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March 12, 2009
Members Present: Mare Franklin-Gaumer, Bev Hageseth, Michael
Devereaux, Michelle Miller, Lydia Wiatrowski and Sam Cavallaro.
Absent: Karen Perry and Terry Schlicting
City Liaison: Bruce Byrne and Jenna Stieben
Guests: Anne Aspen & Paul Mills
1. Introductions
2. Call to Order 12:25 by Mare Franklin-Gaumer
3. Approval of Minutes
Bev moved to approve the minutes.
Sam seconded the motion.
Motion passed unanimously.
4. Open Discussion General Public & Community News
Topics included:
Budgeting for Outcomes
Mare asked Bruce for an update on the subcommittee meeting. Bruce
submitted the recommendations and input from the COD subcommittee
meeting on Budgeting for Outcomes.
Mayor's Awards
Mare and Jenna will meet with Mary Elizabeth Thursday, March 1.9, 2009 to
prepare for the Mayor's Awards and update the mailing list. Jenna or Mare
will Send mailing list in electronic form to Lydia.
Poudre School District Disability Program
Mare read in the local newspaper about a disability program through the
Poudre School District. Michelle mentioned a couple programs currently
available called SWAP & Association of Classified Employees (ACE). Mare
is going to call the school district to inquire about the program and see what
kind of input or help the COD can provide.
5. New Business
Alley Master Plan Project:
Anne Aspen presented on the program. This is a courtesy presentation to
keep the COD updated and see if there are any concerns we may have.
The Agenda included:
Background
Action Requested
Overview of Master Plan
Overview of priority Alleys
Next Steps
Q&A
Paul provided an overview of the specific areas and the priority areas.
Priority 1) alley behind the Aggie Theater and The Cupboard 2) alley
located off of college 3) alley behind the Silver Grill.
The project wants to create an environment friendly to pedestrians. Sample
sections will be built and people will be invited to try out the new area to
provide input on what is most easily accessible by pedestrians and people in
wheelchairs.
Creative Abilities Art Show
Mare, Lydia and Jenna will research the show and develop a plan to host
another Creative Abilities Art Show.
United Way Volunteer Awards
Jenna presented the United Way Volunteer Award categories. Nominations
are due March 20, 2009.
Categories Included:
Volunteer Excellence Award
Outstanding Volunteer Group
Linda Nerger Youth Volunteer Excellence Award
Senior Volunteer Excellence Award
Bev nominated the original members of the Foundation on Aging. The
original members are Betty Mosley and Mary Schultz.
6. Old Business
Bev received a letter of apology from Felix Lee and shared it with the COD.
The letter will be attached to the March 2009 minutes. The COD will discuss
our expectations when we are asked to speak on behalf of the commission.
Subcommittee Meeting to review cell phone, bike lane, and handicap
parking letters be held Mar. 26t' 12:15pm — 2:00pm at the CIC.
Meeting Adjourned at 2:07 p.m.