Meeting attendance:
Terry wells
Susan wells
Mike Lehman
Don l. Curry
Kelly kennedy---Kelly@themakkgroup.com
Michael Augugliaro---paintchip76@hotmail.com
From Drake University:
Amy Rasmussen
Chad Hepperly
Aaron Hurlbert
Karen DeMello
Jan Swinton
From Des Moines Parks and Rec:
Tim Smith
Mike Lehman reported that he is being relocated to the south side and that bob Reynolds will return as our representative. We were advised that the city is changing the process for reporting and filing property complaints.
Graduate students presented a plan for mitigating the "food desert" our neighborhood is currently a part of. The proposal includes community greenhouse and fish farm. The point would be go assist residents of distressed neighborhoods gain access to locally grown food through on-site production, community engagement, and agricultural outreach and education.
Terry Wells Presented information on a public meeting for the Top Value facility. The meeting will take place at the Corinthian Baptist Church 10/25/11.
Summit meeting for saturday 1 to 3 Neighborhood Summit--Rebuilding Together. Meeting is at United Way.
Parks and Rec: the statue in Goode Park --- there is no funding for the plan to move ahead. The city's budget currently holds no funding for development of Goode Park. Discussed what occurred with past plans and Tim will check to see what's out there.
Susan wells
Mike Lehman
Don l. Curry
Kelly kennedy---Kelly@themakkgroup.com
Michael Augugliaro---paintchip76@hotmail.com
From Drake University:
Amy Rasmussen
Chad Hepperly
Aaron Hurlbert
Karen DeMello
Jan Swinton
From Des Moines Parks and Rec:
Tim Smith
Mike Lehman reported that he is being relocated to the south side and that bob Reynolds will return as our representative. We were advised that the city is changing the process for reporting and filing property complaints.
Graduate students presented a plan for mitigating the "food desert" our neighborhood is currently a part of. The proposal includes community greenhouse and fish farm. The point would be go assist residents of distressed neighborhoods gain access to locally grown food through on-site production, community engagement, and agricultural outreach and education.
Terry Wells Presented information on a public meeting for the Top Value facility. The meeting will take place at the Corinthian Baptist Church 10/25/11.
Summit meeting for saturday 1 to 3 Neighborhood Summit--Rebuilding Together. Meeting is at United Way.
Parks and Rec: the statue in Goode Park --- there is no funding for the plan to move ahead. The city's budget currently holds no funding for development of Goode Park. Discussed what occurred with past plans and Tim will check to see what's out there.