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01-13-11 Envision Connection Project Executive Board MinutesMinutes Envision Connection Project Executive Board January 13, 2011 Directors Present: Directors Absent: Staff: 1. Call to Order 7 pm, Brookview Community Center, Conference Room Linda Loomis, Chair, Sharon Glover, Philip Lund, Dean Penk, Marshall Tanick, Blair Tremere Lynn Gitelis, Jim Heidelberg, Cindy Inselmann, Helene Johnson, Luke Weisberg. Sandy Werts. The meeting was called to order at 7:20 pm by Mayor Loomis. 2. Approval of Agenda The agenda was approved as presented 3. Approval of the Minutes of December 16, 2010 The following changes were made to the minutes: Item 4: Pgh 5. Add to the end of the sentence — "to help clarify the relationship for the transition team". Pgh 6. Second word, change to "suggested". Delete "said" and replace with "explained that" in second sentence. Add to end of sentence "but has chosen to use the Human Service foundation to distribute the money Pgh 9. Strike. Motion: It was moved by Tanick and seconded by Penk to approve the minutes as amended. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Proposed Community Foundation/Non-Profit a. Transitional Board — Penk reported that the Transition board has not met since December, but will meet before the end of January and should be ready for a city council workshop on the second Tuesday, March 8. Tanick asked when the Foundation would be launched. It said it would be nice to have it ready by mid-May for Valley Day and to have a booth there. He went on to suggest that someone should be found to look at the legal aspects of the Foundation. They should be contacted in advance so they are ready for a review when the paperwork is completed. Loomis will check with city attorney Allen Barnard. She suggested that the city could pay for the review and the Golden Valley Community Events Foundation pay the city back. 5. Bridge Building Activities a. Bridge Builders Quarterly Meeting — winter - Loomis has not received a response about the use of Theodore Wirth Chalet. She also asked if someone would be able to give a tour and talk about the history of the chalet. Werts will contact someone she knows at the Park Board. Other suggestions of locations to hold the meeting include - Allianz, General Mills, Metropolitan Events Center, Honeywell, Highway Patrol, Calvary Church, Library, Churches, Fire Station, Breck, and Post Office. It was suggested that if Theodore Wirth does not work, to look into Calvary Church b. Lilac Planting — January 31 meeting - Werts reported that the first meeting for the Lilac Planting Project will be on January 31. Tanick said that Bachman's celebrated their 125th anniversary last year. It would be nice to get them to be a sponsor for the planting. Loomis and Tremere will not be at the meeting. c. Valley Volunteer Day - Penk said he has not talked to Jennifer Lara lately and has nothing to add. d. Neighbors Helping Neighbors — Werts reported that a "Blitz" is planned for April 30. The agencies involved are trying to get people to use the service. According to Werts, Don and Mary Anderson will be featured in a story in the Golden Valley CityNews encouraging people to use the service. e. Envision Award (Gloria Johnson?) — Werts sent a memo asking if Hilmer Erickson could submit an application for Gloria Johnson to receive an Envision Award, under the criteria for government service. It was suggested that he submit an application and build a position. The application review would determine if she receives an award. Penk volunteered to work on an article for the paper encouraging nominations for this award. One of the projects of the 125th Anniversary Planning team is developing criteria for a "Golden Valley Hall of Fame". Tremere volunteered to join Tanick and Sharon Soike on this committee. Werts will ask Erickson if he wishes to join them in working on this project. f. Memorial Day Parade — No additional information. Tanick said he will get back to the organizer about the 125tH Anniversary. g. Chimney Swift Towers — No additional information — Loomis said she saw something in the Sun Post about the towers. h. Ice Cream Social — Tanick reported that Allen Ackerman of Lupient Olds wants to be more involved. They talked about him providing fans, and Tanick will see if he will print something about the 125th Anniversary activities on the back Tanick is hoping the concert will present music that spans 125 years. Buckthorn Busting — No report at this time j. Garden Club/Community Gardens — Loomis received a call from someone interested in starting a Farmers Market in Golden Valley. She will ask her to join Bridge Builders. 6. 125 Anniversary Planning a. Logo Contest — Werts presented the winning logo entries. Nine entries were received for the logo contest. They were judged on January 10. The winning adult and student entries will be featured in the January/February issue of the CityNews. b. Commission Representatives — Werts sent memo's to all the members of city boards and commissions asking them to join the 125th anniversary effort. The Board of Zoning Appeals and the Human Services Foundation are sending representatives. c. Other Information — Tanick made a presentation to the Rotary Board. The League of Women Voters is asking each organization in the city to write an article for the Sun Post and Patch.com. Tanick said he is trying to line up Old Time Baseball and Old Time golf. d. Next Meeting — January 27 — 6:30 pm at Brookview Grill 7. Valley Days — Nothing New to Report. 8. New Business Faith Community Meeting — Loomis is setting up a meeting of the Faith Community. There will be a presentation from Heading Home Hennepin. 9. Communications • Calvary Church — Million Meal Pack -out — A few members of the board joined Loomis at Calvary Church. Their table packed 24 boxes of food. Each box contained 36 bags of the food mixture. 10. Local Business Initiative — No Report 11. Recruitment of Members to Executive Board 12. Next Meeting — Thursday, February 17, at 7 pm at Brookview Community Center. 13. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned by Mayor Loomis at 8:40 pm.