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Council of Neighbors and Organizations
April 1, 2008
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Welcome
President Francine Hansen opened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. and welcomed all members and guests.
Circulation of Sign-In Sheets
Sign-in sheets were circulated.
Presentation #1: Kristin Flannery, Colorado Springs Utilities Issue Manager
An Update on the Fountain Creek Watershed Taskforce
Kristin distributed and reviewed the following:
·Copy of presentation which included a Creek chronicle, historic efforts, vision beginnings, task force goals, visioning groups and efforts, potential solutions
·Fountain Creek Vision Task Force Top 10
Validation of Quorum
20 members present
Approval of March 4, 2008 minutes
The March 4, 2008 minutes were presented. As there were no corrections or changes, the minutes were approved as written.
Treasurer’s Report – Susanne Barr
·Association balance – $3,197.20
Updates
TISC:
·City Council approved proposal to discontinue Nevada Avenue as a true truck route.
·Length of the route will be limited.
·Plan is to look at gaps and redundancy. Will convene meetings of groups affected by gaps and come up with a solution to be decided by CTAB and Council.
2008 Forum:
·100 invites sent to various agencies.
·Speakers to include: Lenard Rioth, Police Chief Richard Myers, County Sheriff Terry Maketa and a panel moderated by Mike Kazmierski and including Larry Small and Rosemary Bakes-Martin
·City is printing about 1600 postcards to be mailed. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. Channel 18 will be there.
Citizens Academy:
·Still moving forward
False Alarms:
·CONO Board completed and mailed letter to City. Copy is attached to the agenda.
Southern Delivery System:
·Copy of e-news information from Lionel Rivera attached to agenda.
·If letter not approved tonight, CONO will miss the comment period.
·Motion made and seconded to rescind the motion approved at the March, 2008 meeting. *Motion Carried*
·Motion made and seconded that “CONO submit a letter to the City stating CONO supports the need for a South Delivery System but not specific alternatives.” Motion carried with 10 in favor and 4 opposed.
City Administrative Approvals:
·# of issues/concerns include: lack of consistency, lack of standard procedures, lack of oversight by senior planners regarding variances, staff favoring applicants, new neighborhood standards, no reasonable use criteria, insufficient enforcement
·Motion made and seconded “To form a subcommittee to look at this issue and work with the City to resolve the issue”.
·Subcommittee members: Dave Munger, Rick Hoover, Jan Doran, Francine Hansen
Citizens for Effective Government:
·Formed through EDC, United Way, PP Board of Realtors, Chamber, etc.
·Major concern with Health/Safety issues both capital and operational. City is behind the curve about $200 million
·Group is looking at solutions, will hold public meetings
·Must tax ourselves to pay for needed solutions
Gold Hill Neighborhood:
·Increased crime. Police Dept. looking at solutions
Member Round Table
·PVNA/Mountain Shadows: reviewing proposal for McKenzie House senior housing facility to be located on the east side of Centennial just north of Mule Deer.
·OWN: Downtown Springs policing issue has not been placed on City Council Agenda yet.
·Ivywild: thanked Welling Clark, Jan Doran & Dave Munger for their help. The variance to change the halfway house was denied by both Planning Commission and City Council.
·Mid Palmer Park: entertained the new principal of the East Magnet School
·Country Club HOA: annual meeting is 4/12.
·Old North End: great meeting regarding the Nevada Street bridge. The structure is sound, but a piece of deck fell down. Working with the City to keep design standards consistent. Widening bike and walking part of the bridge. ONE is offering small scholarships through the association. Colorado College is coming forth with a long term traffic plan. The organization believes it will be a good plan because it considers vehicles, bikes and pedestrians. Also considering trolleys.
·Park Hill: Have a committee to look at land use inspections
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned
Next meeting: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at Senior Center
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