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05-13-10 Connection Project Agenda AGENDA Meeting of the Envision Connection Project Executive Board Golden Valley City Hall Council Conference Room May 13, 2010, 7 pm 1. Approval of the Minutes of April 15, 2010 2. Proposed Community Foundation/Non-Profit a. Transitional Board b. Next Steps 3. Bridge Building Activities a. Lilac Planting - May 10 meeting b. Ice Cream Social - July 19 c. Dog Park d. Buckthorn Busting e. Garden Club f. Neighbors Helping Neighbors g. After School in the Valley h. Volunteers in the Valley I. Natural History Museum j. Memorial Day Parade k. Quarterly Meeting - June 4. Valley Days 5. Communications 6. Recruitment of Members to the Executive Board 7. New Business - Golden Valley's 125 Year Anniversary 8. Future meetings June 17 July 15 August 19 September 16 October 21 November 18 December 16 9. Adjournment Envision Connection Project Board of Directors Meeting Minutes April 15, 2010 Present: Jim Heidelberg, Helene Johnson, Linda Loomis, Philip Lund, Dean Penk, Marshall Tanick, Blair Tremere and Luke Weisberg (GVCEF Representative) Absent: Sharon Glover Staff: Jeanne Andre The meeting began at 7:20 pm in the Council Conference Room. Approval of Minutes Tremere/Heidelberg moved to approve the minutesQ;I1March 25, 2010, as presented. Motion carried. Proposed Community Foundation/Non- Dean Penk reported that the transitions ce its first meeting, but he will be setting up a meeting shortly. preparing background information. Luke Weisberg is provi the events fund. Linda Loomis reported that the Human Serv s Foun Blumb, Dianne Nimmer and Connie Sandler olunteered to w n the transition roup. Helene Johnson reported that Community Fa ions are the fastest growing segment of the foundation world. Linda Loomis reporte ouncil ntly adopted a resolution in support of the Community Foundation. Bridge Builder Lilac Project he eve been October 2. The committee is working wit on the<qse of its old building site (currently vacant) to install a gate in the erveas the welcome center. Todd Carroll of MnDOT will be re ~ plahfor the next meeting in May. The daffodil group hop the landscaping mulch. Blair Tremere has developed a list of p~t tiller, auger and food and will be sending out a funding req nsidering asking the local fast food restaurants to provide two"' rs in lieu of the lunch. Ice C n Pe made contact with a representative of Sebastian Joe's Ice crea oard for 2010 and will work with the group on the details as the date gets c II Tanick put out his initial request to sponsors. Dog Park - L is reported that the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Wirth Beach Citizen's sory Committee has met and a number of members suggested that a dog park be considered at the site. The Advisory Committee will soon develop its list of proposed amenities and the representatives will share the information with their respective constituencies. Linda noted that if Wirth Park would proceed with a dog park Golden Valley could seek a cooperative agreement with the Minneapolis Park Board to seek contributions and volunteer labor in exchange for accepting Golden Valley applicants at the resident rate. The members discussed how much land is needed for a dog park and other possible locations in Golden Valley. Buckthorn Busting - Blair Tremere has set up a Buckthorn group on i-neighbors to gather interested folks. He is submitting a request to the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission to fund an educational seminar on buckthorn removal. Envision Connection Project Board of Directors Meeting Minutes April 15, 2010 - Page 2 Garden Club - Linda Loomis reported that the club had a good response to its initial plant sale and will have nursery and donated plants for sale at Golden Valley Days. The members are contributing perennials from their own gardens, which the group is cooperatively digging up in weekly sessions. Neighbors Helping Neighbors - Jeanne Andre reported that the City will likely receive $30,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds to help pay for materials needed for improvements requested by low-income homeowners. They are working on the many details that must be addressed to meet federal government requirements. Helene Johnson reported that there seemed to be some communication issues at PRISM, which is serving as the intake coordinator for the program. Jeanne noted that a meeting next week will seek to iron out any kinks. Volunteers in the Valley - Dean Penk will try to Days so they can do outreach at that venue. Memorial Day Parade - The parade is schedqIed and has been noticed in the SunPost. It is not officially a Bridge Builder activity. Valley Community Church Communi.~y rden - The but is not sure of the model they will If they chose to 0 could be a Bridge Builder activity. Chimney Swift Houses - Jeanne An the Audubon Society has rai d money chimney at the Xenia Aven . He con Scouts who may be intereste him contact doesn't work he could eers t is group together before Valley Bridge Builder The group w Room. Blair confusion at B meet 's b gr n ch is considering a garden . up to the community, it at a Golden ey resident active in ached the City about placing a Swift Jeanne to request contacts for Boy truct the chimney. It the Boy Scout h Bridge Builders. ~rly meeting/at the new Byerly's Community as been working to reserve the site, but has met qr reserving the room. Blair will continue trying to Qkview Community Center as a back-up site. The hedule i ne 17 meeting to be on June 26 from 9 to 10 am, eeting. They will seek a tour at either place. Vall Memb focus Of the Connection Project/Bridge Builder activities at the festival. that the focus be on Lilac Planting and other Bridge Builder events incl rn busting, volunteer day and the dog park. They would also like to publicize th n Award at the booth and encourage people to nominate someone. Som s for drawing attention to the site included new uniform signs that can be suspended, placed on a sandwich board or in sand tubs or cones, helium-filled "Helping Hands" (latex gloves), flyers, helium balloons and other give-a-ways that will draw folks to the booth. The community booths will be open between 10 am and 3 pm. 125 Year Anniversary Members discussed what focus an anniversary celebration could take. Marshall Tanick mentioned that he is working on a proposal with the Historical Society. Other suggestions included a launch for the Community Foundation and the volunteer day. Envision Connection Project Board of Directors Meeting Minutes April 15, 2010 - Page 3 The next meeting will be May 13. The June meeting was rescheduled to June 26 at 9 am. The meeting ended at 9:20 pm. Jeanne Andre, Assistant City Manager Resolution 10-22 April 7,2010 Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF THE GOLDEN VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION WHEREAS, the Envision Connection Project, the Golden Valley Human Services Foundation and the Golden Valley Community Events Fund have discussed ways to collaborate on fundraising and highlight activities and organizations that promote the betterment of Golden Valley; and WHEREAS, the Golden Valley City Council has previously supported efforts of these groups to promote civic involvement and charitable contributions that enhance the quality of life in Golden Valley; and WHEREAS, these groups have now recommended that a new Golden Valley Community Foundation be created to serve as a focal point for fundraising and charitable contributions that benefit Golden Valley and thereby allow these groups to continue their good work in support of the community; and WHEREAS, a Golden Valley Community Foundation would provide a clear path for residents and businesses to support community members and activities that build community; and WHEREAS, the Community Foundation would be separate from City government, but would support many of the aspirations of Envision Golden Valley, which are wholeheartedly supported by the City Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Golden Valley hereby declares its support for the creation of an independent Golden Valley Community Foundation that will solicit cash and in-kind donations to benefit the Golden Valley community and support and enhance the work of existing and new organizations that foster a sense of community. O(~/1J 7<-(>:~ Linda R. Loomis, Mayor ATTEST: Resolution 10-22 - Continued April 7, 2010 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Pentel and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Freiberg, Loomis, Pentel, Scanlon and Shaffer; and the following voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor and her signature attested by the City Clerk.