07-16-09 Envision Connection Project Executive Board Minutes
Envision Connection Project
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
July 16, 2009
Present: Sharon Glover, Jim Heidelberg, Helene Johnson, Linda Loomis, Philip Lund,
Dean Penk, Blair Tremere
Absent: Marshall Tanick and Luke Weisberg (GVCEF Representative)
Staff: Jeanne Andre
The meeting began at 7:15 pm in the Council Conference Room.
Approval of Minutes
TremerelGlover moved to approve the minutes of June 18, 2009 as presented. Motion
carried.
Envision Award
Chair Loomis reported that the first Visi award will be presented on August 5. Jeanne
Andre reported that a second nomination had been received. The Board confirmed that
under its process the Board will review the next round of nominations at its September
meeting, which is the first meeting after the September 1 quarterly deadline for
nominations.
Proposed Community Foundation/Non-Profit
A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sheet was distributed in the agenda packet. Dean
Penk explained that the subgroup used a variety of sources to develop the sheet, which
could be distributed to folks who want to know more about the proposed foundation,
why it was proposed and how it operates. Luke Weisberg sent an email suggesting
possible next steps since he was unable to attend the meeting. Board Members
supported the FAQ, but felt a one-page summary outlining the history of the community
engagement/philanthropic organizations in Golden Valley and their potential role in any
new endeavor is necessary before outreach occurs. They also felt that there are various
classes of stakeholders and the outreach plan should clearly identify these groups and
a strategic approach to that outreach. Dean Penk volunteered to reconvene the group
that prepared the FAQ to work on the summary, which can be on the Board agenda to
discuss in August. The August agenda should also include brainstorming about the
strategy for sharing the proposal. Once these issues are worked out a joint meeting with
the Golden Valley Community Events Foundation should be scheduled to further
explore the strategy and its implementation
Bridge Building Activities
Ice Cream Social - The Social is next Monday night, July 20. Dean Penk reported that
Michael Pellizzer is planning to bring more ice cream this year as the event is more
popular each year. Linda Loomis will do a brief Bridge Builder presentation midway
through the concert. She reported that Hennepin County Commissioner Stenglein plans
to present the Step-To-It trophy that Golden Valley earned for having the highest
average steps in the recent competition. Blair Tremere has identified volunteers to staff
the information table. Board Members will arrive by about 6:30 pm with the goal of
mingling and promoting Bridge Builders. Staff will bring literature about Bridge Builders
and the upcoming fall training.
Envision Connection Project
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
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Lilac Planting - Plans are in place for the event, scheduled on September 26. Another
organizational meeting will be held in August.
Buckthorn Busting - Blair Tremere reported that he is still considering organizing an
event for this fall.
Garden Club - Linda Loomis reported that a new evening unit of the Garden Club is
getting organized. Their next meeting is August 5.
New Hope Community Farmers Market - Linda Loomis reported on the information
distributed about a new initiative that asked her to seek support in Golden Valley. She
thought it would be a natural Bridge Builder activity, but she is not sure what sort of
assistance they are seeking. She will contact the Farmers Market organization to seek
more information about the type of support they are requesting.
Future Meetings
The next meeting will be on August 20.
The meeting ended at 9:06 pm.
Jeanne Andre, Assistant City Manager