All Meeting Minutes

Officers in attendance: Steve Cole, William Archer, Brian Schaeperkoetter, Jeff Jones

Directors in attendance: Peter O’Neil, Chris Poole-Jones, Barb Christopher, Michaela McMahon, Nathan Christensen, Dean Gisvold

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Approval of Prior Minutes - Moved, seconded and approved.

Police Report: Officer Joshua Buller distributed crime stats for January 2014. Discussion was had about excessive fireworks, neighbor concerns about mentally unstable people who may pose a danger to residents, the serial flasher in Irvington, Alameda and Grant Park.

Tree Stewardship: Neighbors on NE 17th are concerned about the amount of tree removal in the neighborhood. Reminder that neighbors can contact the city’s Forestry Department and that the city is starting to check in on replantings. Discussion had about sidewalk contractors who are encouraging homeowners to remove trees. Next step: The ICA will draft a letter of concern to the Forestry Department.

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Role call: Peter O’Neil, Peggy O’Neil, Jim Barta, Dean Gisvald, Susan Hathaway-Marxer, Pam Lindholm-Levy, Michela McMahon, Nathan corser, Marin shrout-pastor HPCOG, Nan Stark-BDS, Steve Cole, Emily Weltman, Barbara Christopher, Jason Messer

No officer tonight

Nan-comprehensive plan update (BDS)

• Public comments from map app
• Suggestions for commercial zones
• General comments on 82nd ave (adding bikeways, trolley issue, improvements)
• Streetcar suggestions for alberta, mlk
• Historic district zoning issue-will it be EX-ed
• Desire for more sidewalks
• Better access in cully and east Portland
• Pressure on older homes for tear downs for redevelopment
• Dean brought up question of density and zoning

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Officers in attendance: Steve Cole, William Archer, Brian Schaeperkoetter, Jeff Jones

Directors in attendance: William Archer, Pam Lindholm-Levy, Chrisine Coers-Mitchell, Barb Christopher, Tom Mertes, Jim Barta, Nathan Christensen

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

Approval of Prior Minutes - Moved, seconded, approved.

NECN

Katy Asher reported on neighborhood board member training which will be held in January. She also discussed a proposed Trader Joes on MLK.

Budget Report

Jeff Jones presented the most current balance sheet for the ICA. Jeff reported that more than half of the revenue for last year's newsletter has been collected and efforts continue to recoup the additional funds.

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