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November 28, 2006

RSPNA Minutes

1. Meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM

2. Attendees introduced themselves, and a sign-up sheet was circulated.

3. Announcement: On December 6, at 6 PM, 5^th District police will talk to those interested in forming a Neighborhood Block Watch. Ray Robakowski (935-7258) is the new Neighborhood Liaison Officer. Questions were asked, and volunteers were solicited.

4. Report: the Residential Parking Program (reserving spots for residents) will not extend to RSPN for now.

5. Discussion of future issues:

            a. Joan Moore volunteered to take minutes.

            b. Funds (i.e. membership “dues”) were discussed. They can be used for the web site, for a newsletter, for parties, and to reimburse the Urban Ecology Center for use of their space.

            c. It was agreed that the 4^th Tuesday of each month would be RSPNA’s meeting day, with suggested speakers/topics as follows:

               l/23: Janet Grau, DCD rep to the University Ngbd Assn and to the Northeast Side Plan Advisory Group, can speak about both groups

               2/27: Kay Baldwin and Else Ankel from Murray Hill and Cambridge Woods NAs.

               3/27: County rep about rain gardens and downspout disconnects

               4/24: DPW rep about neighborhood clean-up, to coincide with Earth Day (4/22): It was suggested that clean-up be planned for late May to coincide with the end-of-semester student exodus, and that landlords be alerted.

               5/22: Ken Leinbach or other Urban Ecology Center rep on natural beauties in RSPN.

               6/26: Elections

               7/??? Party. Discussion about location (block party, park), etc. Reminder of Cambridge Woods February chili party.

6. Neighborhood Problems

            Discussion of leaf clearance on streets: Ms. Kinis complained to DPW, and was told that 286-8282 (‘0' for operator assistance) can be called (after 11/15) for specific leaf and sewer cleanouts. Signage (e.g. “Temporary No Parking”) should be re-implemented. Ms Kinis took specific addresses and will contact D’Amato.

            Discussion of Riverside Park: Lights should be on: MPS is in control. Trash clearance is better in the Park, possibly because of Ecology Center volunteers.

7. Meeting adjourned at 7:30.

submitted by:

Joan Moore (962-3395)
(lajoan@uwm.edu)