Neighborhood Planning Council 4 - Northeast

NPC 4 MEETING DATE: 4.24.2019 7:00 pm Members: Sarah Smith, Kate Flores, Nathan Grajek, Mary Lusk, David Salerno, Mary Conklin, Brice Kerschen Guests: Eric Feldt, Kate Rozeveld, Toi, James, Todd Nowicki, Roger Koning Sarah chaired the meeting in JP's absence. BCPD: Officer Kerschen distributed handout and discussed crime stats for March. Maintaining our number two position in calls for service. Code: Todd reported that property survey of npc is continuing. Eric commented on the need for permits for new fencing. Commission: Kate said due to change in state law the city tightened rules on fireworks and doubled the fines. How to implement enforcement remains a question. Adding food carts to BC cargo pop up shops. Commissioner Gray holding meeting on the city budget May 14, 6;30 city chambers. New transportation director hired. Taking applications for youth advisory board. ( 14-20 ). Holding a workshop on commission goals next week. DPW: Eric reported on the new lead and copper rules that where lead is involved the city is responsible on public or private property. Discussed the implementation of city's environmental sustainability plan, currently covering city buildings and services but in the long term involves the community. Recycling going to bi weekly May 6. Minutes for March approved. Calhoun County Senior Services: Kate Rozeveld distributed and discussed the handouts pertaining to county residents 60 and over, including transportation resources and their annual report. City planning division: Eric discussed handout involving the updating of non-motorized transportation plan such as kayaking and river access and different city paths. Hosting public workshops at DPW 10- noon 4.27 and at Central Christian Church 6-8 pm. 4. 29 to engage with the public. Comments: Nathan felt left turn onto East Ave from Capital was at time unsafe. Mary Conklin said the meeting was informative and interesting. Brice said the clean up at Benjamin Park went well. Waiting for approval of grant money with BCCF. Kate Flores is enrolling her kids at Fremont. Mary Lusk gave a heads up on the rib fest at First Presbyterian Church 4.27 at 5:30. Adjourn 8:10 Next meeting 5.15