10-15-09 Envision Connection Project Executive Board Minutes
Envision Connection Project
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
October 15, 2009
Present: Sharon Glover, Jim Heidelberg, Helene Johnson, Linda Loomis, Marshall Tanick,
Blair Tremere and Luke Weisberg (GVCEF Representative)
Absent: Philip Lund and Dean Penk
Staff: Jeanne Andre
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uke, Philip and Dean will meet with them
The meeting began at 7: 1 0 pm in the Council Conference Room.
Approval of Minutes
Tremere/Heidelberg moved to approve the minutes of Sep
Motion carried.
Envision Award
Jeanne Andre reported that the Envision Award
and Musical Festival will be presented on Tue
members to attend.
Proposed Community Foundationl
Members made a few final edits to the
previous meetings. Chair Loomis report
Council at the recent Council/Manager M
discussion of this concept with the Human
As next steps, the gro
following list was d
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s Foundation - Linda and Dean will meet with them
of Golden Valley and before the December Board
ill se to set up meetings with other groups such as the
al Society, Rotary Club, Optimists, and perhaps a business
o get reaction to the proposed new Foundation. If he is able
will send a general request to for others to join the meeting,
lair, Helen and Marshall indicating interest in helping out.
The goal will be to discuss the comments received at these groups at the December
Meeting with the aim of making a formal presentation to the City Council in January.
Bridge Building Activities
October 17 Bridge Builder Training - Helene Johnson provided an overview of the
program and the group discussed arrangements for the event. Members have personally
invited many folks who have expressed an interest in Bridge Builders, but are concerned
with the turnout. Members will follow up with those who have not made a final commitment.
Envision Connection Project
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
October 15, 2009 - Page 2
Lilac Planting - The Second Annual Event went well, though planting was more difficult
and some volunteers were still working past 1 pm. There may have been fewer volunteers,
but there were definitely more plants, so next year these two should be better matched.
The City's Pavement Management Program will be underway on the south side of highway
55 between Douglas and Glenwood, so 2010 will not be the right time to plant in this area.
The project could be confined to the north side of the highway or be directed to an area
west of Boone Avenue. Jeanne Andre reported that she has been working with volunteers
who want to help with the ongoing maintenance of the plantings already in place. The
volunteers will be encouraged to do weeding in June and in the f . h City crews
providing mulch in the fall to place around the plants.
Dog Park - Linda Loomis reported that the City is waiting fo
Society, which is interested in this project but has other,
Library After School Program - Jeanne Andre distrib
the after school tutoring program this fall.
Buckthorn Busting - Blair Tremere has discuss
buckthorn busting as a platform to encourage v
Andre reported that a few groups are doing p
Garden Club - Linda Loomis reported that the eve
some of the boulevard property planted by the City for
Western Avenue. The evening garde b is interested I
Quarterly Meeting - The group decid ay the quart
discussed possible venues, including: P the West
Nursery, Wirth Park Chalet, LOGIS, Minn 01, all nDOT facilities. Marchall
Tanick said he is meeting with the Crisis N !lJke if the staff can
accommodate the qua ing on a S in January.
a webinar on giveMN.org and will report
eck for conflicts with proposed meeting dates next
conflicts. The next meeting will be on November 19.
Jeanne Andre, A