Neighborhood Planning Council 10 - Lakeview west

WESTALKE/PRAIRIEVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING COUNCIL #10 Meeting Minutes November 25, 2013 The meeting was held at First Assembly of God Church, 800 S. 24th Street, Battle Creek Michigan Call to Order & Welcome Chair, Jeff Koteles called the meeting to order at 7:00pm Attendance: Members: Chairman: Jeff Koteles, Vice Chair: David Weaver, Secretary: Linda Patenaude Diana Cole, Pete Francisco, Joyce Garrett, Mary Lou Ramon ,Mike Troutman, Darlene Norman Guests: Vice‐mayor Deb Owens City staff: Marcie Gillette Chair Notes/Correspondence/Announcements: none Additions/Deletions to the Agenda Mary Lou Ramon wants to be added to new business Minutes: Mary Lou Ramon motioned to approve October 2013 minutes with support from Joyce Garrett. The minutes were unanimously approved. Police Report: No officer present. Marcie passed out crime reports. Crime stats reports are being changed over to a new system that should reflect our area. Public Service Announcements from Commissioners: The city commission is looking into the issue of having food trucks in the downtown area. Our input is requested at public input meetings. Urbandale was hit hard with the storm and many people were without power for many days. Michigan Avenue is being redone in 2014 with lots of funding coming from federal funded state programs. Speed limits have went up along Columbia Ave. The speed limit by the Junior High is 45 mph except when school is in and the lights are flashing. Committee Reports:. a. Membership: Several people called in tonight. Is was recommended that Deb Owens become a member of our NPC. She is already a member of Urbandale’s so cannot be a member of both. b. Beautiful Battle Creek Award‐. Checkers on Columbia Avenue was recommended by Mike Troutman. Also, 1550 Iroquois Avenue was nominated. c. Neighborhood Planning: Planning Commission will be looking at zoning on a property on Columbia Avenue (Christman Stair Company) as a rental.  d. Woodland Park‐ Joyce Garrett said the city approved the trail names. She will be ordering the signs shortly and possibly posts. The city will provide new brochures with the trail names. It was suggested to put a “you are here” on the maps and QR codes. Spring clean‐up will be upcoming. Looking for help to spread wood chips. New Business Linda and Joyce were asked to be in charge of officer nominations for 2014. City Staff Report: Marcie handed out reports. She followed up on the dangerous building, 1860 W Columbia Ave. It has been on the dangerous list since March 2012. Conditions are not corrected the violations and it is in the court process now over violations.. Yard waste is being dumped in the Windamere neighborhood. If the lot is owned by the residents it is not a city code issue. The neighborhood association should be contacted. Pete Francisco asked for updates on the Westlake storm drains project. Assessments are being levied for the homeowners impacted. Jeff Domenico has led the charge on this and can be contacted. Old Business; Mary Lou shared that another NPC commended our NPC for doing a nice job holding our meetings. Mary Lou also shared that she is going to become a member of the special assessment board of review for the city. Jeff is trying to learn more about the special assessments for the water, drainage, etc. Program: Presenters cancelled. Comments for the Good of the Order: • Linda asked Darlene about getting neighbors together to talk about road closure and narrow streets and encouraged her to bring members to the January meeting. • Marcie explained that Wa WeNork and Ferndale court are 2 separate issues. • Mary Lou talked to neighbors on WaweeNork and many are not in favor of a street closure • Jeff asked questions about deeded access to Goguac Lake and city assessments that go with that. • Darlene has school buses still going up and down her narrow street. • Linda asked anyone present if they were interested in becoming an NPC officer. She asked they considered themselves as contacted by nominating. Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 8:04 pm Next Meeting: February 25,2014 Submitted by Linda Patenaude Members who will not able to attend our meeting for an excused absence, please call Linda @ 269‐962‐8514