08-20-09 Envision Connection Project Executive Board Minutes
Envision Connection Project
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
August 20, 2009
Present: Sharon Glover, Jim Heidelberg, Helene Johnson, Linda Loomis, Philip Lund,
Dean Penk, Marshall Tanick, Blair Tremere and Luke Weisberg (GVCEF Representative)
Staff: Jeanne Andre
The meeting began at 7: 15 pm in the Council Conference Room.
Approval of Minutes
Tremere/Lund moved to approve the minutes of July 16, 2009 as presented. Motion
carried.
Proposed Community Foundation/Non-Profit
A revised Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sheet with an Overview on the Proposed
Community Foundation was submitted by the committee and distributed in the agenda
packet. Board Members commented on the draft documents and recommended changes
to the committee. The remaining discussion focused on a plan to bring others into the
discussion. The plan discussed proposes: 1) revise the document and bring it for final
Board discussion at the September meeting; 2) have Linda Loomis share the discussion
to date with the Council at the September Council/Manager Meeting and get the Council
blessing to discuss the idea of a Community Foundation with other community members
and 3) based on community discussions refine the documents and make a formal
presentation to the City Council sometime between November and January.
Bridge Building Activities
Ice Cream Social- The Social had the highest turnout ever and was well received. The
Board discussed elements of the event and recommended keeping the date of the third
Monday in July, perhaps serving the ice cream during the band performance (if the band
is ok with this approach), continue use of lawn signs, consider having additional scooping
stations (with another table and more scoopers), promote organizations to attend and
share information about their activities with the community, consider having Envision
promotional fans to distribute (perhaps in cooperation with Lupient). Jeanne Andre will
prepare a summary of the event for the group to review at the next meeting.
Lilac Planting - Plans are in place for the event, scheduled on September 26. Blair
Tremere has secured food donations from Byerly's, General Mills, and Mansfield, Tanick
and Cohen. Spirit of Hope Church will provide a portable toilet. Blair is also seeking cash
donations to cover expenses for lunch and the rototiller. He asked Board Members to
consider donating. Belinda Jensen is willing to do a promotional pitch (smaller than last
year) and requested a press release a few weeks before the event.
Buckthorn Busting - Blair Tremere has worked on an event, but may delay scheduling a
date until next spring. The educator from Minnetonka charges $100 to make a
presentation. He will consider other resources from the DNA or Watershed District. He
has also consulted with Jan Olfe, who organized a Buckthorn Bust at Rice Lake.
Garden Club - Philip Lund reported that he attended the August 5 meeting of the new
evening unit of the Garden Club. There were about 12 people in attendance.
Envision Connection Project
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
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Fall Training - October 17 - Helene Johnson explained that she hopes to involve the
coaches in the training, but a number are unable to attend the event. Jeanne Andre and
Linda Loomis volunteered to be temporary coaches. A planning meeting for the event will
be held before the next Board Meeting on Thursday, September 17, at 5 pm at the
American Legion. Jeanne Andre will prepare a list of persons already registered for the
training and a list of prospective attendees who have expressed interest in Bridge
Builders at various recent events. She will distribute the list and Members will call on
individuals to see if they are interested in the training. Marshall Tanick has reserved
space for the event at the Golden Valley Country Club.
Future Meetings
The next meeting will be on September 17.
The meeting ended at 9: 1 0 pm.
Jeanne Andre, Assistant City Manager