Neighborhood Planning Council 5 - Urbandale

MEETING MINUTES URBANDALE NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING COUNCIL – NPC 5 (Christ United Methodist Church, 65 Bedford Rd) Second Monday @ 7:00 p.m. MINUTES 1-8-24 Submitted by Kristin Blood 1. Call to Order & Welcome @ : 704PM 2. Attendance [Member (M) Guest (G) City Rep (C)]: Kathy Antaya (Chair), Fred Bachman (M), Kristin Blood (Secretary), Patricia Graw (M), Joanna Hacker (M), Nancy Hoard (M), Catherine LaValley (V-Chair), Curtis Roberts (M), Sara Schmanske (M), Heather Stratton (M), Sharlene VanLuven (M), Johnny Vick (M), Sue Bachman (G), Dennis Shedd (G), Cecil Rose (C ), Eric Morris (C) EXCUSED: Otto Olson, Roger Ballard, Paul Sajtar, Patty Poole-Gray 3. Approval of Previous Minutes: Moved by Fred B. supported by Cathy L. No discussion. Passed via unanimous vote. 4. Chair Notes/Announcements/Correspondence: Reminder from Kathy A regarding the many Martin Luther King events and National Day of Racial Healing events taking place city wide, check the Shopper for events. 5. Additions or Deletions to the Agenda: None 6. Police Report: Officer Rose discussed the provided police report; discussed zoning on Michigan at local business; answered questions and encouraged folks to call to report any problems. 7. Guest Speaker: None 8. Committee Reports: (Comments limited to 3 min per topic) a. School: Cathay L discussed the renaming of Northwestern; highlighted a stuff the bus event at WKK Prep HS b. Code Report: Eric M discussed the provided code report; answered questions about dead animals (call County Road Commission if a dead animal is in/on side of the road 269.781.9841), logging within the city limits (Kathy A. helped answer about removing liability trees) and a squatter update at a local abandoned home was discussed. c. Food Pantry: None d. Library: Kristin B updated the NPC regarding activities, the creative space and use of library services. e. Nominating committee: None 9. New Membership & Renewal: None 10. Beautiful Battle Creek Award/Nominations: Kathy A discussed the history and need to vote on BBCA. We had not voted on previous BBCA awards. Joanna H made a motion to approve all 2023 BBCA nominations, supported by Fred Bachman. Passed via unanimous vote. Sara S nominated 8 Kimber Ave (located behind Fire Station on Michigan). She nominated it because it had a new porch, windows, doors and had beautiful Christmas lights and foliage. Cathay L supported. Passed via unanimous vote. 11. Old Business: None 12. New Business: Kathy A asked for guest speaker ideas. Pat G asked we ensure our guest speakers be mindful of limited time. Recommendations of speakers: recycling, parks and rec calendar, Bearcat advantage scholarship. BC Arts Center, Drone Training facility, Kingman Museum. Fred B stated that a neighbor's house had burnt down, Ron (chair of ULABA). Any support or Ron’s family would be greatly appreciated. 13. Public Service Comments from Commissioners: None 14. Comments for the Good of the Order: a. Public Comments: None b. Members Comments: Reminder to residents to reach out to Officer Rose with any and all concerns where Police help is needed. The Huntington Bank on the corner of Michigan and Bedford closed 1.12.24 15. Next Meeting: Feb 12, 2024 @ 7pm 16. Adjournment: Johnny V moved to adjourn. Curtis R supported. Passed via unanimous vote. City of Battle Creek Home Page: http://www.battlecreekmi.gov/site3.aspx Crime Map: www.ci.battle-creek.mi.us/crimesearch City Commission Agenda & Minutes: http://www.battlecreekmi.gov/City_Government/Mayor_and_Commission/Current_Agendas_a nd_Minutes.htm The City of Battle Creek will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered in the meeting upon reasonable notice to the City of Battle Creek. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the City of Battle Creek by writing or calling the following: City Clerk (269) 966-3348/TDD Kristin Blood "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." - Ralph Waldo Emerson