of North 8th Street met with George Williams, Mayor Marty Kennedy, Commissioner Erv Hodges, and Chad Vogt about flooding between 8th & Locust to 8th & Oak. NLIA is trying to move a storm water capital improvement plan up in time to be completed sooner than 10 or 20 years. Mayor Kennedy and Commissioner Hodges encourage residents who have flooding problems, write a letter to them. Address Mayor Marty Kennedy, Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044. Let them know what North Lawrence needs. �[Page 2 North Lawrenc~ Co~;ie!:J Winter/Spring 1999 Minutes of NLIA Meetings OCTOBER 12, 1998 A letter was received from George Williams (Public Works Director) saying the North East guard-rails of the Union Pacific underpass will be repaired. NLIA president Ted Boyle spoke of the things the NLIA did during the summer months. He said he's been speaking to the city about the pump station at 5th and Maple needing repairs or replacement. The members attending tonight's meeting all agreed that North Lawrence did very well with our recent 5" rain on October 4th. No one saw any actual serious problems. The North Lawrence clean-up on October 9th went welL Everyone seemed to be pleased and many people have utilized this pick-up to help out the area. FMC has several North Lawrence citizens as members coming to its meetings on several neighborhood activities. They have been keeping a close contact with Woodlawn School and are presently designing a new warning system for the neighborhood in case of an actual emergency at the plant. Ted spoke to the group about coming up with ideas and ways we would like to see money spent from the CDBG fund. He mentioned possibly the installation of neighborhood watch signs throughout the area. We discussed putting them up on areas as you would be entering the North Lawrence neighborhood and putting them other places as the money becomes available. The NLIA voted on two new board members. Debbie Chalender, Vice Presiden~ and Marianne Middleton, Treasurer. Ted Boyle will remain as President and Jeff Joseph as Secretary, It was voted on and passed to send $25.00 to Ellen Miller and family in memory of Glenn Miller. End of Meeting. NOVEMBER 9, 1998 Rebecca with the Youthfriends Volunteer group spoke to the NLIA about getting persons from the neighborhood to join. The group would work through Woodlawn School involving children in need of special assistance in certain skills. The individuals that volunteer would read to children, tutor certain studies, play games, etc. She left sign-up paperwork for any persons interested. Ted brought up the situation about the lack of fire and medical protection available in North Lawrence. It is not planned in the future to have any type of fire station in North Lawrence. The main problem and concern is when flooding occurs at the underpass for the U.P. train tracks, the additional response time needed to get to the North side of the community - everything North of the train tracks. If the underpass were to be flooded and trains on the !rack it would be necessary to get emergency units, fire and medical, from the west side of Lawrence by using the turnpike. All this could take between 10 and 15 minutes instead of the usual 4 to 5 minutes in response time. The NLIA membership voted on sending a letter of our concerns architects and some board members will be at Woodlawn School Jan 7, 8, 9, and 11 to get community input on how to spend the money on rehab of the schooL DECEMBER 14, 1998 JANUARY 11, 1999 Guests were the manager and owner along with the head met cutter from Alvin's Food Store. A motion was made and passed to send a letter to Mr. Lewis who owns Checkers and the property that was "Rogers" Food Store, to encourage him to keep the building as a grocery store. It was discussed to ask City Hall to help with tax abatement to anyone going into the store. Residents stated that they would support a store that would give good prices and good quality. Ted stated he would talk to the Mayor about help with filling the store. It was reported that LosAmigos is still serving under age drinkers and Topeka gang members. The request sent to CDBG was read. to the city commission and Mike There was a discussion on the speed of trains. The speed appears to have increased lately. It was moved and passed to give the Ballard Center $25.00 for Christmas. Alvin, from Alvin's Food, matched the $25.00 donation with $25.00 more for the Ballard Center. This left a total of$50.00. The treasurer Marianne wrote a check for $50.00 for the Ballard Center. The check was given to Maxine to take to the Ballard Center. A letter from Mrs. Strong, the Principal at Woodlawn, was read. It stated that the group voted to request money for The North Lawrence Improvement Association works for you, the residents of North Lawrence. It does not matter whether you are a property owner or rent your home. This is your neighborhood. We, the NLIA, need your input to take your message to City Hall and to keep North Lawrence a safe place to live and raise your family. North Lawrence is growing. NLIA needs your input on drainage problems, streets, sidewalks, lighting, Woodlawn School and bars. Please try to attend NLIAmeetings at 615 Lincoln, JOOF Hall, 2nd Monday every month from October to May, or call 842-7232. Thank You, Ted Boyle President, NLIA Winter/Spring 1999 Minutes of NLIA Meetings, for improvements to the sidewalks on North 7th Street between the U.P. tracks and Locust Street. End of meeting. Wildgen. We would request that during severe storms and flooding, a medical unit and fire truck be parked somewhere North of the tracks for the safety of our citizens. The NLIA members also held a vote on the use of available CDBG funds. The neighborhood watch signs. These signs would be put up by the City of Lawrence and could be installed at all streets on which you enter North Lawrence, North, South, East & West. The idea was also brought up to look at certain areas that need extra lighting on streets and the need North Lawrence Courier NLIA President Ted Boyle spoke of the continuing problems at the Los Amigos Bar. He mentioned some of the possible options about the bar as being closed down completely, closing down and a new person taking over and 3rd, closing the bar nightly at midnight. The member-ship voted upon this issue and it was passed that the NLIA membership would prefer midnight closings at the bar. The group spoke of possible ways to utilize CDBG money the coming year. The subject was brought up about Woodlawn School and the addition/ improvements that will be taking in the near future. Ted Boyle and Jeff Joseph have both attended sessions at the school on the subject. At this time there are several options available to improve the school in size and updates on windows and doors. No decisions have been made yet. End of Meeting. FEBRUARY 8, 1999 NLIA President Ted Boyle spoke about this coming Tuesday night's City Commission meeting and how a portion of the meeting will pertain to the Los Amigos Bar problems and possible midnight closing, which the NLIA is in support of. He spoke about coming out continued to the meeting for neighborhood support on this issue. Membership brought up questions pertaining to new drainage problems as well as continuing old problems on the 8th & Oak Street area. New problems of poor or no drainage at all have come about due to the results of new homes being built on Oak east of 8th Street. Ted spoke of writing a letter to the City Commission of our concerns about the 8th & Oak and also the new area Northeast of 7th & North Street. The area Northeast of 7th & North Street has not been annexed into the City of Lawrence, yet, but will be soon, and there is a concern of problems relating to sewer and drainage in the area. The group had a discussion about other areas in North Lawrence and some of the continued problems such as: sink holes and poor drainage. Ted said we were needing to write a letter to the landowners on 7th Street about the possibilities of moving their fences back so a continuous sidewalk can be built north of the train tracks on North 7th Street. He mentioned we cannot receive CDBG funds for this sidewalk project unless we communicate first with the property owners. George Wtlliams has said that the bid for a new sidewalk and other repairs to the existing sidewalk on 7th Street would be between $2000.00 and $3000.00. We heard presentations from new City Commission Candidates, Mr. Henderson and Mr. Parks. End of Meeting. * www.ksnt.com Topeka weather to pager. Free or E-mail Free. * Page3 New Floodplain Regulations New Floodplain Fill Properties the Following Regulations shall apply: 1. No fill dirt shall be placed closer than 5' to the perimeter lot line(s). 2. Fill dirt shall be placed on a lot so that it does not exceed a 3:1 slope. 3. Where additional elevation is needed to meet the requirements in the City Code [re: Chapter 20, Article 9A, Section 9A07], over the height which can be achieved from a3:1 slope, the additional elevation shall be met through the use of vertical walls and the development of non-residential areas e.g., garages, crawl spaces with gravel floors, or similar structurally sound designs, as part of the residential structure. Would You Need Help??? In the event of an emergency that required you to evacuate your home, would you need assistance? The North Lawrence lmprovementAssociation is trying to identify residents in the neighborhood that would need assistance in the event of a major disaster that would require the evacuation of the area. If you are handicapped or disabled, and would require assistance to evacuate your home in case of an area wide emergency, we want to help get this information to the Douglas County Emergency Preparedness Center. All we need is your address, you do not have to give your name if you wish. Contact Ted Boyle@ 842-7232 so we can pass this information to the Emergency Preparedness people. If you know of a neighbor that may need this assistance, make sure they know that help is available if they want it. 1999 Neighborhood Cleanup Neighborhood cleanup will be Friday, April 9th. Make sure you have all items you wish to discard at your regular trash pick up site by 7:00a.m. A reminder, remove all nails from boards and place broken glass in suitable containers and mark it to prevent any injuries. Lonnie Faler of Lonnie's Recycling will follow the City trucks and pick up metal items that the city will not pick up. Limb pick up at the regular trash pick up place; keep trash separate from limbs. North Lawrence Improvement Association offers $100.00 Reward for Infonnation leading to the arrest and conviction of person or persons vandalizing public or private property. 842-7232 �North Lawrence Calendar of Events North Lawrence Improvement Association 31 0 Elm Street Lawrence, KS 66044 PRSRT STD U.S. Postage North Lawrence Courier PAID Permit No. 542 lawrence, KS Neighborhood Cleanup April 5 Neighborhood Garage Sale May 11 Annual!'icnic/Potluck September 9 at 6:30pm Winter/Spring 2002 Newsletter of the North Lawrence Improvement Association What is the N.L.I.A.? The North Lawrence Improvement Association is a nonprofit neighborhood organization. Dues are $1 per year per person. Community Development Funding pays lor many NLIA projects, including this news letter. "!"7"!"-:-~-!"'t"~~~ ....... NUA Meetings 7pm IOOF Hall 61h & Lincoln AprilS May 13 October 14 November II ****** Meetings I Member Information NLIA Meeting are held on the Second Monday of the month October thru May at 7:00pm at the IOOF Hall 6th & Lincoln. April 8 May 13 October 14 November 11 If you want to be called or cmailed to be reminded of the meetings let Star know. Neighborhood Cleanup ........................... April 5'h Neighborhood Garage Sale ....................... May 11 Annual Picnic/PotLuck ..................... September 9 ************ ****** The following neighborhood merchants help support the North Lawrence Improvement Association and their neighborhood. We thank them for their support. Support them by patronizing their businesses ******************* Johnny's Tavern- 410 North 2nd Street ********* **** * * **** * Ted's Autowerks- 229 Elm * *** ******** ******** James Gang Automotive- 310 Locust Street ********* **** ** ***** Lonnie's Recycling- 501 Maple Street *** ************* *** * O'Reilly's Automotive- 906 North 2nd Street *** ******** **** * YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!! The NLIA is YOU!!! Please join and a/lend any meetings you can. **********"'***** How to contact NLIA Officers President Ted Boyle 842-7232 Vice President Maxine Lee Jeff Joseph 841-1284 Secretary Bcv Cates 843-8799 Treasurer Star Straf 842-5185 Coordinator http://www.nlia.lawrence.com/ Online To add something to the web site or future newsletters, or to get on the meeting e-mail reminder list contact Star at star@prairienet.org **************** Reminder: Make sure your ditches and driveway tubes are clear of trash, debris, and weeds. It is the property owners' responsibility to keep ditches clean adjacent to their property. Take pride in keeping the neighborhood clean and help prevent a dangerous situation from happening by having the ditches clear so that water can move through them, not around them. Woodlawn News Flowers and Plants needed Woodlawn is looking for donations of Dower bulbs, l1uwers and plants for the Gazebo just east of the school. This is a student projtt:l. Pici:C5c \,;UHlad JuHi Applen1an (principul) or Deb Vanni cola (secretary) 832-5920 Title I Summer School at Woodlawn The Title I "Jump Start" elementary summer program will be held at Kennedy, New York, East Heights, Pickney. and Woodlawn from Monday, July 22 through Thursday, August 8 from 8:00 to 12:00 No classes will be held on Fridays. If recommended by his/her classroom teacher, any student who attends Kennedy, New York, and East heights is eligible to enroll. Only students who are served through the title reading and math programs at Woodlawn, Hillcrest, Cordley and Pickney may enroll in the Jump Start summer program. Call your school to check your child's eligibility. No fees will be charged to students eligible for the Title I summer program. Ask for enrollment forms in the office. Library media centers in each of these schools will be open during summer school hours which arc July 22-August 8, Monday -Thursday Sam-noon. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. Preschool Summer School The Readiness Preschool will offer a summer school session for students who are currently served in the program. Classes will be held at East Heights for students attending the East Heights and Centennial programs and at Pickney for children attending the Pickney and Woodlawn programs. Classes will be held July 22 to August 8, MondayThursday Sam-noon with breakfast and lunch provided. No Pagers Please Parents please remind your children that pagers will be taken if they are brought to school. Thank you. �~ Thank you Century Homes for donating $1 00 to NLIA in September 2001 . *AND* Thank you to Johnny's Tavern for a $25 Gift Certificate door prize. Gunter won the prize at December's meeting. ************ fir~ Neighborhood Cleanup April 5 I Make sure you have all items you wish to discard at your regular ili:i~h pi~,:h. up sitt::: by 7am on Friday, April 5th. Please remove all nails from boards and place broken glass in suitable containers and mark it to prevent injuries. Lonnie Faler of Lonnie's Recycling will follow the city trucks and pick up metal items that the city will not pick up. Limb pick up is at your regular trash pickup place. Please keep trash separate from limbs. Remember that Neighborhood cleanup generates mulch available for North Lawrence residences avaiiabic in the alley behind Ted's house at 310 Elm. ~) ************* Compost Bin Sale April13 Lawrence Waste Reduction and Recycling Division is holding a compost bin sale on Saturday, April 13 from 8:00AM to I 2:00PM (or while supplies last) at the Wai-Mart Parking Lot at 3300 Iowa Street. The compost bin has 15+ cubic foot capacity, is made from 50% recycled plastic, and is very ea>;y to assemble. Bins are offered to Lawrence residents for only $10.00. For info call 832-3030 ************* Neighborhood Garage Sale May 11 Sam till who knows when? Come tour North Lawrence and find the treasures you just can't live without. There will be an ad in the Journal World. If you want a listing on the web page let Star know. ************* Annual Picnic/Potluck Sept 9 Our annual picnic/potluck will be held September 9th at 6:30pm at John Taylor park. NLIA will provide drinks and tableware. All are welcome. ************* The passing of two members of our community saddens NLIA. Julie Bond, former president of NLIA, passed away March 8th and was buried on the 12th. Ellen Penfold gassed away March 12th and was buried on the 18 . Ellen was a long time member of NLIA until she moved to Milton, Florida last September. Neighborhood Programs Specialist Cindy Nau is the Neighborhood Programs Specialist for the City of Lawrence (City). She has bet:n in the: position since April of 2000. Cindy functions a>; a central contact between the City and Lawrence citizens. She is able to assist citizens with issues and direct them to the correct person to address their issues. Her responsibilities are continually being developed and redefined to meet the needs of both the comimmity and lhe City. Cindy is the author of The City Connection, a newsletter providing information on upcoming projects and events involving the City. The newsletter is published quarterly. If you would like to be on the mailing list. contact Cindy Additionally, Cindy attends the Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods (LAN) meetings in order to share information on a regular basis. Her job also entails preparing the Consolidated Plan. Emergency She1tei Grant Annual Performance Report, Continuum of Care, and other similar documents. Her office is located in the Neighborhood Resources Department, l Riverfront Plaza, Level One, Suite 1 10. If you would like to contact her she may be reached at 832-3108 or cnau(illci. lawrence. ks. us. lt'>i'>l'************* Meeting Minutes 10/8/2001 The meeting came to order. The group voted for officers for the upcoming year. Ted Boyle will be president, !\1mdne Lee \vi!! be vice-president, Bev Cates will be treasurer and Jeff Joseph will be secretary. Ted spoke of several sidewalk improvements in the neighborhood. There have also been recent improvements to North Street. Grant money was also asked for tubes, culverts, for this street. Public works will install the tubes. $1000 worth of tubes will be supplied to get better drainage along North Street between 5"' and 7'h The questions were asked about who is responsible for cleaning out the culverts and tubes within the neighborhood and also what type of ground cover could be used for the open ditches. Treasurers report for the month of September $399.48. Jason Smart was our guest speaker. He asked the group to fill out a study and questioner pertaining to diversity in the city of Lawrence. The survey was the 2001 Lawrence Alliance Diversity Diagnostic Survey. Meeting Minutes (continued) 11/12/2001 Cindy Nau from the city visited and introduced herself telling that we can call her on city issues. She works with the Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee. She also works with CDBG money and grants. They will be holding a neighborhood meeting at the IOOF hall November I 5th The group spoke of ideas for improvements to usc CDBG money in the area. Some proposed ideas were repairing several sidewalks in the area, various ditches that need guardrails, railroad crossing signs, and guardrail replacements on 4th from Locust to Maple. The city v,iJJ be asked to attend next month's meeting to answer questions from the neighborhood on the new FEMA maps and regulations. Preferred Risk Policy Flood Insurance I -800-CALL-FLOOD ext 304 12/10/2001 Brian Dyar and Chad Voight from the City of Lawrence spoke about flood plane changes and storm water concerns. New regulations and maps were established by FEMA (l-800-638-6620) on Nov 7, 2001. The NLIA will be buying FEMA maps from the City of Lawrence. The group voted on and approved a check be written to the Ballard Center for Christmas. The group had many concerns and questions for the city staff. They stressed the importance of being involved with the upcoming change to development regulations. 1/14/2002 The group spoke of continued meetings on flood plains, FEMA regulations and future issues pertaining to this subject. It was mentioned that the more regulations we have with regard to FEMA and flood maps the cheaper tlood insurance will be. 2/18/2002 The group spoke about the new flood plain regulations and recent meetings pertaining to the subject. The group also found out that CDBG money would mostly be for NLIA coordinator, operating expenses, and North Lawrence pickup. The group had previously put together a list of sidewalks to have replaced but may not receive the money for this. There was continued discussion about two of the newest ongoing housing developments in North Lawrence and possible problems and situations that could happened when it floods. The group decided to invite, possibly to the April meeting. the new city public works director. This will allow the members to introduce themselves and visit with the director about ongoing issues in North Lawrence. Ted spoke to Mike Wildgen about the use of leftover driveway tubes from North Street being used in other areas possibly Ask or Walnut Streets. This may be happening in the near future. ;..,;;;.;..;..;.,;..;...;..--..;...;..;.,.;,;.;..i-r New business in North Lawrence: Jeffs Curbside Recycling 841-1284 offers weekly recycling pickup. **************** NLIA has a web page http://www.nlia.lawrence.com/ ' ~r)p ~ If you have any information you wartt listed on the web page you can contact Star at 842-5185 or star!wprairienet.org. There are copies of past newsletters. listings of businesses and neighbors and other items of interest- check it out. If you are a business (home or storefront) owner in North Lawrence and want to be listed on our web page or place an ad in the newsletter just Jet Star know. **************** The North Lawrence Improvement Association works for you, the residents of North Lawrence. It doe not matter whether you are a property owner or rent your home. This is your neighborhood. We. the NLIA, need your input to take your message to City Hall and to keep North Lawrence a safe place to Jive and raise your family. North Lawrence is growing. NLIA needs your input on drainage problems, streets, sidewalks, lighting, Woodlawn School, and bars. Please try to attend NLIA meetings at 615 Lincon, IOOF Hall on the 2"d Monday every month from October to May or call 842 7323. Or you can contact our neighborhood coordinator Star at star@prairienet.org. Thank you, Ted Boyle President, NLIA ??"..< -7.:Z3,?-- �----- ----·- . ~J{!f~;J:;r;?;!JJ~;r\·i North Lawrence Calendar of Events Picnic Sept 8 wrence lmprovemenh Associ~tion 10 Elm/ Street ,~ awrenJe, KS 66044 " 1 c PRSRTSTD U.S. Postoge Permit No. 542 lawrence, KS UW~JIDI Clean Up OCT 10 NLIA Meetings 7pm !OOF Hall 61h & Lincoln Oct 13 (elections) Nov10 Dec8 Jan 12 ~~ Po. (0'6 ~/<A_. ~ (goWLf ************ ****** The following neighborhood merchants help support the North Lawrence Improvement Association and their neighborhood. We thank them for their support. Support them by patronizing their businesses ******************* Air Control Plus Heating & Cooling- 423-4032 * ** ********** ** *********** 1 B.C Automotive- 510 N 6 h Street 841-6955 * ************************* James Gang Automotive- 310 Locust Street ** *********** ************* Johnny's Tavern- 410 North 2nd Street *** *********************** Lonnie's Recycling- 501 Maple Street ************************** O'Reilly's Automotive- 906 North 2nd Street *** ********** ************* Paul Benner- Piano Tuner 856-0004 * * * * * * * * * * * *c* * * * * * * * * * * * * * North Lawrence Courier PAID Summer/Fall 2003 Newsletter of the North Lawrence Improvement Association What is the N.L.I.A.? The North Lawrence Improvement Association is a nonprofit neighborhood organization. Dues are $1 per year per person and are due at the annual picnic. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding pays for many NLIA projects, including this newsletter. PLEASE become a member of NLIA, a large membership demonstrates neighborhood support of NLIA's activities, so send in your $1 today or come to the Picnic. ****************** Meetings I Member Information NLIA Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month, October through May, at 7:00pm in the IOOF Hall at 6th & Lincoln. If you want to be called or emailed to be reminded of the meetings let Star know. Annual Picnic/PotLuck ..................... September 8 Neighborhood Cleanup ....................... October I 0 Meetings ............................ October 13 (Elections) ......................................................... November 10 ............................................................ December 8 ............................................................. .January 12 **************** How to contact NLIA Officers President Ted Boyle 842,7232 Vice President Maxine Lee Secretary Jeff Joseph 841-1284 Treasurer Bev Cates 843-8799 Star Straf 842-5 I 85 Coordinator Online http://www.nlia.lawrence.com/ To add something to the web site or future newsletters, contact Star at star@prairienet.org **************** When to contact a NLIA Officer Anytime you have concerns or questions about North Lawrence you can come to a meeting or call one of the officers. Some topics and examples would include: Traffic (request a stop sign), Noise (bars or equipment), Safety (sidewalks or streetlights), Community (ideas to build connections), Development (flood concerns), Trash, Properties, Businesses, or any other idea you have that would make North Lawrence better. Annual Picnic/PotLuck ..... September 8 Allare welcome to our r\ annual picnic/potluck. Come meet your neighbors • Monday September 8 at 6:30pm at John Taylor park. NLIA will provide drinks and tableware. **************** k~ Neighborhood Cleanup OCTOBER 10 Make sure you have all items you wish to discard at your regular trash pick up site by 7am on Friday October I 0. Please remove all nails from boards (Max size 5ft) and place broken glass in suitable containers and mark it to prevent injuries. Lonnie Faler of Lonnie's Recycling will follow the city trucks and pick up metal items that the city will not pick up. Limb pick up is at your regular trash pickup place. Please keep trash separate from limbs. Remember that Neighborhood Cleanup generates mulch available for North Lawrence residences available in the alley behind Ted's house at 310 Elm. Info 842-7232 t **************** City Pet Ordinances "It shall be unlawful for any person owning or keeping any dog or cat or other animal to permit such animal to run at large in the City." So please keep your dogs on a leash or within a structure or fence enclosure **************** Reminder: Make sure your ditches and driveway tubes are clear of trash, debris, and weeds. It is the property owners' responsibility to keep ditches clean adjacent to their property. Take pride in keeping the neighborhood clean and help prevent a dangerous situation from happening by having the ditches clear so that water can move through them. not around them. �Woodlawn News 911 913 915 9/I2 ...... No School ...... PTO Meeting 4:00 Library ...... Fund Raiser Orders Due ...... Grandparent's Day PTO News: 2003-2004 PTO Meetings will be the I" Wednesday of each month at 4pm in the Woodlawn Library. First meeting is September 3'd. AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress): You will he hearing and reading a lot about schools "making A YP". This has to do with whether or not our children are making adequate gains according to the state standard in Reading and Math. Woodlawn has ''made AYP" this year. We are proud to say that we were a school that was highlighted at the last School Board Meeting. Congratulations to our students who took the State Reading and Math assessments and our wonderful teachers and parents who continue to hold our students to high expectations! Lawrence Education Achievement Partners. Formerly called Business Partners, the EAP's continue to be Astaris and My Father's Daughter. We thank them for continuing their partnership with us as we strive for the best education for our students. Don't forget to recycle. Woodlawn has an open account with Lonnie's Recycling. Our After School Program will be in charge of all the schools recycling. You may bring cans in plastic bag each Friday and the ASP will take them to Lonnie's for you. If you take them yourself tell them that you are donating your proceeds to Woodlawn. Lonnie's is located at 50I Maple. Hours are 8:00-5:00 Monday-Friday 8:00-12:00 on Saturday. Bad Weather School Closings If winter weather forces a closing of schools you can hear the news on area radio & television stations as soon as a decision is made. Listen to : KSNT Channel27 KLWNAM 1320 KLZR FM 105.9 KTKA Channel49 KANUFM 91.5 Channel 13 KZTO FM 95.7 KMZBAM 980 WIBW FM 97.3 WIWBAM 580 After 6am you can call the Access Line at 865-5000, category 5001. Meeting Minutes Aprill4 The group visited about the new dog ordinance that will be put together this year by the city and county staff. There is concern due to the number of dogs that have been problems in the North Lawrence neighborhood. Michelle Seidner from the Woodlawn after school program spoke about the different groups and persons that assist in the activities. The groups go to the pumpkin patch, Lawrence Indoor Pool, and a variety of other places. The group is focusing on opening the school for everyone after school. Then Diane spoke from the City of Lawrence waste and recycling division on various aspects of recycling within the city. May 12 Ted spoke on the upcoming 150'" Anniversary of Lawrence. There will be parades and other activities. The group spoke of a property owner in the 500 block of Locust that is requesting to change the size of the lot and wants to build an industrial building. The group voted to write a letter against the lot downsizing and variances for this building. CDBG grand money for the coming year was approved. All requests were OK' d. Ted spoke of the homeless people living once again under the north end of the southbound bridge. Mike Wildgen has been called again on this problem. Karen, Shane, and Robert with Astaris spoke to the group. Karen spoke of the company's history from the original opening in 1951 to what the plant currently makes. She spoke of recent improvements in security and training all done within the last two years. Shane spoke of many environmental issues with the plant. He spoke of progress in the arsenic problem with the contamination of underground water. Robert talked about the nature area around the plant. Chad and Chuck from the city of Lawrence spoke to the group on issues. Chuck spoke about budget cuts from the state. He also spoke of the city projects for this year. All streets in North Lawrence will get crack sealers throughout the neighborhood. Chad spoke of the storm water study for North Lawrence. The cost would be 150,000 to 200,000 for the engineering study. The group had many questions and issues to visit with all the speakers. Pinckney and Indian Hills Update on Storm Water Survey There was a meeting to select the architect and September 29 at Pinckney School, 810 W. Sixth engineer planning firms to do the North Lawrence Presenters: John Pepperdine, Sara Taliaferro, Joyce Wolf storm water drainage study. In attcndence were and Jeanne Ellermeier Chad Voigt , storm water engineer for City of Old West Lawrence and Some Lessons in Architecture Lawrence; Chuck Soules, Public Works; Terese Gorman, city engineer; Steye Gl~·-Mapl!!.Grov\' ... October 6 at Ninth Street Baptist Church, 847 Ohio drainage district: and Ted $oyle."!NL'I:A 'presidimt. t' ~ PrJscntcrs: Karen Kressin and Barry Newton The HNTB engineering fiffi, from Overland Park East Lawrence was chosen to do the study which will take about a October 13 at St Luke's AME Church, 900 New York year. There will be public meetings for input from concerned residents. Presenters: Mark Kaplan, Ed Tato, and Val Romero ****************** Neighborhoods of Lawrence: Home, Heart of Community, Battleground Join this University of Kansas Community Education series set for fall 2003 and explore the building of a community through its neighborhoods. Lawrence, Kansas-perhaps more passionately and flamboyantly than many cities-has evolved through its discrete, diverse, eclectic residential areas. For six weeks we'll look at what defines a neighborhood, how neighborhoods take on their distinct images and characters, and how they continue to maintain themselves as vibrant enclaves within the city as a whole. We'll look at their history (some date back to the founding of Lawrence in 1854), architecture, ethnic and socioeconomic mixes. and controversies old and new. We'll explore what "sense of place" causes people to choose one neighborhood over another. And we'll look at the important role that neighborhood assocmtwns have played in maintaining the energy of each area. The emcee for the series will be Steve Lopes, co~founder of the Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods and a longtime community activist. The locations will vary each week so participants can absorb some of each neighborhood's flavor. North Lawrence and Quail Run Octobcr20 at Lawrence Visitor Center, 402 N. Second Presenter: Ted Boyle, \\-'ally Emerson and Jeffrey Moran Orcad October27 at ECM. 1204 Oread Avenue Presenters: Marci Francisco and Greg Hickam For further information or to register: The University of Kansas Continuing Education 1515 St. Andrews Drive Lawrence, KS 66047-1625 Phone 785-864-KUCE (5823) Fax 785-864-4871 E-mail hcc(@ku.edu Web www.kuce.org **************** The North Lawrence Improvement Association works for you, the residents of North Lawrence. It does not matter whether you are a property owner or rent your home. This is your neighborhood. We. the NLIA, need your input to take your message to City Hall and to keep North Lawrence a safe place lo live and raise your family. North Lawrence is growing. NLIA needs your input on drainage problems, streets, sidewalks, lighting, Woodlawn School, and bars. Please try to attend NLIA meetings at 615 Lincoln, IOOF Hall on the 2"d Monday every month from October to May or call 842-7232. You can also contact our neighborhood coordinator Star at star@prairienet.org. Thank you, Ted Boyle President, NLIA **************** Mondays September 22 through October 27 7:00-9:00 p.m. $I2/individual session • $60 for the series • $50 for neighborhood association members An Eagle's-Eye Look at Lawrence Neighborhoods September 22 KU Continuing Ed. 1515 St. Presenters: Steve Lopes and Cindy Nau, Andrews Dr Reminder to Compostable Yard Waste Bag Pilot Participants: call Diana at 832-3006 to receive more bags until December I st. Thanks to all residents who are grasscycling, composting. or using preferred containers at the curb for Monday pickup! Preferred containers consist of cans. carts, and compostable bags. �North Lawrence Calendar of Events NLIA Meetings 7pm IOOF Hall 6'11 & Lincoln PRSRTSTD North Lawrence Improvement Associ~\ 1 310 Elm Street _.------- .. , fii'\'-,H'·l~hm )1- _.._, Lawrence. KS 66044 -: -,·-~ \\:\.~:', \,-..\-''P~rnii!No.542 '· ' · • · .. ---- .- _..-iewmJce; KS \ April12 May10 Clean Up Friduy April 2 Garage Sale Saturday May 8 __ ..• - u }._.(_7;;;·[ J O''V'\Q..-:j_., ,, ') 0 '$ ~...(y.~<'·""o,.... ,.J<.. I',.< 5 ~ . •i"'""~'! ,'-:.\0.~::i·X ~- ..... ::_.- ~_: __ .~- (.;; "<.,J (.., ~ 0 (!'I North Lawrence Courier Spring/Summer 2004 Newsletter of the North Lawrence Improvement Association \ \ What is the N.L.I.A.? The North Lawrence Improvement Association is a nonprofit neighborhood organization. Dues are $1 per year per person and are due at the annuol picnic in September. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding poys for many NLIA projects, including this newsletter. PLEASE become a member of NLIA, a large membership demonstrates neighborhood support of NLIA's octivities_ Send in your $1 today, or come to the next meeting. ****************** Picnic Monday Sept 14 ************ ****** The following neighborhood merchants help support the North Lawrence Improvement Association and their neighborhood. We thank them for their support. Support them by potronizing their businesses **************************************** Air Control Plus Heating & Cooling- 423-4032 Meetings I Member Information NLIA Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month, October through May, at 7:00pm in the IOOF Hall at 6th & Lincoln. If you want to be called or emailed a meeting reminder let Star know_ Meetings-------------------·---------April 12, May 10 Neighborhood Cleanup--·--·------··--·----· April2 Neighborhood Garage Sale,, ..... , ...... May 8 Annual Picnic/PotLuck __ .... ___ , September 14 **************** **************************************** B.C Automotive- 510 N 6th Street 841-6955 **************************************** Centenary United Methodist Church 4th & Elm 843-1756 **************************************** James Gang Automotive- 304 Locust Street **************************************** Jeffs Curbside Recycling- 841-1284 **************************************** Johnny's Tavern- 410 North 2nd Street **************************************** Lonnie's Recycling- 501 Maple Street ***************************"'************ O'Reilly's Automotive- 906 North 2nd Street **************************************** Paul Benner- Piano Tuner 856-0004 **************************************** President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Co-Coordinators Online NLIA Officers 842-7232 Ted Boyle Maxine Lee Jeff Joseph 841-1284 843-8799 Bev Cates Star Straf 842-5185 Rae Watson http://www_nJia.lawrence.com/ To add something to the web site or future newsletters, or to get on the meeting e-mail reminder list contact Star at star@prairienet.org **************** Reminder: Make sure your ditches and driveway tubes are clear of trash. debris. and weeds_ It is the property owners' responsibility to keep ditches clean adjacent to their property. **************** The 8"' and Oak boat ramp will now be locked by the city overnight from 11pm until5am **************** Woodlawn News Take your cans to recycle at Lonnie's and request that Woodlawn gets a donation for your cans! Woodlawn Calendar 3/22-3/26 ,.. ,............... ,,, .. ,, .. No School- Spring Break 4/7,,, ............ ,.... ,.... ,,, .. ,,,,4pm PTO Meeting- Library 4/8 .. , ....................... , .......... , ......... RIF Distribution lJay 4/14 ........ ,............. ,,,,,,,,.,,,4pm Site Council Meeting 4/15 ........... 12: 15-1 :45 3'' Grade to Spencer Art Museum 4/15 .... ,........ ,, .. ,, .. ,,,,7pm K-3'" Grade Music Program 4/19 ..... Spirit Day- wear red & black or Woodlawn shirt 4/22 .................. ,,, .......... 7pm 4-6'" Grade Music Program 4/26 .... 1:15 Central's Excaliburto perform at Woodlawn 4/28 ..... , .............. , .. ,, ....... ,, ...... , ..... 0WLS planting day 4/29 ............ 4-6pm Terry Tuckwin Retirement Reception 4/30 .... ,., ...................... ,,.,,,,., ... Kindergarten Roundup Kindergarten Roundup Woodlawn's Kindergarten roundup is scheduled for April 30'11 • If you have o child who will be 5 by August 31 ", please call the school. 832-5920. and let Deb know so she can mail you an enrollment packet. If you have neighbors or friends in the district who have a child who would be able to ottend school next year, have them call the office. **************** Meeting Minutes October 13 2003 The group voted on NLIA officers and voted the same persons into place. As this will be Star's last year as coordinator. Stephanie Kitten is being trained as co-coordinotor. Ted mentioned the person trying to put in a new business in the 500 block of Locust was approved on side lot variances but they city did not approve the back lot variance the owner had requested_ At this point the owner hasn't moved any further on this project. Ted talked about CDBG money ond requests. please think of ideas by the- next meeting_ Requests and projects need to be submitted by December_ Karen with the T Bus will come in November to visit with the group about what the neighborhood would like to see happen with the T ond the area. Storm water study update: the city has chosen the engineering firm to do the study. The study will cost over �$275.000 and will probably be done by mid year 2004. The group voted and approved donating $50 to the Odd Fellows for the continued use of the building. November !0, 2003 Karen with City of Lawrence T Bus spoke of continuing grov.th in ridership. Fixed routes in October went over 25.000 persons and para-transit riders for October were 4200. The NLIA spoke to Karen about bus shelters within the neighborhood. 7'h and Lvon St was the main spoT the g~onp spoke about. l here will be a shelter put in place on Locust St near the Lawrence visitor center. Ted The NLJA is still promoting and supportive of getting a grocery store in the area. Ted also mentioned the old shop and business building for lease south of Johnny's tavern. There has been talk of haYing it open to n1usical bands and groups, but not officially open as a bar, NLIA will continue to monitor this building situation. The group voted to start a 2004 Christmas fund. This is something new, which would be used to support a North Lawrence family in need around Christmas time. ll1e group is looking into options on how to lind a tamily that is in need of the donations. gave an update on the commercial development in The group spoke of how it will start putting out a donation can at the meetings for a needy family We towards next year's Christmas donation. decided to get a list of needed items of a family in the North Lawrence neighborhood from UNA. The group voted on buying items instead of giving cash to this family. Ted heard back from the 1-70 Mall realtor who reported that there is a grocery store interested in the location. This info came back from the realtor handling the lease at the malL The realtor was verv thankful for the info that the N LIA had submitted. that he included in a letter to different grocery store chains and companies in the area. The city approved spending the 280K on the flood study for North Lawrence. Ted spoke on the recent train derailment. UP railroad will be doing a study on the derailment. Ted will attempt to get UP and Hazmat representatives to come to a future meeting. Paul gave a pit bull report, he was again involved with a neighborhood pit bull and called 911. The dog was taken away and owners were notified. The group voted on having Lawrence Police Department come to an upcoming meeting to give a crime and neighborhood report. The group also spoke about getting someone from animal control to speak at an upcoming meeting. Astaris will be speaking at the April meeting. the 500 block of Locust lot, the owner has now decided to build a residential building, most likely townhomes like on the 600 block of Locust. The NLIA voted on donating $50 to the Ballard Center for the upcoming holidays. It was also decided to bring can goods to donate to the Ballard center at the next meeting. The group spoke about the grocery store possibilities in the neighborhood. CDBG grant ideas were also discussed. Ideas voted on and approved for CDBG project submission were drainage tubes being replaced in the 400 and 500 block of Walnut Street on the north side. Ted will get cost estimates. The group also mentioned repairing the sidewalks on the west side of the Lyon street ball diamonds, and installing new sidewalks on the north and south side of the park on Lyon and Lincoln streets. December 8, 2003 Diana with the City of Lawrence waste reduction and recycling division spoke to the group. The city is suggesting the use of compact florescent light bulbs. They use less energy and last much longer. She then spoke of the Christmas Tree recycling program. The city will pick up Christmas trees the three Mondays following Christmas. There will be an Earth Day celebration in April (See insert). Ted said the new sidewalk projects were divided into three different projects. These sidewalks were on the North, West, and South sides of Lyon park. These will be presented to CDBG in our request for next year as three separate projects, hopefully one, if not all, will be approved. The park benches from last year's request will be installed at the park. Ted mentioned that a letter has been drawn up and sent to the realtor that is representing the lease and sale of the I-70 business center (formally Tanger Mall). Jan 12,2004 February 9, 2004 There have been noise problems with the grain elevator owned by Co-op. The fans were turned off and a silencer will be installed very soon. A representative from UP will possibly speak at the May meeting on "quiet zones". We may submit to CDBG funds to pay for improvements for the UP if it can be done. TI1ere have been problems with truck traffic on Elm street, mainly Co-op truck traffic. A possible project was brought up about a full scale restaurant being built in the old building at the Southwest corner of 7'h and Locust with offices upstairs. The developers spoke to Ted about getting variances on parking and alcohol being served even though close to two different churches. The developer will speak at the March meeting. Pit Bull problems were again mentioned. Midge Grinstead from the Humane Society will speak at the March meeting. Jolm Barta from LPD was our speaker. John spoke of 12 actual reports at the 508 club in 2002 and 6 in 2003. He .1l'n 'rnke of p,enerel crime issues. Commissioner Boog Highberger said that in the future the city may have more power in the approval of liquor licenses. currently control is with the State of Kansas. Steve Steimmer spoke about the Patriot Act sstemmerriilusd497.org for more information or http://www.kansasborde.on!f March 8, 2004 Ted reported that Fred DeVictor from Parks & Recration says the city will be putting up evening gates at the gth and Oak boat ramp. This will hopefully solve the boat ramp party issue. Midge Grimstead from the Humane Society spoke to the group about pet laws and rules in the community. An open meeting March 30 1h 7pm at the Library will be held to discuss animal issues. Midge suggested that we attend and voice our concerns. Midge is a great advocate for the neighborhood on many of these issues. A letter will be sent to the city on the need for after hours animal control and other concerns. John Davies, the person wishing to develop the SW corner of Locust and 7'h will speak at the April meeting. Cleanup and Garage Sale dates were determined. There will be some public meetings in April on the North Lawrence storm water study- watch the Journal World for details. **************** City Pet Ordinances Please pick up after your pets: (Ord 7125) "It shall be unlawful for any person to appear with an animal upon the public right-of-way, within public places or upon the property of another, absent that person's consent, without some means for removal of excrement that may be deposited by the animal.. .. (or) to fail to remove any excrement deposited by the animal upon any public or private property, other than the property of the owner of the animal." Please keep your pets on leash or inside your fence: (Ord 7690) "It shall be unlawful for any person to own or keep a dog or cat or other animal which runs at large in the City" Neighborhood Cleanup Friday April2 Make sure you have all items you wish to discard at your regular trash pick up sitt: hy 7am or1 Friday. Please remove all nails from boards and place bruh.en glass in suilable containers and mark it to prevent ll1,1U!'les. Lonnie Faler of Lonnie's Recycling will follow the city trucks and pick up metal items that the city will not pick up. Limb pick up is at your regular trash pickup place. Please keep trash separate from limbs. Remember that Neighborho0d C'lennup generntcs mulch ~:vGibble for North Lawrence residences available in the alley behind Ted's house at 310 Elm. Info 842-7232 **************** Neighborhood Garage Sale Saturday May 8 Sam till who knows when? Clean out your closets and have your own sale or tour North Lawrence and find treasures you just can't live without. There will be an ad in the Journal World. If you want a listing on the web page let Star know. 842-5185 Remember that garage sale signs are not allowed on utility poles, public fixtures or street signs. **************** San drat Reunion June 5th The Samlrat Reunion will be held at Woodlawn School from 9am to l\oon .. If you have pictures or ideas or questions for the 2004 reunion please contact Beverly (Alexander) Springer 842-0089 or bes({Vsuni1o\ver.com **************** Lawrence Compost and Ciopyralid Last fall our community compost revealed an unacceptable level of the herbicide ingredient, Clopyralid (pronounced clo-PEER-a-lid). Grass clippings treated with Clopyralid-containing herbicides (used to control broadleaf weeds). then set out on the curb for Monday collection were the primary source of contamination. If you set out grass and leaves for curbside collection do not purchase or use herbicides products on your lawn that contain Clopyralid. If you choose to use such herbicides, please do not set out your grass clippings for Monday collection. Mulch mow (grasscycle) your clippings back onto your lawn. Grass clippings are 85-95% water, decompose quickly and provide nitrogen back to the soil. For more information (and a list of herbicides containing Clopyralid) please visit the City's website www.LawrenceRecvcles.org or call 8323030. �PRSRTSTD U.S. Postage North Lawrence Improvement Association 31 0 Elm Street Lawrence, KS 66044 North Lawrence Calendar of Events Permit No. 542 lawrence, KS Picnic Sept 13 Clean Up Oct I I (elections) Nov8 Dec 13 Jan 10 ************ ****** * * * '" :1: * * * * * * ;~ * :1: :1: * :1: :J: * * * * * :1: :): * :]: * * :J: * * * * * * Air Control Plus Heating & Cooling- 423-4032 ·I< :f: :J: **************************************** B.C. Automotive- 510 N 6th Street 841-6955 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * Centenary United Methodist Church 4th & Elm 843-1756 ;J:: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * : : * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * :t: James Gang Automotive- 304 Locust Street **************************************** Jeffs Curbside Recycling- 841-1284 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * :\: * * * * * * * * * * * * Johnny's Tavern- 410 North 2nd Street :j: :j: :t: * * * * * * * * * * '" * * * * * * * * * * * :t: * * * ;!'; * * * * * :): * * * * * * ;!: * * * :1: * * * * * * * ::: * * * * * * * * * * * * * :[: * * * * * * * * :[: * * * Lonnie's Recycling- 501 Maple Street :!'; O'Reilly's Automotive- 906 North 2nd Street :1: WE NEED A NEW COORDINATOR NLIA is looking for a neighborhood coordinator. This is a paid position ($I 0/hour for 3-15 hours per month). Tasks include: calling to remind people about meetings, attending Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods meetings (3rd Wednesday of the month), writing letters and producing newsletter (MS Word), tracking membership and ads (Excel), maintaining web page and e-mail list. If you are interested please contact Star or Ted. *************** ****************** The following neighborhood merchants help support the North Lawrence Improvement Association and their neighborhood. We thank them for their support. Support them by patronizing their businesses :\: * * * * :): * * * * Fall/Winter 2004 Newsletter of the North Lawrence Improvement Association What is the N.L.l.A.? The North Lawrence Improvement Association is a nonprofit neighborhood organization. Dues are $1 per year per person and are due at the annual picnic. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding pays for many NLIA projects, including this newsletter. PLEASE become a member of NLIA, a large membership demonstrates neighborhood support of NLIA's activities, so send in your Sl today or come to the Picnic. October 8th NLIA Meetings 7pm !OOFHall 61h & Lincoln :!: North Lawrence Courier PAID * * * * * * * * * ':' * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * :1: * * * * * * * * * * * :j: Paul Benner - Piano Tuner 856-0004 :): * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * :): Meetings I Member Information NLIA Meetings are held on the second Monday of the month, October through May, at 7:00pm in the IOOF Hall at 6th & Lincoln. If you want to be called or emailed to be reminded of the meetings let Star know. Annual Picnic/PotLuck ................... September 13 Neighborhood Cleanup ......................... October 8 Meetings ........................... October 11 (Elections) ........................................................... November 8 December 13 January 10 **************** How to contact NLIA Officers Ted Boyle 842-7232 President Vice President Maxine Lee Secretary Jeff Joseph 841-1284 Treasurer Bev Cates 843-8799 Coordinator Star Straf 842-5185 Online http://www.nlia.lawrence.com/ To add something to the web site or future newsletters, contact Star at star@prairienet.org **************** When to contact a NLIA Officer Anytime you have concerns or questions about North Lawrence you can come to a meeting or call one of the officers. Some topics and examples would include: Traffic (request a stop sign), Noise (bars or equipment), Safety (sidewalks or streetlights), Community (ideas to build connections), Development (flood concerns), Trash, Properties, Businesses, or any other idea you have that would make North Lawrence better. 11' Annual Picnic/PotLuck (Sept 13) All arc welcome to our annual picnic/potluck. Come meet your neighbors Monday September 13 at 6:30pm at John Taylor park. NLIA will provide drinks and tableware. t 1~ **************** Neighborhood Cleanup (Oct 8) Make sure you have all items you wish to discard at your regular trash pick up site by 7am on Friday October 811 '. Please remove all nails from boards (Max size 5ft) and place broken glass in suitable containers and mark it to prevent injuries. Lonnie Faler of Lonnie's Recycling will follow the city trucks and pick up metal items that the city will not pick up. Limb pick up is at your regular trash pickup place. Please keep trash separate from limbs. Remember that Neighborhood Cleanup generates mulch available for North Lawrence residences available in the alley behind Ted's house at 310 Elm. Info 842-7232 t **************** Thank you Astaris for a $200 donation to NLIA ***:1::1::!:-********** KDOT has put the Intersection of 3'd and Locust on the "to repair" list. This should take place in the next 3-5 years. �Woodlawn News Bad Weather School Closings If winter weather forces a closing of schools you can hear the news on area radio & television stations as soon as a decision is made. Listen to : KLWNAM 1320 KSNT Channel27 KLZR FM 105.9 KTKA Channel49 KANUFM 91.5 Channell} KZTO FM 95.7 KJv!ZBAM 980 WlWBAM 580 WIBW FM 97.3 1\ fter 6am you can call the Access Line at 865-5000. category 5001. **************** Thank you Johnny's Tavern for a $80 donation to NLIA * * * * * * * * :j: * * * * * * Meeting Minutes :j: April 12, 2004 Ted spoke about the vacant lot on the 500 block of Locust. The owner wants to develop the properties into townhomes and/or offices. The two small houses next to the 508 Club will also be razed to be developed as part of this plan. It was mentioned that $900 will not be paid to the NLIA for the second brush pick up. John Davis spoke about the building at 7'h and Locust. He bought it and has some ideas on what to do with it. It is zoned M-3 currently. His idea is loft apartments upstairs with a full service restaurant downstairs. The group had many questions about cost. parking, building repair. traffic, etc. It was presented to the group that this was all in the pre-planning stages. Zoning and city codes. church approval for liquor license and parking planning are the next stages. John will come back to NLIA with ideas. Karen and Shane with Astaris plant spoke to the group. Originally built by Westvaco in 1950, Astaris became a joint venture company in 2000. The plant is mainly a food ingredient plant but also makes high quality acid that is used in computers, phones. and flat screen TV s. Phosphate is the main thing made at the local plant. Competition is very tough and the plant is expanding and stepping up production to stay competitive. investing 5 million dollars in the near future. They will be building a drumming plant early next year to bring the drumming and shipping in house. Astaris has hired 15-18 new people due to this expansion. Shane then talked about environmental issues. Air quality and arsenic. New technology is being tested this coming year to clean up the remaining arsenic. Next month UP will send a speaker. Union Pacific has mentioned remote controlled/driverless trains on their line, NLIA will coordinate with the city to oppose these in North Lawrence. We are supportive of the absence of the train whistles and are attempting to get quiet zones declared within the neighborhood. May 11,2004 Ted started the meeting with an update on the 500 block of Locust. Plans are moving forward through City Hall on this. There are still issues with the Update on the Union alley and development. Pacific tracks: they will soon become a quiet zone through North Lawrence, which means no whistles within the area north at the Teepee Junction to the crossing just east of the Astaris plant. Paul Warner, the architect working with John Davis on the 7'h and Locust development spoke. Paul mentioned that they are trying to acquire the M&M lot on the NW corner for a parking lot and showed what it might look like. He asked for any other questions or concerns about the project. Lane Sakavec with the Union Pacific spoke. Their response number is 1-888-877-7267 to report any Hazmat problems, derailments, IDJ uncs, environmental issues, work place violence, or illegal dumping. UP does not plan on any remote controlled /driverless trains except in their train yard. There are DOT #' s on all crossings if there is an issue with a specific crossing. The group spoke about the new GasLight bar and coffeehouse. There are noise problems. parking issues, and public urination. NLIA will be speaking with city personal about these issues. Different Kind of Realtor Born · Raised · Resident· North Lawrence Member North Lawrence Improvement Association North Lawrence Representative to Tenants to Homeowners "Working to retain the charm of North Lawrence" NANCY FLESHMAN 766 1153 - § STEPHENS REAL ESTATE, INC. Make sure your ditches and driveway tubes are clear of trash, debris, and weeds. It is the property owners' responsibility to keep ditches clean adjacent to their property. **************** City of Lawrence Waste Reduction and Recycling City Composting Pickups are on Mondays. Have your grass, leaves and small clippings out on Mondays before 6am in a can, cart. or compostable bag. Give your trash can double-duty! Use it on trash day, then use the empty can again for yard waste on Monday. Wheeled carts hold 90 gallons and are available from the city for $2 per month. Compost bins with an excellent book on composting arc available for purchase from the city for $10. Call 832-3030 to order yours. Have a non-profit in need of a fundraiser? Consider selling compostable yard waste bags. Call Diana Sjogren, Waste Reduction and Recycling Specialist at 832-3006. lf an herbicide containing the active ingredient Clopyralid was used on your lawn this season, please DO NOT set out your clippings for Monday collection, as they would negatively contaminate the municipal compost. Please mulch-mow those clippings instead. (This will also benefit your yard by returning valuable nutrients, water, and lawn chemicals to your property!) Electronics Recycling-Limited Time Offer!! Now through Labor Day, Office Depot is teaming with HP to provide free recycling of many electronic items (Computers. Monitors, TV. Cell phones. printers, keyboards) Just drop your qualified product by Office Depot by September 6'h One item per household per day. North Lawrence Drainage Study The North Lawrence (NL) watershed covers approximately 9, !00 acres. The nrea is generally bord~:::red by the Kans;:L-, Rivt:r levee along the west and south, and the Mud Creek levee to the north and cast. As NL residents know, managing storm water drainage is an important issue. Because existing drainage problems can be made worse with new land development. the City of Lawrence is working to find ways to improve overall stormwater management in NL. HNTB has been hired to complete a drainage study for the area. which will be nsrd :1" :1 guicic for rle:vf'.lnpmC".nt pl:mninr.. mainte:nanc:r work and future capital improvement projects. Land Use: Because land use impacts both the quantity and quality of stormwater run-off, the study will estimate future land uses for the watershed. Projecting where, how much and what kind of development may occur will help us identify potential drainage problems and specific solutions. Future land use patterns will be estimated based on existing land uses, future land use plans, including Horizon 2020, and local development trends. Existing Drainage Systems: The study will evaluate the existing drainage system to determine when~ storm water tlows, collects and Hoods. Field surveys will provide a detailed inventory of storm sewers, levee pipes, culverts, ditches, channels, pending areas and pump stations. The study will estimate runoff throughout the watershed and will identify where the system is Hooded. Solutions: Solutions will be evaluated in two ways. First, the study will consider standing water and flooding along existing streets during frequent storms. Possible solutions may include reconstructed pipes, regraded channels or designated storage areas. The study will provide a list of specific improvements prioritized by the level of llooding. The City will use this list as a guide for system maintenance and capital improvement funding. Second, the study will evaluate solutions for drainage system_.., such as streams, highway culverts and pump stations that receive runoff from large areas of the watershed. These systems will be most affected by changes in land use. Solutions will be based on large storms. and may include system reconstruction, bypass channels or storage basins. The study will be used as a guide for capital improvement funding and development planning. Your Role: It's important for us to understand how you are currently affected by stormwater drainage. We also want to hear your comments about future development in NL. Your input will help us identify solutions that are both practical and effective. For more: More local recycling information available at: www .LawrcnceRccyclcs.ore: information about the project, please call the Department of Public Works at 832-3143 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Lawrence (Kan.) 1989-2004 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NoLawCourier_Aug1989-Winter2004_Final.pdf https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/f0179ec67dbb4f240cd36ad9479893b1.pdf 7f78347c4556048c9ddbee6ef44240d7 PDF Text Text ,Y~ ,A v~ MINtrrES NORTH JWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCATIOM Jauury 12, 1~ Tile Metine vas called to order by President Bob Moody'. were 16 present at the -.tine. 'l'bere OLD BUSINESS Bus shelters tor the Junior Higa students. Julia checked with Fred DeVietor about pole type shelters with pointed roofs and a benea down the middle. Coat o£ tkese $40S5 tar a 10 • x 10 • and $999 tor 8 1.x8 •. Mr. Gedell said we would qve to pat one at each atop. 'f'bere are nine stops in North Lawrence. It va,a deeided we should not proeeed an;r .further until we f'iud oat i t the school diatrietvould be responsible for the Up keep of tha. Fourth and Locust School Crossinc licbte to stud;r this .t'urtker. Gi't7 am School district 'there 18 no bus ael"'rlce tor high achool students uftlen the)" are diatitute. It is under ~miles so the school district would not be reimbursed tor riders. Mirmtes or Decet~ber 8 ~~&etinr stand approved as read. There was no treasurers report. Parkinc lot at John Taylor Park discrused. WhT was lot denied? Not enough peo-ple usinr the park. People do not use park because ot parld.nc proble• .. Mqor Preapr waa present vitll a slide presentation on the proposed Mall at Six:t'Jl and Mass. AlsCJ difscussed fire sa.tt;r in North Lawrence especiall.;r when underpass is .flooded and a train would ban the track blocked. Tratf!G corridor and possible effects of mall on it was also discussed. Meetinc adjourned at 9sOS P. M~ Respeeti.t'ulq Submitted Jud;r Perc1Tal Sec. CCI J..Godclll �/ MINUTES OF NORTH LAWR~NCE IMPROVIDfENT ME:n.:TIOO February 9, 1987 The meeting wa.s called to order by President Bob Moody', with ten members and two visitors present. Minutes from January 12 meetinc stand approved as read. Treasurers report our balance· is $244.59. Steve Hamburg ca·;e a talk about saving the Union Pacific Depot. He is a representi e from SAVE THE ngpQT TASK FORCE. Jack Todd request that Bob tr.y to find the Plaque that lists the soliders that lost their life in World War II from Douglas County and have it erected on the north side o£ the bridp. Tburs~ Februar,y l2 Meeting of rapresentives of Neighborhood Associations to Jlleet at Watkins at 7 f30 P. M. Third Floor. Judy Percival., Delores Todd to go. This is tor issues in the up oomming City Cimmission race. North LaWTenoe issues to bring up. Storr.1 water Drainage. Old Business: Ken Fisher inf'ormation on Number of students ridin~ the two routes to Junior High: route 16 )8 students maximum pay-ing for 47 using a 5Jpass. bllS 11 route 18 32 " " " 35 " " 47 " " 'l'he way to proceed on hich school students to get bua service is to petition the school board. \vill discuss further \·d th V.!oodlawn Ft6 to sse i f we could do this jointly. January 29 Bob submitted the proposals to the C D Advisorar,y Committee. Bob considered to serve on one of three commi:ttees on the Mall Planning. ~ajority feels that no he would not nead to serve. Requests for the Lawrence Douglas County Planning ofrice by March 2, 1987 Two liSIJ.jor requests for North Lawrence. 1. Submit. Locust Street to be re done 2. lew Storm sewer !rom the UP underpass to the discharge at the dam. Moved to adjourn at ~speot~lly ,'i and seconded. s9m1tted ' v.// /' / - L. ,/ .. ·r··" ;· ? I.··· 1/(_.L ,.-:,· ~ - j ; . . - . !- (. j , · lJud1' Pe'rciYal Secretaey. 8:55 / (,. . v, / \...... , .-i - 4 Meetinc adjourned. �'1.'' ·~:~:fY:f,~\·'· .:.~./:' .../ ,., ·~ M!NUT&S OF tiOR'.nt LAWRENCE IMPROVEMEN'l* MEETING March 9, 1987 The North eanidates that had an opening "discussing the Lawrence Improvement Association met witb the six are running tor City CCJIII.Uid.sson. Each canidate statement and about wo hours wer& spent in issues and answering questions. Spring clean up will be in late April or ear~ May. will call d For a date and bring to the next meting. Maxine Bob and Jack will attend the March lO City Cotrndssion meeting to see about the opening or Elll Street to two-way traffic. It has been approved b;y Traffic Sartey. N011 awaiting Cit;y Commission approval. Bob will explore the idea of having a joint Meting with the Woodlawn PfO to discuss issues of' nort.h J.awrence with them. There will be a meetinc March l2 of neighborhood groups in Lawrence. A'frT one is invited to att.end. Bob will be going. Meeting adjourned at 9tJSpm. Next meetinc Apri 1). I ' ·!''' �Minutes North tawrenoe IMprove•nt Aaeociation April 1) 1 1987 17 metlbera and 4 guests present. Bob Mooq preeent.ad MN. 'l'uokvin, Woodl.a1m to talk to us about the benitit. to be held Kinder~arten MIT teacher 1 1 1987 tJ:'Oil S to 8 P.M. tor tbby Woelk1 a student ot Woodlawn that passed awq in Karoh. They are trrtns to raise aonq to help the !ami]¥ to d.etrq •cl1o&l coats. She asked aJ11'0M interested in helping to oontaot her. Bruna, Mr. Heck and an attorney were present t.o d.iaouaa the Ia Valley Drainage Diatriot. lfortb Lawrence ia a part of th18 cU.etriot. Thera ia a aiU leyY on 0\U' taxea that pqa tor thia. Bob invited th• to clieouee thb beoauae of queatione atter t.be eleotioa. !hie wu an election 78U' tor the people on thill board. Mr. Minutes of March 11!88t1ng read and approTed. u read. Treasurer report $24l.S9 is our balance. Old Buainesaa Clean up dates April 24 North tor lfortb !AWrence April 18, South ot UP or tram UP 'l'racka. Ellll Street is now two wq troll 7th to 9th street.. Side walka should be pine in in the 700 block of IAouat in the nUt 1'101\th. Property ClllfiW!'II were notified of thie, in person. New Bueineas• Diaouaeed the benitit to be held ·-by Mra. 'l'uokwirl. We viU donate $2S.OO troll • • n to help with the benitit. Kember• will help by donations ot their choice. Then will be a aenin.ar on tail' housing See Bob KoodT for aore in:tOZ'II&tion. on April 2.3. Copies ot the BJ•Lava ot the lorth Lawrence IllproYement A8800iat1cm were passed 0\lt• W. are to briq our Ideu on updatinl tb• to the Mq aeettna. City Start working· on the !»pot atqing in North :t.avrenoe. 1m Crew will naaintain it aa we und.el'lrtand it. It should have a Met.ina roo. vhiob we would like to ... lft)nb Lawrence haft t1rat preterenae tor use ot. Mqbe a Kitohell eo that we could uae it tor dirmen !oo. �Minutes of !forth Lawrence Illprovement Meeting May 11, 1987 Minutes ot April met1n1 read and approved. Trealrilrer report balance is $216.~9. North Lawrence olean-up vae a success. Bob MoodJ to address .the City Commission water atudy tor north· Lawrenoe. No bill recieved ,at. Mar 12 ot the flood Kaw Valley drainage diat 118111bera will be at the aeetina also • Amounts approTed by CD $27$ nevaletter_ *1400 for olean up, $31 000 Riverfront park work, $241 00 eidewala in 400 and 700 blka ot Lyons. At the Mq 19 aeetine ·ot llannina 001111 it will be dbouaed about Lot aise varienoe•. It will allow clevelopera to put s~~aU hou .. on small lots w1 tbc>ut )laving to re-plat. Bob to take our reurka on thU up with oith o0fll1:ission. ML!A is against this cha,nae. Diaouaaed Loa Ald.go wanting to down zone to oo:rimeroial. Bob tal1ced to Mike Wildgen about J t looking bad on the north side ot )'.ocouat. Union Pacitio bae been notified. ·-~ Bob raoieTed a. call i"J'91' Dennie· Constance proposing that: .11W be included in a DowntOwn'Iaprove•nt •etinc. !hq •hwld Met ~ week]¥ tor 6 aontha. '!'heir goal to define what i• nexe••UT to ·~ k.., downtown Lavrenoe aa the •.1or retail area. n.loria Todd and ":$ Maxient Ireland our repa. . \ Ohanpe in the BJ-Lenl were clilloused. Article ~n s.o. l to read ~ ArrT North T..alfrenoe ruldant, age lB yean or over, and a117 nonresident Nor\h Lawrene. propertJ" ownen M1' be TOting Mmbers ot the MLU.. JJrr aortb Lawrance Prottullional Organisation or B\ia1nus and any other .,_ North Lawrence Organisation mq have onl,y one vote. , J .ARTIO.&LI II Bee. 3 De~te whole section. \~ Article ni Sec. 2 TM Of't'icara o.t" the NLIA with the exception ot Parli...ntarian shall••••••• Each ottioar aaaumea dutiae on tha tint dq ot tbe mouth •uooeeding tba month duriq wbioh elected. Thq w1ll serve untU a au.ocu•or 111 oboee4 aid inetalled. Article ·xu S.o )F Parl.iantentaria.n mq be appointed b;y the President with the appJ'OTal ot the Jxeoutive OoadttM• .Arioiole V s.o. l Recular ••tinga will be held on the seoond Moudq ot: the aonth September tbroulh Mq • J.rtiole VI sea 1 Dnu lrumal Dues of one dollar pel" year shall be assessed each •aber of t.M lol'th Lawrence Im:proveMnt .Usooiatioa and are due'~n the second Mond.q ot January. No dues shall be accepted --on the dq ot eleatiou. Motion aade to .-dn ··By-Lava by Kr. Bond neon4ed by Mn. M. Radle as disouaaed, no queatiOM, oarried Unamiou•ll'· To oo• up tor tinal vote at Septeaber Mleting 1987. ED lle'nn voting and President Bob MooclJ' present. ••n ~~~11' Submit~ ~~Pe~i~ ?\. ~ " ~ -.....,, j ~ ~ i .f \ ~- \ I, �September 14, 1987 Minutes of North La.wrence Improv8ment Associa The meating was called to order by President Bob Moody. Minutes of Hay me•.:lting stand aooroved with corrections made. Treas;1nrs report the Balance ~tands at $148. ~4 plus $40 due from community development. The cJst of the spring clean up was $800. They settled for $700. The Fall clean up was tentatively set for October 17, South of tracks and Oct. 2h North of the tracks. Bob Moody spoke to the ::>lanning Commi.ss-Lon regarding Lot size variences. It was de.faated. i{i.\{e "tJ'ildgP-n talkeC to A. A. Peterson of the Union Pacific about keening their right of way mowed. Promised to do better. Uni~n ?acific hones to fix the ~hird Street crossing like the Seventh Street one was do;'le. Delores T~jd gave a short report on the Downtown Development Co~~ittee. She told us the meetings are open to the public and they meat each Tuesday at 3:30 in the city commission room at city hall. ~ Copies of the new by-laws to be sent to City Co~mission. The new by-laws '"/were discussed with nhe corrections Jn;lde. Maxine Lee moved to accept / them, Mr. Bond Seconded, to accept changes as ammended. There were 13 members present. Motion passed with no naye votes. Talked about the NLIA belonging to .the Neighborhood Coalitipn. It was moved to withdraw for lack of intrest from the neighborhooq Pass~~ unamlously • Discussed Comminuity Development Block Grant. We have submitted Side in the past. Also river front park improvements. ·,{e are supose to brfing our ideas about proposals to the next meet1ng. wal~s Bob visited with the city police about traffic problems in North Lawrenceo they are going to increase patrol in the area. Union Pacific to try to stop the drinking b~ youth on TW right a way. At the next meeting members were asked to bring a list of street corners where visibility is hazardous. It was moved and~econqed to re-apnoint Advisory Eoard. ~·>c.cl Mar~erite Johnson to the CDBC Motion to adjou.rne !nade by Jac'k Todd secondeJ by Jack lee. ?1eetins adj•)u:rned. Subrrd. tted by ~~-\?PM~-~---~ ,Judy ?ere J.val Sec. �October 12, 1987 Me '1g of North Lawrence Improvemr '~alled Association ~0~ President Bob Moody the meeting to order. There were 16 members and 3 guests present. ~ Godell, .John Glaser and Susan Owen were present from the Co~nunity Development Department. .~O!' Mr. Godell discussed what Community Developement can do for North Lawrence. Information and Applications were brought to the Meting. Anyone interested in an application see Judy or Bob. There were handouts on Needs and Goals for North Lawrence. There are copies in the Secretaries file. The minutes of the S~ptember meeting stand approved as read. The Treasurers report was $149.24 balance plus $100 from FMC as a contribution to oar Neighborhood. We discussed the need for Block workers to help out with delivering the news letter and other special memos. It was thought that we might be better able to cover the neighborhood and save soma money tooo Volant.era are needed to hel~p get big items to the curb for clean Call Bob Moody if' you might be able to help. Coleen Tabbert gave Bob some names of people who might help. upo Maxine Lee 1s tG Cheek with Ballard about Tbe Mighborhood Thankagivitli Dinner. She ia to report back at tba lfove•ber 9 .-eting. Dise'tl.ased CoJJ!IIlUnit;y Development Preposala. .Ul.m 'between !la and Locust fr~ Third to JI"U'th. Sidewalks on tithtb troa 'lla to Lincolon. Possi"blT a parking Lot and s~elter House with llectr1GitJ' a\ Joha Tqlor Park. Benches on the leTee. 'We are to bring.?.a~ other proposals to the November meeting. These proposala are due ia to the Coununit;y Development D8pt by Decel!lb8r 1. Bob made a list of intersections that haTe Y1•1..,illty problelllS. to talk with the parson in charge tld.a at,tbe Cit7, ot It was decided that we need a coffee pot at the meetings. He ia Judy and Gene to donate one. Delores Todd and Dennis Constance will be at the next meeting to talk about the Downtown Improvement Commi tee work. Election of Officers were held. A motion was made to keep the same slate of officers for another year. Motion was seconded and carried unamoniously. A motion was made and seconded to enter a Thank You to Delores Todd for the goodies she brought to the meeting. Meeting was adjourned at 9s05 P. M. Respectfully Submitted Judy Percival Seco e/c to Lfnn Godell Thank You Delores. �November 91 1987 Minutes of North Lawrence Improvement Meeting Dennis Constance and Delores Todd presented an overview or the work that the Downtown Improveroont Committee has been doing to date. There will be a public oall in show orginating from Liberty Hall November 23 at 7 P.K. It will be teleoast on Cable Channel 6. ·The pbblic ia invited to come in person to ask questions or they may call in from th18r homes. The Meting w~s called to order at 7cl5 P. M. at Centennary United Methodbt Church because Woodlawn School ~ not opened fOJ;' us. Bob to talk to Mr. Hqwortb about haVing the building opened on time. 'l'he business IIUI8t1ng followed the Downtown presentation. '!'here were 16 umbers and guests present. Minutea or the October meting stand approved as rl)ad. Treuurera report, our balance stands at $264.24 a1'ter the $25. dona.tiorun for Mat tor the Community dinner ·at Ballard Center. Ballard center will host a omnmunity dinner Thursday Nove]1lber 19 at 6a)O in the eYening. Bring a covered diah. It was moved and seconded to donate $IS. tor meat for the dinner. ~as sed unamioualy. Block worker business deferred until the December meeting. Bob hu talked to georqe Williana to see it &fl1' ot the stora water illlproYellents could be done in stages. There &1"4t 3 that would cost. $.3S1 000 or lese leah. It was moved and seconded to sub:dt the following ite118 to be considered for the community Development tund consideration. Passed una.Mi~. Budpt tor ILIA . · Oost $240 Chip and seal alley fro~~ Pourth .tc) J'if'th beween Elm and Looun aDd Mill Street betwen Fourth and P'ittb. Cost $2 1 640 Parking Lot for JohA T~lor Park. Cost estimate $1.01 00()" · Trees tor John T~lor Park. Attar removal of the evergreens that are now in place. Coat $11 000 .· Sidewalk• S.oond to Fourth on Lyona Coat $11,000 Second to Seventh on Lincoln Ooet $20 1000 Bighth Straet between Ela and Locust Oost $4 1 000 Discussed Lawrence Parks and Reo plan of expanding Tqons Park to include a shelter with eleotrioit;y. !'hat could be reserftd on a f'int oa. basi•• Bob still :planning to meet with Ma. Gardner or the city regarding the intersections with visibility problems •. Daoember meeting we need to discuss the priorities of the OD funding. Blook worker program. Possible talk avout mailing newsletters with CD l'unds. 1t-"lj~4~S<,, :1) ~ep eye on the paper ·regarding where to meet. in the Journal world. Meetinc adjourned 9al5 P.M. Respeotitully submitted Jud¥ PerciYal Seoretar,y. Bob will have it 0~ 12~/ a.. ~ 6~ ''-'~, ' 1 "~'(;) '· ' t.,.J ', t:j~\!·.WV~l~\1 publishes'...> v~A~fi1~i ;,u Eveeyone who is interested will bring some oookles or goodies to the Meeting for an exchange. We will buy oof'fee !or the meetings out of the treasurery. <i ':.< ·. '"1 c-.'ffntr: o L~J/ VJ-.,.J.9~ �I The i~orth Lawrence Inprovement Association Meeting was called to order on December from December 14 21~1987. The meeting had been postponed because of the weather. There were 6 members and 7 guests pr(:Jsent. The main tonic of the meeting was a discussion of the flashing light at 5th and Elm. It was voted to appear before the City Traffi~ Co~~ission on January· 4 and say we want the flashinc:r light to remain as it is. Letters to inform h~me owners of our proposed sidewalks on 8th Street, Lyons Street, and Lincoln 1-1ill be delivered by Judy Percival, Julia Bond and ~~rgurete Johnson. The ?resident renorted on what had been nronosed the cominrs year for C.D. Projects. 1t was announced that ?ark and Rec. ha$> nut un gates to keen unauthorized vehicles out of the ~ud Creek area and off the Dike. A PTO representative w.i ll be at the n::nct meeting to discuss Childeren and Changes the school board plans for rioodlawn and Grant. Buss~~g of-~he eoo~illes and cake were furnished by Julia Bond ahd Charlie Goule. Meeting adjourned at 9 P.M. Julia Bond acting aecretary .. Submitted by Judy Percival. (' t ·._~,' ' ) .'{ I •' �J&Un&l7 ~······· 61 1966 MINO'l'ES OF THE NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROV~N'l' MEm'Ifll. Meeting called to order by Bob Moocb' at 7 t05 Jlll• Minutes ot last lll8eting stand approved as read. Treaeuren report. given by Jud7 Peroival (Jack Lee !reaa. vita 11 in the hospi ~l and be wu unable to attend. )Balance u ot February 8 is 262 .49. That doee not inolv.de 4 110re IIObenbipl tba~ waa paid at this lllHtins. 014 Busines&t the city is still working on dangereoua intereectiona. Nev Buaineaaa Delores !odd attended a Dai.ghborbood Meting on t:ruok routes 1n neighborbooda. Jatotion vas Made atd seconded to l'UdJ We will support Loouat street u a designated tnck rcN.te tbroQgb our tWigbbor hood but tm, City should be pruncl to bave it complete}¥ upgraded to uke it sater, it it 1e to be uaed by the la.rp truoka • Also to ramon tqona Street trOll the liat ot no trucks, we oan not endoree !f'ona be:oause there vas no one present from this part of the neighborhood. On February 24 there will be a bearin1 on 1989-1994 Oapit.al Illlp1"0T8Mnt Plan by the Larenoe Dou1lu Planning 0-.iaaioa. It vas diaoueed what ve wanted to subiit tor our neighborhood. A motion vu Mde and seconded to aubld.t Locust Street to be reoonet:ruot.d an.d re paved, and to aublld.t the Wilson and Compant Stona Water St'IMII w be done in. the t1ve ,_ar pbue u proposed b;r that atlldT that vu .fuaded by CD tunds. Paand urwdoua}¥. Meeting was adjourned at 8al5 Reapeottulq Suba1tted b;ya Juq Peroival, Seoretar:y pill• �)/£j/1/L~--- ------------ Murch 13, 1988 Minutes or North Lawrance atproveraent Aaaooiation Mike Rundle, City Comdsaioner talked or a teip to JCanaaa City To visit the North East Neighborhood on April 91 1988. There were 7 members present for the business meeting. Minutes of the February JQ8eting stand approved as read. TreasureN Report Balance is $268.49. tor 1988. TheN are 23 Paid up 1II8Jlberl North Lawrence clean up to be April 23 1 South April 30 1 North ot the tracks. ot the tracks and OLD BUSI.'mSSr Capitol ImproveDI8nta Mlteting, Mlia submitted sti'OII1 water probleu and to have Locust etnet bbuilt. The City submitted with ranking ot each. 1. Stom. water No*'h Second troa the underpass to the r1.ver $1.265 mill1011 rating ot 7 2. Curb and gutter tfoJ'tb second troa Linco1on to 1'ee Pea Jot. rating of 7 3· Widen North Second tran Linco1on to North 'l'hircl $315 1 000 Ratins ot 7 4. Loouet Reconstl'tlCtion $820 1 00 rating ot 4. Rating with one being the lowe•t &00. ten the high..t.' Mike Heck Dwglu County law Drainage Dist..riot has told ue that they have ear arked tor illpl'Oving the 'rube on !forth Second st. He and the Diatri.o want to enter in to an a~•nt with the city that this lll01\e1 needs to be used onq tor this purposct. Do we want to offer some support tor this. A motion wae ll&de and aeoondecd to donate $SO tor. the tv oamera inspection or the tube contingent upon the 'N useamant being done. PassU. • Dou1laa ~ount;y Council on A«!ng needs donationa tor their Benitit Auction in Mid Ma,r. 'fo Donate oall 842..0$43 It wu aovtNl noonHd and pasnd. to Donate $10 in 1111R0!7 ot Jud)r Perci'Y8ls Mother to the AlsheiMl'l!l Diaeaae Research l'und. Moved and Seconded to Adjourn at Reapeottulq Subtd.ttecl 8al5 P• •• �" A/!IA/1-t April minutes of the !forth Lawrence Improvement Aelociatioa. April 11, 1988 Susan Owen, Intern vith the OOim!UDity DevalopMnt Otfice aet with to update the needl and goals of North t.avrenoe. us There were Seven ullbers and 2 guests present. President Bob Minutes Moody called the meeting to order. ot March meeting read approved u read Thank yous were read troll the JwJ:r Fa reival Alahei~~en and seconded. Diae&aa Association and Wa are trilll a new thin& thia time, ror the North Lawrence Olean up. We are uaing the Oread Neighbol'boocl bulk 11&1Uns permit ... maillnc the noticea of olean u; all but the trailer parka. '1\ro Items were not funded that were requaetaci troa CD tbe7 were the paving o£ alley- and mill street. and the side walk on lith streed. The secretary was inatNCted to sent a tu.nk you for the uae Bt the Bulk mailina parmit. Poasiblal~ to diacu.ss a neighborhood picnic in the taU at the mq Neetinc• MOYed to ad.joUI'll at 9110 pm. Moved seconded and pused. JudT Percival ., .. ,·. ,· .. �Minutea of North La.wrenee Improvement Association held Mq 9• 1988 Meeting called to order by Prieident Bob ~ at 7to.$ P.M. MEietinc floor was turned over to Dennis Oon.etance to talk to ue oa the North Lawrence Plan, Our Plan t-ras adopted in 1981, We found out it ia time for us to start thinking on our 10 year plan .tor North Lawrenoe and make a goals statement to become part o.f our mastarplan. Business Heating. A 110tion was made and seoollllfld JQr: to support Dennis Ooutanoe plan to enforcement or nei[{hborhood plans. Pasaed unarniniou.s:tT• Minutes of April meeting read • Moved and seconded to stand B8 l'Uil. Treasurers Report $226.24 leas $9.2; paid out tor Secretarial supplies and $So.oo commited to Storm Water St~. Clean,up mailing went real well, It was discussed that we need to meat lfith someone from Sanitation before our next cletan up in the .tall. New Business Moti )n t.o plan a north Lawrance Picnin in SepM!Iber tor our tirat meeting. \.Tudy't Delore~ and Maxine and Julia to be i>n oontnittee. iLI4 is re-incorperated. Secretary ot state ottioe Mturned. 101'1111 Registerod at the court house and ML!l Sec has 2 oopies. Meeting adjourned. U:eting. Next Meeting Picnic on Sept 10 with a buainell �I October 10, 1988 Minutes of North Lawrence Improvement Association Maeting There were 8 members and 2 guests present. The minutes of the May meeting were read and stand approved as read. The September 1988 meeting was a Neighborhood Picnic at ~one Park. !t was attended b;r about 80 residents and the canadatea that are running for local and state offices in the up comming election. Thank Yous ware sent to the business that supported the picnic. Trasurera report the balance is $232.00. Correspondence reoiaved. Thank Yous were reoieved from Mr. '?inegar and Mike Am;vx. Bob Moody read a letter he had reoieved fl"OIIl the Salvation .A.ri!JT, concerning the need of volenteera for the cold weather shelter. We discussed the Cumminuity DeveloplMnt projects that have already been approved. Nsw Business, Discussed a traffic light neati.at Second and Iqonrs. Judy and Delores to meet with the Woodlawn PIQO and also to notif,y the Parent advisor,r group at South Junior High. On other traffic matters Gar,y Hayworth, principal of Woodlawn was present to discuss a flashing light at 4th and Locust. He said the city would help P8f one half of the $3000 that it is expected to cost. Judy and Delores to meet with the Pro ot Woodlawn to discuss the issue with them at their meeting next weak. We will disewss this .further at our lfo'nmaber meeting. At tonights meeting there seemed to be support from our membership in support of this issue. One of the owners of Johnny's was at the meeting. The City ia wanting the to pave their parking lot. The street is not paved. This street is known as Massachuttes Street. Would we consider requisting that the city bring this street up to the standards of other city streets. A slate of Officers was submitted as follows to be voted upon1 Bob Moody President, Maxine Lee Vice*President, Judy Percival, Secretary, Dslores Todd, Corresponding Sec and Treuurer. The membership voted unamiouely in favor ot the slate being the executive officers of this association for the comming year. Meeting adjourned. Moved and Seconded. ».aspeottully Submitted r ~reival, Recording Sec, �~71.·ttfvl//1/ /-I 11 tf{/A_. MINUTES OF NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION MEETING November 14, 1988 There were 8 members and 3 guests present. Lawrence Police Chief Ron Olin and Sarg~nt Ron Dalquist were our invited guests tor the evening. They discussed the orime stastica f'or North Lawrence and gave us an over view of how the police department functions in Lawrence. Regular Meeting: Minutes of October meeting. They stand approved as read. Treasurers Reportt $23).00 Less $85.00 for the meat at the community dinner to be held at Ballard on Nov. 15, 1988. A motion was made and seconded to give $25. eo to help with the cost of meat for the Thanksgiving dinner at the Ballard Center. Bob read a letter from Ms. Gardner of the trflffic safety l'Tith an application for a school beacon at 4th and Locust. Bob will talk with Bill Atchley about a mailing to help raise funds from business in North Lawrence to defray the cost for the school beac~n ay 4th and Locust. The mailing should be done soon. Possibly Woodlawn PTO could help with t~ nostage and Letter head. update on CD Projects. John Taylor parking lot to be completed Spring 1989 Removal of trees at John Taylor park Spring 1989 Water fountain at Riverfront when a tap can be put in. The city will ~e putting a cement bench at the Levee and the Dam. Sidewalk projects will be dona spring and summer of 1989. CD applications for the oomming year are due by Dceember 1, 1988 We will uubmit sidewalks from John Taylor Park south on Sev·enth to Walnut, 8th and Elm to Lyons west to 7th. 8 and Lol'l'llst east to 9th. 7th street from l'.ivons to North St. and 4th to 7th streets on North street. This is in keeping with the neighborhood plan. Electricity will be included in the shalter at lyons park to ba c~mpleted next summer. The budget will be submitted to CD as in past except ino~ease trash elean-up by $100 per year. Also ask that they roll over what is left from this year for a olean-pp in early spring. a motion was made and seconded to adjourne. Pass9d. Respectfully submitted 1 Ju~ Percival , Sec. 0 • �~ort.h ,...awrence Improvement As::.ociation Hef~tbg F0bru-.u-y 13, 1989 Bol:, ~oody introi!ueen CHy Comm:!..ssion Ca.nidates. --~h~~e were 14 of t.he 15 present. There was a -rery orginize:i .forum condueteg..-lasting about 2 hours. · ...... ..-----,., .... ~··~· . Old Bua:l.oess' ~··· Boh up datf)d ns on 'tihat, he had on the stop light a:t;. 2n.d & Lyons, it has baen referred to th~ Kansas Department of Transportation. The Woodlawn ochool baoaon., \·ra are the only neighborhood that has worked to collect our half of the money from within our neighborho~. \ New Business•· } Uk~de A notion by Maxine LBe Seconded by Julia Dond to donate : J l O to Alzheimars Disease and Related Disorders Association, Ino. in rnnmoey of.' Judy Perclval 's father, Chnster Faulkner'. Appro unn:n:1.ounlr. ___....// }.fovel1 and Seconded to app:r<>ve to pay $5 fee to Secretary of State for the 1LIA Charter. Discussed existing lots :>f records ordtnance as it applies to o£ Pleasant. Unamiously approved •..n_ th 2 t.'bst~mtions. Edmen.,ds::>~ proposed developeraent in the 400 block Rsplati~c n-:n.. ld limit construott:m t-o 13 unitas. Bob Ho<'dy shared with us about t.he proposed LHA. sites in North Lalt.":t'Bn¢e. TP:...~ to o~·ma to a .futu't'$ ~eting for tu:.."'the:r cliscussion. Lot owne:rs on South a:tde of Locust street from Second to Seventh ean not ~build hcus~s beoJ.uso they would need a ~oning change to RS-2 Would assist owners o.f same arart HB a qrou.p vrith !'eqoning i f requested. Cap:ttol .Improvements Julia motion Max~ne seconded to submit. #1 To reconstruct Locust Street and lfl To ~Juplsrn.ant the Wilson Plan of strom water study". Moved. by Don Shepare for NLIA to donate $!)0 fo:t· school benoon. by JuliA. Bond passed unsmious:cy. Seconded Bob aatd ho thought the business that l{ere going to donate had done so. It vaa openad for anyone to donato, to the .fund for the b9aoon. Th~ folHng in::lividual]J c1oonted: Fl.•ed and H..a.rgueritQ Johhson Mro..'i.ne and Jack Lee, Bob ~uld Viola Howard, Willis and Julia Bond, Bob :1nd Pat Moody. Sevoral Paid t.hair Dttas. There was no January Meeting due to illiness • Re~-pectfully Submitted• Judy Percival, Seoretar.r �North Lawrence Improvement Association Meeting March 13 1 1989 Fire Chiat Jim MCSWain and so~ of his ataff here to make a presentation <.m na.~arne3ons Ma·c0ri&ls t,hru and in g0rth ~'..;ti"<:HlC.;J. It wua vary imformative, and well reoi~vad by those attending. The ~nd Dea\9m1~r and February Minutes :riand approved aa read. pa3esd unamiouatT. Moved, Seconded Lmu"<1u::o Hou~1ilg Athority to ha.v-. a ?ubl:l.o h®arlng in ?lalrth Lawrence regarding the aaatered oite housing to be built in O\U' n@iehborhood. Bob to call and a~t u:p.t Correspondence nad into minutes from the Faulkner Farnil¥ and tho .A.bbct()me:rs AmJoei.>J,tio:l. Wa have 2.3 mambers 'l>.•ho have paid dues tor thiB year. l'eCOfili!Hidned we get O'll' sah')Ol baaoon becauf>ct w~ had raised pO:."t:'..on of t.hfl rn.oney in our neighborhood. \fe were low on the priority list bu·~ ware movod u:p beoausa o£ this. '!'SO OUl' T{oti:>n 1.urJo and aec("nded to se!ld membei"Ship cards to the businesses tiho contributed to tha beacon tmtd. Passod unamiously'. Second and '.4v·ona Lig!'lt It-Dot to do a study' on the need for a light at this inte:..·section. Jotm 'i'a;.r:.:.or Paridng lot to ba dona this spring or aumniU'• t·fargu~~iat done a :!.ot of work ori the 400 :1•,~.: allmr to build on ~0 ft lots. blk of Pleasant. It passed to ~>et or a. date for a clean up. Bob will ~hock t'J aau about ..\pdl ~~'Y• Bob Nufi let tor f1"om (~:t ":.y regal.'ding a Fuir Howing &:ninar 'jo be held April ll~ .. Moved Seconded and paaaed to send $10 to Visiting Nurses in Heaor;y r.e.ndia P.o~uf'ol.d, s mombar \:ho pnsrmd Lt'rl~. Thero 1-rill be a dupot maating March Ar6 there ,.n,r ici.or.s about ~ 14. Bob to attend. mer:ber:::l:ip drive, to incraa~e att.endaooa at tha tnaatings. we w~ll discuss a picnio for the ~ meet~ng Movad Seconded and pa.ased to adjourn meeting. Respectful~ Submitted• Judy Percival, Saoartaey ot at our April meeting. �North Lawrence Improvement Association Meeting April 10 1 1969 Barbara Huffy and Mike Trainer here from the Lawrence Housing Athorit~ to talk about proposed scattered site housing in North Lawrence. They are proposing that 14 unite be built in our neighborhood. The sites are proposed as tollowsa 800 blk Locust 2 units 500 blk Walnut 1 unit 700 blk Walnut 1 unit 7 & Hickory 7 units 7 & Elm .3 units They will all be 3 and 4 bedroom single tami~ units. This proposal is now before HUD. Side walks will be built tor each unit. LHA will monitor week~ to make sure that lawns etc are taken care of. If unit is rented by elder~ or handicapped LHA will take care of ~ard work. The discussion on this lasted about ~ hours. BUSINESS MEETI'OO 1 Minutes of March meeting stand approved as read. Treasurers report $1,16,.00 in Beacon Fund ·· $ 182.87 in NLIA Account. Correspondence read from Landis Penfold Family and Visiting Nuraes Assoc. for memorial sent. Clean up April 29 on South side of Tracks. May 6 North of the tracks. Bob is checking on the possibilitT of getting Parks and Reo to bring the chip-per over and chip the brush to be used by the residents for landsc-aping our neighborhood. Bob also said we should be mindful of recycling everything possible. Bob to look into helping with a river clean up on ~ 6. The Ma;y meeting date was changed from May 8 to May 13. There will be a pot luck picnic in Jqons Park from 6 P.M. til 8 P.M. Everyone is to bring their table service and covered dish and Lawn chairs. A motion made seconded and passed unamiausly. Bob to check with TSC about stop sign at 7th & Maple on the south side ot the tracks. It was stated we need one more sign for /FMC Truck route at 8th st. trucks are getting lost. New city commissioners to be Bob Walters and Dave Penny were in attendance at the meeting. Each had time for a short talk with us. Moved seconded and passed to close meeting. Cookies were provided by Riverfront Deli. They were delicious. Submitted by: Judy Percival Secretar,y �June 12, 19!39 Hinutes of ~ro:-oth TJa:.rrence Imnro'.r<:Jment Meeting. The 'ninutes of t,"·e ?'1ay meeting stand a'·proved as read. A thank You was read into the record from Pob Moody. Treac::nrers report $13h.68 in checking account, ~25.28 in Savings. Moved seconded and uassed to check into transferring our bank account to Douglas county bank l:ecause of the service chan;es that School Employees Crerlit Union 'tlill be charginf5. 0 LD Ell.SDTE3S : School Beacon a check was sent to the city for $1297.00. installed by the ti~e school starts in the fall. It should be The Spring Picnic in John Taylor pari( was a success. Invitations were sent to all past and Present City Commission members. Only the Prea~ers and Mike A,lnyx attended. There were a total of 40 neighborhood people present. Clean up. The bills were submitted. CD will pay 1,150.00 $400 for the chipper, for 8 hours. The chipper was a big success. A letter was read into the record from Max Slankard, Public H'orks regarding the clean-up char~es. Other correspondence was read from Habitate for Humanity a-:1d the Independence Th.1.ys Committee. Locust Str9et wlll he Milled and overlayed f~Dm Second to Eighth. Neighhorhood Division of the United vray. It wa.c; mov3d, bJr Mar~rette Johnson and seconded by Margaret Brune that NLtA 'ilOuld endorse the neighborhood division of the fund drive this year Hith 1'-fa.r~arette Johnson as 'JUt' re'::lresenti.ve. Passed unamiously. There will be a Fall Coverd Dish Dinner in Lyons Park, Saturday Sept. 9th. from 6-Sn.M. Br:in!=; Lawn chairs, table sehvice and covered dish. NLIA trill ~l &A.QBh drinks • .f'l.4..'<t'"#J IS~ Be thi.nkin-; over the SlJ.mmer atout someo!'le to take I'1argaret Bruns Place on the CDBG Board. It may be that Coleen Tabbert -would serve. Our next w:3eting will be September 11, 1989 at Woodlawn School. Respectfully Submitted: Judy Percival, Secretary NLIA �The September 11 meet.."-' lg of the NLIA 'vas called to Bob l'"Ioody . MimJtes of the May meeting v<as read and approved. or_ at 7:05 by President Treasurers report: l'13rguarite H'1_XIrted thE:> N"LIA account \vas no'>v at THE SAVINGS BANK, 15th and Kasold. The ending balance is $159.96. Total CD rroney spent so far is $1331.48. Dan ~~atkins, representing Co:rrm.mity Living Opportunities, brier 2d the members of a group horne to be built in the 700 block of Lincoln. CLO is a non-profit organization with group homes for the develop;nentally disabled. There are to be 7 hares built on scattered sites in Lawrence. It will be a residential hm1e for up to 8 people that fits in ·with the neighborhoods. 'IWo meetings will be held concerning the hares: TI1ursday September 14, 7:30 p:n at the Library; Staff and board members will be there to answer questions; September 27 at the Planning Ccxrrnission meeting. 'TI1ese hcmes v.Till be built in the spring. FAI~L PICNIC: Motion and second to not reschedule rained out picnic; another one will be held next spring. Motion passed. BALlAJW CENTER: Ballard Center. Another Thanksgiving dinner will be held in cc,njunction with Motion and second to donate $25.00. Motion p<ssed. ·CLEAN UP: A reminder of the fall cleanup: ~tober 2*or south ~ide of North Lawrence; and ~tober 28 for the North side. No chipper this time. SCHOOL BEACON LIGHT: The reason it is not operating yet is KPL has not hooked it up ~. On Friday Septe1nber 22, 10:30 \rodla\m students will ce christening the light. Local media will be notified. TAYIDR PARK: Discussion was held on whether to recorrmend the cedar trees be trim:ned and cleaned up or canplet.ely rerroving them. A motion and second was made to trim tbe trees . r-~otion passed. 'll1e side,valk and parking Jot are scheduled to be poured this fall. CDBGAC- There are two openings: Grant revie•tJ meets once a month; and the Board meets once a week fran January thru April for 3-4 hours a .1ight. Coleen Tabberts nan~ will be submitted for the Board. HEALTH CARE ACCESS- A fundraiser \..nll be held Sept. 28 at Liber:y Hall. NORTH SECOND STREET TRAFFIC LIGHT- Over 500 names are on the pE :it ions. Bob will :make presentation to city comnision on Tuesday Sept 12. l<I>:JT' s approval is mceded. He will also contact state representatives. TRAFFIC SAFETY IDEAS: 8th and Elm: motion and second to reven :}present system. Motion carried. Mr. Carey would like a stop sign but chances ar(:: slim. 8th and I.cx;ust: Crack in street fixed (where \vater line vr:; put in.) 6th cmd Lincoln: motion and second for a yield sign on 6th. Motion carried. Perry St. at 4th & 5th: Bob will look at the situation and talk wit.h Terese Gardner. 3rd and Lincoln: Motion and .second to 2.sk TSC for a 4-vJay stop sign. !'1otion paf;sed. 7th and L'JC,ust: st.c1p sign is too far back from con1er; this llas already been brougbt to their Clttention. Curbs:.Curbs.are to be.replaced in the 300-700 blocks. OC: lS haVlng r:x:rr e s ~Lgns made. Nt::xt rronth is election of \-1fHcers. and second to adjc;urn. tv'JOtion pa2sed. ~'lotion Res~ct.fully sub.nitted IX:Jores Todd for Judy Percival �.. '1eetinr.; C'l' ·1 '~r! +.0 ()'Y':l:;r ":r '"1''~-~ L·· 1·"·1+. · 0!· l'J·:>:::.r '1-inutes )f )FJ))tmnr,Rr st~.nrl atl~· ..... o ~rl ·1~; "~,.,··!. ·:ry·r~r'l :·~~·Tresurers 0'!1"'"rt.. 'l'be 1·'1 11.ncc; .,r T··· ··.l~'''''l"l1:t6 • 00 ; n d w: :> "a : d • 'lt<':,,: rl '-'a'''''-'rJ \1:1'1:1-lOUslyo ;:-, Bob ras'>:;d '11 informat i "n al c1u+. ced~1r trw:s :lt .bhn "'<l:.·l-'>' ·1 -·1{. 2nd and L:rons tr:-J.ffi.c si. rtn.l. Krrvr i •; .:; I,, j ]J th~ , . .,,.::···,;' ·~ ,_.: .,_c;l·: '1' t':)r more info r···•:1 t' on from l-,he :~ i+,v. ·-~·.):·' ~ · "~ 1 r 1 P. ;,,~ ,.,~ ~---· i ·-~ •:-:ri -·,. ~-·: .3\~il'.J:'lm, Sen. 'd:Lnt0.r, :!ltrl !i.e!) i;ktt·l t,•'n ... -. "•" ., · · ·.: ,; ·.· ~~-' :·: '·. --;c~n~l··'l·.: 1-ttt~nrl \nr;o L_ • CDBG board. i·loti<Jn made, socond-~:d a:1.-< :n:> ,;>(j una!'li·>-:_;;--;· Tabbert to t)e -::omddered for- thi_,, :/.>~it.::ho:lo Grant Revle:-1 'J:Oard, it. 1·1'18 rnr)'l~~rl Mar!;aret. Er·m•l n'l.'lle to t-~1'" Moved, second-~d Nargar0t. Brun·~ :1~~-::::):ld~d cit-y f-:Jr ~'OilT0 {.'·n•,.. 1•:;· ·' of ::;'!'v'd 'r :1:~1'"'''' .,_t.~ ;·. :·· · 1 ~o.1.1.en -'-o S'11"Jrni.t 't"'·_.,;,.l--·'''~-:i· of .,:n~ ·:·:···._,lat.•" •.l'i:3 1 -;q:~ ()'3_S"·Y' :~,n·-:'·1">'c.-1-'.--,n 1(:'.1.'~~'1-i and -;-->ass"'!d +,o 1;:md f'C)r U•n 'l'!d -! to ·;·,i_c! ')":1 ')!::!~•1-rrl '······· ··'·--· commi+.t,~P.. and '1'~'-'" 1 •.1-omer:.t committees. \few Busines~~: Elect ion of offi. ce rs. It Has declarv:!rl tl-,e fJ.0orwas 0;)en f'n~ ·romin:J.ti.ons. ,Jnlin. T•ond '[o·r,}d to keen t.re n'l"''~:~e·'l.t s1at~ of of~'i.cP.C's. 1""'~ 1 l.e t:'3.re:'" s~:~onrlncl •.:1<: rnot'on. A voice vote ':·ns taken. Tt, ~·I:lS nn.r·!'n·ll~'J;r ;~-r,-.-0r ·~-~· k·"·~:·-;_n--: ~lob 'loody, Pres. Maxi..ne Le~!, 1 ' . PrP.~ •. Tw-1:-:r PpY'c·iv:tl, -->~··e•_., ..._,, '!·n·.~;;•·,-:1:-c ,'nl··,,-,n, :'"''~T~1.:r-•;.,... .. T)nn Shr.~r·rl~'d ~ ~~ 1 1. ·f~.: '!~ . . D:·o: 1.f.'"lS 1·~' t ~\ ..,...!··~·· ~ .. -\~~ .t\:lli T"}~~ ~- ' : - · , . : ~ ·:.ck o:· ·.·.~."! .. The :101 i r.·· h:J. ~::;- 1;;;.;'1 c:• 1·1. r_,..-1 ·~·(-·· c..) ·r~:· l ~ · ~ ·~:) .-: :;q;r ~r~s+ · . "'~: -~· ·"\-' . ~ ",. ·1 ~) ~t ., • It ~T::tR ~·fe~.~t r"~~i sui~·T::-~~-L~~d *-: ~ tb _J.~·:1l 'i'.VIl:~r 'II': Be road,r F ': ~ :, .~11 · i1.est room;, ·• J· P·)"l, ... f I -t! \'.'11• ~r~)r··r1·: T0l-· r; • '\fl " .. -d I :1 'I 'l ~-J -~~·:r~·1 ·~ ~ -~r~ ;;: .• t '\ : 1.n :').qci ·""~., i i.·l! ·.-ralt. 'f:ir:·t · 1 ".~ ·cnt.i ·:'t1t\ f'cr CD] '.~ :t1. : wem: ·t~l' rnc:: t : -Po:3" i i •lili;,r '" · ~'t1i t. Tay' Pr 1'2-!'~ 3~6·:-·~-~·:Jk:s. :)rir·;-~ a li~t. to n•'lxt r (' ''_.in~. ,::..~ 1 :n W:-\S rliscul._,,xl :l1·out- ~··ti-'.!1:; ti,c Ltl::! :1 :::· :.::1 tln1·i ltu:>Ly 'l'llunt:•:·; d' :)t.:~_L•· ,,·1r.! i.:tl.llr .-~::l:t•d 1' •:· :ot:r l:r.~ l )'o support her • \_ .... _I lt 1oJ"en~ ., .. (< ~,·d.i ,.Hl. .:.nstrur,:':-;~d i':td:-~1:'., :-:ot·· i·-;:Jw1y- "") ".us~·; T:iT·-~, ,J6 i'O:~·t .• '.:_~l_~ :-.-: 'li 1 ·. 1:"'::-'c ;'nd !.n ••! ,.,,~__,,. (~, 'l:) ;··-1' ~' �November 13, 1989 Minutes of North Lawrence Improvement Meeting called to order at 7t05 PM. Assoo~on There were 5 members attending. Motion made, seconded, Discussed and passed to submit the following projects for consideration for Community Development fundingt 1. Traffic signal at 2nd and Igons $40,000 2. ,l.qground Equipment John Taylor ParkB,ooo Sidewalks N. 8th from Elm to Igons and Boo Blk or Lyons$.36,000 South side of North Street from 4th to 7th $23,160 800 Blk Locust $15,480 North Lawrence Improvement Association Budget Increase to Printing $100 Address Labels 20 Bulk Mail 120 Stationary10 O!fice SUpplies 30 Miss Postage 30 Misc. Copying 25 Olean*Up 1s amount to be determined after Bob talkes to Sanitation. Newsletter 960 Steve J<msen to speak at the december mtg on the History of North Lawrence. Motion made, Discussed, Secomed and passed to sent $10 to the Buf'ord Watson Mem. Fund. Motion made to adjourns, seconded and passed. Respectfully Submitted Judy f'eroival, Sec. �December 11., 1989 Minutes fo North Lawrence Improvement Association Minutes of Nqvember meeting stand approved as read. Treasurers report same as previous one. There were seven members present. The special meeting with Steve Jansen will be held at a later Date due to illness in the Jansen Family. ?riorities for Community Development Proposals submitted L. Budget 2. 'l'raffic Signal 3. John Tarlor ~ark ~ NLil Plar equipment 4. Sidewalkal. 800 Blk Locust , 2. North Street, 3. 8th Street Moved, Seconded 1 Discussed and passed unamious~. A thank you acknowledgement was read into the records from the Buford M. Watson •Jr. Memorial fund. It was. stated that No th lawrence may not be eligible for some CD money because of the higher income of the neighborhood. · A motion was made, Seconded and discussed that North Lawrence Improvement Association opposes any CD proposal for a common cooRdinator for neighborhoods.The Motion passed unamiously. Moved and seconded and passed to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Adjourne • Respeot:ful'4" Submitted, Judy Percival, Secretar.r �/· I / ! ) !J ·.;. / f i.f J'ebruar;y 12, 1990 Mi.nutes of North Lawrence Improvemant Association The meeting was called to order by Prosident Bob Moody at 7•0' P.M. December minutes stand approved as read. Treasurers report there are 22 paid members. account is $141.96. The Balance or our It has been tena;ively set to have steve Jensen to speak at the April meeting regarding the past history ot tlorth Lawrence. It was discussed to try to schedule a olean up 1n April, and to oheak about having the chipper again. Acknowledged a thank you nate trom the Colburn family. A motion made by Maxine lAs, Seconded by Fred Johnson to Donate to the U1ng Association in Willis Bonds name $101 because he itl in the Hospital instead. of getting a plant tor him .. Paeeed unamiousq. Motion 11Ulde1 seconded and discussed to send $S.oo to State for Registration ot North Lawrence Improvelll8nt Association. Passed. Discussed, 'fo,ed, and seconded to reill\burse Bob Moody tor flowers that were purchased for.lll8mbers that were 1.n the hospital. At our March meeting the Lawrence Police Department will be here to talk about the neighborhood watch program in North Lawrence. 'l'he speaker will be Don Gardner. It was moved and seconded to adjourns and enjoy the refreshments provided by Marguriete Johnson. Passed unamiously'. Thanks Marguriete I Bespectfu.l.ly' Submitted Judy Percival, Seoretar,y ~0. f~. ~ �Minutes or North Lawrence !IUprovement Oolll'lli\\ee Maeting March 13 1 1990 The meeting was held at·~he Odd Fellows Hall because the school was not opened for ua. There nre 9 mambers and Don Gardner or the LPD present. BJJb Moody publioally thanked Bob Howard tor the use of the hall for our meeting. Don Gardner gave us some infomation of the neighborhood watch prograa in the city of Lawrence. It vas very informative. We found out that our neighborhood is too big and we would have to break it down in two to foUr blook ~as. The ~as on for this is that we could become more famil.iu",IWith our neighbors and to learn to recogni11a atnngara in the area. Neighborhood watch would help be the eyes and a.IU'S of the police department. 7tS5 P. M. Bob Moody called the meeting to order. Up date given on lll9mbers who ware ill. Send cards, call ate. were recommended. Discussed curb• in the 4th to 6th streets on the south side or Locust. nm, and )rd to 6th on Bob read a letter form George Willimans regarding lighte in the underpass on North Second. Traffic light up date: it is in the works, No olean up date set ,-et, Bob to check turther. A reminadr Steve Jenaen will be at the April Mating with a program on the History of North Lawrence. NLU Picnic will be MaT 19, 1990 in Johh Taylor Park. covered dish affair. Treasurers report account balance $112.59. Respectful~ Submitted, ··.. It will be a �April 19, 1990 Minutes of North Lawrence Improvsment Meeting 18 -.*h-e•••• present 1 members the others were guests for the Histor,r of North Lawrence program presented by Stave Jansen from the Watkins Muaea'Wil. Many iJltGresting .facts of North Lawrence were presented. BUSINESS MEET! 00 1 Minutes from March meeting stand approvl3d as read. Treasurers reporta $112.59, moved and seconded to order new chacks. ~ ll & L2 Oelaprate North Lawrence days. OVerlay program for summer. 4th to 6th on Elm. Johnson gave us a short report on the community development cOIIU!littee meeting. ¥~s. It was moved, second¢ and passed ;to recogni;e(Will~ Bond's death this past week~ !QI; &-(.Z/t r'YyCJ--U. . LI/ki'1-LL- &~.._ C-1ut~ , Charles Goble in hospital, we will possibly take a dinner in to them when he gets home. Bob will call when he gets home. It was opened for discussion to Hold our future meetings at the Odd Fellows Hall 615 Lincoln for our future meetings. Effective with the September 1990 11.88ting. Mot:l.on made by' Maxine Lee, Seconded by M. Johnson, passed unaudous~. A thank you and acceptance will be sent to the Odd Fellows. Next Meting will be May 19, 1990 in John Tay-lor Park with a covered dish Picnic. Earth Dq was recognized as being April 22. North Lawrence Olean-up May 5 south and ~ ~ 12 1 No~h. Mul!ord 'a tree Servj_ce will have a chipper available tor the brush. Reapeottulq Submitted, Judy Percival, Sec. �/;:-·:~:--~~:. / NORTH LAWR.~NCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION l1INUTSS September 10, 1990 There were 18 members present. The meeting was called to order by Bob Hall in North Lawrance. Minutes approved as read. 45 paid up members. Mo~, President at the Odd Fellows Treasurers Report stands at $89.46 there are now Discussed happings of the summer , ideas .for community development moneys, Fall Clean up will be set up for October. Moved, Seconded and passed to adjourne. Respectfully submitted, Judy Percival Secretar,r NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT MINUTES October 8, 1990 Thirty-One present. This months meeting was a .forum on the Roads Bond issue and the School Bond issue in the up comming election. Due to the lenghtl¥ discussion of the above our regular meeting was deferred to November 12, 1990 at which time we will elect officers and discuss community development projects to be submitted, for approval. Moved, Seconded and passed. Respectful~ Judy submitted, ~rcival:, Secretary �!fovember 12, 1990 m.rm.tas of Norlh J.a.wr9nce Inrorovelll9nt Association The meet1.np, lfaS callad to order by President Bob "Moody. Minutes of Octo~er Me~ti:lg raa.d, 'ttbved, Seconded and passed to approve minutes filS read. Treasurers Report stand~ at $to6.4o. The eh~ at woodlRwn 1a to collect newspapers for recycling. oundl.l them :L~ paper sacks please. Announcements' Thursday .Nov •. l$, 1990 is BaU~ center Thanksgiving dinner. Moved, seconded arid paased to donate $25. for the dinner. Acknowledged the passing o! past memb~r Josephine to oarr,v for the memorial contributi tiol\• Star~~eather, Motion failed i ~ction of officers. A ~otion made, seconded and passed with to retain the officers as they are now seated. !' 4 abstentions PrppOsal!! for Oommnnity Development were diaOUE.Sed and prioritized. to submit to board £or appDOval. It was moved,. seconded and pasr·ad to lldjou~. Respectfully submitted I , ! t .; Judy Percival, Secretary \ '.· ,\ I \ \ \ 1 I :\ . I' ' \ • i .'\ \, \ �t, ,. Dsoember 10, 1990 Minutes from North Lawrence Improvement Association Mea~ing called to order by Preaiden~ Bob Moody. Mirmtes of N·ovem'ber \il8eting stand approved as read. Treasurers report balance now stands at $91.46 Olcl ~~s, Discusaed CD proposals as submitted and Bob talked about street lights proposal. New Business, 'I'here will be a meetin g about public transportation Dec. 12 Bob will see ii' Leona Campbell will attend to represent !'lorth Lawrence Delores Todd was appointed to the CDBG board as Possible progralllS for up OODillll ng meetinr;s. Send acknowledgements to members having <•nd possibzy Julia Bond Moved aeoon<l.ad ai,d passed to adjourlle 1 Respectfully submitted Judy Percival Sec. ~~ representive. Canaditas Founn also school board oanadaitas. ~urgery or illinesses. Colleen Tabbert �J/ '!\\ . ·. ~. ·, -i \ NORTH ~WRB:NC~ /i'lOVEMENT ~~JATION ~1INtJTES There was no meeting 1heJ4 in I I· '\I ;1'\ I'! 1\'l Janqfu:7~h.t\ 1991, 'due II . . ; 4' ' ~ to low turn out. t I . I ' . February 1991 NLIA H~M,.·a canadiate~ fourm for the city commission election·that was atte~p by appr,~ 30 pepple. ! . lJ , ._ I /.' -,. ···: . March 1991 the meeting oaJ:l.$d to order at 7tl0 P .. M. by Bob Moody. Dec. minutes st~nd approved· 'as read. Tre~~s report stands approved at $116 plus petty cash. · · · ... Talked about CDRG Budget, that'~ submit£red~\ The traffic light at 2nd and Lyons should be installed·· this summeif. : ···;-., ; i Bob thked about a lett,er he rec~e:y~~. ll'rom Sfjn. w. Winter. Talked about capital impro· ements',· s'l~tA;ed\ for north :it«it~HU Lawrence. \. \ · ·· .. \ · ' Spring clean up date discussed. . Te ·ibei"tlel.d in May. : "\,···\ Meeting adjourned. \·.\ r \\ Respecti!ul~ Submitte~· \ \ ·. \ Judy Percival, Sec. April Meeting 1991 There was no business .: .\ ~ .1 .\ I'\ l'. 'i. \ conducte~'~ Viait~:t:i sat May 18, 1991 as the date .rr·: :he ffo~~ Lawrence Picnic. >: t. \'·'.. Respectfully Subnrl. tted about up oommin!Y, ideas. :.. \ \ '.' .l '•. 1\ ,. Judy Percival, Sec. (' i- '(: i If:'. \'\· ".\ \ ·" ·, ·.,- ... · ,\ ' \ �HOO.TH LAWRENCE IMPROVE. ...,.:fr AS-SOCI A.TTON' HPnJTES September 9, 1991 10 members present for the maeting. Minutes of the May meeting stand approved as read. Treasurers report $117 in bank plus $31 in petty cash. ~o members paid dues this past summer and 6 joined at the May picnic. OIJ) BUSINESS& 2nd & Lyons traffic light going in in a few weeks. NEW BUSINESS1 Sponsor River olean•up on October 5. Moved, seconded and passed to lend. N'LIA name to co-sponsor the Kaw River Clean-up Contract from CD funding entered in to the minutes. A fall clean up on a Wednesday in Mid October will be fine it it can he arranged. Mulford to Chip brush. Bob enlightened us regarding properties in an area from 2nd to 7th on Locust, Maple and Perry zoned M-3 general industrial 1 it is now mostly residential. NLIA voted to help with informationial meeting. In October Price Banks to be at the meeting to talk re• Horozion 2020. A motion was made by Maxine Lee and seconded to send $10 in Cheater Moon's D81P8 to the Visiting Nurses. Passed Unamiousl.y. Respectfully Submitted, Judy Percival, Sec. �N)RTH LAWRI':NCE IMPROVEMEl'll' MEETING MIIWTES October 14, 1991 Price Banks , Director ot Planning, City of Lawrance, was the speaker. The subject was Horizon 2020 City County long range planning document An umbrella plan to set general polcies for future development. No specific plane have been made yet. Mr. Banks laid out the process for developing the plan in the future, encouraging public participation. Regular meeting began Treasurers report $107.46 in bank$)). Cash A card of thanks read in to the minutes from the family ot Chester Moon and the Visiting NUrses Assoc. for the memorial contribution. With several new faces at the meeing, Bob asked everyone to introduce themselves. He then gave a brief explination of how our dues were used by the association. en funds, part of which can be spent n North Lawrence, 'Rob asked that we he at next months meaj5ing with Ideas so that the proposal can ~e made before Dec. 1, 1991. $660 1 000 has been set aside for ~ Meeting was brought up to date of the status of the Depot. North Lawrance Cle~n-up will be help Wednesday Oct 16, OFFICER ELE:JrlONs Motion made and seconded to retain all current officers Passed unamioual,y , No abstentionB. Moved, seconded and passed to adjourn the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Judy percival, Sec. Still on schedule �DEc ·.,·..--,t .. .) • •• ..:J f OORTH LAWRENCE IMPROV~mNT AS:>OCIATIOi~ ME:BTT tiD r·-1!NTJTS:S COJ~1MUNJTY \·· DEVELOPMENT ('. OFFICE "-· November ll, 1991 Meeting called to order, Minutes read and approved Treasurers report, entered in to record, Work belJan on the Depot today. No complaints were heard, so it is assumed that the clean up went well. NEW BUSINESSt Adisoussion of the Redistricting of Lorth Lawrence was discussed at length, It was lllade into a motion, seconded and passes una.miousl.y to let Bob draft a letter to support Betty Jo Charlatan proposal and n~t the committees that would move us to the 42nd. Passed unamiously with no abstensiona. Bob will try to make a presentation on Dec -' or 6 in topeka, regarding this tot}io. After discussion of the City ordinance re~ drinking establishments it was mned, seconded and passed 8 in favor with 1 abstention. Cd Funding proposals listed NLIA budget 1000 Glean ups .300 Wood Chipping 1 1 700 It was moved, seconded and passed unamiously that lfl..IA would support the depot committee !or their request from CD funding. Other Ideas, New shelter roof at John Taylor Park Another Bench at Riverfront, Electricity in Lyons and Taylor Park. Announcement November 19, will be Ballard Community Dinner 11oved seconded and passed for N'LU to help with a $2-'. donation. It waa moved and seconded to adjourn. Respectful~ Judy submitted ~roival 1 sec. ~ / �Minutes North Lawrence Improvement Association December 9, 1991 Moved, seconded and passed unamiously the minutes of November meeting stand approved as read. Treasurers report: $82.46 bank account 61.00 cash on hand $143.46 total OW BUSINESS: Redistricting hearings postponed. Letters were sent by Bob· to the chairman, Joan Adams. The city of Lawrence also is offering their support on this issue. Bob brought us up to date on his speaking at the commission meeting December 2 regarding drinking establishments ordinance • 1~;. ~. '~~,. l !t -~ .. ~-· · ' . ;~' . '.".r. NEW BUSINESS: Discuss general information of different things going on in North Lawrence. Made mention of the many Christmas decorations ion the neighborhood. Discussed F; Flood plain issues that need to be developed in North Lawrenc Margurite moved, Maxine seconded that Bob post a letter to city regarding this issue passed unamiously. Meeting adjourned, Respectfully Submitted, Judy Percival, Secretary �MINUTES NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION January 13, 1992 There were 6 members present and 2 guests from the Community Development Department. The guests were here to discuss and explain the Model Block Program and how it would help North Lawrence. BUSINESS MEETING: Meeting called to order by Bob Moody, President. Minutes of the December meeting were read. Moved, seconded to allow them to stand as read. Passed unanimously No treasurers report available at this time. Bob gave a short report on the Depot renovation. We had a short update and discussion of the drinking establishment ordinance that will come before the city commission this coming week NEW BUSINESS: There being none a motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Passed unanimously Respectfully Submitted, Judy Percival Secretary �"c.:=--.~:; rc. J:o;; (l.·' A, '·" February 1 0, 1 9 ~12 Minutes of North Lawrence Improvement Association 6 ,. ~ MAa 1992 2'Z Cc,;·.1 -, • ,.. D"l"· ·• ry <,~;_ <: '-<";> -~- '!/)/ i;ti.Jt .;' There were 15 mr:~mbers and 5 guests present at the mee '-~ • · . . ...:;:p Lisa Blair, Downtown Lawrence Inc., Bob Georgeson, Earl ~.P."!~­ Marylin Bittenbender, and Peter Whitenight of the Downtown Development Task Force were there to explain the report they will present to the City Commission on March 17. The presentation and discussion lasted about one hour. BUSINESS MEETING: The meeting was called to order by President Bob Moody. A thank you was extended to Delores Todd for cookies and the Odd Fellows for the coffee that was enjoyed by those attending the meeting. It was moved, seconded and past unanimously to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Treasurers report Balance of account now stands at $171.25. OLD BUSINESS: The Drinking Establishment Ordinance passed City Commission on first reading the second reading will be coming up real soon. NEW BUSINESS: It was brought to the attention of those present that it was time to reneu the Articl~s of Incorporation with the state. Fred Johnson, moved and Bob Howard seconded, passed unanimously It was suggested that we bring a list of our ideas for the Improvement of North Second to the next meeting for discussion. Delores Todd and Colleen Tabbert would like to speak to the group at next months meeting about Community Development projects. There being no further business it was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. Respectfully Submitted, Judy PercivaL Secretary j\ �DEC 1992 COiv'it\1UNlJ'f DEVELOPMEN1 "\ NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION MINUTES OFFICf •, ' L \ 'C V '• \ •.· . October 12, 1992 Meeting was proceeded by a candidate forum for the up coming election of state representative, state senate and countycommission positions. BUSINESS MEETING Election of officers, Nominations were taken from the floor, Mike Moon was nominated for Treasurer, Delores Todd nominated for Secretary, Moved and seconded to submit to membership for a vote. Passed unanimously Bob Moody and Maxine Lee will continue to serve in their present office of President and Vice President. October 14, will the cleanup in North Lawrence. The first Welcome to Lawrence sign will be installed in North Lawrence, this is a venture of Home builders of Lawrence and the City of Lawrence. It was decided that we will hold NLIA meetings at the Odd Fellows Hall for the coming year/ Treasurers report. $ 70.00 2.00 138.46 cash change bank account $210.46 total Moved seconded to adjourn meeting. Respectfully Submitted Judy Percival Secretary ·>· .-~:/ �North Lawrence Improvement Association November 9, 1992 The November 9th meeting of the NLIA was called President Bob Moody. The guest speaker was Brad Tate, principal of Lawrence High School. He is visiting with various organizations to acquaint himself with the community, tell of various accomplishments at the high school, and answer any questions. Questions ranged from gang activities, racial problems, to extra-curricular activities. Treasurers Report: $138.46 76.00 $214.46 Bank Acct. Cash Grand Total Questionnaire: More than 300 responses have been received. Bob clarified a quote in the Journal-World regarding the outlet mall. Response was favorable with only a few negative complaints. The next meeting will concern public transportation with guests Chris Ogle and Diane Mullens. The Thanksgiving dinner at Ballard Center will be Tuesday, November 17. There was a motion and a second to provide $25.00 for the meat. Motion passed. Three names were submitted to the city commission for the vacancy on the CDBG Board. They are Marilyn Rogers, Mike Moon, and Shirley North. Delores asked about the CD requests. Bob has not received any information from the CD department. If it has to be turned in by December 1, a special meeting will be held. Bob was asked to check on the construction at 7th and Locust. Motion for adjournment. Respectfully submitted, t~~ Delores Todd Recording Secretary �NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION December 14, 1992 The December meeting was called to order by President Bob Moody. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved with an amendment in the treasurer's report. Treasurers Report: $ 77.00 Cash 138.46 Bank Acct. $215.46 Total Mike Moon resigned as treasurer to accept a job in Osawatomi. Guest Speakers: Diane Mullens, City of Lawrence, and Chris Ogle, Lawrence, Kansas Bus Company, discussed the rteed for public transportation and the city's decision to fund a taxi voucher system which would raise property tax levy one mill. Mike Moon nominated Marguerite Johnson for treasurer, seconded by Maxine Lee. Elected by acclamation. Maxine Lee moved we donate $10.00 in memory of Loren Hadl, seconded by Mike Moon. Motion approved. Moved by Shirley North and seconded by Ted Boyle to donate the $10.00 to Ballard Center. Motion approved. Moved by Maxine Lee, seconded by Mike Moon that we give $25.00 to Ballard Center to adopt a family. Motion approved. Officers met and submitted to CDBG: 1. Enlarge newsletter to four pages three times a year and printed. 2. $1780.00 for operating expenses. 3. cleanups 4. $4110 to landscape Locust Street 4th to 7th Street 22 trees @ $125 apiece; 8 junipers @ $120 apiece; and #400 mulch. 5. $20,000 reinstate North 2nd Street Loan for renovation and property cleanup and parking lots. Businesses could request $10,000 maximum. Discussion was also held on the Model Block Program to renovate houses in a certain block; the shopping mall; depot renovation; and cyatesurd weei program. Meeting qdjourned. Attending: Ted Boyle, Marilyn Rogers, Leland Grammer, Marguerite Johnson, Fred Johnson, Roberta Hellstrom, Mike Moon, Maxine Lee, Bob Moody, Shirley North. Guest Speakers: Diane Mullens and Chris Ogle. ��NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION FEBRUARY 8, 1993 The February 8 meeting was called to order at 7:10 p.m. by Maxine Lee, Vice-President. Minutes of the previous meetings were not available for approval. Treasurers Report: $78.46-in checking account 5.00-check written 7g .00-cash $151.46-total Maxine read a letter from Jerry Wells, District Attorney, regarding a visit to one of our meetings. Since there were no comments, he will be considered for a future meeting. While waiting for the representative for the Tanger Mall to arrive, Pam Weigand, director of the Northeast Kansas Juvenile Detention Center, gave an update on the project. Ground reports weren't as bad as reported. They have formalized blueprints for the building and she will come back and show us the layout and functions. She also answered questions from members. Wint Winter, the representative from the Tanger Factory Outlet Center, visited with us to collect thoughts and ideas for the center. He first gave a brief history of Tanger, explaining there were 17-18 centers throughout the country, mostly in small communities, with Lawrence the largest town so far. They have an option to buy Consolidated Lumber, with an option on the lumberyard to the South. The 1st phase will consist of 100,000 square feet of retail space. The proposal is for three separate buildings - two facing south, and the largest one facing east, with the parking lot in front. Each building will have an anchor tenant. The architecture style is not yet determined. They are now testing the market for stores. He gave results from a market study showing impact in downtown and other retailers this mall should attract two million people/85% from out of ; town. Fifty percent of out-of-towners will shop the Riverfront and downtown. They have worked on the objections raised by the planning commission and think they have been corrected. One way this could be a plus for North Lawrence is more traffic on North 2nd Street will raise it on the priority list at KDOT. Downtown Lawrence supports this project. It also would be a good start for additional improvements on North 2nd Street. Wint encouraged members to write letters of support to the Planning Commissioners and City Commissioners, and to attend a planning commission meeting on February 24. Jim Morey, of r-C\.,..\.. fV\Q.V'1 15 R~sk.u.v-q,\.Vt gave a brief report on a new group starting up, the North Lawrence Business Improvement Association, including the purpose of the organization and who could join. �There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned and members visited further with Wint Winter. Respectfully submitted, Delores Todd Recording Secretary �NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION March 8, 1993 The meeting was called to order by President Bob Moody. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Treasurers Report: $91.00 Cash deposited in the bank for total of $164.46 in the bank account. There is $12.00 in cash. It was moved by Maxine and seconded by Fred to send a $10.00 memorial to VNA in Mr. Howard's name. Tanger Mall - The city commission will discuss the mall at the March 16 meeting. Bob expects an unanimous decision. Bob also warned the sign variance wanted by Tanger will be a big issue-an issue the NLIA will be involved in. Bob read information regarding the Community Development Housing Rehab program. He also gave an update on the ISTEA grants regarding the Union Pacific Depot and North 2nd Street improvements. Spring clean-up: May 19 was the date chosen with May 26 as a backup. Sanitation department and Mulford Tree Service will be contacted. Jerry Wells, District Attorney, will be contacted about speaking at our April 12 meeting. Bob thanked everyone for their support in the primary election. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Delores Todd Recording Secretary �Newsletter: Marilyn was congratulated for doing a great job on the newsletter. Some residents didn't receive theirs. Suggestions were given on how to make sure the mobile home residents get a copy. Shirley asked the big question--Will Juicers get their license back? The answer was--we don't know!!! Bob gave an update on the depot. He said there will be 3-4 million dollars worth of work done in the next 2 years. All agreed the steeple was beautiful. Marilyn reminded everyone of the upcoming Christmas decoration contest. Ways of advertising were discussed, and ways to get contest prizes were suggested. The following officers were elected for the 1993-1994 year: President - Delores Todd Vice-President - Maxine Lee Secretary - Marilyn Rogers Treasurer - Marguerite Johnson There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, '~ ,.):?) '-"--LO-. -u--:) J I -c--}- --"-- Delores Todd Recording Secretary �NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION APRIL 1 2 1 1 9 9 3 The April 1 2 meeting was called to order by President Bob ·-Moody. Guest speaker tonight was Kyle Thompson, President of the Oread Neighborhood Association, and member of Horizon 2020. As a representative of the neighborhood task force, Kyle was here to give us information and direction concerning this subcommittee. He first read the committee's mission statement, and then what they wanted included in the plan in regards to the relationship of neighborhoods to city government. He took suggestions from the association on our views regarding storm sewers, North 2nd street development, continued single-familyresidential zoning and questioned development on sub-standard lots, traffic and infrastructure on neighborhoods. Some members thought the task force's recommendations were too general. Kyle said it could not be done like Plan 95 because it would be too costly. TREASURERS REPORT: $157.46 total in bank and in cash. It was moved and seconded to approve sending $10.00 to Visiting Nurses Association in Jack Lee's name. Motion passed. OLD BUSINESS: Bob reported the grants came through for restoring the depot ($393,000), and for scenic easements for North 2nd Street ($336,000). The plans are to buy and demolish the fertilizer plan between Locust and Elm. Hopefully this will become the Farmers Market. May 21 will be the neighborhood cleanup. It will be on a Friday, because of the change in trash days. Mulford's again will run the chipper, and tires can be brought to B.C.'s for $1.00 apiece (North Lawrence residents only). CORRESPONDENCE: was received. A thank you card from the Bob Howard family A letter came from the Child Care Center, 201 Perry, inviting advising of the opening of the center, and inviting residents to visit the center. The river area cleanup will be Saturday April 24, 8-12 at the beach area, the levee and Haskell creek. The Lawrence Arts Commission asked if we have any recommended sites for permanent art work to be displayed to contact Dave Corliss. NORTH LAWRENCE BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION: Jim Black gave an update. They have set their by-laws, and plan to meet with city manager Mike Wildgen regarding the city's ideas for North Lawrence, and reiterated they want to work in conjunction with the NLIA, not in competition with us. �There were North Lawrence residents present with questions about the detention center to be built on Industrial Lane in North Lawrence. Bob described the two meetings NLIA held with county officials regarding the center. It was decided to invited Pam Weigand, county commissiiners along with already scheduled Jerry Wells, ccilaf{ 1 ~3i &h~~' to the May 10 meeting. Questions then could be answered by those in charge. Ken Wilson read a brief statement. OTHER BUSINESS: Delores and Marilyn gave a report on the final CDBG recommendations. They now go before the city commissioners. It was recommended to fund our operating expenses for $1780, the cleanup for $1950, the Locust Street ROW trees for $1500, and the North 2nd Street Loan Program for $10,000. Bob then resigned as president, and was thanked for his time and accomplishments. Maxine Lee will take over as president. Motion and second for adjournment. Respectfully submitted, Delores Todd Recording Secretary �May 10 NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENl ASSOCIATION 1993 The meeting was called to order by President Maxine Lee. As requested by some members, representatives from the county discussed the juvenile detention centef and answered questions. Discussion included water problems, safety, Tanger s support, benefits for North Lawrence, sources of funding, possibility of changing to a prison, and staffing. June 2nd will be groundbreaking. Speakers included Louie McElhaney, Wint Winter, Pam Weigand, Jim Chappell and Jean Shepard. Also speaking tonight was Jerry Wells, district attorney. Mr. Wells spoke of gangs, drugs and crime and answered questions. It was announced the Kaw Valley Drainage District goes before the city commission to discuss North Second Street. Irene Garcia announced she was opemtmg a Mexican-American restaurant at 300 Elm. Juicers was discussed. City Staff has been directed to set regulations. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Treasurer's Report: $185.46 includes 3 new members. There was a motion and second for approval. Motion passed. September 13 was the suggested date for a picnic at John Taylor Park at 6:00. Details will be announced later. The clean-up will be May 19 starting at 7:00 am. All of North Lawrence will be picked up that day. Mulfords will again be using the chipper. Newsletter: Information needs to be given to Marilyn. NLBI: Report included support for the juvenile detention center and depot restoration. The NBLI meets the last Monday of the month at Bismarck Inn. Their current project is a sidewalk on North Second Street. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned. R~spectfully . : • submitted, . ... -: .. \__<,.:},...~_._--> ---) .; ~ ~::-- .._.~..,<~t.>~. Delores Todd Recording Secretary ;.1 1 �NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION OCTOBER 11,1993 The meeting was called to order by Maxine Lee, President. Minutes of the May 10 meeting were read and approved. Treasurers Report: $282.71. Three members joined at the picnic. Letters were read from the Unity Church at 416 Lincoln. They have made donations of $90.24 and $79.50 to be used for North Lawrence residents affected by the summer flooding. Two suggestions of residents were given (Mr. and Mrs. Lathrom and owners of the Jayhawk Motel). Marguerite will check with the Red Cross office to see if other North Lawrence residents need help. It was decided gift certificates will be given specifying no alcohol or tobacco could be bought. Maxine notified members Tuesday November 16 at 6:00 Ballard Center will host a holiday dinner. A motion was made by Julia and seconded by Shirley to donate $25.00 to provide the meat for the dinner. Motion passed. Trailer Court on Walnut: The owners were denied access off Walnut Street. Since 8th Street is the collector street, it's possible he will try for that access. O'Reilly Automotive will be building at 906 N. 2nd and 907 N. 3rd. Community Development: ideas for next year will be discussed at the next meeting. Deadline for submittals is December 1. Marilyn gave three rules for applications: 1. Accurate numbers for low-moderate income benefactors. 2. Inform affected residents of intentions. 3. Work with the city staff. Application sheets are available. Information was read concerning LAN. Following discussion there was a motion and second not to join LAN at this time. Motion passed. Maxine received the annual report from the Lawrence Police Department with an evaluation sheet to be filled out. Marguerite, Maxine and Bob attended the ground-breaking ceremonies for the Tanger Outlet Mall. Marugerite and Maxine also attended a meeting for Neighbor to Neighbor. They will give a report at the next meeting. Julia asked if the truck signs have been replaced. be checked on. This will �MINUTES OF THE NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION November 8, 1993 Meeting Delores read the minutes, and Marguerite gave the treasurers' report. The group discussed what to do with the money donated by Unity Church to help flood-affected North Lawrence residents. They voted to "adopt" a family, buying a gift certificate for the Lathom family. The certificate was to specify that it couldn't be used for alcohol or tobacco. The group discussed several events that were either occurring in the neighborhood or affecting it: Christmas decorating contest, Ballard Center dinner, and traffic problems and improvements. Delores asked for ideas for the CDBG proposal. Ideas discussed included street paving, sidewalk repair on Locust Street. Five new members were added to the roll. Meeting was adjourned at 7:40. �MINUTES OF THE NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION December 13, 1993 Delores Todd called the meeting to order at 7:00. Marilyn Rogers tried to read the minutes of the November 8th meeting, which were then discussed and approved. Marguerite gave the treasurer's report. As of December 13, we had a total of $293.21: $274.21 in the checking account and the rest cash. Maxine Lee reported that she delivered a $50 gift certificate to the Lathrum's, a North Lawrence couple who were flooded this summer. This was part of the Unity Church's donation for flood-affected North Lawrence·iesidents. She also said she'd given $25 of the Unity Church's donation to the Ballard Center. This left $1l3. · New business: Maxine proposed that we donate more money to the Ballard Center. She suggested the Ballard Center could use the money for Christmas presents for a flooded family, or it could use it for an "unadapted" family. After discussion, the NLIA voted to send another $50 to the Ballard Center, earmarked for a North Lawrence family (not necessarily one with kids). We decided to keep the remaining $63 in case we hear of anyone else needing assistance. We then discussed programs for 1994 meetings. Delores will arrange for representatives from the park department (possibly Fred De Victor), FMC and the street maintenance department (possibly Teresa Gorman) to meet with us. We're asking the street department to discuss culvert maintenance as one way to reduce street flooding in North Lawrence. Marilyn and Delores announced that the Christmas lighting contest would be judged this week. FMC representatives would do the judging so there would be no favoritism given to any of the entries. Several businesses donated prizes for the decorating contest: Fat Man's Restaurant gave a dinner for two: Roger's Food Center donated a 5 pound ham, B&C Auto donated $50 in auto repair, River City Car Wash gave $100 in car wash tokens. which we broke into smaller amounts to give to several winners, La Tropicana Restaunmt donated dinner for two and Pines Greenhouse donated a rose bush. We could have had many more prizes. but when we were soliciting, we were afraid we wouldn't have many entries. In the end, we had 11 entries. Delores and Marilyn reported on the CDBG request we sent to the city in November. We asked for $3.660 in operating expenses, which pays mainly for the newletter and office supplies, $100 to provide supplies for a volunteer program to help elderly or disabled North Lawrence residents, $2,880 for repair of the brick sidewalk on Locust Street, and $3,300 for culvert cleaning, repair and replacement. After submitting the request. Fred De Victor gave Delores some ideas for next year's request. He has some improvements in mind for Lyons Park plus more tree-planting sites. Finally, we discussed general neighborhood chitchat, such as what's going on along the north side of the tracks, when's the burned building going to be tom down and who's in the hospital. Meeting adjourned at 7:50. �MINUTES OF THE NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION January 10, 1994 Delores Todd called the meeting to order at 7:05p.m. Marilyn Rogers read the minutes, which were then approved by the members. Marguerite gave the treasurers report. She said we had a total of $224.21 in the checking account and $21.00 in cash. Delores announced the program schedule for spring meetings. On February 14, a representative from the Lawrence Police Department will speak to the group about setting up a neighborhood watch program. In March, FMC people will visit with us to explain their role in the community. In April, we'll meet with someone from the street department to discuss culvert maintenance. Delores said she has been spending some of our CDBG funds and buying office supplies, such as notebooks and a filing cabinet. She also announced that CDBG meetings begin this week on the 13th. Marilyn asked for help contacting community churches and schools for information for the community calendar for next month's newsletter. Shirley North volunteered to do the calling. Shirley reported on a call she had received asking for volunteers to the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) program. These volunteers work with children caught up in the court system, often in custody battles. A_nyone wishing to work with this group should contact Lena at the Roger Hill Volunteer Center. They plan to start a training program at the end of the month. Marguerite reported that Maxine Lee is back in the hospital with lung problems. Marguerite will also be contacting North Lawrence businesses regarding the Neighbor-to-Neighbor program. This program has been set up with government flood money. She also announced that as part of this program, a potluck is scheduled for February 13 at the Douglas County Extension Center. Everyone in the county is invited to attend. Cheryl Miller asked if it would be possible to gauge support for rezoning Locust Street from 2nd to 7th. Currently, that section is zoned industrial. She would like to see it rezoned both to prevent industrial development in the area and to be able to do things to her home that are prevented by the zoning category, like refinancing at much lower rates. She said Bob Moody told her the city would be willing to research whether this was feasible, but it didn't want to waste it's time if the residents didn't support the change. Shirley volunteered to help fmd residents of homes in this area. Marilyn will put a blurb in the newsletter to gauge support throughout the neighborhood. There was considerable discussion about what the city has planned for the area bounded by the depot, the river and -2nd and 3rd streets. Some believe the city plans to demolish all businesses and residences in the area to make room for parks, the farmers market and parking, Others believe the city just wants property owners to clean up the area so it's not an eyesore visible from city hall and the mall. We should probably have a city representative come explain their plans to us. Delores announced the winners of the Christmas contest: 1st prize: The Glen and Ellen Miller 2nd prize: Tommy and Linda Lee 3rd prize: Mrs. Roberts Honorable mentions: The Beebes and the Gillespies Ted Boyle mentioned that he had called people he knew at Sunflower Cable to come over and take pictures and that he'd seen several North Lawrence homes on the news. �Marguerite announced that the Tenants-to-Homeowners program will hold a "school" for prospective home buyers in February. The school will explain the program, which helps low-income people buy homes need rehabilitation in target neighborhoods plus helps them fix up the homes. Shirley asked if we all knew the New Year's baby was a North Lawrence baby. He belongs to Byron of Byron's Auto House. Delores adjourned the meeting at 8:05. �Minutes of the March 14, 1994 North Lawrence Improvement Association Meeting Delores Todd called the meeting to order at 7:05. Marilyn Rogers read the minutes, which the group approved. Marguerite Johnson gave the treasurer's report. We had $49.21 in the account. The city's $155 reimbursement for mailing the newsletter had arrived, but not been deposited, for a total of $204.21 in the account. We had $24 in cash. Kathy Martinez of the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Program informed the group that she could provide assistance to residents and business owners affected by last summer's flooding. Call here at 843-2383 if you qualify for assistance and are having trouble getting it or if you need more information. Ed Flynn FMC plant manager spoke to the group, informing us of FMC's activities and role in the community. He said that the company had not had a mechanism for communicating with the neighborhood. So this was the first step in what he hoped would be better communication. Flynn described the company's background. FMC is <m international $3.8 billion company based in Chicago. The local plant has been here since 1951. It employees about 225 people and has a $12 million payroll, making it the eighth largest employer in Lawrence. It pays about a quarter of a million in taxes. Locally, FMC produces phosphates for use in products such as Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, Jello, Aunt Jemima maple syrup. Velveeta, Wheaties, Cinnrunon Toast Crunch, Total, Soft Batch Cookies, Ritz Bits, hot dogs, hrun, bacon, crescent rolls, pet food, Crest toothpaste, Cascade dishwasher soap <md Spic and Span. They produce the different forms of the minerals, which can act as leavening agents, buffering agents, cleaning agents, nutrients, runong others. FMC is a safety-oriented facility, says Flynn. In 1993, the plant had gone 3 years without an accident causing an employee to miss work. FMC provides preventive health care, tests employees for drugs and conducts regularly safety meetings and drills. Plus, yearly, it also conducts joint drills with the fire department. The company has an emergency response plan, which is available at the library. Flynn says he'd be glad to also give NLIA a copy for our files. The phosphate manufacturing process produces hydrogen sulfide gas, which smells like rotten eggs. Because of neighborhood complaints, the company installed in July, 1993, a $1.8 million scrubber to remove the smell. Flynn says he hasn't gotten a complaint about the smell since then. He also pointed out that the government didn't legislate this scrubber, they installed it in response to neighborhood complaints. Currently, FMC is working to reduce waste emissions by 50%, Flynn says. One way they do that is to recapture the heat produce in the manufacturing process cu1d reuse it to heat the facility. FMC co-sponsors the RIF (Reading is Fundrunental) progrrun at Woodlawn School and has bought dolls and toys for the kindergarten class. It's employees donated $21,000 to the United Way this year, and some volunteer at the Ballard Center. The company also sponsors ball teruns and the boys and girls club. Several people attending the meeting had questions for Flynn. The Kopps asked about the emergency alarms that go off at night. They said they worry that the company is emitting pollutants or poisons at night and wonder if it's safe. They said they comp<my's secwity say they can't hear the sirens go off. Flynn said his reason for being at the meeting was to start to work on these types of issues. He wanted to set up a mech<mism for dealing with them. �Kopp said he feels no one will buy his property because of where it is, even though property taxes just went up $14,000. His daughter was denied a loan for her property because the bank was worried about the possibility of ground-water contamination. Kopp asked what was FMC really doing about safety? Flynn said he couldn't speak to the bank's lending practices. Kopp said the company could talk to banks and show that there was no pollution. Flynn responded that FMC could tell banks that they're using the wrong information and give them they records FMC files with the state. Flynn said FMC has been planning an open house to address these issues. That way company representatives could walk us through the plant and point out the many safety features. Flynn said he'd also be willing to periodically come back to NLIA meetings. Martinez said she'd like to contact FMC's public relations department to see what assistance FMC could offer flood victims. Bob Moody mentioned that he's smelled natural gas as he's driven by a pipeline on the southeast comer of FMC's property. Flynn said he'd check that out. Not only is it a safety hazard, but FMC doesn't want to pay :my more utilities than it has too. Finally, Janice Johnson, a representative of the Lawrence Girls Fast Pitch program, spoke to us about the possibility of opening ball fields in North Lawrence. Right now, the 10- to 12-year old girls must travel to Johnson County and other areas in the state for all their games. The group has joined with the Breakfast Optimists Club to develop fields in Lawrence. Currently, they are negotiating with FMC to lease comp<my land. So far, details of how the site would be used have not been worked out. But, Johnson said, there should be no street parking, and until the group has money for lights, there will be no night games. However, m<my of the grunes for older girls start at 9:15, so late night crowds and noise could be possible once lights are installed. Kopp asked what would be done to prevent the fields from being used by the general public and how would the group avoid general rowdiness. Johnson said the fields are too small for use by adult teruns. Plus the agreement with FMC will be only for this group. And they won't sell beer at the grunes, although some adults may bring some along. Flynn added that the agreement would include a clause to shut the fields down if alcohol becomes a problem. He also said he'd like to poll the neighborhood to see how we feel about the fields. In general, people attending the meeting commented favorably on the fields, saying they were glad to support girls' sports. �We are fortunate that we have few crime problems in North Lawrence, says Mark Brothers of the Lawrence Police Department who spoke to the NLIA meeting in February. Vandalism is rare here as are car and residential burlaries. And we don't have to put up with "stupid drunk tricks" like residents around KUdo. North Lawrence has mainly two types of crime problems: those inherent to having bars in residential neighborhoods and theft by transients restocking their "summer camp." Elm has gotten better as far as drunk driving goes, he says; Locust is worse. Some of the "drunk-type" problems center around the bar at 508 Locust. According to Brothers, most of the fights and other problems are caused by out-of-town friends of the regular clientele. And few of the problems extend to the rest of the neighborhood. Generally, there's more trash than violence, he says. North Lawrence should expect the "homeless" population to be moving back to their summer camps along the river in April. So we should also expect to lose camping gear and related items if we leave our garages and storage sheds unlocked, Brothers says. Popular items that the transients take include fishing poles, tents, grills and lanterns. We should also expect some localized "antics" around the 200 to 500 blocks of Elm and Locust, he says. Some are bar-related; some are related to gang activity (especially on Elm). Brothers says the police department keeps a good watch on the group suspected of being in a gang. Brothers says he hears complaints that the police don't patrol North Lawrence enough. However, this is a reflection of how safe the neighborhood is, he says. If an area appears OK, patrol officers will head to other areas where problems are more chronic. If you frequently see officers in your neighborhood, it means your area may be having more problems than you want, he says. officer~"sitting But even with a police on your doorstep," it's possible to be a crime victim. That's why citizens should be proactive. Citizens are the eyes and ears of the police. Brothers says that while North Lawrence in general is good about knowing who belongs in a neighborhood, we sometimes question whether we should call the police when we see something suspicious. We should, he says. Preventing crime has to be a partnership between the citizens and police. If you are interested in setting up a more fonnal partnership with police-a neighborhood watch program- call Mark Brothers at the Lawrence Police Department, 841-7210. �MINUTES OFTHENORTHLAWRENCEIMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION-APRIL 11,1994 Maxine Lee called the meeting to order at 7:15. Marilyn Rogers read the minutes, which the membership approved. Marguerite Johnson gave the treasurers report. We had $204.21 in the bank, $27 in cash, plus we received about $12 for new memberships tonight. We had a short discussion about having a neighborhood-wide picnic in spring. The group voted to have a potluck picnic on June 4 at John Taylor Park, starting at 6:00. This will be after the newsletter comes out. Someone will also post notices at Rogers Food Center so we won't miss letting anyone know about the picnic. Maxine announced that the city has changed bulk pickups back to Friday. So the spring cleanup will be on June 10 this year. Also, no limbs will be picked up this spring. Our usual tree service has raised its prices for picking up limbs (nearly three times what it used to be), and Delores Todd has not found a cheaper service. (We learned about this price increase before CDBG appropriations were finalized, so we were able to increase our request for next year. We will probably schedule the tree service to pick up limbs in the fall cleanup.) Maxine announced that a Parks and Recreation Department representative will speak at the next meeting on May 9. A representative from the trailer park on Walnut was scheduled to appear at this meeting. However, that person did not show up nor did she call to cancel. This is the trailer court that plans to expand across Walnut, add 30 trailers to the lot and wants access to Eighth Street. Members vented their feelings about the non-appearance and about the planned expansion. As background: So far, the City Planning Commission has denied the owner's request for the expansion. They said the owner can't expand unless access to the court is from Eighth Street and not Walnut. To do this, the owner would need to buy two houses on Eighth, which he would then tear down. Apparently, by the date of this meeting, one of the houses had been torn down. The ownership of the other house was up in the air because its last owner is suing to get it back. After considerable discussion, David Baird made a motion that we write a letter explaining our concerns to the City Commission and the Planning Commission. The membership voted to approve the motion. Marilyn Rogers will write the letter. To summarize our concerns: •The trailer court will increase traffic on streets that are already too narrow for the current load they carry: Elm, Eighth, Walnut and Oak. The drainage ditches on these streets make it difficult to expand the roads. •The trailer court will decrease property values. •Because trailers depreciate like cars, the used trailers the owner plans to bring to the site will run down the area more than if he moved new trailers in. •The trailer court will be rental property rather than owner-occupied. Tenants have little incentive to keep a neighborhood looking good. In general, the rundown properties in North Lawrence are the ones that are rented. In fact, to compare apples to apples, just look at the difference between the trailer court on Third Street (which is mainly owner-occupied) with the current Walnut Street trailer court (which is mainly tenant-occupied). •Gas and water pressure is already too low in homes on Walnut Street. The demand for water and gas created by adding another 30 trailers would be above current capacity. •The existing court is overcrowded. It doesn't meet any kind of code. In fact, some of the trailers are located on city property. •The owner has made little effort to clean up the current trailer court. The trailer court is junky with couches, chairs and all sorts of trash strewn about. •The membership believes that once the court's owner gets pennission to expand the trailer court, he'll do whatever he wants with it. •The dirt road currently serving the trailer court is a mess. �... •The membership worries that even if the owner cleans up the trailer court, the next owner may not be so good. Finally, Kathy Martinez announced she had flower, herb and vegetable seeds available for beautification projects. The seeds are provided to the Neighbor-to-Neighbor program through the America the Beautiful Fund. Although the seed is to be used for community landscaping, Lawrence has rules for landscaping public property. So Kathy will let us take the seeds for personal use. She will bring packets to the next meeting. �MINUTES OF THE NLIA SPECIAL MEETING, JUNE 27, 1994 Delores Todd called the meeting to order and passed out copies of memos from Jo Andersen, George Williams and Lynn Goodell. Mayor Andersen asked for our opinion on zoning in North Lawrence as well as our concerns about the sewer system, water pressure and quality and storm drainage. Delores explained that most of North Lawrence is zoned RS2, which means that lots must be at least 60 feet wide by 100 feet long. Other residential zones include RS 1, which are 70 x 100 feet and RSE or estates of at least 20,000 square feet. Maxine Lee mentioned that the original lots were 25 feet wide and that it's been "grandfathered in" that this size is OK in certain areas. Several people said they thought larger lots would be best. In that way, development would be less dense and there would be fewer problems with drainage from the mounded lots. Ted Boyle said he didn't want to pay for improvements so a developer could add onto our neighborhood. The developer should absorb all costs of upgrading sewers and drainage and tying in with the existing system. Kathy Martinez said most of the people she talked with wanted to make sure this area stayed single-family housing, not apartments. Ted and Maxine concurred. This started a discussion about some developers, such as Bob Bloom, who have snuck apartments in by building single-family homes then converting them to duplexes/apartments. People asked what it was we were really supposed to decide at this meeting. Were we supposed to say yes, we want the agricultural/residential district as outlined in the zoning master plan or decide on a zoning for the entire area or what? So Delores called Bob Moody to ask for his clarification. Over the speaker phone Bob said if we were suggesting a new classification, such as the agricultural/residential district in the master plan, we would have to do the footwork and come up with the dimensions, etc. He also said he thought the commission would not go for any unilateral zoning changes in North Lawrence. He emphasized that RSE would be a definite no for this area. He said we can't make zoning decisions retroactively. In other words, current neighborhoods would always be RS2 with minimum 60-foot-wide lots, any undeveloped land under development would conform to currently existing zoning and any changes would have to be approved by all landowners. He also said the zoning commission would be against spot zoning to prevent in-filling garden spots in the neighborhood. He said "we would never get it done" if we wanted to make any major changes to neighborhood zoning. �Ted asked what Andersen wrote us for then. Bob said the commission is wanting our thoughts about zoning for undeveloped areas in the neighborhood, such as along Eighth and Ninth Streets, Lake and Hickory. For example, someone is proposing 13 new houses on Eighth and Lake. He said those houses are going in on 300-foot lots. (wide, deep???) He added that an engineer for Black and Veach studied the neighborhood sewer system. The engineer said we have serious problems that need to be addressed but didn't think the proposed development would affect drainage. Cheryl Miller asked about the proposed zoning changes along Locust and Maple. Bob said he would talk with the city commission tomorrow evening to see if they have any interest in changing the zoning using a notarized petition (?) process. Cheryl said her group could write a letter that asked for a simple yes or no and could be notarized and returned. Bob said there might be problems with apathy among the homeowners. Kathy said she'd talked with lots of homeowners and there was a lot of interest in getting rid of the industrial zoning in that area. Bob said one way to deal with it would be to rezone just 1 or 2 blocks, then when other landowners see the benefits of the change, they might get on the band wagon, too. Cheryl and Ted said a couple of areas on Elm are zoned commercial and they need to be rezoned, too. Bob said planning would be happy to do it unless the property owners object. He said for businesses like the Tropicana, there is a neighborhood business zoning class that would allow them to stay in business where they are. He said changing the zoning on Maple will be more difficult as there are more industrial uses on that street. Because he owns property on Maple, he would have to excuse himself from any votes on changing zoning on that street. Cheryl: I'm mainly interested in Elm and Locust. Bob: But we should do all the streets at once, and there are homes along Maple. He said he was going to drive the area with Linda (from the planning commission?) to see what planning's recommendations are for the area. Ted: Don't you think we should down zone along the tracks? Bob: Most of North Lawrence except for Maple and Locust are RS2. The industrial zones are MS which means they must be at least 100 feet square and have at least a 50 foot setback from residential property. Delores: How many houses are planned on Hickory? �Bob: I don't know. But the developer plans to do the project in phases. Maxine: Didn't the city just buy out one a property in that area because of flooding? Bob: That's a ground water problem. After speaking with Bob, the group gave their thoughts about what they'd like to see in the neighborhood. The general consensus was that we don't want to lose the rural character of the neighbor and that we prefer low density housing. Most of the people agreed with Ted who said he was not against building houses in the neighborhood, he just didn't- want to see them slam next to each other. He also brought up the point that the starter homes being built were giving the neighborhood a rental atmosphere with people continually moving on to something better. The group then voted to suggest undeveloped land in North Lawrence be zone RS 1 and have minimum 70-foot-wide lots. The discussion then turned to sanitary sewers. Ted and Cheryl said they were in favor of having a moratorium on development until problems with the sewer system are resolved. I said stopping development would probably give the city an excuse not to fix the sewers. Delores said we should ask for sewers and that the developers should put them in. Kathy agreed. Delores pointed out that the city has known about the sewer problems since at least 1972. Cheryl said maybe we should thank the city whenever things get done here, but it's so hard to get things done. For example, she said, Bob gives her a different story about rezoning Locust every time she talks to him. The discussion then turned into general griping about Bob, the depot parking, the loss of the fence that had been along the levy by the bridge and the broken glass and trash the city is leaving on the new beach. Kathy asked if we knew that the flood anniversary is coming up. She thought we should do something to commemorate it, but she didn't have time to organize it. She asked if anyone else was interested. Someone asked why would we interested in doing this. She said to remind those who were unaffected. Delores said she'd talk to Kathy about it. Delores called for our ideas about the sanitary sewers. We decided to support four points of George Williams' ideas as outlined in his May 31, 1994 memo to the city manager. The only point we do not agree with is #4: to adopt a street standard that would allow ditches rather than curb and gutters. We do not consider ditches an adequate solution to the drainage problems and request curb and gutters be installed. �Cheryl asked if anyone had come up with CDBG ideas yet. She also talked about making an effort to get more people involved. Delores explained that a lot of people used to be involved but have gotten frustrated by our inability to change things. She said she'd done several things this year, like sending out postcards to people in the neighborhood, but people still didn't come to the meetings. Kathy said she'd be interested in taking my position on the CDBG Board. Delores said she would set up a NLIA Board meeting this summer so we could come up with ideas and set dates for the fall trash pick up, etc. Several people complained that the city didn't pick up everything they left out and also wondered why Lonnie didn't pick up stuff. I said no one got around to calling him. Meeting adjourned around 9:00 Attendees: Maxine Lee Marguerite Johnson Cheryl Miller Ellen Miller Ted Boyle Kathy Martinez Delores Todd Marilyn Rogers �NLIA Executive Board Meeting July 28, 1994 The Executive Board met to set dates for clean-ups, newletters, discuss CDBG requests, appointing the secretary's replacement, and other miscellaneous items. Attending were: Delores Todd, Maxine Lee, and Mar3~arite Johnson. We discussed the remaining money of our CDBG allocations. Delores showed the much-needed office supplies and letterheads purchased. Plans were made for a one-page newsletter yet to be sent on this year's allocations. Tentative dates discussed include: Fall clean-up and chipper October 14 September 12 meeting- member/members of city commission discuss and answer questions regarding development and zoning in North Lawrence October 10 meeting - City engineers office to talk about culvert replacement and maintenance November - Thanksgiving dinner shared with Ballard Center December - again will sponsor a lighting contest Newsletters: will work on the week of September 26 December 26 March 20 April 14 Spring clean-up Marguerite asked about using some of the money donated by the Unity Church of Lawrence to help pay for school supplies, a project of the Ballard Center. This will be brought up at the September meeting. An amendment to the by-laws concerning dues will also be presented at the September meeting. According to the present by-laws annual dues are due on the second Monday of January. As treasurer, Marguerite finds this timing very confusing. The way this has been handled, sometimes means a person is paid up for a year and a half. The proposed amendment will read: Section 1. Dues- Annual dues of one dollar per year shall be assessed each member of THE NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION and are due on the second Monday of September. No dues shall be accepted on the day of elections. (Dues can be paid anytime but membership will run from September to August.) With all business accomplished, meeting was adjourned. �,- THE NORTH LA!IJRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCATION Jr· 1 c? , :1. 99r.+ The meeting Todd. was called to order at 7:05 by President Delores Minutes from the May 9, 1994 meeting were read by acting t,::H·y To,n Hc::,ril,on. secre- Treasurer Marguerite Johnson reported $247.00 in the treasurey. OLD BUSINESS 1. CD report- Tree planting NLIA was informed by Fred DeVictor's office that trees planted from N. 5th to N. 7th streets on Locust street. will be 2. Opening on CD Board Names boi:'lr·d n are being sought to fill the North Lawrence seat f<f::\thy t1ai-tinez v~a~s ~~~uggestecl. en 3. Clean - up Plans for the fall clean - up are under way. NLIA is making arrangments for the wood chipper. Ne~o>Js letter News items are needed for the next edition. Also an nG.i·ec:l£:?d. that the 4. Editor is Law changes Maxine Lee made a motion to change the dues payment deadline from Jan. 2 to the second Monday in September. The motion was seconded by Marguerite Johnson. The motion passed. A second vote will be taken at the October meeting. 5. By - 6. 1995 NLIA Officers Officers will be elected at the October meeting. 7. Office supplies A word processor has been purchased with CDBG funds. it will be avaliable for use at Delores Todds house. Stationar~ with NLIA letterhead is also now avliable. �NEW BUSINESS North Lawrence Development (~ lr:.~t:b:?l- dc\'b·:"·d .June 3, 179t.r. fn:Jm M.=:\ym- Jo Anden:;cm, r.:: one E:·r· n .i ng the .ifl-asb-uctur·e of Nor·th Lawl-ence was 1-ec.~d aloud by De lor·es Todd. Minutes dated 6/27/94 NLIA special meeting wre read by Tom Harmon. Correction made to statement by Maxine Lee about the size of lots from 25 feet to 50 feet that have been grandfathered in. City Comm.iss;ioners Dob 1'1oocly, John 1'-lalbandian, ao r~ndel-st:m, Doug Compton ,:7\nc:l Bob Sc: ht.ll h~ 1-'ler·e [.H.. E·r,:.en t. Commissioners madt~ an opening statement before the discussion began • .:John t·l<:dbi1ndii::\n pos",E!cl tJH::::· quef:",t.inn "vJhat do residents ~·Jant Nm-th L. eti.'H-t·:c:·nc::e to look likr-2." Hf.·? st<:\ted hf~ is 1-'lilling to do 1-'JhateverNorth Lawrence residents want, with a full understanding of the c:on~::.r:.~quenr::E•'oi of tho~::,e! i::tc:t.i.cms. Decisions to maintain a 1-ul-al atmosphere may prohibit future development opportunities. Jo Anderson expressed her Lawrence residents. interest in working together with North Etol::l r:3c:hultE·! !::;t;::d·.t:~d " I ~·muld like to see t·lol-th La\.'11-enr.:e r·etain it's', r-tJr·,::\1, ~,,,mall b::n·m i'\tmo!:::,pher-e." He per·sona11y does not have a problem ~ith special standards for North Lawrence. FJob t·1oocly :·~on:i.nq of :ls No~th ~:;E~~·JPr· ~:;yE; ::::on ing is no pr·Db lem but the s i ZF.·! of clown ii:\lso <stated that due to the topogr·a.phy i t would be very difficult·to install a storm f:;<::i id " Dm•rn <::t c:cmc(2l"Tt." L~wrence tt::>m .. HE! FL.Cl1JH l•J(-%8 CiF'FNE:D TO D I SCU!38 I ot~ Discussion of ditches and storm drainage. t.Jhn '•::; r-r.~spnns :l.b lr.:~ fc:n- c: leal- int;] s tonn dr·a in age d i. tches and CL\ 1·.,/E!r.. ts ? Mike Wildgen, City Manager, said it is the responsab.i.lty of the home tli-'Hll;?l- or- tenant to ker:?p the clitr.:hes and r.:ulvel-ts cleal-. The city h,::tf:> pun::1·1r.1sec:l a "St..q:lE·l- Sucker-" to clean ditches and' culver-ts at corners and outlets. 1. �MINUTES OF THE NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION october 10, 1994 Terese Gorman was present to discuss culverts, ditches and residential drainage. Ms. Gorman reported that there had been $39,600 spent on drainage/ditch cleaning spent to date. If a culvert is replaced (usually at a cost of $4-6 per linear foot) gravel will be replaced (concrete also). When a culvert is cleaned, the ditch is cleaned on both sides for the entire block. On October 12, 1994 the stormwater master plan will hold a public meeting and will address long range plans for North Lawrence. Bids will be taken on a pumping station to be located on North Second Street by the end of the year. Lynn Goodell from the Housing and Neighborhood Development office spoke to the group briefly about housing affordability. He talked about development currently happening in North Lawrence and plans for future development. Mr. Goodell addressed the city purchase of property on North Seventh Street. He p~esented a tentative plan that would create a private street and places houses 4 or 5 deep into the lot facing the common private street. Public reaction was not favorable to this plan. There are also neighbors opposed to the plan. REGULAR MEETING AGENDA * * Minutes approved as read by Tom Harmon. Bank Balance Treasurers report: $256.21 September dues paid + 27.00 - 1 6. 00 Supplies to Delores Todd * * Storm water drainage survey handed out - return by mail to Margene Swarts. The League of Women Voters will tour the juvenile detention on Saturday November 19. Centenary United Methodist Church 4th and Elm, will host a luncheon. Community Development requests are due at the November meeting. By-law changes read. Maxine Lee moved to accept changes. Marguerite Johnson seconded. Motion passed. A letter from David Baird was read, asking for NLIA support in opposition of the demolition of 223 North Seventh to create low income housing. Mr. Baird is asking the city to sell to an individual family rather than create rental units. Mary Pears moved to support Mr. Baird. Julia Bond seconded. The vote was four in favor, five asainst, no abstentions. Motion defeated. The floor was opened for nomination of officers: Julia nominated Delores Todd for President, second by Louisa Davis. Beverly nominated Maxine Lee for vice-president, Tom Harmon for secretary, and Marguerite Johnson for treasurer. Louisa Davis seconded. All officers were elected as nominated. * * * * �. ·--~ . ·~- .... -., ~ - ... , .... ~.,.,... .......·- . Meeting adjourned at 9:15. Respectfully submitted, Tom Harmon Recording Secretary �MINUTES OF THE NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION November 9, 1994 The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Maxine Lee. Minutes of the October 10 meeting were read by Tom Harmon and approved. Treasurers Report: $272.21 Bank balance. 10.00 Cash on hand. Beverly Cates moved to accept report, Ellen Miller seconded. Motion approved. BUSINESS REPORT Bob Moody, Doug Compton and Mike Wildgen were present to speak. 1. Depot Report Mike Wildgen reported the depot had acquired the land and buildings on the north and south side of Locust st. Federal money was used for the purchase. A combination of 80% federal money and 20% city money will be used to revamp Locust Street to N. 3rd. Effective immediately train traffic will increase through North Lawrence. There will be an approximate increase from 65 trains per day to 130 trains per day. 2. North Lawrence Development Plan Bob Moody reported that he will ask the city commission for a recommendation on the North Lawrence Development Plan by the end of the year. The recommendation is expected to include downzoning lot sizes from RS2 to RS1. This would affect large areas subject to redevelopment such as 8th & Lake, 8th & Lyons and 8th & Oak. Road Development: any new developed street would increase to 24 1 width with two ditches and parking on one side only. Storm Water: initiate ditch maintenance system to maintain ditches. These recommendations will be made to the city in December. 3. BALLARD CENTER Ballard Center will host an annual Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and gravy are provided. The NLIA has traditionally donated $25 toward the dinner. Mrs. Miller moved to donate $25.00 for Thanksgiving and $25.00 for Christmas. Motion was seconded and passed. 4. DETENTION CENTER The detention center will host an open house Saturday 19. �l 5. CHRISTMAS CONTEST Christmas yard decorating contest will begin after Thanksgiving. 6. PARKS AND REC Delores Todd, Coleen Tabbert, and Maxine Lee had a meeting with Fred DeVictor. The city is giving $14,000 worth of playground equipment to Lyons Park. 7. CDBG CDBG requests will include: $ 1,400.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 150.00 $10,000.00 $ 2,000.00 newsletter chipper and cleanup misc. culvert replacement for house numbers 8. UP and FMC The train track crossing at 9th Street will close. FMC and UP have agreed. FMC is planning some extension. Some questions were raised and it was suggested that we invite FMC and UP to speak to us about the changes. 9. REPRESENTATIVE A CDBG representative is needed. as a possibility. Shirley North was suggested 10. CBW The city has negotiated to purchase the CBW building for $399,000. Plans are to recreate a recycling center. It will be on the city commission agenda on November 15. Meeting adjourned at 9:30. Respectfully submitted Tom Harmon Recording Secretary I �MINUTES OF THE NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION December 12, 1994 Representatives from FMC Corporation and Union Pacific Railroad were in attendance to present their plans for closing the North Ninth crossing. Al Herring and Dave Figuieres from FMC explained UP's railway through North Lawrence was the busiest coal corridor in this area. Now eight trains a day pass through with an additional twenty after March. The speed limit through this area is 40 miles per hour. They explained while the closing of North Ninth was UP's decision, it fit into their plans also, and wanted to let neighborhood residents know of their plans. FMC plans to upgrade their packaging system. They presently have a problem with leakage. This is a $10 million plus project. The basis of the project is the need to move the loading dock on the north side of the warehouse. The expansion will add 12,000 square feet and be 120 feet high. Construction will start in the spring of 1995. Dave Boyle, an engineer from Union Pacific, explained their concern and why they wanted to close the crossing. A traffic count on September 25, 1994 showed: 281 9th street crossing 182 8th street crossing 1233 7th street crossing 1194 3rd street crossing UP feels the grade of the 9th street crossing and the number of trucks and other traffic using the crossing makes it so dangerous. Mr. Boyle was the engineer involved in the fatal accident on the tracks on 3rd street, and related his personal experiences. Neighborhood residents questioned the closing of our streets as the railroad and city already closed vehicle traffic on N. 4th. Concerns included fire protection, insurance rates, inability to cross at other crossings, lack of UP's promise to upgrade the 8th street crossing as a condition to closing 4th street, and the unsightly appearance of the 4th street intersection. Mr. Boyle was to take these concerns back to officials of Union Pacific. Regular Agenda Due to the absence of the secretary, no minutes were read. Marguerite gave the treasurers report. Delores gave the final report on CDBG requests: Operating Expenses $1900 Clean-up $3000 House Numbers $3000 Culverts $1980 Playground Equipment $2982 A reminder of the Christmas decorating contest was given. Coleen Tabbert has been busy calling on neighborhood businesses and has been very successful in getting donations. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. �NO �~orth lawrence Improvment Assoc. !"! li\ILJ'ITU FEB • :L ~~] , :1. '!'?~::;; Delores Todd called the meeting to order at 7=00 pm Jim McSwain,Fire Chief was present as guest speaker. Chief McSwain related general info. about fire response to North L",·:,\v·H"€·:·mC::('·'!. If ;:;, \:::.tr·uc::tur·<:·:·~ 'fir·c·~ oc::c:u.r·<::. a pumpf;:!r" t.r.. uc::l:: c:;:n .. r-:i.. rHJ E~ people, en ariel truck earring 3 people, an engine earring 4 people, and a squad of 2 people are automatically dispatched. In J 'r' !:_;> lt. t:. h !-:.! r· E·• ~\1 E~ )"' C·:• ::);:..) E~ f'i'! E' r· iJ • Y" !'.'~ !!'!· j:::< D 'i'l '':'· C !!;; !< \•.) :J.. t.l·l i:'t l'" E• <;:; p D n !:::. r· t i ill E\·~ Cl 'f' i+ • ~''.'j minutes from station to fire. 1 Delores read a letter from Woodlawn School asking fur a representative tu sit on thier grounds improvement committee. The B ,·:w· t. i:'t newsletter had been sent. It was typed this munth , I t '/hit 'ci f n 1 c:l t·::· d 1:! y 1... y'CI i ''" Co 1 c; mi:~. n i:1 n r.l 1··1 "'' :.; :i. n E~ L. <·O:· <;::: , by Tammy Copies of the amended bylaws were made avaliable. n t· c:; p . f r· <::rn 1<;,;·, r1•::; ;:;, ·:::; r:o,...l.l::i 1 5. c H~::-: r.. v· i c:: t.·'' V·J :i. 1 1 about the replacement of Main lines. !':> p0:-~ "'' k ;,;, t t.h<'-' n c~ ::·; t inr~ t:e· Coleen Talbert moved to send memorials in honor of Delores mother, and Wanda Howards mother<Garnett Knapp). Respectfully submitted, t. :L n q Todds �j\j C.i r· Delores lodd called 'i::.l·l I ...:::~. VJ r.. E! r·t c:: <:-:· I tn p r u \1 fi·: m10~ rt t:. i'i ~::; ~"'· n c:: , l'lli\IUTES l"la.n::h :t::·:·;, tc;:..::;;'.'."i the meeting to order at 7:00pm. r,.,.. 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Lawrence (Kan.) 1987- 1995 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NLIA_Minutes_Jan1987-July1995_Final.pdf https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/c2ac34a375e9e092947705a788ce6e4e.pdf 2ab675a5515397a2569b0e58cb96f483 PDF Text Text BUFORD M WATSON, JR. CITY MANAGER CITY OFFICES CITY COMMISSION BOX 708 6 EAST 61h 66044 913·841-7722 MAYOR MIKE AMYX COMMISSIONERS DENNIS CONSTANCE SANDRA K PRAEGER MIKE RUNDLE August 1, 1987 BOB SCHUMM Bob Moody President, NLIA 529 Elm Lawrence, KS 66044 De a r Mr . Mo o;d y : This letter is a request for your assistance in the City's endeav ors to promote fair housing in Lawrence. As part of its fair housing outreach and education efforts, the City would like to submit a series of articles about fair housing laws, tenant rights, etc. for publication .in the NLIA Newsletter. The City wou.lrt a.lso apprec.iate any time that could be set aside at one of your regular monthly association meetings for Arvilla Vickers of the Human Relations/Human Resources Department to speak on fair housing and to answer any questions that neighborhood res"id(~nts may havr~ ahont fair housing. If you are interested in assisting us in this matter, please call Arvilla Vickers at extension 314 or me at extension 106 to discnss possible publicatlon dates, speaking dates, etc. We hope to begin the se ries in the near fulnre, so your prompt response will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, ~~~ Kurt A. Schroeder CDRG Program Analyst /de cc: Arvilla VIckers �BUFORD M. WATSON. JR.. CITY MANAGER CITY OFFICES BOX 708 CITY COMMISSION 6 EAST 61h 66044 MAYOR MIKE AMYX August 28, 198 7 COMMISSIONERS DENNIS CONSTANCE SANDRA K. PRAEGER MIKE RUNDLE BOB SCHUMM Bob Moody, President North Lawrence Improvement Assoc. 539 Elm Lawrence, KS 66044 Dear Bob: You recently requested a summary of North Lawrence sidewalk expenditures over the past several years and an informational statement on the CDBG Minor Home Repair and Emergency Loan Programs. Since 1983, the following new sidewalks have been installed with CDBG funds: 600 Block of Elm (1983) 700 Block of Elm, 8th Street between Elm and Walnut, 800 Block of Walnut Street, North 4th from Maple to Trailer Park near North Street (Fall 1986) 700 Block of Locust (Spring 1987) Lyon Street, 400 through 700 Blocks (current project) TOTAL $4,000.00 $34,162.28 $7,500.00 $15,243.19 (Bid) $60,905.47 With regard to the Hinor Home Repair and Emergency Loan Program, •\ the City would appreciate publication of the following information in your upcoming newsletter: 913-841-7722 �Page Two August 28, 1987 "A Minor Home Improvement Grant and Emergency Loan and Grant program is now available to low-income homeowner/occupants in Lawrence. Grants of up to $500 are available to eligible applicants for minor home improvements that improve health, safety, energy costs, or conditions that cause blight and deterioration. A combination grant and loan of up to $2,500.00 (first $500.00 is a grant) may also by available to eligible applicants for emergency improvements that eliminate IMMEDIATE hazards to health and safety, or conditions that are likely to cause health and safety hazards in the near future. The Emergency Loan will be a non-interest bearing, non-installment loan which will become due and payable only when the recipient ceases to occupy the assisted property. To receive additional information and application, please stop by the Community Development Department in City Hall, or call 841-7722, Extension 100." I hope this above information is of assistance to you, and we thank you for your help. Sincerely, ~,.---~~A~.' ~~de< Program Anaylist KAS:lh �CIT> ::;ot,H.1:SSION MAYOR B:'S SCHUMM COMMISSIONERS S>Wi.;: • 1/A.RTIN S 0'Hi [:4·. !C' PE:.NNY I~ CITY OFFICES BUFORD M •'JATSON .• R. CITY MA"'AGER BOX 708 66044 L Vv"A;_TERS 913-841-7722 June ;_,, B,:J\:. ~loody i.al'rence \eighhol'li.)Od 539 Eln; Street LaKrence, Kansas 660~~ •:E RUNDLE ROB~ OT BH~ ~lr. ~orth .-l.~sn. Dear Mr. Noody: Enclosed is a data sheet shor.·ing some interl:'sting information co1n::erning the !\c,r·th lar.-rence Neighborho)d Cleanup conducted in April, 19Ho 1 and again in April and May, 1989. It appetrs that in each year you were billed for the senices of a rear-~oader fo1· 10 hours at the rate of SSO.OO per hour. Also for the services of a flat-bvl for 10 hours at the rate of SL5.0li pet· hour-. Services proYided r.·ere Lonside1·ably in excess of that for Kltich you r.·ere billed. On April 23 and 30, 198H, 1:~-.o r-ear-loaders and one flat-bed he~·e pr·oYided for a total of 11 !:,_•JI'S hcJJ·ked. In addition, rear-loaders "ere pJ·oYided for 6 hours for addi ticnal cl•·anup on h'ednesdays follol--'ing the scheduled days. The 1989 cleanup bene'.'itecl f1·um thP substitutiolt of a secc•nd rearloader in J ieu c•f the unavai I abJ e f _at-bed. TLe u~,e of the clilppPr ·!tis ye;.r did enable our trucks to com1;lelt::- the scheduled cle.<J.nup l'ithout fo1lov.--up the next r.·eek. This did not result in a r~duct;on in the sanitation leyartm• nt bill since our costs still far e~ceed­ the c-,m,unt billed. !'iute tlw.t OH·rt .me ~-.a-ges alo11c: l"Xceed the amoul!t billed each :·.-ar. Tl1is indiccttes tl at ;;e 1111 probably have to iucrease the· ]-,,_,url~­ this year. The overt me salary cost for a typical t·C.'ar·-~uadd· Cl'E'h' is ])Qh $~~l:l. 00. Th>:- },(-._ "SS it~- . 0 r•rO\' j de a sur;en· j SO!' on the SC'E'l!t' due tc• c-oJtsidr:-t·able public contl:lct i<!Jd llOJl··sl::tndatd ~-.·or!-. drivE·s up tlte O';('ral: salary costs b~' <il most S:Z2. 00 pel hour. rate :~L•metime Fleasp call if I can p1ovicle a•JY furtl-er help. ~1-4 v Ya~ Slankard Girector of Public ~Assistant ~orks �. ! -::_" - : ·.• : -·-----·- -~=-- --::.,.:. _•::: ---- -·-·. ~ . - .- ~=~-= ----·--·~=~=~=====-====:=============~~====~~====~=~===~==· - .. ._ ,~ L-.:-~!'.- ~·.: -- : ·- -: ... -· .--,:·. --- --- ~======~==~==========~=========================================== = .• -:':;: -:' . ,_, -- c: , .: I •: 7 '7,"1 ':·.t.' -- .... ::-.1::-rr \ -D _, ... i~!: !.::L'- ',1.: "'{C• .;.t,.,., .••.: FE~~TL!N ........_. 7.67 8. 4t C.1 C, ""! m.40 b0 8~5.33 tt Amou~t Billing i3-Av-8t. ~BEL t;JVLE bil!erl should have been $75i de~artmert errGr rerl~:ed a~~unt to $63l 7,&2 1~ 1:2 5 75 15 1 ~,'Z 5 j ~ 48 8.21 E\SNEHL t..5 138.06 b~ 12 • C'Z I r '-'·-' 7 82 6 iCl '!.' 19.54 m B6 12.34 16:23 .1""!;... if,:.. nr t:! 12 "'}>= 6~1 12l34 .,, ,i..L, '" .. "! •.-..· ,_,._. ~::KBEST :•EVfR3 J' il l~.r2 ;.~EGGRY 7.B2 ~. ·r;G~Ef; I Z4-Mcy-8f. D~ L·.' f:., 77 t:. 6 n 47 2 4 c, ·.'L ., . . c!.). i. . B~· 8. .r.1 ",.- - .99 ":!? • ·~ "T ~ ".~"·• 2.~r 4, r~ 17: .lit; ~< cL ~.··-···-··-· 114 '72 ��North Lawrence Improvement Association 539 Elm Lawrence, KS 66044 July 13, 1989 Mr. Buford Watson and City Commissioners 6 East 6th Street Lawrence, KS 66044 Dear Mr. Watson and Commissioners: All too often, a person is quick to point out deficiencies and concerns, especially when dealing with a governmental body. However, I want to point out positives. During the past several years, it has been my privilege to work with a great number of city staff. I emphasize "with" because my experience has shown that Lawrence is fortunat..e to have dedicated, qualified and concerned individuals who work with the public to find solutions to problems. Mike Wildgen has been extremely responsive to issues and concerns expressed by the North Lawrence Improvement Association and has worked toward resolution of those. He is open to discussion and suggestions. He is top-notch and I appreciate his insight, work and suggestions. Lynn Goodell and his staff have worked with me on several Community They have provided Deve 1opment funding and env i ronmenta 1 concerns. invaluable assistance in accomplishing our goals. Fred DeVictor has established a first-class Parks and Recreation pro-gram in Lawrence. He recently assisted the N.L.I.A. with an innovative cleanup operation for brush by providing a chipper and manpower to reduce brush to usable wood chips for North Lawrence residents. George Williams has also been extremely helpful in assuring that essentials, such as streets, water and sewers, are "up to snuff." His staff has been extremely cooperative during our semi-annual cleanups. Terese Gardner has worked to find answers to tough traffic safety issues. I greatly appreciate her help and patience. Chiefs Ron Olin and Jim McSwain have been quick to respond to pub 1 i c safety issues and risked their own safety in addressing our organization and responding to neighbors' concerns. Barbara Huppee was extremely cooperative and sensitive to concerns about the placement of scattered housing sites in North Lawrence. One always risks omission of important names when citing individuals for their assistance, and I probably have done such. But the point is: I think Lawrence has a great city staff and you, Mr. Watson and City Commissioners, are to be commended for your insight in hiring them and giving them proper direction (most of the time). I appreciate everybody's assistance and commend them. They don't get enough recognition (and salary, probably) but they have my respect. I look forward to a continued cooperative and rewarding relationship. Sincerely, . ... Bob Moody, President �MEMORANDUM To: From: Date: Subject: CDBG Target Neighborhoods Margene K. Swarts, CDBG Program Analy.st September 6, 1989 Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity ~AVQ IV'+" .J In an effort to continue furthering fair housing and equal opportunity in the block grant program, as well as address a few problems, the Community Development Department wishes to institute a few changes. These changes deal with the solicitation of participants on the CDBG Advisory Committee and Grant Review Board, as well as participants in the various programs offered by the Department, and a reminder of the requirements to be met as set forth in the Citizen Participation Plan. Effective immediately, we will be requiring documentation of how your neighborhood solicits participation for this program. When openings are available on the CDBG Advisory Committee or Grant Review Board, we would prefer that notice be given in the neighborhood newsletter and/or a special mailing to all residents of the neighborhood. Special emphasis should be given to encourage minority participation. If solicitation for these openings must be made by personal contact, we will require a list of the names and demographics for all persons so notified. When the programs we offer are publicized in the newsletter, we ask again that minority participation be stressed. Additionally, I wish to remind you that the City Commission has adopted a Citizen Participation Plan that provides guidelines to be followed by CDBG funded neighborhood associations. One of the requirements is that the association meet regularly on at least a quarterly basis. Copies of the minutes of those meetings are to be forwarded to this office within thirty days after each meeting. I have been made aware that some of the neighborhood associations are not meeting on a regular, minimum quarterly basis. Also, we have not been receiving copies of minutes of the meetings that do transpire. If the association has altered the meeting frequency or made any other changes, the bylaws must be amended to reflect this. A copy of all amendments shall be submitted to this department to be kept on file along with the minutes. I have enclosed a copy of the guidelines for neighborhood associations as adopted by the City Commission in the Citizen Participation Plan. In addition to the minutes we would like to receive copies of all newsletters, clean up fliers, or other special mailings, on a regular basis. If we are not on your mailing list, please add us to it. At this time, there is one neighborhood association that has yet to sign their subgrantee agreement. Please be advised that no funds will be forthcoming to any association (either by reimbursement or direct payment of bills) unless the association is in compliance with all requirements. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 841-7722, ext. 109. tl-i cc: See Attached Page �Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Don Binns, President East Lawrence Improvement Association John Swift, President North Lawrence Improvement Association Bob Moody, President Oread Neighborhood Association Eric Cleveland, President Jennifer Brown, Coordinator Pinckney ~eighborhood Association Suzanne Perry, President University Place Neighborhood Association Neva Entrikin, President �.. III. 2. The board will perforM its duties· as prescribed in the Policies for Housing Rehabilitation Deferred Loans. as aMended froM time to time. 3. Meetings of the board may be called by the Chairperson or by the COBG program staff. The board may conduct business only when at least four members are present at a called meeting. GUIDELINES TO BE FOLLOWED BY CDBG FUNDED NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS A. Any neighborhood association receiving support funds through the CDBG Program. will be required to adhere to the following guidelines: 1. Each association is required to have. at a minimum. quarterly meetings. The associations are encouraged to have regularly scheduled meetings each month. 2. Business may be conducted only at open meetings of which all members have been notified a reasonable time in advance. 3. Associations must elect officers on a yearly basis. in accordance with written bylaws. These bylaws shall be on file with the City. 4. Neighborhood associations must have definite geographical boundaries. Membership must be open to any person eighteen years of age or older living or owning property in the specified area. Each association may allow for nonvoting members in its bylaws. 5. Business meetings must be conducted at the regular scheduled meetings. 6. Membership dues cannot exceed $1.00 per year for individuals. 7. Minutes of each meeting are to be forwarded to the CoMMUnity Development Office within 30 days after each meeting. 8. An annual accounting of the use of CDBG funds is to be submitted to the Community Development Office. 9. The associations are encouraged to utilize a portion of the funds to notify members and the public of the time and place of each meeting. -5- �CITY COMMISSION MAYOR BOB SCHUMM COMMISSIONERS SHIRLEY MARTIN·SMITH DAVID PENNY MIKE RUNDLE CITY OFFICES BUFORD M. WATSON. JR.. CITY MANAGER BOX 708 6 EAST 6111 66044 ROBERT l. WALTERS 913·041·7722 September 19, 1989 Don Shepard 513 Elm Lawrence, KS 66044 Dear Don: Your name was given to me as a possible appointee to the CDBG Advisory Committee. I would like for you to serve on the committee if you are willing to do so. You would replace Margaret Brun as one of the two North Lawrence representatives on the 17-person committee. The committee usually meets once a week (probably Thursday) from 7-10 in the evening at City Hall during the months of January through April. After that, meetings are rare - maybe two or three times during the year. I have enclosed a copy of the Citizen Participation Plan which outlines the duties and responsibilities of the committee. If you can and will serve on the committee, please call me before next Tuesday, so I can pass the word to Mayor Schumm. I think you would be a great addiLion. Sincerely, Development tw �CITY COMMISSION MAYOR BOB SCHUMM COMMISSIONERS SHIRLEY MARTIN-SMITH DAVID PENNY CITY OFFICES BUFORD M. WATSON, JR., CITY MANAGER BOX 708 MIKE RUNDLE 6 EAST 61h 66044 ROBERT L. WALTERS 913-841-7722 January 23, 1990 North Lawrence Improvement Association 539 Elm Lawrence, KS 66044 Dear Mr. \foody: I asked George Williams, Public Works Director, and Fred De Victor, Parks and Recreation Director, to comment on CDBG proposals submitted by various neighborhood associations. I have enclosed a copy of the comments for your use. If you have further comments or questions regarding the proposals or staff comments, please contact me at 841-7722, ext. 100. Thank you for your interest in revitalizing your neighborhood. Siyrely, q-u ~L )/)/ ./-/. ~;;~LL.J b<t ruJ Lynn A. Goodell Director of Community Development tw Enclosure �NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION 539 ELM LAWRENCE, KS 66044 May 1 , 1 991 Mr. Lynn Goodell, Community Development 6 E. 6th Lawrence, Ks 66044 Dear~-: The North Lawrence Improvement Association invites you and your family to our annual Spring Potluck Picnic, Saturday, May 18, at 6:30 in John Taylor Park, located behind the Ballard Center at 7th and Elm. This old-fashioned picnic will offer good food, good conversation, and good times. Additionally, playground equipment for the young in body and heart will be available. We hope you will bE~ able to join us. /lh~ely,. Bob Moe y, Pr,~sid t �NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION 539 ELM LAWRENCE, KS 66044 August 19, 1991 Steven Brice Holtzman, Weed Inspector City of Lawrence 6 East 6th Lawrence, KS 66044 Dear Mr. Holtzman: I am sorry you apparently feel offended that I found 1 t necessary to discuss the Union Pacific right-of-way situation with Mike Wildgen. After two months, the problem has not been remedied. There has been some work accomplished, but the area is an embarrassmert to North Lawrence and the entire city. Yc·u \'li 11 recall I first contacted you about the area approximately June 19 expressing concern there would be a number of people in the area during the July 4th festivities. I have spoken with ycu on at least three other separate occasions regarding the area. On one occasion, you promised work would be completed that weekend. It was not. On Wednesday, July 14, I spoke with you in your office, offering to visit the area with you to show you our concerrs. You refused the offer, saying work would be completed this weekend. It was not. I understand the limitations you may be facing: however, not accomplishing compliance with weed ordinance regulations in a two month span effectively renders the ordinance useless. Irterestingly, some of the work that has been performed along the Locust Street side of the right-of-way was done on a volunteer basis ty North Lawrence residents who are tired of looking at the mess. This is not just a concern of myself, but of :1ume1-ous indivicuals who have voiced their disappointment in the situation. I spoke with Mike to express my concern that the situation was not yet resolved. As you say, Mike can not accomplish this any faster than you can. I understand that; but, it was not be~ ng accomplished. A&ain, I apologize for any ill feelings you may have for my go1ng "over your head". It was not intended to be a persona": insult. I am sure any future working relations will be cordial and professional. SincerE·ly, <il~ !It~ Bob Mocdy President cc: Lynn Goode 1 1 ---Mike Wildgen �July 1, 1994 Mayor F. Jolene Andersen City of Lawrence P.O. Box 708 Lawrence,KS 66044-0708 Dear Mayor Andersen: The North Lawrence Improvement Association met on June 27 to discuss the questions you asked in your June 3 letter. As to zoning, we would like undeveloped land in North Lawrence to be zoned RSl with a minimum 70-footwide lot size. We feel this is the minimum that will retain the rural character of the neighborhood. As to sanitary sewers and drainage in the neighborhood, we concur with George Williams that the city should 1) formulate a sanitary sewer improvement plan to solve the existing problems and address future growth, 2) formulate a storm drainage master plan to address storm water needs assuming the same growth potential as the sewer plan, 3) integrate the first two points into a capital improvement plan and projected budget for completion and 4) set a moratorium on development until the problems are resolved. We are against Williams' suggestion to adopt a street standard allowing a ditch section and believe that all developers should bear the cost of developing adequate means for storm drainage. I have included a copy of the minutes so that you can get a feel for our discussion on these subjects. I might warn you that we are a "free-wheeling" group and I may have missed some people's comments or mis-heard others. The minutes haven't been approved yet, so there may be some changes to them. I might add that although not many people attended this meeting, North Lawrence residents constantly comment to me on the changes occurring in our neighborhood. No one likes the in-filling into garden spots. Many people have the feeling that the city has ignored necessary infrastructure repairs or upgrading in the neighborhood. And residents really decry the deterioration of the rental homes in the neighborhood. We would like to see all laws regarding housing and zoning enforced in this neighborhood, have streets, the sewer system and storm drainage systems upgraded, yet retain the open, low-density character of this neighborhood. Sincerely, Marilyn K. Rogers NLIA Secretary �07/19/94 '&913 38.3 1998 09:45 [4] 002/009 tTNICOM TRADE USA NQRTR LAWRENCE COMMUNITY OPINION SURVEY Please ~heck the appropriate lines or specify an answer when asked. GENERAL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. What is .vour age? -~ What is your sex'! _ What is your marital status? _ (married or sinfd~) If you are single. are you the head of a household? __ What are your ethnic origins? (please specify) What is your annual household income? $14.999 or less $35!000 - $44~999 $15,000 - $24,999 $45,000 ... $54,999 $25,000 - $34t999 ~ $55,000 - or ntore 7. What is your level of education? (specify) 8. How many people r-eside in your household? _ 9. How long have you lived in North Law renee'? flow long in Lawrence? _ _ 10. How much longer do you t:>lan to live in North Lawrence? ___ Less than one year 1 to 5 years ___ More than 5 years 11. Which __ __ __ ___ _ best describes your residence? Mobile home, trailer, or manufactured housing One family house detached from any other house One family house attached to one or more houses Building with three or fewer apartments Ruilding- with four or more apartments 12. Do you own or rent your residence? _ own rent If you own, what is your monthly mortgage payment? _ _ If you rent, what is your rent including all utilities except phone? 13. Does your household own an automobile?~Yes __Nv many? _ _ 14. Does your household own a bicycle'! ~Yes __No If yes, how 15. Please mark the things you like ~-Q~t about living- in the North Lawrence Neighbor hood. (as many as applicable) __ River ~ Grocery store _ Parks ~ Privacy Good soil ~ Low crime __ Quietness ~People; neighbors _Open space _ Rural character __ Gar<lensp flowers, trees .--..;. Uncongested Minimal traffic _ Low taxes _Good school _ Other: (list) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~---16. Please mark the things you like Neighborhood. (as many as applicable) ~ No public transportation l~a~j, about the North l..awl'ence Few sidewalks �07119/94 09:4li @ oo~_.(Q_o9 UNICOM TRADE USA '0'913 383 1998 __ __ __ __ __ __ Neglect by city _Woodlawn Elementary Grain elevators __ Unkempt/Untidy vacant lots No shopping facilities _ Sloppy yards Lack of landscaping _Loose dogs Bad streets __ Trains; tracks __. Speeding autos Poor snow removal _ Crossing the bridge Taverns __ Smell of river _ Poor drainage __ Few stop signs _ Dilapidated homes _ No fire station - · Industrial expansion North 2nd Street corridor visual impact _Nothing _ Other (list) - - - - - - - EMPLOYMENT 1. Please indicate the number of persons in your household employed in the following occupations: _Sales _Clerical _ Retired __ Unemployed __ Craftsman or foreman __ Industry or manufacturing _ Transportation _Laborer (except farm) __ Professional or technical __ Manager or administrator _ F'armer or farm manager _ Service worker Private household __ College student _Other (please specify)~---2. How many people in your household are employed in North Lawrence'? _ 3. Are there members of your household currently unemployed but seeking a job? ___Yes ___No 4. Do you feel more should be done to attract jobs in North Lawrence? ___Yes ___No 5. Do you feel more should be done to diversify local employment opportunities _No in North Lawrence? _Yes SERVICES Please rate North Lawrence in terms of the following areas/provision of services: Needs Excellent Adequate Improvement No Opinion 1. Sidewalks 2. Streets 1 1 2 2 3. Street lighting 1 1 2 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Storm drainage Traffic control Trash pick-up Fire protection Elementary school Police protection 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 �07/19/94 09:46 ~913 llNICOM TRADE USA 383 1998 10. Parks and recreation 1 2 11. Water pressure 12. Snow removal 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 13. Anima1 control 14. Litter control 15. Affordable housing 16. Air quality 17. Noise levels 141004/009 3 3 2 3 2 3 3 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 3 3 4 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 The availability of: 18. Employment opportunities 19. Social and cultural activities 20. Neighborhood shops 21. Convenient grocery stores 22. Adequate parking 23. Public transportation 4 �07/19/94 09:46 e913 383 1998 UNICOM TRADE USA f4l 005/009. __ _ If you marked any of the above questions (14-36) "NEEDS IMPROVEMENT" please explain why using the specific problems below 1. Sidewalks __ Inadequate supply __ Missing in places __ Need repair 2. Streets __ Need repair Too narrow 3. Street lighting _ Inadequate supply Often not working Too dim 4. Storm drainage _ Generally poor; standing water __ Ditches inadequate __ Inadequate stormwater sewers 5. Traffic control 6. Trash pick-up _ Trash spilled _Irregular pick-up ___ Cans damaged __ Speeding ~ Lack of stop signs/lights 7. Fire protection 8. Elementary school _ Increased service needed _ Low quality education __ Bridges could be blocked __ Physical improvement needed 9. Police protection ___ Need increased patrolling Slow response time 10. Parks and recreation Need better facilities/equipment __ Need more parks _ Need more organized activities in No1·th Lawrence 11. Water pressure _ Low pressure _Rusty water 12. Snow removal _ Lack of prompt service __ Driveways blocked __ Some streets not cleared 13. Animal control __ Dogs run loose ___ Dogs in trash ___ No enforcement 14. Litter control __ Junk in yards __ Litter in streets __ Dogs in trash 15. Affordable Not __ Not .Not housing enough inexpensive enough for elderly enough good quality 17. Noise levels llailroad ___ Bar or tavern Traffic 16. Air quality __ Unpleasant odors ~- General haze _Other 18. Availability of e111ployment Please specify:-------~- 19. Availability of social and shopping cultural activities Please specify: _ _ _ __ 20. Availability of neighborhood 21. Availability of convenient 22. Availability of adequate parking Please specify: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ �07119/94 09:47 '8'913 383 1998 UNJCOM TRADE USA grocery stores Please specify:. _ _ _ __ 23. Availability of public transportation Please specify:. _ _ _ __ Please specify:. _ _ _ _ _ _ __ @ 006/009__ �07/19/94 09: ·17 'B913 383 1998 .@ ()_QZl~ 9.9, _ _ UNICOM TRADE USA 24. Please indicate which of these facilities you think should be developed or expanded in North Lawrence. __ Community meeting room __ Commercial strip center _ Fire station __ Day care __ Senior citizens center _Recreational facilities (please specify) ___ Other: ______~------------~----------------------------PHYSICAL APPEARANCE Please rate North Law renee Neighborhood in terms of the following physical appeat•ance criteria: Average Good Below No Average Opinion 1. Scenic views 2. Installation of landscaping along major roads 3. Design of commercial and industrial buildings 4. Design of public buildings and other public areas 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5. Design of strip commercial areas 6. Preservation of historic buildings and areas 7. Preservation of distinct character of communities 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 8. North Lawrence is presently a neighborhood with large lots, many open spaces, small gardens, and a minimum number of street and sidewalk improvements. Which of these expresses your opinion: __ I like the character of the neighborhood with a minimum number of improvements. I would like the streets and sidewalks to meet the standards of the rest of Lawrence, while maintaining the character of North Lawrence. __ I would like to see North Lawrence develop into an average density single family neighborhood with complete street and sidewalk i.mprovements, __ None of the above. Please explain: _____________________________________ 9. Do you believe that preserving older homes in North Lawrence is important? _Yes _No ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT �07/19/94 09:47 '0"913 383 1998 UNICOM TRADE USA 141008/009 1. Are you satisfied with the manner in which the city has allocated community development funding in the recent past? _Yes __No _Don't know 2. Please indicate how you feel community development funding should be allocated by rank ordering the following (1 being the MOST important, and 10 being the LEAST important) __ Housing rehabilitation _Park equipment __ Community center __ Sidewalk improvement __ Sewer improvement _Bike paths __ Street improvement __ Stormwater control __ Shopping center __ Community redevelopment 3. What is your opinion about industrial development in North Lawrence? (Mark as many as apply) _ Only light industrial should be allowed __ No additional industry should be allowed __ Only warehousing should be allowed __ Industrial development will increase traffic _Acceptable if carefully planned __ Industrial development should provide additional employment for North Lawrence residents __ Industrial development should not harm residential areas __ No residential or farm property should be converted to industrial uses __ Industrial development should be kept away from residential areas. 4. What type of facilities would you like to see developed along Second Street? (Mark all that apply) __ Specialty shops __ Service station Theater _Bank __ Drug store _ Shopping center __ Supermarket _ Restaurant __ Hardware store Discount store ___ Upgrade present facilities __ Medical facilities _ Clothing store Fast food _ Laundromat __ Variety store _Park 5. Would you like to have neighborhood convenience shopping (groceries, drul?; stores, restaurants) within: _ _ one to one-half mile 1-4 blocks 5-10 blocks do not want convenience shopping 6. New commercial buildings should be located: _Throughout the neighborhood __ Only in existing commercial centers �07/19/94 'a913 383 1998 141 009/0_()1 ____. l!NICOM TRADE USA __ Only on Second Street No new commercial buildings wanted NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION (N.L.I.A.) 1. Which of the following North Lawrence Improvement Association activities do you participate in? (Mark all that apply) _ Spring cleanup _ Public forums __ Meetings Potluck meals Fall cleanup 2. Which other community service activities should the N.L.I.A. offer? specify. Please 63. How well do you agree with the efforts and goals of the N.L.I.A., such as the North 2nd Street revitalization, installation of a N. 2nd and Lyon stoplight, etc.? __ Agree completely _ Completely disagree __Mostly agree __Don't know _Neutral 64-. How well has the N.L.I.A. represented your concerns and interests before the City Commission and its staff? _Excellent _Good __Below average __Poorly __Average __Don't know 65. Do you have any other general comments regarding the North Lawrence Neighborhood's resources, public services, quality of life, or future growth? �Oi:19/94 15:55 '5'913 3 1998 UNICOM TRADE USA ~ 001/006 RESULTS As stated before the one of the goals of this survey is to compared the results of this survey to the results of the survey taken in North Lawrence in 1978. This appr-oach will make it possible to determine what issues have shown improvement and what problems still are facing the neighborhood. These result will also be helpful in determining the characteristics that are most important to North Lawrence residents. Any neighborhood comprehensive plan should pay close attention to these factors as it outlines goals, objectives and policies, It is important to identify those factor that are most dear to the t·esidents and to set policies that protect these characteristics. DEMOGRAPHICS The following data illustrates some of the most important bits of demograpbic information extracted from the North Lawrence Neighborhood. Th.i.s data will be of paramount importance when and if, North Lawrence makes requests fot community block grant funds and other forms of federal assistance . .AVERAGE AGE ****************************** 46.1% AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME ************** $15,000-$24,999 AVERAGE NUMBER PER HOUSEHOLD********** 2.24 AVERAGE YE.l1RS L1VED IN NORTH LAWRENCE * 18.5 AVERAGE YEARS LIVED IN LAWRENCE ******** 28.9 PERCENTAGE OF HOME OWNERS ************* 71% PERCENTAGE OF RENTERS ******************* 29% These demographic numbers illustrate the fact that North Lawrence is a very unique neighborhood. The average age of the survey respondent :is relatively high. This o£ course is due to the high concentr-ation of elderly people in No~--th Lawrence. This fact greatly influences the average range of household income as well. The majority of elderly respondents stated these :income "Was under $14,999 since they are living ·on social security. Perhaps the most intere:sting figures are the length of residency in the city of Lawrence and more im}?Ol:tantly in the North Lawrence Neighborhood. Eighteen years :is a significant average length of residency, This figure is important because it shows that the people in this neighborhood are not transients but rather, committed residents. Furthermore, the commitment of the residents is further augmented by the high percentage of home owners (71%) as compared to the }?ercentage of r-enters (29%). These people have displayed a commitment to the community and will directly benefit and appreciate any impl.·ovements rnade to the neighborhood. Many additional comments were noted on the survey by parents voicing their concern for improving the neighborhood for the sake of their school aged children. 8 �07l19l94 15:55 '5'913 3 1998 UNICOM TRADE USA 141002/006 Unfortunately there is no demographic data from 1978 to compare with the result of this survey. Demographic data will henceforth be maintained by the North La~o1rence Jmprovement Association for future reference and to measure changes in the area as time progresses. SELECT QUESTIONS Considering the volume of surveys returned and time constraints facing the North Lawrence Task Force, only a few select questions were chosen for analysis. These questions ~ere selected on the basis of the meeting at least on.e of the following cdteria: l) How will the question assist in the process of writing a comprehensive neighborhood plan for North Lawrence? 2) Do the questions provide a rational and significant comparison to the 1978 North Lawrence Community SuJ:vey? 3) Are the questions asked and expressed in a format the lends itself to the coding, analysis, and data entry process? 4) Will the question provide practical, helpful, and meaningful information? The first question selected question that meet the proceeding criteria is question #15 which asks: QUESTION #15 Please mark the things you like most about Ji.vinrJ in North Lawrence Nei.ghbol:'hood. Below is the list of the items the respondents had to choose from, followed by the percentage of responses that characteristic received. The respondents were allo~ed to select more than one characteristic. '· 5l.4 GROCERY STORE 37.5 57.9 PARKS 31.6 QUIETNESS 63.2 RURAL CHARACTER MINIMAL TRAFFIC OPEN SPACE ONCONTESTED 52.8 GOOD SOIL LOW CRJNE NEIGHBORS 34.6 RWER PRWACY GOOD SCHOOL 43.1 52.1 (;ARDENS 61.1 35.4 LOIV TAXES OTHER 66.7 55.6 72.2 28.5 16.7 It is interesting to note that the characteristics that received the highest percentage (50% or better) are all factors that contribute to the unique rul:"al character found in the Nol:'th Lawrence Neighborhood. The only possible ey:ception to this obsetvation is the neighbors (55%) factor. The other factors, rive!:', privacy, quiet.nes$, rural character, open space, uncongested, good soil, and gardens .. are arguably all factors that add to the perceived rural flavor of North Lawrence. Obviously form these results one can conclude that it will be of paramount impot"tance to preserve these characteristic in the future. Therefore plans to increase densities in the neighborhood should be avoided and ~~ell as other plans that would significantly change the character for the area. 9 �07119!94 15:56 'B'913 3 <•. 1998 UNICOM TRADE USA ®003;006 The second question selected was question 16 which asks: QUESTION #16 Please mark the things you like least about the North Lawrence Neighborhood. living in the Question 16 -was selected to proved and augment the information garnered from question 15. Once again the figures that follow the disliked characteristics illustrated the percentage of respondent$ who selected that characteristic. The respondents were allowed to select more that one characteristic. NO PUBLIC TRANS NEGLECT BY CITY GRAIN ELEVATORS NO SHOPPING FAClLITIES LACK OF LANOSCAPitiG BAll STREETS POOR SNOW ROOVAL TAVERNS POOR DRAINAGE DILAPIDATEO HOKES INDUSTRIAL EXPANSION OOTIUNG 42.4% 53.3t 22.~ 43.8% 20.1% 38.2% 2:2.9% 30.6% 39.6% 38.8% FEll SIDEWALKS WOOOOI.AIIN SCHOOL l.MTIDY LAWNS SLOPPY YAROS LOOSE DO()S TRAINS i TRACKS SPE.Etl ING AUTOS 29.2% S.Ot 39.6~ 41.7% 30.8\ 27.2t 42.~ CROSSING 1HE BRIDGE 11.9t SMELL OF THE RIVER 14 .~ FBI STOP SIGNS 00 FIRE STATION 12.&t 16.0t 1.~ OTHER 2U~ 46.5% The two characteristics recavmg the highest percentages a.re highly related. They are neglsct by th~ city (53.3%) and no fire station (46.5%). These :high percentages are significant because they reflect poorly on the City of Lawrence and its i!tbility to provide the necessary public services to the people of North Lawrence. It is interesting to note that almost 50% of all respondents perceived a lack of fue protection in the area. This response should alert the City that perhaps this matters needs further analysis. J. The other high percentage characteristic are highly related to the physicaL appearance of the area. This suggest that the finding of a land use and aesthetic impact survey, conducted jointly by the Environmental Task Force and the North Lawrence Task Force in early November 1992, are valid and shal.:'E!d by many of the North Lawrence residents. This survey and the land use and aesthetic impact survey both seem to suggest that the physical appearance of the at·ea is a pt"imary liability to the neighborhood. SERVICES The following questions l:'egarding services were selected for their ability to be compared with the result of the 1978 survey. However, some additional questions were added and thus will not display results for 1978. It must be not$d howeve~-, that the 1978 survey only had approximately 120 respondents and the 1992 survey had over 320 respondents. This suggests that the samples from the two years are not compatible. Below is a table illustrating the percentage of respondents who rated each servics area in terms of its performance. The survey allowed for one response 10 �07tl9/94 15:57 'fi'913 3i ~ UNICOM TRADE USA .998 004/0013 for each rating of EXCELLENT, ADEQUATE, NEEDS IMPROVEMENT, NO OPINION. Ths first figure for each rating is the percentage from 1978 and the sscond is for 1992. SERV:tCES RESPONDING 1978 EXCaLENT PERCENTAGE RATING VS .. l 9 9 2 flDEOUAIE NO OPINION NEEDS IHPROVEl'Eil 1. SlDEWALKS 2. srrms 3. STREET LlGlillNG 4. STORK DRAIMAGE 5, TRAFFIC CONTROL 6. TRASH PICK-U? 7. FIRE PROTECTION a. E1H'If:NT ARY SCHOOL 9• POLICE PROTECTION 10 • PARKS/RECREATION 11. WATER PRESSURE 12. SN()IJ ROOVAL 13, ANIMAL CONTROL 14. LITTER ~mOL 15. AFFORDAFiE ~SING 16. AIR QUALID 17 , NOISE LEVELS ~ - 4% 2% - 2% 4% - 2% 1% - n 23% - 31t 3n- :m 68t - 4'" 30\-22\ 2t - ~ 12\ - 25% ~-m 6% 44%-JSt m~ 3%- 1~ 7% - ~ M%- 50t 53~ - s~- 38~ m ~-50% 1t - bt 1~ - 5~ 1% - 1% ~- 4~ 55% - 36% - 40\ 40% - 33% 4S.lt 60t - 42~ 54~ - 51% 13.9~ 9~ - 8:% 30~ - 12t 6% ·1M 2t ~ Mt~~ m at - m ~ u- 27~ 4'"- 3~ m -13% 2~- 40\ 18\ - 18~ 24% - 36~ m- t'A 22% - 19% 1~- 66%- at - 11t &~- ~ 60t • 53' 26% - 46t m 1~-m 26% • 3G% 14% ~- 21~ 14% 4t - 8:% 31~ ~- 23% 3% - 13t 5t - 15t 22.9t 18.1% 9.n 45.~ 27.9% 16.7% 9.7~ 43.1% 34.7% 12.5~ The availability of: 18. EI!PLHT OPPORTOOlY l9. SOCIPJ, ACIIVITIES 2.8% 19.4t 48.6% 29.~ 2.1% 29.~ 40.~ 20. NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPS 21. GROCERY STORES 2.1~ 20.1% 61.8t 28.5t 16.0% 11.~ 39.~ 40.3% B.Jt 22. ADEQUATE PARKING 6.~ 56.9% 22.9% 13.2t 23. PUBliC TRANS. 1.4% 5.6t 67 .4t 25.7t This table did yield some encouraging data. Note that thsre is a significant decrease in the number of respondents who sta.ts that the sidewalks need improvement from 1978 to 1992. As a result of pressure from the North Lawrence Improvement Association, many sidewalks were added and improved after the 1978 survey. Apparently the residents have taken notice and have responded accordingly. This trend also holds true for the street condition, drainage, snow removal, animal control, and trash pickup factors. In spite of these improvements many of these issues still received the highest percentage of "NEEDS IMPROVEMENT" ratings. Thus the are stili problems facing the neighborhood. On the other hand there are several issues in 'Which the neighborhood has made no p1·ogress or actually regressed. The most significant service displaying this trend is that of tire pt'otection and polic:e protection. This is to be expected �07/19/94 15:57 '5'913 3 1998 UNICOM TRADE USA ~ 0051006 considering the results from q1,1estion ltl5. FUl:thermore, the fig1.1res also illustrate a dissatisfaction with the public transportation (67%) system/ or the lack thereof, and the need for convenient grocery stores (61·%). PHYSICAL APPEARANCE The physical appearance questions were selected to assist in validating the findings of the land use and aesthetic impact survey conducted on North Second Street in November of 1992. It was hoped that this survey would prove that physical appearance i.s a contributing factor to the image of North Lawrence. Below is a table delineating the percentage of respondents who rank the following question regarding physical appearance. PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: PERCENTAGE RESPONDING EXCElLENT 1. SCENIC VJEI/5 2• ROADI.(4Y I.IWDSCAPII«i 3. ~SIGH OF COHXCRCIAL BUJLDIH$5 4. DESI&/ OF PUSLIC BUILDJliGS 5. DESIGN STRIP C0!9f£f<CIAL AREAS 6. ffiESCRVATICMI OF HISTORIC I. BUILDINGS 7. PRESfRVATION OF DISTINCT CHARACTERISTICS ADEQUATE liDS lHPROVEHENT NO OPINION 29.2t 6.9% 31.3t 25.7; 13.n 24.~ 52.8% 16.ot 6.9% 30.~ 43.n 19.4~ 10.4% 41.n 29.9t 1s.n 3.~ 21.a 41.7% 27 .s.a 11.8t 31.3t 37.~ 19.~ 10.~ 26.4-t 38.2~ 25.~ ll As expected the neighborhood received high markg for scenic value. This is probably is due to th~ fact that most respondents were only considering the view of the river and the bridge. On the other hand, the landscaping of the area and commercial design received very low maJ:"ks. This was to be expected consider the findings or the aesthetic survey conducted in early November. This is cliscout"ag.ing considet"ing the formidable amount of money spent by the City to landscape North Second Street. The scores fo~ J?Ublic building desiqn are not very informative. This is due to the fact that there is essentially one or two public buildings in the area. Woodlawn School and the Santa Fe Depot are the only recognizable public buildings other than the churches scattered throughput the neighborhood. He wever. it is hiqhly unlikely that the respondents considered churches as public buildings. and few may have considered the depot a public building. Thus these score should be considered erroneous. 12 �Oi.-19:94 15:58 '5'913 ; 1998 UNICOM TRADE USA 141006/006 CONCLUSIONS Obviously any su-rvey contains a certain degree of bias. The survey was heavily biased by the N<:n:th Lawrence Task Force and the by the influences of Mr. Moody. And one could argue that the people who are likely to return a sur-vey are a biased sample of people. Undoubtedly these biases are present in the 1992 North Lawt"ence community Interest Survey. However, this type of a survey is perhaps the most practical and informative way to gather input from the residents. Public meetings are useful as well, but often they are counter productive and do not allow for the process of efficient data collection, It is hoped that in the future the other data compiled from the survey can be coded and analyzed. Specific questions regarding the performance of the North Lawrence Improvement Association, the location of the juvenile detention center, and the type of industrial development acceptable in North Lawrence, will be informative and helpful topic to further analy2:e. Perhaps these questions can be addressed before a formal presentation is made to the North Lawrence residents in January. I. 13 �MEMORANDUM TO: Lynn Goodell, Director- Housing and Neighborhood Development Dept. FROM: Jay Leipzig, Housing Coordinator DATE: August 11, 1994 RE: North Lawrence Community Opinion Survey I have calculated the responses to question Number 8 of the North Lawrence Community Opinion Survey. The results were calculated with a total of 296 verified responses. The percentages do not total 100% due to some overlapping of the categories and the phrasing of the question. 8. North Lawrence is presently a neighborhood with large lots, many open spaces, small gardens, and a minimum number of street and sidewalk improvements. Which of these expresses your opm10n. 24.3% I like the character of the neighborhood with a minimum number of improvements. ( 72 responses I 296 total) 61.5% I would like the streets and sidewalks to meet the standards of the rest of Lawrence, while maintaining the character of North Lawrence. ( 182 responses I 296 total) 25.7% I would like to see North Lawrence develop into an average density single family neighborhood with complete street and sidewalk improvements. (76 responses I 296 total) 10.5% None of the above. Please explain: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ (31 responses I 296 total) Note: There were few additional responses under the Please explain section. The comments received were in support of North Lawrence maintaining its rural, quiet environment. �( \lcw--h \,. ~ - - A ................... ~ <S._ ..... v~ Pt-1\&e..L' ' sj i) .,... L- X j. t "I ~ )t ~ ,. ~ jl .,.. ,. 'I ~ 'f. ,. ~ 1. y ~ ~ )( 'I ~ )( )I 1 ) ,.,. X )( )C X ~). X .,.~ " ~ .,. J( 1t. .:. ~ • �_e_ B IC X --, - ( )C ' )( 'J 1 ~ l£ If l( X )( ~ ,.. .,. )\ y 'J " )l ) .,. ~ D ) I( .,. Jl .,. .,. t:!!> " ..., )\ 1\ ).. 'l ,JC. )C 0 ..,. ~ "' ..,. ~ )( ~ JC ) 1o )I �·~ r �0 ~ .,. ~ ..,_ J )t ~ ..,. 1. " ..,. l( ""~ )i ~ ~ '" It t. ~ t ~ ",. ,..I." .,. )( .,.. " ~ ) }. ~ " ~ �h.. )l "y )( y. " l( 'f. ~ X l ,.. \ 'J 'I 'I ' 1- ~ 'I '( " X ' ~ '1 ~ y. ~~ " ~ "' ~ ' �- - ~ X X ~ I 1( }. ~ • )( ~ X 1 )( 1 , X i I( J( 1l ~ ~ X f( ) l " - �- a ~ -,- .... ..... ~ .p ~ ' ' �~~. ~~~~ ~~~~~­ ~t ~~~-(!}LJ ~~ b1L. ~~~ ~~~~) ,a_ J-~~. G:J{ Y"Y\~~ 'i---' '-f'Y\~ Gt- ~ --t_k ~ ~~~))~~) ·~~~J~ r .~~ ~ ~ ~' (._(., ~~~ -th,z;t'zr'<') ,\-., '"' ~l ~u~~~~ ~ ~ hJ-r J ~·beet ~~~~~~~ct~ \J . . . �NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION LAWRENCE, KANSAS Margene Swarts CDBG Program Analyst City of Lawrence 6 East 6th Lawrence, KS 66044 July 28,1994 Dear Margene, The North Lawrence Improvement Association is requesting to use funds from the 1993-1994 allocation of office supplies to purchase a word processor. We have fulfilled our requests and still have money available. Due to the transfer of our secretary and newsletter editor, Marilyn Rogers, we no longer have access to a computer for our correspondence and newsletter. Our association does not have a typewriter and relied on Marilyn for our printing. Our requests for the 1994-1995 year included a typewriter, and we would like to put that money toward a printer, which ultimately would help on copying costs, as Marilyn also had access to a copy machine. I apologize for the lateness of our requests, but all of our changes have been a last-minute happening. Respectfully, ~~d_L_ Delores Todd President NLIA �MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: Delores Todd, President, NLIA Margene K. Swarts, CDBG Program Manager Operating Funds Request August 3, 1994 ~A 1 ,0 /V~~ I have reviewed your request dated July 28, 1994, regarding use of NLIA Operating funds. Since you have completed the newsletters and business as the neighborhood originally requested for the 1993 year, it is approved for you to purchase a word processor with the balance of operating funds. As we discussed, you will need to follow the City's purchasing procedures, with regard to obtaining quotes, etc. Additionally, substitution of a printer for the typewriter for the 1994 year, is also approved. Please notify the department of the location of the equipment after it is purchased. It will be the neighborhood's responsibility to keep track of the equipment and ensure it is used for CDBG eligible activities. The neighborhood should be made aware of the purchase also. Please call me at 832-3117 if you have any questions. �MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: Brook Creek, East Lawrence, North Lawrence, Oread, and Pinckney Neighborhood Associations '\.... vSl Margene K. Swarts, Community Development Manager /Y'+' I CDBG Program Accomplishments and Future Needs and Goals Document March 17, 1999 At long last, a draft of the most recent CDBG Accomplishments and Future Needs and Goals Document is completed. As you remember, Tametra Nunn, HAND Intern, met with the target neighborhood associations last year to obtain information to update the needs and goals for this document for the various neighborhoods. Meanwhile, staff has worked with various departments in the City and added the accomplishments completed since the original document was published. I have sent five preliminary copies to each neighborhood association President for review. Please feel free to make more copies if you would like, or copy only that portion that is relevant to your particular neighborhood. After the document has been reviewed and shared with the neighborhood, I would like an opportunity to attend a neighborhood association meeting with each neighborhood and discuss any additions to the document the neighborhood would like to see. The long range plan for HAND is to work with each neighborhood to develop a 5 - 10 year implementation plan based on the needs and goals noted in the document. In meeting the goals, all funding sources, including CDBG and HOME, as well as the City's Capital Improvements funds, and other City resources would be considered in determining how to proceed. I look forward to meeting with you in the near future. If you have further questions, please call me at 832-3117. �MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: Brook Creek, East Lawrence, North Lawrence, Oread, and Pinckney Neighborhood Associations Margene K. Swarts, Community Development Manager CDBG Program Accomplishments and Future Needs and Goals Document July 2, 1999 l}t0 In March, I sent five copies of the draft of the CDBG Accomplishments and Future Needs and Goals Document to each neighborhood association President. At that time, I asked each neighborhood to review the document for additions or corrections, and contact me so I could meet with each neighborhood to discuss any changes to the document the neighborhood wished to see. To date, I have heard from none of the associations. I would like to meet with each association so the update of the document can be completed. I am requesting that you put this item on the next neighborhood association meeting agenda and notify me of the meeting date, time, and location. For your convenience, I have enclosed five additional copies of the document. As I noted previously, the long range plan for HAND is to work with each neighborhood to develop a 5 - 10 year implementation plan based on the needs and goals noted in the document. In meeting the goals, all funding sources, including CDBG and HOME, as well as the City's Capital Improvements funds, and other City resources would be considered in determining how to proceed. I look forward to attending your next meeting. If you have further questions, please call me at 832-3117. Enclosures �CITY COMMISSION MAYOR ERVIN E. HODGES COMMISSIONERS JAMES R. HENRY MARTIN A. KENNEDY CllY OFFICES MIKE WILDGEN, CllY MANAGER BOX 708 6 EAST 6th 66044-0708 MIKE RUNDLE DAVID M. DUNFIELD 785-832-3000 TDD 785-832-3205 FAX 785-832-3405 July 15, 1999 Ted Boyle, President 310 Elm Street Lawrence, KS 66044 Dear Ted: I am writing for Lynn Goodell regarding the Neighborhood Reinvestment Training Institute in New Orleans August 30 to September 3, 1999. Lynn has already forwarded information to you about this conference. The City will be able to sponsor the attendance of up to five neighborhood representatives. Please let Lynn know whether you or a representative of your neighborhood will be attending by Friday, July 23. His number is 832-3122, and his e-mail address is lgoodell@ci.lawrence.ks.us. #~rh Lou Ann Lee Housing Programs Specialist C:\H,/;\ND A<tllifliWJRo\:11o8d vve·are· e I Prezdetter.doc . servJces . that enhance I . provJ mg excellent c1ty the quahty of life for the Lawrence community � 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 North Lawrence Improvement Association Subject The topic of the resource North Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Woodlawn Elementary School (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws, correspondence, minutes, and newsletters from the North Lawrence Improvement Association. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource North Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Sandrat Publications (Lawrence, Kan.) 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Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Lawrence (Kan.) 1987-1999 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NLIA_Correspondence_Aug1987-July1999_Final.pdf https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/cf50140f0ff3687eee4f37514ea84d3d.pdf 1dbd059c0f055d76a01035df7eb4c612 PDF Text Text NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION lAWRENCE, KANSAS Margene Swarts Program Analyst HAND 6 East 6th Lawrence, Kansas 66044 Dear Margene, This is to inform you the North Lawrence Improvement Association made the following amendment to their by-laws: Article VI - Dues Section 1 previously read: Dues - Annual dues of one dollar per year shall be assessed each member of THE NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION and are due on the second Monday of January. No dues shall be accepted on the day of elections. It was amended to read: Dues - Annual dues of one dollar per year shall be assessed each member of THE NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION and are due on the second Monday of September. No dues shall be accepted on the day of elections. The amendment passed on the first reading September 12, 1994, passed on the next reading October 10, 1994. was made to accept the amendment. 1~J~u~~~l~ Delores Todd President NLIA A motion and second Motion passed. �CONSTTTUTI ON THE NORTH h~WRSNCS IMPROVEME~ SSOCIATION ARTICLE I :.IA.:'1E A~m P'_TR?03~ Section 1. The name of this organization is ThE NORTH ASSOCIATION of Lawrence, Kansas. (NLIA) hi\.WR~NCE IMPRJVE!£NT Section 2. The purpose of TliE N.;RTi:. LA-I'fr(~;~CE lMPROVEHENI' ASSOCIAT~ON shall be to concern itself with the overall general welfare of the North Lawrence area. This concern shall include, but not be liwited to, problems related to the physical improvement of the area, such as housing, street repairs, flood controls, traffic safety, public transportation, pollution, etcetera. Futhermore, it shall be concerned with problems related to health, education, and social and economic welfare. ARTICT.t<: TT MEM?E.l\5HIP Section 1. Any North Lawrence resident, age 18 years or over, and any nonresident North Lawrence pro:perty owner may be voting members of the NLIA. Any North Lawrence Professional Organization or Business and any other North Lawrence Organization may have only one vote. Section 2. Dues - Anuual dues of one dollar per year shall be collected. Members who have not paid dues shall not vote or hold an elective office. ARTICLE ITT Offl~fi;RS S~ction 1. The officers of THE NORTH LI\.~~ENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION shall be: A. President, B. Vice-President, c. Corresponding Secretary, Do Recordjng Secretary, E. Treasurer, and F. Parliamentarian. Section 2. The Officers of the NLIA with the exception of the Parliamentarian shall be elected aP~ually. Candidates will be nominated from the floor. If there is more than one candidate for a vacancy, the office will be filled by a written ballot. The candidate receivi~g the majority vote is elected. Each Officer assumes duties on the first day of the month succeeding the month d·J.ring which elected. They will serve until a successor is chosen and installed. Section ). The duties of the Officers shall be; A. President- is the chief executive officer and chief adninistrative officer of THE NO.:IT:-1 LA~B.E~lc:;;.: IMPROV~·~NT A3SOCIATION. The President presides at all meetings; anpoints all co~~ttee perso~~el and designates all committee chairpersons. The President assigns projects to appropriate co~~ittees, and m~ re-assign or transfer sach projects if, in Presidents jud~ement such a transfer is desirable. The President speaks on behalf of, and in the name of, THE NORTH LA'rlRENC~ IMPR.::w:;'~3NT ASSOCIATION whenever a matter in the Associat:ions "ielrl. of interest is raised and requires pr8sentation of the Association's ooi.nt of view. The President is the Associationrs official represe:1tative at meetinp;s of c-Jooorating organizations. The President calls all re~ular a:-td special :nle3t:i nc;s, fixing the date ;::,.:1d place thereof, except when calEng such meetin~ pursaant to :Tierntership petition. The President shall be an F_.x-)ffic1.o member of all committe::.s. All cormnittee members are responsLble to the President :or the Dr::>Der rerfo::-~JR,ce of their duties. �PAJE 2 B. Vice-President shall oreside over all re~lar meetings and assume responsibilities of the office of ?resident in the absence of the President. The Vice-President will ser·>'e as Intern -:Jresident upon the death or resignation of the President. The Vice-President shall :::e the Chairperson of the Executive Co!ll1'li t tee • c. Corresponding Secretar,y shall be in charge of all the NIJIA's correspondence. This shall consist of letters, f~ers, news bulletins, etceters. No correspondence will be done w-ithout the approval of the President. D. Recording Secreta~ shall be in charge of taking and keeping a record of the minutes of all meetings held by THE NORTH LA~f.RENCS IMPROV~~~~ ASSOCIATION. The Recording Secretary shall be responsible for all records and in charge of matntainine a record of past accomplishments, i.~. newspaper accounts, etc~tera. E. Treasurer shall collect and be res~onsible for all funds due to THE ~JRTH LAWRENCE IMPR0\3~'1ENT A..:noCIATION. The Treasurer will pay all bills authorized by the President, and will maintain a record of the financial stat~s of the organization to be presented at a11 regularly scheduled meetings. F. Parliamentarian may be appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Committee. THE ARTTC-:-,E IV CDW.:ITT:;;E ~x::.~cTITIVE Section l. The Executive Committee constitutes the elected Officers of THE NORTH LA1rJ:.-tENC~ IMPROV~MENT AS30CIATION. (?resident, Vice-President, Corresponding Secretary, Record:i.ng Secretary, Treasurer a~d the three (3) previous past Presidents of the Association). Section 2. The Executive CoJTlT!littee shall ha.e all the powers of THB l'DRTH LAl!JF.ENCS :l.MPR:JVEHENT ASSJCIATION during the interval between meetings. The Vice-Presi_dent will ser-..re as the Chairperson of this committee. The Committee will meet on the call of the Chairperson, or on request of the members of the Association. A_.qTICI.E V MEETLGS Section l. Regular meetings will be held on the second Monday of the month September through May. The Corres?onding Secretary will notify all members for special, or postponed meetines only. Section 2. Special meetings will be held on the call of the President. Members may rec;.uest the President to call a special meeting, indicating the reason thereof. �ARTI"T.F: iri Section 1. Dues - Annual dues of one dollA,r per year shall be assessed each member of THS ~::>RTH LAHRSNC~ IMPRO\f2:1·~NT A3SOCI ATION and are due on the second Monday of January. No dues shall be acc8oted on the day of elections. Section 2. Dues - The amount of annual dues may be changed from time to time by an Amendment to the Constitution. Section 3. Annual election of Officers will be held on the second Monday of October. ARTICL~; BY-LAW VII PROC~DURES Section 1. THE NORTH LA'r.'RENCE IMPROV~'r.fENT AE>SOC:LA':'ION may adopt new By.. taws by an affirmative vote thereon, provided that no By-Law is in effect until passed by two separate meetings. The affirmative vote of a majority of those present at a regular meeting will be sufficient to pass a By-Law. Section 2. A By-Law may be repealed by passing a By-Law to that effect. Section 3. This Constitution may be amrnended by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of THE NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEMENT ASSOClATION in attendance at a meetin~, provided that no vote will be taken on the proposal to ammend the Constitution unless notice thereof was cz:i ven in advance of the meeting. Section 4. meetings. The Organization will fo'TlOW' Robert's Rulles of Order at all Passed first reading May 11, 1987 Next reading September 14, 1987 f'3 Ssed �CO~; ST ITUT I 0[-l (Charter recorded TrlL .NORTH L.,:URt:lLJ..:: IXPRr·· ·:E~:~T A3SOCIA.'l'ICN may 27th 1)71 at Dougl~s .aty Courthouse) ~~' ArtT ICLc. I NA.rv:r; A:fD PUt(H)SE Section 1. IMPROV~M~NT The name of this organization is THE 10RT~ AS30CIATIGN 0~ LAWRiNCE, KAJSA3. (NLIA) LA~RENCB Section 2~ The purpose of TH3 NJ:l.TH LA'flR.l-~i,i'JE Dt.P::t0Vi:;1··~~~IT ASSOCIATIOU shall be to co~cern itself with tne overall seneral welfare of the North la~rence area. This concern snall i1clude, but not be limited, to problems related to the physical inprove~eat of the area, such as housing, street repairs, flood controls, traffic safety, public transportation, pollution, etcetera. Furt~ermore, it shall be concerned \·rith problems related to health, education, and soci:1l and economic welfare. AHTICLE II ...I.c";£.1 B.DRS !-:!I P Section 1. Any North Lawrence resident, 13 years or over, and nonresident property owners may be voting members of the JLIA. Any North Lawrence Organizati~n or Business may have only one vote. Section 2. Dues - Annual Dues of one dollar per year shall be collected. Members who have not paid dues shall not vote or hold an elective office. Section 3. Dissolution of Membership - A person found unworthy of membership may be expelled on recommendation of the Executi\re Committee (which recommendation is not made until aft·;r the member stall h2ve been glven the opportunity of a hearing) , and on apprJval of that recommendation by at least two thirds of the members attending a regular meeting. An unh'orthy person is one 1-;ho knowi~gly and willingly seeks to discredit or undermine the goals, programs, and general purposes of this association. ARTICLZ III OFliCERS Section 1. The Officers of THE NORTH LAW:l.EN0E IXPRJVEME2T ASSOCIATIJN shall be: A. President, B. Vice-President, C. Corresponding Secretary, D. Recordi~g Secretary, E. Tressurer, and F. Parliamentarian. Secti8n 2. The Officers of the NLIA shall be elected annually. Candidates will be nominated from the floor. If there is more than one candidate for a vacancy, the office will be filled by a written ballot, The candidate receiving the ~ajority vote is elected. ~ach Officer assumes his duties on the first day of the month succeeding the month during which he was elected. He serves until his successor is chosen and installed. Section 3. The duties of the Officers shall be: A. President- is the chlef executive o!fice and chief administrative officer of T~~ NO~TH LAWHE]CE I~PROV~~S]T ASSJCIATICN. He presides a~ all meetings; appoints all corruittee ~erson~el and 1esignGtes all committee chair~aa. He assisns projects to appropriate co~~ittdes, and may re-a3sign or transfer sucn projects if, in his judgmen~, such a transfer ls jesirable. He speaks on behalf of, and in the name of~ TH~ NO::tTH LA~a~NC~ IMFROV~MBJT A3SOCIATICN whenever a matter in the Association's f+8ld of interest ls raised ~nd requires preJentatlon of the Association s point of view. He is tee Association's official �PAGi; 2 cont. representative at. mee _ngs of cooperating orsan ... ~aticns. He C8.lls all regular and special meetlncs, fixing the date Dnd place thereof, except wnen callinB such meeting pursuant to membership petition. He shall be an Ex-Officio member of all committees. All committee members are responsible to the President for the proper performance of their duties. B. Vice-President - shall preside over all regular meetinss and .assume responsibilities of tbe Office of President in the absence of the President. ne will serve as Intern-President upon tte death or resignation of the President. He shall be the Chairman of the Executive Committee. C. Corresponding Secretary - shall be in charge of all the NLIA's correspondence. This shall consist of letters, .flyers, news bulletins, etceters. No Correspondence will be done without the approval of the President. D. Recording Secretary - shall be in charge of taking and keeping a record of the minutes 6f all meetings held by TSE NORTH LAWREX~E IMPROV~ME~T ASSOCIATICN. He shall be responsible for all records and incharge of maintaining a record of past accomplishments, i.e. newspaper accounts, etcetera. E. Treasurer - shall collect and be responsible for all funds due to NORTH LAJ~EJ~~ I~PROVE~E~T ASSOCIATION. He will pay all bills authorized by the President, and will maintain a record of the financial status of the organization to be presented at all regular~y scheduled meetings. TH~ F. Parliaffientarian - shall be appointed by the President with the approval of ~he Executive Committee. ARTICLE IV THE EXECUTIVE COi·l.XITT ~ Section l. TH~ EXECUTIVE COMMITTE~ constitutes the elected Officers of NORTH LA~R~~~E IXPROVEME~T ASSOCIATION. (President, Vice-President, Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary, Treasurer and the three previous past Presidents of the Association). TH~ Section 2. T.ii.;:; ZX~CUTIVE COi·miTTiE - shall have all the powers of TH..:; NORTH LA;'/~..:;sc~ I:-1PROV.2i~~ST ASSOCIATIC:~ during the interval between meetings. The Vice-President will serve as the Chairman of this committee. The Com!!littee vrill meet on call of the Chairman, or on request of tte members of tte Association. \ . ARTICL.c; V !vf..Et;T DIGS Section 1. Regular meetings - will be held on tte second Monday of every month. The Correspondine Secretary will notify all members for special, or pQstponed meetings only. Secticn 2. Special ~eeting3 - will be held on the call of the PresiJe~t. 1-:e::;bers ::.ay rec;_uest t.~~e President to c2ll a special :neeting, iniicati::Ji;; the reason tterefore. �... cont. PAGE 3 ARTICLI:; VI DUES Section 1. Dues - Annual Dues of one dollar per year shall be assessed each member of TPJ:; NORTH LA'tlRK~CE H!PR.OV.::.X.ENT ASSOCIATION and are due on the second Monday of September. No dues shall be accepted on day of elections • . Section 2. Dues - The amount of annual dues may be changed from time to time by an Amendment to the Constitution. Section 3. Annual election of Officers will be held on the second Monday of October. ARTICLE VII BY.-LAi"/ PROC..C:DUR.ES Section 1. THE NORTH LAWRENCE IMPROVEXE1T ASSOCIATION may adopt new By-Laws by an affirmative vote thereon, provided that no By-Law is in effect until passed by two separate meetings. The Affirmative vote of a majority of those present at a regular meeting will be sufficient to pass a By-Law. Section 2. A by-Law may be repealed by passing a By-Law to that effect. Section 3. This Constitution may be amended by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of THE NORTH LA~~ENCE I~PROViMEJT ASSOCIATIO~ in attendance at a meeting, provided that no vote will be taken on the proposal to amend the Constitution unless notice thereof was given in advance of the meeting. Section 4. The Organization will follow Robert's Rules of Order at it's meetings. � 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 North Lawrence Improvement Association Subject The topic of the resource North Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Woodlawn Elementary School (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws, correspondence, minutes, and newsletters from the North Lawrence Improvement Association. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource North Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Sandrat Publications (Lawrence, Kan.) 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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 North Lawrence Improvement Association Bylaws, 1971-1995 Subject The topic of the resource North Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Letter to Margene Swarts from Delores Todd regarding 1995 amendments in the bylaws of the North Lawrence Improvement Association of Lawrence, Kansas. Copy of 1971 bylaws. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource North Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available North Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1971 1995 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hoch, Tony Boyle, Ted Community Development Division, City of Lawrence (Kan.) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright North Lawrence Improvement Association. Please contact the copyright holder for permission to use this item. The item may also be subject to rights of privacy, rights of publicity and other restrictions. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Lawrence (Kan.) 1995 1971 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context NLIA_ByLaws_1971-1995.pdf https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/9e66650994a13355fa81a53dd5ef8b05.pdf 1bbdf22260c985ec3e3b7620b31fc038 PDF Text Text ���� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Far East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws, minutes, newsletters, correspondence, and survey for what is now known as the Brook Creek Neighborhood Association, plus the Far East Lawrence Neighborhood Plan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Far East Lawrence Improvement Association Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available City of Lawrence Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Far East Lawrence Improvement Association Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1981-2000 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hoch, Tony Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource BMP Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Brook Creek (Lawrence, Kan.) 1981-2000 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Survey Subject The topic of the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Survey, coding protocol, and demographic information for an undated survey of the Brook Creek neighborhood in Lawrence, Kansas. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hoch, Tony Community Development Division, City of Lawrence (Kan.) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Brook Creek (Lawrence, Kan.) Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context BrookCreekSurvey.pdf https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/70dcb72864ef9e8e2a3e2e8d5588203e.pdf 6f83ef7930424c3c66b548c9061e337f PDF Text Text BROOK CREEK NSIGHBORHOOD H1PROVEHENT ASSOCIATION Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met !larch 12, 1987, at the EastLawrence Center, l-Ie met as a forum for the candidates who are running for city commission. All 6 candidates attended. ~ach ~>,ave a brief speech setting forth bhs goals and then a question and answer period followed. !·!any topics were explored • One of major interest was that the incumbants denied knowledge that our CO funds had been cut from $1300 to $900. This seems strange since they had voted upon it earlier,Other neighborhoods were not cut proportionately, and we have never received one cent for any services which the members or officers have performed. Other groups have received considerable amounts for administration. In a brief meetinr, (business) following the forum it was announced that before the meeting, 31 membership dues had been received in addition to those paid at the JJ'enuary meeting. (no February meeting was held in anticipation of the candidate fo~.) A plaque was presented to retiring treasurer, Howard Hargrove, for his ten years of service as treasurer and his many hours of service to the cotm,lunity, Honors were noted for Doug and Suaan Hiller who were honored by the State Task force of Friends of Education for their contribution in the field of ·~ducat ion. They are parents of childnm in New York School. ;</e are r,lad and proud for them. r·ieeting adjourned. Respectful~y s~bm}tt~, .- :/dt~dJ /::y~La~ Rachel Grantham, Sec. �ijJ!-1 p(iJ!! (. BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD IHl-'ROVEHENT ASSOGlATION The BrookCreek Association net April 9, at the East Lawrence Center. In the absence of the president &ld the vice-president ,the secretary presided. No official business t-1as transactP.d. The treasurer announced theee new members hava been added to the roll. t1any improvements for our neighborhood were discussed! 1. Owners should clean up trash and debris from their yards. 2.Illegal fences should not be allowed on the city right-of-way. 3. People are living in trailers on private property. 4. Tall weeds are allowed to obscure vision at corners. 5. Ever present flooding due to clogged culverts and ditches. 6. Deep chuck holes are numerous on uncurbed and unpaved streets, especially at corners. 7. 1313 Prospect, the yard is full of junk. 8. Someone is living in a horse trailer. 9. Noisy people are congregating in Brooke Greek after dark. We discussed having a spring picnic. All were in favor but no definite plans were made. Heeting adjourned, Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. �.. 3C' ;VA jlJ BROOK CREEK NEIGHBOIDIOOD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION May mmeting, secretartA)r''s report read and approved, Treasurer r·aported $~52. <S 5 on hand tn th ;at ty cas~ of $17. 46. A diqcussion of allowing developers to build on lots smaller than allowable was lteld at length, Action was to be deferred to follow the May 19th :;:c~t:'.n~ of th-2 CoHllnisoionn t1otit>n made by Rachel Grantham to Mltthe Com,.ssion not to allow more de."lsity i~1 building in areas Where th city does not provide fac111 ties such as water, sewer, drainage ~o be increased to care for the e:q~ansion, Hichael Almon seconded, Hotion carried, It ~..rM at th<j a."'lllotmced that a meeting of neighborhood representatives will be held museum at 7;30, Hay 28, l~atkin''' Ii: wa.3 suggested that Cornmllnity Service people tvho are worltinB out fines utight be used to clean out the ditch beside Brtok Creek Park and Edgewood f'ark. ~ontinued '!'r;~ noH concern was voiced about trash accumulation in the neighborhood, me.'Tlberships were atmow1ced. ( and lack of city enforcement in this regard. !·1eeting adjourned. Rachel Grantbam, Sec, June meeting ln the abse.1ce of the secretary no minutes were read. Treasurer• s repo:rt read and accepted. It was decided not to hold meetings in July and August. I>lans 't~are i.lade for a neig.l'lborhooo picr1ic in nrool~ Cr~el~ ra::k so,t, 3 • ..teat and drink will be furnished. Members and guests shloud bring table service and a covered dish of one's choice. ~leeting adjourned. �.i. ·i:.'l (,1 ~=·· . '' ... ·(:•./ ·:·?\..:; .:i:;'jt·'' \ I:;. .::: t.: r ·t·::•:-" ::;. r · !;', '.::•.,:; 1.•:•,:. (: \ :: i :.::, :-~; •.:: t ·, •I ·, 1 ·.:·.. t:-·::.• tr'..ih ~ .. ·,· !: " r.:.:·r· ... · ···.::.··.: -;~-; : ..: ': \ .:~ ! '' •' ~ ~ r._; I ~ ! • .. ' :·:: -':'.\ r: ~::·.- . ·:·.:.i•"t·:·?" ·:.1\.' F.•)· -!; .. ·~. ,\ ,. ~ ·~·'::~·~::: ·. ,., .. '·"'· : i'l'.•" i;'• .. ; '•f.', ' . .'IU [i :i ..... t::~ ;-. ': ·~· rr,! 1 .. · .1,: \" ·. :r .:. :··! 1::. i. .,'·. !:'; ,, . ill r ;- .I ·.:!1·.'• ~ ·, ~-~·. ~·:i i·"·f:·:• (·:-::·c· •: u lll :~:t(::.,·,·c . ·.•': ... : i:~. ·\·.: :·: ,;.:. :.•':1·· l'J'f£·:~ .'f: ~::; ;:, 'r- ~ :.. C~('t'•:"~{·::.r·:·-·~"l ·::. i·". •'·.:·:• :';'1 E:' {:.'·.1 !·.-· • r'';::;! .;._. :·: u·· ·,\1 f:.·:·t·:. ::J t ·i. ·~··; !;~ . •.'! .,,J �llrook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met at the East Lawrence Center October 8, Twenty-one members were present. Lynn Goddell and two students, Susan Owen and John Glasier, were present. The students attempted to tell the~roup what the city has done in the way of improvements for our area in the past 12 years. Everyone there knew more about the subject than did the students, !uch of the discussion time was spent regarding the lack of correction of floodinP, conditions of Brook Creek, even though money has from ~mme ~1r, Goddell had no solutions to offer to time been allotted for this purpose, The city has deferred using it at times and allowed the time for use to elapse and taken the money for uses in other parts of towg, i·ir, Goddell ,who is also hired by the city building inspection department, assured us that even though buildings have been erected that did not ~St~t city standards, they nevertheleaa have been inspected,Apparently these deviations have been accepttble • During the business meeting which f~wed>Mr. Binns appointed ~ominating committee consisting of Elna Supancic , Mrs. Binns, and Mrs. Beers. Nominations will be announced at the November meeting and elec)ion will be held in December. A motion was made and seconded and passed that Mr. Binns be allowed to appoint two members to the neighborhood projects committee since the former members have moved fora the city. " I Love Downtown Lawrence" day ,October 10, was announced. MeetinB adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham Sec • . . r �Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met Nov~nber 12, 1987 at the East Lawrence Center. Minutes were read and approved. The treasurer reported $814,26 in savings and 51 paid members. A letter from Susan Owens was read. No action taken. Belinda Cunningham, a new comer to our 3everal projects for next year l<~ere nai~hborhood, suggested as was welcomed. follows~ side walk repair a totlot at 13th and Oakhill playground equipment for Edgewood Park repairs on the"alleyu east of Brook Creek Park a baby sitter for 1nmetings for young parents spring clean up rest room for Brook Creek Park bulletin board for the Center • slafe of officers for 19881 The nominating committee presented the followung Pres •• Don Binns Vice Pres. Goldie Harmon Se~, Rachel Grantham Tres. Doug Miller President Binns appointed Goldie Harman and Etna Atkinson to the CBGD board advi advisory board. It was suggested that the down town area needs a public rest room and an information center easily accessable to Massachusetts St, Heeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, f..: i't•. '• ~. �Brook Creek Neighborhood Association -·- December 10, 1987 A Christmas meeting of Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association was held at the East Lawrence Center December 10. No business was transaeted eXKept for election of officers. Etna Atkinson moved that the slate of officers as presented by be unanimously elected. Cunningham seconded. Pres. Don Binns Vice Pres. Goldie Harmon Sec. Rachel Grantham Treas. Doug Hiller Notion carried. Rachel the nominating committee Grantham showed fildes of Scandanavia and Russia. Christmas goodies prepared Dy Hr. & rtrs •• Binns and others were enjoyed by all. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, �:\.;;::-:.- . ; •\' k "· •·.·.,. ~~ .. ·~, )'"· c,.·\ ·'/ i>·\ _. \''( r (."! <I t·' \ ' l,.oY BrookCreek Nei~hborhood Improvement Association met rhursd ,¥ '.l~~~;~\\i~\i'i :\ 0ecember R at the 3ast Heights Center, <..:·.- ~'4t.t.lW*'\J-\ A Christmas prop.;ram of sinp;inp.; was presented by the ~oys and:.· p.;fLt()H·\C.£. of the ;~ast Heights ~:>chool "''>oaring ·)ingers. 11 This was followed by ddBserts for all and a friendly mixer. Following was a b~~ meeting for the purpose of election of officers for the coming year. The slate of officers was presented as followsa President- Don Binns Vice-Pres.- Goldie Harmon Secretary- Rachel Grantham Treasurer- Doug Miller A motion to accept the slate was made by ~lary Hartin and seconded by Mrs. Supancic. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Rachel r.rantham, Sec. January 12,the Brook Creek Association met at the East Heights Center. Several issues for improvement of the neighborhood were discussed. I~ was announced tha~he Lawrence City Neighborhood Association will sponsor a forum with the candidates for the city commission. It is hoped that several neighborhoods will be represented among the candidates. We gave a vote of approval to the Commissioo for vetoing the holding of "war games" in our community when our counjlry is striving for peace. We have requested the multiple containers for trash in the pilot program which has been suggested. It was suggested that at our March meeting we have a forum for those candidates who are successfully nominated in the February election. i·Je are concerned that GDBG money be spent for a second set of flashing lights have been approved by the commission for Kennedy School and none were approved ~Of East Heights which is in an approved communtty development district and is ath~ntersection of two approved truck routes. >lie are concerned about trash and old cars which are accumulating in some yards in the neighborhood. In particular, at 1337 East 16th there are at least five aside foam those which are in use and since parking space is so very limited on the street it is an inconvenience to the entire neighborhood. There is fully as much, trash in the back yard which faces the Park. We request that the city take some action on this issue. Heeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. l . /d.: ~· :. . ..l~A..t<. rru:t·rW . ..t.. / ' �Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met January 14, 1988, at the East Lawrence Center with 13 members present. Minutes of The previoa~eetings were read and approved. 28 members present. treasurer reported $833.19 in the bank and $56.v6 in petty cash. A Down Town Lawrence committee of Bernard Judge and Mary Geesie provided the program with an in-depth discussion of the project. Goldie Harmon reported on the recent meeting of the CBDG board.(advisory) It was announced that Mr. Binns has appointed Michael to the Lawrence Association pay the $20 membership for the Almon as our reiresentative of Neighborhoods. It was agreed that we would Broolt Creek Association. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ,p~~~. �Bnitk Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met at the East Lawrence Center Feb, 11, 1988, Ninutes were read and approved, The treasurer reported ~850, 65 Goldie Harmon reported bn the in savings and $ 24 in petty cash. CBDG AdviSoJY Board meeting, Not all associations have made presentations as yet. She was concerned that for administration than for the projects themselves, more money is spent Mr. Binns presented plana for the playground equipment which he plans to com-plete next week with Mr. DeVictor pf Parks and Recreation •• The Association is still concerned with the withhold•ne monies allowed for projects from and then placing them in the General City's unfairness in being used until time e~ires Fund, It is no fault of the Association that the money is not used as allowed when the City delays carrying out of the projects. Meeting adjourned. Respvetfully sub mitted, .·r, �j ' I ;. /'' "r! I I ~rook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met March 10, 1988 at the East Lawrence Center. Goldie Harmon, vice president, presided in the absence of the president. Ninutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. The treasurer reported a balance of $22.85 cash on hand and $847.64 in A the bank. The entire time was spent on an in-depth report by Goldie Harmon on the CBDG advisory board meeting.Public service items were discussed this time. BrookCreek•s request for money for baby sitter for meetings was approved as an experiment. Honey which we have been allowed in the past and have not keen allowed to spend was approved for playground equipment for a Tot Park. Questions were raised why money from our neighborhood funds should be spent for Edgewood Homes when they have their own HUD funds allowed for theie use. Meetingg adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham,Sec. �1 ' fjl ' ; '.t- ?' I %~-~~-LL4 ~~~( �PCA14 ;v& ------------ Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met, April 14,1988, at the East Lawrence Center. President Binns presided. Goldie Harmon reported on final decisions made by the CDBG advisory board. Discussion about trucks using residential streets led to the conclusion that the truck ordinance is too confusing to be properly enforced4 It seems contro1hf speeding in neighborhoods cannot b~properly enforced by the 1 police because there is no place for t~to park other than on private property which requires the permission of the owner and is not often given for fear of reprisals by those arrested. Again the Parks director , Osborne, has delayed the planting of trees as he promised until the seas~ has passed. This has happened before and we have not oily not got the trees but we have lost the monEY allowed and it has gone to other parts of town. Meeting adjourned. Monies allowed for 1988 b~ the advisory committee were as followsa Repaat of streets, Prairie and Elmwood Baby-eitter for meetings ~~U1f«rfi~lfrcosts $1,000 300 1:888 $3,300 \rn 19!'8 COMMUNITY : 1EVELOPMENT QFfiC~ ·_; -~·!. S\..:J'.~-~ - ../ ..... ___ ~·-· r~~v .:-... �Brook Creek NEighborhood lnmprovement Association met Thursday, May 12,1988 at the East Lawrence Center. President Binns presided. Secretary's minutes were read and approved. The treasurer reported ~847.64 in bank and $28,69 Membership now totals 34. ~ petty cash. Mr. Roger Coffey and associate from the city water department gave a slide presentation and discussed purity, softness. pollution, addititives , and told how much water we use from the Kaw River, shallow we11s,and Clinton lesivoir. He handed out brochures about the history of water plants in the u.s. It was an interesting presentation. Doug Miller reported on the newly approved truck ordinance,Haskell and 15th streets in our area have been designated as delivery routes •• Mr. Binns read a letter from Pete Anderson regarding the need for security volunteers for Independence Days July 2-4. 1:-tr. Binns will be meetine; with the Corranission May 1711h in regard to our request for CDBG funds, He would appreciate some members to be be present also. It was agreed not to hold meetings in July and August. The usual picnic will be held in September. Plans will be made in June. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ~_; i l ·--··· :. -/:. ,·.I Secretary ~.:-~ ....::a ... (... -. ....__ ~) �1? c fo1!l /i(< "' Brook Creek Neighborhood Improveent Association met Thursday~ June 9, 1988 at the East Law1-ence Cente1- with nine members pl-esent. F'1-esident Don Binns p1-esided. The secJ-eta1-y, whc• was absent, sent the minutes of the last meeting. Dc•n Binn£; repm-ted on his meeting with Fl-ed DeVicto1-· about playground equipment and his meeting with George Osborn about the r-ailroad b-ack problem. Also, the planting of trees in Brook Cr-e.•ek Pad::. He also, repor-ted that the City Commissit~rl authcwized an additional $2,000.00 fo1- pJ.aygJ-ound equipment fl-om C.D. F1-1rds in Edgewood Pad::. Members voted to cancel July and August meetings. Next meeting will be :•Ln- picnic: on Septembe1- 8th vJhich is ou1- l-egula1- meeting night, the second Thu1-sday of the month, in B!-ook Cl-eek Pc.:,.1-k vJeather permitting. Other-vJise the picnic ~·Jill be in the East Lawl-enr:•= Center. Members voted to authorize purchase of the meat and drink for the picnic:. t1eeti ng adjc•u n1ed. F:espec:tfull y e.ubmi tted, ...::_. .,..... ';.. (.:..J, ·:'- ,-..,- ( '··1 �September 8, l9B8 Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met for the annual Septsmber picnic at Brook Creek Park. About 50 m6mbers and guests were present. Hr. Binns, president, greeted guests and explained the aims of the organization. No business was transacted other than collection of dues for next year. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Gr~*haro, Sec, 1?~U li '!A-~dvl:t--L-v'-'1 October 13, 1988 Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met at the East Lawrence Center. Secretary•s reports were read and approved, The treasuseerreppue~dd $37.69 on ha~ and $300,68 in the bank. A letter from Larry Heeb was read announcing a community participation meeting for all those serving on committees ,to,be held at the Holcum Complex November 9 at laOO PM. ·\:::, A motion to wenew out membershiPAL A N was made by Mrs.~iller and seconded by Thelma Strong. Motion carried, Michael Almon, representative of L A N,gave an~ extensive report of proposals growing out of their meetings .A vote to approve the first and second proposals and not to approve the third was passed.(Proposals are attached). A suggestion by Jessie Branson to vote for or against the southern traffic wa~ was disapproved. Some sort of noise ordinance was considered necessary but how it is to be implimented is a problem.All specifics suggested were not considered feasible, Michael Almon was nominated as our representative to L A N next year, by Mrs. Miller. Mr Young seconded • Nomination approved. Mr. Young discussed the possibility of speed limit sigds being placed on East Fifteenth Street, There is only one at the east edge of town and speeding is a real problem •• A pilot program for trash distribution into catagories was discussed and approved. Heating adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham , Seft ,. �Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met November 10 at the East Lawrence Center. :-tr. Binns, president, presided. Ninutes were read and approved. The treasurer reported $868 in savings and $42.69 in petty cash. He also reported that he ahd Paid $25 dues to Lawrence Neighborhood Association. The nominating committee reported with a slate for the election as followsa Don Binns---- President Goldie Harmon ---Vice Presdient Rachel Grantham---- Secretary Doug Niller---- Treasurer Belinda Cunningham nominated ~iichael Almon as vice-president.Nominations closed. Election will be held at the December meeting. Herman t-1eyer and Goldie Harmon were appointed to the CDBG ADvisory Board. lt was agreed to have a dessert meeting for December. It will be at 7a00 instead of 7130 and there will be a program. Eacb person is asked to bring any dessert of one's choice. A Newsletter will be published this month. It was su~gested that we contact people new to the neighborhood and acquaint them with our organization and, if they are nel-T to the city, make sure that the Welcome Wagon contacts them, This has not been done for those in this part of the city, we understand, It was ~epprted that three picnic tables and a climbing ladde have been placed in Edgewvod Park and that two hurdles have been placed beside the walkway,It was also reported that the wooden play equipment had been partially burned but not destroyed, Requests for CD Fund usage for next year were discussed as followsa 1. Repair the road east of Brook Creek Park.It has sustained deep holes again, 2.Repair ~t Wedgewood and Lindenwodd Lanes at south end where they are connected, 3, Widen and repair 12th Street between Prairie and Summit Streets. 4. Ask for restrooms at Edgewood and Brook Creek Parks. They are the only pa~ks in town without these facilities. Why? s.Ask for trees for parkings where the people requestthem and are willing to water and care for them. Meeting adjourned, Respectfully submitted. Rachel Grantham, Sec. �t<f::;:·-~-::~ '.·'~~ ( ' ': -:·. (' Q,\j '. \\ '\ ..: •.. ·""- \\\'l "··~1~ t. )\ .~\ }~ ~\)X~~~~~~~~~t~\. .d ~'. ~tC,'l'i-'Jcncf. .~} Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met June 14 at 0~ ../>./ East Lawrence Center. President Binns presided,Minutes were read AC.t<:·IHv''"'o\.: approved,The treasurer reported $819,36 in the bank and $30,69 petty cash, It was reported the Brook Creek continues to was out the east bank in Edgewood Park and is only 4 feet from the side walk. The question was raised whether EKANbe allowed to use apartments in Edgewood for office space, Many people do not wish to go thate for commodities, since they will no longer be distributed at East Lawre ce Center, Mr. Binns went to the City Commission and reported on the many llnequalities Which exist in the distribution of CDBG funds., As a result he received a letter stating that flashing ligh•s will be installed on 15th Street on either side of East Heights School as have been allowed for other schools. It was decided to write a letter of appreciation to the City Commission, It was reported that $977 which was aasigned to us last year and the city did not carry out the projects ,can be used for something elseperhaps a fountain in Brook Creek Park. A form will be presented in the next news letter for people to sign if they desire trees in the parking in front of their homes and will promise to water and care for them. Mre,Biins m ade the motion and Hr. Myers seconded, Motion carried. It was reported that we have 43 paid memberships. It was agreed that there will be no July or August Meeting. It was decided to have the regular September Picnic for members and prospective members. It was voted to take money from the treasury for meat and drink for the September picnic September 14 in Brook Creek Park, Goldie Harmon made the motion and Thelma Strong seconded. Goldie Harmon made a motion the we cancel the June meeting in 1990,, Eunice Binns seconded. Motion carried, Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. �September 1989 Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met for the annual picnic on September 14. Since it rained, the dinner was held in the East Lawrence Center. About 45 members and guests attended. No business was transacted other than collection of dues since the president was out of town. October 12, 1989 Brook Creek Ne~ighborhood Association met at the East Lawrence Center. President Binns presided. Minutes were read and approved. Nancy Scott, first grade teac~er at East Heights School presented a request for providing funds for the two first grades to take a bus to Kansas City to attend the dinosaur exhibition and Hall Mark's Kaleidoscope. rzaldie Harmon made a motion that we give them $60.00. Eunice Binns seconded. Motion carried. They presented us with a booklet which they had made about dinosaurs and promised to give us a show about them later in the year. It was agreed to make permanent the change in meeting dates from Thursday to the second Wednesday of the month. A letter nas read requesting funds for the Habitat House which is being built. No action was taken. Goldie requested that someone else be appointed to attend LAN meetings with her since M7. Meyers resigned. No action was taken. A motion was made that the dues be collected in September rather than Danuary. Hichael Almon seconded. Motion carried. Only five requests for trees were received. Discussion of projects for next year inoludeda Rest room in Edgewood Park where there are ball games, summer Q4y i camp for children, playground equipment whicbis in almost constant use. The Oe Center is no longer available. Other parks which are so equipped and used have rest rooms provided. It would be feasible for the police to lock such a facility at night. Seal the road beside Brook Creek Park to l:.eep down the dust. Provide house paint for senior citizens. Pave the part of the sidewalk in Edgewood Park whicis nor black top and is badly deteriorated. ~ominating committee consisting of Eunice Binns, Freda Slalkfleet, and Pauline Myers was elected. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham , Sec. �/:-.~·~ I // ~ . .... ·::··~ ~ '·, \ ; q_, . t~:~ <?4<-:;~iij~;;'<._, ·: a <o,.o 'YIJ'. . ;'.' ;'"1 November 8, 1989 Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met at East Lawrence Center, November 8, 1989. ~~ -~- The nominatimg committee presented a slate for 1990: Don BinnsPres. Freda Stalkfleet Vice-Pres. Rachel Grantham Sec. Doug Miller Treas. Proposals for next year which were discussed atl the last meeting were discussed and approved. It was announced that the flashing lights which had been promised for East Heights School had never been installed. This will be questioned • Rachel Grantham agreed to be on the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board It was decided to have a Christmas treat for the children from Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. 4 / ~~t.,<'-:t , .. ·\~.,·~·:./ Treasurer reported $21.44 on hand and $740.64 in the bank. East Heights who will sing for us. :.~- ~ ,~ '&;()}!.t;J;J .:~-. c {./ Pres. Binns presided. Minutes were read and approved. .·;', �Broek Creek Neighberhood Improvement Association met December 13 at the East Lawrence Center. fourteen members were pfesent. Minutes were read and approved, Treasurer reported $740 in the bank and petty cash &25,44. A musical pr•grarn was presented by singers fr•rn East Heights and New York schools •• Refreshments were served f•llowing the program, At the business meeting fellowing election of officers teok place. The slate elected was as follows: President---- Don Binns Vice Prws.--- Fred~ Stalkfleet Secretary -- Rachel Grantham Treasurer -- Doug Miller We new have 27 paid members. Requests were made that regular heurs be set aside at the Center fer grade schoel children sine all childEen to not go to the Boys, and Girls Club. It was also requested that some lower hoops be add in the gym te accomodate smaller children. The week of April 7 was announced as Natienal Cernmunity Development Week. T-shirts will be available at a cost ef $8,00, Nancy Scott will present a video of the East Heights first graders trip to Kansas City which Breok Creek sponsored. Meeting adjourned, Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham ,Sec. Brook Creek Neighborhood Associatien met January 10 AT THE East Lawrence Center, Nancy Sc•tt , first grade teacher at East Heights Scheol, showed a vide• of the children at the Hallmark Center for Children and at the dinesaur display. 37 were present. At the business meeting it was anneunced that we already have 37 members for the corning year. The treasurer reported $758,61 in the bank and petty cash of $32.44. SecretaryYs report was read and approved. Prior•rities for CDBG requests were discussed, Drainage repairs on Laura Street and rest rooms for hhe parks were cited, Nothibg has been done about the erosion of Brook Creek in the Park and it is rapidly getting wmrse • There are several broken fen~e posts at Brook Creek Park, Michael Almon resigned as representative at LAN .,It was decided not to elect another representative. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec, �Brookcreek Community Improvement Association met at the East Lawrence Center, i~ednesday Narch 14. 1990 President Binns presided, Secretary's report was read and AI~~Vild. The treasurer reported no change since last month, It was announced that thB trees whi.ch were promised are now available and will be planted later. A letter concerning SORT written by the newly appointed representative for the city, Patricia Hartin, reported on places to take materials for recycling, An EARTH DAY pot luck supper to be held at the Fair Grounds was announced. A planning session was announced for March 25 at 2 pro, No representative was selected. Jolene Anderson, president , announced that the dinner will be Sunda~, April 22. It was decided to apr>oint a permanent calling cormnittee for Brook Creek. Goldie Harmon made a motion that the president appoint such a committee, Etna Atkinson seconded. Motion carried. Bill Young volunteered to report o}!r activities to KL~m for announcement on the air. It was suggested that made a motion that we May. Freda Stalkfleet Four new members paid we not meet during hBe summer months. Goldie Harmon meet September thaough December and March through seconded. Motion carried. nues fllGowing the meeting. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham , Sec. �Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met April 10 at the East Lawrence Center. Terri Pippert and Connie Daniels from the Ftrst National Bank gave a presentation about their Senior Partner Program. Patricia Marvin, recycling coordinator for the city gave a presentation about recycling in the city, and announced A pot-luck supper to be held at the Fair Grounds April 22 to discuss neighborhood concerns with East Lawrence an invited Brook Creek to attend. She also announced a river front clean up for May 5th from 8 am until noon. The Paramedics (Pat Mayo and partner) said they trould like to give course im the Heimlich maneuver if people were interested. It wo•tld be a four hour session certified by the American Heart Association. The cost would be $10. It would be held in the evening or on a Satyrday. If anyone is interested please call Pat Mayo at 843-7777. A public hearing with the CDBG board and the city conunission was announced for May 8 at 8 o'clok at the City Hall. The treasurer announued that we have another new member. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. �BROOK CREEK Neighborhood Association met May 9 present. It was rutnounoed that there would be no meetings in June, July and August. The next meeting will be the annual picnic in Brook Creek Park. The entire meeting was spent with Don Gardner planning a neighborhood Watch program. Mr. Gardner is chah:man of the safety department for the city. Plans uere finalized for one area of the WATCH. Plans were announced for Independence Days and a plea for help lvas announced ••• Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. .·· I i · / i // ·'1;-7::1-.!·'-~ ,,,. . . -( \._..·:'(..-'(...-'(/·I .•••. ( (.' 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Q ?;J:;Z.. )777· "'--o-.0 7-·-z..•. r,() -er.r'J.) .-'J-:Q:·;;<:) I , r:? .:> ·v·"J-?7$.-yP·:;:;~-:·;}---J!-'~_3 ... ?t-I'"P:;Jl?"'-1¢;. -~-p-n·!;J:·P ?.1-]l·J} '/ ?"~ j.--r.--" 1/:;f:-"P-:J)~ ~:J____ ,~v-~ tl-{;J!~ ~Ff- J:-~-?;L--?Jt.--0 ""~2--~ ~-~l/ r{.f::"Y.)")'Y' \:• '~'J; :n-:;>..(?'5 ,:;,/ oj~1--~· .rr2.~ry: l ' \f .;~:, '·' ·:7 . ' ),---:;rr:rru:_; c) :r.r-, 7 . ( ' Ph hi " ( ' r'?'X1)i !I '· vr 7/~f) '\ '·<. . . . . .< �Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met April 10, 1991 at the Ease Lawrence Center. The secretary's report vas read and approved, Eighteen members were present, Julia Polk will represent us at the LAN meeting April 13. The treasarer reported $719.11 in the bankk and $61.50 in cash Q A LAN wor~shop on April 13 will will meet at the Congregational church and consider these areasa 1. newsletters 2,Treasurer 3,Secretary 4, Social activities s. t1embership 6, Bloclt workers ~1eeting will be from 10 AM to 3 pm. A covered dish picnic will be held at noon. Picney Neighborhood will hold a ba zaar at the schi~i. Spacess will be for rent as followsa $15 for food space, $10 for any other spaces •• It was suggested that we ask a member of the city staff to attend our next meeting and explain to those interested the possibilities open to lov income people how they may be aided in improving their homes, Some are reluctant to go to City Hall for advice. Nuch discussion ensued about vandalism , drinking and other misbehavior in the city parks. Meeting adjourned, Repectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham , Sec. �BrookCreek Neighborhood Improvement Association met Hay 9 1 East Lawrence Center. @ Twenty-three me~bers were present. President Binns presided. Sectetary's report was read and approved. Treasurer reported no change since last month. A presentation was given for the Model Block program. Details were given froma request which had been approved for another block. Also discussed were deferred loans for hocsing rehabilition. Much interest was shown for both programs. fhe entire meeting was spent in discussion. It was SUti~ested that someone from the CDBG office bring slides of other model block programs to be shown to the group. This will be planned. Two new memberships were noted. Heeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Granth&u, Sec. �September 11,1991 Brook Creek Improvement Association met September 11, 1991 at Brook Creek Park for our annual fall picnic. About 40 were in attendance. Dues were collected from 30 members. Plams were announced for the October meeting. All were urged to bring plans or suggestions for the new year. october 9, 1991 Brook Creek Community Improvement Association met at the East Lawrence Center, Twenty-one members were present. Secretat~'s report was read and approved, City news letters 1-1ere passed out although we had not nearly enough, Presdient Binns appointed Freda Stalkfleet for the nominating committee and Hazel Bryan and Dorothy Roper were nominated. They were unanimously elected. The rest of the meeting was spent discussing requests for CDBG funding for neighborhood needs:Suggestiond were : 1. StEaighten and seal Bullene, LaSalle and Ward Streets. 2.Repair 12th Street Rail Roa~ Crossing. 3, Repair Elmwood Street between the two cemetaries. 4.Curb anD DRAIN DITCHES ON OakHill Avenue, S,.Repair sidewalks on Fifteenth Street, 6,Guard rail at 13th and Brook at the stop sign. 7,Repair 3rossing signal at 13th Street, 8,Larger stop sigh on 13th where it intersects Oak Hill • It was voted to rejoin LAN and Vernon Burkett and Kris Wetterman were chosen as representatives, It was voted to pay our $25 membership to LAN. Meeting adjourned, Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec, �BrookCreek Neighborhood Association met November 13 at the East Center. Larry Hamm showed slides of some of the improvements made in the various neighborhoods with the use of Community Development Funds in past years. Don Binns, president ,presided. SecretarjAs repor~waa read and approved. Treasurer report~ $775.21 in treasurpy. Seven new membvrs were reported bringing the total to 60. President reported that the fire department has several programs available. The nominating committee submitted the following slates President Don Binns Vice-Pres. Freda Stalkfl~et Sec. Rachel Grantham Treas. Robert Eggaert Vernon Burkett, representative to L AN N reported on their recent l'!leeting. The report was given in depth concerning a number of issues, namely II@AIDIII the pouer plant at 9th street, Board of zonins appeal, f. to 10 homes on the Historic Register, that a map of neighborhoods should be made available , and that a LANN newsletter be published. There may be another Ci.ty Bus Tour soon. Projects for request for CDBG funding were discussed. The following in order of preference were decided upotu 1. Repair railroad crossings at 12th and lith streets. 2. Repair sidewalks on l!itt: Stn1et. 3. Repair water lines (prefer new onas)on 13th and Prospect streets. 4. Straighten and via.en and S(;!al '!-4c,~ii$vtood, HaL·d , LaSall~, and BullAAne Streets bet~en 17th anct 15th Streets 5. PlQ12e a guard rail around the ourvt! of Oal~ Hill !)n the east side Where thero 1• a very deep ditch. Queries were made as to why the t'est room5 at the t.ltc parJts have never materialized, will the basket ball 80al be place41n Brook Creek Park, speeding on 15th Street. · Election tdll be held at the December meeting. It: was voted that uo have punch an<! cookiGs at; our Cl'Jrintma~ mr:tJting. Meeting adjo\1rned, Pespectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, see. 7 . ~ {,· --.L-// 7f:;:.c:-li.t2- I' .4+. <<- -£_.-{_:--<- £~<-<-> :· ~' .;_ •. •' ·'· .' :·' :,· '·'"· ,. �Brook Creek Neighborhood Community Development Association met 1991 at the East Lawrence Center, President Binns presided, 17 Jnembers were present, The slate of fooicers for the coming year was presented as follows: Presdient Don Binns Vice-Pres, Freda Stalkfleet Secretary Rachel Grantham Treasurer Robert Eggert Eunice Binns moved that the slate be elected, Goldie Harmon seconded, motion carried, Ron Hodge from the K,U.Law School presented an idea for a Low Income Credit Unionqyalled a Community Development Credit Union to be funded partially within the area, namely Brook Creek and East Lawremce, It would have some outsife seeding and be underwriteen by the u.s. Government, This idea w-ill be researched and expanded and announce in the March newsletter, Questions may be referred to Ryan Hodge phone 864-8061 akter January 14, 1992, Mr. Eggert announced our mrmbership (paid members) at 60, Goldie Harmon moved we adjourn. Robert Eggert seconded, Motion carried, The meeting w-as followed by a social hour 1vith coffee and cookies. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham , Sec, �J I / (''/-' BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met March 11 at the East lawrence Center. President Binns presided. ~~~Izl~lj~ Secretary's report was read and approvedd Treasurer reported a balance of $801.81. Twenty one members were present and 5 new members were announced. L A N representative was out of town but had attended the meetin1J, and reported via the secretary that the only topic ofr discussion was the expansion of the down town into the neighborhoods. Since this doea not affect Brook Creek , no discussion followed. Charlene Johnson, directerof the Indian Center reported on the progress of their building and the programs which they offer. She said that they are one of 6nly two Indian Child Welfare bureaus in the state of Kansas. Family intactness is their aim. She says that it will eventually be a meal site. They have a contract with SRS. -.~:.:c:::'"'"'·- · A motion to adjourn by Mr.Eggert qas seconded by Hazel Bryan. Respectfully submitted , Rachel Grantham,Sec. �~\1:! \1l81.9?n ...... ·:?; '"\'>-\· (>.' BROOK CREEK NEIGHBOR HOOD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCISTIO .0~.- ..... M4r c uft~~( . .1~~~. ~ % ~ Brook Creek Neicghorhood Association meJ May 13th at the Eas {.:' O/p.:.:;.:':3i[r ,€>' Lawrence Center • iourteen members were present. '::S.t:, '";: q}v In the absence t)f the president, Freda Stalkfleet, vice-pres. c'2 1_180t,u0 presided. Minutes were reDd and approved. Thg ~a•arer reportee ~ balance of $800. EB Armold, a KU student majoring in city planning , was introduced. He will work with us during the coming year i~ investigating ~our neighborhood and suggesting improvements nee~and he will be a laison with the city planning commission. He will live in the neighborhood. Me was welcomed with enthusiasm. It w~s questioned why the two blocks of Oa~hill which were approved for resurfacing have not been done. Mr.Goodell will be contacted.~ ~rk:~t1A A motion was made by Goldie Harmon that we allow up to $500 for ~~ playground equipment dollar for dollar with what th~~ raise tomeet the amount CDBG agreed to allow.Ha~zel Bryan seconded.Motion carried. It was questioned whether the community has weed eaters. No one knew. 0'~ We vrere reminded of the next meetinlJ,..Iwhich will be out' September picnic. It was suggested that we ask for flower beds and some trees in the vacant area at the turn at 13t~a:nd Oskhill. It is now just bare grass and other such areas in the city are landscaped beau~ifully. It was suggested that we contac. the city about the two serious bumps in the 15 hundred block of Haskell. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rach~l (Pardon the typing, please. I may Gr~ntharn, Sec. yet get used to this machine.) �September 9, 1992 Thirty-five members and their guests met at Brook Creek Park for a picnic. Guest speakers were Tom Murray of the Board of Education of District 497 and Brad Tate,principal of Lawrence High School. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham Sec. - /r / _ / ~~- / . (. .. -,- (.<. --,- I (_;,·-( /.c.--_ ' · ' tl-- .-(i (. (_;~ : . (_ I • "(_ 1.-- -<· L �t /?}1 1£ ~~~llj__ ·~~ CREEK ~HBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Septembe Thirty-five members and their guests met at BrooCreek Park for the annual picnic. Guest speakers were Tom Murray of 497 Board of Education and Brd Tate ,Principal of Lawrence High School. Dues were collected for 1993. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. October 15, 1992 Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met at the East Lawrence Center. Vince Brown Of Primerica gave a work shop presentation and an in depth question and answer period as an Investment Counselor (not as a sales talk for any company). He explained the difference between mutual funds and other investment programs and the way in which their funds are invested. Mr,Binns gave a pep talk for the upcoming bond election. He also announced a Horizon 20-20 plan meeting October 16 There will be a meeting October 22 at Central Jr.High in regard to the bond issue. Grantham was appointed for another three years on the CDBG Board. President Binns appointed a nominating committee with Freda Stalkfleet as chairman. Membership now totals 38. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham ,Sec. �BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION BROOK Creek Neighborhood Improvement association the East Lawrence Center November 11,1992. Rresident Binns presideed Election of officers as follows: President- Don Binns Vice-pres. Freda S~alkfleet Sec. Rachel Grantham 'l'reas. Bob Eggert The treasurer reported thab we have a balance of $789.77. Present membership is now 40. The rest of the time was spent discussing what are the most pressin~ needs fo1· which to request funds from CDBG. The list follows: 1. A beautification project for the vacant city land at the corner of 13th and Brook beside the creek on the south. 2. A bench near the play equipment and swings for mothers who are watching their children. 3.Repairing the railroad crossings on 12thand 13th streets and the NORTH sid ef the 15th Street crossing. 4. Restoring the brick walks ( a.s they have been done in East Lavr• Lawrance) betweeu Haskell and the railroad tracks on 13th St. 5. Repairthe side walk on Haskell between 12 and 15th streets. 6. Chip and seal How.awood, Bullene, and Ward sts. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Se~ �BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION BBook Creek Neeghborhood Associa,ion met at the East Lawrence Center December 9, 1992 • Discussion of our requests for CDBG funds for neighborhood impl·ovementG ·were cUscuseed. Teresa Gardener had called the secretary with the report that no railroad ~.:t·ossings were to be repaired since the rumor is that the tracks are to b~ removed sometime in the future. Mr. George Osborne stated at the corn~r that we did not really ne~<i. ,i?!.(;,:1tings in the of 15th and Oakhill but agve us an estimate of $7ooo. He was reminded that CDBG gave funding for the improvement of Veterans Park last year. He did say that he had a uement beach which he could place in Brook CreQk Park. Election of officers as follows: President Don Binns Freid~ Stalkfleet Vice-Pres. Ser.:1:etaqr Rachal Grant.ham Robert Egge:t·t 'I' rea surer WE discussed having a candidate forum for the spring election. It was suggested that if we do, we invite East Lawrance to meet with us.This was marle as a motion and carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachal Grantham, Sec. "•7 .. 1i / 1./ . l: c·..,,. <.1/ . i . �BROOK Creek NEighborhood ImprovementAssociation Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met March 29 for a candidate forum.All but one of the candidates were there and a capacity crowd was in attendance. Repartee continued for more than two hours and all felt that it was very worthwhile for candidates and members. April 14. The Association met for its regular meeting. Secretary's report was read and approved. Discussion followed regarding the small allowance for the park flowerbed which we had requested. No allowance was made for trees although other neighborhoods received $1500 each. A motion was made by Mrs.Binns and seconded by Hazel Brian that Don Binns apply to the commission about this. Motion carried. A motion was then made requesting Grantham to write a letter to the City Commission requesting that Klissa Rueschhoff not be appointed to the advisory board of CDBG next year and explaining how she had behaved toward me about our request for trees and shrubs for our flower bed which had been approved by the rest of the board and arbitrarilly struck from our allowance. Motion was mnade by Binns and seconded by Jones. Motion carried unanimously. Requests were discussed for next year. It was discussed at length about the fact that the East Lawrence Center is being used so little and tha mainly by Cottonwood and about the need for recreation on the east side of town.We questioned if CDBG money could be used to provide for its use. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. �Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met May 12, 1993 at the East Lawrence Center. The time was spent discussing the grant which we received this year and what we felt were pressing need to request for next year and what we might do to alleviate them. Meeting adjourned. Resprctfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. �Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met Septmber 15, 1993 at Brook Creek Park for our annual fall picnic. About 40 were in attendance and we had 32 members who paid dues for next year. Some new neighbors were introduced and much fellowship was enjoyed by all. Rache~ Grantham, Secretary �BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Brook Creek neighbors met October 11 at the East Lawrence Center. 31 members were present. Lively discussion followed on many topics.The treasurer reported a balance of $817.49. Available programs discussed were: rehabilition, emergency loans, and energy saving. A report was given about the very successful September picnic. Requests discussed were: Of the requests allowed last year-- only the repair of the sidewalk on 15th St, has been addressed. The picnic bench for Brook ~reek Park south end where most small children play has not been placed there although we were assured that one was already available and that was two years ago. Thjis year the bricks have not been replaced on 13th Street.This is the only side walk in that area and many children walk to school and people who work down town use that street.The street is becoming encreasingly busy with car traffic. Nothing has been done on improving the corner parkway which was allowed last year.(13th & Oakhill). This also was allowed. Subjects discussed for future consideration were: Extend the parking space at the north end of Brook Creek Park becsuse that is a narrow corner (There are only 4 spaces) and when cars have to park in the street it is both inconvenient and dangerous. Widen the draiNAGE DITCH ON THE WEST SIDE OF Brook Creek Park, or deepen it, because the amount of water coming from the stream on the south side if far greater than the ditch can carry on the north side and it floods into the street. Replace the fence at the south end of Brook Creek Park. A picnic table at the north end of Edgewood Park. Check drainage at west end of East Glen Drive.Water is not carried away when it rains very much. Five houses on Oakhill and Elmwood have only2 inch water pipes. The corner at 13th and Prairie has washed out and spreading a bit of gravel as has been done in the past is useless since it washes out with the next rain. Since we have had no reprensentation with LAN for some time we elected a new representative.Hazel Bryan nominated Goldie Harmon, Eggert seconded. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. �BRBOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met November 10 at the East Lawrence Center. Thirty-two very vocal members were in attendance. Minutes were read and approved. Treasurer gave balance of $835.49. membership is 55. A total as of this date for A letter was read regarding parking in and facility needs. Pot holes at 13th and Oakhill crossing The guard rail at Brook Creek Park has the storm.:~o vehicle"sign at the park county and city.aagencies are still unattended to. not benn replaced since needs to be replaced. The ditch beside Brook Creek Park needs to be widened oo deepened since it has to carry the water from the much wider ditch on the othertor southO side .&s aresult the water spreads into the street and the yards on the south side of the ditch. This also caJsefl the water to back up on the south side and it has caused water to enter a house on Br,ok Street. There needs to be more parking places available at Brook Creek Park.That is a narrow corner and when mnoe than four cars ase there it is a hazard to cars trying to turn the corner. The garage on 13th should dispose of their junk cars or screen them from from the street. It is an eyesore to the neighborhood. It was decided that the meetings next year will be ia the moaths of February, May, September, October, November and Decembe~. Election of officers will be held at the next meeting; The nominating committee will be Thelma Strong, Eunice Binns and It was discussed that formerly the people in the neighborhood had been allowed a time on some mornings to exercise or walk in the gym especisAly in bad or cold weather. It was hoped that · this could be arranged again~ at least for the cold months. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully sxamitted, Rachel Grantham~ , , _ '\' I ;. 1 ,-"c (. . l" ( '-..... / .c _,. <.. ..J _..-t....Cvl- Sec. --r -1 L.. •t... I L_...c'\_ '- c... -- r �BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION The Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met March 9th at the East Lawrence Center. The treasurer reported no changes in the accounts. The minutes from the last meeting were read and approved. A Town Meeting concerning Substance Abuse Issues will meet here at the East Lawrewnce Center March 16th. The police and experts on the subjects will be at the meeting. We were urged to attend and give our imput. The drainage we requested was not approved by the C. D. Board, but our president has been assured that it will be done because there is flood money available. The shed on Oak Hill Dr. was torn down per our request. It was reported that the mud hole ln the driveway at 1313 Prospect is keeping the street below muddy. It was moved and seconded that our organization pay the yearly dues to the Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods. Motion approved. It was reported that planning is being done to expand this Brook Creek Center Bldg. It was reported that some Flood Control Money is available if we have any requests. Next meeting April 13. Meeting adjourned. I Respectful submitted, ~~~J/ Eunice Binns for Rachel Grantham, Sec. �BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION The Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association met April 13th in the East Lawrence Center with twenty-three members present, and our guest speaker. The treasurer reported an increase of $5.00 in our balance, less our payment of dues to the Lawrence Assoc. of Neighborhoods of $25.00 given to our president to send in. The Minutes were read and approved. Our president reported on the progress of the beautification project a·t Brook Creek Park. A discussion of the culverts for drainage on Laura and 12th street that were approved by the Grant Review Board took place. Our president reported that in the past few years there were many inequitie:5 in the granting of funds to the neighborhoods. It was determined that we would get in a number of requests for next year. Diana Martinez who is sponsored by the Outreach Program of neighbor to neighbor of Douglas County spoke on the topic of Flood Control and the resources available to flood victims. She is located out of Bert Nash. The president was instructed to call the Environmental Dept. of the City concerning 1313 Prospect and West side of 1500 Harper, and 1338 Brook. Also, call the Street Dept. concerning the parking problem at 12th and Brook. Rachel Grantham term on the Grant Review Board is expiring and she is no longer eligible for reappointment. Jenna Coker was nominated and elected as our representative to the board. Next Meeting will be May 11, 199~. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ~t.-Tl/~~A__ Eunice Binns for Rachel Grantham, Sec. �Brook Creek Neighborhood Association -··-.. Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met May 11 at the East Lawrence Center. Minutes were read and approved. The president reported that the city commission denies allowing us $5000 as of last year. The city promised to repair the mud hole at 1313 Prospect (a result of the creek overflowing because of lack of drainage at the ditch behind. Since the president will be gone at our regular meeting time in September to attend a Prisoner of war reunion, Goldie made a motion that we delay our September meeting time until September 21. Motion carried. This will be our annual picnic. Goldie questioned the location of the new jail at the Fair Grounds. She made a motion that we send a letter to the Commission ·asking that it not be located there .Eunice seconded. Motion carried. The secretary was instructed to write such a letter. It was requested that we again ask for repair of the 13th St. railroad crossing and that the north half of the one on 15th St. be corrected as was the south half. 20 members ere present. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. �BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Hosted a forum for discussion concerning the up-coming school election. A large crowd attended. There were speakers on both sides of the question and lively repartee ensued. No other business was discussed. Meeting adjourned. Rachel Grantham, Sec. �!;~~~~:'~. Brook tilreek Neighborhood Association The the ~·~~~ :;,:J Brook~ Creek Ne:!.ghborhood Associati.on me) De.;::ember 4 a~-,C::c_;~:c;~\\9-/ Lawrence Centar. Twenty-one members were present. E~wt Sec~etary's Tr~~surer report was reai and approved/ reported a balance of $841.19 The following officers were elected: President Vice-Pres. Secretary Treasurer The calling ~ommitte? Don Binns Freda Stalkfleet Hazel Bryan Re:bert Eggert will remain the same. Lind a Christoperson announced the Christmas dinner for the indigent will be held at the First Methodit ChurBh this year and asked for volunteers to help with serving. Since Vernon Burkett wil.l be out of town fo~ t;hree months, it will be necessary to appoint a substitute to meet with the CDBG board foe a •anth or two. It was asked if we could be allowed to walk in the gym in the ~uring cold weather.Mr. Binns will inquire. morning~ Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Rachel Grantham, Sec. A Chriatwas party was planned for later in the month. �Brook Creek Neighborhood Association The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met March 8, 1995, at the East Lawrence Center. 13 members were present. Secretary's report was read and approved. Treasurer reported a balance of $846.36. Communications were read by Pres. Don Binns. He reported we had permission to walk in the Gym mornings from 6:30 to 8:30, the only times available. No one interested that time of day. The request to change our meeting nights to Tuesday night was denied, that night was being used. Mrs.Binns was re-elected to the Community Development Board. Dickie Heckler expressed interest in being Member-at-Large to the CDB when there is an openning. Vernon Burkett,CDBG Rep., reported on the CDBG Meetings he has attended. Pres. Binns said we should be thinking about CDBG projects for next year (1996), they must be submitted by Dec. 1995. Meeting Adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Hazel A. Bryan, Sec. �The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met at 7:30, April 12,1995 at the East Lawrence Rec. Center. 13 members present. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Freida Stalkfleet. The minutes of the last meeting were read and corrected. Mark Taylor made an announcement and passed out fliers on Earth Day Clean Up and Brook Creek Park scheduled for April 22nd from 10 am until 4 pm. Bob Eggert announced the Douglas County Taxpayers for Fair Property Evaluation and Taxation will meet at 7:30 pm, Thursday April 18 in Building #1 at the Douglas County 4-H Fair Grounds. Meeting open to anyone. It was moved and seconded that we contribute $50 to the Eunice Binns Memorial Fund. (Deceased 3-9-95) Our Annual Picnic was set for Sept. 13, Wed. evening. It was suggested that we invite the Cit y Commissioners to come and get acquianted with the BCNIA. Goldie Harmon resigned from the Lawrence Neighborhoods Assoc. Susan Miller was voted in to fill the vacancy. It was noted the two Park Benches were in place at Brook Creek Park, the RR crossing on 11th Street had been repaired, and 7 trees had been planted along 15th Street from the RR tracks East to Haskell Ave. Respectfully ~ubmitted, .t(j/-';_">~/?C. b.->Ay: ~ Hazel A. BryanJ sec. '' ••J_ / �~:. ?f.!27 ~ & A /·i.-'.'::: '·ocr ·' 1on . . ss '<,.-· ·\l'' ··"'"' .N {\.) :~··J I'"'' /~'t./ '; •·.~~ ..,.. (,j..!'i ··~-'l : -:1 .. ~~J·:.!<V':.li ITY th: Vi:LOPiVI£N"~" vi BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION ·~':'r:, OFfiCE .'~$ The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met at the Center, ·<:.~.i~!.£:~<;0;?>' Wednesday, October 11, 1995. 15 members and 1 guest present. The minutes of the last meeting were read and corrected. Margene Swarts, CDBGProgram Manager, spoke to us about CDBGrants, enc ouraging us to "Do your homework" for grants that are needed to improve the neighborhood. Jenna Coker, our CDBG rep reported on the meetings she had attended. Mark Taylor, who supervised the Clean-Up of Brook Creek on Earth Day, April 22, sent a request for reimbersement of funds spent for supplies. It was suggested he submit a list of expenses. Margene Swarts said this was one thing a Grant might cover on the next clean Up-Day. Other Projects suggested: Parking Lot improvement for Edgewood Park, south side Additions to the new South Brook Creek Park: shrubs, Walking Path, benches A nominating committee was appointed, namely Thelma Strong, Freda Stalkfleet and Helen Hargrove. The office of President was vacated by Don Binns. Nominations were made for v. Pres. Freda Stalkfleet, Sec. Hazel Bryan, Treas. Bob Eggert. Susan Miller, our rep to LAN made a report on the meeting she attended. Nex meeting of LAN will be October 25th. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Hazel Bryan, Sec. �BROOK CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Brook Creek Neighborhood ~ssociation mey November 9 ar tho Center.!6 members were preesent. The treasu~er reported a balance .of $828. Anominating coreJiittea ~as a~poi~tc3- namely:Freda 5talkfleet, Eunice Binns and Rachel Grantham Discussion was aboit imQr0viny the appearance of t~e neighborhood: namely junk cars on 13th Street.Some has been done but more needs to be 0ooae Also discussed was the terrible accumulation of junk over the entire lot at 1325 E. 16th. Election will be bel~ a~ tna December meeting. Every one is to bring cookies and Eunice will m~ke coffee and we will have a Christmas 'party. Meetin~ adjoouned. Respectfu~lf submitted, ~achel Srantham, Sac. coo~ �Brook . . reek Neighborhood Ass, jation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association lOth for the annual Fried Chicken Brook Creek Shelter, 27 present. Mark Taylor, pres., presided over a short meeting. A letter from Hedges & Hedges Real Estate was read regarding homes for sale in the area. Our condolences to the Helen Hargrove Family. Helen passed away August 31. She was a long time Association member. Susan Miller gave a report from the LAN Meeting she attended. They vo9ed to support the Truck Ordanance (no parking on city streets by over-the-road trucks). Susan also says "Save your yellow Dillons register receip~~ for the schools". We were reminded that funds are available to Winterize owner-occupied homes, deadline for applications Sept. 13. The rest of the evening was spent socializing. Next meeting Tuesday, Oct. 8th at the Lawrence Indian Center, 7:30 pm. Respectfully submitted, ..-£/,~__,., ... ,,? .· _ •. 'JfC-t' ~P-;~~-?t-- Hazel Bryan, Sec. �Brook ~reek Neighborhood As~ jation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met Monday, October 7 at 7pm at the Lawrence Indian Center, (date changed because the Center was not available on Tuesday, Indian Center Board Meeting.) The meeting was called to order by V.Pres. Freda Stalkfleet. 11 members, 1 guest present. (Pres. Mark ill.) The minutes of the last June 10 meeting were read and approved. The July Picnic and the Annual Fried Chicken Picnic held Sept. 10 were reported. Guest John Scanlan, Habitat Site Procurement Chairman, spoke about property the have a chance to buy on La Salle Street, the Tom Boyd property. The property is big enough for 7 sites, 58 X 167 each. The street would be retained a chip & seal , no curb and gutter required, cleared with the City. The Association expressed approval of Habitat's plan. Mr. Scanlan will also talk to area neighbors not at the Meeting. There was an in depth discussion about 11 commuter traffic" (see hand out prepared by Micheal Almon) that speeds thru the neighborhood streets. We also made a list of streets in the area that are badly in need of reapair and improvement. Sharon Vaughn has that list hoping to present it to the City Commission Meeting during ·Public Comments at the end of regular meeting. Please contact Sharon if you know of a street that needs to be added to The List. (Streets on the list include Prospect, Brook, Prairie, Elmwood.) We're glad to see the improvement to 11th to Delaware and Haskell from 11th to 12th. Susan Miller gave a report on the LAN Meeting: Jan.29th, LAN will celebrate their lOth Anniversary. Other discussions: Horizion 20-20, the Arts Center expansion. It was noted the Center is City owned, expansion is a City project. The City has a Webb Site on City Information. (Thanks, Susan.) It was noted the Patterson Property at 13th & Maple Lane is listed for sale at $90,000. Communications: CDBG Meeting Wednesday Oct. 16th, 7pm, CC room, City Hall, Sharon Vaughn plans to attend, she writes up our CDBG requests. It was moved and seconded that we donate $20 to the Indian Center for the use of their rooms for our meetings while the ELRC is being renovated. (Treasurer Bob Eggert delivered) Meeting adjourned. Dues paid Gary & Mary Meyer $2 Respectfully submitted, ·~~ �COMMUTERS CUTTING THROUGH OUR NEIGHBORHOOD OAK HaL, 13th, 12th, AND BROOK STREETS The Problem: Every weekday between 5:30am- 9:00am and between 4:30pm- 6:00pm commuters coming and going to Kansas City via 15th Street cut through our neighborhood on Oak Hill St. Because of the increased congestion on east 23rd Street, more and more commuters are looking for a low-resistance route to K-10. 19th Street does not connect to K-10, so the preferred route has become 15th St. But to make matters worse, many of these people then try to avoid the congestion they have caused at 15th and Haskell St. by cutting over to Oak Hill St., then over 13th St. or Brook St. to 12th St. Oak Hill St., 13th St., Brook St., and 12th St. are classified as neighborhood streets. They are intended for and designed for serving the neighborhood, the people who live here. 15th St. is classified as a collector street. It is intended to get people from the neighborhood to the larger streets and back again. Haskell St. is classified as an arterial street. It is intended to get people from the collector streets to the major streets and back again. The use of our neighborhood streets by outside commuters should not be allowed (technically, neither should they be on 15th St., because if it gets worse, the City will want to reclassify 15th as an arterial and widen it). Commuter traffic should be kept on arterial, thoroughfares, and highways whenever possible. This excess traffic from commuters causes lots of problems: noise problems early in the morning, safety problems for school children, early deterioration of pavement, greater potential for accidents. Possible Solutions: Ideally, commuters should be prevented from entering or leaving town on east 15th St. Of course practically speaking this is impossible. Instead we have to use deterrents so that using our neighborhood streets is inconvenient for commuters. This approach can work, because the most important thing to a commuter is a fast and convenient route. So we need to devise deterrents that are effective by making other commuter routs more attractive to them. However, at the same time, the deterrents we choose could be inconvenient for us sometimes, so we should pick ones we can live with. Typical examples in other neighborhoods are: stop signs at every corner, speed bumps, removing the asphalt so the bumpy bricks are exposed, posted 15mph speed limit, gates at neighborhood entrances, traffic controls like directional curbs or signs,. Let's examine some of the options: 1) Stop signs: Very effective, slows down traffic, commuters hate them. Driving slowly through our own neighborhood appeals to many of us and is a minor inconvenience. 2) Speed bumps: Very effective, stop-start driving, commuters hate them. Can be major inconvenience for neighbors too, especially for car mufflers, two-wheeled vehicles, and storm drainage. 3) Expose bricks: Very effective, slows down traffic, commuters hate them. Probably no brick underlayment in Brook Creek Neighborhood. Slow driving is preferable to stop-start driving over speed bumps. �Brool\ ~reek Neighborhood Ass ,iation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association The Committee Reports: Lawrence Association of Neighborhoods Rep. Susan Miller reported that LAN is neutral on the Winter Block Project, they have not been asked for their support. Zoe Ann reported the Art Project is on schedule at the ELRC. CDBG Rep. Jenna Coker said we should call in the appointment of Richard Heckler to the CDBG Board. Sharon Vaughn reported application forms for CDBG requests are not ready yet, due date for them will be extended. However, we should be getting our requests ready. We talked about sidewalk improvements, chipper rental, bid of $90 per hour, Mumfords. Old Business: The renovation of the ELRC is on schedule. One neighbor expressed concern about the Parking Lot Lights and the effect all the lights will have on their family at night. New Business: Patty and Joe Klingler from the Lindenwood Street area expressed concern about their neighbor's "yard trash" (many vehicles, trailers, etc. parked on the street), and possibly a drug house near by. We talked about different solutions. Mark said he would drive by and take a look at it. Discussed problems of animal control, dogs, cats, wild ones. Mark announced and showed a poster regarding the Gang Awareness Meetings to be held Wed. Nov. 16th afternoon and evening. Sharon Vaughn asked for help with a neighborhood survey. She passed out surveys to 10 people who agreed to participate. Nominating Committee Report: Dorothy Roper, nominated for 1997: Pres. Mark Taylor v. Pres. Don Binns Sec. Hazel Bryan Treas. Susan Miller Chairman: Officers Next Meeting Dec. 10: election of officers and Christmas Party. Susan Miller volunteered to work on a newsletter and we discussed ways of distribution. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Dues Paid: $3 EDward Bishop John & Zoe McCleary Loralee Stevens was recognized for distributed 70 flyers notice of meet ina '11r4trn:~ Hazel Bryan, Sec. �Brook ,reek Neighborhood Ass.. .iation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met Tues. Dec. 7:30 pm at the Lawrence Indian Center, 20 present. The meeting was called to order by Pres. Mark Taylor. He introduced our guests from East Heights School: PTO Pres. Karen Parker and PTO Treas. Jennifer Flowers. The brought us up to date on the proposed School closinings and asked for support of the Neighborhood by circulating petitions, calls and letters to the Schood Board. Kerry Altenburg a goo contact. East Heights has meetings every Tuesday, 6 pm at the School Library, everyone welcome to attend. (as of 12-13 meeting place changed to Lawrence Indian Center) The minutes of the Nov. 12th meeting read and approved. COMMITTEE REPORTS: Xoe Ann McCleary reported on the progress of Art Work at the Rec Center and opening date should be around Feb. . Contact Ernie Shaw to arrange for our meeting nights at the Center. LAN Rep. Susan Miller reported next meeting will be Dec. 12. Micheal Almon reported on the Commuter Traffic thru the Neighborhood and the results of his survey, noting that most neighbors contacted were aware of the increased traffic. Micheal reported on the weed ordinance vs Natural Landscaping. Mark reported a· request by LPR wanting the Neighborhood to help with a request for 8 old fashioned 12 foot light poles in Edgewood Park. Results of our discussion: Lights on timers, better that all night lights. We shouldn't have to use CDBG money for this project. CDBG requests: Sharon Vaughn is working on Grant requests due January 8. Micheal suggested Motion Home Security Lights for homes interested, Solar powered, easy installation, suggested price $89, (from his research) ELECTION OF OFFICERS: It was moved by Bob Eggert and seconded by Lila Patton that we approve the slate of officers a presented by the nominating committee: Pres. Mark Taylor v. Pres. Don Binns Treas. Susan Miller Sec. Hazel Bryan Motion Carried. There will be no January meeting. February meeting to be announced later. Susan Miller will prepare flyers to be distributed by neighborhood volunteers. Meeting adjourned. The rest of the evening was spent enjoying Christmas Party refreshments and visiting. Respectfully submitted, Hazel Bryan, Sec. ~L~h.J �TURNEY for SLHOOL BOARD Experience Creating Alternatives Januruy 31, 1997 steerlnc Committee Paullhtto Joba Hay NUJC]I' HeJ.m.tadter Treasurer Pat MJIIer Rev. VerdeU Taylor Kurt Tburmaler Dear Friend: I ask you for help in my campaign to win a seat on our Lawrence school board. Some of you know me well, others have only a little knowledge of me. Let me tell you my reasons for making this race. Budgeting for public schools has.always been about making choices, because tax dollars are always limited and must be used wisely. After attending the recent public hearings on closing four Lawrence schools, I am convinced that only some of the possible options for savings have been looked at, and these have not been clearly presented to the public. Now is the time to look at all the options and ,to present clear choices to the public. I have ten years experience as the chief financial officer of a consolidated school district in Connecticut where I was responsible for preparing budgets which were voted on by the public each year. I believe this experience has prepared me to find and evaluate options independently of the district administration. Moreover I have 23 years experience in the private sector which included both financial alld personnel rr.:.anagement in manufacturing aud publishing businesses. I want to put this extensive experience to work for Lawrence. I believe we need to focus on developing the abilities of all our students. Yes, we must continue to address ·the needs of those who are disadvantaged and recognize the special talents of the gifted, but we must pay equal attention to the ordinary student. In this district this means broadening and strengthening vocational education for those who are not college bound. Given the financial limitations we have, it also means we need to concentrate on two priorities, high quality teachers and class sizes which enable them to work with students of all abilities. The recent hearings have brought out the strengths of our neighborhood elementary schools. The personal relationships and teamwork between students, parents and staff which now flourish in these schools must be affirmed. Each one has special qualities and each one is a focus for its neighborhood and strengthens the entire city. Surely we can develop ways to use these buildings more effectively outside of school hours for neighborhood and community programs. As a recently retired person I have the time to work intensively for our schools. As the parent of a National Merit scholar and the son of a professor of education I have been immersed in educational theory and practice all my life. I want to use my experience for Lawrence, my home town. I began my education at Cordley Elementary and graduated from KU with a Business degree. I passed the CPA examination on my first attempt. You can help my campaign to maintain the quality of our Lawrence schools in a number of ways. We must raise campaign money. In the return section below I have listed a number of other ways you can help. I look forward to working with you for our Lawrence schools. I'd appreciate your vote on February 25th. Sincerely, Austin Turney ------------------------------Clip Here-------------------------------------Yes, Austin, we are eager to work with you for our Lawrence schools. 1/We will: Enclose a contribution to your campaign: 0$10 0 $25 D$50 0$100 D Other$_ 0 Distribute literature. 0 Make telephone calls. 0 Host a coffee for Friends and Neighbors. 0 Put a yard sign on my lawn. OPut a yard sign in my storefront. OPrepare mailings, other work. 0 Allow my/our name/s to appear in endorsements of Austin's candidacy. (Sign below for permission.) Name ___________________________________ Phone _________ Address Zip Occupation ---------------- Mail to TURNEY FOR SCHOOL BOARD, 1501 Pennsylvania, Lawrence, 66044. �DCAT Douglas county Area Transportation The Lawrence City Commission provided funds for the Douglas County Community Transportation Coordinating Council (DCCTCC) to provide demand-responsive public transportation to the citizens of Lawrence. DCAT is now available to meet all of your transportation needs. To help with shopping, doctor's appointments, trips to the grocery store or just about anywhere you want to go within the City of Lawrence, just take DCAT. Leave your car in the driveway. Avoid the hassle of finding a parking space, traffic and the spiraling cost of gasoline. DCAT is a demand-response service. All rides are from door to door. There are no fixed route stops. Lift-equipped vans and escort assistance are available upon request Transportation can be obtained by calling 749-ABUS (7492287). To obtain service, reservations will be made at least 24 hours in advance. Same-day reservations will be accepted when space is available. Hours of service are from 6:30AM to 6:00PM Monday through Friday and from 7:00AM to 6:00PM on Saturdays. Reservations can be made from 8:00AM to !2:00PM and 1:OOPM to 4:00PM Monday through Friday. DCAT is closed on Sundays and Holidays. The cost for the general public is $5 per ride. The elderly, lowincome, and disabled are eligible for a reduced fare of$1 per ride when a certificate of reduced fare is presented to the driver. Cash fares can be presented to the driver or a bus pass can be purchased. For information on how to be certified for reduced fare, or obtaining a bus pass, call 749-ABUS. Children four and younger can ride for free and must be secured with an appropriate child seat provided by the parent All children under the age of twelve must be accompanied by an adult. Children older than four pay full or reduced fare, based on the parent's eligibility. Transportation a Must? Call 749-ABUS! �Brook 1 reek Neighborhood Ass iation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association The Brookcreek Neighborhood Association met Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1997, 6:30pm at the Lawrence Indian Center, 29 present. Pres. Mark Taylor called the meeting to order. The minutes of the Dec. 10 meeting were read and approved. Committee Reports: LAN Rep. Susan Miller attended the Jan. 16th meeting, annual dues of $25 are due. Our CDBG Report: Sharon Vaughn reported our CDBG requests were submitted on the due date (Jan. 8). And they have been processed and reviewed, Richard Heckler attended that meeting. David Frayer had an update on the Shepperd Property development of 6.6 acres 23 units with entrance off 15th Street. Planning Commission Meeting to review these plans Wed. Feb. 26. Pat Slick from the Douglas County Area Transportation spoke about that service that is available - see attached sheet. School Board Canidate Leni Salkind spoke and answered questions. Janet Murphy, D~rector of the ELRC, told us of the new facilities that will be available when the Center opens, sometime in March. Austin Turney, School Board Canidate, spoke and requested our vote on February 25th (see attached info.) It was moved and seconded that we donate $30 to the LIC for the use of their building for our meetings. Meeting adjourned. go-with-its. A social time followed with coffee and Respectfully submitted ' _5//h[__,~ c / '/5~ Hazef?B~yan, ~c. �Brook 'reek Neighborhood Ass iation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met Tuesday, March 11, 7:00 pm at the Lawrence Indian Center, 28 present. Pres. Mark Taylor called the meeting to order. The minutes of the February 11th meeting were read and approved. Committee Reports: Susan Miller, LAN Rep. reported the annual dues of $25 has been paid. LAN wrote a letter in support of S 0 S. Richard Heckler, CDBG Rep. reported all but 2 of our grant requests were allowed. (not allowed, trees and security lighting). Be thinking about requests for next year. Mark Taylor will be submitting a list for the Public Works Street overlays project for 1997. Our list includes: Brook Street from 13th to 15th Prospect Street from 12th to 13th Prospect Street from Oakhill to 15th Laura from 12th to 13th Summit from 13th to Oakhill Treasurers Report: Announcements: All bills paid, balance $541.62 The East Lawrence Recreation Center will have the Grand Opening March 15th, 11 am. Battery Bags are available for those wishing to recycle old batteries. Part time job available at the new ELRC Guest Speakers: Alan Black, City Commission Canidate James Hilliard, School Board Canidate Lisa Blair, City Commission Canidate Next Meeting April 8th at the ELRC, 7:30 pm. Meeting Adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Hazel Bryan, sec. �Brook :reek Neighborhood Ass iation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met Tuesday, April 8th, 1997 at 7:30 pm at the ELRC, 23 present. Vice Pres. Don Binns called the meeting to order, minutes of the March meeting were read and approved. Treasurer's Report: Petty cash: Savings: Total Monies +$50.19 +$502 .17 +$552.36 Susan Miller, Treas. Committee Reports: LAN Rep. Susan Miller reported on the April LAN Meeting at the ELRC. Neighbors in the Pickney area are not pleased with the Skate Board Activies in Burcham Park. They would like to see the Park kept a Park. LAN also discussed the drainage problems and the recent election. CDBG report: Richard Heckler reported there ~auld be a reviewing meeting Thursday April lOth at 10 arn, anyone welcome. Richard also sits on the Traffic Safety Board. If you have any requests or concerns you would like to se~ addressed, send a letter to the Board stating your concerns and you will be sent a time to meet with the board to review your requests and concerns. Brook Creek Clean-Up was planned for Saturday, April 19th from lOam to 3 pm, meet at the Shelter House, rain or shine. Hamburgers, hot dogs and sodas provided by th~ Association, Zoe Ann McCleary in charge of purchasing. Br~ng a dish to share. Old Business: Vice Pres. Don Binns reminded us to call School Board Members regarding the East Heights School closing and all the new units (117) being built in the area. New Business: It was moved and seconded that we write a letter to the Parks and Rec. Dept. requesting lights be installed in the Edgewood PARK area where the kids can Roller Blade. We were reminded to get our CDBG requests together early and not wait until the last minute. A study session is planned for the May 13th meeting. Susan Miller asked for items for the next newsletter. Don Binns said he would put together past projects accomplished by the BC Association. Meeting Adjourned Respectfully submitted, Hazel Brya~~~~~ . yV~~· �Brook ~reek Neighborhood Ass iation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 7:30pm at The East Lawrence Center, 22 present. Pres. Mark Taylor introduced Fred DeVictor, Director of LPR, who was responding to an inquiry about getting lights at the Roller Blade Court in Edgewood Park. There is no money budgeted for this project at this time. He will help us look for monies thru CDBG grants and budgeted funds. His cooperation in this matter is appreciated. Janet Murphy, Director of The Eas Lawrence Center, addressed concerns she has and asked our cooperation in keeping the Center safe for everyone and asking for volunteers to keep a watchful eye, and report to her any signs of vandalism or "trouble-makers". The minutes of the April 8th meeting were read and approved. Plans for summer meetings were discussed. A neighborhood picnic is scheduled for July 15, 6:30 pm, Brook Creek Shelter, Pot-luck, BYOE. Lila Patton, co-odinator. The Annual Sept. Fried Chicken Picnic is scheluled f9r Sept. 9, 6:30 pm at the Brook Creek Shelter, Fried Chicken and Beverage provided, bring a dish to share and table service. Treasurer's report: Earth Day cleanup: April Newsletter: Petty Cash Savings Food Kinko's Balance 4/30 +$ 55.19 +$502.17 -$ 68.06 -$ 73.20 +$489.30 Earth Day Clean-up was held April 19th, 18 came to help. Claude and Edith Aubry took the left-over "burgers & buns" to the Salvation Army, and they were very happy to get them. Traffic Safety on the neighborhood streets was discussed. letter was drafted by Mike Almon and Mark Taylor and will be sent to the Traffic Safety Board and hopefully will be put on their agenda for consideration. A Susan Miller asked for items for future newsletters. The Brook Creek Breeze has been printed and distributed by the Miller Family. Many Thanks! Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Hazel Bryan, sec. �Brool ~reek Neighborhood Ass iation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association September 9, 1997 The Brookcreek Neighborhood Association met for The Annual Fried Chicken and Covered Dish Picnic at The Brook Creek Park Shelter, 6:30 pm, 40-45 attended. Special guests, Tammi Nunn and Lynn Goodell. Tammi spoke to us about our Neighborhood re-evaluation program. We were given surveys to fill out, and bring to the October 14 meeting for idscussion. Sharon Vaughn encouraged us to get our thoughts together for our CDBG requests and gave us some information on "how to". These should be ready by November 1. Susan Miller, treas., announced we were in need of a News letter delivery person if we are to continue putting out a BrookCreek NewsLetter. We are asked to save our Dillons Yellow grocery receipts for East Heights School, hand them Julie Rea, school secretary. Mike Almon told us about a project for Oak Trees alongOak Hill Street. More on this latter, it got dark veryquick, so we packed up and went home. A big "thank you" to Susan Miller, and her "helpers" for getting the fried chicken and soda pop and every on who prepared and brought food for our picnic, and a good time was had by all, a beautiful evening. Treasurers report: Total Brook Creek Monies: +$343.67. A number of memberships were received. Respectfully submitted, . } X/p~.e:? /(· ~//a;;rv Hazel Bryan, Sec. �Brool. ~reek Neighborhood As~ .iation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met Tuesday, Oct. 14th, 1997 at 7:30 pm at the ELRC, 19 present and 2 guests. The minutes of the Annual Fried Chicken Picnic meeting Sept. 9th were read by Pres .. Mark Taylor in the absence of Sec. Hazel Bryan. Treas. Report by Susan Miller: $352.89. Micheal Almon lead a discussion Bicycle safety.· Important that all riders and motorist khow and obey traffic laws. Guests Fred DeVictor and Paul Davis discussed the construction and maintance of a Mt. Bike Trail in the Park area. Zoe Ann moved to have the Trail a Edgewood Park. Mark seconded. Motion carried. Anyone interested in trees should contact Mark Taylor. CDBG request suggestions: improvement of sidewalks on 12th 13th to RR tracks and to 19th. LAN report from Susan Miller: League of Women voters meeting Oct. 15th concerning the Original Townsite Zoning Proposal. Lori Lee Stevens is our rep to that meeting. The Neighborhood should be aware of 20/20 land use of Woodland Park .. It is zoned for anything for public use. The error was corrected to be a Park only. If you need your house weatherized for Winter, funds are available. We were reminded to bring the Neighborhood surveys to the November 11th meeting. Meeting adjourned. on the meeting. Respectfully submitted, --~1~ ~7~----/ ._/ Thanks to Goldie Harmon for the notes ~./ Hazel Bryan, Sec. �Brool ~reek Neighborhood As! ;iation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met Tues. Nov.ll, 1997 at 7:30 pm at the ELRC, 22 present. Pres. Mark Taylor was in attendance at the City Commission meeting supporting the new BMX bike trail to be built at Edgewood Park. The Secretary read the minutes of the Oct. 14th meeting and started the meeting, Mark arrived later. Treasurers report: susan Miller reported a balance of $442.09. Committee Reports: Loralee Stevens atten ded the meeting of the League of Women Voters on the Original Townsite Proposal. They discussed the change in style of development. Next meeting, Nov. 12th with Stan Hernly. LAN report by susan Miller: at the Oct. 23rd meeting, discussed their support of the unlicense radio station, KAW FM 88.9. Write your letters of support to the FFC. LAN also supports the Art Center to stay at present location and build on to the North or West. Report of the Nominating Committee: (Goldie Harmon, Rachel Grantham and Hazel Bryan): Pres. Mark Taylor V.Pres. Claude Aubry Sec. Hazel Bryan Treas. Susan Miller It was moved and seconded that the nominations of the committee be accepted. Voting will be at the Dec. 9th meeting. Discussed having a Christmas Party at the Dec. 9th meeting. Everyone bring a plate of goodies to share. Dorothy Roper in charge of drinks. Old Bus: Sharon Vaughn reported 2 homes had been accepted for the Winter Weatherizering program. Call Housing and Development if you are interested in this program. Tree requests, a variety of trees still available, see Sharon. CDBG requests are due, call Sharon Vaughn to submit a grant request. The rest of the evening was spent going over the Neighborhood surveys. Tammi was unable to join us, so Sharon lead us thru the survey with ideas and suggestions. Bring your completed surveys to the Dec. 9th meeting. Meeting adjourned, uJ~L ~y«--?~ Hazel Bryan, Sec. �Brool -:reek Neighborhood Ast ~iation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met Tues. Dec. 9th, 1997, 7:30pm at the ELRC, 21 present and 2 guests. Pres. Mark Taylor called the meeting to order. The minutes of the Nov. 11th meeting were read and approved. Treas. Susan Miller reported a balance of $362.04. Guest speaker was Steve Carrier, Community Services Worker for Douglas County Senior Services. He explained the various programs available for Seniors and handed out pamphlets. 2nd Guest Speaker, Mary Grob, volunteer with Tenants to Homeowners. That program helps new homeowners in buying afordable homes. They need volunteers to be on the Board. Mary introduced Susan Bower, and her husband, Cris, who just recently moved into a home at 1316 Summit. Susan Bower talked to us about the program and how it worked for them. Susan will fill a place on the board and will be our neighborhood association's representative, reporting back to us on this project. Tenants to Homeowners is located in the United Way Building on Ridge Court. Claude Aubry made a report on how to get a mailing permit. This would be helpful in getting out the Newsletter. The Brook Creek Breeze Newsletter has been hand delivered by Susan and the Miller Boys. This program is financed by one of our CDBGrants. The annual election of officers was held. officers were: Pres. Mark Taylor V.Pres. Claude Aubry Sec. Hazel Bryan Treas. Susan Miller The nominated These officers were voted in by those present. Mark Taylor read a communication about an opening for a School Crossing Guard. There will be no January Meeting, however, the officers will meet with Margene Swarts to discuss our CDBGrants. Reports will be made to the Association in later meetings. Susan Miller will be our LAN Rep. for the coming year. Meeting adjourned. A Christmas Goodie Party followed. Respectfully submitted, Hazel Bryan, Sec. �Broo: ~reek Neighborhood As~ dation formerly Far East Lawrence Improvement Association The Brook Creek Neighborhood Association met Tuesday, Feb. lOth, 7:30 pm at the ELRC, 31 present. Pres. Mark Taylor opened the meeting, the minutes of the Dec. 9th meeting were printed in the Newsletter. Co-ordinator Julie Banhart was introduced, welcome aboard, Julie! Committee Reports: CDBG Reps Jenna Coker and Dickie Heckler reported on the Grant meetings and on available grants for anyone who wishes to apply for help on rehabilitation of owner-occupant homes. Treasurer's Report by Susan Miller: Balance $396.15. Micheal Almon brought to our attention the building of apts in the area. He is circulating a petition to change zoning back to single-family dwellings. (some areas have been changed to multi-family.) Jenna Coker moved we keep an eye on the drainage pond to be built at the 13th & Maple apts. Motion carried. There will be a Blight Control meeting in the City Commission Room, March 9th, 7pm to discuss how best to proceed on enforcements. Susan Miller reported on variances requested by Mortons, regarding screening and driveway widths. Next meeting March 10, 7:30 pm at the ELRC. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, ,J/d~G~r~ Hazel Bryan, Sec. Also discussed the report from the Traffic Safety Control Commission, which did not solve any of our problems. Jenna Coker moved to have the City do another traffic count, motion carried. There was no Association Meeting in January, but the Officers and Sharon Vaughn met twice to complete the Brook Creek Neighborhood 1998 Needs Assessment, that was started Sept. '97 at the request of Tammi Nunn and Lynn Goodell, completed and turned in. Also met with Margene Swarts on Jan. 12th and discussed how best to use our grants. First step was to hire a co-ordinator. 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Y~-···' �FINAL PLAN FOR THE FAR EAST LAWRENCE NEIGHBORHOOD NOVEMBER 1981 Adopted by the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission on May 20, 1981 Approved by the Lawrence City Commission on June 16, 1981 LAWRENCE-DOUGLAS COUNTY PLANNING OFFICE �THE CITY OF LAWRENCE, KANSAS CITY COMMISSION CITY STAFF Marci Francisco, Mayor Donald A. Binns Barkley Clark Thomas Gleason Nancy Shontz City Manager - Buford M. Watson Assistant City Manager - Mike Wildgen LAWRENCE-DOUGLAS COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION PLANNING STAFF Hank Booth, Chairman Vickie Thomas, Vice-Chairman Paul Bahnmaier Jane Combest (resigned) Dean Harvey Richard Ice William M. Lucas Margaret McKinney Monte Miller Jack Rader J. Kurt von Achen Heather Anderson, Student Representative (resigned) Kathy Hagen, Student Representative Garner Stoll, Director of Planning Steve Allison, Student Intern Gene Bucia, Drafting Technician Linda Finger, Planner (Current) David Guntert, Planner (Research) Robert Hosack, Student Intern Dorothy Lewis, Ceta Worker (resigned) Dean Palos, Planner (Advance) Connie Shepard, Ceta Worker (resigned) Ann Warden, Secretary Joyce Webb, Secretary (resigned) 1 * 1 2 2 * Project Coordinator 1 Graphic Layout 2 Typist i �TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF FIGURES LIST OF TABLES INTRODUCTION Far East Lawrence Neighborhood Purpose and Context of the Plan Plan's Development Format of the Plan vi vi vi CHAPTER 1 ASSUMPTIONS AND TRENDS, ASSETS AND CONSTRAINTS POPUL/>TION . . . HOUSING . • . . . TRANSPORTATION . . PUBLIC FACILITIES 1-1 1-2 1-3 iv v vii viii CHAPTER 2 STATEMENT OF GOALS AND POLICIES GENERAL GOALS GENERAL POLICIES GENERAL LAND USE Goals •• Policies RESIDENTIAL Goals . . . Policies NON-RESIDENTIAL Goals . . Policies TRANSPORTATION Goals . . Policies PUBLIC FACILITIES Goal Policies 1-4 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-4 2-4 2-4 CHAPTER 3 AN INVENTORY OF EXISTING CONDITIONS HOUSING CONDITIONS Sound • . . . . . 3-1 3-1 ii �TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont'd.) Minor Deterioration . Major Deterioration Dilapidated • . • RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES Planning Area 1 Planning Area 2 Planning Area 3 Planning Area 4 LAND USE . . . • • Residential Commercial Industrial Public and Quasi-Public Other Land Uses EXISTING ZONING TRANSPORTATION • . . . JviUNICIPAL UTILITIES CONCLUSIONS AND GENERALIZATIONS 3-1 3-3 3-3 3-5 3-10 3-10 3-Jlt 3-14 3-14 3-18 3-18 3-18 3-18 3-18 3-19 3-19 3-24 3-24 CHAPTER 4 PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS INTRODUCTION • . . . . . . . . . Property Conservation Through Code Enforcement Rehabilitation Through Reclassification . . Redevelopment Rather Than Rehabilitation LAND USE . . . . . Introduction. Residential . Commercial and Industrial Public and Quasi-Public Parks and Open Spac~ • . Street Classifications TRANSPORTATION . . . . . . Recommended Street Improvements Recommended Sidewalk Improvements Bicycle Ways . . . . . . . . . • APPENDIX iii 4-l 4-l 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-2 4-3 4-3 4-4 4_tf 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-8 �LIST OF FIGURES 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-7 3-8 3-9 3-10 3-11 3-12 3-13 3-14 3-15 3-16 3-17 3-18 3-19 3-20 3-21 4-2 4-3 4-4 Planning Area Boundaries . . . . . • Housing Conditions, By Half-Block Delinquent Properties, By the Block, 1979 Percent Owner Occupied, By Block . . Percent of Dwelling Units in Single Family Use Average Square Feet of Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit, By Block Housing Conditions, By Planning Area . . . . . . Rent and Mortgage Structures, by Planning Area Existing Land Use, 1979 . . . . . . . . . Non-Residential Land Use, By Specific Category Existing Zoning, 1979 Street Materials . . . . . . . . . . Street Condition Ratings . . . • • . Location and Condition of Sidewalks Traffic Volume Counts, By 24-Hour Periods Accident Counts, At or Between Intersections, 1978-1980 School Children Population Sanitary Se,vers Water Lines Storm Sewers . . . . . . . 100-Year Flood Hazard Areas Recommended Street Improvements . • Sidewalk Improvements. Bikeways . . . . . . . · • . . . iv 3-2 3-6 3-7 3-8 3-9 3-11 3-12 3-13 3-16 3-17 3-20 3-21 3-22 3-23 3-25 3-26 3-27 3-28 3-29 3-30 3-31 4-6 Lf-7 4-9 �LIST OF TABLES 3-1 3-2 3-3 3-4 3-5 . Condition of Residential Structures~ by Planning Area~ 1979 Total Dwelling Units, By Type and Planning Area . . Square Feet and Areas of Tax Delinquent Properties, by Zoning District, 1979 Inventory of Existing Land Uses, 1979 . Square Feet and Acres of Vacant Land, By Zoning District, 1979 . . . v . 3-4 3-4 J-5 3-15 3-19 �INTRODUCTION Far East Lawrence Neighborhood Far East Lawrence, as the name implies, is located in the easternmost part of the city. Neighborhood boundaries are East Eleventh Street on the north, Nineteenth Street on the south, the A.T. & S.F. Railroad tracks on the west, and the city limits on the east. The composition of the neighborhood is predominantly low to middle income residents employed in skilled or semi-skilled occupations, according to residents' responses to staff surveys.l Age groups of residents are evenly distributed with predominant categories being 25-34 years and 18 years or under. Average household size is two to four individuals. Residents' responses to staff surveys indicate the majority of neighborhood residents have lived in Lawrence over ten years--most have lived in the neighborhood over five years. A majority plan to continue living in the neighborhood and cite the quiet peaceful setting, good neighbors and affordable housing that is removed from the city and university as reasons for living there. The neighborhood is not without problems, however. Survey responses identified a lack of convenient shopping and employment centers, a need for general maintenance and rehabilitation of the housing stock, street improvements and sidewalk construction, children playing in the streets, and a need for a public transportation system as some of the problems facing the neighborhood. Residents also fear that added industry and multiple-family residences will upset the quality of the neighborhood. Solutions to these complex and interrelating problems present a challenge for both neighborhood residents and city officials. Adoption of a comprehensive neighborhood plan is an initial step towards resolving these problems. Purpose and Context of the Plan The Far East Lawrence Neighborhood Plan is intended to provide the City Commission, Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission, and Far East Lawrence Improvement Associcttion, neighborhood residents/property owners, and other concerned organizations and individuals with an official guide for future development of the neighborhood. The plan proposes an arrangement of land uses, circulation, and public facilities which will contribute to the health, safety, welfare, and convenience of the neighborhood, within the larger framework of the City of Lawrence. 1. Results of the neighborhood survey can be found in the Appendix. Vi �The plan identifies goals and policies, which will be used in conjunction with recommendations in the text, for guiding future development and change within the neighborhood. For the Planning Commission and City Commission, it will be used as an information base to govern decisions on development proposals in the neighborhood, as required by city codes and state statutes. The importance of formulating neighborhood plans is clearly advocated in the city comprehensive plan, Plan '95. ObjecLive 4 in Clictf.JLer 4, "Land Use Guide Plan" of Plan '95, sp8cifies "detailt:J neighborhood plans should be developed."l Also in Chapter 4, Policy 6 states that neighborhood plans should be used in conjunction with the Generalized Land Use Guide Map and policies of Plan '95.2 Plan '95 clearly recommends neighborhood plans and anticipates their providing a "sound foundation for revitalizing the older neighborhoods. "3 Preservation of neighborhoods and the neighborhood unit concept, as conceived by Clarence A. Perry, is also endorsed by Plan '95. Chapter 7, in Plan '95, recommends preserving and encouraging such neighborhood units by the evaluation and definition of neighborhood boundaries and upgrading transportation systems to avoid intrusions and negative impacts.4 Therefore, this plan defines neighborhood boundaries for Far East Lawrence and makes recommendations on classification of streets, as prescribed in Plan '95. Plan's Development Wide neighborhood participation was sought in the formulation of this plan. Residents and property owners of a neighborhood often see their needs from a different per~pective than professionals who do not live in the area. Therefore, to ensure that the final plan that was adopted reflected the viewpoints of residents. and property owners, the following steps were taken. 1. The planning staff at various times met with the Far East Lawrence Improvement Association members to determine the problems that needed to be addressed by the neighborhood plan. This information was used to develop an outline for the entire process. 2. A questionnaire was developed by the planning staff, neighborhood residents and property owners and approved by the Neighborhood Plan Committee of the Planning Commission. This questionnaire was delivered to every other residential unit by CETA employees from the Planning Office during the summer of 1979. 1. Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission and Ron Jones and Associates, Plan '95, A Planning Guide for the Lawrence Area, 1975-1995, 1977, p. 4-10. 2. Ibid, p. 4-11. 3. Ibid, p. 4-4. 4. Ibid, p. 7-ll. vii �3. Detailed information about existing conditions in the neighborhood was collected by the planning staff. Much of this information is found in Chapter 3. 4. Using the results of the neighborhood survey and the inventory of conditions, the planning staff developed an initial proposal for the plan that was published in December, 1980. S. The Neighborhood Plan Committee held one study session with the officers of the neighborhood association and met five times with residents of the neighborhood at their regular monthly meeting to review the staff proposals. At the final meeting, the neighborhood group endorsed the plan and a modified future land use guide map. 6. Based upon the outcome of the meetings, the staff prepared a preliminary plan for Far East Lawrence that was presented to the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission at the May, 1981, meeting for public hearing and adoption. Format of the Plan The plan consists of four chapters. Chapter 1 is a brief summary of recent trends in the neighborhood and assumptions about the future. Chapter 2 presents goals and policies that will guide future decisions affecting the neighborhood. Chapter 3 describes existing conditions and recent trends in the plan area. Finally, Chapter 4 contains plans and recommendations pertaining to future land use and transportation. An Appendix contains results of the neighborhood opinion survey that was completed in the summer of 1979. viii �CHAPTER 1 ASSUMPTIONS AND TRENDS, ASSETS AND CONSTRAINTS A list of the facts about the neighborhood, as well as logical assumptions about future needs, forms the basis of this chapter. The majority of facts and conclusions were drawn from neighborhood information provided in opinion surveys completed during the summer of 1979. POPULATION A. The neighborhood's population is presently estimated to be 2,702. This estimate is based upon the number of dwelling units counted by the planning staff during the housing survey. The population estimate is also based on preliminary 1980 Census data on household size. The Census estimates 2.62 persons per household in the neighborhood. It is further based on the assumption that the average occupancy rate is 95% for apartments and 98% for single-family units.l B. The future population of the neighborhood can be anticipated to remain at present levels, with some slight increases. C. The present population consists of a large percentage of individuals 25-34 years of age. Over 44 percent of the respondents to the neighborhood surveys were 34 years of age or younger. Ten percent of the respondents were 65 years of age or older. D. Almost one-half of the respondents to the survey indicated they have more than two dependents in their household. According to the survey results, there were 222 children (ages 1-18) living at home with the respondents. E. Incomes of Far East Lawrence residents are about average for the City of Lawrence. About 42 percent of the respondent's household incomes were less than $10,000. Nearly 10 percent had incomes of $25,000 or more. F. The population of Far East Lawrence appears to be stable. Survey results indicate that 26 percent of the residents have lived in Lawrence over 25 years and 72 percent have lived in Lawrence over five years. Forty-one percent had lived at their present address over five years. Ninety percent of Far East Lawrence residents said they planned to live in the neighborhood at least another year. 1. Occupancy rates for apartments are based on information from a survey of apartment managers in the area and on staff observations made in May, 1979, for single-family houses. l - 1 �Conclusions The residents of Far East Lawrence represent a fairly even mix of age groups with average incomes. Approximately one-fourth of the residents have incomes less than $7,000. The majority of residents like living in the neighborhood. Most of the survey respondents have lived in the neighborhood more than one year and plan to stay there at least another year. HOUSING A. The majority of structures in Far East Lawrence are in sound or slightly deteriorated condition, according to the staff housing condition survey. The survey results revealed that 50 percent of the houses in the neighborhood exhibited some degree of deterioration, but only ll percent were extensively affected (major deterioration and dilapidated categories). Although a correlation between housing condition, ~ existing zoning, non-residential uses, and income cannot be substantiated at this time, there appears to be some coincidence of occurrance. In general, pockets of housing deterioration are more common near nonresidential uses. B. Overall, neighborhood residents rated their own housing conditions somewhat lower than the staff survey. Seventy-one percent rated their housing in good to excellent condition, while 23 percent rated theirs as fair. Six percent rated their housing in poor condition. C. Most neighborhood residents felt housing conditions in their immediate area were either stable or improving. Roughly 55 percent rated housing as stable in their immediate neighborhood. Twenty-eight percent felt the neighborhood was improving, but 17 percent thought housing conditions were deteriorating. This is comparable to ratings in the other target neighborhoods. Residents perceptions of stable or improving housing conditions for these neighborhoods follow: Pinckney, 83 percent; Oread, 60 percent; East Lawrence, 74 percent; North Lawrence, 88 percent; and Old West Lawrence, 90 percent. D. Rental payments, including utilities, are generally higher in Far East Lawrence than the other target neighborhoods. Forty-seven per·cent of the residents who rent property have monthly payments in excess of $200. Percentages of residents in the other neighborhoods with rental payments in excess of $200 were: Oread, 23 percent; East Lawrence, 22 percent; Old West Lawrence, 48 percent; and North Lawrence, 17 percent. E. Mortgage payments, including property taxes and insurance, are both higher and lower than those for the other neighborhoods. Forty-one percent of the residents, who are purchasing their homes, have mortgage payments over $200. Percentages of residents in the other neighborhoods with mortgage payments exceeding $200 were: Oread, 58 percent; East Lawrence, 36 percent; Old West Lawrence, 61 percent; and North Lawrence, 18 percent. l - 2 �F. Single-family dwellings are the predominant type of housing found in the neighborhood. It is anticipated that single-family dwellings will remain the most common form of housing for the neighborhood. Conclusions The neighborhood is primarily single-family in character. Housing conditions are generally sound to slightly deteriorated, however some pockets of major deterioration exist around the non-residential uses. In general, rental rates are higher, while mortgage payments are about the same as those for the other target neighborhoods. TRANSPORTATION A. Haskell Avenue will continue to act as a major north-south thoroughfare through the neighborhood. Daily traffic counts will continue to increase as the population of Lawrence increases. B. Thirteenth Street and Oak Hill Avenue serve the neighborhood as collector streets. They will continue to provide the primary access for the community to Mount Calvary and Oak Hill Cemeteries. C. Fifteenth and Nineteenth Streets will remain important east-west thoroughfares for the neighborhood. Fifteenth Street will remain the major access to Memorial Park Cemetery. D. Harper Street will continue to serve as a north-south connection between Fifteenth and Nineteenth Streets. Daily traffic counts will continue to increase as the population of the neighborhood increases. E. Rail traffic on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad spur line will increase during the planning period as the industrial districts south of the neighborhood are developed. F. Ninety-one percent of FEL residents own one or more cars. In spite of fuel shortages, private automobiles will remain the principle mode of transportation in the neighborhood. G. Fifty percent of the respondents to the survey said they owned a bicycle. cars and walking as the preferred mode of transportation. H. This plan anticipates that bicycling and walking will become increasingly important modes of transportation. As a result, there will be an increased demand for improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities. 1 - 3 Bicycles ranked third behind �I. Major travel problems mentioned in the FEL surveys were, in descending order: 1) children in streets; 2) careless drivers; 3) poor street conditions; 4) too much on-street parking; and, 5) animals running loose. PUBLIC FACILITIES A. The city maintenance facility and garage will continue to function in their present capacity and remain in their present location. B. Edgewood Park and the East Lawrence Center will remain as a multi-functional neighborhood park and recreation facility serving all age groups. C. Oak Hill and Memorial Park Cemeteries will continue to serve as the principle cemeteries for the Lawrence community. Some land expansion of Oak Hill Cemetery (primarily to the north or east) will be necessary in the future. D. East Heights Elementary School will contiriue to serve the neighborhood in its present capacity. Enrollment will generally remain at current levels through the planning period. Building facilities will remain in sound condition and not require expansion through the planning period. E. The Douglas County Humane Society will remain in their present location. viable through the planning period. 1 - 4 Their facilities will remain �I I I CHAPTER 2 STATEMENT OF GOALS AND POLICIES GENERAL GOALS A. Encourage residents and property owners to actively participate in the planning and development of Far East Lawrence. B. Maintain and rehabilitate Far East Lawrence as a low to medium density residential neighborhood that provides sound affordable housing for low and moderate income families and individuals. I I I I I I GENERAL POLICIES A. Update the Far East Lawrence Plan at the request of the Far East Lawrence Improvement Association or as changes in actual conditions, land use or pressures of the con®unity dictate, provided that at least one year has passed since the last update. B. Provide information to the Far East Lawrence Improvement Association about proposed development activity in the neighborhood. C. Encourage property owners and developers to discuss their development plans with the Far East Lawrence Improvement Association before formally submitting them to the Planning and City Commissions. D. Develop and administer a comprehensive neighborhood property conservation program to ensure the maintenance of sound structures and the rehabilitation of deteriorated structures. GENERAL LAND USE Goals A. Create an environment that offers residents a sense of community pride and a common identity. B. Provide a pleasant living, working and leisure environment for all neighborhood residents. C. Minimize the impact of medium and high intensity land uses (commercial, offices, or industrial) on low density residential areas. 2 - 1 �D. Enforce the city's minimum Housing Codes and Environmental Codes through a systematic code enforcement program. E. Prepare a list of capital improvements projects for the maintenance, extension or replacement of city services in the neighborhood. NON-RESIDENTIAL Goals A. Provide diversified and convenient non-residential facilities while minimizing adverse impacts on residential areas. Policies A. Locate any additional commercial facilities along major arterial streets adjacent to existing commercial land uses as indicated by the Far East Lawrence Land Use Plan. B. Prevent or reduce adverse effects of commercial, industrial and office areas adjacent to residential areas, parks and schools by appropriate screening and buffering. TRANSPORTATION Goals A. Provide convenient and safe streets, sidewalks and bicycle ways capable of moving people, goods and services while minimizing negative impacts on the residential character of the neighborhood. Policies A. Minimize through traffic in residential areas. B. Discourage on-street parking, especially those streets that function as collectors for the neighborhood. C. Expand the bicycle ways as proposed in the Lawrence Pedalplan to connect the downtown and other major 2 - 3 �activity nodes with the residential areas of the neighborhood and that forms a network interconnected with the bicycle ways proposed for adjoining neighborhoods. D. When possible, direct bicycle ways to parks and open spaces or streets with low traffic volumes to avoid potential conflicts on heavily traveled streets. Consider reduced speed limits on heavily traveled streets where bicyle ways must share right-of-ways with other vehicles. E. Consider bicycle parking regulations and requirements at the platting and site planning stages of development. F. Develop a system of pedestrian paths throughout the neighborhood with emphasis placed along arterial and collector streets. G. Develop a plan with Santa Fe Railroad officials for maintenance and upkeep of landscaping buffers along the tracks. H. Prepare a list of capital improvements projects for streets, sidewalks and bicycle way improvements. PUBLIC FACILITIES Goal A. Locate public facilities in areas of the neighborhood that are compatible with the use and convenient to all residents of the neighborhood. Policies A. Develop additional active and passive recreational facilities at the East Lawrence Center and Edgewood Park for use of all residents in the neighborhood. B. Maintain existing public facilities through a systematic program of building maintenance and landscaping. C. Explore the feasibility of utilizing the city cemeteries for multiple-use recreation facilities. 2 - 4 �CHAPTER 3 AN INVENTORY OF EXISTING CONDITIONS Information about the neighborhood is presented in this chapter; principally in graphic and tabular form. It can be used to evaluate recommendations in Chapter 4, or as a basis for alternative proposals. The information contains data that can also be compared with future informational surveys, should an update of the plan be undertaken, which would detect trends within the neighborhood. The neighborhood was divided into four planning areas for comparative purposes by the staff, after consulting with members of the Far East Lawrence Neighborhood Association. (See Figure 3-l .) Some information about existing conditions is presented by planning areas. Most of the information is the result of field surveys completed in the summer of 1979. HOUSING CONDITIONS In July, 1979, the exteriors of all residential structures (except those located primarily in a commercial structure, mobile homes and Edgewood Homes) were surveyed to determine condition. The survey methodology attempted to duplicate the one used in the Lawrence Area Neighborhood Analysis completed in 1972. This was done to facilitate comparison between the two housing surveys. In spite of similar methodologies, it should be noted that the rating of houses is to a large degree subjective. In addition, the two housing surveys were conducted by different planning staff personnel. Therefore, maps or data drawing comparisons from both sources may lack a degree of accuracy. Four categories of housing conditions were applied: sound, minor deterioration, major deterioration, and dilapidated. Each residential structure was rated based upon specific criteria assigned to the particular category. Each housing conditions category and their criteria are described more fully below. Sound Structures rated in sound condition provide a safe and adequate shelter for the residents. They contain no substantial structural defects and require only routine maintenance to preserve their status. Minor Deterioration (Rehabilitable) Structures in this category have developed a few minor defects as a result of inadequate maintenance. 3 - l �PLANNING AREA BOUNDARIES OAK HILL CEMETERY SCALE lN FEET OOUGLAS CO. HUMANE SOCIETY I I n FAR EAST LAWRENCE ................. NEIGHBORHOOD BOUNDARY �I I I I I I I I I I Criteria used to determine minor deterioration--Holes, open cracks, or missing materials of a limited degree in the foundation, wall or roof; shakey or unsafe porches or steps; broken or missing window frames and doorsills which are no longer rainproof; rotted, missing or broken gutters or downspouts; unsafe or makeshift chimneys; and, exposed wiring. Major Deterioration (Rehabilitable) A considerable number of serious defects have developed in structures rated in this category as a result of inadequate maintenance. Criteria used to determine major deterioration--Holes, open cracks, rotted or missing materials over a considerable area of the foundation, outside walls or roof; sagging of roof; extensive damage to structure by storm, flood or fire; and, inadequate conversion of structure to it's present use. Dilapidated Structures that have developed defects to a degree that probably make repairs no longer feasible were classified as dilapidated. Defects may have been the result of inadequate original construction or a prolonged lack of maintenance. After examination of the structure from the street right-of-way, it was classified into one of the above categories. The following letter grades were attached to the categories: A = Sound B = Minor Deterioration C = Major Deterioration D = Dilapidated Results of the survey of housing conditions are presented in Table 3-l. Approximately 89% of the residential structures are classified in either sound or slightly deteriorated condition. The remaining ll% are classified as either extensively deteriorated or in dilapidated condition. _Housing conditions for the neighborhood are comparable to those in Pinckney, Oread, and Old West Lawrence Neighborhoods. In Oread and Old West Lawrence, approximately 85% of the houses were rated either sound or slightly deteriorated and in Pinckney, the percentages were even higher. In all four cases, the number of dilapidated structures was one percent or less. 3 - 3 �Table 3-2 shows the total number of dwelling units, by type, in each planning area. By far, the majority of housing is single-family dwellings. Mobile homes and multiple-family dwellings represent about onethird of the total dwelling units in the neighborhood. Results of the housing conditions survey are presented in Figure 3-2. Housing conditions are shown as an average for all structures by the half-block. Averages were calculated by assigning each structure a numerical value corresponding to its condition, summing the numerical values of each structure in the half-block, and then dividing the total by the number of dwelling units in the half-block. Numerical values assigned to each structural condition were: one point for dilapidated; two points for major deterioration; three points for minor deterioration; and, four points for sound structures. Incidents of dilapidated or major deterioration occur in areas primarily west of Haskell Avenue and north of 15th Street. Figure 3-3 shows the number of tax delinquent properties by the block. Table 3-3 details the amount and distribution of these tax delinquent properties based upon their existing zoning classification. Most of the tax delinquent properties lie north of 15th Street and east of Haskell Avenue. TABLE 3-3 SQUARE FEET AND -ACRES OF TAX DELINQUENT PROPERTIES, BY ZONING DISTRICT, 1979 ZONING DISTRICT SQUARE FEET ACRES RS-2 RM-1 354080 53833 8.1 1.2 407913 9.3 TOTAL Figure 3-4 illustrates the percentage of owner-occupied housing by block and planning area. est concentration of rental housing appears to be in Planning Area 1. The heavi- RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES Percentages of dwelling units in single-family use are shown in Figure 3-5. Clearly, the entire neighborhood is predominantly characterized by single-family housing. Only three pockets of multiple-family housing appear. They are Edgewood Homes on Haskell Avenue, a small area along Fifteenth Street between Prairie and Prospect Streets, and an area west of East Heights School. These areas are zoned for multiplefamily use. 3 - 5 �, --, . -·· ,_,.., ._/' {_. (''. t __ j -~ \/ '•' _i ~ ' .. . .. ( . 1: ........ 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Co!nputat:inn~~ ar(:: J)<·.t:~~.~d on tf:co l.o!'.c,·l ~;qu<tr·c feet of lots occupied by residt.:ntiJl units on ettC:il IJ·!ock, divided IJy Liit~ iilililht~:· oi- d'.Jc!ll·inq II II ·i t.S . Ovr:rall, i't.:SidL:riLictl dL:rrsil.it:s in the ncitJiilJOI'Iloc~ti ,;;·ro n~lcil.iv~·ly i;(.,;, i.!~ik':j:;l.lv ;,1;::.~" Li,·.c li!.\}Ji'·iLy ol' housing is single-fa111ily d,.,cn·in~JS. In pc~t·t, Ur·i;: i~; cJused by LiH.· ili::Tu\·J i_.t·cniLi~J<: loc·.: U;.:tL \.'<:,·c platted in sor11e of the older ared~; such ;;s !lel111unL it11d Fil·it'fitX /\ddil.illil~;. (li'iH:r· «Y·,:.:•: <.11' iti:r!1 d(;n~,ity t'CSldentlal ilrt~ ·tnund ill l·.ci(jl'\'!OUd llunll~S ;uv! CUL!IIli'J' \'ic:\1 E::;L;tc:: n::d1:·i:: !;l)i!:c: pC<:·i:. The follo1·1ing text is a brief c!llillys·is of the i'olli' plunninu i.lt'C<t~; c~V~t_.i·d·in~J lc linu';i:t'J C!Jllrii~i.;t!~;, Lypcs of r os i den t i a 1 s t r uc t u r c s and res i d r~ n t i u I d ,~ n s ·j t i ,•o; . Of the four· planninu ur(;us, /\i'ea l sho1·1s signs or 'i.l;e 111ost aclvaJICC!d -;ldtc~ of dl:L:i"iC:I'Lltitlll. J{,~':iclcntir:il structures l~uted in a condition of lllil:jor ueteriot'<ti:·ion or clilap"id.ti:i•Ji: r~r·e lllo~;i COH!iiiOiJ ·in U1·h itt'<'d. Associated 1vii:h the housin:J cundi Lions is tile hi~Jtlt:st incicli~nce of lL:·! inqul:nt !.ll'u 1n:rt:y !:t;<t::;. lt i:; interesting to note that \·;ll'ile tiH: i.lt'(;<l hils ti1c: ili<Jiit~st it1cidence tlf lt:djiJJ' d;,:!:u·io;·;~l.iur; ();' di i,;pidatui housing, seventy-one percent of those \·Jho n:spnndcd to the sUt''J';y t'i:i.;d 1:h(:i1· i:nu:;i;,:.J ;:~; L'>:C(!lil:liL or good . .1\lruost 86 percent felt the neiS,Jiibol'hood \·!il:; ~.;L;·tb.le or iulpl'tJv·inq. (~!u: liqt'l'•: :J--/.) Gy far·, sin~.(le-fulllily d\•lellin<r; Jt'e til:: pri:'<IOttlil!ill'li: type of hou:;il1'cl '=''•!ri i:iiOU(!i: i i: i :; !llr:c:d I Ui' 1111d t'i p'l (~­ family use. /\ si~]nificant fllllllbCI' of the d;,l(:·l·l·jn~·; dr'e t"t;lllil'l UCC'!lpi;;r:. Hou :.: i 11 0 d . : i 1-:; i L·i i~~ ~.. d r- (: L·i ~J f 1 du <~ to the size of lots that v:r~rc; pli!Lll!d v:ithin L11c: <~1'1:'". A co111parison of rentJl sttuctutes i.tncl liiOt'I:Uii<Jc~ pi!,Yiilt:nts fnr t.hc; I'.:Hri· pLo,l:inJ <:1·<:<~:; . n·c: !;I:·.H·nJ itt l~·iutn·e 3-H. Accotding to survey re:;ponses, s·ixty-U1n;e !ll:t·cent of tlit; l't~:;it.lln'l.s 11i,o n.~tll::•d :tild !iiO:ltilly p;,y!lli'J;ts over $200. This is co111parable to rents ·in Planniii(J /\n'a 4. Fotty-three percent of the ho111e m·mers in /\rea 1 llitd IIIOIItll·ly IIIOl'L~PU'" :•,:t_ylti<c>nl::> over '(;/l)O. centa9es vJet'e found in the ot!Jel' tl1ree plannin(J df'<.!a~;. :.;·illii.!ar pc1· .. /\tea 2 ill so sh01vs s i uns of hot IS i nu dcteri Ol"cl t ion, l>u t not to the (;;d.:~ lit fount! ·j n ,\i'L:<l I . E i ~;i:l:<'en s l:r-uctures vlei'C r-at:ed in a state of llldjor deterioration; none v:et·e found to !H~ di.l;:pidi:Lv,!. J!,;w;in(J <lz-:i:crior·a-· tion is concenttatecl along tl1r.: rJi.l toad tr·act:;. l',·oportic~~ 1·ri tl1 d;2i i:lqtlt~nt Tt!X<;~; .u·c~ il·r :;o t:o,J,·:\.:,lL't.tL~d along tile tracks. j ·- I0 �-~, t'' :_;·-o ' '·•, ;'. ' . ''. I .... -~ ...·· i ' . ... •/ ) .. ,·. '..... ~ ) \ t'' (" ; ~ \ ) ~~~- . ',. t ~ =- _1, .. )\J\, L-·, I . ' ~-- ~ :.,. ) .' .,_ ~ / }\j ~- -..... •.... '." .·J ~ ::::: ~ ;:; ·- j~)no ... :_:-::_::-_ .... . . . ·f i ! j -~--~ ~3500- i09~)9 I -•---1 j ! . ,··· ,, ( ·.~· (·~···, i ........ ,. ) .... 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I I ?0·-·1 More than '200 r. -r c:~~~ 1,, -,-•-l---1, .. .J. 1.1 !_ -l i"" .! _j l r!--n :ct---r~~ '- t+H-!-·--~ lj:!:j:r~it-- .. _; -! ttJ Less than or equal to $200 1 iHH-iH-1 -_ 'j I 1!0· j I. _ ~.,1 J .....• _lil!Jfil!~~:3?~~ :. /\n;:/\ 3 !OCJ-, I i r.-:. tJJ L0gend: I ~ Les~than or i}() ---'i I I fL __ j ! j t E~n' '·· 11<'J.. t;:;j More than 1··-e.L.t"!_. l ;; () ... / '''_) hi 0. equal to $200 ...! ! (__) L-L:l=cl::J i __ j ; ··.J ' -- ···.,; I ?o--i! i - .• ·... •• i i i -' t I! I ; '' I . i, ·_- --i .. I .! Cl- • i' jjc l'·/ :t'i !t l " ·' i :: ,. .Ii i i :l ( I I I ; ; l 1. ' ·, :; ! '! !. { ~ '. l : ', :. . ! :: I \ r 1:r 1. ' I 1 (. ~200 �According to survey responses, seventy-five pcr·cerrl. of the resid<-'nl~; f'l:lt tllc·ir· iiou:::illiJ v::,s fa i r con d i t i on . 0 nl y four t e c: n p c r' cent f e I i.. the itl" c\ t was de t c l' i or u i i Wl . iii 'Ji.i\:d to Housing types are 111ixed. Fifty-s·ix percent of l:l!t.: ci•,Jel"ihiQ unit::; arl~ c:itl1c:r ~>iii<.Jit:-ld!Wliy Ot' iliOi1ile l!OIIi<.;S. TlJe hiyhcsL conccniTdtion or llllili:rpL:'-iul!iili i•II)U::;·ili'J is d·lsu i·•.Jt:nd ill U:·i·~ ;u·::'il---t:!:_; .. ',!ii\l\1 l\!Jiii2:;. This area has the lmt~Cst llousinu rental str'uctur<: of' the four' pLlriii·in~J itl'e<ts. Housing conditions ·in Area 3 iH'C the best ·in the nL•ighl>ot·hood. Chly onc:--i1ul i' Lluci: ·i:~ r<ltt·d bt:!u'.l tlH~ others; it backs onto the pi'Operty of Edgevtoocllloll;es. /\lJrJost ninc:t_y IH'n:uil: oT U1t: re~;!dcrrt:. tdl.t:d their o;vn housing in excellc:nt or uood condition. This area ·is solidly sinqle-fiutrily ·in ch<lractt~r-. i·itJst of tlrt:o housin(J ·:~: U\ltWI' occup·icd, iluL iJ h~\1 blocks (mainly ulon~ 111aplc Lane, Hilil:r Dr·ivc and [asl 19th bet\'!l~(:n f·ic!ple Li:Jilt: ilJ1d ll;;r-pei·) fi;.;ve a lliufrc:i' incidence of rcnta·l occupied llousin:J. Overall, housinu dens·it·ies an• the lo1·1cst of tlH' fcHii' p·la:rnin~J at·c:it~;, ,,v,,·,.,j~rir:~J i.i!l·c:c: \".(; i··;v,: lruu:;inu units per acre of land. /\n areJ of hit]lwr density irousin~J l-ies i-n:';t o;' H:,p.!<e l..d;;:;. No housing units viete found to be in i1 condition of llldjor dcter·ioratio.J ot df!c:pid<ttiori ·in Nearly sixty p(~rcent, thouuh, sfrm·1ed si~ns of lllinoi' detl!r·iorat-ioll. i:i1is i.ll'Od. 1,/hile staff ratinqs of housinq cond·itions l'i-:flect sound housin~J i11 tit(; iH'L'il, ·it is 11ot hili'li(' n;~t !:o strongly by the responses to the sur'Vc:y. /\bout t!Iil'ty-t~;•o pern~ril: of Lhc n~:;·j(;<?nLs leh: !:iii::it· liullsiil9 was in fair or roor condition. Onc-four'th ol' tlte residenc; believ(~d titc~ condiLio:1 of hu~•:;ili:J ,,,.Ullnd them was deteriorat"inu. 1-ifty-five percent of tlH~ i:otitl d\·1ellin~1 unit~; itrt~ 11rubilc I!OIIle~:-·-illl ·ioc<!i:c·d irr tl1<-: nrcJL•il!:: !,:,;IIi(' J.Ji·~; f\e~iderrL·ial densitil~s ilt'e llic;fl in tlr~ <:trr.:;; ctVict'i!UhsJ c!qltL (il' IJi(;;'t! tiv~tTiinu units per acre. illon~J Eust 19th Stt'ec:t. L/\ND USE Data on existinCJ land uses in the: ii(•·iuithorhood <JI'<' sllllllrlil.r··ized in T,:!Jic: uses is shmm on F·i~ure 3-tJ. i'lon-rcsidl:ntial lund u~;c is !Jt·csc:ni:~.:,; ·in or use. ·~ .. ) - 1 :r I ~i J--~:. l!;t! di~oi.riL,uLinri ul' ·!arid Fi:;t!l'<~ 3--!tl hy •;pc:c!i'it: <:<Ji<Jo:·y �TAGLE 3-4 INVENTOi(Y OF EXISTING U\ND USE:'::, 19/CJ Category /\Cl'l:S Res-idential ~ ~ ~10 i C -- iUIIi i 2!J G.II l,y t·1ul ti pl e-Fami ly Nobile llomes I'/'():; :31 ; i/t.i.0 725ri51! lG.G r-JL,':J ') (' 230~!97:) Conunerc i a 1 l{eta-il \·Jho.lesale Serv ·j ces !J35tl(2 ·r o. o 3[~6J72 1. c) ?. . :i 109050 Industrial/Manufacturing ll·igil Nuisance l Parking - fi' \I L\ i' .:1 'j . ·r I)- O:! ,, 'J \.J. {. ., .J () . 1 Public/Quasi Public ')I]. Schools Parks/Open Space Transportation/Utilities Vacant/Undeveloped l~iQht--of-1-iay Streets Alleys l~a '.J(I ( _) (J . I ) l .3 Low Nuisance Public ti ! - () i l roads -·-·-----·---··-··------------------------ 'I ,r:) . .,I !J 266600 G. 1 1 Oil Gfi7 5 24.0 7913600 1 B. 3 4CJIJ6<J24 113.6 :1777G32 !:l6.7 71.2 3.7 1 ,, .·: 5.B i. f) 3 361 ~i 9 2 1 Gl 0/fO 2 1):)000 ·---·--·-··--- .. ···-···- --·----···· .. -·-·- -·-·- -·-··- TOTAL . --- -·-··-----·-·-- --··--·-···- . . 600.0 J - l I; ~~. 'j' n ,Lj IZY U.G -- -·- ··-- ..... lUO �- ·- '"', ·........ -~~- .,__ ~-~~:-· ! i r-:: ··. l \,.). l : .. ~-- . / '\.! ~ ·- .. ·.;<:J (!'f) i. . . ..': u l I <: ·. .. _.._ ) L)lic ~' '-•·-·· . l•• _. CJr~< . :i1 !' 'r ;_ _,:· ··' j' r: '• ~ . /'.\_·,riCl~{iU~;t; ::.. ... __ ._.,.,., ~-- ..... . . ~ ~<1~·~-. .... _. __o, ........... ,. .......... -. ·.-.\ .. , .. · '~- ~\0 ° .,..--:; '<•O ., .., ___ -·····--· .. ·-~~~--~~_::~:~.::-:j I [ J �i .'. ·, ;, ·- '··, .., ; i .. i ~-~..1 . I -~ .. ., ..... ~>Ja . . . ~ t.c.-••• ........... ,., ........ ._,..:._ j OM: !!Ill. cu.u.J Ufr' I !":: ! :;... :~. 'JJ :-: '· < -1 1.1 111 ~ >: • •i 1 .-. ...0!" ( i"J .. ~-. .; ·.• ·-:-.;~ �Residential -------Residential lund uses v;ere div·ided into three catcuories: lcM, IIIC:diun1 i:nd lliui1. Til(::'<: c:Ai.:C:'.JOI'·ic~~' genet'ally corTcspond to the follV:IiiiCJ ."UI,!Ii~J die-Lri~...L~": 1u\: d,~;l:~ilj ... (>i u:· i:':>:~ (ilui.l; ,;\r:·J-\L··!':.ulii.iy); '''ediu111 density, Rt··J-D (duplex) or l(H-·1 U·1ultiple-r:;,lllily); and hi~Jh 'lc:l:·~ity, i<i'·i--? u1· !:H--3 (;·-w-ltip!t:-r<uiiily). L()\.'/ de ns ·j t y res i d e n t i ill ' i n the c 0 n t t' X t 0 f t h ·j s p I d II ' r e f e \" s t (J e i ~ Jl: i: Ci I' rC'\ ! c: I' d\/l: n j I i ~! till ·j i :; p' : ' . (I(; t u[' ']uL S!JdCe. i•\edilllll Cit:IIS.lLY f0~;-1Cit:fll.lill CilliLillll~~ il(~I.VIi'NI II!I'f' .:11(\ '1'\·f:•lli.y <1\i::i! in<J i.liii i..:; i'l:t' liCt acre of lot space. ~~ny area:; r.hat are deve'lop1:cl 1!itl1 IIIOI'C~ thiln h:l:ll'i.y c!·:Jl.'·l·i·ilil) unil.:; Jh;i' 111:i: "'TC' an; dl.l'el considered high density t'es'idential. Cornmerc i a ·1 Cornr11ercial land uses vJere chvid~c.l into thr·ec cute~j<n·ies--r·etail, '"i!loL;·;;,·lc', c<nd :it.:~''Jit::•. lU.:t:<•i.i cc:nr-rnercial uses are direct retuil sa'!<:' oper·ations Sl!Cii as grocel'Y sto/'\:·:, i'ini;l~j :~tuLiur·;s, ii11d '!i,iuo,.. stores. Wholesale uscos are \·Jtn·chouscs and reti1il ~:upp.ly ilusin(~sse;. ~;(•rv·icc' cc,;nrnc,·i:·i,\1 1.1st:s it"iC.iuck ol'f'ices, banks or othei' corllltrcr·ciJ.I uses thi..lt do not: lritVe r-etai·l Sill<~:; i!~, d p;·irl~-i11,,·i tr~;(;. Industrial ---·---·-Industrial uses v/et"e div·ided into fl·igli or· lo\'1 nui::t:~r1ce catQuor·ies iJc:cor·d·inq i:o il:•.:i1· tliiJ.liiCl'. tlfHHI cnlission of smoke ot other· objc:ct·ionabl(! ele111ents i11Lu tl:<: at11•ospllcTl: ttiid i;ilcir (_Jt~;;;:;-;;t·itirt u·:· nn·i:;,~ ilnd traff·ic. Gara~Je and Hil·intenunce :;11ops, East Ldwn~nce Connrtun·ity Ct~nLt~l', Oi.lk Iii II and i-lUIItli'iit.l l'dr·!~ Ccnrcter·ies, and the Dou~Jlas County llullklne Society iH'0 the pr·irnary pub! ic u~;es in Fili' L1sl: ii.i'.Jl'(~l:cr::. f.lount Calvary Ce111etery, Odd Fellm-1s Lodtje and cliurche·; cotllpl'ise I!IOSL of t!Jl: quiJ:j·i--[JUili·ic ·1:~11d i!:;c:;. Tile City The re111ainder of the categor·ics listed in TalJ.Ir.; tory. l. Net ucrc excludes street r-o-v1 and othel' pub'lic <leclicaLcd l'·i~i\i~:>•·f'--\·!ay. �EXISTING ZONING Existing zoning districts \vHiiin the nciulibOi'hood <tl'<: sh01·111 on t-·i~JUre :1-1·1. fL~et and acr·es, ror edch :Loninq d·istr·ici:. amount of vacant land, in square SQUARE FEET AND ACRES TAIJLE 3-5 Zoning District !~S- l f{S- 2 !{H- l 1<0-2 t~- l TOTAL 01~ V/\C/\NT I /\Nil Square Feet l\Y "lfHIH!t: nr<:.T!?Ir·~- l<ll() /\cres 32'13716 l9i3i33 58 74.5 433il9iJ 22HOO l 0. 0 !j?. 9 ::i ~) . 4 '1 [). G (J. ~i l ') ~1- 1/\ Slt100 l G0200 Lj.• H-2 208039 tf.B 6l2BLJ1.1 "140. 7 I . .I () . i\ • L li.9 l ") ( '· ... ,} J. !: TRANS PO In/\ Tl ON Infonnation about the existing transportation systc111 in tile~ ne·i9hb0i'hood, both vel1iculi\Y' iil!d pt:dc~;ti'-i<ln, is p1~esented ·in this section. t·1ost of tl1e inforllli!l"icHl shovm on tile fo.llo'.riwJ fi0un~::; v:ill J;,~ s:~!f­ explanatory. Figure 3-12 presents an inventory of exlsnnu stl'<:d i1nd curb llli.\i:et·ia·l,; ·in the n<~i~JhLI(il"'!iOIJd. :;t;ccLs without curbs are concentrated fll'illti:\rily ·in the IICJl'Lil ctnd v1cstc:tn port·io11s of tilt; tH.:·i~!hilor\1\H:d. 1-1 e -r e a s s i \J ned a r a t i n~J ba s e d u po 11 a ~~ u!J .i c~ c t ·i v c r c; v ·j c \·J o f Ll1 e ·j r c n ll cl ·i t io 11. T h '~ I"<::; :: I t ~: i"il"' e presented in l~i gure 3-13. Host \·/(:re r·atcd c~ i tllc.:r i 11 uood or e:<ctc·l·i ent condi t"i 011. llu,.-;,~1/c:;·, port i 011s of Eleventh Street, Haske"ll/\venue, lllt"llc:ne Stn:et, [),·cJOk Str·eet, Pr·air··ie /\venu(:, and Niiki:c:~·nl:h \Li'l~c:t 'rJere rated in fait to poor cond it ·ion. The s t r c e t s Locat-ions of sidewalks and tlie-il"' cond·itions an~ :;1/(i\nl on f"·irJure -111. construction. f··Jost 'ilere found to be: in excellent or <.Jood condit 011. .., J l ·~ i :\ ~I /\"\"\ ,;·ic\(:'.lill!~:; i!t~\i ~;idH·nH:~; ll\'e of •·;;nr:r-r:l:<: li:tvc· ;·t:u-,:L!y /.J;;Oil �'. , .. .//··- ...... .-, l'· ·~--1 u ['_] I I/ /( / 1-' ;! ;'; ··.t ;I 11 ·.:-:.·' .. ··_; " .. ) �... .._ r-r-- ! Q --" ,_) -.. ' '.~> -·- \ ' \....I i l \ •.,. ~- I .. .: .~: ~ -~ ... ·~ l :. -~ •••• ~ •. !. -~- ..... : l ir... _.. ~ ......... (1. .: ...................... ~ _ .............. "'""' '· .. - /\:;tJ::ull' .... · · - · · J .·.·.·.·.·>.<··;;-, ... ·.·. <).<\1-: U !ill L t·!C{ !~H ..I '. ,. ·.·,. ~,..; ·.· 1'/di'K Ci t.H.I r H't ;" ,. -~~: :~;.; ;~~-i ~ ...: l"'! >·-~--~--.4~~~: --- I I I,·. ,,' . I !\ I /C /,/ ,> i !,. · /l ;: f f~' I~ 1 • ''.I �I -·1 ~-1 o·-t,_) ;... -··· ~ ..... __, ............. ....... _ ... ... _ :;. :.. ~ .....__ ............................. -: ... ..•. -l -··· •. v"'- •. - . " • ~...· ~ • .; .. ~- .... -- ... Otd·: 1!1! L f';\ftl< ............. Ct· :.iL! I I<Y I I .,.l l '. l ~---~---~~-......_ _ _ _ _ ...... f ••• _...;. .. 1:!:;:.:.~~~ l\~,· ',\lt!ll) ' 'i / ' ,,. i• / Foi( Poor �! •. ~- • ·-· ..••• ~ ...• •' - . ·---- .: .... .: ,_. ; - ---·- ~~: c~ i 1' '---~- ,J 1 1 ' 1 . / . . '•. .. -~· .... -~·--·· .. _--· -·~-···-'"" �constructed along the north side of Nineteenth Street and tile east ~;id(2 of liil~;k0ll /\vc~nu<: iH~hll:<~rJ Nineteenth and Lynn Streets. Traffic volu111e counts within the neiqhborhood arc 'iflOI·m in Fiqure 3--IS. The da'Li ar-e f'or 2tl-ihlllr' pel'iods during 1971, 19/5, and 1979. Tlw data indicate an incr'eJse iil i:r<tfhc ~'lonu llas!:t:n 1\v;;rJlH~, Fifteenth Street and Nineteenth Street. LocaL ions of traff'ic dccidents, v11lich occurred in LIH; neiuhbo1·hood ovtcr a l:11ll and \ilie-il,tl r yr~ill' J!<~l··ioci, are shown in Figure 3-16. Highest incidences of' accidents occurred it-lorrQ llaskell /\venue, 1-ifl(~eni:iJ and Nineteenth Streets, and fi.:tr'per Street. These stY'ects also have the liigl1e~;t trafi'ic vollllllf' counL and serve as minor arterials fot' the rieiuhborhood and city. The distribution of ele111entury school aue childi't~n attcnclin~1 E<:tst lleiqhLs tliid l:unnc:dy Cl'iHic~ Sci:uoL is shown on Figure 3-17. Over thn:e hundred e·](~lllcril:.tr·y school age cilildt·,~n live 11iU1in the 1\i~i~Jitl)otllood, according to data provided by the Li:t1·1rence School District. Survey i'r:sttlts -indi,~atl;d thitt the tnost serious pr·oblem faced vJhen tl-avell-inCJ through the ne·iuhLJorhood vlliS childrL:fi playiii'J in tf1c; str-(~d~;. MUNICIPAL UTlLITIES Locat-ions of city sanitary sev:et' lines and Vlilter I inc;s, are shown on Fiqut·es 3--IB itlld 3-19, n~~;pecLively. Sorlie concern lias been expressed by residents about l rw v1ater pres sun; aml vlil ter· quctl i ty. The c-ity has recently replaced SOllie of the 1vater lines ar·ot.md !:lie intet'sect"ion of LLl~;L lSth SLrr~d il!HIIliisken /\venue and hds plans for otliel" \·liltel' line illi!JY'overflent~; ·in the nei91lborhood. Tilc~~;c; \·Jal:el' ~;yst~~~~~ iiii]H'OVL:IIIt:ilt ptojects are expected to correct the v1atr;r qua-lity ilnd pr·esstn'e prob-ICIIIS. Storm sev1er facilities are located on F-i~Jur·e 3-?0. Generilny, tv10 dtilillilUL' basins cal:ch lfliJSt (;f the storm v1ater runoff. They at'e conHnordy referTed to as the /\TSF Tr·ibutar.~' and l3l'Ook Str·c("t Tri!JLJtaty. Portions of /\r·eu l have been des-iunated us 1vithin the 100-year flood ltet!ilrd Jr'(~it by U1c h;clL'till 1n~>Ut'ance und Hazar·d Adlllinistration studies becau~-;e of these tr·-ibut.al'-ies. Tl1~ ·100-_ycat' rloocl h<uan! areas are shovm on Figure 3-21 . CONCLUSIONS AND GENER/\LIZATIONS ( ' Far East Lav1rence is a solidly developed rc~;idential neighborhood \'iitlr ,{ llii:< oi' non t'c:sidel!tii!i lilnd uses generally confined to the fringr:-•s of tile nci~Jilbod10oc!. liousit!~J i·~ clo:ninanlly s-irlCJie-i'illllily in char'actel' throughout the nei~hbot~hood v-;i~ll '!few except:"ions. /\reas of hir 3 1rc::;t residential dens·ity a1·e Eduewood l1o111es and Country V1e1.-1 [:states 1-iobtle llo111e l)ilt'k. 3 - 2t1 \ / �VCLUl\.iiC·~ 1\\','f');-·\Jr''l"I,___ /-\ JV ! \ r=..l \J v c �FIG. 3-!G t\ ,·-.. C' t'·-1 \:..- !\~--~'-.j i) L t__ •J .: .~0 "lJ.i) --·-· ·-·--~ ......-·,., �Enroilt::d Sehoul ut �I ' Ll OAK lllll. Cli-AI Ill!( (i~,.;;; �·--1 ( ' j- l _:;' 3-!9 OM: 1111.1. Ct.r,\i: II WI /""-.... i__f- t·.i ~-~1 I l L_:__.! I ::-:-.. • J .i 1./ I r / ~ fi . ! I t! I; V • , 1)'1 !i I -1 _ r-=:- /\ r~) [ r·\ I \ .........: ... ;0 - ·~ . - ~--~--· ~ ~--··· .... -.. ·. �· -··---- -- - Conucptc:d ------------ r··:oi nfor c c:: d u i\/i e i oI P ip 8 'i.Plpo * Concre18 inid N [] 4 :-t., "''N :~-----------: �, (" .... ~ .J--¥c.~ .· ::0(: "r:.,~ ,) ·. ••oo ~·~~--·: :::_~.~~-~:·=-~.~=~~ !. ···::::::-::::~ SCALE ~i FEET �As a vihole, housing condit·ions in the neighbol'hood ate ·in sound conditiur1. Staf'i" hocl~;in',J CO!Jditioil surveys found only eleven percent of the d\·tell ing units in a condition of 111ajor· d.:~t2riorat·ion or dilapidation. Planning Areas land 2 contained the lllctjt)l'ity of housing ·i11 ptJOl' condition. /\ l1i~JI1 inr:-idL~Jlce of delinquent propet'ties unci rental occupied hou:;·irt~J ulso occure in Hr(~~,e h·w llr'(~(tS. Generally, str·eet conditions are uoud or excene,Jt ·in the nei<Jhbor'hood. Strt!ets raLed in i'ail' u·l' poor' condition though, are most common ·in those areus \·/here housing concl'iLit)ll'; J.r·e poul'L'St. Of the Collllllunity Development Target Nr:dghbod10ods, F<rr Ettst L<wlrencc~ hils tire 1110~~t pub'l ic r·ilci·l i tit~s in their area. Neal'ly 21 per·cent of the neighborhood h dcve·loped in pttbl·ic u~;l~s---City Gilti\lJC: i\Jid l·ia·intenance Facility, t~emor-ial Park and Oak Hill Cenletel'y, [dgev10od Park, East llci~Jilts School, r:;tc. ffris represents a significant investfllent by the publ·ic in the nei~Jhborliocld. Unlike lllost of the target neighborhoods, far Eust l.a\Jrence lias u lar~Je <unount of tlttdcvc~lop2d 1and that has potential for develop111ent. Th·is gives the nc!iglJhtH'hood iHl opput·tun·ity to pliln !'or· llC:',/ de'/r"loptnE~nt as \'fell as rehabilitution and rcc!eve·loptllent of existin~J housing stock. 3 - 3? �CHAPTER 4 PLANS AND RECOMMENDATIONS INTRODUCTION Far East LavJrence is a neighborhood of mixed land uses. l3y ft~r, the predolllinunt ·land use is i'l~:;idenlial, hO\'ICVer, public land usee; Y'Pflt"r";r>nt the second JJ\O!;t co!nJnon use of ·1a11d. Prev·iow; city pliln<; }Ji'O\JO~;r:~d light and heavy industr·ia·l uses a1on~J the railroad tr·uc!<s. !\sa n::su.lt, non-rcs·ir!c>ni-.iiJI u:;(:~·; ;\r't: 111urc: prevalent along the northern and \•JCstern edges oi' tit~ nE~iahborhood. Theoretically, land use plu.ns can be desi~Jnec! to Jii(~et various objectives for Uk JH~ighilor-houd. Tile plan, hov/evet', should not be used \)y itself. l!athcl·, it should be used in conjunct.ion \!il:h th2 llt:i~JIIbor­ hood1s goals and policies vJilicill"Clilte to hm·J tlll'.Y \•ICJLJld like to see the neighlJOl"ilood duve.lop i11 the future. Possible object·ives or "focuses of actioll" that llle lane! usc plan col!ld iJddt·oss uY'l.': Pt.91~!_1L~.Q!!~ery_(ltj_Q_11 __1}1)~.9_Ll!JJ1_ ~O!l_e __ _E_tlf.CJ.r_c:~n-~~J. I:: !I forcE~ment of exist-ing zon·i n~J, tll'i nitllu:n how. i n<J codcs, and enVil"Onmental codes is the focus of this uppruach. It vJould serve to ·i:11pr-ov2 or· ntt~in!:J.in il<:·i~Jhboi'­ hood and envit·onrnental qua·li ty by encouraging pt·opei"l:y ovmers to lllitintain and up~rade th.:.ir O'.'.'ll fJl'OiH~l'ty. The result of such a progra111 is that a safe, heztl Uty and attructive l iviJISJ envirDntncnt L. c;·c:aU~d for· residents and potential residents of the neighi;Lli'ltood. Pr·ivate itiVL:stHient ill Lhc ne·i~;li!Jot·hnoci \·JoHld a·!~.o .....be stilllulated. In effect, this approi\Ch Vlould l!li.l·intain the status-quo; at least ·in tenu:-; of ?.Oil.iltq and land uses in the neighborhood. J:\..~_a_~_ijj__t~_tj_.Q_Q_ I.!I!_O~l.9JLI~t::_c:.1_a_s_s_ifj_(_:,C_!__:UQIJ.. The ob:i H: t ·j v e of this co nr. e pt i s to l't-c zo nc! i.H'c'<t s or t h0 11 c; i (_] 11borhood according to theil" existin'] use. /\t rwcsent, non-confonnin<J uses Mtd du:nillilllt tlses locaLc~d in atev.s zoned for mote intens·ive use share an eletiiCllt of uncertainty about tlwir futuro. Thw;, r-ch<dlil·ita--tion is discouraged. Zonin9 the neighborhood accord·in'] to use 111ight ~:t:~rve it:; titc Jie::cc:s:;.'ii'Y Cdi:<tly~t f'or private reinvestment and l~ehabi.litat·ion in the neiql1borhood. R~0-~_'-'__~Js>.P!Hen~~--R_(l_1_11_e_t_JllilJl.J~c'h_~ll.L\i_t_i~U_o_n. Belief lhat clv,ell·infJ un'its an:: cletel·iol'dLed to th(: po·int \vhere rehabil'itation is no lon~)et' economica'lly l'ed';ible fonns the~ bt.ls·is for i.his o!J_jective. ~!h'ile star;' surveys concluded that the 111ajor·ity of llousinu i11 l.ho neifJhborhood vmttld not justify i.llis appr'u\l<:il, titere are ind·iv'illual dwelling units and pethnps ~;mll'll cluster·s of det<~rior-at(~u housin(J unHs vJ!1c~rc it might be appl"Opriatc. LAND USE Introduction -·---···-·-- -·----- Originally, this plan \'-las ptesented to the publ·ic for l"eViei'J vJith four· alternative ·:und usc: pbns. �Alternative Nulllber l was a land use plan based upon the present zonhru class"ific<•t·ions in the nt'iUhborhood and was included to compare the recol!1ll!ended pr·oposals \'lith the exist·inCJ zon·irr~J. i\Hc"i'rrati·Jt~ Hutnber 2 represented the existin~ land use plan for' the ne·iult!H)l'hood as it 1'/tl~.; <rpprovc:d ·in F_}_<t_n __ '_'):i, the city's CO!!tpr·ehensive plan. Altetnative Number 3 plirced cxi.st'inu uses "irrto land use Ccttcqui··ies ,,,,1idnu i l: il ~.tatusquo alter·nutive. Alter1rative t!Uillh~r· 4 \·1·1S th(~ Ol'·iuinzil stuff pr·opost:!l~; fnr th(: ianci t!sc pliln. lt repr-esented a blending of ideas sltO\vn on tile other· all.L~r·nttt"ives unJ included sollll.' expttnsioJt t1f' titc~.i2 t:urlCl:pt.s. Following a series of public meet·rnus vntn L.iH~ r:,u· i:tt~;L Lctl'it.t:ltl.c. :'"IJ' uhi"':.·.t P,:·,:;,;ci~.<c·;,;:; ,;;;d !·!::ijil:urlioor! c()llllllittee of the Plannin<] Collllllission, these fom· allurnatives \'10\'G t!'iSCd\'detl as tllL~Y 1,i<:~l'(c i·i···:;i: prupuSL~d. A fifth alternative \vas developed thut incorporated ·ideas of the Nei~Jhho\"huod ,n,~;soci<ltioll iind f··!c~i~:l!borltood Co111mittee. This alternutive is presented in this preliminat'Y plan for' f·litnwin<J Cl)illliii';siolt adopLiun <:nJ forv;arding to the City Cottunission. LovJ density residential land u~;es are reconunendcd for most of the neiuht,m·hood. Th·is del-ineation s·imp.ly recognizes that the dourinant land use is sinCJle-fanri.ly residentia·l. T/r(~ nciQltbol'ltood n~:;·idc~nt:; tl1i.1t participated in the development of the plan vie\'/ tl\(~ lm·J density residential cltat"•1CL~r of' the neisJhborhood as a positive aspect and would like to see it nrahrtd·incd. Medium density residential uses are desi<]natecl fot' tvJO areas of the nei~1 hborhood. Fitst, the <tl?d cast of Harper Street on the north side of East ·19th St\·eet is shovm for t:his tl~>e. Thi:; us(~ ·is intL;mic:d to buffer the low density residential iH'ects frotn the lltnre intens·ive la11d tEt~s to the sulllh and (~<t::;t; (i.e. auto salvage yard, fait~F'Ounds and industr-ial plant). Edgewood Homes and the property ·iltlll!ediately to the' south vms a·lso desi(Jfliltcd h1r tiiL:diutn ci(:rtsH.v n~:~idt!ll­ tial use. In part, this vias done to reflect the existinCJ uses, hOVIC:VC(', it ·i~; dho intc:IH.!ed Lo sc:f'Vl~ ilS a buffer to the more intens·ive lane! uses to the south itnd vN~st. In i!ddi tion, Lt.. affic at i:he ini:er·:;ect-ion of East 19th and Haskell /\venue can be expected to increase in the futur·e. Impl(~!tlentation of this Land Use Plan cou.lcl, in par·t, be uccnmpl·islied 11ith the r<~J:Olrin~J of :-;evcr·i\·1 ct!'e.:ts to a district consistent v1ith the prudotninrlllt LmJ ll';t.:. fot' exalllp.lr;, F<til'filx itnd llr~lnlont /\cldiL·ion·; (ec1st of llaskell Avenue and north of 15th Street) are pn·~;Qntly zoned fot tllt:lt·ip.lc:-fctllli.ly use C!VI::lt Litotl~Jh the existin~J housing stock is 9/f pt:l'Cerrt sinule-fi..tlnily th·Jellin~JS and the pLtn's Pl'O]lUs:r"l ·i~; fot· hJ\-.! dc:nsity residential. It 111ay, thr:~refore, lw desirab1e for the Plann-inu or City Coilllttission Lo ·initial:r:~ l'<C>Zon·in~ procedures for those pi.lrts of the 1w·iufrhorhood vtln:::n.: tire ex·istin9 L:Jnd use und Ltild us.:; plun ili'C h:ss intensive than the cunent zoning. 4 - ;: �Rezoning of the Fairfax and 8eln10nt Mditions toll lm·:-density rosirlc:nLizd distxh:t \'Jould ing consequences: l. 2. 3. havt~ i:IH~ l'ol"lm·J- It vJould make tt1c zoning consistent with the pn~donrinant land usc in the atea. 1\etiiOVing the mu-ltiple-family zoniwJ tn,ly reduC(! l:he elt~lilent of llllt:t~r·L,,ii1ty i.l\·lnt•t' occup:HJL~; p1·escntly have about what typf~ of de:volopment activity could occur in their· <1i'C'i.l. ln tun1, U1is chr1n(j(~ coL:lci bCCO!!!e 2 '.:Tt?Jl_y-,·1· t'n!' r>nrr\11!~,:\0inCJ prn!lr'r't.y 0\'llWI''-: to n~!labilitili:e ;,nJ llld·in'L,'lilt tltc:;c~ i:Xi:;tiii<J stn:ctures. This is one of Ute prilltilr'y oiJ.h~ct'iv(~S of the plan. The lots in these subclivis·ions ~Jc~nera'lly or·e tJO' x '130' (G?.OO sql!iH'P. feet) v:lticit llli1kc~s LileJti sll!Jst<:nclard in size. Under l'.l!e non-confornrinS) use provisions, existinu re';iclenti<!l sLl'!icl:un:·; could b<:~ rebuilt on these substandard lots if they \•J('l'e Je·:;troyed by f·ire or· an i\ct of C:Jd. Undev<~lopr'd lots, hovwver, would not 111eet th<:~ minilliUill lot size I'Dqu·irelllent for a ~;i11:llt~-f<unily r·es·idccnc:e ("Jcn 1rith i:ile allO\•Jed 20 percent reduction for exist·ing lots of reconl. COllllll e r c i a l and I ndust~~ i a l ------·--~---------------·-·· Two a!~eas are designated for COillll\er·cial and/or industriill uses. !3oth itr·ea:; ill'c: idc:nti fi;~d IJ,\~;cc! upon their existing land uses and surroundin~J ·land ust~~;. The ·indust!~ial itr'ht in t:l:r.: t·lortllVJc:;t contc·l" or till: neighborhood is p!'ililiH'ily developed ivith the City CM'd<]e und Haintc:nunu_. Shops. 1\n c::xistin~J <.tul:umob·ile t~epu·ir shop and salvave yard 'is located di!'ect.ly <;ouL!J of t!ds an~a. IIO\'H:Vc!r·, it l1.1s sc:vcn~ liniitations fot' industr'ial usc because of a droinaqe \•lil.Y thi.tt lintits the Guildiih.lr; i1r<:•L The;'c!forc, it has not been included in the industrial ared. colllili<~!Acial and l·itJilt indw~lr'·it.d uses dtc~ pr·uposc:d. Future development in this ared shou-ld be cons·isU:nt v;ith the uses it nov·/ lias; il.lllk.ly, \','iJl't.dwu~;in~J, VJlwlesaling, construct·ion off·ices, de. In the soutlMest corner of tile J1ei<Jllborhood, a Ill'iX or Public and ~asi-Public -·-·---------- --~--------------- Public and quasi-·public land u·~es sllovm on this plan inc-lude tile tlin:e cemeteries, the llun1ane Society and Eust Heit]llts School. \<lllile addHionul pub'Jic and quasi-pub·l·ic ust~:; are iW\J lo:..:;:!l:ed in l:lte nc~i~)hborhood, they are 1110re ·in1pennanent in nature ond intef)l'ate v:ith their· ~;un·ounditi~J use:,. Tllel'ei'orc, they were not identified on this land use plan. Future expansion of Oak Hill Ct:ltletery 1·1ill be nece~;sl!!'.Y for the City. :;0111e land has aln:iidy !;<::Ul acquired not'th of the cc111etery fot' this puqJOse, but additional et.:piu:sion ·in t:lri~i diroctiotl i'; ,.,~:;Ll'icl:t'~c! by the flood plain. TlierefOI'e, futuJ'e expansion should be di!'(~cted to tile east. �East Heights School facrlities an: expanded v1ith this plan. Curn·ntly, Lhe ~~chuul s"itc~ is ilLHJt!t ten acres short of recommended size, based upon standanls set fol~th in P"la,1 '95.1 Exp.titsiun ~·JsL Lll i·laple Lane vwulcl add approxitnately tvw acres to the s"itl~. \·lhile tlds \'IOU'!'J-ri·O-Ciw·in~J it into Cl)ltfonttance vlith rC>cntllllle>ndP.d sti1nclarcls, COIIlbininq it vlith p;:,rks ctnd open spaces iHijilCL!nt. to the si tc VIOU.Id el illlina::e deficiencies thul nov; exist. ii::;\1(.:~-, f'.:;cnit·l~s Pli!nPin~J f1i;"r•r·hn· fm· t:IJe l.ovn·ence llrl'if'ied :·;cl,o,)-1 D·islxict, \,;;s conf'int!c·J tl1Jt inadequate playground facilities nov1 exist at the school. In th0 pa::t, the Sc!,ool li<Ji'!r'd COliS'i(Jcred site expansion to the east, liOVIever, no prim··ity ~>chedule v;as estahl·isil\:!d. lhl!f"l::fo!'.~, liil·i-IL· U:t~ pian proposes an expans·ion of the school site, it can on.ly be accolnp1 islted U1r·ouuh itCtiun', oi: th(: Sc\wo·l Hoard. l~cn !\linear park and open space nehJOlok anchon:d by l\1·ook Street and [c!tjC'Itlou hn·b is de'l it:eaLt:d by this land use plan. It is preclicatecl ttpon the concr~pt of maintainin9 tl1e llt·ook Stl't:et and /\.T. !~ '.).i=. Tributaries for open space and drainuue purpose:;. Tlte~;c: dcsi9nated al~cc<i<':, cnt-ruspond with tile 100-yc:<~r f"lood hn z a r cl a rea s t ha t vier e ·j de n t if i e d iJ y Fed e ~~a ·1 s t ud i r: s f o r the ci t y . The city purchased ten vacant lots along the \'if.~st s'icle of Gn)Ok Strc:1:t ,;eVL!l'it.l yca1·s ;_,~JO h.~caw;e of the drainage p1~oblem within the area. In effect, tlli~; p"lan expands t!'!t" (:~>i:ttb'!-i:;hed opt:n :";pace: patter·n dnd links it with the en'liltged scltool facilH·ies cl"iscusscd pn;viously. Imple111entation of this plan vtoulJ ·jnvo·lve the t1cquisHion of i:ippr·nx·iln<tLely l:'.-Jenty-f·ivc' cl\·:0,11 i11~l units along ~laple Lane and Brook Stn:et. f\atlll,l' tlt<Jn iiiiiiiCd·iate disp-li1C(~IIIt;nt of !wu~;cho.l<is, iL ·is il !'(~COIIIII!cnda­ tion of this plan that the city pu1ocllase pr·opedy as it becollles iiVttilah!t!. lll iHld-it·ioll, evu·y effort should be 111ade to relocate the d1·1el1ing units vritltin the ne·i9h!Jorhuod. ~1inor aY'tetial streets Jesi<]nated on the plan inc'ltrdc Eleventh, Fii'tecttt.h, 1-hrtetcenth, i1t1d ll,1skcll Avenue. Collector streets inc.lucle llctrper Street, Nineteent.il Street east of ll;n·pc~r, Tililo'Lt~t:nth Strc~c:L ctild Oilk llill /\venue. ·1. Lawrence-Douglas County Plannin~J Collllllission awl !~on Jones ilncl 1\ssociilt(:c~;, t"lan__'_~]_S, f\ YJ<tnni_n~L_Ciu_i_cjg f_o_r___:tl~ ___L_0.~1_!:_~_0S_E~-~_!_(~jl_LJ2J_5::JQ_9_~i, 1977, p. 11-B. 4 - i) �TRANSPORTATION Most Far East Lavwence residents l'ely on car·s or 1notorcycles for their· princip-le 111odc: of ti'<.mspor·tut"ion. 1--/alking and bicycling are also recognized as i111por·Lunt modes of trcui·;pottat"ion for ti1t: nt~iulii)OI'hood. This section discusses streets, llicyclf~ \'ii.l.YS dllri '>idt:l•iil"iks Mid ll1\dJ S c,iJI\1(~ n~co::l\1\(;ndacions )'(~-ic<tive to capital improvements for these different modes of tr<1nspor·tation. 1 Chapter 3 contains infonnat"ion about the condition of streets in tile F11r· Ei.tst l_il\Wc:nce twiuldiOi'IIOocl. The nei ghborlwod survey indicates that F;w East Li!l-tr'ence residents an: geneta l"ly silt i ~; fi (~d \·Ji Lil th<: cond·ition of their streets. About sixty pr:rcent of U1e respondents fl~-lt o;tr'Cl~ts Here i\d(3qtt<.d:i~ or excel-1ent, v-1hi 1e 37 percent su·i d they needed illtfH'OVi"'ilC!Ilt. f<econunended ·impi·ovements identified on Fiuure ·1-? cio not imply pl'iOf'ILI(;s r·elai:ive to Ui<" ccst of Luv1rence. They relate only to those~ stceets 1·ri U1i11 tl1e Fi.lr E(tSt l.ii\·ii·c:nce r~t:ighhorho,Hi. Si:rC:t'LS r-econllllended for illlprovel!lent v1ete del-inedtc:d based upon t!It:·ir- existing COiiditiun, "lr:Vt:>l of u:;e and ~;u~J~:wsted stn:et classification. Prior-ity l stceets are Eleventh Street fro111 Oi'egon to Haske"ll; F·i i'tet:~tth Stn:eL fl"OIII the r·ai"ir'uac! tracks to Prospect; Nineteenth Street fr'OIIl the lllllnane Sucic:ty to tile c-ity li111iLs; Gullene /\Venue nc>l'th of Nineteenth to \<lard Avenue; !)rook Street Fr0111 Thirtec:ntl1 to Fifteenth Str'·:r:t; aiiCI ll,isl:ell /\vcn11e fro111 E"leVi'nth to Tv1elfth Street. It is suu9r~sted that these~ slxc:ets be given adrlitiona·l o;Ltld_y re~J<u·d·in\J ~;pccif·ic improvements and placed on a schedule for capiLtl ·illlproveillents. Chapter 3 also contains infonnution about sidevtaH conditions and Lh'"ir ·locdtion in tiH~ nci~Jh!Jorhood. According to the ne·ighborhood survey, t\,lo-thircls or the t"esponc!ent:; expressr:J a need for o(hl"itionJ·l side-walks and pri111arily focused on pt·oviding ped(;strian 21ccess to Ll!;t lle·iqhts School. F·igure 4-3 suggests so111e "locations for udditional ~;·idevJulks. These locations \-N~;·e d . =~i:c•l'lli·in:;d iJa:;ed upon street classifications, tr'affic volU111e counts, and ·l"inkages \•l"ith llliijcJi.. peclesti·i,'tii tr·ip uener'dl".urs. /\dditional side.valks are recollllllended for Thir·teenth Strc:et; Oak Hill /\vc•nuc;; Eliii'.-;ood be:·t:\·JC:.>I1 Oak J:i1l and Fifteenth Street; Harper Sti't:f.~t; one! Nirwteenlf1 ~Ll'(~et, except '.·lli(c:i·c ~;ide\,\tlk:-- e1:.ist. Undel" r::xistin<) city policic~s, sidevJa"lk co;istruction and llldintenitnc:~ L Lllc: r·c~spow;·iiJi"! ity ol' t.i1r' ptoperty ovmer. I111provelllents can occut on an i nd·i vi dtld ·1 basis \Fi th U~t propt~l·ty u'.·!IH~r· co11S iTttct i nq or <\ - 5 �I I rn provern c:n-r:; 1 !•' ·. · · · · [J,.! r-... ..... ~ +\ r I I\.) I It J ··-"···-- .. -· t ()r> 0 I I '-..- \_ T 1WO �l'• !J·y-~ r· r· ~~~J . uvcrnsnts �repairing sidev;alks adjacent to or on his property or· jo·int"iy thr'OUCJh crcution of /;O!il'i"it dist.r··ids. This Plan suggests that joint financin9 betvf(~en the~ City of Lav1rence and adjacent jH'Operty OI'IJit;r·s L~~ considered for those sidev;alks thut benefit a lar1Je portion of the ne·ighborliood. _13.icycle \<Jays l:.ach ot tt1e prev1ous neighborhood plans, once uclopted, v1ere deta·i led (llllend!Jit:rn:; to _1 _J;<n ... '.':! 1.i. ·ll:c:r·cfor·c:, bicycle planning criteria and design considel"ation~; for the neighborhood netv10rk (c:(j. di!s·i(jlliiLion'; of bicycle routes, lanes und trails) also apply to the city-wide network. 1 The ne·ighborhood bicycle net\vork is outlinQci on Fiqu1·c2 4-4. It consists prilllc1r·ily of L>icycl(~ l'OUl.es, mixed \vith several lanes ancl a couple of truils. Fo1· the 1110~;t part, tiH;se bicyc·le 1vays ,w,~ lcH:atcd on public rights-of-way althou9h several cross priv<tte ~··iqhts-of-\:Jil.Y Ol" jJl'Opc~rty. Bicycle routes share r·oadv1ays and tr·affic lanes 1'/il:h other· vehicular· t.r'cd'fic <uJd iii'(! di~;tinuuis/Jc;d only by signs designating the direction and extent. of tl1e routes. J(outes ~;ilmm on the plu11 ·inchJc!c Tirii'teenth Street , 0 a k II ill Avenue , ll rook Street , II a l" per S t n~ d , Eus t G1 en n Dt' i v e , Hu p 1 e l_ ilJW , l.l '11 h' 11 e i\ v c nt1 e , l. a Salle Street, Elmvwod, and Fourteenth Street. Bicycle lanes also share roach-;ays with vehiculi.n· li'dffic except they ar·e separated. TIJ·is scpiir'Cttion ·fs usually ilccompl-ished by stripiWJ or through phys·ic<,·l i111pedements such i\~; cudls m~ l'ui~;cd disk·;. Lanes are proposed on Thirteenth Str·eet vwst of llaskel·l 1\vc:nue and i.1lon9 FifL~t:nLli Stn~i.::t. 13icyc·le trails, which are con1pletely separate ft'OIII vc'hiculat or pcdesti·ian 1·1ays, <tt'C: ~,liCJCJi:Stt·d fot tvm locations in the neighbothood. One truil is propo!;ed tllrou9h Edgev:oocJ Pad~ to connect \Fitil tilt; r·outr:~.; on r~aple Lane and l3rook Street. Tho second trail Cl'o(;scs the A.T. 8.( S.F. f(;l·ilroad tnck'; nc<tr ~!iu'rl /\vconue and connects with Parnell Park. Hithout the aide of suppor-t prograrns, public expenditure for the COl\Sti'IJct·ion of [J·icy\:.lr.:; 1·1ay~; illi~Jht be futile. Various support proSJrcllllS could ·include: rt'quest·inCJ ri~Jhts·-of-vl<ty on pluL'; \·lilCi'r' pr(Jpo~;ecl b·icycle vJays cross unplatted, private property; incorpm·Jting bicycle \'li.\Y~~ itncl parl:.-ing ·i11to ti1c i't~vicvl of site plans; J COiliprelwnsivc SJf(~ty procjralll conducted in schools and adt(ll: ch·ivt;l'S (!dllci\tiun UHli':;c:::;; proposing und adoptiwJ nevJ legislation dt:alirFJ vl'iUt penwittud Ol' rc~stl·ictc;cl ~~;pued ·i·ililil:!; aloJI:J f!i~:;iqnilLed bicycle routes; and r·estricting Jccess to bicycle Ll·ans and lanC!S. tlr - B �OM; 1111.1. ctt.\( ILIW ' __ ... ..·-_..... _ F/\ F-< E /\, ST I r_,,\,\f; -,.' r:- '1., IC1:: l -.• I 'I ...... ,.·--"·· .......... ~r!Fu::~t ··:.t:. ·:•!: < I L-. \j ) ..___ :~,_~tli:i)!\UY .. 7,... f) "~Jt) ...~~-·---.;. -------- ----- . :;,.....--. --~----- �FAR EAST LAYJRENCE NE I GIH30RHOOD SUHVEY RESULTS fvletJ!O.StQ_logy: Preli11Jinary questions to be used in the survev \'/(~n~ !Jtc:p;~r·t:d by U,.:~ ~;l:df:f frn· l:ttr Fast LavJrence based on the previous surveys done for Lhe other tur~JC:t IH"i~ih\;oi'fwods. Rt.:pr<:::;i;,itativ("S ol' Far East Lawrence along wi tl1 Neighbodwocl f>'lan Co11unittee lllelnbcrs of UH~ L<n·n'encc~-DotHJla~; County fllann·iwJ Couunission reviewed these quest-ions and recollllllendecl revisions and <tcld·i c·iona·l questions l:o be included in the survey. During the Slllllll!er of 1979, CETA enlp.loyc:es fi"OIII Llw Plunn·in~J Off'iu~ ';lf:llt door·-to--do,Jr in Lhr~ nci~1h\lorhood to rundomly selected residential units in all four pL11111inu ilr'eas. In onlor· to obl:ilin rc:::pll!ISi:s fton; it cross-section of the ne·i9hborllooc! residents, an effort l'li1S llliHic to Udit.<.tct cVc'ry oi:l1c:r l'c:~;idt.'ilt·ii!l unit. r~esidents were contacted in the aftQrnoon and Cill'ly evening. The CET/\ v;cH'kers htlltl.!t:d out l:hc: Sllr'Veys and returned the follmvin(J dily to pick thelli up co111pleted. iJ - "J �Fl\n U\ST U\\·mE NC [ I~ [ l t~! IU OJ\ I!OOil Slll\ Vr· '.' . ----·· .. --·- -----. -------·· .. -- ..... -- .. - ···------- - ·- -· ---. ···-~- A. NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES ---------------------------------------·---------- --- --------------- .. --- .. \~e v10uld like for you to think about itnd e'Jaluate the public lacilH·i,~s in yolli~ n~.:icJI\l)ur­ hood. This ~>Jill help the city in clecidinu I10VI to spc:nd pulJlic nltHl~Y for c:xpZlll'>ion CJI' 111aintenance. 1. \~ould you rate the fol1ol'ling ne·igliiHJl'li<wd facilit·ies EXC I~ L L EN T 1\RE/\ a. Sidewalks *2 3 **I! y- · ---, 2 I! I! ·1 ("'- 1\0.J: n.tl[I_'L~. i.!11d Streets t 23 39 I{ 22 37 ~' 18 '14 25 ,) 9il .i ----ii ·r i(r-.!()\-1 ') ') -. ·____-__- _,__,_).'_-_;~( -.J~,_...) __ r.·_,_G__ ._-_3-_:_/__r_· ____ - -__ -_,_-_:;___ i_:l_. I. 3<) ?5 tl 3B ~:J ;.~ 3 6 32 '16 {) lj o 26 n o I.~fil~[~-~~~l·o:-I!L?X[~D:~=I~:tC_J:xT_: :-~~n9_ '()/~}\) . ·----~-_(Jf.~;~n Street Lighting 2 ,,{. 3 3B ?G Ll? c~ ~) () ? 32 I] ?:; t()~<~~)~:~-~ )n·-·cr~o~rJ>_t=J.s):.}/I: d. DUi·-~ 2 ;~ c. iJ~,: N.... E[ -IJ~) I I···!:) PO---V~~i-·1C r!T ·.;,-t:·. -~---· ·iY_)_ ·(·?_'r..---i,.-) · _1.. .9_.:!_1 ___ .......... __ ,_.)_. ___ !:c ------ ... _ ..c.?_,_:··.. b. :;cl'Vicc::, Storm Drainage 1 2 26 2 3 4 "c. 39 ,) ,) J ? Jo I! 1]3 5'1 31 .., ,, r: 0 F,) '\') () ,) ,.) C) Cj 3 ~) 19 l~ ·in ( :JH . 7''',) - -- . (. • < ( ,..1 )' .(J,'· :·) ~l Ic?:tif-~~-~-- 9--(}ji~I_l):cC(~):,~<l:~o~ .. : :~:-~n:6J):'l~J:t.t :·:.-- :if:(~;-,));J e. Traffic Control ·1 2 3 t[ I) 1 ~i ·r·(·)--·t··:, .,.......... · -2- 1)__ , *Note: **Note: ~-c'------ :-w ·( -, ,· -1-~,-)-- -1--(- 3-.. (-6--()..~ ·:), ·,.. 1· -------' ______o_, ___~"_______ >._ ........ ....·l·!.:.. •) {. ') L 2 1? u ._ ·---~--_-~-,_·7· _____-(· ··.)__ .•_'!_--, -_._'-__·-.:_:·_).-. · .-. -_-.-. ..._ ·c·):·. . _: L. ·:( .-•.,.·_-. i,,·_., 1,, ) _ r. Edgevwod Homes is included ·in /\n~J 2 ulculat·ions. Spccif·ic r·iq1n·c:s tJil Edt_~'.'\!OC;<i li:JiiiC:s results are available. ..... untry Vievil~oh·i'le liniiiC~ Pi.ll'k ·is ir:c;'iudl~d in /\t't;a ~ Ci_t.i•.:u·:.:t·j,;n';. :;c:pitl'il'Lc (·i·:JI:r'c::' l!il the 111obi'lc llolllc l:>lil'k arc ilVil·il:.lb.l::. �-?./\f(E/\ f. Trush Pickup 1 15 Ll,5 2 19 t11 J (i 3? :) I) l II, 3 17 4 16 :r:o:t.5-i~r~=:-=-:~rJ g. Fire Protection DON : T EXCELLENT Elementary School i . Police Protection l7 15 22 39 3/ 28 (.' II 0 :) 4 [3 30 ij li3 ll 40 g 33 34 8 4 4 36 :(oi~i'' ~~-=:. _3:1 ~ (1.2) l~{J~-~T~.3~Is.$: ~:~:·.o. Parks & Recreation 15 fl B 7 11 ., ? 1 2 3 4 I) l 2 2 6 i0 ':) 2 n n 39 0.J 39 ?7 2i3 1') E ?0 4 7 3 3 Tgt(!_(==~-~~~n: :C1:s:~:(j:~(L~TJ.::(J~I::0';) Snow Re111ova l ,- :. ~-·:_:B:I:f.Yn:·~-~-:~:-~/f) :o>:.:;f·~;,) 1 2 2 3 4 k. L. 1 2 3 _ j. u ') ::{( :::<~() ~::.-~1}9:-: G~::r: -xt,-y ---- ;i ;,- T~::-~i-·.:.; t0Ir;t:=:=~~-~Gi I?::>:.~l }~C=I~:iCJ~!f)~D h. i~! !0~1 :.. :·,~ :(J{{ji)· -- · ·· ·/ c; fi~o. :h::) ___ . :>0:J:2)jLO:~:·~-:·JI .u,:r~:;:J _ :w 1/ 2() 1/ F> i3 6 ill ?;J -·· -l :n · !l 10 (lf-r.··l =r--t:-:--1-------Q·--~-~f-it')·-----6·9·-·o-h··-3·,,} :,~~--e~K--c··,--~·· ..C... .'d. . . . . _.. _ .. :. ____ .__;_, __-"-'.... -·· .•. JU ____ .:~.--. _)_::J . ........ (;(_I .. I.. .. _• _.).:: __O___t\_____····-·--J··j, l. /\nima 1 Contra 1 2 3 3 3 4 (. - -·- -----· ------·-··- .... -· -· --- ·- 23 () 26 24 ::.1 10 .. - ...... --. -·-·-~ J:_o_:t_it_l __________ _l__3 _( s_._<~). ···---~?_j_l_7_:_l_·;:J. ., a - .) ,. 2 .. ·: ~~~ :3- __( -~--~~-. _\)>~·. ). . -· �/\1{ [/\ 111. Litter Control EXCELLENT l NEUlS l!WiWIJEHCNT DON' .......... 34 3 4 J 3 5 2 :11 n3 u 1 2 4 2 41 I~ 3 4 4 2 30 39 2 J:.f'iO\·~ --· 3G Ic):ti0=~~~J~~c(:s:;)·£L=·-~-=1z:~~J~?-:3:~T~f:) n. Noise Control _t;;i~J:·:=~:·:1f:(:~c:C):~.)~·.~~=I4}(~Cf{o~::9:0: 2. l (j I (i :~ ···- ?;' ·:(ff:s~::,1:. :·: :~.1 . , ·:cl:~:s:0.:) If you mat'ked uny of tlw r.1bove "needs ·i111provr:~rnent" ple,lse ~~xpLtin wi1<1C t11e :;pecif·ic problellls are: a. Sidewalks: None - 70 Not enou~Jli - 311 Poor condition - 0 red f~ s t r i an s i n ~; t r c e t - 6 Need fol' chi l dr(ctl - 5 b. Streets: Poor condition - G:3 Too nanov; for l:rt~ffic - G Inadequate t·epuit· (sl01v, 111essy) - 4 No curbs - J Inadequute for bicycles - 2 Blind corners - 2 Parking congestio11 - 2 c. Street Lighting: Need 111ore, espccitilly ttJid-hlocks - 52 None - lJ llepair - 3 d. Storm Druinage: Insufficient- 19 Ditches need to be clE:anecl and mov1ed - 11 8asements, yards, etc. flood - 7 None - 4 f·iec~d ston11 SCI'It:t·s - 2 Chanue zonintJ (r\~dtict~ or floodplii'ili) .. ? il - i! �~· .. II e. Traffic Control: Spccdi ng - 17 Need Ilion; con tro ·1 s and enforce1nent - ·1 0 Pal'king- 2 r)roviclc bicycle lanes and paths - 2 l 3th & 1 ~) t h S t r· c~ c· t ~; us f~ d r! s d r a rr; t r i p -· ? f. Trash Pickup: ~iessy - 7 I nctdequct Le - i] Inconsistent - 2 g. Fire Protection: Need more personnel und hydrants - 2 h. Ele111entary Schools: Need good teachers- 3 Nl!ed busses - 2 i. Police Protection: Need Ilion: patt'oh - 15 Non,..existent - 5 Needs 1110re protection - 2 l•lc<:cls improvenlent- 2 Poor attitudes - 2 j. Parks & Recreation: Not enough- 12 Need IIIOrt~ recrc~ation & shelters - 8 Pilrk facil itic;s c~re unequa·l tln'OU0hout the city- 3 None - 3 Needs utcJVJing & pest coni:r-ol - 2 City plov1ed up tl1e center of a Slllall pilrk on Cl eun up the p<lrl:s - 2 k. Snow Removal : Po~;:cr~; Inadequute - 39 Sl01·1- 17 Non-existent- 15 B'locks alleys, dr'ives, cars- 13 He're a ·low priol··ity - 6 1'\elllOVe be !'ore pticked - 3 Encouraue peoph~ tu clear their· Corner·s - 2 a - c.> side~·1alks- ;: - 2 �.. r· ,) - l . Animal Contra 1: Loose anin1a 1s - G'l J\n·iJna1s in trash - ·15 Need 111ore contro-l & enforcements - 7 Hu1111.1ne soci <:ty pool'ly organized ~~ I'll II - ,1 Skunks - 2 l3arkinCJ dogs - 2 Non-existent 3. m. Litter Control: People l ittc:r tlw s trec~ts - l 0 Trashy houst~s and l avms - 9 /\n·imals in txasll - 7 Crl'i I cir·en - ? Need ·1 Hter pt'rwlties enforceu - 2 n. Noise Control: Loud lnotors - 26 13etl'k·i ng dogs - 5 Cll i l clr·en - 4 Tr'ucks - 3 C.F.C./\. - 3 Are you satisfied with the manner in 1vhicl1 the City has !wen <:pl~ndinq Cull!IIIU!l'ity Devc~·lop111CIIt funds in t11e past fe1v years? 1\I~E/\ -· 4. ') L --~---· -·--·~-·------ - - -r a. Yes 25 b. No 22 20 l9 3 4 19 '17 '18 19 Toti.ll ---- ----------·· ----·-------------~- - -· H4 G2.B 75 t]J. ;! The follovJing space is intended for you to comlllent on ho1·; you h~t?! conHnun·i ty development funds in your· nei uhborhood. Hit:! Improve parks & recreation fac'i'lities (e<;pecially for' cll'ildrc:n) Street repair & improvements Improve sidev1alk conditio11s Grants & lo1v interest loans for llous·inu & ne·iyllborhood relic~hi.l itation Mass transit Iuqwove drainage sys te1ns Need 111ore street l·i uhts Incr"ease & ·improve police protection & coope;-ation in F.E.L. a - G City shu11.ld i>e ';p(~ilding ill !' 11 t.O 20 11 "l) J �- Ci- Profllote commercial fac-ilities in F.E.L. (~JY'ocery, hank, post 01Tice) In1prove snmv re111ova l I111prove relutions with the city & all F.[.L. l'esidents Nei g hbol'hood c ·1 ea n -up progl'illllS .., Prolllotr collllllttnity invo·lvc~lllt:nt .; Need bicycle paths I111provc: Edgewood facilities Encout'age & assist in Y'CJit.:vJabl e n~sout·ce t.:lle;·qy Need more trees in mol)'ile home parks Eust Lawrence Center costs too 111uch l. l~ould a. l - l 1 I 2 nri frorn your ho111e 5-10 blocks l-4 blocks 3 sy~. LelliS '· ? you like to have neighbO\'hood convenience shopping (~;lief! as SF'OCC:r'·ies, dn!U';, restuurants) within: ··-- _2______ 3............1.... AI<E/\ b. c. :s 2t1 2/ l 15 27 22 25 23 4 ll 18 __ _r_o_Lil L ....... _·,-; 36.3 1\:J . g l C) • () E,,~;t 2. Do you feel that additiona·l collllilen:ial l'i.tcil ities are nc;r:dc:d in or 11c:ar tile Far Lawrence Ne·i ghborhood? a. Yes b. No 3. Please conHnent on your ilnsv1er to Que~;t·ion #2. If you iln~;\·ler-ed ye~;, plc~ase i11dicate the specific locations for and types of cormnercial fuci'l"itie:; thut you vmulcl ·!·ike to see developed. 20 111 3fl 28 10 ')I" L,) CJ:} 3[3 30 137 40.4 !)9. (:j Yes: Need a co111petit:i ve gt'ocery store vJitll 11 i <Jil quality shop~; ( i ~tel ucl in~! l"C'S ti!Ul'i.tnl:s, post office, l1anhvare, book stores, drug ~;ton;, bank, clc~pdl'i:llll~nl ~~tnt'C', ·lt~lltidi·un:i.il:~;, L!\(:.tl:i't'S, etc.) Hini-plaza at ll;l.sh!l.l K '!9th cou.ld offccl' !\lore (has a lot ni' Vi'lcant spuce) ~·!er.•d a ~)as station out this \'iit.Y it - 7 jl) I·; ) .J �-, ,_I- Need recreational facilities (i.E'. lwv1lin9, skatin~J, ett:.) Need a discount store (K-Mart, TGBY, etc.) Need fast food restaurants North of 15th Street l3uilditllJ the "111all" in r.t::.L. Facilities for the eldet'l.Y '> .) ., ,) ,., No: Established conHuercial ureas are c·lo~;e enou~h This area is not suituble (space, t'Oilds, resident-ial cht~racter') Brings in more traffic, noise, litter Develop downtown 4. Do you feel there at'e ·locations v1ithin industrial developtnent? a. b. 5. Yes No p·J ease conunent on your ilnSvJer to 2 3 4 30 6 3B 34 32 Que~;ti 1s ,, () ') '· near yout' nei·JhbodwocJ snitabJ,, fnt" ilddHioltill Ot' ME/\ ('ti l2 Tnta 1 - ... --· -·- ~ -· ;, ~--- ·-· . 27. ~l 72.7 on /14. Yes: Expand 19th & Haske'Jl PlaZCl Okay but not near residential areas There ilre vacant areas oll at'ound r.E.L. Light industrial is okay In North LiH·Jrence North of ll th S Lt'eet Along the railroad tracks In Ho!lle\•JOod Ganlens East on K-1 0 Hiyli~·Jay 9 5 3 3 ') {. ') '- 2 No: Not suitable in n:sidential area There is enough (C.F.C.!\.) iio aclequ<Jte spuC(~, r·oads, etc. 3G 2<1 �- B- C. tJOU~JJLG__~_Q_N_QliJ_Q_~~s. 1. 1-10\11 long have you lived in Lawrence'? /\REI\ ------ ') -·-- ·--. L. ') ,) b. c. d. e. Less than one yc:at to f-ive years Five to ten years Ten to tv1enty- five years Over tv1enty-fi vc: years 2. Ho1•1 1ong have you lived at your present il dd a. b. c. Less than one year One to five years Over five years 14 3'1 ?.1 3. How much longer do you p·l an to live in Llvln.:nce? i.l. c. Less than one year· One to five years Over five yea l'S 4. Hov1 a. Less than one year One to five years Over five years a. b. b. c. 5. ~j One IIIUCh I H 1l 35 l2 2G 3!). 3 21 le> 'i i' . 'l· 9 19 F,) 5 ,- •!.i J 27 l 0. C) 23 2/ ~)() :31,! • g l7 7 Cll- /.:) • .I b. c. c. Excellent Good Fair Poor 7 12 25 23 3!~ b B 1]7 36 1:3 :H\ lri s i.1 .. 9 p () u if.,,) r:•) ,;() 2 ') . () {I? ,_ JG.2 1un. Li l) . C) 'l'i 119 'l (;2 6. '] 19.9 /!l .0 ..) {_ () Fa·r' East L <l'iH' enc e Ne i CJh!Joi'lwod? 8 Hl n 9 ?4 26 77 37 31~ 25 llll ll 30 21 G r-..;-· r c s s '? [l (i tllC~ - - l 0. C) C) Overa-ll, v/Ou·l d you say the concli t'i or1 of the house or live is: a. -- - - 5 l5 6 \'1 - - ~~ B 3 15 1G 45 Tn !~ . i -l·- II n longer do you plan to l i ve in A 'I 24 25 ilpitl'l.IIICI1t :)s le'il 5 7 3 ~i l7 1 .) 15 ,, r·c· .)~ 9.9 :r1 .H 5rJ.3 in 11hi ch you ?'l . 11 ~~~) ;~ .u ::l. 0 r· .0 '' :) �1\RE/\ --- -----·· --· ---- ··-· 6. Improving Stable Uetr.t'i orati n<J If you rent, hov1 a. b. c. d. e. lllliCh [J b. c. d. e. f. g. ,YI)Ul' iii1!M!diat.c lH.··i~Ji!IJoriwod ,.,) 2 ~) 24 9 l0 l'O 27.lJ 3~i 32 34 311 i:l') r->s. 3 10 <) 7 , Under $99.00 $100.00 - $150.00 $150.0D - $200.00 $200.00 - :c2so. oo Ovet $250.00 Under $99.00 $100.00 $150.00 $150.00 - $200.00 $200.00 - $250.00 $250.00 $300.00 $300.00 $350.00 Ovet $350.00 Total X -· ----·--·-·-·- 1s ;1·1 '·1 I l G. B is your 11\0nthly r·en t, ·i ncl udi ng uti.lities? If you mvn your ho111e, how taxes and insurance'? il. 9. 3 you say that the general conditi(Jn of housing in is presently: c. 8. 2 ----·----------------··· ~Jould a. b. 7. -----~ i ,_') G ll '1 IIIUCil 11 l5 g 2~ '1 n 16. J 'f l 13 ?9 'D .9 2 5 7 {'() ., C) • ;:> 7 is your JHontll1 y r· 2 (i 0 l 0 lllOitg;:HJC: 13. !) 23 .., pclyl!lelll:, i 11Cl1!d i ng 20 . ;! 7 3 6 7 9 n 30 7 7 /(' ., ::~ . ~) r·,) 4 4 2 J .) 'I 1 l 2 2 F.) G 12.6 5.0 ?. l ,) ~· () (j J ') {_ 9 4 1- G 4 ~II lG 13. ·1 2rJ. ') l. S.ll In the nei ghboi'hood in 1t1hi ch you ., i ve, do you present"ly fh·l? a. b. c. That ctbout the right nw11ber of people ·1 i ve theri~ 110\•/. GO That more people could live thet'e co1nforta b l y. 5 That it is ovetcrowcleu nov;. 5 45 IJ.B 1)2 6 0 13 1] ll 6 1qt• . ..) ~) "') { L 'J\) ',, 79.G s.n 1 ·1 • 11 jlr'OjWJ'ty �- l (] - 10. There are a number of housing types in t!Je Far Eust Lu\'it·ence Nciuhbor·hood. Tll(!';t• include single-fami"Jy houses, apartJJJt.:nts and JnobilE~ honks. \·Jh·icli statcn1eni: L'Xpl·essl:s your opinion? a. b. c. like to, Ol' vmuld 1ike to, 1 i v e in an area VIi th a VJr'icty of housing type~; . jl',) 13 n 26, r1 12 6? 1ike to, or \'IOU lei like to, l·i ve ·j n i.ln areu VIi til only s ·i ngl e- fi.11ll'i ly lwus i ng. 1)1] Ei·: 32 40 35 64.3 l ike to, or VIOU l d like to, '] i v t: in an li r·ea vri th 0111 y a pd r· LIIH'Il t 'i Ol· i!IOII i I c lJ Oil! C S '> () 11 0 2 l '7 None of the above expn~s ses Illy opinion. Please ex p l <I i 11 bel ov1. ., r·: i) 5 0 7 7.1 {._ cl . Like F.E.L. single-fanl'ily (estabhshccl inteurity) Need variety v1ith spuce bet\·teen t.he111 Prefer rural area No more devel oplllent like 15th & Jlr·ospect ll. b. c' cl ' e. 12. A nev1 apartment An il pat' tment vii th·i n an older home A duplex An older- house (singlefa111ily) !\ new house ( s i ng l e- f and 1y) 0 7 3 ? I prefer livinu in: Hhich state111ent expresses your opiniun? il. ll 5 3 9 3.7 0 2 () () 2 0 6 0 0 6 .8 2. /] 1)3 32 H3 29 122 119.6 24 21 34 2B l 07 43.5 Assuming that uoverrn11ent subsidized housinu for lovi inco111e pcopli! and tiH: (;Jdet·ly \"il'l be built, do you think it should bu: r ov1 sections of the city H) 15 17 10 52 22 '7 city, inc-luding your nei gll!Jor·llood '177 <16 ~!2 30 49 77 '3 a. Co nc en t t'a ted in one of just a b. Distributed through the , �-11AREA D. 2 3 4 Total TRAN S._P 0 RT A]lQ_N_ l. Do you m·m a car? a. Yes 55 513 "- 233 b. IIU 1-J u ;:) 9.0 2. If yes, how many? a. b. c. One 3';.. 31 2'' _lJ 27 23 14 T~t1o 32 ·1 Qil l Ol rd fl3 '3 3 10 20 4 2fi 10.3 () 2 2 0 '1 1.7 31 31 30 1?7 S0.2 35 23 LJ.6 ~9.8 222 hi. 3 2. ·1 7.9 ( d. Three Four 3. Do you own a bicycle? a. b. Yes No 4. \~hat a. Car Gus Hal king G·icycle Motorcycle Other b. c. d. e. f. 5. .-l(. ,),) ,. 3 lJ g·j 4~ ,0 .6 is your principle mode of transpottation? G''.) 51 ] 2 3 13 G J .I 9 4 6 53 0 2 0 1 0 55 0 6 2 7 1 () 23 li' l 5.B ~ ,) ~j. \) 2.7 u 2 Hhat are sor:1e of the most set·ious prol)lems that you face \·1hcn you travel vrititin the neighborhood? Children playing in street Careless dr·ive?t's, pedestrians, bicyclLts, Poot street conditions Too 111any pat·ked cat·s on street f',;lillluls in sti·eet t' side\':alk conditions :) ;.;.:ed ·j nrJ i.l ·- l ;' jo~)gets �--l ?- None Ulind corners (brush, cars, etc.) No street lighting SlovJ snow rer11oval Fear ilftcr dark No mass transit system Tr·a ffi c 16 l f~ n 6 !i l3ikiny conuiLions I. .J Heavy tr·uck traffic Broken glass Corner of 19th & llJs ke ll School traffic congestion E. INFORMATION ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ---·----- -· ------------------· ------------·/\REA 2 3 1. vi hi c h a. f. 15 - 24 25 - 34 35 - 44 45 54 55 64 65 and over 2. Hhich category does your housho'ld i ncorne fa 11 '? a. b. e. f. Under $4,000 $4,000 - $6,999 $7,000 - $9,999 $10,000 - $14,999 $15,000 - $24,999 $25,000 and over 3. How many a. One b. Two c. Tlit·ee b. c. d. e. c. d. d. 4 Total is your age 9 t'OU p? pl~op1 12 1il ., 0 l ..,), 12 (I () e de rend on this i 8 ., G 36 l 3. 7 24 7 ., 1]3 30.B 9 9 9 r 0 ']() CJ (J 12 .) 4 ., J/ :!9 ?7 16.3 14. l ·1 t1.H 10.3 3 23 ., 0. 30 13.6 Jf.) 14 GO ·1 I .I ?7.3 2'1 .I! 14 12 13 11 ll.l Ill 21 1 17 s 2 '12 l5 2 4 21 14 G 15 9 17 2/ '15 l 3 4 7 f~, 1:3 ll 5 n ') '- Ill ?.1 ~; l) . ~) nCOIII(~ '[ (I J Ll ,} 26 1,)'\ 1B 2 1{ 29 ')' [l - ., 3 n .... ) ,-, .) c::: .n fl 4 ·l i'l 13.7 ')(l 'J L ~;ll • l ~) . :;. -~ .\~ .J �-· I 3- e. f. i. 2 9. Five SiX Seven () ?. II. Eight 0 0 4. Do you derive a pr.1rt of your· inco1nc h'OIII supplen1ental sources, sucll as your· parents, scho'larship, social security, or v;elfar-e? 7 •") 4 l 0 4 I l6 6.G i) '-· •.J () •) () ') 1- .0 I. 0 a. Yes H 32 6 b. No 53 32 41 5. What is your occupation? a. n 6 4 8 4 2 3 1 k. Professional Management Clerical Sales Skilled Sern i-s k ·j ll ed Unemployed fh~ti red Student Hon1ema ker 0 ther 6. f\1~e a. b. Ycs No 7. Are there lilellllJers of your househo.ld tl1ilt are curTently E:illJ•loyed hut i.tct·iv(;ly b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j . 6 5 ,_') n p l H1 t. ·r 3 lH 6 3 5 0 g 2 9 lf 0 l 1 ;~ 2tl.7 71 . 3 5 30 n.::> 0 3 l!f "13 G.:) !) . g 1 22 12 2 5 7 ') l. 2 ..) ,--: (f ,_u ..... l) ·1 G. l '!.! '!'! .2 ., 4.0 j. 1 ,. J there members of your household that Jre pt'esently UIH~inployed and sec:k·in~J a job? 6 GO ll 52 9 41 l2 50 ~-:iH 2U3 Ei .n fl•1 . 2 seeking a better job? a. Yes b. No lll 413 a - l i: '19 i[4 ll 4B ll ......) ~ l J•J r, 'J 1··,,-, ' I:; 2·1 . ~) i' !) . i �[~\![\___ ----- 8. _L . ____?_________ } ___ _1_. y_:._ --· Please list the ages of children livinq ~·lith you 1•1ho are under" tlw ils.Jt: iU. One l.> T1vo 4 Three () r Four 7 9 4 lj Five Six Seven Eight Nine t. len ',_> Lj Eleven l 2 2 4 ') Lj Twelve Thirteen f="ourteen F·i fteen 9. ---·-' g C~lL _ ___ ') L •) 4 2 4 2 5 ,) tj ., 5 Sixteen Seventeen G l 3 4 Eighteen () 0 r·.) 1s 3 l0 4 ll 5.0 I IU IJ • ~·, ., t. 3 5 ,) 1 5 3 4 0 G 3 ') H. CJ :::4 ·1 0 .H L) 1 . :i 5. I] 10 12 ll 1 5.0 12 s. iJ H "12 3.() 3 () 2 u \) J.n 3 0 1() II . lj 2 l ~) 2 2 G.B J . f~ (j . :5 0 •) ~) t.. . () I' . .l Please list so1ne of the thin~JS you like ubout 'livin~J in thL' 1-ar F:ci:;t l.t~\·ll'l!l1CC! Neighborhood. Quiet, peacefu·l Conven·ient locotion to work, schools, clovmtown, parks, Friendly, good neighbors Affordable hous·ing Away fn1111 city and KU Little traffic congestion Nice trees and purks \·!ell established area Feel safe in this area (lov~ cri1ne ratl') c~tc. 77 5'7 GS ·~r­ .) ,} ') ') l ,) l .,•I l ')'- Spacious l o t s Privacy Nice homes & yards Neighborhood has potent-i i:\ l Rural a tn1osphere r;:>t:lliny ::le-falliily atiiJospllcre -, I () ,. '· �Lots of children Variety of neighbors Clean areu in general E. Lawrence center Not -industriJiized or COJJJIIJOr"cialized l 0 . Pl e a s e l i s t s om e of t he t h i ng s you do n ' t l i ke a bout ·1 -j v i nq Lcnvrence Neighborhood. Inconvenient locat-ion (isoluted frOJll cJnploylllcnt centc;·, g;!s stations, grocery stores, etc.) Coop. & its pollution Ho1nes & lcnms in need of repair' & clt:<-1!1 up Children playing in the street Streets in poor condition Concentrat-ion of low incoJne hous-ill~J -in I7 .E.L. No bus 1 ines t1obi 1 e home pat·k No siclev1alks 15th & Prospect dwellings Junk cars parked in yurds F.E.L. ·is not patroned enou~Jh by police Sc\•Jer system ·in need of repair Inadequate snovJ removal Fear of cri111e Lack of contl'ol of lo1v incOJIIe housing youth Inadequate street lighting Speed-ing Loose ani1Hals Nothing Noisy truck traffic Absentee landlords Need facilities for bicycles Not enough good pJrk facilities Houses too close togethel" I 111 p r·o v e d en s i t y o f Ea s t II e i g h t s Sc ho o 1 5 4 4 ,-, -j n tlw Fen· Ea s t iJ ~ ., ,) :J .,,) ') (_ �'·' " 1•\ " ,,_.-··' ... 'f;' ·'·,,' ,-:, _. .. . '\ "1'"· •\.': ··.J � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Far East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws, minutes, newsletters, correspondence, and survey for what is now known as the Brook Creek Neighborhood Association, plus the Far East Lawrence Neighborhood Plan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Far East Lawrence Improvement Association Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available City of Lawrence Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Far East Lawrence Improvement Association Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1981-2000 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hoch, Tony Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource BMP Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Brook Creek (Lawrence, Kan.) 1981-2000 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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 Far East Lawrence Neighborhood Plan, 1981 Subject The topic of the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Far East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Final plan for the Far East Lawrence neighborhood, published November 1981 and adopted by the Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Commission on May 20, 1981. Approved by the Lawrence City Commission on June 16, 1981. The Far East Lawrence neighborhood later became known as the Brook Creek neighborhood. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lawrence-Douglas County Planning Office (Lawrence, Kan.) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1981 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hoch, Tony Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Brook Creek (Lawrence, Kan.) 1981 Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FarEastLawrenceNeighborhoodPlan_1981_Final.pdf https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/b4c10de78f4edebf326f20e7abd62a9a.pdf 5cf8bfaed25cd63c5c72965a998a2263 PDF Text Text ���� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Far East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws, minutes, newsletters, correspondence, and survey for what is now known as the Brook Creek Neighborhood Association, plus the Far East Lawrence Neighborhood Plan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Far East Lawrence Improvement Association Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available City of Lawrence Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Far East Lawrence Improvement Association Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1981-2000 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hoch, Tony Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource BMP Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Brook Creek (Lawrence, Kan.) 1981-2000 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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 Far East Lawrence Improvement Association Bylaws, undated Subject The topic of the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Far East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Constitution and bylaws for residents and property owners within that area of the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, bounded on the east by the City Limits; on the north by the Kaw River; on the west by the Santa Fe Spur Line; and on the south by 19th Street from the Santa Fe Spur Line east to Haskell Avenue, then along the west side of Haskell to Ward Avenue then east along the north edge of Edgewood Park to East Glenn Drive and along East Glenn Drive to the east City Limits. The association representing these residents was, at time of publication, the Far East Lawrence Improvement Association. No date is listed for the date of this publication. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Far East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hoch, Tony Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource eng Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Brook Creek (Lawrence, Kan.) Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FarEast_Bylaws.pdf https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/9f40e369ffcaf098d5d39c8194186f3d.pdf 13ac721353e8f34ed02f5270cf2fbaf0 PDF Text Text ���� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Subject The topic of the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Far East Lawrence Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Bylaws, minutes, newsletters, correspondence, and survey for what is now known as the Brook Creek Neighborhood Association, plus the Far East Lawrence Neighborhood Plan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Far East Lawrence Improvement Association Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available City of Lawrence Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Far East Lawrence Improvement Association Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1981-2000 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hoch, Tony Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource BMP Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Brook Creek (Lawrence, Kan.) 1981-2000 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association Bylaws, March 1983 Subject The topic of the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Description An account of the resource Constitution and bylaws for residents and property owners within the boundary of that area of the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, bounded on the east by the City Limits; on the north by the Kaw River; on the west by the Santa Fe Spur Line; and on the south by the north side of 19th Street to the City Limits, excluding Edgewood Homes. Revised March, 1983. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Brook Creek Neighborhood Improvement Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Brook Creek Neighborhood Association (Lawrence, Kan.) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1983 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Hoch, Tony Community Development Division, City of Lawrence (Kan.) 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Title A name given to the resource You Are Local History Community Digitization Project Subject The topic of the resource Lawrence (Kan.) Description An account of the resource The You Are Local History community digitization project aimed to collect and digitize objects that tell stories about Lawrence, in order to create a more diverse and representative history of Lawrence. Objects were collected and digitized throughout June and July of 2018, with a community digitizing event on June 30th. Members of the Lawrence community donated photographs, videos, posters, t-shirts, mementos, trinkets, ephemera, texts, and other objects to be included in this digital archive. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lawrence Public Library Language A language of the resource eng 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 Francis Sporting Goods Sign Subject The topic of the resource Neon signs. Sporting goods. Description An account of the resource Neon sign for Francis Sporting Goods, a sports gear and equipment store that used to be on Massachusetts Street in the House Building. The sign now hangs in April Dwyer's office as a memento of the family business. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Dwyer, April Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Fair Use Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource PhysicalObject Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context FrancisSportingGoodsSign.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Lawrence (Kan.) https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/11084cbe6a47c32393340b5710b6a1a9.jpg 11ad46f583b72fc995b750d78ef184e3 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 You Are Local History Community Digitization Project Subject The topic of the resource Lawrence (Kan.) Description An account of the resource The You Are Local History community digitization project aimed to collect and digitize objects that tell stories about Lawrence, in order to create a more diverse and representative history of Lawrence. Objects were collected and digitized throughout June and July of 2018, with a community digitizing event on June 30th. Members of the Lawrence community donated photographs, videos, posters, t-shirts, mementos, trinkets, ephemera, texts, and other objects to be included in this digital archive. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lawrence Public Library Language A language of the resource eng 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 USS Vammen Ballcap Subject The topic of the resource Naval ships. Description An account of the resource A USS Vammen hat worn by a neighbor of Anne Tangeman's. This neighbor always sat on the front porch with his wife and watched the Barker neighborhood Memorial Day parade, which included almost the entire neighborhood: kids with streamers and decorations on their bikes, adults in patriotic outfits, and pets in costume. Anne doesn't remember the name of the neighbor who wore this hat, but remembers his enthusiasm for the parade and for all Barker community events. Anne purchased his hat at their garage sale when they moved away from the neighborhood. The USS Vammen was a Naval destroyer used in World War II, Okinawa, the Korean War, and other mobilizations. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Tangeman, Anne Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Fair Use Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource PhysicalObject Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context USSVammenhat.jpg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Lawrence (Kan.) https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/354102d4cf708377ff544fc412df5008.jpg 36ffab426833325f8215b0e7dcd9b453 https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/7dd6c1bb5889d8c35b15d15f66f32609.jpg 457fb2cfc21f4fe1d17c4e4da808724f 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 You Are Local History Community Digitization Project Subject The topic of the resource Lawrence (Kan.) Description An account of the resource The You Are Local History community digitization project aimed to collect and digitize objects that tell stories about Lawrence, in order to create a more diverse and representative history of Lawrence. Objects were collected and digitized throughout June and July of 2018, with a community digitizing event on June 30th. Members of the Lawrence community donated photographs, videos, posters, t-shirts, mementos, trinkets, ephemera, texts, and other objects to be included in this digital archive. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lawrence Public Library Language A language of the resource eng 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 Photograph of the Prentiss residence Description An account of the resource The home of Dr. S.B. Prentiss and his wife, Annie J. Soule, in Lawrence, Kansas. Mrs. Prentiss is in the picture with three of her four stepchildren (from left: Ella Prentiss Niell, Louisa Prentiss Simpson, Mrs. Prentiss, and Frank Prentiss). Rebecca A. Browning is a descendent of the Prentiss family, longtime residents of Lawrence. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Browning, Rebecca A. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource We believe that this item has no known US copyright restrictions. The item may be subject to rights of privacy, rights of publicity, and other restrictions. We encourage anyone who has more information about our items to contact us as custserv@lawrenceupbliclibrary.org. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 5x6 Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context PrentissResidenceA.jpg PrentissResidenceB.jpg https://s3.amazonaws.com/omeka-lplks/original/d3189949ae8697c258ab931250f20e3e.jpg 6ccb8cf6f4f1e3d644fcb0926da8fbe2 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 You Are Local History Community Digitization Project Subject The topic of the resource Lawrence (Kan.) Description An account of the resource The You Are Local History community digitization project aimed to collect and digitize objects that tell stories about Lawrence, in order to create a more diverse and representative history of Lawrence. Objects were collected and digitized throughout June and July of 2018, with a community digitizing event on June 30th. Members of the Lawrence community donated photographs, videos, posters, t-shirts, mementos, trinkets, ephemera, texts, and other objects to be included in this digital archive. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2018 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Lawrence Public Library Language A language of the resource eng 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 Photograph of Richard and Theda Higgins in Front of Higgins Fish Market Description An account of the resource Photograph of Richard and Theda Higgins standing in front of their fish market, Higgins Fish Market. Richard was a Riverking who caught fish on the Kaw, while Theda was responsible for cleaning, cutting, packaging, and selling the fish at the market. Their fish market was in North Lawrence at the height of the fishing industry boom in Lawrence. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Lawrence (Kan.) circa 1970 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource circa 1970 Relation A related resource The Kansas Riverkings Museum, located in Lawrence, Kansas, tells the story of the Riverkings, fishermen who created a thriving fish industry on the Kaw River in the 1800 and 1900's. Visit the Riverkings Museum, located at the Riverfront Marriott, to learn more about the Riverkings and their stories. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RichardThedaHiggins.jpg Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright Barbara Higgins-Dover Subject The topic of the resource Fishing Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Higgins-Dover, Barbara